UPSC Ki Taiyari

Daily Current Affairs For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1.भारतीय अंतरिक्ष अनुसंधान संगठन (इसरो) ने अपने मानव अंतरिक्ष उड़ान केंद्र की शुरुआत की:  A)आंध्र प्रदेश B)बेंगलुरू✓ C)हैदराबाद D)नई दिल्ली Q-2. भारतीय अंतरिक्ष उड़ान केंद्र के डायरेक्टर कौन होंगे? A)एस उन्नीकृष्णन✓ B)के सिवन C)आर हट्टन D)के कस्तूरीरंगन Q-3."Gaganyaan" प्रोजेक्ट के डायरेक्टर कौन होंगे? A)के सिवन B)एस उन्नीकृष्णन C)आर हट्टन✓ D)के कस्तूरीरंगन  Q-4.इसरो ने प्रथम मानवयुक्त अंतरिक्षयान कब भेजने का निर्णय लिया है? A)दिसंबर २०२१✓ B)दिसंबर २०२२ C)मार्च २०२१ D)मार्च २०२२ Q-5. हाल ही में किसे उनके sustainable energy क्षेत्र में महत्त्वूर्ण  कार्यों के लिए चौथा कार्नोट पुरस्कार प्रदान किया गया? A)पीयूष गोयल✓ B)धर्मेंद्र प्रधान C)राधामोहन सिंह D) राज्यवर्धन सिंह राठौर

Daily Current Affairs For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Recently India's Human Space Flight Centre was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in: A) Andhra Pradesh B) Bengaluru✓ C) Thiruvananthapuram D)New Delhi Q-2. Who will be director of Human Space Flight Centre? A) K. Sivan B)  S. Unnikrishnan✓ C) K. Kasturirangan D) R. Hutton Q-3. The ISRO aims to send humans to space through its Gaganyaan mission by: A) Dec 2021✓ B) Dec 2022 C) March 2021 D) March 2022 Q-4. Who will be heading the Gaganyaan project? A) S. Unnikrishnan B) K. Kasturirangan C) R. Hutton✓ D) K. Sivan Q-5. Who has been recently awarded by fourth Carnot prize for the work in sustainable energy solutions? A) Piyush Goyal✓ B) Dharmendra Pradhan C) Radhamohan Singh D) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Match the following: Area States A. Largest irrigated 1. Tamil Nadu B. Largest tank irrigated 2. Punjab C. Largest well irrigation 3. Gujarat D. Largest net canal irrigated 4. Jammu & Kashmir      A B C D A) 2 1 3 4✓ B) 1 2 3 4 C) 4 3 2 1 D) 3 2 1 4 Q-2. Which of the following is/are correct about shifting cultivation ? 1. It involves no ploughing 2. It is slash and burn agriculture 3. It involves crop rotation 4. It is combined with transhumance A) I, II, III and IV B) II, III and IV C) II and III D) I and II✓ Q-3. Which of the following is the major silk producing state in India? A) Karnataka✓ B) Andhra Pradesh C) Assam D) Bihar Q-4. Among the following crops which one occupies the largest area in India? A) Groundnut B) Mustard C) Rapeseed D) Sugarcane✓ Q-5. Which one of the following States is the largest producer of black pepper in India? A) Tamil Nadu B) Kerala✓ C) Karnataka D) Andhra Pradesh

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Consider the following crops: 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Maize 4. Mustard Which of the above are the Kharif crops? A) 1 and 2 B) 1, 2 and 3 C) 3 and 4 D) 1, 2, 3, and 4✓ Q-2. In which month are the kharif crops sown? A) April B) June✓ C) September D) November Q-3. Which of the following is not a rabi crop? A) Wheat B) Maize✓ C) Mustard D) Grain Q-4. Which one of the following groups of crops is grown in India during the Rabi season? A) Wheat, barley, gram✓ B) Rice, maize, wheat C) Barley, maize, rice D) Millet, gram, rice Q-5. Which of the following crops is grown in India mainly by dry farming? A) Millet✓ B) Tobacco C) Maize D) Groundnuts

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. During the pre-Gupta age the foreign trade was most extensive with A) South East Asian Countries B) China C) Central Asia D) Roman Empire✓ Q-2. Which among the following was not affected by the invasion of the Persians on India? A) Script in the North-West B) Coinage C) Court Ceremonies D) Sculpture✓ Q-3. Gandhara School of Art was deeply influenced by A) Chinese (Mongolian) art B) Hellenic art✓ C) Ranion (Persian) art D) Local (Indian) art Q-4. Which one of the following was not a characteristic of society in Mauryan times? A) Slavery B) Rigidity of Caste C) Prostitution D) Widow remarriage✓ Q-5. The ancient Chola kingdom existed in the delta of the river A) Tungabhadra B) Cauvery✓ C) Krishna D) Godavari

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q.1:भारत में लोकपाल और लोकायुक्त की स्थापना का सुझाव किस आयोग ने दिया था? A)ठक्कर आयोग B)सरकरिया आयोग C)प्रशासनिक सुधार आयोग✓ D)विधि आयोग Q.2: भारतीय संविधान मान्यता देता है? A)केवल धार्मिक अल्पसंख्यकों को B)केवल भाषाई अल्पसंख्यकों को C)धार्मिक,भाषाई व नृजाती अल्पसंख्यकों को D)धार्मिक व भाषाई अल्पसंख्यकों को✓ Q.3:निम्न में से किससे विनिर्धारित होता है कि  भारत का संविधान संघीय है? A)लिखित और अनम्य संविधान B)स्वतंत्र न्यायपालिका C)केन्द्र और राज्यों के बीच शक्तियों का विभाजन✓ D)अवशिष्ट शक्तियों का केंद्र में निहित होना Q.4:निम्न में से कौन सा अनुच्छेद संसद को राज्य सूची के विषय के संबंध में विधि बनाने की शक्ति प्रदान करता है? A)अनुच्छेद 116 B)अनुच्छेद 249✓ C)अनुच्छेद 115 D)अनुच्छेद 226 Q.5: किसी वित्त विधेयक को पेश किए जाने के कितने दिनों के अंदर सदन से पारित कर देना चाहिए? A)75✓ B)80 C)120 D)140 Q.6: संघ का यह कर्तव्य होगा की वह बाह्य  आक्रमण तथा आंतरिक गड़बड़ी से प्रत्येक राज्य की रक्षा करे। निम्न में से किस अनुच्छेद में इसका प

