Daily Mock Test – 13 August 2025 – Mumkin Hai IAS Coaching

🧠 Daily UPSC Mock Test – 13 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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Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

Dance Form	Associated Region
Sattriya	Assam
Chhau	Rajasthan
Thang Ta	Manipur
Kuchipudi	Tamil Nadu

#1. Select the correct pairs:

1, 2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1 and 4 only

2, 3 and 4 only

Answer: 2) 1 and 3 only
Chhau – Odisha/Jharkhand/West Bengal; Kuchipudi – Andhra Pradesh.

#2. Which of the following technologies is most relevant for developing pest-resistant transgenic crops?

RNA interference (RNAi)

CRISPR-Cas9

Recombinant DNA Technology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Answer: 1) RNA interference (RNAi)
Used in Bt brinjal, GM cotton to silence specific pest genes.

Which statements are true about Vizhinjam International Seaport?

I. It is a deep-water transshipment port.
II. It will serve as a clean fuel bunkering hub.
III. Developed under PPP with Adani Ports.

#3. Choose the correct answer:

Only I

Only II

Only III

I, II & III

✅ Correct Answer: 4
🧠 Explanation: Vizhinjam port in Kerala is India’s first deep-sea transshipment hub, aims to support hydrogen/ammonia fuel bunkering, and is being developed by Adani under a PPP model.

#4. The term ‘Hawkish stance’ is often seen in monetary policy discussions. It refers to:

Promoting expansionary fiscal policy

Favouring low interest rates

Preferring higher interest rates to control inflation

Increasing government spending to boost demand

Correct Answer: 3
Hawkish stance = Favoring high interest rates to curb inflation.

With reference to ancient Indian architecture, consider the following statements:

Chaitya halls were used for congregational worship in early Buddhism.
Stupas were originally burial mounds and later became symbolic structures.
Dravidian temple architecture began in the post-Mauryan period.

#5. Which of the statements is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

All of the above

Answer: 1) 1 and 2 only
Dravidian style emerged later under Pallavas (post-Gupta period).

Arrange the following rivers from north to south based on their points of origin:

Ravi
Narmada
Godavari
Cauvery

#6. Choose the correct sequence:

1 – 2 – 3 – 4

2 – 1 – 4 – 3

1 – 2 – 4 – 3

1 – 3 – 2 – 4

Answer: 1) 1 – 2 – 3 – 4

#7. During whose reign was the Vikrama Samvat calendar started?

Kanishka

Chandragupta II

Harshavardhana

Vikramaditya

Correct Answer: 2
Vikrama Samvat is associated with Chandragupta II (Gupta emperor).

#8. Which scheme is related to promotion of electric mobility in India?

PM-KUSUM

FAME II

UDAN

PM Gati Shakti

➡️ Correct Answer: 2

Explanation:
FAME II (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles) is a central scheme aimed at promoting EV adoption and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

#9. The concept of ‘Green GDP’ includes adjustment for which factor?

Inflation

Environmental degradation

FDI inflows

Fiscal deficit

➡️ Correct Answer: 2

Explanation:
Green GDP is GDP adjusted for environmental degradation and resource depletion. It gives a more sustainable picture of national progress, highlighting ecological costs of growth.

What is true about India’s genome-edited rice varieties?

I. They are world’s first genome-edited rice.
II. Pusa DST Rice 1 is salinity-tolerant.
III. They contain foreign DNA.

#10. Choose the correct answer:

I & II only

II & III only

I & III only

All three

✅ Correct Answer: 1
🧠 Explanation: India launched the first genome-edited rice variety (Pusa DST Rice 1) which is salinity-tolerant and does not use foreign DNA, so III is incorrect.

#11. Which institution has recently launched the ‘Nature‑Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific’?

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

New Development Bank (NDB)

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

✅ Correct Answer: 1. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
🧠 Explanation: The ADB launched this initiative to promote climate-resilient, nature-based solutions in the Asia-Pacific region. It’s not related to AIIB, NDB, or IBRD.

#12. Which is not a component of Aggregate Demand?

