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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals

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2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.49
Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction among
Environmental Science (Air Pollution)
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.50

Consider the following minerals:

1
Calcium
2
Iron
3
Sodium
General Science
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.51
Consider the following statements: The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts 1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha 2. scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of the Government 3. examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Polity
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.52

Consider the following Bhakti Saints:

1
Dadu Dayal
2
Guru Nanak
3
Tyagaraja Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?
Medieval History
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.53

With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of organism is/are known as decomposer organism/organisms?

1
Virus
2
Fungi
3
Bacteria
Environment
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.54
The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where
Physical Geography
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.55

Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?

1
Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
2
Coexistence of a large number of species
3
Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes
Geography
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.56

Which of the following constitute Capital Account?

1
Foreign Loans
2
Foreign Direct Investment
3
Private Remittances
4
Portfolio Investment
Economics
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.57

Consider the following historical places:

1
Ajanta Caves
2
Lepakshi Temple
3
Sanchi Stupa
Art and Culture
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.58

With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school:

1
Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.
2
Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
Indian Philosophy
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.59

In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?

1
Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
2
Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
3
Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Polity
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.60

The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons?

1
Thermal difference between land and water
2
Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
3
Presence of strong winds in the interior
4
Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts
Physical Geography
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.61

Which of the following is/are the characteristic/characteristics of Indian coal?

1
High ash content
2
Low sulphur content
3
Low ash fusion temperature
Economic Geography
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.62

Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?

1
They are generally red in colour.
2
They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
3
They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.
4
Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.
Physical Geography
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.63

Consider the following statements:

1
Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
2
Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
3
Dharwars are famous for petroleum.
Economic Geography
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.64

Consider the following crops:

1
Cotton
2
Groundnut
3
Rice
4
Wheat
Agriculture
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.65
"Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders." The above statement best describes which of the following regions?
Geography
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.66

Consider the following statements:

1
Inflation benefits the debtors.
2
Inflation benefits the bond-holders.
Economics
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.67
Disguised unemployment generally means
Economics
2013•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.68

Consider the following statements:

1
The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
2
The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
3
The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.
Polity
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