UPSC CSE · Prelims GS Paper I
2017 Previous Year Questions
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With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct ? Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas…
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Consider the following pairs : Commonly used / consumed materials Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to be found in them 1. Lipstick Lead 2. Soft drinks Brominated vegetable oils 3. Chinese fast food…
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Consider the following statements : Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 group of countries. The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and…
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With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements : It is a song and dance performance. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance. It is performed to narrate the life and…
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Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples ? Arasavalli Amarakantak Omkareshwar Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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Consider the following pairs : Traditions Communities 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival Sindhis 2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra Gonds 3. Wari-Warkari Santhals Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
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The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
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Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites ?
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In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply ?
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In the context of solving pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/advantages of bioremediation technique ? It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same biodegradation process that occurs in…
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With reference to 'Global Climate Change Alliance', which of the following statements is/are correct? It is an initiative of the European Union. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing…
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Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences ? Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected. There could be a…
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The term 'M-STrIPES' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
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From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats ?
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It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry ? Production of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on…
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If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit ?
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With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements : Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly…
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Consider the following statements : In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible. Which of the statements…
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With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct? IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea…
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Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC) : TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The mission of TRAFFIC is to…
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Consider the following in respect of 'National Career Service' : National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India. National Career Service has been launched in…
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Consider the following statements : National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) helps in promoting the financial inclusion in the country. NPCI has launched RuPay, a card payment scheme. Which of the statements…
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With reference to 'National Investment and Infrastructure Fund', which of the following statements is/are correct ? It is an organ of NITI Aayog. It has a corpus of ₹ 4,00,000 crore at present. Select the correct…
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) ? It decides the RBI's benchmark interest rates. It is a 12-member body including the Governor of RBI and is…
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Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS) ?
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Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries ? Jordan Iraq Lebanon Syria Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar ?
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In India, Judicial Review implies
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Consider the following statements : In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected. According to the provisions laid…
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Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government :
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Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India ? Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour Abolition of untouchability Protection of the interests…
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The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through Adjournment motion Question hour Supplementary questions Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity
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With reference to 'Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD)', consider the following statements : The first APMCHUD was held in India in 2006 on the theme 'Emerging Urban Forms -…
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Which of the following gives 'Global Gender Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the world ?
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In the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to
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The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to
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Consider the following pairs : Radhakanta Deb - First President of the British Indian Association Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty - Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha Surendranath Banerjee - Founder of the Indian…
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At one of the places in India, if you stand on the seashore and watch the sea, you will find that the sea water recedes from the shore line a few kilometres and comes back to the shore, twice a day, and you can…
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The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', 'String Theory' and 'Standard Model' are sometimes seen in the news in the context of
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What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology ?
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What is the purpose of 'Vidyanjali Yojana' ? To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India. To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help…
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With reference to 'Quality Council of India (QCI)', consider the following statements : QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on…
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'Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and
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Consider the following statements : Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade. Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade. Which of…
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Consider the following statements : expanding the cultivable area under irrigation. enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality. checking the overuse of…
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The term 'Domestic Content Requirement' is sometimes seen in the news with reference to
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If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination ?
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One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of
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Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President's rule in a State ? Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State…
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With reference to 'National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)', which of the statements given below is/are correct ? Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal…
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Consider the following statements : With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon legislative function. executive function. Which of the above…
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Which one of the following statements is correct ?
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For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by
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Consider the following statements : The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections.…
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The term 'Digital Single Market Strategy' seen in the news refers to
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Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom ?
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With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events : Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy Quit India Movement launched Second Round Table Conference What is the correct chronological sequence of the…
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Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule ? Lord Cornwallis Alexander Read Thomas Munro Select the correct answer using the code given…
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Consider the following statements : The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the…
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With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of 'genome sequencing', often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future ? Genome sequencing can be used to identify genetic markers for disease…
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In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents ? Service providers Data centres Body corporate Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays ? OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic…
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According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law ? Gharial Indian wild ass Wild buffalo Select the correct…
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Which of the following is a most likely consequence of implementing the 'Unified Payments Interface (UPI)' ?
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What is/are the most likely advantages of implementing 'Goods and Services Tax (GST)' ? It will replace multiple taxes collected by multiple authorities and will thus create a single market in India. It will…
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Which of the following statements best describes the term 'Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)', recently seen in the news ?
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Consider the following statements : The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes. AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture…
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With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements : The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary…
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With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements : A private member's bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India.…
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The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following ?
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Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen ? A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties. They are correlative to legal duties.
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Right to vote and to be elected in India is a
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Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism ?
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Consider the following statements : The Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of the United Nations. The International Panel on Fissile Materials is an organ of International Atomic Energy…
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With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct ? UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General…
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In the context of mitigating the impending global warming due to anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide, which of the following can be the potential sites for carbon sequestration ? Abandoned and uneconomic coal…
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Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for
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Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture ? Reduced or zero tillage of the land Applying gypsum before irrigating the field Allowing crop residue to remain in the field Select the…
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What is the aim of the programme 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan' ?
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Which of the following has/have occurred in India after its liberalization of economic policies in 1991 ? Share of agriculture in GDP increased enormously. Share of India's exports in world trade increased. FDI…
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Consider the following statements : India has ratified the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of WTO. TFA is a part of WTO's Bali Ministerial Package of 2013. TFA came into force in January 2016. Which of the…
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'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to
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Which of the following are the objectives of 'National Nutrition Mission' ? To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers. To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young…
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What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the 'National Agriculture Market' scheme ? It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities. It provides the farmers access to nationwide…
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The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an
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What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India ?
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What is the purpose of setting up of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) in India ? To supply credit to small business units To supply credit to small and marginal farmers To encourage young entrepreneurs to set up business…
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Consider the following statements : In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only. Western Ghats are spread over five States only. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only. Which of the statements given…
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With reference to the 'Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)', consider the following statements : A property transaction is not treated as a benami transaction if the owner of the property…
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Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in
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Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution ?
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The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that
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Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India ?
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In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties ?
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Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) : Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase…
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The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
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What is the purpose of 'evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)' project ?
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017 ? It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart Cities in a decade. It is an initiative…
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With reference to the 'National Intellectual Property Rights Policy', consider the following statements : It reiterates India's commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS Agreement. Department of…
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