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General & Miscellaneous — UPSC Prelims Economy previous year questions

112 solved previous year questions on General & Miscellaneous, papers from 1990 to 2023, drawn from State PCS, UPSC CDS, UPSC CSE Prelims. Each carries the printed answer key and the explanation from the source compilation.

1. #1UPSC CSE Prelims 2023
   Consider the investments in the following assets: 1. Brand recognition 2. Inventory 3. Intellectual property 4. Mailing list of clientsHow many of the above are considered intangible investments?
   • AOnly one
   • BOnly two
   • COnly three
   • DAll four
   Answer: (C) Only three
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct 1 is correct- A brand serves as a distinct or name that companies utilize to differentiate the from others in the market. Brand equity is an intangible asset since its worth does not derive from entity and is primarily influenced by how the brand. 0 2 is incorrect- Inventory refers to the goods that a company holds for sale. It represents as inventory consists of physical items that can touched, and measured Th erefore, it is not intangible 3 is correct- Intellectual property (IP) assets such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, secrets. These are legal rights that protect creations mind, such as inventions, artistic works, and Intellectual property is considered an as it involves the acquisition and protection 4 is correct- The mailing list of clients the intangible assets of a company, encompassing of past customers. Building a customer list time-consuming proces

2. #2UPSC CSE Prelims 2022
   With reference to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), consider the following statements: 1. They enable the digital representation of physical assets. 2. They are unique cryptographic tokens that exist on a blockchain. 6. 3. They can be traded or exchanged at equivalency and therefore can be used as a medium of commercial transactionsWhich of the statements given above are correct?
   • A1 and 2 only
   • B2 and 3 only
   • C1 and 3 only
   • D1, 2 and 3
   Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct l is correct. Anything that can be a digital form can be an Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) Everything from your drawings, photos, videos, GIF, items, selfies, and even a tweet can be turned into which can then be traded on line using is a unique digital asset that represents ownership -world items like art, video clips, music, and 2 is correct. Non-fungible tokens cryptographic assets on a blockchain with codes and metadata that distinguish each 3 is incorrect. Un.like be traded or exchanged at equivalency. This fungible tokens like cryptocurrendes, which to each other and., therefore, can serve as for commercial traosactions. Important Tips Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are cryptographic assets on a blockchain with unique identification codes and metadata that distinguish them from each other a

3. #3UPSC CSE Prelims 2019
   Consider the following 1. Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) exchange rates are calculated by comparing the prices of the same basket of goods and services in different countries 2. In terms of PPP dollars, India is the sixth largest economy in the world.Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
   • A1 only
   • B2 only
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • D1 nor 2,-1 a
   Answer: (A) 1 only
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct 1 is correct PPP is the rate at which the one country would have to be converted into that country to buy the same amount of goods in each 2 is incorrect. In PPP term, India is th e economy in the world. China is the largest PPP terms

4. #4UPSC CSE Prelims 2013
   Economic growth in X will necessarily have to occur if
   • Athere is technical progress in the world economy
   • Bthere is population growth in X
   • Cthere is capital formation in X
   • Dthe volume of trade grows in the world economy
   Answer: (C) there is capital formation in X
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct formation entails net capital accumulation during period, which signifies economic growt h. the capital formation in an economy, faster can grow its aggregate income

5. #5Previous year
   Which of the following can aid in furthering the Government's objective of inclusive growth? 1. Promoting Self-Help Groups 2. Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 3. Implementing the Right to Education ActSelect the correct answer using the codes given below: [UPSC CSE Pre
   • A1 only
   • B1 and 2 only
   • C2 and 3 only
   • D1, 2 and 3
   Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct answer The P,romoting Self-Help Groups, Promoting Micro, Smail and Medium Enterprises and Implementing the Right to Education Act all are measures that can aid the Government's objective of inclusive growth

6. #6State PCS 2019
   Who opposed Planned Development in India?
   • AMahatma Gandhi
   • BJawaharlal Nehru
   • CIndira Gandhi
   • DRajiv Gandhi ]
   Answer: (A) Mahatma Gandhi
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct opposed centralized planning in India its potential impact on individual freedom and in a diverse nation. He advocated and self-reliance, promoting initiatives and limited government individuals to make economic decisions freely

