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Civil Services MCQ & Objective Questions

Civil Services play a crucial role in shaping the administrative framework of our country. For students preparing for school exams and competitive exams, mastering this subject is essential. Practicing Civil Services MCQs and objective questions not only enhances your understanding but also boosts your confidence, helping you score better in exams. Engaging with practice questions allows you to identify important concepts and refine your exam preparation strategy.

What You Will Practise Here

Key concepts of governance and public administration
Important Civil Services questions related to the Constitution of India
Fundamentals of Indian polity and political systems
Roles and responsibilities of various civil services
Current affairs impacting civil services and governance
Important definitions and terminologies in civil administration
Case studies and real-life applications of civil service principles

Exam Relevance

The topic of Civil Services is frequently included in various examinations such as CBSE, State Boards, NEET, and JEE. Students can expect questions that assess their understanding of administrative structures, constitutional provisions, and the functioning of government bodies. Common question patterns include multiple-choice questions that test both theoretical knowledge and practical application of civil service concepts.

Common Mistakes Students Make

Confusing the roles of different civil services and their functions
Overlooking the significance of current affairs in civil services
Misunderstanding constitutional articles and their implications
Neglecting the application of theoretical concepts in practical scenarios
Failing to connect historical events with contemporary civil service practices

FAQs

Question: What are Civil Services MCQ questions?
Answer: Civil Services MCQ questions are multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge and understanding of civil administration and governance.

Question: How can I prepare for Civil Services objective questions?
Answer: Regular practice of objective questions, reviewing important concepts, and staying updated with current affairs will enhance your preparation.

Start solving Civil Services MCQs today to strengthen your grasp on important topics and improve your exam readiness. Remember, consistent practice is the key to success!

UPSC

Q. If 40% of a population of 2000 is considered vulnerable, how many individuals are vulnerable?

A. 600
B. 800
C. 1000
D. 1200

Solution

Vulnerable individuals = 40% of 2000 = 0.4 * 2000 = 800.

Correct Answer: B — 800

Q. If 40% of women in a city are single and there are 1,000 women, how many are single?

A. 400
B. 600
C. 500
D. 300

Solution

Number of single women = 1,000 * 0.40 = 400.

Correct Answer: A — 400

Q. If 5 men can complete a work in 20 days, how many men are required to complete the same work in 10 days?

A. 10 men
B. 15 men
C. 20 men
D. 25 men

Solution

If 5 men take 20 days, then to complete the work in 10 days, we need (5 * 20) / 10 = 10 men.

Correct Answer: A — 10 men

Q. If 5% of a population of 10,000 are unemployed, how many people are unemployed?

A. 400
B. 500
C. 600
D. 700

Solution

5% of 10,000 is calculated as (5/100) * 10000 = 500.

Correct Answer: B — 500

Q. If 6 workers can finish a job in 15 days, how many workers are needed to finish the job in 10 days?

A. 8 workers
B. 9 workers
C. 10 workers
D. 12 workers

Solution

If 6 workers take 15 days, then to finish in 10 days, we need (6 * 15) / 10 = 9 workers.

Correct Answer: D — 12 workers

Q. If 60% of a group of 500 are at risk, how many are not at risk?

A. 150
B. 200
C. 250
D. 300

Solution

At risk = 60% of 500 = 0.6 * 500 = 300. Not at risk = 500 - 300 = 200.

Correct Answer: B — 200

Q. If 60% of a society supports a new policy and there are 500 members in total, how many members support the policy?

A. 300
B. 250
C. 200
D. 350

Solution

60% of 500 is calculated as (60/100) * 500 = 300.

Correct Answer: A — 300

Q. If a bicycle costs $120 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?

A. $90
B. $100
C. $80
D. $70

Solution

Sale price = Original price - (25% of Original price) = $120 - ($120 × 0.25) = $120 - $30 = $90.

Correct Answer: A — $90

Q. If a bill is introduced in the Lok Sabha and is not passed within 6 months, what happens to it?

A. It is automatically passed
B. It is rejected
C. It is reintroduced in the next session
D. It is sent to the Rajya Sabha

Solution

If a bill is not passed within 6 months, it is considered rejected.

Correct Answer: B — It is rejected

Q. If a bill is passed by a state legislature with a vote of 75 to 25, what percentage of the votes were in favor of the bill?

A. 60%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%

Solution

Percentage in favor = (75 / (75 + 25)) * 100 = 75%.

Correct Answer: C — 75%

Q. If a bill is passed in the Lok Sabha, what is the next step for it to become a law?

A. It must be approved by the President
B. It must be passed by the Rajya Sabha
C. It must be published in the official gazette
D. It must be discussed in a committee

Solution

After a bill is passed in the Lok Sabha, it must also be passed by the Rajya Sabha before it can be sent to the President for approval.

Correct Answer: B — It must be passed by the Rajya Sabha

Q. If a bill is passed in the Rajya Sabha, what is the next step?

A. It goes to the Lok Sabha
B. It is sent to the President
C. It is published in the official gazette
D. It is discussed in a committee

Solution

After a bill is passed in the Rajya Sabha, it is sent to the President for approval.

Correct Answer: B — It is sent to the President

Q. If a bill is passed with a majority of 60% in a legislative assembly of 200 members, how many votes are needed to pass the bill?

A. 100
B. 120
C. 110
D. 130

Solution

60% of 200 is calculated as 0.60 * 200 = 120 votes.

Correct Answer: B — 120

Q. If a biotechnologist can produce 500 liters of a culture in 10 hours, how many liters can they produce in 25 hours at the same rate?

