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The Millikan experiment showed that electric charge was:

Q-1;  The Millikan experiment showed that electric charge was:

1) negative
2) quantized
3) positive
4) unmeasurable
ANSWER: 1 -- QUANTIZED

Q-2;  When a metal becomes a superconductor, there is a tremendous decrease in its:

1) total volume
2) electrical resistance
3) length
4) density
ANSWER: 2 -- ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE

Q-3;  An x-ray photon collides with a free electron, and the photon is scattered. During this collision there is conservation of:

1) momentum but not energy
2) neither momentum nor energy
3) energy but not momentum
4) both momentum and energy
ANSWER: 4 -- BOTH MOMENTUM AND ENERGY

Q-4;  In the sun, helium is produced from hydrogen by:

1) radioactive decay
2) disintegration
3) fission
4) fusion
ANSWER: Z -- FUSION

A 10 volt battery connected to a capacitor delivers a charge of 0.5 coulombs. The capacitance of the capacitor is:

Q-1;  A 10 volt battery connected to a capacitor delivers a charge of 0.5 coulombs. The capacitance of the capacitor is:

1) 2 x 10-2 farads
2) 5 x 10-2 farads
3) 2 farads
4) 5 farads
ANSWER: X -- 5 x 10-2 FARADS

Q-2; Two light rays will interfere constructively with maximum amplitude if the path difference between them is:

1) one wavelength
2) one-half wavelength
3) one-quarter wavelength
4) one-eighth wavelength
ANSWER: 1 -- ONE WAVELENGTH

Q-3;Light is normally incident on a thin soap film and is reflected. If the wavelength of this light is "L" and the index of refraction of the soap film is "N", complete destructive interference will occur for a film thickness of:

1) L / 8N
2) L / 4N
3) L / 2N
4) 3L / 4N
ANSWER: 3 -- L / 2N

Q-1; The Michelson interferometer was designed to study the nature of:

1) water waves
2) sound waves
3) an "ether"
4) sunlight
ANSWER: 3 -- AN "ETHER

An electroscope charged WITHOUT contacting a charged body is charged by:

Q-1;  An electroscope charged WITHOUT contacting a charged body is charged by:

1) induction
2) conduction
3) convection
4) insulation
ANSWER: 1 -- INDUCTION

Q-2;  The potential drop between the terminals of a battery is equal to the battery's EMF when:

1) no current is drawn from the battery
2) a very large current is drawn from the battery
3) the internal resistance of the battery is very large
4) the resistance in the external circuit is small
ANSWER: 1 -- NO CURRENT IS DRAWN FROM THE BATTERY

Q-3;  To convert a galvanometer to a voltmeter, you should add a:

1) high resistance in series
2) high resistance in parallel
3) low resistance in series
4) low resistance in parallel
ANSWER: W -- HIGH RESISTANCE IN SERIES

Q-4;  The greatest induced EMF will occur in a straight wire moving at constant speed through a uniform magnetic field when the angle between the direction of the wire's motion and the direction of the magnetic field is

1) 0 degrees
2) 30 degrees
3) 60 degrees
4) 90 degrees
ANSWER: Z -- 90 DEGREES

As a pendulum is raised to higher altitudes, its period:

Q-1;  As a longitudinal wave moves through a medium, the particles of the medium:

1) vibrate in a path parallel to the path of the wave
2) vibrate in a path perpendicular to the path of the wave
3) follow the wave along its entire path
4) do not move
ANSWER: 1 -- VIBRATE IN A PATH PARALLEL TO THE PATH OF THE WAVE

Q-2;  As a pendulum is raised to higher altitudes, its period:

1) increases
2) decreases
3) remains the same
4 decreases, then remains the same
ANSWER: 1 -- INCREASES

Q-3; Two vibrating particles that are "out of phase" differ in the phase of their vibration by:

1) 1/4 cycle
2) 1/2 cycle
3) 3/4 cycle
4) 1 cycle
ANSWER: 2 -- 1/2 CYCLE

Q-1; The SI unit of pressure is the:

1) Torr
2) dyne per centimeter squared
3) atmosphere
4) pascal
ANSWER: 4 -- PASCAL

The value of G, the universal gravitational constant, was measured experimentally by:

Q-1; The value of G, the universal gravitational constant, was measured experimentally by:

1) Newton
2) Cavendish
3) Copernicus
4) Kepler
ANSWER: 2 -- CAVENDISH

Q-2; Two steel balls are at a distance S from one another. As the mass of ONE of the balls is doubled, the gravitational force of attraction between them is:

1) quartered
2) halved
3) doubled
4) quadrupled
ANSWER: Y -- DOUBLED

Q-3; If the distance between the earth and moon were halved, the force of the attraction between them ould be:

1) one fourth as great
2) one half as great
3) twice as great
4) four times as great
ANSWER: 4 -- FOUR TIMES AS GREAT

Q-4;  As a 10 kilogram mass on the end of a spring passes through its equilibrium position, the kinetic energy of the mass is 20 joules. The speed of the mass is:

1) 2.0 meters per second
2) 4.0 meters per second
3 5.0 meters per second
4) 6.3 meters per second
ANSWER: 2 -- 2.0 METERS PER SECOND

.A 10 kilogram mass rests on a horizontal frictionless surface. A horizontal force of 5 Newtons is applied to the mass. After the force has been applied for 1 second, the velocity of the mass is

Q1.A 10 kilogram mass rests on a horizontal frictionless surface. A
horizontal force of 5 Newtons is applied to the mass. After the force has been applied for 1
second, the velocity of the mass is:

1) 0 meters per second
2) 0.5 meters per second
3) 5 meters per second
4) 50 meters per second
ANSWER: 2 -- 0.5 METERS PER SECOND

Q2; Multiple Choice: A worker lifts a 10 kilogram block a vertical height of 2 meters. The
work he does on the block is:

1) 5 Joules
2) 20 Joules
3) 49 Joules
4) 200 Joules
ANSWER: 4 -- 200 JOULES

Q3; Multiple Choice: An impulse of 10 kilogram-meter per second acting on an object
whose mass is 5 kilogram will cause a change in the objects velocity of:

1) 0.5 meters per second
2) 2 meters per second
3) 10 meters per second
4) 50 meters per second

ANSWER: 2 -- 2 METERS PER SECOND
Q5; Multiple Choice: The time needed for a net force of 10 newtons to change the velocity
of a 5 kilograms mass by 3 meters/second is:

1) 1.5 seconds
2) 6 seconds
3) 16.7 seconds
4) 150 seconds
ANSWER: 1 -- 1.5 SECONDS

Chemistry Quiz Questance and Answers

1. What is the first element on the periodic table? Hydrogen
2. What is the centre of an atom called?   A nucleus
3. True or false? Acids have a pH level below 7. True
4. What is the main gas found in the air we breathe? Nitrogen (around 78%)
5. True or false? An electron carries a positive charge. False
6. Famous New Zealand scientist Ernest Rutherford was awarded a Nobel Prize in which field? Chemistry
7. What is the chemical symbol for gold? Au
8. K is the chemical symbol for which element? Potassium
9. What orbits the nucleus of an atom? Electrons
10. At room temperature, what is the only metal that is in liquid form? Mercury
11. True or false? A neutron has no net electric charge. True
12. A nuclear reaction where the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts is known as nuclear fission or nuclear fusion? Nuclear fission
13. What is H20 more commonly known as? Water
14. What is the third most common gas found in the air we breathe? Argon (around 1%)
15. What is the name given to substances that are initially involved in a chemical reaction? Reactants
16. True or false? Bases have a pH level below 7.  False
17. Is sodium hydroxide (NaOH) an acid or base? Base
18. Atoms of the same chemical element that have different atomic mass are known as? Isotopes
19. True or false? A proton carries a positive charge. True
20. What is the fourth most abundant element in the universe in terms of mass? Carbon.

