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This section includes 2658 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 2351. |
Which one of the following is an endangered species of India? |
| A. | Bengal Tiger |
| B. | Nilgiri Tahr |
| C. | Indian Python |
| D. | Pygmy Hog |
| Answer» C. Indian Python | |
| 2352. |
High temperature and low pressure over the Indian subcontinent during the summer season draws air from the Indian Ocean leading to in blow of the: |
| A. | South-east monsoon |
| B. | South-west monsoon |
| C. | Retreating monsoon |
| D. | North-east monsoon |
| Answer» C. Retreating monsoon | |
| 2353. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Sustainable agriculture is a form of agriculture aimed at meeting the needs of the present generation without endangering the resource base of the future generations. 2. Sustainable agriculture is minimal dependence on synthetic fertilsers, pesticides and antibiotics. 3. Food materials are safe in sustainable agriculture. 4. Modem agriculture has fragile ecology. Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 are correct |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2354. |
Which of the following is not correct with respect to Jet Streams?????????????????????? |
| A. | Jet streams are strong winds with normal speed of 100 to 300 km/hr |
| B. | Discovery of the Jet Streams was made by American airplanes during the World War I |
| C. | Jet streams shift pole wards during summer and equator wards during winter season. |
| D. | Velocity of the Jet stream in winter is almost twice the velocity the summer. |
| Answer» C. Jet streams shift pole wards during summer and equator wards during winter season. | |
| 2355. |
Monsoons are active for about six months in Kerala and for less than three months in Rajasthan because |
| A. | Rajasthan is away from sea |
| B. | Late arrival and early retreat of the summer monsoons |
| C. | Mountain barriers |
| D. | Desert conditions in Rajasthan |
| Answer» C. Mountain barriers | |
| 2356. |
With which of the following pressure belts the horse latitudes are associated? |
| A. | Equatorial low pressure |
| B. | Sub-tropical high pressure |
| C. | Sub-polar low pressure |
| D. | Polar high pressure |
| Answer» C. Sub-polar low pressure | |
| 2357. |
The correct sequence of atmospheric gases as expressed in percentage by volume is |
| A. | Oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, hydrogen |
| B. | Carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen |
| C. | Hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, oxygen |
| D. | Nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2358. |
Consider the following statements about a particular layer of the atmosphere. 1. It contains about three-fourth of the total mass of the atmosphere. 2. There is fall in temperature with increasing height. 3. Its height is more at equator than at the poles. All the weather phenomena occur in this layer. Identify this layer |
| A. | Ionosphere |
| B. | Mesosphere |
| C. | Stratosphere |
| D. | Troposphere |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2359. |
Trade winds blow between |
| A. | Sub-tropical high and equatorial low |
| B. | Equatorial low and sub-tropical high |
| C. | Sub-tropical high and sub-polar low |
| D. | Sub-polar low and sub-tropical high |
| Answer» B. Equatorial low and sub-tropical high | |
| 2360. |
Strong land and sea breezes can be observed in the: |
| A. | Mediterranean Sea |
| B. | Baltic Sea |
| C. | Bering Sea |
| D. | Caribbean Sea |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2361. |
Consider the following statements 1. Sloping boundary surface between contrasting air masses is called a front. 2. A warm front pushes the cold front above and the cold front loses contact with the ground. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 2362. |
Because of which one of the following factors, clouds do not precipitate in deserts'. [NDA 2009-II] |
| A. | Low pressure |
| B. | Low humidity |
| C. | High wind velocity |
| D. | High temperature |
| Answer» C. High wind velocity | |
| 2363. |
The term 'Flamingo City' is associated with the biosphere reserve of: |
| A. | Kachchh Biosphere Reserve |
| B. | Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve |
| C. | Manas Biosphere Reserve |
| D. | Sundarban Biosphere Reserve |
| Answer» B. Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve | |
| 2364. |
Match List I (space organization unit) with List II (location) and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I List II A. ISRO 1. Dehradun B. IIRS 2. Bangalore C. NRSA 3. Ahmedabad D. SAC 4. Hyderabad Code: |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| C. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| Answer» C. A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 | |
| 2365. |
Which of the following is the deepest landlocked protected port of India? |
| A. | Haldia |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | Chennai |
| D. | Vishakhapatnam |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2366. |
Which of the following National Highways passes through Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha? |
| A. | NH 4 |
| B. | NH 5 |
| C. | NH 6 |
| D. | NH 7 |
| Answer» D. NH 7 | |
| 2367. |
