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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
20 shown2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.41
In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?
Ancient History
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.42
With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements :
1
The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin.
2
Stupa was generally a repository of relics.
3
Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition.
Ancient Indian History
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.43
With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as
Ancient South India Ports
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.44
Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?
Sangam Age Practices
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.45
Consider the following dynasties :
1
Hoysala
2
Gahadavala
3
Kakatiya
4
Yadava
Medieval Indian Dynasties
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.46
With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs : Literary work : Author
1
Devichandragupta : Bilhana
2
Hammira-Mahakavya : Nayachandra Suri
3
Milinda-panha : Nagarjuna
4
Nitivakyamrita : Somadeva Suri
Ancient Indian Literature and Authors
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.47
"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects."
The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?
Indian Culture
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.48
Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?
History
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.49
Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?
History
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.50
By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?
Modern History
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.51
Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana :
1
It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments.
2
Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women.
3
It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.
4
Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age.
Social Development
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.52
Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy :
1
It provides prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents and pregnant women.
2
It runs a campaign for delayed cord clamping at the time of child-birth.
3
It provides for periodic deworming to children and adolescents.
4
It addresses non-nutritional causes of anaemia in endemic pockets with special focus on malaria, hemoglobinopathies and fluorosis.
Social Sector/Services relating to Health
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.53
Consider the following statements :
1
Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts.
2
Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled.
Science and Technology
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.54
Consider the following actions :
1
Detection of car crash/collision which results in the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously
2
Detection of accidental free fall of a laptop towards the ground which results in the immediate turning off of the hard drive
3
Detection of the tilt of the smartphone which results in the rotation of display between portrait and landscape mode
In how many of the above actions is the function of accelerometer required?
Science and Technology (IT/Computers)
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.55
With reference to the role of biofilters in Recirculating Aquaculture System, consider the following statements :
1
Biofilters provide waste treatment by removing uneaten fish feed.
2
Biofilters convert ammonia present in fish waste to nitrate.
3
Biofilters increase phosphorus as nutrient for fish in water.
Environmental Pollution and Degradation
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.56
Consider the following pairs : Objects in space : Description
1
Cepheids : Giant clouds of dust and gas in space
2
Nebulae : Stars which brighten and dim periodically
3
Pulsars : Neutron stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse
General Science
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.57
Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?
Science and Technology
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.58
Consider the following statements :
1
Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight.
2
Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile.
Science and Technology
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.59
Consider the following statements regarding mercury pollution :
1
Gold mining activity is a source of mercury pollution in the world.
2
Coal-based thermal power plants cause mercury pollution.
3
There is no known safe level of exposure to mercury.
Environmental Ecology
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.60
With reference to green hydrogen, consider the following statements :
1
It can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion.
2
It can be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation.
3
It can be used in the hydrogen fuel cell to run vehicles.
Infrastructure - Energy