UPSC Civil Services Prelims — 2017

Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British Rule? 1. Lord Cornwallis 2. Alexander Read 3. Thomas Munro Select the correct answer using the code given below:

In the context of Indian history, the principle of ‘dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to:

The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to:

With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events: 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy 2. Quit India Movement launched 3. Second Round Table Conference What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?

Consider the following pairs: 1. Radhakanta Deb – first President of the British Indian Association 2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty – founder of the Madras Mahajan Sabha 3. Surendranath Banerjee – Founder of the Indian Association Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for:

Consider the following statements: 1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions. 2. M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labour movement in British India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs: 1. Radhakanta Deb — first President of the British Indian Association 2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty — founder of the Madras Mahajan Sabha 3. Surendranath Banerjee — Founder of the Indian Association Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

What is/are the most likely advantages of implementing ‘Goods and Services Tax (GST)’? 1. It will replace multiple taxes collected by multiple authorities and will thus create a single market in India. 2. It will drastically reduce the current ‘account deficit’ of India and will enable it to increase its foreign exchange reserves. 3. It will enormously increase the growth and size of the economy of India and will enable it to overtake China in the near future. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

What is the aim of the programme ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’?

Which of the following is/are the objective/objectives of ‘National Nutrition Mission’? 1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers. 2. To reduce the incidence of anemia among young children, adolescent girls and women. 3. To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which one of the following best describes the term ‘Broad Money (M3)’ in India?

If the RBI reduces the Repo Rate, what is the most likely immediate effect?

Which of the following are included in India’s foreign exchange reserves? 1. Foreign currency assets 2. Gold holdings 3. SDRs 4. Reserve Tranche Position in the IMF Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Abolition of untouchability 3. Protection of the interests of minorities 4. Prohibition of employment of children in hazardous employment Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from his office under the same procedure and on the same grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court. 2. Any other Election Commissioner or a Regional Commissioner can be removed from office by the President on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President’s Rule in a State? 1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly 2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State 3. Dissolution of the local bodies Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following best defines the term ‘State’?

Democracy’s superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity

Which one of the following is a basic feature of the Constitution of India?

The term ‘Judicial Activism’ refers to

Which of the following reflects the idea of secularism in the Indian constitutional context?

With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean. 2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino’s impact on the monsoon. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology?

With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of ‘genome sequencing’, often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future? 1. Genome sequencing can be used to identify genetic markers for disease resistance and drought tolerance in various crop plants. 2. This technique helps in reducing the time required to develop new varieties of crop plants. 3. It can be used to decipher the host-pathogen relationships in crops. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following pairs: 1. Lipstick — Lead 2. Soft drinks — Brominated vegetable oils 3. Chinese fast food — Monosodium glutamate Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital displays in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays? 1. OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates. 2. Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLEDs. 3. Transparent displays are possible using OLEDs. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following pairs: Terms sometimes seen in the news : Their origin 1. Annex-I Countries : Cartagena Protocol 2. Certified Emissions Reductions : Nagoya Protocol 3. Clean Development Mechanism : Kyoto Protocol Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

With reference to an initiative called ‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative hosted by UNEP, IMF and World Economic Forum. 2. It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity. 3. It presents an approach that can help decision-makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystems and biodiversity.

Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to: 1. Protection of biodiversity 2. Resilience of forest ecosystems 3. Poverty reduction

With reference to ‘Agenda 21’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development. 2. It originated in the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative? 1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity. 2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities. 3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS.

What is/are unique about ‘Kharai camel’, a breed found in India? 1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater. 2. It survives by grazing on mangroves. 3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated.