2016 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

2016 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

31.
In the context of the developments in bioinformatics ,the term 'transcriptome', sometimes seen in the news,refer to
A.
a range of enzymes used in genome editing
B.
the full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism
C.
the description of the mechanism of gene expression
D.
A mechanism of genetic mutation taking place in cells
ANSWER :
B. the full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism
32.
'Mission Indradhanush 'launched by the Government of India pertains to
A.
Immunization of children and pregnant women
B.
Construction of smart client across the country
C.
India 'own search for the Earth plane in outer space
D.
New Educational policy
ANSWER :
A. Immunization of children and pregnant women
33.

Which of the following best describes the aim of 'Green India Mission' of the Government of India?
1 . Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the union and state Budgets thereby implementing the 'green accounting.
2. Launching the second green revolution to enhance agriculture output so as to ensure food security to one and all in the future.
3. Restoring and enhancing forest cover and responding to climate change by a combination of adaptation and mitigation measures.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A.

1 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

3 only

D.

1,2 and 3 only

ANSWER :

C. 3 only

34.

With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory for the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling Regulations,2017.
1. List of ingredients including additives
2. Nutrition information
3. Recommendation, if any made by the medical professionals about the possibility of any allergic reactions
4. Vegetarian /non-vegetarian
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A.

1,2 and 3 only

B.

2,3 and 4

C.

1,2 and4

D.

1 and 4 only

ANSWER :

C. 1,2 and4

35.
project Loan',sometimes seen in the news ,is related to
A.
waste mangement technology
B.
Wireless communication technology
C.
Solar power production technology
D.
Water conservation technology
ANSWER :
B. Wireless communication technology
36.
Net metering 'is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the
A.
waste management technology
B.
use of piped natural gas in the kitchen of households
C.
installation of CNG kits in motor- cars
D.
installation of water meters in urban households
ANSWER :
A. waste management technology
37.
India's ranking in the 'Ease of Doing Business Index is sometimes seen in the news ,Which of the following has declared that ranking?
A.
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
B.
World Economic Forum
C.
World Bank
D.
World Trade organization(WTO)
ANSWER :
C. World Bank
38.
Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally
A.
Agriculturists
B.
Warriors
C.
Weaves
D.
Traders
ANSWER :
D. Traders
39.
Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts Emperor Ashoka?
A.
Georg Buhier
B.
James Prinsep
C.
Max Muller
D.
William Jones
ANSWER :
B. James Prinsep
40.

With the following to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is /are correct?
1. As per the Act, Gram Nyaylaya can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases.
2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators /reconciliators.
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