29.04.2025 UPSC PRELIMS MCQs

29.04.2025

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Q1. Consider the following statements about Aurora Borealis:

 

  1. It occurs in the Northern hemisphere

 

  1. The different colors observed are due to interaction with different atmospheric gases

 

  1. It is most commonly observed near the magnetic equator

 

  1. Solar wind is essential for its formation

 

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q2. Consider the following statements about the Taiwan Strait:

 

  1. It connects the South China Sea with the East China Sea

 

  1. It separates mainland China from Taiwan

 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q3. Consider the following statements about the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets:

 

  1. It is a fifth-generation multirole combat aircraft

 

  1. It is manufactured by Boeing Defense Systems

 

  1. It has three variants: F-35A (Conventional), F-35B (STOVL), and F-35C (Carrier)

 

  1. Only NATO members are allowed to purchase this aircraft

 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q4. The term 'DEI', recently seen in news in context of USA, refers to:

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Q5. Consider the following statements about Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in India:

  1. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act made it mandatory for all states to establish three-tier panchayati raj system

 

  1. One-third seats are reserved for women in all three tiers of panchayati raj institutions

 

  1. The Gram Sabha consists of all registered voters in the area of a Panchayat

 

  1. State Election Commission conducts elections to Panchayati Raj institutions

 

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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