Monday 13 May 2013

UPSC Exam-Civil Services Exam 2013-General Studies Model Test 1-Part 2




26.With reference to Beta-Carotene, consider the following statements:
            1)It absorbs free radicals that target molecules in the cell membrane
            2)It is a source of Vitamin B
            3) It reduced risk of cataract, cancer, and heart attack
            4)Liver of the fish and eggs are the main source of Beta-carotene
            Which of the statements given above are correct?
1 and 3 only
2 and  4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 4 only




Answer: A






27.The functions of the Arteries is to
            a)Carry blood from different organs to the heart
b)Carry blood from different organs to the heart
            c)Exchange of food material, gases and waste
            d)Carry the plasma at the infected place in the body




Answer: A






28.       Consider the following statements:
            1)         Fats are made of glycerol and fatty acids
            2)         Fats contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms
            3)         Farts are generally solid at 20oC but if they are liquid at this temperature, they are called ‘oils’
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3




Answer: D






29.With reference to Vitamins, consider the following statements:
            1)Vitamins A, D and E are fat-soluble
            2)Vitamin B, C and K are water-soluble
            3)The body can manufacture only vitamin D
Which of the statements give above is/are correct?
1 only
3 only
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only




Answer: D






30.With reference to Sodium, consider the following statements:
            1)It is a mineral needed to maintain body fluids and proper nerve functions
            2)It occurs naturally in some foods, but most of the sodium in our diets comes from seasonings and ingredients we add to foods
            3)The major contributor of sodium in our diets is salt, which are same to sodium
            4)Excess of sodium in diet can cause blood pressure to rise
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 4 only




Answer: D






31.Jainism taught five doctrines:
            1)Do not violence
            2)Do not speak a lie
            3)Do not steal
            4)Do not acquire property; and
            5)Observe continence (brahamacharya)
Of the above give five doctrines, which was said to be added by Mahavira?
1st and 2nd only
2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th only
1st and 5th only
5th only




Answer: D






32.The two great centers of Buddhism in ancient time in Afghanistan were Begram and Bamiyan. Situated in the north of this country. Begram is famous for?
            a)Ivory work, which is similar to Indian workmanship in Khushan times
            b)The tallest Buddha statue sculptured out of rock in the early century of the Christian era
            c)Theravada from Buddhism
            d)None of these




Answer: A






33.With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statement is/are correct about Jainism?
            1)Jainism recognized the existence of gods
            2)It condemn the Varna system
            3)Jainism mainly aims at the attainment of freedom from worldly bonds
            Select the correct answer from the code given below:
1 and 2
1 and 3
1, 2 and 3
None of these




Answer: B






34.       With reference to the history of ancient India, consider the following statements:
            1)The Harappan script is not alphabetical but mainly pictographic
            2)The Harappan also knew the art of measurement
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2




Answer: C






35.The ‘Jana’ and ‘Grama’ depicted in Rig Veda of India. In this context, consider the following statements:
            1)Jana represented the division of society into warriors, priests and the people
            2)Grama is the term used to represent the territory
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2




Answer: D






36.During the Vedic times, the role of Balisadhakas were to
            a)Head the royal harem
            b)Collect bail, a voluntary payment made by the teribesmen to their chiefs
            c)Head the regiment
            d)Collect the tolls tax




Answer: B






37.The Kushan Empire brought together masons and other artisans trained in different schools and countries. This gave rise several school of arts in India. The Gandhara school of art gave rise to
            a)Graeco-Roman style
            b)Headless erect statue of Kanishka whose name is inscribed on its lower part
            c)Read stone products
            d)None of these




Answer: A






38.       With reference to the history of ancient India, consider the following statements:
            1)The Satavahana rulers were Brahmanas
            2)The Satavahana rulers promoted Buddhism by granting land to the monks
            3)Nagarjunakonda and Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh became important seats of buddhist culture under the Satavahanas
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
1 only
2 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3





Answer: D





39.With reference to the history of ancient India, one of the important Tamil texts ‘Tolkkappiyam’, deals with?
           
a)Grammar and poetics
            b)Philosophy
            c)Love story in which a dignitary called Kovalan prefer a courtesan called Madhavi of Kaveripattanam to his noble wedded wife Kannagi
            d)Historical accounts of wars in the period of Sangam literature




