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UPSC Prelims 2002

149 questions, in the order they were asked.

2002 · Q28Science & TechnologyChemistrymoderate

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)The boiling point of an aqueous solution is higher than that of pure water
  2. (b)Addition of solutes to a solution causes an increase in its water potential
  3. (c)The vapour pressure of the water in a solution is lower than that of pure water
  4. (d)When a solution is separated from water by a semi permeable membrane, water movement can be prevented by applying pressure to the solution
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Official answer(b) Addition of solutes to a solution causes an increase in its water potential

2002 · Q29Indian EconomyAgriculture & Rural Developmentmoderate

With reference to Indian agriculture, which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)About 90 per cent of the area under pulses in India is rainfed.
  2. (b)The share of pulses in the gross cropped area at the national level has double in the last two decades
  3. (c)India accounts for about 15 per cent of the total area under rice in the world
  4. (d)Rice occupies about 34 per cent of the gross cropped area of India
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Official answer(a) About 90 per cent of the area under pulses in India is rainfed.

2002 · Q30Medieval HistorySufismdifficult

With reference to Sufism in Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. Shaikh Ahmad Sarhandi was a contemporary of Ibrahim Lodi 2. Shaikh Nasiruddin Chirag-i-Dehlavi was a disciple of Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya 3. Aurangzeb was contemporary of Shaikh Salim Chisti 4. The Qadiri order of Sufis was first introduced in India by Shaikh Niamtullah and Makhdum Muhammad Jilani Which of these statements are correct?

  1. (a)1 and 2
  2. (b)1 and 3
  3. (c)2 and 3
  4. (d)2 and 4
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Official answer(d) 2 and 4

2002 · Q37Indian EconomyNational Income & Economic Growthmoderate

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following activities: 1. Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 2. Manufacturing 3. Trade, Hotels, Transport and Communication 4. Financing, Insurance, Real Estate and Business services The decreasing order of the contribution of these sectors to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at factor cost at constant prices (2000-01) is

  1. (a)3, 1, 2, 4
  2. (b)1, 3, 4, 2
  3. (c)3, 4, 1, 2
  4. (d)1, 3, 2, 4
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Official answer(c) 3, 4, 1, 2

2002 · Q47GeographyPopulation & Demographymoderate

India's population growth during the 20th century can be classified into four distinct phases. Match List I (Period) with List II (Phase) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Period) List II (Phase) A. 1901-21 1. Steady growth B. 1921-51 2. Rapid high growth C. 1951-81 3. Stagnant growth D. 1981-2001 4. High growth with definite signs of slowdown Codes: A B C D

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

2002 · Q50Environment & EcologyBiodiversity & Conservation

Match List I (Indian Wildlife Species) with List II (Scientific Names) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Indian Wildlife Species) A. Asiatic Wild Ass B. Barasingha C. Chinkara D. Nilgai List II (Scientific Names) 1. Boselaphus tragocamelus 2. Cervus duvauceli 3. Equus hemionus 4. Gazella gazella Codes: A B C D

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