UPSC Prelims 2002

General Studies Paper I

149 questions, 2 hours. Open a question for its answer and why.

1. Question 1 · Basic Numeracy

   A complete cycle of a traffic light takes 60 seconds. During each cycle the light is green for 25 seconds, yellow for 5 seconds and red for 30 seconds. At a randomly chosen time, the probability that the light will not be green is

   a1/3

   b1/4

   c5/12

   d7/12
2. Question 2 · History and Culture

   The last opportunity to avoid the partition of India was lost with the rejection of

   aCripps Mission

   bRajagopalachari Formula

   cCabinet Mission

   dWavell Plan
3. Question 3 · Geography

   With reference to India, which one of the following statements is correct?

   aAbout one-third of the area of the country records more than 750 millimetres of annual rainfall

   bThe dominant source of irrigation in the country is wells

   cAlluvial soil is the predominant type of soil in the northern plains of the country

   dThe mountain areas account for about thirty percent of the surface area of the country
4. Question 4 · Science and Technology

   A solid cube just gets completely immersed in water when a 0.2 kg mass is placed on it. If the mass is removed, the cube is 2 cm above the water level. What is the length of each side of the cube?

   a12 cm

   b10 cm

   c8 cm

   d6 cm
5. Question 5 · History and Culture

   The historian Barani refused to consider the state in India under Delhi Sultans as truly Islamic because

   athe majority of the population did not follow Islam

   bthe Muslim theologists were often disregarded

   cthe Sultan supplemented the Muslim law by framing his own regulations

   dreligious freedom was accorded to non-Muslims
6. Question 6 · International Relations and Current Affairs

   Who among the following won the men’s singles title at the World Badminton Championship in the year 2001?

   aGopichand

   bHendrawan

   cJi Xin Peng

   dPeter Gade
7. Question 7 · Science and Technology

   With reference to the latest developments in stem-cell research, consider the following statements:

   1. 1.The only source of human stem cells are the embryos at blastocyst stage.
   2. 2.The stem cells can be derived without causing destruction to blastocysts.
   3. 3.The stem cells can regenerate themselves in vitro virtually forever.
   4. 4.Indian research centres also created a few cell lines which can be developed into many types of tissues.

   Which of these statements are correct?

   a1, 2, 3 and 4

   b1, 2 and 3

   c1, 2 and 4

   d3 and 4
8. Question 8 · Science and Technology

   In the year 2001, NASA launched a spacecraft to Mars named

   aMars Climate Orbiter

   bMars Global Surveyor

   cMars Odyssey

   dMars Polar Lander
9. Question 9 · Geography

   Consider the following climatic and geographical phenomena:

   1. 1.Condensation
   2. 2.High temperature and humidity
   3. 3.Orography
   4. 4.Vertical wind Thunder-cloud development is due to which of these phenomena?
   a1 and 2

   b2, 3 and 4

   c1, 3 and 4

   d1, 2, 3 and 4
10. Question 10 · Basic Numeracy

    A trader fixed the price of an article in such a way that by giving a rebate of 10 % on the price fixed he made a profit of 15 %. If the cost of the article is Rs 72, the price fixed on it is

    aRs 82.80

    bRs 90.00

    cRs 92.00

    dRs 97.80
11. Question 11 · Science and Technology

    Among living organisms, which one of the following is the most responsible factor for bringing about the origin of a new species?

    aIsolation

    bMutation

    cNatural Selection

    dSexual Reproduction
12. Question 12 · Geography

    For short-term climate prediction, which one of the following events, detected in the last decade, is associated with occasional weak monsoon rains in the Indian sub-continent?

    aLa Niña

    bMovement of Jet Streams

    cEl Niño and Southern Oscillations

    dGreenhouse effects on global level
13. Question 14 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    "World Development Report" is an annual publication of

    aUnited Nations Development Programme

    bInternational Bank of Reconstruction and Development

    cWorld Trade Organisation

    dInternational Monetary Fund
14. Question 15 · History and Culture

    Match List I (Ancient site) with List II (Archaeological finding) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Ancient site) A. Lothal B. Kalibangan C. Dholavira D. ——— (site with Banawali inscription) List II (Archaeological finding) 1. Ploughed field 2. Dockyard 3. Terracotta replica of a plough 4. An inscription comprising ten large-sized signs of the Banawali Harappan script Codes:

    aA-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

    bA-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

    cA-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

    dA-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
15. Question 16 · History and Culture

    Which one of the following statements is correct?

    aThe statue of Gomateshwara at Sravanabelagola represents the last Tirthankara of Jains

    bIndia’s largest Buddhist monastery is in Arunachal Pradesh

    cThe Khajuraho temples were built under Chandela Kings

    dThe Hoysalesvara temple is dedicated to Siva
16. Question 17 · Geography

    Open stunted forests with bushes and small trees having long roots and sharp thorns or spines are commonly found in

    aEastern Orissa

    bNorth-eastern Tamil Nadu

    cSiwaliks in Terai region

    dWestern Andhra Pradesh
17. Question 18 · Polity and Governance

    Match List I (Article of Indian Constitution) with List II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Article) A. Article 16(2) B. Article 29(2) C. Article 30(1) D. Article 31(1) List II (Provisions) 1. No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of law 2. No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religion or caste 3. All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have the fundamental right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice 4. No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State, or receiving State aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste, language or any of them Codes:

    aA-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

    bA-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

    cA-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

    dA-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
18. Question 19 · History and Culture

    In ancient Indian Buddhist monasteries, a ceremony called Pavarana used to be held. It was the

    aoccasion to elect the Sanghaparinyaka and two speakers, one on Dhamma and the other on Vinaya

    bconfession by monks of their offences committed during their stay in the monasteries during the rainy season

    cceremony of initiation of new person into the Buddhist Sangha in which the head is shaved and when yellow robes are offered

    dgathering of Buddhist monks on the next day to the full-moon day of Ashadha when they take up a fixed abode for the next four months or rainy season
19. Question 20 · Basic Numeracy

