IAS-2009 Paper [general Studies]
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- 1.
Who among the following Presidents of India, who was also the Secretary General of Non-Aligned, Movement for some period ?
- A.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- B.
V. V. Giri
- C.
Giani Zail Singh
- D.
Dr. Shanker Dayal Sharma
Correct Answer
C. Giani Zail SinghExplanation
Check time period between 1983-1986 [Neelam Sanjeeva Readdy & Zail Singh remained on this position]Rate this question:
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- 2.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists Lisi I (Persons) List II (Organization)A. Anil Agarwal 1. Gujarat Heavy Chemicals Ltd.B. Gautam Singhania 2. RaymondsC. Sanjay Dalmia 3. Vedanta ResourcesD. Venugopal Dhoot 4. Videocon
- A.
3 1 2 4
- B.
4 1 2 3
- C.
3 2 1 4
- D.
4 2 1 3
Correct Answer
C. 3 2 1 4Explanation
Search on NetRate this question:
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- 3.
To integrate cultural leaders into its meetings, which one of the following gives Crystal Award?
- A.
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
- B.
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- C.
World Health Organization
- D.
World Economic Forum
Correct Answer
D. World Economic ForumExplanation
In 2008 WEF awarded Mr. Amitab Bachhan for this honor at Davos [Switzerland]Rate this question:
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- 4.
In India which one of the following states has the largest inland saline wetland?
- A.
Gujarat
- B.
Haryana
- C.
Madhya Pradesh
- D.
Rajasthan
Correct Answer
D. RajasthanExplanation
Geography by KhullarRate this question:
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- 5.
Consider the following statements-1. MMTC Limited is India's largest international trading organisation. 2. Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited has been set up by MMTC jointly with the Government of Orissa.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.
1 Only
- B.
2 Only
- C.
Both
- D.
None
Correct Answer
C. Both -
- 6.
In which one of the following States India's largest Private sector sea port has been commissioned recently?
- A.
Andhra Pradesh
- B.
Karnataka
- C.
Kerala
- D.
Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer
A. Andhra Pradesh -
- 7.
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
- A.
Japan- Nikkei
- B.
Singapore- Shcomp
- C.
UK- FTSE
- D.
USA- Nasdaq
Correct Answer
B. Singapore- ShcompExplanation
Check nomenclature of Stock Market in these countriesRate this question:
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- 8.
Consider the following statements-1. INS Sindhu ghosh is an aircraft carrier.2. INS Viraat is a submarine.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.
1 Only
- B.
2 Only
- C.
Both
- D.
None
Correct Answer
D. None -
- 9.
Consider the following statements-1. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices recommends the Minimum Support Prices for 32 crops.2. The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has launched the National Food Security Mission.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.
1 only
- B.
2 only
- C.
Both
- D.
None
Correct Answer
B. 2 onlyExplanation
CACP recommends MSP for 24 Crops onlyRate this question:
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- 10.
In India, the ports are categorized as major and non-major ports. Which one of the following is a non-major port?
- A.
Kochi (Cochin)
- B.
Dahej
- C.
Pradeep
- D.
New Manglore
Correct Answer
B. DahejExplanation
There are 12 Major & 200 Minor Ports in India.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Among other things, which one of the following was the purpose for which the Deepak Parekh Committee was constituted?
- A.
To study the current socio-economic conditions of certain minority communities
- B.
To suggest measures for financing the development of infrastructure
- C.
To frame a policy on the production of genetically modified organisms
- D.
To suggest measures to reduce the fiscal deficit in the Union Budget
Correct Answer
B. To suggest measures for financing the development of infrastructureExplanation
Questions based upon various Commissions/Committees are indeed important in CSERate this question:
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- 12.
The brothers Umakant and Ramakant Gundecha are-?
- A.
Dhrupad vocalists
- B.
Kathak dancers
- C.
Sarod maestros
- D.
