UPSC PYQs: 2016

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Accountability, or the lack of it, in governance generally, and civil services in particular, is a major factor underlying deficiencies in governance and public administration. Designing an effective framework for accountability has been a key element of the reform agenda. A fundamental issue is whether civil services should be accountable to the political executive of the day or to society at large. In other words, how should internal and external accountability be reconciled? Internal accountability is sought through internal performance monitoring, official supervision by bodies like the Central Vigilance Commission and Comptroller and Auditor General, and judicial review of executive decisions. Articles 311 and 312 of the Constitution provide job security and safeguards to the civil services, especially the All India Services. The framers envisaged that these safeguards would produce a civil service not totally subservient to the political executive but strong enough to function in the larger public interest. The need to balance internal and external accountability is thus built into the Constitution. Over the years, emphasis seems to have tilted in favour of greater internal accountability to political leaders of the day, who in turn are expected to be externally accountable to society through elections. This system has not worked out and has led to adverse consequences for governance. Measures can be considered for improving accountability. Articles 311 and 312 should be reviewed and laws and regulations framed to ensure external accountability. The respective roles of professional civil services and political executive should be defined so professional managerial functions and management of civil services are depoliticized. Effective statutory civil service boards should be created at the Centre and in the States. Decentralization and devolution of authority to bring government and decision-making closer to people also helps enhance accountability.\n\nAccording to the passage, which of the following factor/factors led to adverse consequences for governance/public administration? 1. Inability of civil services to strike a balance between internal and external accountabilities 2. Lack of sufficient professional training to officers of All India Services 3. Lack of proper service benefits in civil services 4. Lack of Constitutional provisions to define the respective roles of professional civil services vis-a-vis political executive. Select the correct answer.2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Governance passage
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation. 2. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Select the correct answer using the code given below2016 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity · Parliamentary Procedure
If development is not engendered, it is endangered.2016 · Essay · Society · Gender and Development
How has globalization led to the reduction of employment in the formal sector of the Indian economy? Is increased informalization detrimental to the development of the country?2016 · Mains GS3 · Economy · Globalisation and Informalisation
Explain how ethics contributes to social and human well-being. Why should impartiality and non-partisanship be considered foundational values in public services, especially in the present day socio-political context? Illustrate with examples.2016 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Ethics and Human Well-being
Early Buddhist Stupa-art, while depicting folk motifs and narratives, successfully expounds Buddhist ideals. Elucidate.2016 · Mains GS1 · Art & Culture · Buddhist Stupa Art
Discuss the essentials of the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act and anomalies, if any, that have led to recent reported conflicts between elected representatives and the institution of the Lieutenant Governor in Delhi. Do you think this will give rise to a new trend in Indian federal politics?2016 · Mains GS2 · Polity · 69th Constitutional Amendment
Accountability, or the lack of it, in governance generally, and civil services in particular, is a major factor underlying deficiencies in governance and public administration. Designing an effective framework for accountability has been a key element of the reform agenda. A fundamental issue is whether civil services should be accountable to the political executive of the day or to society at large. In other words, how should internal and external accountability be reconciled? Internal accountability is sought through internal performance monitoring, official supervision by bodies like the Central Vigilance Commission and Comptroller and Auditor General, and judicial review of executive decisions. Articles 311 and 312 of the Constitution provide job security and safeguards to the civil services, especially the All India Services. The framers envisaged that these safeguards would produce a civil service not totally subservient to the political executive but strong enough to function in the larger public interest. The need to balance internal and external accountability is thus built into the Constitution. Over the years, emphasis seems to have tilted in favour of greater internal accountability to political leaders of the day, who in turn are expected to be externally accountable to society through elections. This system has not worked out and has led to adverse consequences for governance. Measures can be considered for improving accountability. Articles 311 and 312 should be reviewed and laws and regulations framed to ensure external accountability. The respective roles of professional civil services and political executive should be defined so professional managerial functions and management of civil services are depoliticized. Effective statutory civil service boards should be created at the Centre and in the States. Decentralization and devolution of authority to bring government and decision-making closer to people also helps enhance accountability.\n\nWith reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Political executive is an obstacle to the accountability of civil services to society. 2. In the present framework of Indian polity, political executive is no longer accountable to society. Which assumption(s) is/are valid?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Inference and Assumption
Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report? 1. Undernourishment 2. Child stunting 3. Child mortality. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Development Indicators
What do you understand by governance, good governance and ethical governance? Discuss Mahatma Gandhi’s concept of seven sins.2016 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Governance and Gandhi’s Seven Sins
To what extent is Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, bearing marginal note temporary provision with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir, temporary? Discuss the future prospects of this provision in the context of Indian polity.2016 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Article 370
Need brings greed, if greed increases it spoils breed.2016 · Essay · Ethics · Need and Greed
Women empowerment in India needs gender budgeting. What are the requirements and status of gender budgeting in the Indian context?2016 · Mains GS3 · Economy · Gender Budgeting
Krishnadeva Raya, the king of Vijayanagar, was not only an accomplished scholar himself but was also a great patron of learning and literature. Discuss.2016 · Mains GS1 · History · Vijayanagara Empire
Accountability, or the lack of it, in governance generally, and civil services in particular, is a major factor underlying deficiencies in governance and public administration. Designing an effective framework for accountability has been a key element of the reform agenda. A fundamental issue is whether civil services should be accountable to the political executive of the day or to society at large. In other words, how should internal and external accountability be reconciled? Internal accountability is sought through internal performance monitoring, official supervision by bodies like the Central Vigilance Commission and Comptroller and Auditor General, and judicial review of executive decisions. Articles 311 and 312 of the Constitution provide job security and safeguards to the civil services, especially the All India Services. The framers envisaged that these safeguards would produce a civil service not totally subservient to the political executive but strong enough to function in the larger public interest. The need to balance internal and external accountability is thus built into the Constitution. Over the years, emphasis seems to have tilted in favour of greater internal accountability to political leaders of the day, who in turn are expected to be externally accountable to society through elections. This system has not worked out and has led to adverse consequences for governance. Measures can be considered for improving accountability. Articles 311 and 312 should be reviewed and laws and regulations framed to ensure external accountability. The respective roles of professional civil services and political executive should be defined so professional managerial functions and management of civil services are depoliticized. Effective statutory civil service boards should be created at the Centre and in the States. Decentralization and devolution of authority to bring government and decision-making closer to people also helps enhance accountability.\n\nWhich one of the following is the essential message implied by this passage?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Main Idea
There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit? 1. Reducing revenue expenditure 2. Introducing new welfare schemes 3. Rationalizing subsidies 4. Reducing import duty. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Public Finance
Explain how the uprising of 1857 constitutes an important watershed in the evolution of British policies towards colonial India.2016 · Mains GS1 · History · Revolt of 1857
Analyse John Rawls’s concept of social justice in the Indian context. Discuss the Public Services Code as recommended by the 2nd Administrative Reforms Commission.2016 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Social Justice and Public Service Code
The Indian party system is passing through a phase of transition which looks to be full of contradictions and paradoxes. Discuss.2016 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Indian Party System
Water disputes between states in federal India.2016 · Essay · Polity · Water Disputes
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana is necessary for bringing the unbanked to the institutional finance fold. Do you agree with this for financial inclusion of the poor section of Indian society? Give arguments to justify your opinion.2016 · Mains GS3 · Economy · Financial Inclusion
