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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
20 shown2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.1
What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
Polity
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.2
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Polity
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.3
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
History
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.4
With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
1
The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2
The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3
At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Art and Culture
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.5
Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred 1. across different species of plants 2. from animals to plants 3. from microorganisms to higher organisms
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
General Science
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.6
The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1
The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.
2
As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
3
The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.
History of India and Indian National Movement
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.7
Consider the following:
1
Star tortoise
2
Monitor lizard
3
Pygmy hog
4
Spider monkey
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.8
Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India?
1
Arsenic
2
Sorbitol
3
Fluoride
4
Formaldehyde
5
Uranium
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.9
With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were
Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.10
Consider the following animals:
1
Sea cow
2
Sea horse
3
Sea lion
General Science
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.11
Consider the following statements:
1
An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
2
If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.
Polity
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.12
Consider the following statements:
Attorney General of India can
1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
3. speak in the Lok Sabha
4. vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Polity
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.13
With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1
Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy.
2
Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers.
3
Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.
Economic and Social Development
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.14
Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season are due to
Geography
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.15
The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?
1
It occupies a linear rift valley.
2
It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
3
The land slopes to the west from Central India.
Physical Geography
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.16
On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
Environmental ecology
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.17
Consider the following pairs:
1
Nokrek Biosphere Reserve : Garo Hills
2
Logtak (Loktak) Lake : Barail Range
3
Namdapha National Park : Dafla Hills
Environment
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.18
Consider the following:
1
Electromagnetic radiation
2
Geothermal energy
3
Gravitational force
4
Plate movements
5
Rotation of the earth
6
Revolution of the earth
Geography
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.19
Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution?
1
National Development Council
2
Planning Commission
3
Zonal Councils
Polity
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.20
The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for
History