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UPSC Prelims 2014 PYQs

Explore the complete 2014 General Studies Paper-I Previous Year Questions with answers, explanations and topic-wise classification.

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100Questions with Answer
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2014 Question Distribution

Geography17
Science & Technology16
Polity & Governance14
Art & Culture13
Economy13
Environment & Ecology13
History10
International Relations3
Agriculture1
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2014 GS Paper-I Questions

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Q5
With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs: Famous work of sculpture Site 1. A grand image of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana with numerous : Ajanta celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below 2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he : Mount Abu rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock 3.“Arjuna’s Penance” /”Descent of Ganga” sculpted on the surface : Mamallapuram of huge boulders Which of the pairs given above is/ are correctly matched?
Art & CultureArt & CultureSculpturemoderate
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Q14
In the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing the ‘Seed Replacement Rates’ of various crops helps in achieving the food production targets of the future. But what is/are the constraint/ constraints in its wider / greater implementation? 1. There is no National Seeds Policy in place. 2. There is no participation of private sector seed companies in the supply of quality seeds of vegetables and planting materials of horticultural crops. 3. There is a demand-supply gap regarding quality seeds in case of low value and high volume crops.
EconomyPoverty & Inclusive Growtheasy
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Q33
The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2 °C above pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3 °C above the pre-industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world? 1. Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source 2. Widespread coral mortality will occur. 3. All the global wetlands will permanently disappear. 4. Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world.
Environment & EcologyClimate ChangeGlobal Warmingeasy
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Q58
With reference to two non-conventional energy sources called ‘coalbed methane’ and ‘shale gas’, consider the following ‘statements: 1. Coalbed methane is the pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, while shale gas is a mixture of propane and butane only that can be extracted from fine-grained sedimentary rocks. 2. In India abundant coalbed methane sources exist, but so far no shale gas sources have been found. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Science & TechnologyEmerging Technologiesmoderate
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Q81
What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative’? 1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. 2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this. 3. There is no application of chemical/ inorganic fertilizers at all in this. 4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
Polity & GovernanceParliamentRajya Sabhaeasy
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Q87
With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the following statements: 1.’Photovoltaics’ is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of light into electricity, while ‘Solar Thermal’ is a technology that utilizes the Sun’s rays to generate heat which is further used in electricity generation process. 2. Photovoltaics generates Alternating Current (AC), while Solar Thermal generates Direct Current (DC). 3. India has manufacturing base for Solar Thermal technology, but not for Photovoltaics. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
Environment & EcologyEcologyEcosystemmoderate
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