7. #7UPPCS 2015
   Increasing investment in human capital leads to
   • AProper use of resources
   • BIncrease in productivity
   • CSkill development
   • DAll of the above
   Answer: (D) All of the above
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct capital allows an economy to grow. When tment in human capital increases, it leads to innovation, prop er use of resources, improves equality, increased productivity, of participation, all of which contribute to

8. #8UPPCS 2009
   Which of the following is not of the Generation of Economic Reforms' identified by the Government?
   • AOil Sector Reforms
   • BPublic Sector Reforms
   • CLegal System Reforms
   • DReform of Government and Public Institutions
   Answer: (C) Legal System Reforms
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct second generation of economic reforms in India public sector reforms, Oil sector reforms, government and public institutions, Labor financial sector reforms. Legal system not part of the second-generation economic by the government. These reforms to changes in the legal and judicial system efficiency, transparency, and access to _justice

9. #9State PCS 2021
   anything to be recognised as money, it needs to have which of the following characteristics? 1. Act as an intermediate in the exchange process 2. Standard unit for quoting prices 3. Must be easily divisible 4. Have higher value in alternative usesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below
   • A1, 2 and 4
   • B2 and 3
   • C1, 2 and 3
   • D1, 3 and 4
   Answer: (C) 1, 2 and 3
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct can be defined as anything that is generally the people of a society or territory for the payment and. services bought or for the payment of debts Some of the most common functions of money include Money is a medium of exchange. Money is a measuring tool. A standard for deferred payment. Money must be able to be easily divided into smaller units or denominations in order for one to be able to use to carry out even the smallest of transactions. Money should have a standardized unit for quoting prices Money should act as an intermediate in the exchange I. Solution Option b is the correct phrase invisible hand was introduced by Adam his book 'The Wealth of Nations. Adam Smith 'invisible hand' to the Market mechanism. He an economy can work well in a free -market everyone will work for his/her own interest. that if people were allowed to trade freely, self interested

10. #10UPSC CAPF 2014
    Which of the following factors affects an individuars demand for a commodity? 1. Price of the commodity 2. Income of the consumer 3. Prices of related goodsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below. Codes
    • A1 and 2
    • B2 and 3
    • C1, 2 and 3
    • DOnly 1
    Answer: (C) 1, 2 and 3
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct answer The quantity demanded of a commodity by a consumer depends mainly on prke of the commodity itself, prices of other related goods, in come of consumer and tastes and preferences of the consumer

11. #11UPSC CDS 2022
    Which one of the following does not influence quantity demanded for a good?
    • AGood's own price
    • BPrice of a complementary good
    • CPrice of a substitute good
    • DPrices of inputs into production of the good
    Answer: (D) Prices of inputs into production of the good
    Explanation

    Option dis. the correct answer. The quantity demanded for a good is influenced by various factors, including its own price, the price of complementary goods, and the price of substitute goods However, the prices of inputs into the production of the good do not directly influence the quantity demanded by consumers. Option a is correct: The price of the good itself has a significant impact on the quantity demanded. Generally, as the price of a good decreases, the quantity demanded and vice versa, following the law of demand. Option b is correct: Complementary goods are goods that are consumed together. The price of a complementary good can influence the quantity demanded of the original good. For example, if the price of coffee ( complementary good) - 1 Jl.F increases, the quantity demanded for coffee mugs (original good) may decrease. Option c is correct: Substitute goods are goods that c

12. #12UPSC CDS 2022
    Which of the following factors signify monopolistic competition? 1. Differentiated products 2. Large number of buyers and sellers a 3. Barriers to entry V 4. 0 products aSelect the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 and 2 only
    • B1, 2 and 3 only
    • C3 and 4 only
    • D2 and 4 only
    Answer: (A) 1 and 2 only
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct answer. Monopolistic competition is a market structure by a large number of buyers and sellers and differentiated products. Option I and 2 are correct: The key features of monopolistic competition include: Differentiated products: In monopolistic competition, firms produce products that are differentiated in terms of branding, packaging, quality, design, or other attributes. This product differentiation allows firms to have some control over the price they charge and gives them a degree of market power. Large number of buyers and sellers: Monopolistic competition involves a large number of firms in the market, each producing a slightly differertt product. Similarly, there are a large number of buyers with varying preferences This ensures that no firm has significant market control and there is intense competition. Option 3 and 4 are incorrect: Barriers to entry: M

