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2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.81
The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until
Modern History
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.82
The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the
Modern History
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.83

With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements:

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Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama.
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It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.
3
It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai.
Indian Culture
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.84
Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days?
General Science
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.85

With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs: Famous work of sculpture : Site

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A grand image of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below : Ajanta
2
A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock : Mount Abu
3
"Arjuna's Penance"/"Descent of Ganga" sculpted on the surface of huge boulders : Mamallapuram
GS-I Indian Culture
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.86
The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
GS-I Freedom Struggle
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.87
With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'?
GS-I Indian Culture
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.88

Consider the following pairs:

1
Garba : Gujarat
2
Mohiniattam : Odisha
3
Yakshagana : Karnataka
GS-I Indian Culture
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.89

With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: Famous shrine : Location

1
Tabo monastery and temple complex : Spiti Valley
2
Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako : Zanskar Valley
3
Alchi temple complex : Ladakh
GS-I Indian Culture
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.90

Consider the following statements:

1
'Bijak' is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal.
2
The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya.
Indian Culture - Religious Movements and Literature
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.91
A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their
Indian Culture - Folk Music and Performing Arts
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.92

What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria's Proclamation (1858)?

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To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States
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To place the Indian administration under the British Crown
3
To regulate East India Company's trade with India
Modern History
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.93
Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was
Medieval History
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.94

In the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing the 'Seed Replacement Rates' of various crops helps in achieving the food production targets of the future. But what is/are the constraint/constraints in its wider/greater implementation?

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There is no National Seeds Policy in place.
2
There is no participation of private sector seed companies in the supply of quality seeds of vegetables and planting materials of horticultural crops.
3
There is a demand-supply gap regarding quality seeds in case of low value and high volume crops.
Economics
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.95

With reference to 'Eco-Sensitive Zones', which of the following statements is/are correct?

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Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2
The purpose of the declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zones is to prohibit all kinds of human activities in those zones except agriculture.
Environment
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.96

Consider the following statements:

1
Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2
National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body.
3
National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister.
Environment
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.97

Consider the following pairs: Vitamin : Deficiency disease

1
Vitamin C : Scurvy
2
Vitamin D : Rickets
3
Vitamin E : Night blindness
General Science
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.98

There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical elements that are used by the industry in the manufacture of various products. Why?

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They can accumulate in the environment, and contaminate water and soil.
2
They can enter the food chains.
3
They can trigger the production of free radicals.
Environment
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.99
Which of the following organizations brings out the publication known as World Economic Outlook?
Current Events
2014•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.100

With reference to Union Budget, which of the following is/are covered under Non-Plan Expenditure?

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Defence expenditure
2
Interest payments
3
Salaries and pensions
4
Subsidies
Economics
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