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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
20 shown2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.1
"Rapid Financing Instrument" and "Rapid Credit Facility" are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following?
Economics (International Finance)
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.2
With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements :
1
An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation of rupee.
2
An increase in the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) indicates an improvement in trade competitiveness.
3
An increasing trend in domestic inflation relative to inflation in other countries is likely to cause an increasing divergence between NEER and REER.
Economics (Macroeconomics - Exchange Rates)
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.3
With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements :
1
If the inflation is too high, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to buy government securities.
2
If the rupee is rapidly depreciating, RBI is likely to sell dollars in the market.
3
If interest rates in the USA or European Union were to fall, that is likely to induce RBI to buy dollars.
Economics (Monetary Policy & Forex)
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.4
With reference to the "G20 Common Framework", consider the following statements :
1
It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club.
2
It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with unsustainable debt.
International Relations / Current Affairs
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.5
With reference to the Indian economy, what are the advantages of "Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)" ?
1
Government can reduce the coupon rates on its borrowing by way of IIBs.
2
IIBs provide protection to the investors from uncertainty regarding inflation.
3
The interest received as well as capital gains on IIBs are not taxable.
Economics (Public Finance)
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.6
With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1
They can sell their own goods in addition to offering their platforms as market-places.
2
The degree to which they can own big sellers on their platforms is limited.
String
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.7
Which of the following activities constitute real sector in the economy ?
1
Farmers harvesting their crops
2
Textile mills converting raw cotton into fabrics
3
A commercial bank lending money to a trading company
4
A corporate body issuing Rupee Denominated Bonds overseas
Economic and Social Development
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.8
Which one of the following situations best reflects "Indirect Transfers" often talked about in media recently with reference to India?
Economic and Social Development
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.9
With reference to the expenditure made by an organisation or a company, which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1
Acquiring new technology is capital expenditure.
2
Debt financing is considered capital expenditure, while equity financing is considered revenue expenditure.
Economic and Social Development
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.10
With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements :
1
A share of the household financial savings goes towards government borrowings.
2
Dated securities issued at market-related rates in auctions form a large component of internal debt.
Economic and Social Development
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.11
Consider the following statements :
1
Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed.
2
The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves.
3
The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt.
4
In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court.
Polity
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.12
With reference to India, consider the following statements :
1
Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates.
2
Bar Councils have the power to lay down the rules relating to legal education and recognition of law colleges.
Polity
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.13
Consider the following statements :
1
A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India.
2
When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent.
3
A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting.
Polity
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.14
Consider the following statements :
1
The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister.
2
The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.
Polity
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.15
Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha ?
1
To ratify the declaration of Emergency
2
To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers
3
To impeach the President of India
Polity
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.16
With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements :
1
The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House.
2
The law does not provide any time-frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case.
Polity
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.17
Consider the following statements :
1
Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the Government who are allowed to participate in the meetings of the Parliament of India.
2
According to the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India submits his resignation when the Government which appointed him resigns.
Polity
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.18
With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements :
1
Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty.
2
Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company.
3
Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto.
Polity
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.19
With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements :
1
Private and public hospitals must adopt it.
2
As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately.
3
It has seamless portability across the country.
Social Sector
2022•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.20
With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:
1
As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix.
2
There is a mandatory provision that the election of a candidate as Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha shall be from either the principal opposition party or the ruling party.
3
The Deputy Speaker has the same power as of the Speaker when presiding over the sitting of the House and no appeal lies against his rulings.
4
The well established parliamentary practice regarding the appointment of Deputy Speaker is that the motion is moved by the Speaker and duly seconded by the Prime Minister.
Polity