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UPSC Prelims 2003

150 questions, in the order they were asked.

2003 · Q51Current AffairsInternational Conflicts & Securityeasy

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)East Timor was a British colony for four centuries
  2. (b)The European colonial rulers handed over East Timor to Indonesia in 1975
  3. (c)The United Nations took over East Timor in 1999 to prepare it for independence
  4. (d)East Timor finally declared its independence in Dec. 2001
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Official answer(c) The United Nations took over East Timor in 1999 to prepare it for independence

2003 · Q52Indian PolityConstitutional Framework & Developmentmoderate

Match List I (Item in the Indian Constitution) with List II (Country from which it was derived) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list. List I (Item in the Indian Constitution) A. Directive Principles of State Policy B. Fundamental Rights C. Concurrent List in Union-State Relations D. India as a Union of States with greater powers to the Union List II (Country from which it was derived) 1. Australia 2. Canada 3. Ireland 4. United Kingdom 5. USA Codes: A B C D

  1. (a)5 4 1 2
  2. (b)3 5 2 1
  3. (c)5 4 2 1
  4. (d)3 5 1 2
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Official answer(d) 3 5 1 2

2003 · Q53Science & TechnologyDefence TechnologymoderateAnswer disputed

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

  1. (a)With the induction of Prithvi II, the IAF is the only air force in the world with surface-to-surface ballistic missiles under its command
  2. (b)Sukhoi-30 MKI jet fighters can launch air-to-air and air-to-surface precision missiles
  3. (c)Trishul is a supersonic surface-to-air missile with a range of 30 km
  4. (d)The indigenously built INS Prabal can launch surface-to-surface missiles

No answer is recorded for this question: (Ambiguous (both b and d are correct))

2003 · Q55Current AffairsBusiness & Economyeasy

Match List I (Name of the Person) with List II (Associated with) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Name of the person) A. Brijmohan Lall Mungal B. Kiran Karnik C. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw D. Sunil Mittal List II (Associated with) 1. Biotechnology 2. Automobile industry 3. Software 4. Telecom industry 5. Film industry Codes: A B C D

  1. (a)4 1 5 2
  2. (b)4 3 1 2
  3. (c)2 3 1 4
  4. (d)2 1 5 4
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Official answer(c) 2 3 1 4

2003 · Q58Indian EconomyExternal Sector & Balance Of Paymentsmoderate

Which one of the following statements is correct with reference to FEMA in India?

  1. (a)The Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA), was replaced by Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) in the year 2001
  2. (b)FERA was given a sunset clause of one year till 31st May 2002 to enable Enforcement Directorate to complete the investigation of pending issues
  3. (c)Under FEMA, violation of foreign exchange rules has ceased to be a criminal offence
  4. (d)As per the new dispensation, Enforcement Directorate can arrest and prosecute the people for the violation of foreign exchange rules
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Official answer(c) Under FEMA, violation of foreign exchange rules has ceased to be a criminal offence

2003 · Q63Science & TechnologyPhysicseasy

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)The velocity of sound in air increases with the increase of temperature
  2. (b)The velocity of sound in air is independent of pressure
  3. (c)The velocity of sound in air decreases as the humidity increases
  4. (d)The velocity of sound in air is not affected by the change in amplitude and frequency
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Official answer(c) The velocity of sound in air decreases as the humidity increases

2003 · Q65Indian EconomyInfrastructure & Industryeasy

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)Alliance Air is a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Airlines
  2. (b)The Airports Authority of India manages seven of the country's international airports
  3. (c)The Airports Authority of India is the regulatory organisation for enforcing civil air regulations in India
  4. (d)It is the function of Directorate General of Civil Aviation to plan and construct runways and terminal buildings and to provide air safety services
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Official answer(a) Alliance Air is a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Airlines

2003 · Q70Ancient HistoryPost-Mauryan & Foreign Invasionsmoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga. 2. The last Sunga king, Devabhuti was assassinated by his Brahmana minister Vasudeva Kanva who usurped the throne. 3. The last ruler of the Kanva dynasty was deposed by the Andhra’s. Which of these statements is/are correct?

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

2003 · Q73Indian PolityPublic Finance & Finance Commissionmoderate

Consider the following statements: The function(s) of the Finance Commission is/are 1. To allow the withdrawal of money out of the Consolidated Fund of India. 2. To allocate between the States the shares of proceeds of taxes. 3. To consider applications for grants-in-aid from States. 4. To supervise and report on whether the Union and State governments are levying taxes in accordance with the budgetary provisions. Which of these statements is/are correct?

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