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UPSC Prelims 2001

147 questions, in the order they were asked.

2001 · Q26Medieval HistoryMughal Empiremoderate

Assertion (A): The Battle of Khanua was certainly more decisive and significant than the First Battle of Panipat. Reason (R): Rana Sanga, the Rajput hero, was certainly a more formidable adversary than Ibrahim Lodi.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually 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

2001 · Q27GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

Assertion (A): Anti-cyclonic conditions are formed in winter season when atmospheric pressure is high and air temperatures are low. Reason (R): Winter rainfall in Northern India causes development of anticyclonic conditions with low temperatures.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually 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(c) A is true, but R is false

2001 · Q29Indian EconomyInfrastructure & Industrymoderate

Assertion (A): There was an increase in industrial production during 1999-2000. Reason (R): The period witnessed a stable exchange rate and improved business sentiments.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually 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 individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A

2001 · Q30Indian EconomyIT & Services Sectormoderate

Assertion (A): India's software exports increased at an average growth rate of 50% since 1995-96. Reason (R): Indian software companies were cost-effective and maintained international quality.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually 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 individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A

2001 · Q31Indian EconomyExternal Sector & Balance Of Paymentsmoderate

Assertion (A): Ceiling on foreign exchange for a host of current account transaction heads was lowered in the year 2000. Reason (R): There was a fall in foreign currency assets also.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually 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(c) A is true, but R is false

2001 · Q32GeographyOceanographyeasy

Assertion (A): During the Neap Tides, the high tide is lower and the low tide is higher than usual. Reason (R): The Neap Tide, unlike the Spring Tide, occurs on the New Moon instead of on the Full Moon.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually 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(c) A is true, but R is false

2001 · Q35Environment & EcologyEnvironmental Governance & Legislationmoderate

Consider the following statements regarding environment issues of India: I. Gulf of Mannar is one of the biosphere reserves. II. The Ganga Action Plan, phase II has been merged with the National River Conservation Plan. III. The National Museum of Natural History at New Delhi imparts nonformal education in environment and conservation. IV. Environmental Information System (ENVIS) acts as a decentralised information network for environmental information. Which of these statements are correct?

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

2001 · Q37Current AffairsInternational Conflicts & Securitymoderate

Consider the following statements regarding the Armed Forces: I. First batch of women pilots was commissioned in Indian Air Force in 1996. II. Officers’ Training Academy is located in Nagpur. III. Southern Command of Indian Navy has its Headquarters at Chennai. IV. One of the Regional Headquarters of Coast Guard is located at Port Blair. Which of these statements are correct?

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

2001 · Q38Indian EconomyInfrastructure & Industrymoderate

Consider the following statements regarding power sector in India: I. The installed capacity of power generation is around 95000 MW. II. Nuclear plants contribute nearly 15% of total power generation. III. Hydroelectricity plants contribute nearly 40% of total power generation. IV. Thermal plants at present account for nearly 80% of total power generation. Which of these statements is/are correct?

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

2001 · Q45Indian PolityElections & Electoral Reformsmoderate

Consider the following statements regarding the political parties in India: I. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for the registration of political parties. II. Registration of political parties is carried out by the Election Commission. III. A national level political party is one which is recognised in four or more States. IV. During the 1999 general elections, there were six National and 48 State level parties recognised by the Election Commission. Which of these statements are correct?

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

2001 · Q46Science & TechnologyScience & Technology Institutionsmoderate

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Institute) I. Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants II. Centre for DNA Finger Printing and Diagnostics III. Institute of Microbial Technology IV. National Institute of Immunology List II (Location) A) Chandigarh B) Hyderabad C) New Delhi D) Lucknow

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