Match the following: List I (Railway zone) List II (Headquarters) A. Northern 1. Allahabad B. North-Western 2. New Delhi C. North- Centre 3. Jaipur D. North-Eastern 4. Gorakhpur Code: |
| A. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| B. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| C. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| D. | A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3 |
| Answer» B. A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 | |
| 2368. |
Which is the correct sequence of classification of roads in India? |
| A. | State highways, village roads, national highways |
| B. | Urban roads, PWD roads, project roads |
| C. | National highways, state highways, village roads |
| D. | Border roads, municipal roads, port roads |
| Answer» D. Border roads, municipal roads, port roads | |
| 2369. |
Which of the following is the longest side of the Golden Quadrilateral? |
| A. | Delhi-Mumbai |
| B. | Mumbai-Chennai |
| C. | Chennai-Kolkata |
| D. | Kolkata-Delhi |
| Answer» D. Kolkata-Delhi | |
| 2370. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Aluminium is used in nuclear accessories, utensils, and for making coins. 2. Availability of bauxite and hydroelectricity are the basic requirements for the location of aluminium industry. Code: |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 are correct |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 are correct | |
| 2371. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Planets) List-II (Satellites) A. Earth 1. Triton B. Jupiter 2. Titan C. Saturn 3. Ganymede D. Neptune 4. Moon |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| Answer» D. A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 | |
| 2372. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Earth is nearest to the Sun on about January 3. 2. Earth is farthest from the Sun on about July 4. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 2373. |
Diamond Ring is a phenomenon observed |
| A. | at the start of a total solar eclipse. |
| B. | at the end of a total solar eclipse. |
| C. | only along the peripheral regions of the totality trail, |
| D. | only in the central regions of the totality trail. |
| Answer» D. only in the central regions of the totality trail. | |
| 2374. |
What is meant by the eclipse of Moon? |
| A. | It occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon and the centers of all three are on the same straight line. |
| B. | It is path along which the moon revolves. |
| C. | For any place, it is the average angle made by a ling drawn from the moon to place and horizontal midnight. |
| D. | When the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth, it causes the shadows of the Moon to fall on Earth. |
| Answer» B. It is path along which the moon revolves. | |
| 2375. |
The planet which is called twin sister of the Earth is |
| A. | Mercury |
| B. | Venus |
| C. | Mars |
| D. | Uranus |
| Answer» C. Mars | |
| 2376. |
How much is the mass of the moon when compared with that of the earth? |
| A. | 17899 |
| B. | 29587 |
| C. | 1/51 |
| D. | 44409 |
| Answer» C. 1/51 | |
| 2377. |
On which planet would one witness sunrise in the west? |
| A. | Jupiter |
| B. | Venus |
| C. | Saturn |
| D. | Mercury |
| Answer» C. Saturn | |
| 2378. |
Which of the following elements occurs the most abundantly in our universe? |
| A. | Hydrogen |
| B. | Oxygen |
| C. | Nitrogen |
| D. | Helium |
| Answer» B. Oxygen | |
| 2379. |
Our solar system is located in which Galaxy? |
| A. | Proxima Centauri |
| B. | Alpha Centauri |
| C. | Milky Way |
| D. | Andromeda |
| Answer» D. Andromeda | |
| 2380. |
The surface temperature of sun is nearly |
| A. | 2000 K |
| B. | 4000 K |
| C. | 6000 K |
| D. | 8000 K |
| Answer» D. 8000 K | |
| 2381. |
The planet whose period of rotation is longer than the period of revolution around the sun is |
| A. | Mercury |
| B. | Mars |
| C. | Venus |
| D. | Neptune |
| Answer» D. Neptune | |
| 2382. |
The planet nearest to the sun is |
| A. | Mercury |
| B. | Earth |
| C. | Venus |
| D. | Pluto |
| Answer» B. Earth | |
| 2383. |
During solar eclipse [NDA/NA 2016-I] |
| A. | the earth comes in between the sun and the moon. |
| B. | the moon comes in between the sun and the earth. |
| C. | the moon comes exactly halfway between me earth and the sun. |
| D. | the sun comes in between the earth and the moon. |
| Answer» C. the moon comes exactly halfway between me earth and the sun. | |
| 2384. |
Which is me smallest planet of solar system? |
| A. | Venus |
| B. | Mercury |
| C. | Uranus |
| D. | Jupiter |
| Answer» C. Uranus | |
| 2385. |
Which of the following stamens regarding the duration of day and night is correct? [NDA 2014-I] |
| A. | Difference is least near the Equator and progressively increases away from it |
| B. | Difference is maximum at the Equator and progressively decreases away from it |
| C. | Difference is least at the Tropics and progressively increases towards the Equator and Poles |
| D. | Difference is maximum at the Tropics and progress decreases towards the Equator and Poles |
| Answer» B. Difference is maximum at the Equator and progressively decreases away from it | |
| 2386. |
Lack of atmosphere around the Moon is due to [NDA 2012-I] |
| A. | low escape velocity of air molecule and low gravitational attraction |
| B. | high escape velocity of air molecule and low gravitational attraction |
