GENERAL STUDIES PRELIMS PAPER- 1
Set no - "D"
ANSWER KEY 2014
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1 | In medieval India, the designations 'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' were used for | B | - | - | - |
2 | Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of | B | VI | Science | 12 |
3 | If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there? | A | V | Indian geography | 56 |
4 | Which of the following are some important pollutants released by steel industry in India? | A | VI | Ecology | 257 |
5 | Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? | C | II | Ancient | 206 |
6 | Every year, a monthlong ecologically important campaign/ festival is held during which certain communities/ | B | - | - | - |
7 | The sales tax you pay while purchasing a toothpaste is a | D | I | Polity | 92 |
8* | What does venture capital mean? | B | IV | Economy | 243 |
9 | The main objective of the 12th Five-Year Plan is | D | IV | Economy | 48 |
10 | With reference to Balance of Payments, which of the following | C | IV | Economy | 125 |
11 | The terms 'Marginal Standing Facility Rate' and 'Net Demand and Time Liabilities', | A | IV | Economy | 83 |
12 | What is/are the facility/facilities the beneficiaries can get from the services of Business Correspondent (Bank Saathi) in branchless areas? | B | IV | Economy | 99 |
13 | In the context of Indian economy, this of the following is/are the purpose/purposes of 'Statutory Reserve Requirements? | B | IV | Economy | 75 |
14 | Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as 'Arab Spring' originally started from | A | VII | Current | 250 |
15 | Consider the following countries: Arctic Council | D | - | - | - |
16 | Consider the following pairs: Chechnya | A | V VII | GK Current | 268, 271 256 |
17 | With reference to Agni-IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct? | A | IX | Currentt | 34 |
18* | With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called 'coalbed methane' which of the statements | D | IX | Current | 248 |
19* | With reference to 'Changpa' community of India, Which of the statements | B | V | Indian Geography | 147 |
20 | In India, cluster bean Guar is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this | B | IV | Economy | 122 |
21 | The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until | B | III | Modern India | 57 |
22 | The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history | B | III | Modern India | 76 |
23 | With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements: Which of the statements | D | VIII II | India Year Book Ancient India | 24 271 |
24* | Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following | A | VIII | India Year Book 4 | 134/226 |
25 | With reference to the Indian history of art and culture: famous work of sculpture: a grand image of Buddha | C | - | - | - |
26 | The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a | A | III | Modern history | 59 |
27 | With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is Kalaripayattu | D | II | Ancient India | 274 |
28 | Consider the following pairs: Garba: Gujarat | C | II IV | Ancient GK | 262, 271 260 |
29 | With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture Which of the pairs given above | C | - | - | - |
30 | Consider the following statements: Bijak is a composition | D | III | Medieval India | 273-274 |
31 | A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their | B | - | - | - |
32 | What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria's Proclamation (1858)? Select the correct answer | A | III | Modern India | 47 |
33 | Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was | C | III | Medieval India | 263 |
34 | In the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing 'Seed Replacement Rates' | D | - | - | - |
35 | With reference to 'Eco-Sensitive Zones', which of the following | D | IX | Current | 79 |
36 | Consider the following statements: Animal Welfare Board | B | VIII | India Year Book | 65, 66 |
37 | Consider the following pairs: Vitamin | A | VI | Science | 14 |
38* | There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical elements that are used by the industry | D | VI | Ecology | 171, 172 |
39 | Which of the following organizations brings out 'World Economic Outlook' | A | IV | Economy | 184 |
40 | With reference to Union Budget, which of the following, Non-Plan Expenditure | C | IV | Economy | 242 |
41 | If the interest rate is decreased in an economy, it will | C | IV | Economy | 246 |
42 | Consider the following statements: The President shall make rules | A | I | Polity | 41 |
43 | Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion In India: | C | I | Polity | 57 |
44 | With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements: | D | - | - | - |
45 | Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis? | B | VI | Science | 157, 194 |
46 | In addition to fingerprint scanning, which of the following can be used in the biometric identification of a person? | D | VI | Science | 101, 102 |
47 | Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants? | D | - | - | - |
48 | Which of the following pairs is /are correctly matched: spacecraft | B | V | GK | 282 |
49 | Consider the following pairs: Region: Kinnaur | D | - | - | - |
