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20th December 2016, 05:44 PM
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Sample Papers for UPSC Prelims
Hi I am looking for the sample paper for the preliminary examination for the Union Public Service Commission recruitment exams?
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21st December 2016, 08:32 AM
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Re: Sample Papers for UPSC Prelims
The sample paper for the preliminary examination for the Union Public Service Commission recruitment exams has been given below: 1. What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha? The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the RajYa Sabha The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill 2. Which one of the following statements is correct? (a) In India, the same Person cannot be apPointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time (b) The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President (c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her Post (d) in the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setuP, the Chief Minister is aPPointed bY the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support 3. Which one of the following Pairs is correctly matched? Geographical Region Feature (a) Abyssinian Plateau : Arabia (b) Atlas Mountains : North-Western Africa (c) Guiana Highlands : South-Western Africa (d) Okavango Basin : Patagonia 4. With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements : 1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. 2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. 3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths. Which of the statements grven above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) l, 2 and 3 (c) (d.) 5. Recombinant DNA technologr (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred 1. across different sPecies of plants 2. from animals to Plants 3. from microorganisms to higher organisms Select the correct answer using the codes given below' (a) 1 onlY (b) 2 and 3 onlY (c) 1and3onlY {d) 1, 2 and 3 6. The Chinese travelier Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time' In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The roads and river-routes were comPletelY immune from.* robbery. 2. As regards Punishment for offences, ordeals bY fire, water and Poison were . the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person. 3. The tradesmen had to PaY duties at ferries and barrier stations. Select the correct answer using the codes given below' (a) 1 onlY th) 2and3onlY (c) 1and3onlY (d) t, 2 an.d 3 7. Consider the following : 1. Star tortoise 2. Monitor lizard 3. PYgmY hog 4. SPider monke.v Which of the above are naturallY 'found in India? (a) 1, 2 and 3 onlY (b) 2 and 3 onlY (c) land4onlY (d) l, 2, 3 and 4 8" Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some Parts *f India? 1. Arsenic ' 2. Sorbitol 3. Fluoride 4. FormaidehYde 5. Uranium Select the correct answer using the codes given below' (a) land3onlY (b) 2' 4 and 5 r:nlY (c) 1, 3 and 5 onlY (d) l, 2, 3,4 and 5 9. With reference to Indian History' the Members of the Cor:stituent AssemblY from the Provinces were (a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces (b) nominated bY the Indian National Congress and theMuslim League . (cJ elected bY the Provincial Legislative Assemblies (d.) selected bY the Government for their exPertise in constitutional matters 10. 10. Consider the following animals : 1. Sea cow 2. Sea horse 3. Sea lion Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals? (a) 1 only (b) land3only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 11. Consider the following statements : 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only. 2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither I nor 2 12. Consider the following statements : Attorney General of India can 1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha 2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha 3. speak in the Lok Sabha 4. vote in the Lok Sabha Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2and4'i (c) 1, 2 and 3 {d) land3only 13. With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of enerry. 2. Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers. 3. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) land3only (d) 1, 2 and 3 14. Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season are due to (a) the earth's rotation on its axis (b) the earth's revolution round the sun in an elliptical manner (c) latitudinal position of the place (d) revolution of the earth on a tilted axis 15. The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large Peninsular rivers flow to the east. WhY? 1. It occupies a linear rift valley' 2. It flows between the VindhYas and the SatPuras. 3. The land sloPes to the west from Central India. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 '(c) 1 and 3 (d.) None |
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