UPSC Prelims 2015 | Prelims Collection

2015 Ancient History

With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential elementary elements of the feudal system? 1. A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political au...

2015 Art & Culture

Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below

2015 Economy

Which of the following has/have been accorded “Geographical Indication’ status? 1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees 2. Rajasthani Dal-Bati-Churma 3. Tirupati Laddu Select the answer using the code given below:

2015 Environment & Ecology

With reference to ‘Forest Carbon Partnership Facility’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples. 2. It provides ...

2015 Geography

Consider the following statements: 1. The winds that blow between 30 degrees N and 60 degrees S latitudes throughout the year are known as westerlies. 2. The moist air masses that cause winter rains in the North-West...

2015 Indian Polity

When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by:

2015 International Relations

‘Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action’ often seen in the news, is

2015 Medieval History

Consider the following : The arrival of Babur into India led to the: 1. introduction of gunpowder 2. introduction of the arch and dome in the regions' architecture 3. establishment of Timurid dynasty Select the corr...

2015 Modern History

Who of the following organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?

2015 Science & Technology

With reference to the use of nanotechnology in the health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology 2. Nanotechnology can largely contribut...

2015 Social Issues & Schemes

Which one of the following best describes the main objective of ‘Seed Village Concept’?

2015 Art & Culture

With reference to art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

2015 Economy

The problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability of -

2015 Environment & Ecology

‘BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes’ is managed by the -

2015 Geography

In India the steel production industry requires the import of

2015 Indian Polity

Consider the following Statements regarding the DPSP/ Directive Principles of State Policy: 1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country 2. The provisions contained in these Principles are ...

2015 International Relations

With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, Consider the following statements: 1. It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spill...

2015 Medieval History

Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to b...

2015 Modern History

Consider the following statements : 1. The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu. 2. The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji Which of the st...

2015 Science & Technology

With reference to ‘Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a contactless communication technology that uses electromagnetic radio fields 2. NFC is designe...

2015 Social Issues & Schemes

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has been launched for -

2015 Art & Culture

Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?

2015 Economy

‘Basel III Accord’ or simply ‘Basel III’, often seen in the news, seeks to -

2015 Environment & Ecology

What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture? 1. The proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in the soil can occur. 2. Increase in the acidity of soil can ta...

2015 Geography

Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?

2015 Indian Polity

Consider the following statements: 1. The Legislative Council of a state in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular state. 2. The Governor of a state nominates the Chairma...

2015 International Relations

Consider the following countries - 1. China 2. France 3. India 4. Israel 5. Pakistan Which among the above are Nuclear Weapons States as recognized by the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly ...

2015 Medieval History

Consider the following pairs: |Medieval Indian State|Present Region| |-- |--| |1. Champaka | Central India| |2. Durgara|Jammu| |3. Kuluta | Malabar| Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

2015 Modern History

Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India? 1. Dadabhai Naoroji 2. Subramania Iyer 3. R.C. Dutt Select the correct answer using the code given below.

2015 Science & Technology

In which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used? 1. Assessment of crop productivity 2. Locating groundwater resources 3. Mineral exploration 4. Telecommunications 5. Traffic studi...

2015 Art & Culture

Kalamkari painting refers to -

2015 Economy

Consider the following statements: 1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers. 2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 19...

2015 Environment & Ecology

With reference to ‘fuel cells’ in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity. Consider the following statements: 1. If pure hydrogen is used as a fuel, the fuel cell emits heat and water as b...

2015 Geography

What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial counter-current?

2015 Indian Polity

Consider the following statements: 1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister. 2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board. Which of the statements...

2015 International Relations

In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not participant/ participants? 1. Bangladesh 2. Cambodia 3. China 4. Myanmar 5. Thailand Select the correct answer using ...

2015 Modern History

Which one of the following movements have contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of ‘moderates’ and ‘extremists’?

2015 Science & Technology

In the context of modern scientific research, consider the following statements about ‘IceCube’, a particle detector located at the South Pole, which was recently in the news : 1. It is the world’s largest neutrino de...

2015 Economy

The Fair and Remunerative Price of Sugarcane is approved by the -

2015 Environment & Ecology

Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and Arctic?

2015 Geography

Which one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea?

2015 Indian Polity

With reference to the Union Government consider the following statements. 1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the parliament 2. No amount can be withdr...

2015 International Relations

The terms ‘Agreement on Agriculture’, ‘Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures’ and Peace Clause’ appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the:

2015 Modern History

With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the ‘Sedition Committee’ 2. In Rowlatt Satyagraha Gandhiji tried to use ...

2015 Science & Technology

Among the following which was frequently mentioned in the news for the outbreak of the Ebola virus recently?

2015 Economy

The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of

2015 Environment & Ecology

With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Which of the followi...

2015 Geography

Tides occur in oceans and seas due to which among the following? 1. Gravitational Force of the Sun 2. Gravitational Force of the Moon 3. Centrifugal force of the Earth Select the correct answer using the code given ...

