2013 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

2013 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

31.

With reference to food chains in ecosystems, consider the following statements:
1. A food chain illustrates the order in which a chain of organisms feed upon each other.
2. Food chains are found within the populations of a species.
3. A food chain illustrates the numbers of each organism which are eaten by others.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.

1 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.

1, 2 and 3

D.

None

ANSWER :

A. 1 only

32.

Consider the following pairs:

National park River flowing through the Park
1.) Corbett National park Ganga
2) Kaziranga National park Manas
3) Silent Valley National Park Kaveri

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

A.

1 and 2

B.

3 only

C.

1 and 3

D.

None

ANSWER :

D. None

33.

consider the following organisms:
1. Agricus
2. Nostoc
3. Spirogyra
Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/biofertilizers?

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 only

C.

2 and 3

D.

3 only

ANSWER :

B. 2 only

34.

Which of the following adds/add nitrogen to the soil?
1. Excretion of urea by animals
2. Burning of coal by man
3. Death of vegetation
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

35.

In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
4. Andhra Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A.

1, 2 and 3 only

B.

2 only

C.

1, 3 and 4 only

D.

1, 2, 3 and 4

ANSWER :

A. 1, 2 and 3 only

36.
Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
A.
Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks
B.
Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks
C.
Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it
D.
There is no material difference between the two
ANSWER :
B. Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks
37.
Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
A.
The extinction of the flame of desire
B.
The complete annihilation of self
C.
A state of bliss and rest
D.
A mental stage beyond all comprehension
ANSWER :
A. The extinction of the flame of desire
38.
According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?
A.
Fundamental Rights
B.
Fundamental Duties
C.
Directive Principles of State Policy
D.
Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
ANSWER :
C. Directive Principles of State Policy
39.
The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because
A.
indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919
B.
Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces
C.
there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission
D.
the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country
ANSWER :
C. there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission
40.
Quit India Movement was launched in response to
A.
Cabinet Mission Plan
B.
Cripps Proposals
C.
Simon Commission Report
D.
Wavell Plan
ANSWER :
B. Cripps Proposals