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UPSC Prelims 2017 PYQs

Explore the complete 2017 General Studies Paper-I Previous Year Questions with answers, explanations and topic-wise classification.

100Questions
100Published Questions
100Questions with Answer
0Dropped / No Answer
9Subjects
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2017 Question Distribution

Polity & Governance30
Economy17
Environment & Ecology13
History10
Science & Technology10
Geography7
International Relations6
Art & Culture4
Agriculture3
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2017 GS Paper-I Questions

100 Questions
Q2
With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryan and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Rigvedic Aryan used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them. 2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron. 3. Rigvedic Aryans have domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
HistoryAncient IndiaIndus Valley Civilizationmoderate
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Q10
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017? 1. It is centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart Cities in a decade 2. It is an initiative to identify new digital technology innovation for solving the many problems faced by our country. 3. It is a programme aimed at making all the financial transactions in our country complete digital in a decade. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Science & TechnologyInformation Technologymoderate
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Q14
In the context of solving pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/advantages of bioremediation technique? 1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same biodegradation process that occurs in nature. 2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such as cadmium and lead can be readily and completely treated by bioremediation using microorganisms 3. Genetic engineering can be used to create microorganism specifically designed for bioremediation Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Environment & EcologyEcologyEcosystemmoderate
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Q20
With reference to the ‘Prohibition of Benami Property Transaction Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)’, consider the following statements : 1. A property transaction is no treated as a benami transaction if the owner of the property is not aware of the transaction. 2. Properties held benami are liable for confiscation by the Government 3. The act provides for three authorities for investigations but does not provide for any appellate mechanism Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
EconomyMoney & BankingFinancial Inclusionmoderate
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Q22
It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry? 1. Production of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only an not on continents 2. Setting up and engineering the algae based biofuel production requires high level of expertise/technology until the construction is completed. 3. Economically viable production necessitates the setting up of large scale facilities which may rise ecological and social concerns Select the correct answer using the codes given below
Science & TechnologyChemistryAcids Bases & Saltsmoderate
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Q52
With reference to ‘Global Climate Change Alliance’ which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative of the European Union. 2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets. 3. It is coordinated by world Resources Institute (WRI) and world business council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Environment & EcologyClimate ChangeGlobal Warmingmoderate
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Q60
With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct? 1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all. 2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only. 3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access-to safe drinking water and bask sanitation. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Polity & GovernanceGovernancemoderate
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Q81
What is/are the most likely advantages of implementing ‘Goods and Services Tax (GST)’? 1. It will replace multiple taxes collected by multiple authorities and will thus create a single market in India. 2. It will drastically reduce the ‘Current Account Deficit’ of India and will enable it to increase its foreign exchange reserves. 3. It will enormously increase the growth and size of economy of India and will enable it to overtake China in the near future. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
EconomyBasic EconomicsEconomic Growthmoderate
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Q88
What is the purpose of Vidyanjali Yojana’? 1. To enable the famous foreign campuses in India. 2. To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community. 3. To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Polity & GovernanceRights & Welfaremoderate
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