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UPSC Prelims 2022

100 questions, in the order they were asked.

2022 · Q76Current AffairsInternational Organisations & Groupingsmoderate

With reference to the "United Nations Credentials Committee", consider the following statements : 1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision. 2. It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year. 3. It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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

2022 · Q77Science & TechnologyDefence Technologyeasy

Which one of the following statements best describes the 'Polar Code' ?

  1. (a)It is the international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters.
  2. (b)It is the agreement of the countries around the North Pole regarding the demarcation of their territories in the polar region.
  3. (c)It is a set of norms to be followed by the countries whose scientists undertake research studies in the North Pole and South Pole.
  4. (d)It is a trade and security agreement of the member countries of the Arctic Council.
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Official answer(a) It is the international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters.

2022 · Q78Current AffairsInternational Organisations & Groupingsmoderate

With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements : 1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States. 2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly. 3. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

  1. (a)1 and 2 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(d) 1, 2 and 3

2022 · Q79Indian EconomyAgriculture & Rural Developmentmoderate

With reference to the “Tea Board” in India, consider the following statements : 1. The Tea Board is a statutory body. 2. It is a regulatory body attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. 3. The Tea Board's Head Office is situated in Bengaluru. 4. The Board has overseas offices at Dubai and Moscow. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

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

2022 · Q80Environment & EcologyEnvironmental Governance & Legislationeasy

Which one of the following best describes the term “greenwashing” ?

  1. (a)Conveying a false impression that a company's products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound
  2. (b)Non-inclusion of ecological/environmental costs in the Annual Financial Statements of a country
  3. (c)Ignoring the disastrous ecological consequences while undertaking infrastructure development
  4. (d)Making mandatory provisions for environmental costs in a government project/programme
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Official answer(a) Conveying a false impression that a company's products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound

2022 · Q85GeographyOceanographymoderate

With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements : 1. A coastal state has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles, measured from baseline determined in accordance with the convention. 2. Ships of all states, whether coastal or land-locked, enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea. 3. The Exclusive Economic Zone shall not extend beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

  1. (a)1 and 2 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(d) 1, 2 and 3

2022 · Q86Current AffairsInternational Conflicts & Securityeasy

Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news ?

  1. (a)It is generally believed that they are artificial islands made by a country around South China Sea.
  2. (b)China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea.
  3. (c)A permanent American military base has been set up there to help Taiwan to increase its defence capabilities.
  4. (d)Though International Court of Justice declared them as no man's land, some South-East Asian countries claim them.
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Official answer(b) China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea.

2022 · Q87Current AffairsInternational Conflicts & Securitymoderate

Consider the following pairs : Country : Important reason for being in the news recently 1. Chad — Setting up of permanent military base by China 2. Guinea — Suspension of Constitution and Government by military 3. Lebanon — Severe and prolonged economic depression 4. Tunisia — Suspension of Parliament by President How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?

  1. (a)Only one pair
  2. (b)Only two pairs
  3. (c)Only three pairs
  4. (d)All four pairs
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Official answer(c) Only three pairs

2022 · Q89Environment & EcologyEnvironmental Governance & Legislationdifficult

With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements : 1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government. 2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside. 3. Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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

2022 · Q95Medieval HistoryBhakti Movementeasy

The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja ?

  1. (a)The best means of salvation was devotion.
  2. (b)Vedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly authoritative.
  3. (c)Logical arguments were essential means for the highest bliss.
  4. (d)Salvation was to be obtained through meditation.
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Official answer(a) The best means of salvation was devotion.

2022 · Q96Art & CultureArchitecture & World Heritagemoderate

The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple ? 1. Somnath Temple is one of the Jyotirlinga shrines. 2. A description of Somnath Temple was given by Al-Biruni. 3. Pran Pratishtha of Somnath Temple (installation of the present day temple) was done by President S. Radhakrishnan. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1 and 2 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 and 2 only