Prelims Analysis
Questions asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 From Drishti Sources
- 10 Jun 2025
- 57 min read
In the journey to success in competitive exams, consistent practice and detailed assessment are key. At Drishti IAS, we strive for excellence through programs like PT Sprint 2025, Sambhav 2025, and Daily Current Affairs, each tailored to meet the high standards of UPSC preparation. The impact of our programs is evident, as 55 questions in the UPSC Prelims 2025 were directly derived from the Drishti IAS website, underscoring the relevance and quality of our content.
Set -B
Prelims Question 3
In the context of electric vehicle batteries, consider the following elements:
I. Cobalt
II. Graphite
III. Lithium
IV. Nickel
How many of the above usually make up battery cathodes?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All the four
Drishti’s Reference: PT Sprint Science - CA MCQs
Remark: Similar Themes
Prelims Question 5
Consider the following substances:
- Ethanol
- Nitroglycerine
- Urea
Coal gasification technology can be used in the production of how many of them?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All the three
(d) None
Drishti’s Reference: PT Sprint Science - CA MCQs
Remark: Similar Themes
Prelims Question 7
Consider the following statements:
I. It is expected that Majorana 1 chip will enable quantum computing.
II. Majorana 1 chip has been introduced by Amazon Web Services (AWS).
III. Deep learning is a subset of machine learning.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) I, II and III
Drishti’s Reference: Daily Current Affairs
Remark: Direct
Prelims Question 8
With reference to monoclonal antibodies, often mentioned in news, consider the following statements:
- They are man-made proteins.
- They stimulate immunological function due to their ability to bind to specific antigens.
- They are used in treating viral infections like that of Nipah virus.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) I, II and III
Drishti’s Reference: Daily Current Affairs
Remark: Contemporary Affairs Theme
Prelims Question 9
Consider the following statements:
I. No virus can survive in ocean water.
II. No virus can infect bacteria.
III. No virus can change the cellular transcriptional activity in host cells.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All the three
(d) None
Drishti’s Reference: PT Sprint Science - CA MCQs
Remark: Similar Themes
Prelims Question 13
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Scientific studies suggest that a shift is taking place in the Earth's rotation and axis.
Statement II: Solar flares and associated coronal mass ejections bombarded the Earth's outermost atmosphere with tremendous amount of energy.
Statement III : As the Earth's polar ice melts, the water tends to move towards the equator.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
(b) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
(d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct
Drishti’s Reference: PT Sprint Science - CA MCQs
Remark: Similar Themes
Prelims Question 14
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change is frequently discussed in global discussions on sustainable development and climate change.
Statement II : Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change sets out the principles of carbon markets.
Statement III : Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change intends to promote inter-country non-market strategies to reach their climate targets.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
(b) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
(d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct 15.
Drishti’s Reference: Daily Current Affairs
Remark: Similar Themes
Prelims Question 16
With reference to 'Direct Air Capture' (DAC), which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. It can be used as a way of carbon sequestration.
II. It can be a valuable approach for plastic production and in food processing.
III. In aviation, it can be a source of carbon for combining with hydrogen to create synthetic low-carbon fuel.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) I and II only
(b) III only
(c) I, II and III
(d) None of the above statements is correct
Drishti’s Reference: Daily Current Affairs
Remark: Similar Themes
Prelims Question 17
Regarding Peacock tarantula (Gooty tarantula), consider the following statements :
I. It is an omnivorous crustacean.
II. Its natural habitat in India is only limited to some forest areas.
III. In its natural habitat, it is an arboreal species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I only
(b) I and III
(c) II only
(d) II and III
Drishti’s Reference: Daily Current Affairs
Remark: Contemporary Affairs Theme
Prelims Question 21
Consider the following statements about Raja Ram Mohan Roy:
- He possessed great love and respect for the traditional philosophical systems of the East.
