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UPSC Prelims 2021 Questions

100 questions from the UPSC Prelims 2021 examination with options, answers and explanations, arranged paper by paper.

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Questions: 100
Exam year: 2021
Subjects: 24
With answers: 100

Subjects in 2021

Polity & governance19 Environment17 History17 Economy15 Science & technology12 Geography9 Modern history9 Ecology5 Agriculture4 Ancient india4 Biodiversity4 Biotechnology4 Current affairs4 Indian geography4 Indian national movement3 Medieval india3 Political theory3 Pollution3 Sports3 Architecture2 Biology2 Climate change2 Constitutional provisions2 External sector2

UPSC Prelims 2021 Questions

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Q1 2021 Prelims GS

Consider the following statements:
1. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is appointed by the Central Government.
2. Certain provisions in the Constitution of India give the Central Government the right to issue directions to the RBI in public interest.
3. The Governor of the RBI draws his power from the RBI Act.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Banking & monetary policyEconomyGovernor's appointment & section 7 rbi act directions
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Q2 2021 Prelims GS

With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements:
1. All casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund coverage.
2. All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment.
3. The government can by a notification specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Casual workers' entitlements & mode of wage paymentEconomyLabour & employment
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