    Consider the volumes of the following:

    1. 1.A parallelepiped of length 5 cm, breadth 3 cm and height 4 cm
    2. 2.A cube of each side 4 cm
    3. 3.A cylinder of radius 3 cm and length 3 cm
    4. 4.A sphere of radius 3 cm The volumes of these in the decreasing order is
    aI, III, II, IV

    bIV, II, III, I

    cI, II, III, IV

    dIV, III, II, I
20. Question 21 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements: The Draft Electricity Bill, 2001 seeks to replace

    1. 1.Indian Electricity Act, 1910
    2. 2.Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948
    3. 3.Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 1998
    4. 4.State Electricity Boards

    Which of these statements are correct?

    a1, 2 and 3

    b2, 3 and 4

    c1, 2 and 4

    d1, 3 and 4
21. Question 22 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is a specialised agency of United Nations System of Organisations
    2. 2.WIPO has its headquarters at Rome
    3. 3.The Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement is binding on all WTO members
    4. 4.Least-developed country members of WTO are not required to apply the provisions of TRIPS Agreements for a period of 20 years from the general date of application of the Agreement

    Which of these statements are correct?

    a1, 2, 3 and 4

    b2, 3 and 4

    c1, 2 and 4

    d1 and 3
22. Question 23 · Economy and Social Development

    India has the maximum volume of foreign trade with

    aUSA

    bJapan

    cGermany

    dUAE
23. Question 24 · Geography

    Which one of the following is a lagoon?

    aAshtamudi lake

    bChilka lake

    cPeriyar lake

    dPulicat lake
24. Question 25 · Science and Technology

    Ticks and mites are actually

    aArachnids

    bCrustaceans

    cInsects

    dMyriapods
25. Question 26 · Science and Technology

    With reference to the blood in a normal person, which one of the following statements is correct?

    aCompared to arteries, veins are less numerous and hold less of the body’s blood at any given time

    bBlood cells constitute about 70 % of the total volume of the blood

    cWhite Blood Cells (WBC) are made by lymph nodes only

    dThe blood has more platelets than WBC
26. Question 27 · Geography

    Which one of the following statements is correct with reference to our solar system?

    aThe Earth is the densest of all the planets in our solar system

    bThe predominant element in the composition of Earth is silicon

    cThe Sun contains 75 % of the mass of the solar system

    dThe diameter of the Sun is 190 times that of the Earth
27. Question 28 · Science and Technology

    Which one of the following statements is correct?

    aThe boiling point of an aqueous solution is higher than that of pure water

    bAddition of solutes to a solution causes an increase in its water potential

    cThe vapour pressure of the water in a solution is lower than that of pure water

    dWhen a solution is separated from water by a semi permeable membrane, water movement can be prevented by applying pressure to the solution
28. Question 29 · Economy and Social Development

    With reference to Indian agriculture, which one of the following statements is correct?

    aAbout 90 per cent of the area under pulses in India is rainfed.

    bThe share of pulses in the gross cropped area at the national level has double in the last two decades

    cIndia accounts for about 15 per cent of the total area under rice in the world

    dRice occupies about 34 per cent of the gross cropped area of India
29. Question 30 · History and Culture

    With reference to Sufism in Indian history, consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Shaikh Ahmad Sarhandi was a contemporary of Ibrahim Lodi
    2. 2.Shaikh Nasiruddin Chirag-i-Dehlavi was a disciple of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya
    3. 3.Aurangzeb was contemporary of Shaikh Salim Chisti
    4. 4.The Qadiri order of Sufis was first introduced in India by Shaikh Niamtullah and Makhdum Muhammad Jilani

    Which of these statements are correct?

    a1 and 2

    b1 and 3

    c2 and 3

    d2 and 4
30. Question 31 · Polity and Governance

    The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charged on the

    aConsolidated Fund of India

    bConsolidated Fund of the State

    cContingency Fund of India

    dContingency Fund of the State
31. Question 32 · Science and Technology

    Consider the following plants:

    1. 1.Bougainvillea
    2. 2.Carnations
    3. 3.Cocoa
    4. 4.Grapes

    Which of these plants are propagated by stem cuttings?

    a1 and 2

    b2, 3 and 4

    c1, 3 and 4

    d1, 2, 3 and 4
32. Question 33 · Polity and Governance

    The members of the Constituent Assembly which drafted the Constitution of India were

    anominated by the British Parliament

    bnominated by the Governor General

    celected by the Legislative Assemblies of various provinces

    delected by the Indian National Congress and Muslim League
33. Question 34 · Basic Numeracy

    A train of length 150 metres, moving at a speed of 90 km/hr can cross a 200-metre bridge in

    a8 seconds

    b14 seconds

    c6 seconds

    d15 seconds
34. Question 35 · History and Culture

    The ancient Indian play Mudrarakshasa of Visakhadutt has its subject on

    aa conflict between Gods and Demons of ancient Hindu lore

    ba romantic story of an Aryan prince and a tribal woman

    cthe story of the power struggle between two Aryan tribes

    dthe court intrigues at the time of Chandragupta Maurya
35. Question 36 · Economy and Social Development

    India's external debt increased from US $98,158 million as at the end of March 2000 to US $100,225 million as at the end of March 2001 due to increase in

    amultilateral and bilateral debt

    brupee debt

    ccommercial borrowings and NRI deposits

    dborrowing from International Monetary Fund
36. Question 37 · Economy and Social Development

    With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following activities:

    1. 1.Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
    2. 2.Manufacturing
    3. 3.Trade, Hotels, Transport and Communication
    4. 4.Financing, Insurance, Real Estate and Business services The decreasing order of the contribution of these sectors to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at factor cost at constant prices (2000-01) is
    a3, 1, 2, 4

    b1, 3, 4, 2

    c3, 4, 1, 2

    d1, 3, 2, 4
37. Question 38 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Who among the following set a new national record in the women's Pole vault event in the 7th edition of Senior Federation Cup held in Karnataka in the year 2001?

    aG G Pramila

    bJyothna Deka

    cKaramjeet Kaur

    dManisha Dey
38. Question 39 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    The main reason for unrest and violence in Zimbabwe in recent years is due to

    aconflict between different native ethnic groups

    bprolonged crisis over land reforms

    ceconomic crisis due to continuous drought and famine

    dpower struggle between political groups of white European settlers and native black community
39. Question 40 · History and Culture

    Match List I (Artist) with List II (Art) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Artist) List II (Art) A. Hiren Bhattacharya 1. Bharatanatyam dance B. Malini Rajurkar 2. Hindustani vocal music C. Pratibha Prahlad 3. Kuchipudi dance D. Vempati Chinna Satyam 4. Puppetry Codes: A B C D

    a4 2 1 3

    b3 1 2 4

    c4 1 2 3

    d3 2 1 4
40. Question 41 · Science and Technology

    Consider the following natural phenomena:

    1. 1.Terrestrial heating
    2. 2.Reflection of light
    3. 3.Refraction of light
    4. 4.Diffraction of light Due to which of these phenomena is mirage formed?
    a1 and 2

    b2, 3 and 4

    c1 and 3

    d4 only
41. Question 42 · Geography

    HINDALCO, an aluminium factory located at Renukoot owes its site basically to

    aproximity of raw materials

    babundant supply of power

    cefficient transport network

    dproximity to the market
42. Question 43 · Science and Technology

    In the context of the organic evolution, the loss of limbs of snakes is explained by the phenomenon of

    ause and disuse of organs

    badaptation to living in burrows

    cnatural selection

    dinheritance of acquired characters
43. Question 44 · Polity and Governance

    The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish:

    apolitical democracy

    bsocial democracy

    cGandhian democracy

    dsocial and economic democracy
44. Question 45 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements: The objectives of the National Renewal Fund set up in February 1992 were

    1. 1.To give training and counselling for workers affected by retrenchment or VRS.
    2. 2.Redeployment of workers

    Which of these statements is/are correct?

    aNeither 1 nor 2

    bBoth 1 and 2

    c1 only

    d2 only
45. Question 46 · Economy and Social Development

    Which one of the following committees recommended the abolition of reservation of items for the small-scale sector in industry?

    aAbid Hussain Committee

    bNarasimham Committee

    cNayak Committee

    dRakesh Mohan Committee
46. Question 47 · Economy and Social Development

    India's population growth during the 20th century can be classified into four distinct phases. Match List I (Period) with List II (Phase) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Period) List II (Phase) A. 1901-21 1. Steady growth B. 1921-51 2. Rapid high growth C. 1951-81 3. Stagnant growth D. 1981-2001 4. High growth with definite signs of slowdown Codes: A B C D

    a3 1 4 2

    b1 3 2 4

    c3 1 2 4

    d1 3 4 2
47. Question 48 · History and Culture

    Who was the first Indian actress to receive the Padma Shri Award?

    aSmita Patil

    bNargis Dutt

    cMeena Kumari

    dMadhubala
48. Question 49 · History and Culture

    With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one of the following statements is correct?

    aAlauddin Khalji first set up a separate Ariz's department

    bBalban introduced the branding system of horses of military

    cMuhammad bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his uncle to the Delhi throne

    dFiruz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves
49. Question 50 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements: The objectives of the National Renewal Fund set up in February 1992 were

    1. 1.to give training and counselling for workers affected by retrenchment or VRS.
    2. 2.redeployment of workers

    Which of these statements is/are correct?

    aNeither 1 nor 2

    bBoth 1 and 2

    c1 only

    d2 only
50. Question 51 · History and Culture

    The motive behind Shahjahan’s Balkh campaign was to

    asecure a friendly ruler in Balkh and Badakhshan which bordered Kabul

    bconquer Samarqand and Farghana, the Mughal homelands

    cfix the Mughal frontier on the ‘scientific line’, the Amu Daria

    dexpand the Mughal Empire beyond the sub-continent
51. Question 52 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following high yielding varieties of crops in India:

    1. 1.Arjun
    2. 2.Jaya
    3. 3.Padma
    4. 4.Sonalika

    Which of these are wheat?

    a1 and 2

    b2 and 3

    c1 and 4

    d3 and 4
52. Question 53 · History and Culture

    Which one of the following submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British Parliament?

    aThe Deccan Association

    bThe Indian Association

    cThe Madras Mahajan Sabha

    dThe Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
53. Question 54 · History and Culture

    The real intention of the British to include the princely states in the Federal Union proposed by the India Act of 1935 was to

    aexercise more and direct political and administrative control over the princely states

    binvolve the princes actively in the administration of the colony

    cfinally effect the complete political and administrative take-over of all the princely states by the British

    duse the princes to counter-balance the anti-imperialist doctrines of the nationalist leaders
54. Question 55 · Science and Technology

    When one gene controls two or more different characters simultaneously, the phenomenon is called

    aApomixis

    bPleiotropy

    cPolyploidy

    dPolyteny
55. Question 56 · Geography

    Sun’s halo is produced by the refraction of light in

    aWater vapour, in Stratus clouds

    bIce crystals in Cirrocumulus clouds

    cIce crystals in Cirrus clouds

    dDust particles in Stratus clouds
56. Question 57 · Polity and Governance

    Which one of the following Articles of the Directive Principles of State Policy deals with the promotion of international peace and security?

    a51

    b48 A

    c43 A

    d41
57. Question 58 · Polity and Governance

    Which one of the following rights was described by Dr B. R. Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution?

    aRight to freedom of religion

    bRight to property

    cRight to equality

    dRight to Constitutional remedies
58. Question 59 · Economy and Social Development

    With reference to the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), consider the following statements:

    1. 1.The new WPI series with base 1993-94 = 100 became effective from April 1998.
    2. 2.In the new WPI series, became effective from 1 April 2000.
    3. 3.The weight for electricity has increased in the new WPI series.

