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).
Which of the following rivers are the tributaries of the Sindhu river ?
A. Jhelum, Chenab, Kosi, Sutlej
B. Gandak, Kosi, Ghagra, Son
C. Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab
D. Kabul, Kurram, Swat, Jhelum
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Match the Indian States/Union Territory (List - I) with their Sex-Ratio (List - II).
| List - I (States/Union Territory) | List - II (Sex-Ratio Census - 2011) |
|---|---|
| a. Kerala | i. 996 |
| b. Tamil Nadu | ii. 1037 |
| c. Puducherry | iii. 1084 |
| d. Andhra Pradesh | iv. 993 |
Which of the following is the reason of the storms in Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal on the border of the Indian Peninsula ?
Kalsubai is the highest mountain peak in Maharashtra located in which of the following mountain ranges ?
Match the following.
| Ocean | Trench |
|---|---|
| a. Pacific ocean | i. Java Trench |
| b. Atlantic ocean | ii. Mariana Trench |
| c. Indian ocean | iii. Eurasian Trench |
| d. Arctic ocean | iv. Puerto Rico Trench |
Match the pollutants given in List - I with their effects given in List - II.
| List - I (Pollutants) | List - II (Effects of Pollutants) |
|---|---|
| a. Phosphate fertilizers in water | i. Biochemical oxygen demand level increase |
| b. Methane in air | ii. Acid Rain |
| c. Synthetic detergents in water | iii. Global warming |
| d. Nitrogen oxides in air | iv. Eutrophication |
Which of the following animal is not declared as a critically endangered species of reptile and amphibian of India ?
Which of the following acronyms has been used by Biologists to describe the factors that threaten to biodiversity ?
Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy resource ?
As per the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008, the _____ shall be the nodal Ministry to deal with the transboundary movement of the hazardous wastes and to grant permission for transit of the hazardous wastes through any part of India.
Identify the correct statement/s from the following regarding Food Security Bill, 2013.
A. The Bill provides food safety benefits to the 50% of the urban population and 75% of the rural population.
B. Beneficiaries will be provided rice at Rs. 3/-kg, coarse grains at Re. 1/-kg and wheat at Rs. 2/-kg per month.
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The term sustainable development first came into prominence in the World Conservation Strategy presented in
What is India's position in the Sustainable Development Goals Index released in 2020?
"Economic growth is the increase in output only" whose statement was this?
Consider the following statements and choose the correct option regarding Indian economy.
A. Considering the economic changes in India after globalisation, 'Trickle Down Theory' is precisely applicable to Indian economy.
B. The high growth rate of Indian economy after globalisation, especially since 2005, poses question about applicability of the 'Trickle Down Theory'.
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"About 40% of the population of the developing world did not benefit from economic growth during the 1950's and 1960's." Who made this statement ?
Which one of the following National Mission was not included in the National Climate Action Program ?
Which of the following is/are reason/s for the existence of poverty even after seven decades of Independence in India?
A. More dependency of Economy on the agricultural sector.
B. Shortage of employment opportunities in manufacturing sector.
C. High growth rate of agriculture in comparison with developed countries.
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Program/s implemented under the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme
A. Nutrition supplemental program
B. Health check-up
C. Worker's training
D. Gender inequality
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As per the 2011 Census, 13% of the total urban population of the country was living in which of the following cities in 2011?
a. Mumbai
b. Chennai
c. Kolkata
d. Delhi
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As per the 2011 Census, India's population percentage is _____ of the total Global population.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct in relation to India's National Population Policy, 2000?
A. Stabilizing the population of the country by 2050 with maximum two children norm.
B. Universal immunization.
C. Reduction of infant mortality rate below 30% per thousand.
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A ceiling on agricultural holdings means statutory absolute limit on the amount of land which an individual can hold. The imposition of a ceiling has which of the following two aspects ?
a. Ceiling on future acquisition
b. Ceiling on consolidating land holding
c. Ceiling on existing land holding
d. Ceiling on conversion
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Consider the following statements:
A. Gender Development Index is a composite index of health, education, empowerment and labour market.
B. When the above four factors are considered together, inequality in women and men has adverse impact on Human Development Index.
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Which of the following was the main objective of the 20 point programme announced on 26 June, 1975?
A. To improve the standard of living.
B. To help the people living below the poverty line (Poverty alleviation).
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