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2401
Assertion (A): A man standing on a completely frictionless surface can propel himself by whistling.
Reason (R): If no external force acts on a system, its momentum cannot change.
UPSC Prelims 2000 General Science
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2402
When a CD (Compact Disc used in audio and video systems) is seen in sunlight, rainbow like colours are seen. This can be explained on the basis of the phenomenon of
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2403
For reproducing sound, a CD (Compact Disc) audio player uses a
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2404
Fluorescent tubes are fitted with a choke. The choke coil
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2405
Consider the following features of newer models of motor cars :
I. Radial tyres
II. Streamlined body
III. Multipoint fuel injection
IV. Catalytic converter with exhaust
Which of these features make the newer models of motor cars more fuel efficient ?
UPSC Prelims 2000 General Science
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2406
The memory of a computer is commonly expressed in terms of Kilobytes or Megabytes. A byte is made up of
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2407
A 'black hole' is a body in space which does not allow any radiation to come out. This property is due to its
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2408
A noise level of 100 decibels would correspond to
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2409
Which one of the following does a TV remote control unit use to operate a TV set ?
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2410
In an open economy, the national income (Y) of the economy is : (C, I, G, X, M stand for Consumption, Investment, Govt. Expenditure, total exports and total imports respectively.)
UPSC Prelims 2000 Indian Economy
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2411
Assertion (A) : The basic weakness of the early nationalist movement lay in its narrow social base.
Reason (R) : It fought for the narrow interests of the social groups which joined it.
UPSC Prelims 2000 Modern History
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2412
Assertion (A) : Ashoka annexed Kalinga to the Mauryan Empire.
Reason (R) : Kalinga controlled the land and sea routes to South India.
UPSC Prelims 2000 Ancient History
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2413
Assertion (A) : The origin of feudal system in ancient India can be traced to military campaigns.
Reason (R) : There was considerable expansion of the feudal system during the Gupta period.
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2414
Assertion (A) : The emphasis of Jainism on non-violence (ahimsa) prevented agriculturalists from embracing Jainism.
Reason (R) : Cultivation involved killing of insects and pests.
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2415
Assertion (A) : Ganga Plain is the most densely-populated part of India.
Reason (R) : Ganga is the most harnessed river of India.
UPSC Prelims 2000 Indian Geography
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2416
Assertion (A) : The rate of growth of India's exports has shown an appreciable increase after 1991.
Reason (R) : The Govt. of India has resorted to devaluation.
UPSC Prelims 2000 Indian Economy
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2417
Assertion (A) : The frequency of floods in North Indian plains has increased during the last couple of decades.
Reason (R) : There has been reduction in the depth of river valleys due to deposition of silt.
UPSC Prelims 2000 Indian Geography
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2418
Assertion (A) : In Australia, cattle rearing is done more for meat than for milk.
Reason (R) : Australians are traditionally non-vegetarians.
UPSC Prelims 2000 World Geography
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2419
Assertion (A) : The Aham and Puram poems of the Padinen Kilukanakku group formed a continuation of the Sangam composition.
Reason (R) : They were included under the Post-Sangam works as against the Sangam works proper.
UPSC Prelims 2000 Ancient History
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2420
Assertion (A) : Lord Linlithgo described the August Movement of 1942 as the most serious revolt after the Sepoy mutiny.
Reason (R) : Peasants joined the movement in large number in some places.
UPSC Prelims 2000 Modern History
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2421
Which one of the following countries occupies the first place in the "Global Competitive Report" of World Economic Forum ?
UPSC Prelims 2000 World Economy
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2422
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

List IList II
(I) Land allotted to big feudal landlords(A) Jagirdari System
(II) Land allotted to revenue farmers or rent collectors(B) Ryotwari System
(III) Land allotted to each peasant with the right to sublet, mortgage, transfer, gift or sell(C) Mahalwari System
(IV) Revenue settlements made at village level(D) Zamindari System

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2423
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

List IList II
(I) Chittagong Armoury Raid(A) Kalpana Dutt
(II) Abhinav Bharat(B) Guru Ram Singh
(III) Anushilan Samiti(C) Vikram Damodar Savarkar
(IV) Kuka Movement(D) Aurobindo Ghosh

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2424
After returning from South Africa, Gandhiji launched his first successful Satyagraha in
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2425
The best performance in terms of Human Development among the Asian countries is by
UPSC Prelims 2000 World Affairs
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