MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims GS Paper 1 Question Paper 2024 with Answers

Noted Warali painter Jivya Soma Mhase was honored with which of the following awards?
(a) Padma Bhushan
(b) Padma Shri
(c) Shilpguru
(d) National award for tribal arts

Identify the wrong pairs.
(a) Abdul Samad - Famous painter
(b) Takhte Taus - Peacock throne
(c) Prince Azam Shah - Bahamani ruler
(d) Bibi ka Makbara - Memorial of Dilras Bano

What were the main principles of the National Education Policy of 1968 based on the recommendations of the Kothari Commission?
(a) Compulsory and free education till the age of 14 years.
(b) Higher position and improved pay for teachers.
(c) At least 10% of gross national income spent on education.

Which of the following literature was written by King Harshavardhana?
(a) Priyadarshika
(b) Harshacharita
(c) Ratnawali
(d) Naganand

Match the correct pairs of extension centers of Swadeshi Movement and their concerned persons.
(a) Mumbai - (iii) Lokmanya Tilak
(b) Delhi - (iv) Syed Raza Haider
(c) Punjab - (ii) Lala Lajpat Rai
(d) Madras - (i) Chidambaram Pillai

Match the correct pairs:
Country - National Park
(a) India - (i) Jim Corbett
(b) Ecuador - (iii) Galapagos
(c) U.S.A. - (ii) Grand Canyon
(d) Australia - (iv) Great barrier reef

Match the correct pairs of census year and death rate in India:
(a) 1981 - (i) 15
(b) 1991 - (ii) 11
(c) 2001 - (iii) 08
(d) 2011 - (iv) 07

Dispersed settlement have the following characteristics:
(a) Dispersed settlement is found in hilly areas, grasslands, dense forests due to physical and environmental unfavourable conditions.
(b) The structure of the houses in this settlement is isolated.
(c) Due to rivers, mountain ranges, roads, railway lines etc. the clusters of houses are far away from each other.
(d) These settlements are found in plains and fertile soil areas in India.

Which type of drainage pattern is found in Maharashtra?
(a) Dendritic
(b) Parallel
(c) Indefinite
(d) Trellis

Choose the correct option considering the following statements:
Statement (a): According to the final census of 2011, Mumbai sub-urban district had the highest population density in Maharashtra.
Statement (b): According to the final census of 2011, Kolhapur district is the fifth most densely populated district in Maharashtra.

Through which of the following factors the fisheries development program is implemented effectively?
(a) The Fishery Survey of India.
(b) National fisheries development board.
(c) Development of fishing harbours.
(d) Meat Marketing.

In relation to Maharashtra which statements are true as per 2011 census?
(a) In population Maharashtra rank 2nd in Country
(b) Density is 365 per sq. km
(c) Literacy is 82.91%
(d) Sex ratio is 925

Coal is found at which of the following place in Chandrapur district?
(a) Bandar
(b) Ghoggus
(c) Telwasa
(d) Wani

Consider the following statements:
(a) High latitudes generally have greater biodiversity than low latitudes.
(b) Biodiversity is generally greater at lower altitude than at higher altitude on mountain slopes.

Consider the following statements regarding global warming:
(a) Anaerobic Methane is emitted with rice cultivation.
(b) When nitrogen - based fertilizers are used, nitrous oxide is released into the soil.

Perspective Planning refers to
(a) Long run planning for 20 to 25 years.
(b) Long range targets are set in-advance for a period of 15, 20 or 25 years.
(c) One plan for entire period of 15 to 20 years.
(d) Broader Objectives and targets are achieved within one or two years.

Education for women reduces fertility due to:
(a) Education improves work opportunity for women.
(b) Educated women want their own children to be educated.
(c) Education and literacy make women more receptive to information about contraception.
(d) Improving economic condition of women.

Food security includes following stages:
(a) Adequate availability of food grains to all.
(b) Adequate availability of food grains and pulses to all.
(c) Adequate availability of food grains, pulses, milk and vegetables to all.
(d) Adequate availability of food grains, pulses, milk products, vegetables, fruits, meat and fish etc.

Relative poverty depends on following factors:
(a) The human body needs calories every day.
(b) Income is necessary to meet basic needs.
(c) Comparing two income groups, the lower income group comes in poverty.
(d) Poverty is the condition of not being able to meet the basic needs.