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Srikakulam was the capital of A) Sakas B) Pahlavas C) Andhras✓ D) Ashoka Q-2. In whose court did Asvaghosa live? A) Harsha B) Samudra Gupta C) Kanishka✓ D) Ashoka Q-3. The Sunga period saw the growth of one of the following religions. Identify. A) Brahmanism✓ B) Saivism C) Buddhism D) Nature worship Q-4. Whose general was Appolodotus? A) Euthydemus B) Demetrius✓ C) Diodotus D) Antichos Q-5. Who erected the Garuda pillar at Besnagar? A) Bhagabhadra✓ B) Heliodorus C) Menander D) Antialkidas

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The first ruler of the Satavahanas was A) Simuka✓ B) Govinda C) Sri Satakarni D) Nahapana Q-2. Naganib was a ___Queen. A) Gupta B) Andhra✓ C) Saka D) Pallava Q-3. Which of the following works of Kalidasa gives information about the Andhras? A) Sakuntala B) Malavikagnimitra✓ C) Meghaduta D) Kumarasambhava Q-4. Satavahana rule was extended to the Coromandal Coast by A) Sri Yajna Satakarni B) Pulumayi II✓ C) Sri Satakarni D) Simuka Q-5. Chashtana was the Satraps of A) Gujarat B) Malwa✓ C) Kathiawar D) Kashmir

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The first ruler of the Satavahanas was A) Simuka✓ B) Govinda C) Sri Satakarni D) Nahapana Q-2. Naganib was a ___Queen. A) Gupta B) Andhra✓ C) Saka D) Pallava Q-3. Which of the following works of Kalidasa gives information about the Andhras? A) Sakuntala B) Malavikagnimitra✓ C) Meghaduta D) Kumarasambhava Q-4. Satavahana rule was extended to the Coromandal Coast by A) Sri Yajna Satakarni B) Pulumayi II✓ C) Sri Satakarni D) Simuka Q-5. Chashtana was the Satraps of A) Gujarat B) Malwa✓ C) Kathiawar D) Kashmiri

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Which of the following was not the port of the Satavahanas? A) Barukkacha B) Kalyan C) Sopra D) Puhar✓ Q-2. Which of the following was the centre of inland trade of the Satavahanas? A) Nasik B) Srikakulam C) Tagara✓ D) Surat Q-3. Karikala was the centre of many legends found in A) Manimekalai B) Silappadhikaram✓ C) Purananuru D) Kuruntokai Q-4. During the 4th century AD the Western Satraps were conquered by A) Sassanian rulers✓ B) Afghan rulers C) Satavahanas D) Kadambas Q-5. Sudarsana lake was reconstructed by A) Nahapana✓ B) Chashtana C) Rudradaman I D) Harsha

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The President selects as Prime Minister: 1. the leader of the party in majority in Lok Sabha. 2. anyone he wishes to. 3. the person who is in a position to win the confidence of the majority in Lok Sabha. 4. the leader of the party having a majority of seats in either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. A) I only B) III or IV✓ C) I or III D) I, III or IV Q-2. Each member of Parliament who participates in the Presidential election is entitled to cast as many votes as are obtained by dividing the total number of votes of the Legislative Assemblies of all the States by the total number of elected members of the two Houses of Parliament. This ensures: A) parity between the voting strengths of the States and the Parliament✓ B) parity among the States C) uniformity of representation of the different States D) All the above Q-3. Put in chronological order the following names of Presidents of India. 1. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan 2. V.V.Giri 3. Dr. Zaki

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. With reference to the Presidential election in India, consider the following statements: 1. The nomination paper of a candidate for the Presidential election should be signed by at least 50 electors as proposers and another 50 as seconders. 2. The prescribed security deposit in the Presidential election is Rs.25,000. Which of these statements is/are correct? A) 1 only✓ B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q-2. Though the President is not a Member of Parliament, he performs certain functions as an integral part of the Parliament. Which are these? I. He can dissolve the Lok Sabha. II. He accords assent to the bills passed by Parliament. III. He summons both Houses of Parliament. IV. He orders elections to the Parliament when its term is over. A) I, II, III and IV B) I, II and III✓ C) I and II D) II, III and IV Q-3. Which of the following statements is/are True? I. Disputes related to election of a President are decided by

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. In case a President dies while in office, the Vice-President can act as President for a maximum period of: A) 2 years B) 1 year C) 3 months D) 6 months✓ Q-2. Which of the following is true in context of the President? A) He addresses the first session of the Parliament after each general election of the Lok Sabha and at the commencement of the first session of each year✓ B) He addresses the first session of Parliament at the beginning of each year as well as the last session held at the end of each year C) He addresses the Parliament daily D) None of these Q-3. When can a President use his discretion in appointing the Prime Minister? A) In all circumstances B) In no circumstances C) Only when the Lok Sabha has been dissolved D) When no political party enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha✓ Q-4. Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India? A) Only Lok Sabha B) Rajya Sabha C) Any Vidhan Sabha D) Eit

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. If a Minister loses a no-confidence motion, then: A) the Minister resigns B) the whole Council of Ministers resigns✓ C) Lok Sabha is dissolved D) only Prime Minister and that Minister resign Q-2. Consider the following Vice-President of India: 1. V.V. Giri 2. M. Hidayatullah 3. B.D. Jatti 4. G.S. Pathak Which one of the following is the correct chronology of their tenures? A) 1-4-3-2✓ B) 2-1-3-4 C) 3-2-1-4 D) 4-1-3-2 Q-3. Who among the following have held the office of the Vice-President of India? 1. Mohammad Hidayatullah 2. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed 3. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy 4. Shankar Dayal Sharma A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 B) 1 and 4✓ C) 2 and 3 D) 3 and 4 Q-4. Minimum age required to contest for Presidentship is : A) 30 years B) 35 years✓ C) 23 years D) 21 years Q5. Which of the following powers is not enjoyed by the President of India in the event of emergency proclaimed under Article 352 of the Constitution? A) He can suspend the

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Who was referred to as Amitraghata by the Greeks? A) Chandragupta Maurya B) Bimbisara C) Bindusara✓ D) Vasudeva Q-2. The founder of the Achaemenian Empire was A) Cyrus✓ B) Darius C) Xerxes D) Cambyses Q-3. Which of the following was the characteristic feature of the religion of the ancient Tamils? A) Worship of Nature B) Worship of Mother Goddess C) Worship of Murugan✓ D) Worship of Sun Q-4. The most powerful ruler of the Cheras was A) Udiyanjeral B) Nedunjeraladan C) Senguttuvan✓ D) Sengannan Q-5. A temple for 'Patini devi' was constructed by A) Karikala B) Paranar C) Senguttuvan✓ D) Udiyanjeral

