UPHESC Assistant Professor 2024 (Adv.

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General Studies Paper 1 – Practice Test 1

1. What is the name of the operation recently launched by India to evacuate Indian citizens from Haiti?

(a) Operation Meghdoot

(b) Operation Shakti

(c) Operation Rahat

(d) Operation Indravati

Answer: d

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced 'Operation Indravati' on microblogging site X to
evacuate Indians stranded in Dominican Republic from violence-hit Haiti. 12 civilians were shifted to
safety. There are about 75 to 90 Indians living in Haiti, of whom 60 have registered for repatriation. India
lacks a diplomatic mission in Haiti, handling matters through its mission in Santo Domingo, neighboring
Dominican Republic.

2. What is E-2025 initiative related to?

(a)Swine Flu

(b)Malaria

(c)Covid 19

(d)Heart health

Answer: b

Explanation: E-2025 initiative was launched to stop the transmission of malaria in selected 25 countries
by 2025. The World Health Organization has launched the E-2025 initiative to fight malaria in 25
selected countries by the year 2025.

3. Which article of the Constitution of India protects the right to marry a person of one's choice?

(a) Article 19

(b) Article 21

(c) Article 25
(d) Article 29

Answer: (b)

4. Which country has recently announced a ban on disposable e-cigarettes or vapes?

(a) Australia

(b) New Zealand

(c) Poland

(d) Indonesia

Answer: b

New Zealand has banned disposable e-cigarettes and vapes after repealing a law targeting tobacco
smoking. The government imposes fines as high as NZ$100,000 for retailers and NZ$1,000 for individuals
for selling to minors under the age of 18. The move reflects efforts to curb underage vaping and
maintain public health standards.

5. Which of the following products is sold under the brand name Pentium?

(a) Mobile chip

(b) Compute chip

(c) Computer

(d) Microprocessor

Answer: d

6. What do you believe most influences a person's character?

[a] From family environment

[b] From the hostel environment

[c] By being with friends

[d] From the school environment

Answer: a

7. Which of the following Governor Generals is called the liberator of the Indian press?

[a]Lord William Bentinck

[b]Sir Charles Metcalfe

[d] Lord Ellenborough

Answer: [b]

Sir Charles Metcalfe was the Governor General of India between March 20, 1835 and March 4, 1936. He
gave complete freedom to the press; hence he is also called the liberator of the Indian press.

8. Pay attention to the following articles of the Constitution:

1. Article 72 – Pardoning power of the President

2. Article 143 – Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

3. Article 360 – Provisions related to financial emergency

4. Articles (148-151) – Powers and functions of the Attorney General of India

Which of these matches is correct?

[a] 1 and 3

[b] 1, 2 and 3

[c] 1, 2 and 4

[d. All of the above

Answer: b [1, 2 and 3]

Explanation:

Articles (148-151) deal with the powers and functions of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

9. Which of the following subjects is in the concurrent list of the 7th Schedule?

[a] Public health and sanitation

[b] Forest

[c] Stock Exchange

[d] Agriculture

Answer: b [Forest]

Explanation: Concurrent List is the list in which both the Center and the State can make laws. Forest is a
subject of the Concurrent List.
10. What was the actual constitutional position of India on 26 January 1950?

(a) A democratic republic

(b) A sovereign democratic republic

(c) A sovereign secular democratic republic

(d) A sovereign socialist secular democratic republic

Answer: (b)

According to the Constitution, at the time of its commencement on 26 January 1950, India was a
sovereign, democratic, republic. After the 42nd Amendment Act 1976, it got the constitutional status of
being socialist and secular.

11. Why did Lord Ripon constitute the Hunter Commission?

[a] To stop terrorism and anti-national activities

[b] To improve education in India

[c] Appointment of Indian judges in the higher judiciary

[d] None of the above

Answer: b

Lord Ripon constituted the Education Commission on February 3, 1882 under the chairmanship of Sir
William Hunter. William Hunter was a member of the Viceroy's Executive Council. This commission gave
many important suggestions for improving education in India in elementary education and higher
education.

