GS Paper I

UPSC Prelims 2019

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Q.1Ancient History
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With reference to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?

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Q.2Art & Culture
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Consider the following: 1. Deification of the Buddha 2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas 3. Image worship and rituals Which of the above is/are the feature/...

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Q.3Economy
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Consider the following statements: 1. Most of India’s external debt is owed by governmental entities. 2. All of India’s external debt is denominated in US do...

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Q.4Environment & Ecology
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Consider the following pairs: | Wildlife Naturally | Found In | |--------------------------|-----------------| | 1. Blue-finned Mahseer | Cauvery River | | 2...

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Q.5Geography
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On 21st June, the Sun

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Q.6Indian Polity
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In the context of polity, which one of the following would you accept as the most appropriate definition of liberty?

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Q.7International Relations
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With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following statements : 1. AIIB has more than 80 member nations. 2. India is the l...

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Q.8Medieval History
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Consider the following statements: 1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as ‘Amil’. 2. The Iqta ...

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Q.9Modern History
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With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements: 1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of...

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Q.10Science & Technology
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In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the use of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosols into th...

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Q.11Social Issues & Schemes
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In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because

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Q.12Ancient History
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Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?

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Q.13Art & Culture
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In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashokan’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?

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Q.14Economy
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Consider the following statements : As per the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2018 1. if rules for fixed-term employment ...

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Q.15Environment & Ecology
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Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustain...

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Q.16Geography
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Consider the following pairs : | Glacier | River | |---------------|------------| | 1. Bandarpunch | Yamuna | | 2. Bara Shigri | Chenab | | 3. Milam | Mandak...

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Q.17Indian Polity
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With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements: 1. The governor makes a customary address to members of th...

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Q.18International Relations
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Recently, India signed a deal known as ‘Action Plan for Prioritization and Implementation of Cooperation Areas in the Nuclear Field’ with which of the follow...

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Q.19Medieval History
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With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar? 1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu o...

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Q.20Modern History
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With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements: 1. It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries. 2. ...

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