21000+ Important MCQs for UPSC

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Q. In which of the following year the Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed?

  • (A) 1932
  • (B) 1935
  • (C) 1931
  • (D) 1929
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (C) 1931
Explanation:

The Gandhi–Irwin Pact was signed in the year 1931.

✅ Correct Answer: (C) 1931

Explanation:
The pact was signed on 5 March 1931 between Mahatma Gandhi and Viceroy Lord Irwin, leading to the suspension of the Civil Disobedience Movement and Gandhi’s participation in the Second Round Table Conference.

Published by Ranjeet ⭐ 34.60K Points at 28-Jul-2020 04:28 pm in History

Q. Which one of the following is NOT a tributary of river Kaveri?

  • (A) Bhavani
  • (B) Amravati
  • (C) Kabini
  • (D) Vaigai
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (D) Vaigai
Explanation:

The correct option is (D) Vaigai.

​Explanation

  • ​Vaigai is an independent, major river that originates in the Varusanadu Hills of Tamil Nadu and flows directly into the Palk Strait. It does not empty into or feed the Kaveri.
  • ​Bhavani, Amravati, and Kabini are all prominent, right-bank tributaries of the Kaveri river ecosystem.

​Key Tributaries of the Kaveri:

​To help you remember for future questions, the Kaveri river basin features these major tributaries:

  • ​Left-Bank: Harangi, Hemavati, Shimsha, Arkavati.
  • ​Right-Bank: Lakshmantirtha, Kabini, Suvarnavati, Bhavani, Noyyal, Amravati.

Published by Ranjeet ⭐ 34.60K Points at 29-Jul-2020 06:03 am in General Awareness

Q. Name the Mughal Prince, who translated Bhagavat Gita into Persian ?

  • (A) Dara Shukoh
  • (B) Sulaiman Shukoh
  • (C) Khusru
  • (D) Murad
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (A) Dara Shukoh

Published by Mr. Dubey ⭐ 111.42K Points at 03-Aug-2020 01:26 pm in History

Q. The surgery that was practised in ancient India is known from the works of which of the following scholars ?

  • (A) Atreya
  • (B) Sushruta
  • (C) Charaka
  • (D) Vegbhata
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (B) Sushruta

Published by Mr. Dubey ⭐ 111.42K Points at 03-Aug-2020 01:27 pm in History

Q. The original name of Nana Phadnavis was

  • (A) Mahadaji Sindhiya
  • (B) Tukoji Holkar
  • (C) Narayan Rao
  • (D) Balaji Janardan Bhanu
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (D) Balaji Janardan Bhanu

Published by Mr. Dubey ⭐ 111.42K Points at 03-Aug-2020 01:30 pm in History

Q. The forest in Sundarban is called

  • (A) Scrub jungle
  • (B) Mangrove
  • (C) Deciduous forest
  • (D) Tundra
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (B) Mangrove
Explanation: The Sundarbans is a natural region comprising southern Bangladesh and a part in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world.

Published by Ranjeet ⭐ 34.60K Points at 05-Aug-2020 07:19 am in Geography

Q. Which of the following Indonesian regions was a victim of massive earthquake in 2004 ?

  • (A) Irian Jaya
  • (B) Sumatra
  • (C) Kalibangan
  • (D) Java
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (B) Sumatra
Explanation: On December 26, 2004, a massive earthquake (9.1-9.3 magnitude) struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.

It triggered a devastating tsunami that affected multiple countries around the Indian Ocean, causing massive destruction and loss of life.


Other Options Explained:

(A) Irian Jaya – A province in eastern Indonesia, not affected by the 2004 earthquake.

(C) Kalibangan – An ancient Indus Valley Civilization site in India, unrelated to Indonesia.

(D) Java – Another Indonesian island, but the earthquake's epicenter was near Sumatra.


Thus, the correct answer is (B) Sumatra

Published by Ranjeet ⭐ 34.60K Points at 05-Aug-2020 07:20 am in Geography

Q. The first non-stop air-conditioned 'DURANTO' train was flagged off between

  • (A) Sealdah – New Delhi
  • (B) Mumbai – Howrah
  • (C) Bangalore – Howrah
  • (D) Chennai – New Delhi

Q. Which one of the following states does not form part of Narmada River basin ?

  • (A) Madhya Pradesh
  • (B) Rajasthan
  • (C) Gujarat
  • (D) Maharashtra
📝 Notes
✅ Correct Answer: (B) Rajasthan
Explanation: The Narmada River basin primarily covers parts of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

The river originates from Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, and flows westward into the Arabian Sea.

Rajasthan does not fall within the Narmada River basin.


Other Options Explained:

(A) Madhya Pradesh – The Narmada originates here and covers a major portion of the state.

(C) Gujarat – The river flows into the Arabian Sea through Gujarat.

(D) Maharashtra – Some tributaries of the Narmada originate in Maharashtra.


Thus, the correct answer is (B) Rajasthan.

Published by Ranjeet ⭐ 34.60K Points at 05-Aug-2020 07:22 am in Geography

Q. Of which of the following state, is 'garba' , is a famous folk dance

  • (A) Gujarat
  • (B) Andhra Pradesh
  • (C) Bihar
  • (D) Madhya Pradesh