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UPSC Static Quizzes August 2026

Topic-wise UPSC Prelims Static Quizzes & Practice Tests for August 2026

UPSC Static Quizzes August 2026 provides topic-wise practice questions and important Quiz for UPSC Prelims preparation. These quizzes help aspirants revise static subjects, improve conceptual clarity, and strengthen exam-oriented preparation. Practice UPSC static GK quizzes regularly to boost accuracy, revision, and performance for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.

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19th Aug 2026 (Modern History)

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 Consider the following statements:

  1. It was presided over by Tilak.
  2. The Congress Working Committee was established to guide the Congress.
  3. It provided for attainment of Swaraj through extra-constitutional mass struggle.

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Consider the following statements:

  1. It was a type of land system followed in the areas inhabited by Oraon and Munda.
  2. There was a minimal amount of tax to be paid for landlords under this system.

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Which of the following statements are true?

  1. It provided encouragement to Muslim separatism.
  2. It enabled the provision to form a Constituent Assembly to frame a new Constitution.
  3. It promised to expand the Viceroy’s Executive Council.

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Who among the following can be considered as a publisher of the monthly journal ‘Vital-Vidhwansak’?

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Consider the following statements:

  1. It was open to all persons irrespective of their nationality.
  2. It was considered as a separate religious sect.
  3. No images were allowed in the Brahmo Samaj.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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18th August 2026 (Economy)

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Consider the following statements with reference to Urea Gold:

  1. It will address the deficiency of Phosphorus in Indian soils.
  2. It will improve the nitrogen use efficiency of urea.
  3. It is said to improve the yield of oilseeds.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

2 / 5

How many of the following entities are eligible for the Liquidity Adjustment Facility of the RBI?

  1. Regional Rural Banks
  2. Primary Dealers
  3. Mutual Funds

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Consider the following statements with respect to the terms of reference for the Sixteenth Finance Commission:

  1. The distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the Union and the States.
  2. The principles governing the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
  3. The measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement the resources of the Panchayats and Municipalities.
  4. Allocation of resources towards internal security measures in the Naxal-affected areas.

How many of the above are mentioned in the terms of reference of the Sixteenth Finance Commission?

4 / 5

Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the World Trade Organisation?

  1. It is the only international organisation concerned with the rules of trade between nations.
  2. Similar to GATT, it includes trade in goods and Intellectual Property only but not services.
  3. India is a founding member of the WTO but not GATT.

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5 / 5

Which of the following can be possible impacts of rupee depreciation?

  1. Imports become cheaper.
  2. Enhance export competitiveness.
  3. Imported inflation may occur.

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The average score is 70%

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17th August 2026 (Polity)

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Consider the following statements with reference to Urea Gold:

  1. It will address the deficiency of Phosphorus in Indian soils.
  2. It will improve the nitrogen use efficiency of urea.
  3. It is said to improve the yield of oilseeds.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

2 / 5

How many of the following entities are eligible for the Liquidity Adjustment Facility of the RBI?

  1. Regional Rural Banks
  2. Primary Dealers
  3. Mutual Funds

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3 / 5

Consider the following statements with respect to the terms of reference for the Sixteenth Finance Commission:

  1. The distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the Union and the States.
  2. The principles governing the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
  3. The measures needed to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement the resources of the Panchayats and Municipalities.
  4. Allocation of resources towards internal security measures in the Naxal-affected areas.

How many of the above are mentioned in the terms of reference of the Sixteenth Finance Commission?

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Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the World Trade Organisation?

  1. It is the only international organisation concerned with the rules of trade between nations.
  2. Similar to GATT, it includes trade in goods and Intellectual Property only but not services.
  3. India is a founding member of the WTO but not GATT.

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5 / 5

Which of the following can be possible impacts of rupee depreciation?

  1. Imports become cheaper.
  2. Enhance export competitiveness.
  3. Imported inflation may occur.

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14th Aug 2026 (Modern History)

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With reference to the economic critique of British rule developed by the early Moderates, consider the following statements:

  1. They viewed foreign capital investment as essential for accelerating India’s industrial development.
  2. Dadabhai Naoroji used estimates of India’s per capita income to demonstrate the growing poverty under colonial rule.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 / 5

The 1890 session of the Indian National Congress is remembered for Kadambini Ganguly’s historic address to the gathering. Who presided over this session?

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Which of the following formed part of the political and administrative demands raised by the Moderate leadership of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Abolition of the India Council and greater Indian representation in legislative councils.
  2. Simultaneous holding of the civil service examination in India and London, along with an increase in its age limit.
  3. Complete abolition of the Permanent Settlement system throughout British India.

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Which one of the following constituted the central argument of the economic nationalism developed by the Moderate leaders?

5 / 5

Consider the following statements regarding the early Indian National Congress:

  1. The Congress attempted to overcome provincial divisions by organising annual sessions in different regions and often choosing a president from outside the province hosting the session.
  2. From its very beginning, the Congress had substantial participation from peasants, industrial workers and lower-caste groups.
  3. In 1889, the Congress introduced a minority safeguard under which a resolution could not be adopted if it was opposed by an overwhelming majority of either Hindu or Muslim delegates.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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13th August 2026 (Economy)

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With reference to the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India, consider the following statements:

  1. It is released by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.
  2. It does not capture inflation in the services sector.
  3. It is useful for tracking price trends and supporting economic analysis and forecasting.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 / 5

Consider the following possible consequences of settling India’s international trade in Indian Rupees:

  1. It may reduce India’s dependence on the US dollar for external trade.
  2. It may result in a sharp depletion of India’s foreign exchange reserves.
  3. It may facilitate Indian exports to countries facing shortages of convertible foreign currency.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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With reference to recent trends in the Indian economy, consider the following statements:

  1. Capital expenditure has continuously declined during the last five years.
  2. GST collections have shown an uninterrupted increase during the last five years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Which of the following developments are likely to exert depreciation pressure on the Indian Rupee?

  1. An increase in policy interest rates by the US Federal Reserve.
  2. Faster economic growth in India accompanied by an increase in foreign exchange reserves.
  3. A widening trade deficit combined with lower foreign investment inflows.
  4. Persistently higher inflation in India relative to its trading partners.

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Which one of the following situations is most likely to generate inflationary pressure in an economy?

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12th August 2026 (Geography)

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Consider the following statements regarding atmospheric pressure:

  1. Atmospheric pressure decreases as altitude increases, with a significant fall occurring in the troposphere.
  2. High-pressure systems are generally associated with clear skies and stable weather.
  3. Low-pressure systems involve rising air, which promotes cloud formation.
  4. Normal atmospheric pressure at sea level is approximately 1200 mm of mercury.

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2 / 5

Consider the following statements:

  • Statement I: Tropical rainforest soils generally have a high nutrient content.
  • Statement II: High temperature and moisture in tropical rainforests cause organic matter to decompose rapidly.

Which of the following options is correct?

3 / 5

The collision–Coalescence process of precipitation mainly occurs in

4 / 5

Consider the following Assertion and Reason:

  • Assertion (A): The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.
  • Reason (R): Absorption of ultraviolet radiation by ozone causes the temperature in the stratosphere to increase with altitude.

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Which of the following statements about latitude and longitude is/are correct?

  1. Latitude lines remain parallel to one another and measure distance north or south of the Equator.
  2. The International Date Line lies approximately along 180° longitude.
  3. The Tropic of Cancer is situated at about 23.5° north latitude.
  4. Longitude lines converge at the poles and measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

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11th Aug 2026 (Modern History)

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The British enacted the Limitation Law in 1859 mainly to deal with which of the following problems?

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The Ilbert Bill controversy of 1883 was primarily related to which issue?

3 / 5

Who were the founders of the Indian National Association established in 1876?

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Consider the following statements regarding judicial reforms during the period of Warren Hastings:

  1. District Diwani Adalats were created for deciding civil disputes.
  2. District Faujdari Adalats dealt with criminal cases and functioned with Indian judicial officials assisted by qazis and muftis.
  3. The Supreme Court at Calcutta was established during this period.
  4. A Law Commission headed by Macaulay was constituted for codifying Indian laws.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

5 / 5

With reference to the Bombay Mill Hands Association, consider the following statements:

  1. It was founded by Lala Lajpat Rai.
  2. It demanded measures such as shorter working hours and a weekly holiday for workers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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10th August 2026 (Economy)

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If another global financial crisis happens in the near future, which of the following actions/policies are most likely to give some immunity to India?

  1. Not depending on short-term foreign borrowings
  2. Opening up to more foreign banks
  3. Maintaining full capital account convertibility

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With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India, which one of the following is considered its major characteristic?

3 / 5

In the context of the Indian economy, non-financial debt includes which of the following?

  1. Housing loans owed by households
  2. Amounts outstanding on credit cards
  3. Treasury Bills

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If the RBI decides to adopt an expansionist monetary policy, which of the following would it not do?

