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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2024 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

With reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements:

  1. The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before both the Houses of Parliament.
  2. At the Union level, no demand for a grant can be made except on the recommendation of the President of India.

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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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2023 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I: Switzerland is one of the leading exporters of gold in terms of value.

Statement-II: Switzerland has the second largest gold reserves in the world.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
B
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C
Statement-I is correct but Statement-ll is incorrect
D
Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-ll is correct
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO)?

1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in the Government of India.

2. It monitors the progress of the development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks.

3. It hears any objection to the Government's notification relating to the acquisition of coal-bearing areas.

4. It ensures that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A
1, 2 and 3
B
3 and 4 only
C
1 and 2 only
D
1, 2 and 4
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2021 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

Which one of the following effects of creation of black money in India has been the main cause of worry to the Government of India?

A
Diversion, of resources to the purchase of real estate and investment in luxury housing
B
Investment in unproductive activities and purchase of precious stones, jewellery, gold, etc
C
Large donations to political parties and growth of regionalism
D
Loss of revenue to the state Exchequer due to tax evasion
UPSC Civil Service Subjects
History of India
Science and Technology
Geography
Ecology and Environment
Indian Polity and Governance
Economy
Current Affairs
Comprehension
Basic Numeracy
Logical Reasoning and General Mental Ability
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency