Daily MCQs for UPSC/State PSC Exams

1. After 1857, the British wanted Delhi to forget its Mughal past. For this purpose which of the following thing was not done?

A. Mosques in Delhi were either destroyed, or put to other uses
B. The western walls of Shahjahanabad were broken to establish the railway
C. Architect made sure that the Viceroy's Palace was higher than Shah Jahan'sJama Masjid
D. The gardens, pavilions and mosques around the Red Fort was completely renovated and decorated

Q2. With reference to 'the Munda Rebellion', consider the following statements:

1. Birsa himself declared that God had appointed him to save his people from trouble
2. Munda Rebellion was aiming at attaining religious and political autonomy and have no intention of complete independence
3. This Rebellion was only focused to oust dikus without any violence

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q3. In 1600, the East India Company acquired a charter from the ruler of England, Queen Elizabeth I. Consider the following statements regarding the impact of this charter:

1. With this charter the Company could venture across the oceans
2. The Company did not have to fear competition from other English trading companies
3. This charter could prevent other European powers from entering the Eastern markets

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

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding 'Election Commission of India'?

1. It enjoys the same kind of independence that the judiciary enjoys.
2. The Chief Election Commissioner is not answerable to the President or the government.
3. If the ruling party does not like what the Commission does, it is virtually impossible for it to remove the CEC.
4. It is very common now for the Election Commission to reprimand the government and administration for their lapses.

Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q5. Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Prime Minister does not have a fixed tenure
B. Parliamentary democracy in most countries is often known as the Cabinet form of government
C. All ministers work under the leadership of Prime Minister
D. All of the above

Q6. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding 'President of India'?

A. Some governmental activities take place in the name of the President
B. The Governors of the states are appointed by President of India
C. When no party or coalition gets a majority in the Lok Sabha, the President exercises her discretion
D. A candidate standing for President's post has to get a majority of votes to win the election

Q7. Consider the following pairs

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 1,2 and 3

Q8. Blood

1. transports substances like digested food from the small intestine to the other parts of the Body
2. carries oxygen from the lungs to the cells of the body
3. transports waste for removal from the body

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3

Q9. Consider the following statements :

1. The atmosphere is composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen
2. The density of the atmosphere varies with height
3. The density of the atmosphere is maximum at the sea level
4. Air moves from low pressure to high pressure

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

A. 2 and 4 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only

Q10. With reference to the Atlantic ocean consider the following statements :

1. The Coastline of Atlantic ocean is highly indented.
2. This irregular and indented coastline does not provide ideal location for natural harbour and ports.
3. From the point of view of commerce, it is the busiest ocean.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

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