Q1. What was the important reason for the fall of Vijayanagar Empire ? (a) Unity among the Muslim rulers (b) Internal instability and weakness of Princes (c) Moplah’s rebellion (d) Economic bankruptcy (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Unity among the Muslim rulers Explanation: The Battle of Talikota (1565) saw a coalition of Deccan Sultanates unite …
Q1. What is a Scheduled Bank ? (a) A bank having Rs. 1000 crore deposits (b) A bank included in the Second Schedule of the RBI (c) A bank having Rs. 10 crore deposits (d) A bank having Rs. 100 crore deposits (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (b) A bank included in the Second Schedule of …
Q1. “Chipko movement” in Uttar Pradesh relates to (a) Prevention of felling green trees (b) Prevention of felling of old trees by unauthorised persons (c) Prevention of felling of dead trees by governmental agencies (d) Planting trees on private plots (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Prevention of felling green trees Explanation: The Chipko Movement, initiated …
Q1. “Socialistic Pattern” comes through (a) Free Economy (b) Mixed Economy (c) Public Sector (d) None of these (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Mixed Economy Explanation: India adopted a socialistic pattern of development through a mixed economy, combining public and private sectors. This model aimed to ensure economic growth with social justice, balancing state control …
Q1. It has been found recently that the acidity of the soil increases because of (a) Leaching away of bases (b) Increased use of ammonia (c) Increased use of urea (d) Increased use of rock phosphate (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Leaching away of bases Explanation: Soil acidity rises when basic nutrients like calcium and …
Q1. The Supersonic jets tend to cause (a) Destruction of ozone layer (b) Sound pollution (c) Nervous system breakdown (d) All of the above (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Destruction of ozone layer Explanation: Supersonic jets, flying at high altitudes, release nitrogen oxides that can deplete the ozone layer. Though they also contribute to noise …
Q1. Underground Railways are being built in India at (a) Bombay (b) Calcutta (c) Hyderabad (d) Madras (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Calcutta Explanation: Calcutta (Kolkata) was the first Indian city to build an underground railway system, known as the Kolkata Metro, inaugurated in 1984. It marked a milestone in urban transport, easing congestion and …
Q1. The great Indian Bustard is found in (a) Madhya Pradesh (b) Rajasthan (c) Assam (d) Nagaland (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Rajasthan Explanation: The Great Indian Bustard, a critically endangered bird, is mainly found in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. Conservation efforts are focused in Desert National Park, where its habitat is under threat …
Q1. The maximum percentage of the tribal population in India constitutes (a) Bhils (b) Santhals (c) Mundas (d) Nagas (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Santhals Explanation: The Santhals are one of the largest tribal communities in India, primarily found in Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal. Their population size and cultural presence make them the …
Q1. In which of the following States the yield of forest wealth per acre is highest ? (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Madhya Pradesh (c) Kerala (d) Assam (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (d) Assam Explanation: Assam’s dense forests and favorable climate contribute to high per-acre forest yield, including timber, bamboo, and medicinal plants. Its biodiversity and …