What is the primary purpose of a carbon sink?

To absorb more carbon than it releases

Which body audits the accounts of the Union and state governments?

Comptroller and Auditor General

What is fiscal deficit broadly?

Excess of government expenditure over receipts excluding borrowings

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UPSC-preliminary style questions covering polity, history, geography, economy, environment, science and international relations.

25 Questions

30 min Duration

40% To pass

1.00 Marks / correct

Instructions

This quiz has 25 questions.
You have 30 minutes. The quiz submits automatically when time runs out.
You need 40% to pass.
There is no negative marking.
You can mark questions for review and return to them before submitting.
Correct answers and explanations are shown after you submit.

Sample Questions & Answers

A preview of 12 questions from this quiz, each with the correct answer and a written explanation. Attempt the full, timed quiz to be scored and earn XP.

Question 1
Which Fundamental Right is abolished as a right but protected as a constitutional/legal right under Article 300A?
- Right to Property Correct answer
- Right against Exploitation
- Right to Equality
- Right to Freedom
Explanation: The correct answer is Right to Property. This is a standard concept or fact relevant to the upsc mock test syllabus.
Question 2
The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in which part of the Constitution?
- Part IV Correct answer
- Part III
- Part V
- Part VI
Explanation: The correct answer is Part IV. This is a standard concept or fact relevant to the upsc mock test syllabus.
Question 3
Which layer of the atmosphere contains most weather phenomena?
- Stratosphere
- Mesosphere
- Thermosphere
- Troposphere Correct answer
Explanation: The correct answer is Troposphere. This is a standard concept or fact relevant to the upsc mock test syllabus.
Question 4
The term 'Green Revolution' in India is primarily associated with increased production of which crops?
- Sugarcane and tobacco
- Tea and coffee
- Wheat and rice Correct answer
- Cotton and jute
Explanation: The correct answer is Wheat and rice. This is a standard concept or fact relevant to the upsc mock test syllabus.
Question 5
Which Harappan site is famous for its dockyard?
- Harappa
- Kalibangan
- Lothal Correct answer
- Rakhigarhi
Explanation: The correct answer is Lothal. This is a standard concept or fact relevant to the upsc mock test syllabus.
Question 6
What is the primary purpose of a carbon sink?
- To increase methane emissions
- To produce fossil fuels
- To absorb more carbon than it releases Correct answer
- To reduce oxygen
Explanation: The correct answer is To absorb more carbon than it releases. This is a standard concept or fact relevant to the upsc mock test syllabus.
Question 7
Which body audits the accounts of the Union and state governments?
- Comptroller and Auditor General Correct answer
- UPSC
- Election Commission
- Finance Commission
Explanation: The correct answer is Comptroller and Auditor General. This is a standard concept or fact relevant to the upsc mock test syllabus.
Question 8
What is fiscal deficit broadly?
- Excess of government expenditure over receipts excluding borrowings Correct answer
- Fall in tax rates
- Total public debt only
- Excess of exports over imports
Explanation: The correct answer is Excess of government expenditure over receipts excluding borrowings. This is a standard concept or fact relevant to the upsc mock test syllabus.
Question 9
Which Indian monsoon branch enters India from the Arabian Sea?
- Western Pacific branch
- Bay of Bengal branch
- Northeast branch
- Arabian Sea branch Correct answer
Explanation: The correct answer is Arabian Sea branch. This is a standard concept or fact relevant to the upsc mock test syllabus.
Question 10
Which constitutional amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?
- 42nd Amendment
- 44th Amendment
- 73rd Amendment
- 61st Amendment Correct answer
Explanation: The correct answer is 61st Amendment. This is a standard concept or fact relevant to the upsc mock test syllabus.
Question 11
Which dynasty built the Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur?
- Maurya
- Gupta
- Pallava
- Chola Correct answer
Explanation: The correct answer is Chola. This is a standard concept or fact relevant to the upsc mock test syllabus.
Question 12
Which greenhouse gas is emitted in large quantities by fossil-fuel combustion?
- Neon
- Hydrogen
- Helium
- Carbon dioxide Correct answer
Explanation: The correct answer is Carbon dioxide. This is a standard concept or fact relevant to the upsc mock test syllabus.