UPSC Prelims 2013

General Studies Paper I

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

1. Question 1 · Polity and Governance

   What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?

   aThe Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha

   bThe Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further

   cThe Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration

   dThe President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill
2. Question 2 · Polity and Governance

   Which one of the following statements is correct?

   aIn India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time

   bThe Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President

   cNo procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post

   dIn the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support
3. Question 3 · Geography

   Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

   Geographical Feature	Region

   aAbyssinian Plateau : Arabia

   bAtlas Mountains : North-Western Africa

   cGuiana Highlands : South-Western Africa

   dOkavango Basin : Patagonia
4. Question 4 · History and Culture

   With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements :

   1. 1.The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
   2. 2.The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
   3. 3.At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 only

   b2 and 3 only

   c3 only

   d1, 2 and 3
5. Question 5 · Science and Technology

   Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred

   1. 1.across different species of plants
   2. 2.from animals to plants
   3. 3.from microorganisms to higher organisms

   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

   a1 only

   b2 and 3 only

   c1 and 3 only

   d1, 2 and 3
6. Question 6 · History and Culture

   The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?

   1. 1.The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery.
   2. 2.As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person.
   3. 3.The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations.

   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

   a1 only

   b2 and 3 only

   c1 and 3 only

   d1, 2 and 3
7. Question 7 · Environment and Ecology

   Consider the following :

   1. 1.Star tortoise
   2. 2.Monitor lizard
   3. 3.Pygmy hog
   4. 4.Spider monkey

   Which of the above are naturally found in India?

   a1, 2 and 3 only

   b2 and 3 only

   c1 and 4 only

   d1, 2, 3 and 4
8. Question 8 · Environment and Ecology

   Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India?

   1. 1.Arsenic
   2. 2.Sorbitol
   3. 3.Fluoride
   4. 4.Formaldehyde
   5. 5.Uranium

   Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

   a1 and 3 only

   b2, 4 and 5 only

   c1, 3 and 5 only

   d1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
9. Question 9 · History and Culture

   With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were

   adirectly elected by the people of those Provinces

   bnominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League

   celected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies

   dselected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters
10. Question 10 · Environment and Ecology

    Consider the following animals :

    1. 1.Sea cow
    2. 2.Sea horse
    3. 3.Sea lion

    Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals?

    a1 only

    b1 and 3 only

    c2 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
11. Question 11 · Polity and Governance

    Consider the following statements :

    1. 1.An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
    2. 2.If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
12. Question 12 · Polity and Governance

    Consider the following statements : Attorney General of India can

    1. 1.take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
    2. 2.be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
    3. 3.speak in the Lok Sabha
    4. 4.vote in the Lok Sabha

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only

    b2 and 4

    c1, 2 and 3

    d1 and 3 only
13. Question 13 · Economy and Social Development

    With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. 1.Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy.
    2. 2.Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers.
    3. 3.Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
14. Question 14 · Geography

    Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season are due to

    athe earth's rotation on its axis

    bthe earth's revolution round the sun in an elliptical manner

    clatitudinal position of the place

    drevolution of the earth on a tilted axis
15. Question 15 · Geography

    The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?

    1. 1.It occupies a linear rift valley.
    2. 2.It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
    3. 3.The land slopes to the west from Central India.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 only

    b2 and 3

    c1 and 3

    dNone
16. Question 16 · Geography

    On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion

    ais found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds

    bis found in freshwater lakes and rivers

    cexists as groundwater

    dexists as soil moisture
17. Question 17 · Environment and Ecology

    Consider the following pairs :

    1	Nokrek Biosphere Reserve	Garo Hills
    2	Logtak (Loktak) Lake	Barail Range
    3	Namdapha National Park	Dafla Hills

    Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1, 2 and 3

    dNone
18. Question 18 · Geography

    Consider the following :

    1. 1.Electromagnetic radiation
    2. 2.Geothermal energy
    3. 3.Gravitational force
    4. 4.Plate movements
    5. 5.Rotation of the earth
    6. 6.Revolution of the earth

    Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes on the surface of the earth?

    a1, 2, 3 and 4 only

    b1, 3, 5 and 6 only

    c2, 4, 5 and 6 only

    d1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
19. Question 19 · Polity and Governance

    Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution?

