Daily MCQs for UPSC/State PSC Exams
Q1. Consider the following statements with reference to core inflation:
1. It is a reflection of a long-term inflationary trend in the economy.
2. Many items like food and energy are excluded from core inflation.
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR).
1. These are emergency stores of crude oil which help during situations of
servere supply shocks.
2. India has all the SPRs at western coast.
Which of the statements(s) is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q3. Consider the following statements about Formalin
1. Formalin is a carcinogenic chemical.
2. Formalin can be used to preserve fish.
Which of the statements(s) is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Green Climate Fund (GCF).
1. It was adopted as a financial mechanism under United Nations Conference on
Environment and Development, 1972.
2. GCF was established to limit or reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in
developing countries.
Which of the statements(s) is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q5. Recently, Government of India has announced that it is not ready to sign the ‘’Hague treaty’’. Which of the following is realted to the Hague treaty?
A. Child labour product
restriction
B. Secularism and Pluralism
C. Action against the persons
settling abroad after marriage
D. Inter country abducation of
children by the parents in case of bad marriage
Q6. Consider the following statements about cyclone Mekunu
1. It was a tropical cyclone that devastated Socotra Island.
2. This cyclone was named by the Maldives.
Which of the statements(s) is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q7. Consider the following statements about Global Housing Construction Technology Challenge.
1. It is a technology sub-mission of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
2. Ministry of Rural Development has launched this challenge.
Which of the statements(s) is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q8. Arrange the countries in the descending order of export of crude oil to India.
1. Saudi Arabia
2. Iraq
3. Iran
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 3, 2 1
C. 2, 1, 3
D. 1, 3, 2
Q9. Consider the following statements
1. The 67th plenary meeting of North Eastern Council (NEC) was held in
Shillong.
2. North eastern Council is a constitutional body.
Which of the statement(s) is/ are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Q10. Consider the following statements
1. The sixth edition of biennial World Cities Summit was held in Malaysia.
2. Its theme was ‘’Liveable & Sustainable Cities: Embracing the Future through
Innovation and Collaboration’’.
Which of the statement(s) is/are true?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
