GS Paper 1: World History
Q.1) Explain How Second World war gave a boost to the process of Decolonization?
NCERT
GS Paper 1: World History
Q.1) Explain How Second World war gave a boost to the process of Decolonization?
NCERT
Q.1) Which of the Parliamentary Committees given below are “Standing Committees” of parliament?
1. Business Advisory Committee
2. Committee on Petitions
3. Committee of Privileges
4. Rules Committee
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 2 and 4 only
Q.2) Which of the following welfare schemes comes under the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA 2013)?
1. Midday Meal Scheme
2. Integrated Child Development Services scheme
3. the Public Distribution System
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) 1 and 3 only
Q.3) Consider the folllowing statements regarding the ‘Shell Comapanies’:
1. It is a corporation without active business operations
2. These companies are illegal
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) 2 only
c) Both are correct
d) 1 only
Q.4) Recently, the Medical and Health Department of a state government has decided to organise “Saas-Bahu Sammelans” to promote the small family norm with emphasis on development of local communities. The name of that state is
a) Gujarat
b) Rajashthan
c) Maharashtra
d) Himachal Pradesh
Q.5) The ‘Quality Council of India’ which is a government body, comes under
a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
b) Ministry of AYUSH
c) Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
d) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
Q.6) Consider the following : (CSE: 2014)
1. Bats
2. Bears
3. Rodents
The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above kinds of animals?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) Hibernation cannot be observed in any of the above
Q.7) Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament? (CSE: 2014)
a) The Committee on Public Accounts
b) The Committee on Estimates
c) The Committee on Public Undertakings
d) The Committee on Petitions.
Q.8) Which of the following adds/add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the planet Earth? (CSE: 2014)
1. Volcanic action
2. Respiration
3. Photosynthesis
4. Decay of organic matter
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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GS Paper 1: Physical geography
Q.1) Tropical cyclones are largely confined to South China Sea, Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mexico. Why?
Source: NCERT
GS Paper 2: Polity & Governance
Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-a-gathering-crisis-the-need-for-groundwater-regulation/
GS Paper 3: Indian Economy
Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-the-classroom-and-the-field/
GS Paper 4: Ethics and Integrity
GS Paper 4: Ethics and Integrity
Q.4) At times, due to the political influence the civil servants are prevented from serving the people in a way they want. Do you think civil servants, especially IAS officers, should be given more powers to serve people better? Critically comment. (150 Words) (10 marks)
GS Paper 3: Indian Economy
Q.3) The Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) mandate is agriculture education, research and farm extension. Critically evaluate its performance over the years and how it must be revamped?
Source: https://www.civilsdaily.com/op-ed-snap-the-classroom-and-the-field/
GS Paper 2: Polity & Governance
Q.2) Discuss the issues in the existing legal framework with respect to Groundwater? How can Groundwater Bill, 2017 address the ground water crisis in India?
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GS Paper 1: Physical geography
Q.1) Tropical cyclones are largely confined to South China Sea, Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mexico. Why?
Source: NCERT
Q.1) Consider the following statements regarding the ‘MIBOR’, related to Indian Interbank Market:
1. It is he interest rate at which banks can borrow funds from other banks in the Indian interbank market.
2. MIBOR is calculated by the National Stock Exchange of India (NSEIL).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) Neither 1 nor 2
b) Both are correct
c) 1 only
d) 2 only
Q.2) Which of the following Official/Minister is the President of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)?
a) Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture
b) Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology
c) Union Minister of Agriculture
d) None of the above
Q.3) Article 370 of the Indian constitution is an article that grants special autonomous status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The article is drafted in which part of the constitution?
a) Part V
b) Part VI
c) Part XXI
d) Part XIX
Q.4) Income tax department of India is responsible for administering following direct taxation acts, other than the Income-tax Act, 1961
1. Expenditure Tax Act, 1987
2. Various Finance Acts (Passed Every Year in Budget Session)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Neither 1 nor 2
d) Both are correct
Q.5) Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of organisms?
1. Continental drift
2. Glacial cycles
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.6) Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins?
1. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers
2. Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers
3. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally
4. Use of synthetic fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals in cropfields in the vicinity of rivers
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1, 3 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.7) The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to
a) solve the problem of minorities in India
b) give effect to the Independence Bill
c) delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan
d) enquire into the riots in East Bengal
Q.8) Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery.
Why is there some concern about their use?
1. They are highly resistant to degradation in the environment.
2. They are able to accumulate in humans and animals.
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
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