    1. 1.National Development Council
    2. 2.Planning Commission
    3. 3.Zonal Councils

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
20. Question 20 · History and Culture

    The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for

    athe reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third

    bthe grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land

    cthe uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of serfdom

    dwriting off all peasant debts
21. Question 21 · Polity and Governance

    The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties

    awith the consent of all the States

    bwith the consent of the majority of States

    cwith the consent of the States concerned

    dwithout the consent of any State
22. Question 22 · Environment and Ecology

    In the grasslands, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an ecological succession because of

    ainsects and fungi

    blimited sunlight and paucity of nutrients

    cwater limits and fire

    dNone of the above
23. Question 23 · Environment and Ecology

    Which one of the following is the correct sequence of ecosystems in the order of decreasing productivity?

    aOceans, lakes, grasslands, mangroves

    bMangroves, oceans, grasslands, lakes

    cMangroves, grasslands, lakes, oceans

    dOceans, mangroves, lakes, grasslands
24. Question 24 · Geography

    Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in

    adesert margins, liable to strong wind action

    blow flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding

    cscrublands, liable to spread of weed growth

    dNone of the above
25. Question 25 · Polity and Governance

    The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?

    aTo provide self-governance

    bTo recognize traditional rights

    cTo create autonomous regions in tribal areas

    dTo free tribal people from exploitation
26. Question 26 · Polity and Governance

    Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, who shall be the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or community forest rights or both?

    aState Forest Department

    bDistrict Collector/Deputy Commissioner

    cTahsildar/Block Development Officer/Mandal Revenue Officer

    dGram Sabha
27. Question 27 · Science and Technology

    Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced by

    abacteria

    bprotozoa

    cmoulds

    dviruses
28. Question 28 · Polity and Governance

    ‘Economic Justice’ as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in

    athe Preamble and the Fundamental Rights

    bthe Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy

    cthe Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy

    dNone of the above
29. Question 29 · Environment and Ecology

    Due to improper/indiscriminate disposal of old and used computers or their parts, which of the following are released into the environment as e-waste?

    1. 1.Beryllium
    2. 2.Cadmium
    3. 3.Chromium
    4. 4.Heptachlor
    5. 5.Mercury
    6. 6.Lead
    7. 7.Plutonium

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only

    b1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only

    c2, 4, 5 and 7 only

    d1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
30. Question 30 · Environment and Ecology

    Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by

    acarbon dioxide and nitrogen

    bcarbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

    cozone and carbon dioxide

    dnitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
31. Question 31 · Environment and Ecology

    With reference to food chains in ecosystems, consider the following statements :

    1. 1.A food chain illustrates the order in which a chain of organisms feed upon each other.
    2. 2.Food chains are found within the populations of a species.
    3. 3.A food chain illustrates the numbers of each organism which are eaten by others.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only

    b1 and 2 only

    c1, 2 and 3

    dNone
32. Question 32 · Environment and Ecology

    Consider the following pairs :

    National Park	River flowing through the Park
    1	Corbett National Park	Ganga
    2	Kaziranga National Park	Manas
    3	Silent Valley National Park	Kaveri

    Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

    a1 and 2

    b3 only

    c1 and 3

    dNone
33. Question 33 · Science and Technology

    Consider the following organisms :

    1. 1.Agaricus
    2. 2.Nostoc
    3. 3.Spirogyra

    Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/biofertilizers?

    a1 and 2

    b2 only

    c2 and 3

    d3 only
34. Question 34 · Environment and Ecology

    Which of the following adds/add nitrogen to the soil?

