UPSC Prelims – Very Special MCQs (Page 2: Advanced)
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This set includes higher difficulty questions with conceptual traps and statement-based elimination.
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Basic Structure Doctrine:
1. It is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
2. It limits the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: B
2. Which of the following best describes Fiscal Deficit?
A) Total revenue minus total expenditure
B) Total expenditure minus total revenue (excluding borrowings)
C) Export minus import
D) Tax minus subsidy
Answer: B
3. Consider the following statements regarding Ramsar Convention:
1. It deals with conservation of wetlands.
2. India is a signatory to the convention.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C
4. Which of the following best explains Current Account Deficit?
A) When exports exceed imports
B) When imports exceed exports
C) When government spending exceeds revenue
D) When taxes exceed expenditure
Answer: B
5. Consider the following statements:
1. Ozone layer absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation.
2. Ozone depletion is mainly caused by carbon dioxide.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A
6. Blockchain technology is primarily associated with:
A) Agricultural production
B) Secure data storage and transactions
C) Medical diagnosis
D) Space exploration
Answer: B
7. Consider the following statements regarding WTO:
1. It regulates global trade rules.
2. It is a part of the United Nations system.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: A
8. Inflation tends to increase when:
A) Supply is higher than demand
B) Demand exceeds supply
C) Production decreases and demand decreases
D) Imports increase significantly
Answer: B
9. Consider the following statements:
1. Biosphere Reserves allow certain human activities.
2. They are part of UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere Programme.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C
10. Separation of Powers refers to:
A) Centralization of authority
B) Division of powers among legislature, executive, and judiciary
C) Power of judiciary only
D) Power of Parliament only
Answer: B
Score Evaluation
8–10 → Advanced Level Ready
5–7 → Good, Improve
Below 5 → Revise Concepts Deeply
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