  1. Cut and optimise the Statutory Liquidity Ratio
  2. Increase the Marginal Standing Facility Rate
  3. Cut the Bank Rate and Repo Rate

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With reference to the international trade of India at present, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. India's merchandise exports are less than its merchandise imports.
  2. India's imports of iron and steel, chemicals, fertilisers and machinery have decreased in recent years.
  3. India's exports of services are more than its imports of services.
  4. India suffers from an overall trade/current account deficit.

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The average score is 13%

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8th August 2026 (Economy)

Answer: (c)

Explanation:

  • About Nominal GDP: Nominal GDP is the total value of goods and services produced within a specific economy. It is evaluated at current market prices.

    • Since nominal GDP doesn’t remove the pace of rising prices when comparing one period to another, it can inflate the growth figure. As a result, nominal GDP will most often be higher than real GDP in an expanding economy. Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • About Real GDP: It is the value of a country's total output of goods and services adjusted for inflation or deflation. It allows economists, policymakers, and analysts to assess the underlying growth of an economy without the distortion caused by changes in prices.

    • Real gross domestic product is often a more accurate reflection of the output of an economy than nominal GDP. By eliminating the distortion caused by inflation or deflation, real GDP gives economists a clearer idea of how the total national output of a country is growing or contracting from year to year. Hence statement 2 is correct.

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Consider the following statements:

  1. Nominal GDP is often higher than real GDP in an expanding economy.
  2. Real GDP is often a more accurate reflection of the output of an economy than nominal GDP.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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With reference to Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), consider the following statements:

  1. They are part of the Payment and Settlement system.
  2. They come under the deposit insurance facility of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation.
  3. The principal business of NBFC may include industrial activity but not agricultural activity.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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Consider the following statements with reference to the Retail Direct Scheme:

  1. It was launched by SEBI.
  2. Retail investors can access only the Primary Government Securities Market but not secondary.
  3. All Non-Resident retail investors are ineligible under the scheme.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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Which of the following descriptions best suits the word “Green Taxonomy”?

5 / 5

With reference to e-RUPI, consider the following statements:

  1. It has been launched by the RBI in association with the Department of Financial Services.
  2. Internet banking access is required to redeem the voucher by the users.
  3. They can either be transferred or cashed out.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

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The average score is 25%

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7th August 2026 (Art & Culture)

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 Consider the following statements regarding Brahmagupta:

  1. In the Brahmasphutasiddhanta, he formulated rules governing the use of negative numbers.
  2. He introduced the cyclic or Chakravala method for solving algebraic equations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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With reference to Bhaskaracharya (Bhaskara II), consider the following statements:

  1. He described the rotation of the Earth on its axis as the cause of day and night.
  2. He developed the Chakravala method for solving algebraic equations.
  3. He calculated the duration of the Earth's revolution around the Sun with remarkable accuracy.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

3 / 5

 The gold coins known as “Gadi Fanams” and “Pagodas” are associated with which one of the following dynasties?

4 / 5

Consider the following statements regarding seals of the Indus Valley Civilization:

  1. Human-like as well as animal figures occur on Indus seals.
  2. The unicorn is among the most frequently depicted motifs.
  3. Certain seals contain geometric patterns that have been interpreted as possibly having mathematical or calendrical significance.
  4. These seals primarily functioned as currency in the Indus economy.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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The ancient Indian work Hastyayurveda, which deals extensively with the care, diseases, behaviour and management of elephants, is traditionally attributed to:

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The average score is 33%

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6th August 2026 (Geography)

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Consider the following statements regarding the Westerlies:

  1. The Westerlies are generally stronger and more consistent in the Southern Hemisphere because fewer landmasses obstruct their movement.
  2. These prevailing winds blow from west to east across the mid-latitudes, broadly between 30° and 60° in both hemispheres.
  3. They influence the movement of cyclones, anticyclones and other weather systems across regions such as Europe and North America.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The arid conditions of the Gobi Desert can primarily be attributed to:

  1. Its position deep within the Asian continent, far away from major sources of oceanic moisture.
  2. The influence of warm ocean currents that suppress rainfall over the region.
  3. The rain-shadow effect created by the Himalayas and other surrounding mountain ranges.

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Why does temperature rise with increasing altitude in the stratosphere?

  1. The stratosphere has limited vertical mixing and remains relatively stable.
  2. Being located at a greater altitude, the stratosphere is closer to the Sun and receives more intense solar radiation.
  3. Ozone present in the stratosphere absorbs ultraviolet radiation and converts it into heat.

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Which of the following climatic conditions are generally associated with El Niño?

  1. Australia and Southeast Asia may experience drought because of changes in atmospheric circulation.
  2. Hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean increases because wind shear becomes weaker.
  3. Pacific trade winds weaken, reducing the upwelling of cold and nutrient-rich water near the western coast of South America.