Household consumption

Government expenditure

Net exports

Treasury bills

➡️ Correct Answer: 4

Explanation:
Aggregate demand = C + I + G + NX. Treasury bills are financial instruments, not part of AD.

#13. Which entity manages the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP)?

Ministry of Finance

NITI Aayog

RBI

Department of Economic Affairs

➡️ Correct Answer: 2

Explanation:
The NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance conceptualized the National Monetisation Pipeline, aimed at leasing public assets like highways, railways, and power lines to generate revenue.

#14. Which of the following best describes the concept of Quantum Supremacy?

A quantum computer performing a task impossible for classical computers in a reasonable tim

A computer system that can clone human consciousness

A technique for faster satellite-based internet

A data encryption system that uses quantum particles

Answer: 1) A quantum computer performing a task impossible for classical computers in a reasonable time
Google first claimed quantum supremacy in 2019 using Sycamore processor.

#15. What is the purpose of the Lagrange points in space missions?

Areas where satellites move faster

Points where gravity is nullified

Points where gravitational forces and orbital motion balance

Points closest to the Moon

Correct Answer: 3
Lagrange Points = Stable points due to balanced gravitational forces.

Consider the following powers of the President of India:

Sending back an advice of the Council of Ministers for reconsideration
Declaring national emergency without cabinet recommendation
Vetoing a constitutional amendment bill

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

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

None

Answer: 1) 1 only
National emergency requires cabinet approval; constitutional amendments cannot be vetoed.

#17. Which of the following best explains the concept of ‘Crowding Out Effect’ in macroeconomics?

Increase in private investment due to government subsidies

Reduction in private investment due to high government borrowing

Increase in savings due to high interest rates

Decline in exports due to currency appreciation

Answer: 2) Reduction in private investment due to high government borrowing
High fiscal deficits raise interest rates, discouraging private investment.

#18. Which Indian state government launched the ‘CM‑FLIGHT’ foreign‑language training scheme?

Manipur

Tripura

Mizoram

Assam

✅ Correct Answer: 4
🧠 Explanation: Assam introduced the CM-FLIGHT scheme to train youth in languages like Japanese, German, and Arabic for overseas employment.

#19. Mission Karmayogi is related to:

Skill development for unemployed youth

Civil services capacity building

Ethical training in schools

Promoting rural employment

Correct Answer: 2
Mission Karmayogi = Reform civil services through capacity building.

#20. The term ‘Western Disturbances’, crucial for Indian winter crops, originates from:

Arabian Desert

Mediterranean region

Tibetan Plateau

East African highlands

Answer: 2) Mediterranean region
They are extra-tropical storms that bring winter rain to north India.

Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Methane (CH₄)
Nitrous oxide (N₂O)
Water vapour
Sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆)

#21. Choose the correct answer:

1, 2 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 5 only

1, 3 and 4 only

All of the above

Correct Answer: 2
Kyoto Protocol includes CO₂, CH₄, N₂O, SF₆ (not water vapour).

#22. Which of the following sectors is NOT covered under the PLI Scheme?

Pharmaceuticals

Telecom

Leather

Automobiles

➡️ Correct Answer: 3

Explanation:
Leather is not among the key sectors selected for PLI. The scheme focuses on high-potential sectors like pharma, telecom, electronics, textiles, and auto components.

#23. Which rating agency downgraded global growth forecast for 2024 citing inflation?

IMF

Fitch

Moody’s

Standard & Poor's

➡️ Correct Answer: 3

Explanation:
In early 2024, Moody’s revised global growth projections downward due to persistent inflation, geopolitical tensions, and tightening monetary conditions.

Which vehicles are considered alternative powertrain types?

I. Battery Electric Vehicles
II. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
III. Fuel Cell-Electric Hybrids

#24. Choose the correct answer:

Only one

Only two

All three

None

✅ Correct Answer: 3
🧠 Explanation: All three are part of the alternative powertrain category, used to reduce dependence on internal combustion engines and fossil fuels.

#25. Which of the following best describes the ‘Recessionary Gap’ in macroeconomics?

The amount by which actual GDP falls short of potential GDP

The increase in inflation during recession

The excess of government spending over revenue

The trade deficit during a demand contraction

#26. Which of the following is NOT a part of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as defined in G20 frameworks?

