Q1. The tropical deciduous trees shed their leaves in summer (a) Leaves get dried up due to the excessive heat (b) To prevent excessive loss of water through transpiration (c) Because rainfall is inadequate (d) Days are longer (UPSC Prelims 1983) Answer: (b) To prevent excessive loss of water through transpiration Explanation: Tropical deciduous trees …
Q1. Tropical rain forests appear in which of the following regions? (a) South America, South Africa and Central Europe (b) Central America, parts of Australia, Guinea Coast (c) Congo basin, Central America, South East Asia (d) North and South of the Congo basin (UPSC Prelims 1983) Answer: (c) Congo basin, Central America, South East Asia …
Q1. To check the expansion of Thar desert which of the following measures should be vied? (a) Construction of dams (b) Afforestation (c) Construction of canals (d) Artificial rain (UPSC Prelims 1983) Answer: (b) Afforestation Explanation: Afforestation helps combat desertification by stabilizing soil, reducing wind erosion, and improving moisture retention. Planting trees and shrubs creates …
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Q1. Which of the following is not favourable for the formation of deltas? (a) Calm winds (b) Currents and tides (c) Sheltered coast (d) No large lakes in the river course (UPSC Prelims 1983) Answer: (b) Currents and tides Explanation: Strong currents and tides disrupt the deposition of sediments, which is essential for delta formation. …
Q1. The tendency of lower caste people to improve their living standard and status by imitating the upper class people is known as (a) Assimilation (b) Sanskritisation (c) Urbanisation (d) Acculturisation (UPSC Prelims 1983) Answer: (b) Sanskritisation Explanation: Sanskritisation is a sociological concept introduced by M. N. Srinivas, describing how lower caste groups adopt customs, …
Q1. A radio station is to be set up in a remote village without any electrical power. The following options are available : A. Laying of transmission lines from power station to the village B. Installing diesel generators C. Using rechargeable batteries D. Using solar panel/stills Of these the last method is an example of …
Q1. The reorganisation of Indian States on a linguistic basis took place in (a) 1947 (b) 1950 (c) 1956 (d) 1962 (UPSC Prelims 1983) Answer: (c) 1956 Explanation: The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 led to the formation of states based on linguistic lines, following demands for cultural and administrative coherence. This marked a major …
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Q1. North-South dialogue refers to talks (a) For reorganisation of States between North India and South India (b) For sharing economic resources between rich countries of the North and poor countries of the South (c) Between countries of North America and South America for economic cooperation (d) Between U.S.A. and U.S.S.R. in the field of …
Q1. Mahabalipuram temples were built by (a) Pallavas (b) Cheras (c) Cholas (d) Pandyas (UPSC Prelims 1982) Answer: (a) Explanation: The rock-cut temples and sculptures at Mahabalipuram were built by the Pallava dynasty, especially under Narasimhavarman I, showcasing Dravidian architecture and maritime influence.
Q1. Doctrine of Lapse was adopted as a measure to annex Indian states by (a) Lord Cornwallis (b) Lord Clive (c) Lord Dalhousie (d) Lord Wellesley (UPSC Prelims 1982) Answer: (c) Explanation: The Doctrine of Lapse, introduced by Lord Dalhousie, allowed the British East India Company to annex princely states if the ruler died without …