1. Who among the following repealed the vernacular press Act?
(a) Lord Dufferin
(b) Lord Ripon
(c) Lord Curzon
(d) Lord Hardinge
Ans: – (b)
2. Consider the following statements:-
1. Ishwar Chandra VidyaSagar founded the Bethune School at Calcutta with the main aim of encouraging eduction for women.
2.Bakim Chandra Chattopadhyay was the first Graduate of the Calcutta University
3.Keshav Chandra Sen’s campaign against Sati led to the enactment of a law to ban sati by the then Governor General.
Which of he Statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: – (b)
3. Which party was founded by S.C.Bose in the year 1939 after he broke away from the Congress?
(a) India Freedom Party
(b) Azad Hind Fauj
(c) Revolutionary Front
(d) Forward Block
Ans: – (d)
4. Consider the following Statements:-
The Government of India Act, 1935 Provided for
1. The provincial autonomy
2. The establishment of Federal Court
3. All India Federation at the center
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: – (d)
5. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the battles fought in India in the 18th century?
(a) Battle of WandiWish-Battle of Buxar-Battle of Ambur – Battle of Plassey
(b) Battle of ambur – Battle of Plassey – Battle of Wandiwash-Battle of Buxar
(c) Battle of Wandiwash – battle of Plassey-Battle of Ambur-Battle of Buxar
(d) Battle of Ambur-Battle of Buxar – Battle of Wandiwash-Battle of Plassey
Ans: – (b)
6. What was Komagata Maru?
(a) A political party based in Taiwan
(b) Peasent Communist leader of China
(c) A naval Ship on Voyage to Canada
(d) Chinese village where Mao Tse Tung began his long march
Ans: – (c)
7. Consider the following statements:-
On the eve of launch of Quit India Movement Mahatma Gandhi
1) Asked the Government Servants to resign
2) Asked to Soldiers to leave their posts
3) Asked the princes of princely states to accept the Sovereignty of their own
people.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: – (c)
8. In which one of the following provinces was a congress ministry not formed under the Act of 1935?
(a) Bihar
(b) Madras
(c) Orissa
(d) Punjab
Ans: – (d)
9. Who among the following drafted the resolution on fundamental rights for the Karachi session of congress in 1931?
(a) Dr.B.R.Ambekder
(b) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Dr.Rajendra Prasad
(d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Ans: – (b)
10. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Movement/Satyagraha Person actively associated with
1. Champaran Rajendra prasad
2. Ahmedabad mill workers Morarji Desai
3. Kheda Vallabhbhai Patel
Select the correct answer using the code given below:-
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: – (c)
11. Which one of the following territories was not affected by the revolt of 1857?
(a) Jhansi
(b) Chittor
(c) Jagdispur
(d) Lucknow
Ans: – (b)
12. Who among the following was not associated with the formation of U.P.Kisan Sabha in February 1918?
(a) Indra Narain Dwivedi
(b) Gauri Shankar Misra
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Madan Mohan Malviya
Ans: – (c)
13. In October 1920,who of the following headed a group of Indians gathered at Tashkent to set up a communist party of India?
(a) H.K.Sarkar
(b) P.C.Joshi
(c) M.C.Chagla
(d) M.N.Roy
Ans: (d)
14. At which congress session was the working committee authorized to launch a Programme of civil disobedience?
(a) Bombay
(b) Lahore
(c) Lucknow
(d) Tripuri
Ans: – (b)
15. Where were the Ghadar revolutionaries who became active during the outbreak of the World War I based?
(a) Central America
(b) North America
(c) West America
(d) South America
Ans: – (c)
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Tuesday, January 4, 2011
IAS Examination General Studies Solved 2004 Paper
1. Consider the following events during India’s freedom struggle:-
1. Chauri – Chaura outrage
2. Minto-Morley Reforms
3. Dandi March
4. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the events given
above?
(a) 1 – 3 – 2 – 4
(b) 2 – 4 – 1 – 3
(c) 1 – 4 – 2 – 3
(d) 2 – 3 – 1 – 4
Ans: (b)
2. Consider the following statements about Sikh Gurus:
1. Banda Bahadur was appointed as the military leader of the Sikhs by Guru
Tegh Bahadur
2. Guru Arjun dev became the Sikh Guru after Guru Ramdas.
3. Guru Arjun Dev gave to Sikhs their own script Gurumukhi.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1 and 2
Ans : – (d)
3. Which one of the following sequences indicates the correct Chronological order?
(a) Shankaracharya – Ramanuja – Chaitanya
(b) Ramanuja – Shankaracharya – Chaitanya
(c) Ramanuja – Chaitanya – Shankaracharya
(d) Shankaracharya – Chaitanya – Ramanuja
Ans: – (a)
4. Which one of the following four Vedas contains an account of magical charms and spells?
(a) Rig Veda
(b) Yagur Veda
(c) Atharvana Veda
(d) Sama Veda
Ans: – (c)
5. How did the dynasty of Nizam Shahis of Ahmad Nagar come to an end?
(a) Ahmad Nagar was annexed to Mughal Empire and Husain Shah was
consigned to life imprisonment.
(b) Mughal troops destroyed Daulatabad fort and killed Nizam-ul-Mulk of
Ahmad Nagar.
(c) Fateh Khan usurped the throne from Nizam – ul – Mulk.
(d) Malik Amber was defeated in a battle with Mughals in 1631 and the entire
royal family was killed by the Mughal troops
Ans: – (a)
6. Consider the following statements:-
Some of the main features of the Government of India Act, 1935 were the
1. Abolition of diarchy in the Governor’s provinces.
2. Power of the Governor’s Veto legislative action and to legislate on their own.
3. Abolition of the principle of Communal representation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: – (b)
7. Which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) The constituent assembly of India was elected by the provincial Assemblies in
the year 1946.
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru, M.A.Jinnah and Sardar Vallabai Patel were members of
the constituent assembly of India.
(c) The First session of the constituent assembly of India was held in January, 1947.
(d) The constitution of India was adopted on 26th January 1950.
Ans: – (a)
8. The name of the famous person of India who returned the knighthood conferred on him by the British Government as a token of protest against the atrocities in Punjab in 1919 was
(a) Tej Bahadur Sapru
(b) Ashutosh Mukherjee
(c) Rabindranath Tagore
(d) Syed Ahmad Khan
Ans: – (c)
9. Which of the following Pairs are correctly matched?
List I List II
1. AD 1767-69 First Anglo-Maratha War
2. AD 1790-92 Third Mysore War
3. AD 1824-26 First Anglo-Burmese War
4. AD 1845-46 Second Sikh War
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:-
Codes:-
(a) 2 and 4
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 3
Ans: – (d)
10. Who was the last ruler of the Tughluq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate?
(a) Firuz Shah Tughlaq
(b) Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq Shah II
(c) Nasir-ud-din Mahumad
(d) Nasarat Shah
Ans: – (c)
11. Consider the following statements:-
1) In the third battle of Panipet,Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated Ibrahim Lodi.
2) Tipu sultan was killed in the Third Anglo Mysore War.
