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851
The Dul Hasti Power Station is based on which one of the following rivers? A. Beas B. Chenab C. Ravi D. Sutlej
UPSC Prelims 2009 Indian Geography
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852
In the context of Indian news in recent times, what is MCX - SX? A. A kind of supercomputer B. Title of Moon Impact Probe C. Stock Exchange D. Nuclear-Powered submarine
UPSC Prelims 2009 Indian Economy / Financial Markets
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853
Consider the following statements:
The Baglihar Power Project had been constructed within the parameters of the Indus Water Treaty.
The project was completely built by the Union Government with loans from Japan and the World Bank.
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 Geography / International Relations
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854
Among the following Presidents of India who was also the Secretary General of Non-Aligned Movement for some period? A. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan B. Varahagiri Venkatagiri C. Giani Zail Singh D. Dr. Shanker Dayal Sharma
UPSC Prelims 2009 Indian Polity / International Relations
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855
Under the administration of which one of the following is the Department of Atomic Energy? A. Prime Minister's Office B. Cabinet Secretariat C. Ministry of Power D. Ministry of Science and Technology
UPSC Prelims 2009 Indian Polity & Governance
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856
60. In India, who is the Chairman of the National Water Resources Council? A. Prime Minister B. Minister of Water Resources C. Minister of Environment and Forests D. Minister of Science and Technology
UPSC Prelims 2009 Indian Polity & Governance
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857
59. Which one among the following South Asian countries has the highest population density? A. India B. Nepal C. Pakistan D. Sri Lanka
UPSC Prelims 2009 World Geography / Demographics
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858
58. Which one of the following pairs of countries fought wars over a region called Ogaden? A. Eritrea and Sudan B. Ethiopia and Somalia C. Kenya and Somalia D. Ethiopia and Sudan
UPSC Prelims 2009 World Geography
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859
57. From which one of the following did Kosovo declare its independence? A. Bulgaria B. Croatia C. Macedonia D. Serbia
UPSC Prelims 2009 World Geography / International Relations
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860
56. In India, the ports are categorized as major and non-major ports. Which one of the following is a non-major port? A. Kochi (Cochin) B. Dahej C. Paradip D. New Mangalore
UPSC Prelims 2009 Indian Geography / Infrastructure
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861
55. In which one of the following States has India's largest private sector sea port been commissioned recently? A. Andhra Pradesh B. Karnataka C. Kerala D. Tamil Nadu
UPSC Prelims 2009 Indian Economy / Infrastructure
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862
54. With reference to Union Government consider the following statements:
The Ministries and Departments of the Government of India are created by the Prime Minister on the advice of the Cabinet Secretary.
Each of the Ministries is assigned to a Minister by the President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister.
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 Polity & Governance
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863
53. To integrate cultural leaders into its meetings, which one of the following gives "Crystal Award"? A. Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation B. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development C. World Health Organization D. World Economic Forum
UPSC Prelims 2009 Current Affairs & International Organizations
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864
52. Which one of the following Union Ministries implements the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety? A. Ministry of Science and Technology B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare C. Ministry of Environment and Forests D. Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
UPSC Prelims 2009 Environment & Ecology
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865
51. With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements:
The number of Ministries at the Centre on 15th August 1947 was 18
The number of Ministries at the Centre at present is 36
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 Polity & Governance
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866
50. Consider the following statements:
Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up during the Prime Ministership of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
The Members of CAT are drawn from both judicial and administrative streams.
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 Polity & Governance
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867
49. Consider the following statements:
The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices recommends the Minimum Support Prices for 32 crops.
The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has launched the National Food Security Mission.
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 / Agriculture
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48. Consider the following statements:
MMTC Limited is India's largest international trading organization.
Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited has been set up by MMTC jointly with the Government of Orissa.
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 / Public Sector
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869
47. Which one of the following brings out the publication called "Energy Statistics" from time to time? A. Central Power Research Institute B. Planning Commission C. Power Finance Corporation Ltd. D. Central Statistical Organization
UPSC Prelims 2009 Indian Economy / Statistics
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870
46. Consider the Following statements.
Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the density of the population of India has increased more than three times.
Between Census 1951 and Census 2001 the annual growth rate (exponential) of the population of India has doubled.
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 Geography / Demographics
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871
45. Which one of the following Constitutional Amendments states that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen percent of the total number of members of the House of the People? A. 90th B. 91st C. 92nd D. 93rd
UPSC Prelims 2009 Indian Polity & Governance
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872
44. With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements:
The Constitution of India provides that all Cabinet Ministers shall be compulsorily the sitting members of Lok Sabha only.
The Union Cabinet Secretariat operates under the direction of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
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 Polity & Governance
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873
43. With reference to Lok Adalats, consider the following statements:
An award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and no appeal lies against thereto before any court.
Matrimonial/Family disputes are not covered under Lok Adalat.
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
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874
42. In India, the first Municipal Corporation was set up in which one among the following? A. Calcutta B. Madras C. Bombay D. Delhi
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875
41. Consider the following statements:
The Advocate General of a State in India is appointed by the President of India upon the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned State.
As provided in Civil Procedure Code, High Courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State level.
Which of the above statements is/ are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
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