IAS Prelims 2016 – GS Paper-I (Question Paper: SET-D )
UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016
General Studies Paper-I – Previous Year Questions
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Questions are provided without answers for self-practice and analysis.
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SET-D
Q.1) With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? Its purpose is to
- Promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.
- It provides for refinance through SIDBI.
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.2) The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
- To provide modern technology, training and financial support to enhance productivity
- To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices, landscapes, biodiversity and knowledge systems
- To provide Geographical Indication status to all produce varieties
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.3) Which of the following are tributaries of the Brahmaputra?
- Dibang
- Kameng
- Lohit
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.4) The term ‘Core Banking Solutions’ is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best describes this term?
- Networking of bank branches enabling customers to operate accounts from any branch
- Increasing RBI control over banks through computerization
- A takeover procedure for banks with huge NPAs
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.5) Consider the following pairs:
Terms sometimes seen in the news | Their origin
- Annex-I Countries | Cartagena Protocol
- Certified Emission Reductions | Nagoya Protocol
- Clean Development Mechanism | Kyoto Protocol
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.6) In the context of developments in bioinformatics, the term ‘transcriptome’ refers to
(a) A range of enzymes used in genome editing
(b) The full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism
(c) The mechanism of gene expression
(d) A mechanism of genetic mutation
Q.7) ‘Mission Indradhanush’ launched by the Government of India pertains to
(a) Immunization of children and pregnant women
(b) Construction of smart cities
(c) Search for Earth-like planets
(d) New Education Policy
Q.8) Which of the following best describes the aim of ‘Green India Mission’?
- Green accounting in budgets
- Second Green Revolution for food security
- Restoring forest cover and addressing climate change
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.9) With reference to pre-packaged food items in India, which of the following information is mandatory on the main label?
- List of ingredients including additives
- Nutrition information
- Medical recommendations on allergies
- Vegetarian / Non-vegetarian symbol
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(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 1 and 4 only
Q.10) ‘Project Loon’ is related to
(a) Waste management technology
(b) Wireless communication technology
(c) Solar power technology
(d) Water conservation
Q.11) ‘Net metering’ is seen in the context of promoting
(a) Solar energy production by households
(b) Piped natural gas
(c) CNG kits
(d) Water meters
Q.12) India’s ranking in the ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’ is declared by
(a) OECD
(b) World Economic Forum
(c) World Bank
(d) WTO
Q.13) Banjaras during the medieval period were generally
(a) Agriculturists
(b) Warriors
(c) Weavers
(d) Traders
Q.14) Who first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
(a) Georg Bühler
(b) James Prinsep
(c) Max Müller
(d) William Jones
Q.15) With reference to the ‘Gram Nyayalaya Act’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases
- The Act allows local social activists as mediators
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.16) With reference to the ‘Trans-Pacific Partnership’, consider the following statements:
- It includes all Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia
- It is a maritime security alliance
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.17) Consider the following statements about the India-Africa Summit:
- The 2015 summit was the third such summit
- It was initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.18) What is/are the purpose(s) of MCLR announced by RBI?
- Transparency in interest rate determination
- Fair interest rates for borrowers and banks
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.19) What is/are unique about the ‘Kharai camel’?
- Can swim up to three kilometres in seawater
- Grazes on mangroves
- Lives only in the wild
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.20) A newly discovered banana species with orange-coloured pulp was found in
(a) Andaman Islands
(b) Anaimalai forests
(c) Maikala Hills
(d) Northeast tropical rainforests
Q.21) INS Astradharini is
(a) Amphibious warfare ship
(b) Nuclear submarine
(c) Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
(d) Aircraft carrier
Q.22) ‘Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)’ is
(a) An electric plane tested by NASA
(b) A Japanese solar aircraft
(c) A Chinese space observatory
(d) An ISRO rocket
Q.23) With reference to ‘Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion’, which statements are correct?
- Cluster-based demonstration of production and value addition
- Focus on small, marginal and tribal farmers
- Shifting commercial crop farmers to millets using free kits
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.24) ‘Swadeshi’ and ‘Boycott’ were first adopted during
(a) Partition of Bengal agitation
(b) Home Rule Movement
(c) Non-Cooperation Movement
(d) Simon Commission visit
Q.25) With reference to Bodhisattva, consider the following statements:
- Central to Hinayana Buddhism
- A compassionate being on the path to enlightenment
- Delays own salvation to help others
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.26) ‘Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)’, often in the news, is
(a) a division of World Health Organization
(b) a non-governmental international organization
(c) an inter-governmental agency sponsored by the European Union
(d) a specialized agency of the United Nations
Q.27) With reference to an initiative called ‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is a global initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum focusing on economic benefits of biodiversity.