3) Mir Jafar entered in a conspiracy with the English for the defeat of Nawab siraj-ud-daulah in the Battle of Plassey.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 ad 3
(d) None
Ans: – (b)
12. Consider the following Princely States of the British rule in India:
1. Jhansi
2. sambalpur
3. Satara
The correct Chronological order in which they annexed by the British is
(a) 1 – 2 – 3
(b) 1 – 3 – 2
(c) 3 – 2 – 1
(d) 3 – 1 – 2
Ans: – (c)
13. Consider the following statements:-
1. Narasimha Saluva ended the Sangama dynasty and seized the throne for himself and started the Saluva dynasty.
2. Vira Narasimha deposed the last Saluva ruler and seized the throne for himself.
3. Vira Narasimha was succeeded by his younger brother Krishnadeva Raya.
4. Krishnadeva Raya was succeeded by his half-brother Achyuta Raya.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans: – (d)
14. Consider the following statements:-
1. The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Calcutta.
2. The second session of the Indian National Congress held under the President ship of Dadabai Naoroji.
3. Both Indian National Congress and Muslim league had their sessions at Lucknow in 1916 and concluded the Lucknow Pact.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
Ans: – (c)
15. Consider the following statements
(1) The Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hein attended the fourth great Buddhist Council held by kanishka.
(2) The Chinese pilgrim Hiuen_tsang met Harsha and found him to be
antagonistic to Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 not 2
Ans: – (d)
1. Chauri – Chaura outrage
2. Minto-Morley Reforms
3. Dandi March
4. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the events given
above?
(a) 1 – 3 – 2 – 4
(b) 2 – 4 – 1 – 3
(c) 1 – 4 – 2 – 3
(d) 2 – 3 – 1 – 4
Ans: (b)
2. Consider the following statements about Sikh Gurus:
1. Banda Bahadur was appointed as the military leader of the Sikhs by Guru
Tegh Bahadur
2. Guru Arjun dev became the Sikh Guru after Guru Ramdas.
3. Guru Arjun Dev gave to Sikhs their own script Gurumukhi.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1 and 2
Ans : – (d)
3. Which one of the following sequences indicates the correct Chronological order?
(a) Shankaracharya – Ramanuja – Chaitanya
(b) Ramanuja – Shankaracharya – Chaitanya
(c) Ramanuja – Chaitanya – Shankaracharya
(d) Shankaracharya – Chaitanya – Ramanuja
Ans: – (a)
4. Which one of the following four Vedas contains an account of magical charms and spells?
(a) Rig Veda
(b) Yagur Veda
(c) Atharvana Veda
(d) Sama Veda
Ans: – (c)
5. How did the dynasty of Nizam Shahis of Ahmad Nagar come to an end?
(a) Ahmad Nagar was annexed to Mughal Empire and Husain Shah was
consigned to life imprisonment.
(b) Mughal troops destroyed Daulatabad fort and killed Nizam-ul-Mulk of
Ahmad Nagar.
(c) Fateh Khan usurped the throne from Nizam – ul – Mulk.
(d) Malik Amber was defeated in a battle with Mughals in 1631 and the entire
royal family was killed by the Mughal troops
Ans: – (a)
6. Consider the following statements:-
Some of the main features of the Government of India Act, 1935 were the
1. Abolition of diarchy in the Governor’s provinces.
2. Power of the Governor’s Veto legislative action and to legislate on their own.
3. Abolition of the principle of Communal representation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: – (b)
7. Which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) The constituent assembly of India was elected by the provincial Assemblies in
the year 1946.
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru, M.A.Jinnah and Sardar Vallabai Patel were members of
the constituent assembly of India.
(c) The First session of the constituent assembly of India was held in January, 1947.
(d) The constitution of India was adopted on 26th January 1950.
Ans: – (a)
8. The name of the famous person of India who returned the knighthood conferred on him by the British Government as a token of protest against the atrocities in Punjab in 1919 was
(a) Tej Bahadur Sapru
(b) Ashutosh Mukherjee
(c) Rabindranath Tagore
(d) Syed Ahmad Khan
Ans: – (c)
9. Which of the following Pairs are correctly matched?
List I List II
1. AD 1767-69 First Anglo-Maratha War
2. AD 1790-92 Third Mysore War
3. AD 1824-26 First Anglo-Burmese War
4. AD 1845-46 Second Sikh War
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:-
Codes:-
(a) 2 and 4
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 3
Ans: – (d)
10. Who was the last ruler of the Tughluq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate?
(a) Firuz Shah Tughlaq
(b) Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq Shah II
(c) Nasir-ud-din Mahumad
(d) Nasarat Shah
Ans: – (c)
11. Consider the following statements:-
1) In the third battle of Panipet,Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated Ibrahim Lodi.
2) Tipu sultan was killed in the Third Anglo Mysore War.
3) Mir Jafar entered in a conspiracy with the English for the defeat of Nawab siraj-ud-daulah in the Battle of Plassey.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 ad 3
(d) None
Ans: – (b)
12. Consider the following Princely States of the British rule in India:
1. Jhansi
2. sambalpur
3. Satara
The correct Chronological order in which they annexed by the British is
(a) 1 – 2 – 3
(b) 1 – 3 – 2
(c) 3 – 2 – 1
(d) 3 – 1 – 2
Ans: – (c)
13. Consider the following statements:-
1. Narasimha Saluva ended the Sangama dynasty and seized the throne for himself and started the Saluva dynasty.
2. Vira Narasimha deposed the last Saluva ruler and seized the throne for himself.
3. Vira Narasimha was succeeded by his younger brother Krishnadeva Raya.
4. Krishnadeva Raya was succeeded by his half-brother Achyuta Raya.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans: – (d)
14. Consider the following statements:-
1. The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in Calcutta.
2. The second session of the Indian National Congress held under the President ship of Dadabai Naoroji.
3. Both Indian National Congress and Muslim league had their sessions at Lucknow in 1916 and concluded the Lucknow Pact.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
Ans: – (c)
15. Consider the following statements
(1) The Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hein attended the fourth great Buddhist Council held by kanishka.
(2) The Chinese pilgrim Hiuen_tsang met Harsha and found him to be
antagonistic to Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 not 2
Ans: – (d)
IAS Examination General Studies Solved 2003 Paper
1. How did sultan Qutb-ud-din-Aibak die?
(a) He was treacherously stabbed to death by one of his ambitious nobles.
(b) He was killed in a Battle with Taj-u-din Yildiz, the ruler of Ghazni who entered into a contest with him over the capture of Punjab.
(c) He sustained injuries while besieging the fortress of kalinjar in Bundelkhand and succumbed to death.
(d) He died after a fall from him house while playing Chaugan.
Ans: – (d)
2. Emperor Harsha’s Southward March was stopped on the Narmada River by
(a) Pulakesin I
(b) Pulakesin II
(c) Vikramaditya I
(d) Vikramaditya II
Ans: – (b)
3. The leader of Bardoli Satyagraha was (1928)
(a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Vithalbhai J.Patel
(d) Mahadev Desai
Ans: – (a)
4. When Congress leaders condemned Montague-Chelmsford Report, many moderates left the party to form the
(a) Swarajya Party
(b) Indian Freedom Party
(c) Independence Federation of India
(d) Indian Liberal Federation
Ans: – (d)
5. An important aspect of the Cripp’s Mission in 1942 was
(a) That all Indian states should join the Indian Union as condition to consider any degree of autonomy for India.
(b) The creation of an Indian Union with Dominion Status very soon after the second World War.
(c) The active participation and co-operation of the Indian people communities and political parties in the British War effort as a condition for granting independence with full Sovereign status to India after War.
(d) By framing of a Constitution for the entire Indian Union with no separate constitution for any province, and a Union Constitution to be accepted by all province
Ans: – (b)
6. Which of the following provisions was not made in the charter Act of 1833?
(a) The trading activities of the East India Company were to be abolished.
(b) The designation of the supreme authority was to be changed as the Governor-General of India in Council.
(c) All law-making powers to be conferred on Governor-General in Council.
(d) An Indian was to be appointed as a Law Member in the Governor-General Council.
Ans: – (a)
7. Consider the following statements:-
1.Kitab-I-Nauras, a collection of songs in praise of Hindu deities and Muslims, Saints, was written by Ibrahim Adil ShahII.
