Daily Mock Test – 05 August 2025 – Mumkin Hai IAS Coaching

🧠 Daily UPSC Mock Test – 05 august 2025

Welcome aspirants! This is your Daily Practice Quiz consisting of 30 high-quality questions to strengthen your UPSC Prelims preparation.

📘 Subjects: Polity, Economy, History, Environment, S&T, Current Affairs
⏱️ Time Limit: 30 Minutes
📝 Difficulty Level: Easy

💡 Tip: Read all options carefully, eliminate smartly, and revise your mistakes from the explanations.

👇 Start Your Test 👇

Results

HD Quiz powered by harmonic design

START

#1. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?

A. Article 12 to 35

B. Article 36 to 51

C. Article 1 to 11

D. Article 52 to 78

Answer: A
Explanation: Fundamental Rights are covered from Article 12 to 35.

Currency with the public
Demand deposits with banks
Time deposits with banks
Net foreign assets of RBI

#2. Select the correct answer:

A. 1, 2 and 3 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. All of the above

Answer: A
Explanation: M3 = Currency + Demand Deposits + Time Deposits. Net foreign assets are part of monetary base, not M3.

#3. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?

A. 6

B. 7

C. 8

D. 9

Answer: D
Explanation: It passes through 9 states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, WB, Tripura, Mizoram, and Odisha.

#4. Which of the following best explains the “Wagner’s Law” in public finance?

A. As an economy grows, public expenditure decreases.

B. Public expenditure increases at a higher rate than GDP.

C. Government spending remains constant relative to national income.

D. Only capital expenditure increases with growth.

Answer: B
Explanation: Wagner’s Law states that as an economy develops, the role of the public sector grows disproportionately.

#5. What is the significance of the 53rd GST Council meeting held in July 2025?

A. It removed GST on EV batteries

B. It introduced GST Appellate Tribunals

C. It proposed GST on petroleum products

D. It shifted GST collection to State List

✅ Correct Answer: B. It introduced GST Appellate Tribunals

📘 Explanation:

The 53rd meeting finally cleared the establishment of GST Appellate Tribunals to reduce burden on High Courts.
❌ No change to GST on EV batteries or fuel yet.

#6. Who was the first President of independent India?

A. Mahatma Gandhi

B. Jawaharlal Nehru

C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

D. B.R. Ambedkar

Answer: C
Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India.

It means total elimination of carbon emissions.
It allows offsetting emissions through carbon capture or renewable investments.
India has committed to Net Zero by 2047.

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

A. 2 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. All of the above

Answer: A
Explanation: Net Zero means balancing emissions with offsets, not zero emissions. India’s target is 2070, not 2047.

#8. Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?

A. Dual polity

B. Division of powers

C. Single citizenship

D. Equal representation of states in Rajya Sabha

Answer: D
Explanation: States have representation in Rajya Sabha based on population, not equally — unlike the U.S. Senate.

Which of the following features were recently added to India’s e-Rupee (CBDC) platform?

Offline transactions
Interoperability with UPI
Support for programmable welfare payments
Floating exchange rate with INR

#9. Select the correct option:

A. 1, 2, and 3 only

B. 1 and 4 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Correct Answer: ✅ A. 1, 2, and 3 only
📘 Explanation:

✅ Offline transactions are now enabled in remote/rural areas.
✅ Interoperability with UPI is added to allow seamless retail payments.
✅ Programmable CBDC: RBI has introduced conditional transfers (e.g., welfare money usable only for food/fuel).
❌ Floating exchange rate is incorrect — e-Rupee is always pegged 1:1 with INR.

Which of the following statements regarding Minimum Support Price (MSP) and WTO rules is/are correct?

MSP is considered a form of market price support under WTO’s Agreement on Agriculture.
India’s MSP system is exempt from WTO scrutiny because it is a domestic policy.
WTO limits the level of support a country can provide under Aggregate Measurement of Support (AMS).

#10. Select the correct answer:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: MSP is a type of market price support and is considered under WTO’s “Amber Box” subsidies.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Domestic policy ≠ exempt from WTO scrutiny. Even domestic support is subject to limits under WTO rules.
Statement 3 is correct: WTO’s Aggregate Measurement of Support (AMS) caps support at 10% of total value of production for developing countries.

#11. Which is the longest river in India?

A. Yamuna

B. Brahmaputra

C. Ganga

D. Godavari

Answer: C
Explanation: Ganga is the longest river within India.

Champaran Satyagraha
Kheda Satyagraha
Ahmedabad Mill Strike
Rowlatt Satyagraha

#12. Arrange the events in chronological order:

A. 1-2-3-4

B. 1-3-2-4

C. 3-1-2-4

D. 1-2-4-3

Answer: B
Explanation: Champaran (1917), Ahmedabad (1918), Kheda (1918), Rowlatt (1919).

#13. Why is the production of generic medicines important for India and other developing countries?

