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YEAR-WISE · UPSC PRELIMS 2011

UPSC Prelims 2011: 100 tagged questions.

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Subject mix

Where 2011 spent its paper.

Environment (23)23 Indian Economy (19)19 Science & Technology (13)13 Modern History (9)9 Agriculture & Food Security (7)7 Indian Polity (6)6 International Relations (4)4 Physical Geography (4)4

Chapters

Densest chapters in 2011.

Inflation Concepts3

Soil Pollution3

Chemistry Basics3

Budget and Financial Procedure2

Biodiversity Basics2

Biodiversity Loss2

Orbits & Trajectories2

Computing Basics2

Question-wise

All 100 questions from Prelims 2011.

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Q1 Indian Economy In the context of Indian economy consider the following statements : 1. The growth rate of GDP has steadily increased in the last five year… Q2 Indian Economy Consider the following actions which the Government can take: 1. Devaluing the domestic currency. 2. Reduction in the export subsidy. Which… Q3 Agriculture & Food Security With what purpose is the Government of India promoting the concept of “Mega Food Parks”? 1. To provide good infrastructure facilities for t… Q4 Indian Economy What is the difference between “vote-on-account” and “interim budget”? 1. The provision of a “vote-on-account” is used by a regular Governm… Q5 Indian Economy Why is the offering of “teaser loans” by commercial banks a cause of economic concern? 1. The teaser loans are considered to be an aspect o… Q6 Indian Economy Economic growth is usually coupled with - Q7 Indian Economy The lowering of Bank Rate by the Reserve Bank of India leads to - Q8 Indian Economy Which one of the following statements appropriately describes the “fiscal stimulus”? Q9 World History Karl Marx explained the process of class struggle with the help of which one of the following theories? Q10 Indian Economy In terms of economy, the visit by foreign nationals to witness the XIX Common Wealth Games in India amounted to Q11 Agriculture & Food Security In India, which of the following have the highest share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture and allied activities? Q12 Indian Economy Both Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) are related to investment in a country. Which one of the foll… Q13 Indian Economy Which one of the following is not a feature of “Value Added Tax”? Q14 Indian Economy Why is the Government of India disinvesting its equity in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)? 1. The Government intends to use t… Q15 Indian Economy A rapid increase in the rate of inflation is sometimes attributed to the “base effect”. What is “base effect”? Q16 Indian Economy Microfinance is the provision of financial services to people of low-income groups. This includes both the consumers and the self-employed.… Q17 Indian Economy A “closed economy” is an economy in which - Q18 Indian Economy Which of the following can aid in furthering the Government’s objective of inclusive growth? 1. Promoting Self-Help Groups 2. Promoting Mic… Q19 Indian Polity With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct? Q20 Indian Economy India has experienced persistent and high food inflation in the recent past. What could be the reason? 1. Due to a gradual switchover to th… Q21 Indian Economy India is regarded as a country with “Demographic Dividend”. This is due to: Q240 Indian Polity When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the LokSabha - Q241 World History Consider the following : 1. Right to education. 2. Right to equal access to public service. 3. Right to food. Which of the above is/are Hum… Q242 Indian Polity The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the- Consolidated Fund of India must come from: Q243 Indian Polity The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for… Q244 Indian Economy All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the: Q245 Indian Polity Consider the following statements : In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee - 1. is constituted under the provisions of the Constitutio… Q246 Indian Polity Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty? Q417 Environment Regarding “carbon credits”, which one of the following statements is not correct? Q418 Environment The “Red Data Book” published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of - 1. Ende… Q419 Environment The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon? Q420 Environment The formation of the ozone hole in the Antarctic region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason for the formation of this hol… Q421 Environment Human activities in the recent past have caused the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, but a lot of it does not r… Q422 Environment There is a concern over the increase in harmful algal blooms in the seawaters of India. What could be the causative factors for this phenom… Q423 Environment Recently, "oil zapper" was in the news. What is it? Q424 Environment Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes. 2. Along… Q425 Environment Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats-Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiv… Q426 Environment In the Union Budget 2011-12, a full exemption from basic customs duty was extended to the bio-based asphalt (bioasphalt). What is the impor… Q427 Environment Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways : 1. Soil formation 2. Prevention of soil erosion 3. Recycling of wa… Q428 Environment Consider the following: 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Oxides of Nitrogen 3. Oxides of Sulphur Which of the above is/are the emission/ emissions from… Q429 Environment In the context of ecosystem productivity, marine upwelling zones are important as they increase the marine productivity by bringing the: 1.… Q430 Environment The 2004 Tsunami made people realize that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coastal calamities. How do mangroves funct… Q431 Environment Consider the following : 1. Photosynthesis. 2. Respiration. 3. The decay of organic matter. 4. Volcanic action. Which of the above add carb… Q432 Environment A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is t… Q433 Environment If a tropical rainforest is removed, it does not regenerate quickly as compared to a tropical deciduous forest. This is because - Q434 Environment Which one of the following is not a site for the in-situ method of conservation of flora? Q435 Environment With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts: 1. Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947 2. Mining and Mineral Development (R… Q690 Modern History What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W. S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893? Q691 Modern History Which amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century? Q692 Modern History With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report? 