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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
20 shown2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.43
What is/are the purpose/purposes of the 'Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR)' announced by RBI?
1
These guidelines help improve the transparency in the methodology followed by banks for determining the interest rates on advances.
2
These guidelines help ensure availability of bank credit at interest rates which are fair to the borrowers as well as the banks.
Economics
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.44
What is/are unique about 'Kharai camel', a breed found in India?
1
It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater.
2
It survives by grazing on mangroves.
3
It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.
Environment and Biodiversity
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.45
Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?
Environment and Biodiversity
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.46
Which one of the following is the best description of 'INS Astradharini', that was in the news recently?
Current events
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.47
What is 'Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)', recently in the news?
General Science
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.48
With reference to 'Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1
This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies, and to demonstrate value addition techniques, in an integrated manner, with cluster approach.
2
Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have larger stake in this scheme.
3
An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and microirrigation equipment.
Agriculture
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.49
The 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the
History of India and Indian National Movement
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.50
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
1
The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
2
Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment.
3
Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.
Indian Culture
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.51
'Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)', often in the news, is
Current Events
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.52
With reference to an initiative called 'The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1
It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum.
2
It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity.
3
It presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Environment and Ecology
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.53
With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1
It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
2
It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.
Geography
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.54
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to
1. protection of biodiversity
2. resilience of forest ecosystems
3. poverty reduction
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Environment and Ecology
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.55
What is 'Greenhouse Gas Protocol'?
Environment and Ecology
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.56
With reference to 'Financial Stability and Development Council', consider the following statements:
1
It is an organ of NITI Aayog.
2
It is headed by the Union Finance Minister.
3
It monitors macroprudential supervision of the economy.
Indian Economy (GS-III)
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.57
With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1
It is a global action plan for sustainable development.
2
It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002.
Environment and Sustainable Development (Prelims)
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.58
Satya Shodhak Samaj organized
Modern Indian History (GS-I)
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.59
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Viruses can infect
1. bacteria
2. fungi
3. plants
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General Science (Prelims)
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.60
The term 'Base Erosion and Profit Shifting' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
International Economics and Taxation (GS-III)
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.61
Recently, India's first 'National Investment and Manufacturing Zone' was proposed to be set up in
Economic Development
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.62
What is/are the purpose/purposes of 'District Mineral Foundations' in India?
1
Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts
2
Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations
3
Authorizing State Governments to issue licences for mineral exploration
Welfare and Social Justice