Accountability, or the lack of it, in governance generally, and civil services in particular, is a major factor underlying deficiencies in governance and public administration. Designing an effective framework for accountability has been a key element of the reform agenda. A fundamental issue is whether civil services should be accountable to the political executive of the day or to society at large. In other words, how should internal and external accountability be reconciled? Internal accountability is sought through internal performance monitoring, official supervision by bodies like the Central Vigilance Commission and Comptroller and Auditor General, and judicial review of executive decisions. Articles 311 and 312 of the Constitution provide job security and safeguards to the civil services, especially the All India Services. The framers envisaged that these safeguards would produce a civil service not totally subservient to the political executive but strong enough to function in the larger public interest. The need to balance internal and external accountability is thus built into the Constitution. Over the years, emphasis seems to have tilted in favour of greater internal accountability to political leaders of the day, who in turn are expected to be externally accountable to society through elections. This system has not worked out and has led to adverse consequences for governance. Measures can be considered for improving accountability. Articles 311 and 312 should be reviewed and laws and regulations framed to ensure external accountability. The respective roles of professional civil services and political executive should be defined so professional managerial functions and management of civil services are depoliticized. Effective statutory civil service boards should be created at the Centre and in the States. Decentralization and devolution of authority to bring government and decision-making closer to people also helps enhance accountability.\n\nAccording to the passage, which one of the following is NOT a means of enhancing internal accountability of civil services?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Explicit Detail
The establishment of Payment Banks is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context? 1. Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled by residents are eligible to be promoters of Payment Banks. 2. Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards. 3. Payment Banks cannot undertake lending activities. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Banking and Financial Inclusion
Innovation is the key determinant of economic growth and social welfare.2016 · Essay · Economy · Innovation and Growth
What are Smart Cities? Examine their relevance for urban development in India. Will they increase rural-urban differences? Give arguments for Smart Villages in the light of PURA and RURBAN Mission.2016 · Mains GS3 · Urbanization · Smart Cities and Smart Villages
Corruption causes misuse of government treasury, administrative inefficiency and obstruction in the path of national development. Discuss Kautilya’s views. How could social influence and persuasion contribute to the success of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan?2016 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Corruption and Social Influence
Discuss the role of women in the freedom struggle especially during the Gandhian phase.2016 · Mains GS1 · History · Women in Freedom Struggle
Exercise of CAG’s powers in relation to the accounts of the Union and the States is derived from Article 149 of the Indian Constitution. Discuss whether audit of the Government’s policy implementation could amount to overstepping CAG’s jurisdiction.2016 · Mains GS2 · Polity · CAG and Policy Audit
In general, religious traditions stress our duty to God, or to some universal ethical principle. Our duties to one another derive from these. The religious concept of rights is primarily derived from our relationship to this divinity or principle and the implication it has on our other relationships. This correspondence between rights and duties is critical to any further understanding of justice. But for justice to be practiced, rights and duties cannot remain formal abstractions. They must be grounded in a community bound together by a sense of common union. Even as a personal virtue, this solidarity is essential to the practice and understanding of justice.\n\nWith reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Human relationships are derived from their religious traditions. 2. Human beings can be duty bound only if they believe in God. 3. Religious traditions are essential to practice and understand justice. Which assumption(s) is/are valid?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Assumptions
With reference to LiFi, recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission. 2. It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than WiFi. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Communication Technology
Law and ethics are considered two tools for controlling human conduct to make it conducive to civilized social existence. Discuss how they achieve this objective and, with examples, show how they differ in their approaches.2016 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Law and Ethics
Highlight the differences in the approach of Subhash Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi in the struggle for freedom.2016 · Mains GS1 · History · Gandhi and Bose
Discuss each adjective attached to the word Republic in the Preamble. Are they defendable in the present circumstances?2016 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Preamble and Republic
Cooperative federalism: Myth or reality.2016 · Essay · Polity · Cooperative Federalism
Justify the need for FDI for the development of the Indian economy. Why is there a gap between MOUs signed and actual FDIs? Suggest remedial steps to be taken for increasing actual FDIs in India.2016 · Mains GS3 · Economy · FDI
In general, religious traditions stress our duty to God, or to some universal ethical principle. Our duties to one another derive from these. The religious concept of rights is primarily derived from our relationship to this divinity or principle and the implication it has on our other relationships. This correspondence between rights and duties is critical to any further understanding of justice. But for justice to be practiced, rights and duties cannot remain formal abstractions. They must be grounded in a community bound together by a sense of common union. Even as a personal virtue, this solidarity is essential to the practice and understanding of justice.\n\nWhich one of the following is the crux of this passage?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Main Idea
The term Intended Nationally Determined Contributions is sometimes seen in the news in the context of2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · Climate Change and UNFCCC
Comment on the challenges for inclusive growth which include careless and useless manpower in the Indian context. Suggest measures to be taken for facing these challenges.2016 · Mains GS3 · Economy · Inclusive Growth and Manpower
Cyberspace and internet: Blessing or curse to the human civilization in the long run.2016 · Essay · Science & Technology · Cyberspace and Internet
What was held in the Coelho case? In this context, can you say that judicial review is of key importance amongst the basic features of the Constitution?2016 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Judicial Review
Our attitudes towards life, work, other people and society are generally shaped unconsciously by family and social surroundings. Discuss undesirable values prevalent in today’s educated Indians and how such attitudes can be changed and socio-ethical values necessary in public services cultivated in aspiring and serving civil servants.2016 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Attitude and Values
Has the formation of linguistic states strengthened the cause of Indian unity?2016 · Mains GS1 · Society · Linguistic States
A ate grapes and pineapple; B ate grapes and oranges; C ate oranges, pineapple and apple; D ate grapes, apple and pineapple. After taking fruits, B and C fell sick. In light of the above facts, it can be said that the cause of sickness was:2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Causal Reasoning
Which one of the following is a purpose of UDAY, a scheme of the Government?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Power Sector Reforms
Near jobless growth in India: An anomaly or an outcome of economic reforms.2016 · Essay · Economy · Jobless Growth
The anti-colonial struggles in West Africa were led by the new elite of Western-educated Africans. Examine.2016 · Mains GS1 · World History · Anti-colonial Struggles in West Africa
Anger is a harmful negative emotion injurious to both personal and work life. Discuss how it leads to negative emotions and undesirable behaviour, and how it can be managed and controlled.2016 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Anger Management
What is water-use efficiency? Describe the role of micro-irrigation in increasing water-use efficiency.2016 · Mains GS3 · Agriculture · Water-use Efficiency
Did the Government of India Act, 1935 lay down a federal constitution? Discuss.2016 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Government of India Act 1935
Consider the following statements: 1. The rate of population growth is increasing in the country. 2. The death rate is declining faster in the country compared to birth rate. 3. The birth rate is declining faster in the country compared to death rate. 4. Rural-urban migration is taking place regularly in the country. Which one of the following conclusions may be true in light of the above facts?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Statement and Conclusion
With reference to IFC Masala Bonds, sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1. The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank. 2. They are rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · External Financing and Bonds
Digital economy: A leveller or a source of economic inequality.2016 · Essay · Economy · Digital Economy
Max Weber said that it is not wise to apply to public administration the sort of moral and ethical norms we apply to matters of personal conscience, and that state bureaucracy might possess its own independent bureaucratic morality. Critically analyse this statement.2016 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Bureaucratic Morality
What is allelopathy? Discuss its role in major cropping systems of irrigated agriculture.2016 · Mains GS3 · Agriculture · Allelopathy
