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776
In the context of CO₂ emission and Global Warming, what is the name of a market-driven device under the UNFCCC that allows developing countries to get funds/incentives from the developed countries to adopt better technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions? A. Carbon Footprint B. Carbon Credit Rating C. Clean Development Mechanism D. Emission Reduction Norm
UPSC Prelims 2009 Environment & Climate Change
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777
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List I (Book) — List II (Author) a. In Custody — Anita Desai b. Sea of Poppies — Amitav Ghosh c. The Argumentative Indian — Amartya Sen d. Unaccustomed Earth — Jhumpa Lahiri
UPSC Prelims 2009 Literature & Authors
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778
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List I (Famous Person) — List II (Well-known as) A. Amrita Sher-Gil — 2. Painter B. Bhimsen Joshi — 4. Singer C. Rukmini Devi Arundale — 1. Dancer D. Suryakant Tripathi Nirala — 3. Poet
UPSC Prelims 2009 Art and Culture
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779
Consider the following pairs: Tradition — State
Gatka, a traditional martial art — Kerala
Madhubani, a traditional painting — Bihar
Singhey Khababs Sindhu Darshan Festival — Jammu & Kashmir
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? A. 1 and 2 only B. 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3
UPSC Prelims 2009 Art and Culture
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780
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List I (Person) — List II (Organization) A. Anil Agarwal — 3. Vedanta Resources B. Gautam H. Singhania — 2. Raymond Ltd. C. Sanjay Dalmia — 1. Gujarat Heavy Chemicals Ltd. D. Venugopal Dhoot — 4. Videocon Group
UPSC Prelims 2009 Indian Economy / Business
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781
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List I (Geographic Feature) — List II (Country) A. Great Victoria Desert — 1. Australia B. Grand Canyon — 4. USA C. Lake Winnipeg — 2. Canada D. Southern Alps — 3. New Zealand
UPSC Prelims 2009 World Geography
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782
Consider the following pairs: Famous Place — Country
Cannes — France
Davos — Denmark
Roland Garros — The Netherlands
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3
UPSC Prelims 2009 World Geography
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783
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List I (Famous Person) — List II (Well-known for) A. Mandakini Amte — 2. Social Service and Community Leadership B. Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry — 1. Theatre Direction C. Romila Thapar — 4. History Writing D. Vanashree Rao — 3. Dance
UPSC Prelims 2009 Current Affairs & Personalities
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784
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List I (Famous Temple) — List II (State) a. Vidyashankara — 2. Karnataka b. Rajarani Temple — 4. Orissa c. Kandariya Mahadeo — 3. Madhya Pradesh d. Bhimesvara Temple — 1. Andhra Pradesh
UPSC Prelims 2009 Art and Culture
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785
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? City — River A. Berlin : Rhine B. London : Thames C. New York : Hudson D. Vienna : Danube
UPSC Prelims 2009 World Geography
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786
Consider the following pairs: Large Bank — Country of origin
ABN Amro Bank : USA
Barclays Bank : UK
Kookmin Bank : Japan
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 1 and 2 D. 2 and 3
UPSC Prelims 2009 International Banking & Economy
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787
Consider the following pairs:
BMW AG : USA
Daimler AG : Sweden
Renault S.A. : France
Volkswagen AG : Germany
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? A. 1, 2 and 3 B. 3 and 4 C. 4 only D. 1, 2 and 4
UPSC Prelims 2009 World Geography / Business
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788
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List I (Persons in news) – List II (Countries they belong to) A. Luisa Dias Diogo – 2. Mozambique B. Mwai Kibaki – 1. Kenya C. Rupiah Banda – 3. Zambia
A. 1 2 3 B. 2 1 4 C. 2 1 3 D. 1 2 4
UPSC Prelims 2009 Current Affairs
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789
Consider the following statements:
The discussions in the Third Round Table Conference eventually led to the passing of the Government of India Act of 1935.
The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of an All India Federation to be based on a Union of the provinces of British India and the Princely States.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
UPSC Prelims 2009 Modern Indian History
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790
Consider the following countries:
Brunei Darussalam
East Timor
Laos
Which of the above is/are member/members of ASEAN? A. 1 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3
UPSC Prelims 2009 International Organizations
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791
India has recently landed its Moon Impact Probe on the Moon. Among the following countries, which one landed such probe on the Moon earlier? A. Australia B. Canada C. China D. Japan
UPSC Prelims 2009 Space Technology
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792
Consider the following names:
Ike
Kate
Gustav
Which of the above are the names of hurricanes that had occurred very recently? A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3
UPSC Prelims 2009 Current Affairs
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793
In an examination, there are three subjects A, B and C. A student has to pass in each subject. 20% students failed in A, 22% students failed in B and 16% failed in C. The total number of students passing the whole examination lies between A. 42% and 84% B. 42% and 78% C. 58% and 78% D. 58% and 84%
UPSC Prelims 2009 General Science & Mathematics
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794
A person travels 12 km due North, then 15 km due East, after that 15 km due West and then 18 km due South. How far is he from the starting point? A. 6 km B. 12 km C. 33 km D. 60 km
UPSC Prelims 2009 General Science & Mathematics
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795
Consider the following statements regarding Indian Planning:
The Second Five-Year Plan emphasized on the establishment of heavy industries.
The Third Five-Year Plan introduced the concept of import substitution as a strategy for industrialization.
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 2009 Indian Economy
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796
Consider the following statements:
In the world, the tropical deserts occur along the western margins of continents within the trade wind belt.
In India, the East Himalayan region gets high rainfall from north-east winds.
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 2009 Physical Geography
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797
Four metal rods of lengths 78 cm, 104 cm, 117 cm and 169 cm are to be cut into parts of equal length. Each part must be as long as possible. What is the maximum number of pieces that can be cut? A. 27 B. 36 C. 43 D. 480
UPSC Prelims 2009 General Science & Mathematics
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798
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? A. Japan : Nikkei B. Singapore : Shcomp C. UK : FTSE D. USA : Nasdaq
UPSC Prelims 2009 World Economy / Financial Markets
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799
In the context of independent India's economy, which one of the following was the earliest event to take place? A. Nationalisation of Insurance companies B. Nationalisation of State Bank of India C. Enactment of Banking Regulation Act D. Introduction of First Five-Year Plan
UPSC Prelims 2009 Indian Economy
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800
With reference to the United Nations, consider the following statements:
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of UN consists of 24 member States.
It is elected by a 2/3rd majority of the General Assembly for a 3-year term.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
UPSC Prelims 2009 International Organizations
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