🧠 Daily UPSC Mock Test – 19 August 2025
Welcome aspirants! This is your Daily Practice Quiz consisting of
20 high-quality questions to strengthen your UPSC Prelims preparation.
- 📘 Subjects: Polity, Economy, History, Environment, S&T, Current Affairs
- ⏱️ Time Limit: 30 Minutes
- 📝 Difficulty Level: Difficult
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With reference to the “Basic Structure Doctrine”, which of the following statements is/are correct?
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It was propounded in Kesavananda Bharati case (1973).
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It can be altered by a constitutional amendment under Article 368.
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It ensures that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be abrogated.
#1. Choose the correct answer:
Answer: B
Explanation: The Supreme Court in Kesavananda Bharati (1973) held that Parliament can amend any part of the Constitution but cannot alter its “basic structure.” Article 368 does not allow amendment of the basic structure.
#2. “Zero Hour” in Indian Parliament is:
Answer: B
Explanation: Zero Hour is not mentioned in the Constitution or rules; it starts after Question Hour, where members raise urgent matters without prior notice.
#3. Which of the following constitutional bodies recommends distribution of net proceeds of taxes between Centre and States?
Answer: A
Explanation: The Finance Commission (Article 280) recommends tax devolution and grants-in-aid to states.
#4. The term “Stagflation” refers to:
Answer: B
Explanation: Stagflation is a situation of stagnant growth, high unemployment, and persistent inflation.
#5. Which of the following best describes “Crowding Out Effect”?
Answer: B
Explanation: When government borrows heavily from the market, interest rates rise, leading to a fall in private investment – this is the crowding out effect.
Which of the following is included in “Capital Account” of India’s Balance of Payments?
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FDI
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External Commercial Borrowings (ECB)
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Remittances from abroad
#6. Choose the correct :
Answer: A
Explanation: FDI and ECB are part of Capital Account. Remittances are part of Current Account.
#7. Which of the following was the first political association of India?
Answer: D
Explanation: The Landholders’ Society (1838) was the first political association in India, followed by others like East India Association (1866) and Indian Association (1876).
#8. The “Doctrine of Lapse” was devised by:
Answer: A
Explanation: Lord Dalhousie annexed Indian states without a natural heir using the Doctrine of Lapse.
#9. Who among the following was not associated with the Swaraj Party (1923)?
Answer: C
Explanation: Vallabhbhai Patel remained in Congress, not part of Swaraj Party. Swaraj Party was led by C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru.
Which of the following is/are greenhouse gases under Kyoto Protocol?
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Carbon dioxide
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Methane
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Nitrous oxide
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Ozone
#10. Choose the correct :
Answer: A
Explanation: Kyoto Protocol covers CO₂, CH₄, N₂O, HFCs, PFCs, and SF₆. Ozone is not included.
#11. The “Chipko Movement” was related to:
Answer: B
Explanation: The Chipko Movement (1973, Uttarakhand) was a forest conservation movement where people hugged trees to prevent felling.
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
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Silent Valley Project – Kerala
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Tehri Dam Project – Uttarakhand
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Sardar Sarovar Project – Maharashtra
#12. Choose the correct :
Answer: A
Explanation: Silent Valley is in Kerala, Tehri Dam in Uttarakhand, Sardar Sarovar in Gujarat (not Maharashtra).
#13. India’s first mission to study the Sun is:
Answer: A
Explanation: Aditya-L1 (2023) is India’s first solar mission.
#14. The CRISPR technology is associated with:
Answer: A
Explanation: CRISPR is a revolutionary gene-editing technology used for modifying DNA.
#15. The term “Metaverse” refers to:
Answer: B
Explanation: Metaverse integrates VR, AR, and internet technologies to create immersive digital worlds.
#16. Which country was India’s top trading partner in FY 2023-24?
Answer: A
Explanation: USA remained India’s top trading partner in 2023-24.
#17. “PM Vishwakarma Yojana” is mainly targeted towards:
Answer: B
Explanation: PM Vishwakarma Yojana provides financial and skill support to traditional artisans and craftsmen.
#18. Which Indian state has become the first to implement “Green Hydrogen Policy” at the state level?
Answer: C
Explanation: Kerala became the first state to adopt a Green Hydrogen Policy.
#19. In 2023, India signed the Artemis Accords. It is related to:
Answer: B
Explanation: Artemis Accords is a US-led framework for space exploration and Moon missions.
#20. Which of the following countries joined BRICS in 2024?
Answer: A
Explanation: BRICS expansion in 2024 included Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Iran, Ethiopia, and Argentina (later withdrew).