50* | Which of the following is/are the example/examples of chemical change? | B | - | - | - |
51 | The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its | C | I | Polity | 100 |
52 | Consider the following techniques/phenomena: Budding and Grafting | C | - | - | - |
53 | Consider the following statements: Maize can be used | D | VIII VI | India Year Book Science | 130 115 |
54 | ong the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of other three? | B | VI | Science | 38 |
55 | The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in | B | I | Polity | 98 |
56 | Consider the following towns of India: Bhadrachalam | B | - | - | - |
57 | Consider the following pairs: National Highway | D | V | Indian Geography | 114 |
58 | Consider the following international agreements: Which of the above biodiversity? | C | VI V | Ecology Biodiversity | 281-282 223 |
59 | Consider the following statements regarding Earth Hour, Which of the statements, Which of the statements given above | C | TESTS | TESTS | 48 |
60 | Which one of the following is the correct sequence of a food chain? | A | VI II | Science World Geog | 9, 38 39 |
61 | What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as 'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative? | B | - | - | - |
62 | If a wetland of international importance is brought under the 'Montreux Record', what does it imply? | A | V | Indian Geography | 50 |
63 | Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the 'Ten Degree Channel? | A | V | Indian Geography | 17 |
64* | Consider the following pairs: Drought Prone Area Programme | B | - | - | - |
65* | With reference to Bombay natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements: | C | V | Indian Geography | 234 |
66 | With reference to 'Global Environment Facility' | C | III | Climate Change | 217 |
67 | With reference to technologies for solar power production | A | VI | Science | 148 |
68 | Consider the following languages: Classical Language | C | - | - | - |
69 | Consider the following pairs: Which of the above: Dampa Tiger Reserve | C | V | Indian Geography | 23, 186, 196 |
70 | With reference to a conservation organization called 'Wetlands International' | C | VI | Ecology | 279 |
71* | With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS | C | VIII | India Year Book | 173 |
72* | Consider the following diseases: which of the above diseases eradicated in India? | D | VI VIII | Science India Year Book | 33, 35 96 |
73* | Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of organisms? | C | VI | Geography Theory | 193 |
74 | Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins? | C | V | Biodiversity | 251 |
75 | The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to | C | III | Modern India | 92 |
76 | Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. | C | VI | Science | 171 |
77 | Consider the following: The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in | C | - | - | - |
78 | Which of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament? | B | I | Polity | 64-66 |
79 | Which of the following adds/add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the planet Earth? | C | III | Climate Change | 168-169 |
80* | If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects | C | - | - | - |
81 | Which of the following have coral reefs? | A | VIII | India Year Book | 63 |
82 | In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? | B | V | Indian Geography | 45 |
83 | The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of | C | V | Indian Geography | 70 |
84 | With reference to the cultural history of India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers to | C | II | Ancient India | 227 |
85 | Consider the following rivers: Barak | B | V | Indian Geography | 27, 282 |
86 | Consider the following pairs: Wetlands/ Confluence of rivers | A | V | Indian Geography | 15, 82, 189 |
87 | Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy? | C | II | Ancient India | 256 |
88 | Consider the following pairs: Hills/ Region: Cardamom Hills | C | V | Indian Geography | 15, 11, 10 |
89 | Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection? | D | I | Polity | 266 |
90 | The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of | D | V | Indian Geography | 63 |
91* | Turkey is located between | B | II | World Geography | 28, 24 |
92 | What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north? | C | II | World Geography | 11 |
93 | The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2OC above pre-industrial level. | B | III | Climate Change | 174-175 |
94 | The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from | B | I | Polity | 25 |
95 | In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the | B | I | Polity | 25 |
96 | What are the benefits of implementing the 'Integrated Watershed Development Programme? | C | V | Indian Geography | 93 |
97 | Which of the following are associated with 'Planning' in India? | C | I | Polity | 133 |
98 | Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? | C | I | Polity | 52 |
99 | Consider the following statements: A Constitutional Government is one which | C | - | - | - |
100 | Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of State? | B | I | Polity | 78 | TOTAL QUESTIONS FROM CRACKIAS NOTES | 81 |
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