| C. | low gravitational attraction only |
| D. | high escape velocity of air molecule only |
| Answer» B. high escape velocity of air molecule and low gravitational attraction | |
| 2387. |
How many kilometres are represented by \[{{1}^{o}}\] of latitude?[NDA 2011-II] |
| A. | 321 km |
| B. | 211 km |
| C. | 111 km |
| D. | 91 km |
| Answer» D. 91 km | |
| 2388. |
The Earth rotates around its axis from |
| A. | North to South |
| B. | South to North |
| C. | East to West |
| D. | West to East |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2389. |
DIRECTIONS: The following question consist of two statements, one labelled as 'Assertion [A]' and the other as 'Reason [R]'. You are to examine these (two statements carefully and select the correct answers to these questions using the codes given below. [NDA 2009-I] Assertion [A]: Venus is the brightest object in the sky after the Sun. Reason [R]: Venus is the second planet from the Sun in our solar system. |
| A. | Both A and R are time and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is time, but R is false |
| D. | A is false, but R is true |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are true, but R is the correct explanation of A | |
| 2390. |
Which one of the following has geographical position of \[{{0}^{o}}\] latitude and \[{{0}^{o}}\] longitude? [NDA 2008-II] |
| A. | In the South Atlantic Ocean |
| B. | In the Mediterranean Sea |
| C. | In Ghana, a West African country |
| D. | At Greenwich Observatory in England |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2391. |
Match the following W[NDA 2008-I] List-I (Celestial Body) List-II (Roman God) A. Mercury 1.God of the Underworld and Death B. Pluto 2. God of Commerce. Eloquence and Skill C. Mars 3. God of the Sea D. Neptune 4. God of War |
| A. | A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 |
| B. | A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3 |
| C. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| D. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2392. |
Match column I with column II and select the correct answer using the code given below the columns: Column I Column II A. Sial (i) Remains of the dead plants and animals trapped in rocks B. Sima (ii) Layer lies between crust and core C. Nife (iii) Uppermost layer of the earth. D. Fossils (iv) Innermost layer of the earth. |
| A. | A - iii, B - ii, C - iv, D - i |
| B. | A - ii, B - i, C - iii, D - iv |
| C. | A - iii, B - i, C - iv, D - ii |
| D. | A - iv, B - i, C - ii, D - iii |
| Answer» B. A - ii, B - i, C - iii, D - iv | |
| 2393. |
The coriollis effect is produced by |
| A. | pressure gradient |
| B. | earth's revolution |
| C. | earth's rotation |
| D. | earth's rotation and revolution |
| Answer» D. earth's rotation and revolution | |
| 2394. |
Which one of the following is the dominant element of the earth crust? |
| A. | Aluminum |
| B. | Iron |
| C. | Oxygen |
| D. | Silicon |
| Answer» B. Iron | |
| 2395. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Lunar eclipse takes place when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon 2. Solar eclipse happens when the Moon comes directly between the Sun and the Earth 3. Lunar eclipse takes place when the Sun comes directly between the Earth and the Moon 4. Solar eclipse happens when the Earth comes directly between the Sun and the Moon Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | 2 only |
| Answer» D. 2 only | |
| 2396. |
Which of the following statements in regard to the galaxy is correct? |
| A. | Numerous tiny bodies that move around the sun are called galaxies |
| B. | Galaxy is found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter |
| C. | A galaxy is a huge system of billions of stars and clouds of dust and gases |
| D. | A galaxy does not have a sun |
| Answer» D. A galaxy does not have a sun | |
| 2397. |
Pluto was demoted from the status of a planet to that of dwarf planet in 2006 because it: (i) does not have sufficient mass. (ii) has not cleared the neighbour around its orbit. |
| A. | ?Statement I is correct. |
| B. | ?Statement II is correct. |
| C. | ?Both statements I and II are correct. |
| D. | ?Neither statement I nor II is correct. |
| Answer» C. ?Both statements I and II are correct. | |
| 2398. |
Diamond Ring is a phenomenon observed: |
| A. | ?At the start of total solar eclipse. |
| B. | ?At the end of total solar eclipse. |
| C. | ?Only along the peripheral region of the totality trail. |
| D. | ?Only in the central regions of the totality trail. |
| Answer» D. ?Only in the central regions of the totality trail. | |
| 2399. |
Consider the following statements regarding the visible part of the moon from the earth. I. Only 50 per cent of the surface of the moon is visible at a given time. II. The remaining 50 per cent can be seen at different times. |
| A. | Only I is true |
| B. | Only II is true |
| C. | Both I and II are true |
| D. | Neither I and II is true |
| Answer» B. Only II is true | |
| 2400. |
Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka era corresponds to which of one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in the normal year of 365 days? |
| A. | ?22nd March (or 21 st March) |
| B. | ?15th May (or 16th May) |
| C. | ?31st March (or 30th March) |
| D. | ?21st April (or 20th April) |
| Answer» B. ?15th May (or 16th May) | |