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UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2018 - General Studies Paper I

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2018 General Studies Paper I, Series A: 100 questions with 100 final-key answers and concise KSLC explanations. Original questions and applicable copyright belong to UPSC and the respective rights holders. KSLC explanations are independent educational commentary; KSLC is not affiliated with or endorsed by UPSC. Official source: https://www.upsc.gov.in/examinations/previous-question-papers/archives

  1. Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in riverbeds? 1. Decreased salinity in the river 2. Pollution of groundwater 3. Lowering of the water-table Select the correct answer using the code given below
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
  2. With reference to agricultural soils, consider the following statements: 1. A high content of organic matter in soil drastically reduces its water holding capacity. 2. Soil does not play any role in the sulphur cycle. 3. Irrigation over a period of time can contribute to the salinization of some agricultural lands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
  3. The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), a UN mechanism to assist countries transition towards greener and more inclusive economies, emerged at
    1. The Earth Summit on Sustainable Development 2002, Johannesburg
    2. The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development 2012, Rio de Janeiro
    3. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 2015, Paris
    4. The World Sustainable Development Summit 2016, New Delhi
  4. “3D printing” has applications in which of the following? 1. Preparation of confectionery items 2. Manufacture of bionic ears 3. Automotive industry 4. Reconstructive surgeries 5. Data processing technologies Select the correct answer using the code given below
    1. 1, 3 and 4 only
    2. 2, 3 and 5 only
    3. 1 and 4 only
    4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
  5. Consider the following statements: 1. The Barren Island volcano is an active volcano located in the Indian territory. 2. Barren Island lies about 140 km east of Great Nicobar. 3. The last time the Barren Island volcano erupted was in 1991 and it has remained inactive since then. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 and 3
    3. 3 only
    4. 1 and 3
  6. Why is a plant called Prosopis juliflora often mentioned in news?
    1. Its extract is widely used in cosmetics.
    2. It tends to reduce the biodiversity in the area in which it grows.
    3. Its extract is used in the synthesis of pesticides.
    4. None of the above
  7. Consider the following statements: 1. Most of the world’s coral reefs are in tropical waters. 2. More than one-third of the world’s coral reefs are located in the territories of Australia, Indonesia and Philippines. 3. Coral reefs host far more number of animal phyla than those hosted by tropical rainforests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
  8. “Momentum for Change: Climate Neutral Now’ is an initiative launched by
    1. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
    2. The UNEP Secretariat
    3. The UNFCCC Secretariat
    4. The World Meteorological Organization
  9. With reference to educational institutions during colonial rule in India, consider the following pairs:
    Institution — Founder
    1. Sanskrit College at Benaras — William Jones
    2. Calcutta Madarsa — Warren Hastings
    3. Fort William College — Arthur Wellesley
    Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 and 2
    2. 2 only
    3. 1 and 3
    4. 3 only
  10. Consider the following pairs:
    Regions sometimes mentioned in news — Country
    1. Catalonia — Spain
    2. Crimea — Hungary
    3. Mindanao — Philippines
    4. Oromia — Nigeria
    Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
    1. 1, 2 and 3
    2. 3 and 4 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 2 and 4 only
  11. Consider the following events: 1. The first democratically elected communist party government formed in a State in India. 2. India’s then largest bank, ‘Imperial Bank of India’, was renamed ‘State Bank of India’. 3. Air India was nationalised and became the national carrier. 4. Goa became a part of independent India. Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
    1. 4–1–2–3
    2. 3–2–1–4
    3. 4–2–1–3
    4. 3–1–2–4
  12. Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement?
    1. Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution
    2. Article 17 and the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV
    3. Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part III
    4. Article 24 and the provisions under the 44th Amendment to the Constitution
  13. Consider the following: 1. Areca nut 2. Barley 3. Coffee 4. Finger millet 5. Groundnut 6. Sesamum 7. Turmeric The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has announced the Minimum Support Price for which of the above?
    1. 1, 2, 3 and 7 only
    2. 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
    3. 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
    4. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
  14. In which one of the following States is Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary located?
    1. Arunachal Pradesh
    2. Manipur
    3. Meghalaya
    4. Nagaland
  15. With reference to India’s satellite launch vehicles, consider the following statements: 1. PSLVs launch the satellites useful for Earth resources monitoring whereas GSLVs are designed mainly to launch communication satellites. 2. Satellites launched by PSLV appear to remain permanently fixed in the same position in the sky, as viewed from a particular location on Earth. 3. GSLV Mk III is a four-staged launch vehicle with the first and third stages using solid rocket motors; and the second and fourth stages using liquid rocket engines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 and 3
    3. 1 and 2
    4. 3 only
  16. With reference to the governance of public sector banking in India, consider the following statements: 1. Capital infusion into public sector banks by the Government of India has steadily increased in the last decade. 2. To put the public sector banks in order, the merger of associate banks with the parent State Bank of India has been affected. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
  17. Consider the following items: 1. Cereal grains hulled 2. Chicken eggs cooked 3. Fish processed and canned 4. Newspapers containing advertising material Which of the above items is/are exempted under GST (Goods and Services Tax)?
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1, 2 and 4 only
    4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
  18. Consider the following statements: 1. The definition of “Critical Wildlife Habitat” is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006. 2. For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights. 3. Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change officially decides and declares Habitat Rights for Primitive and Vulnerable Tribal Groups in any part of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
  19. Consider the following: 1. Birds 2. Dust blowing 3. Rain 4. Wind blowing Which of the above spread plant diseases?
    1. 1 and 3 only
    2. 3 and 4 only
    3. 1, 2 and 4 only
    4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
  20. With reference to organic farming in India, consider the following statements: 1. ‘The National Programme for Organic Production’ (NPOP) is operated under the guidelines and directions of the Union Ministry of Rural Development. 2. ‘The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority’ (APEDA) functions as the Secretariat for the implementation of NPOP. 3. Sikkim has become India’s first fully organic State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3

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