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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
20 shown2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.81
Consider the following statements :
1
'Right to the City' is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat monitors the commitments made by each country in this regard.
2
'Right to the City' gives every occupant of the city the right to reclaim public spaces and public participation in the city.
3
'Right to the City' means that the State cannot deny any public service or facility to the unauthorized colonies in the city.
Governance
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.82
With reference to India, consider the following statements :
1
Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in jail.
2
During judicial custody, the police officer in charge of the case is not allowed to interrogate the suspect without the approval of the court.
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.83
With reference to India, consider the following statements :
1
When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right.
2
State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules.
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.84
At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.85
A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.86
Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.87
Which one of the following best defines the term 'State'?
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.88
With reference to Indian judiciary, consider the following statements :
1
Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act as a Supreme Court judge by the Chief Justice of India with prior permission of the President of India.
2
A High Court in India has the power to review its own judgement as the Supreme Court does.
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.89
With reference to India, consider the following statements :
1
There is only one citizenship and one domicile.
2
A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State.
3
A foreigner once granted the citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances.
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.90
Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.91
Under the Indian Constitution, concentration of wealth violates
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.92
What is the position of the Right to Property in India?
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.93
What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950?
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.94
Constitutional government means
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.95
With reference to India, the terms 'Halbi, Ho and Kui' pertain to
Indian Society
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.96
Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards :
1
Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India.
2
Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once.
3
The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year.
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.97
Consider the following statements :
Statement 1
The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World.
Statement 2
Hyderabad was selected for the recognition for a year following its commitment to grow and maintain the urban forests.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Environment
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.98
Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000 :
1
American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award.
2
The award was received mostly by 'Formula One' players so far.
3
Roger Federer received this award maximum number of times compared to others.
GS-I Culture
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.99
Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics :
1
The official motto for this Olympics is 'A New World'.
2
Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this Olympics.
Current Affairs
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.100
Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship :
1
The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won.
2
New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England.
Current Affairs