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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.41
Consider the following:
The arrival of Babur into India led to the
1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent
2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture
3. establishment of Timurid dynasty in the region
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Medieval History
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.42
The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.43
What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?
Environment
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.44
Consider the following statements:
1
The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.
2
The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.45
The term 'Goldilocks Zone' is often seen in the news in the context of
General Science
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.46
Who of the following organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?
Modern History
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.47
Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to belong?
Medieval History
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.48
Consider the following statements:
1
The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu.
2
The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji.
Modern History
2015•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