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10000 Questions for Prelims 2020 | Prelims 2020 Marathon

Dear Friends,

Let is share and post / paste here questions of various test series . If we crowd source enough, we know that questions will come from here. There was a thread of crowd sourced questions in the past, where @wunwun @burger @pizza and all had contributed and that year we had many questions come from there. 


Let us start this initiative. Also please follow the convention followed last year by @neyawn Sir, let us number the questions in a serial number.


Here I am starting


#1Choose correct statements

1) M N Roy was the founder of Communism in India

2) M N Roy first mooted the idea of Constituent Assembly

3) Patel was the Chairman of Committee on negotiating with states

4) Nehru was the Chairman of Drafting Committee


Select correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 2 and 4 only

d) None of t

jack_Sparrow,curious_kidand125 otherslike this
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Chindu Bhagavatam/Yakshaganam is traditional theater art form that belongs to which of the following region.

a)Karnataka 

b)Lakshwadeep 

c)Telangana 

d)Tamil Nadu

A

A?

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With reference to the economic philosophy of Ambedkar, consider the following statements.

1. Ambedkar visualized a larger role of state and the constitutional methods to bring about inclusive

economic growth.

2. He believed that the caste system is responsible for immobility of labour and capital in

the country. 

3. He believed in state ownership of agricultural land and key industries .

Which of the statements given above are correct?

a. 1 and 2 only

b. 1 and 3 only

c. 1 and 3 only

d. 1, 2 and 3


A?

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With reference to Indian culture, Sadir refers to the

a. dance practiced by Devdasis

b. mural paintings done in temples of Kerala

c. ancient theatre form of Meghalaya

d. couplets composed by sufi saints

A?

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With reference to Indian culture, Sadir refers to the

a. dance practiced by Devdasis

b. mural paintings done in temples of Kerala

c. ancient theatre form of Meghalaya

d. couplets composed by sufi saints

A?

Correct. Sadir Natyam – a solo dance form performed for centuries by devadasis in temples and eventually in the royal courts of South India, especially in Tamil Nadu.

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Chindu Bhagavatam/Yakshaganam is traditional theater art form that belongs to which of the following region.

a)Karnataka 

b)Lakshwadeep 

c)Telangana 

d)Tamil Nadu

A

A?

Correct. 

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Chindu Bhagavatam/Yakshaganam is traditional theater art form that belongs to which of the following region.

a)Karnataka 

b)Lakshwadeep 

c)Telangana 

d)Tamil Nadu

A

A?

Correct. 

No crct answer isc

  • It is a theatre art form popular in north Telangana. Chindu is derived from the artistes’ caste Chindu Madiga, a sub-caste of Madiga among SCs.
  • The art form dates back to second century BC.
  • Chindu Bhagavatam is also called Chindu Yakshaganam as it is similar to Yakshaganam, a traditional theatre form particular to Karnataka State.
  • Most of the stories narrated in the art form are from ‘Bhagavatam’.
upsc2020,
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Chindu Bhagavatam/Yakshaganam is traditional theater art form that belongs to which of the following region.

a)Karnataka 

b)Lakshwadeep 

c)Telangana 

d)Tamil Nadu

A

A?

Correct. 

No crct answer isc

  • It is a theatre art form popular in north Telangana. Chindu is derived from the artistes’ caste Chindu Madiga, a sub-caste of Madiga among SCs.
  • The art form dates back to second century BC.
  • Chindu Bhagavatam is also called Chindu Yakshaganam as it is similar to Yakshaganam, a traditional theatre form particular to Karnataka State.
  • Most of the stories narrated in the art form are from ‘Bhagavatam’.

Good trap. 

Patrick_jane,DesiJonSnow
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Alley Cropping refers to 

a. planting rows of trees at wide spacings with a companion crop

b. allowing the stubbles of the original crop to grow again after harvesting

c. repetitive growing of the same crop on the same land.

d. more than two crops of different heights cultivated simultaneously on the same field

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Subhash Chandra Bose was associated with the Indian National Congress for a long period of time. During his tenure, which among the following steps were undertaken by him?

1. He set up the National Planning Committee to develop a national plan for India. 

2. He introduced the Anti Zamindari bill in central legislature. 

3. He represented Indian National Congress in the Third Round Table Conference. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a. 1 only

b. 1 and 2 only

c. 2 and 3 only

d. 1 and 3 only

2.3k views

Alley Cropping refers to 

a. planting rows of trees at wide spacings with a companion crop

b. allowing the stubbles of the original crop to grow again after harvesting

c. repetitive growing of the same crop on the same land.

d. more than two crops of different heights cultivated simultaneously on the same field

A

2.7k views

Subhash Chandra Bose was associated with the Indian National Congress for a long period of time. During his tenure, which among the following steps were undertaken by him?

1. He set up the National Planning Committee to develop a national plan for India. 

2. He introduced the Anti Zamindari bill in central legislature. 

3. He represented Indian National Congress in the Third Round Table Conference. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a. 1 only

b. 1 and 2 only

c. 2 and 3 only

d. 1 and 3 only

A??

2.7k views

Subhash Chandra Bose was associated with the Indian National Congress for a long period of time. During his tenure, which among the following steps were undertaken by him?

1. He set up the National Planning Committee to develop a national plan for India. 

2. He introduced the Anti Zamindari bill in central legislature. 

3. He represented Indian National Congress in the Third Round Table Conference. 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a. 1 only

b. 1 and 2 only

c. 2 and 3 only

d. 1 and 3 only

A??

Correct.

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Alley Cropping refers to 

a. planting rows of trees at wide spacings with a companion crop

b. allowing the stubbles of the original crop to grow again after harvesting

c. repetitive growing of the same crop on the same land.

d. more than two crops of different heights cultivated simultaneously on the same field

A

Correct

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With reference to Consumer Protection Act 2019, consider the following: 

1. It does not protect consumers from E Commerce. 

2. Celebrities are accountable for promoting misleading acts. 

Which is correct? 

A. 1 only 

B..2 only 

C..1 and 2 both 

D. Neither 1 nor 2

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With reference to Consumer Protection Act 2019, consider the following: 

1. It does not protect consumers from E Commerce. 

2. Celebrities are accountable for promoting misleading acts. 

Which is correct? 

A. 1 only 

B..2 only 

C..1 and 2 both 

D. Neither 1 nor 2

e-commerce is included now,not sure about 2nd.

B?

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@samudragupt Yes, E-Commerce is included in the definition of market. I think statement 2 is also correct. Posting a relevant screenshot from prs.@upsc2020 pls clarify in case this is wrong.



upsc2020,
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@samudragupt Yes, E-Commerce is included in the definition of market. I think statement 2 is also correct. Posting a relevant screenshot from prs.@upsc2020 pls clarify in case this is wrong.



B is the correct answer.

12432TrivendrumRajdhani,
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"It is found in lentic ecosystem, flowers of this plant are capable of thermoregulation and leaves are hydrophobic in nature". The statement best describes which flower? 

a.   Water Hyacinth

b.        Orchids

c.        Sacred Lotus

d.        Sea Buckthorm

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When RBI hikes the rates, what impact it may have on the consumer?

1.        Home loans may be obtained at reduced rates.

2.        EMIs on previous loans may increase. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a.      1 only

b.        2 only

c.        Both 1 and 2

d.        Neither 1 nor 2


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Which among the following animals are associated with Harappan culture?

1.        Elephant

2.        Rhinoceros

3.        Horse

4.        Buffaloes

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a.        1, 2 and 4 only

b.        2, 3 and 4 only

c.        2 and 3 only

d.        1, 2, 3 and 4 

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