2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on General Awareness: India (General Knowledge). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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Option (c) is correct: Khasi belongs to the Austroasiatic (Austric) language family, specifically the Mon-Khmer branch, and is spoken mainly in Meghalaya, India.
Option (a) is incorrect: Marathi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken in Maharashtra.
Option (b) is incorrect: Ladakhi is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Ladakh.
Option (d) is incorrect: Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken in Tamil Nadu.
The Eco Mark is a certification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for products that meet environmental sustainability criteria. It is awarded to goods that have minimal adverse effects on the environment throughout their lifecycle, including production, use, and disposal. The mark helps consumers identify eco-friendly products and promotes sustainable manufacturing practices.
Some notable certification marks in India along with their issuing bodies:
Certification Mark Issuing Body Purpose ISI Mark Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Ensures industrial products meet Indian standards. Agmark Directorate of Marketing & Inspection Certifies the quality of agricultural products. FPO Mark Ministry of Food Processing Industries Ensures hygiene in processed fruit products. BIS Hallmark Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Certifies the purity of gold and silver jewelry. India Organic Certification APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) Certifies organic farm products. Non-Polluting Vehicle Mark Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Certifies vehicles meet Bharat Stage emission norms. FSSAI Mark Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Ensures food products meet safety and quality standards.
| Q | UPSC year | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1998 | (c) Khasi |
| 2 | 1998 | (c) environment friendly |
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on General Awareness: India (General Knowledge), asked from 1996 to 2009. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Questions on General Awareness: India (General Knowledge) are available for 14 years, from 1996 to 2009. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