According to Higins Population growth can be
(a) A motivator for autonomous investment in developed countries.
(b) A motivator for induced investment in under-developed countries.
(c) A motivator for only induced investment in developed countries.
(d) Demotivate for autonomous investment in a developed countries.

Which of the following sentence is wrong?
(I) Atomic nucleus is made up of protons and neutrons.
(II) Proton has a positive charge.
(III) Electron has a negative charge.
(IV) Neutron has a positive charge.

Say whether following sentences are true or false:
(I) For propagation of sound medium is necessary.
(II) Unit of frequency of sound is Hertz.
(III) Loudness of sound is expressed in decibel unit.

With respect to structure of DNA, following four statements are made. Choose the two relevant statements.
(a) DNA is made of two long chains of nucleotides coiled in a helix around a central axis.
(b) DNA is made of two long chains of nucleoside coiled around a central axis.
(c) The two chains are complimentary to each other so that Adenine is always paired with Thymine and cytosine with Guanine.
(d) The two chains are not complimentary to each other where Adenine is paired with uracil and cytosine with Guanine.

Which of the following statements are correct about the cell theory of Schleiden and Schwann?
(a) All living things are composed of one or more cells.
(b) New cells are formed from the pre-existing cells.
(c) There are basic similarities in chemical composition and metabolic functions of cells.
(d) The activity of an organism is collective activities and interactions of its cellular structures.

Match the following to express general resemblance between bones and girdle fore limbs and hind limbs.
List no.1 - List no. 2
(a) Shoulder joint - (iv) Hip joint
(b) Humerus - (iii) Femur
(c) Elbow - (ii) Knee
(d) Radio-ulna - (i) Tibio-fibula

Which of the following statements is true?
(a) The adult human skeleton consists of 208 bones.
(b) Vertebrae and facial bones are irregular type of bones.

Consider the following statements: Rate of a chemical reaction is
(a) proportional to the concentration of reactants.
(b) decreases on increasing the concentration of reactants.
(c) increases on increasing the temperature.
(d) decreases on increasing the temperature.

Which chemical compound is used to neutralize the acidity of soil increased due to excessive use of Chemical Fertilizers?
(a) Potash
(b) Lime water
(c) Milk of magnesia
(d) Ammonium hydroxide

Which of the following pair/pairs of metal/metals can be extracted from their ores by using cyanide complex solutions?
(A) Cu and Au
(B) Co and Ag
(C) Au and Ag
(D) Na and Hg

Identify the type of following chemical reaction:
2KClO₃_{₍s₎} → 2KCl₍s₎ + 3O₂ ↑

Who among the following are members of a Committee that recommends the appointment of the Chief Information Commissioner?
(A) Prime Minister
(B) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
(C) Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha
(D) Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.
(E) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Consider the following statements regarding 'Kesavanand Bharati' Case:
(A) This case was heard by the Constitution Bench of 13 judges headed by Chief Justice of India A.N. Ray.
(B) In Seven Six majority, the bench outlined the basic structure doctrine.
(C) This case changed the decision of Golaknath case.
(D) This case seems to be the instance of judicial activism.

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 'Bommai Case' in reference to the Emergency in the State?
(A) The 'Bommai Case' Judgement was delivered by the Supreme Court in 1994.
(B) States can appeal to the Supreme Court when President's rule is introduced in the States.
(C) If President's Rule is imposed without valid reason/s the Supreme Court can quash the decision of the Central Government.
(D) An order to dissolve a State Assembly requires the approval of the Parliament.

Identify the incorrect pair:
(1) July 22, 1947 - Adoption of National Flag by the Constituent Assembly.
(2) January 24, 1950 - Adoption of National Anthem by the Constituent Assembly.
(3) January 25, 1950 - Adoption of National Calendar by the Government.
(4) January 26, 1950 - Adoption of National Emblem by the Government.

Consider the following statement/s regarding constitutional amendment/s in India and Choose the correct option/s.
(A) Dadra and Nagar Haveli territories were included in India as per the 10th Amendment.
(B) The territories of Diu, Daman and Goa were included in India as per the 11th Amendment.
(C) Legislature was established in Union Territories as per the 15th Amendment.
(D) The state of Meghalaya was created as per the 22nd Amendment.

Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding the citizenship of India?
(A) India has single citizenship system.
(B) Citizenship Act was passed in 1955.
(C) Part 4 of the Indian Constitution provides citizenship.