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Alexander sent back home a portion of his army under an admiral called ______. A) Ptolemy B) Nearchos✓ C) Menander D) Porus Q-2. Pushyamitra Sunga was a staunch ______. A) Buddhist B) Jain C) Hindu✓ D) Atheist Q-3. The earliest 'evidence of silver in India is found in the A) Harappan culture B) Chalcolitchic cultures of western India✓ C) Vedic Texts D) Silver punchmarked coins Q-4. Which one of the following was initially the most powerful city state of India in the 6th century BC? A) Gandhar B) Kamboj C) Kashi✓ D) Magadh Q-5. Which of the following was another name of Pataliputra? A) Purushapura B) Kusinagara C) Kusumapura✓ D) Huvishkapura

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Which of the following was the main port for the Indus people? A) Lothal✓ B) Harappa C) Kalibangan D) Mohenjodaro Q-2. The Indus people were worshippers of A) Mothers Goddess✓ B) Indra C) Rudra D) Varuna Q-3. Vardhamana Mahavira was born at _____. (a) Bodh-Gaya (b) Kundagrama✓ (c) Samath (d) Benaras Q-4. Bimbisara was succeeded by _____. A) Ashoka B) Ajatasatru✓ C) Vasudeva D) Chandragupta Maurya Q-5. The term 'Aryan' denotes A) a speech group✓ B) an ethnic group C) a nomadic group D) a supporter race

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Vardhamana Mahavira died at A) Pavapuri✓ B) Kundagrama C) Pataliputra D) Taxila Q-2. The city of Pataliputra was founded at the junction of the Ganges and the ______. A) Sone✓ B) Brahmaputra C) Yamuna D) Gomati Q-3. The Nanda dynasty was established by A) Vasudeva B) Kharavela C) Mahapadma✓ D) Pushyamitra Q-4. Alexander was trained by A) Socrates B) Aristotle✓ C) Plato D) Homer Q-5. Of the following who is called India's Machiavelli? A) Asvaghosha B) Patanjali C) Kautilya✓ D) Bana

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The famous Indo-Greek Kin, who embraced Buddhism was _______. A) Strato I B) Menander✓ C) Demetrios D) Alexander Q-2. Kanlshka was the follower of A) Hinduism B) Jainism C) Hinayanism D) Mahayanism✓ Q-3. The Sunga ruler Bhaga erected a monolithic 'Garuda' at _______. A) Varanasi B) Besnagar✓ C) Rajagriha D) Pataliputra Q-4. Match the following: List-I                          List-II A. Kautilya                1. Magadha King B. Megasthanes      2. Ashoka C. Bimbisara             3. Arthasastra D. Upagupta             4. Ambassador Codes:      A B C D A) 3 4 1 2✓ B) 2 1 4 3 C) 1 2 3 4 D) 4 3 2 1 Q-5. Match the following: List-1                           List-2 1. Sama Veda             1. Kali Age 2. Atharva Veda         2. Philosophical Treatises 3. Puranas                   3. Musically rendered 4. Upanishads            4. Magic and spells Codes:       A B C D A) 3 4 1 2✓ B) 2 1 4 3 C) 1 2 3 4 D) 4 3 2

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Bhasa was the author of _______. A) Mahavamsa B) Svapnavasavadatta✓ C) Sakunthala D) Buddha Charita Q-2. The Monk whom Chandragupta Maurya accompanied to South India was _______. A) Asvaghosa B) Vasumitra C) Upagupta D) Bhadrabahu✓ Q-3. Who among the following is not associated with medicine In ancient India? A) Dhanvantri B) Susruta C) Bhaskaracharya✓ D) Charaka Q-4. Megasthanes was succeeded by _______ as ambassador? A) Darius B) Demetrios C) Deimachos✓ D) Philip Q-5. The Saka Era was founded by A) Kadphises I B) Kanishka✓ C) Alexander D) Menander

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Porus was defeated by Alexander at the battle of ______. A) Herat B) Kabul C) Hydaspes✓ D) Arbela Q-2. Alexander the Great died at ______. A) Susa B) Babylon✓ C) Macedonia D) Kabul Q-3. The monolithic image of Jain Saint 'Gomatiswara' is at ______. A) Mount Abu B) Saravanabelgola✓ C) Kusinagara D) Kalinga Q-4. Which of the following is known as the Jain Temple City? A) Girnar✓ B) Allahabad C) Rajagriha D) Varanasi Q-5. ___was the mother of Vardhamana Mahavira. A) Yasodhara B) Kundhavi C) Trisala✓ D) Mayadevi

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Crop rotation refers to : A) method of farming without irrigation in an area of limited rainfall B) farming done on the same land by different people turn-wise C) growing same crop in alternate years D) growing different crops in succession✓ Q-2. Mixed farming means: A) growing two crops at the same time✓ B) growing different crops in succession C) producing crops D) using mixture of manures and fertilizer Q-3. In the coastal lowland of Kerala two crops of rice is grown per year because of: 1. high temperature in winter 2. adequate rain throughout the year 3. adequate irrigation facility 4. presence of water retentive clayey loam soil A) Only 1 B) 2 and 3 C) 1 and 2✓ D) 1, 3, and 4 Q-4. Which one of the following regions experiences three cropping season for rice in India (Rice Bowl of India) ? A) Krishna-Godavari delta B) Brahmaputra valley✓ C) Coastal Kerala D) Littoral Tamil Nadu Q-5. Match the following: Shifting       

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The important feature of shifting cultivation is : A) cultivation by transplantation B) cultivation of Leguminous crops C) change of cultivation site✓ D) rotating of crops Q-2. Fertility of soil can be improved by : A) adding living earthworms✓ B) adding dead earthworms C) removing dead earthworms D) removing living earthworms and adding dead earthworms Q-3. Extensive subsistence agriculture is ; A) farming on the slopes of Western Ghats B) farming in the thickly populated areas C) farming in the thinly populated areas✓ D) farming in the forests of equatorial region Q-4. What is multiple cropping? A) When seeds are sown on a piece of land and then seedings are transplanted in different fields B) Dividing a field in two or more parts and then sowing different crops in each part✓ C) Raising in succession only one type of crop in the same piece of land D) Raising two or more crops in succession in a year on the same land Q-5. What

