UPSC CIVIL SERVICES PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

UPSC Prelims 2012 PYQs

Explore the complete 2012 General Studies Paper-I Previous Year Questions with answers, explanations and topic-wise classification.

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100Published Questions
100Questions with Answer
0Dropped / No Answer
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2012 Question Distribution

Polity & Governance25
Environment & Ecology15
Economy14
Science & Technology13
History13
Geography12
Art & Culture4
Agriculture4
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2012 GS Paper-I Questions

100 Questions
Q8
How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India? 1. DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country. 2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the cause of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures. 3. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes. 4. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilisation of the funds intended for anti-poverty programme. **Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?**
Polity & GovernanceRights & Welfaremoderate
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Q14
What are the reasons for the people’s resistance to the introduction of BT brinjal in India? 1 BT brinjal has been created by inserting a gene from a soil fungus into its genome. 2 the seeds of BT brinjal are terminator seeds and therefore, the farmers have to buy the seeds before every season from the seed companies. 3 there is an apprehension that the consumption of BT brinjal may have adverse impact on health. 4 there is some concern that the introduction of BT brinjal may have adverse effect on the biodiversity.
Science & TechnologyBiotechnologymoderate
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Q32
With reference to the guilds (Shreni) if ancient India that played a very important role in the country’s economy, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1\. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the state and the king was the chief admen authority on them 2 .The wages, rules of work, standards and prices were fixed by the guild 3\. The guild had judicial powers over its own members. **Select the correct answer using the codes given below:**
HistoryAncient IndiaAncient Indian Economymoderate
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Q36
Recently there has been a concern over the short supply of a group of elements called rare earth metals. Why? 1\. China, which is the largest producer of these elements, has imposed some restrictions on their export. 2 Other than china, Australia, Canada, Chile, these elements are not found in any country. 3 Rare earth metals are essential for the manufacture of various kinds of electronic items and there is growing demand for these elements. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
EconomyExternal Sectormoderate
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Q51
In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 what is the role/ power of Gram Sabah? 1\. Gram Sabah has the power to prevent alienation of land in the scheduled area. 2\. Gram Sabah has the ownership of minor forest produce 3\. Recommendation of gram Sabah is required for granting prospecting licence or mining lease for any mineral in the scheduled areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Polity & GovernanceLocal Governmentmoderate
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Q53
How does National Biodiversity Authority help in protecting the Indian agriculture? 1\. NBA checks the biopairacy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources. 2\. NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants. 3 Applications for intellectual property rights related to genetic/ biological resources can not be made without the approval of NBA. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
Environment & EcologyEcologyEcosystemmoderate
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Q55
If national water mission is properly and completely implemented how will it impact the country? 1 Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of waste water. 2 The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the use of ocean water. 3\. All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India 4\. The expenses incurred by farmers for digging bore wells and for installing motors and pump sets to draw groundwater will be completely reimbursed by the Government. **Select the correct answer using the codes given below**
Environment & EcologyConservationNational Parksmoderate
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Q56
Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India: 1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code 2. Organising village panchayats 3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas 4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities. **Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in th Directive Principles of State Policy?**
Polity & GovernanceRights & Welfaremoderate
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Q59
Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha speaker consider the following statements: 1\. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President 2 He/She need not be a member of the house at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six moths from the date of his/her election 3\. If he/she intends to resign the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker. **Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?**
Polity & GovernanceParliamentLok Sabhamoderate
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Q62
Biomass gasification is considered to be one of the sustainable solutions to the power crisis in India. In this context which of the following statements correct? 1 Coconut shells, groundnut shells and rice husk can be used in biomass gasification 2 The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification consist of hydrogen and carbon dioxide only 3.The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification can be used for direct heat generation but not in internal combustion engines. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Science & TechnologyEmerging Technologiesmoderate
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Q68
team of scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory including from India created the heaviest anti-matter (anti-helium nucleus). What is/are the implications of the creation of anti-matter? 1\. It will make mineral prospecting and oil exploration easier and cheaper. 2\. It will help probe the possibility of the existence of stars and galaxies made of anti matter. 3\. It will help understand the evolution of the universe. **Select the correct answer using the codes given below:**
Science & TechnologyPhysicsElectronicsmoderate
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Q71
With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India which of the statements given below are correct? 1\. Different kinds of specialised surgical instruments were in common use by 1stcentury AD. 2\. Transplant of internal organs in the human body had begun by the beginning of 3rdcentury AD. 3\. The concept of sine of an angle was known in 5thcentury AD. 4\. The concept of cyclic quadrilateral was known in 7thcentury AD. **Select the correct answer using the codes given below:**
HistoryAncient IndiaAncient Science & Technologymoderate
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Q81
How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve Livelihood Mission seeks to improve livelihood options of rural poor? 1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agribusiness centres in rural areas. 2. By strengthening ‘self-help groups’ and providing skills development 3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost of farmers. **Select the correct answer using the codes given below:**
EconomyPoverty & Inclusive Growthmoderate
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Q83
Which of the following is/are among the noticeable features of the recommendations of the Thirteenth Finance Commission? 1. A design for the Goods and Services package linked to adherence to the proposed design. 2. A design for the creation of lakhs of jobs in the next ten years in consonance with India’s demographic dividend 3. Devolution of a specific share of central taxes to local bodies as grants **Select the correct answer using the codes given below:**
EconomyPublic Financemoderate
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Q85
Which of the following are the methods of Parliamentary control over public finance in India? 1. Placing Annual Financial Statement before the Parliament 2. Withdrawal of moneys from Consolidated Fund of India only after passing the Appropriation Bill 3. Provisions of supplementary grants and vote-on-account 4. A periodic or at least a mid-year review of programme of the Government against macroeconomic forecasts and expenditure by a Parliamentary Budget Office. 5. Introducing Finance Bill in the Parliament **Select the correct answer using the codes given below:**
Polity & GovernanceGovernancemoderate
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