1. Complete Indep… Q693 Modern History Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942? Q694 Modern History Mahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, “Unto this Last” and the book transformed his lif… Q695 Modern History With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of the drain of wealth from India. Which of… Q696 Modern History The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reas… Q697 Modern History With reference to the Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for: Q698 Modern History What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda? 1. The Administration did not suspend t… Q798 Science & Technology The function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to - Q799 Science & Technology What is “Virtual Private Network”? Q800 Science & Technology A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt-brinjal, has been developed. The objective of this is - Q801 Science & Technology Satellites used for telecommunication relay are kept in a geostationary orbit. A satellite is said to be in such an orbit when: 1. The orbi… Q802 Science & Technology What is the difference between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices? Q803 Science & Technology At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes or DNA sequences on a chromosome. How does this knowled… Q804 Environment What is the difference between a CFL and an LED lamp? 1. To produce light, a CFL uses mercury vapour and phosphor while an LED lamp uses se… Q805 Science & Technology A new optical disc format known as the Blu-ray Disc (BD) is becoming popular. In what way is it different from the traditional DVD? 1. DVD… Q806 Environment Microbial fuel cells are considered a source of sustainable energy. Why? 1. They use living organisms as catalysts to generate electricity… Q923 Indian Geography The Brahmaputra, Irrawaddy and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow through narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches… Q924 Agriculture & Food Security Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects o… Q925 Agriculture & Food Security With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced. 2. It is… Q926 Agriculture & Food Security Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with mini… Q927 Agriculture & Food Security The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by a humid climate with high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs… Q928 Agriculture & Food Security A state in India has the following characteristics: 1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid. 2. Its central part produces cotton. 3. Cul… Q929 Environment Two important rivers — one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha —… Q1021 International Relations With reference to look east policy of India, consider the following statements? 1. India wants to establish itself as an important regional… Q1022 International Relations Recently, the USA decided to support India’s membership in multilateral export control regimes called the “Australia group” and the “Wassen… Q1023 International Relations The “New START” treaty was in the news. What is this treaty? Q1024 International Relations Southeast Asia has captivated the attention of the global community over space and time as a geostrategically significant region. Which amo… Q1025 Indian Economy Regarding the international monetary fund, which one of the following statements is correct? Q1111 Ancient History India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with Southeast Asia across the Bay of Bengal. For this preeminence of early ma… Q1112 Ancient History Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements: 1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religiou… Q1164 Ancient History The “dharma” and “Rita” depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilization of India. In this context, consider the following statements: 1… Q1165 Art and Culture The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by - Q1228 Physical Geography The jet aircraft fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation? 1. There are no clouds… Q1229 World Geography La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from El Nino? 1. La Nina is characterised by unusu… Q1230 Physical Geography A layer in the Earth’s atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why? 1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of… Q1231 World Geography What could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt? 1. It is located in the sub-tropical high-pres… Q1232 Physical Geography Westerlies in the southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why? 1. The Southern hemisphere has less lan… Q1339 Indian Geography Between India and East Asia, the navigation-time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following? 1. Deepening the Malacca St… Q1340 World Geography In the context of global oil prices, “Brent crude oil” is frequently referred to in the news. What does this term imply? 1. It is a major c… Q1387 Social Justice India is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under the law? 1. Free schooling till the age… Q1388 Social Justice In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to? 1. It can es… Q1389 Social Justice Among the following who are eligible to benefit from the “Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act”? Q1390 Social Justice With reference to “Aam Admi Bima Yojana”, consider the following statements: 1. The member insured under the scheme must be the head of the… Q1456 Science & Technology Aspartame is an artificial sweetener sold in the market. It consists of amino acids and provides calories like other amino acids. Yet, it i… Q1457 Science & Technology A married couple adopted a male child, A few years later; twin boys were born to them. The blood group of the couple is AB positive and O n… Q1458 Science & Technology Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants… Q1459 Science & Technology The surface of a lake is frozen in severe winter, but the water at its bottom is still liquid. What is the reason? Q1460 Physical Geography What is the difference between asteroids and comets? 1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held… Q1461 Science & Technology A company marketing food products advertises that its items do not contain trans-fats. What does this campaign signify to the customers? 1.… Q1462 Science & Technology An artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so because of the attraction Of Earth - Q1463 Environment When the bark of a tree is removed in a circular fashion all around near its base, it gradually dries up and dies because?

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