Answer: A






40.With reference to the Gupta Administration, consider the following statements:
            1.The most important officers in Gupta empire were the Kumaramatyas
            2.The empire was divided into bhuktis, and each bhuktis placed under the charge of an uparika
            3.The village headman became more important in Gupta times
            Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 only
1, 2 and 3




Answer: D






41.With reference to the women status in Gupta period, consider the following statements:
            1)The women were not allowed to listen to the Ramayana and Mahabharata
            2)The lower varnas women are permitted to work in agriculture operations and domestic services
            3)The first example of the immolation of widow after the death of her husband appears in Gupta times
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 only
1, 2 and 3




Answer: B






42.Consider the following statements:
            1)The Buddhist were divided into 18 sects in the time of the Chinese pilgrim
            2)n Nalanda students were taught Buddhist philosophy of Hinayana school
            Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2




Answer: A






43.       The ‘Ur’ and ‘Nagaram’ were type of villages in ancient India of peninsula region. What is the difference between these two villages?
1. Ur was the usual type of village inhabited by peasant castes
            2. In Ur type of village headman is responsible to collect and pay taxes
3. The nagaram type of consisted of the villages settled and dominated by combination of traders and merchants
Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?
1 and 2 only
1 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3




Answer: D






44.The Mimamsa philosophy holds that the Vedas contains
The eternal law
The eternal truth
The eternal faith
The eternal soul




Answer: B






45.With reference to the Vedanta philosophy, consider the following statements:
            1. According to it both Brahma and Atma are eternal and indestructible
            2. The theory of Karma came to be linked to the Vedanta philosophy
            3. Vedanta philosophy did not supported the belief of rebirth or punarjanma
            Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?
1 and 2 only
2 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3




Answer: A






46.       With reference to the appointment of Prime Minister of India, consider the following statement:
            1.Article 75 of the Indian Constitution contains specific procedure for the selection and  appointment of the Prime Minister
            2. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President of India
3. The President has to appoint the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha as the Prime Minister
4. When no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha, then the President of India may exercise his personal discretion in the selection and appointment of the Prime Minster
Which of the statements given above are correct in this context?
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4




Answer: C






47.In India the Budget contains?
1. Estimates of revenue and capital receipts
2. Ways and means to raise the revenues
3. Estimates of expenditure
4. Details of the actual receipts and expenditure of the closing financial years and the reasons for any deficit or surplus in that year
5. Economic and financial policy of the coming year, that is, taxation proposals, prospects of revenue, spending programme and the introduction of the new schemes/projects
Select the correct answer using code given below:
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 3 and 5 only
2, 3 and 5 only
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5




Answer: D






48.       Which of the following features or principle are associated with the parliamentary form of government in India?
1. The President is the de jure executive or titular executive while the Prime Minister is the de facto executive
2. The Prime Minster plays the leadership role
3. The ministers operate on the principle of secrecy of procedure and cannot divulge information about their proceedings, policies and decisions
4. The President cannot dissolve the Lower the House of the Parliament

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 2 only
2 and 4 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 4 only




Answer: C






49.Article 368 of the Indian Constitution deals with Amendment procedures. Which of the following procedures are laid down in the Article?
1. An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in Lok Sabha only
2. The bill required the prior permition of the President
3. The bill must be passed in each House by a special majority, that is, a majority (that is, more than 50 per cent) of the total membership of the House and a two-thirds of the members of the House present and voting
4. Each House must pass the bill separately. In case of a disagreement between the two Houses, there is no provision for holding a joint sitting of the two Houses for the purpose of deliberation and passage of the bill
           
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
1 and 2 only
3 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
2 and 4 only




Answer: B

Civil Services Exam 2013-General Studies Model Test 1-Part 2

50.Consider the following statements:
1. In India both citizens by birth as well as a naturalized citizen are eligible for the office of President
2. A person born outside India on or after 26th January 1950 but before 10th December 1992 is a citizen by descent, if his father was a citizen of India at the time of his birth
3. A person born in India on or after 26th January 1950 before 1st July 1987 is a citizen of India by birth irrespective of the nationality of his parents
4. The citizens in India owe allegiance only to the Union

Which of the given above statements are correct?
1 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 4 only
1, 2, 3, and 4




Answer: D

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