The liquid used to preserve specimens of plans and animals is Formalin

1. The liquid used to preserve specimens of plans and animals is Formalin
2. The metal used in storage batteries is Lead
3. The molecular formula of cane sugar is C12H22O11
4. The most serious environmental pollution from a nuclear reactor is: Thermal pollution
5. The principal metal used in manufacturing steel is Iron
6. The response of a plant to heat is called Thermotropism
7. The response of a plant to touch is called Trigmotropism
8. The role of heredity was demonstrated by Mendel
9. The science of organic forms and structures is known as Morphology
10. The scientific name for blood platelets is Thrombocytes
11. The scientist who developed the Quantum theory was Max Plonck
12. The smallest flowering plant is Worffia
13. The study of antiquities is known as Archaeology
14. The study of bacteria is known as Bacteriology
15. The study of grasses is known as Agrostology
16. The study of heavenly bodies is called Astronomy
17. The study of poisons is called: Toxicology
18. The study of sound is called Acoustics
19. The study of the duration of life is known as Chronobiology
20. The study of tissues is called Histology

What is E300?

1. Which human activity uses the most water? Irrigation 70 per cent of all water is used for irrigation. 
2. Water on the earth exists in all three states of matter______. solid, liquid, and gas
3. What are the only places that dogs have sweat glands? Nose and paws
4. What are the two main components of our environment?  Biotic and abiotic factors
5. What do we call a person who cannot tell the difference between colors? Color blind
6. What gas are the bubbles in Champagne? CO2
7. What grain is beer usually made from? Barley a plant grown for its grain that is used for making food, beer and WHISKY
8. What household heating fuel also powers jet planes? Kerosene
9. What is another name for the Paleolithic Age? The stone age
10. What is cork made from? The bark of a cork oak tree
11. What is E300? Vitamin C
12. What is red wine supposed to protect you from? Heart disease
13. What is the better known name for the deadly poison prussic acid? Cyanide or hydrogen cyanide
14. What is the chemical name for vinegar? Acetic acid
15. What is the common name for NaCl? Salt
16. What is the difference between sweet and dry wines? Sugar content
17. What is the essential ingredient of Mead? Honey
18. What is the fastest living thing on two legs? An ostrich
19. What is the favorite food of a giant panda? Bamboo shoots
20. What is the main ingredient of Alka Seltzer? Sodium Bicarbonate

The symbol He stands for Helium

1. The symbol He stands for Helium
2. The symbol Md stands for Mendelevium
3. The symbol of gold is Au
4. The symbol of silicon is Si
5. The symbol of silver is Ag
6. The symbol of sodium is Na
7. The symbol of Sr stands for Strontium
8. The symbol of titanium is Ti
9. The symbol Rb stands for Rubidium
10. The symbol Zn stands for Zinc
11. The symbol Zr stands for Zirconium
12. The three states of matter are Solid,liquid and gas
13. The two colours seen at the extreme ends of the pH chart are Red & Blue 
14. The unit of loudness is Phon
15. The unit of power is Watt
16. Thermostat is an instrument used for regulating Constant temperature
17. Toxicology is the study of Poisons
18. Unlike most other fish, sharks have no: Bones
19. Virology is the study of Viruses
20. Why food articles are mostly packed in alluminium foil? To avoid rancidity

21. The basic building blocks of proteins are Amino acids
22. The biggest plant seed is Cocodemer
23. The botanical name for brinjal is Solanum melongenal
24. The botanical name for onion is Allium Cepa
25. The botanical name for rice is Oryza Sativa
26. The botanical name of tea is Camellia Sinensis
27. The botanical name of the cotton plant is Gossipium Hirsutum
28. The chemical formula of chloroform is CHcl3
29. The chemical formula of common salt is Nacl
30. The chemical formula of lime soda is CaCO3
31. The chemical formula of sodium bicarbonate is NaHCO3
32. The chemical formula of washing soda is Na2CO3, IOH2O
33. The chemical name of baking powder is Sodium bicarbonate
34. The chemical name of bleaching powder is Calcium hypochlorite
35. The chemical name of Chloroform is Trichloromethane
36. The formula C6H5OH stands for Phenol
37. The formula CHCI3 stands for Trichloromethane
38. The formula H2O2 stands for Hydrogen peroxide
39. The formula H2SO4 stands for Sulphuric Acid
40. The formula HCL stands for Hydrochloric Acid

What is the name for steel alloyed with chromium

1.What is the most common chemical element in the universe? Hydrogen is a colourless gas that is the lightest of all the elements. It combines with OXYGEN to form water.
2.What is the name for steel alloyed with chromium? Stainless steel
3. What is the name of the first atomic-powered submarine? Nautilus
4. What is the name of the hormone that controls blood sugar level? Insulin
a chemical substance produced in the body that controls the amount of sugar absorbed by the blood
5. What is the name of the hot rock that is in the center of the earth? Magma
very hot liquid rock found below the earth’s surface
6. What is the name of the whale that has a long protruding tusk? Narwhal
7. What is the name we give to the black salted fish eggs of a sturgeon fish? Caviar the eggs of some types of fish, especially the STURGEON, that are preserved using salt and eaten as a very special and expensive type of food
8. What is the PH of water? Seven
9. What is the rest mass of a photon? Zero
10. What is tonic water flavoured with? Quinine
11. What land mammal holds the record for the greatest age? Man
12. What name is given to the hard white material of elephant’s tusks? Ivory A hard yellowish-white substance like bone that forms the TUSKS  (long teeth) of elephants and some other animals
13. What poisonous alkaloid is extracted from tobacco leaves and widely used as an insecticide (a chemical used for killing insects)? Nicotine
14. What state in the United States has the most nuclear power plants? Illinois
15. What vegetable gives green pasta its color? Spinach
16. What yellow metal is an alloy of copper and zinc? Brass
17. Where do peanuts grow? Underground
18. Where does the alcohol in wine come from? Yeast a FUNGUS used in making beer and wine, or to make bread rise
19. Where is alcohol destroyed in the body? The liver
20. Where does groundwater come from? Rainfall and melting snow