- He desired his countrymen to accept the rational and scientific approach and the principle of human dignity and social equality of all men and women.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Drishti’s Reference: Daily Current Affairs
Remark: Similar Theme
Prelims Question 26
Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring islands?
a. Amoghavarsha (Rashtrakuta)
b. Prataparudra (Kakatiya)
c. Rajendra I (Chola)
d. Vishnuvardhana (Hoysala)
Drishti’s Reference: Sambhav 2025
Remark: Similar Theme
Prelims Question 29
Ashokan inscriptions suggest that the Pradeshika', Rajuka' and Yukta' were important officers at the
A. village-level administration
B. district-level administration
C. provincial administration
D. level of the central administration
Drishti’s Reference: Daily Mains Answer Writing Program
Remark: Similar Theme
Prelims Question 31
With reference to investments, consider the following:
I. Bonds
II. Hedge Funds
III. Stocks
IV. Venture Capital
How many of the above are treated as Alternative Investment Funds?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All the four
Drishti’s Reference: Daily Current Affairs
Remark: Direct
Prelims Question 32
Which of the following are the sources of income for the Reserve Bank of India?
- Buying and selling Government bonds
- Buying and selling foreign currency
- Pension fund management
- Lending to private companies
- Printing and distributing currency notes
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A. I and II only
B. II, III and IV
C. I, III, IV and V
D. I, II and V
Drishti’s Reference: Daily Current Affairs
Remark: Direct
Prelims Question 33
With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information:
|
Organisation |
Some of its functions |
It works under |
|
1. Directorate of Enforcement |
Enforcement of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 |
Internal Security Division-1, Ministry of Home Affairs |
|
2. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence |
Enforces the Provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 |
Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance |
|
3. Directorate General of Systems and Data Management |
Carrying out big data analytics to assist tax officers for better policy and nabbing tax evaders |
Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance |
In how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All the three
(d) None
Drishti’s Reference: Sambhav 2025
Remark: Similar Theme/Partial
Prelims Question 34
Consider the following statements
I. The Reserve Bank of India mandates all the listed companies in India to submit a Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR).
II. In India, a company submitting a BRSR makes disclosures in the report that are largely non-financial in nature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Drishti’s Reference: Sambhav 2025 + Daily Current Affairs
Remark: Similar Theme
Prelims Question 36
Consider the following statements:
I. India has joined the Minerals Şecurity Partnership as a member.
II. India is a resource-rich country in all the 30 critical minerals that it has identified.
III. The Parliament in 2023 has amended the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 empowering the Central Government to exclusively auction mining lease and composite license for certain critical minerals.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) I, II and III
Drishti’s Reference: Daily Mains Answer Writing
Remark: Similar Theme/Direct
Prelims Question 39
Consider the following statements:
Statement I : Circular economy reduces the emissions of greenhouse gases.
Statement II : Circular economy reduces the use of raw materials as inputs.
Statement III : Circular economy reduces wastage in the production process.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct and both of them explain Statement I
(b) Both Statement II and Statement III are correct but only one of them explains Statement I
(c) Only one of the Statements II and III is correct and that explains Statement I
(d) Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct
Drishti’s Reference: Daily Mains Answer Writing
Remark: Similar Theme/Partial
Prelims Question 40
Consider the following statements:
I. Capital receipts create a liability or cause a reduction in the assets of the Government.
II. Borrowings and disinvestment are capital receipts.
III. Interest received on loans creates a liability of the Government.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) I, II and III
Drishti’s Reference: Sambhav 2025
Remark: Similar Theme/Partial
Prelims Question 41
Consider the following countries:
I. Austria
II. Bulgaria
III. Croatia
IV. Serbia
V. Sweden
VI. North Macedonia
How many of the above are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization?
(a) Only three
(b) Only four
(c) Only five
(d) All the six
Drishti’s Reference: Daily Current Affairs + PT Sprint CA MCQs Compilation
Remark: Direct Theme
Prelims Question 45
Which of the following are the evidences of the phenomenon of continental drift?
