Read the questions and options carefully. Read the options even if you don’t know much about the question. Solve the questions wilt open mind. All the questions are from previous year papers $1. If a tropical rain forest is removed, it does not regenerate quickly as compared to a tropical deciduous forest. This is because(2011)… Continue reading 15 Questions from Prelims tit-bits

1. GDP and GNP Gross Domestic product (GDP) is money value of final goods and services inside the Domestic economy whether produced by nationals or foreigners Gross National product (GNP) is money value of Final goods and services produced by Nationals whether they produce it within the nation or abroad GDP = GNP – Net… Continue reading IAS Prelims tit-bits- Economy part 1 and 5 Questions

We have been doing Prelims Titbits for >15 days now. This is a mini test to evaluate whether you are doing it correctly or not. Many of the Questions have been taken from past 5 years prelims papers. 1. With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of… Continue reading 15 Questions from Prelims titbits

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Q1. In many regions, tracts of forest are set aside, and all the trees and wildlife within are venerated and given total protection. Such sacred groves are found in 1. Meghalaya 2. Rajasthan 3. Karnataka 4. Maharashtra 5. Kerala Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below. (a) 1, 4 and 5 (b) 2… Continue reading MCQ Maze 17

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Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Azolla is a water fern that fixes atmospheric nitrogen in association with Blue Green Algae. 2. It is used as a bio-fertiliser as well as a cattle feed. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1… Continue reading MCQ Maze 16

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Q1. Consider the following statements about the River Information System (RIS) launched by the Union government: 1. RIS shall be implemented by Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change. 2. Its first phase shall cover a stretch along the Brahmaputra River. 3. The main aim of the system is to provide the flood forecast. Which… Continue reading MCQ Maze 15

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Q1. Consider the following statements about ‘Bank Mitras’: 1. They are Self Help groups which act as agents of banks in ‘un-banked’ areas. 2. They identify the potential customers and help them open their bank accounts. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d)… Continue reading MCQ Maze 14

Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services (IPBES) is an intergovernmental body that seeks to provide scientific information about biodiversity and ecosystem services to policymakers of the member countries. 2. The IPBES, with its secretariat in Germany, is administered by the UN, including the United Nations Environmental Programme… Continue reading MCQ Maze 12

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Q1. If a country decides to devalue its currency, which of the following shall generally follow? 1. The exports from the country become more expensive. 2. The imports into the country become less expensive. Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d)… Continue reading MCQ Maze 10

Q1. With reference to the culture of India, what is ‘Therukoothu’? (a) an ancient martial art form popular in Kerala (b) a popular style of painting prevalent in Karnataka (c) the harvest festival of Andhra Pradesh (d) a form folk drama popular in Tamil Nadu Q2. Which of the following is the pair of chief… Continue reading MCQ Maze 9

Q1. Who of the following Chalukya ruler shifted his capital from Aihole to Vatapi(Badami)? (a) Jayasimha (b) Pulakesin I (c) Ravikeerti (d) Mangalesa Q2. Which among the following is/are the member countries of a grouping known as Sanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)? 1. China 2. India 3. Russia 4. Kazakhstan Choose the correct alternative using the… Continue reading MCQ Maze 8

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