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UPSC Prelims GS 2016
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Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally
- In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:
- Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements: 1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.…
- Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
- With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?
- With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements: 1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. 2.…
- With reference to the economic history of medieval India, the term 'Araghatta' refers to
- With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism. 2. Bodhisattva is a…
Art and Culture
- A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of
- Consider the following pairs:
- What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Both…
- Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
Environment
- ‘Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’, often in the news, is
- ‘Net metering’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of promoting the
- Consider the following pairs:
- Consider the following statements: 1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015. 2. The Alliance includes all the member…
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Sustainable Development Goals were first proposed in 1972 by a global think tank called the ‘Club of Rome’. 2. The Sustainable Development…
- Gadgil Committee Report and Kasturirangan Committee Report, sometimes seen in the news, are related to
- In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index? 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Carbon…
- In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its natural habitat?
- On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label? 1. Ceiling fans 2. Electric geysers 3. Tubular fluorescent lamps Select the correct answer using…
- Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’?
- Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of…
- The term ‘Intended Nationally Determined Contributions’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
- What is ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’?
- What is/are the importance/ importances of the ‘United Convention to Combat Desertification’? 1. It aims to promote effective action through innovative national programmes and…
- What is/are unique about ‘Kharai camel’, a breed found in India? 1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater. 2. It survives by grazing on mangroves. 3. It…
- Which of the following are the key features of ‘National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)? 1. River basin is the unit of planning and management. 2. It spearheads the river…
- Which of the following best describes/ describe the aim of ‘Green India Mission’ of the Government of India? 1. Incorporating environmental benefits and costs into the Union and…
- Which of the following statements is/are correct? Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to 1. protection of biodiversity 2.…
- With reference to ‘Agenda 21’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a global action plan for sustainable development. 2. It originated in the…
- With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India. 2. It is one of the most…
- With reference to an initiative called ‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative hosted by…
- With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of…
Geography
- In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found? 1. Cambay Basin 2. Cauvery Basin 3. Krishna-Godavari Basin Select the correct answer using the code given…
- Recently, linking of which of the following rivers was undertaken?
- Which of the following is/are tributary/ tributaries of Brahmaputra? 1. Dibang 2. Kameng 3. Lohit Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Indian Economy
- 'European Stability Mechanism', sometimes seen in the' news, is an
- ‘Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan’ is a national campaign to
- Consider the following statements: 1. New Development Bank has been set up by APEC. 2. The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai. Which of the statements given above…
- Global Financial Stability Report is prepared by the
- In the context of which of the following do you sometimes find the terms ‘amber box, blue box and green box’ in the news?
- India's ranking in the 'Ease of Doing Business Index' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking?
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at
- Recently, India’s first ‘National Investment and Manufacturing Zone’ was proposed to be set up in
- Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel?
- Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF’s SDR?
- Regarding 'Atal Pension Yojana', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a minimum guaranteed pension scheme mainly targeted at unorganized sector workers. 2.…
- SWAYAM, an initiative of the Government of India, aims at
- The establishment of ‘Payment Banks’ is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context? 1. Mobile telephone…