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UPSC Prelims Questions

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Q.12907·Miscellaneous·2013·Easy

Consider the following statements in relation to plant tissue ‘chlorenchyma’: 1. It is formed by the palisade and spongy mesophyll. 2. It is a form of parenchyma which contains chloroplasts. 3. It serves to transport organic solutes made by photosynthesis. 4. It is a thin transparent layer which has chiefly a protective function. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.12908·Miscellaneous·2013·Easy

Consider the following diseases: 1. Cholera 2. Tuberculosis 3. Filariasis 4. Typhoid Which of the above diseases are caused by bacteria?

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Q.12909·Miscellaneous·2013·Easy

In this question consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below: Statement I: Indian economy has experienced slower growth rate during the years 2010–11 and 2011–12. Statement II: Indian economy has experienced weakening industrial growth during the period.

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Q.12910·Miscellaneous·2013·Easy

In this question consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below: Statement I: The potential energy that results from pushing water above mean sea level is transferred to kinetic energy that initiates the horizontal propagation of tsunami waves. Statement II: The vertical displacement of sea-water due to abrupt and jerky movements of fault blocks on sea-bed gives birth to tsunamis.

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Q.12911·Miscellaneous·2013·Easy

In this question consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below: Statement I: There is a large-scale fluctuation of oil flow from oil wells prior to earthquakes. Statement II: Tectonic stress accumulates to a certain level, the pore pressure within deep oil-bearing stratum reaches its breaking strength causing oil to sprout along the oil wells.

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Q.12912·Miscellaneous·2013·Easy

Which one among the following is the chemical formula of gypsum which is an ingredient of cement?

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Q.12913·Miscellaneous·2013·Easy

The motion of an electron in presence of a magnetic field is depicted in the figure given above. The force acting on the electron will be directed

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Q.12914·Miscellaneous·2013·Easy

Which of the following statements in connection with the properties of water is/are correct? 1. Water has higher specific heat in comparison with other liquid. 2. Water has no dipole moment. 3. Water has low heat of vaporization. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q.12915·Miscellaneous·2013·Easy

The bond which is present between water molecules is

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Q.12916·Miscellaneous·2013·Easy

Water is a good solvent. This is due to high

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Q.12917·Miscellaneous·2013·Easy

Which of the following statements regarding the property of hard water is/are correct? 1. Temporary hardness of water is due to the presence of soluble magnesium and calcium hydrogen carbonate. 2. Temporary hardness of water can be removed by boiling. 3. Calgon’s method is applied to remove temporary hardness of water. 4. Permanent hardness of water is removed by Clark’s method. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q.12918·Miscellaneous·2013·Easy

An ant is moving on thin (negligible thickness) circular wire. How many coordinates do you require to completely describe the motion of the ant?

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Q.12919·Miscellaneous·2013·Easy

In this question consists a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context. The committee rejected his LUDICROUS proposal.

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Q.12920·Miscellaneous·2013·Easy

In this question consists a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context. The teacher INSERTED another picture to illustrate the point.

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Q.12921·Miscellaneous·2013·Easy

In this question consists a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context. Social LIBERTY may be instrumental in the emotional growth of a person.

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Q.12922·Miscellaneous·2013·Easy

In this question consists a sentence followed by four words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context. Her illness ENERVATED the whole family.

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Q.12923·Miscellaneous·2013·Easy

(i) In this section a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labeled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined parts (a) or (b) or (c), indicate your response on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response. (ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may be a word missing or there may be a word which should be removed. (iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the Answer Sheet. (a) Imagine living (b) with someone (c) who never stops talk. (d) No error

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Q.12924·Miscellaneous·2013·Easy

In this question consists a sentence followed by four words or groups of words. Select the synonyms of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context. By 1918, Gandhiji had established himself as a leader with a UNIQUE way of protesting exploitation and injustice.

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