2.Amir Kusrau was the originator in India of the early form of Musical style Known as Qawali.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: – (c)
8. Consider the following statements:-
1. The Cholas defeated Pandya and Chera rulers and established their domination over peninsular India in the early medieval times.
2. The Cholas sent an expedition against Sailendra Empire of South East Asia and conquered some of the areas.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : – (b)
9. How did Mughal Emperor Jahandar Shah Reign come to an early end?
(a) He was deposed by his wazir
(b) He died due to a slip while climbing down steps
(c) He was defeated by his nephew in a battle
(d) He died of sickness due to too much consumption of wine
Ans: – (c)
10. Alam Khan, one of those who invited Babur to invade India was
(a)An uncle of Ibrahim Lodi and a pretender to the throne of Delhi
(b)a cousin of Ibrahim Lodi who was ill-treated and expelled from the country.
(c)The father of Dilwar Khan to whom cruel treatment was meted out by Ibrahim Lodi.
(d) High official in Punjab Province who was very much discontented with Ibrahim Lodi’s treatment to his tribe.
Ans : – (a)
11. With reference to the entry of European powers into India which one of the following is not correct?
(a) The Portuguese captured Goa in 1499.
(b) The English opened their first factory in south Indian at Masulipatnam.
(c) In Eastern India, the English company opened its first factory in Orissa in 1633.
(d) Under the leadership of Dupleix, the French occupied Madras in 1746.
Ans: – (a)
12. Consider the following statements:-
1. The lst Mauryan Ruler, Brihadratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga.
2. The last Sunga king, Devabhuti was assassinated by his Brahmana Minister Vasudeva Kanva who asrupted the throne.
3. The last ruler of Kanva dynasty was deposed by Andhras.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2
(b) only 2
(c) only 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: – (d)
13. “Mrichchhakatika” an ancient Indian book written by shudraka deals with
(a) The love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan.
(b) The victory of Chandragupta II over the Saka Kshatrapas of Western India…
(c) The military expeditions and exploits of Samudragupta.
(d) The love affair between a Gupta King and a Princess of Kamarupa.
Ans: – (a)
14. During the Colonial Period in India, what was the purpose of the Whitley Commission?
(a) To review the fitness of India for further political reforms.
(b) To report on the existing conditions of labour and to make recommendations.
(c) To draw up a plan for financial reforms for India.
(d) To develop a comprehensive scheme for Civil Services in India.
Ans: – (b)
15. Who headed the Interim cabinet formed in the year 1946?
(a) Rajendra Prasad
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(d) Rajagopalachari
Ans: – (b)
(a) He was treacherously stabbed to death by one of his ambitious nobles.
(b) He was killed in a Battle with Taj-u-din Yildiz, the ruler of Ghazni who entered into a contest with him over the capture of Punjab.
(c) He sustained injuries while besieging the fortress of kalinjar in Bundelkhand and succumbed to death.
(d) He died after a fall from him house while playing Chaugan.
Ans: – (d)
2. Emperor Harsha’s Southward March was stopped on the Narmada River by
(a) Pulakesin I
(b) Pulakesin II
(c) Vikramaditya I
(d) Vikramaditya II
Ans: – (b)
3. The leader of Bardoli Satyagraha was (1928)
(a) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(b) Mahatma Gandhi
(c) Vithalbhai J.Patel
(d) Mahadev Desai
Ans: – (a)
4. When Congress leaders condemned Montague-Chelmsford Report, many moderates left the party to form the
(a) Swarajya Party
(b) Indian Freedom Party
(c) Independence Federation of India
(d) Indian Liberal Federation
Ans: – (d)
5. An important aspect of the Cripp’s Mission in 1942 was
(a) That all Indian states should join the Indian Union as condition to consider any degree of autonomy for India.
(b) The creation of an Indian Union with Dominion Status very soon after the second World War.
(c) The active participation and co-operation of the Indian people communities and political parties in the British War effort as a condition for granting independence with full Sovereign status to India after War.
(d) By framing of a Constitution for the entire Indian Union with no separate constitution for any province, and a Union Constitution to be accepted by all province
Ans: – (b)
6. Which of the following provisions was not made in the charter Act of 1833?
(a) The trading activities of the East India Company were to be abolished.
(b) The designation of the supreme authority was to be changed as the Governor-General of India in Council.
(c) All law-making powers to be conferred on Governor-General in Council.
(d) An Indian was to be appointed as a Law Member in the Governor-General Council.
Ans: – (a)
7. Consider the following statements:-
1.Kitab-I-Nauras, a collection of songs in praise of Hindu deities and Muslims, Saints, was written by Ibrahim Adil ShahII.
2.Amir Kusrau was the originator in India of the early form of Musical style Known as Qawali.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: – (c)
8. Consider the following statements:-
1. The Cholas defeated Pandya and Chera rulers and established their domination over peninsular India in the early medieval times.
2. The Cholas sent an expedition against Sailendra Empire of South East Asia and conquered some of the areas.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans : – (b)
9. How did Mughal Emperor Jahandar Shah Reign come to an early end?
(a) He was deposed by his wazir
(b) He died due to a slip while climbing down steps
(c) He was defeated by his nephew in a battle
(d) He died of sickness due to too much consumption of wine
Ans: – (c)
10. Alam Khan, one of those who invited Babur to invade India was
(a)An uncle of Ibrahim Lodi and a pretender to the throne of Delhi
(b)a cousin of Ibrahim Lodi who was ill-treated and expelled from the country.
(c)The father of Dilwar Khan to whom cruel treatment was meted out by Ibrahim Lodi.
(d) High official in Punjab Province who was very much discontented with Ibrahim Lodi’s treatment to his tribe.
Ans : – (a)
11. With reference to the entry of European powers into India which one of the following is not correct?
(a) The Portuguese captured Goa in 1499.
(b) The English opened their first factory in south Indian at Masulipatnam.
(c) In Eastern India, the English company opened its first factory in Orissa in 1633.
(d) Under the leadership of Dupleix, the French occupied Madras in 1746.
Ans: – (a)
12. Consider the following statements:-
1. The lst Mauryan Ruler, Brihadratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga.
2. The last Sunga king, Devabhuti was assassinated by his Brahmana Minister Vasudeva Kanva who asrupted the throne.
3. The last ruler of Kanva dynasty was deposed by Andhras.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2
(b) only 2
(c) only 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: – (d)
13. “Mrichchhakatika” an ancient Indian book written by shudraka deals with
(a) The love affair of a rich merchant with the daughter of a courtesan.
(b) The victory of Chandragupta II over the Saka Kshatrapas of Western India…
(c) The military expeditions and exploits of Samudragupta.
(d) The love affair between a Gupta King and a Princess of Kamarupa.
Ans: – (a)
14. During the Colonial Period in India, what was the purpose of the Whitley Commission?
(a) To review the fitness of India for further political reforms.
(b) To report on the existing conditions of labour and to make recommendations.
(c) To draw up a plan for financial reforms for India.
(d) To develop a comprehensive scheme for Civil Services in India.
Ans: – (b)
15. Who headed the Interim cabinet formed in the year 1946?
(a) Rajendra Prasad
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(d) Rajagopalachari
Ans: – (b)
IAS Examination General Studies Solved 2006 Paper
1. The initial design and construction of whih massive temple took place during the
reign of Suryavarman II ?
(a)Sri Mariamman Temple
(b) Angkor Vat
(c) Batu Caves Temple
(d) Kumakhya Temple
Ans: – (b)
2. The Allahabad Pillar inscription is associated with which one of the following ?
(a) Mahapadma Nanda
(b) Chandragupta maurya
(c) Ahoka
(d) Samudragupta
Ans: – (d)
3. Which one of the following is not correctly matched ?
Prominent Indian Writer Language
(a) Raja Rao : Telugu
(b) Gobind Trimbuk Deshpande : Marathi
(c) Subramaniyam Bharati : Tamil
(d) Tara Shankar Joshi : Gujarati
Ans: – (a)
4. Who among the following laid the foundation of Rashtrakuta Empire ?
(a) Amoghavarsha I
(b) Dantidurga
(c) Dhruva
(d) Krishna I
Ans: – (b)
5. Bhakta Tukaram was a contemporary of which Mughal Emperor ?
(a) Babar
(b) Akbar
(c) Jahangir
(d) Aurangzeb
Ans: – (c)
6. Who was the Governor-General of India during the Sepoy Mutiny ?
(a) Lord Canning
(b) Lord Dalhousie
(c) Lord Hardinge
(d) Lord Lytton
Ans: – (a)
7. Consider the following statements about Madam Bhikaji Cama :
(1) Madam cama unfurled the National Flag at the International
Socialist Conference in Paris in the year 1907.
(2) Madam cama served as private secretary to Dadabhai Naoroji.
(3) Madam cama was born to Parsi parents
(a) 1,2 and 3.
(b) 2 and 3 only.
(c) 1 and 2 only.
(d) 3 only.
Ans: – (b)
8. Under whose presidency was the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress held
in the year 1929 wherein a resolution was adopted to gain complete independence from the British?
(a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(b) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Motilal Nehru
Ans: – (c)
9. In the year 1613, where was the English East India Company given permission to set up a factory(trading post)?
(a) Bangalore
(b) Madras
(c) Masulipattam
(d) Surat
Ans: (d)
10. Consider the following statements :?
1. The Ikshvaku rulers of Southern India were antagonistic towards Buddhism.
2. The Pala rulers of Eastern India were Patrons of Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: – (b)
11. Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshasila located?
(a) Indus and Jhelum
(b) Jhelum and Chenab
(c) Chenab and Rave
(d) Rave and Beas
Ans: – (a)
12. Consider the following statements :-
1. The Charter Act 1853 abolished East India Company’s monopoly of Indian trade.
2.Under the Government of India Act 1858, the British Parliament abolished the East India Company altogether and undertook the responsibility of the ruling India directly
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: – (b)
13. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
(a) State Recorganization Act : Andhra Pradesh
(b) Treaty of Yandabu : Assam
(c) State of Bilaspur : Himachal Pradesh
(d) Year 1966 : Gujarat becomes a state
Ans: – (d)
14. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the Afghan rulers to the throne of Delhi ?
(a) Sikandar Shah – Ibrahim Lodi – Bahlol Khan Lodi
(b) Sikandar Shah – Bahlol Khan Lodi – Ibrahim Lodi
(c) Bahlol Khan Lodi – Sikandar Shah – Ibrahim Lodi
(d) Bahlol Khan Lodi – Ibrahim Lodi – Sikandar Shah
Ans: – (c)
15. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?
(a) Vikramsila Monastery : Uttar Pradesh
(b) Hemkund Gurudwara : Himachal Pradesh
(c) Udhayagiri Caves : Maharashtra
(d) Amaravati : Andhra Pradesh Buddhist Stupa
Ans: – (d)
reign of Suryavarman II ?
(a)Sri Mariamman Temple
(b) Angkor Vat
(c) Batu Caves Temple
(d) Kumakhya Temple
Ans: – (b)
2. The Allahabad Pillar inscription is associated with which one of the following ?
(a) Mahapadma Nanda
(b) Chandragupta maurya
(c) Ahoka
(d) Samudragupta
Ans: – (d)
3. Which one of the following is not correctly matched ?
Prominent Indian Writer Language
(a) Raja Rao : Telugu
(b) Gobind Trimbuk Deshpande : Marathi
(c) Subramaniyam Bharati : Tamil
(d) Tara Shankar Joshi : Gujarati
Ans: – (a)
4. Who among the following laid the foundation of Rashtrakuta Empire ?
(a) Amoghavarsha I
(b) Dantidurga
(c) Dhruva
(d) Krishna I
Ans: – (b)
5. Bhakta Tukaram was a contemporary of which Mughal Emperor ?
(a) Babar
(b) Akbar
(c) Jahangir
(d) Aurangzeb
Ans: – (c)
6. Who was the Governor-General of India during the Sepoy Mutiny ?
(a) Lord Canning
(b) Lord Dalhousie
(c) Lord Hardinge
(d) Lord Lytton
Ans: – (a)
7. Consider the following statements about Madam Bhikaji Cama :
(1) Madam cama unfurled the National Flag at the International
Socialist Conference in Paris in the year 1907.
(2) Madam cama served as private secretary to Dadabhai Naoroji.
(3) Madam cama was born to Parsi parents
(a) 1,2 and 3.
(b) 2 and 3 only.
(c) 1 and 2 only.
(d) 3 only.
Ans: – (b)
8. Under whose presidency was the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress held
in the year 1929 wherein a resolution was adopted to gain complete independence from the British?
(a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(b) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Motilal Nehru
Ans: – (c)
9. In the year 1613, where was the English East India Company given permission to set up a factory(trading post)?
(a) Bangalore
(b) Madras
(c) Masulipattam
(d) Surat
Ans: (d)
10. Consider the following statements :?
1. The Ikshvaku rulers of Southern India were antagonistic towards Buddhism.
2. The Pala rulers of Eastern India were Patrons of Buddhism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: – (b)
11. Between which of the following was the ancient town of Takshasila located?
(a) Indus and Jhelum
(b) Jhelum and Chenab
(c) Chenab and Rave
(d) Rave and Beas
Ans: – (a)
12. Consider the following statements :-
1. The Charter Act 1853 abolished East India Company’s monopoly of Indian trade.
2.Under the Government of India Act 1858, the British Parliament abolished the East India Company altogether and undertook the responsibility of the ruling India directly
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: – (b)
13. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
(a) State Recorganization Act : Andhra Pradesh
(b) Treaty of Yandabu : Assam
(c) State of Bilaspur : Himachal Pradesh
(d) Year 1966 : Gujarat becomes a state
Ans: – (d)
14. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the Afghan rulers to the throne of Delhi ?
(a) Sikandar Shah – Ibrahim Lodi – Bahlol Khan Lodi
(b) Sikandar Shah – Bahlol Khan Lodi – Ibrahim Lodi
(c) Bahlol Khan Lodi – Sikandar Shah – Ibrahim Lodi
(d) Bahlol Khan Lodi – Ibrahim Lodi – Sikandar Shah
Ans: – (c)
15. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?
(a) Vikramsila Monastery : Uttar Pradesh
(b) Hemkund Gurudwara : Himachal Pradesh
(c) Udhayagiri Caves : Maharashtra
(d) Amaravati : Andhra Pradesh Buddhist Stupa
Ans: – (d)
Saturday, December 11, 2010
IAS Solved 2010 Paper
1. With reference to the Simon Commission’s recommendations, which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the province.
(b) It proposed the setting up of inter – provincial council under the Home Department.
(c) It suggested the abolition of bicameral legislature at the Centre.
(d) It recommended the creation of Indian Police Service with a provision for increased pay and allowances for British recruits and compared to Indian recruits.
Ans: (a)
2. An objective of the National Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops through area expansion and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner in the identified districts of the country. What are those crops?
(a) Rice and Wheat only.
(b) Rice, wheat and pulses only.
(c) Rice, wheat, pulses and oil seeds only.
