English UPSC CSE Prelims 2007
Q21. MCA-21 is a major initiative taken up by the
Government of India in which one of the following
areas?
A Foreign direct investment in India B Attracting international tourists General Knowledge (1995-2010) C E-governance D Modernization of airports
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Correct answer: E-governance
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2007
Q22. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct
answer using the code given below the lists:
List-I (Person)
List-II (Known As)
A.
John C Mather 1.
Co-founder of Microsoft
B.
Michael Griffin 2.
Space Walker
C.
Paul G Allen
3.
Administrator of NASA
D.
Piers Sellers
4.
Nobel Prize Winner, 2006 in Physics
Codes:
A A-4; B-1; C-3; D-2 B A-2; B-3; C-1; D-4 C A-4; B-3; C-1; D-2 D A-2; B-1; C-3; D-4
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Correct answer: A-4; B-3; C-1; D-2
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2007
Q23. Basel II relates to which one of the following?
A International standards for safety in civil aviation B Measures against cyber crimes C Measures against drug abuse by sportspersons D International standards for measuring the adequacy of a bank’s capital
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Correct answer: International standards for measuring the adequacy of a bank’s capital
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2007
Q24. Tarapore Committee was associated with which
one of the following?
A Special Economic Zones B Fuller capital account convertibility C Foreign exchange reserves D Effect of oil-prices on the Indian economy
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Correct answer: Fuller capital account convertibility
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2006
Q25. Which one among the following was awarded
the CSIR. Diamond Jubilee Technology Award-2004 in
September, 2005 by the Prime Minister of India?
A Infosys Technologies Ltd. B Midas Communication Technologies C Tata Consultancy Services D Biocon India Ltd.
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Correct answer: Midas Communication Technologies
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2006
Q26. Who is the President of the Council of Scientific
and Industrial Research?
A President of India B Vice-President of India C Prime Minister of India D Union Minister of Science and Technology
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Correct answer: Prime Minister of India
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2006
Q27. Indian Airlines have redesigned their logo which
is a graphic wheel. This logo has been inspired from
which one of the following?
A Hampi Temple B Mamallapuram Temple C Sun Temple of Konark D Khajuraho Temple
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Correct answer: Sun Temple of Konark
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2006
Q28. Recently Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
governments signed a Memorandum of Under-standing
for the linking of two rivers as a link project. Which are
these two rivers?
A Betwa and Chambal B Betwa and Ken C Chambal and Son D Ken and Narmada
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Correct answer: Betwa and Ken
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2006
Q29. Who among the following was presented with the
Sangeet Natak Academic Ratna Award, 2005 for her
lifetime achievement in dance?
A Chandralekha B Tanjore Balasaraswati C Uma Sharma D Yamini Krishnamurthy
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Correct answer: Chandralekha
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2006
Q30. What is IndoNext which was launched in January,
2005?
A A new scheme to promote Indian tourism. B A new scheme to promote export of Indian handicrafts. C An association of the Non-Resident Indians to organize Bhartiya Divas every year in India. D An alternative trading platform being promoted by the Mumbai Stock Exchange and Regional Stock Exchanges.
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Correct answer: An alternative trading platform being promoted by the Mumbai Stock Exchange and Regional Stock Exchanges.
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2006
Q31. Consider the following statements:
1. In India, during the financial year 2004-2005 an increase of
below 10% over the value of exports (in rupee terms) in the
financial year 2003-2004 was reported.
2. According to the WTO, India’s share in the world merchandise
exports crossed 2% in the year 2005.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: Neither 1 nor 2
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2006
Q32. With reference to the Government of India various
programmes, what is Nirmal Gram Puraskar? (2006)
A It is an incentive scheme of scholarships for the single girl child in families in villages. B It is an incentive scheme of scholarships for female sportspersons from villages who represent their states in any game. C It is an incentive scheme for schools in the villages for computer education. D It is an incentive scheme for Panchayati Raj Institutions.
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Correct answer: It is an incentive scheme for Panchayati Raj Institutions.
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2006
Q33. Consider the following statements:
1. According to the census 2001, Kerala has the smallest gap in
male and female literacy rates among the 28 states of India
(Delhi and Pondicherry not included).
2. According to the Census 2001, Rajasthan has a literacy rate
above the national average literacy rate.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: 1 only
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2006
Q34. Consider the following statements:
1. The agreement on South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)
came into effect from 1st December, 2005.
2. As per SAFTA agreement terms, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
have to decrease their custom duties to the level of 0 to 5 per
cent by the year 2013.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A 1 only B 2 only C Both 1 and 2 D Neither I nor 2 General Knowledge (1995-2010)
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Correct answer: 2 only
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2005
Q35. Consider the following statements:
1. Global Trust Bank has been amalgamated with the Punjab
National bank.
2. The second report of the Kelkar Committee dealing with direct
and indirect taxes has maintained its Original recommendation
including the abolition of exemptions relating to housing loans.
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
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Correct answer: 2 only
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2005
Q36. Who among the following is not a member of the
investment Commission formed in December 2004?
A Ratan Tata B Deepak Parekh C Ashok Ganguly D Kumar Mangalam Birla
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Correct answer: Kumar Mangalam Birla
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2005
Q37. Match items in List-I with those in the List-II and
select the correct answer using the codes given below
the lists:
List-I (Location)
List-II (Known for/ in News for)
A.
Kakinada
1.
Sky Bus Metro rail test-run
B.
Dundigal
2.
ITC paper board unit
C.
Margao
3.
Bio-diesel plant
D.
Bhadrachalam
4.
Indian Air Force Academy
Codes:
A A-2; B-1; C-4; D-3 B A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2 C A-2; B-4; C-1; D-3 D A-3; B-1; C-4; D-2
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Correct answer: A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2005
Q38. Consider the following statements:
1. The Second World Buddhist Summit was held in Bangkok in
November-December, 2004.
2. World Punjabi Conference was held in Jalandhar in December,
2004.
3. The 4th Meeting of the SAARC Trade Ministers was held in
Islamabad in November, 2004.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A 3 only B 1 and 2 C 2 and 3 D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 3 only
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2005
Q39. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct
answer using the code given below the lists:
List-I (Person)
List-II (Organization)
A.
V.R. S. Natrajan 1.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
B.
A.K. Puri
2.
Air India
C.
V. Thulasidas
3.
Maruti Udyog Limited
D.
Jagdish Khattar 4.
Bharat Earth Movers Limited
5.
Indian Space Research Organization
Codes:
A A - 2; B -3; C - 5; D - 1 B A - 4; B -1; C - 2; D - 3 C A - 2; B -1; C - 5; D - 3 D A - 4; B -3; C - 2; D - 1
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Correct answer: A - 4; B -1; C - 2; D - 3
English UPSC CSE Prelims 2005
Q40. Who among the following is the President of the
FlCCI?
A Sunil Mittal B Brijmohan Lall Munjal C Onkar S. Kunwar D Vivek Burman
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Correct answer: Onkar S. Kunwar