    1. 1.Excretion of urea by animals
    2. 2.Burning of coal by man
    3. 3.Death of vegetation

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
35. Question 35 · Environment and Ecology

    In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?

    1. 1.Tamil Nadu
    2. 2.Kerala
    3. 3.Karnataka
    4. 4.Andhra Pradesh

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1, 2 and 3 only

    b2 only

    c1, 3 and 4 only

    d1, 2, 3 and 4
36. Question 36 · History and Culture

    Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?

    aVihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks

    bChaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks

    cChaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it

    dThere is no material difference between the two
37. Question 37 · History and Culture

    Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?

    aThe extinction of the flame of desire

    bThe complete annihilation of self

    cA state of bliss and rest

    dA mental stage beyond all comprehension
38. Question 38 · Polity and Governance

    According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?

    aFundamental Rights

    bFundamental Duties

    cDirective Principles of State Policy

    dFundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
39. Question 39 · History and Culture

    The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because

    aIndians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919

    bSimon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces

    cthere was no Indian member in the Simon Commission

    dthe Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country
40. Question 40 · History and Culture

    Quit India Movement was launched in response to

    aCabinet Mission Plan

    bCripps Proposals

    cSimon Commission Report

    dWavell Plan
41. Question 41 · Economy and Social Development

    The balance of payments of a country is a systematic record of

    aall import and export transactions of a country during a given period of time, normally a year

    bgoods exported from a country during a year

    ceconomic transaction between the government of one country to another

    dcapital movements from one country to another
42. Question 42 · Economy and Social Development

    The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of

    1. 1.liquidity of assets
    2. 2.branch expansion
    3. 3.merger of banks
    4. 4.winding-up of banks

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 and 4 only

    b2, 3 and 4 only

    c1, 2 and 3 only

    d1, 2, 3 and 4
43. Question 43 · Economy and Social Development

    An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the

    amarket rate of interest is likely to fall

    bCentral Bank is no longer making loans to commercial banks

    cCentral Bank is following an easy money policy

    dCentral Bank is following a tight money policy
44. Question 44 · Economy and Social Development

    In India, deficit financing is used for raising resources for

    aeconomic development

    bredemption of public debt

    cadjusting the balance of payments

    dreducing the foreign debt
45. Question 45 · History and Culture

    Which of the following characterizes/characterize the people of Indus Civilization?

    1. 1.They possessed great palaces and temples.
    2. 2.They worshipped both male and female deities.
    3. 3.They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.

    Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 only

    c1, 2 and 3

    dNone of the statements given above is correct
46. Question 46 · Science and Technology

    Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing?

    1. 1.Chikungunya
    2. 2.Hepatitis B
    3. 3.HIV-AIDS

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
47. Question 47 · History and Culture

    Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?

    1. 1.The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
    2. 2.Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
    3. 3.Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
48. Question 48 · Environment and Ecology

    Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an organism, but also its functional role in the community of organisms?

    aEcotone

    bEcological niche

    cHabitat

    dHome range
49. Question 49 · Environment and Ecology

    Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction among

    aNO2, O3 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight

    bCO, O2 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight

    cCO, CO2 and NO2 at low temperature

    dhigh concentration of NO2, O3 and CO in the evening
50. Question 50 · Science and Technology

    Consider the following minerals :

    1. 1.Calcium
    2. 2.Iron
    3. 3.Sodium

    Which of the minerals given above is/are required by human body for the contraction of muscles?

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
51. Question 51 · Polity and Governance

    Consider the following statements : The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts

    1. 1.consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha
    2. 2.scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of the Government
    3. 3.examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
52. Question 52 · History and Culture

    Consider the following Bhakti Saints :

    1. 1.Dadu Dayal
    2. 2.Guru Nanak
    3. 3.Tyagaraja

    Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?

    a1 and 3

    b2 only

    c2 and 3

    d1 and 2
53. Question 53 · Environment and Ecology

    With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of organism is/are known as decomposer organism/organisms?

