GS Paper I

UPSC Prelims 2015

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Q.1Ancient History
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With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential elementary elements of the feudal system? 1. A very strong centralized politica...

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Q.2Art & Culture
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Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code ...

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Q.3Economy
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Which of the following has/have been accorded “Geographical Indication’ status? 1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees 2. Rajasthani Dal-Bati-Churma 3. Tirupati Ladd...

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Q.4Environment & Ecology
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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, busin...

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Q.5Geography
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Consider the following statements: 1. The winds that blow between 30 degrees N and 60 degrees S latitudes throughout the year are known as westerlies. 2. The...

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Q.6Indian Polity
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When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by:

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Q.7International Relations
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‘Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action’ often seen in the news, is

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Q.8Medieval History
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Consider the following : The arrival of Babur into India led to the: 1. introduction of gunpowder 2. introduction of the arch and dome in the regions' archit...

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Q.9Modern History
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Who of the following organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?

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Q.10Science & Technology
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With reference to the use of nanotechnology in the health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Targeted drug delivery is made possibl...

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Q.11Social Issues & Schemes
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Which one of the following best describes the main objective of ‘Seed Village Concept’?

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Q.12Art & Culture
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With reference to art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

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Q.13Economy
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The problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability of -

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Q.14Environment & Ecology
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‘BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes’ is managed by the -

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Q.15Geography
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In India the steel production industry requires the import of

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Q.16Indian Polity
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Consider the following Statements regarding the DPSP/ Directive Principles of State Policy: 1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the c...

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Q.17International Relations
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With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, Consider the following statements: 1. It was established very recently i...

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Q.18Medieval History
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Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to wh...

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Q.19Modern History
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Consider the following statements : 1. The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu. 2. The first Muslim President of the Ind...

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Q.20Science & Technology
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With reference to ‘Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a contactless communication technol...

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