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Prelims 2014

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History & Culture23 Q
Q8Consider the following languages : 1. Gujarati 2. Kannada 3. Telugu Which of the above has/have been declared as 'Classi…
EasyLiterature, Languages an…
Q15The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to
EasyPartition, Independence …
Q21In medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for
EasyMedieval Sources, Travel…
Q25Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha…
EasyBuddhism, Jainism and Sh…
Q26Every year, a monthlong ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/tribes plant s…
EasyFestivals, Crafts and Li…
Q39With reference to ‘Changpa’ community of India, consider the following statements : 1. They live mainly in the State of…
MediumFestivals, Crafts and Li…
Q44With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to
EasyArchitecture, Temples an…
Q47Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?
EasyReligion, Philosophy and…
Q54The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from
EasyLiterature, Languages an…
Q76Consider the following towns of India : 1. Bhadrachalam 2. Chanderi 3. Kancheepuram 4. Karnal Which of the above are fam…
EasyFestivals, Crafts and Li…
Q81The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until
EasySwadeshi, Boycott and Ho…
Q82The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the
EasyCivil Disobedience, Roun…
Q83With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements : 1. Sattriya is a combination of music,…
MediumMusic, Dance and Theatre
Q84Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregoria…
EasyFestivals, Crafts and Li…
Q85With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs : Famous work of sculpture : Site…
MediumSculpture, Painting and …
Q86The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
EasyQuit India, INA and Revo…
Q87With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?
EasyFestivals, Crafts and Li…
Q88Consider the following pairs : 1. Garba : Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam : Odisha 3. Yakshagana : Karnataka Which of the pairs g…
EasyMusic, Dance and Theatre
Q89With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs : Famous shrine : Locat…
MediumArchitecture, Temples an…
Q90Consider the following statements : 1. ‘Bijak’ is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. 2. The Philosophy…
EasyBhakti and Sufi Traditio…
Q91A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their
EasyMusic, Dance and Theatre
Q92What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)? 1. To disclaim any intention to annex Indian S…
MediumBritish Administration a…
Q93Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was
EasyMughal Empire and Admini…
Environment & Ecology18 Q
Q2If a wetland of international importance is brought under the 'Montreux Record', what does it imply?
EasyRamsar Convention and In…
Q5With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements : 1. It is an autonomous orga…
MediumEnvironmental Institutio…
Q6With reference to 'Global Environment Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?
EasyUNCCD, Global Environmen…
Q10With reference to a conservation organization called 'Wetlands International', which of the following statements is/are…
MediumRamsar Convention and In…
Q14Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins? 1. Constr…
MediumThreatened Species and I…
Q16Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concer…
MediumToxic Chemicals, Pestici…
Q19Which of the following adds/add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the planet Earth? 1. Volcanic action 2. Respiratio…
EasyBiogeochemical Cycles
Q20If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects dis…
MediumSpecies Identification, …
Q22Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association…
EasySpecies Interactions and…
Q24Which of the following are some important pollutants released by steel industry in India? 1. Oxides of sulphur 2. Oxides…
EasyAmbient Air Pollution an…
Q41Which of the following have coral reefs? 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2. Gulf of Kachchh 3. Gulf of Mannar 4. Sunderba…
EasyCoral Reefs and Reef Eco…
Q50The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishme…
EasyBiosphere Reserves and U…
Q53The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2 °C above pre-industrial level. If the…
MediumClimate Impacts, Vulnera…
Q78Consider the following international agreements : 1. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Ag…
EasyUNCCD, Global Environmen…
Q79Consider the following statements regarding ‘Earth Hour’ : 1. It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO. 2. It is a movemen…
MediumClimate Mitigation Pathw…
Q80Which one of the following is the correct sequence of a food chain?
EasyFood Chains, Food Webs a…
Q95With reference to 'Eco-Sensitive Zones', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are th…
MediumEco-Sensitive Zones and …
Q96Consider the following statements : 1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) A…
MediumEnvironmental Institutio…
Geography12 Q
Q3Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the 'Ten Degree Channel'?
