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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.49
Which of the following statements regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct?
1
It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.
2
It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank.
Environment
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.50
Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which one of the following?
Current Affairs
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.51
With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1
It recommended a federal government.
2
It enlarged the powers of the Indian courts.
3
It provided for more Indians in the ICS.
Modern History
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.52
Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?
Geography
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.53
Amnesty International is
International Relations
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.54
With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
Indian Culture
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.55
With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal system?
1
A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority
2
Emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of land
3
Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord
History
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.56
'BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes' is managed by the
Environment
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.57
India is a member of which among the following?
1
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
2
Association of South-East Asian Nations
3
East Asia Summit
International Relations
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.58
In India, the steel production industry requires the import of
Economy
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.59
The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.60
With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:
1
The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament.
2
No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization from the Parliament of India.
3
All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorization from the Parliament of India.
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.61
Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.62
Consider the following statements:
1
The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.
2
The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency.
Economy
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.63
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the
Environment
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.64
In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants?
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Bangladesh
2
Cambodia
3
China
4
Myanmar
5
Thailand
International Relations
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.65
'Basel III Accord' or simply 'Basel III', often seen in the news, seeks to
Economics
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.66
Consider the following statements:
1
The winds which blow between 30° N and 60° S latitudes throughout the year are known as westerlies.
2
The moist air masses that cause winter rains in North-Western region of India are part of westerlies.
Geography
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.67
With reference to 'Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)', consider the following statements:
1
It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills.
2
It is an alliance meant for maritime security only.
International Relations
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.68
Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of 'moderates' and 'extremists'?
History