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UPSC Prelims 1997

150 questions, in the order they were asked.

1997 · Q29Indian EconomyBanking & Financial Sectormoderate

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I (Committees) I. Disinvestment of shares in Public Sector Enterprises II. Industrial Sickness III. Tax Reforms IV. Reforms in Insurance Sector List II (Chaired by) A) Rajah Chelliah B) Onkar Goswami C) R. N. Malhotra D) C. Rangarajan Codes:

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

1997 · Q31Modern HistoryGandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942)moderate

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the Lists: List I I. Surat Split II. Communal Award III. All-Party Convention IV. Poorna Swaraj Resolution List II A) 1929 B) 1928 C) 1932 D) 1907 E) 1905 Codes:

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

1997 · Q36Modern HistoryRevolutionary & Communist Movementsmoderate

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I I. Chittagong Armoury Raid II. Kakori Conspiracy III. Lahore Conspiracy IV. Ghadar Party List II A) Lala Hardayal B) Jatin Das C) Surya Sen D) Ram Prasad Bismil E) Vasudev Phadke Codes:

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

1997 · Q38GeographyIndian Physical Geographymoderate

Consider the map given below: The places marked A, B, C and D in the map are respectively

  1. (a)Rift valley region, Chattisgarh plain, Rain shadow region and Chotanagpur plateau
  2. (b)Chattisgarh plain, Chotanagpur plateau, Rift valley region and Rain shadow region
  3. (c)Rift valley region, Chattisgarh plain, Chotanagpur plateau and Rain shadow region
  4. (d)Chattisgarh plain, Rain shadow region, Chotanagpur plateau and Rift valley region
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Official answer(c) Rift valley region, Chattisgarh plain, Chotanagpur plateau and Rain shadow region

1997 · Q39GeographyIndian Agriculture & Land Useeasy

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I (Crops) I. Barley II. Rice III. Millets IV. Tea List II (Geographical conditions) A) Hot and dry climate with poor soil B) Cool climate with poorer soil C) Warm and moist climate with high altitude D) Hot and moist climate with rich soil Codes:

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