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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.41
The following table gives population (20, 21, 22, 23 lakhs) and total income (1010, 1111, 1225, 1345 crores) of a city for four years (1992 to 1995).
Which one of the following statements is correct in respect of the above data?
CSAT
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.42
Consider the table given below in which the numbers bear certain relationship among themselves along the rows: 29 | 13 | 18, 33 | X | 19, 30 | 27 | 3. Which one of the following numbers is the missing number indicated above by X?
CSAT
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.43
Consider the following matrix with one empty block in the lower extreme corner: [Bead and shape matrix]. Which of the following figures could fit in the empty block and thus complete the matrix?
CSAT
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.44
With reference to the figure given below [Triangle network with S, T, U, V], the number of different routes from S to T without retracing from U and/or V, is
CSAT
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.45
Consider the following figures: [Bead positions in four figures]. Change in positions of beads in the four figures above follows a sequence. Following the same sequence, which of the figures below should appear as the fifth figure above?
CSAT
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.46
A bell rings every 18 minutes. A second bell rings every 24 minutes. A third bell rings every 32 minutes. If all the three bells ring at the same time at 8 o'clock in the morning, at what other time will they all ring together?
CSAT
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.47
"Price is not the same thing as value. Suppose that on a day the price of everything viz., coal, bread, postage stamps, a day's labour, the rent of houses, etc. were to double. Prices then certainly rise, but values of all things except one would not." The writer wants to say that if prices of all things were doubled
Economic and Social Development
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.48
A and B decide to travel from place X to place Y by bus. A has ₹ 10 with him and he finds it is 80% of the bus fare for two persons. B finds that he has ₹ 3 with him and hands it to A. In this context,
which one of the following statements is correct?
CSAT
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.49
As per agreement with a bank, a businessman had to refund a loan in some equal instalments without interest. After paying 18 instalments he found that 60 percent of his loan was refunded. How many instalments were there in the agreement?
CSAT
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.50
A worker reaches his factory 3 minutes late if his speed from his house to the factory is 5 km/hr. If he walks at a speed of 6 km/hr, then he reaches the factory 7 minutes early. The distance of the factory from his house is
CSAT
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.51
Turkey is located between
Geography
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.52
What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north?
1
Bangkok
2
Hanoi
3
Jakarta
4
Singapore
Geography
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.53
The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2°C above pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3°C above the pre-industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world?
1
Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source.
2
Widespread coral mortality will occur.
3
All the global wetlands will permanently disappear.
4
Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world.
Environment
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.54
The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from
Culture
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.55
In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.56
What are the benefits of implementing the Integrated Watershed Development Programme?
1
Prevention of soil runoff
2
Linking the country's perennial rivers with seasonal rivers
3
Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table
4
Regeneration of natural vegetation
Environment
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.57
Which of the following are associated with 'Planning' in India?
1
The Finance Commission
2
The National Development Council
3
The Union Ministry of Rural Development
4
The Union Ministry of Urban Development
5
The Parliament
Economy
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.58
Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat?
1
Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings
2
Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees
3
Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.59
Consider the following statements:
A Constitutional Government is one which
1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority
2. places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.60
Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?
1
Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule
2
Appointing the Ministers
3
Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India
4
Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government
Polity