CoWIN

Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

Bharat BillPay

BharatNet

Answer: 4) BharatNet
BharatNet is physical broadband infra, not a digital service platform.

With reference to the Bharat Forecasting System (BFS), which statements are correct?

I. Launched by Ministry of Earth Sciences
II. Uses 6-km resolution model
III. Developed with UK Met Office

#27. Choose the correct answer:

I only

II only

I & II only

All three

✅ Correct Answer: 3
🧠 Explanation: BFS was launched in May 2025 by MoES and uses a 6-km grid model. There’s no collaboration with the UK Met Office, so III is incorrect.

The “Permanent Settlement” introduced by Lord Cornwallis had which of the following consequences?

Emergence of absentee landlordism
Decline of traditional village panchayats
Stagnation in agricultural productivity

#28. Select the correct code:

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Answer: 4) 1, 2 and 3
The zamindari system led to rent exploitation, disempowering village institutions and reducing incentives for investment in agriculture.

Which of the following statements about India’s critical minerals policy are correct?

I. India has joined the Minerals Security Partnership.
II. India is rich in all critical minerals.
III. MMDR Act was amended to allow Centre to auction critical minerals.

#29. Choose the correct answer:

I & II only

II & III only

I & III only

I, II & III

✅ Correct Answer: 3
🧠 Explanation: India joined the international Minerals Security Partnership. The MMDR Act (1957) was amended in 2023 to give the Centre exclusive auction rights. But India is not rich in all critical minerals, so II is incorrect.

Which of the following Constitution Amendments have strengthened the concept of ‘Cooperative Federalism’ in India?

42nd Amendment
73rd Amendment
101st Amendment
44th Amendment

#30. Select the correct code:

2 and 3 only

1 and 4 only

1, 2, and 3 only

2, 3, and 4 only

Answer: 1) 2 and 3 only
73rd – Panchayats; 101st – GST; both promote federal cooperation.

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🧠 Daily UPSC Mock Test – 13 August 2025

Results

#1. Select the correct pairs:

#2. Which of the following technologies is most relevant for developing pest-resistant transgenic crops?

Which statements are true about Vizhinjam International Seaport?

#3. Choose the correct answer:

#4. The term ‘Hawkish stance’ is often seen in monetary policy discussions. It refers to:

#5. Which of the statements is/are correct?

#6. Choose the correct sequence:

History

#7. During whose reign was the Vikrama Samvat calendar started?

#8. Which scheme is related to promotion of electric mobility in India?

#9. The concept of ‘Green GDP’ includes adjustment for which factor?

What is true about India’s genome-edited rice varieties?

#10. Choose the correct answer:

#11. Which institution has recently launched the ‘Nature‑Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific’?

#12. Which is not a component of Aggregate Demand?

#13. Which entity manages the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP)?

#14. Which of the following best describes the concept of Quantum Supremacy?

Science & Technology

#15. What is the purpose of the Lagrange points in space missions?

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

#17. Which of the following best explains the concept of ‘Crowding Out Effect’ in macroeconomics?

#18. Which Indian state government launched the ‘CM‑FLIGHT’ foreign‑language training scheme?

Governance

#19. Mission Karmayogi is related to:

#20. The term ‘Western Disturbances’, crucial for Indian winter crops, originates from:

Which of the following are greenhouse gases as per the Kyoto Protocol?

Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Methane (CH₄)

Nitrous oxide (N₂O)

Water vapour

Sulphur hexafluoride (SF₆)

#21. Choose the correct answer:

#22. Which of the following sectors is NOT covered under the PLI Scheme?

#23. Which rating agency downgraded global growth forecast for 2024 citing inflation?

Which vehicles are considered alternative powertrain types?

#24. Choose the correct answer:

#25. Which of the following best describes the ‘Recessionary Gap’ in macroeconomics?

#26. Which of the following is NOT a part of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as defined in G20 frameworks?

With reference to the Bharat Forecasting System (BFS), which statements are correct?

#27. Choose the correct answer:

#28. Select the correct code:

#29. Choose the correct answer:

#30. Select the correct code: