upsc cse prelims pyqs

Consider the following countries Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricorn pass?

Consider the following countries: Australia Namibia Brazil  Chile Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricorn pass? ( UPSC CSE 2009) 1 only  2, 3 and 1  1, 2 and 3 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: D...

Variations in the length of daytime and night times from season to season are due to

Variations in the length of daytime and night times from season to season are due to ( UPSC CSE 2013) The earth's rotation on its axis The earth's revolution around the sun in an elliptical manner Latitudinal position of the...

On 21st June, the Sun:

On 21st June, the Sun  (UPSC CSE 2019) does not set below the horizon at the Arctic Circle does not set below the horizon at Antarctic Circle shines vertically overhead at noon on the Equator shines vertically overhead at the...

In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the

In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the: ( UPSC CSE 2022) First half of the month of June Second half of the month of June First half of the month of July Second...

On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours?

On June 21 every year, which of the following latitude(s) experience(s) a sunlight of more than 12 hours ? ( UPSC CSE 2024) Equator 2.. Tropic of Cancer · Tropic of Capricorn Arctic Circle Select the correct answer using the...

If a commodity is provided free to the public by the Government, then

If a commodity is provided free to the public by the Government, then (UPSC CSE 2018) The opportunity cost is zero. The opportunity cost is ignored. The opportunity cost is transferred from the consumers of the product to the tax-paying...

Consider the following statements: Other things remaining unchanged, market demand for a good might increase if

Q4. Consider the following statements: (UPSC CSE 2021) Other things remaining unchanged, market demand for a good might increase if price of its substitute increases price of its complement increases the good is an inferior good and income of the...

Which of the following activities constitute a real sector in the economy?

Which of the following activities constitute a real sector in the economy? (UPSC CSE 2022) Farmers harvesting their crops Textile mills converting raw cotton into fabrics A commercial bank lending money to a trading company Rupee A corporate body issuing...

With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs:

With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs: UPSC CSE 2024)   Economic activity Sector 1. Storage of agricultural produce Secondary 2. Dairy farm Primary 3. Mineral exploration Tertiary 4. Weaving cloth Secondary How many...