UPSC 1997 Prelims – all questions

About 50% of the world population is concentrated between the latitudes of

After consolidating his power, Balban assumed the grand title of

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List I (Climatic Conditions) I. Chennai is warmer than Calcutta II. Snowfall in Himalayas III. Rainfall decreases from Depressions IV. Sutlej-Ganga Plain gets some rain in winter

List II (Reasons) A) North-east Monsoon B) Altitude C) Western West Bengal to Punjab D) Distance from sea E) Latitude

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The economic and monetary union of 15 European Countries is proposed to be made by 1999. But the currencies of two countries, Franc, have already the same value and circulate freely in both the countries. The countries are

The average rate of domestic savings (gross) for the Indian economy is currently estimated to be in the range of

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List I I. Butler Committee II. Hurtog Committee Report III. Hunter Inquiry Committee Report IV. Muddiman Committee Report

List II A) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Report B) Relationship between the Indian States and Paramount Power C) Working of Dyarchy as laid down in the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms D) The growth of education in British India and potentialities of its further progress

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List I I. Deccan Traps II. Western Ghats III. Aravalli IV. Narmada-Tapi

List II A) Late Cenozoic B) Pre-Cambrian C) Cretaceous-Eocene D) Cambrian Alluvial deposits E) Pleistocene

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The number of industries for which industrial licensing is required has now been reduced to

The head of the military department under the reorganised central machinery of administration during Akbar’s reign was

The January isotherm taken as a basis for dividing India into tropical and sub-tropical zones is

“……….They are people of yellow complexion, oblique eyes, high cheek bones, sparse hair and medium height.” The reference here is to

What is the correct sequence of the descending order of the following States in respect of female literacy rates as per the 1991 Census? I. Mizoram II. Kerala III. Goa IV. Nagaland

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The tail of a comet is directed away from the sun because

Assertion (A): The sponsor and the most prominent figure of the Chisti order of Sufis in India is Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.

Reason (R): The Chisti order takes its name from a village Chisti in Ajmer. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

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List I (Minerals) I. Coal II. Gold III. Mica IV. Manganese

List II (Typical areas of Occurrence) A) Bhandara B) Karanpura C) Hutti D) Nellore

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In which of the following countries will the no-confidence motion to bring down the government passed by the legislature be valid only when the legislature is able to find simultaneously a majority to elect a successor government?

The sum

of which of the following constitutes Broad Money in India? I. Currency with the Public II. Demand deposits with banks III. Time deposits with banks IV. Other deposits with RBI

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“A graduate at 18, professor and associated editor of the Sudharak at 20, Secretary of the Sarvajanik Sabha and of the Provincial Conference at 25, Secretary of the National Congress at 29, leading witness before an important Royal Commission at 31, Provincial legislator at 34, Imperial legislator at 36, President of the Indian National Congress at 39 ……… a patriot whom Mahatma Gandhi himself regarded as his master.” This is how a biographer describes

The river shown on the map is

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Which one of the following was NOT proposed by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment in the area of Panchayati Raj?

According to the latest census figures sex ratio in India is

Who among the following was associated with the suppression of Thugs?

The Alamatti Dam is on the river

Which one of the following States of India has passed a legislation (in 1996) making the maintenance of one’s parents mandatory?

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List I (Events) I. Morley Minto Reforms II. Simon Commission III. The Chauri-Chaura incident IV. The Dandi March

List II (Results) A) Country-wide agitation B) Withdrawal of a movement C) Communal Electorates D) Communal outbreaks E) Illegal manufacture of salt

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The Poona Pact which was signed between the British Government and Mahatma Gandhi in 1932 provided for

Which one of the following was used as a chemical weapon in the First World War?

Proportional representation is NOT necessary in a country where

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List I (Committees) I. Disinvestment of shares in Public Sector Enterprises II. Industrial Sickness III. Tax Reforms IV. Reforms in Insurance Sector

List II (Chaired by) A) Rajah Chelliah B) Onkar Goswami C) R. N. Malhotra D) C. Rangarajan

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Which one of the following factors is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean?

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List I I. Surat Split II. Communal Award III. All-Party Convention IV. Poorna Swaraj Resolution

List II A) 1929 B) 1928 C) 1932 D) 1907 E) 1905

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Consider the map given below:

The predominant languages spoken in the areas marked A, B, C and D are respectively

The canal carrying capacity of Farakka is

The Prime Minister

of which one of the following countries is chosen by the ruling prince from a slate of three candidates put up to him by the President of France?

One of the important agreements reached in the 1996 Ministerial Conference of WTO relates to

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List I I. Chittagong Armoury Raid II. Kakori Conspiracy III. Lahore Conspiracy IV. Ghadar Party

List II A) Lala Hardayal B) Jatin Das C) Surya Sen D) Ram Prasad Bismil E) Vasudev Phadke

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Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Consider the map given below:

The places marked A, B, C and D in the map are respectively

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List I (Crops) I. Barley II. Rice III. Millets IV. Tea

List II (Geographical conditions) A) Hot and dry climate with poor soil B) Cool climate with poorer soil C) Warm and moist climate with high altitude D) Hot and moist climate with rich soil

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The world’s fastest computer has been able to perform (as of Dec. 1996)

The Basque separatist organisation is active in

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List I I. Gupta II. Chandella III. Chalukya IV. Pallava

List II A) Badami B) Panamalai C) Khajuraho D) Deogarh

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Consider the map given below:

The places marked A, B, C and D in the map are respectively known for the cultivation of

The film ‘The Making of the Mahatma’ has been directed by

“From Aceh in the far north-west to Torres Strait in the east is 5000 miles, almost as far as from London to Baghdad. The Archipelago has 14,000 islands, some mere equatorial rocks, others some of the largest in the world.” This description best fits

Human Development Index comprises literacy rates, life expectancy at birth and

A major health mission carried in 1996 was

Which one of the following statements regarding Asokan stone pillars is incorrect?

State Funding of elections takes place in

Which of the following places are known for paper manufacturing industry? I. Yamuna Nagar II. Guwahati III. Shahabad IV. Ballarpur

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