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Mains Prelims

2015 General Studies · Set A

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With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It recommended a federal government.2.It enlarged the powers of the Indian courts.3.It provided for more Indians in the ICS.Select the correct answer using the code given below

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52

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Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?

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53

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Amnesty International is

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54

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With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

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55

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With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal system?1.A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority2.Emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of land3.Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlordSelect the correct answer using the code given below

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56

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'BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes' is managed by the

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57

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India is member of which among the following?1.Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation2.Association of South-East Asian Nations3.East Asia SummitSelect the correct answer using the code given below

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58

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In India, the steel production industry requires the import of

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59

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The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to

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60

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With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:1.The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament.2.No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization from the Parliament of India.3.All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorization from the Parliament of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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61

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Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?

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62

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Consider the following statements:1.The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.2.The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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63

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The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the

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64

Set A

In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants?1.Bangladesh2.Cambodia3.China4.Myanmar5.ThailandSelect the correct answer using the code given below

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65

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'Basel III Accord' or simply 'Basel III' often seen in the news, seeks to

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66

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Consider the following statements:1.The winds which blow between 30 N and 60 S latitudes throughout the year are known as westerlies.2.The moist air masses that cause winter rains in North-Western region of India are part of westerlies.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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67

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With reference to the 'Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)', consider the following statements:1.It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills.2.It is an alliance meant for maritime security only.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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68

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Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of 'moderates' and 'extremists'?

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69

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In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes, these bridges become stronger. These unique 'living root bridges' are found in

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70

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Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following?1.Gravitational force of the Sun2.Gravitational force of the Moon3.Centrifugal force of the EarthSelect the correct answer using the code given below

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71

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In which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used?1.Assessment of crop productivity2.Locating groundwater resources3.Mineral exploration4.Telecommunications5.Traffic studiesSelect the correct answer using the code given below

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72

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Consider the following States:1.Arunachal Pradesh2.Himachal Pradesh3.Mizoram Inwhich of the above States do 'Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests' occur?

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73

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The term 'IndARC', sometimes in the news, is the name of

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74

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With reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples.2.It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management.3.It assists the countries in their 'REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation +)' efforts by providing them financial and technical assistance.Select the correct answer using the code given below

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75

Set A

Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?

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