- It presents an approach to recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.28) With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:
- It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
- It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.29) Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can contribute to protection of biodiversity
- Resilience of forest ecosystems
- Poverty reduction
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.30) What is ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’?
(a) An international accounting tool to understand, quantify and manage greenhouse gas emissions
(b) A UN financial incentive programme for developing countries
(c) An inter-governmental agreement to reduce emissions by 2022
(d) A REDD+ initiative hosted by the World Bank
Q.31) With reference to ‘Financial Stability and Development Council’, consider the following statements:
- It is an organ of NITI Aayog.
- It is headed by the Union Finance Minister.
- It monitors macro-prudential supervision of the economy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.32) With reference to ‘Agenda 21’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements:
- It is a global action plan for sustainable development.
- It originated at the World Summit on Sustainable Development, Johannesburg (2002).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.33) Satya Shodhak Samaj organized
(a) a movement for upliftment of tribals in Bihar
(b) a temple-entry movement in Gujarat
(c) an anti-caste movement in Maharashtra
(d) a peasant movement in Punjab
Q.34) Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Viruses can infect bacteria
- Viruses can infect fungi
- Viruses can infect plants
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.35) The term ‘Base Erosion and Profit Shifting’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
(a) mining by multinational companies
(b) curbing tax evasion by multinational companies
(c) exploitation of genetic resources
(d) ignoring environmental costs in development
Q.36) Recently, India’s first ‘National Investment and Manufacturing Zone’ was proposed to be set up in
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Gujarat
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Q.37) What is/are the purpose(s) of ‘District Mineral Foundations’ in India?
- Promoting mineral exploration
- Protecting interests of persons affected by mining
- Authorizing State Governments to issue exploration licences
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.38) ‘SWAYAM’, an initiative of the Government of India, aims at
(a) promoting Self-Help Groups
(b) supporting start-ups
(c) improving adolescent girls’ health and education
(d) providing free, affordable and quality education
Q.39) The Montagu–Chelmsford Proposals were related to
(a) social reforms
(b) educational reforms
(c) police reforms
(d) constitutional reforms
Q.40) What is/are common to Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
- Built in the same period
- Belong to the same religious denomination
- Have rock-cut monuments
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
Q.41) With reference to ‘Bitcoins’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Bitcoins are tracked by central banks
- Anyone with a Bitcoin address can transact
- Online payments can be sent without revealing identity
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.42) Consider the following statements:
- New Development Bank was set up by APEC.
- The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.43) ‘Gadgil Committee Report’ and ‘Kasturirangan Committee Report’ are related to
(a) constitutional reforms
(b) Ganga Action Plan
(c) river linking
(d) protection of Western Ghats
Q.44) Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the following?
- Calcutta Unitarian Committee
- Tabernacle of New Dispensation
- Indian Reform Association
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(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.45) Which of the following is not a member of the ‘Gulf Cooperation Council’?
(a) Iran
(b) Saudi Arabia
(c) Oman
(d) Kuwait
Q.46) What is/are the purpose(s) of ‘Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme’ and ‘Gold Monetization Scheme’?
- Mobilizing idle household gold
- Promoting FDI in jewellery sector
- Reducing dependence on gold imports
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.47) ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ is related to the affairs of
(a) African Union
(b) Brazil
(c) European Union
(d) China
Q.48) Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana aims at
(a) formalizing small entrepreneurs
(b) loans to poor farmers
(c) old-age pensions
(d) funding voluntary organizations
Q.49) Shale gas resources in India are found in
- Cambay Basin
- Cauvery Basin
- Krishna–Godavari Basin
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.50) ‘Global Financial Stability Report’ is prepared by
(a) European Central Bank
(b) International Monetary Fund
(c) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
(d) OECD
Q.51) Regarding ‘Atal Pension Yojana’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganized sector workers.
- Only one member of a family can join the scheme.
- Same amount of pension is guaranteed for the spouse for life after subscriber’s death.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.52) The term ‘Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership’ often appears in the news in the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as
(a) G20
(b) ASEAN
(c) SCO
(d) SAARC
Q.53) On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label?
- Ceiling fans
- Electric geysers
- Tubular fluorescent lamps
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.54) India is an important member of the ‘International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor’. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?