Tabla players
Correct Answer
A. Dhrupad vocalistsExplanation
Check official website of Sangeet Natak Academy of IndiaRate this question:
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- 13.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below-A. Mandakini Amte 1. Theater DirectionB. Neelam Man Singh 2. Social ActivistC. Romila Thapar 3. DanceD. Vanashree Rao 4. History Writer
- A.
2 1 4 3
- B.
2 4 1 3
- C.
3 1 4 2
- D.
3 4 1 2
Correct Answer
A. 2 1 4 3 -
- 14.
With reference to Stree Shakti Puraskar, for which one of the following is "Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Award" given?
- A.
Administrative skills
- B.
Achievements in Scientific Research
- C.
Achievements in Sports and Games
- D.
Courage and valour
Correct Answer
D. Courage and valourExplanation
Devi Ahilya Bai is known for her valour & CourageRate this question:
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- 15.
In which State is the Buddhist site Tabo Monastery located?
- A.
Arunachal Pradesh
- B.
Himachal Pradesh
- C.
Sikkim
- D.
Uttarakhand
Correct Answer
B. Himachal PradeshExplanation
Well Known Buddhist Site of IndiaRate this question:
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- 16.
Consider the following pairs-Gatka Kerala [Martial Art]Madhubani Paintings BiharSindhu Darshan Fest J & KWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- A.
1 & 2
- B.
3 Only
- C.
2 & 3
- D.
All
Correct Answer
C. 2 & 3 -
- 17.
Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with of the following?
- A.
Bahubali
- B.
Budhha
- C.
Mahavira
- D.
Nataraja
Correct Answer
A. Bahubali -
- 18.
With which one of the following has the B.K. Chaturvedi Committee dealt ?
- A.
Review of Centre-State relations
- B.
Review of Delimitation Act
- C.
Tax reforms and measures to increase revenues
- D.
Price reforms in the oil sector
Correct Answer
D. Price reforms in the oil sectorExplanation
Mr. B. K. Chaturvedi was Cabinet Secretary during 2008Rate this question:
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- 19.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists-A. Anna Hazare 1. LawyerB. Deepak Parekh 2. BankarC. GVK Reddy 3. Social ActivistD. Harish Salve 4. Industrialist
- A.
1 2 4 3
- B.
1 4 2 3
- C.
3 2 4 1
- D.
3 4 2 1
Correct Answer
C. 3 2 4 1 -
- 20.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists-A. Amrita Sher Gill DancerB. Bhimsen Joshi PainterC. Rukmini Devi PoetD. Nirala Singer
- A.
2 1 4 3
- B.
2 4 1 3
- C.
3 1 4 2
- D.
3 4 1 2
Correct Answer
B. 2 4 1 3 -
- 21.
With reference to the schemes launched by the Union Government, consider the following statements-1. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana.2. Ministry of Textiles launched the Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojana.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
- A.
1 Only
- B.
2 Only
- C.
Both
- D.
None
Correct Answer
B. 2 OnlyExplanation
RSBY was launched by Ministry of WelfareRate this question:
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- 22.
Consider the following pairs-1. Anand Pawar Chess2. Akhil Kumar Boxing3. S.S Prashad GolfWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?
- A.
1 and 2 only
- B.
2 and 3 only
- C.
3 only
- D.
1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer
B. 2 and 3 onlyExplanation
Anand Pawar is a Badminton ChampRate this question:
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- 23.
Match List I with List II and give correct answer using the the lists-A. In Custody 1. Amartya SenB. Sea of Poppies 2. Amitav GhoshC. The Argumentative Indian 3. Anita DesaiD. Unaccustomed Earth 4. Jhumpa Lahiti
- A.
4 1 2 3
- B.
4 2 1 3
- C.
3 2 1 4
- D.
3 1 2 4
Correct Answer
C. 3 2 1 4 -
- 24.
Among the following, who are the Agaria community ?
