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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2025 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

$$ \text { Consider the following pairs: } $$

State Description
I. Arunachal Pradesh The capital is named after a fort, and the State has two National Parks
II. Nagaland The State came into existence on the basis of a Constitutional Amendment Act
III. Tripura Initially a Part 'C' State, it became a centrally administered territory with the reorganisation of States in 1956 and later attained the status of a fullfledged State
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A

Only one

B

Only two

C

All the three

D

None

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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2025 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

With reference to India, consider the following:

I. The Inter-State Council

II. The National Security Council

III. Zonal Councils

How many of the above were established as per the provisions of the Constitution of India?

A

Only one

B

Only two

C

All the three

D

None

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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2025 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

Consider the following statements:

I. The Constitution of India/explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion.

II. The President of India can, of his/her own, reserve a bill passed by a State Legislature for his/her consideration without it being forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

I only

B

II only

C

Both I and II

D

Neither I nor II

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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2025 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

$$ \text { Consider the following pairs: } $$

Provision in the Constitution of India Stated under
I. Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State The Directive Principles of the State Policy
II. Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite culture The Fundamental Duties
III. Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories The Fundamental Rights
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A

Only one

B

Only two

C

All the three

D

None