    Which of these statements are correct?

    a1, 2 and 3

    b2 and 3

    c1 and 3

    d1 and 2
59. Question 60 · History and Culture

    Match List I (Acts of Colonial Government of India) with List II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Acts) A. Charter Act, 1813 B. Regulating Act C. Act of 1858 D. Pitt’s India Act List II (Provisions) 1. Set up a Board of Control in Britain to fully regulate the East India Company’s affairs in India 2. Company’s trade monopoly in India was ended 3. The power to govern was transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown 4. The Company’s directors were asked to present to the British government all correspondence and documents pertaining to the administration of the company Codes:

    aA-2 B-4 C-3 D-1

    bA-1 B-3 C-4 D-2

    cA-2 B-3 C-4 D-1

    dA-1 B-4 C-3 D-2
60. Question 61 · Environment and Ecology

    Match List I (Mangrove) with List II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Mangrove) A. Achra Ratnagiri B. Coondapur C. Pichavaram D. Vembanad List II (State) 1. Karnataka 2. Kerala 3. Andhra Pradesh 4. Maharashtra 5. Tamil Nadu Codes:

    aA-2 B-1 C-5 D-4

    bA-4 B-5 C-3 D-2

    cA-2 B-5 C-3 D-4

    dA-4 B-1 C-5 D-2
61. Question 62 · History and Culture

    Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy’s authority over his executive council by substituting the “portfolio” or departmental system for corporate functioning?

    aIndian Council Act, 1861

    bGovernment of India Act, 1858

    cIndian Councils Act, 1892

    dIndian Councils Act, 1909
62. Question 63 · Basic Numeracy

    The age of a man is three times the sum of the ages of his two sons. Five years hence, his age will be double the sum of the ages of his sons. The father’s present age is

    a40 years

    b45 years

    c50 years

    d55 years
63. Question 64 · Basic Numeracy

    The length of the longest pole that can be placed in a room 12 m long and 9 m wide and 8 m high is

    a12 m

    b14 m

    c17 m

    d21 m
64. Question 65 · Science and Technology

    With reference to the human body, consider the following statements:

    1. 1.The production of somatotropin goes up when a person exercises.
    2. 2.Men’s testes produce progesterone.
    3. 3.Women’s adrenal glands secrete testosterone.
    4. 4.Stress causes the adrenals to release very little cortisol compared to usual.

    Which of these statements are correct?

    a2 4 3 1

    b1 3 4 2

    c2 3 4 1

    d1 4 3 2
65. Question 66 · Economy and Social Development

    In the year 2001, the Prime Minister announced a five-year excise-duty holiday for industries in

    aCyclone-prone coastal Andhra Pradesh

    bBorder states of the North-east

    cEarthquake-ravaged Kutch district

    dRecently formed states of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand
66. Question 67 · Polity and Governance

    Consider the following statements with reference to India:

    1. 1.The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries.
    2. 2.The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a judge of the Supreme Court.
    3. 3.The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court.
    4. 4.The term of office of an Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes office or till he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.

    Which of these statements are correct?

    a1 and 2

    b2 and 3

    c1 and 4

    d2 and 4
67. Question 68 · Basic Numeracy

    In a company 60 % of the employees are men. Of these, 40 % are drawing more than Rs 50,000 per year. If 36 % of the total employees of the company draw more than Rs 50,000 per year, what is the percentage among women who are drawing less than Rs 50,000 per year?

    a70

    b60

    c40

    d30
68. Question 69 · Science and Technology

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Light of longer wavelength is scattered much more than light of shorter wavelength.
    2. 2.The speed of visible light in water is 0.95 times its speed in vacuum.
    3. 3.Radio waves are produced by rapidly oscillating electrical currents.
    4. 4.To detect over-speeding vehicles, police use the Doppler effect of reflected short radio waves.

    Which of these statements are correct?

    a1 and 2

    b1 and 3

    c2 and 4

    d3 and 4
69. Question 70 · Economy and Social Development

    Global capital flows to developing countries increased significantly during the nineties. In view of the East Asian financial crisis and the Latin American experience, which type of inflow is considered safest for the host country?

    aCommercial loans

    bForeign Direct Investment

    cForeign Portfolio Investment

    dExternal Commercial Borrowings
70. Question 71 · Economy and Social Development

    In terms of value, which one of the following commodities accounted for the largest agricultural exports by India during the three-year period from 1997-1998 to 1999-2000?

    aCereals

    bMarine products

    cSpices

    dTea
71. Question 72 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    In the year 2001, in which one of the following Women’s Singles events did Venus Williams defeat Serena Williams to win the title?

    aAustralian Open 2001

    bFrench Open 2001

    cWimbledon 2001

    dUS Open 2001
72. Question 73 · Polity and Governance

    The Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament for Railway Zones is constituted by the

    aPresident of India

    bMinistry of Railways

    cMinistry of Parliamentary Affairs

    dMinistry of Transport
73. Question 74 · Science and Technology

    Which one of the following animals is monogamous?

    aWolf

    bWalrus

    cSeal

    dDeer
74. Question 75 · Economy and Social Development

    A Five Year Plan in India is finally approved by the

    aUnion Cabinet

    bPresident on the advice of the Prime Minister

    cPlanning Commission

    dNational Development Council
75. Question 76 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following countries of South Asia:

    1. 1.Bangladesh
    2. 2.India
    3. 3.Pakistan
    4. 4.Sri Lanka The descending order of literacy among these countries is
    a4, 2, 1, 3

    b2, 4, 3, 1

    c4, 2, 3, 1

    d2, 4, 1, 3
76. Question 77 · Economy and Social Development

    Among the following major stock exchanges of India, which one recorded the highest turnover during the year 2001-02?

    aBombay Stock Exchange

    bCalcutta Stock Exchange

    cDelhi Stock Exchange

    dNational Stock Exchange
77. Question 78 · Basic Numeracy

    A bus is moving at 30 km/h, and a car is coming from behind at 50 km/h. How far apart are they if it takes 15 minutes for the car to catch up with the bus?

