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2051
A married couple adopted a male child. A few years later, twin boys were born to them. The blood group of the couple is AB positive and O negative. The blood group of the three sons is A positive, B positive , and O positive. The blood group of the adopted son is ?
UPSC Prelims 2011 General Science
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2052
Recently , “oil zapper’’ was in the news. What is it ?
UPSC Prelims 2011 Environment
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2053
What is the difference between a CFL and an LED lamp ?
1. To produce light, a CFL uses mercury vapour and phosphor while an LED lamp uses semi-conductor material.
2. The average life span of a CFL is much longer than that of an LED lamp.
3. A CFL is less energy-efficient as compared to an LED lamp.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
UPSC Prelims 2011 General Science
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2054
What was the purpose with which sir William wedderburn and W.S.Caine had set up the Indian parliamentary committee in 1893 ?
UPSC Prelims 2011 Modern History
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2055
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener sold in the market. It consist of amino acids and provides calories like other amino acids. Yet, it is used as a low-calorie sweetening agent in food items. What is the basis of this use ?
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2056
Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways :
1. Soil formation
2. Prevention of soil erosion
3. Recycling of waste
4. Pollination of crops
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
UPSC Prelims 2011 Environment
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2057
A great deal of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to India comes from Mauritius than from many major and mature economies like UK and France. Why?
(a) India has preference for certain countries as regards receiving FDI.
(b) India has double taxation avoidance agreement with Mauritius.
(c) Most citizens of Mauritius have ethnic identity with India and so they feel secure to invest in India.
(d) Impending dangers of global climate change prompt Mauritius to make huge investment in India.
UPSC Prelims 2010 Indian Economy / International Trade
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2058
In the parlance of financial investments, the term 'bear' denotes:
(a) An investor who feels that the price of a particular security is going to fall.
(b) An investor who expects the price of a particular share to rise.
(c) An investor who is indifferent to market fluctuations.
(d) An investor who is interested in diversified portfolios.
UPSC Prelims 2010 Indian Economy
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2059
A question paper had ten questions. Each question could only be answered as True (T) or False (F). Each candidate answered all the questions. Yet, no two candidates wrote the answers in an identical sequence. How many different sequences of answers are possible?
UPSC Prelims 2010 Quantitative Aptitude
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2060
Two trains leave New Delhi at the same time. One travels north at 60 kmph and the other travels south at 40 kmph. After how many hours will the trains be 150 km apart?
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2061
Which one of the following was not stipulated in the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003?
(a) Elimination of revenue deficit by the end of the fiscal year 2007–2008.
(b) Non-borrowing by the central government from Reserve Bank of India except under certain circumstances.
(c) Elimination of primary deficit by the end of the fiscal year 2008–2009.
(d) Fixing government guarantees in any financial year as a percentage of GDP.
UPSC Prelims 2010 Indian Economy
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2062
With reference to the Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India, consider the following statements:
1. They cannot engage in the acquisition of securities issued by the government.
2. They cannot accept demand deposits like saving accounts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2010 Indian Economy
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2063
With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices:
1. Crop rotation
2. Sand fences
3. Terracing
4. Wind breaks
Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India?
UPSC Prelims 2010 Indian Geography
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2064
A pesticide which is a chlorinated hydrocarbon is sprayed on a food crop. The food chain is: Food crop → Rat → Snake → Hawk. In this food chain the highest concentration of the pesticide would accumulate in which one of the following?
(a) Food crop
(b) Rat
(c) Snake
(d) Hawk
UPSC Prelims 2010 Environment
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2065
Consider the following statements:
1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.
2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna.
3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2010 Environment
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2066
Widespread resistance of malarial parasite to drugs like chloroquine has prompted attempts to develop a malarial vaccine to combat malaria. Why is it difficult to develop an effective malaria vaccine?
(a) Malaria is caused by several species of Plasmodium.
(b) Man does not develop immunity to malaria during natural infection.
(c) Vaccines can be developed only against bacteria.
(d) Man is only an intermediate host and not the definitive host.
UPSC Prelims 2010 General Science
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2067
Consider the following statements:
1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions.
2. India has four biodiversity hotspots i.e. Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC Prelims 2010 Environment
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2068
Which one of the following statements is an appropriate description of deflation?
(a) It is a sudden fall in the value of a currency against other currencies.
(b) It is a persistent recession in both the financial and real sectors of economy.
(c) It is a persistent fall in the general price level of goods and services.
(d) It is a fall in the rate of inflation over a period of time.
UPSC Prelims 2010 Indian Economy
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2069
The SEZ Act, 2005, which came into effect in February 2006 has certain objectives. In this context, consider the following:
1. Development of infrastructure facilities.
2. Promotion of investment from foreign sources.
3. Promotion of exports of services only.
Which of the above are the objectives of this Act?
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2070
In order to comply with TRIPS Agreement, India enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999. The difference/differences between a "Trade Mark" and a Geographical Indication is/are:
1. A Trade Mark is an individual or a company's right whereas a Geographical Indication is a community's right.
2. A Trade Mark can be licensed whereas a Geographical Indication cannot be licensed.
3. A Trade Mark is assigned to the manufactured goods whereas the Geographical Indication is assigned to the agricultural goods/products and handicrafts only.
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2071
Which of the following terms indicates a mechanism used by commercial banks for providing credit to the government?
(a) Cash Credit Ratio
(b) Debt Service Obligation
(c) Liquidity Adjustment Facility
(d) Statutory Liquidity Ratio
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2072
In the context of the affairs of which of the following is the phrase "Special Safeguard Mechanisms" mentioned in the news frequently?
(a) United Nations Environment Programme
(b) World Trade Organization
(c) ASEAN–India Free Trade Agreement
(d) G-20 Summits
UPSC Prelims 2010 International Relations / Trade
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2073
Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements:
1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas.
2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only.
UPSC Prelims 2010 Indian Agriculture
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2074
Consider the following:
1. Bluetooth device
2. Cordless phone
3. Microwave oven
4. Wi-Fi device
Which of the above can operate between 2.4 and 2.5 GHz range of radio frequency band?
UPSC Prelims 2010 Science and Technology
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2075
With reference to the Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct?
(a) Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle the matters at pre-litigation stage and not those matters pending before any court.
(b) Lok Adalats can deal with matters which are civil and not criminal in nature.
(c) Every Lok Adalat consists of either serving or retired judicial officers only and not any other person.
(d) None of the statements given above is correct.
UPSC Prelims 2010 Indian Polity
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