I. The belt of ancient rocks from Brazil coast matches with those from Western Africa.
II. The gold deposits of Ghana are derived from the Brazil plateau when the two continents lay side by side.
III. The Gondwana system of sediments from India is known to have its counterparts in six different landmasses of the Southern Hemisphere.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) I and III only
(b) I and II only
(c) I, II and III
(d) II and III only
Drishti’s Reference: Sambhav 2025
Remark: Similar Theme
Prelims Question 49
Consider the following statements:
I. Without the atmosphere, temperature would be well below freezing point everywhere on the Earth's surface.
II. Heat absorbed and trapped by the atmosphere maintains our planet's average temperature.
III. Atmosphere's gases, like carbon dioxide, are particularly good at absorbing and trapping radiation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) I and III only
(b) I and II only
(c) I, II and III
(d) II and III only
Drishti’s Reference: TTP - Composition and Layers of Earth's Atmosphere
Remark: Answer to 2 of 3 statements available
Prelims Q.50
Q. Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission:
I. It is important for the upliftment of rural poor as the majority of low producing indigenous animals are with small and marginal farmers and landless labourers.
II. It was initiated to promote indigenous cattle and buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Drishti’s Reference: Daily current affairs - Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Remark: Answer to 1of 2 statements available:
Prelims Q.51
Q. Consider the following statements:
I. Panchayats at the intermediate level exist in all States.
II. To be eligible to be a Member of a Panchayat at the intermediate level, a person should attain the age of thirty years.
III. The Chief Minister of a State constitutes a commission to review the financial position of Panchayats at the intermediate levels and to make recommendations regarding the distribution of net proceeds of taxes and duties, leviable by the State, between the State and Panchayats at the intermediate level.
Which of the statements given above are not correct?
(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) I, II and III
Drishti’s Reference: Important Institutions and Daily current affairs-
Remark: Answer to 2 of 3 statements available:
Prelims Question 53
Q. Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of 'Gandhi Peace Prize'?
I. The President of India
II. The Prime Minister of India
III. The Chief Justice of India
IV. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) II and IV only
(b) I,II and III
(c) II, III and IV
(d) I and III only
Drishti’s Reference: Daily current affairs-
Remark: Similar Theme
Prelims Question 55
Q. Consider the following statements regarding AI Action Summit held in Grand Palais, Paris in February 2025:
I. Co-chaired with India, the event builds on the advances made at the Bletchley Park Summit held in 2023 and the Seoul Summit held in 2024.
II. Along with other countries, the US and UK also signed the declaration on inclusive and sustainable AI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and I
(d) Neither I nor II
Drishti’s Reference: Daily current affairs- Paris AI Summit 2025
Remark: Answer to both statements available
Prelims Question 56
Q. Consider the following pairs:
- International Year of the Woman Farmer: 2026
- International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism: 2027
- International Year of Peace and Trust: 2025
- International Year of Asteroid Awareness and Planetary Defence: 2029
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All the four
Drishti’s Reference: Daily current affairs:
Remark: Answer to 1 of 4 available
Prelims Question 58
Q. Consider the following statements about Lokpal:
I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted outside India.
II. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a Member of the Parliament or a Member of the legislature of any State or Union Territory and only the Chief Justice of India, whether incumbent or retired, has to be its Chairperson.
III. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a person of less than forty-five years of age on the date of assuming office as the Chairperson or Member, as the case may be.
