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ANALYSIS / APPROACH / SOURCE /STRATEGY : GENERAL STUDIES PRELIM 2011 PAPER

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APP / UAPP : Approachable Questions (APP): Your limit / Unapproachable (UAPP) (beyond your limit)
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Q.No. Topics Sub-topics Questions Level Nature Source Broad Source
r UAPP
The 2004 Tsunami made people realize that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety
hedge against coastal calamities. How do mangroves function as a safety hedge?
(a) The mangrove swamps separate the human settlements from the sea by a wide
zone in which people neither live not venture out The Hindu;
(b) The mangroves provide both food and medicines which people are in need of
Geography- May 2010;
1. Geography after any natural disaster. d APP M FCA The Hindu
Applied http://www.thehindu.com/opinion
(c) The mangrove trees are tall with dense canopies and serve as an excellent
shelter during a cyclone or tsunami /lead/article435359.ece
(d) The mangrove trees do not get uprooted by storms and tides because of their
extensive roots
The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by
(a) Universal Law
(b) Universal Truth Basic Books/
2. History Ancient India a APP M F NCERT Ancient India
(c) Universal Faith Traditional Books
Universal Soul
Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates,
leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the
irrigated land?
Other;
(a) It greatly increases the crop production
3. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous b APP M FCA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_s Others
(b) It makes some soils impermeable
(c) It raises the water table alinity
It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
The “Red Data Books” published by the International Union for Conservation of
Nature and Natural Resource (IUCN) contain lists of
1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots.
2. Threatened plant and animal species. The Hindu, Govt website;
3. Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various
http://planningcommission.nic.in/a
4. Environment Biodiversity countries. b APP M FCA The Hindu
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
boutus/committee/wrkgrp11/tf11_I
(a) 1 and 3 slands.pdf
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
1
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Why is the offering of “teaser loans” by commercial banks a cause of economic
concern?
1. The teaser loans are considered to be an aspect of sub-prime lending and banks
may be exposed to the risk of defaulters in future.
2. In India, the teaser loans are mostly given to inexperienced entrepreneurs to set
up manufacturing or export units. Basic Books/
5. Economy Banking a APP M FCA Economic Survey 2011
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Traditional Books
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
An artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so because
the attraction of Earth. NCERT Physics
(a) Does not exist at such distance
General (Also the other options could have Basic Books/
6. Physics (b) Is neutralized by the attraction of the moon d APP E F
Science simply been eliminated by Traditional Books
(c) Provides the necessary speed for its steady motion
(d) Provides the necessary acceleration for its motion commonsense)
In the context of Indian economy, consider the following statements:

1. The growth rate of GDP has steadily increased in the last five years.
2. The growth rate in per capita income has steadily increased in the last five years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Basic Books/
7. Economy General Economy (a) 1 only B APP M FCA Economic Survey 2011
(b) 2 only
Traditional Books
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
In India, which of the following have the highest share in the disbursement of credit
to agriculture and allied activities?
(a) Commercial Banks
Basic Books/
8. Economy Banking (b) Cooperative Banks a APP M F Economic Survey 2011
(c) Regional Rural Banks
Traditional Books
(d) Microfinance Institutions
Which of the following can aid in furthering the Government’s objective of inclusive
growth?
1. Promoting Self-Help Groups
2. Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
3. Implementing the Right to Education Act
Basic Books/
9. Economy General Economy Select the correct answer using the codes given below: d APP M FCA Economic Survey 2011
(a) 1 only
Traditional Books
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Why is the Government of India disinvesting its equity in the Central Public Sector
Enterprises (CPSEs)?
1. The Government intends to use the revenue earned from the disinvestment
Indian Economy (Misra and Puri); Basic Books/
10. Economy Disinvestment mainly to pay back the external debt. d APP M FCA
2. The Government no longer intends to retain the management control of the
Chapter on Disinvestment Traditional Books
CPSEs.
2
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which is the difference between asteroids and comets?

