UPSC Subject Weekly Quiz

Which one of the following inscriptions and the concerned kings, is wrongly matched:

The vast Mauryan empire was headed by King who used to be assisted by a number of officers in performing of his duties. In this regard, consider the following pairs:

Choose the correct pair:

Which of these features is found absent from the Mauryan Empire?

1. Appointment of provincial governors purely based on meritocracy

2. Presence of a village administration

3. Municipal administration

4. Committees that looked after the manufacture of goods

Select the correct option-

With reference to Indian Desert, consider the following statements:

1) It is believed that the Indian desert region (Marusthali) during the Mesozoic era was under sea.

2) Most of the rivers flowing in the region are ephemeral i.e. short lived/transient.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

Consider the following statements:

1) Omega-3 fatty acid causes a significant lowering of high-density lipoprotein.

2) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has proposed to eliminate trans-fat from food by 2022

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

India is according high priority to biofuel development. What are the advantages of biofuels?

1). Increased biodiversity in agriculture

2). Reduction in the use of chemical fertilizers

3). Renewable sources of energy

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Consider the following statements regarding the latest developments in stem cell research:

1) Stem cells can be derived from mammals only.

2) Induced pluripotent stem cells are derived from embryonic stem cells.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about Palk Strait:

1). It is located between the Tamil Nadu and the Jaffna District of the of Sri Lanka.

2). Cauvery river flows into it.

3). It is famous for Adam’s Bridge.

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

Consider the following statements about Thar desert:

1) It is the world's 17th largest desert.

2) The Thar Desert forms approximately 10% of the total geographic area of India.

3) It is spread over Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With respect to the Central Secretariat, consider the following statements.

1) It is a conglomeration of various ministries/departments of the central government.

2) Its main task is to implement policies.

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Consider the following statements:

1) One-third members of The Rajya Sabha retire every second year.

2) The Constitution has fixed the term of office of members of the Rajya Sabha.

3) The Lok Sabha is not a continuing chamber

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the money bills:

1) It can be introduced only in the LokSabha.

2) It must be passed by both the houses of the Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Council of States (RajyaSabha) and the House of the People (LokSabha):

1) Any ordinary law needs to be passed by both the Houses.

2) To become Prime Minister, one should enjoy the confidence of both the houses of parliament.

3) The President can either be a member of LokSabha or the RajyaSabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following bones is/are matched correctly?

Bone : Body Part

1) Sternum : Skull

2) Patella : Shoulder

3) Femur : Thigh

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

With reference to Arteries and Veins,consider the following statements

1) Arteries are the blood vessels that take blood away from the heart to different body organs.

2) Veins possess valves to ensures blood flows in one direction only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with respect to the locomotion and movement:

1) The presence of large number of parallelly arranged filaments in sarcoplasm of the muscle fiber are called myofibrils.

2) Some of the muscle fibers appear pale or whitish in colour due to presence of high myoglobin.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to the plasma, consider the following statements:

1) The globulins are primarily involved in the defence mechanisms of the body.

2) Basophils are phagocytic cells which destroy foreign organisms entering the body.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to gross value added consider the following statements:

1. Concept of GVA is in practice since 2014

2. Department of expenditure under ministry of finance calculates GVA

3. GVA at basic prices take account of product taxes and subsidies.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Consider the following statements regarding government bodies responsible for data collection and dissemination in India:

1) Chief Statistician of India is the Secretary to the National Statistical Commission (NSC).

2) Central Statistics Office (CSO) compiles national accounts.

3) Index of Industrial Production (IIP) released by NSC every month.

4) National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) functions under the Department of Economic Affairs.

5) NSSO conducts Annual Survey of Industries with coverage extending to all India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following fall under the purview of the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI)?

1) Manufacturing units registered under the Factories Act, 1948

2) Manufacturing establishments registered under Bidi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966.

3) DISCOMs not registered with Central Electricity Authority

4) Defence establishments

5) Units with 100 or more employees registered with Khadi and Village Industries Board

6) Oil storage and distribution depots

Select the correct answer using the code given below: