UPSC CSE · Prelims GS Paper I
2016 Previous Year Questions
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With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements : IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary…
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What is/are the purpose/purposes of the 'Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR)' announced by RBI? These guidelines help improve the transparency in the methodology followed by banks for determining the…
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With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct? As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases. The Act allows local social activists as…
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Which of the following best describes/describe the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India? Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby implementing the…
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Which of the following best describes the term 'import cover', sometimes seen in the news?
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The 'Swadeshi' and 'Boycott' were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the
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On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label? Ceiling fans Electric geysers Tubular fluorescent lamps Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to protection of biodiversity resilience of forest ecosystems poverty…
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What is/are unique about 'Kharai camel', a breed found in India? It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater. It survives by grazing on mangroves. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.…
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Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
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'Global Financial Stability Report' is prepared by the
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The term 'Intended Nationally Determined Contributions' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
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Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India? Expenditure on acquisition of assets like roads, buildings, machinery, etc. Loans received from foreign governments Loans and…
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The Montague-Chelmsford Proposals were related to
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What is/are the importance/importances of the 'United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification'? It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive international…
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Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally
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With reference to 'Agenda 21', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements : It is a global action plan for sustainable development. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held…
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'Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)', often in the news, is
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'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news, are related to
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Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at
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Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken?
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Consider the following pairs: Community sometimes mentioned in the news In the affairs of 1. Kurd Bangladesh 2. Madhesi Nepal 3. Rohingya Myanmar Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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Which of the following is not a member of 'Gulf Cooperation Council'?
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Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel?
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Regarding 'Atal Pension Yojana', which of the following statements is/are correct? It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganized sector workers. Only one member of a family can join the…
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In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term 'transcriptome', sometimes seen in the news, refers to
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The FAO accords the status of 'Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)' to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative? To provide modern technology, training in…
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With reference to 'Bitcoins', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? Bitcoins are tracked by the Central Banks of the countries. Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and…
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Consider the following statements : The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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With reference to 'Financial Stability and Development Council', consider the following statements : It is an organ of NITI Aayog. It is headed by the Union Finance Minister. It monitors macroprudential supervision…
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With reference to an initiative called 'The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)', which of the following statements is/are correct? It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum. It is…
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With reference to 'Red Sanders', sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements : It is a tree species found in a part of South India. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest…
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Consider the following statements : The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period.…
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Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practising drip irrigation? Reduction in weed Reduction in soil salinity Reduction in soil erosion Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Consider the following pairs: Famous place Region 1. Bodhgaya Baghelkhand 2. Khajuraho Bundelkhand 3. Shirdi Vidarbha 4. Nasik (Nashik) Malwa 5. Tirupati Rayalaseema Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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Consider the following pairs : Terms sometimes seen in the news Their origin 1. Annex-I Countries Cartagena Protocol 2. Certified Emissions Reductions Nagoya Protocol 3. Clean Development Mechanism Kyoto Protocol…
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With reference to 'Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion', which of the following statements is/are correct? This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and…
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India is an important member of the 'International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor'. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?
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Which one of the following is the best description of 'INS Astradharini', that was in the news recently?
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'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to
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With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?
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'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the
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In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found? Cambay Basin Cauvery Basin Krishna-Godavari Basin Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?
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Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report? Undernourishment Child stunting Child mortality Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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'Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan' is a national campaign to
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The term 'Core Banking Solutions' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best describes/describe this term? It is a networking of a bank's branches which enables customers to operate their…
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India's ranking in the 'Ease of Doing Business Index' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking?
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In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat?
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The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War
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Recently, India's first 'National Investment and Manufacturing Zone' was proposed to be set up in
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With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Araghatta' refers to
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Consider the following statements : New Development Bank has been set up by APEC. The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? Both were built in the same period. Both belong to the same religious denomination. Both have rock-cut monuments. Select the correct…
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In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index? Carbon dioxide Carbon monoxide Nitrogen dioxide Sulfur dioxide Methane…
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With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements : Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the…
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With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct? The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank. They…
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Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements : The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land. Private owners of workshops paid an…
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A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of
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Consider the following statements : The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015. The Alliance includes all the member countries of the United Nations. Which…
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With reference to 'Stand Up India Scheme', which of the following statements is/are correct? Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. It provides for refinance through SIDBI.…
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What is 'Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)', recently in the news?
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Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra? Dibang Kameng Lohit Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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With reference to 'Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana', consider the following statements : Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the…
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The establishment of 'Payment Banks' is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context? Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that…
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With reference to the 'Trans-Pacific Partnership', consider the following statements : It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of…
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With reference to 'LiFi', recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission. It is a wireless technology and is several times faster…
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Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF's SDR?
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Regarding 'DigiLocker', sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme. It allows you to access…
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Consider the following : Calcutta Unitarian Committee Tabernacle of New Dispensation Indian Reform Association Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above?
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In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs : Term Description 1. Eripatti Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank 2. Taniyurs Villages donated to a…
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With reference to 'Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)', consider the following statements : It is an organization of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO. It monitors chemical…
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Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)'? River basin is the unit of planning and management. It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.…
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'Project Loon', sometimes seen in the news, is related to
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What is 'Greenhouse Gas Protocol'?
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Consider the following statements : The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit the Mars after USA made India the only country to…
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Why does the Government of India promote the use of 'Neem-coated Urea' in agriculture?
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Viruses can infect: Bacteria Fungi Plants
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'SWAYAM', an initiative of the Government of India, aims at
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Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
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Consider the following statements : The India-Africa Summit held in 2015 was the third such Summit was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951 Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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The term 'Base Erosion and Profit Shifting' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
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Satya Shodhak Samaj organized
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In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms 'amber box, blue box and green box' in the news?
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Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as 'State Butterfly'?
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The term 'Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership' often appears in the news in the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as
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With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct? The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in…
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'Belt and Road Initiative' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of
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What is/are the purpose/purposes of 'District Mineral Foundations' in India? Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations…
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'European Stability Mechanism', sometimes seen in the news, is an
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Which one of the following is a purpose of 'UDAY', a scheme of the Government?
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What is/are the purpose/purposes of Government's 'Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme' and 'Gold Monetization Scheme'? To bring the idle gold lying with Indian households into the economy To promote FDI in the gold and…
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Which of the following statements is/are correct? A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on…
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Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?
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Consider the following statements : The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the 'Club of Rome'. The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030. Which…
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There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit? Reducing revenue expenditure Introducing new welfare schemes…
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With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory to the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling)…
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With reference to 'Astrosat', the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct? Other than USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar…
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With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements : The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to…
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The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the
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