    1. 1.Virus
    2. 2.Fungi
    3. 3.Bacteria

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
54. Question 54 · Geography

    The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where

    awarm and cold atmospheric currents meet

    brivers drain out large amounts of freshwater into the sea

    cwarm and cold oceanic currents meet

    dcontinental shelf is undulating
55. Question 55 · Geography

    Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?

    1. 1.Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
    2. 2.Coexistence of a large number of species
    3. 3.Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
56. Question 56 · Economy and Social Development

    Which of the following constitute Capital Account?

    1. 1.Foreign Loans
    2. 2.Foreign Direct Investment
    3. 3.Private Remittances
    4. 4.Portfolio Investment

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1, 2 and 3

    b1, 2 and 4

    c2, 3 and 4

    d1, 3 and 4
57. Question 57 · History and Culture

    Consider the following historical places :

    1. 1.Ajanta Caves
    2. 2.Lepakshi Temple
    3. 3.Sanchi Stupa

    Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings?

    a1 only

    b1 and 2 only

    c1, 2 and 3

    dNone
58. Question 58 · History and Culture

    With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school :

    1. 1.Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.
    2. 2.Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
59. Question 59 · Polity and Governance

    In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?

    1. 1.Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
    2. 2.Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
    3. 3.Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 and 2 only

    b3 only

    c2 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
60. Question 60 · Geography

    The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons?

    1. 1.Thermal difference between land and water
    2. 2.Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
    3. 3.Presence of strong winds in the interior
    4. 4.Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 only

    b1 and 2 only

    c2 and 3 only

    d1, 2, 3 and 4
61. Question 61 · Geography

    Which of the following is/are the characteristic/characteristics of Indian coal?

    1. 1.High ash content
    2. 2.Low sulphur content
    3. 3.Low ash fusion temperature

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
62. Question 62 · Geography

    Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?

    1. 1.They are generally red in colour.
    2. 2.They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
    3. 3.They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.
    4. 4.Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1, 2 and 3

    b2, 3 and 4

    c1 and 4

    d2 and 3 only
63. Question 63 · Geography

    Consider the following statements :

    1. 1.Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.
    2. 2.Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.
    3. 3.Dharwars are famous for petroleum.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 and 2

    b2 only

    c2 and 3

    dNone
64. Question 64 · Geography

    Consider the following crops :

    1. 1.Cotton
    2. 2.Groundnut
    3. 3.Rice
    4. 4.Wheat

    Which of these are Kharif crops?

    a1 and 4

    b2 and 3 only

    c1, 2 and 3

    d2, 3 and 4
65. Question 65 · Geography

    “Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders.” The above statement best describes which of the following regions?

    aAfrican Savannah

    bCentral Asian Steppe

    cNorth American Prairie

    dSiberian Tundra
66. Question 66 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements :

    1. 1.Inflation benefits the debtors.
    2. 2.Inflation benefits the bond-holders.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
67. Question 67 · Economy and Social Development

    Disguised unemployment generally means

    alarge number of people remain unemployed

    balternative employment is not available

    cmarginal productivity of labour is zero

    dproductivity of workers is low
68. Question 68 · Polity and Governance

    Consider the following statements :

    1. 1.The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
    2. 2.The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
    3. 3.The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
69. Question 69 · Polity and Governance

    Consider the following statements :

    1. 1.National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission.
    2. 2.The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India.
    3. 3.The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
70. Question 70 · Polity and Governance

    Consider the following statements :

    1. 1.The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House.
    2. 2.While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
71. Question 71 · Polity and Governance

    With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements :

    1. 1.Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity.
    2. 2.It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only

    b2 only

    cBoth 1 and 2

    dNeither 1 nor 2
72. Question 72 · Geography

    During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the

    1. 1.meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky
    2. 2.lightning that separates the nimbus clouds
    3. 3.violent upward movement of air and water particles

