Daily UPSC Prelims Test Series – 24 August 2025

Which of the following bodies are mentioned in the Constitution of India?

1. NITI Aayog

2. Finance Commission

3. Planning Commission

4. Goods and Services Tax Council

#1. Select the correct answer:

Consider the following regarding Governor’s powers:

1. Governor can reserve a Bill for President’s consideration.

2. Governor has discretionary power in appointment of CM when no party has majority.

3. Governor can dismiss a CM who has lost majority in Assembly.

#2. Choose the correct :

#3. The Ryotwari System of land revenue was first introduced by:

#4. The “Event Horizon Telescope”, which captured first image of black hole, works on principle of:

#5. The Monazite sands of Kerala are important because they contain:

With reference to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, consider the following:

1. The term Secular was originally part of the Preamble.

2. The Preamble is justiciable in nature.

3. The Preamble can be amended by Parliament under Article 368.

#6. Which of the above is/are correct?

The Cabinet Mission Plan (1946) proposed:

1. Union of India with limited powers in foreign affairs, defence, communication

2. Grouping of provinces into sections A, B, C

3. Separate Constitution-making for princely states

#7. Choose the correct :

Which of the following is/are included in Money Supply M3 in India?

1. Currency with public

2. Demand deposits with banks

3. Time deposits with banks

4. Post office savings deposits

#8. Choose the correct :

#9. The phenomenon of Subduction zones is associated with:

#10. Who among the following gave the call “India must be run for Indians”?

Consider the following about Money Bills:

1. Rajya Sabha cannot reject a Money Bill but can suggest amendments.

2. The Speaker of Lok Sabha has final authority to decide if a Bill is Money Bill.

3. President can return a Money Bill for reconsideration.

#11. Choose the correct :

#12. Which Act introduced the system of Dyarchy in Provinces?

#13. The term “Twin Balance Sheet Problem” in Indian context refers to:

Which of the following is/are part of Capital Receipts in Union Budget?

1. Recovery of loans

2. Disinvestment proceeds

3. Borrowings

4. Interest receipts

#14. Choose the correct :

Which of the following are components of Balance of Payments (BoP)?

1. Current Account

2. Capital Account

3. Financial Account

4. Official Reserve Account

#15. Choose the correct :

Which of the following species are listed as Critically Endangered in IUCN Red List?

1. Great Indian Bustard

2. Indian Pangolin

3. Gooty Sapphire Tarantula

4. Himalayan Quail

#16. Choose the correct :

#17. Which of the following best describes CRISPR-Cas9 technology?

#18. The Hadley Cell circulation is responsible for:

#19. The ‘Namami Gange Programme’ is implemented by:

#20. In India, the term “Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ)” is notified under: