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UPSC Prelims GS
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2015
- With reference to 'Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a contactless communication technology that uses…Science and Technology
- With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements: 1. The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal…Science and Technology
- With reference to the use of nanotechnology in the health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology. 2.…Science and Technology
- 'BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes' is managed by theWorld Affairs (International Relations)
- Amnesty International isWorld Affairs (International Relations)
- Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, often seen in the news, isWorld Affairs (International Relations)
- Consider the following countries: 1. China 2. France 3. India 4. Israel 5. Pakistan Which among the above are Nuclear Weapons States as recognized by the Treaty on the…World Affairs (International Relations)
- In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/participants? 1. Bangladesh 2. Cambodia 3. China 4. Myanmar 5.…World Affairs (International Relations)
- India is a member of which among the following? 1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2. Association of South-East Asian Nations 3. East Asia Summit Select the correct answer using…World Affairs (International Relations)
- The 'Fortaleza Declaration', recently in the news, is related to the affairs ofWorld Affairs (International Relations)
- The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related toWorld Affairs (International Relations)
- The term 'IndARC', sometimes in the news, is the name ofWorld Affairs (International Relations)
- Which one of the following issues the 'Global Economic Prospects's report periodically ?World Affairs (International Relations)
- With reference to the 'Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)', consider the following statements: 1. It was established very recently in response to…World Affairs (International Relations)
2014
- Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri wasAncient and Medieval Indian History
- In Medival India, the designations 'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' were used forAncient and Medieval Indian History
- Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below.Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for theirArt and Culture
- Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days?Art and Culture
- Consider the following languages : 1. Gujarati 2. Kannada 3. Telugu Which of the above has/have been declared as 'Classical Language/Languages' by the Government ?Art and Culture
- Consider the following pairs:Art and Culture
- Consider the following statements: 1. 'Bijak' is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal 2. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya Which of the…Art and Culture
- Every year, a month long ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/tribes plant samplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the following are…Art and Culture
- The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken fromArt and Culture
- Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?Art and Culture
- With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs:Art and Culture
- With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'?Art and Culture
- With reference to the cultural history of India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers toArt and Culture
- With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements: 1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama 2. It is a centuries-old living tradition of…Art and Culture
- With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs:Art and Culture
- Among the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of other three ?Environment
- Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use? 1. They are highly resistant to…Environment
- Consider the following international agreements: 1. The international Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2. The United Nations Convention to Combat…Environment
- Consider the following pairs:Environment
- Consider the following statements regarding 'Earth Hour' 1. It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO 2. It is a movement in which the participants switch off the lights for one hour…Environment
- Consider the following statements: 1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2. National Tiger Conservation Authority is a…Environment
- Consider the following: 1. Bats 2. Bears 3. Rodents The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above kinds of animals?Environment
- If a wetland of international importance is brought under the 'Montreux Record', what does it imply?Environment
- If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects disturbed by their movement through grasses. Which one of the…Environment
- Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecolological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association ofEnvironment
- Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Gangas River Dolphins? 1. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers 2. Increase in the…Environment
- The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment ofEnvironment
- The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 20C above pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 30C above the…Environment
- What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as 'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative'? 1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the…Environment
- Which of the following adds/ads carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the planet Earth ? 1. Volcanic action 2. Respiration 3. Photosynthesis 4. Decay of organic matter Select the…Environment
- Which of the following are some important pollutants released by steel industry in India? 1. Oxides of sulphur 2. Oxide of nitrogen 3. Carbon monoxide 4. Carbon dioxide Select the…Environment
- Which one of the following is the correct sequence of a food chain?Environment
- Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis?Environment
- With reference to 'Eco-Sensitive Zones', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife (Protection)…Environment
- With reference to 'Global Environment Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?Environment