UPSC CSE · Prelims GS Paper I
2014 Previous Year Questions
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Among the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of other three?
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The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2 °C above pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3 °C above the pre-industrial level, what can be its…
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Consider the following techniques/phenomena: Budding and grafting in fruit plants Cytoplasmic male sterility Gene silencing Which of the above is/are used to create transgenic crops?
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants? Vegetative propagation produces clonal population. Vegetative propagation helps in eliminating the virus. Vegetative…
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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?
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In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the
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In medieval India, the designations 'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' were used for
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Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the 'Ten Degree Channel'?
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Consider the following pairs: Wetlands Confluence of rivers 1. Harike Wetlands Confluence of Beas and Satluj/Sutlej 2. Keoladeo Ghana National Park Confluence of Banas and Chambal 3. Kolleru Lake Confluence of Musi…
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Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees Allocation of financial resources to the…
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Consider the following statements: Maize can be used for the production of starch. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize. Which of the…
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What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria's Proclamation (1858)? To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States To place the Indian administration under the British Crown To regulate East India Company's…
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Which of the following organizations brings out the publication known as 'World Economic Outlook'?
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With reference to a conservation organization called 'Wetlands International', which of the following statements is/are correct? It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories…
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With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called 'coalbed methane' and 'shale gas', consider the following statements: Coalbed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is…
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With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs: Famous work of sculpture Site 1. A grand image of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the…
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Consider the following pairs: Garba : Gujarat Mohiniattam : Odisha Yakshagana : Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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Consider the following statements: A Constitutional Government is one which places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority places effective restrictions on the Authority of the…
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With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements: The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2009. South Africa was the last to join the BRICS grouping. Which…
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What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north? Bangkok Hanoi Jakarta Singapore Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects disturbed by their movement through grasses. Which of the following is/are such bird/birds? Painted…
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Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?
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Consider the following pairs: Programme/Project Ministry 1. Drought-Prone Area Programme Ministry of Agriculture 2. Desert Development Programme Ministry of Environment and Forests 3. National Watershed Development…
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In addition to fingerprint scanning, which of the following can be used in the biometric identification of a person? Iris scanning Retinal scanning Voice recognition Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Spacecraft Purpose 1. Cassini-Huygens Orbiting the Venus and transmitting data to the Earth 2. Messenger Mapping and investigating the Mercury 3. Voyager 1 and 2…
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With reference to the cultural history of India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers to
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What are the benefits of implementing the 'Integrated Watershed Development Programme'? Prevention of soil runoff Linking the country's perennial rivers with seasonal rivers Rainwater harvesting and recharge of…
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Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? Avanti Gandhara Kosala Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Which of the following is/are the example/examples of chemical change? Crystallization of sodium chloride Melting of ice Souring of milk Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? Terrace cultivation Deforestation Tropical climate Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of organisms? Continental drift Glacial cycles Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Consider the following pairs: 1. Dampa Tiger Reserve Mizoram 2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary Sikkim 3. Saramati Peak Nagaland Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Consider the following diseases: Diphtheria Chickenpox Smallpox Which of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India?
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Consider the following pairs: Region Well-known for the production of 1. Kinnaur Areca nut 2. Mewat Mango 3. Coromandel Soya bean Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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The main objective of the 12th Five-Year Plan is
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The terms 'Marginal Standing Facility Rate' and 'Net Demand and Time Liabilities', sometimes appearing in news, are used in relation to
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Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use? They are highly resistant to degradation in the environment. They are able to…
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Consider the following countries: Denmark Japan Russian Federation United Kingdom United States of America Which of the above are the members of the 'Arctic Council'?
