UPSC CSE · Prelims GS Paper I
2019 Previous Year Questions
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Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank's 'Ease of Doing Business Index'?
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Which one of the following is not the most likely measure the Government/RBI takes to stop the slide of Indian rupee?
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Consider the following statements : Some species of turtles are herbivores. Some species of fish are herbivores. Some species of marine mammals are herbivores. Some species of snakes are viviparous. Which of the…
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What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?
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In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements : In Augmented Reality (AR), a simulated environment is created and the physical world is completely shut out. In Virtual…
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What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?
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Which one of the following statements is not correct?
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Which one of the following groups of plants was domesticated in the 'New World' and introduced into the 'Old World'?
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Which of the following adopted a law on data protection and privacy for its citizens known as 'General Data Protection Regulation' in April 2016 and started implementation of it from 25th May, 2018?
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Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?
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In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is 'Ranyo Ashoka' (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?
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Consider the following statements : According to the Indian Patents Act, a biological process to create a seed can be patented in India. In India, there is no Intellectual Property Appellate Board. Plant varieties…
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017? Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid leave. Enterprises…
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As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?
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In the context of polity, which one of the following would you accept as the most appropriate definition of liberty?
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Consider the following statements : Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only. Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally found in India only. Which of the statements…
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Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
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Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night?
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Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of 'methane hydrate'? Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits. Large deposits of 'methane hydrate' are found in…
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With reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs: Person Position held 1. Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru President, All India Liberal Federation 2. K. C. Neogy Member, The Constituent Assembly 3. P. C.…
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With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements : The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the House at the commencement of the first session of the year.…
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'RNA interference (RNAi)' technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why? It is used in developing gene silencing therapies. It can be used in developing therapies for the treatment of cancer. It can be…
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Consider the following statements about 'the Charter Act of 1813' : It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China. It asserted the sovereignty of the…
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Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India? Genetic predisposition of some people Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases Using…
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Consider the following statements : The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) has a 'Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air'. The UNCAC is the ever-first legally binding global…
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The Service Area Approach was implemented under the purview of
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Consider the following pairs: Sea Bordering country 1. Adriatic Sea Albania 2. Black Sea Croatia 3. Caspian Sea Kazakhstan 4. Mediterranean Sea Morocco 5. Red Sea Syria Which of the pairs given above are correctly…
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In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used as
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The word 'Denisovan' is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to
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In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?
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In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because
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With reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference/differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)? LTE is commonly marketed as 3G and VoLTE is commonly…
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With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements : It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries. The National Council of Education was established as a part of…
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Which of the following is not included in the assets of a commercial bank in India?
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Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?
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Consider the following statements : Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into environment. Cattle release ammonia into environment. Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds into environment. Which…
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What was the purpose of Inter-Creditor Agreement signed by Indian banks and financial institutions recently?
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In the context of India, which of the following factors is/are contributor/contributors to reducing the risk of a currency crisis? The foreign currency earnings of India's IT sector Increasing the government…
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With reference to the cultivation of Kharif crops in India in the last five years, consider the following statements : Area under rice cultivation is the highest. Area under the cultivation of jowar is more than that…
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Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one's right to marry the person of one's choice?
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With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could…
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With reference to the management of minor minerals in India, consider the following statements : Sand is a 'minor mineral' according to the prevailing law in the country. State Governments have the power to grant…
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Consider the following: Carbon monoxide Methane Ozone Sulphur dioxide Which of the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?
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Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the
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Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?
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Consider the following statements : As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both National and State levels. People's participation is mandatory in the compensatory…
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Consider the following statements : As per the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2018 if rules for fixed-term employment are implemented, it becomes easier for the firms/companies to…
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Recently, India signed a deal known as 'Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field' with which of the following countries?
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The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of
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The money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following?
