SHIBLI RCA

Question 1: Who was the last ruler of the Maratha Empire?

A) Baji Rao II B) Shivaji C) Balaji Baji Rao D) Shahu Maharaj

Question 2: Consider the following statements: 1. The Blackbuck is endemic to the Indian subcontinent. 2. The Blackbuck is listed as endangered by the IUCN. Which of the statements is/are correct?

A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 3: The 'National Green Tribunal' was established in which year? (MPPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) 2008 B) 2009 C) 2010 D) 2011

Question 4: If the ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their sum is 80, what is the smaller number? (UPSC Prelims 2017, CSAT)

A) 24 B) 30 C) 36 D) 40

Question 5: The ‘Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle’ concluded which war? (UPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) First Carnatic War B) Second Carnatic War C) Third Carnatic War D) Seven Years’ War

Question 6: Consider the following statements: 1. The Mudra Yojana provides loans up to ?10 lakh to micro-enterprises. 2. The scheme was launched in 2015. Which of the statements is/are correct?

A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 7: Which of the following is a key feature of the “National AYUSH Mission”?

A) Promoting traditional medicine systems B) Subsidizing allopathic hospitals C) Enhancing medical tourism D) Promoting digital health records

Question 8: Which of the following is the largest producer of cotton in India?

A) Maharashtra B) Gujarat C) Punjab D) Rajasthan

Question 9: Which of the following is a bacterial disease?

A) Tuberculosis B) Dengue C) Chikungunya D) Polio

Question 10: Consider the following statements: 1. The Digital India Mission was launched in 2015. 2. The BharatNet project aims to provide broadband connectivity to all gram panchayats. Which of the statements is/are correct?

A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 11: Which constitutional provision allows the Parliament to make laws on State List subjects during a national emergency?

A) Article 250 B) Article 249 C) Article 253 D) Article 356

Question 12: Which Chola king is credited with establishing a naval expedition to Southeast Asia?

A) Rajendra Chola I B) Rajaraja Chola I C) Kulottunga I D) Vijayalaya Chola

Question 13: Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate as per the 2011 Census?

A) Kerala B) Mizoram C) Goa D) Tamil Nadu

Question 14: The ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ campaign focuses on: (UPSC Prelims 2021, General Studies)

A) Self-reliance B) Global trade C) Foreign investment D) Digital literacy

Question 15: Which Indian city hosted the “Global AI Summit 2024”?

A) Bengaluru B) Hyderabad C) Mumbai D) New Delhi

Question 16: Which ancient Indian text is associated with statecraft and administration? (UPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) Manusmriti B) Rigveda C) Arthashastra D) Mahabharata

Question 17: The ‘Pashupati Seal’ of the Harappan Civilization depicts: (UPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) A deity B) A king C) A warrior D) A merchant

Question 18: Consider the following statements regarding the New Development Bank (NDB):
1. It is a multilateral development bank established at 5th BRICS Summit in South Africa (2013).
2. President of the NDB is elected from among the member countries and there are two vice presidents who are from the remaining members.
Which of the above is/are not correct?

A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 19: Which organisation has recently released the Global Climate Report 2023?

A) United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) B) World Health Organization (WHO) C) World Meteorological Organization (WMO) D) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

Question 20: The ‘Harappan Civilization’ is primarily associated with which river system? (UPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) Indus B) Ganga C) Narmada D) Godavari

Question 21: The ‘Basic Structure Doctrine’ was first articulated in which landmark Supreme Court case?

A) Golaknath case B) Kesavananda Bharati case C) Minerva Mills case D) S.R. Bommai case

Question 22: Which Indian state launched the “Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana” in 2024?

A) Uttar Pradesh B) Rajasthan C) Madhya Pradesh D) Haryana

Question 23: Which of the following is the smallest planet in our Solar System? (UPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) Mercury B) Venus C) Earth D) Mars

Question 24: Based on a chart of India’s literacy rates, if female literacy in a state was 70% in 2011 and grew by 10% by 2021, what is the 2021 rate?

A) 77%, B) 78%, C) 79%, D) 80%

Question 25: The Parliament of India consists of how many houses?

A) Two B) Three C) Four D) Five

Question 26: The ‘Astra’ missile is a: (UPSC Prelims 2024, General Studies)

A) Surface-to-surface B) Anti-tank C) Submarine-launched D) Air-to-air

Question 27: Which of the following is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A) Taj Mahal B) India Gate C) Gateway of India D) Charminar

Question 28: Which of the following is a key feature of the Himalayan ecosystem?