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What is/are the facility/facilities the beneficiaries can get from the services of Business Correspondent (Bank Saathi) in branchless areas? It enables the beneficiaries to draw their subsidies and social security…
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Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India: There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India. A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha…
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With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements: Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama. It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam. It is based on…
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Turkey is located between
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Which of the following have coral reefs? Andaman and Nicobar Islands Gulf of Kachchh Gulf of Mannar Sunderbans Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to
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If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there? Oak Rhododendron Sandalwood Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as 'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative'? Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. Drip…
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Consider the following statements regarding 'Earth Hour': It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO. It is a movement in which the participants switch off the lights for one hour on a certain day every year. It is a…
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With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'?
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The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of
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With reference to 'Changpa' community of India, consider the following statements: They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand. They rear the Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool. They are kept in the category of…
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The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the
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Consider the following international agreements: The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification The World Heritage Convention…
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In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context?
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With reference to Agni-IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct? It is a surface-to-surface missile. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only. It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads about 7500…
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Which of the following are associated with 'Planning' in India? The Finance Commission The National Development Council The Union Ministry of Rural Development The Union Ministry of Urban Development The Parliament…
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If the interest rate is decreased in an economy, it will
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If a wetland of international importance is brought under the 'Montreux Record', what does it imply?
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Which of the following are some important pollutants released by steel industry in India? Oxides of sulphur Oxides of nitrogen Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Consider the following pairs: Hills Region 1. Cardamom Hills Coromandel Coast 2. Kaimur Hills Konkan Coast 3. Mahadeo Hills Central India 4. Mikir Hills North-East India Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements: Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of…
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With reference to 'Eco-Sensitive Zones', which of the following statements is/are correct? Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The purpose of the declaration…
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Consider the following statements: The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business. All…
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Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as 'Arab Spring' originally started from
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With reference to Union Budget, which of the following is/are covered under Non-Plan Expenditure? Defence expenditure Interest payments Salaries and pensions Subsidies Select the correct answer using the code given…
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Consider the following statements: Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body. National Ganga River Basin…
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Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?
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The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from
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Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of
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Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was
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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…
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The sales tax you pay while purchasing a toothpaste is a
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With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the following statements: 'Photovoltaics' is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of light into electricity, while 'Solar…
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Consider the following pairs: Region often in news Country 1. Chechnya Russian Federation 2. Darfur Mali 3. Swat Valley Iraq Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its
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Consider the following towns of India: Bhadrachalam Chanderi Kancheepuram Karnal Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees/fabric?
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With reference to 'Global Environment Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following: Bats Bears Rodents The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above kinds of animals?
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Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins? Construction of dams and barrages on rivers Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers Getting…
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Every year, a monthlong ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/tribes plant saplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the following are such communities/tribes?
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Consider the following pairs: Vitamin Deficiency disease 1. Vitamin C Scurvy 2. Vitamin D Rickets 3. Vitamin E Night blindness Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule Appointing the Ministers Reserving certain bills…
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With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements: It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests. It strives to conserve nature through…
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Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?
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Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis?
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What does venture capital mean?
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The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until
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A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their
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The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of
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The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in
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Which one of the following is the correct sequence of a food chain?
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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…
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The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
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There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical elements that are used by the industry in the manufacture of various products. Why? They can accumulate in the environment, and contaminate water and…
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Consider the following pairs: National Highway Cities connected 1. NH 4 Chennai and Hyderabad 2. NH 6 Mumbai and Kolkata 3. NH 15 Ahmedabad and Jodhpur Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Consider the following rivers: Barak Lohit Subansiri Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
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In the context of Indian economy, which of the following is/are the purpose/purposes of 'Statutory Reserve Requirements'? To enable the Central Bank to control the amount of advances the banks can create To make the…
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Which of the following adds/add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the planet Earth? Volcanic action Respiration Photosynthesis Decay of organic matter Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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With reference to Balance of Payments, which of the following constitutes/constitute the Current Account? Balance of trade Foreign assets Balance of invisibles Special Drawing Rights Select the correct answer using…
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Consider the following languages: Gujarati Kannada Telugu Which of the above has/have been declared as 'Classical Language/Languages' by the Government?
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Consider the following statements: 'Bijak' is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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