Q1. “Laterite Soil” is found in India in (a) Western Ghats (b) Eastern Ghats (c) Deccan Plateau (d) Satpura region in Madhya Pradesh (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Western Ghats Explanation: Laterite soil forms in hot and wet tropical areas, especially in the Western Ghats, due to intense leaching and weathering. It is rich in …
Q1. The oldest mountains are (a) Himalayas (b) Aravalis (c) Satpura (d) Vindhyas (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Aravalis Explanation: The Aravali Range, located in western India, is considered the oldest mountain range in India, dating back to the Precambrian era. Unlike the young fold mountains like the Himalayas, the Aravalis have undergone extensive erosion, …
Q1. Line demarcating the boundary between India and China is (a) Durand Line (b) McMohan Line (c) Strafford Line (d) Radcliffe Line (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) McMohan Line Explanation: The McMahon Line, drawn in 1914, serves as the boundary between India and China in the eastern sector. Though India recognizes it, China disputes its …
Q1. India spent most of its foreign exchange reserves in 1977-78 for (a) Import of chemicals and fertilisers (b) Import of crude petroleum (c) Import of newsprint (d) Combating inflation (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Import of crude petroleum Explanation: In 1977–78, a significant portion of India’s foreign exchange was used for importing crude oil, …
Q1. The extinctive type of lions are mostly found in (a) Gujarat (b) Maharashtra (c) Assam (d) Uttar Pradesh (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Gujarat Explanation: The Asiatic lions, once widespread, are now found only in the Gir Forest of Gujarat. Conservation efforts have helped preserve this endangered species, making Gujarat their last natural habitat.
Q1. “Golan Heights” belonging to country “A” were captured by a country “B”. Which of the following are “A” and “B” respectively ? (a) Syria and Israel (b) Israel and Syria (c) Syria and Egypt (d) Egypt and Israel (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Syria and Israel Explanation: The Golan Heights, originally part of Syria, …
Q1. The crop which grows in alluvial soil and needs 150 cm rainfall is (a) Wheat (b) Rice (c) Groundnut (d) Sugarcane (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Rice Explanation: Rice thrives in alluvial soil and requires high rainfall (around 150 cm). It is a water-intensive crop, commonly grown in river basins and monsoon-fed regions, making …
Q1. The French supremacy in India came to an end with the (a) Battle of Wandiwash (b) Battle of Plassey (c) Battle of Buxar (d) Battle of Panipat (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Battle of Wandiwash Explanation: The Battle of Wandiwash (1760) was a decisive conflict between the British and the French, resulting in the …
Q1. The purpose of Mohammad Ghazni’s attack on India was (a) To plunder the wealth of India (b) To spread Islam in India (c) To rule over the territories of India (d) None of these (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) To plunder the wealth of India Explanation: Mahmud of Ghazni invaded India 17 times, primarily …
Q1. “Mansabdars” in Mughal period were (a) Landlords and Zamindars (b) Officials of the state (c) Those who had to give revenue (d) Revenue collectors (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Landlords and Zamindars Explanation: Mansabdars were military and administrative officers under the Mughal system, assigned ranks (mansabs) and responsible for maintaining troops. They were often …