How much urine does the average person produce in a typical day? 1.5 - 2 litres

1.How much urine does the average person produce in a typical day? 1.5 - 2 litres
2. How much of the world's water is suitable for human use? 0.25 per cent
3. Ichtyology is the study of Fishes
4. Indian Institute of Horticultural Research is located at Bangalore
5. Which chemical weapon used in Vietnam was first discovered in animal urine? Phosphorous
6. Which country was the first to make fireworks? China
7. Which group of animals don't urinate? Fish
8. Which plant makes Aspirin? White Willow
9. Which sea is the saltiest natural lake and is also at the lowest elevation on the face of the earth? The Dead Sea
10. Logarithms were devised by John Napier
11. Manganese was discovered by Gahn
12. Mechanics is the study of Forces acting on bodies
13. Michael Faraday worked as an assistant under another scientist whose name was Sir Humphry Davy
14. Name the famous mathematician/physicist who was born in the year Galileo died.Newton
15. Name the process of large energy production in the Sun? Nuclear fusion 
16. Name the three common gases found in farts CH4 (methane);  H2S (hydrogen sulphide);  NH3 (ammonia)
17. Name two poor conductors of heat. Lead and Mercury
18. Name two tissues that provide control and coordination in multicellular animals Nervous and muscular tissues. 
19. National Science Centre is located at New Delhi
20. Nickel was discovered by Cronstledt

21.Oology is the study of Birds eggs
22. Ornithology is the study of Birds
23. Osteology is the study of Bones
24. Paleontology is the study of Fossils
25. Penicillin is obtained from Mould
26. Phycology is the study of Algae
27. Plant that eat insects are called Insectivorous plants
28. Plants get their nitrogen from: Soil
29. Plants that flower only once in their lifetime are called Mono carpic
30. Psychology is the study of Human mind
21. Sodium carbonate is commonly called Washing Soda
32. Sodium chloride is commonly known as Common Salt
33. Space Applications Centre is located at Ahmedabad
34. Spectroscopy is the study of Anders John Angstrom
35. Statics is the study of Forces acting on bodies at rest
36. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research was established in 1945
37. The ______stage of the butterfly is the last stage when the butterfly has wings and can fly.adult
38. The acid used in a car battery is Sulphuric acid
39. The Atomic Energy Commission was set up in August 1948
30. The atomic number of oxygen is Eight

Bi stands for Bismuth

1.A compound which contains only hydrogen and Carbon is called a Hydrocarbon
2. A deviation of light passing from one medium to another is known as Refraction
3. A fungus which can only survive on other living organisms is called Obligate Parasite
4. A machine used for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy is called a Generator Inverter
5. A plant adapted for growth in water is called a Hydrophyte
6. A plant adapted to live in dry places is called a Xerophyte
7. A plant which lives in the dark is called Scotophyte
8. A tangent galvanometer is used to study the Strength of direct current
9. A thermocouple is used to measure Temperature
10. Al stands for Aluminium
11. An altimeter is used for measuring Altitude the height above sea level
12.An ammeter is used to measure Electric current
13. An apparatus for generation of atomic energy is called a Reactor
14. An Electroscope is used to Detect charges on a body
15. Where does groundwater flow when it comes out of the ground? Lakes, rivers, and streams
16. Atomic Energy Commission is located at Mumbai
17. Auriscope is used to detect Ear disorders
18. Bhaskara I was a famous Astronomer
19. Bi stands for Bismuth
20. Biomass energy is formed through Photosynthesis
21.Botany is the study of Plant life
22. Calcium oxide is commonly known as Quick lime
23. Calcium sulphate is commonly called Plaster of Paris
24. Calorimeter is used to measure Quantity of heat
25. Central Tobacco Research Institute is located at Rajahmundry
26. Cloves, used as a spice, are derived from which of the plant parts Flower buds
27. Crescograph is used to measure the Rate of growth of a plant
28. Which chemical element has the symbol Au? Gold
29. Dactylography is the study of Finger Prints
30. Dynamics is the study of Movements of bodies
31. Entomology is the study of Insects
32. From which areas of space can there be no escape? black holes
33. Fruits that are formed without fertilization are called Parthenocarpic
34. Galileo's first scientific discovery was Pendulum
35. Gd stands for Gadolinium
36. Ground water runs in underground rivers. Trye/False
37.Herpetology is the study of Reptiles
38. How many moons does Mars have? Two
39. How many time zones are there on Earth? Four
40. How many units of alcohol in a glass of wine? One

A Quiz on Diseases and Disorders,

Each Questance Answer already is bolded
1.The state of social dysfunction is known as _____.Sickness
2.The state of physiological or psychological dysfunction is known as _____.Disease
3.Germ theory of diseases was postulated by _____.Louis Pasteur
4.The web of disease causation model was suggested by MacMahon and Pugh in their book _____.
Epidemiologic Principles and methods
5.The causative factors of disease may be classified as Agent, Host and Environment
6.Ringworm is caused by _____.Fungus
7.Chikunguniya is caused by Virus
8.Name five diseases caused by viruses _____.common cold, poliomyelitis, chicken pox, chikunguniya, rabies, influenza, measles, yellow fever, aids
9.Tobacco contains hazardous chemical _____.
 10. Name five diseases caused by Bacteria _____.
cholera, typhoid, leprosy, tetanus, plague, whooping cough, tuberculosis
11.Name three diseases caused by Protozoa _____.malaria, Kala azar, Amoebic dysentery
12.Name a disease caused by Metazoa _______.elephantiasis, ascarisis
13.A disease caused by fungus is ______.ringworm
14.Insufficiency of insulin causes _____.
15.A disease caused by Ricketssis is typhus fever
16. Name few diseases caused by neutrient deficiency Malnutrition, night blindness, rickets, beriberi, pellagra, goitre, scurvy, anaemia
17. Urea is a causative factor of which disease?Uremia
18. Serum billirubin is a causative factor of which disease?Jaundice
19.Ketone is a causative factor of which disease?Ketosis
20.Uric acid is a causative factor of which disease?Gout
21.Calcium carbonate is a causative factor of which disease?Kidney stone
22.Diabetes, Hypothyroidism and obesity are more common in women than in men. True/False
23.Lung cancer and coronary heart disease are less frequent in women. True/False
24.Name few diseases which are not firmly identified Mental illness, cancer, peptic ulcer, coronary heart disease
25.Due to uncontrolled division of cells, _____ is formed.tumor
26.The harmless tumour is called ______ tumor.benign
27.The harmful tumour is known as _____ tumour. malignant
28.Tobaco contains hazardous chemical _____.Nicotine
29.What are the ill effect of smoking?chronic bronchitis, lung cancer, mouth cancer, larynx, oesophagus, pancreas, bladder, coronary heart diseases
30.Tobacco smoke contains which chemical compounds.pyridine, ammonia, aldehyde, furfurol, carbon monoxide, nicotine, sulphur dioxide
31.Excessive intake of alcohol causes cancer of _____.liver and oesophagus
32.High fat diet may lead to _____ cancer breast
33.Tight wearing of cloths may cause _____ cancer skin
34.The genes which are capable of causing cancer are known as ______.oncogenes
35.______ % of human cancers are caused by environmental factors 80
36.Leprosy is caused by a rod-like bacterium called _____.Mycobacterium leprae
37.Leprosy bacterium was discovered by Dr. Armaur Hansen.
38.Leprosy affects the ______ nerves.peripheral
39.What is the first stage of leprosy. small patch with less sensation
40.Which medicines are used to treat Leprosy? Rifampicin, Chlophazimine, Dapsone, Ethionomide, Protionamide, Chalmogra oil etc.
41.The 'National leprosy Eradication Programme' is in operation in India since _____.1983
42.Malaria is caused by _____.Plasmodium vivax
43.Malaria is treated with Chloroquanine, Primaquine, Meparine, Paludrine and Quinine
44.The mode of transmission of malaria virus is Biting of female anopheles mosquito carrying plasmodium vivax
45. Hepatitis is the diseased condition of which part of our body.Liver
46.Hepatitis is caused by which virus?Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
47.Hepatitis A virus infection occurs through contaminated water or food.
48.Hepatitis A virus is characterized by fever, chilling, headache, weakness, fatigue, vomiting, dark yellow urine, jaundice etc.
49. AIDS was first reported by Central Disease Control Unit in USA in 1981
50. What are the major signs of AIDS
heavy weight loss (10%), chronic diarrhoea for longer than one month, prolonged fever for longer than one month
51.What is the mode of transmission of HIV?
blood transfusion, shared needles and syringes, tattooing(to mark sb’s skin with a tattoo), from mother to baby and sexual contact.

1.Consider the following statements:
1. MMTC Limited is India's largest international trading organization.
2. Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited has been set up by MMTC jointly with the Government of Orissa. [UPSC 2009(CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)
2.A “closed economy” is an economy in which [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) The money supply is fully controlled
(b) Deficit financing takes place
(c) Only exports take place
(d) Neither exports nor imports take place
Answer: (d)
3.A great deal of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to India comes from Mauritius than from many major and mature economics like UK and France. Why? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) India has preference for certain countries as regards receiving FDI.
(b) India has doubled taxation avoidance agreement with Mauritius.
(c) Most citizens of Mauritius have ethnic identity with India and so they feel secure to invest India.
(d) Impending dangers of global climate change prompt Mauritius to make huge investment in India.
Answer: (b)
4.A rapid increase in the rate of inflation is sometimes attributed to the “base effect”. What is “base effect”?  [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) It is the impact of drastic deficiency in supply due to failure of crops
(b) It is the impact of the surge in demand due to rapid economic growth
(c) It is the impact of the price levels of previous year on the calculation of inflation rate
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context
Answer: (c)
5.Among the following, who are the Agarea community? [UPSC 2009(CS-P)]
(a) A traditional toddy tappers community of Andhra Pradesh
(b) A traditional fishing community of Maharashtra
(c) A traditional silk-weaving community of Karnataka
(d) A traditional salt pan workers community of Gujarat
Answer: (d)
6.An objective of the National Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops through area expansion and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner in the identified districts of the country. What are those crops? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Rice and Wheat only.
(b) Rice, wheat and pulses only.
(c) Rice, wheat, pulses and oil seeds only.
(d) Rice, wheat, pulses, oil seeds and vegetables.
Answer: (b)
7.
As per the UN – Habitat’s Global Report on Human Settlement 2009, which one among the following regions has shown the fastest growth rate of urbanization in the last three decades? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Asia
(b) Europe
(c) Latin America and Caribbean
(d) North America
Answer: (a)
8.
As regards the use of international food safety standards as reference point for the dispute settlements, which one of the following does WTO collaborate with? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Codex Alimentarius Commission.
(b) International Federation of Standards Users.
(c) International Organization for Standardization.
(d) World Standards Cooperation.
Answer: (a)
9.
Both Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) are related to investment in a country. Which one of the following statements best represents an important difference between the two? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) FII helps bring better management skills and technology, while FDI only brings in capital
(b) FII helps in increasing capital availability in general, while FDI only targets specific sectors
(c) FDI flows only into the secondary market, while FII targets primary market
(d) FII is considered to be more stable than FDI
Answer: (b)
10.
Consider the following actions by the Government:
1. Cutting the tax rates
2. Increasing the government spending
3. Abolishing the subsidies
In the context of economic recession, which of the above actions can be considered a part of the “fiscal stimulus” package? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a

MMTC Limited is India's largest international trading organization.

1.Consider the following statements:
1. MMTC Limited is India's largest international trading organization.
2. Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited has been set up by MMTC jointly with the Government of Orissa. [UPSC 2009(CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)
2.A “closed economy” is an economy in which [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) The money supply is fully controlled
(b) Deficit financing takes place
(c) Only exports take place
(d) Neither exports nor imports take place
Answer: (d)
3.A great deal of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to India comes from Mauritius than from many major and mature economics like UK and France. Why? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) India has preference for certain countries as regards receiving FDI.
(b) India has doubled taxation avoidance agreement with Mauritius.
(c) Most citizens of Mauritius have ethnic identity with India and so they feel secure to invest India.
(d) Impending dangers of global climate change prompt Mauritius to make huge investment in India.
Answer: (b)
4.A rapid increase in the rate of inflation is sometimes attributed to the “base effect”. What is “base effect”?  [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) It is the impact of drastic deficiency in supply due to failure of crops
(b) It is the impact of the surge in demand due to rapid economic growth
(c) It is the impact of the price levels of previous year on the calculation of inflation rate
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context
Answer: (c)
5.Among the following, who are the Agarea community? [UPSC 2009(CS-P)]
(a) A traditional toddy tappers community of Andhra Pradesh
(b) A traditional fishing community of Maharashtra
(c) A traditional silk-weaving community of Karnataka
(d) A traditional salt pan workers community of Gujarat
Answer: (d)
6.An objective of the National Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops through area expansion and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner in the identified districts of the country. What are those crops? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Rice and Wheat only.
(b) Rice, wheat and pulses only.
(c) Rice, wheat, pulses and oil seeds only.
(d) Rice, wheat, pulses, oil seeds and vegetables.
Answer: (b)
7.As per the UN – Habitat’s Global Report on Human Settlement 2009, which one among the following regions has shown the fastest growth rate of urbanization in the last three decades? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Asia
(b) Europe
(c) Latin America and Caribbean
(d) North America
Answer: (a)
8.As regards the use of international food safety standards as reference point for the dispute settlements, which one of the following does WTO collaborate with? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Codex Alimentarius Commission.
(b) International Federation of Standards Users.
(c) International Organization for Standardization.
(d) World Standards Cooperation.
Answer: (a)
9.Both Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) are related to investment in a country. Which one of the following statements best represents an important difference between the two? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) FII helps bring better management skills and technology, while FDI only brings in capital
(b) FII helps in increasing capital availability in general, while FDI only targets specific sectors
(c) FDI flows only into the secondary market, while FII targets primary market
(d) FII is considered to be more stable than FDI
Answer: (b)
10.Consider the following actions by the Government:
1. Cutting the tax rates
2. Increasing the government spending
3. Abolishing the subsidies
In the context of economic recession, which of the above actions can be considered a part of the “fiscal stimulus” package? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a

