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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.61
With reference to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consider the following statements :
1
IRNSS has three satellites in geostationary and four satellites in geosynchronous orbits.
2
IRNSS covers entire India and about 5500 sq. km beyond its borders.
3
India will have its own satellite navigation system with full global coverage by the middle of 2019.
Science and Technology
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.62
Consider the following phenomena :
1
Light is affected by gravity.
2
The Universe is constantly expanding.
3
Matter warps its surrounding space-time.
General Science
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.63
With reference to the Genetically Modified mustard (GM mustard) developed in India, consider the following statements :
1
GM mustard has the genes of a soil bacterium that give the plant the property of pest-resistance to a wide variety of pests.
2
GM mustard has the genes that allow the plant cross-pollination and hybridization.
3
GM mustard has been developed jointly by the IARI and Punjab Agricultural University.
Science and Technology
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.64
Consider the following pairs : Terms sometimes seen in news - Context / Topic
1
Belle II experiment - Artificial Intelligence
2
Blockchain technology - Digital / Cryptocurrency
3
CRISPR - Cas9 - Particle Physics
Science and Technology
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.65
Which of the following statements best describes "carbon fertilization"?
Environment and Ecology
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.66
When the alarm of your smartphone rings in the morning, you wake up and tap it to stop the alarm which causes your geyser to be switched on automatically. The smart mirror in your bathroom shows the day's weather and also indicates the level of water in your overhead tank. After you take some groceries from your refrigerator for making breakfast, it recognises the shortage of stock in it and places an order for the supply of fresh grocery items. When you step out of your house and lock the door, all lights, fans, geysers and AC machines get switched off automatically. On your way to office, your car warns you about traffic congestion ahead and suggests an alternative route, and if you are late for a meeting, it sends a message to your office accordingly.
In the context of emerging communication technologies, which one of the following terms best applies to the above scenario ?
Science and Technology
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.67
With reference to solar power production in India, consider the following statements:
1
India is the third largest in the world in the manufacture of silicon wafers used in photovoltaic units.
2
The solar power tariffs are determined by the Solar Energy Corporation of India.
Infrastructure - Energy
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.68
The staple commodities of export by the English East India Company from Bengal in the middle of the 18th century were
Modern Indian History
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.69
Which one of the following is a very significant aspect of the Champaran Satyagraha ?
Freedom Struggle
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.70
Who among the following were the founders of the "Hind Mazdoor Sabha" established in 1948 ?
Modern History
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.71
With reference to the religious practices in India, the "Sthanakvasi" sect belongs to
Indian Culture
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.72
With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements:
1
White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri.
2
Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow.
Indian Culture
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.73
Which one of the following foreign travellers elaborately discussed about diamonds and diamond mines of India ?
History of India
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.74
With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world ?
Indian Culture
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.75
Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley?
History of India and Indian National Movement
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.76
Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India ?
1
Charter Act of 1813
2
General Committee of Public Instruction, 1823
3
Orientalist and Anglicist Controversy
Modern History
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.77
Which one of the following is an artificial lake?
Geography
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.78
With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements :
1
It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
2
It, among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy.
3
It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the National Skill Qualification Framework.
Economics
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.79
In 1920, which of the following changed its name to "Swarajya Sabha" ?
Modern History
2018•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.80
Which among the following events happened earliest?
History