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

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2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.25

Consider the following statements:

1
The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.
2
The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.
Indian Polity and Governance
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.26

With reference to 'Stand Up India Scheme', which of the following statements is/are correct?

1
Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.
2
It provides for refinance through SIDBI.
Economic and Social Development
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.27

The FAO accords the status of 'Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)' to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?

1
To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity
2
To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities
3
To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS
Environment and Ecology
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.28

Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra?

1
Dibang
2
Kameng
3
Lohit
Indian Geography
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.29

The term 'Core Banking Solutions' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best describes/describe this term?

1
It is a networking of a bank's branches which enables customers to operate their accounts from any branch of the bank on its network regardless of where they open their accounts.
2
It is an effort to increase RBI's control over commercial banks through computerization.
3
It is a detailed procedure by which a bank with huge non-performing assets is taken over by another bank.
Economy and Banking
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.30

Consider the following pairs: Terms sometimes seen in the news : Their origin

1
Annex-I Countries : Cartagena Protocol
2
Certified Emissions Reductions : Nagoya Protocol
3
Clean Development Mechanism : Kyoto Protocol
Environment and Ecology
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.31
In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term 'transcriptome', sometimes seen in the news, refers to
General Science
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.32
'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to
Social Sector Initiatives
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.33

Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India?

1
Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby implementing the 'green accounting'
2
Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future
3
Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures
Environment and Climate Change
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.34

With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory to the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011?

1
List of ingredients including additives
2
Nutrition information
3
Recommendations, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions
4
Vegetarian/non-vegetarian
Food Safety and Standards
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.35
'Project Loon', sometimes seen in the news, is related to
Science and Technology
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.36
'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the
Environment
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.37
India's ranking in the 'Ease of Doing Business Index' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking?
Economic Development
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.38
Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally
Medieval History
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.39
Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
Ancient History
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.40

With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct?

1
As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases.
2
The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators.
Polity
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.41

With reference to the 'Trans-Pacific Partnership', consider the following statements:

1
It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia.
2
It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only.
International Relations
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.42
Consider the following statements: The India-Africa Summit 1. held in 2015 was the third such Summit 2. was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
International Relations
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.43

What is/are the purpose/purposes of the 'Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR)' announced by RBI?

1
These guidelines help improve the transparency in the methodology followed by banks for determining the interest rates on advances.
2
These guidelines help ensure availability of bank credit at interest rates which are fair to the borrowers as well as the banks.
Economics
2016•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.44

What is/are unique about 'Kharai camel', a breed found in India?

1
It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater.
2
It survives by grazing on mangroves.
3
It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.
Environment and Biodiversity
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