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2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.49
As per agreement with a bank, a businessman had to refund a loan in some equal instalments without interest. After paying 18 instalments he found that 60 percent of his loan was refunded. How many instalments were there in the agreement?
CSAT
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.50
A worker reaches his factory 3 minutes late if his speed from his house to the factory is 5 km/hr. If he walks at a speed of 6 km/hr, then he reaches the factory 7 minutes early. The distance of the factory from his house is
CSAT
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.51
Turkey is located between
Geography
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.52

What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north?

1
Bangkok
2
Hanoi
3
Jakarta
4
Singapore
Geography
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.53

The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2°C above pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3°C above the pre-industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world?

1
Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source.
2
Widespread coral mortality will occur.
3
All the global wetlands will permanently disappear.
4
Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world.
Environment
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.54
The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from
Culture
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.55
In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.56

What are the benefits of implementing the Integrated Watershed Development Programme?

1
Prevention of soil runoff
2
Linking the country's perennial rivers with seasonal rivers
3
Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table
4
Regeneration of natural vegetation
Environment
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.57

Which of the following are associated with 'Planning' in India?

1
The Finance Commission
2
The National Development Council
3
The Union Ministry of Rural Development
4
The Union Ministry of Urban Development
5
The Parliament
Economy
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.58

Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat?

1
Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings
2
Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees
3
Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.59
Consider the following statements: A Constitutional Government is one which 1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority 2. places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.60

Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?

1
Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule
2
Appointing the Ministers
3
Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India
4
Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.61
If the interest rate is decreased in an economy, it will
Economics
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.62

Consider the following statements:

1
The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.
2
All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister.
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.63

Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India:

1
There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India.
2
A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only.
Polity
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.64

With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements:

1
Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites.
2
Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents.
3
Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry.
Environment
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.65
Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis?
General Science
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.66

In addition to fingerprint scanning, which of the following can be used in the biometric identification of a person?

1
Iris scanning
2
Retinal scanning
3
Voice recognition
Science and Technology
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.67

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants?

1
Vegetative propagation produces clonal population.
2
Vegetative propagation helps in eliminating the virus.
3
Vegetative propagation can be practiced most of the year.
General Science
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.68

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Spacecraft : Purpose

1
Cassini-Huygens : Orbiting the Venus and transmitting data to the Earth
2
Messenger : Mapping and investigating the Mercury
3
Voyager 1 and 2 : Exploring the outer solar system
Science and Technology
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