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UPSC Prelims GS
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2014
- Consider the following statements: 1. Maize can be used for the production of starch 2. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel 3. Alcoholic beverages can be…Science and Technology
- Consider the following techniques/phenomena: 1. Budding and grafting in fruit plants 2. Cytoplasmic male sterility 3. Gene silencing Which of the above is/are used to create…Science and Technology
- In addition to fingerprint scanning, which of the following can be used in the biometric identification of a person? 1. Iris scanning 2. Retinal scanning 3. Voice recognition…Science and Technology
- There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical elements that are used by the industry in the manufacture of various products. Why? 1. They can accumulate in the…Science and Technology
- Which of the following is/are the example/examples of chemical change? 1. Crystallization of sodium chloride 2. Melting of ice 3. Souring of milk Select the correct answer using…Science and Technology
- Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?Science and Technology
- Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants? 1. Vegetative propagation produces clonal population 2. Vegetative propagation helps in…Science and Technology
- With reference to Agni-IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is surface-to surface missile 2. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only 3. It can…Science and Technology
- With reference to technology for solar power production, consider the following statements: 1. 'Photovoltaics' is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of…Science and Technology
- With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called 'coalbed methane' and 'shale gas', consider the following statements : 1. Coalbed methane is the pure methane gas…Science and Technology
- Consider the following countries : 1. Denmark 2. Japan 3. Russian Federation 4. United Kingdom 5. United States of America Which of the above are the members of the 'Arctic…World Affairs (International Relations)
- Consider the following pairs:World Affairs (International Relations)
- Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as 'Arab Spring' originally started fromWorld Affairs (International Relations)
- With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements: 1. The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Jeneiro in 2009 2. South Africa was the…World Affairs (International Relations)
2013
- The Chinese traveler 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…Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- Which of the following characterizes/characterize the people of Indus Civilization? 1. They possessed great palaces and temples. 2. They worshipped both male and female deities. 3.…Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine? 1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance. 2. Every object, even the smallest particle…Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- Consider the following Bhakti Saints: 1. Dadu Dayal 2. Guru Nanak 3. Tyagaraja Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?Art and Culture
- Consider the following historical places: 1. Ajanta Caves 2. Lepakshi Temple 3. Sanchi Stupa Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings?Art 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…Art and Culture
- Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?Art and Culture
- With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements: 1. The cases at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. 2. The…Art and Culture
- With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school: 1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or…Art and Culture
- Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment byEnvironment
- Consider the following animals: 1. Sea cow 2. Sea horse 3. Sea lion Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals?Environment
- Consider the following fauna and India: 1. Gharial 2. Leatherback turtle 3. Swamp deer Which of the above is/are endangered?Environment
- Consider the following organisms: 1. Agaricus 2. Nostoc 3. Spirogyra Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/biofertilizers?Environment
- Consider the following: 1. Star tortoise 2. Monitor lizard 3. Pygmy hog 4. Spider monkey Which of the above are naturally found in India?Environment
- Due to improper/indiscriminate disposal of hold and used computers or their parts, which of the following are released into the environment as e-waste? 1. Beryllium 2. Cadmium 3.…Environment
- In the grasslands, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an ecological succession because ofEnvironment
- In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat? 1. Tamil Nadu 2. Kerala 3. Karnataka 4. Andhra Pradesh Select the correct answer using the…Environment
- Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction amongEnvironment
- Which of the following adds/add nitrogen to the soil? 1. Excretion of urea by animals 2. Burning of coal by man 3. Death of vegetation Select the correct answer using the codes…Environment
- Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India? 1. Arsenic 2. Sorbitol 3. Fluoride 4. Formaldehyde 5. Uranium Select the correct…Environment
- Which one of the following is the correct sequence of ecosystems in the order of decreasing productivity?Environment
- 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?Environment
- With reference to food chains in ecosystems, consider the following statements: 1. A food chains illustrates the order in which a chain of organisms feed upon each other. 2. Food…Environment
- With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of organism is/are known as decomposer organism/organisms? 1. Virus 2. Fungi 3. Bacteria Select the…Environment
- With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation…Environment
- "Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders." The above statement best describes which of the following regions?Geography
- Consider the following crops: 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Rice 4. Wheat Which of these are Kharif crops?Geography
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- Consider the following statements: 1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds. 2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma. 3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum. Which of the statements…Geography
- Consider the following: 1. Electromagnetic radiation 2. Geothermal energy 3. Gravitational force 4. Plate movements 5. Rotation of the earth 6. Revolution of the earth Which of the…Geography
- Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used inGeography
- During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the 1. Meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky. 2. Lightning that separates the nimbus clouds. 3. Violent upward…Geography
- 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.…Geography