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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
20 shown2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.1
Consider the following statements :
1
The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is appointed by the Central Government.
2
Certain provisions in the Constitution of India give the Central Government the right to issue directions to the RBI in public interest.
3
The Governor of the RBI draws his power from the RBI Act.
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.2
With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements :
1
All casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund coverage.
2
All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment.
3
The government can by a notification specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account.
Social Justice
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.3
Which among the following steps is most likely to be taken at the time of an economic recession?
Economics
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.4
Consider the following statements :
Other things remaining unchanged, market demand for a good might increase if
1. price of its substitute increases
2. price of its complement increases
3. the good is an inferior good and income of the consumers increases
4. its price falls
Which of the above statements are correct?
Economics
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.5
With reference to 'Urban Cooperative Banks' in India, consider the following statements :
1
They are supervised and regulated by local boards set up by the State Governments.
2
They can issue equity shares and preference shares.
3
They were brought under the purview of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 through an Amendment in 1966.
Polity
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.6
Indian Government Bond Yields are influenced by which of the following?
1
Actions of the United States Federal Reserve
2
Actions of the Reserve Bank of India
3
Inflation and short-term interest rates
Indian Economy
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.7
Consider the following :
1
Foreign currency convertible bonds
2
Foreign institutional investment with certain conditions
3
Global depository receipts
4
Non-resident external deposits
Investment Models
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.8
Consider the following statements :
The effect of devaluation of a currency is that it necessarily
1. improves the competitiveness of the domestic exports in the foreign markets
2. increases the foreign value of domestic currency
3. improves the trade balance
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Indian Economy
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.9
Which one of the following effects of creation of black money in India has been the main cause of worry to the Government of India?
Economic Development
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.10
Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effects?
Indian Economy
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.11
The money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following?
Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.12
With reference to Indian economy, demand-pull inflation can be caused/increased by which of the following?
1
Expansionary policies
2
Fiscal stimulus
3
Inflation-indexing wages
4
Higher purchasing power
5
Rising interest rates
Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.13
With reference to India, consider the following statements :
1
Retail investors through demat account can invest in 'Treasury Bills' and 'Government of India Debt Bonds' in primary market.
2
The 'Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching' is a government securities trading platform of the Reserve Bank of India.
3
The 'Central Depository Services Ltd.' is jointly promoted by the Reserve Bank of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.14
With reference to 'WaterCredit', consider the following statements :
1
It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector.
2
It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of the World Health Organization and the World Bank.
3
It aims to enable the poor people to meet their water needs without depending on subsidies.
Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.15
In India, the central bank's function as the 'lender of last resort' usually refers to which of the following?
1
Lending to trade and industry bodies when they fail to borrow from other sources
2
Providing liquidity to the banks having a temporary crisis
3
Lending to governments to finance budgetary deficits
Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.16
'R2 Code of Practices' constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.17
Why is there a concern about copper smelting plants?
1
They may release lethal quantities of carbon monoxide into environment.
2
The copper slag can cause the leaching of some heavy metals into environment.
3
They may release sulphur dioxide as a pollutant.
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.18
With reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements :
1
It is a product of oil refineries.
2
Some industries use it to generate power.
3
Its use causes sulphur emissions into environment.
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.19
What is blue carbon?
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
2021•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.20
In the nature, which of the following is/are most likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil?
1
Fern
2
Lichen
3
Moss
4
Mushroom
General Science