GS Paper I

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Q.1Ancient History
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According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, which of the following are correct? 1. A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment. 2. If a female s...

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Q.2Art & Culture
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The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath...

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Q.3Economy
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With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation ...

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Q.4Environment & Ecology
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Among the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of both methane and nitrous oxide?

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Q.5Geography
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Consider the following pairs: Region often mentioned in the news - Country 1. Anatolia – Turkey 2. Amhara – Ethiopia 3. Cabo Delgado –Spain 4. Catalonia – It...

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Q.6Indian Polity
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With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and...

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Q.7International Relations
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Consider the following statements: 1. Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north -western Kenya. 2. Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live...

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Q.8Medieval History
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Consider the following pairs: | King         | Dynasty             | |--------------|---------------------| |1. Nannuka      | Chandela            | | 2. Jay...

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Q.9Modern History
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In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects. Which of the following w...

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Q.10Science & Technology
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If a major solar storm (solar-flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible effects on the Earth? 1. GPS and navigation systems could fai...

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Q.11Social Issues & Schemes
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Consider the following statements: 1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India...

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Q.12Art & Culture
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The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the followin...

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Q.13Economy
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With reference to Convertible Bonds consider the following statements: 1. As there is an option to exchange the bond for equity, Convertible Bonds pay a lowe...

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Q.14Environment & Ecology
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The "Miyawaki method" is well known for the:

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Q.15Geography
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Consider the following States: 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Kerala 3. Himachal Pradesh 4. Tripura How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?

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Q.16Indian Polity
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Consider the following statements : 1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed. 2. The Constitution of I...

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Q.17International Relations
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Consider the following pairs: Country - Important reason for being in the news recently 1. Chad – Setting up of permanent military base by China. 2. Guinea –...

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Q.18Medieval History
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With reference to Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. The Dutch established their factories/werehouses on the east coast on lands granted t...

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Q.19Modern History
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With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements: 1. The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provinc...

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Q.20Science & Technology
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Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media ?

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