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Most Probable MCQs for UPSC-CSE 2021

Volume -1
(100 MCQs-Solved)
( A comprehensive MCQs module of Current

Affairs from multiple sources such as The Hindu,
Indian Express , PIB, and Static topics from
various Standard Books )
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Topic :- Art and Culture - Religion
1Q) Consider the following statements
1) Uttaradhyana Sutra contains the teachings of Gautama Buddha that prescribe the code of conduct
that monks should follow.
2) Sangrahini Sutra is a cosmological text that comprises concepts about the structure of the universe
and mapping of space.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Statement 1 is Incorrect:- Uttaradhyana Sutra contains the teachings of Mahavir that prescribe the
code of conduct that monks should follow .
Statement 2 is Correct:- Sangrahini Sutra is a cosmological text composed in the twelfth century that
comprises concepts about the structure of the universe and mapping of space.
Source:- https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/lefa101.pdf
Topic :- Polity
2Q) Which of the following commission has recommended that Article 356 must be used
sparingly and only as a remedy of the last resort after exhausting all actions under Articles 256,
257 and 355 ?
(a) The Administrative Reforms Commission (1968)
(b) The Sarkaria Commission (1988)
(c) Justice V.Chelliah Commission (2002)
(d) The Punchhi commission (2007)
2) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Option(a) is Incorrect:- The Administrative Reforms Commission (1968) recommended that the
report of the governor regarding the President's rule has to be objective and also the governor should
exercise his own judgment in this regard.
Option(b) is Incorrect:- The Sarkaria Commission (1988) recommended that Article 356 should be
used in very rare cases when it becomes unavoidable to restore the breakdown of constitutional
machinery in the State.
Option (c) is Correct :- Justice V.Chelliah Commission (2002) recommended that Article 356 must
be used sparingly and only as a remedy of the last resort after exhausting all actions under Articles
256, 257 and 355.
Option(d) is Incorrect:- The Punchhi commission (2007) recommended that these Articles 355 &
356 be amended. It sought to protect the interests of the States by trying to curb their misuse by the
Centre.
Why this Question ?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/centre-recommends-presidents-rule-in-
puducherry/article33922800.ece
Topic :- Economy
1) Core inflation is the change in the costs of goods and services which include those from the food
and energy sectors.
2) Headline inflation is the raw inflation figure reported through the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Which of the statements given above is / are Incorrect ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
Statement 1 is Incorrect:- Core inflation is the change in the costs of goods and services but does
not include those from the food and energy sectors. This measure of inflation excludes these items
because their prices are much more volatile. It is most often calculated using the consumer price
index (CPI), which is a measure of prices for goods and services
Statement 2 is Correct:- Headline inflation is the raw inflation figure reported through the Consumer
Price Index (CPI) that is released monthly by the Bureau of Labour Statistics.
Topic :- Geography (Mapping)
4Q) Sitabani Wildlife Reserve is located in ?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Uttarakhand
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Odisha
4) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:- Sitabani Wildlife Reserve falls in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand and has
geographical and ecological characteristics of the Sub-Himalayan belt.
Topic :- Current Affairs -General Science
1) The cereals occupy about 54 per cent of total cropped area in India.
2) Zearalenone is a bacterial toxin infesting cereals such as wheat, maize and barley
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
Statement 1 is Correct :- The cereals occupy about 54 per cent of total cropped area in India. The
country produces about 11 per cent cereals of the world and ranks third in production after China and
U.S.A. India produces a variety of cereals, which are classified as fine grains (rice, wheat) and coarse
grains (jowar, bajra, maize, ragi), etc.
Statement 2 is Incorrect:- Zearalenone is a fungal toxin infesting cereals such as wheat, maize and
barley. It attacks crops while they are growing, but can also develop when cereals are stored without
being dried fully. A Journal of Food Science study recently detected zearalenone in wheat, rice, corn
and oats from markets in Uttar Pradesh.
Topic :- Geography (Mapping )
6Q) Pakal Dul (Drangdhuran) Hydroelectric Project is a reservoir based scheme

proposed on which of the following river?
(a) Poonch river
(b) Marusudar river
(c) Kunhar river
(d) Neelum river
6) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Pakal Dul (Drangdhuran) Hydroelectric Project is a reservoir based scheme proposed on river
Marusudar, the main right bank tributary of river Chenab in Kishtwar Tehsil of Doda District
in Jammu & Kashmir
Why this Question ?
Ratle Project on Chenab river was in news , so it is important to know all the projects of it
Source:- https://www.livemint.com/news/india/cabinet-approves-rs-5-282-cr-investment-for-
850-mw-ratle-project-on-chenab-river-11611146215141.html
Topic :- Modern History (Famous personalities )
7Q) “Not Many, But One”, is an English translation of poems of which of the following
famous personality ?
(a) Abanindranath Tagore
(b) Govind Ballabh Pant
(c) Sree Narayana Gurudev
(d) E.V.Ramaswamy Naicker
7) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
“Not Many, But One”, is an English translation of poems of Sree Narayana Gurudev.
Source:- https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1691265
Topic :- Current Affairs- Reports
8Q) The Global Risks Report 2021 is published by which of the following organisation /
institution ?
(a) United Nations Environment Programme
(b) World Economic Forum
(c) World Wildlife Fund
(d) International Union for Conservation of Nature
8) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
https://t.me/economyforyoubyfazal/4241
Topic :- Environment- Organisations
9Q) Consider the following statements about United Nations Environment

