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- ದ್ರಾವಿಡ ಭಾಷೆಗಳ ವಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಲಕ್ಷಣಗಳು2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Kannada Linguistics · Dravidian Languages
- ಸಕಲರಾತಿ ನರೇಂದ್ರ ಮಾಳಿಗೆಗಳುರುಳ್ದಾ ದೀಪ ರತ್ನಾಂಬು ಮಾ / ಳಿಕೆಯಿಂದಾ ರಣರಂಗಮುಂ ಬೆಳಗೆ ಕಾಳಿಚಂದ್ರಂ ಭೂತಾಂಗನಾ | ನಿಕರಂ ಶೋಣಿತವಾರಿಯಂ ಕುಡಿದು ಗುರ್ವ್ವಸ್ತ್ರಂಗಂ ಸೊನೆ ನೋ / ಡ ಕವಿಲ್ದುಮೆ ಕೂಡ ಸಂಚಿಗಿಂದುಂತಾ ದ್ರೋಣನಿಂ ಕೊಳ್ಳಳಂ ||2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Prescribed Verse — War Imagery
- What climate change will undeniably do is cause or amplify events that hasten the reduction of resources. Competition over these diminishing resources would ensue in political or violent conflict. Resource-based conflicts are rarely overt and may appear as identity or ideological conflicts. What does the passage imply?2017 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Climate and Conflict
- With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements: 1. A private member's bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India. 2. Recently, a private member's bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history. Which statement(s) is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Parliament
- The local self-government system in India has not proved to be an effective instrument of governance. Critically examine the statement and give your views to improve the situation.2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Local Self Government
- How do you justify the view that the level of excellence of the Gupta numismatic art is not at all noticeable in later times?2017 · Mains GS1 · History · Gupta Numismatic Art
- Among several factors for India’s potential growth, the savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential?2017 · Mains GS3 · Economy · Savings Rate
- Farming has lost the ability to be a source of subsistence for majority of farmers in India.2017 · Essay · Environment · Agrarian Distress
- Conflict of interest in the public sector arises when official duties, public interest and personal interest take priority one above the other. How can this conflict in administration be resolved? Describe with an example.2017 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Conflict of Interest
- ವಿಕ್ರಮಾರ್ಜುನ ವಿಜಯದ ಕಥಾವಸ್ತುವಿನ ಅನನ್ಯತೆ2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Old Kannada Literature · Vikramarjuna Vijaya
- ಮಗನು ದಶಪತಿಯಾದ ಗದ ಕಾ / ಳ್ಗೆನ ನೋಡವೆನೆಂಬ ಪೋಲು ಜಗ / ದ್ಗೆಲದಲಿ ನರೆ ಕಡಿದ ವಿಕ್ರಮ ತಿಮಿರ ವನದೊಳಗೆ / ಹೊಂಗರು ಕುವಳಯ ಕಳಿಯ ಸೋಂಪಿನ / ನಗೆ ಸರೋರುಹಕೋಗೆಯ ವಿರಹದ / ಧಗೆ ರಥಾಂಗದೊಳಳಿಯ ರವಿಯುದಯಾಚಲಕೆ ಬಂದ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Kumaravyasa Bharata — Sunrise Imagery
- The man who perpetually hesitates between two things will do neither; one who resolves but changes course at the first counter-suggestion accomplishes little. The person who consults wisely, resolves firmly and executes with perseverance can advance to eminence. The keynote of the passage is that:2017 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Main Idea
- With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Rigvedic Aryans used coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas Indus Valley people left no evidence of using them. 2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron. 3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Ancient Indian History · Vedic and Harappan Culture
- Impact of the new economic measures on fiscal ties between the Union and States in India.2017 · Essay · Economy · Fiscal Federalism
- Clarify how mid-eighteenth century India was beset with the spectre of a fragmented polity.2017 · Mains GS1 · General Studies · Fragmented Polity
- Examine the relevance of transparency, accountability, fairness and justice, courage of conviction, and spirit of service in the context of civil service.2017 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Civil Service Values
- Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgement on National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014 with reference to the appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India.2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · NJAC
- Account for the failure of the manufacturing sector in achieving the goal of labour-intensive exports rather than capital-intensive exports. Suggest measures for more labour-intensive exports.2017 · Mains GS3 · Economy · Manufacturing Exports
- ಭಾಯಾ ಪ್ರತಿಮೆಯ ಭಾಯಾ ಪುರುಷನ / ಭಾಯಗೆ ಸಜ್ಜಾನವಿಲ್ಲ | ಆಯಿರದಕೆ ತಿಳಿವೊಡೆಗೊಂಡಲ್ಲದು ತಾನೆ / ಕಾಯದೊಳಿದ್ದಾತ್ತರೊಪು |2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Prescribed Verse — Body and Knowledge
- ಬಸವಣ್ಣನವರ ವಚನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರಾಣಿ ರೂಪಕಗಳು2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Vachana Literature · Basavanna Animal Metaphors
- During summer in the Arctic Ocean, sea ice has been melting earlier and faster and winter freeze has been coming later. The lengthening melt period threatens the Arctic food web, atop which stand polar bears. What is the most crucial message?2017 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Climate Change
- 'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Government Schemes
- Young people with ethical conduct are not willing to come forward to join active politics. Suggest steps to motivate them to come forward.2017 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Ethical Politics
- Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government’s accountability to the people. Discuss.2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Simultaneous Elections
- Why did the Moderates fail to carry conviction with the nation about their proclaimed ideology and political goals by the end of the nineteenth century?2017 · Mains GS1 · History · Moderates
- Destiny of a nation is shaped in its classrooms.2017 · Essay · Education · Education and Nation Building
- Examine the development of airports in India through joint ventures under the Public-Private Partnership model. What are the challenges faced by the authorities in this regard?2017 · Mains GS3 · General Studies · Airport PPP
- ದಾಸ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಕ್ತಿಯ ಸ್ವರೂಪ2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Dasa Literature · Nature of Bhakti
- ಹಾಲತೊರೆಗೆ ಬೆಲ್ಲದ ಕೆಸರು, ಸಕ್ಕರೆಯ ಮಳಲು / ತವರಾಜದ ನೊರೆ ತೆರೆಯಂತೆ ಆದ್ಯರ ವಚನವಿರಲು / ಬೇರೆ ಬಾವಿಯ ತೋಡಿ, ಉಪ್ಪು ನೀರನುಂಬುವನ ವಿಧಿಯಂತೆ / ಆಯಿತ್ತೆನ್ನ ಮತಿ ಕೂಡಲ ಸಂಗಮದೇವಾ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Basavanna Vachana — Literary Humility
- Research on open defecation identifies ideas of purity and pollution and reluctance to empty pits or septic tanks as major barriers. To eradicate open defecation these issues must be confronted. What is the crucial message?2017 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Sanitation
- From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Geography · Protected Areas and Corridors
- Has the Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) lost its relevance in a multipolar world?2017 · Essay · International Relations · Non Alignment Movement
- Explain various types of revolutions that took place in agriculture after Independence in India. How have these revolutions helped in poverty alleviation and food security in India?2017 · Mains GS3 · Agriculture · Agricultural Revolutions
- What problems are germane to the decolonization process in the Malay Peninsula?2017 · Mains GS1 · General Studies · Decolonization
- How do pressure groups influence Indian political process? Do you agree with this view that informal pressure groups have emerged as more powerful than formal pressure groups in recent years?2017 · Mains GS2 · General Studies · Pressure Groups
- One of the tests of integrity is complete refusal to be compromised. Explain with reference to a real-life example. Corporate social responsibility makes companies more profitable and sustainable. Analyse.2017 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Integrity and CSR
- ಕನ್ನಡ ನವೋದಯ ಕಾವ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯತೆಯ ಅಭಿವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Modern Kannada Literature · Navodaya and Sub-nationalism
- ಡೊಂಕು ಬಾಲದ ನಾಯಕರೇ ನೀವೇನೂಟವ ಮಾಡಿರಿ / ಕಣಕ ಕುಟ್ಟೋ ಒನಕೆಲಿ ಹೊಡೆದರೆ ಕುಯ್ ಕುಯ್ ರಾಗವ ಮಾಡುವಿರಿ / ಹುಗ್ಗಿ ಮಾಡೋ ಅಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ಹೋಗಿ ತಗ್ಗಿ ಬಗ್ಗಿ ನೋಡುವಿರಿ / ಹುಗ್ಗಿ ಮಾಡೋ ಸೌಟಲಿ ಹೊಡೆದರೆ ಕುಯ್ ಕುಯ್ ರಾಗವ ಮಾಡುವಿರಿ / ಹಿರಿಯ ಹಾದಿಲಿ ಓಡುವಿರಿ ಕರಿಯ ಬೂದಿಲಿ ಹೊರಳುವಿರಿ / ಸಿರಿ ಕಾಗಿನೆಲೆಯಾದಿಕೇಶವನ ಸ್ಮರಿಸದವರ ಗತಿ ತೋರುವಿರಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Kanakadasa — Social Satire
- In two decades world GDP rose about 50%, but inclusive wealth rose only about 6%; natural capital declined sharply while human capital grew only modestly. What is the most crucial inference?2017 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Inclusive Wealth
- One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Equality
- How does the Juno Mission of NASA help to understand the origin and evolution of the Earth?2017 · Mains GS1 · Science & Technology · Juno Mission
- Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.2017 · Essay · Ethics · Gratitude
- Discuss the role of Public Accounts Committee in establishing accountability of the government to the people.2017 · Mains GS2 · General Studies · Public Accounts Committee
- What are the reasons for poor acceptance of cost-effective small processing units? How will food processing units be helpful to uplift the socio-economic status of poor farmers?2017 · Mains GS3 · Agriculture · Food Processing
- Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts depending on principles. Mention rulers who harmed society and country and those who worked for development. Also analyse A. P. J. Abdul Kalam’s view that father, mother and teacher can help make a country corruption free and a nation of beautiful minds.2017 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Ambition and Anti Corruption Values
- ಕನ್ನಡದ ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಪ್ರಾದೇಶಿಕ ಉಪಭಾಷೆಗಳು ಯಾವುವು ? ಸೋದಾಹರಣವಾಗಿ ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Kannada Linguistics · Regional Dialects
- ‘ಸುಕುಮಾರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ’ ಕಥೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ತೀವ್ರತಮ ಭೋಗವು ವೈರಾಗ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ದಾರಿ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಡುವ ಬಗೆಯನ್ನು ಹೇಗೆ ಚಿತ್ರಣಗೊಂಡಿದೆ ಎಂಬುದನ್ನು ನಿರೂಪಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Vaddaradhane — Sukumaraswami
- India has a large youth surplus, but most of its labour force is in the unorganised sector and employment growth has slowed. Which is the most rational inference?2017 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Labour Reforms
- Consider the following statements in respect of TRAFFIC: 1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under UNEP. 2. Its mission is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to conservation of nature. Which statement(s) is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Environment · Wildlife Trade
- Fulfillment of “new woman” in India is a myth.2017 · Essay · Society · Gender Equality
- How will you apply emotional intelligence in administrative practices? Also elucidate how strength, peace and security are considered pillars of international relations.2017 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Emotional Intelligence and Security
