2015 GS Paper I, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2015 · GS Paper I

Question 50: Science and Technology

Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which one of the following?

aBhabha Atomic Research Centre
bIndian Institute of Science
cIndian Space Research Organization
dTata Institute of Fundamental Research

AnswerUPSC’s answer is (c).

The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was awarded to the Indian Space Research Organisation, in recognition of its achievements, including the Mars Orbiter Mission. The prize is given every year by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust. Remember: 2014 is the year of Mangalyaan, so ISRO.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) BARC is an atomic research centre and did not receive the 2014 prize.
  • (b) The Indian Institute of Science did not receive the 2014 prize.
  • (c) Correct: ISRO won the 2014 prize.
  • (d) TIFR did not receive the 2014 prize.

Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2015, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.