1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases
held together by rocky and metallic material.
2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets
are found mostly between Venus and Mercury.
General 3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not.
11. Solar System b APP E F Manorama Year Book Year Books
Science Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Economic growth is usually coupled with

(a) Deflation
(b) Inflation Basic Books/
12. Economy General Economy b APP M F NCERT - Macro Economics
(c) Stagflation Traditional Books
(d) Hyperinflation
The lowering of Bank Rate by the Reserve Bank of India leads to

(a) More liquidity in the market
(b) Less liquidity in the market Basic Books/
13. Economy General Economy a APP M F NCERT - Macro Economics
(c) No change in the liquidity in the market Traditional Books
(d) Mobilization of more deposits by commercial banks
Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern

hemisphere. Why?
1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere.
2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern
Physical hemisphere Certificate Physical Geography- Goh Basic Books/
14. Geography a APP E F
Geography Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Cheng Leong Traditional Books
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Between India and East Asia, the navigation-time and distance can be greatly
reduced by which of the following?
1. Deepening the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia.
2. Opening a new canal across the Kra isthmus between the Gulf of Siam and
Andaman Sea.
Political Basic Books/
15. Geography Which of the statements given above is/are correct? C APP E F World Atlas
Geography Traditional Books
(a) 1 only
(b)2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3
Consider the following:
1. Right to education.
2. Right to equal access to public service.
3. Right to food. UN Website;
Which of the above is/are Human Right/Human Rights under “Universal Declaration http://www.un.org/en/documents/
16. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous d APP M F Others
of Human Rishts”? udhr/index.shtml
(a) 1 only Also discussed briefly in NCERT
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
There is a concern over the increase in harmful algal blooms in the seawaters of
India. What could be the causative factors for this phenomenon?
1. Discharge of nutrients from the estuaries.
2. Run-off from the land during the monsoon. The Hindu;
Basic 3. Upwelling in the seas. Dec 2010;
17. Environment d APP M FCA The Hindu
Environment Select the correct answer from the codes given below: http://www.thehindu.com/sci-
(a) 1 only tech/article963739.ece?css=print
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Photosynthesis
2. Respiration
3. Decay of organic matter
General 4. Volcanic action
18. Biology c APP E FCA Basic commonsense knowledge Common Sense
Science Which of the above add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on Earth?
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d)1, 2, 3 and 4
Recently, the USA decided to support India’s membership in multi-lateral export
control regimes called the “Australia Group” and the “Wassenaar Arrangement”.
What is the difference between them?
1. The Australia Group is an informal arrangement which aim to allow exporting
countries to minimize the risk of assisting chemical and biological weapons
proliferation, whereas the Wassenaar Arrangement is a formal group under the Indian Express
OECD holding identical objectives. http://www.indianexpress.com/ne
19. World Politics World Politics 2. The Australia Group comprises predominantly of Asian. African and North a APP M FCA ws/us-moves-to-get-india-into-3- Indian Express
American countries, whereas the member countries of Wassenaar Arrangement are exclusive-nclu/801751/
predominantly from the European Union and American continents. Also discussed in Dec 2010 Frontline
(a)1 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
The surface of a lake is frozen in severe winter, but the water at its bottom is still
liquid. What is the reason?
General (a) Ice is a bad conductor of heat
20. Physics a APP M F Basic Concepts Common Sense
Science (b) Since the surface of the lake is at the same temperature as the air, no heat is lost
(c) The density of water is maximum at 4ºC
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct
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A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The
animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the
destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal?
(a) Indian wild buffalo
21. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous b UAPP VD F Others
(b) Indian wild ass
(c) Indian wild boar
(d) Indian gazelle
La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina

