2017 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

2017 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

11.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Monetary Policy Committee(MPC)?
1. It decides the RBI's benchmark interest rates.
2. It is a 12-member body including the governor of RBI and is reconstituted every year.
3. It functions under the chairmanship of the Union Finance Minister.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A.

1 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.

3 only

D.

2 and 3 only

ANSWER :

A. 1 only

12.

With reference to Manipuri , Sankirtam, consider the following statements:
1. It is a song and dance performance.
2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance
3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.

1,2 and 3 only

B.

1 and 3 only

C.

2and 3 only

D.

1 only

ANSWER :

B. 1 and 3 only

13.

who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of the Ryotwari Settlement in India during British rule?
1. Lord Cornwallis
2. Alexander Read
3. Thomas Munro
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A.

1only

B.

1 and 3 only

C.

2 and 3 only

D.

1,2 and 3

ANSWER :

C. 2 and 3 only

14.

In the context of solving pollution problems what is/are the advantages/ advantages of bioremediation?
1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same biodegradation process that occurs in nature.
2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such as cadmium and lead can be readily and completely treated by bioremediation using microorganisms.
3. Genetic engineering can be used to create microorganisms specifically designed for bioremediation.
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 :

C. 1 and 3 only

15.
The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
A.
the participation of workers in the management of industries.
B.
arbitrary powers to the management to quell industrial disputes.
C.
an intervention by the British Court in the event of a trade dispute.
D.
a system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.
ANSWER :
D. a system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.
16.
Local self-governmenet can bebest explained as an exercise in
A.
Federalism
B.
Democrate decentralisation
C.
Administrative delegation
D.
Direct democracy
ANSWER :
B. Democrate decentralisation
17.

Consider the following statements:
With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon
1. Legislative function.
2. Executive function.
Which of the above statements 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

18.
The term 'Digital Single Market Strategy' seen in the news refer to
A.
ASEAN
B.
BRICS
C.
EU
D.
G20
ANSWER :
C. EU
19.
At one of the places in India,if you stand on the seashore and watch the sea,you will find that the sea water recedes from the shore line a few kilometres and comes back to the shore,twice a day ,and you can actually walk on the sea floor when the water recedes.The unique phenomenon is seen at
A.
Bhavnagar
B.
Bheemunipatnam
C.
Chandipur
D.
Nagapattinam
ANSWER :
C. Chandipur
20.

with reference to the'Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988(PBPT Act)',consider the following statements:
1. A property transaction is not treated as a benami transaction if the owner of the property is not aware of the transaction.
2. Properties held Benami are liable for confiscation by the government,
3. The Act provides for three authorities for investigations but does not provide for any appellate mechanism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

2 and 3 only

ANSWER :

B. 2 only