2014 Prelims Paper 2 UPSC Question Paper

2014 Prelims Paper 2 UPSC Questions

31.
According to the passage, the basic philosophy of globalization is to
A.
give absolute freedom to producers to determine prices and production.
B.
give freedom to producers to evolve distribution patterns.
C.
give absolute freedom to markets to determine prices, production and employment.
D.
give freedom to producers to import and export.
ANSWER :
C. give absolute freedom to markets to determine prices, production and employment.
32.

According to the passage, which of the following is/are necessary for ensuring globalization?
1. Privatization of public enterprises
2. Expansionary policy of public expenditure
3. Free play of market forces to determine wages and employment
4. Privatization of social services like education and health
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A.

1 only

B.

2 and 3 only

C.

1, 3 and 4

D.

2, 3 and 4

ANSWER :

C. 1, 3 and 4

33.
According to the passage, in the process of globalization the State should have
A.
expanding role.
B.
reducing role.
C.
statutory role.
D.
none of the above roles.
ANSWER :
B. reducing role.
34.

Directions for the following 4 (four) items:
The following graph shows the average profit of two fruit-sellers A and B in thousands (₹) per year from the year 1995 to 2000. Consider the graph and answer the 4(four) items that follow:


In which year is the average profit of A and B same?

A.

1995

B.

1996

C.

1997

D.

1998

ANSWER :

B. 1996

35.
What is the difference between the average profit of B and A in the year 1998?
A.
_₹ 100
B.
_₹ 1,000
C.
(+)₹600
D.
_₹ 300
ANSWER :
C. (+)₹600
36.
How much more average profit did A make in the year 2000 than in the year 1999?
A.
₹ 200
B.
₹ 1,000
C.
₹ 1,500
D.
₹ 2,000
ANSWER :
D. ₹ 2,000
37.
What is the trend of the average profit of B from the year 1007 to the year 2000?
A.
Non-increasing
B.
Non-decreasing
C.
Steady
D.
Fluctuating
ANSWER :
B. Non-decreasing
38.

The following table shows the marks obtained by two students in different subjects:


The difference in the mean aggregate percentage marks of the students is

A.

2.50%

B.

13.75%

C.

1.25%

D.

Zero

ANSWER :

D. Zero

39.

Examine the following figure:

Which one of the following figures has the above figure embedded in it?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ANSWER :

B.

40.

Consider the following matrix:


Which one of the following figures fits into the blank part of the above matrix?

A.

B.

C.

D.

ANSWER :

C.