different from El Nino?
1. La Nina is characterised by unusually cold ocean temperature in equatorial Indian
Ocean whereas El Nino is characterised by unusually warm ocean temperature in
the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
2. El Nino has adverse effect on south-west monsoon of India, but La Nina has no
NCERT - Indian Geography (chapter Basic Books/
22. Geography Climate effect on monsoon climate. d APP M F
on Climate) Traditional Books
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land
settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced
to which of the following provisions?
(a) Making Zamindar’s position stronger vis-à-vis the ryot Basic Books/
23. History Modern India b APP D F B.L.Grover
(b) Making East India Company an overlord of Zamindars. Traditional Books
(c) Making judicial system more efficieant
(d) None of the (a), (b) and (c) above
Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement
of 1942?
(a) It was a non-violent movement Bipin Chandra- India's Struggle or Basic Books/
24. History Modern India d APP M F
(b) It was led by Mahatma Gandhi Independence Traditional Books
(c) It was a spontaneous movement
(d) It did not attract the labour class in general
Which amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in
India in the 19th century?
(a) Introduction of a new system of land revenue and taxation of tribal products
Bipin Chandra- India's Struggle or Basic Books/
25. History Modern India (b) Influence of foreign religious missionaries in tribal areas c APP D F
(c) Rise of a large number of money lenders, traders and revenue farmers as
Independence Traditional Books
middlemen in tribal areas
(d) The complete disruption of the old agrarian order of the tribal communities
India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with Southeast Asia
across the Bay of Bengal. For this pre-eminence of early maritime history of Bay of
Bengal, which of the following could be the most convincing explanation
/explanations?
(a) As compared to other countries, India had a better ship-building technology in Basic Books/
26. History Ancient India d APP D F NCERT - Ancient India
ancient and medieval times Traditional Books
(b) The rulers of southern India always patronized traders, Brahmin priests and
Buddhist monks in this context
(c) Monsoon winds across the Bay of Bengal facilitated sea voyages
(d) Both (a) and (b) are convincing explanations in this context
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What is the difference between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices?
(a) Bluetooth uses 2.4 GHz radio frequency band, whereas Wi-Fi can use 2.4 GHz or
5 GHz frequency band
(b) Bluetooth is used for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) only, whereas Wi-Fi
is used for Wireless Wide Area Networks (WWAN) only
27. Science & Tech IT d APP M F Manorama Year Book Year Books
(c) When information is transmitted between two devices using Bluetooth
technology, the devices have to be in the line of sight of each other, but when Wi-Fi
technology is used the devices need not be in the line of sight of each other
(d) The statements (a) and (b) given above are correct in this context
With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are