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Consider the following pairs : Famous place River 1. Pandharpur Chandrabhaga 2. Tiruchirappalli Cauvery 3. Hampi Malaprabha Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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For the measurement/estimation of which of the following are satellite images/remote sensing data used? Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a specific location Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies of a…
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With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar? Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders…
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In India, which of the following review the independent regulators in sectors like telecommunications, insurance, electricity, etc.? Ad Hoc Committees set up by the Parliament Parliamentary Department Related…
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Consider the following statements : The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to state the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental protection, and the procedure…
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Consider the following pairs: Glacier River 1. Bandarpunch Yamuna 2. Bara Shigri Chenab 3. Milam Mandakini 4. Siachen Nubra 5. Zemu Manas Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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The economic cost of food grains to the Food Corporation of India is Minimum Support Price and bonus (if any) paid to the farmers plus
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Consider the following statements : The Reserve Bank of India's recent directives relating to 'Storage of Payment System Data', popularly known as data diktat, command the payment system providers that they shall…
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With reference to land reforms in independent India, which one of the following statements is correct?
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With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements : No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid. An amendment to the Constitution…
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Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years?
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In the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are accomplished by wearable devices? Location identification of a person Sleep monitoring of a person Assisting the hearing impaired person…
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Consider the following statements : Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is the first regulatory body set up by the Government of India. One of the tasks of PNGRB is to ensure competitive markets for…
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Consider the following pairs : Wildlife Naturally found in 1. Blue-finned Mahseer Cauvery River 2. Irrawaddy Dolphin Chambal River 3. Rusty-spotted Cat Eastern Ghats Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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In the context of any country, which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capital?
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With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following statements : AIIB has more than 80 member nations. India is the largest shareholder in AIIB. AIIB does not have any members from…
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Consider the following pairs : Movement/Organization Leader 1. All India Anti-Untouchability League Mahatma Gandhi 2. All India Kisan Sabha Swami Sahajanand Saraswati 3. Self-Respect Movement E. V. Ramaswami Naicker…
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Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of
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The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the
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In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements : The main advantage of the use of H-CNG is the elimination of carbon…
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In the context of which one of the following are the terms 'pyrolysis and plasma gasification' mentioned?
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With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?
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Consider the following statements : In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous…
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Consider the following statements : A digital signature is an electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it used to serve as a proof of identity of an individual to access information or…
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Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in…
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With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements : Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'. In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference',…
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Consider the following: Deification of the Buddha Treading the path of Bodhisattvas Image worship and rituals Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism?
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Consider the following statements : Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements : As per recent amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927, forest dwellers have the right to fell the bamboos grown on forest areas. As per the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional…
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The Chairmen of public sector banks are selected by
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Consider the following States : Chhattisgarh Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Odisha With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of State, which one of the…
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Consider the following statements : Most of India's external debt is owed by governmental entities. All of India's external debt is denominated in US dollars. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements : Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of India. The Wetlands (Conservation and…
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Consider the following statements : The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review. The Supreme Court of India struck down the…
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Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?
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With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?
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On 21st June, the Sun
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Consider the following statements : Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) exchange rates are calculated by comparing the prices of the same basket of goods and services in different countries. In terms of PPP dollars, India…
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Why is there a great concern about the 'microbeads' that are released into environment?
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Recently, scientists observed the merger of giant 'blackholes' billions of light-years away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation?
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Which of the following is issued by registered foreign portfolio investors to overseas investors who want to be part of the Indian stock market without registering themselves directly?
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With reference to India's Five-Year Plans, which of the following statements is/are correct? From the Second Five-Year Plan, there was a determined thrust towards substitution of basic and capital good industries.…
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Consider the following statements : The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. The Constitution of India…
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Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India : PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory. A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for…
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Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?
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Consider the following statements : Coal sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi. Now, coal blocks are allocated on lottery basis. Till recently, India imported coal to meet the…
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Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of
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With reference to the recent developments in science, which one of the following statements is not correct?
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In India, 'extended producer responsibility' was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
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Consider the following statements : The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification on the grounds of 'Office of Profit'. The above-mentioned Act was amended five…
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