13. #13Previous year
    Which one of the following may lead to movement along the demand curve of a commodity? [CDS
    • AChange in its price
    • BChange in price of the other commodities
    • CChange in income of the consumer
    • DChange in tastes and preferences of consumers
    Answer: (A) Change in its price
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct along the demand curve of a commodity by a change in its price. This is known as a quantity demanded. When the price of a it directly affects the quantity demande.d of leading to a movement along the demand b is incorrect Change in the price of is related to the concept of substitute complementary goods If the price of a (a product used together) increases, it may lead to in the demand for the original c is incorrect: Changes in consumer income the demand for certain goods For normal goods, in income leads to an increase in demand, demand curve to shift to the d is incorrect: If consumers develop a a particular product, the demand for that product m causing the demand curve to shift to the r would cause a shift in the demand curve rather movement along it

14. #14Previous year
    Which one of the following is the opportunity cost of a chosen activity? [CDS (H)
    • AOut of pocket cost
    • BOut of pocket cost plus cost incurred) by the Government
    • CValue of all opportunities forgone
    • DValue of next best alternative that is given up
    Answer: (D) Value of next best alternative that is given up
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct opportunity cost of a chosen activity refers to th e the next best alternative that is given up when decision. It represents the potential benefits or value have been obtained from the next best option if it chosen a is incorrect: Out of pocket cost refers to the expenses incurred for a particular activity. the direct expenses paid out of pocket but does the full opportunity b is incorrect: Out of pocket cost plus cost the Government extends the concept of to include additional costs borne by the c is incorrect: Value of all opportunities a broad concept that encompasses the full range that are given up or foregone when particular activity. It includes not only the next but also all other potential options that could pursued. However, the more specific answer related opportunity cost of a chosen activity is option ] I 03. (b) Exp) Option bis the correct answer Whe

15. #15UPSC CDS 2019
    Which one of th.e following hypotheses postulates that an individual's consumption in any tim.e period depends upon resources available to the individual) rate of return on his capital and age of the individual? I
    • AAbsolute Income Hypothesis
    • BRelative Income Hypothesis
    • CLife-Cycle Hypothesis
    • DPermanent Income Hypothesis
    Answer: (C) Life-Cycle Hypothesis
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Life-Cycle Hypothesis states that an depends on their resources, rate of capital, and age. It proposes that people plan over their lifetime, considering income at different stages. Individuals tend to save years to support consumption during hypothesis acknowledges that consumption influenced by overall financial position and expectations

16. #16UPSC CDS 2016
    Which of the following statements are true with respect to the concept of as used in mainstream economics? 1. Efficiency occurs when no possible reorganisation of production can make anyone better off without making someone else worse off. 2. An economy is clearly inefficient if it is inside the Production Possibility Frontier (PPF). 3. At a minimum, an efficient economy is on its Production Possibility Frontier (PPF) 4. The terms such as 'Pareto Efficiency', Pareto Optimality and 'Allocative Efficiency' are all essentially one and the same which denote 'efficiency in resource allocation'Select the correct answer using the codes given below
    • A1 and 4
    • B1 and 3
    • C2 and 3
    • D1.2, 3 and 4
    Answer: (D) 1.2, 3 and 4
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct 1 is correct- Efficiency occurs when no of production can make anyone better making someone else worse off. This is known Efficiency, where resources are allocated in the 2 is correct- An economy is considered it is inside the Production Possibility Frontier PPP represents the maximum possible output that produced with given resources and 3 is correct- At a minimum, an efficient be on its Production Possibility Frontier it is utilizing its resources fully and 4 is correct- The terms such as 'Pareto Optimality, and 'Allocative Efficiency' are referring to the same concept of efficiency allocation

17. #17UPSC CDS 2015
    Which one of the following is an example of a 'natural monopol
    • AIndian Airlines
    • BDelhi Jal Board
    • CDelhi Transport Corporation
    • DSteel Authority of India Limited
    Answer: (B) Delhi Jal Board
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Jal Board is a natural monopoly because it is provider of water supply in Delhi. The fixed costs and maintaining a water supply system are so it would be inefficient for multiple companies in this market. The other options are not as they compete with other companies in

18. #18UPSC CDS 2015
    Rise in the price of a commodity means
    • Arise in the value of currency only
    • Bfall in the value of currency only
    • Crise in the value of commodity only
    • Dfall in the value of currency and rise in the value of commodity
    Answer: (D) fall in the value of currency and rise in the value of commodity
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct the price of a commodity rises, it indicates a fall value of currency (as it takes more currency units the same amount of the commodity) and a rise in of the commodity (as it becomes more expensive