correct?
1. Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced.
2. It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming. The Hindu;
3. In some areas of farming, receding of ground water table can be checked. Jan 2011
28. Environment Agriculture a APP D F The Hindu
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: http://www.thehindu.com/sci-
(a) 1 only tech/agriculture/article1103190.ece
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an
important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds
constituted “Home Charges”?
1. Funds used to support the India Office in London.
2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India.
3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British. Grover; interestingly this was also Basic Books/
29. History Modern India d APP D F
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: an article in The Hindu of Oct 2010 Traditional Books
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the
peasants of Kheda?
1. The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a
drought
2. The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat. Bipin Chandra- India's Struggle or Basic Books/
30. History Modern India a APP M F
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Independence Traditional Books
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they
are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain
health and promote longevity?
(a) They activate the enzymes necessary for vitamin synthesis in the body and help
Times of India; The Hindu
General prevent vitamin deficiency
31. Biology c APP D F http://www.thehindu.com/life-and- The Hindu
Science (b) They prevent excessive oxidation of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body
and help avoid unnecessary wastage of energy style/metroplus/article1018601.ece
(c) They neutralize the free radicals produced in the body during metabolism
(d) They activate certain genes in the cells of the body and help delay the ageing
process
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Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements:
1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though
present, did not dominate the scene.
2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India.
Basic Books/
32. History Ancient India Which of the statements given above is/are correct? c APP D F NCERT Ancient India
(a) 1 only
Traditional Books
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
The lower Gangetic plain is characterised by humid climate with high temperature
throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable
for this region?
Economic Basic Books/
33. Geography (a) Paddy and cotton c APP M F NCERT Indian Geography
(b) Wheat and Jute
(c) Paddy and Jute
(d) Wheat and cotton
What could be the main reason/reasons of the formation of African and Eurasian
desert belt?
1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.
2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.
Certificate Physical Geography- Goh Basic Books/
34. Geography Climate Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context? a APP M F
(a) 1 only
Cheng Leong Traditional Books
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
The jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could
be the appropriate explanation?
1. There are no clouds or water vapour in the lower stratosphere.
2. There are no vertical winds in the lower stratosphere.
Atmosphere of Analytical understanding of Basic Books/
35. Geography Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context? d APP D F
Earth fundamental concepts Traditional Books
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements:
1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher
latitudes.
2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower
Other;
altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes.
36. Environment Biodiversity c APP D FCA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodiv Other
(a) 1 only ersity
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
The Brahmaputra, Irrawady and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow through
narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these rivers,
Brahmaputra makes a “U” turn in its course to flow into India. This “U” turn is due
Physical to NCERT- Indian Geography (Physical Basic Books/
37. Geography b APP M F
Geography (a) Uplift of folded Himalayan series Geography) Traditional Books
(b) Syntaxial bending of geologically young Himalayas
(c) Geo-Tectonic disturbance in the tertiary folded mountain chains
(d) Both (a) and (b) above
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A state in India has the following characteristics:
1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid.
2. Its central part produces cotton.
3. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops.
Physical Basic Books/
38. Geography Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics? b APP M F NCERT- Economic Geography
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Gujarat
(c) Karnataka
(d) Tamil Nadu
What is “Virtual Private Network”?
(a) It is a private compute network of an organization where he remote users can
transmit encrypted information through the server of the organization.
(b) It is a computer network across a public internet that provides users access to
Science and their organization’s network while maintaining the security of the information
39. IT b APP M F Manorama Year Book Year Books
Tech transmitted.
(c) It is a computer network in which users can access a shared pool of computing
resources through a service provider
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is a correct description of
Virtual Private Network.
The “dharma” and “rita” depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilization of India.
In this context, consider the following statements:
1. Dharma was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one’s duties to
oneself and to others.
2. Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe
40. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous and all it contained. c APP M F Basic Common sense Common Sense
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
In the Union Budget 2011-12, a full exemption from the basic customs duty was
extended to the bio-based asphalt (bioashphalt). What is the importance of this
material?
1. Unlike traditional asphalt, bio-asphalt is not based on fossil fuels.
2. Bioasphalt can be made from non-renewable resources.
3. Bioasphalt can be made from organic waste materials.
41. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous b UAPP M FCA Others
4. It is eco-friendly to use biosphalt for surfacing of the roads.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. Carbon dioxide
2. Oxides of Nitrogen
3. Oxides of Sulphur
Which of the above is/are the emission/emissions from coal combustion at thermal
42. Environment Climate Change d APP M FCA Manorama Year Book Year Books
power plants?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Satellites used for telecommunication relay are kept in a geostationary orbit. A
satellite is said to be in such an orbit when:
1. The orbit is geosynchronous. The Hindu;
2. The orbit is circular. May 2011;
3. The orbit lies in the plane of the Earth’s equator.
Science and http://www.thehindu.com/sci-
43. Satellite 4. The orbit is at an altitude of 22,236 km. a APP D FCA The Hindu
Tech tech/science/article923884.ece
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only http://www.thehindu.com/sci-
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only tech/science/article2036181.ece
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
India has experienced persistent and high food inflation in the recent past. What
could be the reasons?
1. Due to a gradual switchover to the cultivation of commercial crops, the area
under the cultivation of food grains has steadily decreased in the last five years by
about 30%.
2. As a consequence of increasing incomes, the consumption patterns of the people
Basic Books/
44. Economy General Economy have undergone a significant change. b APP M FCA Economic Survey 2011
3. The food supply chain has structural constraints.
Traditional Books
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes
of DNA sequences on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us?
1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock.
2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases.
Science and 3. It is possible to develop disease-resistant animal breeds.
45. Biotech d APP M FCA Science and Tech- Spectrum The Hindu
Tech Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
In terms of economy, the visit by foreign nationals to witness the XIX common
Wealth Games in India amounted to
(a) Export Basic Books/
46. Economy General Economy a APP M F NCERT Macroeconomics
(b) Import Traditional Books
(c) Production
(d) Consumption
Microbial fuel cells are considered a source of sustainable energy. Why?
1. They use living organisms as catalysts to generate electricity from certain
substrates.
2. They use a variety of inorganic materials as substrates. Indian Express;
3. They can be installed in waste water treatment plants to cleanse water and Jan 2011;
Science and
47. Miscellaneous produce electricity. d APP D FCA http://www.indianexpress.com/ne Indian Express
Tech
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ws/nid-plays-host-to-makers-of-
(a) 1 only carnivorous-robots/734091/
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Which one of the following statements appropriately describes the “fiscal
stimulus”?
(a) It is a massive investment by the Government in manufacturing sector to ensure
the supply of goods to meet the demand surge caused by rapid economic growth
(b) It is an intense affirmative action of the Government to boost economic activity
in the country Basic Books/
48. Economy General Economy b APP M FCA NCERT Macroeconomics
(c) It is Government’s intensive action on financial institutions to ensure Traditional Books
disbursement of loans to agriculture and allied sectors to promote greater food
production and contain food inflation
(d) It is an extreme affirmative action by the Government to pursue its policy of
financial inclusion
The formation of ozone hole in the Antarctic region has been a cause of concern.
What could be the reason for the formation of this hole?
(a) Presence of prominent tropospheric turbulence; and inflow of
chlorofluorocarbons
(b) Presence of prominent polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of The Hindu;
49. Environment Climate Change b APP M FCA The Hindu
chlorofluorocarbons. May 2011
(c) Absence of polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of methane and
chlorofluorocarbons.
(d) Increased temperature at polar region due to global warming
Consider the following actions which the government can take:

