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UPSC Prelims 2004

150 questions, in the order they were asked.

2004 · Q26Ancient HistoryBuddhism & Jainismmoderate

With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)Jainism was spread in South India under the leadership of Sthalabahu
  2. (b)The Jains who remained under the leadership of Bhadrabahu were called Svetambaras after the Council held at Pataliputra
  3. (c)Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharavela in the first century BC
  4. (d)In the initial stage of Jainism, the Jains worshipped images unlike Buddhists
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Official answer(c) Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharavela in the first century BC

2004 · Q35Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesmoderate

Consider the following tasks: 1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections 2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-President 3. Giving recognition to political parties and individuals contesting the election 4. Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?

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

2004 · Q36Indian EconomyTaxationmoderate

Which of the following is not a recommendation of the task force on direct taxes under the chairmanship of Dr. Vijay L. Kelkar in the year 2002?

  1. (a)Abolition of Wealth Tax
  2. (b)Increase in the exemption limit of personal income to Rs. 1.20 lakh for widows
  3. (c)Elimination of standard deduction
  4. (d)Exemption from tax on dividends and capital gains from the listed equity
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Official answer(b) Increase in the exemption limit of personal income to Rs. 1.20 lakh for widows

2004 · Q39Current AffairsInternational Conflicts & Securitymoderate

What was the reason for 5 lakh people of Hong Kong to make a demonstration around the middle of 2003?

  1. (a)They were demanding tax relief
  2. (b)They were against the Hong Kong Government's plan to impose an internal security law
  3. (c)They were the members of Falun Gong group who were demanding religious freedom
  4. (d)They were demanding more direct elections in Hong Kong
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Official answer(b) They were against the Hong Kong Government's plan to impose an internal security law

2004 · Q43Current AffairsNotable Personalitiesmoderate

Match List I (Persons) with List II (Positions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I (A) B. P. Mishra (B) Suresh Kalmadi (C) Praful Patel (D) V. S. Jain List II 1. Executive Director, IMF 2. Chairman, Steel Authority of India Ltd 3. President, Indian Olympic Association 4. Vice-President, South Asian Region, World Bank

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

2004 · Q47Indian EconomyBanking & Financial Sectormoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. The National Housing Bank, the apex institution of housing finance in India, was set up as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India. 2. The Small Industries Development Bank of India was established as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Industrial Development Bank of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(c) Both 1 and 2