19. #19State PCS 2014
    The way total output changes due to change in all inputs in same proportion. is known as law of
    • Areturns to scale
    • Bdiminishing returns
    • Cincreasing returns
    • Dconstant returns i
    Answer: (A) returns to scale
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct there is a proportional change in all inputs, and output changes in the same proportion, it is as returns to scale. For example, if a company doubles (e.g., labor, capital) and the total output also it demonstrates returns to scale

20. #20UPSC CDS 2014
    Normally, there will not be a shift in the demand curve when
    • Aprice of a commodity falls
    • BConsumers want to buy more at any given price
    • Caverage income rises
    • Dpopulation grows
    Answer: (A) price of a commodity falls
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct demand curve is a curve that is used in determine the quantity of any particular commodity are willing to purchase with corresponding its price. The demand curve graph depicts the relationship between the price of a commodity (the y-axis) and the quantity of that commodity that is demanded at that price (the x-axis). The demand curve will shift to left or right as a result of the change in any nonprice determinant of demand. Thus, normally there is no shift in the demand curve when the price of a commodity falls. Several factors like rising income, change in population, changes in expectations and changes in tastes and preferences affect individual and market demand

21. #21UPSC CDS 2014
    Which one of the following is a typkal example of monopolistic competition?
    • ARetail vegetable markets
    • BMarket for soaps
    • CIndian Railways
    • DLabour market for software engineers Ulflll
    Answer: (B) Market for soaps
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct competition is a market by a large number of firms competing other, offering differentiated products. Each degree of market power but faces firms producing similar but not identical the most suitable example of is Market for soaps, as there are producing soap products with product some degree of market a is incorrect: Retail vegetable markets perfect competition, where there are and sellers dealing with homogeneous products Option c is incorrect: Indian Railways is an example of monopoly wh ere there is a single rail transportation dis incorrect: The labor market for software not fit the definition of monopolistic competition as to the market for a specific occupation rather than for differentiated PUBLIC unit consists of questions from Fiscal policy and Taxation in India

22. #22Previous year
    Assertion (A) All businessmen make profit due to price-hike. E,eason (R) The customer has to curtail his needs due to price-hike: In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct [. (Pre) 2003}
    • ABoth A and Rare true and R is the correct explanation of A
    • BBoth A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
    • CA is true, but R is false
    • DA is false, but R is true
    Answer: (D) A is false, but R is true
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct Price hike is a sudden or large increase in prices, or quantities. Some businessmen make profit price-hike and some businessman may make losses. cost of production will not increase immediately, will make profits. When there is price the economy, the customer has to bear the price hike his needs. Thus, Assetion is False and Reason

23. #23Previous year
    Provident Fund in India is: [. (Pre) 1998}
    • AContractual savings
    • BResidual Savings
    • CVoluntary Savings
    • DEmployer's savings
    Answer: (A) Contractual savings
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct fund is an example of contractual savings is a type of savings that involves agreement between the saver and the the saver agrees to deposit a fixed amount of a fixed period of time and receives a fixed rate of benefit at maturity or fund is an example of contractual savings involves a mandatory deduction from the employee's salary and provides a guaranteed interest rate or benefit at retirement or exit

24. #24Previous year
    The most volatile part of the Organized Money Market in India is: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018)
    • AGovernment Security Market
    • BCommercial Bill Market
    • CCall Money Market
    • DCertificate of Deposit Market
    Answer: (C) Call Money Market
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Money Market is th e most volatile part of the Market in India. Call money is mainly used by to meet their temporary requirement of cash. and lend money from each other norm ally on a It is repayable on demand and its in between one day to a fortnight. The rate of money loan is known as the call rate

25. #25JPSC 2013
    Money received by the Government under the 'State Provident Funds' is credited to the
    • AContingency Fund
    • BConsolidated Fund
    • CGeneral Development Fund
    • DPublic Accounts Fund
    Answer: (D) Public Accounts Fund
    Explanation

    Option dis the couect received by the government under the is credited to the Public Account Account is formed under Article 266 (2) of Constitution. All the public money received by behalf of the government other than those that Consolidated Fund, are credited to Public authorization of Parliament is not required money from this fond. The audit of all from the Public Account of India is taken up Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)

