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901
Six persons A, B, C, D, E and F are standing in a row. C and D are standing close to each other alongside E. B is standing beside A only. A is fourth from F. Who are standing on the extremes?
A. A and F
B. B and D
C. B and F
D. None of the above
UPSC Prelims 2009 General Science & Mathematics
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902
Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for whom of the following?
A. Bahubali
B. Buddha
C. Mahavir
D. Nataraja
UPSC Prelims 2009 Ancient Indian History / Culture
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903
Who of the following is the author of a collection of poems called "Golden Threshold"?
A. Aruna Asaf Ali
B. Annie Besant
C. Sarojini Naidu
D. Vijayalakshmi Pandit
UPSC Prelims 2009 Modern Indian History / Literature
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904
During the freedom struggle, Aruna Asaf Ali was a major woman organizer of underground activity in:
A. Civil Disobedience Movement
B. Non-Cooperation Movement
C. Quit India Movement
D. Swadeshi Movement
UPSC Prelims 2009 Modern Indian History
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905
Consider the following statements:
The Cripps Proposals include the provision for
  1. Full independence for India
  2. Creation of Constitution making body.

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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906
In the "Individual Satyagraha", Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Satyagrahi. Who was the second?
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
C. C. Rajagopalachari
D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
UPSC Prelims 2009 Modern Indian History
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907
In the context of the Indian freedom struggle 16th October 1905 is well known for which one of the following reasons?
A. The formal proclamation of Swadeshi Movement was made in Calcutta town hall
B. Partition of Bengal took effect
C. Dadabhai Naoroji declared that the goal of Indian National Congress was Swaraj
D. Lokmanya Tilak started Swadeshi Movement in Poona
UPSC Prelims 2009 Modern Indian History
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908
Consider the following countries:
  1. Switzerland
  2. Malta
  3. Bulgaria
Which of the above are members of European Union?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
UPSC Prelims 2009 World Geography
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909
Other than Venezuela, which one among the following from South America is a member of OPEC?
A. Argentina
B. Brazil
C. Ecuador
D. Bolivia
UPSC Prelims 2009 World Geography / Economy
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910
In the middle of the year 2008 the Parliament of which one of the following countries became the first in the world to enact a Climate Act by passing "The Climate Change Accountability Bill"?
A. Australia
B. Canada
C. Germany
D. Japan
UPSC Prelims 2009 Current Affairs & Environment
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911
Who of the following founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C. N. M. Joshi
D. J. B. Kripalani
UPSC Prelims 2009 Modern Indian History
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912
With which one of the following movements is the slogan "Do or Die" associated?
A. Swadeshi Movement
B. Non - Cooperation Movement
C. Civil Disobedience Movement
D. Quit India Movement
UPSC Prelims 2009 Modern Indian History
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913
One of the following began with the Dandi March?
A. Home Rule Movement
B. Non - Cooperation Movement
C. Civil Disobedience Movement
D. Quit India Movement
UPSC Prelims 2009 Modern Indian History
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914
In the latter half of the year 2008, which one of the following countries pulled out of commonwealth of Independent States?
A. Azerbaijan
B. Belarus
C. Georgia
D. Kazakhstan
UPSC Prelims 2009 International Relations
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915
For outstanding contribution to which one of the following fields is Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize given?
A. Literature
B. Performing Arts
C. Science
D. Social service
UPSC Prelims 2009 Current Affairs & Awards
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916
What is the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional trades?
(a) Kishori Shakti Yojana
(b) Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
(c) Swayamsiddha
(d) Swawlamban
UPSC Prelims 2008 Government Schemes & Women Empowerment
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917
Consider the following statements with reference to Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS):
  1. All persons of 60 years or above belonging to households below poverty line in rural areas are eligible.
  2. The Central Assistance under this Scheme is at the rate of Rs. 300 per month per beneficiary. Under the Scheme, States have been urged to give matching amounts.

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 2008 Social Welfare Schemes
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918
Which one of the following Union Ministries is implementing the Biodiesel Mission (as Nodal Ministry)?
(a) Ministry of Agriculture
(b) Ministry of Science and Technology
(c) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
(d) Ministry of Rural Development
UPSC Prelims 2008 Government Schemes
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919
As per India's National Population Policy, 2000, by which one of the following years is it our long-term objective to achieve population stabilization?
(a) 2025
(b) 2035
(c) 2045
(d) 2055
UPSC Prelims 2008 Indian Polity / Social Schemes
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920
In August 2006, the Government of India notified the Rural Electrification Policy. This policy aims at provision of access to all households by which year?
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2012
UPSC Prelims 2008 Current Affairs & Schemes
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921
March 1, 2008 was Saturday. Which day was it on March 1, 2002?
(a) Thursday
(b) Friday
(c) Saturday
(d) Sunday
UPSC Prelims 2008 General Science & Mathematics
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922
Which of the following pairs about India's economic indicator and agricultural production (all in rounded figures) are correctly matched?
  1. GDP per capita (current prices): Rs. 37,000
  2. Rice: 180 million tons
  3. Wheat: 75 million tons

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
UPSC Prelims 2008 Indian Economy
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923
What is Bisphenol A (BPA)?
(a) A medical test for detecting cancer
(b) A test for testing the use of drugs to improve performance by athletes
(c) A chemical used for the development of food-packaging materials
(d) A special type of alloy steel
UPSC Prelims 2008 General Science / Chemistry
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924
In an examination, 70% of the students passed in Paper I, and 60% passed in Paper II. 15% failed in both papers while 270 students passed in both. What is the total number of students?
(a) 600
(b) 580
(c) 560
(d) 540
UPSC Prelims 2008 General Science & Mathematics
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925
A schoolteacher has to select the maximum possible number of different groups of 3 students out of a total of 6 students. In how many groups will any particular student be included?
(a) 6
(b) 8
(c) 10
(d) 12
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