UPSC Prelims Mock Test Quiz! MCQ
UPSC stands for Union Public Service Commission. Here is a quiz on the same topic. For this quiz, you will be responsible for knowing what item is part of the Concurrent List in the Indian constitution and in which year India would participate in the International Student Assessment. Also, an Indian personality has been appointed as the WHO regional director for Southeast Asia and has become Pakistan’s first Hindu woman judge. Take this impeccable quiz and see how much you know about UPSC.
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Arrange the following functionaries in ascending order of their positions in the Table of Precedence i. Holders of Bharat Ratna decoration ii. Chief Election Commissioner iii. Attorney General of India iv. Chief Justice of India v. Former President
- A.
I, ii, iii, v, iv
- B.
V, iv, iii, i,ii
- C.
V, iv, i, ii, iii
- D.
V, iv, i, iii, ii
Correct Answer
C. V, iv, i, ii, iiiExplanation
The correct order of the functionaries in the Table of Precedence is v, iv, i, ii, iii. This means that Former President holds the highest position, followed by Chief Justice of India, Attorney General of India, Chief Election Commissioner, and finally, the Holders of Bharat Ratna decoration.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following items is part of the Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution?
- A.
Relief and Rehabilitation of persons
- B.
Regulation of mines and mineral development
- C.
Excise Duties on Opium
- D.
Courts of Wards
Correct Answer
A. Relief and Rehabilitation of personsExplanation
Relief and Rehabilitation of persons is part of the Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution. The Concurrent List consists of subjects on which both the central and state governments can legislate. This means that both levels of government have the power to make laws on relief and rehabilitation of persons. The other options, such as regulation of mines and mineral development, excise duties on opium, and courts of wards, may fall under either the Union List (exclusive power of the central government) or the State List (exclusive power of the state governments).Rate this question:
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- 3.
The present system of recruitment to All-India Services and some of the higher Central Services is based on the recommendations of i. Kothari Committee ii. Satish Chandra Committee iii. Gore Committee iv. Charles Correa Committee v. Macaulay Committee
- A.
V only
- B.
I,ii and v
- C.
I,ii,iv and v
- D.
I and ii
Correct Answer
B. I,ii and vExplanation
The correct answer is i, ii, and v. The present system of recruitment to All-India Services and some of the higher Central Services is based on the recommendations of the Kothari Committee, Satish Chandra Committee, and Macaulay Committee. These committees played a significant role in shaping the recruitment process for these services.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Consider the following statements 1. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) came in to being as a result of an executive resolution 2. The chairman and members of the NHRC are appointed by the president on the recommendations of a 5-member committee consisting of the Prime Minister as its head.
- A.
Both 1 and 2 are true
- B.
Only 1 is true
- C.
Only 2 is true
- D.
Neither 1 nor two are true
Correct Answer
D. Neither 1 nor two are trueExplanation
1-act of legislature
2- 6 member committeeRate this question:
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- 5.
In which year, India would participate in the International Student Assessment (PISA)?
- A.
2023
- B.
2020
- C.
2021
- D.
2022
Correct Answer
C. 2021Explanation
In 2021, India is scheduled to participate in the International Student Assessment (PISA). This assessment is conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and measures the academic performance of 15-year-old students in reading, mathematics, and science. India's participation in PISA is significant as it provides an opportunity to benchmark its education system against international standards and identify areas for improvement. Additionally, it allows India to compare its students' performance with those from other countries, gain insights into effective education policies, and make informed decisions to enhance the quality of education in the country.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which Indian personality has been appointed the WHO regional director for South-East Asia?
- A.
Indira Hinduja
- B.
Shashi Wadhwa
- C.
M. Subhadra Nair
- D.
Poonam Khetrapal Singh
Correct Answer
D. Poonam Khetrapal SinghExplanation
Poonam Khetrapal Singh has been appointed the South-East Asia regional director of the World Health Organization (WHO) for a second five-year term.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which union ministry has launched the ‘RDP INDIA 2019 app’ for the Republic Day parade?
- A.
Ministry of Home Affairs
- B.
Ministry of Defence
- C.
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- D.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Correct Answer
B. Ministry of DefenceExplanation
The Ministry of Defence launched a mobile app 'RDP India 2019' to let people watch highlights of the 70th Republic Day event all over the world.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Atal Setu, which is in news recently, is built across which river in Goa?
- A.
Harmal
- B.
Mandovi
- C.
Terekhol
- D.
Galjibag
Correct Answer
B. MandoviExplanation
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated Atal Setu — the third Cable bridge across river Mandovi in Panaji, GoaRate this question:
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- 9.
Who has been conferred the Assam Republic Day Journalism Award 2019?
- A.
Dhirendra Nath Chakraborty
- B.
Kishlay Bhattacharjee
- C.
Homen Borgohain
- D.
Siddharth Sharma
Correct Answer
A. Dhirendra Nath ChakrabortyExplanation
Dhirendra Nath Chakraborty, the veteran journalist and former editor has been conferred the Assam Republic Day Journalism Award 2019.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which state government has decided to launch Yuva Swabhiman Yojana for urban poor youth?
- A.
Jharkhand
- B.
Madhya Pradesh
- C.
Rajasthan
- D.
Chattisgarh
Correct Answer
B. Madhya PradeshExplanation
On the occasion of 70th Republic Day 2019, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath announced the launch of the 'Yuva Swabhiman Yojana' for youthsRate this question:
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- 11.
Who has become the first Indian transgender to be honored with Padma Shri?
- A.
Madurai Chinna Pillai
- B.
Narthaki Nataraj
- C.
Bangaru Adigalar
- D.
RV Ramani
Correct Answer
B. Narthaki NatarajExplanation
Narthaki Nataraj, a renowned dancer from Tamil Nadu, has become the first Indian transgender to be honored with Padma Shri.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Who is the head of the IRDAI committee to identify Systemically Important Insurers (SII)?
- A.
Anup Shah
- B.
Devarapalli Prakash Rao
- C.
Nagindas Sanghavi
- D.
Pravin Kutumbe
Correct Answer
D. Pravin KutumbeExplanation
Pravin Kutumbe is the head of the IRDAI committee to identify Systemically Important Insurers (SII).Rate this question:
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- 13.
Who has become Pakistan’s first Hindu woman judge?
- A.
Gita Mehta
- B.
Smita Kolhe
- C.
Suman Kumari
- D.
Draupadi Ghimiray
Correct Answer
C. Suman KumariExplanation
Suman Kumari has become the first Hindu woman in Pakistan.Rate this question:
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