To what extent has globalisation influenced the core of cultural diversity in India? Explain.2016 · Mains GS1 · Society · Globalisation and Cultural Diversity
What is a quasi-judicial body? Explain with the help of concrete examples.2016 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Quasi-judicial Bodies
A person X was driving where all roads run either north-south or east-west, forming a grid with parallel roads 1 km apart. He started at an intersection, drove 3 km north, 3 km west and 4 km south. Which further route could bring him back to the starting point without repeating the same route?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Direction Sense
Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements: 1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land. 2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2016 · Prelims GS1 · History · Vijayanagara Administration
Professor Amartya Sen has advocated important reforms in primary education and primary health care. What are your suggestions to improve their status and performance?2016 · Mains GS2 · Social Justice · Primary Education and Health
Discuss the role of land reforms in agricultural development. Identify the factors that were responsible for the success of land reforms in India.2016 · Mains GS3 · Agriculture · Land Reforms
A fresh engineering graduate working in a chemical industry discovers that highly toxic waste is secretly discharged into a river, causing health problems to villagers. Colleagues advise silence because whistleblowers are dismissed. She is sole breadwinner but her conscience pricks her. What arguments can you advance to show that keeping quiet is not morally right, and what course of action would you advise and why?2016 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Toxic Waste Whistleblowing Case Study
An essential condition to eradicate poverty is to liberate the poor from the process of deprivation. Substantiate this statement with suitable examples.2016 · Mains GS1 · Society · Poverty and Deprivation
Consider the statement: “We shall go either for a picnic or for trekking.” Which of the following, if true, would falsify this claim?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Propositional Logic
Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Art & Culture · Ancient Literature
Given the vulnerability of Indian agriculture to vagaries of nature, discuss the need for crop insurance and bring out the salient features of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.2016 · Mains GS3 · Agriculture · Crop Insurance
In the Indian governance system, the role of non-state actors has been only marginal. Critically examine this statement.2016 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Non-state Actors
Land for mining, dams and large projects is acquired mostly from Adivasis, hill dwellers and rural communities. Compensation is often delayed and cannot sustain livelihoods, while benefits go to industries and urban communities. If tasked with drafting a better compensation-cum-rehabilitation policy, how would you approach the problem and what would be its main elements?2016 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Displacement and Rehabilitation Case Study
Why are the tribals in India referred to as the Scheduled Tribes? Indicate the major provisions enshrined in the Constitution of India for their upliftment.2016 · Mains GS1 · Society · Scheduled Tribes
There were 50 faculty members comprising 30 males and the rest females. No male faculty member knew music, but many female faculty members did. The Head invited six faculty members to a tea party by draw of lots. At the party it was discovered that no member knew music. The conclusion is that:2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Inference
In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms amber box, blue box and green box in the news?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · WTO and Agriculture
With a brief background of quality of urban life in India, introduce the objectives and strategy of the Smart City Programme.2016 · Mains GS1 · Urbanization · Smart City Programme
Effectiveness of the government system at various levels and people’s participation in the governance system are inter-dependent. Discuss their relationship in the context of India.2016 · Mains GS2 · Governance · People’s Participation
You are implementing a social service scheme for old and destitute women. An old illiterate woman lacks documents to prove eligibility, but your enquiry shows she is genuinely destitute and needs support. Putting her under the scheme violates rules, but denying support is cruel. Can you think of a rational way to resolve the dilemma? Give reasons.2016 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Destitute Woman Welfare Case Study
Give an account of the current status and the targets to be achieved pertaining to renewable energy sources in the country. Discuss in brief the importance of National Programme on Light Emitting Diodes.2016 · Mains GS3 · Energy · Renewable Energy
Five people A, B, C, D and E are seated around a round table with equally spaced chairs. (i) C is seated next to A. (ii) A is seated two seats from D. (iii) B is not seated next to A. On this basis, which of the following must be true? 1. D is seated next to B 2. E is seated next to A 3. D and C are separated by two seats.2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Seating Arrangement
Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India? 1. Expenditure on acquisition of assets like roads, buildings, machinery, etc. 2. Loans received from foreign governments. 3. Loans and advances granted to the States and Union Territories. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Union Budget
What is the basis of regionalism? Is it that unequal distribution of benefits of development on regional basis eventually promotes regionalism? Substantiate your answer.2016 · Mains GS1 · Society · Regionalism
In the integrity index of Transparency International, India stands very low. Discuss briefly the legal, political, social and cultural factors that have caused the decline of public morality in India.2016 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Public Morality
You are a young government employee assisting a respected superior. During a visit to his home you discover he behaves badly with and beats his wife. In office he is kind and helpful. Analyse the options of ignoring it as personal, reporting to authority, or using your own innovative approach, with consequences.2016 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Domestic Violence in Office Superior Case Study
Discuss India’s achievements in the field of Space Science and Technology. How has the application of this technology helped India in its socio-economic development?2016 · Mains GS3 · Science & Technology · Space Technology
There are five hobby clubs in a college: photography, yachting, chess, electronics and gardening. Gardening meets every second day, electronics every third day, chess every fourth day, yachting every fifth day and photography every sixth day. How many times do all five groups meet on the same day within 180 days?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · LCM
What is/are the importance/importances of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification? 1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and supportive international partnerships. 2. It has a special focus on South Asia and North Africa regions, and its Secretariat facilitates the allocation of a major portion of financial resources to these regions. 3. It is committed to a bottom-up approach, encouraging the participation of local people in combating desertification. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · UNCCD and Desertification
ABC Ltd., a large transnational company, plans a new energy-efficient plant in underdeveloped Vikaspuri with government tax incentives. The plant may raise cost of living, bring migration, and disturb the social order. Protests begin despite CSR assurances. Identify the issues involved and suggest ways to satisfy the company’s goal while addressing residents’ concerns.2016 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · CSR and Industrial Plant Case Study
Discuss the concept of air mass and explain its role in macro-climatic changes.2016 · Mains GS1 · Geography · Air Mass
Why is nanotechnology one of the key technologies of the 21st century? Describe the salient features of Indian Government’s Mission on Nanoscience and Technology and the scope of its application in the development process of the country.2016 · Mains GS3 · Science & Technology · Nanotechnology
Has the Indian governmental system responded adequately to the demands of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization started in 1991? What can the government do to be responsive to this important change?2016 · Mains GS2 · Governance · LPG Reforms and Government
There are some nectar-filled flowers on a tree and some bees hovering on it. If one bee lands on each flower, one bee is left out. If two bees land on each flower, one flower is left out. The numbers of flowers and bees respectively are:2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Linear Equations
Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF's SDR?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · IMF and SDR
Traditional bureaucratic structure and culture have hampered the process of socio-economic development in India. Comment.2016 · Mains GS2 · Governance · Bureaucracy and Development
Rehabilitation of human settlements is one of the important environmental impacts which always attracts controversy while planning major projects. Discuss the measures suggested for mitigation of this impact while proposing major developmental projects.2016 · Mains GS3 · Environment · Rehabilitation and Resettlement
The Himalayas are highly prone to landslides. Discuss the causes and suggest suitable measures of mitigation.2016 · Mains GS1 · Geography · Landslides in Himalayas
Saraswati, a successful IT professional returned to India and formed an NGO to build a school for a poor rural community. She faces confusing rules, delays, callous officials and bribe demands. Government control over voluntary social work is necessary, but should not be coercive or corrupt. What measures can ensure due control without thwarting honest NGO efforts?2016 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · NGO and Regulatory Corruption Case Study
There are five persons in a group — P, Q, R, S and T. The group has one doctor, one lawyer and one artist. P and S are unmarried students. T is a man married to one of the group members. Q is the brother of P and is neither doctor nor artist. R is not doctor.\n\nWho is the doctor?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Logic Puzzle
