General Studies For UPSC Civil Services Exam
UPSC CS EXAM MCQ Q.1
In the context of India, which of the following principles is / are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?
1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below .
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans.(a)
UPSC CS EXAM MCQ Q.2
Consider the following statements :
1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None
Ans.(b)
UPSC CS EXAM MCQ Q.3
Consider how following crops
1. Cotton
2. Groundnut
3. Rice
4. Wheat
Which of these are Kharif crops?
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2, 3, and 4
Ans.(b)
UPSC CS EXAM MCQ Q.4
Consider the following statements :
1. The Council of Ministers in the centre shall be collectively responsible for the Parliament .
2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India .
3. The Prime Minister Shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans.(d)
UPSC CS EXAM MCQ Q.5
Consider the following statements :
1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission.
2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India.
3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans.(b)
UPSC CS EXAM MCQ Q.6
Consider the following liquid assets :
1. Demand deposits with the banks
2. Time deposits with the banks
3. Savings deposits with the banks
4. Currency
The correct sequence of these decreasing order of Liquidity is
(a) 1-4-3-2
(b) 4-3-2-1
(c) 2-3-1-4
(d) 4-1-3-2
Ans.(d)
UPSC CS EXAM MCQ Q.7
To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?
(a) Promoting skill development
(b) Introducing more social security schemes
(c) Reducing infant mortality rate
(d) Privatisation of higher education
Ans.(a)
UPSC CS EXAM MCQ Q.8
In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called 'Tribhanga' has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
(a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck
(b) Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters
(c) Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story
(d) A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphaphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism
Ans.(a)
UPSC CS EXAM MCQ Q.9
Which one of the following groups of items is included in India's foreign - exchange reserves?
(a) Foreign -currency assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), and loans from foreign countries
(b) Foreign -currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and SDRs
(c) Foreign -currency assets, loans from the World Bank and SDRs
(d) Foreign-currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and loans from the World Bank
Ans.(b)
UPSC CS EXAM MCQ Q. 10
Which one of the following is likely have be the most inflationary in its effect?
(a) Repayment of public debt
(b) Borrowing from the public to finance a budget deficit
(c) Borrowing from banks to finance a budget deficit
(d) Creating new money to finance a budget deficit
Ans.(d)
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