Q1. Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in (a) Part I of the Constitution (b) Part II of the Constitution (c) Part III of the Constitution (d) Part IV of the Constitution (UPSC Prelims 1981) Answer: (d) Part IV of the Constitution Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in Part IV …
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Q1. What is land ceiling ? (a) To fix a land area for irrigation purposes (b) To fix rural land holdings at the existing level (c) To fix urban land holdings at the existing level (d) To fix the quantum of land held by a family (UPSC Prelims 1981) Answer: (d) To fix the quantum …
Q1. Rajya Sabha is dissolved once in (a) 2 years (b) 3 years (c) 6 years (d) It is never dissolved Answer: (d) It is never dissolved Explanation: The Rajya Sabha, or Council of States, is a permanent body and is never dissolved. However, one-third of its members retire every two years, ensuring continuity and …
Q1. The dispute regarding the election of Prime Minister and President of India can be decided by (a) High Court (b) Election Tribunal (c) Chief Election Commissioner (d) None of the above (UPSC Prelims 1981) Answer: (d) None of the above Explanation: Disputes related to the election of the Prime Minister and President are adjudicated …
Q1. Which of the following States is landlocked ? (a) Maharashtra (b) West Bengal (c) Andhra Pradesh (d) Bihar (UPSC Prelims 1981) Answer: (d) Bihar Explanation: Bihar is a landlocked state, meaning it does not have a coastline. Unlike Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh, which have access to the sea, Bihar is surrounded by …
Q1. ‘Grants-in-aid’ is given to the States for (a) Improving the Centre-State relationship (b) Reducing regional imbalances (c) Improving the development of backward areas (d) Various development schemes and rehabilitation purposes (UPSC Prelims 1981) Answer: (c) Improving the development of backward areas Explanation: Grants-in-aid are financial allocations provided by the Central Government to States, especially …
Q1. Put the following political leaders in serial order in which they ruled Afghanistan Karmal Daoud Taraki Amin (a) 2, 4, 3, 1 (b) 1, 3, 4, 2 (c) 2, 4, 1, 3 (d) 2, 3, 4, 1 Answer: (d) 2, 3, 4, 1 (UPSC Prelims 1981) Explanation: The correct chronological order of Afghan leaders …
Q1. Why the main oil refineries in India are situated near seaports ? (a) Because India needs much crude oil which is mostly imported (b) Because most of the crude oil is exported to other countries (c) Because sea water is required for refining crude oil (d) Because petrol is available near sea ports (UPSC …
Q1. What is the best way of increasing agricultural output in India ? (a) By using more fertilisers (b) By using more water (c) By increasing the area under cultivation (d) By using better seeds, requisite amount of fertilisers and modern technology (UPSC Prelims 1981) Answer: (d) By using better seeds, requisite amount of fertilisers …
Q1. Which of the following High Courts covers more than one State/Union Territories? (a) Delhi (b) Allahabad (c) Gauhati (d) None of these (UPSC Prelims 1981) Answer: (c) Gauhati Explanation: The Gauhati High Court has jurisdiction over multiple states in the Northeast region, including Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh. It is unique in its …