(d) Rice, wheat, pulses, oil seeds and vegetables.
Ans: (b)
3. Which of the following is / are treated as artificial currency?
(a) ADR
(b) GDR
(c) SDR
(d) Both ADR and SDR
Ans: (c)
4. In the context of Indian economy, consider the following pairs: Term Most appropriate description
1. Melt down — Fall in stock prices
2. Recession — Fall in growth rate
3. Slow down — Fall in GDP
Which of the pairs given above is / are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (a)
5. Consider the following statements:
1. Brazil.
2. Mexico.
3. South Africa.
According to UNCTAD, which of the above is / are categorized as “Emerging Economies”?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (d)
6. Six persons M, N, O, P, Q and R are sitting in two rows, three in each. Q is not at the end of any row. P is second to the left of R. O is the neighbour of Q and is sitting diagonally opposite to P. N is the neighbour of R. On the basis of above information, who is facing N?
(a) R
(b) Q
(c) P
(d) M
Ans: (b)
7. Six books, A, B, C, D, E and F are placed side by side. B, C and E have blue cover and the other books have red cover. Only D and F are new books and the rest are old. A, C and D are law reports and other are Gazetteers. What book is a new law report with a red colour?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
Ans: (d)
8. Running at a speed of 60 km per hour, a train passed through a 1.5 km long tunnel in two minutes. What is the length of the train?
(a) 250 m
(b) 500 m
(c) 1000 m
(d) 1500 m
Ans: (b)
9. Who among the following Governor General created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service?
(a) Warren Hastings
(b) Wellesley
(c) Cornwallis
(d) William Bentinck
Ans: (c)
10. Consider the following statements:
1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to come in Champaran to investigate the problem of peasants.
2. Acharya J. B. Kriplani was one of the Mahatma Gandhi’s colleagues in his Champaran investigation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (b)
11. Consider the following actions by the Government:
1. Cutting the tax rates
2. Increasing the government spending
3. Abolishing the subsidies In the context of economic recession, which of the above actions can be considered a part of the “fiscal stimulus” package?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (a)
12. Rivers that pass through Himachal Pradesh are :
(a) Beas and Chenab only
(b) Beas and Ravi only
(c) Chenab, Ravi and Satluj only
(d) Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Satluj and Yamuna
Ans: (c)
13. Consider the following statements:
1. On the planet Earth, the fresh water available for use amounts to about less than 1% of the total water found.
2. Of the total fresh water found on the planet Earth 95% is bound up in polar ice caps and glaciers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (b)
14. Inclusive growth as enunciated in the Eleventh Five Year Plan does not include one of the following:
(a) Reduction of poverty
(b) Extension of employment opportunities
(c) Strengthening of capital market
(d) Reduction of gender inequality
Ans: (c)
15. In the context of governance, consider the following:
1. Encouraging Foreign Direct Investment inflows.
2. Privatization of higher educational Institutions.
3. Down – sizing of bureaucracy.
4. Selling / offloading the shares of Public Sector Undertakings.
Which of the above can be used as measures to control the fiscal deficit in India?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 3 and 4 only
Ans: (d)
(a) It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the province.
(b) It proposed the setting up of inter – provincial council under the Home Department.
(c) It suggested the abolition of bicameral legislature at the Centre.
(d) It recommended the creation of Indian Police Service with a provision for increased pay and allowances for British recruits and compared to Indian recruits.
Ans: (a)
2. An objective of the National Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops through area expansion and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner in the identified districts of the country. What are those crops?
(a) Rice and Wheat only.
(b) Rice, wheat and pulses only.
(c) Rice, wheat, pulses and oil seeds only.
(d) Rice, wheat, pulses, oil seeds and vegetables.
Ans: (b)
3. Which of the following is / are treated as artificial currency?
(a) ADR
(b) GDR
(c) SDR
(d) Both ADR and SDR
Ans: (c)
4. In the context of Indian economy, consider the following pairs: Term Most appropriate description
1. Melt down — Fall in stock prices
2. Recession — Fall in growth rate
3. Slow down — Fall in GDP
Which of the pairs given above is / are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (a)
5. Consider the following statements:
1. Brazil.
2. Mexico.
3. South Africa.
According to UNCTAD, which of the above is / are categorized as “Emerging Economies”?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (d)
6. Six persons M, N, O, P, Q and R are sitting in two rows, three in each. Q is not at the end of any row. P is second to the left of R. O is the neighbour of Q and is sitting diagonally opposite to P. N is the neighbour of R. On the basis of above information, who is facing N?
(a) R
(b) Q
(c) P
(d) M
Ans: (b)
7. Six books, A, B, C, D, E and F are placed side by side. B, C and E have blue cover and the other books have red cover. Only D and F are new books and the rest are old. A, C and D are law reports and other are Gazetteers. What book is a new law report with a red colour?
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) C
(d) D
Ans: (d)
8. Running at a speed of 60 km per hour, a train passed through a 1.5 km long tunnel in two minutes. What is the length of the train?
(a) 250 m
(b) 500 m
(c) 1000 m
(d) 1500 m
Ans: (b)
9. Who among the following Governor General created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service?
(a) Warren Hastings
(b) Wellesley
(c) Cornwallis
(d) William Bentinck
Ans: (c)
10. Consider the following statements:
1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to come in Champaran to investigate the problem of peasants.
2. Acharya J. B. Kriplani was one of the Mahatma Gandhi’s colleagues in his Champaran investigation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (b)
11. Consider the following actions by the Government:
1. Cutting the tax rates
2. Increasing the government spending
3. Abolishing the subsidies In the context of economic recession, which of the above actions can be considered a part of the “fiscal stimulus” package?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (a)
12. Rivers that pass through Himachal Pradesh are :
(a) Beas and Chenab only
(b) Beas and Ravi only
(c) Chenab, Ravi and Satluj only
(d) Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Satluj and Yamuna
Ans: (c)
13. Consider the following statements:
1. On the planet Earth, the fresh water available for use amounts to about less than 1% of the total water found.
2. Of the total fresh water found on the planet Earth 95% is bound up in polar ice caps and glaciers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (b)
14. Inclusive growth as enunciated in the Eleventh Five Year Plan does not include one of the following:
(a) Reduction of poverty
(b) Extension of employment opportunities
(c) Strengthening of capital market
(d) Reduction of gender inequality
Ans: (c)
15. In the context of governance, consider the following:
1. Encouraging Foreign Direct Investment inflows.
2. Privatization of higher educational Institutions.
3. Down – sizing of bureaucracy.
4. Selling / offloading the shares of Public Sector Undertakings.
Which of the above can be used as measures to control the fiscal deficit in India?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 3 and 4 only
Ans: (d)
Friday, December 10, 2010
IAS 2010 Solved Paper
1. Who among the following were official Congress negotiators with Cripps Mission?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel
(b) Acharya J. B. Kripalani and C. Rajagopalachari
(c) Pandit Nehru and Maulana Azad
(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
Ans: (c)
2. Consider the following statements:
1. Every individual in the population is equally susceptible host for Swine Flu.
2. Antibiotics have no role in the primary treatment of Swine Flu.
3. To prevent the future spread of Swine Flu in the epidemic area, the swine (pigs) must all be culled.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3.
Ans: (a)
3. In the context of bilateral trade negotiations between India and European Union, what is the difference between European Commission and European Council?
1. European Commission represents the EU in trade negotiations whereas European Council participates in the legislation of matters pertaining to economic policies of the European Union.
2. European Commission comprises the Heads of State or government of member countries whereas the European Council comprises of the persons nominated by European Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (a)
4. In India, which of the following is regulated by the Forward Markets Commission?
(a) Currency Futures Trading
(b) Commodities Futures Trading.
