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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
20 shown2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.29
Which of the following brings out the 'Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers'?
Economics
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.30
In the context of modern scientific research, consider the following statements about 'IceCube', a particle detector located at South Pole, which was recently in the news:
1
It is the world's largest neutrino detector, encompassing a cubic kilometre of ice.
2
It is a powerful telescope to search for dark matter.
3
It is buried deep in the ice.
General Science
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.31
The terms 'Agreement on Agriculture', 'Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures' and 'Peace Clause' appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the
Current events of national and international importance
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.32
With reference to 'Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1
It is a contactless communication technology that uses electromagnetic radio fields.
2
NFC is designed for use by devices which can be at a distance of even a metre from each other.
3
NFC can use encryption when sending sensitive information.
General Science
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.33
The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to
Current events of national and international importance
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.34
Convertibility of rupee implies
Economic and Social Development
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.35
Consider the following pairs: Medieval Indian State : Present Region
1
Champaka : Central India
2
Durgara : Jammu
3
Kuluta : Malabar
History
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.36
Consider the following rivers:
1
Vamsadhara
2
Indravati
3
Pranahita
4
Pennar
Geography
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.37
When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.38
Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?
Geography
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.39
Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
1
Avanti
2
Gandhara
3
Kosala
4
Magadha
History
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.40
Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?
Environment
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.41
Consider the following:
The arrival of Babur into India led to the
1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent
2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture
3. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Medieval History
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.42
The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.43
What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?
Environment
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.44
Consider the following statements:
1
The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.
2
The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.45
The term 'Goldilocks Zone' is often seen in the news in the context of
General Science
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.46
Who of the following organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?
Modern History
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.47
Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to belong?
Medieval History
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.48
Consider the following statements:
1
The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu.
2
The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji.
Modern History