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Which among the following National Parks/Wildlife sanctuaries of Tamil Nadu is called Top Slip?
Who among the following are the beneficiaries of the 'Reverse Mortgage Scheme'?
What is the upper limit of RTGS transaction in India?
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Which of the following Jain Tirthankara have been mentioned in Rigveda?
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Which treaty was signed between Lord Wellesley and Tipu Sultan?
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Which of the following statements are true? I. During Gupta Period Gold coins were known as Dinars II. Bimbisara is of Haryanka Dynasty
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Where is the 1st Nano Urea plant located?
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Article 40 is related to
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Match the following book authors with their respective books:
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Which of the following is NOT under Union List of 7th Schedule of Indian Constitution?
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Which statement is correct in context of the 52nd Amendment Act? I. Was added to the constitution during Prime Ministership of V.P. Singh II. Also Known As Anti-Defection Law III. Added in 1985
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Which of the following statements is correct in context to the bomb thrown in the legislative assembly at Delhi? I. Bhagat Singh & Sukhdev Thapar II. The event took place on 7 April, 1929
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Which of the following city of Indus Valley civilization functioned as a seaport?
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Which of the following statements is correct in context to CAA? I. Grants citizens to migrate belonging to Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi community who entered India before 31st December, 2016 II. From - Bhutan, Tajikistan
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Match the following Country Currency: I. Afghanistan - Dinar II. Egypt - Egyptian Pound III. Hungary - Euro. How many of the following matches correctly?
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Which of the Following is True? I. Bookers Prize 2023 Was Won by Paul Lynch II. Bookers Prize 2024 is Won by Salman Rushdie for Novel Kairos
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Global Wage Report is published by
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Which of the following statements is/are True in Context to State formation year? I. Andhra Pradesh got statehood in 1960 II. Arunachal Pradesh got Statehood in 2000 III. Bihar, W. Bengal got Statehood in 1950
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Which of the following is true? I. Rabi crops are sown from June-July II. Kharif Crops sown in June-July
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Study Notes
UPSC Prelims Exam
- GS Paper 1 - Exam Before Exam
- Time: 2 hours
- Full Marks: 200
Bomb thrown in Legislative Assembly
- Event took place on 7 April, 1929
- Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev Thapar were involved
52nd Amendment Act
- Added to the Constitution during the Prime Ministership of V.P. Singh
- Also known as the Anti-Defection Law
- Added in 1985
Indus Valley Civilization
- Seaport city: None of the options (Surkotada, Balakot, and Chanhudaro) is a seaport
CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act)
- Grants citizenship to migrants belonging to Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi communities who entered India before 31st December, 2016
- Does not include migrants from Bhutan and Tajikistan
Currencies of Countries
- Afghanistan: Not Dinar
- Egypt: Egyptian Pound
- Hungary: Not Euro
Awards and Prizes
- Bookers Prize 2023: Not Won by Paul Lynch
- Bookers Prize 2024: Not Won by Salman Rushdie for Novel Kairos
Reports and Publications
- Global Wage Report: Published by the International Labour Organization (ILO)
State Formation Years
- Andhra Pradesh: Got statehood in 1953 (not 1960)
- Arunachal Pradesh: Got statehood in 1987 (not 2000)
- Bihar and West Bengal: Got statehood in 1950
First Chief Justice of India
- H.J. Kania
Agriculture
- Rabi crops are not sown in June-July
- Kharif crops are sown in June-July
Space Program
- Father of Indian Space Program: Vikram Sarabhai
Rajya Sabha
- Has equal powers with Lok Sabha in matters of creating new All India Services
Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Launched Project Pari
President of India
- Addresses both Houses of Parliament at the commencement of the first session after a general election
Infrastructure
- Central Government has decided to construct the Shinku La Tunnel, which will connect Zanskar Valley - Lahaul
Foreign Awards
- Roshni Nadar Malhotra was recently awarded France's highest civilian award
Sports
- Pankaj Advani won the Asian Billiards Championship 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Sun Temples in India
- Modhera: In Gujarat
- Surya Pahar: In Assam
- Dakshinarka: In Bihar
Canals in India
- Anupgarh Canal: In Rajasthan
Awards and Prizes
- Nelson Mandela Lifetime Achievement Award: Recently won by Usha Thakur
International Relations
- Pushpa Kamal Dahal is the current Prime Minister of Nepal
- K.P. Sharma Oli served as PM of Nepal for more than one time
Sports
- Argentina was crowned Copa America Champions, defeating Colombia for a record 15th time
Film Awards
- Shah Rukh Khan will receive the 'Living Legend' Award at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland
Exercises and Operations
- Samudra Laksamana Exercise 2024: Will be held at Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, between India and the USA
