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601
In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called 'Tribhanga' has been a favorite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
(a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at the waist and neck (b) Facial expressions, hand gestures, and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters (c) Movements of body, face, and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story (d) A little smile, slightly curved waist, and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism
UPSC Prelims 2013 Art and Culture
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602
To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?
(a) Promoting skill development (b) Introducing more social security schemes (c) Reducing infant mortality rate (d) Privatization of higher education
UPSC Prelims 2013 Indian Economy / Human Development
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603
Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India?
(a) Engineering (b) Paper and pulp (c) Textiles (d) Thermal power
UPSC Prelims 2013 Indian Geography / Industry
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604
Priority Sector Lending by banks in India constitutes the lending to
(a) agriculture (b) micro and small enterprises (c) weaker sections (d) All of the above
UPSC Prelims 2013 Indian Economy / Banking
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605
In the context of the Indian economy, "Open Market Operations" refers to
(a) borrowing by scheduled banks from the RBI (b) lending by commercial banks to industry and trade (c) purchase and sale of government securities by the RBI (d) None of the above
UPSC Prelims 2013 Indian Economy / Monetary Policy
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606
Consider the following liquid assets:
1. Demand deposits with the banks 2. Time deposits with the banks 3. Savings deposits with the banks 4. Currency
The correct sequence of these in decreasing order of Liquidity is
(a) 1-4-3-2 (b) 4-3-2-1 (c) 2-3-1-4 (d) 4-1-3-2
UPSC Prelims 2013 Indian Economy / Banking
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607
During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the
1. meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky 2. lightning that separates the nimbus clouds 3. violent upward movement of air and water particles
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) None of the above produces the thunder
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608
With reference to the National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements:
1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of society on the basis of equal opportunity. 2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement legal programs and schemes throughout the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
UPSC Prelims 2013 Indian Polity & Governance
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609
Consider the following statements:
1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission. 2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India. 3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC Prelims 2013 Indian Polity
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610
Consider the following statements:
1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India. 3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC Prelims 2013 Indian Polity
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611
Disguised unemployment generally means
(a) large number of people remain unemployed (b) alternative employment is not available (c) marginal productivity of labour is zero (d) productivity of workers is low
UPSC Prelims 2013 Indian Economy
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612
Consider the following statements:
1. Inflation benefits the debtors. 2. Inflation benefits the bond-holders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
UPSC Prelims 2013 Indian Economy
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613
"Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty, and the people used to be nomadic herders." The above statement best describes which of the following regions?
(a) African Savannah (b) Central Asian Steppe (c) North American Prairie (d) Siberian Tundra
UPSC Prelims 2013 World Geography / Climatology
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614
Consider the following crops:
1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Rice 4. Wheat
Which of these are Kharif crops?
(a) 1 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2, 3 and 4
UPSC Prelims 2013 Indian Agriculture
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615
Consider the following statements:
1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds. 2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma. 3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) None
UPSC Prelims 2013 Indian Geography / Mineral Resources
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616
Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?
1. They are generally red in color. 2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash. 3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP. 4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1 and 4 (d) 2 and 3 only
UPSC Prelims 2013 Indian Geography / Soils
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617
In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?
1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament. 2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament. 3. The Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3
UPSC Prelims 2013 Indian Polity
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618
Which of the following constitute the Capital Account?
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2, and 3 (b) 1, 2, and 4 (c) 2, 3, and 4 (d) 1, 3, and 4
UPSC Prelims 2013 Indian Economy
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619
Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?
1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy. 2. Coexistence of a large number of species. 3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3
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620
The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where
(a) warm and cold atmospheric currents meet (b) rivers drain out large amounts of freshwater into the sea (c) warm and cold oceanic currents meet (d) the continental shelf is undulating
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621
With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of organism is / are known as decomposer organism/organisms?
1. Virus 2. Fungi 3. Bacteria
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC Prelims 2013 Environment & Ecology
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622
Consider the following Bhakti Saints:
1. Dadu Dayal 2. Guru Nanak 3. Tyagaraja
Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?
(a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 2
UPSC Prelims 2013 Medieval Indian History
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623
Consider the following statements: The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts
1. Consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha. 2. Scrutinizes appropriation finance accounts of the Government. 3. The Auditor General examines the report Comptroller and General of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC Prelims 2013 Indian Polity
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624
Consider the following minerals
1. Calcium 2. Iron 3. Sodium
Which of the minerals given above is/are required by the human body for the contraction of muscles?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC Prelims 2013 General Science / Biology
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625
Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction among
(a) NO2, 03 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight (b) CO, 02 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight (c) CO, CO2 and N02 at low temperature (d) High concentration of N02, O3 and CO in the evening
UPSC Prelims 2013 Environment & Pollution
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