Posted in Current Affairs Quiz UPSC Current Affairs Practice MCQs – 22 February 2024 February 22, 2024 Leave a comment 1. Consider the following statements: Kittur Revolt was held against the exorbitant tax revenue of British administration It was led by Rani Chennamma, the queen of Kittur. Which of the statement is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Consider the following statements: Shivaji signed Treaty of Purander with Mughals in 1665 He was succeeded by his son Sambhaji Bhonsle. Which of the statement is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Consider the following statements: Wildlife sanctuary can be upgraded to National park. Thanthai Periyar is a wildlife sanctuary situated in Karnataka. Human activities in wildlife sanctuaries are fully restricted to give complete protection How many of the above statements are not correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None 4. Recently, seen ‘Schengen Area’ seen in news refers to: (a) A group of countries with a common currency (b) A region with abolished passport control at mutual borders (c) An international trade alliance (d) A political alliance for climate change 5. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has struck down similar acts previously due to breaking of reservation ceiling of 50 Statement-II: Article 16(4) enables the State to make provisions in favor of backward classes of citizens in public and private employment. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct Loading … Related
