UPSC Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements about DNA is/are correct? 1. DNA is the hereditary material of all living organisms. 2. All segments of DNA code for synthesis of proteins. 3. Nuclear DNA is double helical with two nucleotide chains which run anti-parallel. 4. DNA is also found in mitochondria. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q.9364Miscellaneous2016Easy

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. He hates these continual arguments with his friend.

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Q.9365Miscellaneous2016Easy

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. He was conspicuous because of his colourful shirt.

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Q.9366Miscellaneous2016Easy

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Cumulatively , the effect of these drugs is quite bad.

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Q.9367Miscellaneous2016Easy

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. He is suffering from a severe cough.

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Q.9368Miscellaneous2016Easy

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. He made a shrewd guess.

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Q.9369Miscellaneous2016Easy

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Arrangements were made to handle the mammoth gathering tactfully.

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Q.9370Miscellaneous2016Easy

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. His efforts at helping the poor are laudable .

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Q.9371Miscellaneous2016Easy

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. His conduct brought him reproach from all quarters.

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Q.9372Miscellaneous2016Easy

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. He was engrossed in his work when I walked in.

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Q.9373Miscellaneous2016Easy

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. The servants retired to their quarters.

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Q.9374Miscellaneous2016Easy

In this question, look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a "No improvement" response will be signified by the letter (d). As he spoke about his achievements, his high claims amused us.

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Q.9375Miscellaneous2016Easy

In this question, look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a "No improvement" response will be signified by the letter (d). We ought to stand for what is right.

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Q.9376Miscellaneous2016Easy

In this question, look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a "No improvement" response will be signified by the letter (d). He enjoys to tell stories to children.

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Q.9377Miscellaneous2016Easy

In this question, look at the underlined part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of them (a), (b) or (c) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter (a), (b) or (c). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (d) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a "No improvement" response will be signified by the letter (d). In a few minutes’ time, when the clock strikes six, I would be waiting here for an hour.

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Q.9378Miscellaneous2016Easy

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. Suddenly there was a bright flash, followed by a deafening explosion.

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UPSC Prelims Questions

Which one of the following is not an international boundary line?

Which organisation prepares the topographical maps of India?

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. He hates these continual arguments with his friend.

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. He was conspicuous because of his colourful shirt.

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Cumulatively , the effect of these drugs is quite bad.

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. He is suffering from a severe cough.

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. He made a shrewd guess.

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Arrangements were made to handle the mammoth gathering tactfully.

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. His efforts at helping the poor are laudable .

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. His conduct brought him reproach from all quarters.

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word. He was engrossed in his work when I walked in.

In this question consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. The servants retired to their quarters.

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