EasyCoastal Plains, Islands …
Q9Consider the following pairs : 1. Dampa Tiger Reserve : Mizoram 2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary : Sikkim 3. Saramati Peak :…
EasyStates, Union Territorie…
Q23If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there? 1. Oak…
EasyIndian Soils and Natural…
Q36Consider the following pairs : Region often in news : Country 1. Chechnya : Russian Federation 2. Darfur : Mali 3. Swat…
EasyCountries, Borders and P…
Q38With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called ‘coalbed methane’ and ‘shale gas’, consider the following s…
MediumConventional Energy Reso…
Q43The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of
EasyMonsoon Systems and Indi…
Q45Consider the following rivers : 1. Barak 2. Lohit 3. Subansiri Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
EasyIndian Drainage, River B…
Q46Consider the following pairs : Wetlands : Confluence of rivers 1. Harike Wetlands : Confluence of Beas and Satluj/Sutlej…
MediumIndian Lakes, Wetlands a…
Q48Consider the following pairs : Hills : Region 1. Cardamom Hills : Coromandel Coast 2. Kaimur Hills : Konkan Coast 3. Mah…
EasyPeninsular Plateau, Hill…
Q51Turkey is located between
EasyCountries, Borders and P…
Q52What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to nort…
EasyCountries, Borders and P…
Q77Consider the following pairs : National Highway : Cities connected 1. NH 4 : Chennai and Hyderabad 2. NH 6 : Mumbai and…
EasyTransport Corridors, Por…
Science & Technology12 Q
Q7With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the following statements : 1. 'Photovoltaics' is a t…
MediumSolar, Wind and Renewabl…
Q12Consider the following diseases : 1. Diphtheria 2. Chickenpox 3. Smallpox Which of the above diseases has/have been erad…
EasyViral Diseases and Antiv…
Q13Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of organisms? 1. Continental drift 2. Glacial cycle…
EasyEvolution, Classificatio…
Q17Consider the following : 1. Bats 2. Bears 3. Rodents The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above…
EasyBiological Adaptation an…
Q37With reference to Agni–IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a surface-to-surface missi…
MediumMissiles, Guidance and S…
Q65Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis?
EasyPlant Structure and Phys…
Q66In addition to fingerprint scanning, which of the following can be used in the biometric identification of a person? 1.…
EasyElectronics, Microelectr…
Q68Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Spacecraft : Purpose 1. Cassini-Huygens : Orbiting the Venus and…
MediumPlanetary, Lunar and Sol…
Q70Which of the following is/are the example/examples of chemical change? 1. Crystallization of sodium chloride 2. Melting…
EasyChemical Reactions, Equi…
Q74Among the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of other three?
EasyEvolution, Classificatio…
Q97Consider the following pairs : Vitamin : Deficiency disease 1. Vitamin C : Scurvy 2. Vitamin D : Rickets 3. Vitamin E :…
EasyAnimal and Human Physiol…
Q98There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical elements that are used by the industry in the manufac…
MediumNanotechnology, Composit…
Polity & Governance11 Q
Q4Consider the following pairs : Programme/Project : Ministry 1. Drought-Prone Area Programme : Ministry of Agriculture 2.…
MediumMinistries, Departments,…
Q18Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?
EasyParliamentary Committees…
Q49Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?
EasyPolitical Parties, Anti-…
Q55In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the
EasyDirective Principles of …
Q58Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? 1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Me…
EasyPrime Minister, Council …
Q59Consider the following statements : A Constitutional Government is one which 1. places effective restrictions on individ…
MediumBasic Structure, Constit…
Q60Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? 1. Sending a report to the Preside…
MediumGovernor - Appointment, …
Q62Consider the following statements : 1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the busines…
MediumPresidential Executive, …
Q63Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India : 1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence…
MediumSessions, Motions and Pa…
Q71The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its
EasySupreme Court - Jurisdic…
Q75The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in
EasyJudicial Appointments, R…
Agriculture10 Q
Q1What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as 'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative'?…
MediumSustainable and Climate-…
Q40In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this…
EasyPulses and Oilseeds
Q42In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? 1. Terrace cultivation 2. Deforestation…
EasySoil Conservation, Land …
Q56What are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme’? 1. Prevention of soil runoff 2.…
MediumWatershed Development an…
Q64With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements : 1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the p…
MediumPesticides and Integrate…
Q67Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants? 1. Vegetative propagation p…
MediumTissue Culture, Micropro…
Q69Consider the following pairs : Region : Well-known for the production of 1. Kinnaur : Areca nut 2. Mewat : Mango 3. Coro…
EasyCrop Production, Product…
Q72Consider the following techniques/phenomena : 1. Budding and grafting in fruit plants 2. Cytoplasmic male sterility 3. G…
EasyGenetic Engineering and …
Q73Consider the following statements : 1. Maize can be used for the production of starch. 2. Oil extracted from maize can b…
EasyCereal, Pulse and Oilsee…
Q94In the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing the 'Seed Replacement Rates' of various crops helps…
MediumSeed Systems, Quality, C…

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