UPSC 2020: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz Mar 14 – Mar 20 with Multiple Choice Questions and answers for IAS Exam Preparation other competitive exams like SSC, PCS, Banking exams, etc.
UPSC Exam Preparation:Â This week’s GK and current affairs quiz from Mar 14 – Mar 20 for UPSC Prelims Exam preparation. Test your general knowledge on current affairs now with our weekly GKÂ and current affairs quiz for UPSC Civil Services Exam and other competitive exams like SSC, PCS, Banking exams, etc.
Mock test practice is the sure-shot way to increase your speed in answering questions. The UPSC prelims exam is more about speed, accuracy and analytical thinking rather than about remembering a lot of facts. So, take our quizzes every week and improve your knowledge, speed, and also assess your own preparation levels. The quiz covers a lot of subjects like polity, history, geography, economics, current affairs, science & technology, government schemes, etc.
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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following is/are correct statements?
- As per the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Andhra Pradesh has 35% of the graphite deposits in India.
- Under high pressure and temperature, graphite converts to diamond.
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1 is incorrect. 2 is only correct. 35% of India’s graphite deposits are in Arunachal Pradesh.
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1 is incorrect. 2 is only correct. 35% of India’s graphite deposits are in Arunachal Pradesh.
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
Category: Science and Technology2020AV2, recently seen in the news, is a/an:
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Asteroid
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Asteroid
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
Category: AgricultureDiseases in mulberry plants will affect the production of:
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Silk
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Silk
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich of the following is/are correct statements?
- The Golden Langur’s IUCN status is ‘endangered’.
- Chakrashila is India’s first wildlife sanctuary with the Golden Langur as the primary species.
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Both are correct
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Both are correct
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
Category: Art and CultureWhich of the following is/are correct about Araku Utsav?
- It is an annual festival which takes place at Araku Valley in Vishakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh.
- One of the aims of the festival was to spread the tribal tradition and culture to other regions.
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Both are correct
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Both are correct
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
Category: Current AffairsWhich of the following is/are correct about the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP)?
- The WEP, to promote and support established as well as aspiring women entrepreneurs in India, is an initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- The idea for such a platform took seed at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2017 held in Hyderabad.
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2 is only correct. The WEP is an initiative of the NITI Aayog, along with the US Government.
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2 is only correct. The WEP is an initiative of the NITI Aayog, along with the US Government.
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyWhat is Arogyapacha?
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Medicinal plant. It is also called the ‘miracle plant’. It is highly potent and is endemic to the Agasthya Hills. The plant is used by the Kani tribe of Kerala’s Western Ghats because of its high potency. Its scientific name is Trichopus Zeylanicus. Recently, scientists from the University of Kerala decoded its genetic make-up.
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Medicinal plant. It is also called the ‘miracle plant’. It is highly potent and is endemic to the Agasthya Hills. The plant is used by the Kani tribe of Kerala’s Western Ghats because of its high potency. Its scientific name is Trichopus Zeylanicus. Recently, scientists from the University of Kerala decoded its genetic make-up.
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Indian Constitution?
- Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
- Abolition of untouchability
- Protection of the interests of minorities
- Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines
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1 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following is/are correct?
- Article 39A of the Indian Constitution provides for free legal aid to the poor and weaker sections of society to promote justice on the basis of equal opportunity.
- The Legal Services Authority Act was enacted by the Parliament to establish the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and similar authorities at the state and district levels.
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Both are correct
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Both are correct
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
Category: Current AffairsWhich is the first state in India to adopt the National Policy on Biofuels?
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Rajasthan
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Rajasthan
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
Category: EconomyIndia VIX index is related to:
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It measures the degree of volatility or fluctuation in the market.
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It measures the degree of volatility or fluctuation in the market.
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
Category: Polity‘Right to Property’ in India:
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was a Fundamental Right and is now a Constitutional Right.
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was a Fundamental Right and is now a Constitutional Right.
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich of the following is/are correct?
- First generation biofuels are made from sugar, starch, vegetable oil, or animal fats using conventional technology.
- Third generation biofuels are produced from micro-organisms like algae.
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Both are correct
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
Category: Current AffairsWhich of the following is/are correct with respect to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)?
- PLFS was launched with the objective of measuring employment annually in urban areas and once every two years in both urban and rural areas.
- It was launched by the National Sample Survey Organisation.
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2 only is correct. PLFS measures employment once in 3 months in urban areas and once a year in both rural and urban areas.
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2 only is correct. PLFS measures employment once in 3 months in urban areas and once a year in both rural and urban areas.
