2020 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

2020 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

31.
With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term 'paramitas"?
A.
The earliest Dharmashastra texts written in aphoristic (sutra) style
B.
Philosophical schools that did not accept the authority of Vedas
C.
Perfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva path
D.
Powerful merchant guilds of early medieval South India
ANSWER :
C. Perfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva path
32.

In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around
1. Women's right to gain education
2. Age of consent
3. Restitution of conjugal rights
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

B. 2 and 3 only

33.
Indigo cultivation in India declined by the beginning of the 20th century because of
A.
peasant resistance to the oppressive conduct of planters
B.
its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions
C.
national leaders' opposition to the cultivation of indigo
D.
Government control over the planters
ANSWER :
B. its unprofitability in the world market because of new inventions
34.
Wellesley established the Fort William College at Calcutta because
A.
he was asked by the Board of Directors at London to do so
B.
he wanted to revive interest in oriental learning in India
C.
He wanted to provide William Carey and his associates with employment
D.
he wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India
ANSWER :
D. he wanted to train British civilians for administrative purpose in India
35.
With reference to the history of India, "Ulgulan" or the Great Tumult is the description of which of the following events?
A.
The Revolt of 1857
B.
The Mappila Rebellion of 1921
C.
The Indigo Revolt of 1859-60
D.
Birsa Munda's Revolt of 1899-1900
ANSWER :
D. Birsa Munda's Revolt of 1899-1900
36.

With reference to the scholars/litterateurs of ancient India, consider the following statements:
1. Panini is associated with Pushyamitra Shung.
2. Amarasimha is associated with Harshavardhana.
3. Kalidasa is associated with Chandra Gupta-II.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.

1 and 2 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

3 only

D.

1, 2 and 3

ANSWER :

C. 3 only

37.
In the context of recent advances in human reproductive technology, "Pronuclear Transfer" is used for
A.
fertilization of egg in vitro by the donor sperm
B.
genetic modification of sperm producing cells
C.
development of stem cells into functional embryos
D.
prevention of mitochondrial diseases in offspring
ANSWER :
D. prevention of mitochondrial diseases in offspring
38.

With the present state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following?
1. Bring down electricity consumption in industrial units.
2. Create meaningful short stories and songs
3. Disease diagnosis
4. Text-to-Speech Conversion
5. Wireless transmission of electrical energy
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A.

1, 2, 3 and 5 only

B.

1, 3 and 4 only

C.

2, 4 and 5 only

D.

1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

ANSWER :

B. 1, 3 and 4 only

39.

With reference to Visible Light Communication (VLC) technology, which of the following statements are correct?
1. VLC uses electromagnetic spectrum wavelengths 375 to 780 nm.
2. VLC is known as long-range optical wireless communication.
3. VLC can transmit large amounts of data faster than Bluetooth.
4. VLC has no electromagnetic interference.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A.

1, 2 and 3 only

B.

1, 2 and 4 only

C.

1,3 and 4 only

D.

2, 3 and 4 only

ANSWER :

C. 1,3 and 4 only

40.

With reference to "Blockchain Technology", consider the following statements:
1. It is a public ledger that everyone can inspect, but which no single user controls.
2. The structure and design of blockchain is such that all the data in it are about cryptocurrency only.
3. Applications that depend on basic features of blockchain can be developed without anybody's permission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.

1 only

B.

1 and 2 only

C.

2 only

D.

1 and 3 only

ANSWER :

D. 1 and 3 only