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UPSC Prelims GS 2014
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Ancient and Medieval Indian History
Art and Culture
- A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their
- 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?
- 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 ?
- Consider the following pairs:
- 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…
- 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…
- The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from
- Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?
- With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs:
- With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'?
- With reference to the cultural history of India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers to
- 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…
- With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs:
Environment
- Among the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of other three ?
- 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…
- Consider the following international agreements: 1. The international Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2. The United Nations Convention to Combat…
- Consider the following pairs:
- 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…
- 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…
- Consider the following: 1. Bats 2. Bears 3. Rodents The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above kinds of animals?
- If a wetland of international importance is brought under the 'Montreux Record', what does it imply?
- 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…
- Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecolological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of
- 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…
- The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- Which one of the following is the correct sequence of a food chain?
- Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis?
- 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)…
- With reference to 'Global Environment Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?
- With reference to a conservation organization called 'Wetlands International', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an intergovernmental organizatioin formed…
- With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements: 1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests 2. It…
- With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements: 1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites 2. Neem…
Geography
- Consider the following pairs:
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- Consider the following rivers: 1. Barak 2. Lohit 3. Subansiri Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
- Consider the following towns of India: 1. Bhadrachalam 2. Chanderi 3. Kancheepuram 4. Karnal Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees/fabric?
- If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there? 1. Oak 2. Rhododendron 3. Sandalwood Select the correct answer…
- In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? 1. Terrace cultivation 2. Deforestation 3. Tropical climate Select the correct answer using the…
- In the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing the 'Seed Replacement Rates' of various crops helps in achieving the food production targets of the future. But…
- The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of