Padma Awards ·   These awards  are one of the highest civilian Awards of the country. ·  These awards  were instituted and established in 1954. ·   These are conferred in three categories · These a wards  are one of the highest civilian Awards of the country.   1.    Padma Vibhushan   2.    Padma Bhushan   3.    Padma Shri.     ·  These awards are given in various disciplines or fields of activities:    e.g.- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil services   etc. ·   ‘Padma   Vibhushan’   is   awarded   for   exceptional   and   distinguished   service ·    ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order. ·    ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. ·    These awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held   at   Rashtrapati

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Match the following : A. Cotton                1. Rainfall 1000-1500 mm; Temperature 40°-60°C B. Flax                      2. Rainfall 1500-2000 mm; Temperature 25°-35°C C. Sugarbeet           3. Rainfall 600-S00 mm; Temperature 5°-18°C D. Jute                     4. Rainfall 500-1000 mm; Temperature 18°-22°C                                  5. Rainfall 500-600 mm; Temperature 18°-22°C      A B C D A) 1 3 4 2 B) 2 3 5 4 C) 4 5 2 1 D) 4 3 5 2✓ Q-2. Which one of the following Indian States is the largest producer of natural rubber? A) Tamil Nadu B) Assam C) Kerala✓ D) Andhra Pradesh Q-3. Which one of the following statements correctly defines the term transhumance ? A) Economy that solely depends upon animals B) Farming in which' only one crop is cultivated by clearing hill slopes C) Practice of growing crops on higher hill slopes in summer and foothills in winter D) Seasonal migration of people with their animals up and down t

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of crop rotation with a view to increasing soil fertility? A) Wheat, Potato, Barley, Pea B) Potato, Wheat, Pea, Barley C) Barley, Pea, Wheat, Potato✓ D) Pea, Barley, Wheat, Potato Q-2. The three major cereals in India under high yielding varieties in declining order are: A) wheat, paddy and coarse cereals B) barley, wheat and coarse cereals C) paddy, wheat and coarse cereals✓ D) coarse cereals, paddy and wheat Q-3. Match the following : Crops             Chief Producer A. Barley              1. Karnataka B. Groundnut      2. Uttar Pradesh C. Ragi                 3. Gujarat D. Rice                 4. West Bengal      A B C D A) 1 2 3 4 B) 2 3 1 4✓ C) 4 3 2 1 D) 3 4 2 1 Q-4. Match the following : Crops                     Annual Rainfall A. Rice                      1. 100 to 150 cm B. Wheat                  2. 50 to 75 cm C. Ragi                      3. 40 to 50 cm D. Bajra

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. St Thomas died a martyr at _______. A) Madras✓ B) Bombay C) Goa D) Surat Q-2. Of the following Kushan Kings who assumed the title "the Lord of the Whole World"? A) Kadphises I B) Kadphises II✓ C) Kanishka D) Huvishka Q-3. The Capital of Kanishka Empire was _______. A) Pataliputra B) Peshawar✓ C) Kabul D) Taxila Ans: (b) Q-4. The fourth Buddhist Council was held at _______. A) Pataliputra B) Vaisali C) Kundalavana✓ D) Bodh Gaya Q-5. Alexander was the son of Philip II of ______. A) Sparta B) Athens C) Macedonia✓ D) Carthage

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The proceedings of the Third Buddhist Council led to the issue of Edict? A) Sanchi B) Sarnath✓ C) Bhabra D) Kalinga Q-2. Which of the following is not the name of Kautilya? A) Chanakya B) Vishnugupta C) Dramindacharya D) Devaputra✓ Q-3. Kautilya hailed from ______. A) Taxila✓ B) Srinagar C) Pataliputra D) Nepal Q-4. Buddha has been described as 'an ocean of wisdom and compassion' In A) The Light of Asia B) Amarakosa✓ C) Buddhacharita D) Jatak Tales Q-5. The most important Pahlava ruler was ______. A) Mues B) Gondophemes✓ C) Menander D) Darius

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Under Mauryas each province was placed under a__. A) Prince✓ B) Commander C) Council D) Minister Q-2. Chandragupta Maurya was__. A) A benevolent despot✓ B) Autocrat C) Democrat D) A pious ruler Q-3. The mother of Vardhamana Mahavira was a A) Lichavi Princess✓ B) Maurya Princess C) Saka Princess D) Not a member of the royal family Q-4. Buddha delivered his first sermon at ______. A) Sanchi B) Sarnath✓ C) Kapilvastu D) Vaisali Q-5. The Buddha attained nirvana at ______. A) Bodh Gaya B) Sarnath C) Sanchi D) Kusinagara✓

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Of the following who has been considered as a grammarian? A) Kautilya B) Megasthanes C) Patanjali✓ D) Kanishka Q-2. Agnimitra was the hero of Kalidas's A) Sakuntala B) Malavikagnimitra✓ C) Megadutta D) Mrichhakatikam Q-3. Kanva dynasty was established by A) Rudradaman B) Vasudeva✓ C) Nagarjuna D) Kadphises Q-4. Kharavela of Kalinga was a follower of A) Jainism✓ B) Buddhism C) Hinduism D) Confuciounism Q-5. The capital of the king Kharavela of Kalinga was A) Taxila B) Pataliputra C) Kalinganagara✓ D) Pushpapura

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Which one of the following statements in not correct? A) India is the highest oil-seeds and vegetable oil producing country in the world B) India is the second largest exporter of jute goods in the world C) India is the largest producer of silk in world✓ D) India is the second largest producer of three-wheeler motor vehicles in the world Q-2. Consider the following statements: 1. India is the original home of the cotton plant. 2. India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton variety leading to increased production. Which of these statements is/are correct ? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2✓ D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q-3. Consider the following statements: 1. India ranks first in the world in fruit production. 2. India ranks second in the world in the export of tobacco. Which of these statements is/are correct? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2✓ D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q-4. Murrah is a breed of: A) pig B) buffalo✓

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Which city has the longest day in the month of June? A) Delhi B) Kolkata✓ C) Chennai D) Bangalore Q-2. In May-June each year, the monsoon winds approach the southern tip of India from: A) northly direction B) north-easterly direction C) north-westerly direction D) south-westerly direction✓ Q-3. The rains along the western coast of India are: A) cyclonic B) convectional C) orographic✓ D) monsoonal Q-4. The driest place in India is : A) Leh✓ B) Barmer C) Jaisalmer D) Bikaner Q-5. Indian monsoon is marked by seasonal shift caused by: A) differential heating of land and sea✓ B) cold winds of Central Asia C) great uniformity of temperature D) None of these

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The western coast of India receive very high rainfall in summer mainly due to A) Tropical location B) Nearness to sea C) Western Ghats✓ D) Himalayas Q-2. In India the State with the largest area under very dense forests is A) Arunachal Pradesh✓ B) Madhya Pradesh C) Maharashtra D) Orissa Q-3. Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct? 1. The colour of the soil is-red due to ferric oxide content. 2. Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash. 3. They are porous and have friable structure. Select the correct answer using the code given below: A) 1 only B) 1 and 3 only✓ C) 2 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3 Q-4. Which one of the following is not a site for 'in-situ' method of conservation of flora? A) Biosphere Reserve B) Botanical Garden✓ C) National Park D) Wildlife Sanctuary Q-5. The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Consider the following statements: 1. In India, Red Panda is naturally found in the Western Himalayas only. 2. In India, Slow Loris lives in the dense forests of the North East. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only✓ C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q-2. Consider the following statements: 1. In the wet temperate forests at above 1500 m on the Nilgiris and Anaimalais, the Magnolias and Rhododendrons are commonly found. 2. Tropical dry evergreen forests are mostly found in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Orissa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only✓ B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q-3. Taking into account the amount of rainfall occurring from June to September, which one of the following is the correct order of cities in terms of rainfall? A) Kolkata > Ahmedabad > Allahabad B) Kolkata > Allahabad > Ahmedabad✓ C) Allahabad > Kolkata > Ahme

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Which one of the following is a global biodiversity hotspot in India? A) Western Ghats✓ B) Western Himalayas C) Eastern Ghats D) Northern Himalayas Q-2. Which one among the following types of forests exhibits highest bio-diversity ? A) Dry deciduous forest B) Tropical rain forest✓ C) Moist deciduous forest D) Mangrove forest Q-3. The Shivaliks have tropical moist deciduous flora. 2. The Bundelkhand plateau has thorn and scrub forest type of vegetation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2✓ D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q-4. Among the following places, which one receives comparatively lowest average monsoon rainfall from June to September? A) Eastern Uttar Pradesh B) Southern West Bengal C) Punjab D) Western Uttar Pradesh✓ Q-5. At which one of the following places is the monkey called Lion-tailed macaque naturally found? A) Shivaliks B) Pachmarhi C) Nallamalai hills D) Nilgiris✓

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Which one of the following pairs of cities have the largest annual average rain difference as compared to the other three pairs? A) Jabalpur and Nagpur B) Mumbai and Pune✓ C) Kolkata and Bhubaneshwar D) Guwahati and Shillong Q-2. With reference to Indian forests, consider the following pairs: 1. Tropical Moist Deciduous Forests Sandalwood (Santalum album) 2. Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests: (Shorea robusta) 3. Tropical Thorn Forests: Shisham (Dalbeigia sissoo) Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? A) 1 only B) 1 and 2 only✓ C) 2 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3 Q-3. Which one of the following types of forest covers the maximum area in India? A) Tropical rain forest B) Tropical moist deciduous forest✓ C) Tropical dry deciduous forest D) Tropical dry evergreen forest Q-4. Among the following, which State has highest level of literacy? A) Mizoram✓ B) West Bengal C) Gujarat D) Punjab Q-5. Which one of the following sta

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. In the matter of State legislation the President may: A) exercise only suspensive veto power B) may withhold assent to any bill reserved for his consideration except money bills C) withhold his assent to any bill reserved for his consideration✓ D) directly disallow any bill which he considers anti national Q-2. Which one of the following powers can be exercised by both the President and the Governor? A) Power to pardon a sentence by court martial B) Power to remit a sentence in an offence relating to a matter on the State List C) Power to commute a sentence of death in certain circumstances✓ D) Power to remit a sentence by court martial Q-3. Which one of the following statements is correct? A) Chief Election Commissioner of India holds his office during the pleasure of the President B) The Governor of the State holds his office during the pleasure of the President✓ C) The Prime Minister' can only be removed by a resolution passed

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. In practice the policy of the Government is shaped by: A) all the ministers B) the Prime Minister C) the Cabinet✓ D) special committees Q-2. In a parliamentary democracy the: A) Executive controls the Legislature B) Executive and Legislature are strictly separate C) Judiciary controls both Legislature and Executive D) Legislature controls the Executive✓ Q-3. Ministers may be chosen from: I. Lok Sabha II. Rajya Sabha III. Outside the Legislature A) I only B) II only C) I and II D) I, II and III✓ Q-4. Acts of State done in the name of the President of India are required to be countersigned by way of authentication by: A) a Minister B) the Prime Minister C) the Speaker D) a Secretary to the Government✓ Q-5. The Ministers are individually responsible to: A) the President✓ B) the House of the people C) the Prime Minister D) the House of which they are members

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. If a Minister of a State wants to resign, to whom he should address the letter of resignation? A) Chief Minister✓ B) Speaker of Vidhan Sabha C) Governor of the State D) Leader of his political party Q-2. What is the position of a 'Minister of State' in the Central Government? A) He is the nominee of the State Governor B) He is the nominee of the State Cabinets C) He looks after the interests of the State Cabinet D) He is a Minister of Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet✓ Q-3. Who among the following is directly responsible to Parliament for all matters concerning the Defence Services of India? A) Cabinet Committee on political affairs B) President C) Prime Minister D) Defence Minister✓ Q-4. The executive power is vested in the President but it is actually used by him on the advice of : A) the Prime Minister B) the Council of Ministers✓ C) Parliament D) None of the above Q-5. An 'office of profit'

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The Prime Minister: A) is head of government B) is the leader of Lok Sabha C) may change the portfolios of the Ministers at will D) may do all the above ✓ Q-2. Is the Prime Minister bound to advise the President on matters on which his advice is sought? A) Yes✓ B) No C) It is discretionary D) If the Council of Ministers so desires Q-3. The rank of the different Ministers in the Union Council of Ministers is determined by the: A) President B) Prime Minister✓ C) Cabinet Secretary D) Speaker of Lok Sabha Q-4. In Parliamentary Government, Ministers remain in office so long as they enjoy: A) confidence of the upper house of the legislature B) support of the armed forces C) confidence of the popular chamber of legislature✓ D) popular support Q-5. Collective responsibility of the Cabinet was introduced in India by the: A) Government of India Act, 1935 B) Minto-Morley Reforms C) Independence Act, 1947 D) Constitution of India✓

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Which of the following is not included in triratna of Jainism? A) Right Knowledge B) Right Conduct C) Right Faith D) Creator✓ Q-2. The Harappans did not know the use of A) Copper B) Bronze C) Gold D) Iron✓ Q-3. Ajivikas were _____. A) A monastic sect✓ B) A sect to Barbarians C) Soldiers D) Spies Q-4. Dharmamahamatras were ______ during the Mauryans. A) Officials✓ B) Buddhist Monks C) Jain Monks D) Soldiers Q-5. During the period of Sungas there was a revival of ______. A) Jainism B) Buddhism C) Brahminism✓ D) Zoroastrianism

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Megasthanese was a Greek Ambassador sent to the court of ______. A) Ashoka B) Chandragupta Maurya✓ C) Kanishka D) Porus Q-2. Mudra Rakahasa was written by A) Kalidasa B) Visakadatta✓ C) Bana D) Bharavi Q-3. The Indus Civilisation is noted for its A) Art B) Scientific Advance C) Town Planning✓ D) Military Organisation Q-4. The language which contributed to the spread of Buddhism was A) Sanskrit B) Pali✓ C) Tamil D) Greek Q-5. Which of the following was the cause of the decline of Buddhism? A) Buddhism was founded by a prince B) Corruption crept into Buddhist monasteries✓ C) Buddha and Mahavira were contemporaries D) Buddha preached non-violence

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Which of the following was the God of Animal during the later Vedic period? A) Indra B) Rudra✓ C) Vishnu D) Prajapati Q-2. Which of the following animals was not known to the people of Indus Valley Civilisation? A) Horse✓ B) Cow C) Goat D) Elephant Q-3. When Alexander invaded India, Taxila was ruled by A) Ambhi✓ B) Porus C) Ashoka D) Bimbisara Q-4. There are similarities between the seals found at Mohenjo-Daro and ______. A) Egypt B) China C) Sumeria✓ D) Afghanistan Q-5. The Harappas had commercial relations with _____. A) China B) Jawa C) Mesopotamia✓ D) Burma (Now, Myanmar)

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The religious movements of Buddhism and Jainism were led by A) Sudras B) Kshatriya Princes✓ C) Vaisyas D) Brahmins Q-2. Whom can we call the first national ruler of India? A) Chandragupta Maurya✓ B) Kanishka C) Harsha D) Ajatasatru Q-3. The salient feature of the Rig Vedic religion was worship of A) Nature✓ B) Pasupati C) Trimurti D) Mother Goddess Q-4. The 'Brahmanas' deals with A) The Bhakti Theory B) Yoga C) Ritualism✓ D) Meditation Q-5. Which of the following Gods lost his importance as the first deity during the later Vedic period? A) Varuna✓ B) Agni C) Vishnu D) Rudra

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The Vishnu Purana, gives an account of _____. A) Mauryan Dynasty✓ B) The Andhras C) The Vardhanas D) Life in Indus Valley Q-2. A well-organised State machinery was Introduced for the first time by A) the Vedic Aryans B) Alexander C) the Guptas D) the Mauryas✓ Q-3. The last Mauryan king was A) Pushyamitra Sunga B) Ashoka C) Harsha D) Brihadratha✓ Q-4. Bimbisara was succeeded by A) Ashoka B) Ajatasatru✓ C) Vesudeva D) Chandragupta Maurya Q-5. The Upanishads are separated from the Brahmanas by treatises called _______. A) Vedas B) Aranyakas✓ C) Epics D) Puranas

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The portfolios are allocated to the ministers by: A) the President B) the Prime Minister✓ C) collective decision of the Council of Ministers D) individual choice Q-2. The salary and perquisites of the Prime Minister of India are decided by the: A) Constitution B) Cabinet C) Parliament✓ D) President Q-3. The Prime Minister is said to hold office during the pleasure of the President but in reality he stays in office as long as he enjoys the confidence of: A) the electorate B) the Lok Sabha✓ C) the party to which he belongs D) Parliament Q-4. In the event of the resignation or death of the Prime Minister: A) the Ministry is dissolved✓ B) fresh general elections must take place C) the Cabinet may choose another leader D) the President decides what to do Q-5. The Prime Minister is : A) elected by Lok Sabha B) elected by the Parliament C) appointed by the President✓ D) nominated by the party enjoying majority in Lok Sabha

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Which one among the following" is the basis of difference between the Parliamentary and Presidential system of government? A) Power of Judicial review B) Method of election of President/Head of the State✓ C) Legislative supremacy in law making D) Relation between the legislature and the executive Q-2. Consider the following statements about the powers of the President of India: 1. The President can direct that any matter on which decision has been taken by a Minister should be placed before the Council of Ministers. 2. The President can call all information relating to proposals for legislation. 3. The President has the right to address and send messages to either House of the Parliament. 4. All decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration fo the Union must be communicated to the President. Which of the statements given above are correct? A) 1, 2 and 3 only B) 1 and 3 only C) 2 and 4 only D) 1, 2, 3 and

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Consider the following statements: 1. In India, the power to promulgate Ordinances lies with the President only. 2. The power to declare emergency in a State in India lies with the President only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only✓ C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q-2. 1. When Vice-President acts as President of India, he ceases to perform the function of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha. 2. The President of India can promulgate Ordinances at any time except when both Houses of Parliament are in session. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2✓ D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q-3. Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers could not vote for himself during the 'Vote of Confidence' that he was seeking from the Lok Sabha? A) VP Singh B) PV Narasimha Rao C) Chandra Shekhar D) Manmohan Singh✓ Q-4. Which one among the following features of the Constit

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. When charge against the President is preferred by either' House of Parliament and is being investigated by other House: A) the President has a right to appear and to be represented at such investigation B) the President has no right to appear and to be represented at such investigation C) the President has a right of representation but he does not have a right of personal hearing D) the President has a right to appear and to be represented either personally or through a legal practitioner✓ Q-2. The President of India is vested with ordinance making power by Article 123, He exercises this power: A) when Lok Sabha is not in session and circumstances .exist which render it necessary for the President to take immediate action B) when Council of States is not in session and the President is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary for him to take immediate action C) when both Houses of Parliament are not in session an

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because: A) Mumbai is on the windward side✓ B) Pune is at a-greater elevation C) Mumbai is a coastal city D) Pune has greater vegtetation than Mumbai Q-2. At which place will you find maximum sunlight in December? A) Pune B) Leh C) Kolkata D) Kanyakumari✓ Q-3. Monsoon retreat is marked by: 1. clear sky 2. high pressure conditions at the Bay of Bengal 3. rise in temperature on land A) 1 only✓ B) 1 and 2 C) 2 and 3 D) 1, 2 and 3 Q-4. Amritsar and Shimla have the same latitude yet Shimla is cooler than Amritsar because it: A) lies north of Amritsar B) comes under the influence of cold winds C) is at a higher elevation✓ D) receives a lot of snow Q-5. Most of India's rainfall is: A) cyclonic✓ B) convectional C) elusive D) orographic

