UPSC Prelims GS

2011

• A rapid increase in the rate of inflation is sometimes attributed to the "base effect". What is "base effect"?Indian Economy
• Among the following who are eligible to benefit from the "Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act"?Indian Economy
• Both Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) are related to investment in a country. Which one of the following statements best represents an…Indian Economy
• Consider the following actions which the government can take: 1. Devaluing the domestic currency. 2. Reduction in the export subsidy. 3. Adopting suitable policies which attract…Indian Economy
• Economic growth is usually coupled withIndian Economy
• In India, which of the following have the highest share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture and allied activities?Indian Economy
• In terms of economy, the visit by foreign nationals to witness the XIX Common Wealth Games in India amounted toIndian Economy
• In the context of Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. The growth rate of GDP has steadily increased in the last five years. 2. The growth rate in per capita…Indian Economy
• India has experienced persistent and high food inflation in the recent past. What could be the reasons? 1. Due to a gradual switchover to the cultivation of commercial crops, the…Indian Economy
• India is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under the law? 1. Free schooling till the age of 18 years in government-run schools. 2.…Indian Economy
• India is regarded as a country with "Demographic Dividend". This is due toIndian Economy
• Microfinance is the provision of financial services to people of low-income groups. This includes both the consumers and the self-employed. The service/services rendered under…Indian Economy
• Regarding the International Monetary Fund, which one of the following statements is correct?Indian Economy
• The lowering of Bank Rate by the Reserve Bank of India leads toIndian Economy
• Which of the following can aid in furthering the Government's objective of inclusive growth? 1. Promoting Self-Help Groups 2. Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. 3.…Indian Economy
• Which one of the following is not a feature of "Value Added Tax"?Indian Economy
• Which one of the following statements appropriately describes the "fiscal stimulus"?Indian Economy
• Why is the Government of India disinvesting its equity in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)? 1. The Government intends to use the revenue earned from the disinvestment…Indian Economy
• Why is the offering of "teaser loans" by commercial banks a cause of economic concern? 1. The teaser loans are considered to be an aspect of sub-prime lending and banks may be…Indian Economy
• With reference to "Aam Admi Bima Yojana", consider the following statements: 1. The member insured under the scheme must be the head of the family or an earning member of the…Indian Economy
• With what purpose is the Government of India promoting the concept of "Mega Food Parks"? 1. To provide good infrastructure facilities for the food processing industry. 2. To…Indian Economy
• All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to theIndian Polity
• Consider the following statements: In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee 1. Is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India. 2. Prepares the draft…Indian Polity
• In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to? 1. It can establish and administer exclusive…Indian Polity
• The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come fromIndian Polity
• The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following? 1. Constitution…Indian Polity
• Under the constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?Indian Polity
• What is the difference between "vote-on-account" and "interim budget"? 1. The provision of a "vote-on-account" is used by a regular Government, while an "interim budget" is a…Indian Polity
• When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha,Indian Polity
• With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct?Indian Polity
• Karl Marx explained the process of class struggle with the help of which one of the following theories?Modern Indian History
• Mahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, "Unto this Last" and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the book…Modern Indian History
• The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which…Modern Indian History
• What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W.S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893?Modern Indian History
• What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda? 1. The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a…Modern Indian History
• Which amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century?Modern Indian History
• Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?Modern Indian History
• With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known forModern Indian History
• With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, "Home Charges" formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted "Home…Modern Indian History
• With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru Report? 1. Complete Independence for India. 2. Joint electorates…Modern Indian History
• A company marketing food products advertises that its items do not contain trans-fats. What does this campaign signify to the customers? 1. The food products are not made out of…Science and Technology
• A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt-brinjal, has been developed. The objective of this isScience and Technology
• A layer in the Earth's atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why? 1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth. 2. Radio waves…Science and Technology
• A married couple adopted a male child. A few years later, twin boys were born to them. The blood group of the couple is AB positive and O negative. The blood group of the three…Science and Technology
• A new optical disc format known as the Blu-ray Disc (BD) is becoming popular. In what way is it different from the traditional DVD? 1. DVD supports standard definition video while…Science and Technology
• An artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so because the attraction of Earth.Science and Technology
• Aspartame is an artificial sweetener sold in the market. It consists of amino acids and provides calories like other amino acids. Yet, it is used as a low-calorie sweetening agent…Science and Technology
• At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes of DNA sequences on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us? 1. It is possible to know…Science and Technology
• Microbial fuel cells are considered a source of sustainable energy. Why? 1. They use living organisms as catalysts to generate electricity from certain substrates. 2. They use a…Science and Technology
• Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote…Science and Technology