Mock Test

Exam: BPSC Subject: General Studies

Total Questions: 20

Q1. The role of international organizations like the World Trade Organization (WTO) in India's global economic engagement is to:

Impose trade sanctions Facilitate free and fair trade Restrict foreign investment Promote protectionist policies
Q2. The concept of 'environmental flows' in watershed management refers to:

The total volume of water required for agricultural irrigation. The water flow necessary to maintain ecological integrity and ecosystem services. The minimum flow required for navigation purposes. The amount of water released from reservoirs for hydropower generation.
Q3. The Elephanta Caves are dedicated to:

Buddha Jain Tirthankaras Lord Shiva Lord Vishnu
Q4. Which of the following is a direct consequence of the World Bank's lending policies that emphasize conditionality?

Increased autonomy for borrowing countries in designing their economic policies. Potential for policy adjustments in recipient countries that may be unpopular domestically. Reduced need for domestic revenue mobilization in borrowing countries. Guaranteed economic success for all borrowing nations.
Q5. The 'Bihar Gaurav Award' is an honor instituted by the Government of Bihar to recognize individuals for their contributions in which sector?

Industrial development Social service and cultural promotion Forestry and environment Agricultural research
Q6. The problem of 'social exclusion' in India directly impacts inclusive growth by:

Enhancing the participation of all groups in the economic mainstream. Limiting the access of certain groups to resources, opportunities, and decision-making processes. Promoting a more equitable distribution of wealth and income. Ensuring that all citizens benefit equally from development initiatives.
Q7. Which of the following is a significant implication of the collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers to the State Legislative Assembly?

A vote of no-confidence against one minister leads to the resignation of all ministers. Each minister is individually responsible for the policies and actions of all other ministers. The Chief Minister can dismiss any minister without the need for the Council's approval. The Assembly can question the Governor directly about the Council's decisions.
Q8. The Directive Principle regarding the promotion of cottage industries in rural areas is found in:

Article 40 Article 41 Article 43 Article 43B
Q9. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the control and supervision of High Courts over subordinate courts?

Article 226 Article 227 Article 235 Article 214
Q10. The concept of 'Gana' or 'Sangha' in ancient Indian political thought, often associated with tribal oligarchies, suggests a form of governance where:

Power was concentrated in the hands of a hereditary monarch A council of elders or elected representatives held authority Religious leaders dictated political decisions Military commanders held absolute power without consultation
Q11. When rocks are dissolved by acidic rainwater, it is called:

Oxidation Hydrolysis Carbonation Frost wedging
Q12. In a chemical spill scenario, what technology allows for real-time monitoring of airborne hazardous substances and their dispersion patterns?

Drone-mounted cameras Ground-based weather stations Portable gas detectors and chemical sensors Seismic monitoring equipment
Q13. The development of advanced robotics includes soft robotics. What is a key advantage of soft robotic grippers over traditional rigid grippers in applications like delicate object manipulation?

Greater precision in complex pick-and-place tasks Higher load-bearing capacity Ability to conform to irregularly shaped or fragile objects Faster actuation speeds
Q14. Which term best describes a vector that can carry and deliver foreign DNA into a host cell?

Reporter gene Shuttle vector Cloning vector Expression vector
Q15. Which of the following is a tool to combat corruption?

Reducing oversight Increasing bureaucratic red tape Whistleblower protection laws Secrecy in contracts
Q16. The Eighth Five Year Plan (1992-1997) coincided with:

The initial phase of liberalization The end of the License Raj The introduction of GST The Green Revolution
Q17. Which metal is known for its excellent corrosion resistance and is often used in jewelry and electronics?

Iron Copper Gold Lead
Q18. Which of the following was a primary driver for the increased inter-regional trade within India during the Sultanate period?

The decline of maritime trade due to Persian Gulf piracy The introduction of a unified currency and standardized weights and measures The establishment of a centralized administrative system facilitating tax collection and movement The burgeoning demand for luxury goods from the Mongol Empire
Q19. The Radcliffe Line was drawn to demarcate the boundary between:

India and Nepal India and Bangladesh India and Pakistan India and Myanmar
Q20. Which Indian writer is the author of the famous novel 'The God of Small Things'?

Salman Rushdie Arundhati Roy Vikram Seth Jhumpa Lahiri

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