UPSC General Studies Quiz - 1

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Question 1:

Consider the following objects representing different cultures :

1.Northern Black Polish Ware

2.Painted Gray Ware

3.Ocher Colored Pottery

Select their correct chronological order from the code given below -

Question 2:

With reference to India consider the following statements :
(1) Retail investors through demat account can invest in treasury bills and ‘Government of India Debt bonds’ in the primary market
(2) The "Negotiated Dealing System -Order Matching" is a government securities trading platform of the Reserve bank of India
(3) The "Central Depository Services ltd" is jointly promoted by Reserve bank of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Question 3:

Consider the following statements:

1. Screening is based on the type and location of development only.

2. Scoping is a process of detailing the terms of reference of EIA.

3. Baseline data means the state of the ecosystem as it exists prior to the project and its potential effects.

Which of the above-mentioned statements related to the environmental impact assessment procedure are correct?

Question 4:

Consider the following pairs about different sports and related areas:

1.Kalaripayattu-Kerala

2.Thang-Ta-Manipur

3.Malkhamb-Madhya Pradesh

Which of the above statements is/are true?

Question 5:

With reference to the cultural history of ancient India, consider the following statements related to Jainism:

1.According to Shvetambara belief, it was inevitable for a woman to be born as a man to attain salvation

2.According to Digambara belief, Malli became the 19th Tirthankara

3.Jaina principles originated before Buddhism

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 6:

With reference to the Asiatic lion, consider the following statements:

1. It is a critically endangered species under IUCN Red List.

2. Gir forest is its only natural habitat in Gujarat.

3. An Asiatic Lion Conservation Project was launched in 2020.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Question 7:

At which site the level position of black and red pottery was first identified between OCP and PGW?

Question 8:

At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?

Question 9:

With reference to the history of India, which of the following was/were part of Chola’s Defence /Military system?

1.Navy

2.Chariot

3.Elephant Corps

4. Archer

5. Infantry

6.Cavalry

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Question 10:

With reference to Indian judiciary, consider the following statements:
1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act as a Supreme Court judge by the Chief Justice of India with prior permission of the President of India.
2. A High Court in India has the power to review its own judgement as the Supreme Court does.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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