- Stem cell therapy is gaining popularity in India to treat a wide variety of medical conditions including leukaemia, thalassemia, damaged cornea and several burns. Describe briefly what stem cell therapy is and what advantages it has over other treatments.2017 · Mains GS3 · Science & Technology · Stem Cell Therapy
- In spite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for development. Discuss.2017 · Mains GS1 · Environment · Coal Mining
- To ensure effective implementation of policies addressing water, sanitation and hygiene needs, the identification of beneficiary segments is to be synchronized with the anticipated outcomes. Examine the statement in the context of the WASH scheme.2017 · Mains GS2 · General Studies · WASH Scheme
- ಪ್ರಾಚೀನ ಕನ್ನಡ ಕಾವ್ಯಗಳ ಕಾವ್ಯಧರ್ಮವನ್ನು ಧರ್ಮ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿಸಿದೆಯೇ ... ? ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Old Kannada Literature · Religion and Poetics
- ಕರ್ಣನ ಬದುಕೊಂದು ‘ದುರಂತಮಯ ವಿಧಿವಿಲಾಸ’ ಎಂಬುದನ್ನು ಕುಮಾರವ್ಯಾಸನ ಕಾವ್ಯದ ಹಿನ್ನಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Kumaravyasa Bharata — Karna
- Complete freedom from the obligation to work is unnatural because society survives only through shared work; the real question is how much leisure we can afford. The main idea is that:2017 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Work and Society
- Which principle was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Constitutional Amendments
- Mention the advantages of the cultivation of pulses because of which the year 2016 was declared as the International Year of Pulses by United Nations.2017 · Mains GS1 · International Relations · Pulses
- India has achieved remarkable successes in unmanned space missions including Chandrayaan and Mars Orbiter Mission, but has not ventured into manned space mission. Explain critically in terms of technology and logistics.2017 · Mains GS3 · Science & Technology · Manned Space Mission
- Does the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 ensure an effective mechanism for empowerment and inclusion of the intended beneficiaries in society? Discuss.2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Disability Rights
- The crisis of ethical values in modern times is traced to a narrow perception of the good life. Discuss. Also justify how increased national wealth has created enclaves of modernity and prosperity for a small minority at the cost of the majority.2017 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Ethics and Equity
- We may brave human laws but cannot resist natural laws.2017 · Essay · Environment · Natural Laws
- ‘ಹರನೆಂಬುದೇ ಸತ್ಯ, ಸತ್ಯವೆಂಬುದೇ ಹರನು’ - ಈ ದಿವ್ಯಾದರ್ಶ ಹರಿಶ್ಚಂದ್ರಕಾವ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೇಗೆ ಸಾಕಾರಗೊಂಡಿದೆ? ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Old Kannada Literature · Harishchandra Kavya
- ‘ಜೈನಧರ್ಮ’ ಭೋಗದ ಅತಿರೇಕವನ್ನು ತೋರಿಸಿ ವೈರಾಗ್ಯದಡೆಗೆ ಕೊಂಡೊಯ್ಯುತ್ತದೆ. ‘ಭರತೇಶ ವೈಭವ’ದಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ಅಂಶ ಹೇಗೆ ವ್ಯಕ್ತವಾಗಿದೆ?2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Bharatesha Vaibhava — Bhoga and Vairagya
- There is no harm in cultivating non-injurious habits. Habits simplify the mechanism of life and enable us to do many things automatically. The author suggests that habits:2017 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Main Idea
- Which one of the following statements is correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Fundamental Rights
- Hunger and poverty are the biggest challenges for good governance in India still today. Evaluate how far successive governments have progressed in dealing with these humongous problems. Suggest measures for improvement.2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Hunger and Poverty
- Social media is inherently a selfish medium.2017 · Essay · Society · Social Media
- Discipline generally implies following order and subordination, but it may be counter-productive for an organisation. Discuss. Also explain why widely entrenched moral values and obligations are necessary for law, democratic government and market economy.2017 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Discipline and Moral Values
- Not many years ago, river linking was a concept but it is becoming reality in the country. Discuss the advantages of river linking and its possible impact on the environment.2017 · Mains GS3 · Environment · River Linking
- How does the cryosphere affect global climate?2017 · Mains GS1 · Environment · Cryosphere
- ಭಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನಾಧರಿಸಿದ ವಚನಕಾರರು ಕೊಟ್ಟ ಹೊಸ ಆಯಾಮಗಳನ್ನು ನಿಮಗೆ ಇಷ್ಟವಿರುವ ವಚನಕಾರರ ಹಿನ್ನಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಿವರಿಸಿರಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Vachana Literature — New Dimensions of Bhakti
- ಅನುಪಮಾ ನಿರಂಜನರವರ ‘ಮಾಧವಿ’ ಕಾದಂಬರಿ ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ತ್ರೀವಾದಿ ಚಿಂತನೆಯನ್ನು ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಿದೆಯೇ ... ? ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Modern Kannada Literature · Madhavi and Feminist Thought
- No supporters of Party X who knew Z and supported his campaign strategy agreed to an alliance with Party Y, but some of them had friends in Party Y. Which statement must be true?2017 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Deductive Logic
- Which of the following gives Global Gender Gap Index ranking to countries of the world?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Social Issues · Indexes and Reports
- Discuss the potential threats of cyberattack and the security framework to prevent it.2017 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Cyber Security
- China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia. In the light of this statement, discuss its impact on India as her neighbour.2017 · Mains GS2 · International Relations · China India Relations
- You are an honest and responsible civil servant. Examine common arguments against ethical conduct: it may cause personal and family difficulty; unfair practices may help career goals; a small ethical minority makes no difference; ethics may hurt developmental goals; and small gifts may make the system efficient. Examine these statements with merits and demerits.2017 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Ethical Conduct Case Study
- In the context of the diversity of India, can it be said that the regions form cultural units rather than the States? Give reasons with examples for your viewpoint.2017 · Mains GS1 · Society · Cultural Regions
- ಕನಕ ದಾಸರ ಕೀರ್ತನೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕಂಡುಬರುವ ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಆಯಾಮಗಳನ್ನು ಸೋದಾಹರಣವಾಗಿ ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Kanakadasa Keertanas — Social Dimensions
- ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆಯ ಉಗಮ ಮತ್ತು ವಿಕಾಸದ ವಿವಿಧ ಹಂತಗಳನ್ನು ಸೋದಾಹರಣವಾಗಿ ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Kannada Linguistics · Origin and Development of Kannada
- Given: some Party X supporters knew Z; some who knew Z and supported his strategy did not agree to alliance with Party Y; and some had friends in Party Y. Which statement among the following is not correct? 1. Some supporters of Party X knew Z. 2. Some supporters of Party X who opposed Z's strategy knew Z. 3. No supporters of Party X supported Z's campaign strategy.2017 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Deductive Logic
- Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017? 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city into Smart Cities in a decade. 2. It is an initiative to identify digital technology innovations for solving problems faced by the country. 3. It aims to make all financial transactions completely digital in a decade.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Digital Innovation
- What are the two major legal initiatives by the State since Independence addressing discrimination against Scheduled Tribes?2017 · Mains GS1 · Society · Scheduled Tribes
- The north-eastern region of India has been infested with insurgency for a very long time. Analyze the major reasons for survival of armed insurgency in this region.2017 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · North East Insurgency
- You are an IAS aspirant selected for the personal interview. On the way to the venue, you see an accident where a mother and child, who are your relatives, are badly injured and need immediate help. What would you do and why?2017 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Interview Accident Case Study
- What are the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? Explain different functional commissions attached to it.2017 · Mains GS2 · International Relations · ECOSOC
- ಕರ್ಣನ ಮೂಲಕ ಯಾವ ಮೌಲ್ಯವನ್ನು ಪಂಪನು ತನ್ನ ವಿಕ್ರಮಾರ್ಜುನ ಕಾವ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಎತ್ತಿ ತೋರಿಸಿದ್ದಾನೆ? ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Vikramarjuna Vijaya — Karna and Values
- ಕುಮಾರವ್ಯಾಸ ಭಾರತದ ಕೃಷ್ಣಸಂಧಾನ ಪ್ರಸಂಗದ ವಿಶಿಷ್ಟತೆಗಳನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Medieval Kannada Literature · Kumaravyasa Krishna Sandhana
- If second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays are the only holidays for an office, what is the minimum possible number of working days in any month of any year?2017 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Calendar
- Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Monetary Policy Committee? 1. It decides RBI's benchmark interest rates. 2. It is a 12-member body including the RBI Governor and is reconstituted every year. 3. It functions under the chairmanship of the Union Finance Minister.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Monetary Policy
- The spirit of tolerance and love is not only an interesting feature of Indian society from very early times, but it is also playing an important part at the present. Elaborate.2017 · Mains GS1 · Society · Tolerance
- One of the intended objectives of Union Budget 2017-18 is to transform, energize and clean India. Analyse the measures proposed in the Budget 2017-18 to achieve this objective.2017 · Mains GS3 · Economy · Union Budget 2017 18
- Explain the salient features of the Constitution (One Hundred and First Amendment) Act, 2016. Do you think it is efficacious enough to remove cascading effect of taxes and provide for a common national market for goods and services?2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · GST Constitutional Amendment
- You are head of HR in an organisation. A worker died on duty, but investigation shows he was drunk. The company denies compensation; workers go on strike demanding compensation for the family. The chairman asks for your recommendation. What recommendation would you provide? Discuss merits and demerits.2017 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Compensation Case Study
- ನಂಬಿಯಣ್ಣನ ರಗಳೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವ್ಯಕ್ತವಾಗಿರುವ ಭಕ್ತಿಯ ಸ್ವರೂಪ ಎಂತಹುದು? ಇದನ್ನು ಶೃಂಗಾರಕಾವ್ಯವೂ ಹೌದೆನ್ನಬಹುದೆ? ಸೋದಾಹರಣವಾಗಿ ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Nambiyannana Ragale — Bhakti and Shringara
- ಕನ್ನಡ ವಿಮರ್ಶೆಯ ಬೆಳಕಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಜನ್ನನ ಅಮೃತಮತಿಯ ಪಾತ್ರವನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Literary Criticism · Janna Amritamati
