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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
20 shown2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.21
The organisms "Cicada, Froghopper and Pond skater" are:
General Science
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.22
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I
Many chewing gums found in the market are considered a source of environmental pollution.
Statement-II
Many chewing gums contain plastic as gum base.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Environmental Ecology
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.23
Consider the following pairs: Country | Animal found in its natural habitat
1
Brazil | Indri
2
Indonesia | Elk
3
Madagascar | Bonobo
World Geography
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.24
Consider the following statements regarding World Toilet Organization:
1
It is one of the agencies of the United Nations.
2
World Toilet Summit, World Toilet Day and World Toilet College are the initiatives of this organization, to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.
3
The main focus of its function is to grant funds to the least developed countries and developing countries to achieve the end of open defecation.
International Institutions
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.25
Consider the following statements:
1
Lions do not have a particular breeding season.
2
Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs do not roar.
3
Unlike male lions, male leopards do not proclaim their territory by scent marking.
General Science
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.26
Which one of the following is the correct description of "100 Million Farmers"?
Economy
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.27
Consider the following:
1
Battery storage
2
Biomass generators
3
Fuel cells
4
Rooftop solar photovoltaic units
Energy Infrastructure
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.28
Which one of the following shows a unique relationship with an insect that has coevolved with it and that is the only insect that can pollinate this tree?
Environment and Ecology
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.29
Consider the following:
1
Butterflies
2
Fish
3
Frogs
General Science
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.30
Consider the following:
1
Cashew
2
Papaya
3
Red sanders
Geography
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.31
With reference to radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), consider the following statements:
1
RTGs are miniature fission reactors.
2
RTGs are used for powering the onboard systems of spacecrafts.
3
RTGs can use Plutonium-238, which is a by-product of weapons development.
General Science
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.32
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I
Giant stars live much longer than dwarf stars.
Statement-II
Compared to dwarf stars, giant stars have a greater rate of nuclear reactions.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
General Science
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.33
Which one of the following is synthesised in human body that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow?
General Science
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.34
Consider the following activities:
1
Identification of narcotics on passengers at airports or in aircraft
2
Monitoring of precipitation
3
Tracking the migration of animals
In how many of the above activities can the radars be used?
General Science
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.35
Consider the following aircraft:
1
Rafael
2
MiG-29
3
Tejas MK-1
General Science
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.36
In which of the following are hydrogels used?
1
Controlled drug delivery in patients
2
Mobile air-conditioning systems
3
Preparation of industrial lubricants
General Science
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.37
Which one of the following is the exhaust pipe emission from Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, powered by hydrogen?
Environmental Ecology
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.38
Recently, the term "pumped-storage hydropower" is actually and appropriately discussed in the context of which one of the following?
Infrastructure: Energy
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.39
"Membrane Bioreactors" are often discussed in the context of:
Environmental Pollution
2024•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.40
With reference to the Indian economy, "Collateral Borrowing and Lending Obligations" are the instruments of:
Indian Economy