26. #26UPSC CDS 2016
    Which of the following is/are credit rating agency/agencies in India?
    • ACRISIL
    • BCARE
    • CICRA
    • DAll of the above
    Answer: (D) All of the above
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct correct answer is (d) All of the above. CRISIL, ICRA are all credit rating agencies in India. They creditworthiness of entities and assign credit ratings Their ratings provide valuable information to investors informed decisions

27. #27Previous year
    Which one of the following terms is used in Economics to denote a technique for avoiding a risk by making a counteracting [CDS 2016 (I))
    • ADumping
    • BHedging
    • CDiscounting
    • DDeflating
    Answer: (B) Hedging
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct term used in economics for avoiding risk transactions is "Hedging." It is a strategy to offset potential losses by positions

28. #28State PCS 2016
    The objective/ objectives of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojn.a is/are
    • Aconnecting villages to main roads
    • Bconstructing concrete road
    • Cboth (a) and (b)
    • DNone of the above
    Answer: (C) both (a) and (b)
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct main objective of PMGSY is to provide connectivity to eligible unconnected rural areas. The emphasis is on connecting habitations with all-weather which gravel roads or paved roads, depending on requirements of each roads are being constructed using new materials, locally available materials and green technologies which help in fuel and bitumen as cold mix technology, cement concrete block, concrete, panelled cement concrete and concrete pavement, soil stabilization cement stabilization. Important Tips Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna: The sche me was launched by the Government of India in 2000 with the objective of providing rural connectivity, poverty alleviation and access to economic and other essential services. The scheme covers eligible unconnected habitations with a population of up to 500 in plain areas and 250 and above in hilly, tribal and desert areas a

29. #29UPSC CDS 2016
    The All-India Census was first attempted in 1872 2. regularly undertaken since 1881. 3. always undertaken as a five-years exercise Which of the given above is/are correct?
    • AOnly 1
    • B2 and 3
    • C1 and 2
    • DAll of these
    Answer: (C) 1 and 2
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct J. is correct- The first attempt at the was made in 1872. Statement 2 is The All-India Census has undertaken since 1881. Statement 3 is The All,Jndia Census is undertaken as a five-yeai: exercise. The frequency census may vary depending on the specific decisions made by the government

30. #30UPSC CSE Prelims 2002
    an aluminum factory located at Renukoot owes its site basically to
    • Aproximity to raw material
    • Babundant supply of electricity
    • Cefficient transport network
    • Dproximity to the market
    Answer: (B) abundant supply of electricity
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct answer. aluminum factory is located at Pradesh, primarily due to the abundant supply from the nearby Rihand National Thermal (NTPC) power availability of a reliable and continuous is a crucial factor for energy-intensive aluminum smelting. The Rihand NTPC plant, which of the largest thermal power plants in India, significant and consistent supply of electricity to the plant in Renukut

31. #31State PCS 2018
    Why companies go for business process re- engineering with the help of technology?
    • ACustomers' demand and expectations are continuously increasing
    • BIT being leveraged to provide competitive edge in products and services at lower costs
    • CThe pace of change has accelerated with the liberalization of economies world over
    • DAll of these
    Answer: (D) All of these
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct process re-engineering (BPR) is a practice examines, rethinks, and redesigns the way work in an organization to achieve dramatic performance, quality, speed, and cost. Companies go with the help of technology because of the ns: Customers' demand and expectations are continuously increasing. Companies n eed to deliver value to their customers by providing high-quality products and services that meet or exceed their needs and preferences. IT being leveraged to provide competitive edge in products and services at lower costs. Companies need to innovate and differentiate themselves from their competitors by offering unique products and services that create value for their customers. The pace of change has accelerated with the liberalization of economies world over. Companies need to adapt to the changing environment and respond to the opportunities and threats posed b

32. #32Previous year
    The lovver plain is characte.rised. by humid climate with high tempetature the year. Vvhkh one among th.e following pairs of crnps is most suitable for this region? [UPSC CSE Pre. 201 l
    • APaddy and cotton
    • BWheat and Jute
    • CPaddy and Jute
    • DWheat and cotton
    Answer: (C) Paddy and Jute
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct requires high temperature (above and with annual rainfall above 100 cm. Jute needs alluvia] soil and standing water, these conditions in the lower Gangetic plain. This is the reason tops the country in Jute a, b and d are incorrect. These conditions are for Cotton and Wheat. Cotton requires 50-100 cm, whereas rainfall in lower is in I 00-200 cm, also this region lacks black is ideal for growing is suited for areas with low humidity and of 50-75 cm