- If one-third of a community's population migrates every year and there is no population growth, what fraction of the original population remains after the sixth year?2017 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Geometric Reduction
- With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements: 1. It is a song and dance performance. 2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used. 3. It narrates the life and deeds of Lord Krishna. Which are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Art and Culture · Music and Dance
- You are negotiating a critical business deal. After dinner, the other manager driving you hits and injures a motorcyclist due to rash driving. You are the sole eyewitness, and honest testimony may jeopardise the deal. What dilemmas do you face and what will be your response?2017 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Witness Ethics Case Study
- Examine the scope of Fundamental Rights in the light of the latest judgement of the Supreme Court on Right to Privacy.2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Right to Privacy
- Examine how the decline of traditional artisanal industry in colonial India crippled the rural economy.2017 · Mains GS1 · History · Colonial Economy
- Industrial growth rate has lagged behind in the overall growth of GDP in the post-reform period. Give reasons. How far are the recent changes in Industrial Policy capable of increasing the industrial growth rate?2017 · Mains GS3 · Economy · Industrial Growth
- ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ನವ್ಯಕಾವ್ಯದ ಉಗಮ ಮತ್ತು ವಿಕಾಸವನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Modern Kannada Literature · Navya Poetry
- ಅಲ್ಲಮನ ವಚನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕಂಡುಬರುವ ಆಧ್ಯಾತ್ಮಿಕ ಸ್ವರೂಪವನ್ನು ತೌಲನಿಕವಾಗಿ ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Allama Prabhu Vachanas — Spirituality
- Four tests—Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology—are conducted on four consecutive days. Physics is held before the test conducted after Biology. Chemistry is conducted after exactly two tests have been held. Which is the last test?2017 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Ordering
- Who among the following was/were associated with introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India? 1. Lord Cornwallis 2. Alexander Read 3. Thomas Munro2017 · Prelims GS1 · Modern India History · Land Revenue Systems
- A building permitted for three floors is illegally extended to six floors by a builder and collapses, killing migrant labourers including women and children. The government announces relief and arrests the builder. Give reasons for such incidents and suggest preventive measures.2017 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · Illegal Construction Case Study
- What are the salient features of inclusive growth? Has India been experiencing such a growth process? Analyze and suggest measures for inclusive growth.2017 · Mains GS3 · Economy · Inclusive Growth
- Highlight the importance of the new objectives that got added to the vision of Indian Independence since the twenties of the last century.2017 · Mains GS1 · History · Indian Independence
- The Indian Constitution has provisions for holding a joint session of the two houses of Parliament. Enumerate the occasions when this would normally happen and also the occasions when it cannot, with reasons thereof.2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Joint Sitting
- ಭೋಗ ಮತ್ತು ಯೋಗ ಸಂಬಂಧದ ವೈಶಿಷ್ಟ್ಯತೆಯನ್ನು ಭರತೇಶವೈಭವದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೇಗೆ ಪ್ರತಿಪಾದಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ? ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Bharatesha Vaibhava — Bhoga-Yoga Relationship
- ಕನ್ನಡಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದ ಅನ್ಯದೇಶಪದಗಳ ಧ್ವನಿ ಮತ್ತು ಅರ್ಥ ಬದಲಾವಣೆಯನ್ನು ಸೋದಾಹರಣವಾಗಿ ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Kannada Linguistics · Loanword Sound and Meaning Change
- A+B income is greater than C+D; A+C equals B+D; and A earns half the sum of B and D. Whose income is highest?2017 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Algebraic Comparison
- In solving pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/advantages of bioremediation? 1. It cleans pollution by enhancing natural biodegradation. 2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such as cadmium and lead can be readily and completely treated using microorganisms. 3. Genetic engineering can create microorganisms specifically designed for bioremediation.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Environment · Bioremediation
- To enhance the quality of democracy in India, the Election Commission of India has proposed electoral reforms in 2016. What are the suggested reforms and how far are they significant to make democracy successful?2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Electoral Reforms
- What are the major reasons for declining rice and wheat yield in the cropping system? How is crop diversification helpful to stabilize yield in the system?2017 · Mains GS3 · Agriculture · Crop Diversification
- Account for variations in oceanic salinity and discuss its multi-dimensional effects.2017 · Mains GS1 · Geography · Oceanic Salinity
- You are a Public Information Officer. RTI is meant for transparency and accountability, but you observe proxy applications and extortionist RTI activism affecting administration. What measures would you suggest to separate genuine and non-genuine applications? Give merits and demerits.2017 · Mains GS4 · Ethics · RTI Misuse Case Study
- ದಲಿತ ಬಡಜನರ ಮೇಲೆ ಉಳ್ಳವರ ಅಟ್ಟಹಾಸ ಎಂತಹುದೆಂದು ‘ಕುರುಡು ಕಾಂಚಾಣ’ ಪದ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಡಂಬಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ? ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Kurudu Kanchana — Social Satire
- ನಾಗಚಂದ್ರ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿದ ರಾವಣ ಉದಾತ್ತ ಚಾರಿತ್ರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿದವನಾಗಿ ಕಂಡುಬರುವ ಪ್ರಸಂಗಗಳನ್ನು ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Old Kannada Literature · Nagachandra Ravana
- Statement: A good voice is a natural gift, but one has to keep practising to improve and excel in music. Conclusions: I. Natural gifts need nurturing and care. II. Even if one's voice is not good, one can keep practising. Which is correct?2017 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Statement and Conclusion
- The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for2017 · Prelims GS1 · Modern India History · Labour Legislation
- Petroleum refineries are not necessarily located nearer to crude oil producing areas, particularly in many of the developing countries. Explain its implications.2017 · Mains GS1 · Geography · Petroleum Refineries
- How do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? What is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers?2017 · Mains GS3 · Economy · Agricultural Subsidies
- Is the National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems that women face at both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your answer.2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · National Commission for Women
- ‘ರಾಮಧಾನ್ಯ ಚರಿತೆ’ ಕಾವ್ಯ ಅಹಂ ವಿಸರ್ಜನೆಯ ಕಾವ್ಯವೇ ....? ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Dasa Literature · Ramadhanya Charite
- “ನರಕಕ್ಕಿಳಿಸಿ ನಾಲ್ಗೆ ಸೀಳಿದ್ರೂ” ಕನ್ನಡ ಪದವಾಡ್ತೀನಿ ಎಂಬ ರತ್ನನ ಕನ್ನಡಾಭಿಮಾನ ಎಂತಹುದು? ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Ratnana Padagalu — Kannada Pride
- Three spiders climb pillars X, Y and Z. A climbs 6 cm and slips 1 cm; B climbs 7 cm and slips 3 cm; C climbs 6.5 cm and slips 2 cm. Each reaches the top on its 40th chance. What is the height of the shortest pillar?2017 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Climb and Slip
- Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Local Government
- The emergence of Self Help Groups in contemporary times points to the slow but steady withdrawal of the State from developmental activities. Examine the role of SHGs in developmental activities and the measures taken by the Government of India to promote SHGs.2017 · Mains GS2 · General Studies · Self Help Groups
- In what way can floods be converted into a sustainable source of irrigation and all-weather inland navigation in India?2017 · Mains GS1 · Environment · Flood Management
- Give an account of the growth and development of nuclear science and technology in India. What is the advantage of the fast breeder reactor programme in India?2017 · Mains GS3 · Science & Technology · Nuclear Technology
- ‘ಮಾಧವಿ’ ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ವ್ಯಕ್ತವಾಗಿರುವ ಹೆಣ್ಣಿನ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವವನ್ನು ಕುರಿತು ಬರೆಯಿರಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Madhavi — Womanhood and Agency
- ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಂದ ದಲಿತ ಆತ್ಮಕಥೆಗಳ ವಿಶಿಷ್ಟತೆಯನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Dalit Literature · Dalit Autobiographies
- “Rights are certain advantageous conditions of social well-being indispensable to the true development of the citizen.” What is the correct understanding of rights?2017 · Prelims CSAT · Reading Comprehension · Political Concepts
- With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon 1. legislative function 2. executive function. Which statement(s) is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Directive Principles
- Climate change is a global problem. How will India be affected by climate change? How will Himalayan and coastal states of India be affected by climate change?2017 · Mains GS3 · Environment · Climate Change
- What characteristics can be assigned to monsoon climate that succeeds in feeding more than 50 percent of the world population residing in Monsoon Asia?2017 · Mains GS1 · Environment · Monsoon Climate
- Poverty alleviation programmes in India remain mere show pieces until and unless they are backed by political will. Discuss with reference to the performance of the major poverty alleviation programmes in India.2017 · Mains GS2 · Society · Poverty Alleviation
- ರೂಪನಿಷ್ಠ ವಿಮರ್ಶೆ2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Literary Criticism · Formalist Criticism
- ‘ಬೆಟ್ಟದಜೀವಿ’ಯ ಜೀವನಾಸಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಕಾದಂಬರಿಯ ವಸ್ತುವಿನ ಹಿನ್ನಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಶದೀಕರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Bettada Jeeva — Love of Life
- Fifteen students failed in a class of 52. After failed students are removed, Ramesh is 22nd from the top in the merit list. What is his position from the bottom?2017 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Ranking
- The term Digital Single Market Strategy seen in the news refers to2017 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · European Union
- Initially, Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seem to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services? Comment.2017 · Mains GS2 · Polity · Civil Service Reforms
- The women’s questions arose in modern India as a part of the 19th-century social reform movement. What are the major issues and debates concerning women in that period?2017 · Mains GS1 · Society · Women Reform Movement