    a5 km

    b7.5 km

    c12.5 km

    d15 km
78. Question 79 · History and Culture

    The President of the Indian National Congress at the time of the partition of India was

    aC. Rajagopalachari

    bJ. B. Kripalani

    cJawaharlal Nehru

    dMaulana Abul Kalam Azad
79. Question 80 · Polity and Governance

    Which one of the following authorities recommends the principles governing grants-in-aid of the revenues to the states out of the Consolidated Fund of India?

    aFinance Commission

    bInter-State Council

    cUnion Ministry of Finance

    dPublic Accounts Committee
80. Question 81 · History and Culture

    With reference to the colonial period of Indian history, match List I (Person) with List II (Event) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Person) A. MacDonald B. Linlithgow C. Dalhousie D. Chelmsford List II (Event) 1. Doctrine of Lapse 2. Communal Award 3. August Offer 4. Dyarchy Codes:

    aA-3 B-2 C-1 D-4

    bA-3 B-2 C-4 D-1

    cA-2 B-3 C-1 D-4

    dA-2 B-3 C-4 D-1
81. Question 82 · Geography

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Ocean currents are the slow surface movement of water in the ocean.
    2. 2.Ocean currents assist in maintaining the Earth’s heat balance.
    3. 3.Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds.
    4. 4.Ocean currents are affected by the configuration of the ocean floor.

    Which of these statements are correct?

    a1 and 2

    b2, 3 and 4

    c1, 3 and 4

    d1, 2, 3 and 4
82. Question 83 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Which country among the following has been involved in two tied Test cricket matches?

    aAustralia

    bIndia

    cWest Indies

    dEngland
83. Question 84 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Match List I (Organisation) with List II (Headquarters) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Organisation) A. International Atomic Energy Agency B. International Telecommunication Union C. Council of the European Union D. Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development List II (Headquarters) 1. Brussels 2. Geneva 3. Paris 4. Vienna Codes:

    aA-1 B-2 C-4 D-3

    bA-1 B-3 C-4 D-2

    cA-1 B-3 C-4 D-2

    dA-4 B-2 C-1 D-3
84. Question 85 · Economy and Social Development

    With reference to the public Sector Undertaking in India, consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation of India Limited is the largest non-oil importer of the country.
    2. 2.Project and Equipment Corporation of India Limited is under the Ministry of Industry.
    3. 3.One of the objectives of Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited is to enforce quality control and compulsory pre-shipment inspection of various exportable commodities

    Which of these statements is/are correct?

    a1 only

    b1 and 2

    c2 and 3

    d3 only
85. Question 86 · History and Culture

    Match List I (Book) with List II (Author) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Book) List II (Author) A. Autobiography of an Unknown Indian 1. Mulk Raj Anand B. India: A Wounded Civilization 2. Nirad C. Chaudhuri C. Confessions of a Lover 3. R. K. Narayan D. The English Teacher 4. V. S. Naipaul Codes:

    a1 3 2 4

    b2 4 1 3

    c1 4 2 3

    d2 3 1 4
86. Question 87 · Economy and Social Development

    With reference to the Indian Public Finance consider the following statements:

    1. 1.External liabilities reported in Union Budget are based on historical exchange rates.
    2. 2.The continued high borrowing has kept the real interest rates high in the economy.
    3. 3.The upward trend in the ratio of Fiscal Deficit to GDP in recent years has an adverse effect to private investments.
    4. 4.Interest payments is the single largest component of the non-plan revenue expenditure of the Union Government.

    Which of these statements are correct?

    a1, 2 and 3

    b1 and 4

    c2, 3 and 4

    d1, 2, 3 and 4
87. Question 88 · Polity and Governance

    With reference to Indian Polity, which one of the following statements is correct?

    aPlanning Commission is accountable to Parliament

    bPresident can make ordinance only when either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in session

    cThe minimum age prescribed for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court is 40 years

    dNational Development Council is constituted of Union Finance Minister and the Chief Ministers of all the States
88. Question 89 · Geography

    The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north to south is

    aSubarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai

    bSubarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai, Pennar

    cMahanadi, Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Pennar and Vagai

    dMahanadi, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar
89. Question 90 · Science and Technology

    The world's highest ground-based telescopic observatory is located in

    aColombia

    bIndia

    cNepal

    dSwitzerland
90. Question 91 · Basic Numeracy

    Two ladies simultaneously leave cities A and B connected by a straight road and travel towards each other. The first lady travels 2 km/hr faster than the second lady and reaches B one hour before the second lady reaches A. The two cities A and B are 24 km apart. How many kilometres does each lady travel in one hour?

    a5 km, 3 km

    b7 km, 5 km

    c8 km, 6 km

    d16 km, 14 km
91. Question 92 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Consider the following names:

    1. 1.Archbishop Desmond Tutu
    2. 2.Lech Walesa
    3. 3.Shimon Peres
    4. 4.Yasser Arafat Who among these won the Nobel Peace Prize?
    a1 and 2

    b1, 3 and 4

    c2, 3 and 4

    d1, 2, 3 and 4
92. Question 93 · History and Culture

    With which one of the following mountain tribes did the British first come into contact with after the grant of Diwani in the year 1765?

    aGaro

    bKhasis

    cKukis

    dTipperahs
93. Question 94 · Geography

    With reference to Indian transport systems, consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Indian railways system is the largest in the world.
    2. 2.National Highways cater to 45 per cent of the total road transport demand.
    3. 3.Among the states, Kerala has the highest density of surface road.
    4. 4.National Highway No. 7 is the longest in the country.