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 only

    b2 and 3

    c1 and 3

    dNone of the above produces the thunder
73. Question 73 · Geography

    Consider the following pairs :

    Tribe	State
    1	Limboo (Limbu)	Sikkim
    2	Karbi	Himachal Pradesh
    3	Dongaria Kondh	Odisha
    4	Bonda	Tamil Nadu

    Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

    a1 and 3 only

    b2 and 4 only

    c1, 3 and 4 only

    d1, 2, 3 and 4
74. Question 74 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following liquid assets :

    1. 1.Demand deposits with the banks
    2. 2.Time deposits with the banks
    3. 3.Savings deposits with the banks
    4. 4.Currency

    The correct sequence of these assets in the decreasing order of liquidity is

    a1–4–3–2

    b4–3–2–1

    c2–3–1–4

    d4–1–3–2
75. Question 75 · Economy and Social Development

    In the context of Indian economy, ‘Open Market Operations’ refers to

    aborrowing by scheduled banks from the RBI

    blending by commercial banks to industry and trade

    cpurchase and sale of government securities by the RBI

    dNone of the above
76. Question 76 · Economy and Social Development

    Priority Sector Lending by banks in India constitutes the lending to

    aagriculture

    bmicro and small enterprises

    cweaker sections

    dAll of the above
77. Question 77 · Geography

    Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India?

    aEngineering

    bPaper and pulp

    cTextiles

    dThermal power
78. Question 78 · Economy and Social Development

    To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?

    aPromoting skill development

    bIntroducing more social security schemes

    cReducing infant mortality rate

    dPrivatization of higher education
79. Question 79 · History and Culture

    In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?

    aOne leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck

    bFacial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters

    cMovements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story

    dA little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism
80. Question 80 · History and Culture

    Annie Besant was

    1. 1.responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement
    2. 2.the founder of the Theosophical Society
    3. 3.once the President of the Indian National Congress

    Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
81. Question 81 · History and Culture

    The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the

    aimposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the Indians

    bimposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages

    cremoval of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans

    dremoval of a duty on imported cotton cloth
82. Question 82 · Economy and Social Development

    A rise in general level of prices may be caused by

    1. 1.an increase in the money supply
    2. 2.a decrease in the aggregate level of output
    3. 3.an increase in the effective demand

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 only

    b1 and 2 only

    c2 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
83. Question 83 · Economy and Social Development

    Which one of the following groups of items is included in India's foreign-exchange reserves?

    aForeign-currency assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and loans from foreign countries

    bForeign-currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and SDRs

    cForeign-currency assets, loans from the World Bank and SDRs

    dForeign-currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and loans from the World Bank
84. Question 84 · Economy and Social Development

    Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effect?

    aRepayment of public debt

    bBorrowing from the public to finance a budget deficit

    cBorrowing from banks to finance a budget deficit

    dCreating new money to finance a budget deficit
85. Question 85 · Economy and Social Development

    Supply of money remaining the same when there is an increase in demand for money, there will be

    aa fall in the level of prices

    ban increase in the rate of interest

    ca decrease in the rate of interest

    dan increase in the level of income and employment
86. Question 86 · Science and Technology

    Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life because

    aexposure to sunlight is prevented

    bconcentration of carbon dioxide in the environment is increased

    crate of respiration is decreased

    dthere is an increase in humidity
87. Question 87 · Environment and Ecology

    Consider the following fauna of India :

    1. 1.Gharial
    2. 2.Leatherback turtle
    3. 3.Swamp deer

    Which of the above is/are endangered?

    a1 and 2 only

    b3 only

    c1, 2 and 3

    dNone
88. Question 88 · Science and Technology

    Ball bearings are used in bicycles, cars, etc., because

    athe actual area of contact between the wheel and axle is increased

    bthe effective area of contact between the wheel and axle is increased

    cthe effective area of contact between the wheel and axle is reduced

    dNone of the above statements is correct
89. Question 89 · Science and Technology