- In December 2004, tsunami brought havoc in 14 countries including India. Discuss the factors responsible for the occurrence of tsunami and its effects on life and economy. In the light of NDMA guidelines, describe mechanisms for preparedness to reduce risk during such events.2017 · Mains GS3 · Disaster Management · Tsunami Disaster Management
- ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಕಲೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣಿ ಚಾಲುಕ್ಯರ ಕೊಡುಗೆಗಳು2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Cultural History · Kalyani Chalukyas and Arts
- ‘ತುಘಲಕ್’ ವಿಲಕ್ಷಣಗಳಿಂದ ಕೂಡಿದ ದುರ್ಬಲ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿಯೇ? ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Tughlaq — Contradictory Personality
- If A+B means A is the son of B and A−B means A is the wife of B, what does P+R−Q mean?2017 · Prelims CSAT · Logical Reasoning · Blood Relations
- At which place in India does sea water recede several kilometres from the shoreline and return twice a day, allowing people to walk on the sea floor at low tide?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Geography · Coastal Geography
- Mob violence is emerging as a serious law and order problem in India. By giving suitable examples, analyze the causes and consequences of such violence.2017 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Mob Violence
- The question of India’s energy security constitutes the most important part of India’s economic progress. Analyze India’s energy policy cooperation with West Asian countries.2017 · Mains GS2 · International Relations · Energy Security
- Distinguish between religiousness or religiosity and communalism, giving one example of how the former has got transformed into the latter in independent India.2017 · Mains GS1 · Society · Communalism
- ಕನ್ನಡದ ನವೋದಯ ಕಥೆಗಳ ವಸ್ತು ಹಾಗೂ ರಚನಾತ್ಮಕತೆಯನ್ನು ಕುರಿತು. ನಿಮಗೆ ಇಷ್ಟವಿರುವ ಕಥೆಗಳ ಹಿನ್ನಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Navodaya Short Stories — Themes and Form
- ಪ್ರೌಢದೇವರಾಯನ ಕಾಲದ ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Cultural History · Praudha Devaraya Period Literature
- Gopal bought a cell phone and sold it to Ram at 10% profit. Ram then sells it back to Gopal at 10% loss. What is Gopal's position if he agrees?2017 · Prelims CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude · Profit and Loss
- With reference to the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, consider: 1. A property transaction is not benami if the owner is unaware of the transaction. 2. Benami properties are liable to confiscation by Government. 3. The Act provides three investigative authorities but no appellate mechanism. Which are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Benami Property Law
- The growth of cities as I.T. hubs has opened up new avenues of employment, but has also created new problems. Substantiate this statement with examples.2017 · Mains GS1 · Economy · IT Hubs
- Indian diaspora has an important role to play in South-East Asian countries’ economy and society. Appraise the role of Indian diaspora in South-East Asia in this context.2017 · Mains GS2 · International Relations · Indian Diaspora
- The scourge of terrorism is a grave challenge to national security. What solutions do you suggest to curb this growing menace? What are the major sources of terrorist funding?2017 · Mains GS3 · Internal Security · Terrorism Funding
- ಕಾವ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಲಂಕಾರಗಳು2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Poetics · Alankara
- ಮನುಷ್ಯ ಸಂಬಂಧಗಳ ಸಂಕೀರ್ಣತೆಯನ್ನು ಚಿತ್ತಾಲರ ಕಥೆಗಳ ಹಿನ್ನಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Yashwant Chittal Stories — Human Relationships
- There is a milk sample with 50% water in it. If one-third of this milk is added to an equal amount of pure milk, then water in the new mixture will fall down to:2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude
- If there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be the likely consequence/consequences? 1. Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected. 2. There could be a drastic increase in fungal infections of some cultivated plants. 3. It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Environment · Ecology and Food Webs
- ಕನ್ನಡ ಜಾನಪದ ಕಥೆಗಳನ್ನು ಹೇಗೆ ವರ್ಗೀಕರಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ? ನಿಮಗಿಟ್ಟಿರುವ ಪಠ್ಯದ ಹಿನ್ನಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Kannada Folk Tales — Classification
- ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಸೂಫಿ ಪರಂಪರೆ2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Cultural History · Sufi Tradition of Karnataka
- Six boys A, B, C, D, E and F play a game of cards. Each has a pack of 10 cards. F borrows 2 cards from A and gives away 5 to C, who in turn gives 3 to B while B gives 6 to D who passes on 1 to E. Then the number of cards possessed by D and E is equal to the number of cards possessed by:2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Logical Reasoning
- It is possible to produce algae-based biofuels, but what are likely limitations for developing countries? 1. Production is possible in seas only and not on continents. 2. Setting up and engineering production requires high expertise/technology. 3. Economically viable production needs large-scale facilities that may raise ecological and social concerns.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Environment · Biofuels
- ದೇವನೂರು ಮಹಾದೇವ ಅವರ ‘ಒಡಲಾಳ’ ಕಥೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವ್ಯಕ್ತವಾಗಿರುವ ತಳ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ಸಂವೇದನೆಗಳನ್ನು ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Odalaala — Subaltern Sensibility
- ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಗೆ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಕೂಟರ ಕೊಡುಗೆಗಳನ್ನು ಉದಾಹರಣೆಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Cultural History · Rashtrakuta Contribution
- There are three pillars X, Y, and Z of different heights. Three spiders A, B, and C start to climb on these pillars simultaneously. In one chance, A climbs on X by 6 cm but slips down 1 cm. B climbs on Y by 7 cm but slips down 3 cm. C climbs on Z by 6.5 cm but slips down 2 cm. If each of them requires 40 chances to reach the top of the pillars, what is the height of the shortest pillar?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude
- Which of the following are objectives of National Nutrition Mission? 1. Create awareness on malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers. 2. Reduce anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women. 3. Promote millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice. 4. Promote poultry-egg consumption.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Social Issues · Nutrition Mission
- ‘ನವೋದಯ’ ಹಾಗೂ ‘ನವ್ಯ’ ಕವಿತೆಗಳ ಸಾಮ್ಯತೆ ಮತ್ತು ವೈರುಧ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Navodaya and Navya Poetry — Comparison
- ವಸಾಹತೋತ್ತರ ಚಿಂತನೆಗಳು ಅಂದರೆ ಏನು ... ? ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Literary Criticism · Postcolonial Thought
- There are 4 horizontal and 4 vertical lines, parallel and equidistant to one another on a board. What is the maximum number of rectangles and squares that can be formed?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed to fix wages of industrial workers and allow workers to form trade unions. 2. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labour movement in British India. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Modern India History · Labour Movement
- ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಏಕೀಕರಣ ಚಳುವಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಆಲೂರು ವೆಂಕಟರಾಯರ ಪಾತ್ರವನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Cultural History · Karnataka Unification and Aluru Venkata Rao
- ಎ.ಎನ್. ಮೂರ್ತಿರಾಯರನ್ನು ವೈಚಾರಿಕ ನೆಲೆಯ ಲೇಖಕ ಎನ್ನಬಹುದೆ? ‘ದೇವರು’ ಕೃತಿಯ ಹಿನ್ನಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · A. N. Murthy Rao — Devaru and Rational Inquiry
- Consider the following relationships among members of a family of six persons A, B, C, D, E, and F: 1. The number of males equals that of females. 2. A and E are sons of F. 3. D is the mother of two, one boy and one girl. 4. B is the son of A. 5. There is only one married couple in the family at present. Which one of the following inferences can be drawn from the above?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Logical Reasoning
- In mitigating global warming due to anthropogenic CO2, which can be potential sites for carbon sequestration? 1. Abandoned and uneconomic coal seams 2. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs 3. Subterranean deep saline formations2017 · Prelims GS1 · Environment · Carbon Capture and Storage
- ಕನ್ನಡ ಸಮುದಾಯದಲ್ಲಿ ‘ಒಗಟು’ಗಳ ಸ್ಥಾನವೇನು? ನಿಮಗೆ ಇಟ್ಟಿರುವ ಪಠ್ಯದ ಹಿನ್ನಲೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Kannada Riddles — Social and Cultural Place
- ‘ರೀತಿರಾತ್ಮಾ ಕಾವ್ಯಸ್ಯ’ - ಇದನ್ನು ವಿಶ್ಲೇಷಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Poetics · Riti Theory
- If 2 boys and 2 girls are to be arranged in a row so that the girls are not next to each other, how many possible arrangements are there?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Logical Reasoning
- The objective of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to2017 · Prelims GS1 · Modern India History · Butler Committee
- ‘ಜಾನಪದ ಸ್ವರೂಪ’ ಕೃತಿಯ ಆಶಯ, ಪರಿಕಲ್ಪನೆಗಳ ಲಕ್ಷಣ, ಇತಿ-ಮಿತಿಗಳನ್ನು ಸೋದಾಹರಣವಾಗಿ ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Janapada Swarupa — Concepts, Strengths and Limits
- ಭಾರತೀಯ ಸ್ತ್ರೀವಾದ ಪಾಶ್ಚಾತ್ಯ ಸ್ತ್ರೀವಾದಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಹೇಗೆ ಭಿನ್ನ ... ? ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Literary Criticism · Indian and Western Feminism
- The age of Mr. X last year was the square of a number and it would be the cube of a number next year. What is the least number of years he must wait for his age to become the cube of a number again?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Logical Reasoning
- The term Domestic Content Requirement is sometimes seen in the news with reference to2017 · Prelims GS1 · Environment · Solar Policy
- ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಜಯನಗರದಿಂದ ಮುಸ್ಲಿಂ ವಾಸ್ತುಶಿಲ್ಪೀಯ ವಿಶಿಷ್ಟತೆಗಳನ್ನು ನಿರೂಪಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Cultural History · Indo-Islamic Architecture in Karnataka
- ‘ಜನಪದ ಗೀತಾಂಜಲಿ’ ಕೃತಿಯಲ್ಲಿನ ತ್ರಿಪದಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ವ್ಯಕ್ತವಾಗಿರುವ ಮನುಷ್ಯ ಸಂಬಂಧಗಳನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper II · Kannada Literature · Janapada Geetanjali — Human Relationships in Tripadis
- Suppose the average weight of 9 persons is 50 kg. The average weight of the first 5 persons is 45 kg, whereas the average weight of the last 5 persons is 55 kg. Then the weight of the 5th person will be2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude
- Consider the following statements: 1. Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of the United Nations. 2. International Panel on Fissile Materials is an organ of the International Atomic Energy Agency. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · Nuclear Security
- ಭಾರತೀಯ ಕಾವ್ಯಮೀಮಾಂಸೆಯ ರೀತಿ ಸಿದ್ಧಾಂತ ಮತ್ತು ಪಾಶ್ಚಾತ್ಯ ಶೈಲಿ ಸಿದ್ಧಾಂತಗಳನ್ನು ತೌಲನಿಕವಾಗಿ ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Poetics · Riti and Western Style Theory
- 15 students failed in a class of 52. After removing the names of failed students, a merit order list has been prepared in which the position of Ramesh is 22nd from the top. What is his position from the bottom?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Logical Reasoning
