UPSC Prelims GS

2013

• On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportionGeography
• 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. Thermal difference between land and water…Geography
• The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions whereGeography
• The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why? 1. It occupies a linear rift valley. 2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the…Geography
• Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season are due toGeography
• Which of the following is/are the characteristic/characteristics of Indian coal? 1. High ash content 2. Low sulphur content 3. Low ash fusion temperature Select the correct answer…Geography
• Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests? 1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy 2.…Geography
• Which of the following leaf modifications occurs/occur in desert areas to inhibit water loss? 1. Hard and waxy leaves 2. Tiny leaves or no leaves 3. Thorns instead of leaves Select…Geography
• Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct? 1. They are generally red in colour. 2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash. 3. They are…Geography
• Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India?Geography
• Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?Geography
• A rise in general level of prices may be caused by 1. An increase in the money supply 2. A decrease in the aggregate level of output 3. An increase in the effective demand Select…Indian Economy
• An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that theIndian Economy
• Consider the following liquid assets: 1. Demand deposits with the banks 2. Time deposits with the banks 3. Savings deposits with the banks 4. Currency The correct sequence of these…Indian Economy
• Consider the following statements: 1. Inflation benefits the debtors. 2. Inflation benefits the bond-holders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Indian Economy
• Disguised unemployment generally meansIndian Economy
• Economic growth in country X will necessarily have to occur itIndian Economy
• In India, deficit financing is used for raising resources forIndian Economy
• In the context of Indian economy, 'Open Market Operations' refers toIndian Economy
• Priority Sector Lending by banks in Indian constitutes the lending toIndian Economy
• Supply of money remaining the same when there is an increase in demand for money, there will beIndian Economy
• The balance of payments of a country is a systematic record ofIndian Economy
• The national income of a country for a given period is equal to theIndian Economy
• The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of 1. liquidity of assets 2. branch expansion 3. merger of banks 4. winding-up of banks Select the correct…Indian Economy
• To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?Indian Economy
• Which of the following constitute Capital Account? 1. Foreign Loans 2. Foreign Direct Investment 3. Private Remittances 4. Portfolio Investment Select the correct answer using the…Indian Economy
• Which of the following grants/grant direct credit assistance to rural households? 1. Regional Rural Banks 2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development 3. Land Development…Indian Economy
• Which one of the following groups of items is included in India's foreign-exchange reserves?Indian Economy
• Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effect?Indian Economy
• 'Economic Justice' as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitutional has been provided inIndian Polity
• According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?Indian Polity
• Consider the following statements- The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts. 1. Consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha. 2. Scrutinizes appropriation and…Indian Polity
• Consider the following statements: 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only. 2. If such an amendment seeks…Indian Polity
• Consider the following statements: 1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission. 2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the…Indian Polity
• Consider the following statements: 1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House. 2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of…Indian Polity
• Consider the following statements: 1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office…Indian Polity
• Consider the following statements: Attorney General of India can 1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha 2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha 3. speak in the Lok…Indian Polity
• In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are, implied institutionally in the parliamentary government? 1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.…Indian Polity
• The Government enacted, the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?Indian Polity
• The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing International treaties.Indian Polity
• 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…Indian Polity
• What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?Indian Polity
• Which one of the following statements is correct?Indian Polity
• Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? 1. The Prime Minister 2. The Chairman, Finance Commission 3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet 4. Chief Ministers…Indian Polity
• With reference to National Legal Services Authority consider the following statements: 1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker section of the…Indian Polity
• Annie Besant was 1. Responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement 2. The founder of the Theosophical Society 3. Once the President of the Indian National Congress Select the…Modern Indian History
• Quit India Movement was launched in response toModern Indian History
• The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was forModern Indian History
• The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to theModern Indian History
• The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission becauseModern Indian History