2015 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

2015 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

21.
Which one of the following issues the 'Global Economic Prospects' report periodically?
A.
The Asian Development Bank
B.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
C.
The US Federal Reserve Bank
D.
The World Bank
ANSWER :
D. The World Bank
22.
When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity Ratio by 50 basis points, which of the following is likely to happen?
A.
India's GDP growth rate increases drastically
B.
Foreign Institutional Investors may bring more capital into our country
C.
Scheduled Commercial Banks may cut their lending rates
D.
It may drastically reduce the liquidity to the banking, system
ANSWER :
C. Scheduled Commercial Banks may cut their lending rates
23.

With reference to the use of nano-technology in the health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology.
2. Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy.
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 :

C. Both 1 and 2

24.
In, India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the
A.
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
B.
Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act enacted by States
C.
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937
D.
Food Products Order, 1956 and Meat and Food Products Order, 1973
ANSWER :
B. Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act enacted by States
25.
Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?
A.
Saltwater crocodile
B.
Olive ridley turtle
C.
Gangetic dolphin
D.
Gharial
ANSWER :
C. Gangetic dolphin
26.

With reference to the Congress Socialist Party, consider the following Statements:
1. It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes.
2. It wanted to establish the dictatorship of the proletariat.
3. It advocated a separate electorate for minorities and oppressed classes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

3 only

C.

1, 2 and 3

D.

None

ANSWER :

D. None

27.

Consider the following statements:
1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.
2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.

1 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.

2 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

B. 1 and 2 only

28.
The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined
A.
The separation of power between the judiciary and the legislature
B.
The jurisdication of the central and provincial governments
C.
The powers of the Secretary of State for India and Viceroy
D.
None of the above
ANSWER :
B. The jurisdication of the central and provincial governments
29.
Which of the following brings out the 'Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers'?
A.
The Reserve Bank of India
B.
The Department of Economic Affairs
C.
The Labour Bureau
D.
The Department of Personal and Training
ANSWER :
C. The Labour Bureau
30.

In the context of modern scientific research, consider the following statements about 'IceCube', a particle detector located at South Pole, Which was recently in the news:
1. It is the world's largest neutrino detector, encompassing a cubic kilometer of ice.
2. It is a powerful telescope to search for dark matter.
3. It is buried deep in the ice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.

1 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

D. 1, 2 and 3