Mains - Essay

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Q. If a streaming service has 5 million subscribers and each pays $10 monthly, what is the total monthly revenue?
  • A. $50 million
  • B. $60 million
  • C. $70 million
  • D. $80 million
Q. If a student can write 200 words per hour, how many hours will it take to write a 2400-word essay?
  • A. 8
  • B. 10
  • C. 12
  • D. 14
Q. If a student takes 2 hours to write an essay and spends 30% of that time on research, how much time do they spend on writing?
  • A. 1 hour
  • B. 1.4 hours
  • C. 1.5 hours
  • D. 1.6 hours
Q. If a student writes 150 words in 3 minutes, how many words can they write in 12 minutes?
  • A. 600
  • B. 650
  • C. 700
  • D. 750
Q. If a student writes 250 words in 5 minutes, how many words can they write in 30 minutes?
  • A. 1000
  • B. 1200
  • C. 1500
  • D. 1800
Q. If a student writes an essay in 3 hours and spends 1/3 of that time on editing, how much time do they spend writing?
  • A. 1 hour
  • B. 2 hours
  • C. 2.5 hours
  • D. 3 hours
Q. If a subscription service costs $15 per month, how much will it cost for a year?
  • A. $150
  • B. $180
  • C. $200
  • D. $120
Q. If a tech company invests $2 million in research and development and expects a return of 150% in 3 years, what will be the expected return?
  • A. $3 million
  • B. $4 million
  • C. $5 million
  • D. $6 million
Q. If a train travels 60 miles in 1 hour, how far will it travel in 3 hours?
  • A. 120 miles
  • B. 180 miles
  • C. 150 miles
  • D. 200 miles
Q. In the context of essay writing for UPSC Mains, which of the following approaches is most effective for structuring an argument?
  • A. Chronological order
  • B. Problem-solution format
  • C. Random thoughts
  • D. Descriptive narrative
Q. In the context of essay writing, what is the significance of a well-defined thesis statement?
  • A. It is optional and can be omitted.
  • B. It serves as a roadmap for the essay.
  • C. It limits the scope of discussion.
  • D. It should be vague to allow flexibility.
Q. In which year did Karl Marx publish 'The Communist Manifesto', a foundational text for modern socialist movements?
  • A. A. 1848
  • B. B. 1867
  • C. C. 1871
  • D. D. 1883
Q. The 'Great Leap Forward' was an economic campaign initiated in which country? (1958)
  • A. India
  • B. China
  • C. Soviet Union
  • D. United States
Q. The 'Opium Wars' were fought between China and which of the following countries?
  • A. United States
  • B. France
  • C. Britain
  • D. Japan
Q. The 'Salt March' led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 was a protest against which of the following? (1930)
  • A. British taxation on salt
  • B. British land revenue policies
  • C. British education policies
  • D. British trade restrictions
Q. The architectural style of the Indo-Islamic period is best exemplified by which of the following monuments?
  • A. Qutub Minar
  • B. Ajanta Caves
  • C. Hampi
  • D. Khajuraho Temples
Q. The Berlin Conference of 1884-85 is significant for which of the following reasons?
  • A. It marked the end of the Cold War.
  • B. It regulated European colonization and trade in Africa.
  • C. It established the United Nations.
  • D. It initiated the process of decolonization.
Q. The concept of 'Nirvana' in Buddhism primarily refers to which of the following?
  • A. A. A state of eternal bliss
  • B. B. The cessation of suffering
  • C. C. A form of enlightenment
  • D. D. A philosophical doctrine
Q. The concept of 'Satyagraha' was first introduced by Mahatma Gandhi during which movement? (1917)
  • A. Champaran Movement
  • B. Kheda Satyagraha
  • C. Non-Cooperation Movement
  • D. Civil Disobedience Movement
Q. The concept of 'Satyagraha' was first introduced by which leader in the Indian independence movement? (1915)
  • A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  • B. Mahatma Gandhi
  • C. Jawaharlal Nehru
  • D. Subhas Chandra Bose
Q. The philosophical concept of 'Utilitarianism' is primarily associated with which of the following thinkers?
  • A. A. John Stuart Mill
  • B. B. Immanuel Kant
  • C. C. Friedrich Nietzsche
  • D. D. David Hume
Q. The philosophical idea of 'Allegory of the Cave' is presented in which of Plato's works?
  • A. A. The Republic
  • B. B. Phaedrus
  • C. C. Symposium
  • D. D. Timaeus
Q. The philosophical idea of 'Tabula Rasa' suggests that individuals are born as:
  • A. A. Blank slates
  • B. B. Innately good
  • C. C. Sinful beings
  • D. D. Rational creatures
Q. The Rowlatt Act of 1919 was enacted in India primarily to curb which of the following? (1919)
  • A. Civil liberties
  • B. Economic exploitation
  • C. Cultural rights
  • D. Political representation
Q. The Treaty of Versailles (1919) primarily aimed to address the consequences of which major event? (1919)
  • A. World War I
  • B. World War II
  • C. The Cold War
  • D. The Great Depression
Q. What is the impact of using diverse viewpoints in an essay for the UPSC Mains?
  • A. It confuses the reader.
  • B. It enriches the discussion.
  • C. It makes the essay longer.
  • D. It is unnecessary.
Q. What role does current affairs play in essay writing for the UPSC Mains examination?
  • A. It is irrelevant to the essay topic.
  • B. It provides examples to support arguments.
  • C. It distracts from the main topic.
  • D. It is only useful for the introduction.
Q. Which ancient Greek philosopher is known for his method of questioning to stimulate critical thinking and illuminate ideas?
  • A. A. Plato
  • B. B. Aristotle
  • C. C. Socrates
  • D. D. Epicurus
Q. Which event marked the beginning of the Indian National Movement?
  • A. The Revolt of 1857
  • B. Formation of the Indian National Congress
  • C. The Partition of Bengal
  • D. The Non-Cooperation Movement
Q. Which of the following best describes the philosophical approach of Stoicism?
  • A. A. Pursuit of pleasure
  • B. B. Acceptance of fate
  • C. C. Emphasis on reason
  • D. D. Both B and C
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