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UPSC Prelims MCQs – Set 2 (Page 2)

Advanced Level | Concept-Based | No Repetition

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 MCQs

1. Which of the following currents is a warm ocean current?
A) Labrador Current
B) Canary Current
C) Gulf Stream
D) Peru Current
Answer: C

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2. Which report is released by UNDP?
A) World Economic Outlook
B) Human Development Report
C) Global Competitiveness Report
D) Ease of Doing Business
Answer: B

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3. Which of the following is NOT included in M1 money supply?
A) Currency with public
B) Demand deposits
C) Time deposits
D) Other deposits with RBI
Answer: C

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4. Which layer of atmosphere experiences the highest temperature?
A) Troposphere
B) Stratosphere
C) Mesosphere
D) Thermosphere
Answer: D

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5. Which of the following is a characteristic of El Niño?
A) Cooling of Pacific Ocean
B) Strengthening of monsoon
C) Warming of Pacific Ocean
D) Increase in rainfall everywhere
Answer: C

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6. Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?
A) Solar
B) Wind
C) Coal
D) Hydro
Answer: C

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7. Which of the following correctly defines "Current Account Deficit"?
A) Exports > Imports
B) Imports > Exports
C) Revenue > Expenditure
D) Savings > Investment
Answer: B

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8. Which of the following is associated with climate finance?
A) IMF
B) Green Climate Fund
C) WTO
D) FAO
Answer: B

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9. Which of the following is an example of invasive species?
A) Neem
B) Eucalyptus
C) Lantana
D) Mango
Answer: C

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10. Which of the following is the primary cause of ocean tides?
A) Wind
B) Earth's rotation
C) Gravitational pull of Moon
D) Temperature difference
Answer: C

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11. Which of the following is related to financial inclusion in India?
A) PMFBY
B) PMJDY
C) MGNREGA
D) AMRUT
Answer: B

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12. Which of the following is NOT a member of G7?
A) USA
B) Germany
C) India
D) Japan
Answer: C

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