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2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.41
The balance of payments of a country is a systematic record of
Economics
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.42
The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of 1. liquidity of assets 2. branch expansion 3. merger of banks 4. winding-up of banks Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Economics
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.43
An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the
Economics
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.44
In India, deficit financing is used for raising resources for
Economics
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.45

Which of the following characterizes/characterize the people of Indus Civilization?

1
They possessed great palaces and temples.
2
They worshipped both male and female deities.
3
They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.
Ancient History
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.46

Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing?

1
Chikungunya
2
Hepatitis B
3
HIV-AIDS
General Science (Health & Disease)
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.47

Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?

1
The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
2
Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3
Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
Indian Culture & Religion
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.48
Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an organism, but also its functional role in the community of organisms?
Ecology & Environment
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.49
Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction among
Environmental Science (Air Pollution)
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.50

Consider the following minerals:

1
Calcium
2
Iron
3
Sodium
General Science
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.51
Consider the following statements: The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts 1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha 2. scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of the Government 3. examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Polity
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.52

Consider the following Bhakti Saints:

1
Dadu Dayal
2
Guru Nanak
3
Tyagaraja Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?
Medieval History
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.53

With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of organism is/are known as decomposer organism/organisms?

1
Virus
2
Fungi
3
Bacteria
Environment
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.54
The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where
Physical Geography
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.55

Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?

1
Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
2
Coexistence of a large number of species
3
Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes
Geography
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.56

Which of the following constitute Capital Account?

1
Foreign Loans
2
Foreign Direct Investment
3
Private Remittances
4
Portfolio Investment
Economics
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.57

Consider the following historical places:

1
Ajanta Caves
2
Lepakshi Temple
3
Sanchi Stupa
Art and Culture
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.58

With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school:

1
Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.
2
Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
Indian Philosophy
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.59

In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?

1
Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
2
Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
3
Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Polity
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.60

The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons?

1
Thermal difference between land and water
2
Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
3
Presence of strong winds in the interior
4
Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts
Physical Geography
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