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UPSC Prelims Questions

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Q.8965·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

With reference to the 'Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)', consider the following statements: A property transaction is not treated as a benami transaction if the owner of the property is not aware of the transaction. Properties held benami are liable for confiscation by the Government. The Act provides for three authorities for investigations but does not provide for any appellate mechanism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.8966·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

At one of the places in India, if you stand on the seashore and watch the sea, you will find that the sea water recedes from the shore line a few kilometres and comes back to the shore, twice a day, and you can actually walk on the sea floor when the water recedes. This unique phenomenon is seen at

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Q.8967·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

Which of the following are the objectives of 'National Nutrition Mission'? To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers. To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women. To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice. To promote the consumption of poultry eggs. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q.8968·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

Consider the following: A+ B means A is the son of B. A-B means A is the wife of B. What does the expression P+ R-Q mean?

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Q.8969·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule? Lord Cornwallis Alexander Read Thomas Munro Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q.8970·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct? Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q.8971·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)? It decides the RBI's benchmark interest rates. It is a 12-member body including the Governor of RBI and is reconstituted every year. It functions under the chairmanship of the Union Finance Minister. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q.8972·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements: A private member's bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India. Recently, a private member's bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.8973·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017? It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart Cities in a decade. It is an initiative to identify new digital technology innovations for solving the many problems faced by our country. It is a programme aimed at making all the financial transactions in our country completely digital in a decade. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q.8974·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats?

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Q.8975·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

Which of the following gives 'Global Gender Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the world?

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Q.8976·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements: It is a song and dance performance. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.8977·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

Which one of the following statements is correct?

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Q.8978·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?

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Q.8979·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC): TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Q.8980·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to

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Q.8981·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of

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Q.8982·Miscellaneous·2017·Easy

Consider the following figures A and B : The manufacturing cost and projected sales for a product are shown in the above figures A and B respectively. What is the minimum number of pieces that should be manufactured to avoid a loss?

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