UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam-2017 Key - Held on 2017, June 18th

1. Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?
a) Kakinada
b) Motupalli
c) Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)
d) Nelluru
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2. With reference to ‘Global Climate Change Alliance’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is an initiative of the European Union
2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets.
3.It is coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
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
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3. With reference to the religious history of India consider the following statements:
1.Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism.
2.Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent form.
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
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4. Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries?
a) Jordan 
b) Iraq
c) Lebanon 
d) Syria
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 and 4 only
d) 1,3 and 4 only
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5. With reference to ‘National Investment and Infrastructure Fund’,  which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is organ of NITI Aayog.
2. It has a corpus of Rs. 4,00,000 crore at present.
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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6. The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an
a) ASEAN initiative to upgrade infrastructure in Asia and financed by credit from the Asian Development Bank.
b) World Bank collaboration that facilitates the preparation and structuring of complex infrastructure Public -Private Partnerships (PPPs) to enable mobilization of private sector and institutional investor capital.
c) Collaboration among the major banks of the world working with the OECD and focused on expanding the set of infrastructure projects that have the potential to mobilize private investment.
d) UNCTAD funded initiative that seeks to finance and facilitate infrastructure development in the world.
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7. For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by
a) anyone residing in India.
b) any resident of the constituency from which the election is to be contested.
c) any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.
d) any citizen of India.
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8. Consider the following statements:
1.In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only.
2.Western Ghats are spread over five States only.
3.Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only
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9. Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for
a) Measuring oxygen levels in blood
b) Computing oxygen levels in forest ecosystems
c) Pollution assay in aquatic ecosystems
d) Assessing oxygen levels in high altitude regions
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10. With reference to the role of UNHabitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct?
1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all
2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only
3.UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1 only
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11. With reference to ‘National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)’, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning
2. An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general education
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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12. In the context of Indian history, the principle of ‘Dyarchy (diarchy). Refers to
a) Division of the central legislature into two houses
b) Introduction of double government i.e, Central and State governments
c) Having two sets of rulers; one in London and another in Delhi
d) Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories
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13. Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’.
1.National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India
2. National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment opportunities to uneducated youth of the country
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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14. Which of the following statements best describes the term ‘Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)’, recently seen in the news?
a) It is a procedure for considering ecological costs of developmental schemes formulated by the Government
b) It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the financial structure of big corporate entities facing genuine
difficulties
c) It is a disinvestments plan of the Government regarding Central Public Sector Undertakings
d) It is an important provision in ‘The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code’ recently implemented by the Government
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15. Consider the following statements:
1.Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 group of countries
2.The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons
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
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16. with reference to indian ocean dipole (IOD) sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon,
which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific ocean.
2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino’s impact pacific Ocean
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a.1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 or 2
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17. If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?
a. Bhitarkanika Mangroves
b. Chambal River
c. Pulicat Lake
d. Deepor Beel
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18 . consider the following in respect of indian ocean Naval symposium (IONS):
1.Inaugural IONS was held in india in 2015 under the chairmanship of the indian navy.
2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 or 2
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19. The painting of Bodhisattva padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
a. Ajanta
b. Badami
c. Bagh
d. Ellora
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20. Consider the following pairs:
Traditions  --   Communities
1. Chaliha Sahib Festival - Sindhis
2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra - Gonds
3. Wari- Warkari - Santhals
Which of the above statements is/arecorrect?
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. None of the above
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21. Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture?
1. Reduced or Zero tillage of the land
2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field
3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
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22.Consider the following statements:
1. expanding the cultivable area under irrigation.
2. enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loan to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality.
3. checking the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
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23. Consider the following pairs: Commonly used/ Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to be found in them consumed materials
1. lipstick - Lead
2. Soft drinks- Brominated vegetable oils
3. Chinese fast food - Monosodium glutamate
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
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24. Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays?
1.OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates.
2.Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLEDs.
3. Transparent displays are possible using OLEDs.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 2 only
c. 1, 2 and 3
d. None of the above statements is correct
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25. Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?
1. Arasavalli 
2. Amarakantak
3. Omkareshwar
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
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26. Consider the following statements:
1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected
2. According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker's post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker's to the Opposition
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1, 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
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27. Which of the following has/have occurred in India after its liberalization of economic policies in 1991?