A) Fragile biodiversity B) Desert landscapes C) High seismic inactivity D) Extensive coral reefs

Question 29: Which Indian state has the highest per capita income as per the Economic Survey 2024-25?

A) Goa B) Delhi C) Haryana D) Maharashtra

Question 30: Which of the following is a constitutional body?

A) Election Commission B) NITI Aayog C) National Development Council D) Finance Commission

Question 31: Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 12 and 15 minutes, respectively. If both are opened alternately for 1 minute each, starting with A, how long will it take to fill the tank?

A) 13 minutes B) 14 minutes C) 15 minutes D) 16 minutes

Question 32: Who gave the slogan “Swaraj is my birthright”? (UPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak B) Mahatma Gandhi C) Jawaharlal Nehru D) Lala Lajpat Rai

Question 33: Which of the following is a part of the State List?

A) Agriculture B) Defense C) Foreign Affairs D) Railways

Question 34: The “Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act” was passed in which year? (UPSC Prelims 2020, General Studies)

A) 2005 B) 2010 C) 2000 D) 2007

Question 35: Which of the following is the oldest Veda? (UPSC Prelims 2023, General Studies)

A) Rigveda B) Samaveda C) Yajurveda D) Atharvaveda

Question 36: Which of the following organizations released the 'India Inequality Report 2022'?

A) UNDP B) Oxfam India C) NITI Aayog D) World Bank

Question 37: From a passage on Indian economy, what is a key feature of GST? (UPSC Prelims 2023, CSAT)

A) Unified tax structure B) State-specific tax C) Direct tax D) Voluntary compliance

Question 38: The ‘Finance Commission’ is constituted every how many years?

A) Four B) Five C) Six D) Seven

Question 39: Which of the following is a key objective of the “PM Mudra Yojana”?

A) Providing microfinance to small businesses B) Subsidizing agricultural loans C) Promoting digital payments D) Enhancing rural healthcare

Question 40: The “Global Innovation Index 2024” ranked India at which position?

A) 39th B) 40th C) 41st D) 42nd

Question 41: Consider the following statements regarding the New Development Bank (NDB):
1. It is a multilateral development bank established at 5th BRICS Summit in South Africa (2013).
2. President of the NDB is elected from among the member countries and there are two vice presidents who are from the remaining members.
Which of the above is/are not correct?

A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 42: Which of the following is the most important reason why the Indian judiciary is independent?

A) The judges are appointed by the President of India B) The tenure of judges is fixed until retirement C) The judiciary is separate from the executive D) The judiciary controls the appointments of judges

Question 43: The ‘Jet Stream’ influences: (UPSC Prelims 2024, General Studies)

A) Monsoon B) Earthquakes C) Tides D) Volcanic activity

Question 44: Through which one of the following groups of countries does the Equator pass?

A) Brazil, Zambia and Malaysia B) Brazil, Sudan and Malaysia C) Venezuela, Ethiopia and Indonesia D) Colombia, Kenya and Indonesia

Question 45: Which of the following Committees were involved in the Poverty Line Estimation in India?
1. The Alagh Committee
2. The Lakdawala Committee
3. The Rangarajan Committee
4. The Tendulkar Committee
5. The Narasimham Committee
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only B) 1, 3 and 4 only C) 1, 2 and 5 only D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

Question 46: Which Indian state has the highest forest cover as per the India State of Forest Report 2023?

A) Madhya Pradesh B) Arunachal Pradesh C) Chhattisgarh D) Odisha

Question 47: Which of the following is a key feature of the Brahmaputra River?

A) High sediment load B) Low precipitation C) High salinity levels D) Extensive coral reefs

Question 48: Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right? (UPSC Prelims 2024, General Studies)

A) Right to property B) Right to freedom C) Right to equality D) Right to constitutional remedies

Question 49: Which of the following is a key feature of the Indian Ocean Dipole?

A) Influences monsoon rainfall B) Regulates polar ice melt C) Controls tectonic activity D) Affects volcanic eruptions

Question 50: The ‘Aligarh Movement’ was led by: (UPSC Prelims 2019, General Studies)

A) Iqbal B) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan C) Abul Kalam Azad D) Liaquat Ali Khan