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).
Pandita Ramabai with the permission of the Ramabai Association, appointed an advisory board to advise her, who among the following was included in this advisory board ?
i. Justice M. G. Ranade
ii. Dr. R. G. Bhandarkar
iii. Justice K. T. Telang
iv. Bapu Hari Shinde
In 1918 A. D., who advised to the Mumbai workers to establish the organization 'People's Union'?
Who defended Chiplunkar's attack on Mahatma Jyotirao Phule through his newspaper, considered as the beginning of non Brahmin journalism ?
On which of the following matrimonial relationship between two Royal families, the ancient drama 'Malavikagnimitra' throws light?
What was the medium of trade exchange during vedic period ?
i. Nishka
ii. Krusnal
iii. Shatman
iv. Gan
v. Shreni
According to Setu Madhavrao Pagadi, who of the following saint renamed himself as 'Shaha Ramjan' and got converted to Islam by a Sufi Saint Nizamuddin. It is a mystery of cultural history of Maharashtra.
Arrange the following events in the correct order.
i. White paper
ii. Poona pact
iii. Nehru report
iv. Dharasna Satyagraha
The following statements are written about
a. He played an important role in the field of education in Maharashtra.
b. He prepared textbooks on various subjects.
c. He wrote a book 'Shunyalabdhi' on Mathematics and Science in Marathi.
d. Keshavrao Bhavalkar has written his biography.
Arrange the following political organizations chronologically.
a. Pune Sarvajanik Sabha
b. Bombay Presidency Association
c. Madras Mahajan Sabha
d. Indian Association
Which of the following decision was taken by Sabarmati treaty ?
In 1934 A. D., which of the following region, witnessed the establishment of 'Karshak Sangham' as a peasant organisation ?
Who remarked about the 'Dandi Yatra as, Rama's Historical March to Lanka ?
About whom the following statements are related ?
i. Religion was separated from politics.
ii. Adopted a policy of seclusion towards brave women who followed Sati.
iii. To stop child marriage and widow marriage was encouraged.
iv. Claimed that the final decision regarding the social law will be his.
Bhills in Khandesh protested against British rule because
i. The Bhills of the Satpura division got inspiration from the event of the uprising in North India.
ii. Taking advantage of the revolt of 1857 Bhagoji Naik and Kazising Naik joined the revolt.
iii. Kazising and his associates burnt government treasuries and post offices.
In which of the following newspapers did Annie-Besant present her thoughts about Home Rule Movement ?
a. New India
b. Common Weal
c. Bombay Gazette
d. Telegraph
Observe the following statements:
A. There is loss of bio-diversity due to dumping of toxic waste into soil.
B. Deforestation is responsible for frequent floods in river.
C. Fransisco Mendez was known as 'Amazon Gandhi' due to his work in energy field.
Nitrogen fertilizers in soils releases _____ when broken down by bacteria.
In relation to Ozone which statements are true?
A. Ozone is called protection shield of the Earth.
B. In 1985 it was clear that Ozone layer has holes.
C. 16th September is celebrated as World Ozone Day.
D. In 1989 chemicals responsible for Ozone depletion are banned to utilize.
Which of the following is not the type of Ecological pyramid ?
Some species if eliminated seriously affect the ecosystem. These are called
Observe the following diagram and state which of the following alphabets indicate the gibbous phase of the moon ?
"Environment means the sum total of all conditions agencies and influences which affect the development, growth, life and death of an organism, species or race".
Who created this definition of environment?
In the western part of Rajasthan minerals like limestone, gypsum and mineral salts reserves are distributed.
Which of the following reasons are responsible for this occurrence ?
a. Western part of Rajasthan was submerged under sea water during permocarboniferous period.
b. Western part of Rajasthan receives low rainfall.
c. Western part of Rajasthan has hot and dry climate.
d. In the western part of Rajasthan the area under vegetation is very low.
Which of the following soil contain the maximum proportion of iron and bauxite minerals ?
Given below are two statements one labeled as Assertion (A) and other labeled as Reason (R). Select correct answer from the options given below.
(A) Cotton is not a weight lossing pure raw material, besides is light in weight and durable.
(R) The localization of the cotton textile is found either in cotton producing region or near market.