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UPSC Prelims 2017

100 questions, in the order they were asked.

2017 · Q76Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected. 2. According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker's post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker's to the Opposition. 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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2017 · Q77Indian EconomyEconomic Planning & Five-Year Plansmoderate

Which of the following has/have occurred in India after its liberalization of economic policies in 1991 ? 1. Share of agriculture in GDP increased enormously. 2. Share of India's exports in world trade increased. 3. FDI inflows increased. 4. India's foreign exchange reserves increased enormously. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

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

2017 · Q81Indian EconomyTaxationmoderate

What is/are the most likely advantages of implementing 'Goods and Services Tax (GST)' ? 1. It will replace multiple taxes collected by multiple authorities and will thus create a single market in India. 2. It will drastically reduce the 'Current Account Deficit' of India and will enable it to increase its foreign exchange reserves. 3. It will enormously increase the growth and size of economy of India and will enable it to overtake China in the near future. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

2017 · Q84International RelationsForeign Policyeasy

What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India ?

  1. (a)India's trade with African countries will enormously increase.
  2. (b)India's relations with oil-producing Arab countries will be strengthened.
  3. (c)India will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
  4. (d)Pakistan will facilitate and protect the installation of a gas pipeline between Iraq and India.
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Official answer(c) India will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.

2017 · Q88Current AffairsIndian Government Schemes & Initiativesmoderate

What is the purpose of 'Vidyanjali Yojana' ? 1. To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India. 2. To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community. 3. To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

2017 · Q89Current AffairsIndian Government Schemes & Initiativeseasy

What is the aim of the programme 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan' ?

  1. (a)Achieving 100% literacy by promoting collaboration between voluntary organizations and government's education system and local communities.
  2. (b)Connecting institutions of higher education with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies.
  3. (c)Strengthening India's scientific research institutions in order to make India a scientific and technological power.
  4. (d)Developing human capital by allocating special funds for health care and education of rural and urban poor, and organizing skill development programmes and vocational training for them.
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Official answer(b) Connecting institutions of higher education with local communities to address development challenges through appropriate technologies.

2017 · Q90Indian PolityElections & Electoral Reformsmoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections. 3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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

2017 · Q91Environment & EcologyEnvironmental Governance & Legislationeasy

In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply ?

  1. (a)It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.
  2. (b)It no longer exists in the wild, a few individuals are under captive protection; and now it is impossible to prevent its extinction.
  3. (c)It is endemic to a particular region of India.
  4. (d)Both (b) and (c) stated above are correct in this context.
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Official answer(a) It enjoys the same level of protection as the tiger.

2017 · Q92Indian PolityJudiciaryeasy

In India, Judicial Review implies

  1. (a)the power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.
  2. (b)the power of the Judiciary to question the wisdom of the laws enacted by the Legislatures.
  3. (c)the power of the Judiciary to review all the legislative enactments before they are assented to by the President.
  4. (d)the power of the Judiciary to review its own judgements given earlier in similar or different cases.
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Official answer(a) the power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.

2017 · Q97Indian PolityFundamental Rightseasy

Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India ? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Abolition of untouchability 3. Protection of the interests of minorities 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

2017 · Q99Indian PolityUnion & State Executivemoderate

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government :

  1. (a)An arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all.
  2. (b)A mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day.
  3. (c)A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people.
  4. (d)A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the people is in a state of decline.
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Official answer(c) A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people.