IV. Lokpal cannot inquire into the allegations of corruption against a sitting Prime Minister of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) III only
(b) II and III
(c) I and IV
(d) None of the above statements is correct
Drishti’s Reference: Important Institution - Lokpal and Lokayukta || Daily current affairs:
Remark: Answer to 3 of 4 statements available
Prelims Question 59
Q. Consider the following statements in respect of the first Kho-Kho World Cup:
I. The event was held in Delhi, India.
II. Indian men beat Nepal with a score of 78-40 in the final to become the World Champion in the men category.
III. Indian women beat Nepal with a score of 54—36 in the final to become the World Champion in women category.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
(a) I only
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) I, II and III
Drishti’s Reference: Daily current affairs:
Remark: Similar Theme
Prelims Question 60
Q. Consider the following statements:
I. In the finals of the 45th Chess Olympiad held in 2024, Gukesh Dommaraju became the world's youngest winner after defeating the Russian player Ian Nepomniachtchi.
II. Abhimanyu Mishra, an American chess player, holds the record of becoming world's youngest ever Grandmaster.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Drishti’s Reference: Daily current affairs:
Remark: Similar Theme — 1 of 2 statements available
Prelims Question 61.
Q. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Some rare earth elements are used in the manufacture of flat television screens and computer monitors.
Statement II: Some rare earth elements have phosphorescent properties.
Which one of the following is correct?
(a) Both are correct and II explains I
(b) Both are correct but II does not explain I
(c) Only I is correct
(d) Only II is correct
Drishti’s Reference: Daily current affairs:
Remark: Similar Theme
Prelims Question 62
Q. Consider the following statements:
I. Indian Railways have prepared a National Rail Plan (NRP) to create a future-ready railway system by 2028.
II. ‘Kavach’ is an Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system developed in collaboration with Germany.
III. ‘Kavach’ system consists of RFID tags fitted on tracks in station sections.
Which of the statements given above are not correct?
(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) I, II and III
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs and Editorial
Remarks: Complete answer available
Prelims Question 63
Q. Consider the following space missions:
- Axiom-4
- SpaDeX
- Gaganyaan
How many of the space missions given above encourage and support microgravity research?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs
Remarks: Answer to 2 of 3 available
Prelims Question 64
Q. With reference to India’s defence, consider the following pairs:
Aircraft Type Description
I. Dornier-228 Maritime patrol aircraft
II. IL-76 Supersonic combat aircraft
III. C-17 Globemaster III Military transport aircraft
How many of the pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs
- Hindustan-228 Civil Aircraft (OLD)
- Indian Air Force Day (OLD)
Remarks: Answer to 2 of 3 available
Prelims Question 65
Q. Artificial way of causing rainfall to reduce air pollution makes use of
(a) Silver iodide and potassium iodide
(b) Silver nitrate and potassium iodide
(c) Silver iodide and potassium nitrate
(d) Silver nitrate and potassium chloride
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs
Remarks: Complete answer available
Prelims Question 66
Q. Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India:
I. The exercise of this power by the President can be subjected to limited judicial review.
II. The President can exercise this power without the advice of the Central Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs
Remarks: Complete answer available
Prelims Question 67
Q. Consider the following statements:
I. On the dissolution of the House of the People, the Speaker shall not vacate his/her office until immediately before the first meeting of the House of the People after the dissolution.
II. According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, a Member of the House of the People on being elected as Speaker shall resign from his/her political party immediately.
III. The Speaker of the House of the People may be removed from his/her office by a resolution of the House of the People passed by a majority of all the then Members of the House, provided that no resolution shall be moved unless at least fourteen days’ notice has been given.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) I, II and III
Drishti Reference: To The Point and PT Sprint-05/02
Remarks: Complete answer available
Prelims Question 68
Q. Consider the following statements:
I. If any question arises as to whether a Member of the House of the People has become subject to disqualification under the 10th Schedule,the President’s decision in accordance with the opinion of the Council of Union Ministers shall be final.
II. There is no mention of the word ‘political party’ in the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs and PT Sprint-20/02
Remarks: answer to 1 of 2 statements available
Prelims Question 69.
Consider the following statements:
Statement I: In India, State Governments have no power for making rules for grant of concessions in respect of extraction of minor minerals even though such minerals are located in their territories.