With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements: 1. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy and advises the International Monetary Fund on the direction of its work. 2. The World Bank participates as observer in IMFC meetings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · International Financial Institutions
Examine the main provisions of the National Child Policy and throw light on the status of its implementation.2016 · Mains GS2 · Social Justice · National Child Policy
The frequency of urban floods due to high intensity rainfall is increasing over the years. Discussing the reasons for urban floods, highlight the mechanisms for preparedness to reduce the risk during such events.2016 · Mains GS3 · Disaster Management · Urban Floods
The effective management of land and water resources will drastically reduce human miseries. Explain.2016 · Mains GS1 · Geography · Land and Water Resources
There are five persons in a group — P, Q, R, S and T. The group has one doctor, one lawyer and one artist. P and S are unmarried students. T is a man married to one of the group members. Q is the brother of P and is neither doctor nor artist. R is not doctor.\n\nWho is the artist?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Logic Puzzle
'Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan' is a national campaign to2016 · Prelims GS1 · Social Issues · Manual Scavenging
South China Sea has assumed great geopolitical significance in the present context. Comment.2016 · Mains GS1 · Geography · South China Sea
With reference to National Disaster Management Authority guidelines, discuss the measures to be adopted to mitigate the impact of recent incidents of cloudbursts in many places of Uttarakhand.2016 · Mains GS3 · Disaster Management · Cloudbursts
Demographic Dividend in India will remain only theoretical unless our manpower becomes more educated, aware, skilled and creative. What measures have been taken by the government to enhance the capacity of our population to be more productive and employable?2016 · Mains GS2 · Social Justice · Demographic Dividend
There are five persons in a group — P, Q, R, S and T. The group has one doctor, one lawyer and one artist. P and S are unmarried students. T is a man married to one of the group members. Q is the brother of P and is neither doctor nor artist. R is not doctor.\n\nWho is the spouse of R?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Logic Puzzle
With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements: 1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. 2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2016 · Prelims GS1 · History · Medieval Religious Movements
The terms Hot Pursuit and Surgical Strikes are often used in connection with armed action against terrorist attacks. Discuss the strategic impact of such actions.2016 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Hot Pursuit and Surgical Strikes
The broader aims and objectives of WTO are to manage and promote international trade in the era of globalization. But the Doha round of negotiations seem doomed due to differences between developed and developing countries. Discuss in the Indian perspective.2016 · Mains GS2 · International Relations · WTO and Doha Round
Major cities of India are becoming vulnerable to flood conditions. Discuss.2016 · Mains GS1 · Geography · Urban Floods
There are five persons in a group — P, Q, R, S and T. The group has one doctor, one lawyer and one artist. P and S are unmarried students. T is a man married to one of the group members. Q is the brother of P and is neither doctor nor artist. R is not doctor.\n\nWho is the lawyer?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Logic Puzzle
Which of the following best describes the term 'import cover', sometimes seen in the news?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Balance of Payments and Forex Reserves
Terrorism is emerging as a competitive industry over the last few decades. Analyse the above statement.2016 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Terrorism
Present an account of the Indus Water Treaty and examine its ecological, economic and political implications in the context of changing bilateral relations.2016 · Mains GS1 · Geography · Indus Water Treaty
Evaluate the economic and strategic dimensions of India’s Look East Policy in the context of the post-Cold War international scenario.2016 · Mains GS2 · International Relations · Look East Policy
There are five persons in a group — P, Q, R, S and T. The group has one doctor, one lawyer and one artist. P and S are unmarried students. T is a man married to one of the group members. Q is the brother of P and is neither doctor nor artist. R is not doctor.\n\nWho of the following is definitely a man?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Logic Puzzle
Consider the following pairs: Community sometimes mentioned in the news : In the affairs of — 1. Kurd : Bangladesh 2. Madhesi : Nepal 3. Rohingya : Myanmar. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?2016 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · Communities in News
Enumerate the problems and prospects of inland water transport in India.2016 · Mains GS1 · Geography · Inland Water Transport
Border management is a complex task due to difficult terrain and hostile relations with some countries. Elucidate the challenges and strategies for effective border management.2016 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Border Management
Increasing cross-border terrorist attacks in India and growing interference in the internal affairs of member-states by Pakistan are not conducive for the future of SAARC. Explain with suitable examples.2016 · Mains GS2 · International Relations · SAARC and Terrorism
There is an order of 19,000 units of a product. The firm produces 1,000 units per day, of which 5% are unfit for sale. In how many days will the order be completed?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Percentage and Production
With reference to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), consider the following statements: 1. It is an organization of the European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO. 2. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging. 3. It provides assistance and protection to States Parties against chemical weapons threats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2016 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · Chemical Weapons Convention
What are the aims and objectives of the McBride Commission of the UNESCO? What is India’s position on these?2016 · Mains GS2 · International Relations · McBride Commission
Use of internet and social media by non-state actors for subversive activities is a major security concern. How have these been misused in the recent past? Suggest effective guidelines to curb the above threat.2016 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Internet and Social Media Misuse
In what way do micro-watershed development projects help in water conservation in drought-prone and semi-arid regions of India?2016 · Mains GS1 · Geography · Micro-watershed Development
Biomass as fuel for power, heat and transport has very high mitigation potential among renewable sources. It comes from agricultural and forest residues as well as energy crops. The biggest challenge in using biomass residues is securing a long-term reliable supply at reasonable cost; logistics and collection costs are key problems. Energy crops, if not managed properly, compete with food production and may affect food prices. Biomass production is also sensitive to climate change. Projections of its future role may be overestimated because sustainable supply is limited unless technology greatly raises productivity. Some climate models rely on biomass-based carbon capture and storage, an unproven technology, to achieve negative emissions. Some liquid biofuels such as corn-based ethanol may aggravate rather than reduce lifecycle carbon emissions; second-generation lignocellulosic biofuels hold promise but remain under development.\n\nWhat is/are the present constraint/constraints in using biomass as fuel for power generation? 1. Lack of sustainable supply of biomass 2. Biomass production competes with food production 3. Bio-energy may not always be low carbon on a life-cycle basis.2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Environment Passage
With reference to Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. Under this scheme, farmers have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year. 2. This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Agricultural Insurance
Biomass as fuel for power, heat and transport has very high mitigation potential among renewable sources. It comes from agricultural and forest residues as well as energy crops. The biggest challenge in using biomass residues is securing a long-term reliable supply at reasonable cost; logistics and collection costs are key problems. Energy crops, if not managed properly, compete with food production and may affect food prices. Biomass production is also sensitive to climate change. Projections of its future role may be overestimated because sustainable supply is limited unless technology greatly raises productivity. Some climate models rely on biomass-based carbon capture and storage, an unproven technology, to achieve negative emissions. Some liquid biofuels such as corn-based ethanol may aggravate rather than reduce lifecycle carbon emissions; second-generation lignocellulosic biofuels hold promise but remain under development.\n\nWhich of the following can lead to a food-security problem? 1. Using agricultural and forest residues as feedstock for power generation 2. Using biomass for carbon capture and storage 3. Promoting cultivation of energy crops.2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Inference
In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the Great Indian Hornbill in its natural habitat?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · Species and Habitats
Biomass as fuel for power, heat and transport has very high mitigation potential among renewable sources. It comes from agricultural and forest residues as well as energy crops. The biggest challenge in using biomass residues is securing a long-term reliable supply at reasonable cost; logistics and collection costs are key problems. Energy crops, if not managed properly, compete with food production and may affect food prices. Biomass production is also sensitive to climate change. Projections of its future role may be overestimated because sustainable supply is limited unless technology greatly raises productivity. Some climate models rely on biomass-based carbon capture and storage, an unproven technology, to achieve negative emissions. Some liquid biofuels such as corn-based ethanol may aggravate rather than reduce lifecycle carbon emissions; second-generation lignocellulosic biofuels hold promise but remain under development.\n\nIn the context of using biomass, which of the following is/are characteristic/characteristics of sustainable production of biofuel? 1. Biomass could meet all primary energy requirements of the world by 2050. 2. Biomass need not disrupt food and forest resources. 3. Biomass could help achieve negative emissions, given certain nascent technologies.2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Inference