- 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
Correct Answer
D. A traditional salt pan workers! community of GujaratExplanation
See tribes of IndiaRate this question:
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- 25.
Recently, which one of the following was included in the UNESCO's World Heritage list ?
- A.
Dilwara Temple
- B.
Kalka-Shimla Railway
- C.
Bhiterkanika Mangrove Area
- D.
Visakhapatnam to -Araku valley railway line
Correct Answer
B. Kalka-Shimla RailwayExplanation
Total 3 railway lines of India are under tag of World Heritage Sites as Mountain Railways of India, Darjeeling, West Bengal, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, Tamil Nadu & 3rd one Kalka-Shimla Railway Line [Recent addition on 8th July 2008]Rate this question:
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- 26.
Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located ?
- A.
Bhadrachalam
- B.
Chidambaram
- C.
Hampi
- D.
Srikalahasti
Correct Answer
C. Hampi -
- 27.
Other than Venezuela, which one among the following from South America is a member of OPEC ?
- A.
Argentina
- B.
Brazil
- C.
Ecuador
- D.
Bolivia
Correct Answer
C. Ecuador -
- 28.
Under the administration of which one of the following is the Department of Atomic Energy ?
- A.
Prime Minister's Office
- B.
Cabinet Secretariat
- C.
Ministry of Power
- D.
Ministry of Science and Technology
Correct Answer
A. Prime Minister's Office -
- 29.
Consider the following pairs of Large Banks & Country of their origin-ABN Amro Bank USABarclays Bank UKKookmin Bank JapanWhich of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?
- A.
1 Only
- B.
2 Only
- C.
1 & 2
- D.
2 & 3
Correct Answer
B. 2 Only -
- 30.
Which among the following has the world's larest reserves of Uranium ?
- A.
Australia
- B.
Canada
- C.
Russia
- D.
USA
Correct Answer
A. AustraliaExplanation
Australia followed by Canada, USA & RussiaRate this question:
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- 31.
Elephant Pass, which is frequently in the news, is mentioned in the context of the affairs of which one of the following ?
- A.
Bangladesh
- B.
India
- C.
Nepal
- D.
Sri Lanka
Correct Answer
D. Sri Lanka -
- 32.
Consider the following countries-Brunei East TimorLaosWhich of the above is/are member/members of ASEAN ?
- A.
1 only
- B.
2 & 3 only
- C.
1 & 3 only
- D.
All
Correct Answer
C. 1 & 3 onlyExplanation
ASEAN is an international organisation of South East countries. It has 10 members & East Timor is not a member of ASEANRate this question:
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- 33.
Consider the following countries-SwitzerlandMaltaBulgariaWhich of the above are members of European Union ?
- A.
1 and 2 only
- B.
2 and 3 only
- C.
1 and 3 only
- D.
All
Correct Answer
B. 2 and 3 onlyExplanation
EU has total 27 members & Switzerland is not a member of EURate this question:
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- 34.
Consider the following countries-AustralNamibiaBrazilChileThrough which of the above does the Tropic of Capricorn pass ?
- A.
1 only
- B.
2, 3 and 4
- C.
1, 2 and 3
- D.
All
Correct Answer
D. All -
- 35.
In the structure of planet earth, below the mantle, the core is mainly made of which one of the following ?
- A.
Aluminium
- B.
Chromium
- C.
Iron
- D.
Silicon
Correct Answer
C. Iron -
- 36.
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?City River
- A.
Berlin Rhine
- B.
London Thames
- C.
New York Hudson
- D.
Vienna Danube
Correct Answer
A. Berlin RhineExplanation
Berlin is on the bank of River Spree. However River Rhine flows through Switzerland, West Germany and Netherlands and forms the eastern border of FranceRate this question:
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- 37.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists-Temple StateA. Vidyashankara temple 1. Andhra PradeshB. Rajarani temple 2. KarnatakaC. Kandariya Mahadeo temple 3. Madhya PradeshD. Bhimesvara temple 4. Orissa
- A.
