2015 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

2015 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

1.
" Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojan" has been launched for
A.
providing housing loan to poor people at cheaper interest rates
B.
promoting women's self-Help Groups in backward areas
C.
promoting financial inclusion in the country
D.
providing financial help to the marginalized communities
ANSWER :
C. promoting financial inclusion in the country
2.

With reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 percent to 42 percent.
2. It has made recommendations concerning sector-specific grants. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A.

only 1

B.

only 2

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER :

A. only 1

3.
The 'Fortaleza Declaration', recently in the news, is related to the affairs of
A.
ASEAN
B.
BRICS
C.
OECD
D.
WTO
ANSWER :
B. BRICS
4.

A decrease in the tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following?
1. Showing economic growth rate
2. Less equitable distribution of national income
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER :

A. 1 only

5.
In the South Atlantic and South-Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate. What is the reason?
A.
Sea surface temperatures are low
B.
Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone seldom occurs
C.
Coriolis force is too weak
D.
Absence of land in those regions
ANSWER :
B. Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone seldom occurs
6.
Which one of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State?
A.
Assam and Rajasthan
B.
Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan
C.
Assam and Gujarat
D.
Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat
ANSWER :
D. Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat
7.

Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy:
1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.
2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.
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 :

C. Both 1 and 2

8.
In the 'Index of Eight Core Industries', which one of the following is given the highest weight?
A.
Coal production
B.
Electricity generation
C.
Fertilizer production
D.
steel production
ANSWER :
B. Electricity generation
9.
Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?
A.
Bhitarkanika National Park
B.
Keibul Lamjao National Park
C.
Keoladeo Ghana National Park
D.
Sultanpur National Park
ANSWER :
B. Keibul Lamjao National Park
10.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation-India(NIF)?
1. NIF is an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology under the Central Government.
2. NIF is an initiative to strengthen the highly advanced scientific research in India's premier scientific institutions in collaboration with highly advanced foreign scientific institutions.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER :

A. 1 only