1. Devaluing the domestic currency.
2. Reduction in the export subsidy.
3. Adopting suitable policies which attract greater FDI and more funds from FIIs.
Which of the above action/actions can help in reducing the current account deficit? Basic Books/
50. Economy General Economy a APP M F NCERT Macroeconomics
(a) 1 and 2 Traditional Books
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3
The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act. 1992, which aims at promoting

the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following?
1. Constitution of District Planning Committees.
2. State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections.
3. Establishment of state Finance Commissions.
Basic Books/
51. Polity Panchayati Raj Select the correct answer using the codes given below: c APP E F Indian Polity – Laxmikant
(a) 1 only
Traditional Books
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Two important rivers- one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different
name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha- merge at a place only a
short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an
important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the
Physical Basic Books/
52. Geography following could be this? a APP E F Atlas
(a) Bhitarkanika
(b) Chandipur-on-sea
(c) Gopalpur-on-sea
(d) Simlipal
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A rapid increase in the rate of inflation is sometimes attributed to the “base effect”.
What is “base effect”?
(a) It is the impact of drastic deficiency in supply due to failure of crops
(b) It is the impact of the surge in demand due to rapid economic growth Basic Books/
53. Economy General Economy c APP E F Economic Survey 2011
(c) It is the impact of the price levels of previous year on the calculation of inflation Traditional Books
rate
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context
India is regarded as a country with “Demographic Dividend”. This is due to

(a) Its high population in the age group below 15 years
(b) Its high population in the group of 15-64 years NCERT Sociology; frequently Basic Books/
54. Economy General Economy b APP E F
(c) Its high population in the age group above 65 years mentioned in The Hindu articles also Traditional Books
(d) Its high total population
Regarding “carbon credits”, which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) The carbon credit system was ratified in conjunction with the Kyoto Protocol
(b) Carbon credits are awarded to countries or groups that have reduced
greenhouse gases below their emission quota
Govt website;
55. Environment Climate Change (c) The goal of the carbon credit system is to limit the increase of carbon dioxide d APP E FCA Govt website
emission Ministry of Environment
(d) Carbon credits are traded at a price fixed from time to time of the United Nation
Environment Programme
In the context of global oil prices, “Brent crude oil” is frequently referred to in the
news. What does this term imply?
1. It is a major classification of crude oil
2. Its is sourced from North Sea. The Hindu;
3. It does not contain sulphur.
Feb 2011
56. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Which of the statements given above is/are correct? b APP D FCA The Hindu
(a) 2 only
http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/21
(b) 1 and 2 only /stories/2011022152761300.htm
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
The function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to