(c) Equity Futures Trading.
(d) Both Commodities Futures and Financial Futures Trading.
Ans: (b)
5. With reference to the Pondicherry (now Puducherry), consider the following statements:
1. The first European power to occupy Pondicherry were the Portuguese.
2. The second European power to occupy Pondicherry were the French.
3. The English never occupied Pondicherry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3.
Ans: (a)
6. Which one of the following authorities makes recommendations to the Governor of a State as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the Panchayats in that particular State?
(a) District Planning Committees.
(b) State Finance Commission.
(c) Finance Ministry of that State.
(d) Panchayati Raj Ministry of that States.
Ans: (b)
7. Consider the following which can be found in the ambient atmosphere:
1. Soot
2. Sulphur hexafluoride
3. Water vapour
Which of the above contribute to the warming up of the atmosphere?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (d)
8. When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?
(a) Abundance of magnesium
(b) Accumulated humus
(c) Presence of ferric oxides
(d) Abundance of phosphates
Ans: (c)
9. Which one of the following can one come across if one travels through the Strait of Malacca:
(a) Bali
(b) Brunei
(c) Java
(d) Singapore
Ans: (d)
10. Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for Women’s development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards the difference between them, consider the following statements:
1. Swayam Siddha is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as women survivors of natural disasters or terrorism, women prisoners released from jails, mentally challenged women etc. whereas Swadhar is meant for holistic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups.
2. Swayam Siddha is implemented through Local Self Government bodies or reputed Voluntary Organizations whereas Swadhar is implemented through the ICDS units set up in the states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (d)
11. King Cobra is the only snake that makes its own nest. Why does it make its nest?
(a) It is a snake – eater and the nest helps attract other snakes.
(b) It is a viviparous snake and needs a nest to give birth to its offspring.
(c) It is an oviparous snake and lays its eggs in the nest and guards the nest until they are hatched.
(d) It is a large, cold blooded animal and needs a nest to hibernate in the cold season.
Ans: (c)
12. What causes wind to defect toward left in the Southern hemisphere?
(a) Temperature
(b) Magnetic field
(c) Rotation of the earth
(d) Pressure
Ans: (c)
13. The latitudes that pass through Sikkim also pass through
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Punjab
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Jammu & Kashmir
Ans: (a)
14. A candidate attempted 12 questions and secured full marks in all of them. If he obtained 60% in the test and all questions carried equal marks, then what is the number of questions in the test?
(a) 36
(b) 30
(c) 25
(d) 20
Ans: (d)
15. Due to their extensive rice cultivation, some regions may be contributing to global warming. To what possible reason / reasons is this attributable?
1. The anaerobic conditions associated with rice cultivation cause the emission of methane.
2. When nitrogen based fertilizers are used, nitrous oxide is emitted from the cultivated soil.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (c)
(a) Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel
(b) Acharya J. B. Kripalani and C. Rajagopalachari
(c) Pandit Nehru and Maulana Azad
(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad and Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
Ans: (c)
2. Consider the following statements:
1. Every individual in the population is equally susceptible host for Swine Flu.
2. Antibiotics have no role in the primary treatment of Swine Flu.
3. To prevent the future spread of Swine Flu in the epidemic area, the swine (pigs) must all be culled.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3.
Ans: (a)
3. In the context of bilateral trade negotiations between India and European Union, what is the difference between European Commission and European Council?
1. European Commission represents the EU in trade negotiations whereas European Council participates in the legislation of matters pertaining to economic policies of the European Union.
2. European Commission comprises the Heads of State or government of member countries whereas the European Council comprises of the persons nominated by European Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (a)
4. In India, which of the following is regulated by the Forward Markets Commission?
(a) Currency Futures Trading
(b) Commodities Futures Trading.
(c) Equity Futures Trading.
(d) Both Commodities Futures and Financial Futures Trading.
Ans: (b)
5. With reference to the Pondicherry (now Puducherry), consider the following statements:
1. The first European power to occupy Pondicherry were the Portuguese.
2. The second European power to occupy Pondicherry were the French.
3. The English never occupied Pondicherry.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3.
Ans: (a)
6. Which one of the following authorities makes recommendations to the Governor of a State as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the Panchayats in that particular State?
(a) District Planning Committees.
(b) State Finance Commission.
(c) Finance Ministry of that State.
(d) Panchayati Raj Ministry of that States.
Ans: (b)
7. Consider the following which can be found in the ambient atmosphere:
1. Soot
2. Sulphur hexafluoride
3. Water vapour
Which of the above contribute to the warming up of the atmosphere?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (d)
8. When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?
(a) Abundance of magnesium
(b) Accumulated humus
(c) Presence of ferric oxides
(d) Abundance of phosphates
Ans: (c)
9. Which one of the following can one come across if one travels through the Strait of Malacca:
(a) Bali
(b) Brunei
(c) Java
(d) Singapore
Ans: (d)
10. Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for Women’s development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards the difference between them, consider the following statements:
1. Swayam Siddha is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as women survivors of natural disasters or terrorism, women prisoners released from jails, mentally challenged women etc. whereas Swadhar is meant for holistic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups.
2. Swayam Siddha is implemented through Local Self Government bodies or reputed Voluntary Organizations whereas Swadhar is implemented through the ICDS units set up in the states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (d)
11. King Cobra is the only snake that makes its own nest. Why does it make its nest?
(a) It is a snake – eater and the nest helps attract other snakes.
(b) It is a viviparous snake and needs a nest to give birth to its offspring.
(c) It is an oviparous snake and lays its eggs in the nest and guards the nest until they are hatched.
(d) It is a large, cold blooded animal and needs a nest to hibernate in the cold season.
Ans: (c)
12. What causes wind to defect toward left in the Southern hemisphere?
(a) Temperature
(b) Magnetic field
(c) Rotation of the earth
(d) Pressure
Ans: (c)
13. The latitudes that pass through Sikkim also pass through
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Punjab
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Jammu & Kashmir
Ans: (a)
14. A candidate attempted 12 questions and secured full marks in all of them. If he obtained 60% in the test and all questions carried equal marks, then what is the number of questions in the test?
(a) 36
(b) 30
(c) 25
(d) 20
Ans: (d)
15. Due to their extensive rice cultivation, some regions may be contributing to global warming. To what possible reason / reasons is this attributable?
1. The anaerobic conditions associated with rice cultivation cause the emission of methane.
2. When nitrogen based fertilizers are used, nitrous oxide is emitted from the cultivated soil.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (c)
IAS 2010 Solved Paper
1. India is a party to the Ramsar Convention and has declared many areas as Ramsar Sites.
Which of the following statements best describes as to how we should maintain these sites in the context of this Convention?
(a) Keep all the sites completely inaccessible to man so that they will not be exploited.
(b) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and permit tourism and recreation only.
(c) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach for a period without any exploitation, with specific criteria and specific period for each site, and then allow sustainable use of them by future generations.
(d) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and allow their simultaneous. Sustainable use. Ans: (c)
2. Which bacterial strain, developed from natural isolates by genetic manipulations, can be used for treating oil spills?
(a) Agrobacterium
(b) Clostridium
(c) Nitrosomonas
(d) Pseudomonas
Ans: (d)
3. There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta Caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings?
(a) Bagh Caves
(b) Ellora Caves
(c) Lomas Rishi cave
(d) Nasik caves
Ans: (a)
4. Two numbers X and Y are respectively 20% and 28% less than a third number Z. By what percentage is the number Y less than the number X?