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
Category: EconomyPetrol and diesel prices in India, usually continue to remain high, even if global oil prices crash because:
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High central and state taxes
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High central and state taxes
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
Category: Current AffairsWhich of the following is/are correct?
- Food processing is the practice of deliberately increasing the content of an essential micronutrient in food.
- Parbhani Shakti is India’s first bio-fortified rice.
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Both are incorrect.
Food fortification is the practice of deliberately increasing the content of an essential micronutrient in food.
Parbhani Shakti is India’s first bio-fortified sorghum.
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Both are incorrect.
Food fortification is the practice of deliberately increasing the content of an essential micronutrient in food.
Parbhani Shakti is India’s first bio-fortified sorghum.
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
Category: EconomyWith respect to Input Tax Credit (ITC), which of the following is/are correct?
- ITC means reducing the taxes paid on inputs from taxes to be paid on output.
- ITC cannot be claimed by a person registered under composition scheme in GST.
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Both are correct
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Both are correct
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
Category: G KWhich of the following Parliaments/Assemblies is incorrectly matched with their countries?
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Sri Lanka – Temple Trees is incorrect. The Parliament of Sri Lanka is called Shri Lanka Parlimenthuwa. Temple Trees is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka – Temple Trees is incorrect. The Parliament of Sri Lanka is called Shri Lanka Parlimenthuwa. Temple Trees is the official residence of the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
Category: GeographyWest Bank is located to the west of which water body?
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Dead Sea
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Dead Sea
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyWhat is “hidden hunger”?
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The condition of malnutrition and obesity coexisting in a person is called hidden hunger.
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The condition of malnutrition and obesity coexisting in a person is called hidden hunger.
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyWhich chemical(s) present in non-stick cookware has/have made its/their way into the human food chain, according to the United States Food and Drug Administration?
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PFAs (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)
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PFAs (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following is/are accorded the GI tag status from Madhya Pradesh?
- Chanderi sarees
- Jhabua Kadaknath black chicken meat
- Basmati
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1 and 2 only
Basmati has GI tag status – from states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, 26 districts in Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kathua.
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1 and 2 only
Basmati has GI tag status – from states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttarakhand, 26 districts in Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kathua.
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
Category: PolityFor election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by:
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Any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.
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Any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich of the following is/are correct about the Asiatic Golden Cat?
- Its IUCN status is ‘near threatened’.
- It is found in Northeast India, South India, Nepal and Indonesia.
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1 is only correct. It is found in NE India, Nepal and Indonesia and not South India.
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1 is only correct. It is found in NE India, Nepal and Indonesia and not South India.
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following is/are correct about Haiti?
- It is Latin America’s first country to gain independence from colonial rule, in 1804.
- MINUSTAH was the UN Mission in Haiti that stood with the Haitian people, supporting them in their quest for democracy, stability and security.
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Both are correct
Incorrect
Both are correct
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
Category: Current AffairsWhich organisation is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act?
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Enforcement Directorate
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Enforcement Directorate
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich state had the highest number of newly-discovered fauna & flora species in India in 2018?
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Kerala
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Kerala
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
Category: EconomyA rise in general level of prices may be caused by:
- An increase in the money supply.
- A decrease in the aggregate level of output.
- An increase in effective demand.
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1, 2 and 3
Incorrect
1, 2 and 3
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyWhich of the following is/are correct?
- Cord blood banking involves taking the umbilical cord, which is a rich source of stem cells, and preserving it for future use.
- The Indian Council of Medical Research does not recommend commercial cord blood banking.
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Both are correct
Incorrect
Both are correct
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyConsider the following statements with respect to Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD):
- It is a zoonotic bacterial disease.
- The disease is mostly transmitted by tick.
- Known as Monkey Fever, it was first identified in Karnataka.
Which of the given statement/s is/are incorrect?
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1 only is incorrect.
Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD) is caused by the Kyasanur Forest disease virus (KFDV), a member of the virus family Flaviviridae. It is a zoonotic disease. KFDV was identified in 1957 when it was isolated from a sick monkey from the Kyasanur Forest in Karnataka. KFD is also known as Monkey fever and is so named because it primarily affects black-faced langurs and red-faced bonnet monkeys.
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1 only is incorrect.
Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD) is caused by the Kyasanur Forest disease virus (KFDV), a member of the virus family Flaviviridae. It is a zoonotic disease. KFDV was identified in 1957 when it was isolated from a sick monkey from the Kyasanur Forest in Karnataka. KFD is also known as Monkey fever and is so named because it primarily affects black-faced langurs and red-faced bonnet monkeys.
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