Q1. What is most significant regarding partition of Bengal in 1905? (a) The English undertook partition without consulting the local population (b) The English established that they were strong people (c) Muslims were separated from other people (d) This paved the way for involvement of people in national movement (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (d) This …
Q1. World Bank loan is given to (a) Make available the currency of a particular country in case of shortage (b) Countries for sound projects for development purposes (c) Improve the social and cultural conditions of a country (d) None of these (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (b) Countries for sound projects for development purposes Explanation: …
Q1. Taj Mahal is reported to be in danger because of (a) Water pollution in Jamuna (b) Stealing of marble bricks (c) Decay of marble due to its age factor (d) Air pollution due to nearby industries (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (d) Air pollution due to nearby industries Explanation: Air pollution, especially from industries near …
Q1. What is the correct order of the following : A. First Battle of Panipat B. Second Battle of Tarain C. Establishment of East India Company (a) B, A, C (b) A, B, C (c) C, A, B (d) C, B, A (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (a) B, A, C Explanation: Chronological order: Second Battle …
Q1. India is a non-aligned country because (a) It is not attached with a power group (b) It is aligned to the non-aligned world (c) It exercises a neutral policy towards power blocks (d) It advocates the interests of the Third World countries (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (a) It is not attached with a power …
Q1. Arrange the following three atmospheric layers starting from the surface of the earth : A. Stratosphere B. Ionosphere C. Troposphere (a) A, B, C (b) C, A, B (c) A, C, B (d) C, B, A (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (b) C, A, B Explanation: The correct order from the Earth’s surface upward is: …
Q1. Who selects persons for appointment to the Central Civil Services in India ? (a) President (b) Prime Minister (c) Planning Commission (d) UPSC (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (d) UPSC Explanation: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the constitutional body responsible for recruiting personnel to the Central Civil Services. It conducts competitive exams and …
Q1. Which is not a parasite ? (a) Tick (b) Housefly (c) Bed bug (d) Louse (UPSC Prelims 1984) Answer: (b) Housefly Explanation: A parasite lives on or inside a host and derives nutrients at the host’s expense. Tick, bed bug, and louse are true parasites. The housefly, however, is a vector, not a parasite—it …
Q1. Match the following :- A. Lignite B. Coal C. Mica (i) Jharia (ii) Hazaribagh (iii) Neyveli (a) A – (iii), B – (i), C – (ii) (b) A – (i), B – (ii), C – (iii) (c) A – (iii), B – (ii), C – (i) (d) A – (i), B – (iii), C …
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Q1. A stone is tied to a rope and attached to a wooden bar which rotates at constant angular velocity. Suddenly the bar is stopped. The stone gets encircled around the bar. What happens to the angular velocity of the stone. (a) Increases (b) Decreases (c) Remains the same (d) First increases and then decreases …