Which of the following are the key features of National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)? 1. River basin is the unit of planning and management. 2. It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level. 3. One of the Chief Ministers of the States through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · Ganga Conservation
Biomass as fuel for power, heat and transport has very high mitigation potential among renewable sources. It comes from agricultural and forest residues as well as energy crops. The biggest challenge in using biomass residues is securing a long-term reliable supply at reasonable cost; logistics and collection costs are key problems. Energy crops, if not managed properly, compete with food production and may affect food prices. Biomass production is also sensitive to climate change. Projections of its future role may be overestimated because sustainable supply is limited unless technology greatly raises productivity. Some climate models rely on biomass-based carbon capture and storage, an unproven technology, to achieve negative emissions. Some liquid biofuels such as corn-based ethanol may aggravate rather than reduce lifecycle carbon emissions; second-generation lignocellulosic biofuels hold promise but remain under development.\n\nWith reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Some climate-energy models suggest biomass as fuel for power generation helps mitigate greenhouse-gas emissions. 2. It is not possible to use biomass as fuel without disrupting food and forest resources. Which assumption(s) is/are valid?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Assumption
Why does the Government of India promote the use of Neem-coated Urea in agriculture?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Agricultural Inputs
We are witnessing a dangerous dwindling of biodiversity in our food supply. The Green Revolution is a mixed blessing. Farmers have come to rely heavily on broadly adapted, high-yield crops to the exclusion of varieties adapted to local conditions. Monocropping vast fields with genetically uniform seeds boosts yield and meets immediate hunger needs, yet high-yield varieties can be genetically weaker and require expensive chemical fertilisers and toxic pesticides. In focusing on increasing food production today, we may have put ourselves at risk of food shortages in the future.\n\nWhich among the following is the most logical and critical inference that can be made from the passage?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Main Inference
Consider the following statements: 1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State. 2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity · State Administration
A class starts at 11:00 a.m. and lasts till 2:27 p.m. Four periods of equal duration are held during this interval. After every period, a rest of 5 minutes is given to the students. The exact duration of each period is:2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Time Calculation
With reference to Stand Up India Scheme, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. 2. It provides for refinance through SIDBI. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Financial Inclusion and Entrepreneurship
Four friends A, B, C and D must cross a bridge at night with one lamp. At most two can cross at a time; a pair moves at the slower person's speed. The lamp must be carried for crossings, and after the final return of the lamp to the original side, that person crosses again without it. Their crossing times are A:1 minute, B:2 minutes, C:7 minutes and D:10 minutes. What is the total minimum time required for all friends to cross?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Bridge Crossing
The FAO accords the status of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative? 1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance agricultural productivity. 2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of local communities. 3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · Agricultural Heritage
30 g of sugar was mixed in 180 ml water in vessel A, 40 g in 280 ml water in vessel B and 20 g in 100 ml water in vessel C. The solution in vessel B is:2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Ratio and Concentration
Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra? 1. Dibang 2. Kameng 3. Lohit. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Geography · Indian River Systems
In aid of charity, every student in a class contributes as many rupees as the number of students in that class. With an additional contribution of Rs. 2 by one student only, the total collection is Rs. 443. How many students are there?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Quadratic Reasoning
The term Core Banking Solutions is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best describes/describe this term? 1. It is networking of a bank's branches which enables customers to operate their accounts from any branch of the bank on its network regardless of where they opened their accounts. 2. It is an effort to increase RBI's control over commercial banks through computerization. 3. It is a detailed procedure by which a bank with huge non-performing assets is taken over by another bank. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Banking Technology
Anita's mathematics test had 70 equal-mark problems: 10 arithmetic, 30 algebra and 30 geometry. She answered 70% of arithmetic, 40% of algebra and 60% of geometry correctly. How many more questions would she need correct to reach 60% overall?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Percentages
Consider the following pairs: Terms sometimes seen in the news : Their origin — 1. Annex-I Countries : Cartagena Protocol 2. Certified Emissions Reductions : Nagoya Protocol 3. Clean Development Mechanism : Kyoto Protocol. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · International Climate Agreements
In a class there are 18 very tall boys. If these constitute three-fourths of the boys and the total number of boys is two-thirds of all students, what is the number of girls?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Fractions
In the context of developments in Bioinformatics, the term transcriptome, sometimes seen in the news, refers to2016 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Bioinformatics
Consider the statements: 1. Either A and B are of the same age or A is older than B. 2. Either C and D are of the same age or D is older than C. 3. B is older than C. Which conclusion can be drawn?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Inequality Logic
'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to2016 · Prelims GS1 · Social Issues · Public Health and Immunisation
The monthly average salary of all employees of a company was Rs. 5000. The monthly average salaries of male and female employees were Rs. 5200 and Rs. 4200 respectively. What percentage of employees were male?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Averages and Alligation
Which of the following best describes/describes the aim of Green India Mission of the Government of India? 1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and State Budgets thereby implementing green accounting. 2. Launching the second green revolution to enhance agricultural output so as to ensure food security. 3. Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · Green India Mission
Six boxes A, B, C, D, E and F are painted with six different colours—violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow and orange—and arranged from left to right. Each contains one ball from cricket, hockey, tennis, golf, football and volleyball. The golf ball is in the violet box and not in D. Box A contains the tennis ball, is orange and is at the extreme right. The hockey ball is neither in D nor E and is neither in the blue nor yellow box. Box C contains the cricket ball and is green. C is fifth from the right and next to B. B contains the volleyball. The box containing the hockey ball is between the boxes containing the golf ball and volleyball.\n\nWhich one of the following boxes contains the golf ball?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Arrangement Puzzle
With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory for the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011? 1. List of ingredients including additives 2. Nutrition information 3. Recommendations, if any, made by the medical profession about possible allergic reactions 4. Vegetarian/non-vegetarian. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Governance · Food Labelling Regulations
Six boxes A, B, C, D, E and F are painted with six different colours—violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow and orange—and arranged from left to right. Each contains one ball from cricket, hockey, tennis, golf, football and volleyball. The golf ball is in the violet box and not in D. Box A contains the tennis ball, is orange and is at the extreme right. The hockey ball is neither in D nor E and is neither in the blue nor yellow box. Box C contains the cricket ball and is green. C is fifth from the right and next to B. B contains the volleyball. The box containing the hockey ball is between the boxes containing the golf ball and volleyball.\n\nWhich of the following statements is/are correct?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Arrangement Puzzle
'Project Loon', sometimes seen in the news, is related to2016 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Communication Technology
Six boxes A, B, C, D, E and F are painted with six different colours—violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow and orange—and arranged from left to right. Each contains one ball from cricket, hockey, tennis, golf, football and volleyball. The golf ball is in the violet box and not in D. Box A contains the tennis ball, is orange and is at the extreme right. The hockey ball is neither in D nor E and is neither in the blue nor yellow box. Box C contains the cricket ball and is green. C is fifth from the right and next to B. B contains the volleyball. The box containing the hockey ball is between the boxes containing the golf ball and volleyball.\n\nThe football is in the box of which colour?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Arrangement Puzzle
'Net metering' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Renewable Energy
