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The English and the French East India Companies and their Struggle for Supremacy

The 18th century witnessed one of the most decisive contests in world history as the English East India Company and the French East India Company battled for commercial and territorial dominance in India. This struggle, spanning over a century, would ultimately determine not only the fate of European colonialism in the subcontinent but also reshape …

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Applied Anatomy of the Upper Limb

The upper limb represents one of the most functionally complex and clinically significant anatomical regions of the human body. Its intricate architecture enables an extraordinary range of movements, from gross motor activities to the finest manipulative tasks requiring millimeter precision. Understanding the applied anatomy of the upper limb is fundamental for clinicians across multiple specialties, …

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TSPSC 2016 Prelims Question Paper [Fully Solved]

1. ‘Barren Island’ which is the only active Volcano in India is situated in which part of India? Options : Andaman-Nicobar Lakshadweep Rajasthan Chattisgarh Answer: 1. Andaman-Nicobar Explanation: Barren Island is located in the Andaman Sea and is part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is the only active volcano in India and lies …

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UPSC Civil Services Prelims 1992 Solved Question Paper

Q1 The gas used for artificial ripening of green fruits is (a) Carbon dioxide (b) Ethane (c) Hydrogen (d) acetylene (ethyne) Answer: (d) acetylene (ethyne) Explanation: Acetylene, also known as ethyne, is commonly used for artificial ripening of fruits due to its ethylene-like effects. When applied to green fruits, it stimulates the natural ripening process …

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UPSC Prelims 1990 Solved Question Paper

Q1. Who among the following was a revolutionary who later turned into a yogi and philosopher? (a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (b) Aurobindo Ghosh (c) Lala Lajpat Rai (d) Agarkar Answer: (b) Aurobindo Ghosh Explanation: Aurobindo Ghosh was initially involved in revolutionary activities against British rule, advocating armed resistance. Later, he withdrew from politics and settled …

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UPSC Prelims 1989 Solved Question Paper

Q1. The original name of Mahabharata was (a) Brihit Katha (b) Sahastra Samhita (c) Jaya Samhita (d) Rajatarangini Answer: (c) Jaya Samhita Explanation: The Mahabharata was originally known as Jaya Samhita, which consisted of about 8,800 verses. Over time, it expanded into the Bharata and finally into the Mahabharata, containing over 100,000 verses. The name …

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UPSC Prelims 1988 Question Paper [Fully Solved]

Q1. The cumulative expenditure on food and other items for a family during January May in a year is plotted in the following graph: From the graph one can conclude that the maximum total expenditure for both the items occurred in the month of (a) February (b) March (c) April (d) May Answer: (d) May …

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UPSC Prelims 1987 Solved Question Paper

Q1. Which of the following pairs is correct ? (a) IDBI – Short-term financing (b) NABARD – Industrial financing (c) RBI – Long-term financing (d) RRB – Dispensing rural credit Answer: (d) RRB – Dispensing rural credit Explanation: Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were established to provide credit and other financial services to rural areas, especially …

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UPSC Prelims 1982 Solved Question Paper

Q1. President of India is elected by (a) Lok Sabha (b) Rajya Sabha (c) Elected representatives of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies (d) People directly Answer: (c) Explanation: The President of India is elected through an indirect election by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and …

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UPSC Prelims 1980 Question Paper [Solved]

Q1. 240, ?, 120, 40, 10, 2 (a) 240 (b) 120 (c) 180 (d) 200 Answer: (a) 240 Explanation: This is a pattern of division. Starting from 240, divide by 2 to get 120, then divide by 3 to get 40, then by 4 to get 10, and finally by 5 to get 2. The …

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