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Mains Prelims

2015 General Studies · Set A

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Set A

With reference to an organization known as 'BirdLife International', which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.2.The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' originated from this organization.3.It identifies the sites known/referred to as 'Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas'.Select the correct answer using the code given below

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Which one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea?

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In India, inwhich one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?

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79

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'Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action', often seen in the news, is

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80

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"Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the Sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form, then rain comes with thunder and lightning. But rain is soon over." Which of the following regions is described in the above passage?

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With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements:1.The rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade.2.The Gross Domestic Product at market prices (in rupees) has steadily increased in the last decade.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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82

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Consider the following statements:1.The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State.2.The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular State.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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83

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"To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the

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84

Set A

Which one of the following is the best description of the term 'ecosystem'?

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85

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The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following?1.People's participation in development2.Political accountability3.Democratic decentralization4.Financial mobilizationSelect the correct answer using the code given below

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86

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With reference to Indian economy, consider the following:1.Bank rate2.Open market operations3.Public debt4.Public RevenueWhich of the above is/are component/components of Monetary Policy?

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87

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With reference to inflation in India, which of the following statements is correct?

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88

Set A

Consider the following countries:1.China2.France3.India4.Israel5.Pakistan Which among the above are Nuclear Weapons States as recognized by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?

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89

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The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its

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90

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The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of

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91

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There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the

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92

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H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference towhich one of the following diseases?

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93

Set A

With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements:1.The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum.2.Ammonia and water vapour are the only end products in this decomposition which are released into the atmosphere.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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The problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability of

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95

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With reference to 'fuel cells' in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity, consider the following statements:1.If pure hydrogen is used as a fuel, the fuel cell emits heat and water as by-products.2.Fuel cells can be used for powering buildings and not for small devices like laptop computers.3.Fuel cells produce electricity in the form of Alternating Current (AC).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Kalamkari painting refers to

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Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'?

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98

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There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which of the following actions can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit?1.Reducing revenue expenditure2.Introducing new welfare schemes3.Rationalizing subsidies4.Expanding industriesSelect the correct answer using the code given below

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99

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Which of the following has/have been accorded 'Geographical Indication' status?1.Banaras Brocades and Sarees2.Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma3.Tirupathi LadduSelect the correct answer using the code given below

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Set A

With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is a Public Limited Government Company.2.It is a Non-Banking Financial Company.Select the correct answer using the code given below

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