Two numbers X and Y are respectively 20% and 28% less than a third number Z. By what percentage is Y less than X?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Percentages
India's ranking in the Ease of Doing Business Index is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Business Environment
A daily train service is to run between stations A and B, with a train starting from each end at 6 a.m.; each journey takes 42 hours. What number of trains is needed to maintain the shuttle service?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Time and Scheduling
Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally2016 · Prelims GS1 · History · Medieval Economy
A piece of tin is a rectangle 12 cm by 8 cm and is used to construct a closed cube. The side of the cube is:2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Mensuration
Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?2016 · Prelims GS1 · History · Mauryan Epigraphy
A question paper has five questions, each answered True or False. No two candidates give an identical five-answer sequence. What is the maximum number of candidates possible?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Counting
With reference to the Gram Nyayalayas Act, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases. 2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity · Gram Nyayalayas
By killing transparency and competition, crony capitalism is harmful to free enterprise, opportunity and economic growth. Crony capitalism, where the rich and influential are alleged to have received land, natural resources and licences in return for payoffs to venal politicians, is a major issue to be tackled. One of the greatest dangers to growth of developing economies like India is the middle-income trap where crony capitalism creates oligarchies that slow down growth.\n\nWhich among the following is the most logical corollary to the above passage?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Inference
With reference to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, consider the following statements: 1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia. 2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2016 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · Regional Trade Agreements
Climate adaptation may be rendered ineffective if policies are not designed in the context of other development concerns. For instance, a comprehensive strategy that seeks to improve food security in the context of climate change may include coordinated measures related to agricultural extension, crop diversification, integrated water and pest management and agricultural information services. Some of these measures may have to do with climate change and others with economic development.\n\nWhat is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Inference
Consider the following statements: The India-Africa Summit 1. held in 2015 was the third such Summit 2. was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2016 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · India-Africa Relations
Understanding the role of biodiversity in the hydrological cycle enables better policy-making. Biodiversity refers to the variety of plants, animals, microorganisms and ecosystems in which they occur. Water and biodiversity are interdependent. The hydrological cycle influences how biodiversity functions; in turn, vegetation and soil drive the movement of water. Water passing through ecosystems is cleansed and made fit for consumption. The supply of water is a critical service that the environment provides.\n\nWhich among the following is the most critical inference that can be made from the above passage?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Inference
What is/are the purpose/purposes of the Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR) announced by RBI? 1. These guidelines help improve transparency in the methodology followed by banks for determining interest rates on advances. 2. These guidelines help ensure availability of bank credit at interest rates fair to borrowers as well as banks. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Monetary Transmission
In the last decade, the banking sector has been restructured with a high degree of automation and products that mainly serve middle-class and upper-middle-class society. Today there is need for a new agenda for banking and non-banking financial services that does not exclude the common man.\n\nWhich one of the following is the message essentially implied in the passage?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Main Idea
What is/are unique about Kharai camel, a breed found in India? 1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater. 2. It survives by grazing on mangroves. 3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · Animal Breeds and Adaptation
Safe and sustainable sanitation in slums has immeasurable benefits to women and girls in terms of health, safety, privacy and dignity. However, women do not feature in most schemes and policies on urban sanitation. The continued existence of manual scavenging shows that not enough has been done to promote pour-flush toilets and discontinue dry latrines. A sustained campaign towards the right to sanitation is needed, with abolition of manual scavenging as a primary focus.\n\nWith reference to the passage, consider the following statements: 1. Urban sanitation problems can be fully solved by abolition of manual scavenging only. 2. There is a need to promote greater awareness on safe sanitation practices in urban areas. Which statement(s) is/are correct?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Inference
Recently, our scientists discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India was it discovered?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · Biodiversity in News
To understand the nature and quantity of government proper for man, it is necessary to attend to his character. Nature created him for social life and fitted him for that station. His natural wants are greater than his individual powers. No one man is capable, without the aid of society, of supplying his own wants; and those wants impel individuals into society.\n\nWhich among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Inference
Which one of the following is the best description of INS Astradharini, that was in the news recently?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Defence Technology
The nature of the legal imperatives in any given state corresponds to the effective demands that state encounters, and these in turn depend, in a general way, upon the manner in which economic power is distributed in the society which the state controls.\n\nThe statement refers to:2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Conceptual Inference
What is Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10), recently in the news?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Aviation Technology
About 15 percent of global greenhouse-gas emissions come from agricultural practices, including nitrous oxide from fertilizers, methane from livestock, rice production and manure storage, and carbon dioxide from burning biomass. Forestry, land use and land-use change account for another substantial share, much of it from tropical deforestation. The remainder is largely from draining and burning tropical peatland; peatlands store enormous quantities of carbon.\n\nWhich among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Inference
With reference to Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It aims to demonstrate improved production and post-harvest technologies and value-addition techniques in an integrated cluster approach. 2. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have a larger stake in this scheme. 3. An important objective is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering free kits of critical inputs and micro-irrigation equipment. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Millets and Nutritional Security
A person climbs a hill in a straight path from point O in the north-east direction and reaches A after 5 km. From A he moves to B in the north-west direction for 12 km. How far is he from O?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Geometry and Directions
The Swadeshi and Boycott were adopted as methods of struggle for the first time during the2016 · Prelims GS1 · History · Swadeshi Movement
An agricultural field is rectangular, with length X1 metres and breadth X2 metres, where X1 + X2 = 40 metres. The area of the field will not exceed which value?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Maxima and Mensuration
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism. 2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment. 3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Art & Culture · Buddhism
The sum of the ages of five family members three years ago was 80 years. The average age of the family today is the same as it was three years ago because a baby was added during the intervening period. How old is the baby?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Averages and Ages
'Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)', often in the news, is2016 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · International NGOs
The total emoluments of two persons are the same, but one gets allowances equal to 65% of basic pay and the other 80% of basic pay. The ratio of the basic pay of the former to the latter is:2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Ratio
With reference to an initiative called The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum. 2. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity. 3. It presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · Ecosystem Valuation
A person is standing on the first step from the bottom of a ladder. If he must climb four more steps to reach exactly the middle step, how many steps does the ladder have?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Number Reasoning
With reference to Red Sanders, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India. 2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · Endemic Species
When three friends A, B and C met, each wore a different outer garment and a different colour. The garments were jacket, sweater and tie; the colours were blue, white and black. Their surnames were Kumar, Singh and Ribeiro. Neither B nor Ribeiro wore a white sweater. C wore a tie. Singh's garment was not white. Kumar did not wear a jacket. Ribeiro did not like to wear black. Each friend wore only one garment of one colour.\n\nWhat is C's surname?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Arrangement Puzzle
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to 1. protection of biodiversity 2. resilience of forest ecosystems 3. poverty reduction. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · REDD+
