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3576
Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?
UPSC Prelims 2019 Ancient History
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3577
Consider the following pairs:
Movement/Organization : Leader 1. All India Anti Untouchability League — Mahatma Gandhi 2. All India Kisan Sabha — Swami Sahajanand Saraswati 3. Self Respect Movement — E.V. Ramaswami Naicker
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
UPSC Prelims 2019 Modern History
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3578
With reference to Swadeshi Movement, consider the following statements: 1. It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries. 2. The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2019 Modern History
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3579
Consider the following statements about 'the Charter Act of 1813': 1. It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China. 2. It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Indian territories held by the Company. 3. The revenues of India were now controlled by the British Parliament.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2019 Modern History
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3580
The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the
UPSC Prelims 2019 Indian Economy
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3581
With reference to land reforms in independent India, which one of the following statements is correct?
UPSC Prelims 2019 Indian Economy
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3582
With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar? 1. Jagirdars were holders of land assignments in lieu of judicial and police duties, whereas Zamindars were holders of revenue rights without obligation to perform any duty other than revenue collection. 2. Land assignments to Jagirdars were hereditary and revenue rights of Zamindars were not hereditary.
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UPSC Prelims 2019 Medieval History
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3583
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
UPSC Prelims 2019 General Science
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3584
What is Cas9 protein that is often mentioned in news?
UPSC Prelims 2019 Science & Tech
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3585
Which of the following are the reasons for the occurrence of multi-drug resistance in microbial pathogens in India? 1. Genetic predisposition of some people 2. Taking incorrect doses of antibiotics to cure diseases 3. Using antibiotics in livestock farming 4. Multiple chronic diseases in some people
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UPSC Prelims 2019 General Science
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3586
Recently, scientists observed the merger of giant 'blackholes' billions of light years away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation?
UPSC Prelims 2019 Science & Tech
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3587
'RNA interference (RNAi)' technology has gained popularity in the last few years. Why? 1. It is used in developing gene silencing therapies. 2. It can be used in developing therapies for the treatment of cancer. 3. It can be used to develop hormone replacement therapies. 4. It can be used to produce crop plants that are resistant to viral pathogens.
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UPSC Prelims 2019 Science & Tech
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3588
In the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are accomplished by wearable devices? 1. Location identification of a person 2. Sleep monitoring of a person 3. Assisting the hearing impaired person
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UPSC Prelims 2019 Science & Tech
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3589
Consider the following statements
A digital signature is 1. An electronic record that identifies the certifying authority issuing it 2. Used to serve as a proof of identity of an individual to access information or server on Internet 3. An electronic method of signing an electronic document and ensuring that the original content is unchanged
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2019 Science & Tech
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3590
With reference to the recent developments in science, which one of the following statements is not correct?
UPSC Prelims 2019 Science & Tech
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3591
The word 'Denisovan' is sometimes mentioned in media in reference to
UPSC Prelims 2019 General Science
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3592
In the context of digital technologies for entertainment, consider the following statements: 1. In Augmented Reality (AR), a simulated environment is created and the physical world is completely shut out. 2. In Virtual Reality (VR), images generated from a computer are projected onto real-life objects or surroundings. 3. AR allows individuals to be present in the world and improves the experience using the camera of smart-phone or PC. 4. VR closes the world, and transposes an individual, providing complete immersion experience.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2019 Science & Tech
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3593
Consider the following statements:
As per the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Central (Amendment) Rules, 2018 1. If rules for fixed-term employment are implemented, it becomes easier for the firms/companies to lay off workers. 2. No notice of termination of employment shall be necessary in the case of temporary workman.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2019 Governance
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3594
As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?
UPSC Prelims 2019 Environment
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3595
Consider the following statements:
The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to 1. state the requirement of public participation in the process of environmental protection, and the procedure and manner in which it is sought 2. lay down the standards for emission or discharge of environmental pollutants from various sources
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2019 Environment
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3596
Consider the following statements: 1. According to the Indian Patents Act, a biological process to create a seed can be patented in India. 2. In India, there is no Intellectual Property Appellate Board. 3. Plant varieties are not eligible to be patented in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2019 Science & Tech
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3597
Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one's right to marry the person of one's choice?
UPSC Prelims 2019 Indian Polity
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3598
Consider the following statements: 1. As per recent amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927, forest dwellers have the right to fell the bamboos grown on forest areas. 2. As per the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, bamboo is a minor forest produce. 3. The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 allows ownership of minor forest produce to forest dwellers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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3599
Consider the following statements: 1. The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) has a 'Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air'. 2. The UNCAC is the ever-first legally binding global anti-corruption instrument. 3. A highlight of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) is the inclusion of a specific chapter aimed at returning assets to their rightful owners from whom they had been taken illicitly. 4. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is mandated by its member States to assist in the implementation of both UNCAC and UNTOC.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2019 International Relations
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3600
With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the House at the commencement of the first session of the year. 2. When a State Legislature does not have a rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha rule on that matter.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2019 Indian Polity
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