UPSC Prelims

Q4. Consider the following statements about ‘the Charter Act of 1813’: It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India

Q3. The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the: (a) International Monetary Fund (b) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Q2. With reference to land reforms in independent India, which one of the following statements is correct? (a) The ceiling laws were aimed at family holdings and not individual holdings.(b)…

Q1. With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar? Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were…

Q100. Among the following Tiger Reserves, which one has the largest area under “Critical Tiger Habitat”? (a) Corbett (b) Ranthambore

Q99. Consider the following statements: Jet streams occur in the Northern Hemisphere only. Only some cyclones develop an eye.

Q98. Consider the following statements: 36% of India’s districts are classified as “overexploited” or “critical” by the CentralGround Water Authority (CGWA).

Q97. With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: Famous Place Present State Bhilsa Madhya Pradesh Dwarasamudra Maharashtra

Q96. Siachen Glacier is situated to the

(a) East of Aksai Chin
(b) East of Leh
(c) North of Gilgit
(d) North of Nubra Valley

Q95. With reference to India’s Desert National Park, which of the following statements are correct? It is spread over two districts.