Daily Mock Test – 07 August 2025 – Mumkin Hai IAS Coaching

🧠 Daily UPSC Mock Test – 07 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: Difficult

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

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#1. The ‘Gig Economy’ is best described as:

A. An economy with high inflation and unemployment

B. An economy based on digital banking and cryptocurrency

C. An economy of short-term, freelance, or temporary jobs

D. An economy dominated by big corporate giants

Answer: C
Explanation: The gig economy is characterized by flexible, freelance, or short-term jobs often facilitated by digital platforms like Uber, Swiggy, Upwork, etc.

#2. The ‘Great Green Wall’ project is aimed at combating desertification across:

A. Middle East

B. South America

C. Africa

D. Australia

Answer: C
Explanation: The Great Green Wall is an African initiative to create a 8,000 km long forest across the Sahel region to halt desertification.

#3. The term ‘Net Zero’ refers to:

A. Zero import and export balance

B. A trade agreement with zero tariffs

C. Balancing greenhouse gas emissions with removal

D. Elimination of carbon-emitting industries

Answer: C
Explanation: Net Zero refers to offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions by removal or absorption (e.g., via forests or technology).

#4. The ‘Preamble’ of the Indian Constitution was inspired by which of the following countries’ Constitution?

A. United Kingdom

B. USA

C. France

D. Germany

Answer: B
Explanation: The concept of the Preamble and its structure was influenced by the Constitution of the USA.

#5. The ‘Doctrine of Eclipse’ in constitutional law refers to:

A. Temporary suspension of Parliament

B. Judicial review of executive orders

C. A law becoming dormant due to inconsistency with Fundamental Rights

D. Overriding state laws through central ordinances

Answer: C
Explanation: If a law violates Fundamental Rights, it becomes dormant (eclipsed) but not void. It can revive if the inconsistency is removed.

#6. The term ‘Strategic Petroleum Reserve’ refers to:

A. Oil fields reserved only for strategic purposes

B. Government-owned oil stocks stored for emergencies

C. Private oil reserves in refineries

D. Oil import contracts with Gulf nations

Answer: B

Explanation: India maintains Strategic Petroleum Reserves at underground storage locations to manage supply disruptions.

#7. The phrase “Ecological Footprint” refers to:

A. Area required to produce resources for one person

B. Pollution generated by transport systems

C. Damage to forest lands due to agriculture

D. The pattern of biodiversity migration

Answer: A
Explanation: It measures how much biologically productive land and water area an individual or population uses to produce resources and absorb waste.

#8. Which of the following best describes the term ‘Carbon Border Tax’ recently in news?

A. A tax on all carbon-emitting vehicles globally

B. A fine imposed on oil companies for carbon leaks

C. A tariff on imported goods based on their carbon emissions

D. A tax imposed on airlines for exceeding carbon limits

Answer: C
Explanation: The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) imposes a tariff on imports from countries with less stringent climate policies, based on carbon footprint.

#9. The term ‘Mission Karmayogi’ is related to:

A. Armed Forces modernization

B. Skill development in rural India

C. Civil services reform and capacity building

D. Youth entrepreneurship funding

Answer: C
Explanation: Mission Karmayogi is a reform initiative to train civil servants with modern skills, values, and digital tools.

#10. Which one of the following events happened first?

A. Quit India Movement

B. Arrival of Cripps Mission

C. Cabinet Mission

D. Formation of Indian National Army (INA) by Subhash Bose

Answer: B
Explanation: Chronological order:
Cripps Mission (1942) → Quit India (1942) → INA (1943) → Cabinet Mission (1946)

Project Tiger — 1973
Project Elephant — 1992
Project Dolphin — 2020

#11. Which of the above is/are correctly matched?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. 1 and 3 only

Answer: C
Explanation: All three conservation initiatives are correctly matched with their launch years.

#12. Which one of the following tribes practices a matrilineal system?

A. Gonds

B. Bhils

C. Khasis

D. Todas

Answer: C
Explanation: The Khasi tribe of Meghalaya follows a matrilineal system where lineage and inheritance pass through the female line.

#13. Which of the following Acts formally ended the East India Company’s rule in India?

A. Regulating Act, 1773

B. Charter Act, 1833

C. Government of India Act, 1858

D. Indian Councils Act, 1861

Answer: C
Explanation: The Government of India Act, 1858 transferred control from East India Company to the British Crown after the 1857 revolt.

#14. Which of the following Fundamental Rights is available only to citizens and not to foreigners?

A. Right to Equality before Law (Article 14)

B. Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21)

C. Freedom of Speech and Expression (Article 19)

D. Protection in respect of conviction for offences (Article 20)

Answer: C
Explanation: Article 19 rights (like speech, assembly, movement) are available only to Indian citizens. Others like Articles 14, 20, and 21 are available to all persons.

#15. Which Indian river is older than the Himalayas?

