31.05.2025 UPSC PRELIMS MCQs

Q5. With reference to the Hoysala architecture, consider the following statements:

1. The Hoysalas predominantly used soapstone for constructing their temples.
2. The temples are characterized by a star-shaped platform and intricate carvings.
3. The Hoysala temples are primarily dedicated to Shaivism, with no examples of Vaishnavism.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q4. Which of the following statements about the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is correct?

Q3. The "Laffer Curve," often mentioned in economics, illustrates the relationship between:

Q2. With reference to the cyclone color-coded warning system used in India, consider the following statements:

1. The system is implemented by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to indicate the severity of cyclonic disturbances.
2. The "Yellow" alert indicates that a cyclone is imminent, and evacuation measures are mandatory.
3. The "Red" alert is the most severe warning, indicating that extensive damage to life and property is expected.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q1. With reference to moiré materials, consider the following statements:

1. Moiré patterns arise due to the slight twist or misalignment of stacked layers of materials.
2. Semiconductor-based moiré materials can exhibit superconductivity.
3. The electronic band structure plays a key role in the superconducting behavior of moiré materials.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?