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UPSC Prelims Questions

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Q.12223·Miscellaneous·2014·Easy

In the following passages at certain points you are given a choice of three words in brackets, one of which fits the meaning of the passage. Choose the word which best fits the meaning of the passage and mark the corresponding letter. Prof. E.C. Walker. Our earth he says

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Q.12224·Miscellaneous·2014·Easy

The present age of Ravi’s father is four times Ravi’s present age. Five years back he was seven times as old as Ravi was at that time. What is the present age of Ravi’s father ?

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Q.12225·Miscellaneous·2014·Easy

People suffering from 'anorexia nervosa'

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Q.12226·Miscellaneous·2014·Easy

Consider the following statements from Kalhana's Rajatarangini : 1. The common people ate rice and Utpala-saka (a wild vegetable of bitter taste). 2. Harsha introduced into Kashmir a general dress befitting a king which included a long coat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q.12227·Miscellaneous·2014·Easy

The product of four consecutive natural numbers plus one is

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Q.12228·Miscellaneous·2014·Easy

Which of the following statements relating to Comptroller and Auditor General in India is/are correct? 1. He/She is not an officer of the Parliament but an officer under the President. 2. He/She is an 'independent constitutional authority not directly answerable to the House. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Q.12229·Miscellaneous·2014·Easy

The Departmental Committee of the Parliament of India on the Welfare of the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and the Scheduled Tribes (STs) shall 1. examine whether the Union Government has secured due representation of the SCs and the STs in the services and posts under its control 2. report on the working of the welfare programmes for the SCs and the STs in the Union Territories Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Q.12230·Miscellaneous·2014·Easy

A positive number, when increased by 10, equals 200 times its reciprocal. What is that number ?

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Q.12231·Miscellaneous·2014·Easy

Consider the following statements : Statement I : Clay layers are poor aquifers. Statement II : The inter-particle space of clay minerals is the least. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Q.12232·Miscellaneous·2014·Easy

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Irrigation/Power project) List-II (River) A. Bhakra Nangal 1. Bhagirathi B. Dul Hasti 2. Mahanadi C. Hirakud 3. Chandra D. Tehri 4. Sutlej Code :

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Q.12233·Miscellaneous·2014·Easy

In this question, each item consists of a word or a phrase which is underlined in the sentence given. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase. Real happiness does not lie in material possessions alone.

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Q.12234·Miscellaneous·2014·Easy

In this question, each item consists of a word or a phrase which is underlined in the sentence given. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase. He will never turn down your request.

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Q.12235·Miscellaneous·2014·Easy

In this question, each item consists of a word or a phrase which is underlined in the sentence given. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase. The wise say that life is meant not merely to accumulate wealth but for self-realization.

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Q.12236·Miscellaneous·2014·Easy

In this question, each item consists of a word or a phrase which is underlined in the sentence given. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase. I am still dubious about that plan.

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Q.12237·Miscellaneous·2014·Easy

In this question, each item consists of a word or a phrase which is underlined in the sentence given. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase. I cannot see much likeness between the two boys.

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Q.12238·Miscellaneous·2014·Easy

In this question, each item consists of a word or a phrase which is underlined in the sentence given. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word or phrase. Kapil’s bowling yesterday proved very costly.

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Q.12239·Miscellaneous·2014·Easy

In this question, you find a number of sentences, parts of which are underlined. For each underlined part, four words/phrases are listed below. Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined part and blacken the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet. I cannot believe in the veracity of his statement.

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Q.12240·Miscellaneous·2014·Easy

In this question, you find a number of sentences, parts of which are underlined. For each underlined part, four words/phrases are listed below. Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined part and blacken the corresponding space on the Answer Sheet. He is a sycophant who tries to win over politicians.

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