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2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.1
'Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana' has been launched for
Economic and Social Development
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.2

With reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1
It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 percent to 42 percent.
2
It has made recommendations concerning sector-specific grants.
Indian Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.3
The Fortaleza Declaration', recently in the news, is related to the affairs of
Economics
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.4

A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following?

1
Slowing economic growth rate
2
Less equitable distribution of national income
Economics
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.5
In the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate. What is the reason?
Geography
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.6
Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?
Geography
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.7

Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy:

1
The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.
2
The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.8
In the 'Index of Eight Core Industries', which one of the following is given the highest weight?
Economy
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.9
Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?
Environment
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.10

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF)?

1
NIF is an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology under the Central Government.
2
NIF is an initiative to strengthen the highly advanced scientific research in India's premier scientific institutions in collaboration with highly advanced foreign scientific institutions.
Science and Technology
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.11

What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture?

1
Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur.
2
Increase in the acidity of soil can take place.
3
Leaching of nitrate to the groundwater can occur.
Environment and Agriculture
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.12

With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1
IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments.
2
IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.
3
CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.
International Institutions and Environment
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.13
The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the
Agriculture and Farm Subsidies
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.14
What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial counter-current?
Physical Geography - Ocean Currents
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.15

Consider the following pairs: Place of Pilgrimage : Location

1
Srisailam : Nallamala Hills
2
Omkareshwar : Satmala Hills
3
Pushkar : Mahadeo Hills
Geography
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.16

With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1
The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the 'Sedition Committee'.
2
In Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji tried to utilize the Home Rule League.
3
Demonstrations against the arrival of Simon Commission coincided with Rowlatt Satyagraha.
History
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.17
Among the following, which were frequently mentioned in the news for the outbreak of Ebola virus recently?
Current Events
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.18

With reference to 'fly ash' produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1
Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction.
2
Fly ash can be used as a replacement for some of the Portland cement contents of concrete.
3
Fly ash is made up of silicon dioxide and calcium oxide only, and does not contain any toxic elements.
Environment
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.19

With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1
It is a herbivorous marine animal.
2
It is found along the entire coast of India.
3
It is given legal protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Environment
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.20

Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India?

1
Dadabhai Naoroji
2
G. Subramania Iyer
3
R. C. Dutt
Modern Indian History - Economic Critique of Colonialism
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