Mock Test

Exam: BPSC

Total Questions: 20

Q1. The 'two-step flow of communication' theory suggests that information:

Directly reaches the entire audience Is disseminated by opinion leaders who then influence others Is solely controlled by media creators Is ignored by most of the public
Q2. Which of the following is a key pillar of the Start-Up India initiative?

Reducing export subsidies Simplification and handholding Increasing import duties Promoting government monopolies
Q3. The Kshatriya varna was responsible for which of the following roles?

Trading and agriculture Serving the other varnas Warfare and governance Spiritual guidance
Q4. A quantity of gas is compressed adiabatically. Which statement is true regarding its thermal equilibrium during the compression?

The gas remains in thermal equilibrium with its surroundings. The gas is in internal thermal equilibrium, but not with its surroundings. The gas is not in internal thermal equilibrium. The gas is in thermal equilibrium with its surroundings because no heat is exchanged.
Q5. Operation Blue Star involved the Indian Army entering which religious place?

Jama Masjid Varanasi Temple Golden Temple Meenakshi Temple
Q6. The 'Chapekar Brothers' were known for assassinating which British official in 1897?

Lord Curzon Lord Dalhousie W.C. Rand Col. Edwardes
Q7. What is the most effective way to prevent unauthorized access to your mobile device?

Leaving it unlocked Using a simple PIN like 1234 Setting a strong passcode or using biometric security Sharing your unlock code with others
Q8. What is the antiparticle of the neutron?

Proton Antiproton Antineutron Neutrino
Q9. An environmental audit of a tannery in Bihar is assessing its compliance with regulations concerning chromium discharge. The auditor would be most focused on the presence and effectiveness of which treatment technology?

Activated sludge process Reverse osmosis Chemical precipitation and reduction processes Membrane bioreactors
Q10. The speed of light is fastest in:

Water Glass Vacuum Diamond
Q11. The concept of 'cultural property' under the 1970 UNESCO Convention includes items of artistic, historical, scientific, and religious importance. This convention aims to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural property. Which of the following is the LEAST effective measure for preventing illicit trafficking?

Registering and documenting national cultural heritage Implementing strict export controls Promoting international cooperation in recovery and repatriation Encouraging private collecting of unprovenanced artifacts
Q12. The concept of 'Wahdat al-Wujud' (Unity of Being), central to the philosophy of many Sufi saints, was most prominently articulated in India by:

Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi Shah Waliullah Ibn Arabi (as interpreted by Indian Sufis) Rumi (as adopted by Indian Sufis)
Q13. The rise of autonomous weapon systems (AWS) presents a critical international security dilemma, primarily centered on:

The potential for increased battlefield efficiency and reduced human casualties The ethical accountability for unlawful killings and potential for unintended escalation The development of advanced sensor technologies for target identification The economic advantages of reduced military personnel costs
Q14. A 'capture' of regulatory bodies by vested interests is a form of:

Public-private partnership State-led development Elite capture Democratic accountability
Q15. The establishment of Zonal Councils aims to foster coordination and cooperation among States and between States and the Centre. These councils are:

Constitutional bodies established under Article 262. Statutory bodies created by an Act of Parliament. Executive bodies established on the recommendation of the States Reorganisation Commission. Independent judicial bodies for dispute resolution.
Q16. Which Mughal Emperor sent an embassy to the Ottoman Sultan to discuss shared interests and possibly an alliance?

Babur Akbar Jahangir Shah Jahan
Q17. Which of the following is a measure to control noise from construction sites?

Operating heavy machinery at night Using quieter construction equipment and techniques Removing noise barriers Ignoring noise regulations
Q18. The 'greenhouse effect' is primarily caused by:

Absorption of incoming solar radiation by the atmosphere Reflection of outgoing infrared radiation by atmospheric gases Absorption of outgoing infrared radiation by atmospheric gases Scattering of incoming solar radiation by clouds
Q19. What is the economic rationale behind international environmental agreements?

To promote national economic growth without regard for global impact To address transboundary environmental problems that require collective action To solely focus on domestic environmental issues To increase trade barriers for environmentally harmful goods
Q20. Which of the following is a key objective of the preservation of Indus Valley Civilization sites?

To transform them into modern cities To provide housing for the local population To safeguard them for future generations' study and appreciation To use them for industrial purposes

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