When three friends A, B and C met, each wore a different outer garment and a different colour. The garments were jacket, sweater and tie; the colours were blue, white and black. Their surnames were Kumar, Singh and Ribeiro. Neither B nor Ribeiro wore a white sweater. C wore a tie. Singh's garment was not white. Kumar did not wear a jacket. Ribeiro did not like to wear black. Each friend wore only one garment of one colour.\n\nWhat is the colour of the tie?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Arrangement Puzzle
What is Greenhouse Gas Protocol?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · GHG Accounting
When three friends A, B and C met, each wore a different outer garment and a different colour. The garments were jacket, sweater and tie; the colours were blue, white and black. Their surnames were Kumar, Singh and Ribeiro. Neither B nor Ribeiro wore a white sweater. C wore a tie. Singh's garment was not white. Kumar did not wear a jacket. Ribeiro did not like to wear black. Each friend wore only one garment of one colour.\n\nWho wore the sweater?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Arrangement Puzzle
With reference to Financial Stability and Development Council, consider the following statements: 1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog. 2. It is headed by the Union Finance Minister. 3. It monitors macroprudential supervision of the economy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Financial Regulation
A vertical tree trunk is broken at a point 12 metres above the ground. The broken top remains attached and its end touches the ground 5 metres from the base. What was the original height of the tree?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Pythagoras
With reference to Agenda 21, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development. 2. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · Sustainable Development
A person walks 12 km north, 15 km east, 19 km west and then 15 km south. How far is he from the starting point?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Direction and Distance
Satya Shodhak Samaj organized2016 · Prelims GS1 · History · Social Reform Movements
A cube has all its faces painted with different colours. It is cut into equal smaller cubes whose side is one-fourth that of the big cube. How many small cubes have only one side painted?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Cubes
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Viruses can infect 1. bacteria 2. fungi 3. plants. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Virology
Ram and Shyam work together for four days and complete 60% of a job. Ram then leaves and Shyam works eight more days to finish it. How long would Ram take to complete the entire job alone?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Time and Work
The term Base Erosion and Profit Shifting is sometimes seen in the news in the context of2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · International Taxation
A military code writes SYSTEM as SYSMET and NEARER as AENRER. Using the same code, FRACTION can be written as:2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Coding-Decoding
Recently, India's first National Investment and Manufacturing Zone was proposed to be set up in2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Industrial Policy
If R and S are different integers both divisible by 5, which of the following is not necessarily true?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Divisibility
What is/are the purpose/purposes of District Mineral Foundations in India? 1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts 2. Protecting the interests of persons affected by mining operations 3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licences for mineral exploration. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Governance · Mining Governance
How many numbers are there between 100 and 300 which either begin with or end with 2?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Counting and Digits
'SWAYAM', an initiative of the Government of India, aims at2016 · Prelims GS1 · Social Issues · Digital Education
As we look to 2050, when we will need to feed two billion more people, the question of which diet is best takes on new urgency. The foods we choose to eat in coming decades will have dramatic ramifications for the planet. A diet revolving around meat and dairy—an eating pattern on the rise throughout the developing world—will take a greater toll on the world's resources than one revolving around unrefined grains, nuts, fruits and vegetables.\n\nWhat is the critical message conveyed by the passage?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Main Idea
The Montagu-Chelmsford Proposals were related to2016 · Prelims GS1 · History · Constitutional Developments
All humans digest mother's milk as infants, but until cattle began being domesticated about 10,000 years ago, children once weaned no longer needed to digest milk and stopped making much of the enzyme lactase. After humans began herding cattle, it became advantageous to digest milk, and lactose tolerance evolved independently among cattle herders in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Groups not dependent on cattle, such as the Chinese and Thai, largely remained lactose intolerant.\n\nWhich among the following is the most logical assumption that can be made from the passage?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Assumption
What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Both have rock-cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Art & Culture · Rock-cut Architecture
The conceptual difficulties in National Income comparisons between underdeveloped and industrialised countries are particularly serious because a part of the national output in various underdeveloped countries is produced without passing through commercial channels.\n\nIn the above statement, the author implies that:2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Inference
With reference to Bitcoins, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Bitcoins are tracked by the Central Banks of the countries. 2. Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoin address. 3. Online payments can be sent without either side knowing the identity of the other. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
An increase in human-made carbon dioxide in the atmosphere could initiate a chain reaction between plants and microorganisms that would unsettle one of the largest carbon reservoirs on the planet—soil. Soil contains roughly twice the carbon present in plants and the atmosphere combined. Higher carbon dioxide can increase plant growth; roots of flourishing vegetation can stimulate microbial activity in soil, which may accelerate decomposition of soil carbon and its release back into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.\n\nWhich among the following is the most logical corollary to the passage?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Inference
Consider the following statements: 1. New Development Bank has been set up by APEC. 2. The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2016 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · BRICS and NDB
Historically, the biggest challenge to world agriculture has been to achieve a balance between demand for and supply of food. At the level of individual countries, this can be critical for a closed and populous economy whose domestic agriculture does not grow sufficiently, while an open growing economy with adequate foreign exchange may buy food abroad. For the world as a whole, supply-demand balance is indispensable for warding off hunger and starvation. Yet adequate global supply does not ensure food will move from surplus countries to deficit countries when the latter lack purchasing power. Uneven hunger and malnutrition are therefore concentrated in poorer economies. Worldwide food supply is gaining importance because the quantum and composition of demand are changing and countries' capabilities to maintain uninterrupted supplies are under strain. Food production, marketing and prices—especially affordability for the poor—need global thinking and solutions.\n\nAccording to the passage, which of the following are fundamental solutions for the world food-security problem? 1. Setting up more agro-based industries 2. Improving price affordability by the poor 3. Regulating the conditions of marketing 4. Providing food subsidy to one and all. Select the correct answer.2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Passage Detail
'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news, are related to2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · Western Ghats Conservation
Historically, the biggest challenge to world agriculture has been to achieve a balance between demand for and supply of food. At the level of individual countries, this can be critical for a closed and populous economy whose domestic agriculture does not grow sufficiently, while an open growing economy with adequate foreign exchange may buy food abroad. For the world as a whole, supply-demand balance is indispensable for warding off hunger and starvation. Yet adequate global supply does not ensure food will move from surplus countries to deficit countries when the latter lack purchasing power. Uneven hunger and malnutrition are therefore concentrated in poorer economies. Worldwide food supply is gaining importance because the quantum and composition of demand are changing and countries' capabilities to maintain uninterrupted supplies are under strain. Food production, marketing and prices—especially affordability for the poor—need global thinking and solutions.\n\nAccording to the passage, the biggest challenge to world agriculture is:2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Explicit Detail
Consider the following: 1. Calcutta Unitarian Committee 2. Tabernacle of New Dispensation 3. Indian Reform Association. Keshab Chandra Sen is associated with the establishment of which of the above?2016 · Prelims GS1 · History · Socio-religious Reform
Historically, the biggest challenge to world agriculture has been to achieve a balance between demand for and supply of food. At the level of individual countries, this can be critical for a closed and populous economy whose domestic agriculture does not grow sufficiently, while an open growing economy with adequate foreign exchange may buy food abroad. For the world as a whole, supply-demand balance is indispensable for warding off hunger and starvation. Yet adequate global supply does not ensure food will move from surplus countries to deficit countries when the latter lack purchasing power. Uneven hunger and malnutrition are therefore concentrated in poorer economies. Worldwide food supply is gaining importance because the quantum and composition of demand are changing and countries' capabilities to maintain uninterrupted supplies are under strain. Food production, marketing and prices—especially affordability for the poor—need global thinking and solutions.\n\nAccording to the passage, which of the following helps/help in reducing hunger and starvation in developing economies? 1. Balancing demand and supply of food 2. Increasing imports of food 3. Increasing purchasing power of the poor 4. Changing food-consumption patterns and practices. Select the correct answer.2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Inference
