2024 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

UPSC Prelims Paper 1 Question Papers

2024 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

31.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: If the United States of America (USA) were to default on its debt, holders of US Treasury Bonds will not be able to exercise their claims to receive payment.
Statement-II: The USA Government debt is not backed by any hard assets, but only by the faith of the Government.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
A.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
B.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
C.
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D.
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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ANSWER :
D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
32.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Syndicated lending spreads the risk of borrower default across multiple lenders.
Statement-II: The syndicated loan can be fixed amount/lump sum of funds, but cannot be a credit line.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
A.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
B.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
C.
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D.
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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ANSWER :
C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
33.
Consider the following statements in respect of the digital rupee:
1.It is a sovereign currency issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) alignment with its monetary policy.
2.It appears as a liability on the RBI's balance sheet.
3.It is insured against inflation by its very design.
4.It is freely convertible against commercial bank money and cash.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
1 and 3 only
C.
2 and 4 only
D.
1, 2 and 4
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ANSWER :
D. 1, 2 and 4
34.
With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets?
1.Nayaputta
2.Shakyamuni
3.Tathagata
Select the correct answer using the code given below
A.
1 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
None of the above are epithets of Gautama Buddha
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ANSWER :
B. 2 and 3 only
35.

Consider the following information:

Archaeological Site State Description
1. Chandraketugarh Odisha Trading Port town
2. Inamgaon Maharashtra Chalcolithic site
3. Mangadu Kerala Megalithic site
4. Salihundam Andhra Pradesh Rock-cut shrines

In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched ?

A.

1 and 2

B.

2 and 3

C.

3 and 4

D.

1 and 4

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ANSWER :

B. 2 and 3

36.
Who of the following rulers of medieval India gave permission to the Portuguese to build a fort at Bhatkal?
A.
Krishnadevaraya
B.
Narasimha Saluva
C.
Muhammad Shah III
D.
Yusuf Adil Shah
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ANSWER :
A. Krishnadevaraya
37.
With reference to revenue collection by Cornwallis, consider statements: the following
1.Under the Ryotwari Settlement of revenue collection, the peasants were exempted from revenue payment in case of bad harvests or natural calamities.
2.Under the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, if the Zamindar failed to pay his revenues to the state, on or before the fixed date, he would be removed from his Zamindari.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
B. 2 only
38.
Consider the following statements:
1.There are no parables in Upanishads.
2.Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
B. 2 only
39.
Consider the following statements:
1.India is a member of the International Grains Council.
2.A country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council for exporting or importing rice and wheat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.
1 only
B.
2 only
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
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ANSWER :
A. 1 only
40.
Which one of the following was the latest inclusion in the Intangible Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO?
A.
Chhau dance
B.
Durga puja
C.
Garba dance
D.
Kumbh mela
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ANSWER :
C. Garba dance