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UPSC Prelims GS 2012
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Indian Economy
- The endeavour of 'Janani Suraksha Yojana' Programme is 1. To promote institutional deliveries 2. To provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery 3. To…
- The Multi-dimensional Poverty Index developed by 'Oxford Poverty and Human Development initiative with UNDP support covers which of the following? 1. Deprivation of education,…
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acts as a bankers' bank. This would imply which of the following? 1. Other banks retain their deposits with the RBI 2. The RBI lends funds to the…
- Under which of the following circumstances may 'capital gains' arise? 1. Under which of the following circumstances may 'capital gains' arise? 2. When there is a natural increase…
- What is/are the recent policy initiative(s) of Government of India to promote the growth manufacturing sector? 1. Setting up of National Investment and Manufacturing Zones 2.…
- Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of 'Inclusive Governance'? 1. Permitting the Non-Banking Financial Companies to do banking 2. Establishing effective…
- Which of the following measures would result in an increase in the money supply in the economy? 1. Purchase of government securities from the public by the Central Bank 2. Deposit…
- Which of the following would include Foreign Direct Investment in India? 1. Subsidiaries of foreign companies in India 2. Majority foreign equity holding in Indian companies 3.…
- With reference to consumers' rights/privileges under the provisions of law in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Consumers are empowered to take samples…
- With reference to National Rural Health Mission, which of the following are the jobs of 'ASHA', a trained community health worker? 1. Accompanying women to the health facility for…
Indian Polity
- A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of 1. Ordinary Legislation 2. Money Bill 3. Constitution…
- According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following? 1. The Recommendation of the…
- Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India: 1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code…
- Consider the following statements; 1. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha 2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate the…
- In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)? 1.…
- In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha? 1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of…
- In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is
- Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements: 1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President 2. He/She need not be a member of…
- The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the
- The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment:
- What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India? 1. While appointment the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief…
- Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? 1. A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States 2. A dispute regarding…
- Which of the following are the methods of Parliamentary control over public finance in India? 1. Placing Annual Financial Statement before the Parliament 2. Withdrawal of moneys…
- Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? 1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture 2. To protect…
- Which of the following is/are among the noticeable features of the recommendations of the Thirteenth Finance Commission? 1. A design for the Goods and Services Tax, and a…
- Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education? 1. Directive Principles of State Policy 2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies 3. Fifth…
- Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?
- Which reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements: 1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law 2. When the…
Modern Indian History
- Consider the following statements: The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he 1. Exposed the economic…
- Consider the following: 1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of nature of the soil and the quality of crops 2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare 3. Cultivation of tobacco and…
- During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?
- Mahatma Gandhi underlook fast unto death in 1932, mainly because
- The Congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because:
- The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because 1. The Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence 2. The rift…
- The Rowlatt Act aimed at
- Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919? 1. Introduction of diarchy in the executive government of the provinces 2. Introduction…
- Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar? 1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India 2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation 3. The Independent Labour…
- Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj? 1. It opposed idolatory 2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts 3.…
- With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements: 1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government 2. The government gave Pattas to the Ryots…
Science and Technology
- A team of scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory including those from India crated the heaviest anti-matter (anti-helium nucleus). What is/are the implication/implications of…
- Biomass gasification is considered to be one of the sustainable solutions to the power crisis in India. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1.…
- Consider the following kinds of organisms: 1. Bacteria 2. Fungi 3. Flowering plants Some species of which of the above kinds of organisms are employed biopesticides?
- Consider the following statements: If there were no phenomenon of capillarity 1. It would be difficult to use a kerosene lamp 2. One would not be able to use a straw to consumer a…
- Graphene is frequently in news recently. What is its importance? 1. It is a two-dimensional material and has good electrical conductivity 2. It is one of the thinnest but strongest…
- Other than resistance to pests, what are the prospects for which genetically engineered plants have been created? 1. To enable them to withstand drought 2. To increase the…
- To meet its rapidly growing energy demand, some opine that India should pursue research and development on thorium as the future fuel of nuclear energy. In this context, what…
- What are the reasons for the people's resistance to the introduction of Bt brinjal in India? 1. Bt brinjal has been created by inserting a gene from a soil fungus into its genome…
- What is the role of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the water purification systems? 1. It inactivates/kills the harmful microorganisms in water 2. It removes all the undesirable…
- Which of the following is/are cited by the scientists as evidence/evidences for the continued expansion of universe? 1. Detection of microwaves in space 2. Observation of redshift…
- With reference to 'stem cells', frequently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Stem cells can be derived from mammals only 2. Stem cells can be used…