2014 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

UPSC Prelims Paper 1 Question Papers

2014 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

41.

Which of the following have coral reefs?
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Gulf of Kachchh
3. Gulf of Mannar
4. Sunderbans
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A.

1, 2 and 3 only

B.

2 and 4 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1, 2, 3 and 4

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ANSWER :

A. 1, 2 and 3 only

42.

In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following?
1. Terrace cultivation
2. Deforestation
3. Tropical climate
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

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ANSWER :

B. 2 only

43.
The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of
A.
Equatorial climate
B.
Mediterranean climate
C.
Monsoon climate
D.
All of the above climates
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ANSWER :
C. Monsoon climate
44.
With reference to the cultural history of India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers to
A.
an assembly of village elders
B.
a religious sect
C.
a style of temple construction
D.
an administrative functionary
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ANSWER :
C. a style of temple construction
45.

Consider the following rivers:
1. Barak
2. Lohit
3. Subansiri
Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?

A.

1 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

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ANSWER :

B. 2 and 3 only

46.

Consider the following pairs:

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Wetlands Confluence of rivers
1) Harike Wetlands Confluence of Beas and Satluj/Sutlej
2) Keoladeo Ghana National Park Confluence of Banas and Chambal
3) Kolleru Lake Confluence of Musi and Krishna
A.

1 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

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ANSWER :

A. 1 only

47.
Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?
A.
Mimamsa and Vedanta
B.
Nyaya and Vaisheshika
C.
Lokayata and Kapalika
D.
Sankhya and Yoga
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ANSWER :
C. Lokayata and Kapalika
48.

Consider the following pairs:

Hills Region
1) Cardamom Hills Coromandel Coast
2) Kaimur Hills Konkan Coast
3) Mahadeo Hills Central India
4) Mikir Hills North-East India

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

3 and 4

D.

2 and 4

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ANSWER :

C. 3 and 4

49.
Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?
A.
Second Schedule
B.
Fifth Schedule
C.
Eight Schedule
D.
Tenth Schedule
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ANSWER :
D. Tenth Schedule
50.
The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of
A.
biosphere reserves
B.
botanical gardens
C.
national parks
D.
wildlife sanctuaries
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ANSWER :
A. biosphere reserves