UPSC 2019 Daily MCQ Based Current Affairs - Free PDF Download

Q1) Consider the following statements about Chitosan, which are true?
A)Chitosan nanoparticles are capable of increasing the
bioavailability of Harpin biopesticide
B)It has anti-fungal properties
C)It is bio degradable
D)Chitosan nanoparticles are capable of getting into
the plant through the stomata
Options :
1) Only A is correct
2) C & D are correct
3) All are correct
4) A & B are correct
Q2) Consider the following statements :
A)Type Ic supernova are those which have lost both hydrogen
and helium shells.
B)AT2018cow is a type of Nova
C)A nova is a transient astronomical event that causes the
sudden appearance of a bright, apparently “new” star, that
slowly fades over several weeks or many months.
Options :
1) A & B are correct
2) A & C are correct
3) All are correct
4) Only C is correct
Q3) Consider the following statements w.r.t recent study done by Scientists at Hyderabad’s National Remote Sensing Centre :
A)Greenness’ is consistently decreasing across various types
of forest in India, particularly in unprotected areas.
B)Highest degradation is happening in the evergreen
forests.
C)More than 15% of India’s total mangrove forests showed
a decrease in greenness.
OPTIONS:
1) A & C are correct
2) A &B are correct
3) Only C is correct
4) A & B are correct
Q4) Consider the following statements :
A)In Humpback Whale blubber, the amount of
Progesterone gives an idea about pregnancy
B)Progesterone is a hormone secreted by the
female reproductive system
Options :
1) Only B is correct
2) Only A is correct
3) Both are correct
4) None is correct
Q5) Consider the following statements :
A)They are called T cells because their shape
resembles T
B)Natural T cells provide antibody mediated immunity
C)Natural T cells are widely used in research
Options :
1) A & C are correct
2) A & B are correct
3) B & C are correct
4) None is correct
Q6) According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following
animals can be hunted ?
A)Fruit Bats
B)Mice
C)Red Panda
D)Common Crow
Options :
1) A & B
2) C & D
3) A, B & D
4) B , C & D
Q7) Consider the following statements :
A)Ethiopia is the only landlocked country in the
Horn of Africa
B)Laos is only land locked country in South East
Asia
Options :
1) Both are correct
2) Only B is correct
3) Only A is correct
4) None is correct
Q8) consider the following forms :
A)Garbhagriha
B)Mandapa
C)Shikhara
D)Satvahana
The basic form of the Hindu Temple comprises which of the above
mentioned forms :
1) A & B
2) A, B & C
3) A, B , C & D
4) A, B & C

Q9) Which of the following new Directive Principles were added in the
original list in the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 :
A)To secure opportunities for healthy development of children
B)To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the
poor
C)To minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities and
opportunities.
Options :
1) A & C
2) B & C
3) A & B
4) A, B & C

Q10) Which of the following is true ?
A)Supreme Court has set a 50 percent upper
limit for caste reservations in any state
B)No state in India has more than 50%
reservation
Options :
1) Both are correct
2) Only B is correct
3) Only A is correct
4) None is correct
Q10) Which of the following is true ?
A)Supreme Court has set a 50 percent upper limit for caste reservations in any state
B)No state in India has more than 50% reservation
Options :
1) Both are correct
2) Only B is correct
3) Only A is correct
4) None is correct
Q.11 According to an amended rule notified by the Registrar General
of India (RGI) , Which of these activities will be done for the first time
in census 2021 ?
a) Data verification with Adhaar card
b) Use of fingerprint scanner
c) Census draft & files to be stored electronically
d) Training of volunteers for Census
Options :
1. A & B
2. C & D
3. Only A
4. Only C
Q.12 Which of the follow is true as per a recent decision of the supreme court regarding appointment of DGP ?
a) All states are restrained from appointing Director
General of Police in an acting capacity
b) The States should approach the UPSC three months
before the retirement of DGP.
c) UPSC must finalise 3 names and state can then appoint
one of them.
Options :
1. A & B
2. B & C
3. A & C
4. All are correct