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UPSC Prelims 1996

147 questions, in the order they were asked.

1996 · Q27Indian EconomyEconomic Planning & Five-Year Plansmoderate

Which one of the following is correct regarding stabilization and structural adjustment as two components of the new economic policy adopted in India?

  1. (a)Stabilization is a gradual, multi-step process while structural adjustment is a quick adaptation process
  2. (b)Structural adjustment is a gradual, multi-step process, while stabilization is a quick adaptation process
  3. (c)Stabilization and structural adjustment are very similar and complementary policies. It is difficult to separate one from the other
  4. (d)Stabilization mainly deals with a set of policies which are to be implemented by the Central Government while structural adjustment is to be set in motion by the State Governments
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Official answer(b) Structural adjustment is a gradual, multi-step process, while stabilization is a quick adaptation process

1996 · Q31Indian EconomyInternational Trade & WTOmoderate

Assertion (A): An important policy instrument of economic liberalization is reduction in import duties on capital goods. Reason (R): Reduction in import duties would help the local entrepreneurs to improve technology to face the global markets. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

  1. (a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are true and R is not a correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

1996 · Q34Indian EconomyExternal Sector & Balance Of Paymentsmoderate

One of the important goals of the economic liberalisation policy is to achieve full convertibility of the Indian rupee. This is being advocated because

  1. (a)convertibility of the rupee will stabilize its exchange value against major currencies of the world
  2. (b)it will attract more foreign capital inflow in India
  3. (c)it will help promote exports
  4. (d)it will help India secure loans from the world financial markets at attractive terms
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Official answer(c) it will help promote exports

1996 · Q38Modern HistoryConstitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)difficult

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I I. Governor General of Presidency of Fort William in Bengal (under Regulating Act, 1773) II. Governor General of India (under Charter Act, 1833) III. Governor General and Viceroy of India (under Indian Councils Act, 1858) IV. Governor General and Crown Representative (under Government of India Act, 1935) List II A. Archibald Percival Wavell, Viscount and Earl Wavell B. James Andrew Broun Ramsay, Earl and Marquess of Dalhousie C. Charles Cornwallis, 2nd Earl and first Marquess of Cornwallis D. Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmond, Earl of Minto E. Louis Mountbatten, Earl Mountbatten of Burma Codes:

  1. (a)I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A
  2. (b)I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-E
  3. (c)I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-E
  4. (d)I-D, II-B, III-C, IV-A
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Official answer(a) I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A

1996 · Q40Indian EconomyInternational Trade & WTOmoderate

Which of the following were the aims behind the setting up of the World Trade Organization (WTO)? I. Promotion of free trade and resource flows across countries. II. Protection of intellectual property rights. III. Managing balanced trade between different countries. IV. Promotion of trade between the former East Bloc countries and the western world. Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

  1. (a)I, II, III and IV
  2. (b)I and II
  3. (c)II and III
  4. (d)I and IV
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Official answer(b) I and II

1996 · Q42GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

Assertion (A): Areas near the equator receive rainfall throughout the year. Reason (R): High temperatures and high humidity cause convectional rain in most afternoons near the equator. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

  1. (a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

1996 · Q44Art & CultureScripts & Calligraphyeasy

Nastaliq was

  1. (a)a Persian script used in medieval India
  2. (b)a raga composed by Tansen
  3. (c)a cess levied by the Mughal rulers
  4. (d)a manual of code of conduct for the Ulemas
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Official answer(a) a Persian script used in medieval India

1996 · Q46Indian PolityConstitutional Framework & Developmentmoderate

Assertion (A): The British sovereignty continued to exist in free India. Reason (R): The British sovereign appointed the last Governor-General of free India. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

  1. (a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(d) A is false but R is true

1996 · Q49Environment & EcologyWater & Wetland Conservationmoderate

Assertion (A): Mangroves are very specialised forest ecosystems of tropical and subtropical regions bordering certain sea coasts. Reason (R): They stabilise the shoreline and act as bulwark against encroachments by sea. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

  1. (a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A