UPSC Prelims 1998

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Minerals) I. Graphite II. Lead III. Salt IV. Silver List II (Mining area) A. Bellary B. Didwana C. Rampa D. Zawar

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

No answer is recorded for this question: (No listed option matches the factual pairings Graphite–Rampa, Lead–Zawar, Salt–Didwana; the question would need revision.)

Which one of the following events was characterised by Montague as ‘Preventive Murder’?

1. (a)Killing of INA activists
2. (b)Massacre of Jallianwala Bagh
3. (c)Shooting of the Mahatma
4. (d)Shooting of Curzon-Wythe

Fawazil in the Sultanate period meant

1. (a)Extra payment made to the nobles
2. (b)Revenue assigned in lieu of salary
3. (c)Excess amount paid to the exchequer by the iqtadars
4. (d)Illegal exactions extracted from the peasants

The discovery of Oak flora in 1966 added a new chapter to the history of Indian sericulture. Which one of the following states is the leading producer of Oak tasar silk?

1. (a)Assam
2. (b)Bihar
3. (c)Manipur
4. (d)Orissa

What is the correct sequence of the following events? I. The August Offer II. The I.N.A. trial III. The Quit India Movement IV. The Royal Indian Naval Ratings’ Revolt Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Nobel Prize in Economics for the year 1997 was awarded for contribution in the area of

1. (a)International Economics
2. (b)Financial Economics
3. (c)Public Economics
4. (d)Development Economics

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Places) — List II (Industries) I. Jamnagar — A) Aluminium II. Hospet — B) Woollen Textile III. Korba — C) Fertilizers IV. Haldia — D) Cement E) Iron and Steel

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

Which one of the following defines extremist ideology during the early phase of Indian freedom movement?

1. (a)Stimulating the production of indigenous articles by giving them preference over imported commodities
2. (b)Obtaining self-government by aggressive means in place of petitions and constitutional ways
3. (c)Providing national education according to the requirements of the country
4. (d)Organising coups against the British empire through military revolt

In the vicinity of Mumbai, a number of specialised towns have been developed. Match the lists of specialisation with towns and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Towns) I. Alibag II. Balapur III. Nhava Sheva IV. Ratnagiri List II (Specialisation) A. Fishing Centre B. Holiday resort C. Petro-chemical complex D. Port Codes:

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

The accounting year of the Reserve Bank of India is

1. (a)April – March
2. (b)July – June
3. (c)October – September
4. (d)January – December

The Sultan of Delhi who is reputed to have built the biggest network of canals in India was

1. (a)Iltutmish
2. (b)Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
3. (c)Feroz Shah Tughlaq
4. (d)Sikandar Lodi

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? I. Theodore Beck : Mohammadan Anglo-Oriental College, Aligarh II. Ilbert Bill : Ripon III. Pherozesha : Indian National Congress IV. Badruddin Tyabji : Muslim League Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Agricultural products) I. Cotton II. Gram III. Black pepper IV. Pineapple List II (Foremost producer) A. Madhya Pradesh B. Gujarat C. West Bengal D. Kerala Codes:

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

Which one of the following is the correct sequence of decreasing order of the given currencies in terms of their value in Indian Rupees?

1. (a)US dollar, Canadian dollar, New Zealand dollar, Hong Kong dollar
2. (b)US dollar, New Zealand dollar, Canadian dollar, Hong Kong dollar
3. (c)US dollar, Hong Kong dollar, New Zealand dollar, Canadian dollar
4. (d)US dollar, Hong Kong dollar, Canadian dollar, New Zealand dollar

‘Eco mark’ is given to the Indian products that are

1. (a)pure and unadulterated
2. (b)rich in proteins
3. (c)environment friendly
4. (d)economically viable

Capital Account Convertibility of the Indian Rupee implies

1. (a)that the Indian Rupee can be exchanged by the authorised dealers for travel
2. (b)that the Indian Rupee can be exchanged for any major currency for the purpose of trade in goods and services
3. (c)that the Indian Rupee can be exchanged for any major currency for the purpose of trading financial assets
4. (d)None of the above

What are the official languages of the U.N.O.?

1. (a)English, French and Russian
2. (b)English, French, German and Russian
3. (c)English, French, Russian, Chinese and Hindi
4. (d)English, French, Chinese, Russian, Arabian and Spanish

The rough outline map given shows centres of cement industry labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4. Match these centres with the following sets of names: Names A. Katni B. Tirunelveli C. Sikka D. Churk Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Codes:

1. (a)A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
2. (b)A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
3. (c)A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
4. (d)A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

“The Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my great ambitions while in India, is to assist it to a peaceful demise.” This statement is attributed to

1. (a)Lord Dufferin
2. (b)Lord Curzon
3. (c)Lord Lytton
4. (d)None of the above

Economic Survey in India is published officially, every year by the

1. (a)Reserve Bank of India
2. (b)Planning Commission of India
3. (c)Ministry of Finance, Government of India
4. (d)Ministry of Industries, Government of India

Which one of the following ports shown on the rough outline map of India is a riverine port?

1. (a)1
2. (b)2
3. (c)3
4. (d)4

Who was the leader of the Ghaddar Party?

1. (a)Bhagat Singh
2. (b)Lala Hardayal
3. (c)Bal Gangadhar Tilak
4. (d)V. D. Savarkar

Which of the following Parties were not a part of the United Front which was in power during 1996-97? I. Bahujan Samaj Party II. Samata Party III. Haryana Vikas Party IV. Asom Gana Parishad Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

World Environment Conference to discuss global warming was held in 1997 in

1. (a)Stockholm
2. (b)Rio de Janeiro
3. (c)Paris
4. (d)Kyoto

The water pollution in river is measured by the dissolved amount of

1. (a)Chlorine
2. (b)Ozone
3. (c)Nitrogen
4. (d)Oxygen