    Which of these statements are correct?

    a1 and 2

    b1 and 3

    c2 and 3

    d2 and 4
94. Question 95 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Match List I (Name of the Lady) with List II (Achievement) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Name of the lady) List II (Achievement) A. Chinna Pillai 1. Winner of Neerja Bhanot Award B. Kaveri Thakur Puraskar 2. Recipient of Stree Shakti C. Mira Nair 3. Became the fastest swimmer in Asia at the age of 16 years D. Yasoda Ekambaram 4. Recipient of the Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival Codes:

    a3 2 1 4

    b2 3 4 1

    c3 2 4 1

    d2 3 1 4
95. Question 96 · Economy and Social Development

    Which reference to the government’s welfare schemes, consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana, the food grains are available to the poorest of the poor families at Rs 2 per kg for wheat and Rs 3 per kg for rice.
    2. 2.Under the National Old Age Pension Scheme, the old and destitute are provided Rs 75 per month as Central pension, in addition to the amount provided by most State Governments.
    3. 3.Government of India has allocated 25 kg food grains per Below Poverty Line family per month, at less than half the economic cost.

    Which of these statements are correct?

    a1 and 2

    b1 and 3

    c2 and 3

    d1, 2 and 3
96. Question 97 · Geography

    Consider the following countries:

    1. 1.Brazil
    2. 2.Indonesia
    3. 3.Japan
    4. 4.Russia What is the descending order of the size of the following countries population wise?
    a1, 2, 4, 3

    b2, 3, 1, 4

    c2, 1, 4, 3

    d1, 2, 3, 4
97. Question 98 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Consider the following countries:

    1. 1.Angola
    2. 2.Colombia
    3. 3.Congo
    4. 4.Sudan

    Which of these countries has/have been suffering from civil war?

    a1 only

    b2 and 3

    c4 only

    d1, 2, 3 and 4
98. Question 99 · History and Culture

    Who among the following was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message?

    aDadu

    bKabir

    cRamananda

    dTulsidas
99. Question 100 · Science and Technology

    In a bisexual flower, if androecium and gynaecium mature at different times, the phenomenon is known as

    aDichogamy

    bHerkogamy

    cHeterogamy

    dMonogamy
100. Question 101 · Geography

     The average annual temperature of a meteorological station is 26 °C, its average annual rainfall is 63 cm and the annual range of temperature is 9 °C. The station in Q is

     aAllahabad

     bChennai

     cCherrapunji

     dKolkata
101. Question 102 · History and Culture

     With reference to the period of extremist nationalist movement in India with its spirit of Swadeshi, which one of the following statements is correct?

     aLaikat Hossain led the Muslim peasants of Barisal in their agitations

     bIn 1989, the scheme of national education was formulated by Satish Chandra Mukherjee

     cThe Bengal National College was founded in 1906 with Aurobindo as the Principal

     dTagore preached the cult of Atmasakti, the main plank of which was social and economic regeneration of the villages
102. Question 103 · Polity and Governance

     In the Indian Constitution, the Right to Equality is granted by Five Articles. They are

     aArticle 16 to Article 20

     bArticle 15 to Article 19

     cArticle 14 to Article 18

     dArticle 13 to Article 17
103. Question 104 · Basic Numeracy

     Amit started a business by investing Rs 30,000. Rahul joined the business after some time and invested Rs 20,000. At the end of the year, profit was divided in the ratio of 2 : 1. After how many months did Rahul join the business?

     a2

     b3

     c4

     d5
104. Question 105 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

     The time in the wall clock is 3.25; the acute angle between the hours hand and the minutes hand is

     a60°

     b52 ½°

     c47 ½°

     d42°
105. Question 106 · Polity and Governance

     Which one of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution empowers the President to send back any matter for reconsideration by the Council of Ministers?

     a39th

     b40th

     c42nd

     d44th
106. Question 107 · International Relations and Current Affairs

     Recently, several hundred South Africa soldiers were sent to Burundi

     ato side with the Tutsi tribe in the country’s civil war

     bto side with the Hutu tribe in the ongoing ethnic conflict

     cas a part of United Nations special force to keep control on the ethnic groups revolting against the government

     das South Africa’s protection force to help mediate and agreement between warring groups of civil war
107. Question 108 · History and Culture

     Chapchar Kut is a festival celebrated in the state of

     aArunachal Pradesh

     bAssam

     cMizoram

     dSikkim
108. Question 109 · Economy and Social Development

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1.NTPC is the largest power utility in India.
     2. 2.ONGC accounts for half of the LPG production in India.
     3. 3.Indian Oil Corporation operates all the oil refineries in India.
     4. 4.The Indian Ordinance Factory is the largest departmentally run industrial undertaking in the country.

     Which of these statements is/are correct?

     a1 only

     b2 and 3

     c2, 3 and 4

     d1 and 4
109. Question 110 · Science and Technology

     Match List I (Oxidation number) with List II (The element) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Oxidation number) — List II (The element) A. 2 — 1. Oxidation number of Mn in MnO₂ B. 3 — 2. Oxidation number of S in H₂S₂O₇ C. 4 — 3. Oxidation number of Ca in CaO₂ D. 6 — 4. Oxidation number of Al in NaAlH₄

     aA-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

     bA-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

     cA-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

     dA-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
110. Question 111 · History and Culture

     With reference to the Indian freedom struggle, which one of the following statements is correct?

     aHakim Ajmal Khan was one of the leaders to start a nations list and militant Ahrar movement

     bWhen the Indian National Congress was formed, Sayyid Ahmad Khan opposed it

     cThe All-India Muslim League which was formed in 1906 vehemently opposed the partition of Bengal and separate electorates

     dMaulana Barkatullah and Maulana Obeidullah Sindhi were among those who formed a Provisional Government of India in Kabul
111. Question 112 · International Relations and Current Affairs

     The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum was held in the year 2001 in

     aBangkok

     bHongkong

     cJakarta

     dShanghai
112. Question 113 · Geography

     Match List I (Ethnic Community) with List II (Country) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Ethnic community) A. Apatani B. Dayak C. Dinka D. Uighur List II (Country) 1. China 2. India 3. Indonesia 4. Sudan

     a2 3 4 1

     b3 2 4 1

     c2 3 1 4

     d3 2 1 4
113. Question 114 · Polity and Governance

     The term of the Lok Sabha

     acannot be extended under any circumstances

     bcan be extended by six months at a time

     ccan be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency

     dcan be extended for two years at a time during the proclamation of emergency
114. Question 115 · International Relations and Current Affairs

