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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
20 shown2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.21
Consider the following statements :
1
As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a State, a person would be required to possess the minimum qualification laid down by the concerned State Council of Teacher Education.
2
As per the RTE Act, for teaching primary classes, a candidate is required to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in accordance with the National Council of Teacher Education guidelines.
3
In India, more than 90% of teacher education institutions are directly under the State Governments.
Education Policy (RTE Act)
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.22
Consider the following pairs : Tradition - State
1
Chapchar Kut festival - Mizoram
2
Khongjom Parba ballad - Manipur
3
Thang-Ta dance - Sikkim
Indian Art Forms and Cultural Traditions
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.23
Consider the following statements :
1
The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.
2
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is under the charge of Director General of Health Services in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Food Safety and Health Regulation
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.24
The term "two-state solution" is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of
International Relations - Middle East Peace Process
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.25
With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements :
1
The families coming under the category of 'below poverty line (BPL)' only are eligible to receive subsidised food grains.
2
The eldest woman in a household, of age 18 years or above, shall be the head of the household for the purpose of issuance of a ration card.
3
Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a 'take-home ration' of 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter.
Food Security and Welfare Schemes
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.26
India enacted The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply with the obligations to
GS-III - Technology, Economic Development, Bio diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.27
Consider the following statements :
1
In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines.
2
Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold mines.
3
Rajasthan has iron ore mines.
GS-I - Indian and World Geography-Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.28
With reference to digital payments, consider the following statements :
1
BHIM app allows the user to transfer money to anyone with a UPI-enabled bank account.
2
While a chip-pin debit card has four factors of authentication, BHIM app has only two factors of authentication.
GS-III - Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.29
Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi ?
GS-I - Salient features of world’s physical geography
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.30
International Labour Organization's Conventions 138 and 182 are related to
GS-II - Issues relating to poverty and hunger
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.31
Regarding Money Bill,
which of the following statements is not correct ?
Polity
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.32
With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements :
1
The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to State.
2
The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok Sabha is more than the value of the vote of MPs of the Rajya Sabha.
Polity
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.33
In the Indian context, what is the implication of ratifying the 'Additional Protocol' with the 'International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)' ?
International Relations
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.34
Consider the following countries :
1
Australia
2
Canada
3
China
4
India
5
Japan
6
USA
International Relations
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.35
With reference to the 'Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA)', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1
GACSA is an outcome of the Climate Summit held in Paris in 2015.
2
Membership of GACSA does not create any binding obligations.
3
India was instrumental in the creation of GACSA.
Environment
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.36
Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of "Digital India" Plan of the Government of India ?
1
Formation of India's own Internet companies like China did.
2
Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data to build their large data centres within our national geographical boundaries.
3
Connect many of our villages to the Internet and bring Wi-Fi to many of our schools, public places and major tourist centres.
Governance and Policy
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.37
Consider the following pairs : Towns sometimes mentioned in news - Country
1
Aleppo - Syria
2
Kirkuk - Yemen
3
Mosul - Palestine
4
Mazar-i-sharif - Afghanistan
Current Affairs
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.38
In the Federation established by The Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the
Polity
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.39
Consider the following statements :
1
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the Assembly.
2
Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his/her office immediately.
Polity
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.40
Which one of the following reflects the most appropriate relationship between law and liberty?
Polity