Daily Prelims Test Series – 25 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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#1. Who established the Asiatic Society of Bengal in 1784?
Answer: A
Explanation: Sir William Jones founded Asiatic Society.
#2. Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India cannot be amended by Parliament under Article 368?
Answer: C
Explanation: Parliament can amend any part, but not alter Basic Structure (Kesavananda Bharati case).
#3. The “Phillips Curve” shows the relationship between:
Answer: B
Explanation: Phillips curve = inverse relationship between inflation & unemployment.
#4. The concept of Judicial Review in India is borrowed from:
Answer: B
Explanation: Judicial Review principle is from US Constitution
#5. Which among the following is a quantitative tool of monetary policy?
Answer: C
Explanation: CRR is quantitative; others are qualitative.
#6. The Kalbaisakhi is a local thunderstorm associated with:
Answer: C
Explanation: Kalbaisakhi = pre-monsoon thunderstorms in Bengal–Assam
#7. “mRNA vaccines” differ from traditional vaccines in that:
Answer: B
Explanation: mRNA vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna) provide genetic code for antigen production.
Which of the following are greenhouse gases?
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Carbon dioxide
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Methane
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Nitrous oxide
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Ozone
#8. Choose Correct Answer
Answer: C
Explanation: All four are greenhouse gases.
#9. Which one of the following is not a function of the Election Commission of India?
Answer: B
Explanation: Disqualification is decided by President/Governor on EC’s advice, not by EC itself.
#10. The term “Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)” indicates:
Answer: A
Explanation: REER adjusts NEER with inflation differentials.
#11. The “LiDAR Technology” is used for:
Answer: B
Explanation: LiDAR = Light Detection and Ranging → mapping, forestry, archaeology.
#12. “Operation Twist,” sometimes in news, refers to:
Answer: A
Explanation: RBI uses Operation Twist to manage long-term and short-term yields.
#13. The ‘Chipko Movement’ first began in:
Answer: A
Explanation: 1973, Reni village (Uttarakhand).
#14. The Ring of Fire is associated with:
Answer: B
Explanation: Pacific “Ring of Fire” = seismic & volcanic belt.
#15. The “Aichi Targets”, often mentioned in news, are related to:
Answer: B
Explanation: Aichi Biodiversity Targets (2011–2020) under CBD.
#16. Which one of the following schedules of the Constitution of India deals with anti-defection provisions?
Answer: D
Explanation: Anti-defection law = 10th Schedule, added by 52nd Amendment, 1985
#17. The “Roaring Forties” are:
Answer: B
Explanation: Between 40°–50° latitudes in Southern Hemisphere.
#18. Who was the President of the Indian National Congress session at Lahore (1929) where “Purna Swaraj” resolution was adopted?
Answer: A
Explanation: Nehru presided over Lahore Session (1929).
#19. Who among the following founded the Wahhabi Movement in India?
Answer: A
Explanation: Sayyid Ahmed Barelvi started Wahhabi movement (early 19th century).
#20. Who among the following was associated with the Hind Mazdoor Sabha established in 1948?
Answer: B
Explanation: Ashok Mehta, R. S. Ruikar and Gulzarilal Nanda were founders.
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