2012 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

2012 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

21.

With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct?
1. Different kinds of specialized surgical instruments were in common use by 1st century AD.
2. Transplant of internal organs in the human body had begun by the beginning of 3rd century AD.
3. The concept of sine of an angle was known in 5th century AD.
4. The concept of cyclic quadrilaterals was known in 7th century AD.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

3 and 4 only

C.

1, 3 and 4 only

D.

1, 2, 3 and 4

ANSWER :

C. 1, 3 and 4 only

22.

With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism?
1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment
2. Indifference to the authority the Vedas
3. Denial of the efficacy of rituals
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A.

1 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

B. 2 and 3 only

23.

Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of Inclusive Governance?
1. Permitting the Non - Banking Financial Companies to do banking
2. Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all the districts
3. Increasing the government spending on public health
4. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

3 and 4 only

C.

2, 3 and 4 only

D.

1, 2, 3 and 4

ANSWER :

C. 2, 3 and 4 only

24.
The Nagara, the Dravida and the vesara are the
A.
Three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent
B.
Three main linguistic divisions into which the languages of India can be classified
C.
Three main styles of Indian template architecture
D.
Three main musical Gharanas prevalent in India
ANSWER :
C. Three main styles of Indian template architecture
25.
The Congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because
A.
The congress could not form ministries in the other four provinces
B.
emergence of a 'left wing' in the Congress made the working of the ministries impossible
C.
there were widespread communal disturbances in their provinces
D.
None of the statements (a), (b) and ( c) given above is correct.
ANSWER :
D. None of the statements (a), (b) and ( c) given above is correct.
26.

With reference to the National Rural Health Mission, which of the following are the jobs of 'ASHA' , a trained community health worker?
1. Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care check-ups
2. Using pregnancy test kits for early detection of pregnancy
3. Providing information on nutrition and immunization
4. Conducting the delivery of the baby Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A.

1, 2 and 3 only

B.

2 and 4 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1, 2, 3 and 4

ANSWER :

A. 1, 2 and 3 only

27.

Which of the following is / are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919?
1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces
2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims
3. Devolution of legislative authority by the centre to the provinces
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A.

1 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

C. 1 and 3 only

28.
During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?
A.
Different social reform groups or organizations of Bengal region united to form a single body to discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare appropriate petitions/representations to the government
B.
Indian National Congress did not want to included social reforms in its deliberations and decided to form a separate body for such a purpose
C.
Behramji Malabar and M. G. Rande decided to bring together all the social reform groups of the country under one organization
D.
None of the statements (a), (b) and ( c) given above is correct in this context.
ANSWER :
B. Indian National Congress did not want to included social reforms in its deliberations and decided to form a separate body for such a purpose
29.

Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar?
1. The Peasants and workers party of India
2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation
3. The Independent Labour Party
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

B. 2 and 3 only

30.
Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?
A.
To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State
B.
To Pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more all India Services
C.
To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement
D.
To determine the functions of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election Commissioners
ANSWER :
B. To Pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more all India Services