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UPSC General Studies 2015

32800.With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It recommended government a federal government.
2. It enlarged the powers of the Indian Courts.
3. It provided for more Indians ill the ICS.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 only
2 and 3
1 and 3
None
32801.Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?
Khangchendzonga National Park
Nandadevi National Park
Neora Valley National Park
Namdapha National Park
32802.Amnesty International is
an agency of the United Nations to help refugees of civil wars
a global Human Rights Movement
a non-governmental organization to help people voluntary very poor people
an inter-governmental agency to cater to medical emergencies in war-ravaged regions
32803.With reference to the art and archaeo logical history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
Lingaraja Temple at Bhubneshwar
Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli
Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram
varaha Image at Udayagiri
32804.With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential elementy elements of the feudal system?
1. A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority
2. Emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of land
3. Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
32805.BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustain- able Forest Landscapes is managed by the
Asian Development Bank
International Monetary Fund
United Nations Environment Programme
World Bank
32806.India is a member of which among the following?
1. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
2. Association of South-East Asian Nations
3. East Asia Summit
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 and 2 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
India is a member of none of them
32807.In India, the steel production industry requires the import of
saltpetre
rock phosphate
coking coal
All of the above
32808.The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to
protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes
determine the boundaries between States
determine the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats
protect the interests of all the border States
32809.With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements :
1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament.
2. No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization from the
Parliament of India.
3. All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorization from the Parliament of India.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
2 only
1, 2 and 3
32810.Who /Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?
The President of India
The Prime Minister of India
The Lok Sabha Secretariat
The Supreme court of India
32811.Consider the following statements:
1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor fanners.
2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
32812.The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
32813.In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/ participants?
1. Bangladesh
2. Cambodia
3. China
4. Myanmar
5. Thailand
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 only
2, 3 and 4
1 and 3
1, 2 and 5
32814.Basel III Accord or simply Basel III, often seen in the news, seeks to
develop national strategies for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity
improve banking sectors ability to deal with financial and economic stress and improve risk management
reduce the greenhouse gas emissions but places a heavier burden on developed countries
transfer technology from developed Countries to poor countries to enable them to replace the use of chlorofluorocarbons in refrigeration with harmless chemicals
32815.Consider the following statements
1. The winds which blow between 30o N and 60o S latitudes throughout the year are known as westerlies.
2. The moist air masses that cause winter rains in North-Western region of India are part of westerlies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
32816.With reference to Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC), consider the following statements:
1. It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills.
2. It is an alliance meant for maritime security only.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
32817.Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of moderates and extremists?
Swadeshi Movement
Quit India Movement
Non-Cooperation Movement
Civil Disobedience Movement
32818.In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes, these bridges become stronger. These unique living root bridges are found in
Meghalaya
Himachal Pradesh
Jharkhand
Tamil Nadu
32819.Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following?
1. Gravitational force of the Sun
2. Gravitational force of the Moon
3. Centrifugal force of the Earth
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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