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UPSC Prelims GS 2013
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Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- The Chinese traveler Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following…
- Which of the following characterizes/characterize the people of Indus Civilization? 1. They possessed great palaces and temples. 2. They worshipped both male and female deities. 3.…
- Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine? 1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance. 2. Every object, even the smallest particle…
- Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
Art and Culture
- Consider the following Bhakti Saints: 1. Dadu Dayal 2. Guru Nanak 3. Tyagaraja Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?
- Consider the following historical places: 1. Ajanta Caves 2. Lepakshi Temple 3. Sanchi Stupa Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings?
- In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called 'Tribhanga' has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the…
- Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
- With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements: 1. The cases at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. 2. The…
- With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school: 1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or…
Environment
- Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by
- Consider the following animals: 1. Sea cow 2. Sea horse 3. Sea lion Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals?
- Consider the following fauna and India: 1. Gharial 2. Leatherback turtle 3. Swamp deer Which of the above is/are endangered?
- Consider the following organisms: 1. Agaricus 2. Nostoc 3. Spirogyra Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/biofertilizers?
- Consider the following: 1. Star tortoise 2. Monitor lizard 3. Pygmy hog 4. Spider monkey Which of the above are naturally found in India?
- Due to improper/indiscriminate disposal of hold and used computers or their parts, which of the following are released into the environment as e-waste? 1. Beryllium 2. Cadmium 3.…
- In the grasslands, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an ecological succession because of
- In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat? 1. Tamil Nadu 2. Kerala 3. Karnataka 4. Andhra Pradesh Select the correct answer using the…
- Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction among
- Which of the following adds/add nitrogen to the soil? 1. Excretion of urea by animals 2. Burning of coal by man 3. Death of vegetation Select the correct answer using the codes…
- Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India? 1. Arsenic 2. Sorbitol 3. Fluoride 4. Formaldehyde 5. Uranium Select the correct…
- Which one of the following is the correct sequence of ecosystems in the order of decreasing productivity?
- Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an organism, but also its functional role in the community of organisms?
- With reference to food chains in ecosystems, consider the following statements: 1. A food chains illustrates the order in which a chain of organisms feed upon each other. 2. Food…
- With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of organism is/are known as decomposer organism/organisms? 1. Virus 2. Fungi 3. Bacteria Select the…
- With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation…
Geography
- "Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders." The above statement best describes which of the following regions?
- Consider the following crops: 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Rice 4. Wheat Which of these are Kharif crops?
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- Consider the following statements: 1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds. 2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma. 3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum. Which of the statements…
- Consider the following: 1. Electromagnetic radiation 2. Geothermal energy 3. Gravitational force 4. Plate movements 5. Rotation of the earth 6. Revolution of the earth Which of the…
- Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in
- During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the 1. Meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky. 2. Lightning that separates the nimbus clouds. 3. Violent upward…
- Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process.…
- On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
- The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons? 1. Thermal difference between land and water…
- The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where
- The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why? 1. It occupies a linear rift valley. 2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the…
- Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season are due to
- Which of the following is/are the characteristic/characteristics of Indian coal? 1. High ash content 2. Low sulphur content 3. Low ash fusion temperature Select the correct answer…
- Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests? 1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy 2.…
- Which of the following leaf modifications occurs/occur in desert areas to inhibit water loss? 1. Hard and waxy leaves 2. Tiny leaves or no leaves 3. Thorns instead of leaves Select…
- Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct? 1. They are generally red in colour. 2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash. 3. They are…
- Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India?
- Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Indian Economy
- A rise in general level of prices may be caused by 1. An increase in the money supply 2. A decrease in the aggregate level of output 3. An increase in the effective demand Select…
- An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the
- Consider the following liquid assets: 1. Demand deposits with the banks 2. Time deposits with the banks 3. Savings deposits with the banks 4. Currency The correct sequence of these…