A. It helps reduce India’s dependence on China for raw materials

B. It ensures export dominance in luxury drugs

C. It provides affordable treatment options for diseases like HIV and cancer

D. It reduces the patent approval time for foreign companies

🟩 Answer: C
📝 Explanation: Generic drugs are crucial in making life-saving medicines accessible in low- and middle-income countries at affordable prices.

International Relations – New BRICS Expansion (July 2025 Summit)

Which of the following countries were newly added to BRICS in the 2025 Summit?

Indonesia
Nigeria
Argentina
Egypt

#14. Choose the correct answer:

A. 1 and 3 only

B. 2 and 4 only

C. 1, 2, and 4 only

D. 1, 3, and 4 only

Correct Answer: ✅ D. 1, 3, and 4 only

📘 Explanation:

In the 2025 BRICS Summit, Indonesia, Argentina, and Egypt were added as new members.
❌ Nigeria is not yet a formal member; discussions are ongoing.
The expansion aims to counterbalance G7 influence and give more voice to the Global South.

#15. In the context of philosophy, which of the following schools believed in atomism and denied the existence of soul?

A. Charvaka

B. Samkhya

C. Vaisheshika

D. Jainism

Answer: A
Explanation: Charvaka school is materialistic and denies the existence of soul and afterlife.

Uniform Civil Code
Equal pay for equal work
Promotion of cottage industries
Promotion of international peace and security

#16. Select the correct answer:

A. 1, 2 and 3 only

B. 1 and 4 only

C. 2, 3 and 4 only

D. All of the above

Answer: D
Explanation: All are DPSPs — not enforceable in court but fundamental to governance as per Article 37.

#17. In which year was National Handloom Day first observed?

A. 2014

B. 2015

C. 2016

D. 2020

#18. What is the main strategic goal of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)?

A. To provide an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative

B. To build a naval base in the Red Sea

C. To bypass Suez Canal for oil transport

D. To connect Indian agriculture exports to African markets

✅ Correct Answer: A. To provide an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative

📘 Explanation:

IMEC is an India-US-EU-backed corridor announced at the G20 Summit (2023).
Connects India → Middle East → Europe via ports, rail, energy grids.
Aims to counter China’s Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) in influence and connectivity.

#19. Which of the following is true regarding the Global Plastics Treaty draft adopted in Paris (June 2025)?

A. It is legally binding on developed countries only

B. India opted out of the draft citing development rights

C. It aims to eliminate plastic pollution by 2040

D. It was signed under the UNFCCC framework

Correct Answer: ✅ C. It aims to eliminate plastic pollution by 2040

📘 Explanation:

The Global Plastics Treaty draft, discussed in Paris (June 2025), aims for complete elimination of plastic pollution by 2040.
❌ It is intended to be universally binding, not just for developed nations.
❌ India did not opt out; it raised concerns about funding & tech transfer but remains engaged.
❌ It was negotiated under the UNEP, not UNFCCC.

A fall in exchange rate improves the trade balance immediately due to cheaper exports.
Depreciation of the rupee always leads to inflation in India.
Current Account Deficit (CAD) is financed through capital inflows.

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

A. 1 and 3 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C
Explanation: The J-curve effect means trade balance worsens initially. Depreciation doesn’t always lead to inflation. CAD is financed via capital account.

River – Origin

Godavari – Nasik Hills
Krishna – Mahabaleshwar
Mahanadi – Amarkantak Plateau
Narmada – Satpura Range

#21. Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1, 2 and 3 only

D. 2 only

Answer: D
Explanation: Godavari originates from Trimbak plateau near Nasik (correct), Krishna from Mahabaleshwar (correct), but Mahanadi originates from Sihawa Hills (not Amarkantak), and Narmada originates from Amarkantak Plateau, not Satpura.

#22. Which of the following sectors are included under India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme?

A. Textiles

B. Pharmaceuticals

C. Automobiles and Auto Components

D. All of the above

✅ Correct Answer: D. All of the above

📘 Explanation:
The PLI Scheme covers 14 key sectors, including:

Electronics, Pharma, Textiles, Auto, Drones, Semiconductors, etc.
It offers financial incentives to boost domestic manufacturing and exports.

#23. In the NISAR mission, NASA and ISRO have contributed respectively to:

A. L-band radar and launch vehicle

B. S-band radar and spacecraft bus

C. Launch vehicle and L-band radar

D. L-band radar and S-band radar

🟩 Answer: D
📝 Explanation:

NASA: L-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system
ISRO: S-band radar, spacecraft bus, and launch via GSLV Mk II

#24. Which of the following statements best explains the concern regarding the Intellectual Property clauses in the proposed UK-India Free Trade Agreement?