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Mumbai receives more rainfall than Pune because: A) Mumbai is on the windward side✓ B) Pune is at a-greater elevation C) Mumbai is a coastal city D) Pune has greater vegtetation than Mumbai Q-2. At which place will you find maximum sunlight in December? A) Pune B) Leh C) Kolkata D) Kanyakumari✓ Q-3. M6nsoon retreat is marked by: 1. clear sky 2. high pressure conditions at the Bay of Bengal 3. rise in temperature on land A) 1 only✓ B) 1 and 2 C) 2 and 3 D) 1, 2 and 3 Q-4. Amritsar and Shimla have the same latitude yet Shimla is cooler than Amritsar because it: A) lies north of Amritsar B) comes under the influence of cold winds C) is at a higher elevation✓ D) receives a lot of snow Q-5. Most of India's rainfall is: A) cyclonic✓ B) convectional C) elusive D) orographic

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Which of the following factors does not have influence on the Indian climate? A) Presence of Indian Ocean B) Nearness to equator C) Monsoons D) Ocean currents✓ Q-2. Which of the following is incorrectly matched ? A) Aandhi - Uttar Pradesh B) Kalbaisakhi - West Bengal C) Loo – North - west India D) Mango-showers – Orissa✓ Q-3. Which one of the following cities never experiences vertical rays of the sun during noon? A) Chennai B) Mangalore C) Mumbai D) New Delhi✓ Q-4. Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Orissa often face natural disasters due to: A) cyclones✓ B) earthquakes C) landslides D) tornadoes Q-5. Consider the following statements: 1. The south-west monsoon causes heavy rainfall in the Shillong plateau. 2. The north-east monsoon causes the rainfall over Orissa coast during winter. Which of these statements is/are correct ? A) 1 only✓ B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q1. Which one of the following is the characteristic vegetation of regions between the snow line and about 3000 meters above mean sea level of the Himalayan region? A) Thick forests of birch, fir, spruce and other trees B) Forests of oak, deodar, chestnut and maple trees✓ C) A few dwarf shrubs D) Forests of khair, sandalwood, palas and other trees Q-2. Match the following: A. Cold weather 1. June to September B. Hot weather 2. October to November C. South-West monsoon 3. December to February D. Retreating Monsoon 4. March to May    A B C D A) 3 4 1 2✓ B) 4 3 2 1 C) 1 2 3 4 D) 3 2 4 1 Q-3. The retreating monsoon withdraws from the: A) west coast to the east coast B) north to the south C) north-east India to the west coast D) north-west India to Bengal✓ Q-4. Which of the following is recognised as a season by the meteorological department of India ? A) Cold weather B) Hot weather C) Retreating monsoon D) North-eastern monsoon✓ Q-

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The legislative powers of the President include all the following but: A) the power-to summon or prorogue the Houses of Parliament B) the power to summon a joint sitting of the Houses to resolve a deadlock C) the power of nominating 12 members to the Lok Sabha✓ D) the right to address either House at any time and it requires the attendance of members for this purpose Q-2. Which of the following Chief Justices of India has acted as President of India? A) M. Hidayatullah✓ B) P.B. Gajendra Gadkar C) P.N. Bhagwati D) All of the above Ans: (a) Q-3. Which of the following statements regarding the pardoning powers of the President is/are not correct? 1. He has the pardoning power in respect of sentence by court martial. 2. He can grant reprieve and respite in case of punishment for an offence against any law of the land, Union or State. 3. He alone can pardon a sentence of death. 4. His exercise of the power of pardon is open to judicial

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. If a resolution impeaching the President is passed, the President is considered to have been removed: A) from the date on which the resolution is passed✓ B) once the Chief Justice of India takes out an order to the effect C) as soon as the Gazette of India notifies it D) once the new incumbent is elected Q-2. A resolution for impeaching the President can be moved after at least fourteen days' notice signed by : A) not less than 50 members of the House B) not less than one-third of the total number of members of the House C) not less than one-fourth of the total number of members of the House✓ D) at least 100 members of Lok Sabha and 50 members of Rajya Sabha Q-3. The Constitution: A) is silent on the President's re-election to the office B) allows re-election of a person to the President's post✓ C) restricts a person to remain President for only two terms D) has been amended to allow a person only one term as President Q

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. When the Vice-President acts as President he gets the emoluments of the : A) President✓ B) Vice-President C) Chairman of Rajya Sabha D) President in addition to what he gets as Chairman of Rajya Sabha Q-2. An election to fill a vacancy in the office of Vice-President occurring by reason of his death, resignation or removal, has to be held: A) within six months of the occurence of the vacancy B) within a year of the occurrence of the vacancy C) as soon as possible after the occurrence of the vacancy✓ D) after the expiration of the term if the remaining period is less than three months Q-3. Who elects the Vice-President? A) The same electoral college which elects the President B) Members of the Rajya Sabha C) An electoral college consisting of members of Parliament✓ D) Members of Parliament at a joint Meeting Q-4. The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in the: A) Lok Sabha alone B) either House of Parlia

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Who has the authority to remove the Vice-President from his office before the expiry of his term? A) Rajya Sabha B) Parliament C) Lok Sabha✓ D) Supreme Court Q-2. Which one of the following resigned as Vice-President to contest for the office of the President? A) Dr. S.Radhakrishnan B) V.V. Giri✓ C) Fakhruddin AIi Ahmed D) Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy Q-3. When the Chairman of Rajya Sabha acts as President, the duties of the Chairman are performed by : A) himself B) a newly elected Chairman C) the Deputy Chairman✓ D) a member of Rajya Sabha deputed by the Chairman Q-4. Disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President are settled: A) in the Supreme Court✓ (B) by the Election Commission C) by a Parliamentary Committee D) in the Supreme Court of High Courts Q-5. What function is specifically prescribed by the Constitution for the Vice-President of India? A) Vice-Chancellorship of Universities B) Chairman of Rajya S

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Moist tropical evergreen forests are found in: A) the Shillong plateau✓ B) the Siwaliks C) the Deccan plateau D) southern India Q-2. Which of the following is not a species of tropical moist deciduous forests? A) Mahagony✓ B) Sal C) Shisham D) Teak Q-3. The reason for Rajasthan being deficient in rainfall is: A) the monsoon fail to reach this area B) it is too hot C) there is no water available and thus the winds remain dry D) the winds do not come across any barrier to cause necessary uplift to be cooled✓ Q-4. Rainfall from the south-west monsoon reaches: A) Lahauland Spiti B) Ladakh C) Tamil Nadu D) Delta region of Mahanadi✓ Q-5. Select the correct sequence in the decreasing order of contribution to the forest cover on India: A) Dense forest - Open forest - Mangrove forest B) Open forest – Dense forest – Mangrove forest✓ C) Dense forest - Mangrove forest - Open forest D) Open forest - Mangrove forest - Dense forest

