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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals

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Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)

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2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.3

There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit?

1
Reducing revenue expenditure
2
Introducing new welfare schemes
3
Rationalizing subsidies
4
Reducing import duty
Economics
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.4

The establishment of 'Payment Banks' is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context?

1
Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled by residents are eligible to be promoters of Payment Banks.
2
Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards.
3
Payment Banks cannot undertake lending activities.
Economic and Social Development
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.5

With reference to 'LiFi', recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1
It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission.
2
It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than 'WiFi'.
Science and Technology
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.6
The term 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
Environment
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.7
Which one of the following is a purpose of 'UDAY', a scheme of the Government?
Infrastructure
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.8

With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?

1
The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.
2
They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector.
Indian Economy
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.9

Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements:

1
The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.
2
Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax.
History of India
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.10
Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
Indian Culture
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.11
In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms 'amber box, blue box and green box' in the news?
Economics - WTO Agriculture Subsidies
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.12

Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India?

1
Expenditure on acquisition of assets like roads, buildings, machinery, etc.
2
Loans received from foreign governments
3
Loans and advances granted to the States and Union Territories
Economics - Government Budget
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.13

What is/are the importance/importances of the 'United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification'?

1
It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive international partnerships.
2
It has a special/particular focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of major portion of financial resources to these regions.
3
It is committed to bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating the desertification.
Environment - UNCCD Desertification
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.14
Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF's SDR?
Economics - IMF SDR
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.15

With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements:

1
IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work.
2
The World Bank participates as observer in IMFC's meetings.
Economics - IMFC
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.16
'Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan' is a national campaign to
Polity
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.17

With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements:

1
Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry.
2
Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy.
History
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.18
Which of the following best describes the term 'import cover', sometimes seen in the news?
Economics
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.19

Consider the following pairs: Community sometimes mentioned in the news : In the affairs of

1
Kurd : Bangladesh
2
Madhesi : Nepal
3
Rohingya : Myanmar
International Relations
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.20

With reference to 'Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)', consider the following statements:

1
It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO.
2
It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging.
3
It provides assistance and protection to States (Parties) against chemical weapons threats.
International Relations
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.21

With reference to 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana', consider the following statements:

1
Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.
2
This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains.
Economic and Social Development
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.22
In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat?
Environment and Biodiversity
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