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Prelims Booster 20 April 2026 – 5 UPSC & State PSC Practice Questions for Prelims

 1. India’s First Chip Fabrication Plant is located in which state?

a) Uttar Pradesh

b) Tamil Nadu

c) Gujarat

d) Telangana


Answer. c) Gujarat

Context: 

1. The Government of India has notified the country’s first semiconductor fabrication plant (fab) at Dholera SEZ, Gujarat, led by Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited.


2. Victoria Falls is located in which country?

a) Argentina

b) Venezela

c) Canada

d) Zambia


Answer. d) Zambia

Context: 

1. Talks between India and Zambia over critical mineral exploration have stalled due to a lack of assurances from Lusaka regarding long-term mining rights.

2. Zambia is home to the world-famous Copperbelt

3. Victoria Falls, one of the world’s most famous waterfalls, is located in Zambia.


3. The Colorado River is located in which country?

a) Canada

b) the USA

c) Mexico

d) Colombia


Answer. b) the USA

Context: 

1. A new study by the University of Washington has explained why billions of litres of water from the Colorado River are disappearing before reaching major reservoirs like Lake Mead and Lake Powell.

2. The Colorado River is a 1,450-mile-long (2,330 km) river known as the Lifeblood of the American Southwest. 


4. Presently, how many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does India have?

a) 18

b) 38

c) 44

d) 108


Answer. c) 44

Context: 

1. India now has 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with the recent addition of the Maratha Military Landscapes.

2. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) safeguards 3,686 centrally protected monuments

3. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) was established in 1861, founded by Alexander Cunningham.


5. Which of the following has launched “Divya Bharat: A Window to the Soul of India” on April 17, 2026?

a) Ministry of Culture

b) Ministry of Home Affairs

c) NITI Aayog

d) Ministry of Foreign Affairs


Answer. c) NITI Aayog

1. NITI Aayog launched an anthology titled “Divya Bharat: A Window to the Soul of India” on April 17, 2026

2. Major objective-Inspire citizens and global travellers to explore India’s diverse tourism landscape and promote domestic awareness and global appeal of India’s tourism sector.



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