Programme(UNEP)
1) The UNEP is a leading global environmental authority established on 5th june 1972.
2) Frontiers, Invest into Healthy Planet are the major reports of UNEP.
Which of the statements given above is / are Incorrect ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
9) Ans:- (d)
Explanation:-
Statement 1 is Correct:- The UNEP is a leading global environmental authority established

on 5th june 1972.
Statement 2 is Correct:- Major Reports published by UNEP are , Emission Gap Report,
Global Environment Outlook, Frontiers, Invest into Healthy Planet.
Source:- https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/climate-change-what-the-
emissions-gap-report-2020-tells-us-74578
Topic :- Indian Polity
10Q) Which of the following article of the Indian constitution establishes the judicial
review of the pre-constitutional legislation ?
(a) Article 246 (3)
(b) Article 254
(c) Article 212
(d) Article 372(1)
10) Ans:- (d)
Explanation:-
Article 372 (1) establishes the judicial review of the pre-constitution legislation.
Why this Question ?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/central-vista-project-government-entitled-to-
commit-errors-says-supreme-court/article33504369.ece
Topic:- Medieval India
11Q) In the context of Medieval Indian History , the term " Tazkiras" refers to ?
(a) collections of letters written by sufi masters.
(b) biographical accounts of saints.
(c) conversations of sufi saints.
(d) buildings designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood.
11) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Tazkiras (literally, “to mention and memorialise”; biographical accounts of saints)
Source:- https://ncert.nic.in/textbook/pdf/lehs202.pdf
Topic:- Environment-Species
12Q) Consider the following statements about 'Fishing Cat'
1) Fishing cats have a patchy distribution along the Eastern Ghats.
2) The species breed all year round.
3) In 2012, the West Bengal government officially declared the Fishing Cat as the State Animal.
Which of the statements given above is / are Correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
12) Ans:- (d)
Explanation:-
All statements are correct
Source:- https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/a-whisker-
away/article33745359.ece
Topic:- Indian Polity
13Q) The first Lok Adalat camp in the post-independence era was organised in which of the
following state ?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Gujarat
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Rajasthan
13) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
The first Lok Adalat camp in the post-independence era was organised in Gujarat in 1982. This
initiative proved very successful in the settlement of disputes.
Source:- Lakshmikanth Indian Polity-6th Edition- chapter LokAdalats
Topic:- Indian Economy (International Organisation- Reports )
14Q) World development report and International Debt Statistics reports are published by ?
(a) World Economic Forum
(b) World Bank
(c) World Trade Organisation
(d) International Monetary Fund
14) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
World development report , International Debt Statistics , Ease of doing business report , Global
Economic Prospects are the reports published by World Bank
Topic:- Geography
15Q) Which among the following has the maximum albedo?
(a) Tropical Forests
(b) Crop or Grasslands
(c) Clouds
(d) Soil
15) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Tropical forests = 13% , Crops or grasslands = 10-25%, Clouds = 40-90% - Highest Albedo,
Soil = 5-30%
Topic :- Modern Indian History
16Q) Which of the following statement is Incorrect about Sarojini Naidu ?
(a) In 1917 she helped in the formation of the Women’s Indian Association (WIA)
(b) In 1925, Congress session of Kanpur was presided by her.
(c) She became the first governor-general of Bombay.
(d) She took part in the Salt March with Mahatma Gandhi.
16) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Following the Indian independence, She became the first governor-general of Uttar Pradesh
Source:- https://t.me/economyforyoubyfazal/4479
Topic :- World Geography (Mapping)
17Q) Kharg Island is located in which of the following country ?
(a) Australia
(b) Iran
(c) Oman
(d) UAE
17) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Kharg Island is Iran's main terminal -accounts for 90% of its oil exports
Source:- https://t.me/economyforyoubyfazal/2059
18Q) Before the enactment of Lokayukta Act, The institution of lokayukta was first established
in which of the following state ?
(a) Maharashtra
(b) Odisha
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Karnataka
18) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
It must be noted here that the institution of lokayukta was established first in Maharashtra in 1971.
Although Odisha had passed the Act in this regard in 1970, it came into force only in 1983.
Topic :- Art and Culture
19Q) Who among the following is said to have patronised the Persian artist Bihzad who made
some illustrations of the Mughal family tree ?
(a) Babur
(b) Akbar
(c) Jahangir
(d) Aurangzeb
19) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
Babur established the Mughal dynasty after fighting a series of wars. He did not have much time to
commission paintings, but he is said to have patronised the Persian artist Bihzad who made some
illustrations of the Mughal family tree
Topic :- Indian Economy
20Q) GDP deflator is published by ?
(a) National Statistical Office
(b) Office of Economic Advisor
(c) The Reserve Bank of India
(d) Ministry of Finance
20) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
GDP deflator is published by NSO.
Topic :- Ancient History
21Q) Consider the following pairs
Harappan site Modern name
1) Bhirrana Hisar
2) Bhogavo Saurashtra
3) Dholavira Haryana
Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched ?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
21) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
Bhirrana - Haryana
Dholavira - Khadir Island
Topic :- Geography
22Q) Lake 'Gohna' is which of the following type of lake ?
(a) Crater
(b) Lagoon
(c) Landslide
(d) Tectonic
22) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Gohna Lake is formed on Birahi Ganga due to rock fall/slide, hence it is called Landslide lake
23Q) Which of the following are considered as Non-Tax Revenue Receipts of Govt. of India?
1) Entry fees at museums
2) Examination Fees of the Staff Selection Commission
3) Royalty on off-shore crude oil and gas production
4) sales and services rendered by various divisions/units of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Select the correct answer using the code below:-
(a) 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2,3 and 4 only
(d) 1,2,3 and 4
23) Ans:- (d)
Explanation:-
All the above are considered as Non-Tax Revenue Receipts of Govt. of India
Source:- https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/doc/rec/allrec.pdf
1) A money bill passes by the Loksabha can be held up by the Rajyasabha for three weeks.
2) The Finance Bill which only contains provisions related to tax proposals would be a Money Bill.
Which of the statements given above is / are incorrect ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
24) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
Statement 1 is Incorrect:- A money bill passes by the Loksabha can be held up by the Rajyasabha
for two weeks.
Topic :- Environment- Species in news
25Q) ' Vespa Mandarinia' , which was seen in news recently is
(a) a rare Ghat amphibian
(b) an elusive, nocturnal wild cat
(c) an invasive, predatory insect
(d) a new species of alpine plant
25)Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Officials have recently discovered an invasive, predatory insect nicknamed the "murder hornet” in
Washington state near the Canadian border.
The murder hornet’s original name is Vespa Mandarinia.
Source:- https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-
murder-hornet-recently-spotted-in-the-us/article31518372.ece#
26Q) The painter Nihal Chand was associated with which one of the following styles of paintings
?
(a) Bundi Paintings
(b) Garhwal Paintings
(c) Mewar Paintings
(d) Kishangarh Paintings
26) Ans:- (d)
Explanation:-
Paintings at Kishangarh is associated with the most romantic legends – Sawant Singh and his beloved
Bani Thani, and intertwining of lives and myths, romance and bhakti. After surveying earlier
developments in Kishangarh, the focus is on the interplay between Sawant Singh (the prince and
lover), Nagari Das (the poet), and Nihal Chand (the painter) who created some of the most legendary
paintings under this school.
Topic :- World Geography (Mapping)
1) Milam Glacier — Uttarakhand
2) Bhaga Valley Glacier — Sikkim
3) Zemu Glacier — Arunachal Pradesh
Which of the above given pairs of glaciers and locations is/are correctly matched ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
27) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
Pair 2 is Incorrect :- Bhaga Valley Glacier - Himachal Pradesh
Pair 3 is Incorrect:- Zemu Glacier - Sikkim
Topic :- Economy
1) Devaluation of currency will be more beneficial if prices of exports rise proportionately.
2) Currency depreciation encourages a country's export activity as its products and services become
cheaper to buy.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
28) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Statement 1 is Incorrect:- Devaluation of currency will be more beneficial if prices of exports
become cheaper to imports .
1) Birsaite Ulgulan is the peasant struggle which was an outcome of British Opium policy.
2) Bhil uprising was made famous by Bankim Chandra chatterjee in his novel Anand Math
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
29) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Statement 1 is Incorrect:- Peasants of a remote and decrepit village, Phulaguri, in central Assam's
Nagaon district had dealt the first blow to the British in the Northeast in 1861. The revolt, known as
'Phulaguri dhawa', in which a British official was killed and several police officers were injured, was
triggered by a ban imposed on opium cultivation and a proposed taxation on betel leaf and nut.
Statement 2 is Incorrect:- Sanyasi-Fakir Rebellion was made famous by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
in his novel Anad Math.
30Q) Which of the following doctrine states that any law that violates fundamental rights is not
null or void ab initio, but is only non-enforceable ?
(a) Doctrine of Pith and Substance
(b) Doctrine of severability
(c) Doctrine of Eclipse
(d) Doctrine of Laches
30) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Doctrine of Eclipse states that any law that violates fundamental rights is not null or void ab initio, but
is only non-enforceable, i.e., it is not dead but inactive.
Topic :- Medieval History
31Q) Who among the following Mughal emperors consciously set out to make Persian the
leading language of the Mughal court ?
(a) Babur
(b) Akbar
(c) Jahangir
(d) Humayun
31) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
It was Akbar who consciously set out to make Persian the leading language of the Mughal court.
Source:- https://ncert.nic.in/ncerts/l/lehs205.pdf
Topic :- Current Affairs - Reports in News
32Q) The report titled 'Assessment of Climate Change Over the Indian Region' is published by
?
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) Ministry of Environment , Forest and Climate Change
(c) Ministry of Earth Sciences
(d) United Nations Environment Programme
32) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Assessment of Climate Change Over the Indian Region: A Report of the Ministry of Earth Sciences
(MoES), Government of India
33Q) With respect to Indian constitution , Which of the following amendment act Included
konkani, manipuri and nepali languages in the Eight Schedule ?
(a) Twenty-First Amendment Act, 1967
(b) Seventy-First Amendment Act, 1992
(c) Ninety-Second Amendment Act, 2003
(d) Ninety-Sixth Amendment Act, 2011
33) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Seventy First Amendment Act, 1992 Included konkani, manipuri and nepali languages in the Eight
Schedule
Topic :- Environment (Wildlife Sanctuaries)
34Q) Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which of the following state ?
(a) Goa
(b) Karnataka
(c) Kerala
(d) Maharashtra
34) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary or Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected

Wildlife sanctuary in the Eastern Ghats and is located in the state of Karnataka in India.
The Eastern Ghats run from the Ayyodhya hills in the State of West Bengal and pass through Odisha,
Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu in the south passing some parts of Karnataka as well as Telangana.
Topic :- Geography (Rivers )
35Q) Budhil is the tributary of which of the following river ?
(a) Beas
(b) Ravi
(c) Chenab
(d) Satluj
35) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Budhil is the right bank tributary of river Ravi
36Q) Who among the following started the Bengali newspaper 'Shome Prakash' ?
(a) Debendranath Tagore
(b) Keshub Chandra sen
(c) Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
(d) C R Das
Ans:- (c)
Explanation-
Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar started the Bengali News paper 'Shome Prakash' (1858)
Topic :- Geography
37Q) When the primary tributaries of rivers flow parallel to each other and secondary
tributaries join them at right angles, the pattern is known as
(a) Trellis
(b)Radial
(c) Dendritic
(d) Centripetal
Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
When the primary tributaries of rivers flow parallel to each other and secondary tributaries join them
at right angles, the pattern is known as ‘trellis’.
Topic :- Economy
38Q) Which of the following committee has been constituted by Government of India to
compute GNNP (Green Net National Product) of India ?
(a) Vaghul committee
(b) Partha Dasgupta committee
(c) Vasudev committee
(d) Y B Reddy Committee
Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
The Government of India has constituted an expert group under the chairmanship of Partha Dasgupta
for computing the GNNP (Green Net National Product )of India.
Topic :- International Relations
39Q) Bold Kurukshetra is a series of joint military exercise held between India and which of the
following country ?
(a)Thailand
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Singapore
(d) Sri Lanka
39) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Bold Kurukshetra is a series of joint military training exercise between India and Singapore.
40Q) Consider the following statements about Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC)
1) The chairman and members of a JSPSC are appointed by the president.
2) A JSPSC presents its annual performance report to the president.
3) A JSPSC is a constitutional body.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
40) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Statement 2 is Incorrect:- A JSPSC presents its annual performance report to each of the concerned
state governors. Each governor places the report before the state legislature.
Statement 3 is Incorrect:- The Constitution makes a provision for the establishment of a Joint State
Public Service Commission (JSPSC) for two or more states. While the UPSC and the SPSC are
created directly by the Constitution, a JSPSC can be created by an act of Parliament on the request of
the state legislatures concerned. Thus, a JSPSC is a statutory and not a constitutional body
1) The Akbar Nama, a history of Akbar’s reign, mentions the Gond kingdom of Garha Katanga that
had 70,000 villages.
2) Singorgarh Fort is a hill fort of Gondwana Kingdom , located in Chandrapur , Maharashtra .
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
41) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Singorgarh Fort is a hill-fort of Gondwana Kingdom located in Madhya Pradesh.
Source:- https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1703059
42Q) “Economic Freedom Index” is published by which of the following institute or

organisation ?
(a) Freedom House
(b) Fraser Institute
(c) The Heritage Foundation
(d) World Economic Forum
42) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
“Global Economic Freedom Index 2020 Annual Report” by Canada’s Fraser Institute.
The Freedom in the World 2021 report is published by USA based human rights watchdog Freedom
House.
“Economic Freedom Index” is published by The Heritage Foundation, a US Conservative think-tank.
Source:- https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/economic-freedom-index-
singapore-ranks-first-india-26th-in-asia-pacific-121030800462_1.html
Topic:- Medieval India
43Q) Which among the following events happened earliest ?
(a) emergence of the Sultanate of Golconda
(b) establishment of the Bahmani kingdom
(c) establishment of the Gajapati kingdom of Orissa
(d) Conquest of Goa by the Portuguese
43) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
establishment of the Bahmani kingdom (1347)
Establishment of the Gajapati kingdom of Orissa (1435)
emergence of the Sultanate of Golconda (1518)
Conquest of Goa by the Portuguese (1510)
Topic:- Geography
44Q) Nagi Dam Bird Sanctuary is located in which of the following state ?
(a) Assam
(b) Bihar
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Odisha
44) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Recently, Bihar’s first state-level bird festival ‘Kalrav’ started at the Nagi-Nakti bird sanctuaries in
the Jamui district, Bihar.
Nagi Bird Sanctuary is located in Jhajha Jamui district of south Bihar, near the Jharkhand border. It
was declared a bird sanctuary on 25 February 1984 as per Section 18 of the Wildlife Act, 1972.
Source:-https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/patna-news/1st-bird-festival-at-nagi-nakti-bird-
sanctuaries-in-bihar-to-start-from-january-101610613205676.html
Topic:- Environment
45Q) 'Cremanthodium indicum', which was seen in news recently is
(a) a new species of Sun rose found in the Eastern Ghats.
(b) a new species of shrub frogs, discovered in Western Ghats.
(c) plant species, endemic to Penga-Teng Tso Lake of Tawang district.
(d) a new ant species discovered from Kerala.
45) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
New alpine plant species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district. It is named as
'Cremanthodium indicum' and the plant species, which generally flowers from July to August, is
endemic to Penga-Teng Tso Lake of Tawang district, where it was discovered.
Source:- https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/new-alpine-plant-species-discovered-in-
arunachal-pradesh-s-tawang-district-101614167750848.html
46Q) Which of the following provisions in the Constitution can be amended by a simple
majority of the two Houses of Parliament outside the scope of Article 368 ?
1) Quorum in Parliament
2) Representation of states in Parliament
3) Supreme Court and High courts
4) Delimitation of constituencies
Select the correct answer using the code below:-
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1,2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1,3 and 4 only
46) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Representation of states in Parliament and Supreme Court and High courts can be amended by
Special Majority of Parliament and Consent of States.
Topic :- Modern History
47Q) Which among the following events happened the earliest ?
(a) Establishment of Rahnumai Mazdayasan Sabha
(b) Starting of weekly , the Darpan by Balshastri Jambhekar
(c) Establishment of Servants of India Society
(d) Establishment of Depressed classes federation by Dr.B.R.Ambedkar
47) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
In 1832, Balshastri Jambhekar started the weekly, the Darpan
In 1851, in Bombay, the Rahnumai Mazdayasan Sabha was formed .
In 1905, Gokhale founed Servants of Indian society
In 1930, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar founded Depressed classes federation
Topic:- Current Affairs -Military Exercises
48Q) Joint military exercise "Dustlik-2" is held between India and which of the following
country ?
(a) U.A.E
(b) Oman
(c) Uzbekistan
(d) Russia
48) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Recently, the second edition of India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise "Dustlik-2" started in
Chaubatia, Uttarakhand.
Topic:- Government Schemes
49Q) Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation scheme is launched by ?
(a) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
(b) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
(c) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
(d) Ministry of Science and Technology
49) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) scheme was launched by

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
SATAT has following four objectives:
Utilising more than 62 million metric tonnes of waste generated every year in India,
Cutting down import dependence,
Supplementing job creation in the country, and
Reducing vehicular emissions and pollution from burning of agricultural / organic waste.
Topic:- Indian Economy
50Q) Consider the following statements about the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
1)) IIP compiled in India includes construction, gas and water supply sectors.
2) It is compiled and published monthly by the Central Statistical Organization.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
50) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Statement 1 is Incorrect:- The scope of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) as recommended by
the United Nations Statistical Office (UNSO) includes mining, manufacturing, construction,
electricity, gas and water supply. But due to constraints of data availability, the IIP compiled in India
has excluded construction, gas and water supply sectors.
Topic :- Reports
51Q) The report titled “Connecting to Thrive: Challenges and Opportunities of Transport
Integration in Eastern South Asia” is published by ?
(a) World Economic Forum
(b) World Bank
(c) International Transport Forum
(d) World Trade Organisation
51) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Recently, a World Bank report named “Connecting to Thrive: Challenges and Opportunities of
Transport Integration in Eastern South Asia” stated that seamless transport connectivity between India
and Bangladesh has the potential to increase national income by as much as 17% in Bangladesh and
8% in India.
Source:- https://indianexpress.com/article/india/trust-deficit-hampering-seamless-movement-of-
goods-between-india-bangladesh-world-bank-7221737/
52Q) With reference to ancient history of India , the term 'Pativedaka' refers to
(a) merchants who are enormously rich .
(b) traders of abroad who reports to king about their account of Kingdom.
(c) A coin of the Indo-Greek king Menander.
(d) One who report to king about the affairs of the people at all times.
52) Ans:- (d)
Explanation:-
Epigraphists have translated the term pativedaka as reporter.
king Devanampiya Piyadassi says - Pativedakas should report to me about the affairs of the people
Source:- https://ncert.nic.in/ncerts/l/lehs102.pdf
Topic :- Government schemes
53Q) Consider the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi
(PMSSN):
1) It is a lapsable reserve fund for Health in the Public Account.
2) Proceeds of share of health in the Health and Education Cess will be credited into PMSSN.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
53) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Statement 1 is Incorrect:- Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN) is a non-lapsable

