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Ancient History
Year Collection
UPSC Prelims 2013
Public prelims PYQs for 2013.
2013
Art & Culture
Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
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Economy
Which of the following constitute Capital Account? 1. Foreign Loans 2. Foreign Direct Investment 3. Private Remittances 4. Portfolio Investment Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
2013
Environment & Ecology
Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in
2013
Geography
The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why? 1. It occupies a linear rift valley. 2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras. 3. The land slopes to the we...
2013
Indian Polity
Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, who shall be the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or comm...
2013
Modern History
The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because:
2013
Science & Technology
Many transplanted seedlings do not grow because -
2013
Social Issues & Schemes
To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?
2013
Ancient History
The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The roads and ...
2013
Art & Culture
In the context of the cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best descri...
2013
Economy
Consider the following liquid assets: 1. Demand deposits with the banks 2. Time deposits with the banks 3. Savings deposits with the banks 4. Currency The correct sequence of these decreasing order of Liquidity is
2013
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following fauna of India: 1. Gharial 2. Leatherback turtle 3. Swamp deer Which of the above is/are endangered?
2013
Geography
Consider the following crops 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Rice 4. Wheat Which of these are Kharif crops?
2013
Indian Polity
According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?
2013
Modern History
The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the:
2013
Science & Technology
Mycorrhizal Biotechnology has been used in rehabilitating degraded sites because mycorrhiza enables the plants to - 1. Resist drought and increase absorptive area 2. Tolerate extremes of pH 3. Resist disease infestati...
2013
Social Issues & Schemes
Priority Sector Lending by banks in India constitutes the lending to:
2013
Art & Culture
Consider the following historical places: 1. Ajanta Caves 2. Lepakshi Temple 3. Sanchi Stupa Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings?
2013
Economy
Which of the following grants/ grant direct credit assistance to rural households? 1. Regional Rural Banks 2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development 3. Land Development Banks Select the correct answer us...
2013
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following pairs: |Protected areas|Region| |-- |--| |1. Nokrek Biosphere Reserve|Garo Hills| |2. Logtak (Loktak) Lake|Barail Range| |3. Namdapha National Park|Dafla Hills| Which of the above pairs is/are ...
2013
Geography
Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests? 1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy 2. Coexistence of a large number of species 3. ...
2013
Indian Polity
The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties
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Modern History
With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were:
2013
Science & Technology
Consider the following phenomena: 1. Size of the sun at dusk 2. Colour of the sun at dawn 3. Moon being visible at dawn 4. The twinkle of stars in the sky 5. Polestar being visible in the sky Which of the above are o...
2013
Social Issues & Schemes
With reference to the National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements : 1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal...
2013
Art & Culture
Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine? 1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance. 2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul. 3. Karma is the bane of the...
2013
Economy
Which one of the following groups of items are included in India’s foreign-exchange reserves?
2013
Environment & Ecology
Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India?
2013
Geography
“Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders.” The above statement best describes which of the following regions?
2013
Indian Polity
Consider the following statements: 1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House. 2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right ...
2013
Modern History
Annie Besant was: 1. Responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement 2. The founder of the Theosophical Society 3. Once the President of the Indian National Congress Select the correct statement/statements using the ...
2013
Science & Technology
Consider the following minerals - 1. Calcium 2. Iron 3. Sodium Which of the minerals given above is/are required by the human body for the contraction of muscles?
2013
Art & Culture
With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school: 1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of the soul. 2. Sankhya h...
2013
Economy
In the context of Indian economy, Open Market Operations’ refers to:
2013
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following 1. Star tortoise 2. Monitor lizard 3. Pygmy Hog 4. Spider monkey Which of the above found in India?
2013
Geography
Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct? 1. They are generally red in colour. 2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash. 3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP. 4. Tapioca...
2013
Indian Polity
‘Economic Justice’ the objectives of Constitution has been as one of the Indian provided in:
2013
Modern History
Quit India Movement was launched in response to:
2013
Science & Technology
Consider the following animals: 1. Sea cow 2. Sea horse 3. Sea lion Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals?
2013
Art & Culture
Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
2013
Economy
In India, deficit financing is used for raising resources for
2013
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following pairs about parks and rivers passing through them: 1. Corbett National Park: Ganga 2. Kaziranga National Park: Manas 3. Silent Valley National Park: Kaveri Which of the above pairs is/are corre...
2013
Geography
The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where:
2013
Indian Polity
Consider the following statements: Attorney General of India can 1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha 2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha 3. speak in the Lok Sabha 4. vote in the Lok Sabha Whi...
2013
Modern History
The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for:
2013
Science & Technology
Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred 1. Across different species of plants. 2. From animals to plants. 3. From microorganisms to higher organisms. Select the correct Solutio...
2013
Art & Culture
Consider the following pairs : 1. Limboo (Limbu): Sikkim 2. Karbi: Himachal Pradesh 3. Dongaria: Odisha 4. Bonda: Tamil Nadu Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
2013
Economy
The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of - 1. Liquidity of assets 2. Branch expansion 3. Merger of banks 4. Winding-up of banks Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
2013
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following organisms: 1. Agaricus 2. Nostoc 3. Spirogyra Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/biofertilizers?