- Who among the following can join the National Pension System?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · National Pension System
- ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸಂಗೀತಕ್ಕೆ ದಾಸ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ನೀಡಿದ ಕೊಡುಗೆಯನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Dasa Literature · Contribution to Carnatic Music
- Two walls and a ceiling of a room meet at right angles at a point P. A fly is in the air 1 m from one wall, 8 m from the other wall, and 9 m from the point P. How many meters is the fly from the ceiling?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude
- With reference to river Teesta, consider: 1. Its source is the same as Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim. 2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and is a tributary of Teesta. 3. Teesta flows into the Bay of Bengal on the India-Bangladesh border. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Geography · River Systems
- ಮಾರ್ಕ್ಸ್ವಾದಿ ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ವಿಮರ್ಶೆ ಪಶ್ಚಿಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಬೆಳೆದ ಬಗೆಯನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Literary Criticism · Marxist Literary Criticism
- A 2-digit number is reversed. The larger of the two numbers is divided by the smaller one. What is the largest possible remainder?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Logical Reasoning
- Consider the following statements: 1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue. 2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Zika Virus
- ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ವೈಷ್ಣವ ದೇವಾಲಯಗಳ ಶಿಲ್ಪಕಲೆಯ ವಿಶಿಷ್ಟತೆಯನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Cultural History · Vaishnava Temple Sculpture
- Consider the given statement and the two conclusions that follow: Statement: Morning walk is good for health. Conclusions: 1. All healthy people go for morning walk. 2. Morning walk is essential for maintaining good health. What is/are the valid conclusion/conclusions?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Logical Reasoning
- Consider the following statements: 1. BIS Standard Mark is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes. 2. AGMARK is a quality certification mark issued by FAO. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Quality Standards
- ಕಾವ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಧ್ವನಿಯ ಸ್ಥಾನ ಯಾವುದು ? ಧ್ವನಿ ಪ್ರಭೇದಗಳನ್ನು ನಿದರ್ಶನಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ವಿವರಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Poetics · Dhvani Theory
- The outer surface of a 4 cm × 4 cm × 4 cm cube is painted completely in red. It is sliced parallel to the faces to yield sixty-four 1 cm × 1 cm × 1 cm small cubes. How many small cubes do not have painted faces?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude
- What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the National Agriculture Market scheme? 1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities. 2. It gives farmers access to a nationwide market with prices commensurate with quality.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · e-NAM
- ಭಾರತೀಯ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಗೆ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿ ಕೊಟ್ಟ ವಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಕೊಡುಗೆಗಳನ್ನು ಸಮೀಕ್ಷಿಸಿ.2017 · Kannada Optional Paper I · Cultural History · Karnataka Contribution to Indian Culture
- P = (40% of A) + (65% of B) and Q = (50% of A) + (50% of B), where A is greater than B. In this context, which of the following statements is correct?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Logical Reasoning
- With reference to the National Intellectual Property Rights Policy, consider: 1. It reiterates India's commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and TRIPS Agreement. 2. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal agency for regulating intellectual property rights in India. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Intellectual Property Rights
- A watch loses 2 minutes in every 24 hours while another watch gains 2 minutes in every 24 hours. At a particular instant, the two watches showed an identical time. Which of the following statements is correct if a 24-hour clock is followed?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude
- According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted except under provisions provided by law? 1. Gharial 2. Indian wild ass 3. Wild buffalo2017 · Prelims GS1 · Environment · Wildlife Protection
- A clock strikes once at 1 o’clock, twice at 2 o’clock, and thrice at 3 o’clock, and so on. If it takes 12 seconds to strike at 5 o’clock, what is the time taken by it to strike at 10 o’clock?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude
- Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen? 1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties. 2. They are correlative to legal duties.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Fundamental Duties
- In a test, Randhir obtained more marks than the total marks obtained by Kunal and Debu. The total marks obtained by Kunal and Shankar are more than those of Randhir. Sonal obtained more marks than Shankar. Neha obtained more marks than Randhir. Who amongst them obtained the highest marks?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Logical Reasoning
- Consider the following pairs: 1. Radhakanta Deb — First President of British Indian Association 2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty — Founder of Madras Mahajana Sabha 3. Surendranath Banerjee — Founder of Indian Association. Which pairs are correctly matched?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Modern India History · Early Political Associations
- The monthly incomes of X and Y are in the ratio of 4 : 3, and their monthly expenses are in the ratio of 3 : 2. However, each saves Rs. 6,000 per month. What is their total monthly income?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude
- Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Preamble
- Statement: Good voice is a natural gift but one has to keep practising to improve and excel well in the field of music. Conclusions: I. Natural gifts need nurturing and care. II. Even though one’s voice is not good, one can keep practising. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statement and conclusions?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Logical Reasoning
- With reference to Quality Council of India, consider: 1. QCI was set up jointly by Government of India and Indian industry. 2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on recommendations of industry to Government. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Governance · Quality Council of India
- The average rainfall in a city for the first four days was recorded to be 0.40 inch. The rainfall on the last two days was in the ratio of 4 : 3. The average of six days was 0.50 inch. What was the rainfall on the fifth day?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude
- What is the purpose of setting up Small Finance Banks in India? 1. Supply credit to small business units 2. Supply credit to small and marginal farmers 3. Encourage young entrepreneurs to set up businesses particularly in rural areas2017 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Small Finance Banks
- Certain 3-digit numbers have the following characteristics: 1. All the three digits are different. 2. The number is divisible by 7. 3. The number on reversing the digits is also divisible by 7. How many such 3-digit numbers are there?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude
- With reference to Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD), consider: 1. The first APMCHUD was held in India in 2006 on the theme Emerging Urban Forms — Policy Responses and Governance Structure. 2. India hosts all annual ministerial conferences in partnership with ADB, APEC and ASEAN. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · Urban Development Cooperation
- P works thrice as fast as Q, whereas P and Q together can work four times as fast as R. If P, Q, and R together work on a job, in what ratio should they share the earnings?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Quantitative Aptitude
- Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Democracy
- The IMF has pointed out that the fast-growing economies of Asia face the risk of falling into the 'middle-income trap'. It means that average incomes in these countries, which till now have been growing rapidly, will stop growing beyond a point—a point that is well short of incomes in the developed West. The IMF identifies a number of causes of the middle-income trap—from infrastructure to weak institutions, to less favourable macroeconomic conditions. The overall cause, says the IMF, is the growth of productivity. Which among the following is the most logical, rational and critical inference that can be made from the above passage?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- Which of the following is a most likely consequence of implementing Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Digital Payments
- There has been a significant trend worldwide towards regionalism in government, resulting in a widespread transfer of powers downwards towards regions and communities since the 1990s. This process, which involves the creation of new political entities and bodies at a sub-national level and an increase in their content and powers, is known as devolution. Devolution has been characterized as being made up of three factors—political legitimacy, decentralization of authority, and decentralization of resources. Political legitimacy here means a mass demand from below for the decentralization process, which is able to create a political force for it to take place. In many cases, decentralization is initiated by the upper tier of government without sufficient political mobilization for it at the grassroots level, and in such cases, the decentralization process often does not fulfil its objectives. Which among the following is the most logical, rational, and critical inference that can be made from the above passage?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- The terms Event Horizon, Singularity, String Theory and Standard Model are sometimes seen in the news in the context of2017 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Astrophysics
- Why do people prefer open defecation and not want toilets or, if they have them, only use them sometimes? Recent research has shown two critical elements: ideas of purity and pollution, and not wanting pits or septic tanks to fill because they have to be emptied. These are the issues that nobody wants to talk about, but if we want to eradicate the practice of open defecation, they have to be confronted and dealt with properly. Which among the following is the most crucial message conveyed by the above passage?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- With reference to agriculture in India, how can genome sequencing be used in the immediate future? 1. Identify genetic markers for disease resistance and drought tolerance in crops. 2. Reduce time required to develop new crop varieties. 3. Decipher host-pathogen relationships in crops.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Genomics in Agriculture
