UPSC Prelims MCQs – Set 2 (Page 4)
Elimination Practice | Smart Strategy
MCQs + Elimination Logic
1. Consider the following statements (Ocean Currents):
1. Warm currents increase temperature of nearby coastal regions
2. Cold currents increase rainfall in coastal areas
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A
👉 Elimination: Cold currents usually reduce rainfall ❌
2. Consider the following statements (Human Development Index):
1. It includes life expectancy
2. It includes per capita income
3. It includes military strength
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
👉 Elimination: Military strength not part ❌
3. Consider the following statements (Carbon Cycle):
1. Plants absorb CO₂ during photosynthesis
2. Animals release CO₂ during respiration
3. Carbon cycle occurs only in atmosphere
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
👉 Elimination: Not only atmosphere ❌
4. Consider the following statements (Direct Taxes):
1. Paid directly by individuals
2. Cannot be shifted to others
3. Includes GST
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
👉 Elimination: GST is indirect tax ❌
5. Consider the following statements (Biosphere):
1. It includes land, water, and air
2. It supports life
3. It exists only in oceans
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
👉 Elimination: Not only oceans ❌
6. Consider the following statements (Inflation):
1. It reduces purchasing power
2. It increases value of money
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A
👉 Elimination: Value decreases ❌
7. Consider the following statements (Renewable Energy):
1. It is naturally replenished
2. It is always expensive
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A
👉 Elimination: "Always expensive" ❌
8. Consider the following statements (Climate Change):
1. It affects global temperature
2. It affects sea level
3. It affects biodiversity
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
👉 Elimination: All correct ✔
Elimination Rules
- "Only / Always / Never" → mostly wrong ❌
- Partial knowledge → remove 2 options ✔
- Core concept → identify correct answer ✔
🎯 Strategy Insight
- Elimination = +20 marks boost
- Accuracy improves automatically
- Smart thinking > Guessing
Eliminate • Decide • Succeed
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