     In the year 2001, Germany approved a $32 million credit to India

     ato promote primary education in selected states

     bfor Tehri dam project

     cto assist in the development of nuclear

     dfor oceanographic research
115. Question 116 · Economy and Social Development

     Consider the following:

     1. 1.Currency with the public
     2. 2.Demand deposits with banks
     3. 3.Time deposits with banks

     Which of these are included in Broad Money (M3) in India?

     a1 and 2

     b1 and 3

     c2 and 3

     d1, 2 and 3
116. Question 117 · International Relations and Current Affairs

     Who among the following won six gold medals in the 9th FINA-World Swimming Championship held in Fukuoka, Japan in the year 2001?

     aGrant Hackett

     bIan Thorpe

     cMichael Phelps

     dRoman Sloudnov
117. Question 118 · Science and Technology

     Foot-and-mouth disease in animals, a current epidemic in some parts of the world, is caused by

     aBacterium

     bFungus

     cProtozoan

     dVirus
118. Question 119 · International Relations and Current Affairs

     In the year 2001, India offered a grant of five million dollars to Tajikistan to

     atackle the drought situation

     bset up a software Technology Park

     cpromote mineral exploration

     dprocure defence equipment
119. Question 120 · Geography

     Consider the following countries:

     1. 1.Albania
     2. 2.Bosnia Herzegovina
     3. 3.Croatia
     4. 4.Macedonia

     Which of these countries has/have Adriatic Sea as a boundary?

     a1 and 2

     b1, 2 and 3

     c4 only

     d3 and 4
120. Question 121 · Science and Technology

     A hollow sphere of radius R, a hollow cube of side R and a thin circular plate of radius R, made up of the same material, are all heated to 20 °C above room temperature. When left to cool in the room, which of them will reach the room temperature first?

     aCircular plate

     bCube

     cSphere

     dAll of them will reach the room temperature at the same time
121. Question 122 · Economy and Social Development

     Consider the following financial institutions of India:

     1. 1.Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI)
     2. 2.Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI)
     3. 3.Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI)
     4. 4.National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) The correct chronological sequence of the establishment of these institutions is
     a1, 2, 3, 4

     b2, 3, 4, 1

     c3, 4, 1, 2

     d4, 1, 2, 3
122. Question 123 · History and Culture

     During the Indian freedom struggle, the Khudai Khidmatgars, also known as Red Shirts, called for

     athe Union of Pashtun tribal areas in north-west with the Afghanistan

     bthe adoption of terrorist tactics and methods for terrorising and finally ousting the colonial rulers

     cthe adoption of communist revolutionary ideology for political and social reform

     dthe Pathan regional nationalist unity and a struggle against colonialism
123. Question 124 · Polity and Governance

     Match List I (Commission) with List II (Matter of Enquiry) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Commission) A. Wadhwa Commission B. Liberhan Commission C. Sri Krishan Commission D. Jain Commission List II (Matter of enquiry) 1. The assassination of Rajiv Gandhi 2. Killing of Graham Staines 3. Demolition of a religious structure at Ayodhya 4. Riots in Mumbai in 1993

     a3 2 4 1

     b2 3 4 1

     c3 2 1 4

     d2 3 1 4
124. Question 125 · Geography

     Consider the following statements:

     1. 1.In equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons
     2. 2.In Mediterranean region, summer receives more rain
     3. 3.In China type climate, rainfall occurs throughout the year
     4. 4.Tropical highlands exhibit vertical zonation of different climates

     Which of these statements are correct?

     a1, 2, 3 and 4

     b1, 2 and 3

     c1, 2 and 4

     d3 and 4
125. Question 126 · International Relations and Current Affairs

     A World Summit with representation from all the countries will be held in Johannesburg in September 2002 on the subject of

     aAIDS control

     bGlobal terrorism

     cHuman rights

     dSustainable development
126. Question 127 · Science and Technology

     Which one of the following statements is correct?

     aAll echinoderms are viviparous

     bRound worm has no circulatory system

     cIn bony fishes, swim bladder is usually present

     dIn cartilaginous fishes, fertilisation is internal
127. Question 128 · Basic Numeracy

     Assume that the moon takes exactly 30 days to complete the cycle and also assume that it rises in the East exactly at 6.48 p.m. on the first day. On the fourth day, at what time will it rise?

     a8.24 p.m.

     b9.12 p.m.

     c10.00 p.m.

     d11.48 p.m.
128. Question 129 · Science and Technology

     Match List I (Scientists) with List II (Achievement) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Scientists) A. Arber and Smith B. Feldman C. Mullis D. Temin and Baltimore List II (Achievement) 1. Developed transgenic plants with Agrobacterium T-DNA 2. Discovered endonucleases 3. Discovered reverse transcriptase 4. Discovered polymerase chain reaction

     a2 1 4 3

     b1 2 4 3

     c2 1 3 4

     d1 2 3 4
129. Question 130 · Geography

     Berber speaking community, frequently in the news, lives in

     aAfghanistan

     bAlgeria

     cArgentina

     dAustralia
130. Question 131 · Polity and Governance

     In the case of election to the Lok Sabha, the amount of security deposited for general category candidates and SC/ST category candidates respectively is

     aRs 5,000 and Rs 2,500

     bRs 10,000 and Rs 2,500

     cRs 10,000 and Rs 5,000

     dRs 15,000 and Rs 7,500
131. Question 132 · Economy and Social Development

     With reference to power sector in India consider the following statements:

     1. 1.Rural electrification has been treated as a Basic Minimum Service under the Prime Minister’s Gramodaya Yojana.
     2. 2.100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment in power is allowed without upper limit
     3. 3.The Union Ministry of Power has signed a Memoranda of Understanding with 14 states.