- The greatest blessing that technological progress has in store for mankind is not, of course, an accumulation of material possessions. The amount of these that can be effectively enjoyed by one individual in one lifetime is not great. But there is not the same narrow limit to the possibilities of the enjoyment of leisure. The gift of leisure may be abused by people who have had no experience of making use of it. Yet the creative use of leisure by a minority in societies has been the mainspring of all human progress beyond the primitive level. With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. People always see the leisure time as a gift and use it for acquiring more material possessions. 2. Use of leisure by some people to produce new and original things has been the chief source of human progress. Which of these assumptions is/are valid?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Parliamentary Government
- Climate change is likely to expose a large number of people to increasing environmental risks forcing them to migrate. The international community is yet to recognize this new category of migrants. There is no consensus on the definition and status of climate refugees owing to the distinct meaning the term refugees carry under international laws. There are still gaps in understanding how climate change will work as the root cause of migration. Even if there is recognition of climate refugees, who is going to provide protection? More emphasis has been given to international migration due to climate change. But there is a need to recognize the migration of such people within the countries also so that their problems can be addressed properly. Which of the following is the most rational inference from the above passage?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Rights and Duties
- There is no harm in cultivating habits so long as they are not injurious. Indeed, most of us are little more than a bundle of habits. Take away our habits, and the residuum could not get on without them. They simplify the mechanism of life. They enable us to do a multitude of things automatically, which, if we had to give fresh and original thought to them each time, would make existence an impossible confusion. The author suggests that habits:2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Preamble
- There is more than a modicum of truth in the assertion that 'a working knowledge of ancient history is necessary to the intelligent interpretation of current events'. But the sage who uttered these words of wisdom might well have added something on the benefits of studying particularly the famous battles of history for the lessons they contain for those of us who lead or aspire to leadership. Such a study will reveal certain qualities and attributes which enabled the winners to win—and certain deficiencies which caused the losers to lose. And the student will see that the same pattern recurs consistently, again and again, throughout the centuries. With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. A study of the famous battles of history would help us understand modern warfare. 2. Studying history is essential for anyone who aspires to be a leader. Which of these assumptions is/are valid?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including origin and destination?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Geography · Indian Political Geography
- Many farmers use synthetic pesticides to kill infesting insects. The consumption of pesticides in some of the developed countries is touching 3000 grams/hectare. Unfortunately, there are reports that these compounds possess inherent toxicities that endanger the health of the farm operators, consumers, and the environment. Synthetic pesticides are generally persistent in the environment. Entering the food chain, they destroy microbial diversity and cause ecological imbalance. Their indiscriminate use has resulted in the development of resistance among insects to insecticides, upsetting the balance in nature and resurgence of treated populations. Natural pest control using botanical pesticides is safer to the user and the environment because they break down into harmless compounds within hours or days in the presence of sunlight. Plants with pesticidal properties have been in nature for millions of years without any ill or adverse effects on the ecosystem. They are easily decomposed by many microbes common in most soils. They help in the maintenance of biological diversity of predators and the reduction of environmental contamination and human health hazards. Botanical pesticides formulated from plants are biodegradable and their use in crop protection is a practical sustainable alternative. On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Synthetic pesticides should never be used in modern agriculture. 2. One of the aims of sustainable agriculture is to ensure minimal ecological imbalance. 3. Botanical pesticides are more effective as compared to synthetic pesticides. Which of the assumptions given above is/are correct?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through 1. Adjournment motion 2. Question Hour 3. Supplementary questions.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Parliamentary Control
- Many farmers use synthetic pesticides to kill infesting insects. Synthetic pesticides are generally persistent in the environment and can destroy microbial diversity and cause ecological imbalance. Natural pest control using botanical pesticides is safer because they break down into harmless compounds and are biodegradable. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding biopesticides? 1. They are not hazardous to human health. 2. They are persistent in the environment. 3. They are essential to maintain the biodiversity of any ecosystem. Select the correct answer using the code given below:2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Medieval India · Kakatiya Economy
- Really I think that the poorest he that is in England has a life to live, as the greatest he, and therefore truly, I think it is clear that every man that is to live under a government ought first by his own consent to put himself under the government, and I do think that the poorest man in England is not at all bound in a strict sense to that government that he has not had a voice to put himself under. The above statement argues for2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- With reference to Global Climate Change Alliance, consider: 1. It is an initiative of the European Union. 2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into development policies and budgets. 3. It is coordinated by WRI and WBCSD.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Environment · Climate Finance and Cooperation
- The very first lesson that should be taught to us when we are old enough to understand it, is that complete freedom from the obligation to work is unnatural, and ought to be illegal, as we can escape our share of the burden of work only by throwing it on someone else’s shoulders. Nature ordains that the human race shall perish of famine if it stops working. We cannot escape from this tyranny. The question we have to settle is how much leisure we can afford to allow ourselves. The main idea of the passage is that:2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- With reference to the religious history of India, consider: 1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were sects of Jainism. 2. Sarvastivadin held that constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary but existed forever in a latent form. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Art and Culture · Buddhist Schools
- In the last two decades, the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) has increased by 50 percent, whereas inclusive wealth has increased by a mere 6 percent. In recent decades, GDP-driven economic performance has only harmed inclusive wealth like human capital and natural capital like forests, land and water. While the world’s human capital, which stands at 57 percent of total inclusive wealth, grew by only 8 percent, the natural capital, which is 23 percent of total inclusive wealth, declined by 30 percent worldwide in the last two decades. Which of the following is the most crucial inference from the above passage?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries? 1. Jordan 2. Iraq 3. Lebanon 4. Syria2017 · Prelims GS1 · Geography · World Mapping
- Eight railway stations A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are connected either by two-way passages or one-way passages. One-way passages are from C to A, E to G, B to F, D to H, G to C, E to C, and H to G. Two-way passages are between A and E, G and B, F and D, and E and D. In how many different ways can a train travel from F to A without passing through any station more than once?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Logical Reasoning
- With reference to National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, which statement(s) is/are correct? 1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog. 2. It has a corpus of Rs. 4,00,000 crore at present.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Infrastructure Finance
- Eight railway stations A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are connected either by two-way passages or one-way passages. One-way passages are from C to A, E to G, B to F, D to H, G to C, E to C, and H to G. Two-way passages are between A and E, G and B, F and D, and E and D. If the route between G and C is closed, which one of the following stations need not be passed through while travelling from H to C?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Logical Reasoning
- The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an2017 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · Infrastructure Finance
- Eight railway stations A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are connected either by two-way passages or one-way passages. One-way passages are from C to A, E to G, B to F, D to H, G to C, E to C, and H to G. Two-way passages are between A and E, G and B, F and D, and E and D. While travelling from C to H, which one of the following stations must be passed through?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Logical Reasoning
- For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Elections
- In a free country, the man who reaches the position of leader is usually one of outstanding character and ability. Moreover, it is usually possible to foresee that he will reach such a position, since early in life one can see his qualities of character. But this is not always true in the case of a dictator; often he reaches his position of power through chance, very often through the unhappy state of his country. The passage seems to suggest that2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- Consider the following statements: 1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only. 2. Western Ghats are spread over five States only. 3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Geography · Physiography
