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UPSC Prelims 2006

150 questions, in the order they were asked.

2006 · Q126Modern HistoryConstitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)moderate

Consider the following statements: 1. The Charter Act 1853 abolished East India Company’s monopoly of Indian trade. 2. Under the Government of India Act, 1858, the British Parliament abolished the East India Company altogether and undertook the responsibility of ruling India directly. 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(b) 2 only

2006 · Q141Current AffairsInternational Organisations & Groupingsmoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. Kofi Annan – the UN Secretary-General is from Nigeria. 2. Kofi Annan is the first UN Secretary-General to be appointed from the ranks of the United Nations staff. 3. Kofi Annan was appointed for a second term to the office of the UN Secretary-General. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

2006 · Q145Current AffairsDisasters & Humanitarian Issueseasy

What is Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)?

  1. (a)An agency formed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to check misuse of drugs by sports persons
  2. (b)A non-governmental organization which specializes in international humanitarian aid and emergency medical assistance
  3. (c)An organization to develop applications of nanotechnology in medicine
  4. (d)An organization of medical practitioners funded by the European Union which carries out research against spread of AIDS
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Official answer(b) A non-governmental organization which specializes in international humanitarian aid and emergency medical assistance