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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
20 shown2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.33
Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?
Polity
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.34
In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights?
Polity
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.35
Consider the following organizations/bodies in India :
1
The National Commission for Backward Classes
2
The National Human Rights Commission
3
The National Law Commission
4
The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
Polity
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.36
Consider the following statements :
1
If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become invalid.
2
Election for the post of the President of India can be postponed on the ground that some Legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and elections are yet to take place.
3
When a Bill is presented to the President of India, the Constitution prescribes time limits within which he/she has to declare his/her assent.
Polity
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.37
With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements :
1
When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill.
2
When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend or reject the Bill, it can only make recommendations.
3
In the case of disagreement between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is no joint sitting for Money Bill, but a joint sitting becomes necessary for Finance Bill.
Polity
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.38
Consider the following statements :
Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve'
1. the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest
2. hunting is not allowed in such area
3. people of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce
4. people of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices
How many of the above statements are correct?
Environment
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.39
With reference to 'Scheduled Areas' in India, consider the following statements :
1
Within a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place through an Order of the President.
2
The largest administrative unit forming the Scheduled Area is the District and the lowest is the cluster of villages in the Block.
3
The Chief Ministers of the concerned States are required to submit annual reports to the Union Home Ministry on the administration of Scheduled Areas in the States.
Polity
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.40
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I
The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article 335 for maintenance of efficiency of administration.
Statement-II
Article 335 of the Constitution of India defines the term 'efficiency of administration'.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Polity
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.41
In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?
Ancient History
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.42
With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements :
1
The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin.
2
Stupa was generally a repository of relics.
3
Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition.
Ancient Indian History
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.43
With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as
Ancient South India Ports
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.44
Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?
Sangam Age Practices
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.45
Consider the following dynasties :
1
Hoysala
2
Gahadavala
3
Kakatiya
4
Yadava
Medieval Indian Dynasties
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.46
With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs : Literary work : Author
1
Devichandragupta : Bilhana
2
Hammira-Mahakavya : Nayachandra Suri
3
Milinda-panha : Nagarjuna
4
Nitivakyamrita : Somadeva Suri
Ancient Indian Literature and Authors
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.47
"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects."
The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?
Indian Culture
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.48
Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?
History
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.49
Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?
History
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.50
By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?
Modern History
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.51
Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana :
1
It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments.
2
Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women.
3
It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.
4
Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age.
Social Development
2023•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.52
Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy :
1
It provides prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents and pregnant women.
2
It runs a campaign for delayed cord clamping at the time of child-birth.
3
It provides for periodic deworming to children and adolescents.
4
It addresses non-nutritional causes of anaemia in endemic pockets with special focus on malaria, hemoglobinopathies and fluorosis.
Social Sector/Services relating to Health