A. They promote compulsory licensing of patented drugs in India

B. They support price regulation of generic medicines

C. They may delay the production of affordable generic medicines

D. They allow India to import low-cost medicines from the UK

🟩 Answer: C
📝 Explanation: The concern is that stricter IPR clauses may extend patent periods or introduce data exclusivity, delaying the entry of cheaper generic versions in the Indian market.

#25. Which river originates in India and flows through Pakistan and is a subject of the Indus Water Treaty?

A. Beas

B. Chenab

C. Ravi

D. Ghaggar

✅ Correct Answer: B. Chenab

📘 Explanation:
The Chenab River originates in Himachal Pradesh, flows through Jammu & Kashmir, and enters Pakistan.
It’s covered under the Indus Water Treaty (1960) — Chenab is one of the western rivers allocated largely to Pakistan.

Which of the following countries are members of the QUAD (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue)?

1. India

2. Japan

3. Australia

4. South Korea

#26. Select the correct answer

A. 1, 2 and 3 only

B. 1, 2 and 4 only

C. 2, 3 and 4 only

D. All four

Explanation:

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) is a strategic forum involving four Indo-Pacific democracies, focused on regional security, rule-based maritime order, and cooperation.

✅ Current QUAD Members:

India 🇮🇳
Japan 🇯🇵
Australia 🇦🇺
United States 🇺🇸 (Note: not listed in question but is the fourth actual member)

❌ Why South Korea is NOT a member:

South Korea 🇰🇷 is not part of QUAD.
It has good relations with QUAD countries but is not formally a member.

#27. ‘Mission LiFE’, launched by India and supported by the UN, focuses on:

A. Artificial Intelligence in governance

B. Lifestyle changes for environment and sustainability

C. Electrification of rural households

D. Financial inclusion through mobile banking

🟩 Answer: B

#28. What is the main feature of the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) launched in July 2025?

A. Voluntary credits for NGOs only

B. Mandatory carbon trading by power sector units

C. Banning thermal power above 500 MW

D. Compulsory afforestation for all industries

✅ Correct Answer: B. Mandatory carbon trading by power sector units

📘 Explanation:

The ICM (Phase 1) launched with mandatory emissions trading for power generation companies.
It’s a cap-and-trade system — emissions above cap must be compensated via carbon credits.
Future phases may include steel, cement, etc.

India’s draft AI (Responsible Use) Bill, 2025 proposes which of the following?

Mandatory registration of high-risk AI systems
AI Ethics Committees in all ministries
Ban on biometric surveillance via AI by private companies

#29. Options:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. All 3

✅ Correct Answer: D. All 3

📘 Explanation:

India’s 2025 bill is modeled on EU-style regulations.
✅ It mandates registration of high-risk AI systems.
✅ Ministries must form AI Ethics Committees.
✅ Biometric surveillance by private firms is prohibited, unless regulated.

#30. Who was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?

A. Sarojini Naidu

B. Indira Gandhi

C. Sucheta Kripalani

D. Vijay Laxmi Pandit

Answer: A
Explanation: Sarojini Naidu was the first woman Governor of Uttar Pradesh.

Finish

🧠 Daily UPSC Mock Test – 05 august 2025

Results

#1. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?

Which of the following are included in the definition of ‘Money Supply’ in India (M3)?

#2. Select the correct answer:

#3. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?

#4. Which of the following best explains the “Wagner’s Law” in public finance?

#5. What is the significance of the 53rd GST Council meeting held in July 2025?

#6. Who was the first President of independent India?

The term ‘Net Zero’ is often seen in news. Consider the following implications:

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

#8. Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?

#9. Select the correct option:

#10. Select the correct answer:

#11. Which is the longest river in India?

Consider the following events:

#12. Arrange the events in chronological order:

#13. Why is the production of generic medicines important for India and other developing countries?

International Relations – New BRICS Expansion (July 2025 Summit)

#14. Choose the correct answer:

#15. In the context of philosophy, which of the following schools believed in atomism and denied the existence of soul?

With reference to the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), which of the following are non-justiciable but fundamental to governance?

#16. Select the correct answer:

#17. In which year was National Handloom Day first observed?

IR – India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC)

#18. What is the main strategic goal of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)?

Environment – Global Plastics Treaty (June 2025)

#19. Which of the following is true regarding the Global Plastics Treaty draft adopted in Paris (June 2025)?

With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements:

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

#21. Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?

#22. Which of the following sectors are included under India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme?

#23. In the NISAR mission, NASA and ISRO have contributed respectively to:

#24. Which of the following statements best explains the concern regarding the Intellectual Property clauses in the proposed UK-India Free Trade Agreement?

#25. Which river originates in India and flows through Pakistan and is a subject of the Indus Water Treaty?

#26. Select the correct answer

Explanation:

✅ Current QUAD Members:

❌ Why South Korea is NOT a member:

#27. ‘Mission LiFE’, launched by India and supported by the UN, focuses on:

#28. What is the main feature of the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) launched in July 2025?

#29. Options:

#30. Who was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?