Mains - GS Paper 3

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Q. Which international agreement focuses on the conservation of biological diversity? (1992)
  • A. Montreal Protocol
  • B. Convention on Biological Diversity
  • C. Ramsar Convention
  • D. CITES
Q. Which major natural disaster in India led to the establishment of the National Disaster Management Authority? (2001)
  • A. Bhopal Gas Tragedy
  • B. Kutch Earthquake
  • C. Uttarakhand Floods
  • D. Cyclone Phailin
Q. Which medieval empire is noted for its significant contributions to environmental management through the establishment of extensive irrigation systems?
  • A. A. The Gupta Empire
  • B. B. The Mughal Empire
  • C. C. The Ottoman Empire
  • D. D. The Byzantine Empire
Q. Which medieval Indian ruler is credited with the establishment of the first wildlife sanctuary in India?
  • A. Akbar
  • B. Ashoka
  • C. Sher Shah Suri
  • D. Jahangir
Q. Which Mughal emperor is known for his urban planning and the establishment of new cities?
  • A. Akbar
  • B. Shah Jahan
  • C. Aurangzeb
  • D. Babur
Q. Which of the following ancient civilizations is known for its advanced agricultural practices, including irrigation and crop rotation?
  • A. Indus Valley Civilization
  • B. Mesopotamian Civilization
  • C. Ancient Egyptian Civilization
  • D. Mesoamerican Civilization
Q. Which of the following ancient civilizations is known for its advanced disaster management techniques, particularly in flood control?
  • A. Indus Valley Civilization
  • B. Mesopotamian Civilization
  • C. Ancient Egyptian Civilization
  • D. Minoan Civilization
Q. Which of the following ancient Indian texts emphasizes the importance of inclusive growth in society?
  • A. Arthashastra
  • B. Manusmriti
  • C. Vedas
  • D. Upanishads
Q. Which of the following biotechnological applications is primarily used in the field of medicine? (1990)
  • A. Bioremediation
  • B. Gene therapy
  • C. Biofuels
  • D. Agricultural biotechnology
Q. Which of the following disasters is classified as a 'biological disaster'? (2020)
  • A. Earthquake
  • B. Flood
  • C. Pandemic
  • D. Tsunami
Q. Which of the following disasters led to the establishment of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the United States? (1927)
  • A. Hurricane Andrew
  • B. The Great Mississippi Flood
  • C. The 9/11 attacks
  • D. The Northridge Earthquake
Q. Which of the following events is often cited as a consequence of climate change during the Medieval period?
  • A. The fall of the Roman Empire
  • B. The Black Death
  • C. The Crusades
  • D. The Renaissance
Q. Which of the following events marked a significant shift towards inclusive growth in India during the 1990s? (1991)
  • A. Green Revolution
  • B. Economic Liberalization
  • C. Panchayati Raj
  • D. Nationalization of Banks
Q. Which of the following events marked the beginning of the Space Age? (1957)
  • A. A. Launch of Sputnik 1
  • B. B. Apollo 11 Moon landing
  • C. C. Launch of Vostok 1
  • D. D. First human in space
Q. Which of the following factors contributed to the agricultural decline in the Roman Empire?
  • A. Overreliance on slave labor
  • B. Technological stagnation
  • C. Climate change
  • D. All of the above
Q. Which of the following historical events is associated with the establishment of the first national park in the world?
  • A. A. The establishment of Yellowstone National Park
  • B. B. The creation of the National Park Service in the USA
  • C. C. The signing of the Antiquities Act
  • D. D. The first Earth Day celebration
Q. Which of the following historical events is often linked to the effects of climate change on human migration patterns?
  • A. The Great Migration
  • B. The Viking Expansion
  • C. The Bantu Migration
  • D. The Trail of Tears
Q. Which of the following international movements has influenced the concept of inclusive growth globally? (2000)
  • A. Millennium Development Goals
  • B. World War II
  • C. Cold War
  • D. Colonialism
Q. Which of the following inventions is attributed to the ancient Indian mathematician Aryabhata?
  • A. The concept of zero
  • B. The steam engine
  • C. The printing press
  • D. The telescope
Q. Which of the following is a key challenge to achieving inclusive growth in contemporary India? (2020)
  • A. High literacy rates
  • B. Urbanization
  • C. Income inequality
  • D. Technological advancement
Q. Which of the following is a key component of disaster preparedness? (2021)
  • A. Post-disaster recovery plans
  • B. Risk assessment and planning
  • C. Emergency response training
  • D. All of the above
Q. Which of the following is a key ethical concern associated with modern biotechnology? (2020)
  • A. Food security
  • B. Biodiversity loss
  • C. Intellectual property rights
  • D. All of the above
Q. Which of the following is a key feature of cloud computing? (2006)
  • A. Local data storage
  • B. On-demand self-service
  • C. Limited accessibility
  • D. High upfront costs
Q. Which of the following is a key principle of disaster response frameworks established after major global disasters? (2000)
  • A. Centralized decision-making
  • B. Community involvement
  • C. Profit-driven initiatives
  • D. Isolation of affected areas
Q. Which of the following is a significant application of biotechnology in agriculture? (1994)
  • A. Cloning
  • B. Genetic modification of crops
  • C. Organic farming
  • D. Traditional breeding
Q. Which of the following is considered the first computer virus? (1986)
  • A. Creeper
  • B. Brain
  • C. Morris Worm
  • D. ILOVEYOU
Q. Which of the following movements in India was primarily focused on environmental conservation and the rights of local communities? (1970)
  • A. A. The Chipko Movement
  • B. B. The Green Revolution
  • C. C. The Non-Cooperation Movement
  • D. D. The Swadeshi Movement
Q. Which of the following movements in modern Indian history aimed at the economic upliftment of the marginalized sections of society? (1951)
  • A. Non-Cooperation Movement
  • B. Civil Disobedience Movement
  • C. Bhoodan Movement
  • D. Swadeshi Movement
Q. Which of the following planning strategies was adopted by the Chola dynasty to enhance agricultural productivity?
  • A. Construction of temples
  • B. Development of irrigation canals
  • C. Promotion of trade
  • D. Establishment of guilds
Q. Which of the following policies introduced in post-independence India was aimed at promoting inclusive growth? (1950)
  • A. Liberalization
  • B. Land Reforms
  • C. Privatization
  • D. Globalization
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