The “New START” treaty was in the news. What is this treaty? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)

1.The “New START” treaty was in the news. What is this treaty? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) It is a bilateral strategic nuclear arms reduction treaty between the USA and the Russian Federation
(b) It is multilateral energy security cooperation treaty among the members of the East Asia Summit
(c) It is a treaty between the Russian Federation and the European Union for the energy security
cooperation
(d) It is a multilateral cooperation treaty among the BRICS countries for the promotion of trade.
Answer: (a)
2.The concept of carbon credit originated from which one of the following? [UPSC 2009(CS-P)]
(a) Earth Summit, Rio de Janeiro
(b) Kyoto Protocol
(c) Montreal Protocol
(d) G-8 Summit, Heiligendamm
Answer: (b)
3.The difference between the simple interest received from two banks on Rs. 500 for two years is Rs. 2.50. What is the difference between their rates? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 0.25%
(b) 0.5%
(c) 1%
(d) 2.5%
Answer: (a)
4.The International Development Association, a lending agency, is administered by the [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
(b) International Fund for Agricultural Development.
(c) United Nations Development Programme.
(d) United Nations Industrialized Development Organization.
Answer: (a)
5.The lowering of Bank Rate by the Reserve Bank of India leads to [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) More liquidity in the market
(b) Less liquidity in the market
(c) No change in the liquidity in the market
(d) Mobilization of more deposits by commercial banks
Answer: (a)
6.The SEZ Act, 2005, which came into effect in February 2006 has certain objectives. In this Context, consider the following:
1. Development of infrastructure facilities.
2. Promotion of investment from foreign sources.
3. Promotion of exports of services only.
Which of the above are the objectives of this Act? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
7.The supply of a commodity does not depend directly upon [UPSC 2008]
(a) Cost of production
(b) Price of the commodity
(c) Technology of production
(d) Demand for the commodity
Answer: (d)
8.When the Reserve Bank of India announces an increase of the Cash Reserve Ratio, what does it mean? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) The commercial banks will have less money to lend.
(b) The Reserve Bank of India will have less money to lend.
(c) The Union Government will have less money to lend.
(d) The commercial banks will have more money to lend.
Answer: (a)
9.Which of the following can aid in furthering the Government’s objective of inclusive growth?
1. Promoting Self-Help Groups
2. Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
3. Implementing the Right to Education Act
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
10.Which of the following is / are treated as artificial currency? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) ADR
(b) GDR
(c) SDR
(d) Both ADR and SDR
Answer: (c)

India’s largest commercial bank is [UPSC 2008]

1.India’s largest commercial bank is [UPSC 2008]
(a) Central Bank of India
(b) State Bank of India
(c) Indian Oversea Bank
(d) Bank of India
Answer: (b)
2.Karl Marx explained the process of class struggle with the help of which one of the following theories? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) Empirical liberalism
(b) Existentialism
(c) Darwin’s theory of evolution
(d) Dialectical materialism
Answer: (d)
3.Microfinance is the provision of financial services to people of low-income groups. This includes both the consumers and the self-employed. The service/services rendered under micro-finance is/are:
1. Credit facilities
2. Savings facilities
3. Insurance facilities
4. Fund Transfer facilities
Select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 ,3 and 4
Answer: (d)
4.New firms are barred from entering the market in [UPSC 2008]
(a) Perfect competition
(b) Oligopoly
(c) Monopolistic competition
(d) Monopoly
Answer: (d)
5.Other than Venezuela, which one among the following from South America is a member of OPEC? [UPSC 2009(CS-P)]
(a) Argentina
(b) Brazil
(c) Ecuador
(d) Bolivia
Answer: (c)
6.Recently, the USA decided to support India’s membership in multi-lateral export control regimes called the “Australia Group” and the “Wassenaar Arrangement”. What is the difference between them?
1. The Australia Group is an informal arrangement which aim to allow exporting countries to minimize the risk of assisting chemical and biological weapons proliferation, whereas the Wassenaar Arrangement is a formal group under the OECD holding identical objectives.
2. The Australia Group comprises predominantly of Asian. African and North American countries, whereas the member countries of Wassenaar Arrangement are predominantly from the European Union and American continents.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (a)
7.Regarding “carbon credits”, which one of the following statements is not correct?  [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) The carbon credit system was ratified in conjunction with the Kyoto Protocol
(b) Carbon credits are awarded to countries or groups that have reduced greenhouse gases below their emission quota
(c) The goal of the carbon credit system is to limit the increase of carbon dioxide emission
(d) Carbon credits are traded at a price fixed from time to time by the United Nations Environment Programme
Answer: (d)
8.Regarding the International Monetary Fund, which one of the following statements is correct?  [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) It can grant loans to any country
(b) It can grant loans to only developed countries
(c) It can grant loans to only member countries
(d) It can grant loans to the central bank of a country
Answer: (c)
9.Stiglitz Commission established by the President of the United Nations General Assembly was in the international news. The commission was supposed to deal with [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) The challenges posed by the impending global climate change and prepare a road map.
(b) The workings of the global financial systems and to explore ways and means to secure a more sustainable global order.
(c) Global terrorism and prepare a global action plan for the mitigation of terrorism.
(d) Expansion of the United Nations Security Council in the present global scenario.
Answer: (b)
10.Sustainable development is described as the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In this perspective, inherently the concept of sustainable development is intertwined with which of the following concepts? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Social justice and empowerments
(b) Inclusive Growth
(c) Globalization
(d) Carrying capacity
Answer: (d)

Selling offloading the shares of Public Sector Undertakings.

1.In the context of governance, consider the following:
1. Encouraging Foreign Direct Investment inflows.
2. Privatization of higher educational Institutions.
3. Down – sizing of bureaucracy.
4. Selling / offloading the shares of Public Sector Undertakings.
Which of the above can be used as measures to control the fiscal deficit in India? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 3 and 4 only
Answer: (d)
2.In the context of independent India's economy, which one of the following was the earliest event to take place? [UPSC 2009(CS-P)]
(a) Nationalisation of Insurance companies
(b) Nationalisation of State bank of India
(c) Enactment of Banking Regulation Act
(d) Introduction of First Five-Year Plan
Answer: (c)
3.In the context of Indian economy, consider the following pairs:
Term Most appropriate description
1. Melt down — Fall in stock prices
2. Recession — Fall in growth rate
3. Slow down — Fall in GDP
Which of the pairs given above is / are correctly matched? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
4.In the context of Indian economy, consider the following statements:
1. The growth rate of GDP has steadily increased in the last five years
2. The growth rate in per capita income has steadily increased in the last five years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (b)
5.In the context of the affairs of which of the following is the phrase “Special Safeguard Mechanisms” mentioned in the news frequently? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) United Nations Environment Programme
(b) World Trade Organization
(c) ASEAN – India Free Trade Agreement
(d) G – 20 Summits
Answer: (b)
6.In the parlance of financial investments, the term ‘bear’ denotes: [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a). An investor who feels that the price of a particular security is going to fall.
(b). An investor who expects the price of particular share to rise.
(c). A shareholders or a bondholder who has an interest in a company.
(d). Any lender whether by making a loan or buying a bond.
Answer: (a)
7.In the Union Budget 2011-12, a full exemption from the basic customs duty was extended to the bio-based asphalt (bioasphalt). What is the importance of this material?
1. Unlike traditional asphalt, bio-asphalt is not based on fossil fuels.
2. Bioasphalt can be made from non- renewable resources.
3. Bioasphalt can be made from organic waste materials.
4. It is eco-friendly to use bioasphalt for surfacing of the roads.
Which of the statements given above are correct? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (b)
8.India has experienced persistent and high food inflation in the recent past. What could be the reasons?
1. Due to a gradual switchover to the cultivation of commercial crops, the area under the cultivation of food grains has steadily decreased in the last five years by about 30%.
2. As a consequence of increasing incomes, the consumption patterns of the people have undergone a significant change.
3. The food supply chain has structural constraints.
Which of the statements given above are correct? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
9.India is regarded as a country with “Demographic Dividend” This is due to  [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) Its high population in the age group below 15 years
(b) Its high population in the age group of 15-64 years
(c) Its high population in the age group above 65 years
(d) Its high total population
Answer: (b)
10.India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with Southeast Asia across the Bay of Bengal. For this pre-eminence of early maritime history of Bay of Bengal, which of the following could be the most convincing explanation /explanations? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) As compared to other countries, India had a better ship-building technology in ancient and medieval times
(b) The rulers of southern India always patronized traders, Brahmin priests and Buddhist monks in this context
(c) Monsoon winds across the Bay of Bengal facilitated sea voyages
(d) Both (a) and (b) are convincing explanations in this context
Answer: (d)

Fiscal Policy is related to [UPSC 2008]

1. Fiscal Policy is related to [UPSC 2008]
(a) Money supply in the economy
(b) Regulation of the banking system
(c) Planning for economic development
(d) Government’s Revenue and Expenditure
Answer: (d)
2. Foreign exchange rate means the rate at which the currency of one country can be traded for [UPSC 2008]
(a) The currency of any other country in the foreign exchange market
(b) US dollar, which is the strongest currency in any foreign exchange market
(c) A fixed basket of currencies consisting of Dollar, Yen, Euro and Pound
(d) The currency of any other country as determined by the International Monetary Fund
Answer: (a)
3. In India, during the last decade the total cultivated land for which one of the following crops has remained more or less stagnant? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Rice
(b) Oil Seeds
(c) Pulses
(d) Sugarcane
Answer: (c)
4. In India, the interest rate on savings account in all the nationalized commercial banks is fixed by [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Union Ministry of Finance
(b) Union Finance Commission
(c) Indian Banks’ Association
(d) None of the above.
Answer: (d)
5. In India, the tax proceeds of which one of the following as a percentage of gross tax revenue has significantly declined in the last five years? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Service tax
(b) Personal income tax
(c) Excise duty
(d) Corporation tax
Answer: (c)
6. In India, which of the following have the highest share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture and allied activities?  [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) Commercial Banks
(b) Cooperative Banks
(c) Regional Rural Banks
(d) Microfinance Institutions
Answer: (a)
7. In India, which of the following is regulated by the Forward Markets Commission? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Currency Futures Trading
(b) Commodities Futures Trading.
(c) Equity Futures Trading.
(d) Both Commodities Futures and Financial Futures Trading.
Answer: (b)
8.In order to comply with TRIPS Agreement, India enacted the Geographical Indications of
Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999. The difference / differences between a “Trade
Mark” and a Geographical Indication is / are :
1. A Trade Mark is an individual or a company’s right whereas a Geographical Indications is a community’s right.
2. A Trade Mark can be licensed whereas a Geographical Indication can not be licensed.
3. A Trade Mark is assigned to the manufactured goods whereas the Geographical Indications is assigned to the agricultural goods / products and handicrafts only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
9. In the context of bilateral trade negotiations between India and European Union, what is the difference between European Commission and European Council?
1. European Commission represents the EU in trade negotiations whereas European Council participates in the legislation of matters pertaining to economic policies of the European Union.
2. European Commission comprises the Heads of State or government of member countries whereas the European Council comprises of the persons nominated by European Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (a)
10. In the context of global oil prices, “Brent crude oil” is frequently referred to in the news. What does this term imply? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
1. It is a major classification of crude oil
2. Its is sourced from North Sea.
3. It does not contain sulphur.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)

Adopting suitable policies which attract greater FDI and more funds from FIIs.

1.Consider the following actions which the government can take:
1. Devaluing the domestic currency.
2. Reduction in the export subsidy.
3. Adopting suitable policies which attract greater FDI and more funds from FIIs.
Which of the above action/actions can help in reducing the current account deficit? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3
Answer: (d)
2.Consider the following countries:
1. Brunei Darussalam
2. East Timor
3. Laos
Which of the above is/are member/members of ASEAN? [UPSC 2009(CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c)
3.Consider the following pairs:

Large Bank
Country of origin
1.ABN Amro Bank :USA
2. Barclays Bank : UK
3. Kookmin bank :Japan
Which of the above pair is/are correctly matched? [UPSC 2009(CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
4. Consider the following statements:
The functions of commercial banks in India include
1. Purchase and sale of shares and securities on behalf of customers.
2. Acting as executors and trustees of wills.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)
5. Consider the following statements:
In India, taxes on transactions in Stock Exchanges and Futures Markets are
1. levied by the Union.
2. collected by the States.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (a)
6. Consider the following statements:
1. The Union Government fixes the Statutory Minimum Price of sugarcane for each sugar season.
2. Sugar and sugarcane are essential commodities under the Essential Commodities Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)
7. Consider the following statements:
1. The “Bombay Manifesto” signed in 1936 openly opposed the preaching of socialist ideals.
2. It evoked support from a large section of business community from all across India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (a)
8.Consider the following statements:
1. Brazil. 2. Mexico.
3. South Africa.
According to UNCTAD, which of the above is / are categorized as “Emerging Economies”? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
9. Consider the following statements:
1. India does not have any deposits of Thorium.
2. Kerala's monazite sands contain Uranium.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2009(CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (d)
10. Economic growth is usually coupled with  [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) Deflation
(b) Inflation
(c) Stagflation
(d) Hyperinflation
Answer: (b)

Why is the Government of India disinvesting its equity in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)