Constitutional Amendments
- 104th Amendment Act: Abolished Anglo-Indian Reservation in Lok Sabha
Tribes in India
- Garo and Khasi: Not from Manipur
- Koya: Not from Arunachal Pradesh
- Shompen: From Andaman and Nicobar Islands, cast their votes for the first time in the Lok Sabha election
Foreign Travellers
- Fa-Xian: Visited during the reign of Harshvardhana
Nuclear Tests
- First nuclear test: Conducted in Pokhran, Rajasthan, on 18th May, 1974 (not 1975)
- Conducted under President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
Constitution of India
- Tribunals: Under Part 14A
- Official Language: Under Part 17
- Amendment of the Constitution: Under Part 20
Forests in India
- Rainforests: Found in areas with rainfall of 200cm or more
- Monsoon forests: Found in areas with rainfall of 25cm - 50cm
- Desert (Arid) forests: Found in areas with rainfall of below 25cm
Inland Waterways
- National Waterway-1: On the Ganga River
Wildlife Sanctuaries
- Corbett National Park: Located in Uttarakhand
- River flowing through Corbett National Park: Ramganga
Economy
- Architect of Indian Planning: P.C. Mahalanobis
Constitutional Assembly
- First meeting of Constituent Assembly: Held on 9th December, 1946
- First session of Lok Sabha: Held on 13 May, 1952
President of India
- Notice for impeachment: To be given 14 days prior
Judiciary
- Judges of SC take oath administered by President
- CAG takes oath administered by President
- Attorney General takes oath administered by President
- Governors take oath administered by President
Committees and Commissions
- Mandal Committee: Brought OBC reservation
Wetlands in India
- Thane Creek: In Maharashtra
- Ansupa Lake: In Odisha (not Telangana)
Election Results
- Indore: Registered NOTA vote of 1.38 lakh in general election 2024
- It was at 3rd position after BJP and Congress
Ministers and their Portfolios
- Kiren Rijiju: Did not assume charge as Minister of Food Processing
- C R Patil: Did not assume charge as Minister of Jal Shakti
Biodiversity
- New deep-water shark species: Discovered in Kerala (not Karnataka or Gujarat)
International Relations
- Gardi Sugdub: Located in the Caribbean Sea
Health
- Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM): A rare, usually fatal infection of the central nervous system
Currency and Economy
- Country that recently introduced holographic technology in new banknotes: Singapore (not Japan, China, Bhutan, or Nepal)
Health
- Zika Virus Disease: A mosquito-borne disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes
Wildlife Sanctuaries
- Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary: Located in Sikkim (not Manipur or West Bengal)
Reverse Mortgage Scheme
- Beneficiaries: Senior Citizens
RTGS Transaction
- Upper limit: No limit
UDYAMI Helpline
- For: Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises
Jainism
- Rishabha and Aristanemi: Mentioned in Rigveda
Battles and Wars
- Third Battle of Panipat: Between Ahmed Shah Abdali and the Marathas (not the English Forces)
- Bairam Khan defeated Hemu in Battle of Chausa
- Battle of Chausa took place in 1539
Treaties and Agreements
- Treaty of Srirangapatnam: Signed between Lord Cornwallis and Tipu Sultan
History
- Gold coins during the Gupta Period: Known as Dinars
- Bimbisara: Of the Haryanka Dynasty
Nano Urea Plant
- Located in: Gujarat
Constitution of India
- Article 40: Related to Organization of Village Panchayats
Literature
- Dark Room: Written by R.K. Narayan
- Geet Govind: Written by Jayadeva
Languages in 8th Schedule
- Urdu: Included
- Gujarati: Included
- Marathi: Included
- English: Not included
Union List of 7th Schedule
- Banking: Included
- Agriculture: Included
- War and Peace: Included
- Atomic Energy: Included
Writings of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- Gulamgiri: Written by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
State Government
- Maharashtra Government: Approved renaming Ahmednagar as Ahilya Nagar
Budget and Economy
- First Budget of Independent India: Presented by R.K. Shanmukham Chetty (not Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel)
- Black Budget: 1973-1974 budget, presented by Y.B. Chavan
Badminton
- Thomas Cup: For men
- Uber Cup: For women### Geography
- Banas is a desert river.
- Barak and Rupen are not desert rivers.
- Machchhu is a desert river.
- Didwana, Khatu, and Sargoi are saline lakes in India.
- Lonar Lake, Deepor Beel Lake, and Kabar Tal Lake are lakes in different regions.
- Donya Polo Airport, Kushinagar International Airport, and Vijaywada International Airport were constructed as Greenfield Projects.
Politics and Governance
- Shashi Tharoor is the author of "The India Way".
- Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand were created in 2000.
- India ranked 63rd in the Global Energy Transition index, which is released by the World Economic Forum, not IMF.
- Sweden topped the Global Energy Transition index.
- Ahom is an ethnic community of Assam.
Culture and Architecture
- Kamakhya temple, a Shakti Peeth, is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya and represents the Ahom style of architecture.
- Lala Lajpat Rai is also known as Punjab Kesari and Sher-e-Punjab.
Environment
- Excess of Nitrogen Oxide and Sulphur Dioxide in the environment causes acid rain.
- Ozone is not a cause of acid rain.
Law and Rights
- Right of workers to resort to strike is a statutory right.
Miscellaneous
- Lakshadweep is a coral group of islands.
- Henry Vivian Derozio founded the Young Bengal Movement organization.
- ICC World Cup 2027 will be hosted by South Africa.
- Jhooming is practised by the Santhals Tribal Group.
- The human eye has the highest sensitivity for yellow-green color.
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Practice questions from GS Paper 1 of the UPSC Prelims Exam, covering Indian History and related topics.
