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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
20 shown2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.81
Consider the following statements :
1
High clouds primarily reflect solar radiation and cool the surface of the Earth.
2
Low clouds have a high absorption of infrared radiation emanating from the Earth's surface and thus cause warming effect.
Environmental Ecology and Climate Change
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.82
Consider the following statements :
1
Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north-western Kenya.
2
Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi.
3
Some people who fled from civil war in Somalia live in Dadaab refugee complex in Kenya.
Current Events of National and International Importance
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.83
Consider the following countries :
1
Armenia
2
Azerbaijan
3
Croatia
4
Romania
5
Uzbekistan
Regional and Global Groupings
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.84
Consider the following statements :
1
Gujarat has the largest solar park in India.
2
Kerala has a fully solar powered International Airport.
3
Goa has the largest floating solar photovoltaic project in India.
Infrastructure - Energy
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.85
With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements :
1
A coastal state has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles, measured from baseline determined in accordance with the convention.
2
Ships of all states, whether coastal or land-locked, enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea.
3
The Exclusive Economic Zone shall not extend beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured.
International Law and Institutions
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.86
Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news ?
Current Events
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.87
Consider the following pairs : Country - Important reason for being in the news recently
1
Chad - Setting up of permanent military base by China
2
Guinea - Suspension of Constitution and Government by military
3
Lebanon - Severe and prolonged economic depression
4
Tunisia - Suspension of Parliament by President
Current Events
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.88
Consider the following pairs : Region often mentioned in the news - Country
1
Anatolia - Turkey
2
Amhara - Ethiopia
3
Cabo Delgado - Spain
4
Catalonia - Italy
Current Events
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.89
With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements :
1
Wild animals are the sole property of the government.
2
When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside.
3
Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing.
Environment
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.90
Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi?
General Science
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.91
Consider the following pairs : Site of Ashoka's major rock edicts - Location in the State of
1
Dhauli - Odisha
2
Erragudi - Andhra Pradesh
3
Jaugada - Madhya Pradesh
4
Kalsi - Karnataka
History of India
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.92
Consider the following pairs : King - Dynasty
1
Nannuka - Chandela
2
Jayashakti - Paramara
3
Nagabhata II - Gurjara-Pratihara
4
Bhoja - Rashtrakuta
History of India
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.93
Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?
Indian Culture
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.94
"Yogavasistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of :
Indian Culture
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.95
The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently.
Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja ?
Indian Culture
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.96
The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple ?
1
Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines.
2
A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni.
3
Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan.
Indian Culture & Heritage
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.97
Which one of the following statements best describes the role of B cells and T cells in the human body?
General Science
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.98
Consider the following statements:
1
Other than those made by humans, nanoparticles do not exist in nature.
2
Nanoparticles of some metallic oxides are used in the manufacture of some cosmetics.
3
Nanoparticles of some commercial products which enter the environment are unsafe for humans.
Environmental ecology
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.99
Consider the following statements :
DNA Barcoding can be a tool to :
1. assess the age of a plant or animal.
2. distinguish among species that look alike.
3. identify undesirable animal or plant materials in processed foods.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
General Science
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.100
Consider the following :
1
Carbon monoxide
2
Nitrogen oxide
3
Ozone
4
Sulphur dioxide
Excess of which of the above in the environment is/are cause(s) of acid rain ?
Environmental ecology