Q1. Which of the following is a dance-drama ? (a) Kathakali (b) Bharatnatyam (c) Odissi (d) Manipuri (UPSC Prelims 1980) Answer: (a) Kathakali Explanation: Kathakali, from Kerala, is a classical dance-drama known for its elaborate costumes, facial expressions, and storytelling through gestures. It combines music, acting, and dance, depicting epic tales.
Q1. The most controversial provision in the 42nd Constitution Amendment is (a) Supremacy of Parliament (b) Enumeration of ten Fundamental Duties (c) Term of Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies (d) Primacy to the Directive Principles over the Fundamental Rights (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (d) Primacy to the Directive Principles over the Fundamental Rights Explanation: The …
Q1. Sudden decrease of birth rate would cause (a) Increase in investment (b) Increase of savings (c) Increase in per capita income (d) Increase in production (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (c) Increase in per capita income Explanation: A decline in birth rate reduces the population growth, leading to higher per capita income as the same …
Q1. The two highest gallantry awards in India are (a) Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra (b) Param Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra (c) Ashok Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra (d) Param Vir Chakra and Ashok Chakra (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra Explanation: The Param Vir Chakra …
Q1. Which of the following Asian languages are UN official languages ? (a) Chinese and Japanese (b) Chinese and Arabic (c) Japanese and Arabic (d) Chinese and Hindi (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Chinese and Arabic Explanation: Among Asian languages, Chinese and Arabic are recognized as official languages of the United Nations. They are used …
Q1. The word ‘secular’ denotes (a) Keeping away from all religions (b) Freedom of religion and worship to all citizens (c) Belief in God (d) Practising different religions (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Freedom of religion and worship to all citizens Explanation: In the Indian context, secularism means the state does not favor any religion …
Q1. Which of the following is not included in Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India ? (a) Right to property (b) Right to freedom of religion (c) Right to vote in all elections (d) Right to freedom of speech and expression (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (c) Right to vote in all elections Explanation: The …
Q1. The President of Union of India has the same constitutional authority as the (a) British Monarch (b) President of U.S.A. (c) President of Egypt (d) President of U.S.S.R. (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) British Monarch Explanation: The President of India, like the British Monarch, is a constitutional head with ceremonial powers, acting on the …
Q1. “India Wins Freedom” was written by (a) Rajendra Prasad (b) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (c) R.N. Tagore (d) J.L. Nehru (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Explanation: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a prominent freedom fighter and scholar, authored “India Wins Freedom”, offering a first-hand account of India’s struggle for independence and …
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Q1. Which of the following is not included in the list of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution ? (a) To safeguard public property and to abjure violence (b) To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India (c) Secularism (d) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: …