Daily MCQs for UPSC/State PSC Exams
1. Consider the following statements:
1. Traces of canals have been
found at the Harappan site in Punjab or Sind
2. Most Harappan sites are located in semi-arid lands
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 Both
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q2. While there are several kinds of stupas, round and tall, big and small, these have certain common features. Which of the following is/are the feature of Stupas?
1. Generally, there is a small box placed at the centre of the stupa
2. Stupas were built of stones or bricks to house important relics of Buddha
3. Inscriptions found on the railings and pillars of stupas record donations
made for building and decorating them
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Q3. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Under a number of able
leaders in the eighteenth century, the Sikhs organized themselves into misls
and later on number of bands called jathas
B. Their combined forces were
known as the 'dalkhalsa'
C. The Khalsa declared their
sovereign rule by striking their own coin
D. The Sikh territories in the
late eighteenth century extended from the Indus to the Jamuna but they were
divided under different rulers
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding 'Pressure Groups':
1. Pressure groups attempt to influence government policies.
2. Pressure groups aim to directly control or share political power.
3. Unlike the interest groups, movements have a loose organization
4. They are sectional
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 4
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q5. In a country protest against water privatisation was not led by any political party. It was led by an organisation called FEDECOR. This organisation comprised local professionals, including engineers and environmentalists. This country is
A. Bolivia
B. Maldives
C. Russia
D. Ukraine
Q6. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
| List I | List II |
| A. Pressure group | 1. Narmada Bachao Andolan |
| B. Long-term movement | 2. Asom Gana Parishad |
| C. Single issue movement | 3. Women's movement |
| D. Political party | 4. Fertilizer dealers' association |
Code :
A B C D
A. 2 1 4 3
B. 3 4 2 1
C. 4 3 1 2
D. 4 1 3 2
Q7. Genetic modification has:
1. made crops more tolerant to abiotic stresses
2. increased reliance on chemical pesticides
3. increased post harvest losses
4. increased efficiency of mineral usage by plants
5. enhanced nutritional value of food
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 3, 4 and 5 only
C. 1, 4 and 5 only
D. 2 and 5 only
Q8. Which of the following animals yield wool?
1. Angora goats
2. Camels
3. Llama
4. Alpaca
5. Yak
6. African Buffalo
7. Brazilian pigs
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A. 3, 4 and 5 only
B. 1,2,3,4 and 5 only
C. 3,5,6 and 7 only
D. All
Q9. With reference to Sundarban Delta Consider the following statements :
1. The Sundarban Delta derived its name from the Sundari tree.
2. It is the world's third largest and fastest growing delta.
3. It is also the home of Royal Bengal Tiger.
Which of the statements given above is / are not correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Q10. Consider the following rivers :
1. Barak
2. Dihang
3. Lohit
Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