12. The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following states?

1. Rajasthan

2. Madhya Pradesh

3. Chhattisgarh

4. West Bengal

A. 1 and 2

B.1 and 3

C.2 and 4
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: (d)

Explanation: The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 states of the country – Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya
Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram. The Tropic of Cancer is also
known as the Northern Tropic. It is located at 23°26′13.4″ (or 23.43705°) north of the equator.

13. Who can remove the Chairman and members of the State Public Service Commission from the post?

(a) Governor

(b) Chief Minister

(c) President

(d) Parliament

Answer: c

Explanation: The Governor has the right to appoint the Chairman and members of the State Public
Service Commission while the President has the right to remove them.

14. Delhi was created as NCT (National Capital Territory) by which amendment of the Constitution?

[a] 63rd amendment

[b] 69th amendment

[c] 74th amendment

[d] 76th amendment

Answer: b [69th Amendment]

Explanation:

The 69th constitutional amendment took place in 1991. Under which Delhi was given the status of
special union territory. The establishment of NCT was completed on 1 February 1992.

15. When is World Biodiversity Day celebrated?

[a] 22 March

[b] 22 April

[c] 22 May

[d] 22 June
Answer: c [22 May]

Notes: International Biodiversity Day is celebrated on 22 May. Its objective is to protect biodiversity.

16. What is Stockholm Agreement related to?

[a] Protecting the environment from persistent organic pollutants

[b] Removing hydro-fluoro carbon

[c] Control of binding movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal.

[d] None of these

Answer: a [Protecting the environment from persistent organic pollutants]

Notes: The Stockholm Agreement is a permanent agreement aimed at protecting the environment from
persistent organic pollutants.

17. The 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo' award, seen in the news recently, is the highest civilian honor award
of which country?

(a) Bhutan

(b) Nepal

(c) Myanmar

(d) Bangladesh

Answer: a [Bhutan]

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi created history by becoming the first non-Bhutanese to be
awarded Bhutan's highest civilian award, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo'. During his two-day state visit to
Thimphu, he received the prestigious award from King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan.
This lifetime achievement award is the pinnacle of Bhutan's honors system, with only four individuals,
including Modi, having received it since its inception.

18. By which of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor
General of India?

(a) Regulation Act

(b) Pitts India Act

(c) Charter Act of 1793

(d) Charter Act of 1833

The Charter Act of 1833 was an important constitutional instrument defining the scope and authority of
the East India Company.

Bentham's liberal and utilitarian philosophy was popularized by the provisions of this Act.

19. The IMT trilateral exercise, which was in news recently, is conducted between which of the following
countries?

(a) India, Malaysia and Türkiye

(b) India, Mozambique and Tanzania

(c) Iran, Myanmar and Thailand

(d) Ireland, Malta and Turkmenistan

Answer: b [India, Mozambique and Tanzania]

INS Tir and INS Sujata participated in the India Mozambique Tanzania (IMT) tri-lateral exercise from 21-
29 March 2024. IMT Trilat commenced on 22 October with INS Tarkash.

20. Recently, which ministry has notified the Fact Check Unit (FCU) of PIB under the IT Rules 2021?

(a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

(b) Ministry of Communications

(c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

(d) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Answer: c [Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology]

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has recently notified the fact checking unit of
the Press Information Bureau under the IT Rules of 2021. Founded in 2019, it aims to stop creators of
fake news. This allows easy reporting of suspicious information regarding the Government of India. FCU
counters misinformation on government policies, initiatives and schemes, either actively or through
complaints. It monitors, detects, and immediately corrects disinformation campaigns.

21. Consider the following statements:

1. Amarkantak hills are at the confluence of Vindhya and Sahyadri mountain ranges.

2. The Biligiriranga Hills are the easternmost part of the Satpura Range.

3. Seshachalam Hills are the southernmost part of the Western Ghats.

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Answer: (d)

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Amarkantak region is a unique natural heritage area and is the meeting
point of the Vindhya and Satpura ranges.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Biligiriranga Hills (BR Hills) is a hill range located in south-western Karnataka,
on the border with Tamil Nadu (Erode district) in South India. The Satpura Range is a range of hills in
central India that originates in eastern Gujarat and runs through the border of Maharashtra and Madhya
Pradesh and ends in Chhattisgarh in the east.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Seshachalam Hills are part of the Eastern Ghats in southern Andhra
Pradesh. These ranges are mainly present in Tirupati district of Rayalaseema region in Andhra Pradesh,
India.

