UPSC Prelims 2014 Previous Year Questions with Answers and Explanations
99 questions from the UPSC Prelims 2014 General Studies Paper I, each with the correct answer, a full explanation, why every option is right or wrong, and named sources. The other 1 questions of this paper are in the practice app while their explanations are checked.
- Q1 · Environment & Ecology: What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as 'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative'? 1. Seed cost is…
- Q2 · Environment & Ecology: If a wetland of international importance is brought under the 'Montreux Record', what does it imply?
- Q3 · Geography: Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the 'Ten Degree Channel'?
- Q4 · Indian Economy: Consider the following pairs: Programme/Project - Ministry 1. Drought - Prone Area Programme : Ministry of Agriculture 2. Desert…
- Q5 · Environment & Ecology: With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements: 1. It is an autonomous organization under the…
- Q6 · Environment & Ecology: With reference to 'Global Environment Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Q7 · Science & Technology: With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the following statements: 1. 'Photovoltaics' is a technology that…
- Q8 · Art & Culture: Consider the following languages: 1. Gujarati 2. Kannada 3. Telugu Which of the above has/have been declared as 'Classical…
- Q9 · Environment & Ecology: Consider the following pairs : 1. Dampa Tiger Reserve : Mizoram 2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary : Sikkim 3. Saramati Peak : Nagaland Which of…
- Q10 · Environment & Ecology: With reference to a conservation organization called ‘Wetlands International’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is…
- Q11 · Current Affairs: With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements : 1. The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio…
- Q12 · Science & Technology: Consider the following diseases : 1. Diphtheria 2. Chickenpox 3. Smallpox Which of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India?
- Q13 · Science & Technology: Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of organisms? 1. Continental drift 2. Glacial cycles Select the…
- Q14 · Environment & Ecology: Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins? 1. Construction of dams and…
- Q15 · Modern History: The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to
- Q16 · Environment & Ecology: Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use?…
- Q17 · Science & Technology: Consider the following : 1. Bats 2. Bears 3. Rodents The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above kinds of animals?
- Q18 · Indian Polity: Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?
- Q19 · Environment & Ecology: Which of the following adds/add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the planet Earth? 1. Volcanic action 2. Respiration 3.…
- Q20 · Environment & Ecology: If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects disturbed by their…
- Q21 · Medieval History: In medieval India, the designations 'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' were used for
- Q22 · Science & Technology: Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of
- Q23 · Geography: If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there? 1. Oak 2. Rhododendron…
- Q24 · Environment & Ecology: Which of the following are some important pollutants released by steel industry in India? 1. Oxides of sulphur 2. Oxides of nitrogen 3.…
- Q25 · Ancient History: Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct…
- Q26 · Environment & Ecology: Every year, a month - long ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/tribes plant saplings of…
- Q27 · Indian Economy: The sales tax you pay while purchasing a toothpaste is a
- Q28 · Indian Economy: What does venture capital mean?
- Q29 · Indian Economy: The main objective of the 12th Five - Year Plan is
- Q30 · Indian Economy: With reference to Balance of Payments, which of the following constitutes/constitute the Current Account? 1. Balance of trade 2. Foreign…
- Q31 · Indian Economy: The terms ‘Marginal Standing Facility Rate’ and ‘Net Demand and Time Liabilities’, sometimes appearing in news, are used in relation to
- Q32 · Indian Economy: What is/are the facility/facilities the beneficiaries can get from the services of Business Correspondent (Bank Saathi) in branchless…
- Q33 · Indian Economy: In the context of Indian economy, which of the following is/are the purpose/purposes of ‘Statutory Reserve Requirements’? 1. To enable the…
- Q34 · Current Affairs: Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as ‘Arab Spring’ originally started from
- Q35 · Geography: Consider the following countries: 1. Denmark 2. Japan 3. Russian Federation 4. United Kingdom 5. United States of America Which of the…
- Q36 · Current Affairs: Consider the following pairs: Region often in news - Country 1. Chechnya : Russian Federation 2. Darfur : Mali 3. Swat Valley : Iraq Which…
- Q37 · Science & Technology: With reference to Agni - IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a surface - to - surface missile. 2. It is…
- Q38 · Indian Economy: With reference to two non - conventional energy sources called ‘coalbed methane’ and ‘shale gas’, consider the following statements : 1.…
- Q39 · Geography: With reference to ‘Changpa’ community of India, consider the following statements : 1. They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand. 2.…
- Q40 · Science & Technology: In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed…
- Q41 · Environment & Ecology: Which of the following have coral reefs? 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2. Gulf of Kachchh 3. Gulf of Mannar 4. Sunderbans Select the…
- Q42 · Geography: In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? 1. Terrace cultivation 2. Deforestation 3. Tropical…
- Q43 · Geography: The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of
- Q44 · Art & Culture: With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to
- Q45 · Geography: Consider the following rivers : 1. Barak 2. Lohit 3. Subansiri Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
- Q46 · Geography: Consider the following pairs : Wetlands - Confluence of rivers 1. Harike Wetlands : Confluence of Beas and Satluj/Sutlej 2. Keoladeo Ghana…
- Q47 · Art & Culture: Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?