- Productive jobs are vital for growth, and a good job is the best form of inclusion. More than half of our population depends on agriculture, but the experience of other countries suggests that the number of people dependent on agriculture will have to shrink if per capita incomes in agriculture are to go up substantially. While industry is creating jobs, too many such jobs are low-productivity non-contractual jobs in the unorganized sector, offering low incomes, little protection, and no benefits. Service jobs are relatively of high productivity, but employment growth in services has been slow in recent years. Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for2017 · Prelims GS1 · Environment · Water Pollution
- No supporters of 'party X', who knew Z and supported his campaign strategy, agreed for the alliance with 'party Y'; but some of them had friends in 'party Y'. With reference to the above information, consider the following statements: 1. Some supporters of 'party X' knew Z. 2. Some supporters of 'party X', who opposed Z’s campaign strategy, knew Z. 3. No supporters of 'party X' supported Z’s campaign strategy. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Logical Reasoning
- With reference to UN-Habitat, consider: 1. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities and adequate shelter for all. 2. Its partners are governments or local urban authorities only. 3. It contributes to reducing poverty and promoting access to safe drinking water and sanitation.2017 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · UN-Habitat
- No supporters of 'party X', who knew Z and supported his campaign strategy, agreed for the alliance with 'party Y'; but some of them had friends in 'party Y'. With reference to the above information, which one among the following statements must be true?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Logical Reasoning
- With reference to National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), which statements are correct? 1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire certification for competency only through formal learning. 2. An expected outcome is mobility between vocational and general education.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Skill Development
- The States are like pearls and the Centre is the thread which turns them into a necklace; if the thread snaps, the pearls are scattered. Which one of the following views corroborates the above statement?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- In the context of Indian history, the principle of Dyarchy refers to2017 · Prelims GS1 · Modern India History · Constitutional Reforms
- A successful democracy depends upon widespread interest and participation in politics, in which voting is an essential part. To deliberately refrain from taking such an interest, and from voting, is a kind of implied anarchy; it is to refuse one’s political responsibility while enjoying the benefits of a free political society. This passage relates to2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- Consider the following in respect of National Career Service: 1. It is an initiative of Department of Personnel and Training. 2. It was launched in Mission Mode to improve employment opportunities to uneducated youth. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Social Issues · Employment Services
- We live in digital times. The digital is not just something we use strategically and specifically to do a few tasks. Our very perception of who we are, how we connect to the world around us, and the ways in which we define our domains of life, labour, and language are hugely structured by the digital technologies. The digital is everywhere and, like air, invisible. We live within digital systems, we live with intimate gadgets, we interact through digital media, and the very presence and imagination of the digital have dramatically restructured our lives. The digital, far from being a tool, is a condition and context that defines the shapes and boundaries of our understanding of the self, the society, and the structure of governance. Which among the following is the most logical and essential message conveyed by the above passage?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- Which statement best describes Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Banking and Stressed Assets
- By 2020, when the global economy is expected to run short of 56 million young people, India, with its youth surplus of 47 million, could fill the gap. It is in this context that labour reforms are often cited as the way to unlock double-digit growth in India. In 2014, India’s labour force was estimated to be about 40 percent of the population, but 93 percent of this force was in the unorganized sector. Over the last decade, the compound annual growth rate of employment has slowed to 0.5 percent, with about 14 million jobs created during the last year when the labour force increased by about 15 million. Which of the following is the most rational inference from the above passage?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- Consider: 1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique G20 initiative. 2. It focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Environment · Short-Lived Climate Pollutants
- What climate change will undeniably do is cause or amplify events that hasten the reduction of resources. Competition over these diminishing resources would ensue in the form of political or even violent conflict. Resource-based conflicts have rarely been overt and are thus difficult to isolate. Instead, they take on veneers that appear more politically palatable. Conflicts over resources like water are often cloaked in the guise of identity or ideology. What does the above passage imply?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- With reference to Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), consider: 1. It is characterised by a sea-surface temperature difference between tropical western Indian Ocean and tropical eastern Pacific Ocean. 2. IOD can influence an El Niño's impact on the monsoon. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Geography · Indian Ocean Dipole
- We have hard work ahead. There is no resting for any of us till we redeem our pledge in full, till we make all the people of India what destiny intends them to be. We are citizens of a great country, on the verge of bold advance, and we have to live up to that high standard. All of us, to whatever religion we may belong, are equally the children of India with equal rights, privileges and obligations. We cannot encourage communalism or narrow-mindedness, for no nation can be great whose people are narrow in thought or action. The challenge the author of the above passage throws to the public is to achieve2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which is the best place to visit?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Environment · Gharial Habitat
- An air quality index (AQI) is a way to combine measurements of multiple air pollutants into a single number or rating. This index is ideally kept constantly updated and available in different places. The AQI is most useful when lots of pollution data are being gathered and when pollution levels are normally, but not always, low. In such cases, if pollution levels spike for a few days, the public can quickly take preventive action in response to an air quality warning. Unfortunately, that is not urban India. Pollution levels in many large Indian cities are so high that they remain well above any health or regulatory standard for a large part of the year. If our index stays in the Red/'Dangerous' region day after day, there is not much anyone can do, other than getting used to ignoring it. Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS): 1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under chairmanship of Indian Navy. 2. IONS is a voluntary initiative to increase maritime cooperation among navies of littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · Maritime Cooperation
- The medium-term challenge for Indian manufacturing is to move from lower to higher tech sectors, from lower to higher value-added sectors, and from lower to higher productivity sectors. Medium-tech industries are primarily capital-intensive and resource-processing; and high-tech industries are mainly capital and technology-intensive. In order to push the share of manufacturing in overall GDP to the projected 25 per cent, Indian manufacturing needs to capture the global market in sectors showing a rising trend in demand. These sectors are largely high-technology and capital-intensive. Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous paintings at2017 · Prelims GS1 · Art and Culture · Ajanta Paintings
- Over the last decade, Indian agriculture has become more robust with record production of food grains and oilseeds. Increased procurement, consequently, has added huge stacks of food grains in the granaries. India is one of the world’s top producers of rice, wheat, milk, fruits and vegetables. India is still home to a quarter of all undernourished people in the world. On an average, almost half of the total expenditure of nearly half of the households is on food. Which among the following is the most logical corollary to the above passage?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- Consider the following pairs: 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival — Sindhis 2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra — Gonds 3. Wari-Warkari — Santhals. Which pairs are correctly matched?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Art and Culture · Festivals and Traditions
- A landscape-scale approach to land use can encourage greater biodiversity outside protected areas. During hurricane 'Mitch' in 1998, farms using ecoagricultural practices suffered 58 percent, 70 percent and 99 percent less damage in Honduras, Nicaragua and Guatemala, respectively, than farms using conventional techniques. In Costa Rica, vegetative windbreaks and fencerows boosted farmers’ income from pasture and coffee while also increasing bird diversity. Bee pollination is more effective when agricultural fields are closer to natural or seminatural habitat, a finding that matters because 87 percent of the world’s 107 leading crops depend on animal pollinators. In Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Colombia silvopastoral systems that integrate trees with pastureland are improving the sustainability of cattle production, and diversifying and increasing farmers’ income. Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- Which practices can help in water conservation in agriculture? 1. Reduced or zero tillage 2. Applying gypsum before irrigation 3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field2017 · Prelims GS1 · Environment · Water Conservation in Agriculture
- In a democratic State, where a high degree of political maturity of the people obtains, the conflict between the will of the sovereign law-making body and the organized will of the people seldom occurs. What does the above passage imply?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- The nationwide Soil Health Card Scheme aims at 1. expanding cultivable area under irrigation 2. enabling banks to assess farm loans based on soil quality 3. checking overuse of fertilizers. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Soil Health Card
- Disruption of traditional institutions, identifications, and loyalties is likely to lead to ambivalent situations. It is possible that some people may renew their identification with traditional groups whereas others align themselves with new groups and symbols emergent from processes of political development. In addition, political development tends to foster group awareness of a variety of class, tribe, region, clan, language, religion, occupation, and others. Which one of the following is the best explanation of the above passage?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- Consider the following pairs of materials and unwanted/controversial chemicals likely to be found in them: 1. Lipstick — Lead 2. Soft drinks — Brominated vegetable oils 3. Chinese fast food — Monosodium glutamate. Which are correctly matched?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Chemistry in Everyday Life
- A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are Lecturers from different cities — Hyderabad, Delhi, Shillong, Kanpur, Chennai, Mumbai, and Srinagar, not necessarily in the same order. Each one is specialized in a different subject: Economics, Commerce, History, Sociology, Geography, Mathematics, and Statistics. Further: 1. Lecturer from Kanpur is specialized in Geography. 2. Lecturer D is from Shillong. 3. Lecturer C from Delhi is specialized in Sociology. 4. Lecturer B is specialized in neither History nor Mathematics. 5. Lecturer A who is specialized in Economics does not belong to Hyderabad. 6. Lecturer F who is specialized in Commerce belongs to Srinagar. 7. Lecturer G who is specialized in Statistics belongs to Chennai. Who is specialized in Geography?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Logical Reasoning
- OLEDs are used to create digital displays. What are advantages of OLED over LCD? 1. Can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates 2. Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made 3. Transparent displays are possible2017 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Display Technology
- A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are Lecturers from different cities — Hyderabad, Delhi, Shillong, Kanpur, Chennai, Mumbai, and Srinagar, not necessarily in the same order. Each one is specialized in a different subject: Economics, Commerce, History, Sociology, Geography, Mathematics, and Statistics. Further: 1. Lecturer from Kanpur is specialized in Geography. 2. Lecturer D is from Shillong. 3. Lecturer C from Delhi is specialized in Sociology. 4. Lecturer B is specialized in neither History nor Mathematics. 5. Lecturer A who is specialized in Economics does not belong to Hyderabad. 6. Lecturer F who is specialized in Commerce belongs to Srinagar. 7. Lecturer G who is specialized in Statistics belongs to Chennai. Who of the following belongs to Hyderabad?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Logical Reasoning
- Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarakantak 3. Omkareshwar2017 · Prelims GS1 · Art and Culture · Temple Architecture
- A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are Lecturers from different cities — Hyderabad, Delhi, Shillong, Kanpur, Chennai, Mumbai, and Srinagar, not necessarily in the same order. Each one is specialized in a different subject: Economics, Commerce, History, Sociology, Geography, Mathematics, and Statistics. Further: 1. Lecturer from Kanpur is specialized in Geography. 2. Lecturer D is from Shillong. 3. Lecturer C from Delhi is specialized in Sociology. 4. Lecturer B is specialized in neither History nor Mathematics. 5. Lecturer A who is specialized in Economics does not belong to Hyderabad. 6. Lecturer F who is specialized in Commerce belongs to Srinagar. 7. Lecturer G who is specialized in Statistics belongs to Chennai. To which city does the Lecturer specialized in Economics belong?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Logical Reasoning
- Consider: 1. In Lok Sabha or State Assembly elections, the winning candidate must get at least 50% of votes polled. 2. Constitution provides that Lok Sabha Speaker goes to majority party and Deputy Speaker to Opposition. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Elections and Parliament
- The individual, according to Rousseau, puts his person and all his power in common under the supreme direction of the General Will and in our corporate capacity we receive each member as an indivisible part of the whole. In the light of the above passage, the nature of General Will is best described as2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- Which occurred in India after economic liberalisation in 1991? 1. Agriculture share in GDP increased enormously 2. India's share of world exports increased 3. FDI inflows increased 4. Foreign-exchange reserves increased enormously2017 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Economic Reforms
- An innovative India will be inclusive as well as technologically advanced, improving the lives of all Indians. Innovation and R&D can mitigate increases in social inequality and relieve the pressures created by rapid urbanization. The growing divergence in productivity between agriculture and knowledge-intensive manufacturing and services threatens to increase income inequality. By encouraging India’s R&D labs and universities to focus on the needs of poor people and by improving the ability of informal firms to absorb knowledge, an innovation and research agenda can counter this effect. Inclusive innovation can lower the costs of goods and services and create income-earning opportunities for the poor people. Which among the following is the most logical and rational assumption that can be made from the above passage?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Cloning
- The man who is perpetually hesitating which of the two things he will do first, will do neither. The man who resolves, but suffers his resolution to be changed by the first counter-suggestion of a friend—who fluctuates from opinion to opinion and veers from plan to plan—can never accomplish anything. He will at best be stationary and probably retrograde in all. It is only the man who first consults wisely, then resolves firmly and then executes his purpose with inflexible perseverance, undismayed by those petty difficulties which daunt a weaker spirit—that can advance to eminence in any line. The keynote that seems to be emerging from the passage is that:2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- Consider: 1. National Payments Corporation of India helps promote financial inclusion. 2. NPCI launched RuPay, a card payment scheme. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · NPCI and Payments
- During the summer in the Arctic Ocean, sea ice has been melting earlier and faster, and the winter freeze has been coming later. In the last three decades, the extent of summer ice has declined by about 30 percent. The lengthening period of summer melt threatens to undermine the whole Arctic food web, atop which stand polar bears. Which among the following is the most crucial message conveyed by the above passage?2017 · Prelims CSAT · CSAT · Reading Comprehension
- The term M-STrIPES is sometimes seen in the news in the context of2017 · Prelims GS1 · Environment · Tiger Conservation
- What is/are the most likely advantage/advantages of implementing Goods and Services Tax? 1. It will replace multiple taxes collected by multiple authorities and create a single market in India. 2. It will drastically reduce India's current account deficit and raise forex reserves. 3. It will enormously increase economic growth and enable India to overtake China in the near future.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · GST
- Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) is seen in the context of negotiations between India and2017 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · India-EU Trade
- Consider: 1. India has ratified the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. 2. TFA is part of WTO's Bali Ministerial Package of 2013. 3. TFA came into force in January 2016. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · WTO
- What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?2017 · Prelims GS1 · International Relations · Chabahar Port
- In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report cyber-security incidents? 1. Service providers 2. Data centres 3. Body corporate2017 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Cyber Security
- Right to vote and to be elected in India is a2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Electoral Rights
- What is the purpose of the evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA) project?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Science & Technology · Gravitational Waves
- What is the purpose of Vidyanjali Yojana? 1. Enable famous foreign educational institutions to open campuses in India. 2. Increase quality of education in government schools by taking help from private sector and community. 3. Encourage voluntary monetary contributions to improve school infrastructure.2017 · Prelims GS1 · Social Issues · School Education
- What is the aim of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Social Issues · Rural Development
- Consider: 1. Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Home Ministry decides election schedules for general and bye-elections. 3. Election Commission resolves disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Election Commission
- If a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Environment · Wildlife Protection
- In India, Judicial Review implies2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Judicial Review
- With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider: 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy 2. Quit India Movement 3. Second Round Table Conference. What is the correct chronological sequence?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Modern India History · Chronology
- Consider: 1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of India steadily increased in the preceding decade. 2. Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP steadily increased in the preceding decade. Which is/are correct?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Economy · Fiscal Indicators
- There was a proposal to translocate some lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which site?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Environment · Asiatic Lion Conservation
- Which of the following are not necessarily consequences of proclamation of President's Rule in a State? 1. Dismissal of State Legislative Assembly 2. Removal of Council of Ministers 3. Dismissal of local bodies2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · President's Rule
- Which are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Abolition of untouchability 3. Protection of interests of minorities 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Right against Exploitation
- Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Geography · Mapping
- Which statement best brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Cabinet Government
- Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?2017 · Prelims GS1 · Polity · Federalism