Practise UPSC MCQs with explanations

"Gold Tranche" (Reserve Tranche) refers to

The Preamble to the Constitution of India is

In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?

One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is

Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India defines its 'basic structure' in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy. 2. The Constitution of India provides for 'judicial review' to safeguard the citizens' liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State?

A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which

Consider the following pairs — International agreement/set-up : Subject 1. Alma-Ata Declaration : Healthcare of the people 2. Hague Convention : Biological and chemical weapons 3. Talanoa Dialogue : Global climate change 4. Under2 Coalition : Child rights Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

In India, Legal Services Authorities provide free legal services to which of the following type of citizens? 1. Person with an annual income of less than Rs 1,00,000 2. Transgender with an annual income of less than Rs 2,00,000 3. Member of Other Backward Classes (OBC) with an annual income of less than Rs 3,00,000 4. All Senior Citizens Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)? 1. Preamble 2. Directive Principles of State Policy 3. Fundamental Duties Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A constitutional government by definition is a

Along with the Budget, the Finance Minister also places other documents before the Parliament which include 'The Macro Economic Framework Statement'. The aforesaid document is presented because this is mandated by

In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by

Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?

With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct? 1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, etc. 2. A specified portion of each MP's fund must benefit SC/ST populations. 3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year. 4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in

Consider the following statements: 1. Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more than three months. 2. State cannot enter into any contract with private corporations for sharing of Aadhaar data. 3. Aadhaar is mandatory for obtaining insurance products. 4. Aadhaar is mandatory for getting benefits funded out of the Consolidated Fund of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?

Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India? 1. Genetic predisposition of some people 2. Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases 3. Using antibiotics in livestock farming 4. Multiple chronic diseases in some people Select the correct answer using the code given below.