reserve fund for Health in the Public Account.
Proceeds of share of health in the Health and Education Cess will be credited into PMSSN.
Source:- https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cabinet-clears-non-lapsable-fund-for-health-
care/article34036353.ece
Topic:- General Science- Diseases
54Q) Visceral leishmaniasis, also known as kala-azar, is a
(a) Viral disease
(b) Bacterial disease
(c) Protozoan disease
(d) Helminthic disease
54) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Visceral leishmaniasis, also known as kala-azar, is a protozoan disease caused by a parasite called
Leishmania, which is transmitted through the bite of sand flies.
Topic :- Medieval India
55Q) He was the erstwhile ruler of Shravasti in Uttar Pradesh’s (UP) Bahraich district, who
ruled in the 11th century. He finds mention in ‘Mirat-i-Masudi’.
The above description is about ?
(a) Maharaja Bandhuvarman
(b) Maharaja Birumal
(c) Maharaja Suheldev
(d) Maharaja Vishva varman
55) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Maharaja Suheldev was the erstwhile ruler of Shravasti in Uttar Pradesh’s (UP) Bahraich district, who
ruled in the 11th century.
He is known in history for waging guerrilla warfare against Mahmud Ghazni’s large army.
Raja Suheldev finds mention in ‘Mirat-i-Masudi’, a 17th century Persian-language historical account
Source:- https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/raja-suheldev-uttar-pradesh-bjp-7191421/
Topic :- Modern history
56Q) Which among the following events happened earliest ?
(a) Gandhiji founded Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association
(b) The Bolshevik party of India was founded by N Dutt Mazumdar
(c) First time Subash Chandra Bose was elected as president of the Congress.
(d) Formation of All India Kisan Sabha
56) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
In 1918, Gandhiji founded Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association
In 1936, in luck now , the All India Kisan congress was formed (which later changed its name to All
India kisan Sabha )
In 1938, Bose was elected as the President of congress and re elected in 1939, despite Gandhi's
opposition.
The Bolshevik party of India (1939) was founded by N Dutt Mazumdar.
Topic :- Economy
57Q) Consider the following statements about Non fungible tokens (NFTs)
1) An NFT could be any sort of digital item, be it a digital painting, a drawing or GIF.
2) The NFT’s ownership is tracked on the blockchain.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
57) Ans:- (d)
Explanation:-
Both statements are correct
With NFT’s people are selling digital items and the sale and ownership is tracked using the same
blockchain technology. An NFT could be any sort of digital item, be it a digital painting, a drawing or
GIF. The NFT’s ownership is tracked on the blockchain.
Source:- https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/a-digital-art-by-the-
artist-beeple-sold-for-69-million-heres-why-it-is-big-news-7225396/
Topic :- Current Affairs
58Q) 13th edition of the Aero India show was held in which of the following city ?
(a) Lucknow
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Bengaluru
(d) New Delhi
58) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Recently, the 13th edition of the Aero India show began at Bengaluru’s Yelahanka Air Force Station
(Karnataka)
Topic :- Geography
59Q) Inderkilla National Park is located in which of the following state ?
(a) Assam
(b) Uttarakhand
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Himachal Pradesh
59) Ans:- (d)
Explanation:-
Inderkilla National Park is located in the Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh and established in 2010.
Topic :- Environment
60Q) The report titled 'Consultation: Nature and Net Zero' is published by ?
(a) International Union for Conservation of Nature
(c) United Nations Environment Programme
(d) Both (a) and (b)
60) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Source:- https://www.weforum.org/reports/consultation-nature-and-net-zero
61Q) Who among the following founded the Servants of the People Society ?
(a) Gopala Krishna Gokhale
(b) Bala Gangadhar Tilak
(c) Lala Lajpat Rai
(d) Aurobindo Ghose
61) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Servants of the People Society (SOPS) (Lok Sevak Mandal) is a non-profit social service
organization founded by Lala Lajpat Rai, a prominent leader in the Indian Independence
movement, in 1921 in Lahore.
Topic :- Medieval India
62Q) With respect to medieval Indian history , The term 'Aurang' refers to ?
(a) Designated building for religious discussion
(b) Indian agent of the East India Company
(c) A Persian term for a warehouse
(d) Traders of cotton cloth
62) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Aurang – A Persian term for a warehouse – a place where goods are collected before being
sold; also refers to a workshop
Source:- https://ncert.nic.in/ncerts/l/hess201.pdf
Topic :- Indian Geography
63Q) Recently, the Dam Safety Organisation of the Central Water Commission has
recommended replacement of floodgates of Bhadar dam which were damaged in the
flash flood of 2015. The Bhadar dam is located in ?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Gujarat
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Uttarakhand
63) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Bhadar dam is located in Rajkot and is second largest in Saurashtra region after Shetrunji
dam.
Bhadar dam is on the Bhadar River in Saurashtra region in Gujarat.
Source:- https://indianexpress.com/article/india/after-2015-flash-floods-damage-gujarat-
irrigation-dept-to-replace-29-floodgates-of-bhadar-dam-by-april-end-7228220/
Topic :- Environment (Species )
64Q) The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists caracals as a
species of
(a) Endangered
(b) Vulnerable
(c) Critically endangered
(d) Least Concern
64) Ans:- (d)
Explanation:-
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists caracals as a species of
'least concern', mainly due to their large numbers in Africa. But in India they are
'endangered'.
Recent Update :- The National Board for Wildlife on Wednesday approved a recovery
program for the caracal, which is now a critically endangered species in India.
Source:- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/caracal-put-on-critically-
caracal
Topic :- Reports
65Q) Global Education Monitoring Report, 2020 was released by which of the following
?
(a) UNICEF
(b) UNESCO
(c) Oxfam
(d) None of the above
65) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Recently, the Global Education Monitoring Report, 2020 was released by the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It highlighted that Covid-19
had worsened the inequalities in education systems worldwide.
Source:- https://www.thehindu.com/education/coronavirus-lockdown-covid-19-widened-
educational-divide-unesco-report/article31907857.ece
Topic :- Geography
1) Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary - Maharashtra
2) Karlapat Wild Life Sanctuary - Odisha
3) Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel - Tamilnadu

Wildlife Sanctuary
Which of the above pairs is / are correctly matched ?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
66) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Pair 1 is Incorrect :- Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Madhya Pradesh
Pair 2 is Correct:- Karlapat Wild Life Sanctuary - Odisha
Pair 3 is Correct:- Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary - Tamilnadu
67Q) Who among the following founded Hindu Relief movement in 1897 ?
(a) Shyamji Krishna Verma
(b) Bala Gangadhar Tilak
(c) Lala Lajpat Rai
(d) C.R.Das
67) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Lala Lajpat Rai was influenced greatly by the Arya Samaj and was part of the Hindu reform
movement. In 1897, he founded the Hindu Relief Movement to provide help to the famine -stricken
people and thus preventing them from falling into the clutches of the missionaries.
Topic :- Science and Technology
1) The asteroid named Mukundpura CM2 was classified to be a carbonaceous chondrite.
2) Most asteroids are made of rocks, but with the latest research some asteroids are found to be
composed of iron and nickel.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
68) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
The meteorite named Mukundpura CM2 was classified to be a carbonaceous chondrite. ( It is not
asteroid )
Source:- https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/decoding-a-meteorite-that-fell-near-jaipur-in-
2017/article33537403.ece
Difference between Meteor, Meteorite and Meteoroid, Asteroid
Topic :- Reports and Indices
69Q) Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2020 is launched by ?
(a) Institute for Management and Development
(b) INSEAD
(c) World Economic Forum
(d) UNESCO
69) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
GTCI Report is launched by INSEAD, a partner and sponsor of the United Nation's Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) Davos, Switzerland recently.
Source:- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-advances-8-places-to-72nd-spot-on-global-
talent-competitiveness-index/articleshow/73524516.cms
70Q) Gaur Muria is an important ritualistic dance form of which of the following state ?
(a) Chattisgarh
(b) Odisha
(c) Manipur
(d) Tripura
70) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
Gaur Muria is an important ritualistic dance form of the Muria tribes who live in the Bastar region of
Chhattisgarh. The dance imitates the movements of a bison and is performed in group by both men
and women.
71Q) In which of the following shaped recovery, the economy fails to regain the level of GDP
even after years go by and the shape shows that there is a permanent loss to the economy’s
ability to produce ?
(a) Z-shaped recovery
(b) K- shaped recovery
(c) L- shaped recovery
(d) V-shaped recovery
71) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
L-shaped recovery: In this, the economy fails to regain the level of GDP even after years go by. The
shape shows that there is a permanent loss to the economy’s ability to produce.
Topic :- Medieval India -Architecture
72Q) Who among the following introduced the use of ‘Tudor arch’ (four centred arch) ?
(a) Humayun
(b) Shahjahan
(c) Akbar
(d) Sher Shah
72) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Akbar took a keen interest in the development of art and architecture. The principal feature of the
constructions during Akbar’s reign was the use of red sandstone. He also introduced the use of ‘Tudor
arch’ (four centred arch).
73Q) Consider the following statements with respect to writs
1) Certiorari is not available against legislative bodies and private individuals or bodies.
2) The writ of prohibition can be issued only against administrative authorities, legislative bodies, and
private individuals or bodies.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
73) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
Statement 1 is Correct:- Certiorari is not available against legislative bodies and private individuals
or bodies.
Statement 2 is Incorrect:- The writ of prohibition can be issued only against judicial and
quasijudicial authorities. It is not available against administrative authorities, legislative bodies, and
private individuals or bodies.
Topic :- Reports
74Q) “Food Waste Index Report, 2021” is published by which of the following organisation or
institution ?
(a) United Nations Environment Programme
(b) Food and Agriculture Organization
(c) International Fund For Agricultural Development
(d) United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
74) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
Recently, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released the Food Waste Index
Report 2021.
It has revealed that 17% of all food available at consumer level (11% in households, 5% in food
service and 2% in retail) was wasted in 2019 and around 690 million people had to go hungry.
Source:- https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/food/17-per-cent-of-all-food-available-at-consumer-
levels-was-wasted-in-2019-reveals-food-waste-index-75771
Topic :- Places in News
75Q) Shetrunjay Dungar Reserve Forest is located in ?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Odisha
(d) Gujarat
75) Ans:- (d)
Explanation:-
Shetrunjay Hills reserve forest area, a habitat of Asiatic lions, is located in Gujarat. Recently a fire
broke out happened there .
Source:- https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/rajkot/fire-engulfs-nearly-200-hectares-in-
shetrunjay-brought-under-control-7228291/
Topic:- Reports in news
76Q) The report titled 'Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities: The Burden on Indian
Society' is published by ?
(a) World Bank
(b) World Safety Organization
(d) World Health Organisation
76) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
The World Bank recently published its report titled “Traffic Crash Injuries and Disabilities:
The Burden on Indian Society”.
Source:- 'https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/feb/14/poor-households-spend-
seven-months-income-in-post-accident-care-world-bank-2263714.html
Topic :- Economy - Current Affairs
77Q) Consider the following statements about Central Road and Infrastructure Fund
(CRIF)
1) It was established in 2000 under Central Road Fund Act, 2000.
2) The administrative control of CRIF falls under the Ministry of Road Transport and
Highways.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
77) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
Statement 2 is incorrect:- The administrative control of Central Road and Infrastructure

