Wednesday, 5 December 2018

UPSC question for Prelims 2019


1. Consider the following statements about Dharma Guardian-2018
It is a joint military exercise between armies of India and Japan
It is the first ever joint exercise between these two countries
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

2. Which of the following countries border the Adriatic sea?
Italy
Bosnia–Herzegovina
Croatia
Select the answers using the codes given below.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3

3. Consider the following statements about Antyodaya scheme
It is an integration of the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) and National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM).
It is a centrally sponsored scheme
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

4. Consider the following statements about Nano-carbons
They are found to be very effective in killing Aedes Ageypti mosquito
Nano-carbon are odourless which makes them environment friendly and non-toxic to humans.
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

5. Consider the following statements about VIMOS instrument which was in news recently
It recently discovered Hyperion, the largest and most massive galaxy super cluster
It is an experiment of European Space Agency
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

6. Consider the following statements about TIgers
The white colour fur in white tigers is attributed to the genetic mutation that occurs in Bengal Tigers
Bengal TIgers are the largest subspecies among the tigers worldwide
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

7. 'Shahi litchi' recently got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Which of the following states it belongs to?
a. Uttar Pradesh
b. Haryana
c. Madhya Pradesh
d. Bihar

8. Consider the following statements about Ultra Mega Power Projects
They are power plants with individual capacity of about 5000 MW or above
They are completely coal- based
They use Super Critical Technology to achieve higher levels of fuel efficiency
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3

9. Consider the following statements about Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)
It is one of the two schemes introduced in Foreign Trade Policy of India 2015-20, as a part of Exports from India Scheme
Under the scheme, the government provides duty benefits to exporters depending on product and country
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

10. Conisder the following statements about Lok Adalat
It has statutory status
The decision is not binding on the parties
There is no court fee payable when a matter is filed in a Lok Adalat
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3

11. Consider the following statements about Rythu Bima scheme
It is a group agricultural insurance scheme for farmers in age group of 18 to 59 years
It is a scheme of Governmant of Telangana
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

12. Which of the following river(s) originate(s) outside India?
Tsangpo
Dibang
Barak
Select using the codes given below.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3

13. Consider the following statements about Wing Loong II
It is a drone developed by China
It can be used for surveillance and aerial reconnaissance missions.
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

14. Consider the following statements about National Air Quality Index
It is given by Central Pollution Control Board
'Green' and 'Purple' are colours which indicate the lowest and highest levels of air pollution in the index respectively
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?

a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

15. Consider the following statements about Section 8 companies under the Companies Act, 2013
They are to be registered with respective state governments
Members of such companies are not entitled to any dividends
Profits or other income of the company should be used for promoting only the objects of the company.
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3

16. Consider the following statements about National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)
It has the power of a civil court
It works under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

17. Consider the following statements about International Finance Corporation
It is the largest global development institution which exclusively focuses on the private sector in developing countries.
It is an arm of World Bank
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

18. Consider the following statements about the various military exercises
'Malabar' is the joint naval exercise between India, U.S, Japan
'Cope India' is the joint air force exercise between India, U.S, Japan
Which of the statement(s) is/ are not true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

19. Consider the following statements about Organic and Natual Farming
Both Organic farming and Natural farming requires basic agro practices like plowing, tilting, weeding, etc.to be performed
Organic farming uses manure like compost, vermicompost, cow dung manure, however, they are avoided completely in Natural Farming
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

20. Recently, the World's largest Amphibious Aircraft was built by which of the following countries?
a. Japan
b. China
c. U.S
d. Israel

21. Consider the following statements about Silver Oak which was in news recently
They are endemic to the Kodagu region in Wetern Ghats
They play a vital role in the preserving the biodiversity of that region
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

22. Consider the following statements about Toluene
It is one of the petrochemical wastes that get released without treatment from industries such as refineries, paint, textile, paper and rubber
It has genotoxic and carcinogenic effects on human beings
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

23. Consider the following statements about Exchange Traded Funds (ETF)
They are listed and traded on stocks exchanges similar to regular shares
They have more liquidity and marketability than mutual funds
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

24. Consider the following statements about Special Economic Zones (SEZ)
The decision to set up an SEZ should be taken by the Board of Approval constituted by the Central Government
All decisions are taken by the Board of Approval through majority
Which of the statement(s) is/ are not true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

25. Consider the following statements about Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) scheme
It provides for for setting up of residential schools at upper primary level for girls belonging to the SC and ST communities only
It is implemented in educationally backward blocks of the country where the female rural literacy is below the national average
It is part of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3

26. Consider the following statements about Artificial Light
China is the first country trying to make its own man-made moon 
The working of the artificial moon is independent of the real moon which ensures the availability of artificial light always.
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