1.Why is the Government of India disinvesting its equity in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)?
1. The Government intends to use the revenue earned from the disinvestment mainly to pay back the external debt.
2. The Government no longer intends to retain the management control of the CPSEs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (d)
2. With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) It encourages the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure development
(b) It facilitates the proper distribution of finances among the Public Sector Undertakings
(c) It ensures transparency in financial administration
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context
Answer: (d)
3.Which one of the following is not a feature of “Value Added Tax”? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) It is a multi-point destination-based system of taxation
(b) It is a tax levied on value addition at each stage of transaction in the production-distribution chain
(c) It is a tax on the final consumption of goods or services and must ultimately be borne by the consumer
(d) It is basically subject of the Central Government and the State Governments are only a facilitator for its successful implementation
Answer: (d)
4.Which one of the following is not a feature of Limited Liability Partnership firm? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Partners should be less than 20.
(b) Partnership and management need not be separate.
(c) Internal governance may be decided by mutual agreement among partners.
(d) It is corporate body with perpetual succession.
Answer: (a)
5.With reference to the institution of Banking Ombudsman in India, which one of the statements is not correct? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) The Banking Ombudsman is appointed by the Reserve Bank of India.
(b) The Banking Ombudsman can consider complaints from Non – Resident Indians having accounts in India.
(c) The orders passed by the Banking Ombudsman are final and binding on the parties concerned.
(d) The service provided by the Banking Ombudsman is free of any fee.
Answer: (c)
6. Which one of the following is not related to United Nations? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency.
(b) International Finance Corporation.
(c) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.
(d) Bank for International Settlements.
Answer: (d)
7. Which one of the following statements appropriately describes the “fiscal stimulus”?  [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) It is a massive investment by the Government in manufacturing sector to ensure the supply of goods to meet the demand surge caused by rapid economic growth
(b) It is an intense affirmative action of the Government to boost economic activity in the country
(c) It is Government’s intensive action on financial institutions to ensure disbursement of loans to agriculture and allied sectors to promote greater food production and contain food inflation
(d) It is an extreme affirmative action by the Government to pursue its policy of financial inclusion.
Answer: (b)
8. Which one of the following statements is an appropriate description of deflation? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) It is a sudden fall in the value of a currency against other currencies.
(b) It is a persistent recession in both the financial and real sectors of economy.
(c) It is a persistent fall in the general price level of goods and services.
(d) It is a fall in the rate of inflation over a period of time.
Answer: (c)
9. Which one of the following was not stipulated in the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a). Elimination of revenue deficit by the end of the Fiscal year 2007-2008.
(b). Non borrowing by the central government from Reserve Bank of India except under certain
Circumstance.
(c). Elimination of Primary deficit by the end of the fiscal year 2008-2009.
(d). Fixing government Guarantees in any financial year as a percentage of GDP.
Answer: (c)
10. With reference to BRIC countries, consider the following statements:
1. At present, China’s GDP is more than the combined GDP of all the three other countries.
2. China’s population is more than the combined population of any two other countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)

The latitudes that pass through Sikkim also pass through [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)

1. The Dul Hasti Power Station is based on which one of the following rivers? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) Beas
(b) Chenab
(c) Ravi
(d) Sutlej
Answer: (b)
2. The latitudes that pass through Sikkim also pass through [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Punjab
(c) Himachal Pradesh
(d) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: (a)
3. The lower Gangetic plain is characterised by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year.
Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) Paddy and cotton
(b) Wheat and Jute
(c) Paddy and Jute
(d) Wheat and cotton
Answer: (c)
4. Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas.
2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)
5. Two important rivers – one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha – merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?  [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) Bhitarkanika
(b) Chandipur-on-sea
(c) Gopalpur-on-sea
(d) Simlipal
Answer: (a)
6. Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere Why?
1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere.
2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (a)
7. What causes wind to defect toward left in the Southern hemisphere? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Temperature
(b) Magnetic field
(c) Rotation of the earth
(d) Pressure
Answer: (c)
8. What could be the main reason/reasons of the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt?
1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.
2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor
Answer: (a)
9. What is the correct rank order of towns on the basis of population (2001) size? [UPSC 2008]
(a) Greater Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai
(b) Greater Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore
(c) Kolkata, Greater Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad
(d) Delhi, Greater Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad
Answer: (b)
10.Bandipur Sanctuary is located in the State of
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Karnataka
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (c)

Indian has recently landed its Moon Impact Probe on the Moon. Among the following countries, which one landed such probe on the Moon earlier? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]

2.Indian has recently landed its Moon Impact Probe on the Moon. Among the following countries, which one landed such probe on the Moon earlier? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) Australia
(b) Canada
(c) China
(d) Japan
Answer: (d)


3.Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
List I
List II
Famous Temple State
A. Vidyashankara temple
1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Rajarani temple
2. Karnataka
C. Kandariya Mahadeo temple
3. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bhimesvara temple
4. Orissa
Code:
(a) A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1
(b) A - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1
(c) A - 1, B - 4, C - 3, D - 2
(d) A - 1, B - 3, C - 4, D - 2
Answer: (a)
4. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]

List I
List II  (Geographic feature) (Country)
A. Great Victoria Desert
1. Australia
B. Grand Canyon
2. Canada
C. lake Winnipeg
3. New Zealand
D. Southern Alps
4. USA
Code:
(a) A - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3
(b) A - 1, B - 4, C - 2, D - 3
(c) A - 3, B - 2, C - 4, D - 1
(d) A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1
Answer: (b)
5. Name the State where density of population is the lowest [UPSC 2008]
(a) Meghalaya
(b) Mizoram
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Sikkim
Answer: (c)
6. Recently, which one of the following was included in the UNESCO's World Heritage list? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) Dilwara Temple
(b) Kalka-Shimla Railway
(c) Bhiterkanika Mangrove Area
(d) Visakhapatnam to Araku valley railway line
Answer: (b)
7. Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) It greatly increases the crop production
(b) It makes some soils impermeable
(c) It raises the water table
(d) It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
Answer: (b)
8. Southeast Asia has captivated the attention of global community over space and time as a geostrategically significant region. Which among the following is the most convincing explanation for this global perspective? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) It was the hot theatre during the Second World War
(b) Its location between the Asian power of China and India
(c) It was the arena of superpower confrontation during the Cold War period
(d) Its location between the Pacific and Indian oceans and its pre-eminent maritime character
Answer: (d)
9. Tamil Nadu is a leading producers of mill – made cotton yarn in the country. What could be the reason? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
1. Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the State.
2. Rich pool of skilled labour is available.
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
Answer: (b)
10. The approximate representations of land use classification in India is [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Net area sown 25%; forests 33%; other areas 42%.
(b) Net area sown 58%; forests 17%; other areas 25%.
(c) Net area sown 43%; forests 29%; other areas 28%.
(d) Net area sown 47%; forests 23%; other areas 30%.
Answer: (d)

In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]

1.In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Montane Wet Temporate Forest
(b) Sub – tropical Dry Evergreen Forest
(c) Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest
(d) Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest
Answer: (c)

Consider the following countries:

