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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
20 shown2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.21
In medieval India, the designations 'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' were used for
Medieval India History
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.22
Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of
Environmental Ecology
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.23
If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there?
1
Oak
2
Rhododendron
3
Sandalwood
Indian Geography
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.24
Which of the following are some important pollutants released by steel industry in India?
1
Oxides of sulphur
2
Oxides of nitrogen
3
Carbon monoxide
4
Carbon dioxide
Environmental Ecology
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.25
Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
1
Avanti
2
Gandhara
3
Kosala
4
Magadha
Ancient History
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.26
According to the passage, the adverse impact of climate change on an ecosystem can be a
1. permanent disappearance of some of its flora and fauna.
2. permanent disappearance of ecosystem itself.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Environment and Ecology
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.27
Which one of the following statements best implies the need to shift toward contemporary conservation approach?
Environment and Ecology
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.28
What is the most important message conveyed by the passage?
Environment and Ecology
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.29
With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made:
1
To maintain natural ecosystems, exploitation of natural resources should be completely avoided.
2
Not only anthropogenic but also natural reasons can adversely affect ecosystems.
3
Loss of endemic diversity leads to the extinction of ecosystems.
Environment and Ecology
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.30
According to the passage, under globalization, government interventions are viewed as processes leading to
Economics
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.31
According to the passage, the basic philosophy of globalization is to
Economics
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.32
According to the passage, which of the following is/are necessary for ensuring globalization?
1
Privatization of public enterprises
2
Expansionary policy of public expenditure
3
Free play of market forces to determine wages and employment
4
Privatization of social services like education and health
Economics
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.33
According to the passage, in the process of globalization the State should have
Economics
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.34
In which year is the average profit of A and B same?
Economics
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.35
What is the difference between the average profit of B and A in the year 1998?
CSAT - Basic numeracy and Data interpretation
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.36
How much more average profit did A make in the year 2000 than in the year 1999?
CSAT - Basic numeracy and Data interpretation
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.37
What is the trend of the average profit of B from the year 1997 to the year 2000?
CSAT - Basic numeracy and Data interpretation
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.38
The following table shows the marks obtained by two students in different subjects: English (A: 60/100, B: 80/150), Psychology (A: 70/100, B: 70/100), History (A: 50/100, B: 60/100), Sanskrit (A: 30/50, B: 15/25). The difference in the mean aggregate percentage marks of the students is
CSAT - Basic numeracy and Data interpretation
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.39
Examine the following figure: [Sigma shape]. Which one of the following figures has the above figure embedded in it?
CSAT - Logical reasoning and analytical ability
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.40
Consider the following matrix: [Arrow configurations]. Which one of the following figures fits into the blank part of the above matrix?
CSAT