The Indian Constitution establishes a secular state, meaning:
(A) The state makes discrimination on the basis of religion in matters of employment.
(B) The state avoids preferential treatment for any particular religion.
(C) The state treats all religions equally.
(D) Freedom of faith and worship is allowed to all the people.
(E) Educational institutions, without exception, are free to impart religious instructions.

Consider the following statements about First Lok Sabha:
(A) The first Lok Sabha was constituted on 17 April 1952 after India's First General Elections were held from 25 October 1951 to 21 February 1952.
(B) The first session of first Lok Sabha commenced on 13 May 1952.
(C) The first Lok Sabha lasted its Full tenure and dissolved on 1 April 1957.
(D) Shri. G.V. Mavalankar was the First Deputy Speaker of First Lok Sabha.

Consider the following provision/s with respect to various 'National Commissions' in India.
(A) 'National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes' was established under Article 339 of the Constitution of India.
(B) The 'National Commission for Women' was established under the 'National Commission for Women Act 1990'.
(C) The 'National Commission for Minorities' was established under the 'National Commission for Minorities Act 1992'.
(D) On 27th December 1993 an ordinance was passed to establish the 'National Human Rights Commission'.

Consider the correct statements given below:
(a) The interior design of Lok Sabha in the new Parliament is based on the theme of National Animal Lion.
(b) The design of Rajya Sabha is based on the theme of India's National Flower Lotus.
(c) The new Parliament building was inaugurated on 28th May, 2023.
(d) The historic Ashok Chakra has been installed beside the speaker of Lok Sabha.

Identify the correct statements regarding Asian Games - 2023.
(a) This competition was held in Hangzhou, China.
(b) Shooter Lovelina Borgohain played a role of flag bearer for India at the time of inauguration.
(c) India got 4th position with 28 gold medals.
(d) India got total 107 medals in this competition.

Select the correct statements:
(a) The Nobel Peace Prize, 2023 was awarded to Narges Mohammadi.
(b) Narges Mohammadi is a champion of equality and women's rights.
(c) In 2004, Narges Mohammadi joined the Defenders of Human Right Center founded by Shirin Ebadi.

Select the correct statements (Padma Awards 2024):
(a) 30 of the awardees in it are women.
(b) 5 Padma Vibhushan award were declared. (given as 6 in Q-paper text)
(c) 17 Padma Bhushan and 110 Padma Shri awards were declared.

Match the country and the Operations undertaken to protect Indian Nationals Abroad.
(a) Operation Ajay - (ii) Israel
(b) Operation Ganga - (i) Ukraine
(c) Operation Devishakti - (iv) Afghanistan
(d) Operation Kaveri - (iii) Sudan

Match the following pairs:
(a) Dr. Nitin Karmalkar Committee - (i) For implementation of National Education Policy 2020 in Maharashtra
(b) Nitin Karir Committee - (ii) To enquire the incident which happened during the distribution of Maharashtra Bhushan Award
(c) Sunil Pawar Committee - (iii) To study why the rates of onion collapse.
(d) Dr. K. Kasturirangan Committee - (iv) To make the syllabus for pre-primary to degree according to National Education Policy 2020

Identify the correct statements regarding the Chief Minister Solar Agricultural Channel Scheme.
(a) This Scheme was started in June 2017, when Devendra Fadanvis was Chief Minister.
(b) The main purpose of this Scheme is to provide supply of electricity to farmers through the agricultural feeder.
(c) The government has decided to pay 50,000 per acre as rent to the farmers under this Scheme.
(d) Solar panels are set up on government land up to ten kilometres from the 33 kV substation.

Women Reservation Bill 2023, consider the following statements:
(a) Narishakti Vandan Adhiniyam officially the Constitutional (One hundred and twenty eight amendment) bill 2023 is a bill introduced in the Parliament of India.
(b) The Women reservation bill was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha on 10th Sept. 2023.
(c) This legislation seeks to allocate 30 percent of the seats in Lok Sabha and State legislative assemblies for women.
(d) The bill was the first that was considered in the new Parliament building.

Identify the correct statements regarding M.S. Swaminathan.
(a) He was resident of Tamil Nadu.
(b) He was educated from Oxford University.
(c) He was Scientist of Agriculture department.
(d) He was Member of Rajya Sabha for some time.
(e) He was awarded by Raman Magsaysay award.

Which of the following countries are included in the Five Eyes Alliance?
(a) America
(b) Britain
(c) New Zealand
(d) Australia
(e) France
(f) Germany