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Arrange the following cities in decreasing order of the rainfall they receive from the south-west monsoons in summer months: 1. Allahabad 2. Kolkata 3. Delhi 4. Patna A) 2, 4, 1, 3 B) 3, 1, 4, 2 C) 1, 4, 3, 2 D) 2, 4, 3, 1✓ Q-2. The climate of India is: A) tropical climate B) sub-tropical climate C) savanna type of climate D) subtropical monsoon✓ Q-3. Which of the following statements is true with regard to the erratic behaviour of Indian monsoons? A) Uniform duration but varying amounts of rain from one year to another, as well as at different places B) Uncertain date of onset and withdrawal, as well as unequal distribution of rain C) Uncertain date of onset and withdrawal as well as varying amounts of rainfall during different years✓ D) Uniform duration but varying amounts of rain from place to place Q-4. 'Natural Vegetation' refers to: A) a plant community that has been left undisturbed over a long time✓ B) plant s

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The nature of the winter rainfall in north western India is : A) convectional B) orographic C) monsoonal D) cyclonic✓ Q-2. Which of the following functions performed by a forest help most in controlling drought? A) forests act as water sheds B) forests bring rainfall in monsoon✓ C) forests lower the temperature of the environment D) forests prevent soil erosion Q-3. Which one of the following shows the correct sequence of places in descending order of the average summer rainfall ? A) Jaisalmer, Pune, Allahabad, Cherapunji B) Cherapunji, Jaisalmer, Pune, Allahabad C) Allahabad, Pune, Jaisalmer, Cherapunji D) Cherapunji, Allahabad, Pune, Jaisalmer✓ Q-4. In which of the following cities of India the diurnal range of temperature is maximum? A) New Delhi✓ B) Mumbai C) Chennai D) Kolkata Q-5. In which season is the frequency of tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal maximum? A) During monsoon B) After summer✓ C) During winter D)

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The north-western India receives substantial rainfall during winter months because of: A) south-west monsoons B) retreating monsoons C) north-east monsoons D) westerly disturbances✓ Q-2. In which of the following states, retreating monsoon has more effect? A) Orissa B) West Bengal C) Punjab D) Tamil Nadu✓ Q-3. Which one of the following states receives the highest rainfall during winter months? A) Punjab B) Kerala C) Meghalaya D) Tamil Nadu✓ Q-4. The premonsoon mango showers occur predominantly in A) West Bengal and Assam✓ B) Deccan Plateau C) Gujarat and Maharashtra D) Kerala and Karnataka Q-5. The place which experiences minimum and maximum temperature of - 28.3°C and 15°C respectively is: A) Srinagar B) Shimla C) Kullu D) Leh✓

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Which of the following Minor Rock Edicts of Ashoka describes the Conquest of Kalinga by Ashoka? A) No. XIII✓ B) No. X C) No. XI D) No. XII Q-2. Which of the following Vedas is rendered musically? A) Rig Veda B) Yajur Veda C) Sama Veda✓ D) Atharva Veda Q-3. Of the following who was the hero of a famous drama Malvlkagnimitra written by Kalidasa? A) Vasumitra B) Vajramitra C) Pushyamitra D) Agnimitra✓ Q-4. The duties of Dharmamahamatras are explained in the Minor Rock Edict No___. A) X B) IV C) XII D) V✓ Q-5. Which of the following subjects is not dealt with in the Puranas? A) Primary creation B) Secondary creation C) Genealogies of gods D) Arithmetic✓

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The main occupation of the Aryans was A) Weaving B) Agriculture✓ C) Trade D) Seafaring Q-2. The Rig Veda consists of A) 1000 hymns B) 1028 hymns✓ C) 500 hymns D) 2000 hymns Q-3. The Yueh-Chi were driven out from western China by the A) Hunas✓ B) Rashtrika C) Mangols D) Bhojakas Q-4. Which of the following explains the duties of Dharmamahamatras? A) The Minor Rock Edicts✓ B) The two Kalinga Edicts C) Arthasastra D) Indica Q-5. During the Mauryan period was In the hands of A) three boards B) four boards C) five boards D) six boards✓

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Ashoka was much influenced by Buddhist monk called A) Upagupta✓ B) Vasubandhu C) Ambhi D) Asvagosha Q-2. Megasthanes visited India during the period of A) Chandragupta II B) Ashoka C) Chandragupta Maurya✓ D) Harsha Q-3. Megasthanes was the Ambassador of A) Selukos Nikator✓ B) Alexander C) Darius D) The Persians Q-4. “The Indica" was written by A) Kautilya B) Patanjali C) Megasthanes✓ D) Panini Q-5. Mauryan Dynasty was founded by A) Ashoka B) Chandragupta Maurya✓ C) Pushyamitra D) Ajatasatru

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. The Eight-fold path was enunciated by A) The Buddha✓ B) Mahavira C) Nehru D) Mahatma Gandhi Q-2. The Svetambara Jains were A) clad in white✓ B) clad in black C) clad in red D) saffron clad Q-3. The Buddha A) rejected the theory of Karma B) was non-committal on the theory of Karma C) believed in the theory of Karma✓ D) suggested an alternative to the theory of Karma Q-4. The Buddhist Doctrines were written in A) Sanskrit B) Pali✓ C) Tibetan D) Not written in any language but orally transmitted Q-5. The first Buddhist Council was held at A) Lumbini B) Kapilavastu C) Rajagriha✓ D) Avanti

Daily Quiz For UPSC Ki Taiyari Q-1. Consider the following statements: 1. Tamil Nadu is the only area which receives about half of its rainfall from north-east monsoon winds. 2. Kerala is the only state receiving very heavy rainfall from the south-west monsoon winds. 3. In India, the south-west monsoon is stronger than the north-east monsoon. Which of these are correct statements? A) 1, 2 and 3✓ B) 1 and 2 C) 1 and 3 D) 2 and 3 Q-2. The mean monthly temperature and rainfall of a station are given below: Month          Temperature ºC          Rainfall mm January             24                                 2 February            25                                 1 March                27                                  0 April                    29                                  3 May                     30                                 16 June                    29                                 520 July                      28