UPSC Prelims Questions

Q.1099Miscellaneous2024Easy

Our teacher told us not to be verbose while writing.

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Q.1100Miscellaneous2024Easy

In the following items, a pair of sentences are given in which the keywords have been underlined. Identify the sentence/s in which the underlined words have been used correctly in the context and mark your choice using the code that follows: 1. Among those who had applied for the job I found four candidates to be outstanding. 2. Amidst the confusion caused by the melee, the perpetrators slipped away.

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Q.1101Miscellaneous2024Easy

The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly S1: The National School of Drama (NSD) was set up by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1959. S6: The NSD has promoted Children's Theatre as well. P: Post admission, the students at NSD are required to undergo training of three year's duration. Q: The eligible applicants for admission are screened through two stages. R: The objective of the NSD is to train students in all aspects of theatre, including theatre history, production, scene design, costume design, lighting, make-up, etc. S: In 1975, it became an autonomous organisation. The correct sequence should be:

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Q.1102Miscellaneous2024Easy

Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d). (a) The company's phenomenal success (b) are largely due to (c) the new director and his team. (d) No error

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Q.1103Miscellaneous2024Easy

Psychological problems among the youth can be attributed to the pernicious influence of the Internet.

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Q.1104Miscellaneous2024Easy

‘ Emasculate ’ 1. Making someone strong and powerful 2. Increase one’s musculature

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Q.1105Miscellaneous2024Easy

In the following items, a pair of sentences are given in which the keywords have been underlined. Identify the sentence/s in which the underlined words have been used correctly in the context and mark your choice using the code that follows: 1. The issue of human rights is immanent in the constitution of most countries. 2. They invited an imminent person as the chief guest for the event.

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Q.1106Miscellaneous2024Easy

The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly S1: Covid-19 pandemic threw a lot of challenges on the entire economy. S6: In order to address this need and to promote economic activities post pandemic, MoHUA initiated ARHCs, a sub-scheme under PMAY(U). P: These urban migrants stay in slums, informal settlements, unauthorized colonies, peri-urban areas to save cost on housing. Q: Hence, they need decent rental housing at affordable rate near their worksites. R: The biggest challenge was reverse migration of urban migrants/poor in the country. S: The migration took place due to the temporary shutting down of industries and other sectors. The correct sequence should be:

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Q.1107Miscellaneous2024Easy

The actor narrated the story in a resonant voice.

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Q.1108Miscellaneous2024Easy

The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly S1: Gaganyaan is a national programme wherein ISRO is leveraging the domain expertise of various agencies for expediting its execution. S6: It will lay the foundation for a sustained Indian human space exploration programme in the long run. P: With this programme, a new vertical has been created within ISRO to steer this growth. Q: The Gaganyaan Programme marks an inflection point in the growth profile of India's space programme. R: This new vertical envisages undertaking the demonstration of human space flight to Low Earth Orbit in the short-term. S: A new ISRO centre, Human Spaceflight Centre has been formed for Low Earth Orbit flights. The correct sequence should be:

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Q.1109Miscellaneous2024Easy

‘ Raconteur ’ 1. Someone who is capable of telling stories in an interesting manner 2. Somebody who believes in only telling tall tales

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Q.1110Miscellaneous2024Easy

The first and sixth sentences are given as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly S1: Press Trust of India (PTI) is a non-profit making cooperative owned by the country’s newspapers with a mandate to provide effective and unbiased news to all subscribers. S6: Bhasha is the Hindi language news service of the agency. P: It offers its news services in English and Hindi languages. Q: Over 500 newspapers and several news services subscribe to PTI, including many overseas news entities. R: PTI now has its own satellite delivery system. S: Increasingly, more and more subscribers are opting for satellite reception. The correct sequence should be:

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Q.1111Miscellaneous2024Easy

‘ Minimise ’ 1. Reduce something to the smallest possible degree 2. Reduce expenses, or the degree of anything or of any activity

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Q.1112Miscellaneous2024Easy

‘ Deify ’ 1. To treat someone in high office with utmost reverence 2. Worship or treat someone as a god

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Q.1113Miscellaneous2024Easy

In the following items, a pair of sentences are given in which the keywords have been underlined. Identify the sentence/s in which the underlined words have been used correctly in the context and mark your choice using the code that follows: 1. In spite of the cold he decided to climb the mountain top. 2. Despite of the warning she was determined to swim the entire distance.

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Q.1114Miscellaneous2024Easy

The Principal of the school assembled the students and emphasised the importance of discipline in their everyday lives.

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Q.1115Miscellaneous2024Easy

Consider the following statements : I. 61 divides 107^100 - 76^100 II. 100 divides 67^5 + 33^5 Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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Q.1116Miscellaneous2024Easy

Match List–I with List–II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List–I (Political idea) List–II (Thinker) A. Human beings, unlike all other objects, possess dignity 1. Aung San Suu Kyi B. It is Swaraj when we learn to rule ourselves 2. Subhas Chandra Bose C. Freedom implies not only emancipation from political bondage but also equal distribution of wealth 3. Immanuel Kant D. For me real freedom is freedom from fear 4. Mahatma Gandhi

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UPSC Prelims Questions

Our teacher told us not to be verbose while writing.

Psychological problems among the youth can be attributed to the pernicious influence of the Internet.

‘ Emasculate ’ 1. Making someone strong and powerful 2. Increase one’s musculature

The actor narrated the story in a resonant voice.

‘ Raconteur ’ 1. Someone who is capable of telling stories in an interesting manner 2. Somebody who believes in only telling tall tales

‘ Minimise ’ 1. Reduce something to the smallest possible degree 2. Reduce expenses, or the degree of anything or of any activity

‘ Deify ’ 1. To treat someone in high office with utmost reverence 2. Worship or treat someone as a god

The Principal of the school assembled the students and emphasised the importance of discipline in their everyday lives.

Consider the following statements : I. 61 divides 107^100 - 76^100 II. 100 divides 67^5 + 33^5 Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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