Mock Test

Exam: BPSC Subject: General Studies

Total Questions: 20

Q1. A critical component of science and technology policy is the development of robust:

Bureaucratic hurdles Regulatory frameworks for research and development Restrictions on technological adoption Protocols for limiting scientific inquiry
Q2. According to the ' Barro Debt Neutrality Theorem', under certain assumptions, changes in the government's debt-financing policy (e.g., taxes vs. bonds) will:

Have a significant impact on aggregate demand and output. Have no impact on aggregate demand and output. Lead to inflation or deflation depending on the financing method. Only affect the distribution of wealth.
Q3. Which ocean current is known as the 'conveyor belt' of the ocean?

Gulf Stream Kuroshio Current Thermohaline Circulation California Current
Q4. Which spacecraft was the first to land on Mars?

Viking 1 Sojourner Pathfinder Spirit
Q5. The 'tax expenditure' refers to:

Revenue collected from taxes Loss of revenue due to tax exemptions and concessions Government spending on tax administration Tax imposed on imports
Q6. The term 'intermittency' when applied to renewable energy sources refers to their:

High energy output at all times Dependence on continuous availability of the resource Variability in output based on weather or time of day Low efficiency of conversion
Q7. Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2022?

France Argentina Brazil Germany
Q8. The concept of 'duration' in bond analysis is a measure of:

The bond's yield to maturity The bond's sensitivity to changes in interest rates The bond's credit rating The bond's market capitalization
Q9. In the case of citizenship by birth, what is the status of a child born in Bangladesh to parents who are not citizens?

They are automatically citizens They are not citizens They are citizens if their mother is Bangladeshi They are citizens if they have resided in Bangladesh for 5 years
Q10. The 'Jaintia' rebellion was an uprising of tribal communities in:

Assam Meghalaya Manipur Tripura
Q11. Which of the following scientific advancements helps in monitoring and managing natural resources sustainably?

Increased industrial pollution Satellite imagery and remote sensing Deforestation Unsustainable fishing practices
Q12. A sudden, violent, rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground is called a:

Cyclone Anticyclone Tornado Mesocyclone
Q13. The historical administrative divisions and treaty obligations that form the basis of the India-Nepal border, particularly concerning territories like Kalapani, are largely derived from which treaty?

Treaty of Yandabo Treaty of Gwalior Treaty of Sugauli Treaty of Amritsar
Q14. The 'National Rural Livelihoods Mission' (NRLM) aims to achieve livelihood security for the rural poor through:

Exclusive focus on agricultural subsidies Creation of government jobs in rural administration Promoting diverse and sustainable livelihood strategies Encouraging migration to urban centers
Q15. Which social reformer is associated with the founding of 'Theosophical Society' in India?

Mahatma Gandhi Swami Vivekananda Annie Besant B.R. Ambedkar
Q16. Drought is a complex natural disaster. Which of the following is a key indicator of meteorological drought?

Decreased groundwater levels Reduced streamflow and reservoir levels Significantly below-average precipitation over an extended period Widespread crop failure and wilting vegetation
Q17. Which international body has been instrumental in mediating or observing the implementation of agreements related to bilateral relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan concerning border management?

International Court of Justice (ICJ) World Bank United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Q18. Which of the following rulers is credited with consolidating the Vatsa kingdom and establishing its dominance in the Prayaga region, challenging the supremacy of Avanti?

Pradyota Udayana Ajatashatru Bimbisara
Q19. The resignation of the Chairman Senate is submitted to whom?

President of Pakistan Prime Minister of Pakistan Deputy Chairman Senate Speaker of the National Assembly
Q20. What is the primary function of a contract in trade?

To increase uncertainty To define the terms and conditions of an agreement To eliminate the need for payment To prevent trade from occurring

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