(a) 8%
(b) 9%
(c) 10%
(d) 12%
Ans: (c)
5. With reference to the mineral sources of India, consider the following pairs: Mineral 90% National Sources in
1. Copper — Jharkhand
2. Nickel — Orissa
3. Tungsten — Kerala
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (b)
6. Recently, LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) procedure is being made popular for vision correction. Which one of the following statements in this context is not correct?
(a) LASIK procedure is used to correct refractive errors of the eye.
(b) It is a procedure that permanently changes the shapes of the cornea.
(c) It reduces a person’s dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
(d) It is a procedure that can be done on the person of any age.
Ans: (d)
7. The “Instrument of Instructions” contained in the Government of India Act 1935 have been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as :
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Extent of executive power of State
(d) Conduct of business of the Government of India.
Ans: (b)
8. With reference to the treatment of cancerous tumors, a tool called cyber knife has been making the news. In this context, which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) It is a robotic image guided system.
(b) It delivers an extremely precise dose of radiation.
(c) It has the capability of achieving sub – millimeter accuracy.
(d) It can map the spread of tumour in the body.
Ans: (d)
9. What is te principle by which a cooling system (Radiator) in a motor car works?
(a) Conduction only
(b) Convection
(c) Radiation only
(d) Both conduction and radiation
Ans: (b)
10. What was the immediate cause for the launch of the Swadeshi movement?
(a) The partition of Bengal done by Lord Curzon.
(b) A sentence of 18 months rigorous imprisonment imposed on Lokmanya Tilak.
(c) The arrest and deportation of Lala Lajput Rai and Ajit Singh, and passing of the Punjab Colonization Bill.
(d) Death sentence pronounced on the Chapekar brothers.
Ans: (a)
11. Half of the villagers of a certain village have their own houses. One – fifth of the villagers cultivate paddy. One – third of the villagers are literate. Four – fifth of the villagers are below twenty five. Then, which one of the following is certainly true?
(a) All the villagers who have their own houses are literate.
(b) Some villagers under twenty five are literate.
(c) A quarter of the villagers who have their own houses cultivate paddy.
(d) Half of the villagers who cultivate paddy are literate.
Ans: (b)
12. Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentation of Union Budget to the Parliament?
(a) Department of Revenue
(b) Department of Economic Affairs
(c) Department of Financial Services
(d) Department of Expenditure
Ans: (b)
13. How many numbers from 0 to 999 are not divisible by either 5 or 7?
(a) 313
(b) 341
(c) 686
(d) 786
Ans: (c)
14. A person traveled a distance of 50 km in 8 hours. He covered a part of the distance on foot at the rate of 4 km per hour and a part on a bicycle at the rate of 10 km per hour. How much distance did he travel on foot?
(a) 10 km
(b) 20 km
(c) 30 km
(d) 40 km
Ans : (b)
15. Given below are the names of four energy crops. Which one of them can be cultivated for ethanol?
(a) Jatropha
(b) Maize
(c) Pongania
(d) Sunflower
Ans: (b)
Which of the following statements best describes as to how we should maintain these sites in the context of this Convention?
(a) Keep all the sites completely inaccessible to man so that they will not be exploited.
(b) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and permit tourism and recreation only.
(c) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach for a period without any exploitation, with specific criteria and specific period for each site, and then allow sustainable use of them by future generations.
(d) Conserve all the sites through ecosystem approach and allow their simultaneous. Sustainable use. Ans: (c)
2. Which bacterial strain, developed from natural isolates by genetic manipulations, can be used for treating oil spills?
(a) Agrobacterium
(b) Clostridium
(c) Nitrosomonas
(d) Pseudomonas
Ans: (d)
3. There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta Caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings?
(a) Bagh Caves
(b) Ellora Caves
(c) Lomas Rishi cave
(d) Nasik caves
Ans: (a)
4. Two numbers X and Y are respectively 20% and 28% less than a third number Z. By what percentage is the number Y less than the number X?
(a) 8%
(b) 9%
(c) 10%
(d) 12%
Ans: (c)
5. With reference to the mineral sources of India, consider the following pairs: Mineral 90% National Sources in
1. Copper — Jharkhand
2. Nickel — Orissa
3. Tungsten — Kerala
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (b)
6. Recently, LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) procedure is being made popular for vision correction. Which one of the following statements in this context is not correct?
(a) LASIK procedure is used to correct refractive errors of the eye.
(b) It is a procedure that permanently changes the shapes of the cornea.
(c) It reduces a person’s dependence on glasses or contact lenses.
(d) It is a procedure that can be done on the person of any age.
Ans: (d)
7. The “Instrument of Instructions” contained in the Government of India Act 1935 have been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as :
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Extent of executive power of State
(d) Conduct of business of the Government of India.
Ans: (b)
8. With reference to the treatment of cancerous tumors, a tool called cyber knife has been making the news. In this context, which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) It is a robotic image guided system.
(b) It delivers an extremely precise dose of radiation.
(c) It has the capability of achieving sub – millimeter accuracy.
(d) It can map the spread of tumour in the body.
Ans: (d)
9. What is te principle by which a cooling system (Radiator) in a motor car works?
(a) Conduction only
(b) Convection
(c) Radiation only
(d) Both conduction and radiation
Ans: (b)
10. What was the immediate cause for the launch of the Swadeshi movement?
(a) The partition of Bengal done by Lord Curzon.
(b) A sentence of 18 months rigorous imprisonment imposed on Lokmanya Tilak.
(c) The arrest and deportation of Lala Lajput Rai and Ajit Singh, and passing of the Punjab Colonization Bill.
(d) Death sentence pronounced on the Chapekar brothers.
Ans: (a)
11. Half of the villagers of a certain village have their own houses. One – fifth of the villagers cultivate paddy. One – third of the villagers are literate. Four – fifth of the villagers are below twenty five. Then, which one of the following is certainly true?
(a) All the villagers who have their own houses are literate.
(b) Some villagers under twenty five are literate.
(c) A quarter of the villagers who have their own houses cultivate paddy.
(d) Half of the villagers who cultivate paddy are literate.
Ans: (b)
12. Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentation of Union Budget to the Parliament?
(a) Department of Revenue
(b) Department of Economic Affairs
(c) Department of Financial Services
(d) Department of Expenditure
Ans: (b)
13. How many numbers from 0 to 999 are not divisible by either 5 or 7?
(a) 313
(b) 341
(c) 686
(d) 786
Ans: (c)
14. A person traveled a distance of 50 km in 8 hours. He covered a part of the distance on foot at the rate of 4 km per hour and a part on a bicycle at the rate of 10 km per hour. How much distance did he travel on foot?
(a) 10 km
(b) 20 km
(c) 30 km
(d) 40 km
Ans : (b)
15. Given below are the names of four energy crops. Which one of them can be cultivated for ethanol?
(a) Jatropha
(b) Maize
(c) Pongania
(d) Sunflower
Ans: (b)
Thursday, December 9, 2010
IAS Solved 2010 Paper
1. Other than Jatropha curcas, why is Pongamia pinnata also considered a good option for the production of bio – diesel in India?
1. Pongamia Pinnata grows naturally in most of the arid regions of India.
2. The seeds of Pongamia pinnata are rich in lipid content of which nearly half isoleic acid.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (c)
2. Which features of some species of blue – green algae helps promote them as bio – fertilizers?
(a) They convert atmospheric methane into ammonia which the crop plants can absorb readily.
(b) They induce the crop plants to produce the enzymes which help convert atmospheric nitrogen to nitrates.
(c) They have the mechanism to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that the crop plants can absorb readily.
(d) They induce the roots of the crop plants to absorb the soil nitrates in larger quantities.
Ans: (c)
3. The United Nations Framework Conventions on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international treaty drawn at :
(a) United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, Stockholm, 1972.
