UPSC Prelims

2023

Paper-1

Economy 23

All Questions 23 Agriculture 3 Asset Classification 1 Banking & RBI 1 Banking and Finance 1 Digital Economy 1 Energy Sector 1 Financial Markets 3 Global Trade 1 Government Schemes 2 Healthcare Infrastructure 1 Industry 1 Infrastructure & Investment 1 Infrastructure Connectivity 1 International Economics 1 International Organizations 1 International Relations 1 Monetary Policy 1 Trade & Industry 1

Environment 16

All Questions 16 Animal Behavior 1 Aquaculture 1 Biodiversity 2 Climate Change 1 Climate Change Mitigation 1 Fauna of India 2 Flora of India 1 Fungi/Biodiversity 1 International Agreements 1 International Organizations 1 Pollutants 1 Pollution 1 Protected Areas 1 Water Resources 1

General Knowledge 2

All Questions 2 Awards 1 Sports 1

Geography 17

All Questions 17 Climatology 2 Current Affairs 1 Geomorphology 2 International Relations 1 Lakes and Rivers 1 Mineral Resources 1 Physical Geography of India 1 Places in News 2 Ports of India 1 Soils and Biomes 1 World Geography 2 World Geography (Current Affairs) 1 World Resources 1

History 13

All Questions 13 Ancient India 1 Ancient Literature 1 Ancient Religion 1 Ancient South India 2 Art and Culture 2 Medieval India 3 Modern India 3

Polity 16

All Questions 16 Constitutional Amendments 1 Constitutional Bodies 1 Constitutional Principles 1 Constitutional Provisions 1 Constitutionalism 1 Finance Commission 1 Fundamental Rights 1 Governance 1 Internal Security 1 Legal System 1 Making of the Constitution 1 National Symbols 1 Parliamentary Procedures 1 Scheduled and Tribal Areas 1 The President 2

Science & Tech 13

All Questions 13 Biology 1 Biotechnology 2 Clean Energy 1 Defence Technology 1 Genetics 1 Materials Science 1 Microbiology 1 Nuclear Energy 1 Renewable Energy 1 Sensors and Devices 1 Space Technology 2

History

Medieval India

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UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper-1 📅 28 May, 2023

Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?

A

Devaraya I

B

Mallikarjuna

C

Vira Vijaya

D

Virupaksha

Result Summary

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UPSC Prelims

2023 • 28 May, 2023 • Paper-1

Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?

Correct Answer

Devaraya I

Subject: History.Context: Vijayanagara Empire Architecture and Irrigation.Details: Devaraya I, an illustrious ruler of the Sangama dynasty of the Vijayanagara E......

💡 Analysis & Explanation

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History.

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Vijayanagara Empire Architecture and Irrigation.

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Devaraya I, an illustrious ruler of the Sangama dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire, is credited with significantly improving the capital's water supply and agricultural capacity. He built a massive dam across the Tungabhadra River and an extensive aqueduct system (over 20 kilometers long) to bring continuous water into the capital city.