1.Consider the following countries:
1. Switzerland
2. Malta
3. Bulgaria
Which of the above are members of European Union? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
2.Consider the following pairs:
Protected Area Well Known for
1. Bhiterkanika, Orissa — Salt Water Crocodile
2. Desert National Park, Rajasthan — Great Indian Bustard
3. Eravikulam, Kerala — Hootak Gibbon
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
3.Consider the following pairs: Organization
Location of Headquarters
1.Asian Development bank: Tokyo
2. Asia-pacific Economic Corporation :Singapore
3. Association of South East Asian nations :Bangkok
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
Answer: (b)
4.Consider the following pairs:
Automobile Manufacturer
Headquarters
1.MMW AG: USA
2.Daimler AG  :Sweden
3. Renault S. A. :France
4. Volkswagen AG : Germany Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4
Answer: (b)
5.Consider the following pairs:
Famous places
Country
1. Cannes :France
2. Davos :Denmark
3. Roland Garros : The Netherlands
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a)
6. Consider the following statements:
1. The Taxus tree naturally found in the Himalayas.
2. The Taxus tree is listed in the Red Data Book.
3. A drug called ‘taxol’ is obtained from Taxus tree is effective against Parkinson’s disease.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
7.Consider the following statements:
1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.
2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna.
3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c)
8. Following are the characteristics of an area in India:
1. Hot and humid climate.
2. Annual rainfall 200 cm.
3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres.
4. Annual range of temperature 15°C to 30°C.
Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Mustard
(b) Cotton
(c) Pepper
(d) Virginia tobacco
Answer: (c)
9. Identify the Indian State which has the lowest sex ratio [UPSC 2008]
(a) Haryana
(b) Punjab
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: (a)
10. If there were no Himalayan ranges, what would have been the most likely geographical impact on India?
1. Much of the country would experience the cold waves from Siberia.
2. Indo – gangetic plain would be devoid of such extensive alluvial soils.
3. The pattern of monsoon would be different from what it is at present.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)

A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics:

1.Which one of the following pairs of countries fought wars over a region called Ogaden? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) Eritrea and Sudan
(b) Ethiopia and Somalia
(c) Kenya and Somalia
(d) Ethiopia and Sudan
Answer: (b)
2.Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) Japan : Nikkei
(b) Singapore : Shcomp
(c) UK : FTSE
(d) USA : Nasdaq
Answer: (b)
3.A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics:
1. Warm and dry climate.
2. Mild and wet winter.
3. Evergreen oak trees.
The above features are the distinct characteristics of which one of the following regions? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Mediterranean
(b) Eastern China
(c) Central Asia
(d) Atlantic coast of North America.
Answer: (a)
4.A layer in the Earth’s atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why?
1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth.
2. Radio waves have a very long wavelength.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (d)
5.A state in India has the following characteristics:
1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid.
2. Its central part produces cotton.
3. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops.
Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Gujarat
(c) Karnataka
(d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: (b)
6.Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in this field? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: (b)
7.As a result of their annual survey, the National Geographic Society and an international polling firm Globe Scan gave India top rank in Greendex 2009 score. What is this score? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) It is a measure of efforts made by different countries in adopting technologies for reducing carbon footprint?
(b) It is a measure of environmentally sustainable consumer behaviour in different countries.
(c) It is an assessment of programmes / schemes undertaken by different countries for improving the conservation of natural resources.
(d) It is an index showing the volume of carbon credits sold by different countries.
Answer: (b)
8.At which one of the following places do two important rivers of India originate, while one of them flows towards north and merges with another important river flowing towards Bay of Bengal, the other one flows towards Arabian Sea? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) Amarkantak
(b) Badrinath
(c) Mahabaleshwar
(d) Nasik
Answer: (a)
9.Between India and East Asia, the navigation-time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following?
1. Deepening the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia.
2. Opening a new canal across the Kra isthmus between the Gulf of Siam and Andaman Sea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)
10.Cape Canaveral, the site from which space shuttles are launched is located on the coast of [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) Florida
(b) Virginia
(c) North Carolina
(d) South Carolina
Answer: (a)

In the context of Indian wild life, the flying fox is a [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]

In the context of Indian wild life, the flying fox is a [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) Bat
(b) Kite
(c) Stork
(d) Vulture
Answer: (a)
2.In India, which one of the following States has the largest inland saline wetland? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) Gujarat
(b) Haryana
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Rajasthan
Answer: (d)
3.In which one of the following States has India's largest private sector sea port been commissioned recently? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Karnataka
(c) Kerala
(d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: (a)
4.Consider the following countries:
1. Australia
2. Namibia
3. Brazil
4. Chile
Answer: (4)
Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricorn pass? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (d)
5.Consider the following statements:
1. There are no east flowing rivers in Kerala.
2. There are no west flowing rivers in Madhya Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (d)
6.In India, the ports are categorized as major and non-major ports. Which one of the following is a non-major port? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) Kochi (Cochin)
(b) Dahej
(c) Paradip
(d) New Mangalore
Answer: (b)
7.In which one of the following places is the Shompen tribe found? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) Nilgiri Hills
(b) Nicobar Islands
(c) Spiti Valley
(d) Lakshadweep islands
Answer: (b)
8.In which state is the Buddhist site Tabo Monastery located? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Sikkim
(d) Uttarakhand
Answer: (b)
9.Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) Bhadrachalam
(b) Chidambaram
(c) Hampi
(d) Srikalahasti
Answer: (c)
10.When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Abundance of magnesium
(b) Accumulated humus
(c) Presence of ferric oxides
(d) Abundance of phosphates
Answer: (c)
11.Which among the following has the world's largest reserves of Uranium? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) Australia
(b) Canada
(c) Russian Federation
(d) USA
Answer: (a)
12.Which is the difference between asteroids and comets?
1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material.
2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury.
3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
13.Which one of the following can one come across if one travels through the Strait of Malacca: [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) Bali
(b) Brunei
(c) Java
(d) Singapore
Answer: (d)
14.Which one of the following is the appropriate reason for considering the Gondwana rocks as most important of rock systems of India? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) More than 90% of limestone reserves of India are found in them.
(b) More than 90% of India’s coal reserves are found in them.
(c) More than 90% of fertile black cotton soils are spread over them.
(d) None of the reasons given above is appropriate in this context.
Answer: (b)
15.Which one of the following pair sis not correctly matched? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
City River
(a) Berlin :Rhine
(b) London :Thames
(c) New York :Hudson
(d) Vienna :Danube
Answer: (a)
16.Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
Dam / Lake River
(a) Govind Sagar - Satluj
(b) Kolleru Lake - Krishna
(c) Ukai Reservoir - Tapi
(d) Wular Lake - Jhelum
Answer: (b)
17.Which one of the following rivers does not originate in India? [UPSC 2009 (CS-P)]
(a) Beas
(b) Chonab
(c) Ravi
(d) Sutlej
Answer: (d)
18.Which State of India has recorded the highest rate of population growth in the last census (2001)? [UPSC 2008]
(a) Gujarat
(b) Manipur
(c) Nagaland
(d) Haryana
Answer: (c)
19.With reference to the mineral sources of India, consider the following pairs:
Mineral 90% National Sources in
1. Copper — Jharkhand
2. Nickel — Orissa
3. Tungsten — Kerala
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
20.With reference to the river Luni, which one of the following statements is correct? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)]
(a) It flows into Gulf of Khambhat.
(b) It flows into Gulf of Kuchchh.
(c) It flows into Pakistan and merges with a tributary of Indus.
(d) It is lost in the marshy land of the Rann of Kuchchh.
Answer: (d)