(a) It can use thorium in place of uranium for power generation
(b) It can attain a global role in satellite navigation
(c) It can drastically improve the efficiency of its fission reactors in power generation
(d) It can build fusion reactors for power generation
Q.55) In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:
Term Description
(1) Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank
(2) Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins
(3) Ghatikas : Colleges generally attached to the temples
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3
Q.56) Consider the following statements:
- The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015.
- The Alliance includes all the member countries of the United Nations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.57) ‘European Stability Mechanism’, sometimes seen in the news, is an
(a) agency created by EU to deal with the impact of millions of refugees arriving from Middle East
(b) agency of EU that provides financial assistance to Eurozone countries
(c) agency of EU to deal with all the bilateral and multilateral agreements on trade
(d) agency of EU to deal with the conflicts arising among the member countries
Q.58) Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practising drip irrigation?
- Reduction in weed
- Reduction in soil salinity
- Reduction in soil erosion
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(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the above is an advantage of practising drip irrigation
Q.59) Regarding ‘DigiLocker’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme.
- It allows you to access your e-documents irrespective of your physical location.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.60) Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken?
(a) Cauvery and Tungabhadra
(b) Godavari and Krishna
(c) Mahanadi and Sone
(d) Narmada and Tapti
Q.61) In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index?
- Carbon dioxide
- Carbon monoxide
- Nitrogen dioxide
- Sulphur dioxide
- Methane
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Q.62) With reference to ‘Astrosat’, the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Other than USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar observatory into space.
- Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the Earth.
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.63) With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term ‘Araghatta’ refers to
(a) bonded labour
(b) land grants made to military officers
(c) waterwheel used in the irrigation of land
(d) wasteland converted to cultivated land
Q.64) With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?
(a) Shramana
(b) Parivraajaka
(c) Agrahaarika
(d) Maagadha
Q.65) Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’?
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Maharashtra
Q.66) Consider the following statements: The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO
- is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission
- made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit Mars after USA
- made India the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbit Mars in its very first attempt
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.67) What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?
(a) Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto
(b) Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government
(c) Foundation of Muslim League
(d) Aurobindo Ghosh’s inability to be elected as the President of the Indian National Congress
Q.68) The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War
(a) India should be granted complete independence
(b) India should be partitioned into two before granting independence
(c) India should be made a republic with the condition that she will join the Commonwealth
(d) India should be given Dominion status
Q.69) Consider the following pairs:
Famous place Region
- Bodhgaya Baghelkhand
- Khajuraho Bundelkhand
- Shirdi Vidarbha
- Nasik (Nashik) Malwa
- Tirupati Rayalaseema
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) 2 and 5 only
(d) 1, 3, 4 and 5
Q.70) The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the
(a) Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership
(b) Lok Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its total membership
(c) Rajya Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership
(d) Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting
Q.71) Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Rajasthan
Q.72) With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The Agreement was signed by all UN member countries and will go into effect in 2017.
- The Agreement aims to limit greenhouse gas emissions so that rise in average global temperature does not exceed 2°C or even 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
- Developed countries committed to donate $1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries cope with climate change.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.73) Consider the following statements:
- The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome’.
- The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.74) A recent movie titled ‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’ is based on the biography of
(a) S. Ramanujan
(b) S. Chandrasekhar
(c) S. N. Bose
(d) C. V. Raman
Q.75) Consider the following statements:
- The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.
- A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.76) Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.
- A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.77) Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?
- Undernourishment
- Child stunting
- Child mortality
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
Q.78) There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit?
- Reducing revenue expenditure
- Introducing new welfare schemes
- Rationalizing subsidies
- Reducing import duty
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.79) The establishment of ‘Payment Banks’ is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context?
- Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains owned and controlled by residents are eligible promoters.
- Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards.
- Payment Banks cannot undertake lending activities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.80) With reference to ‘Li-Fi’, recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission.
- It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than Wi-Fi.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.81) The term ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contributions’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
(a) refugee rehabilitation pledges
(b) plans of action by countries to combat climate change
(c) capital contribution to AIIB
(d) action plans regarding SDGs
Q.82) Which one of the following is a purpose of ‘UDAY’, a scheme of the Government?
(a) Support to renewable start-ups
(b) Universal household electrification
(c) Replacing coal-based power plants
(d) Financial turnaround and revival of DISCOMs
Q.83) With reference to ‘IFC Masala Bonds’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
- IFC is an arm of the World Bank.
- They are rupee-denominated bonds and a source of debt financing.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.84) Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements:
- Land tax rate depended on land quality.
