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Prelims 2017

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Polity & Governance25 Q
Q1With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements: 1. A private member's bill is a bill prese…
MediumLegislative Process and …
Q5One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of
EasyPreamble and Constitutio…
Q7Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the C…
EasyDirective Principles of …
Q8Which one of the following statements is correct?
EasyFundamental Rights
Q16Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in
EasyDevolution, Local Planni…
Q17Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy…
MediumDirective Principles of …
Q20With reference to the ‘Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)’, consider the following stateme…
MediumMoney Laundering, Econom…
Q36Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen? 1. A legislative process h…
MediumFundamental Duties
Q38Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
EasyPreamble and Constitutio…
Q42Democracy’s superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity
EasySalient Features and Com…
Q46The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that
EasyPrime Minister, Council …
Q47In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties?
EasyRights, DPSP and Duties …
Q48The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?
EasyPreamble and Constitutio…
Q50The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through 1. Adjournment motion 2…
MediumSessions, Motions and Pa…
Q57For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by
EasyQualifications, Disquali…
Q76Consider the following statements: 1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at…
MediumElectoral System, RPA an…
Q85In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents? 1. Service providers…
MediumCybersecurity, Data Secu…
Q86Right to vote and to be elected in India is a
EasyElectoral System, RPA an…
Q89What is the aim of the programme ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’?
EasyPublic Policy Design, Im…
Q90Consider the following statements: 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Ministry of Home…
MediumElection Commission and …
Q92In India, Judicial Review implies
EasyJudicial Review, PIL and…
Q96Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President’s rule in a State? 1. D…
MediumEmergency Provisions
Q97Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India? 1. Prohibition of t…
MediumFundamental Rights
Q99Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:
EasyPrime Minister, Council …
Q100Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?
EasySalient Features and Com…
Economy17 Q
Q3'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to
EasyEducation, Skills and Hu…
Q9Which of the following gives 'Global Gender Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the world?
EasyInclusive Growth and Ine…
Q11Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)? 1. It decides the RBI's…
MediumMonetary Policy and Liqu…
Q23Which of the following are the objectives of ‘National Nutrition Mission’? 1. To create awareness relating to malnutriti…
MediumHealth, Nutrition and Hu…
Q27The term ‘Domestic Content Requirement’ is sometimes seen in the news with reference to
EasyRenewable Energy Economi…
Q29Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS)?
EasyFinancial Inclusion, Pri…
Q40What is the purpose of setting up of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) in India? 1. To supply credit to small business units 2.…
MediumBank Types, Structure an…
Q43Which of the following is a most likely consequence of implementing the ‘Unified Payments Interface (UPI)’?
EasyUPI, Cross-Border Paymen…
Q55With reference to ‘National Investment and Infrastructure Fund’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It…
MediumInfrastructure Finance, …
Q61With reference to ‘National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)’, which of the statements given below is/are correct?…
MediumEducation, Skills and Hu…
Q63Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’: 1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Depar…
MediumEmployment, Unemployment…
Q64Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)’,…
EasyNPAs, Insolvency and Res…
Q77Which of the following has/have occurred in India after its liberalization of economic policies in 1991? 1. Share of agr…
MediumLiberalisation, Privatis…
Q79Consider the following statements: 1. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) helps in promoting the financial inc…
MediumDigital Payments and Set…
Q81What is/are the most likely advantages of implementing ‘Goods and Services Tax (GST)’? 1. It will replace multiple taxes…
MediumIndirect Taxes, GST and …
Q88What is the purpose of ‘Vidyanjali Yojana’? 1. To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campu…
MediumEducation, Skills and Hu…
Q94Consider the following statements: 1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade…
MediumFiscal Deficits, Public …
History & Culture14 Q
Q2With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following…
MediumVedic Age and Early Vedi…
Q12With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements: 1. It is a song and dance performance. 2. Cymb…
MediumMusic, Dance and Theatre
Q13Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rul…
MediumColonial Economy, Land R…
Q15The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
EasyBritish Administration a…
Q24Consider the following statements: 1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial work…
MediumBritish Administration a…
Q26The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to
EasyConstitutional Developme…
Q37Consider the following pairs: 1. Radhakanta Deb — First President of the British Indian Association 2. Gazulu Lakshminar…
MediumEducation, Press and Pub…
Q51Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?
EasyHistorical Ports and Cul…
Q53With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were t…
MediumBuddhism, Jainism and Sh…
Q62In the context of Indian history, the principle of ‘Dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to
EasyConstitutional Developme…
Q69The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
EasySculpture, Painting and …
Q70Consider the following pairs: Traditions : Communities 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival : Sindhis 2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra : Gon…
MediumFestivals, Crafts and Li…
Q75Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarakantak 3. Omkareshwar Select the correct an…
EasyArchitecture, Temples an…
Q93With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events: 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy 2. Quit India M…
MediumQuit India, INA and Revo…
Environment & Ecology14 Q
Q4From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Easter…
EasyWildlife Corridors, Conn…
Q6Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC): 1. TRAF…
MediumCITES, CMS and Internati…
Q14In the context of solving pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/advantages of bioremediation technique? 1. It is…
MediumIndustrial Pollution Con…
Q21Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely conse…
MediumSpecies Interactions and…
Q25In the context of mitigating the impending global warming due to anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide, which of the…
MediumCarbon Removal, Sequestr…
Q35According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except u…
MediumWildlife Protection Law …
Q52With reference to ‘Global Climate Change Alliance’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initia…
MediumClimate Mitigation Pathw…
Q59Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for
EasyWater Pollution, Eutroph…
Q65Consider the following statements: 1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is…
MediumClimate Mitigation Pathw…
Q67If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?
EasySpecies Identification, …
Q73Consider the following pairs: Commonly used / consumed materials : Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to be foun…
MediumToxic Chemicals, Pestici…
Q80The term ‘M-STrIPES’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
EasyTiger Reserves, Elephant…
Q91In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what d…
EasyWildlife Protection Law …
Q95Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the…
EasySpecies Recovery and Rei…
Science & Technology11 Q
Q10Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017? 1. It is a centrally sponsored sc…
MediumInnovation, Start-ups an…
Q22It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in prom…
MediumBiofuels, Synthetic Fuel…
Q31Consider the following statements: 1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that t…
MediumViral Diseases and Antiv…
Q32Consider the following statements: 1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive…
MediumIntellectual Property, S…
Q34With reference to the ‘National Intellectual Property Rights Policy’, consider the following statements: 1. It reiterate…
MediumIntellectual Property, S…
Q39With reference to ‘Quality Council of India (QCI)’, consider the following statements: 1. QCI was set up jointly by the…
MediumIntellectual Property, S…
Q44The terms ‘Event Horizon’, ‘Singularity’, ‘String Theory’ and ‘Standard Model’ are sometimes seen in the news in the con…
EasyAstronomy, Cosmology and…
Q45With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of ‘genome sequencing’, often seen in the news, be used in…
MediumGenomics, Proteomics and…
Q74Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are the advantages of OLE…
MediumElectronics, Microelectr…
Q78What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology?
EasyIndustrial, Agricultural…
Q87What is the purpose of ‘evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)’ project?
EasyAstronomy, Cosmology and…

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