(b) UN conference on Environment and Development, Rio de Janeiro, 1992.
(c) World Summit on Sustainable Development, Johannesburg, 2002.
(d) UN Climate Change Conference Copenhagen, 2009.
Ans: (b)
4. After Quit India Movement, C. Rajagopalachari issued a pamphletentitled “The Way Out”.
Which one of the following was a proposal in this pamphlet?
(a) The establishment of a “War Advisory Council” composed of representatives of British India and the Indian States.
(b) Reconstitution of the Central Executive Council in such a way that all its members, except the Governor General and the Commander – in – Chief should be Indian leaders.
(c) Fresh elections to the Central and Provincial Legislatures to be held at the end of 1945 and the Constitution making body to be convened as soon as possible.
(d) A solution for the constitutional deadlock.
Ans: (d)
5. Four resolutions were passed at the famous Calcutta session of Indian National Congress in 1906. The question of either retention OR of rejection of these four resolutions became the cause of a split in Congress at the next Congress session held in Surat in 1907. Which one of the following was not one of those resolutions?
(a) Annulment of partition of Bengal
(b) Boycott
(c) National education
(d) Swadeshi
Ans: (a)
6. In India, the interest rate on savings account in all the nationalized commercial banks is fixed by
(a) Union Ministry of Finance
(b) Union Finance Commission
(c) Indian Banks’ Association
(d) None of the above.
Ans: (d)
7. As regards the use of international food safety standards as reference point for the dispute settlements, which one of the following does WTO collaborate with?
(a) Codex Alimentarius Commission.
(b) International Federation of Standards Users.
(c) International Organization for Standardization.
(d) World Standards Cooperation.
Ans: (a)
8. Stiglitz Commission established by the President of the United Nations General Assembly was in the international news. The commission was supposed to deal with
(a) The challenges posed by the impending global climate change and prepare a road map.
(b) The workings of the global financial systems and to explore ways and means to secure a more sustainable global order.
(c) Global terrorism and prepare a global action plan for the mitigation of terrorism.
(d) Expansion of the United Nations Security Council in the present global scenario.
Ans: (b)
9. With reference to BRIC countries, consider the following statements:
1. At present, China’s GDP is more than the combined GDP of all the three other countries.
2. China’s population is more than the combined population of any two other countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (c)
10. Which one of the following is not related to United Nations?
(a) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency.
(b) International Finance Corporation.
(c) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.
(d) Bank for International Settlements.
Ans: (d)
11. A person X has four notes of Rupee 1, 2 , 5 and 10 denomination. The number of different sums of money she can form from them is
(a) 16
(b) 15
(c) 12
(d) 8
Ans: (b)
12. Consider the following:
1. Oxides of Hydrogen. 2. Oxides of Nitrogen.
3. Oxides of Sulphus.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (c)
13. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles produce one of the following as “exhaust”.
(a) NH3
(b) CH4
(c) H2O
(d) H2O2
Ans: (c)
14. India – based Neutrino Observatory is included by the Planning Commission as a mega science project under the 11th Five Year Plan. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. Neutrinos are chargeless elementary particles that travel close to the speed of light.
2. Neutrinos are created in nuclear reactions of beta decay.
3. Neutrinos have a negligible, but non zero mass.
4. Trillions of Neutrinos pass through human body every second.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans: (d)
15. Which among the following do / does not belong / belongs to the GSM family of wireless technologies?
(a) EDGE
(b) LTE
(c) DSL
(d) Both EDGE and LTE
Ans: (c)
1. Pongamia Pinnata grows naturally in most of the arid regions of India.
2. The seeds of Pongamia pinnata are rich in lipid content of which nearly half isoleic acid.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (c)
2. Which features of some species of blue – green algae helps promote them as bio – fertilizers?
(a) They convert atmospheric methane into ammonia which the crop plants can absorb readily.
(b) They induce the crop plants to produce the enzymes which help convert atmospheric nitrogen to nitrates.
(c) They have the mechanism to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that the crop plants can absorb readily.
(d) They induce the roots of the crop plants to absorb the soil nitrates in larger quantities.
Ans: (c)
3. The United Nations Framework Conventions on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international treaty drawn at :
(a) United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, Stockholm, 1972.
(b) UN conference on Environment and Development, Rio de Janeiro, 1992.
(c) World Summit on Sustainable Development, Johannesburg, 2002.
(d) UN Climate Change Conference Copenhagen, 2009.
Ans: (b)
4. After Quit India Movement, C. Rajagopalachari issued a pamphletentitled “The Way Out”.
Which one of the following was a proposal in this pamphlet?
(a) The establishment of a “War Advisory Council” composed of representatives of British India and the Indian States.
(b) Reconstitution of the Central Executive Council in such a way that all its members, except the Governor General and the Commander – in – Chief should be Indian leaders.
(c) Fresh elections to the Central and Provincial Legislatures to be held at the end of 1945 and the Constitution making body to be convened as soon as possible.
(d) A solution for the constitutional deadlock.
Ans: (d)
5. Four resolutions were passed at the famous Calcutta session of Indian National Congress in 1906. The question of either retention OR of rejection of these four resolutions became the cause of a split in Congress at the next Congress session held in Surat in 1907. Which one of the following was not one of those resolutions?
(a) Annulment of partition of Bengal
(b) Boycott
(c) National education
(d) Swadeshi
Ans: (a)
6. In India, the interest rate on savings account in all the nationalized commercial banks is fixed by
(a) Union Ministry of Finance
(b) Union Finance Commission
(c) Indian Banks’ Association
(d) None of the above.
Ans: (d)
7. As regards the use of international food safety standards as reference point for the dispute settlements, which one of the following does WTO collaborate with?
(a) Codex Alimentarius Commission.
(b) International Federation of Standards Users.
(c) International Organization for Standardization.
(d) World Standards Cooperation.
Ans: (a)
8. Stiglitz Commission established by the President of the United Nations General Assembly was in the international news. The commission was supposed to deal with
(a) The challenges posed by the impending global climate change and prepare a road map.
(b) The workings of the global financial systems and to explore ways and means to secure a more sustainable global order.
(c) Global terrorism and prepare a global action plan for the mitigation of terrorism.
(d) Expansion of the United Nations Security Council in the present global scenario.
Ans: (b)
9. With reference to BRIC countries, consider the following statements:
1. At present, China’s GDP is more than the combined GDP of all the three other countries.
2. China’s population is more than the combined population of any two other countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (c)
10. Which one of the following is not related to United Nations?
(a) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency.
(b) International Finance Corporation.
(c) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.
(d) Bank for International Settlements.
Ans: (d)
11. A person X has four notes of Rupee 1, 2 , 5 and 10 denomination. The number of different sums of money she can form from them is
(a) 16
(b) 15
(c) 12
(d) 8
Ans: (b)
12. Consider the following:
1. Oxides of Hydrogen. 2. Oxides of Nitrogen.
3. Oxides of Sulphus.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: (c)
13. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles produce one of the following as “exhaust”.
(a) NH3
(b) CH4
(c) H2O
(d) H2O2
Ans: (c)
14. India – based Neutrino Observatory is included by the Planning Commission as a mega science project under the 11th Five Year Plan. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. Neutrinos are chargeless elementary particles that travel close to the speed of light.
2. Neutrinos are created in nuclear reactions of beta decay.
3. Neutrinos have a negligible, but non zero mass.
4. Trillions of Neutrinos pass through human body every second.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans: (d)
15. Which among the following do / does not belong / belongs to the GSM family of wireless technologies?
(a) EDGE
(b) LTE
(c) DSL
(d) Both EDGE and LTE
Ans: (c)
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