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 …
Q1. Which famous judgement restricted the authority of the Parliament to amend the Constitution so as to damage or destroy its basic or essential features or its basic structure ? (a) Golaknath case (b) Balananda Saraswati case (c) Minerva Mills Ltd. and others case (d) Keshvanand Bharti case (UPSC Prelims 1981) Answer: (a) Golaknath case …
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Q1. Who wrote Vande Mataram ? (a) Rabindra Nath Tagore (b) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (c) Subhash Chandra Bose (d) Bankim Chandra Chatterjeea (UPSC Prelims 1981) Answer: (d) Bankim Chandra Chatterjeea Explanation: Bankim Chandra Chatterjeea wrote Vande Mataram, which was later adopted as the national song of India. It first appeared in his novel Anandamath …
Q1. Pampas are the vast grassy plains of (a) South America (b) North America (c) Africa (d) Eurasia (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (a) South America Explanation: The Pampas are extensive fertile grasslands in Argentina and Uruguay, known for agriculture and cattle ranching, forming part of South America’s landscape. Q2. What are the grass lands of …
Q1. Heavy rainfall affects soil by (a) Increasing its acidity (b) Increasing its alkalinity (c) Reducing its fertility (d) None of these (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (c) Reducing its fertility Explanation: Heavy rainfall can cause soil erosion, washing away nutrients, and leading to reduced fertility, especially in unprotected or sloped areas. Q2. Gypsum is added …