Subject-wise Breakdown
CSE Prelims — GS Paper I 2017
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Polity & Governance
23 questions
Q1
With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:
1. A private member s...
Statement
Q5
One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of
Factual
Q7
Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the...
Factual
Q8
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Factual
Q16
Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in
Factual
Q17
Consider the following statements:
With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive...
Statement
Q20
With reference to the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act), consider the...
Statement
Q36
Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen?
1. A...
Statement
Q38
Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
Elim.
Q42
Democracy s superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity
Factual
Q46
The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that
Factual
Q47
In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and...
Factual
Q48
The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?
Factual
Q50
The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through:
1....
Statement
Q57
For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by
Factual
Q76
Consider the following statements:
1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning...
Statement
Q86
Right to vote and to be elected in India is a
Factual
Q90
Consider the following statements:
1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.
2....
Statement
Q92
In India, Judicial Review implies
Factual
Q96
Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President s...
Statement
Q97
Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of...
Statement
Q99
Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet...
Factual
Q100
Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?
Elim.
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Economy & Development
20 questions
Q3
Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to
Factual
Q11
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?
1....
Statement
Q27
The term Domestic Content Requirement is sometimes seen in the news with reference to
Factual
Q29
Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS)?
Factual
Q32
Consider the following statements:
1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is...
Statement
Q33
What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the National Agriculture Market scheme?
1. It...
Statement
Q34
With reference to the National Intellectual Property Rights Policy, consider the following...
Statement
Q39
With reference to Quality Council of India (QCI), consider the following statements:
1. QCI was set...
Statement
Q40
What is the purpose of setting up of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) in India?
1. To supply credit to...
Statement
Q43
Which of the following is a most likely consequence of implementing the Unified Payments Interface...
Factual
Q55
With reference to National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, which of the following statements...
Statement
Q56
The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an
Factual
Q61
With reference to National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), which of the statements given...
Statement
Q63
Consider the following in respect of National Career Service:
1. National Career Service is an...
Statement
Q64
Which of the following statements best describes the term Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of...
Factual
Q72
Consider the following statements:
The nation-wide Soil Health Card Scheme aims at
1. expanding the...
Statement
Q77
Which of the following has/have occurred in India after its liberalization of economic policies in...
Statement
Q79
Consider the following statements:
1. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) helps in...
Statement
Q81
What is/are the most likely advantages of implementing Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
1. It will...
Statement
Q94
Consider the following statements:
1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of India has steadily...
Statement
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Environment & Ecology
13 questions
Q4
From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good...
Factual
Q6
Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in...
Statement
Q14
In the context of solving pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/advantages of bioremediation...
Statement
Q21
Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could...
Statement
Q25
In the context of mitigating the impending global warming due to anthropogenic emissions of carbon...
Statement
Q35
According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by...
Statement
Q52
With reference to Global Climate Change Alliance, which of the following statements is/are...
Statement
Q59
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for
Factual
Q65
Consider the following statements:
1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived...
Statement
Q67
If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place...
Factual
Q80
The term M-STrIPES is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
Factual
Q91
In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife...
Factual
Q95
Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat...
Factual
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Science & Technology
10 questions
Q10
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017?
1. It is a...
Statement
Q22
It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of...
Statement
Q31
Consider the following statements:
1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the...
Statement
Q44
The terms Event Horizon, Singularity, String Theory and Standard Model are sometimes seen in the...
Factual
Q45
With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of genome sequencing, often seen in...
Statement
Q73
Consider the following pairs:
Commonly used/consumed materials — Unwanted or controversial chemicals...
Match
Q74
Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are...
Statement
Q78
What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology?
Factual
Q85
In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security...
Statement
Q87
What is the purpose of evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA) project?
Factual
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International Relations
7 questions
Q18
The term Digital Single Market Strategy seen in the news refers to
Factual
Q28
Consider the following statements:
1. The Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the...
Statement
Q41
With reference to Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD),...
Statement
Q60
With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better...
Statement
Q82
Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) is sometimes seen in the news in the context of...
Factual
Q83
Consider the following statements:
1. India has ratified the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of...
Statement
Q84
What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?
Factual
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History, Art & Culture
14 questions
Q2
With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people,...
Statement
Q12
With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:
1. It is a song and dance...
Statement
Q13
Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India...
Statement
Q15
The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
Factual
Q24
Consider the following statements:
1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the...
Statement
Q26
The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to
Factual
Q37
Consider the following pairs:
1. Radhakanta Deb — First President of the British Indian...
Match
Q51
Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?
Factual
Q53
With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:
1. Sautrantika...
Statement
Q62
In the context of Indian history, the principle of Dyarchy (diarchy) refers to
Factual
Q69
The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
Factual
Q70
Consider the following pairs:
Traditions — Communities
1. Chaliha Sahib Festival — Sindhis
2. Nanda...
Match
Q75
Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples?
1. Arasavalli
2. Amarakantak
3....
Statement
Q93
With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events:
1. Mutiny in Royal Indian...
Factual
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Geography
8 questions
Q19
At one of the places in India, if you stand on the seashore and watch the sea, you will find that...
Factual
Q30
With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements:
1. The source of river Teesta is...
Statement
Q49
If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India...
Factual
Q54
Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries?
1. Jordan
2. Iraq
3. Lebanon
4....
Statement
Q58
Consider the following statements:
1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only.
2....
Statement
Q66
With reference to Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian...
Statement
Q71
Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture?
1. Reduced or zero...
Statement
Q98
Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar?
Factual
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Social Issues
3 questions
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Security & Defence
1 question
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Reports, Indices & Schemes
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