    Consider the following phenomena :

    1. 1.Size of the sun at dusk
    2. 2.Colour of the sun at dawn
    3. 3.Moon being visible at dawn
    4. 4.Twinkle of stars in the sky
    5. 5.Polestar being visible in the sky

    Which of the above are optical illusions?

    a1, 2 and 3

    b3, 4 and 5

    c1, 2 and 4

    d2, 3 and 5
90. Question 90 · Science and Technology

    Rainbow is produced when sunlight falls on drops of rain. Which of the following physical phenomena are responsible for this?

    1. 1.Dispersion
    2. 2.Refraction
    3. 3.Internal reflection

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
91. Question 91 · Science and Technology

    Many transplanted seedlings do not grow because

    athe new soil does not contain favourable minerals

    bmost of the root hairs grip the new soil too hard

    cmost of the root hairs are lost during transplantation

    dleaves get damaged during transplantation
92. Question 92 · Economy and Social Development

    Economic growth in country X will necessarily have to occur if

    athere is technical progress in the world economy

    bthere is population growth in X

    cthere is capital formation in X

    dthe volume of trade grows in the world economy
93. Question 93 · Science and Technology

    Which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. 1.Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the generation of energy.
    2. 2.Viruses can be cultured in any synthetic medium.
    3. 3.Viruses are transmitted from one organism to another by biological vectors only.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
94. Question 94 · Science and Technology

    Which of the following leaf modifications occurs/occur in desert areas to inhibit water loss?

    1. 1.Hard and waxy leaves
    2. 2.Tiny leaves or no leaves
    3. 3.Thorns instead of leaves

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 and 2 only

    b2 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
95. Question 95 · Science and Technology

    The known forces of nature can be divided into four classes, viz., gravity, electromagnetism, weak nuclear force and strong nuclear force. With reference to them, which one of the following statements is not correct?

    aGravity is the strongest of the four

    bElectromagnetism acts only on particles with an electric charge

    cWeak nuclear force causes radioactivity

    dStrong nuclear force holds protons and neutrons inside the nucleus of an atom
96. Question 96 · Science and Technology

    The efforts to detect the existence of Higgs boson particle have become frequent news in the recent past. What is/are the importance/importances of discovering this particle?

    1. 1.It will enable us to understand as to why elementary particles have mass.
    2. 2.It will enable us in the near future to develop the technology of transferring matter from one point to another without traversing the physical space between them.
    3. 3.It will enable us to create better fuels for nuclear fission.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
97. Question 97 · Science and Technology

    Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been used in rehabilitating degraded sites because mycorrhiza enables the plants to

    1. 1.resist drought and increase absorptive area
    2. 2.tolerate extremes of pH
    3. 3.resist disease infestation

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 only

    b2 and 3 only

    c1 and 3 only

    d1, 2 and 3
98. Question 98 · Polity and Governance

    Who among the following constitute the National Development Council?

    1. 1.The Prime Minister
    2. 2.The Chairman, Finance Commission
    3. 3.Ministers of the Union Cabinet
    4. 4.Chief Ministers of the States

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1, 2 and 3 only

    b1, 3 and 4 only

    c2 and 4 only

    d1, 2, 3 and 4
99. Question 99 · Economy and Social Development

    The national income of a country for a given period is equal to the

    atotal value of goods and services produced by the nationals

    bsum of total consumption and investment expenditure

    csum of personal income of all individuals

    dmoney value of final goods and services produced
100. Question 100 · Economy and Social Development

     Which of the following grants/grant direct credit assistance to rural households?

     1. 1.Regional Rural Banks
     2. 2.National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
     3. 3.Land Development Banks

     Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

     a1 and 2 only

     b2 only

     c1 and 3 only

     d1, 2 and 3

Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2013, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.