2013
Geography
Consider the following: 1. Electromagnetic radiation 2. Geothermal energy 3. Gravitational force 4. Plate Movements 5. Rotation of the earth 6. Revolution of the earth Which of the above are responsible for bringing ...
2013
Indian Polity
Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? 1. The Prime Minister 2. The Chairman, Finance Commission 3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet 4. Chief Ministers of the States Select the correct ans...
2013
Science & Technology
Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced by
2013
Art & Culture
Consider the following Bhakti Saints: 1. Dadu Dayal 2. Guru Nanak 3. Tyagaraja Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?
2013
Economy
Consider the following statements : 1. Inflation benefits the debtors. 2. Inflation benefits the bondholders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2013
Environment & Ecology
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of ecosystems in the order of decreasing productivity?
2013
Geography
The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons? 1. Thermal difference between land and water 2. Variation in altitude between con...
2013
Indian Polity
Consider the following statements: 1. The Council of Ministers at the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of In...
2013
Science & Technology
Ball bearings are used in bicycles, cars, etc., because
2013
Art & Culture
With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements: 1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. 2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally...
2013
Economy
An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the:
2013
Environment & Ecology
In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat? 1. Tamil Nadu 2. Kerala 3. Karnataka 4. Andhra Pradesh Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
2013
Geography
Consider the following statements: 1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds. 2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma. 3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2013
Indian Polity
The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?
2013
Science & Technology
During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the 1. Meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky 2. Lightning that separates the nimbus clouds 3. Violent upward movement of air and water particles Sele...
2013
Economy
Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effect?
2013
Environment & Ecology
Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction among -
2013
Geography
Which of the following is/are the characteristic/ characteristics of Indian coal? 1. High ash content 2. Low sulphur content 3. The low ash fusion temperature Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
2013
Indian Polity
Consider the following statements: 1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission. 2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India. 3. The Consti...
2013
Science & Technology
Rainbow is produced when sunlight falls on drops of rain. Which of the following physical phenomena are responsible for this? 1. Dispersion 2. Refraction 3. Internal reflection Select the correct Solution using the c...
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Economy
The balance of payments of a country is a systematic record of
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Environment & Ecology
With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of an organism is/are known as decomposer organism/organisms? 1. Virus 2. Fungi 3. Bacteria Select the correct answer using the codes give...
2013
Geography
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Geographical Feature -- Region
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Indian Polity
In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government? 1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of Parliament. 2. Ministers hold the office till they en...
2013
Science & Technology
The efforts to detect the existence of Higgs boson particle have become frequent news in the recent past. What is /are the importance/importance of discovering this particle? 1. It will enable us to understand as to w...
2013
Economy
Supply of money remaining the same when there is an increase in demand for money, there will be:
2013
Environment & Ecology
Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India? 1. Arsenic 2. Sorbitol 3. Fluoride 4. Formaldehyde 5. Uranium Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
2013
Geography
Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season are due to -
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Indian Polity
Which one of the following statements is correct?
2013
Science & Technology
Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing? 1. Chikungunya 2. Hepatitis B 3. HIV-AIDS Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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Economy
A rise in the general level of prices may be caused by: 1. an increase in the money supply 2. a decrease in the aggregate level of output 3. an increase in the effective demand Select the correct answer using the cod...
2013
Environment & Ecology
Which of the following leaf modifications occurs/occur in desert areas to inhibit water loss? 1. Hard and waxy leaves 2. Tiny leaves or no leaves 3. Thorns instead of leaves Select the correct answer using the codes ...
2013
Geography
On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
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Indian Polity
Consider the following statements 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by the introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only. 2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal charact...
2013
Science & Technology
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the generation of energy. 2. Viruses can be cultured in any synthetic medium. 3. Viruses are transmitted from one organism to ano...
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Economy
Disguised unemployment generally means
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Environment & Ecology
Which of the following adds/add nitrogen to the soil? 1. Excretion of urea by animals 2. Burning of coal by man 3. Death of vegetation Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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Indian Polity
Consider the following statements: The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts: 1. Consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha 2. Scrutinizes appropriation finance accounts of Government 3. Examines the r...
2013
Science & Technology
Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life because -
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Economy
The National income of a country for a given period is equal to the:
2013
Environment & Ecology
Acid rain is caused by the pollution of the environment by -
2013
Indian Polity
What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
2013
Science & Technology
With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of the sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy. 2. Molasses can be used...
2013
Economy
Economic growth in country X will necessarily have to occur if
2013
Environment & Ecology
Due to improper/indiscriminate disposal of old and used computers or their parts, which of the following are released into the environment as e-waste? 1. Beryllium 2. Cadmium 3. Chromium 4. Heptachlor 5. Mercury 6. Le...
2013
Indian Polity
Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution? 1. National Development Council 2. Planning Commission 3. Zonal Councils Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
2013
Science & Technology
The known forces of nature can be divided into four classes, viz, gravity, electromagnetism, weak nuclear force and strong nuclear force. With reference to them, which one of the following statements is not correct?
2013
Environment & Ecology
In the grasslands, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an ecological succession because of
2013
Environment & Ecology
Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an organism but also its functional role in the community of organisms?
2013
Environment & Ecology