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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.21
Which one of the following issues the 'Global Economic Prospects' report periodically?
Economic and Social Development - Global Economic Reports
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.22
When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity Ratio by 50 basis points, which of the following is likely to happen?
Economics
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.23
With reference to the use of nanotechnology in health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1
Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology.
2
Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy.
General Science
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.24
In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the
Economics
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.25
Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?
Environment and Ecology
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.26
With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements:
1
It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes.
2
It wanted to establish the dictatorship of proletariat.
3
It advocated separate electorate for minorities and oppressed classes.
Modern History
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.27
Consider the following statements:
1
The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.
2
The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
3
The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.28
The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined
Polity
2015•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