UPSC 2020: Weekly GK and Current Affairs Quiz May 16 – May 22 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 May 16 – May 22 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: PolityWhich of the following is/are correct about the Fundamental Duties?
- The Parliament is bound to enforce the Fundamental Duties by suitable legislation.
- They help the courts in examining and determining the constitutional validity of a law.
Correct
Only statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Only statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following is/are correct statements?
- The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review.
- The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of the judiciary.
Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended by simple majority of the two Houses of the Parliament?
- Representation of states in the Parliament.
- Creation of Legislative Councils.
- Conferment of more jurisdiction on the Supreme Court.
Correct
2 and 3 only
Incorrect
2 and 3 only
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Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Category: PolityWhich one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?
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It is the result of an agreement among the federating units.
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It is the result of an agreement among the federating units.
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
Category: PolityWhich of the following is/are correct statements?
- A law made by the Parliament during the operation of the President’s Rule in a state is co-terminus with the duration of the President’s Rule.
- Statutory grants provided to the states under the Article 275 are charged expenditure on the Consolidated Fund of India.
Correct
Only statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Only statement 2 is correct.
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Question 6 of 30
6. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich of the following is/are correct with respect to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)?
- Its parent organisation is the ECOSOC.
- It seeks to address environmental issues in developing countries.
Correct
Both are correct.
Incorrect
Both are correct.
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Question 7 of 30
7. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyIn India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under the Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what does it imply?
Correct
It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.
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It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.
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Question 8 of 30
8. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich of the following is/are correct with respect to eco-sensitive zones?
- They are declared under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
- The purpose of declaring an area as an eco-sensitive zone is to prohibit all human activities there except agriculture.
Correct
Both are incorrect.
Incorrect
Both are incorrect.
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Question 9 of 30
9. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich of the following is/are correct with respect to the State of the Forest Report – 2019?
- It is a decadal report which assesses the state of Indian forests.
- The 2019 report is based on satellite data.
- Mizoram has the highest area under forest cover in India.
Correct
Statement 2 is only correct.
Incorrect
Statement 2 is only correct.
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Question 10 of 30
10. Question
Category: Environment and EcologyWhich of the following national parks is not in Madhya Pradesh?
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Gugamal National Park
Incorrect
Gugamal National Park
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Question 11 of 30
11. Question
Category: Art and CultureConsider the following features regarding the Buddha’s sculpture?
- Curly hair
- Elongated ears
- Protruding eyeballs
These are indicative of which of the following schools of art?
Correct
Gandhara School
Incorrect
Gandhara School
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Question 12 of 30
12. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following paintings and sites are correctly matched?
- Mara Vijaya.              A. Ajanta
- Padmapani Boddhisattva.  B. Ellora
- Kiratarjuneeya            C. Lepakshi
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1 and 3 only are correctly matched.
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1 and 3 only are correctly matched.
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Question 13 of 30
13. Question
Category: Art and CultureWhich of the following states is associated with the Dashavatar theatre form?
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It is associated with Goa and the Konkan coast.
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It is associated with Goa and the Konkan coast.
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Question 14 of 30
14. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are correct about the non-cooperation movement?
- It led to the Congress Party increasing in popularity among the people.
- One of the aims of the movement was the adoption of the Swadeshi principle.
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Question 15 of 30
15. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following created an office of the High Commissioner for India in London?
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Question 16 of 30
16. Question
Category: HistoryWhich of the following is/are correct about the Rowlatt Act?
- It is officially called the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act.
- It authorised the British government to arrest anybody suspected of terrorist activities.
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Question 17 of 30
17. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following necessarily lead to the inversion of temperature?
- Formation of fronts
- Transition from Troposphere to Stratosphere
- A long winter night
- Air drainage in mountains
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1, 2 and 4 only
Incorrect
1, 2 and 4 only
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Question 18 of 30
18. Question
Category: GeographyWhich of the following is/are correct regarding cyclones?
- Both tropical and extra-tropical cyclones originate due to similar mechanism and hence both cannot originate over land.
- The extra-tropical cyclones always move from west to east.
Correct
Statement 2 is only correct.
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Statement 2 is only correct.
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Question 19 of 30
19. Question
Category: GeographyTides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following?
- Gravitational force of the Sun
- Gravitational force of the Moon
- Centrifugal force of the Earth
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1, 2 and 3
Incorrect
1, 2 and 3
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyWhich of the following is/are correct about the Chitra GeneLAMP-N?
- It is a diagnostic test kit that can confirm COVID-19 in 2 hours.
- It uses reverse transcriptase loop-mediated amplification of viral nucleic acid.
Correct
Both are correct.
Incorrect
Both are correct.
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Question 21 of 30
21. Question
Category: International RelationsWhich of the following is/are correct about the International Labour Organisation (ILO)?
- It is the only tripartite UN agency established in 1919.
- It is headquartered in Geneva.
- It received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1969.
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
Category: Current AffairsWhich of the following is/are correct regarding the Aarogya Setu Data Access and Knowledge Sharing Protocol, 2020?
- The encrypted data of all users get deleted automatically in 3o days. Data of the users who undergo tests are kept for 45 days; and for those who have tested positive for COVID-19, it is stored in the server for 60 days from the day they are cured.
- Unless specifically extended, the protocol will remain in force for six months.
Correct
Both are correct.
Incorrect
Both are correct.
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
Category: Current AffairsWhich of the following is/are correct regarding the Gandhi Peace Prize?
- The International Gandhi Peace Prize is awarded annually by the Government of India.
- Only achievements within ten years immediately preceding the nomination are considered for the award.
Correct
Both are correct.
Incorrect
Both are correct.
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
Category: Current AffairsWhich of the following is/are correct?
- The Indian Army is in the process of operationalising Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) as part of the overall force transformation.
- IBGs are self-contained agile, brigade-sized fighting units, that can swiftly mobilize to carry out both offensive and defensive operations.
Correct
Both are correct.
Incorrect
Both are correct.
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
Category: International RelationsThe terror outfit ‘Boko Haram’ is active in which of the following countries?
- Nigeria
- Chad
- Niger
- Somalia
- Cameroon
Correct
1, 2, 3 and 5 only
Incorrect
1, 2, 3 and 5 only
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
Category: Science and TechnologyOrganic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over liquid crystal displays?
- OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates.
- Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLEDs.
- Transparent displays are possible using OLEDs.
Correct
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Incorrect
1, 2 and 3 are correct.
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
Category: International RelationsWhich of the following is/are correct about the League of Nations?
- It was the first inter-governmental global organisation whose mission was to promote socio-economic development.
- It was established after the Paris Peace Conference that ended the First World War.
Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect. The mission of the League was to promote peace and prevent another world war.
Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect. The mission of the League was to promote peace and prevent another world war.
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
Category: Current AffairsThe Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) is funded by the
Correct
Ministry of Defence
Incorrect
Ministry of Defence
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
Category: EconomyWhich of the following cities is/are included in the calculation of Ease of Doing Business Report 2020?
- Kolkata
- Chennai
- Delhi
- Mumbai
Correct
3 and 4 only
Incorrect
3 and 4 only
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
Category: EconomyWhich of the following is/are correct?
- The accounting year of the RBI is from January to December.
- Since its inception, the RBI has been announcing interim dividend annually to the government.
Correct
Both are incorrect
Incorrect
Both are incorrect
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