- Q48 · Geography: Consider the following pairs: Hills : Region 1. Cardamom Hills : Coromandel Coast 2. Kaimur Hills : Konkan Coast 3. Mahadeo Hills :…
- Q49 · Indian Polity: Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti - defection?
- Q50 · Environment & Ecology: The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of
- Q51 · Geography: Turkey is located between
- Q52 · Geography: What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South - East Asia as one proceeds from south to north? 1. Bangkok 2.…
- Q53 · Environment & Ecology: The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2 °C above the pre - industrial level. If the global…
- Q54 · Art & Culture: The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from
- Q55 · Indian Polity: In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the
- Q56 · Environment & Ecology: What are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme’? 1. Prevention of soil runoff 2. Linking the…
- Q57 · Indian Economy: Which of the following are associated with ‘Planning’ in India? 1. The Finance Commission 2. The National Development Council 3. The Union…
- Q58 · Indian Polity: Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? 1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings 2.…
- Q59 · Indian Polity: Consider the following statements: A Constitutional Government is one which 1. Places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the…
- Q60 · Indian Polity: Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? 1. Sending a report to the President of India for…
- Q61 · Indian Economy: If the interest rate is decreased in an economy, it will
- Q62 · Indian Polity: Consider the following statements: 1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government…
- Q63 · Indian Polity: Consider the following statements regarding a No - Confidence Motion in India: 1. There is no mention of a No - Confidence Motion in the…
- Q64 · Environment & Ecology: With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements: 1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of…
- Q65 · Science & Technology: Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis?
- Q66 · Science & Technology: In addition to fingerprint scanning, which of the following can be used in the biometric identification of a person? 1. Iris scanning 2.…
- Q67 · Science & Technology: Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants? 1. Vegetative propagation produces clonal…
- Q68 · Science & Technology: Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Spacecraft : Purpose 1. Cassini - Huygens : Orbiting the Venus and transmitting…
- Q69 · Geography: Consider the following pairs : Region : Well - known for the production of 1. Kinnaur : Areca nut 2. Mewat : Mango 3. Coromandel : Soya…
- Q70 · Science & Technology: Which of the following is/are the example/examples of chemical change? 1. Crystallization of sodium chloride 2. Melting of ice 3. Souring…
- Q71 · Indian Polity: The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its
- Q72 · Science & Technology: Consider the following techniques/phenomena : 1. Budding and grafting in fruit plants 2. Cytoplasmic male sterility 3. Gene silencing…
- Q73 · Science & Technology: Consider the following statements : 1. Maize can be used for the production of starch. 2. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for…
- Q74 · Science & Technology: Among the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of other three?
- Q75 · Indian Polity: The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in
- Q76 · Art & Culture: Consider the following towns of India: 1. Bhadrachalam 2. Chanderi 3. Kancheepuram 4. Karnal Which of the above are famous for the…
- Q77 · Geography: Consider the following pairs: National Highway - Cities connected 1. NH 4 - Chennai and Hyderabad 2. NH 6 - Mumbai and Kolkata 3. NH 15 -…
- Q78 · Environment & Ecology: Consider the following international agreements: 1. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture 2. The…
- Q79 · Environment & Ecology: Consider the following statements regarding 'Earth Hour': 1. It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO. 2. It is a movement in which the…
- Q80 · Environment & Ecology: Which one of the following is the correct sequence of a food chain?
- Q81 · Modern History: The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until
- Q82 · Modern History: The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the
- Q83 · Art & Culture: With reference to Sattriya, consider the following statements: 1. It is a combination of music, dance and drama. 2. It is a centuries -…
- Q85 · Art & Culture: With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs: Famous work of sculpture - Site 1. A grand image of…
- Q86 · Modern History: The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
- Q87 · Art & Culture: With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?
- Q88 · Art & Culture: Consider the following pairs: 1. Garba : Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam : Odisha 3. Yakshagana : Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are…
- Q89 · Art & Culture: With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: Famous shrine - Location 1. Tabo…
- Q90 · Art & Culture: Consider the following statements: 1. ‘Bijak’ is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. 2. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was…
- Q91 · Art & Culture: A community of people called Manganiyars is well - known for their
- Q92 · Modern History: What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)? 1. To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States 2. To place…
- Q93 · Medieval History: Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was
- Q94 · Indian Economy: In the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing the ‘Seed Replacement Rates’ of various crops helps in achieving the…
- Q95 · Environment & Ecology: With reference to ‘Eco - Sensitive Zones’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Eco - Sensitive Zones are the areas that…
- Q96 · Environment & Ecology: Consider the following statements : 1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2.…
- Q97 · Science & Technology: Consider the following pairs : Vitamin Deficiency disease 1. Vitamin C : Scurvy 2. Vitamin D : Rickets 3. Vitamin E : Night blindness…
- Q98 · Science & Technology: There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical elements that are used by the industry in the manufacture of various…
- Q99 · Indian Economy: Which of the following organizations brings out the publication known as ‘World Economic Outlook’?
- Q100 · Indian Economy: With reference to Union Budget, which of the following is/are covered under Non - Plan Expenditure? 1. Defence expenditure 2. Interest…
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