Statement II: In India, the Central Government has the power to notify minor minerals under the relevant law.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
A. Both Statement I and II are correct but statement II explains Statement I
B. Both Statement I and II are correct and statement II does not explain Statement I
C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
D. Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs (OLD) and PT Sprint- 30/05
Remarks: Complete answer available
Prelims Question 72
Q. India is one of the founding members of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), a multimodal transportation corridor, which will connect
(a) India to Central Asia to Europe via Iran
(b) India to Central Asia via China
(c) India to South-East Asia through Bangladesh and Myanmar
(d) India to Europe through Azerbaijan
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs
Remarks: Complete answer available
Prelims Question 74
Q. The World Bank warned that India could become one of the first places where wet-bulb temperatures routinely exceed 35 °C. Which of the following statements best reflect(s) the implication of the above-said report?
I. Peninsular India will most likely suffer from flooding, tropical cyclones and droughts.
II. The survival of animals including humans will be affected as shedding of their body heat through perspiration becomes difficult.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs (OLD)
Remarks: Complete answer available
Prelims Question 77
Q. Consider the following statements in respect of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD):
I. It provides loans and guarantees to middle income countries.
II. It works single-handedly to help developing countries to reduce poverty.
III. It was established to help Europe rebuild after World War II.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) I, II and III
Drishti Reference: To The Point
Remarks: Complete answer available
Prelims Question 78
Q. Consider the following statements in respect of RTGS and NEFT:
I. In RTGS, the settlement time is instantaneous while in case of NEFT, it takes some time to settle payments.
II. In RTGS, the customer is charged for inward transactions while that is not the case for NEFT.
III. Operating hours for RTGS are restricted on certain days while this is not true for NEFT.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) I only
(b) I and II
(b) I and III
(d) III only
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs (OLD)
- NEFT & RTGS Direct Membership for Payment System Operators
- National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) - Drishti IAS
Remarks: Almost complete answer
Prelims Question 79
Q. Consider the following countries:
I. United Arab Emirates
II. France
III. Germany
IV. Singapore
V. Bangladesh
How many countries amongst the above are there other than India where international merchant payments are accepted under UPI?
(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) Only four
(d) All the five
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs
Remarks: Complete Answer Available
Prelims Question 80
Q. Consider the following statements about PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana:
I. It targets installation of one crore solar rooftop panels in the residential sector.
II. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy aims to impart training on installation, operation, maintenance and repairs of solar rooftop systems at grassroot levels.
III. It aims to create more than three lakhs skilled manpower through fresh skilling, and upskilling, under scheme component of capacity building.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) I and II only
(b) I and III only
(c) II and III only
(d) I, II and III
Drishti Reference: Important Government Schemes
Remarks: 2 of 3 statements available
Prelims Question 81
Q. With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements:
I. An Ordinance can amend any Central Act.
II. An Ordinance can abridge a Fundamental Right.
III. An Ordinance can come into effect from a back date.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) I, II and III
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs and Mains Answer Writing
Remarks: Complete answer available
Prelims Question 82
Consider the following pairs:
|
State |
Description |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
The capital is named after a fort, and the State has two National Parks |
|
Nagaland |
The State came into existence on the basis of a Constitutional Amendment Act |
|
Tripura |
Initially a Part 'C' State, it became a centrally administered territory in 1956, and later attained full statehood |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All the three
D. None
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs
- Statehood Day of Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh
- Statehood Day for Manipur, Tripura, and Meghalaya
- Nagaland Statehood Day
Remarks: Complete answer available
Q.83 With reference to India, consider the following bodies:
- The Inter-State Council
- The National Security Council
- The Zonal Councils
How many of the above were established as per the provisions of the Constitution of India?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs
Remarks: Complete answer available
Prelims question 84
Q. Consider the following statements regarding constitutional provisions in India:
I. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions situations where the Governor of a State can act in his/her discretion.
