UPSC CSE · Prelims GS Paper I
2015 Previous Year Questions
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'BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes' is managed by the
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With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the…
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The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following? People's participation in development Political accountability Democratic decentralization Financial mobilization Select the…
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The term 'IndARC', sometimes seen in the news, is the name of
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The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its
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With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements : The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum. Ammonia and water vapour are the…
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With reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct? It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 percent to 42 percent. It has made…
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Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?
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Which one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea?
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In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes, these bridges become stronger. These unique 'living root bridges' are found in
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The Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane is approved by the
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What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial counter-current?
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'Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action', often seen in the news, is
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With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal system? A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political…
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Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy : The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country. The provisions contained in these Principles are not…
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Consider the following statements : The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75…
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With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
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In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants? Bangladesh Cambodia China Myanmar Thailand Select the correct answer using the code given…
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'Basel III Accord' or simply 'Basel III', often seen in the news, seeks to
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Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?
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With reference to 'fly ash' produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, which of the following statements is/are correct? Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction. Fly ash can be…
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Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?
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Consider the following statements : The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu. The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji. Which of the…
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The terms 'Agreement on Agriculture', 'Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures' and 'Peace Clause' appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the
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What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture? Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur. Increase in the acidity of soil can take place.…
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With reference to inflation in India, which of the following statements is correct?
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Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?
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Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India? Dadabhai Naoroji G. Subramania Iyer R. C. Dutt Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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With reference to Indian economy, consider the following : Bank rate Open market operations Public debt Public revenue Which of the above is/are component/components of Monetary Policy?
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When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by
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"To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the
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Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'?
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The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of
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Which of the following statements regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct? It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. It is founded under…
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Consider the following pairs : Medieval Indian State Present Region 1. Champaka Central India 2. Durgara Jammu 3. Kuluta Malabar Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Consider the following statements : The winds which blow between 30° N and 60° S latitudes throughout the year are known as westerlies. The moist air masses that cause winter rains in North-Western region of India…
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With reference to 'dugong', a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? It is a herbivorous marine animal. It is found along the entire coast of India. It is given legal protection…
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In the 'Index of Eight Core Industries', which one of the following is given the highest weight?
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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? Reducing revenue expenditure Introducing new welfare schemes…
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Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?
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Consider the following countries : China France India Israel Pakistan Which among the above are Nuclear Weapons States as recognized by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as…
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With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements : The rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade. The Gross Domestic Product at market prices (in…
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In which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used? Assessment of crop productivity Locating groundwater resources Mineral exploration Telecommunications Traffic studies Select the…
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With reference to 'Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology', which of the following statements is/are correct? It is a contactless communication technology that uses electromagnetic radio fields. NFC is designed…
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With reference to the use of nanotechnology in health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct? Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology. Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene…
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The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the
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Which of the following has/have been accorded 'Geographical Indication' status? Banaras Brocades and Sarees Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma Tirupathi Laddu Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct? It is a Public Limited Government Company. It is a Non-Banking Financial Company.…
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In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the
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In the context of modern scientific research, consider the following statements about 'IceCube', a particle detector located at South Pole, which was recently in the news : It is the world's largest neutrino…
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A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following? Slowing economic growth rate Less equitable distribution of national income Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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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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In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?
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With reference to an organization known as 'BirdLife International', which of the following statements is/are correct? It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots'…
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There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the
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'Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana' has been launched for
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Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of 'moderates' and 'extremists'?
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Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?
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With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements : The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament. No amount can be withdrawn…
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With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements : It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes. It wanted to establish the dictatorship of proletariat. It advocated…
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Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following? Gravitational force of the Sun Gravitational force of the Moon Centrifugal force of the Earth Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Consider the following pairs: Place of Pilgrimage Location 1. Srisailam Nallamala Hills 2. Omkareshwar Satmala Hills 3. Pushkar Mahadeo Hills Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Convertibility of rupee implies
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Consider the following statements : The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board. Which of the statements given…
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The 'Fortaleza Declaration', recently in the news, is related to the affairs of
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Kalamkari painting refers to
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF)? NIF is an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology under the Central Government. NIF is an…
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Among the following, which were frequently mentioned in the news for the outbreak of Ebola virus recently?
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Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to…
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Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?
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When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity Ratio by 50 basis points, which of the following is likely to happen?
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Consider the following States : Arunachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh Mizoram In which of the above States do 'Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests' occur?
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H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases?
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With reference to 'Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)', consider the following statements : It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil…
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In India, the steel production industry requires the import of
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The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the
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Consider the following rivers : Vamsadhara Indravati Pranahita Pennar Which of the above are tributaries of Godavari?
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With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/are correct? The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the 'Sedition Committee'. In Rowlatt Satyagraha, Gandhiji tried to utilize…
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Who of the following organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?
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The problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability of
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The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to
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"Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the Sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form, then rain comes with thunder and lightning. But rain is soon…
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With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct? It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples. It provides…
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The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined
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The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to
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In the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate. What is the reason?
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What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?
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Amnesty International is
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Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which one of the following?
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With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct? It recommended a federal government. It enlarged the powers of the Indian courts. It provided for more Indians in the ICS.…
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Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?
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Which of the following brings out the 'Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers'?
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Consider the following: The arrival of Babur into India led to the introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture establishment of Timurid dynasty in the…
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Which one of the following issues the 'Global Economic Prospects' report periodically?
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With reference to 'fuel cells' in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity, consider the following statements : If pure hydrogen is used as a fuel, the fuel cell emits heat and water as…
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India is a member of which among the following? Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Association of South-East Asian Nations East Asia Summit Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Consider the following statements : The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial…
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Consider the following statements : The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State. The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of…
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Which one of the following is the best description of the term 'ecosystem'?
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The term 'Goldilocks Zone' is often seen in the news in the context of
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