2 4 3 1
- B.
2 3 4 1
- C.
1 4 3 2
- D.
1 3 4 2
Correct Answer
B. 2 3 4 1 -
- 38.
Consider the following statements-1. In the world, the tropical deserts occur along the western margins of continentswithin the trade wind belt. 2. In India, the East Himalayan region gets high rainfall from north-east winds. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? '
- A.
1 only
- B.
2 only
- C.
Both
- D.
None
Correct Answer
C. Both -
- 39.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists-List I List IIA. Great Victoria Desert 1. Australia B. Grand Canyon 2. CanadaC. Lake Winnipeg 3. New ZealandD. Southern Alps 4. USA
- A.
1 2 4 3
- B.
1 4 2 3
- C.
3 2 4 1
- D.
3 4 2 1
Correct Answer
B. 1 4 2 3 -
- 40.
Consider the following statements-1. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the density of the population of India has increased more than three times. 2. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the annual growth, rate (exponential) of the population of India has doubled.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
- A.
1 only
- B.
2 only
- C.
Both
- D.
None
Correct Answer
A. 1 only -
- 41.
Which one of the following rivers does not originate in India ?
- A.
Beas
- B.
Chenab
- C.
Ravi
- D.
Satluj
Correct Answer
D. SatlujExplanation
All are tributary of Indus and only Satluj originates from Man Sarovar [Tibbet]Rate this question:
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- 42.
Cape Canaveral, the site from which space shuttles are launched is located on the coast of-?
- A.
Florida
- B.
Virginia
- C.
North Carolina
- D.
South Carolina
Correct Answer
A. Florida -
- 43.
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 ?
- A.
Amarkantak
- B.
Badrinath
- C.
Mahabaleshwar
- D.
Nasik
Correct Answer
A. Amarkantak -
- 44.
Who of the following scientists proved that the stars with mass less than 1-44 times the mass of the Sun end up as White Dwarfs when they die?
- A.
Edwin Hubble
- B.
S. Chandrasekhar
- C.
Stephen Hawking
- D.
Steven Weinberg
Correct Answer
B. S. ChandrasekharExplanation
He got Noble Prize for thatRate this question:
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- 45.
Which one of the following brings out the publication called "Energy Statistics" from time to time?
- A.
Central Power Research Institute
- B.
Planning Commission
- C.
Power Finance Corporation Ltd.
- D.
Central Statistical Organization
Correct Answer
D. Central Statistical Organization -
- 46.
Consider the following statements-1. India does not have any deposits of Thorium2. Kerala's monazite sands contain UraniumWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.
1 only
- B.
2 only
- C.
Both
- D.
None
Correct Answer
C. BothExplanation
India has copious of Thorium & it is considered as fuel for future. India has very less UraniumRate this question:
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- 47.
Which one among the following South Asian countries has the highest population density?
- A.
India
- B.
Nepal
- C.
Pakistan
- D.
Sri Lanka
Correct Answer
A. IndiaExplanation
how someone can beat us in this sectionRate this question:
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- 48.
Consider the following statements-1. The discussions in the Third Round Table Conference eventually led to the-passing of the Government of India Act of 19352. The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of an All India Federation of the provinces of British India and the Princely StatesWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.
1 only
- B.
2 only
- C.
Both
- D.
None
Correct Answer
C. Both -
- 49.
Consider the following-1. Fringe Benefit Tax 2. Interest Tax3. Securities Transaction Tax Which of the above is/arc Direct Tax/Taxes?
- A.
1 only
- B.
1 and 3 only
- C.
2 and 3 only
- D.
All
Correct Answer
D. All -
- 50.
In India, who is the Chairman of the National Water Resources Council?
- A.
PM
- B.
Minister of Water Resources
- C.
Minister of Environment and Forests
- D.
Minister of Science and Technology
Correct Answer
A. PM -
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