2015 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

2015 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

41.

Consider the following: The arrival of Babur into India led to the
1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent
2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture
3. establishment of the Timurid dynasty in the region
Select the correct answer using the code give below:

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

3 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

C. 1 and 3 only

42.
The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the
A.
Human Rights Commission
B.
Finance Commission
C.
Law Commission
D.
Planning Commission
ANSWER :
D. Planning Commission
43.
What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?
A.
It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
B.
It is a Ministerial Meeting of the World Trade Organization
C.
It is a Conference of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change
D.
It is a Conference of the Member Countries of the Convention on Biological Diversity
ANSWER :
A. It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
44.

Consider the following statements:
1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.
2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
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

45.
The term 'Goldilocks Zone' is often seen in the news in the context of
A.
the limits of habitable zone above the surfae of the Earth
B.
region inside the Earth where shale gas is available
C.
search for the Earth-like planets in outer space
D.
search for meteorites containing precious metals
ANSWER :
C. search for the Earth-like planets in outer space
46.
Who of the following organized a March on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?
A.
V.O. Chidambaram Pillai
B.
C. Rajagopalachari
C.
K. Kamaraj
D.
Annie Besant
ANSWER :
B. C. Rajagopalachari
47.
Who of the following founded a new city on the South bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to belong?
A.
Amoghavarsha I
B.
Ballala II
C.
Harihara I
D.
Prataparudra II
ANSWER :
C. Harihara I
48.

Consider the following statements:
1. The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu.
2. The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji.
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 :

B. 2 only

49.

Which of the statements regarding the 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct?
1. It is intended to assist developing countries in adaption and mitigation practices to counter climate change.
2. It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank.
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

50.
Indira Gandhi Prize for peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which one of the following?
A.
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
B.
Indian Institute of Science
C.
Indian Space Research Organization
D.
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
ANSWER :
C. Indian Space Research Organization