UPSC Prelims Full Length Test - 73

Consider the following statements regarding “Atharvaveda”:

1. Atharvaveda is a collection of magic spells and charms to ward off evil spirits and diseases.
2. The Atharvaveda is considered the fourth Veda and is a late addition to the Vedic texts of Hinduism.

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Which of the following pairs of Indian Prime Ministers and their specific achievements are matched correctly?

1. Indira Gandhi – integration of Sikkim as an Indian state in 1975.
2. Lal Bahadur Shastri – green revolution.
3. Narsimha Rao – abolition of License Raj
4. Morarji Desai – banned currency notes worth Rs 1,000, Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000.

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Which of the following committees have been constituted to recommend reforms in criminal laws?

1. Ranbir Singh Committee
2. Madhav Menon Committee
3. Rajinder Sachar Committee
4. Malimath Committee

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With respect to India, which of the following are winter migratory birds and are listed as least-vulnerable in IUCN Red list?

1. Amur Falcon
2. Bar-headed geese
3. Bluethroat
4. Great-white pelican

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At which of the following places Buddhist councils was/were held?

1. India
2. Sri Lanka
3. Myanmar
4. Cambodia

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