Fund (CRIF) falls under the Ministry of Finance Earlier it was under the domain of Ministry
of Road Transport and Highways.
Topic :- Geography -Volcanoes
78Q) Sangay volcano , an active stratovolcano, which was erupted recently is located in
?
(a) Philippines
(b) Ecuador
(c) Indonesia
(d) Italy
78) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
The Sangay volcano of Ecuador was erupted on March 11, 2021 and it ejected the clouds of
ash up to the height of 8,500 meters into the sky. More in news Following the eruption, the
sky in the capital of Chimborazo called Riobamba was overcast with the ash cloud
79Q) ' Free Indian Society' was founded by who among the following ?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) V.D.Savarkar
(c) Madan Lal Dhingra
(d) Pulin Behari Das
79) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
In June 1906, Veer Savarkar, left for London to become Barrister. However, once in London,
he united and inflamed the Indian students in England against British rule in India. He
founded the Free India Society.
Topic :- Geography
80Q) The Terai Arc Landscape (TAL) is a stretch between the river "X" in the west and
the river"Y" in the east . Identify the "X" and "Y" from the following ?
(a) Ken and Betwa
( b) Yamuna and Bhagmati
(c) Gomti and Gandak
(d) Meghana and Padma
80) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
The Terai Arc Landscape (TAL) is an 810 km stretch between the river Yamuna in the west
and the river Bhagmati in the east.
Bhagmati River is a river in south-central Nepal and northern Bihar state.
Source:- https://indianexpress.com/article/india/up-tigress-carcass-found-search-launched-
after-cubs-spotted-says-forest-officer-7231756/
Topic :- Reports / Indices
81Q) Report titled “Democracy in sickness and in health?” is released by which of the following
organisation / institution ?
(a) Economist Intelligence Unit
(b) World Bank
(d) Transparency International
81) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
The Democracy Index Report, published by Economist Intelligence Unit, called "Democracy in
sickness and in health". The Report has covered 165 independent states and two territories.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-slips-two-positions-to-53rd-spot-in-eiu-s-
democracy-index-101612396238531.html
82Q) Consider the following statements about Additional Tier-1 (AT-1) bonds
1) They are a type of unsecured, perpetual bonds that banks issue to shore up their core capital base to
meet the Basel-III norms.
2) They are regulated by SEBI.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
82) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
Statement 1 is Correct:- AT-1 bonds are a type of unsecured, perpetual bonds that banks issue to
shore up their core capital base to meet the Basel-III norms.
These bonds are also listed and traded on the exchanges. So, if an AT-1 bondholder needs money, he
can sell it in the secondary market.
Statement 2 is incorrect :- They are regulated Reserve Bank of India
Topic :- Environment -species
83Q) IUCN status of Great Indian Bustard is
(a) Critically Endangered
(b) Endangered
(c) Least Concern
(d) Vulnerable
83) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
The Great Indian Bustard is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world.
Scientific Name: Ardeotis nigriceps
 Habitat: Dry grasslands and scrublands on the Indian subcontinent; its largest populations are
found in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
 Protection Status
Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List
In Appendix I of CITES,
In Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Topic :- Art and culture (Festivals )
84Q) Paryushana is the annual festival celebrated by ?
(a) Buddhists
(b) Sikhs
(c) Jains
(d) Parsis
84) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Paryushan is most important Jain festival which is celebrated in the months of August-September. It is
also known as Pajjosavana. It means “abiding, coming together”. The followers take vows and
observe fasts with intensity at par with monasticism.
Topic :- Medieval Indian History -Bhakti movement
85Q) He was the chief proponent of Dvaita (dualism) School of Vedanta philosophy. He named
his philosophy as “Tatvavada” The above description is about ?
(a) Ramanuja
(b) Madhvacharya
(c) Ramananda
(d) Vallabhacharya
85) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Madhvacharya (Kannada Saint) 1238-1317 AD (Karnataka) was the chief proponent of Dvaita
(dualism) School of Vedanta philosophy. He named his philosophy as “Tatvavada”. As per him, there
lies a fundamental difference between Atman (individual soul) and the Brahman
86Q) Who among the following is associated with "Barrah dacoity " ?
(a) Pulin Behari Das
(b) V.D Savarkar
(c) Lala Har Dayal
(d) Bagha Jatin
86) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
Pulin Behari Das was the founder President of the Dhaka Anushilan Samiti.
In 1908, the Samiti led by Pulin organised the sensational Barrah dacoity, which was carried out in
broad daylight at the residence of the Zamindar of Barrah.
1) The protection against double jeopardy is available in proceedings before departmental or

administrative authorities though they are not of judicial nature.
2) Article 20 grants protection against arbitrary and excessive punishment to an accused person,
whether citizen or foreigner or legal person like a company or a corporation.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
87) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
Statement 1 is Incorrect:- The protection against double jeopardy is available only in proceedings
before a court of law or a judicial tribunal. In other words, it is not available in proceedings before
departmental or administrative authorities as they are not of judicial nature.
Statement 2 is Correct:- Article 20 grants protection against arbitrary and excessive punishment to
an accused person, whether citizen or foreigner or legal person like a company or a corporation.
88Q) Choose the incorrect statement from the following :
(a) Consumer Price Index excludes the impact of indirect taxes
(b) GDP deflator is published by National Statistical Office (NSO)
(c) Central Government employees Dearness Allowance (DA) is linked with CPI-IW (Industrial
Workers)
(d) MGNREGA workers wages are linked with CPI Agricultural Labourers (AL)
88) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
CPI measures the change in prices paid by the ultimate consumers in the retail market. Since different
class of consumers' consumption pattern varies, there can be difference in the price increase in the
basket of commodities consumed by poor people and rich people
CPI includes the impact of indirect taxes.
Topic :- Medieval India - Architecture
89Q) Ajmer Sharif Dargah is a Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, which was built by
(a) Sher Shah
(b) Jahangir
(c) Humayun
(d) Akbar
89) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Afghanistan President has sent the first ever sacred 'Chadar' to the Ajmer Sharif Dargah through its
diplomatic mission in New Delhi. This Chadar was given during the 809th 'Urs Mubarak(Death
Anniversary)' of Khawaja Gharib Nawaz, of AjmerSharif Dargah.
Ajmer Sharif Dargah is a Sufi shrineof Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, which was built by Mughal
Emperor Humayun.
Located in Rajasthan, this shrine has Chishti‘s grave (Maqbara) inside a white marble dome, 11
arches and Persian inscriptions. There are several mosques inside the dargah complex, built by Akbar
and Shah Jahan, who made it a point to visit Ajmer at least once a year.
Topic :- Reports/ Indices
90Q) “Global Climate Litigation Report 2021” is released by which of the following
organisation / institute ?
(a) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
(b) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
(c) World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
(d) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
90) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released its “Global Climate Litigation
Report 2021”. The report was published by the UNEP in cooperation with the Sabin Center for
Climate Change Law at Columbia University.
Topic :- Reports/ Indices
91Q) The Future of Jobs Report 2020 was released by which of the following institution /
organisation?
(a) World Bank
(c) International Labour Organisation
(d) World Trade Organisation
91) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
The world economic forum recently released the third edition of the future of jobs report 2020.
According to the report the covid-19 and its impacts will disrupt more than 85 million jobs by 2025.
1) The Shaka-Kushan phase did not register a distinct advance in building activities as they did in
agriculture.
2) The earliest archaeological traces of large scale irrigation in Pakistan, Afghanistan and western
central Asia belongs to the Kushan period.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
92) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Statement 1 is Incorrect:- The Shaka- Kushan phase registered a distinct advance in building
activities.
Topic :- Geography
93Q) Kaliveli wetlands is located in which of the following state of India ?
(a) Karnataka
(b) Kerala
(c) Tamilnadu
(d) Odisha
93) Ans:- (c)
Explanation:-
Kaliveli wetlands is located in Tamilnadu
Recently, the Villupuram district administration in Tamil Nadu has issued the first declaration under
the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The declaration was issued in a bid to declare Kaliveli wetlands as
a bird sanctuary.
Source:- https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/move-to-declare-kaliveli-wetlands-a-
sanctuary-first-declaration-issued/article33739194.ece
94Q) In 2019-20, India received the highest inflows of FDI from which of the following country
?
(a) Singapore
(b) Mauritius
(c) Netherlands
(d) Cayman Islands
94) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
In 2019-20, India received the highest inflows of FDI from the following countries:  Singapore
($14.67 billion)  Mauritius ($8.24 billion)  Netherlands ($6.5 billioni)  US ($4.22 billion) 
Cayman Islands ($3.7 billion)
Topic :- Science and Technology
95Q) Which of the following country has successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable surface-to-
surface ballistic missile called Ghaznavi ?
(a) UAE
(b) Pakistan
(c) Iran
(d) Afghanistan
95) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Pakistan successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable surface-to-surface ballistic missile called