2015 Indian Polity

The fundamental object of the Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following? 1. People’s participation in the development 2. Political accountability 3. Democratic decentralization 4. Financial mobiliz...

2015 International Relations

The area known as ‘Golan Heights’ sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to:

2015 Modern History

With reference to the cabinet mission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It recommended a federal government. 2. It enlarged the powers of the Indian courts. 3. It provided for more Indians in the I...

2015 Science & Technology

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF)? 1. NIF is an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology under the Central Government 2. NIF is an...

2015 Economy

Which of the following brings out the ‘Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers’?

2015 Environment & Ecology

Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports rich biodiversity?

2015 Geography

In the South Atlantic and South Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate. What is the reason?

2015 Indian Polity

Consider the following statements: 1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill. 2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants. 3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Fin...

2015 International Relations

India is a member of which of the following? 1. Asia-Pacific economic corporation. 2. Association of South-East Asian Nations. 3. East Asia Summit Select the correct answer using the code given below.

2015 Modern History

The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined -

2015 Science & Technology

The term ‘Goldilocks Zone’ is often seen in the news in the context of

2015 Economy

In the Index of Eight Core Industries, which one of the following is given the highest weight?

2015 Environment & Ecology

Which of the following statements regarding ‘Green Climate Fund’ is/are correct? 1. It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change. 2. It is founded...

2015 Geography

Consider the following States: 1. Arunachal Pradesh 2. Himachal Pradesh 3. Mizoram In which of the following states do ‘Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests’ occur?

2015 Indian Polity

Who/Which of the following is the Custodian of the Constitution of India?

2015 International Relations

The ‘Fortaleza Declaration’ recently in the news, is related to the affairs of:

2015 Modern History

With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements: 1. It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes. 2. It wanted to establish the dictatorship of the proletariat. 3. It ad...

2015 Science & Technology

Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014, was given to which of the following?

2015 Economy

With reference to the India economy, consider the following statements: 1. The rate of growth of real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade. 2. The Gross Domestic Product at market prices (...

2015 Environment & Ecology

With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements: 1. The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum. 2. Ammonia and water vapour are ...

2015 Geography

Consider the following pairs: |Place of Pilgrimage|Location| |-- |--| |1. Srisailam | Nallamala Hills| |2. Omkareshwar|Satmala Hills| |3. Pushkar | Mahadeo Hills| Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

2015 Indian Polity

The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the

2015 International Relations

Amnesty International is -

2015 Science & Technology

H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases?

2015 Economy

Which reference to inflation in India, which of the following statements is correct?

2015 Environment & Ecology

With reference to an organization known as ‘Birdlife International’ which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations. 2. The concept of ‘biodiversity hotspo...

2015 Geography

Which of the following pairs of States of India indicates the Easternmost and Westernmost State?

2015 Indian Polity

The provisions in the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to -

2015 Science & Technology

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the

2015 Economy

A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following? 1. Slowing economic growth rates 2. Less equitable distribution of national income Choose the correct code:

2015 Environment & Ecology

What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?

2015 Geography

Consider the following rivers : 1. Vamsadhara 2. Indravati 3. Pranahita 4. Pennar Which of the above are tributaries of Godavari?

2015 Indian Polity

There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because:

2015 Economy

With reference to Indian economy, consider the following : 1. Bank rate 2. Open market operations 3. Public debt 4. Public revenue Which of the above is/are component/components of Monetary Policy?

2015 Environment & Ecology

With reference to ‘dugong’, mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a herbivorous marine animal. 2. It is found along the entire coast of India 3. It is given legal protection...

2015 Geography

“Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form than rain comes with thunder and lightning. But the rain is so...

2015 Indian Polity

With Reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 per cent to 42 per cent 2. It has ma...

2015 Economy

In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the -

2015 Environment & Ecology

Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?

2015 Geography

In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of the living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As time passes these bridges become stronger. These unique ‘Living Root Bridges’ are found ...

2015 Indian Polity

The ideal of “Welfare State” in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its

2015 Economy

Convertibility of rupee implies:

2015 Environment & Ecology

With reference to ‘fly ash’ produced by the power plants using coal as fuel, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction. 2. Fly ash c...

2015 Geography

In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?

2015 Indian Polity

“To uphold and protect the Sovereignty Unity and Integrity of India” is a provision made in the:

2015 Economy

Which one of the following issues the “Global Economic Prospects” report periodically?

2015 Environment & Ecology

Which one of the following is the best description of the term “ecosystem”?

2015 Economy

When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity by 50 basis points, which of the following is likely to happen?

2015 Environment & Ecology

With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a Public Limited Government Company. 2. It is a Non – Banking Financial Comp...

2015 Economy

There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which of the following actions can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit? 1. Reducing revenue expenditure 2. Introducing new welfare schemes 3. Ra...

2015 Environment & Ecology

Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?

2015 Environment & Ecology