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 …
Q1. Ajanta Caves are located in the State of (a) Maharashtra (b) Gujarat (c) Tamil Nadu (d) West Bengal (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Maharashtra Explanation: The Ajanta Caves, located in Maharashtra, are renowned for their ancient Buddhist rock-cut architecture and murals. These caves date back to the 2nd century BCE to 6th century CE, …
Q1. The bats can fly in the dark because (a) They have a better vision in the dark (b) The light startles them (c) They produce ultrasonics (d) None of the above Answer: (c) They produce ultrasonics Explanation: Bats use echolocation, emitting ultrasonic sound waves that bounce off objects and return to them. This allows …
Q1. Which of the following metals is used in the electromagnets ? (a) Soft iron (b) Stainless steel (c) Cobalt (d) Copper (UPSC Prelims 1979) Answer: (a) Soft iron Explanation: Soft iron is used in electromagnets because it has high magnetic permeability and low retentivity, allowing it to quickly gain and lose magnetism. This makes …
Q1. A ball bounces higher at high altitudes than in plains. This is because (a) The pressure on higher altitudes is lower than that in plains (b) Downward pull due to gravity is less at higher altitudes (c) The rarefied air offers less resistance to the ball (d) You become more energetic at hills, so …