     Which of these statements is/are correct?

     a1 only

     b1 and 2

     c2 and 3

     d3 only
132. Question 133 · Economy and Social Development

     A country is said to be in debt trap if

     ait has to abide by the conditionalities imposed by the International Monetary Fund

     bit has to borrow to make interest payments on outstanding loans

     cit has been refused loans or aid by creditors abroad

     dthe World Bank charges a very high rate of interest on outstanding as well as new loans
133. Question 134 · Science and Technology

     Which one of the following statements is correct?

     aPrions are the smallest free-living cells

     bThe cell wall of Mycoplasmas is made up of amino sugars

     cViroids consist of a single-stranded RNA molecule

     dRickettsia’s lack cell wall
134. Question 135 · International Relations and Current Affairs

     Match List I (Country) with List II (President) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Country) A. Congo B. Nigeria C. Uganda D. Zambia List II (President) 1. Levy Mwanawasa 2. Joseph Kabila 3. Olusegun Obasanjo 4. Yoweri Museveni

     a2 3 4 1

     b3 2 1 4

     c2 3 1 4

     d3 2 4 1
135. Question 136 · Environment and Ecology

     Consider the following ecosystems:

     1. 1.Taiga
     2. 2.Tropical evergreen
     3. 3.Tropical deciduous
     4. 4.Tundra The correct sequence in decreasing order of the albedo values of these ecosystems is
     a1, 4, 3, 2

     b4, 1, 2, 3

     c4, 1, 3, 2

     d1, 4, 2, 3
136. Question 137 · Economy and Social Development

     Consider the following statements: Full convertibility of the rupee may mean

     1. 1.Its free float with other international currencies.
     2. 2.Its direct exchange with any other international currency at any prescribed place inside and outside the country.
     3. 3.It acts just like any other international currency.

     Which of these statements are correct?

     a1 and 2

     b1 and 3

     c2 and 3

     d1, 2 and 3
137. Question 138 · Environment and Ecology

     The sea coast of which one of the following states has become famous as a nesting place for the giant Olive Ridley turtles from South America?

     aGoa

     bGujarat

     cOrissa

     dTamil Nadu
138. Question 139 · Science and Technology

     With reference to Indian satellites and their launchers, consider the following statements:

     1. 1.All the INSAT-series of satellites were launched abroad
     2. 2.PSLVs were used to launch IRS-series of satellites
     3. 3.India used the indigenously built cryogenic engines for the first time for powering the third stage of GSLV
     4. 4.GSAT, launched in the year 2001, has payloads to demonstrate digital broadcasts and internet services

     Which of these statements are correct?

     a1, 2, 3 and 4

     b2, 3 and 4

     c1, 2 and 4

     d1 and 3
139. Question 140 · Polity and Governance

     The 93rd Constitutional Amendment Bill deals with the

     acontinuation of reservation for backward classes in government employment

     bfree and compulsory education for all children between the age of 6 and 14 years

     creservation of 30 per cent posts for women in government recruitments

     dallocation of a greater number of parliamentary seats for recently created States
140. Question 141 · Science and Technology

     Assertion (A): Drinking of whisky increases the frequency of urination. Reason (R): Alcohol intake speeds up the secretion of vasopressin in the body.

     aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

     bBoth A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of A

     cA is true but R is false

     dA is false but R is true
141. Question 142 · History and Culture

     Assertion (A): Muhammad bin Tughlaq left Delhi, and, for two years lived in a camp called Swarga-dwari. Reason (R): At that time, Delhi was ravaged by a form of plague and many people died.

     aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

     bBoth A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of A

     cA is true but R is false

     dA is false but R is true
142. Question 143 · Science and Technology

     Assertion (A): With the increase of temperature, the viscosity of glycerine increases. Reason (R): Rise of temperature increases kinetic energy of molecules.

     aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

     bBoth A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of A

     cA is true but R is false

     dA is false but R is true
143. Question 144 · History and Culture

     Assertion (A): The effect of labour participation in the Indian nationalist upsurge of the early 1930s was weak. Reason (R): The labour leaders considered the ideology of Indian National Congress as bourgeois and reactionary.

     aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

     bBoth A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of A

     cA is true but R is false

     dA is false but R is true
144. Question 145 · Science and Technology

     Assertion (A): Synthetic detergents can lather well in hard water. Reason (R): Synthetic detergents form soluble calcium and magnesium salts with hard water.

     aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

     bBoth A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of A

     cA is true but R is false

     dA is false but R is true
145. Question 146 · Geography

     Assertion (A): 60°–65° latitudes in both the hemispheres have a low-pressure belt instead of high pressure. Reason (R): The low-pressure areas are permanent over oceans rather than on land.

     aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

     bBoth A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of A

     cA is true but R is false

     dA is false but R is true
146. Question 147 · Science and Technology

     Assertion (A): Artificial satellites are always launched from the earth in the eastward direction. Reason (R): The earth rotates from west to east and so the satellite attains the escape velocity.

     aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

     bBoth A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of A

     cA is true but R is false

     dA is false but R is true
147. Question 148 · Science and Technology

     Assertion (A): Human diet should compulsorily contain Glycerine, Serine and Tyrosine. Reason (R): Essential amino acids cannot be synthesised in the human body.

     aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

     bBoth A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of A

     cA is true but R is false

     dA is false but R is true
148. Question 149 · Geography

     Assertion (A): The surface winds spiral inwards upon the centre of the cyclone. Reason (R): Air descends in the centre of the cyclone.

     aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

     bBoth A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of A

     cA is true but R is false

     dA is false but R is true
149. Question 150 · Science and Technology

     Assertion (A): An iron ball floats on mercury but gets immersed in water. Reason (R): The specific gravity of iron is more than that of mercury.

     aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

     bBoth A and R are individually true but R is not a correct explanation of A

     cA is true but R is false

     dA is false but R is true

Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2002, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.