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2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.81

With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements:

1
The rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade.
2
The Gross Domestic Product at market prices (in rupees) has steadily increased in the last decade.
Economics
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.82

Consider the following statements:

1
The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State.
2
The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular State.
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.83
"To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.84
Which one of the following is the best description of the term 'ecosystem'?
Environment
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.85

The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following?

1
People's participation in development
2
Political accountability
3
Democratic decentralization
4
Financial mobilization
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.86

With reference to Indian economy, consider the following:

1
Bank rate
2
Open market operations
3
Public debt
4
Public revenue
Economy
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.87
With reference to inflation in India, which of the following statements is correct?
Economy
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.88

Consider the following countries:

1
China
2
France
3
India
4
Israel
5
Pakistan
International Relations
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.89
The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.90
The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of
Science and Technology
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.91
There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the
Polity
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.92
H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases?
General Science
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.93

With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements:

1
The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum.
2
Ammonia and water vapour are the only end products in this decomposition which are released into the atmosphere.
Environment
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.94
The problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability of
Economics
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.95

With reference to 'fuel cells' in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity, consider the following statements:

1
If pure hydrogen is used as a fuel, the fuel cell emits heat and water as by-products.
2
Fuel cells can be used for powering buildings and not for small devices like laptop computers.
3
Fuel cells produce electricity in the form of Alternating Current (AC).
General Science
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.96
Kalamkari painting refers to
Indian Culture - Art Forms
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.97
Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'?
Agriculture
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.98

There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which of the following actions can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit?

1
Reducing revenue expenditure
2
Introducing new welfare schemes
3
Rationalizing subsidies
4
Expanding industries
Government Budgeting
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.99

Which of the following has/have been accorded 'Geographical Indication' status?

1
Banaras Brocades and Sarees
2
Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma
3
Tirupathi Laddu
Intellectual Property Rights
2015•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.100

With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1
It is a Public Limited Government Company.
2
It is a Non-Banking Financial Company.
Economic and Social Development
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