27. Which of the following countries are included in the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM- Plus)?
Australia
China
Russian Federation
United States
North Korea
Select using the codes given below
a. 1, 2, 3
b. 2 ,3 and 5 only
c. 1, 2, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

28. Consider the following statements with respect to energy conservation
Co-firing refers to the process of using two different types of fuel for generation of electricity.
It is an effective solution for curbing the menace of stubble burning seen in North Indian states like Punjab and Haryana
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

29. Consider the following statements about Lower Courts in Indian Judiciary
Judges of the Subordinate Courts are appointed by the Chief Justice of the High Court which exercises the jurisdiction over them
Absence of a uniform mechanism in the appointment of Judges in lower courts causes inordinate delays and vaccancies
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

30. Consider the following statements about Changpa people
They are semi- nomadic people who inhabit the Ladakh region
They are known for making the contraption device called Shang- dong for dealing with wolves
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

31. Consider the following statements about Earth's interior structure
Oceanic crust is thinner than that of continental crust
Asthenosphere is the upper portion of Mantle
The Core is made up of Silicon and Aluminium
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3

32. Consider the following statements about Probiotics
They are foods or concentrates of live organisms that contribute to healthy microbial environment in the body
Probiotics can be bacteria, yeasts, and molds
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

33. Consider the following statements about Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope
It belongs to NASA
It can observe light in the photon energy range of 8,000 electronvolts (8 keV) to greater than 300 billion electronvolts (300 GeV) much higher than what human eyes can see
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

34. Consider the following statements about Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT)
It is a secure financial message carrier which links the financial communities at global, regional and local levels
It is an arm of the World Bank
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

35. Consider the following statements about 'Asset Liability Mismatch'
It refers to situations where banks lend for longer periods to customers from the existing short and medium- term deposits with them
It leads to increase in the level of Non-Performing Assets of the banks
Which of the statement(s) is/ are not true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

36. Consider the following statements about Peer to Peer (P2P) lending
It refers to an intermediary providing the services of loan facilitation online or otherwise
Non-Banking Finance Companies are not allowed to engage in P2P lending activities
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

37. Consider the following statements about India- China Internal Security Agreement (ISA)
The first-ever ISA between the two countries was signed recently
The Agreement provides also for partnership in the areas of terrorism,  human trafficking, drugs and arms smuggling between the two sides
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

39. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty is a treaty between which of the following pairs of countries?
a. U.S, Russia
b. North Korea, South Korea
c. U.S, EU
d. U.S, Iran

40. Consider the following statements about Baishui glacier which was in news recently
It is part of the Third Pole which is the largest ice store in the world after Antarctica and Greenland
It is located in Japan
The Third Pole glacier feeds important rivers such as Yangtze, Yellow, Mekong, and Ganges by seasonal menting
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3

41. Consider the following statements with respect to Central Board of Investigation (CBI)
The Director of CBI is appointed by the Selection Panel headed by the Home Minister.
Prior approval is not necessary for the arrest of a person on the spot on the charge of accepting any undue advantage
Which of the given statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

42. Consider the following statements about Green Crakers
They are crackers made of eco-friendly materials which can reduce the level of air pollution if not completely control it
Aluminium and Barium Nitrate are suitable alternatives which can bring down the level of smoke emission by firecrackers
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

43. Consider the following statements about Election Commission of India (ECI)
There is no equality in tenure between the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners
Election Commission of India was established as a single-member body and was later made into a three- member body
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

44. Gangireddu community was in news recently. Consider the following statements about them.
They are a nomadic tribe known for exhibiting the skills of Ongole bulls
They belong to the state of Andhra Pradesh
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

45. Consider the following statements about Piranhamesodon pinnatomus
They are the earliest known example of a cartilaginous fish
Piranhamesodon and modern day Piranhas are examples of convergent evolution
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

46. Consider the following statements about MarCO mission
It is a mission of NASA
MarCO-B is the first Cubesat to have captured a picture of Mars by travelling into deep space
Which of the given statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

47. Consider the following statements about United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)
It is an international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.
India recently accepted the recommendations of UNCITRAL with respect to cross-border insolvency
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

48. Consider the following statements about 'Asian Economic Integration Report 2018'
It is published by Asian Development Bank
It held that India had the most outward migrants followed by China in the year 2017
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

49. Consider the following statements about Sea Bridges
The world's longest sea bridge was built by China connecting Taiwan directly with the mainland
It is part of Belt and Road Initiative of China
Which of the statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

50. Consider the following statements about Zika
Airborne transmission of Zika is possible
Zika outbreak led to an increase in the Guillain-Barre syndrome, a neurological disorder that could lead to paralysis and death
Which of the given statement(s) is/ are true?
a. 1 only 
b. 2 only
c. Both 1 & 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

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