Q1. Which is not a parasite ? (a) Tick (b) Housefly (c) Bed bug (d) Louse (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (b) Housefly Explanation: A parasite lives on or inside a host and derives nutrients at the host’s expense. Tick, bed bug, and louse are true parasites. The housefly, however, is a vector, not a parasite—it …
Q1. Match the following :- A. Lignite B. Coal C. Mica (i) Jharia (ii) Hazaribagh (iii) Neyveli (a) A – (iii), B – (i), C – (ii) (b) A – (i), B – (ii), C – (iii) (c) A – (iii), B – (ii), C – (i) (d) A – (i), B – (iii), C …
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Q1. A stone is tied to a rope and attached to a wooden bar which rotates at constant angular velocity. Suddenly the bar is stopped. The stone gets encircled around the bar. What happens to the angular velocity of the stone. (a) Increases (b) Decreases (c) Remains the same (d) First increases and then decreases …
Q1. A good citizen is one who is (a) Conscious of social obligations (b) Not bothered about anything (c) Educated (d) Rich in cultural heritage (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (a) Conscious of social obligations Explanation: A good citizen actively participates in society and is aware of responsibilities such as obeying laws, voting, and helping others. …
Q1. Mandal Commission report pertains to other (a) Backward Classes (b) Minorities (c) Scheduled Castes (d) Scheduled Tribes (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (a) Backward Classes Explanation: The Mandal Commission, established in 1979, focused on identifying socially and educationally backward classes in India. Its recommendations led to reservations in government jobs and educational institutions for Other …
Q1. Who was the leader of the Depressed Classes in the pre-Independence period? (a) Ram Manohar Lohia (b) B. R. Ambedkar (c) Rajendra Prasad (d) Jagjivan Ram (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (b) B. R. Ambedkar Explanation: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the foremost leader and advocate for the rights of the Depressed Classes (Dalits) in …
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Q1. Being a non-member who among the following can participate in the proceedings of either House of Parliament without having the voting right? (a) Vice-President (b) Chief Justice of India (c) Comptroller & Auditor-General (d) Attorney General (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (d) Attorney General Explanation: The Attorney General of India, though not a member of …
Q1. Sarkaria Commission has been set up to study (a) Centre-State relations (b) Inter-State relations (c) Financial aid to States (d) Splitting of LIC (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (a) Centre-State relations Explanation: The Sarkaria Commission, established in 1983, was tasked with examining and recommending changes to improve Centre-State relations in India. It focused on constitutional, …
Q1. Write in chronological order (i) ‘Man’s landing on moon (ii) Discovery of radio activity (iii) First nuclear explosion (iv) Launching of first satellite by India (a) (iii), (ii), (iv), (i) (b) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) (c) (iii), (i), (iv), (ii) (d) (ii), (iii), (i), (iv) Answer: (d) (ii), (iii), (i), (iv) Explanation: The correct …
Q1. Who gave the ‘Communal Award’ in India? (a) C. R. Attlee (b) Ramsay Macdonald (c) Stafford Cripps (d) None of the above (UPSC Prelims 1983) Answer: (b) Ramsay Macdonald Explanation: The Communal Award was announced by British Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald in 1932, granting separate electorates to various communities, including Dalits, which led to …
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