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801
While adding the first few continuous natural numbers, a candidate missed one of the numbers and wrote the answer as 177. What was the number missed? A. 11 B. 12 C. 13 D. 14
UPSC Prelims 2009 General Science & Mathematics
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802
Consider the following statements:
The first telegraph line in India was laid between Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and Diamond Harbour.
The first Export Processing Zone in India was set up in Kandla.
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 Modern Indian History / Infrastructure
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803
Consider the following statements:
Infant mortality rate takes into account the death of infants within a month after birth.
Infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths in a particular year per 100 live births during that year.
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 Indian Economy / Demographics
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804
Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following? A. Buddhism B. Jainism C. Sikhism D. Vaishnavism
UPSC Prelims 2009 Ancient Indian History / Philosophy
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805
Which one of the following types of waves are used in a night vision apparatus? A. Radio waves B. Microwaves C. Infra-red waves D. None of the above
UPSC Prelims 2009 General Science / Physics
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806
Which one of the following planets has largest number of natural satellites or moons? A. Jupiter B. Mars C. Saturn D. Venus
UPSC Prelims 2009 World Geography / Astronomy
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807
With reference to Sree Shakti Puraskar, for which one of the following is "Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Award" given? A. Administrative skills B. Achievements in Scientific Research C. Achievements in Sports and games D. Courage and valour
UPSC Prelims 2009 Government Schemes & Awards
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808
109. Where is the headquarters of Animal Welfare Board of India located? A. Ahmedabad B. Chennai C. Hyderabad D. Kolkata
UPSC Prelims 2009 Environment & Welfare
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809
108. Recently, which one of the following was included in the UNESCO's World Heritage list? A. Dilwara Temple B. Kalka-Shimla Railway C. Bhitarkanika Mangrove Area D. Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley railway line
UPSC Prelims 2009 Art and Culture
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810
107. Who of the following is a football player? A. Fernando Alonso B. Kimi Raikkonen C. Lewis Hamilton D. Nicolas Anelka
UPSC Prelims 2009 Sports
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811
106. There are four persons A, B, C, D, and A has some coins. A gave half of the coins to B and 4 more besides. B gave half of the coins to C and 4 more besides. C gave half of the coins to D and 4 more besides. Both B and D end up with same number of coins. How many coins did A have originally? A. 96 B. 84 C. 72 D. 64
UPSC Prelims 2009 General Science & Mathematics
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105. The Security Council of UN consists of 5 permanent members, and the remaining 10 members are elected by the General Assembly for a term of A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 3 years D. 5 years
UPSC Prelims 2009 International Organizations
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813
104. Who among the following is the founder of World Economic Forum? A. Klaus Schwab B. John Kenneth Galbraith C. Robert Zoellick D. Paul Krugman
UPSC Prelims 2009 International Organizations
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814
103. Consider the following Statements:
Y.K. Krishna Menon Foundation is based in New Delhi.
The first recipient of the V.K. Krishna Menon Award is the Chief Justice of India, K.G. Balakrishnan.
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 Current Affairs
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815
102. Among the following, which one is not a football club? A. Arsenal B. Aston Villa C. Chelsea D. Monte Carlo
UPSC Prelims 2009 Sports
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101. The concept of carbon credit originated from which one of the following? A. Earth Summit, Rio de Janeiro B. Kyoto Protocol C. Montreal Protocol D. G-8 Summit, Heiligendamm
UPSC Prelims 2009 Environment & Ecology
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817
Consider the following houses:
Christie's
Osian's
Sotheby's
Which of the above is/are auctioneer(s)? A. 1 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3
UPSC Prelims 2009 Current Affairs & Art
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818
The Panda belongs to the same family as that of A. Bear B. Cat C. Dog D. Rabbit
UPSC Prelims 2009 General Science / Biology
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819
In making the saffron spice, which one of the following parts of the plant is used? A. Leaf B. Petal C. Sepal D. Stigma
UPSC Prelims 2009 General Science / Biology
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820
In the context of Indian wildlife, the flying fox is a: A. Bat B. Kite C. Stork D. Vulture
UPSC Prelims 2009 General Science / Biology
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821
Consider the following:
Camphor
Chicory
Vanilla
Which of the above is/are plant product(s)? A. 1 and 2 only B. 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3
UPSC Prelims 2009 General Science / Biology
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822
How many times are an hour hand and a minute hand of a clock at right angles during their motion from 1.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.? A. 9 B. 10 C. 18 D. 20
UPSC Prelims 2009 General Science & Mathematics
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823
There is a family of 6 persons A, B, C, D, E and F. There are two married couples in the family. The family members are lawyer, teacher, salesman, engineer, accountant and doctor. D, the salesman is married to the lady teacher. The doctor is married to the lawyer. F, the accountant is the son of B and brother of E. C, the lawyer is the daughter-in-law of A. E is the unmarried engineer. A is grandmother of F. How is E related to F? A. Brother B. Sister C. Father D. Cannot be established
UPSC Prelims 2009 General Science & Mathematics
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824
When Leander Paes won the "mixed doubles" at the U.S. Open in the year 2008, who of the following was his partner? A. Ana Ivanovic B. Cara Black C. Dinara Safina D. Jelena Jankovic
UPSC Prelims 2009 Current Affairs & Sports
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825
A present group of nations known as G-8 started first as G-7. Which one among the following was not one of them? A. Canada B. Italy C. Japan D. Russia
UPSC Prelims 2009 International Organizations
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