II. The President of India can, on his/her own, reserve a Bill passed by a State Legislature for consideration, even without it being forwarded by the Governor of the concerned State.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs and SAMBHAV 2025 (08 Feb)
Remarks: Complete answer available
Prelims Question 85
Consider the following pairs:
|
Provision in the Constitution of India |
Stated under |
|
1. Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in public services of the State |
Directive Principles of state Policy |
|
2. Valuing and preserving the rich heritage of our composite culture |
Fundamental Duties |
|
3. Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories |
Fundamental Rights |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Drishti Reference: TTP and Drishti Current Affairs
- Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
- Fundamental Duties - Drishti IAS
- Fundamental Rights (Part-2)
Remarks: Complete answer available
Prelims Question 86
Q. Consider the following statements regarding Scheduled Areas under the Fifth Schedule of the Indian Constitution:
I. If an area in a State is declared as a Scheduled Area under the Fifth Schedule, the State Government loses its executive power, and a local body assumes total administration of such areas.
II. The Union Government can take over total administration of such areas under certain circumstances on the recommendation of the Governor.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) I only
(b) II only
(c) Both I and II
(d) Neither I nor II
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs
Remarks: Complete answer available
Prelims Question 88
Q. Consider the following subjects under the Constitution of India:
I. List I – Union List, in the Seventh Schedule
II. Extent of the executive power of a State
III. Conditions of the Governor’s office
For a constitutional amendment with respect to which of the above, ratification by the legislatures of not less than one-half of the States is required before the Bill is presented to the President for assent?
(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) I, II and III
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs
Remarks: Complete answer available
Prelims Question 89
Q. With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements:
I. The Governor is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his/her office.
II. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the Governor during his/her term of office.
III. Members of a State Legislature are not liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said or any vote given in the legislature or its committees.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) I, II and III
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs
Remarks: Complete answer available
Prelims Question 90
Q. Consider the following activities:
I. Production of crude oil
II. Refining, storage, and distribution of petroleum
III. Marketing and sale of petroleum products
Production of natural gas
How many of the above activities are regulated by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) in India?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs
Remarks: Similar Theme
Prelims Question 92
The famous female figurine known as 'Dancing Girl', found at Mohenjo-daro, is made of
(a) carnelian
(b) clay
(c) bronze
(d) gold
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs (OLD)
Remarks: Complete Answer
Prelims Question 94
Subsequent to which one of the following events, Gandhiji, who consistently opposed untouchability and appealed for its eradication from all spheres, decided to include the upliftment of 'Harijans' in his political and social programme?
(a) The Poona Pact
(b) The Gandhi-Irwin (Delhi Pact) Agreement
(c) Arrest of Congress leadership at the time of the Quit India Movement
(d) Promulgation of the Government of India Act, 1935
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs (OLD) and SAMBHAV 2023
Remarks: Complete Answer
Prelims Question 96
Q. Consider the following countries:
I. United Kingdom
II. Denmark
III. New Zealand
IV. Australia
V. Brazil
How many of the above countries have more than four time zones?
(a) All the five
(b) Only four
(c) Only three
(d) Only two
Drishti Reference: To The Point
Remarks: Basics covered
Prelims Question 98
Q. Who among the following was the founder of the 'Self-Respect Movement'?
(a) Periyar E. V. Ramaswamy Naicker
(b) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
(c) Bhaskarrao Jadhav
(d) Dinkarrao Javalkar
Drishti Reference: Drishti Current Affairs
Remarks: Complete answer
Q99. Consider the following pairs:
|
Country |
Resource-rich in |
|
I. Botswana |
Diamond |
|
II. Chile |
Lithium |
|
III. Indonesia |
Nickel |
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All the three
(d) None
Drishti Reference: Drishti Editorial Analysis
India’s Critical Minerals Roadmap
Remarks: Answer to 2 of 3 available