- Private workshop owners paid an industries tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.85) Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
(a) Swapnavasavadatta
(b) Malavikagnimitra
(c) Meghadoota
(d) Ratnavali
Q.86) In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms ‘amber box, blue box and green box’ in the news?
(a) WTO affairs
(b) SAARC affairs
(c) UNFCCC affairs
(d) India-EU FTA negotiations
Q.87) Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India?
- Expenditure on acquisition of assets
- Loans received from foreign governments
- Loans and advances to States and UTs
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.88) What is/are the importance/importances of the ‘United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification’?
- Promotes action through national programmes and partnerships
- Focuses financial resources mainly on South Asia and North Africa
- Encourages bottom-up participation of local people
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.89) Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF’s SDR?
(a) Rouble
(b) Rand
(c) Indian Rupee
(d) Renminbi
Q.90) With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements:
- It advises IMF on global economic issues.
- World Bank participates as an observer.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.91) ‘Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan’ is a national campaign to
(a) rehabilitate homeless persons
(b) rehabilitate sex workers
(c) eradicate manual scavenging
(d) rehabilitate bonded labourers
Q.92) With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements:
- Siddhas of Tamil region condemned idolatry.
- Lingayats rejected caste hierarchy and rebirth theory.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.93) Which of the following best describes the term ‘import cover’?
(a) Imports to GDP ratio
(b) Total annual imports
(c) Export-import ratio
(d) Months of imports covered by reserves
Q.94) Consider the following pairs:
- Kurd – Bangladesh
- Madhesi – Nepal
- Rohingya – Myanmar
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
Q.95) With reference to the ‘Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)’, consider the following statements:
- It is an EU organization.
- It monitors chemical industry.
- It assists States against chemical weapon threats.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.96) With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements:
- Uniform 2% premium for all crops and seasons
- Covers post-harvest losses from cyclones and unseasonal rains
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.97) In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its natural habitat?
(a) Sand deserts of northwest India
(b) Higher Himalayas
(c) Salt marshes of Gujarat
(d) Western Ghats
Q.98) Which of the following are the key features of ‘National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)’?
- River basin as unit of planning
- National-level leadership of conservation
- Rotational CM as Chairman
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.99) Why does the Government of India promote the use of Neem-coated Urea in agriculture?
(a) Enhances nitrogen fixation
(b) Slows dissolution of urea
(c) Eliminates N₂O emission
(d) Acts as weedicide
Q.100) Consider the following statements:
- Chief Secretary is appointed by the Governor.
- Chief Secretary has a fixed tenure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
✅ 2017 IAS Prelims GS-I —SET D ; OFFICIAL ANSWER KEY CONSOLIDATED TABLE
| Q.No | Ans | Q.No | Ans |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | 51 | C |
| 2 | B | 52 | B |
| 3 | D | 53 | D |
| 4 | A | 54 | D |
| 5 | C | 55 | D |
| 6 | B | 56 | A |
| 7 | A | 57 | B |
| 8 | C | 58 | C |
| 9 | C | 59 | C |
| 10 | B | 60 | B |
| 11 | A | 61 | B |
| 12 | C | 62 | D |
| 13 | D | 63 | C |
| 14 | B | 64 | D |
| 15 | B | 65 | D |
| 16 | D | 66 | C |
| 17 | A | 67 | B |
| 18 | C | 68 | D |
| 19 | A | 69 | C |
| 20 | A | 70 | D |
| 21 | C | 71 | D |
| 22 | A | 72 | B |
| 23 | C | 73 | B |
| 24 | A | 74 | A |
| 25 | B | 75 | B |
| 26 | B | 76 | B |
| 27 | C | 77 | C |
| 28 | A | 78 | C |
| 29 | D | 79 | B |
| 30 | A | 80 | C |
| 31 | C | 81 | B |
| 32 | A | 82 | D |
| 33 | C | 83 | C |
| 34 | D | 84 | C |
| 35 | B | 85 | B |
| 36 | A | 86 | A |
| 37 | B | 87 | D |
| 38 | D | 88 | C |
| 39 | D | 89 | D |
| 40 | B | 90 | C |
| 41 | B | 91 | C |
| 42 | B | 92 | C |
| 43 | D | 93 | D |
| 44 | B | 94 | C |
| 45 | A | 95 | B |
| 46 | C | 96 | B |
| 47 | D | 97 | D |
| 48 | A | 98 | A |
| 49 | D | 99 | B |
| 50 | B | 100 | D |