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🧪 1.3 Psychology and Scientific Methods (मनःविज्ञान और वैज्ञानिक पद्धति) 📌 What is the Scientific Method? The scientific method is a systematic, objective, and replicable approach to acquiring knowledge through observation, experimentation, and logical...
🕰️ 1.2 Historical Antecedents of Psychology and Trends in the 21st Century 🔙 Historical Antecedents of Psychology Psychology emerged as a distinct scientific discipline in the late 19th century, but its roots go...
🧠 1.1 Definition of Psychology (मनःविज्ञान की परिभाषा) 🔍 Meaning of Psychology The word “Psychology” is derived from two Greek words: ‘Psyche’ meaning soul or mind ‘Logos’ meaning study or discourse So, Psychology...
🧠 UPSC Psychology Optional Syllabus 2025 📘 Paper 1: Foundations of Psychology 1. Introduction 1.1 Definition of Psychology 1.2 Historical antecedents and trends in the 21st century 1.3 Psychology and scientific methods 1.4 Relation...
Q1. [IBAT Alliance] Consider the following statements about the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT): It is jointly managed by four global conservation organisations. It provides access to both primary and derived biodiversity datasets....
Q1. With reference to Haemophilia A, consider the following statements: It is caused due to a deficiency of clotting factor VIII. It is more commonly diagnosed in women than in men. Internal bleeding...
Q1. With reference to ‘Dravidogecko Coonoor’, consider the following statements: It is the only gecko species endemic to high-elevation regions of the Western Ghats. It has been discovered in the Nilgiris of Tamil Nadu,...
1. Consider the following statements regarding Sariska Tiger Reserve: It lies in the Satpura Range and is known for bamboo-dominated landscapes. It was declared a national park in 1955. It is part of the...
91. What was the main objective of the First Five-Year Plan in India? a) Industrial growth b) Export promotion c) Agricultural development d) Privatization of public enterprises 92. Which of the following Five-Year Plans...
81. Which economic model formed the basis of India’s First Five-Year Plan? a) Harrod-Domar model b) Mahalanobis model c) Leontief Input-Output model d) Adam Smith’s Classical model 82. What was a significant focus of...
71. Who is known as the architect of India’s planned economy? a) Jawaharlal Nehru b) Mahalanobis c) B.R. Ambedkar d) Rajendra Prasad 72. What was the primary objective of India’s First Five-Year Plan (1951–56)?...
61. Which of the following is not associated with the effects of British land revenue systems? a) Increase in agricultural productivity b) Rise in landless laborers c) Indebtedness among peasants d) Decline of traditional...
51. During which period did India follow a policy of Import Substitution Industrialization (ISI)? a) Pre-1947 b) 1950–1980 c) 1991–2000 d) Post-2014 52. Which of the following colonial policies adversely impacted India’s handicraft industry?...
1. FATF (Financial Action Task Force) Purpose: Global watchdog for money laundering and terror financing. Functions: Monitoring & Informing: Tracks how criminals raise/move funds. Setting Standards: Provides global AML/CFT recommendations. Flagging Non-Compliance: Countries are...
41. Which of the following can be considered as a non-economic indicator of development? a) Infant mortality rate b) Growth in industrial output c) Foreign exchange reserves d) Per capita income 42. Which of...
31. Which of the following best describes the concept of ‘Happiness Index’? a) It is a fiscal tool to measure subsidies b) It tracks consumer preferences in luxury goods c) It measures subjective well-being...
🧠 Chapter 1: What is Psychology? Textbook: NCERT Class 11 Psychology 🌟 1. Definition of Psychology Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes, experiences, and behavior in different contexts. ✅ Practical Example: When...
21. Which of the following is the primary indicator of economic growth? a) Growth in exports b) Increase in employment rate c) Increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) d) Reduction in inflation 22. What...
डोनाल्ड ट्रंप द्वारा प्रस्तावित “गोल्डन डोम” (Golden Dome) मिसाइल रक्षा प्रणाली अमेरिका की राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा को सुदृढ़ करने के उद्देश्य से एक महत्वाकांक्षी परियोजना है। इस प्रणाली का उद्देश्य अंतरिक्ष में आधारित हथियारों के...
🎯 UPSC Self-Evaluation Grade Scale MARKS GRADE FEEDBACK 9-10 MCQs 🎖️ Officer You’re exam ready! 6-8 MCQs 🏆 Topper Just polish the edges. 4-6 MCQs 📘 Sincere Aspirant You’re on the right path, keep...
🎯 UPSC Self-Evaluation Grade Scale MARKS GRADE FEEDBACK 9-10 MCQs 🎖️ Officer You’re exam ready! 6-8 MCQs 🏆 Topper Just polish the edges. 4-6 MCQs 📘 Sincere Aspirant You’re on the right path,...
🏦 1. IMF LOAN TO PAKISTAN IMF approved $1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) to Pakistan in May 2025. The EFF is a LOAN, not a grant. It supports countries facing BALANCE...
1. What is coal gasification?a) Burning coal directlyb) Turning coal into electricityc) Converting coal into syngasd) Crushing coal to powder 2. Which gases are primarily found in syngas?a) Oxygen and Nitrogenb) Methane and Ethanec)...
1. What is the main purpose of the HADR Exercise held in Maldives? a) To test nuclear readiness b) To promote maritime trade c) To enhance regional disaster response d) To conduct underwater archaeology...
1. What is the current IUCN status of the Iberian lynx as of 2024? a) Endangered b) Vulnerable c) Near Threatened d) Critically Endangered 2. Which species was reclassified from extinct to critically endangered...
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