22. Seasonal reversal of winds is the distinctive feature of?

(a) Equatorial climate

(b) Mediterranean climate

(c) Monsoon climate

(d) All the above climates

Answer: (c)

Monsoons are basically seasonal winds that change their direction according to changes in the weather.
Therefore, they are periodic winds.

Monsoons move from sea to land during summer and from land to sea during winter, hence, they are a
dual system of seasonal winds.

India experiences south-west monsoon winds in summer and north-east monsoon winds in winter. It is
caused by the formation of an intense low pressure system over the eastern Tibetan Plateau. The latter
is caused by high pressure cells forming over the Siberian and Tibetan plateaus.

23. According to Lakdawala Committee formula, which of the following is accepted to estimate “Urban
Poverty”?
[A] Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers

[B] Consumer Price Index for Agriculture

[C] Wholesale Price Index

[D] 2 and 3

Answer: A

24. REMOT scheme is related to which industry of India?

[A] Coffee

[B] Tea

[C] Cotton

[D] Coir

Answer: D [Coir]

REMOT (Rejuvenation, Modernization and Technology Up gradation of the Coir Industry) is related to
the coir industry and aims to provide help to the people doing business in it.

25. The mascot and logo of the 2024 Khelo India Winter Games were unveiled recently. Is it a mascot?

[A] Sheen-e she

[B] Ujjwala

[C] Ashtalakshmi

[D] Jeetu

Answer: A

Keeping in mind the biodiversity of the region, the snow leopard named 'Sheen-e She' or Shan has been
declared as the official mascot. This logo integrates the Indian tricolor and the symbols of Ladakh.

'Ujjwala' – a sparrow, was unveiled as the official mascot of Khelo India – Para Games 2023.

PM Modi highlighted the mascot of Khelo India University Games i.e. 'Ashtalakshmi' in the shape of a
butterfly.

The first edition of the Khelo India University Games was held in Odisha in the year 2020 and the second
edition was held in the year 2022 in Bengaluru, Karnataka (shifted from 2021 to 2022 due to the COVID-
19 pandemic).
The mascot of the third edition of the Khelo India University Games has been named Jeetu, representing
the swamp deer (Barasingha), the state animal of Uttar Pradesh.

26. The Central Government has announced to give Bharat Ratna to late Bihar leader Karpoori Thakur in
the centenary year of his birth. Karpoori Thakur belongs to which community?

[A] Rajput

[B] Bhumihar

[C] Barber

[D] Nonia

Answer: C

The Central Government has announced to give Bharat Ratna to late Bihar leader Karpoori Thakur in his
birth centenary year. Known as 'Jananayak', Thakur was chief minister twice and led social justice
policies.

Backward caste leader;

Thakur (1924–1988) emerged as the tallest backward caste leader of Bihar despite belonging to the
barber community. He paved the way for the rise of other influential OBC politicians. Although his
tenure was short, Thakur left an outstanding legacy through his progressive decisions.

27. With which country has India participated in the military exercise “X Tiger Triumph 2024” between
its three armies?

[A] Mozambique

[B] America

[C] Japan

[D] France

Answer: B

The second edition of the India-Mozambique-Tanzania Trilateral Exercise (IMT TRILAT 24) concluded in
Nacala, Mozambique on March 28, 2024. The week-long exercise, conducted from 21 to 28 March, was
aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability between the navies of India,
Mozambique and Tanzania.

28. Who tested the Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3)?

[A] ISRO
[B] DRDO

[C] NASA

[D] None

Answer: A

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has achieved another milestone by successfully re-
entering the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) into the Earth's atmosphere, leaving no
debris in orbit.

29. What is the delivery of learning and training programs through electronic means called?

(A) E-Mitra

(B) E-governance

(C) E-learning

(D) E-registration

ANSWER: (C) E-learning

30. What is the full name of EDI?

(A) Electronic data exchange

(B) Electronic Data Internet

(C) Electronic data transfer

(D) None of these

Answer: B

Electronic data interchange (EDI) is the automated exchange of business documents between
organizations. Daily business workflows require the exchange of documents such as invoices, purchase
orders, and shipping forms.