2016 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

2016 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

1.

Which of the following statements is/are correct
1. A bill pending in the Lock Sabha lapses on its prorogation.
2. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, Which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on desolution of the Lock Sabha.
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 :

B. 2 only

2.
Which of the following is/are indicator indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report 1.Undernourishment 2.Child stunting 3.Child mortality select the correct answer using ,the code given below;
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1,2 and 3
D.
1 and 3 only
ANSWER :
C. 1,2 and 3
3.

There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit?
1. Reducing revenue expenditure
2. Introducing new welfare schemes
3. Rationalizing subsides
4. reducing import duty
select the correct answer using the code given below;

A.

1 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1,2,3 and 4

ANSWER :

C. 1 and 3 only

4.

The establishment of "Payment Banks" is being allowed in India to promote Financial inclusion .Which of the following statements is/ are correct in this context?
1.Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled by residents are eligible to be promoters of payment Banks.
2.Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

1 and 3only

C.

2 only

D.

1,2 and 3

ANSWER :

B. 1 and 3only

5.

With reference to 'LiFi', recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1.It uses light as the medium for high speed data transmission.
2.It is a wireless technology and is several time faster than 'WiFi'.

A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER :

C. Both 1 and 2

6.
The term Intended Nationality Determined Contribution is sometimes seen in the news in the context on
A.
Pledge made by the European countriesto rehabilitate refuges from the war affected Middle East.
B.
Plan of nation outlind by thr countries of the world to combat climate changes.
C.
Capital contibuted by the member countries in the esblishment of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
D.
Plan of action outlined by the countries of the regarding Sustainable Developments Goals
ANSWER :
B. Plan of nation outlind by thr countries of the world to combat climate changes.
7.
Which one of the following is a purpose of 'UDAY',a scheme of the Government?
A.
providing technical and financial assistance to start-up entrepreneurs in the field or renewable source of energy.
B.
providing electricity to every household in the country by 2018.
C.
Replacing the coal-based power plants with natural gas,nuclear,solar,wind and tidal power plants over a period of time.
D.
Proving for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies.
ANSWER :
D. Proving for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies.
8.

With reference to 'IFC Masala Bonds', sometimes given below is/are correct?
1.The International Financial Corporation, with offers these bonds ,is an arm of the World Bnak.
2.They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector.
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

9.

Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva ,the ruler of Vnayanagar,consider the following statements:
1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land
2. Private owners of workshops paid an industry tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are corret?

A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER :

C. Both 1 and 2

10.
Which one of the following books ofancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
A.
Swapnavasavadatta
B.
Malavikagnimitra
C.
Meghadoota
D.
Ratnavali
ANSWER :
B. Malavikagnimitra