Prepare for MPSC State Services Examination (Rajyaseva) General Studies Paper 1 with official previous year questions, in-depth analytical solutions, and Maharashtra-specific references across History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, and General Science.
Marking pattern: +2.00 positive, -0.50 negative (Official MPSC Rajyaseva 1/4th Negative Scheme).
Observe the following statements:
(a) Sagar cyclonic storm originated in May 2019 in Arabian Sea.
(b) Sagar cyclonic storm disrupted properties on South Konkan coast.
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Research with reference to the Middle Age and Copper Age in terms of human settlement in Maharashtra was done at _____
Match the following:
| Country/Area | Shifting Agriculture |
|---|---|
| (a) India | (i) Ladang |
| (b) Central America | (ii) Roca |
| (c) Brazil | (iii) Milpa |
| (d) Indonesia | (iv) Jhum |
Match the following:
| Column I | Column II |
|---|---|
| (a) Cepheid Theory | (i) Laplace |
| (b) Electromagnetic Theory | (ii) Dr. Banerji |
| (c) Nebular Theory | (iii) Alfven |
| (d) Binary Theory | (iv) Lyttleton |
The father of Human Geography is
Match the following:
| Types of Stream | Explanation |
|---|---|
| (a) Consequent | (i) Stream develops valley across outcrop |
| (b) Obsequent | (ii) Flow controlled by original slope |
| (c) Subsequent | (iii) Flowing opposite to the dip of rock |
| (d) Braided | (iv) Maze of interconnected channels |
Observe the following statements:
(a) Jhelum is a tributary of River Indus and flows through Lake Wular.
(b) Sutlej is a southern tributary of River Indus.
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Observe the following statements:
(a) Mountain located between Pravara and Kukadi river is Harishchandra mountain.
(b) River Manjira flows on Balaghat Plateau.
(c) Satmala and Ajantha mountain ranges are between Tapi and Godavari river valleys.
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Match the following for types of folds :
| Types of Folds | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| (a) Monoclinal fold | (i) Both limbs parallel but inclined to one side |
| (b) Isoclinal fold | (ii) One limb turned over the other limb |
| (c) Recumbent fold | (iii) One limb inclined and the other perpendicular |
| (d) Overturned fold | (iv) Both limbs parallel to each other and the ground |
Which of the following statements are correct about Bhabhar Plains ?
(a) The porosity is very high and hence small rivers disappear.
(b) The Bhabhar tract is suitable for crops.
(c) The inhabitants of the Bhabhar Plains are cattle-keeping Gujjars.
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Observe the statements regarding agriculture in Maharashtra:
(a) Soil erosion is not a serious problem of agriculture.
(b) Soil erosion takes place due to flooding in rivers, forest cutting and uncontrolled grazing.
(c) Soils are saline due to over-irrigation.
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Biosphere reserves are demarcated into
Find the correct pair:
| Dams/Projects | Rivers | States |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Tehri Dam | (i) Kaveri | (I) Jammu & Kashmir |
| (b) Dulhasti Project | (ii) Bhagirathi | (II) Rajasthan |
| (c) Shivasamudra Dam | (iii) Chambal | (III) Uttarakhand |
| (d) Rana Pratap Sagar Project | (iv) Chenab | (IV) Karnataka |
Match the following:
| Column I | Column II |
|---|---|
| (a) Dome-shaped Plateau | (i) Deccan Plateau |
| (b) Volcanic Plateau | (ii) Vindhya Plateau |
| (c) Step-like Plateau | (iii) Chota Nagpur Plateau |
| (d) Piedmont Plateau | (iv) Shillong Plateau |
Examine the following statements and select the proper options:
Statement (A): Every longitude has a different local time due to the rotation of the Earth.
Statement (B): Standard time system is utilized to remove the difference in the local time.
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In India, which of the following has become a hot-spot with reference to threats to biodiversity?
Which of the following are characteristics of Coral Reefs ?
(a) These are the oldest living communities on Earth.
(b) It is a high biomass producer.
(c) It is a rich floral and fauna diversity.
(d) These are shallow water tropical ecosystems.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
What is Alpha, Beta and Gamma Diversity?
(a) Richness of species
(b) Simpson's Diversity Index
(c) For measuring biodiversity over geographical scale
(d) Whittaker (1972) suggested these terms
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Match the following:
| State | Name of Sanctuaries |
|---|---|
| (a) Andhra Pradesh | (i) Radhanagari |
| (b) Maharashtra | (ii) Bhagwan Mahavir |
| (c) West Bengal | (iii) Pulicat |
| (d) Goa | (iv) Jaldapara |
Which of the following factors are included in chemical environment?
(a) Temperature and soil
(b) Water and soil
(c) Vegetation and water
(d) Human functions and Biological components
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Given the importance of supply side factors in determination of inflation in India, following long-term policies are likely to help.
(a) Changing production patterns
(b) Calibrated import policy
(c) Focus on transportation
(d) Storage infrastructure for perishable commodities
Which of the above options is/are correct?
Which factor is not considered while calculating Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI)?
Which of the following statements are correct about the Total Poverty Gap (TPG)?
Which of the following programmes have been supported by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) along with Government of India for poverty reduction and livelihoods promotion ?
(a) Affordable Rural Housing for All
(b) Improving Efficiency of Health Care System in Multiple States (2013-2017)
(c) Governance and Accelerated Livelihoods Support (GOALS) (2013-2017)
(d) Strengthening National Capacities in Tribal Areas (2013-2017)
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Government of Maharashtra has adopted gender budgeting from the year