33. #33UPSC CSE Prelims 1998
    The discoveiry of Oak flora in Jl 966 added a new to the history of India.n Which one of the following states fa the leading producer of Oak silk?
    • AAssam
    • BBihar
    • CManipur
    • DOr issa
    Answer: (C) Manipur
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct is known to be the highest oak tasar silk in India, with a contribution of 7.3 tonnes out of tonnes of the total oak tasar silk produced in the Northeastern region of the

34. #34UPPCS 2017
    The leading mulberry silk producing Indian Stateis
    • AAndhra Pradesh
    • BTamil Nadu
    • CKarnataka
    • DWest Bengal
    Answer: (C) Karnataka
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct is the major producer of mulberry silk in is the second largest silk producer and the in the world. The largest producer of in the world is China and the second is

35. #35UPPCS 2013
    Which of the following states of India is the largest producer of Silk Textiles?
    • AKarnataka
    • BTamil Nadu I r
    • CAndhra Pradesh
    • DWest Bengal
    Answer: (A) Karnataka
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct is the largest producer of Silk Textiles. It is largest producer of silk in India. Karnataka, and Assam are the top three states in terms of

36. #36UPPCS 2007
    A large quantity of gypsum is required for
    • ARice cultivation
    • BBarseem cultivation
    • CWheat cultivation
    • DGroundnut cultivation
    Answer: (D) Groundnut cultivation
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct is a soft sulphate mineral composed of dihydrate. Gypsum is one of the earliest fertilizer. Gypsum is a moderately soluble source of plant nutrients, calcium and Sulphur, and overall plant growth. Gypsum gives calcium which is required by groundnut Requirement Rice - 50 gypsum requirement Barseem - Wheat - and 100 dep ending on soil. Groundnut - of gypsum requirement

37. #37UPPCS 2006
    The largest Coconut producing state in India is
    • AAndhra Pradesh
    • BKarnataka
    • CKerala
    • DTamil Nadu
    Answer: (B) Karnataka
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct is the largest coconut producing state in accounts for about of coconut production in production of karnatata is around 4067.1 MT in Solution Option c is the correct Pradesh is the richest state in resource in India. According to Central ( CWC) of India, Uttar Pradesh has an groundwater resource of 77.19 billion which is about of the total resource in India

38. #38State PCS 2002
    Kalpong Power project is located in
    • AAndaman and Nicobar Islands
    • BArunachal Pradesh
    • CMeghalaya
    • DSikkim
    Answer: (A) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Hydroelectric Power project is located in and Nicobar Islands, India. It is the largest the only hydro -electric project in the islands It was the Kalpong River at Nabagram Diglipur in the Middle Andaman district and commissioned in 2001. an installed capacity of 5.25 MW and generates million units of electricity annually

39. #39State PCS 2001
    Maithon, Bdpahad and Tilaya dams are constructed on
    • ADamodar
    • BBarakar
    • CKonar
    • DBokaro
    Answer: (B) Barakar
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Belpahari and Tilaiya dams are constructed on river, which is a major tributary of the The Barakar river originates in the Chota in Jharkhand and flows through West Bengal the Damodar River near Dishergarh. The has a total length of 225 km and a drainage area of three dams are part of the Damodar Valley project, which is the first multipurpose river of independent India. The DVC project was 1948 with the aim of providing flood control, generation and socio-economic development to basin. The project involves the construction major dams on the Barakar and Damodar rivers tributaries

40. #40State PCS 2020
    The statements are given below, labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason In the context of these two statements, select the correct answer frmn the given below. Assertion (A): Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh are major wheat producing states of India. Reason The well-drained fertile soil, 100- temperature during winter and about 75 cm annual average rainfall are necessary for wheat production. Codes
    • ABoth (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    • BBoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
    • C(A) is true, but (R) is false
    • DBoth (A) and (R) are false
    Answer: (B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct (A) is true- Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar the major wh eat producing states of India. have the right climate and soil conditions for In terms of rankin Uttar Pradesh is the eat state in Ind ia, accounting for about country's wheat production followed by Punjab total wheat production) and Haryana of the (R) is true- Wheat needs well -drained fertile temperature during winter and about 75 average rainfall for its growth However, it is not factor that determines wheat production. Other such as the use of fertilizers and pesticides, irrigation, management also play a role

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