Q1. “Gresham’s Law” in Economics relates to (a) Supply and demand (b) Circulation of currency (c) Consumption and supply (d) Distribution of goods and services (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (b) Circulation of currency Explanation: Gresham’s Law states that “bad money drives out good” in circulation. When two forms of currency are accepted, the less valuable …
Q1. Who said first : “Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it”. (a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (b) M.K. Gandhi (c) Lala Lajpat Rai (d) Sardar Patel (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak Explanation: Bal Gangadhar Tilak was the first to declare “Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have …
Q1. Cause of inflation is (a) Increase in money supply (b) Fall in production (c) Increase in money supply and fall in production (d) Decrease in money supply and fall in production (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (c) Increase in money supply and fall in production Explanation: Inflation occurs when demand exceeds supply, often due to …
Q1. What is the power of Rajya Sabha regarding Money Bill ? (a) It can amend it (b) It can reject it (c) It can withhold the bill for 14 days to make recommendations (d) It has no power regarding Money Bill (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (c) It can withhold the bill for 14 days …
Q1. The members of Constituent Assembly were (a) Elected by the provincial assemblies (b) Elected directly by the people (c) Nominated by the government (d) Only representatives of princely states (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Elected by the provincial assemblies Explanation: The Constituent Assembly of India was formed through indirect elections by provincial legislatures, as …
Q1. What is Government’s trade policy ? (a) Export promotion (b) Import substitution (c) Both of the above (d) None of the above (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (c) Both of the above Explanation: India’s trade policy aims at promoting exports to earn foreign exchange and substituting imports with domestic production to reduce dependency. This dual …
Q1. Recent discovery of method of reducing salination of soil is (a) Spreading of husk on the soil (b) Extensive use of fertilisers (c) Intensive use of fertilisers (d) None of the above (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Spreading of husk on the soil Explanation: Salination refers to the accumulation of salts in soil, which …
Q1. What is the most remarkable aspect of Indian industry since independence ? (a) More employment opportunities (b) Increase in production (c) Capacity utilisation (d) Diversification (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (d) Diversification Explanation: Since independence, Indian industry has diversified significantly, expanding into automobiles, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and heavy machinery. This broadening of industrial base has reduced …
Q1. Which hydro-electric project produces maximum power energy ? (a) Bhakra Nangal (b) Koyna (c) Hirakud (d) Salal (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Bhakra Nangal Explanation: The Bhakra Nangal project, located on the Sutlej River, is one of India’s largest hydro-electric power producers. It provides electricity, irrigation, and flood control, making it a key infrastructure …
Q1. Consumer welfare is indicated by (a) Savings (b) Disposable income (c) Expenditure (d) None of the above (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (d) None of the above Explanation: Consumer welfare is best measured by access to quality goods and services at fair prices, consumer satisfaction, and protection from exploitation. While income and expenditure are economic …