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UPPSC (GS I) Practice Test- 2 (Old Pattern) - Question 1
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The longest day in the Northern hemisphere is ________.

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The longest day in the Northern hemisphere is 21st June. On this day, the rays of the sun are perpendicular to the Tropic of Cancer at 23°30' North latitude. This day is known as summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. On this day, the earth's "circle of illumination" with reference to the sun from the Arctic Circle is on the far side of the earth to the Antarctic Circle on the near side of the earth.
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Match the following with reference to the Maratha administration.

List I

I. Amatya

II. Mantri

III. Sachiva

IV. Suman

List II

a. Dabir

b. Shrunavis

c. Waqa-i-Navis

d. Majumdar

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Shivaji was influenced by the famous Wazir of Ahmadnagar Malik Ambar in his administration. Chatrapati was assisted by Council of 8 ministers called Astapradhans. Peswa-PM; Amatya was the finance minister, who was also known as Majumdar; Mantri was the Chronicler, who was also known as Waqa-i-Navis; Sachiva was responsible for internal affairs. He was also known as Shrunavis; Suman was in charge of external affairs and was also known as Dabir; Senapati-Chief commander; Pandit Rao- ceremonies, education and religious affairs.
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When is the ‘National Consumer Rights Day’ observed across India?

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December 24, 2021 is celebrated annually across India as National Consumer Rights Day. It is also called National Consumer Day. 'Tackling plastic pollution' was the theme of Consumer Rights Day in 2021.

December 24, 1986 is the date when the Consumer Protection Act received assent of the President of India. The purpose of the day is to make consumers aware of their rights and responsibilities. World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated annually on March 15.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

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Which committee spearheaded the computerization of banking industry?
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In the early 1980s, a high level committee was formed under the chairmanship of Dr. Rangarajan, the then Governor of Reserve Bank of India to suggest measures for phased introduction of computers and mechanization of banking activities in India.
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When did the Parliament pass the Farm Laws Repeal Bill?
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On November 29, 2021, the Indian Parliament passed the Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 during the first day of the winter session. Key Points The three farm laws of centre have been repealed by Lok Sabha as well as Rajya Sabha in the fastest repeal in recent years, following a year-long protest by farmers.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

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Who is appointed as Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying after cabinet reshuffle in July 2021?
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Parshottam Rupala is appointed as Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying after the cabinet reshuffle in July 2021.

He previously served as the Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Agriculture, and Farmers Welfare in the central government. He is a Rajya Sabha member since June 2016, elected from his home state Gujarat.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

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What are the main features of mosses?
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The most important feature of mosses and liverworts is that they have no vascular system. A vascular system in plants is a series of tubes that can transport water and nutrients over a distance. That vascular system of xylem and phloem allows redwood and sequoia trees to grow to over one hundred feet tall. They are small (a few centimeters tall) herbaceous (non-woody) plants that absorb water and nutrients, mainly through their leaves and harvest carbon dioxide and sunlight to create food by photosynthesis.
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A market in which there are a few number of large firms is called as
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An oligopoly is a market structure in which a few firms dominate. When a market is shared between a few firms, it is said to be Difficultly concentrated. Although only a few firms dominate, it is possible that many small firms may also operate in the market.
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‘National Level Awareness Programme – Sambhav’ has been launched by which ministry?
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Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises is celebrating an iconic week from 28th February to 6th March under the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahosav’ initiative

During the iconic week, the Ministry of MSME will launch Phase II of ‘National Level Awareness Programme – Sambhav’ through which more than 1 lakh students from 1300 colleges will be motivated to take up entrepreneurship

The Ministry of MSME is also launching Entrepreneurship Promotion Drive in 46 aspirational districts.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

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Which is the full form of ‘NITI’ in NITI Aayog?
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NITI Aayog' (The National Institution for Transforming India) is a Government of India policy think-tank established by the Narendra Modi government to replace the Planning Commission. The Union Government of India announced the formation of NITI Aayog on 1 January 2015.

Note: The Prime Minister serves as the Ex-officio chairman.

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The distribution of seats of the Parliament in states are based on which of the following census?
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The distributed of seats of the Parliament are based on 1971.

Hence, option C is correct.

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In which city of the state Chakeri airport is located?
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Consider the following statements:

I. The first Jain Council was held at Pataliputra. It was presided by Sthulabahu.

II. The second Jain Council was held at Vallabhi. It was presided by Devavrata Kshamaramana.

Choose the incorrect statements.
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The first Jain Council was held at Pataliputra. It was presided by Sthulabahu or Sthulabhadra. The original teachings of Mahavira were compiled in the form of 14 Poorvas. In the first council, the 14 Poorvas were reduced to 12 chapters called Angas. After the first council, Jainism got divided into Swetambar (composed of followers of Sthulabahu) and Digambars ( comprising the followers of Bhadrabahu.

The second Jain Council was held at Vallabhi at Gujarat. It was presided by Devavrata Kshamaramana. Here again, 12 Angas were reduced to 11 Upangas (Sub-chapters).

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Manipur has common boundaries with the group of States of ?
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  • Manipur is a state in north-eastern India.

  • Imphal is the capital of this state.

  • It has common boundaries with the group of States of Nagaland, Assam and Mizoram.

