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UPSC Prelims Questions

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Q.8479·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

In this question has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the question. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. ______ the construction of new housing units at the rate of one every month, there is still a shortage of accommodation.

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Q.8480·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

A person throws an object on a horizontal frictionless plane surface. It is noticed that there are two forces acting on this object—(i) gravitational pull and (ii) normal reaction of the surface. According to the third law of motion, the net resultant force is zero. Which one of the following can be said for the motion of the object?

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Q.8481·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

In this question has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the question. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Democracy requires the equal right of all to the development of such capacity for good as nature has ______ them with.

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Q.8482·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

Consider the following statements: 1. The chain reaction process is used in nuclear bombs to release a vast amount of energy, but in nuclear reactors, there is no chain reaction. 2. In a nuclear reactor, the reaction is controlled, while in nuclear bombs, the reaction is uncontrolled. 3. In a nuclear reactor, all operating reactors are ‘critical’, while there is no question of ‘criticality’ in case of a nuclear bomb. 4. Nuclear reactors do not use moderators, while nuclear bombs use them. Which of the above statements about operational principles of a nuclear reactor and a nuclear bomb is/are correct?

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Q.8483·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

In this question consists of a sentence the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly. (P) My unmarried aunt is creating a lot of problems for us (Q) who stays with us (R) because of her interfering nature in our personal lives (S) and there is a misunderstanding among family members The correct sequence should be

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Q.8484·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

The foul smell of urine of a healthy man having healthy food, when spilled on floor, is mainly due to the bacterial decomposition of

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Q.8485·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

Desalination of seawater is done by using reverse osmosis. The pressure applied to the solution is

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Q.8486·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

The Fundamental Rights guaranteed in the Constitution of India can be suspended only by

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Q.8487·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

Which of the following statements about the 73rd and 74th Constitution Amendment Act is/are correct? 1. It makes it mandatory for all States to establish a three-tier system of Government. 2. Representatives should be directly elected for five years. 3. There should be mandatory reservation of one-third of all seats in all Panchayats at all levels for women. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Q.8488·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

A Joint Sitting of the Parliament is resorted to, for resolving the deadlock between two Houses of the Parliament for passing which of the following Bills? 1. Money Bill 2. Constitutional Amendment Bill 3. Ordinary Bill Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Q.8489·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Directive Principles of State Policy are meant for promoting social and economic democracy in India. 2. The Fundamental Rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution of India are ordinarily subject to reasonable restrictions. 3. Secularism is one of the basic features of Constitution of any country. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Q.8490·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

In this question consists of a sentence the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly. (P) No criminal proceeding in any Court during his term of office (Q) whatsoever shall be initiated (R) or continued against the President (S) or a Governor The correct sequence should be

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Q.8491·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

When Jonathan (the seagull) came, it was well after dark, and he floated in moonlight on the surface of the ocean. His wings were ragged bars of lead, but the weight of failure was even heavier on his back. He wished, feebly, that the weight would be just enough to drag him gently down to the bottom, and end it all. But soon he came back to normal. He pushed wearily away from the dark water and flew towards the land, grateful for what he had learned about work-saving low-altitude flying. The word 'wearily' means

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Q.8492·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

Which one of the following polymers does not contain glucose units?

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Q.8493·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

Sudhir bought a chair with discounts of 20%, 12.5% and 5%. Total discount =

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Q.8494·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

In this question consists of a sentence the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly. P - The purpose is to advance knowledge Q - the two have to work together R - and disseminate it S - a university is essentially a community of students and teachers The correct sequence should be:

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Q.8495·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

In this question consists of a sentence the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly. We do not know when P - but we know Q - the exact date of his death R - for certain S - Shakespeare was born The correct sequence should be:

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Q.8496·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

In this question consists of a sentence the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled P, Q, R and S. Given below each sentence are four sequences namely (a), (b), (c) and (d). You are required to re-arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and mark your response accordingly. He P - at the hurdles on his way Q - who has his eyes R - does not look S - fixed on the goal The correct sequence should be:

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