Which of the following is not a member of Gulf Cooperation Council?2016 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · West Asia
Historically, the biggest challenge to world agriculture has been to achieve a balance between demand for and supply of food. At the level of individual countries, this can be critical for a closed and populous economy whose domestic agriculture does not grow sufficiently, while an open growing economy with adequate foreign exchange may buy food abroad. For the world as a whole, supply-demand balance is indispensable for warding off hunger and starvation. Yet adequate global supply does not ensure food will move from surplus countries to deficit countries when the latter lack purchasing power. Uneven hunger and malnutrition are therefore concentrated in poorer economies. Worldwide food supply is gaining importance because the quantum and composition of demand are changing and countries' capabilities to maintain uninterrupted supplies are under strain. Food production, marketing and prices—especially affordability for the poor—need global thinking and solutions.\n\nThe issue of worldwide supply of food has gained importance mainly because of: 1. Overgrowth of population worldwide 2. Sharp decline in the area of food production 3. Limitation in the capabilities for sustained supply of food. Select the correct answer.2016 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Passage Detail
What is/are the purpose/purposes of Government's Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme and Gold Monetization Scheme? 1. To bring the idle gold lying with Indian households into the economy 2. To promote FDI in the gold and jewellery sector 3. To reduce India's dependence on gold imports. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Gold Schemes
Four-digit numbers are to be formed using digits 1, 2, 3 and 4 without repetition. Further: 2 and 3 are not to immediately follow each other; 1 is not to be immediately followed by 3; 4 is not to appear last; and 1 is not to appear first. How many different numbers can be formed?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Permutations with Restrictions
'Belt and Road Initiative' is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of2016 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · China and BRI
A cylindrical overhead tank of radius 2 m and height 7 m is to be filled from an underground tank of size 5.5 m × 4 m × 6 m. What portion of the underground tank remains filled after the overhead tank is completely filled?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Mensuration
Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · MSME Finance
In a class of 60 students, the number of girls is twice the number of boys. Kamal, a boy, ranks seventeenth from the top. If nine girls are ahead of Kamal, how many boys rank after him?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Ranking
In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found? 1. Cambay Basin 2. Cauvery Basin 3. Krishna-Godavari Basin. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Geography · Energy Resources
A and B walk around a circular park from the same point at 8 a.m. in opposite directions. Their speeds are 2 and 3 rounds per hour respectively. How many times do they cross each other after 8:00 a.m. and before 9:30 a.m.?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Circular Motion
'Global Financial Stability Report' is prepared by the2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · IMF Reports
W can do 25% of a work in 30 days, X can do one-fourth in 10 days, Y can do 40% in 40 days and Z can do one-third in 13 days. Who will complete the entire work first?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Time and Work
Regarding Atal Pension Yojana, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganized sector workers. 2. Only one member of a family can join the scheme. 3. Same amount of pension is guaranteed for the spouse for life after subscriber's death. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Social Security
The average monthly income per person in a family of five is Rs. 10,000. What will be the new average monthly income per person if one person's income increases by Rs. 1,20,000 per year?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Average
The term Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership often appears in the news in the context of the affairs of a group of countries known as2016 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · Regional Trade Agreements
In a race, six apples lie in a straight line. A bucket is at the starting point, 5 m from the first apple; successive apples are 3 m apart. The competitor may carry only one apple at a time and must return each to the bucket. What total distance must be run?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Arithmetic Progression
On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label? 1. Ceiling fans 2. Electric geysers 3. Tubular fluorescent lamps. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · Energy Efficiency
A circular archery target has diameter 1 m. Its central red region has radius 0.20 m. Assuming arrows are uniformly distributed over the target area, what is the probability an arrow falls in the red region?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Probability and Area
India is an important member of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Nuclear Fusion and ITER
A seller allows a 10% cash discount on the marked price of a toy and still makes a 10% gain. If the marked price is Rs. 770, what is the cost price?2016 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Profit and Loss
In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apart for maintenance of the village tank 2. Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins 3. Ghatikas : Colleges generally attached to temples. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?2016 · Prelims GS1 · History · Early Medieval Institutions
Consider the following statements: 1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015. 2. The Alliance includes all the member countries of the United Nations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2016 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · International Solar Alliance
'European Stability Mechanism', sometimes seen in the news, is an2016 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · European Union Institutions
Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practising drip irrigation? 1. Reduction in weed 2. Reduction in soil salinity 3. Reduction in soil erosion. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Geography · Irrigation
Regarding DigiLocker, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a digital locker system offered by the Government under Digital India Programme. 2. It allows access to e-documents irrespective of physical location. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Governance · Digital India
Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Geography · River Interlinking
In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index? 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Carbon monoxide 3. Nitrogen dioxide 4. Sulfur dioxide 5. Methane. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · Air Quality Index
With reference to Astrosat, the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Other than USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar observatory into space. 2. Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above Earth. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Space Astronomy
With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term Araghatta refers to2016 · Prelims GS1 · History · Medieval Technology
With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?2016 · Prelims GS1 · History · Ancient Cultural Traditions
Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States declared a particular butterfly as State Butterfly?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · State Symbols and Biodiversity
Consider the following statements: The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO 1. is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission 2. made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit Mars after USA 3. made India the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbit Mars in its very first attempt. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Space Missions
What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?2016 · Prelims GS1 · History · Surat Split
The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War2016 · Prelims GS1 · History · Cripps Mission
Consider the following pairs: Famous place : Region — 1. Bodhgaya : Baghelkhand 2. Khajuraho : Bundelkhand 3. Shirdi : Vidarbha 4. Nasik (Nashik) : Malwa 5. Tirupati : Rayalaseema. Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Geography · Indian Regions and Places
The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the2016 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity · Article 249
Recently, which of the following States explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Geography · Transport Infrastructure
With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Agreement was signed by all UN member countries and would go into effect in 2017. 2. The Agreement aims to limit greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed 2°C or preferably 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. 3. Developed countries acknowledged historical responsibility and committed to donate $1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries cope with climate change. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · Paris Agreement
Consider the following statements: 1. The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the Club of Rome. 2. The Sustainable Development Goals have to be achieved by 2030. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Environment & Ecology · Sustainable Development Goals
A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of2016 · Prelims GS1 · Art & Culture · Modern Cultural References
Consider the following statements: 1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years. 2. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2016 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity · Panchayati Raj