Ghaznavi.
Topic :- Reports / Indices
96Q) The report titled “State of Mediterranean and Black Sea Fisheries”2020 is published by ?
(a) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
(b) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
(c) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
(d) World Ocean Council
96) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
The Food and Agriculture Organization recently released the “State of Mediterranean and Black Sea
Fisheries” 2020
Topic :- History
97Q) With respect to Indian history , what does the term "Muzaras" refers to ?
(a) tenant farmers
(b) merchants guilds
(c) landlords
(d) bankers
97) Ans:- (a)
Explanation:-
The princely states in Punjab also witnessed a major outbreak of peasant discontent. The most
powerful movement emerged in Patiala and bas based on the demand for restoration of lands illegally
seized by a landlord-official combine through various forms of deceit and intimidation. The muzaras
(tenants) refused to pay the batai (share rent) to their biswedars (landlords) and in this they were led
by Left leaders like Bhagwan Singh Longowalia and Jagir Singh Joga and in later years by Teja Singh
Swatantar. This struggle continued intermittently till 1953 when legislation enabling the tenants to
become owners of their land was passed.
Source:- https://indianexpress.com/article/india/remembering-pepsu-muzara-movement-govt-should-
study-our-past-our-history-we-never-gave-in-even-during-british-rule-7239246/
Topic :- Art and Culture (Painting )
98Q) This art form belongs to Bhagalpur region of Bihar. It is also known as Angika art, where
‘ang’ refers to one of the Mahajan Pada.
The above description is about ?
(a) Madhubani Painting
(b) Manjusha Painting
(c) Saura Painting
(d) Phad Painting
98) Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Manjusha Painting :- This art form belongs to Bhagalpur region of Bihar. It is also known as Angika
art, where ‘ang’ refers to one of the Mahajan Pada. Since snake motifs are always present, it is also
called snake painting. These paintings are generally executed on boxes of jute and paper
Topic :- Economy
99Q) Consider the following statements about National Housing Bank
1) It was set up in 1988 under the National Housing Bank Act, 1987.
2) It extend direct credit at individual level and also indirect financial assistance by way of refinance.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
99) Ans :- (b)
Explanation:-
Statement 1 is Correct:- National Housing Bank (NHB) NHB was set up in 1988 under the National
Housing Bank Act, 1987.
NHB operates as a principal agency to promote housing finance institutions both at local & regional
levels and to provide financial and other support to such institutions.
Statement 2 is Incorrect:- It does not extend direct credit at individual level but extends indirect
financial assistance by way of refinance (i.e. NHB finances those institutions which provide finance to
individual borrowers, builders etc.)
Topic :- Geography (Rivers )
100Q) Which of the following river is the lifeline of Panna Tiger reserve and is the least polluted
of Yamuna’s tributaries ?
(a) Sone river
(b) Ken river
(c) Tons river
(d) Betwa river
Ans:- (b)
Explanation:-
Situated in the Vindhyan mountain range in the northern part of Madhya Pradesh, Panna Tiger
Reserve is spread over the Panna and Chhatarpur districts. The terrain here consists of extensive
plateaus and gorges. This reserve contains the last remaining tiger habitat of North Madhya Pradesh.
Flowing from the south to the north through the reserve is the River Ken. These forests along
with Ken Gharial Sanctuary form a significant part of the catchment area of this river. This river is
one of the sixteen perennial rivers of Madhya Pradesh. It is the lifeline of this reserve and is the
least polluted of Yamuna’s tributaries.
Also do read about Interlinking of rivers projects in news
Source:-
Also do read about Interlinking of rivers projects in news
Source:- https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-what-is-the-ken-betwa-link-project-
7239885/

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Most Probable MCQs for UPSC-CSE 2021

( A comprehensive MCQs module of Current

1Q) Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

(a) The Administrative Reforms Commission (1968)

(b) The Sarkaria Commission (1988)

(c) Justice V.Chelliah Commission (2002)

(d) The Punchhi commission (2007)

Why this Question ?

3Q) Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is / are Incorrect ?

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

4Q) Sitabani Wildlife Reserve is located in ?

(a) West Bengal

(c) Madhya Pradesh

Topic :- Current Affairs -General Science

5Q) Consider the following statements

Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

6Q) Pakal Dul (Drangdhuran) Hydroelectric Project is a reservoir based scheme

(a) Poonch river

(b) Marusudar river

(c) Kunhar river

(d) Neelum river

Why this Question ?

Topic :- Modern History (Famous personalities )

(a) Abanindranath Tagore

(b) Govind Ballabh Pant

(c) Sree Narayana Gurudev

(d) E.V.Ramaswamy Naicker

Topic :- Current Affairs- Reports

(a) United Nations Environment Programme

(b) World Economic Forum

(c) World Wildlife Fund

(d) International Union for Conservation of Nature

Topic :- Environment- Organisations

9Q) Consider the following statements about United Nations Environment

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Statement 1 is Correct:- The UNEP is a leading global environmental authority established

Topic :- Indian Polity

(a) Article 246 (3)

(b) Article 254

(c) Article 212

(d) Article 372(1)

10) Ans:- (d)

Why this Question ?

Topic:- Medieval India

(a) collections of letters written by sufi masters.

(b) biographical accounts of saints.

(c) conversations of sufi saints.

(d) buildings designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood.

11) Ans:- (b)

Tazkiras (literally, “to mention and memorialise”; biographical accounts of saints)

12Q) Consider the following statements about 'Fishing Cat'

1) Fishing cats have a patchy distribution along the Eastern Ghats.

2) The species breed all year round.

Which of the statements given above is / are Correct ?

(a) 1 and 2 only