A. 1250 liters
B. 1000 liters
C. 1500 liters
D. 2000 liters

Solution

Rate of production = 500 liters / 10 hours = 50 liters/hour. In 25 hours, production = 50 liters/hour * 25 hours = 1250 liters.

Correct Answer: A — 1250 liters

Q. If a biotechnologist has 200 mg of a plasmid DNA and needs to prepare a 1:10 dilution, how much diluent should be added?

A. 180 mg
B. 200 mg
C. 1800 mg
D. 2000 mg

Solution

To prepare a 1:10 dilution, you need to add 1800 mg of diluent to 200 mg of plasmid DNA.

Correct Answer: C — 1800 mg

Q. If a biotechnologist needs to culture cells in a 100 mL medium and the cell density is 1 x 10^6 cells/mL, how many cells are in the culture?

A. 1 x 10^5
B. 1 x 10^6
C. 1 x 10^7
D. 1 x 10^8

Solution

Total cells = cell density × volume = 1 x 10^6 cells/mL × 100 mL = 1 x 10^8 cells.

Correct Answer: C — 1 x 10^7

Q. If a book costs $15 and a customer buys 3 books, how much does he spend in total?

A. $30
B. $40
C. $45
D. $50

Solution

Total cost = 3 books × $15/book = $45.

Correct Answer: C — $45

Q. If a book costs $15 and a student buys 4 books, how much does he spend in total?

A. $45
B. $50
C. $60
D. $55

Solution

Total cost = 4 * $15 = $60

Correct Answer: A — $45

Q. If a book costs $15 and is on a 20% discount, what is the sale price?

A. $12
B. $10
C. $13
D. $11

Solution

20% of $15 is $3. Sale price = $15 - $3 = $12.

Correct Answer: A — $12

Q. If a border fence costs $150 per meter and a country needs to build a fence that is 2,500 meters long, what will be the total cost?

A. $375,000
B. $250,000
C. $300,000
D. $450,000

Solution

Total cost = 150 * 2500 = $375,000.

Correct Answer: A — $375,000

Q. If a border wall is to be built at a cost of $200 per square meter and the wall is 10 meters high and 500 meters long, what is the total cost?

A. $1 million
B. $1.5 million
C. $2 million
D. $2.5 million

Solution

Area = 10 m * 500 m = 5,000 m². Total cost = 5,000 m² * $200/m² = $1 million.

Correct Answer: C — $2 million

Q. If a building is designed to have a floor area of 2000 sq meters and each floor is 4 meters high, how many floors can be built if the total height of the building is 20 meters?

A. 3 floors
B. 4 floors
C. 5 floors
D. 6 floors

Solution

Total height = 20 meters, height per floor = 4 meters, so number of floors = total height/height per floor = 20/4 = 5 floors.

Correct Answer: D — 6 floors

Q. If a canvas is 4 feet wide and 6 feet tall, what is the area of the canvas in square feet?

A. 24 sq ft
B. 20 sq ft
C. 30 sq ft
D. 28 sq ft

Solution

Area = width * height = 4 * 6 = 24 sq ft.

Correct Answer: A — 24 sq ft

Q. If a car travels at a constant speed of 60 km/h, how far will it travel in 2 hours?

A. 120 km
B. 100 km
C. 150 km
D. 180 km

Solution

Distance = Speed × Time = 60 km/h × 2 h = 120 km.

Correct Answer: A — 120 km

Q. If a carbon footprint of a household is reduced by 15% each year, what will be the footprint after 2 years if the initial footprint is 2000 kg?

A. 1400 kg
B. 1600 kg
C. 1700 kg
D. 1800 kg

Solution

After 1 year: 2000 - 0.15 * 2000 = 1700 kg. After 2 years: 1700 - 0.15 * 1700 = 1445 kg.

Correct Answer: B — 1600 kg

Q. If a certain bacteria doubles in number every 30 minutes, how many bacteria will there be after 2 hours if you start with 100 bacteria?

A. 400
B. 800
C. 1600
D. 3200

Solution

In 2 hours, there are 4 doubling periods (2 hours / 0.5 hours). Number of bacteria = 100 * 2^4 = 100 * 16 = 1600.

Correct Answer: C — 1600

Q. If a certain pollutant decreases in concentration by 25% each year, what will be the concentration after 2 years if the initial concentration is 160 mg/L?

A. 120 mg/L
B. 90 mg/L
C. 80 mg/L
D. 100 mg/L

Solution

After 1 year: 160 - 0.25 * 160 = 120 mg/L. After 2 years: 120 - 0.25 * 120 = 90 mg/L.

Correct Answer: C — 80 mg/L

Q. If a certain species of bird migrates 1,200 kilometers in 3 weeks, what is the average distance it migrates per week?

A. 300 km
B. 400 km
C. 500 km
D. 600 km

Solution

Average distance per week = 1200 km / 3 weeks = 400 km/week.

Correct Answer: B — 400 km

Q. If a charity aims to help 25% of 8000 vulnerable individuals, how many individuals will they assist?

A. 1500
B. 2000
C. 2500
D. 3000

Solution

Individuals assisted = 25% of 8000 = 0.25 * 8000 = 2000.

Correct Answer: B — 2000

Q. If a charity provides $300 to each of 50 families, what is the total amount distributed?

A. $12,000
B. $10,000
C. $15,000
D. $14,000

Solution

Total amount distributed is 300 * 50 = $15,000.

Correct Answer: A — $12,000

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