Civil Services

Q. During which period did the concept of 'disaster response' begin to take a more organized form in Europe, particularly in response to natural calamities?
  • A. Middle Ages
  • B. Renaissance
  • C. Industrial Revolution
  • D. Post-World War II
Q. How can one effectively manage time while writing an essay in the UPSC Mains examination?
  • A. Spend equal time on all sections.
  • B. Outline the essay before writing.
  • C. Write as quickly as possible.
  • D. Focus only on the introduction.
Q. How did the establishment of the 'National Foundation for India' in 1992 contribute to the NGO sector? (1992)
  • A. By providing direct funding to political parties.
  • B. By promoting philanthropy and supporting grassroots initiatives.
  • C. By focusing solely on environmental issues.
  • D. By limiting the activities of existing NGOs.
Q. How did the Industrial Revolution impact urbanization in Europe?
  • A. Decreased population density in cities
  • B. Increased migration to rural areas
  • C. Rapid growth of urban centers
  • D. Stagnation of city development
Q. How did the Space Race influence international relations during the Cold War? (1960)
  • A. A. It led to increased cooperation between the USA and USSR.
  • B. B. It escalated tensions and competition.
  • C. C. It had no significant impact.
  • D. D. It resulted in disarmament treaties.
Q. How important is the conclusion in an essay for the UPSC Mains examination?
  • A. It is the least important part.
  • B. It summarizes the main points only.
  • C. It should introduce new ideas.
  • D. It reinforces the thesis and leaves a lasting impression.
Q. In the context of disaster management, what does the term 'mitigation' refer to? (2020)
  • A. Emergency response during a disaster
  • B. Long-term strategies to reduce disaster risk
  • C. Immediate relief measures post-disaster
  • D. Reconstruction efforts after a disaster
Q. In the context of essay writing for UPSC Mains, which of the following approaches is most effective for structuring an argument?
  • A. Chronological order
  • B. Problem-solution format
  • C. Random thoughts
  • D. Descriptive narrative
Q. In the context of essay writing, what is the significance of a well-defined thesis statement?
  • A. It is optional and can be omitted.
  • B. It serves as a roadmap for the essay.
  • C. It limits the scope of discussion.
  • D. It should be vague to allow flexibility.
Q. In the context of Indian polity, what does the term 'Basic Structure' refer to?
  • A. The fundamental framework of the Constitution that cannot be altered or destroyed.
  • B. The economic policies that govern the country.
  • C. The administrative divisions of the Indian states.
  • D. The electoral process and its regulations.
Q. In the context of world history, which event is often linked to the rise of poverty in post-colonial African nations?
  • A. A. The Berlin Conference
  • B. B. The Cold War
  • C. C. The Scramble for Africa
  • D. D. The Great Depression
Q. In the context of world history, which of the following regions experienced the most rapid population growth in the 20th century?
  • A. Sub-Saharan Africa
  • B. East Asia
  • C. Western Europe
  • D. North America
Q. In which year did Karl Marx publish 'The Communist Manifesto', a foundational text for modern socialist movements?
  • A. A. 1848
  • B. B. 1867
  • C. C. 1871
  • D. D. 1883
Q. In which year did the Government of India introduce the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) to regulate the acceptance of foreign funds by NGOs? (1976)
  • A. 1976
  • B. 1984
  • C. 2010
  • D. 2016
Q. In which year was the first genetically modified organism (GMO) created? (1973)
  • A. 1973
  • B. 1982
  • C. 1994
  • D. 2000
Q. In which year was the first successful organ transplant performed, marking a significant advancement in medical science? (1954)
  • A. 1947
  • B. 1954
  • C. 1967
  • D. 1978
Q. In which year was the Government of India Act, which laid the foundation for State Legislatures, enacted? (1935)
  • A. 1919
  • B. 1935
  • C. 1947
  • D. 1950
Q. The 'Aeneid', an epic poem that tells the story of Aeneas, was written by which Roman poet?
  • A. Ovid
  • B. Virgil
  • C. Horace
  • D. Catullus
Q. The 'Berlin Conference' of 1884-85 is best known for which of the following?
  • A. Dividing Africa among European powers
  • B. Establishing the League of Nations
  • C. Promoting free trade in Europe
  • D. Creating the United Nations
Q. The 'Canterbury Tales' is a collection of stories written by which author?
  • A. Geoffrey Chaucer
  • B. Thomas More
  • C. John Bunyan
  • D. Edmund Spenser
Q. The 'Chipko Movement' in India is primarily associated with which of the following? (1973)
  • A. Water conservation
  • B. Forest conservation
  • C. Soil conservation
  • D. Wildlife conservation
Q. The 'Columbian Exchange' refers to the exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between which of the following?
  • A. Europe and Asia
  • B. Africa and the Americas
  • C. The Americas and Europe
  • D. Asia and Africa
Q. The 'Divine Comedy', a monumental work of world literature, was written by which of the following authors?
  • A. Geoffrey Chaucer
  • B. Dante Alighieri
  • C. John Milton
  • D. William Shakespeare
Q. The 'Five Year Plans' in India were influenced by which of the following historical models? (1951)
  • A. Soviet model
  • B. American model
  • C. Chinese model
  • D. British model
Q. The 'Glorious Revolution' of 1688 in England is best described as a:
  • A. Bloodless coup that established parliamentary sovereignty.
  • B. Revolution that led to the establishment of a republic.
  • C. Conflict between the monarchy and the church.
  • D. War for independence from colonial rule.
Q. The 'Glorious Revolution' of 1688 in England is significant for establishing which principle?
  • A. Absolute monarchy
  • B. Parliamentary sovereignty
  • C. Divine right of kings
  • D. Colonial expansion
Q. The 'Great Awakening' in the 18th century America primarily influenced which aspect of society?
  • A. Political independence from Britain.
  • B. Religious revival and the questioning of traditional authority.
  • C. Economic reforms and industrialization.
  • D. Social stratification and class divisions.
Q. The 'Great Leap Forward' was an economic campaign initiated in which country? (1958)
  • A. India
  • B. China
  • C. Soviet Union
  • D. United States
Q. The 'Great Wall of China' was primarily built to serve which purpose?
  • A. To protect against invasions
  • B. To facilitate trade
  • C. To mark territorial boundaries
  • D. To promote tourism
Q. The 'Green Revolution' in India aimed at increasing agricultural production but also raised concerns about which of the following? (1960)
  • A. Soil degradation
  • B. Water scarcity
  • C. Biodiversity loss
  • D. All of the above
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