A. Ganga

B. Yamuna

C. Sutlej

D. Godavari

Answer: C
Explanation: The Sutlej river (a tributary of the Indus) is believed to have existed before the uplift of the Himalayas, which diverted many rivers.

#16. In the context of agriculture, the term ‘Zero Budget Natural Farming’ implies:

A. Using only genetically modified seeds

B. Farming with minimal financial investment and natural inputs

C. Using drones for precision agriculture

D. Farming with AI-based software solutions

Answer: B
Explanation: ZBNF uses local cow dung, urine, and natural inputs to reduce input costs to near zero.

#17. Which of the following statements is correct about ‘LiFE Mission’ launched by India?

A. It aims to reduce dependence on space launches.

B. It promotes eco-friendly lifestyle choices.

C. It focuses on food security in rural India.

D. It’s a bilateral space cooperation with France.

Answer: B
Explanation: LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) encourages environmentally sustainable behaviors and consumption.

#18. In India, which of the following crops can be grown as both Rabi and Kharif crop?

A. Wheat

B. Mustard

C. Groundnut

D. Barley

Answer: C
Explanation: Groundnut can be grown in both seasons, especially in different climatic zones.

#19. In Indian Constitution, which of the following reflects the idea of “Peaceful Co-existence” in international relations?

A. Article 51

B. Article 360

C. Article 32

D. Article 280

Answer: A
Explanation: Article 51 under Directive Principles promotes international peace and friendly relations.

#20. The term ‘Shadow Banking’ refers to:

A. Banking done through fake or illegal entities

B. Banking activities carried out by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs)

C. Banking under conditions of fiscal deficit

D. Digital banking without regulatory compliance

Answer: B
Explanation: Shadow banking refers to credit intermediation by non-banking financial institutions that are outside traditional banking regulation.

#21. The ‘Sun Temple at Modhera’, which runs on solar energy, is located in:

A. Rajasthan

B. Gujarat

C. Odisha

D. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: B
Explanation: The Modhera Sun Temple in Gujarat became India’s first solar-powered village temple complex.

#22. The ‘Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)’ of India primarily refers to which of the following?

A. India’s 5G infrastructure

B. UPI, Aadhaar, DigiLocker and similar platforms

C. Broadband connectivity in rural areas

D. Public sector IT companies

Answer: B
Explanation: DPI refers to inclusive digital platforms like UPI, Aadhaar, CoWIN, DigiLocker, ONDC etc. that enable access to services at scale.

#23. Article 44 of the Indian Constitution deals with:

A. Uniform Civil Code

B. Right to Education

C. Abolition of Titles

D. Prohibition of Child Labour

Answer: A
Explanation: Article 44 under the Directive Principles of State Policy calls for a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens.

#24. In which of the following regions do ‘medieval warm period’ and ‘little ice age’ refer to major climatic events?

A. Indian subcontinent

B. Western Europe

C. East Asia

D. Arctic region

Answer: B
Explanation: These were significant climatic phases in Europe. The Medieval Warm Period (~950–1250 AD) saw warmer conditions, and the Little Ice Age (~1300–1850) saw cooler climates and glacial expansion.

#25. Which Constitutional Amendment made education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6 to 14 years?

A. 42nd

B. 44th

C. 86th

D. 91st

Answer: C
Explanation: The 86th Amendment (2002) inserted Article 21A, making education a fundamental right.

#26. Which city is planned as India’s first “carbon-neutral city”?

A. Bengaluru

B. Leh

C. Gandhinagar

D. Coimbatore

Answer: B
Explanation: Leh (Ladakh) is being developed as India’s first carbon-neutral city with renewable and sustainable energy planning.

#27. What is the objective of the ‘Global Biofuel Alliance’ launched recently?

A. Promote nuclear energy as an alternative to fossil fuels

B. Create a common biofuel stock exchange

C. Promote international cooperation for biofuel adoption

D. Invest in sugarcane farming in developing nations

Answer: C
Explanation: The alliance (led by India, US, Brazil) aims to accelerate biofuel development, trade, and sustainability.

#28. Which of the following technologies is being used in ‘Genome Editing’?

A. CRISPR-Cas9

B. Polymerase Chain Reaction

C. Gene Silencing

D. DNA Fingerprinting

Answer: A
Explanation: CRISPR-Cas9 is a revolutionary genome-editing tool that allows scientists to cut and modify parts of the genome with high precision.

#29. Which of the following ancient Indian texts mentions the concept of ‘zero’ first?

A. Aryabhatiya

B. Sulbasutras

C. Brahmasphutasiddhanta

D. Manusmriti

Answer: C
Explanation: Brahmasphutasiddhanta by Brahmagupta (7th century CE) first discussed zero as a number and its mathematical operations.

#30. The term “One Health Approach” recently seen in news is related to:

A. Universal health coverage in India

B. Collaboration between human, animal, and environmental health sectors

C. Merger of health insurance schemes

D. National Mental Health Campaign

Answer: B
Explanation: The One Health Approach recognizes that human health is closely linked to animal and environmental health – critical for preventing pandemics.

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