2013 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

2013 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

11.

Consider the following statements:
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER :

D. Neither 1 nor 2

12.

Consider the following statements:
Attorney General India can
1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
3. Speak in the Lok Sabha
4. vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.

1 only

B.

2 and 4

C.

1, 2 and 3

D.

1 and 3 only

ANSWER :

C. 1, 2 and 3

13.

With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy.
2. Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers.
3. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.
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

14.
Variations in the length of daytime and night-time from season to season are due to
A.
the earth's rotation on its axis
B.
the earth's revolution round the sun in an elliptical manner
C.
latitudinal position of the place
D.
revolution of the earth on a titled axis
ANSWER :
D. revolution of the earth on a titled axis
15.

The Narmada River flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?
1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhya's and the Sapura's.
3. The land slopes to the west from Central India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A.

1 only

B.

2 and 3

C.

1 and 3

D.

None

ANSWER :

A. 1 only

16.
On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
A.
is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds
B.
is found in freshwater lakes and rivers.
C.
exists as groundwater
D.
exists as soil moisture
ANSWER :
C. exists as groundwater
17.

Consider the following pairs:
1. Nokerk Bio - sphere Reverse : Garo Hills
2. Logtak (Loktak) Lake : Barail Range
3. Namdapha National Park : Dafla Hills
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

A.

1 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1, 2 and 3

D.

None

ANSWER :

A. 1 only

18.

Consider the following:
1. Electromagnetic radiation
2. Geothermal energy
3. Gravitational force
4. Plate movements
5. Rotation of the earth
6. Revolution of the earth
Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes on the surface of the earth?

A.

1, 2, 3 and 4 only

B.

1, 3, 5 and 6 only

C.

2, 4, 5 and 6 only

D.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

ANSWER :

D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

19.

Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the constitution?
1. National Development Council
2. Planning Commission
3. Zonal Councils
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

D. 1, 2 and 3

20.
The demand for the Tebhage Peasant Movement in Bengal was for
A.
the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
B.
the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land
C.
the uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of serfdom
D.
writing off all peasant debts
ANSWER :
A. the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third