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Exam: UPSC Civil Services Prelims

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Which is the simplest alkyne?

Ethene Propyne Butyne Methane
Q2. Which logical operator returns true if at least one operand is true?

&& || ! ^
Q3. Which of the following is not a type of aquatic ecosystem?

Lake Desert Ocean River
Q4. In logical consequences, what does 'If P then Q' represent?

P is a necessary condition for Q Q is a necessary condition for P P is a sufficient condition for Q Q is a sufficient condition for P
Q5. Who appoints the Chief Information Commissioner of India?

President of India Prime Minister of India Chief Justice of India Speaker of Lok Sabha
Q6. Who founded the Indian National Congress in 1885?

Bal Gangadhar Tilak Dadabhai Naoroji Surendranath Banerjee A.O. Hume
Q7. Which of the following is not a function of judicial review?

Interpreting laws Making laws Enforcing fundamental rights Protecting the Constitution
Q8. Statement: There is a rise in cases of food adulteration. Course of action: Conduct regular inspections of food establishments and impose strict penalties for offenders.

Only I is the course of action. Only II is the course of action. Both I and II are the course of action. Neither I nor II is the course of action.
Q9. What is a useful strategy to improve reading comprehension?

Reading only the first and last paragraphs of a passage Skimming through the text quickly Reading the entire passage carefully Ignoring unfamiliar words
Q10. Open Market Operations (OMO) is a tool used in monetary policy to?

Regulate foreign exchange rates Control inflation Regulate stock market prices Manage liquidity in the economy
Q11. Which natural disaster is caused by the shaking of the Earth's surface?

Hurricane Tornado Earthquake Volcano eruption
Q12. Which age group is considered part of the dependent population during demographic transition?

Children under 5 years Working-age adults Elderly population Adolescents
Q13. What should be examined to understand how different parts of an argumentative passage relate to each other?

The author's favorite movie The logical connections between ideas The weather on the day of writing The author's shoe size
Q14. Which event marked the beginning of the French Revolution?

Storming of the Bastille Battle of Waterloo Boston Tea Party Glorious Revolution
Q15. What is game theory?

A theory about playing games for entertainment A theory about strategic decision making in competitive situations A theory about probability in games A theory about game development
Q16. Which of the following is not a qualification for a judge of the Supreme Court of India?

Indian citizen Minimum age of 35 years Minimum 10 years of experience as a lawyer Minimum 5 years of experience as a judge in a High Court
Q17. What is the significance of algorithms in decision making in artificial intelligence?

No significance Primary tool for decision making Secondary tool for decision making Used only for visualization
Q18. Which document lays down the fundamental principles of the Indian Constitution?

Preamble Budget statement Government circular Judicial verdict
Q19. Which of the following is a potential impact of climate change on women's health?

Improved access to healthcare Increased risk of waterborne diseases Decreased maternal mortality rates Enhanced nutrition levels
Q20. What role does information play in decision making in politics?

No role Limited role Critical role Secondary role

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