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UPSC Prelims 2017

100 questions, in the order they were asked.

2017 · Q52Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

With reference to 'Global Climate Change Alliance', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative of the European Union. 2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change into their development policies and budgets. 3. It is coordinated by World Resources Institute (WRI) and World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

2017 · Q56Indian EconomyInternational Institutions & Reportseasy

The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an

  1. (a)ASEAN initiative to upgrade infrastructure in Asia and financed by credit from the Asian Development Bank.
  2. (b)World Bank collaboration that facilitates the preparation and structuring of complex infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to enable mobilization of private sector and institutional investor capital.
  3. (c)Collaboration among the major banks of the world working with the OECD and focused on expanding the set of infrastructure projects that have the potential to mobilize private investment.
  4. (d)UNCTAD funded initiative that seeks to finance and facilitate infrastructure development in the world.
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Official answer(b) World Bank collaboration that facilitates the preparation and structuring of complex infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to enable mobilization of private sector and institutional investor capital.

2017 · Q60Environment & EcologyInternational Environmental Treaties & Summitsmoderate

With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct ? 1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all. 2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only. 3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. Select the correct answer using the code given below ;

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

2017 · Q61Indian EconomyHuman Development, Poverty & Employment Schemesmoderate

With reference to 'National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)', which of the statements given below is/are correct ? 1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning. 2. An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general education. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  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

2017 · Q62Modern HistoryConstitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)easy

In the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to

  1. (a)Division of the central legislature into two houses.
  2. (b)Introduction of double government i.e., Central and State governments.
  3. (c)Having two sets of rulers; one in London and another in Delhi.
  4. (d)Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.
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Official answer(d) Division of the subjects delegated to the provinces into two categories.

2017 · Q63Indian EconomyHuman Development, Poverty & Employment Schemesmoderate

Consider the following in respect of 'National Career Service' : 1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India. 2. National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment opportunities to uneducated youth of the country. Which of the above statements 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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2017 · Q64Indian EconomyBanking & Financial Sectoreasy

Which of the following statements best describes the term 'Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)', recently seen in the news ?

  1. (a)It is a procedure for considering ecological costs of developmental schemes formulated by the Government.
  2. (b)It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the financial structure of big corporate entities facing genuine difficulties.
  3. (c)It is a disinvestment plan of the Government regarding Central Public Sector Undertakings.
  4. (d)It is an important provision in 'The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code' recently implemented by the Government.
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Official answer(b) It is a scheme of RBI for reworking the financial structure of big corporate entities facing genuine difficulties.

2017 · Q66GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean. 2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino's impact on the monsoon. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  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

2017 · Q68Current AffairsInternational Organisations & Groupingsmoderate

Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) : 1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy. 2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region. Which of the above statements 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

2017 · Q72Indian EconomyAgriculture & Rural Developmenteasy

Consider the following statements : The nation-wide 'Soil Health Card Scheme' aims at 1. expanding the cultivable area under irrigation. 2. enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality. 3. checking the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

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

2017 · Q74Science & TechnologyComputer & Information Technologyeasy

Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays ? 1. OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates. 2. Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLEDs. 3. Transparent displays are possible using OLEDs. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1 and 3 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)1, 2 and 3
  4. (d)None of the above statements is correct
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Official answer(c) 1, 2 and 3