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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals

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Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)

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2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.21
Which one of the following is used in preparing a natural mosquito repellent?
General Science
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.22

Consider the following kinds of organisms :

1
Copepods
2
Cyanobacteria
3
Diatoms
4
Foraminifera
General Science
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.23

Consider the following animals :

1
Hedgehog
2
Marmot
3
Pangolin To reduce the chance of being captured by predators, which of the above organisms rolls up/roll up and protects/protect its/their vulnerable parts?
General Science
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.24

With reference to the 'New York Declaration on Forests', which of the following statements are correct?

1
It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014.
2
It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests.
3
It is a legally binding international declaration.
4
It is endorsed by governments, big companies and indigenous communities.
5
India was one of the signatories at its inception.
Environmental Ecology
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.25

Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems, are generated as environmental pollutants from which of the following?

1
Brakes of motor vehicles
2
Engines of motor vehicles
3
Microwave stoves within homes
4
Power plants
5
Telephone lines
Environmental Ecology
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.26
Which one of the following is a filter feeder?
General Science
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.27
In case of which one of the following biogeochemical cycles, the weathering of rocks is the main source of release of nutrient to enter the cycle?
Environmental Ecology
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.28

Which of the following are detritivores?

1
Earthworms
2
Jellyfish
3
Millipedes
4
Seahorses
5
Woodlice
General Science
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.29
The 'Common Carbon Metric', supported by UNEP, has been developed for
Environmental Ecology
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.30

Which of the following have species that can establish symbiotic relationship with other organisms?

1
Cnidarians
2
Fungi
3
Protozoa
General Science
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.31

With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements :

1
It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.
2
It is the only circular temple built in India.
3
It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the region.
4
Its design has given rise to a popular belief that it was the inspiration behind the Indian Parliament building.
Indian Culture - Architecture
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.32
Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?
Ancient India - Indus Valley Civilization Water Management
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.33

In the first quarter of seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company located?

1
Broach
2
Chicacole
3
Trichinopoly
Early European Factories in India
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.34

From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India?

1
The Guptas of Magadha
2
The Paramaras of Malwa
3
The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar
4
The Maukharis of Kanauj
5
The Yadavas of Devagiri
6
The Maitrakas of Valabhi
Post-Gupta North Indian Kingdoms
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.35

According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas?

1
Wrestling
2
Astrology
3
Accounting
4
Soothsaying
Vijayanagara Empire - Society
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.36
With reference to Madanapalle of Andhra Pradesh, which one of the following statements is correct?
Indian Culture
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.37

Consider the following pairs : (Historical place) : (Well-known for)

1
Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines
2
Chandraketugarh : Terracotta art
3
Ganeshwar : Copper artefacts
Ancient History
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.38

Consider the following statements :

1
It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince.
2
It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus.
3
It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala.
Medieval History
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.39

Consider the following statements :

1
St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order.
2
St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there.
3
The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year.
World History / Culture
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.40

With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1
Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes.
2
In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the property during the lifetime of the father, whereas in the Dayabhaga system, it is only after the death of the father that the sons can claim right to the property.
3
The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property held by male members only of a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with the matters related to the property held by both male and female members of a family.
History
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