Q1. Magasthenes visited the court of (a) Ashoka (b) Harsha (c) Chandragupta Maurya (d) Vikramaditya (UPSC Prelims 1981) Answer: (c) Chandragupta Maurya Explanation: Megasthenes, a Greek ambassador, visited the court of Chandragupta Maurya in Pataliputra during the 4th century BCE. His account, Indica, provides valuable insights into Mauryan administration, society, and culture. Q2. Earliest Indian …
Q1. There are mice in the field which act as prey to snakes. Hawks eat the snakes. Some dogs are brought into the field. What will be its effect? (a) Mice will decrease (b) Hawks will decrease (c) Snakes will increase (d) Mice and snakes will decrease Answer: (d) Mice and snakes will decrease Explanation: …
Q1. China has which type of Parliamentary System ? (a) One party (b) Two-party (c) Multi-party (d) None of these (UPSC Prelims 1981) Answer: (a) One party Explanation: China follows a one-party system, dominated by the Communist Party of China (CPC). All major decisions are made within the party structure, and political pluralism is not …
Q1. Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in (a) Part I of the Constitution (b) Part II of the Constitution (c) Part III of the Constitution (d) Part IV of the Constitution (UPSC Prelims 1981) Answer: (d) Part IV of the Constitution Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in Part IV …
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Q1. What is land ceiling ? (a) To fix a land area for irrigation purposes (b) To fix rural land holdings at the existing level (c) To fix urban land holdings at the existing level (d) To fix the quantum of land held by a family (UPSC Prelims 1981) Answer: (d) To fix the quantum …
Q1. Rajya Sabha is dissolved once in (a) 2 years (b) 3 years (c) 6 years (d) It is never dissolved Answer: (d) It is never dissolved Explanation: The Rajya Sabha, or Council of States, is a permanent body and is never dissolved. However, one-third of its members retire every two years, ensuring continuity and …
Q1. The dispute regarding the election of Prime Minister and President of India can be decided by (a) High Court (b) Election Tribunal (c) Chief Election Commissioner (d) None of the above (UPSC Prelims 1981) Answer: (d) None of the above Explanation: Disputes related to the election of the Prime Minister and President are adjudicated …
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 …