1.Share of agriculture in GDP increased enormously
2.Share of India's exports in world trade increased
3. FDI inflows increased
4. India's foreign exchange reserve increased enormously
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a) 1 and 4 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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28. What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology?
a) Production of biolarvicides
b) Manufacturer of biodegradable plastics
c) Reproductive cloning of animals
d) Production of organisms free of diseases
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29. Consider the following statements
1. National payments Corporation ofIndia (NPCI) helps in promoting the financial including in the country
2. NPCI has launched Rupay, a card payment scheme
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1, 2
d) Neither 1 or 2
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30. The term 'M-STRIPES' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
a) Captive breeding of wild fauna
b) Maintenance of Tiger Reserves
c) Indigenous Satellite Navigation System
d) Security of National Highways
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31. What is/are the most likely advantages of implementing 'Goods and Services Tax (GST)'?
1. It will replace multiple taxes collected by multiple authorities and will thus create a single market in India
2. It will drastically reduce the 'Current Account Deficit' of India and will enable it to increase its foreign exchange reserves
3.It will enormously increase the growth and size of economy of India and will enable it do overtake China in the near future
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
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32. 'Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and
a) European Union
b) Gulf Cooperation Council
c) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
d) Shanghai Cooperation Organization
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33. Consider the following statements
1.India has rarified the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of WTO
2.TFA is a part of WTO'S Bali Ministerial Package of 2013
3. TFA came into force in January 2016
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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34. What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?
a) India's trade with African countries will enormously increase
b) India's relations with oil-producing Arab countries will be strengthened
c) India will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia
d) Pakistan will facilitate and protect the installation of a gas pipeline between Iraq and India
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35. In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents?
1. Service providers
2. Data centres
3. Body corporate
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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36. Right to vote and to be elected in India is a
a) Fundamental Right
b) Natural Right
c) Constitutional Right
d) Legal Right
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37. What is the purpose of 'evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)' project?
a) To detect neutrinos
b) To detect gravitational waves
c) To detect the effectiveness of missile defence system
d) To study the effect of solar flares on our communication systems
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38. What is the purpose of 'Vidyanjali Yojana'?
1.To enable the famous foreign educational institutional institutions to open their campuses in India
2. To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community
3. To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools
Select the correct answer using the code given below
a) 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 2 and 3 only
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39. What is the aim of the programme 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan'?
a) Achieving 100% literacy by promoting collaboration between voluntary organizations and government's education system and local communities
b) Connecting institutions of higher education with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies
c) Strengthening India's scientific research institutions in order to make India a scientific and technological power
d) Developing human capital by allocating special funds for health care and education of rural and urban poor, and organizing skill, development programmes and vocational training for them
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40. Consider the following statements
1. The Election Commission of India is a five member body
2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections
3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 3 only
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41. In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?
a) It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.
b) It no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection; and now it is impossible to prevent its extinction.
c) It is endemic to a particular region of India.
d) Both 'b' and 'c' stated above are correct in this context.
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42. In India, Judicial Review implies
a) the power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.
b) the power of the Judiciary to question the wisdom of the laws enacted by the Legislatures.
c) the power of the Judiciary to review all the legislative enactments before they are assented to by the President.
d) the power of the Judiciary to review its own judgments given earlier in similar or different cases.
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43. With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events:
1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy
2. Quit India Movement launched
3. Second Round Table Conference
What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
a) 1-2-3
b) 2-1-3
c) 3-2-1
d) 3-1-2
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44. Consider the following statements:
1.Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade.
2.Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade.
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
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45. Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites?
a) Corbett National park
b) Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary
c) Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary
d) Sariska National Park
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46. Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President's rule in a state?
1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State
3. Dissolution of the local bodies 
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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47. Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?
1.Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
2. abolition of untouchability
3. Protection of the interests of minorities
4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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48. Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?
a) Sumatra
b) Borneo
c) Java
d) Sri Lanka
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49. Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:
a) An arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all.
b) A mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day.
c) A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people.
d) A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the people is in a state of decline.
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50. Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federation?
a) There is an independent judiciary in India.
b) Powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States.
c) The federating units have been given unequal representation in the Rajya Sabha.
d) It is the result of an agreement among the federating units.
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