2016 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

2016 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

21.

With reference to ' Pradhan Mandri Fasal Hima Yojana', consider the following statements.
1 . Under this scheme, farmers with have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any season of the year.
2. This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains.
Which of the statements given about is/are correct?

A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER :

B. 2 only

22.
In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the Great Indian Hombill' in its natural habital?
A.
Sand deserts of northwest India
B.
Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir
C.
Salt marshes of western Gujarat
D.
Western Ghats
ANSWER :
D. Western Ghats
23.

Which of the following are the key features of 'National Ganga River Basin Authority(NGRBA)?
1. River basin is the unit of planning and management
2. It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level

A.

1 only

B.

2only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER :

A. 1 only

24.
Why does the Government of India promote the use of 'Neem-coated Urea 'in agriculture ?
A.
Release of Neem oil in the soil increses nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms
B.
Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil
C.
Nitrous oxide,which is a greenhouse gas,is not at all released into atmosphere by crop fields
D.
It is a combination of a weedicide and a fertilizer for particular crops
ANSWER :
B. Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil
25.

Consider the following statements:
1. The Chieaf Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State
2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.

1 only

B.

2only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER :

D. Neither 1 nor 2

26.

With reference to Stand Up India Scheme', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among Sc/ST and women entrepreneurs.
2. It provides for refinancing through SIDBI
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A.

1only

B.

2 only

C.

Both 1 and 2

D.

Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER :

C. Both 1 and 2

27.

The FAO accords the status of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)' to traditional agricultural systems.what is the overall goal of this initiative?
1. They provide modern technology , training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity
2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapes, and agricultural systems of the local communities.
3 To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such indentified GIAHS.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A.

1and 3only

B.

2only

C.

2 and 3 only

D.

1,2 and3

ANSWER :

B. 2only

28.

Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra?
1.Dibang
2.Kameng
3.Lohit
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 and 3

ANSWER :

D. 1,2 and 3

29.

The term 'Core Banking Solution is sometimes such in the news . Which of the following statements best describes /describe this term?
1. It is a networking of a bank's branches which enables customers to operate their accounts from any branch of the bank on its network regardless of where they open their accounts.
2. It is a detailed procedure by which a book with huge non-performing assets is taken over by another bank.
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 and 3

ANSWER :

A. 1 only

30.

Consider the following pairs: Terms sometimes seen in the news and their origin
1. Annex-I Countries : Cartagena Protocol
2. Certified Emissions Reductions: Nagoya
3. Clean Development Mechanism: Kyoto Protocol
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

3 only

D.

1,2 and 3

ANSWER :

C. 3 only