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Polar regions experience a very large seasonal variation in temperature. Which of the following factors explain this phenomenon?

  1. Low atmospheric humidity reduces the capacity of the air to retain heat, permitting relatively rapid temperature changes.
  2. Extended periods of darkness during winter result in severe loss of heat and intense cooling.
  3. Continuous daylight during summer allows the surface to receive solar radiation for prolonged periods.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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The average score is 40%

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5th August 2026 (Polity)

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With reference to the Citizenship Act, 1955, consider the following statements:

  1. The Citizenship Act, 1955 originally provided for Commonwealth Citizenship.
  2. The children of foreign diplomats posted in India are eligible for Indian citizenship by birth.
  3. Persons granted citizenship through the incorporation of territory are required to take an oath of allegiance.

How many of the statements given above are not correct?

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Consider the following statements with reference to the Legislative Council:

  1. The removal of the Legislative Council requires a constitutional amendment under Article 368.
  2. The resolution for the creation of the Legislative Council requires a special majority in the respective Legislative Assembly.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements with reference to Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy:

  1. In general, Fundamental Rights are negative because they prohibit the State from taking certain actions, whereas the Directive Principles of State Policy are positive.
  2. Directive Principles of State Policy aim to establish political democracy, while Fundamental Rights aim to establish socio-economic democracy.
  3. Both Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy are enforceable in courts.

Which of the statements given above are not correct?

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Which of the following statements are not correct with respect to the Delimitation Commission in India?

  1. It is an executive body.
  2. The orders of the Commission can be modified only by the Lok Sabha but not by the Legislative Assembly of any State.
  3. Till now, five such Commissions have been constituted.

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5 / 5

Consider the following statements:

  1. No court in India has the authority to ascertain parliamentary contempt.
  2. The Chairman can himself inquire into a breach of privilege matter instead of referring it to the Committee.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

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4th August 2026 (Economy)

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Consider the following statements about the Consumer Price Index (CPI):

  1. CPI does not measure price changes in capital goods and intermediate goods.
  2. The current base year used for calculating CPI is 2021–22.
  3. An increase in CPI reduces the purchasing power of money.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

2 / 5

What is the most likely economic consequence of a sustained decline in a country’s Capital-Output Ratio (COR)?

3 / 5

With reference to a Vote-on-Account and an Interim Budget, consider the following statements:

  1. A Vote-on-Account deals only with government expenditure, whereas an Interim Budget presents a complete statement of receipts and expenditure.
  2. A Vote-on-Account cannot be used to alter the existing tax structure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4 / 5

In financial markets, what does the term “front-running” mean?

5 / 5

Consider the following statements regarding the Reserve Bank of India’s Central Bank Digital Currency, commonly known as the e-Rupee:

  1. The e-Rupee may improve monetary-policy transmission by enabling more precise management and distribution of money.
  2. Its introduction may influence the deposit base and lending capacity of commercial banks.
  3. It may promote financial inclusion by improving access to financial services for underserved sections of society.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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The average score is 80%

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3rd August 2026 (Medieval History)

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Arrange the following dynasties of the Delhi Sultanate in chronological order:

  1. Sayyid Dynasty
  2. Khalji Dynasty
  3. Lodi Dynasty
  4. Tughlaq Dynasty

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What was the primary function of the Diwan-i-Mustakhraj during the Delhi Sultanate?

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The Diwan-i-Kohi, established under Muhammad bin Tughlaq, was mainly associated with which of the following?

4 / 5

Why did Sultan Balban promote court practices such as Sijda and Paibos?

5 / 5

Consider the following statements regarding the administrative structure of the Delhi Sultanate:

  1. Large territorial assignments or provincial units were commonly known as iqtas.
  2. The governors of iqtas were known as shiqdars.
  3. The pargana was the lowest administrative unit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1st August 2026 (Economy)

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Which of the following terms refers to a risk-management strategy in which an investor takes an offsetting position to protect against potential losses?

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Which financial instrument enables an Indian entity to raise funds from overseas investors while denominating the borrowing in Indian rupees?

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Consider the following statements regarding Nominal GDP and Real GDP:

  1. Nominal GDP is measured at current market prices and is not adjusted for inflation.
  2. Real GDP measures the value of final goods and services after adjusting for changes in the general price level.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

4 / 5

Which of the following best describes an anchor investor?

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Which of the following are included in the broader measures of money supply in India?

  1. Currency held by the public
  2. Current deposits with the banking system
  3. Certificates of deposit issued by banks
  4. Demand deposits with the Post Office

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