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1800 Longitude is known as ___.
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  • 1800 Longitude is known as International Date Line.

  • It is an imaginary line of demarcation on the surface of Earth that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and demarcates the change of one calendar day to the next.

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Who wrote the book -"The Algebra of Infinite Justice"?
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The Algebra of Infinite Justice is written by Arundhati Roy. This book is the collection of essays. The book discusses several perspectives of global and local concerns, among them one being the abuse of Nuclear bomb showoffs.
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Which one of the following sitting Vice-Presidents of India contested for the post of President and lost the election?
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Shekhawat was elected as the Vice President of India in 2002, when he defeated the opposition candidate, Sushil Kumar Shinde by a margin of 149 votes out of the 750 votes polled.

In July 2007, Shekhawat fought the Presidential election as an independent candidate backed by National Democratic Alliance as a popular Presidential candidate next to APJ Abdul Kalam; but lost to the United Progressive Alliance-Left backed candidate Pratibha Patil. He became first and the only vice president to lose presidential election. Following his defeat, Shekhawat resigned from the post of Vice-President on 21 July 2007.

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Which of the following has/have got the most effective provisions towards the establishment of socio-economic justice in India?
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How much of Thar Desert in India falls in Rajasthan?
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  • Thar is the 17th largest desert in the world.

  • 60% of the Thar falls in parts of Rajasthan.

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Which of the following is not correctly matched?
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After the cabinet reshuffle on July 2021, Virendra Kumar became the new Cabinet minister under the portfolio of ________.
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After the cabinet reshuffle on July 2021, Virendra Kumar became the new Cabinet minister under the portfolio of Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment. He replaced Thawar Chand Gehlot (current Governor of Karnataka).

Hence, the correct option is (A).

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Sabla Yojana launched in 2011 is related to _________ and comes under the Ministry of ___________.
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The Rajiv Gandhi Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls (RGSEAG) Sabla is a centrally sponsored program of Government of India initiated on April 1, 2011 under Ministry of Women and Child Development.

The program would cover adolescent girls (only covered out of school girls)11–18 years old under all ICDS projects in selected 200 districts in all states/UTs in the country. The target group would be subdivided into 11-15 and 15–18 years.

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Which among the following is the aim of socialism
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The Constitution of India (42nd Amendment Act, 1976) has introduced the word “socialist” (in the Preamble) to qualify our Republic.

In Indian context, the “socialist” gives a positive direction to State activities.

They include:

  1. wiping out poverty

  2. increasing production

  3. modernizing the economy

  4. preventing the growth of monopoly reducing disparities and inequalities between different classes, castes and religions.

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A 1.6-kilometre-long stretch of the Sitabuldi – Zero Mile Freedom Park – Kasturchand Park was inaugurated in which city in August 2021?
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A 1.6-kilometer-long stretch of the Sitabuldi – Zero Mile Freedom Park – Kasturchand Park of Nagpur Metro Rail Project was inaugurated in Nagpur on 20 August 2021.

It will be the first of its kind in the country to be part of a magnificent 20-storey building with a metro train on the fourth floor. Traditional Rajput-style architecture is used in designing Kasturchand Park. The facade of Kasturchand Park Metro Station and its architecture have been done on the same lines.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

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Konkan Shakti 2021 is the first-ever tri-services joint exercise between India and which country?
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Konkan Shakti 2021 is the first-ever tri-services joint exercise between India and the UK. The week-long exercise has begun recently.

The exercise will be a platform to share each other’s experiences and to showcase the cooperation between the two countries. The maritime component of the exercise will be conducted off India’s west coast and the Harbour phase will be held in Mumbai. The land phase of the exercise will be held at Chaubatia in Uttarakhand.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

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When Subhash Chandra Bose resigned from the presidentship of Indian National Congress, the seat was offered to
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Subhas Chandra Bose (resigned) in 1939 and Rajendra Prasad replaced Bose after the session.

Important Points about The Indian National Congress

Formed in 1885 by A.O.Hume, an Englishman & a retired civil servant.

First session in Bombay under W.C.Banerjee in 1885 (72 delegates attended it).

In the first two decades (1885 – 1905), quite moderate in its approach.

But the repressive measures of the British gave rise to extremists within Congress like Bipin Chandra Pal, Bal

Gangadhar Tilak & Lala Lajpat Rai (Lal, Bal, Pal)

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Who wrote the Kalpasutra?
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Who amongst the following was not a founding father of Non-Alignment Movement (NAM)?
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The founding fathers of the Non-Aligned Movement were Josip Broz Tito of Socialist Yugoslavia, Jawaharlal Nehru of India, Sukarno of Indonesia, Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt and Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana. Their actions were known as 'The Initiative of Five'.
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The fair of Ramlila is organized at which of the following district of M.P?
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The fair of Ramlila is organized at bhander in Datia district of M.P. between January-February which keeps on happening since last 100 years.
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Which of the following is the Currency of Iran?
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Iranian Rial is the currency of Iran.

Note:

  1. Tehran is the capital of Iran.

  2. Being the largest producer of pistachio nuts, Iran is considered to be the pistachio capital of the world. Pistachio is the country’s second-largest export next to oil and natural gas.

  3. The official language of Iran is Persian.

  4. Tea is the national drink in Iran.

  5. The word Iran is the Persian word for land of the Aryan.

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