Indian Civil
Services Exam-2012 Preliminary Exam: General Studies Paper-Part 1
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correct response, mark the response which you consider the best. In any case,
choose ONLY ONE response for each item.
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in the Answer Sheet.
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proceed to mark in the Answer Sheet the response to various items in the Test
Booklet, you have to fill in some particulars in the Answer Sheet as per
instructions sent to you with your Admission Certificate.
8. After you have
completed filling in all your responses on the Answer Sheet and the examination
has concluded, you should hand over to the Invigilator only the Answer Sheet.
You are permitted to take away with you the Test Booklet.
9. Sheets for rough
work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end.
10. Penalty for
Wrong Answers
THERE WILL BE
PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION
PAPERS.
(i) There are four
alternatives for the Answer to every question. For each question for which a
wrong Answer has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned
to that question will be deducted as penalty.
(ii) If a candidate
gives more than one Answer, it will be treated as a wrong Answer even if one of
the given Answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above
to that question.
(iii) If a question
is left blank, i.e., no Answer is given by the candidate, there will be no
penalty for that question.
1. In India, other
than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose,
what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General
(CAG) ?
1. CAG exercise
exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares
national emergency / financial emergency.
2. CAG reports on
the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the
Public Accounts Committee.
3. Information from
CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against
those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
4. While dealing
with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial
powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1, 3 and 4
only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWER: c
2. The Endeavour of
‘Janani Suraksha Yojana’ Programme is
1. to promote
institutional deliveries
2. to provide
monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery
3. to provide for
wage loss due to pregnancy and confinement
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWER: a
3. The Prime
Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment
(a) need not
necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become
a member of one of the Houses within six months.
(b) need not
necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become
a member of the Lok Sabha within six months
(c) must be a
member of one of the Houses of the Parliament
(d) must be a
member of the Lok Sabha
ANSWER: a
4. With reference
to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements:
1. The orders of
the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in Court of Law.
2. When the orders
of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State
Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER: c
5. Consider the
following
1. Hotels and
restaurants
2. Motor transport
undertakings
3. Newspaper establishments
4. Private medical
institutions
The employees of
which of the above can have the ‘Social Security’ coverage under Employees’
State Insurance Scheme?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWER: d
6. According to the
Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India
1. The
Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission
2. The Report of
the public Accounts Committee
3. The Report of
the Comptroller and Auditor General
4. The Report of
the National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Select the correct Answer
using the codes given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4
only
(c) 1, 3 and 4
only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWER: c
7. A deadlock
between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the
Parliament during the passage of
1. Ordinary
Legislation
2. Money Bill
3. Constitution
Amendment Bill
Select the correct Answer
using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
only
(c) 1 and 3
only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWER: a
8. How to District
Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India
1. DRDAs act as
Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the
country.
2. DRDAs undertake
area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and
prepare detailed remedial measures.
3. DRDAs secure
inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination and cooperation for
effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
only
(b) 3 and 4
only
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWER: b
9. Which of the
following is / are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the
Indian Constitution?
1. To preserve the
rich heritage of our composite culture
2. To protect the
weaker sections from social injustice
3. To develop the
scientific temper and spirit of inquiry
4. To strive
towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity
Select the correct Answer
using codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2
only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4
only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWER: c
10. What is the
provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India
1. While appointing
the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief
Justice of India.
2. The Supreme
Court Judges can be removed by the Chief justice of India
3. The salaries of
the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the
legislature does not have to vote.
4. All appointments
of officers and staffs of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government
only after consulting the Chief Justice of India.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 and 3
only
(b) 3 and 4
only
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWER: a
11. To meet its
rapidly growing energy demand, some opine that India
1. Thorium is far
more abundant in nature than uranium.
2. On the basis of
per unit mass of mined mineral, thorium can generate more energy compared to
natural uranium.
3. Thorium produces
less harmful waste compared to uranium.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3
only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWER: d
12. The increasing
amount of carbon dioxide in the air is slowly raising the temperature of the
atmosphere, because it absorbs
(a) the water
vapour of the air and retains its heat
(b) the ultraviolet
part of the solar radiation
(c) all the solar
radiations
(d) the infrared
part of the solar radiation
ANSWER: d
13. Which one of
the following sets of elements war primarily responsible for the origin of life
on the Earth ?
(a) Hydrogen,
Oxygen, Sodium
(b) Carbon,
Hydrogen, Nitrogen
(c) Oxygen,
Calcium, Phosphorous
(d) Carbon,
Hydrogen, Potassium
ANSWER: b
14. What are the
reasons for the people’s resistance to the introduction of Bt brinjal in India
1. Bt brinjal has
been created by inserting a gene from a soil fungus into its genome.
2. The seeds of Bt
brinjal are terminator seeds and therefore, the farmers have to buy the seeds
before every season from the seed companies.
3. There is an
apprehension that the consumption of Bt brinjal may have adverse impact on
health.
4. There is some
concern that the introduction of Bt brinjal may have adverse effect on the
biodiversity.
Select the correct Answer
using the codes given below :
(a) 1, 2 and 3
only
(b) 2 and 3
only
(c) 3 and 4
only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWER: c
15. Other than
resistance to pests, what are the prospects for which genetically engineered
plants have been created?
1. To enable them
to withstand drought
2. To increase the
nutritive value of the produce
3. To enable them
to grow and do photosynthesis in spaceships and space stations
4. To increase
their shelf life
Select the correct Answer
using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 2
only
(b) 3 and 4
only
(c) 1,2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
ANSWER: c
16. Consider the
following statements : The most
effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National
Movement was that he
1. exposed the
economic exploitation of India
2. interpreted the
ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians.
3. stressed the
need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
only
(c) 1 and 3
only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWER: a
17. With reference
to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for
centuries, which of the following statements are correct ?
1. Dhrupad
originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal period.
2. Dhrupad is
primarily a devotional and spiritual music.
3. Dhrupad Alap
uses Sanskrit syllables from Mantras.
Select the correct Answer
using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 2
only
(b) 2 and 3
only
(c)1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the
above is correct
ANSWER: b
18. How do you
distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances ?
1. Dancers
occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in
Bharatanatyam.
2. Dancing on the
brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatanatyam but
Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and
2
(d) Neither 1 nor
2
ANSWER: a
19. With reference
to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to
pursue which of the following practices ?
1. Meditation and
control of breath
2. Severe ascetic
exercises in a lonely place
3. Recitation of
holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience
Select the correct Answer
using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 2
only
(b) 2 and 3
only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWER: d
20. The Rowlatt Act
aimed at
(a) compulsory
economic support to war efforts
(b) imprisonment
without trial and summary procedures for trial
(c) suppression of
the Khilafat Movement
(d) imposition of
restriction on freedom of the press
ANSWER: b
21. The Lohore
Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history,
because
1. the Congress
passed a resolution demanding complete independence
2. the rift between
the extremists and moderates was resolved in that Session
3. a resolution was
passed rejecting the two-nation theory in that Session
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None of the
above
ANSWER: a
22. Lord Buddha’s
image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called ‘Bhumisparsha Mudra’. It
symbolizes
(a) Buddha’s
calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his
mediation.
(b) Buddha’s
calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations
of Mara
(c) Buddha’s
reminder to his followers that they all arise from the Earth and finally dissolve
into the Earth, and thus this life is transitory
(d) Both the
statements (a) and (b) are correct in this context
ANSWER: b
23. The religion of
early Vedic Aryans was primarily of
(a) Bhakti
(b) image worship
and Yajnas
(c) worship of
nature and Yajnas
(d) worship of
nature and Bhakti
ANSWER: c
24. Which of the
following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj ?
1. It opposed
idolatry.
2. It denied the
need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts.
3. It popularized
the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible.
Select the correct Answer
using the codes given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2
only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWER: b
25. The Reserve
Bank of India
1. Other banks
retain their deposits with the RBI.
2. The RBI lends
funds to the commercial banks in times of need.
3. The RBI advises
the commercial banks on monetary matters.
Select the correct Answer
using the codes given below :
(a) 2 and 3
only
(b) 1 and 2
only
(c) 1 and 3
only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ANSWER: b
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