(a) Slow down the speed of neutrons
Science and (b) Increase the speed of neutrons Other;
57. Energy a APP D FCA Others
Tech (c) Cool down the reactor en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_water
(d) Stop the nuclear reaction
In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority,

what special advantages it is entitled to?
1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions.
2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the
community to Lok Sabha.
Basic Books/
58. Polity Applied Polity 3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme. c APP M F Indian Polity – Laxmikant
Traditional Books
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
11
India is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available
to them under the law?
1. Free schooling till the age of 18 years in government-run schools.
2. Preferential allotment of land for setting up business.
3. Ramps in public buildings.
Government India Year Book (Publications
59. Governance Which of the statements given above is/are correct? d APP M FCA Year Books
Scheme Division)
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
With what purpose is the Government of India promoting the concept of “Mega
Food Parks”?
1. To provide good infrastructure facilities for the food processing industry.
2. To increase the processing of perishable items and reduce wastage.
3. To provide emerging and eco-friendly food processing technologies to
India Year Book (Publications
60. Economy General Economy entrepreneurs. d APP M F Year Books
Division)
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India
must come from
(a) The President of India
Centre State Basic Books/
61. Polity (b) The Parliament of India b APP M F Indian Polity – Laxmikant
Relations Traditional Books
(c) The Prime Minister of India
(d) The Union Finance Minister
All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts
for the conduct of Government business are credited to the
(a) Contingency Fund of India
Centre State Basic Books/
62. Polity (b) Public Account c APP M F Indian Polity – Laxmikant
Relations Traditional Books
(c) Consolidated Fund of India
(d) Deposits and Advances Fund
Microfinance is the provision of financial services to people of low-income goups.

This includes both the consumers and the self-employed. The service/services
rendered under micro-finance is/are:
1. Credit facilities
2. Savings facilities
3. Insurance facilities
Basic Books/
63. Economy Banking 4. Fund Transfer facilities d APP M F Economic Survey 2011
Select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
Traditional Books
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 ,3 and 4
12
Southeast Asia has captivated the attention of global community over space and
time as a geostrategically significant region. Which among the following is the most
convincing explanation for this global perspective?
(a) It was the hot theatre during the Second World War
Other;
64. World Politics SE Asia (b) Its location between the Asian power of China and India d APP M F Others
(c) It was the arena of superpower confrontation during the Cold War period
Basic Newspaper reading
(d) Its location between the Pacific and Indian oceans and its pre-eminent maritime
character
A company marketing food products advertises that its items do not contain trans-
fats. What does this campaign signify to the customers?
1. The food products are not made out of hydrogenated oils.
2. The food products are not made out of animal fats/oils.
3. The oils used are not likely to damage the cardiovascular health of the The Hindu;
Science and consumers. Apr 2011;
65. Miscellaneous d APP D F The Hindu
Tech Which of the statements given above is/are correct? www.thehindu.com/health/diet-
(a) 1 only and-nutrition/article1594292.ece
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Among the following who are eligible to benefit from the “Mahatma Gandhi
National Rural Employment Guarantee Act”?
(a) Adult members of only the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe households
66. Governance (b) Adult members of below poverty line (BPL) households d APP M FCA Year Books
Scheme Division)
(c) Adult members of households of all backward communities
(d) Adult member of any household
With reference to “Look East Policy” of India, consider the following statements:
1. India wants to establish itself as an important regional player in the East Asian
affairs.
2. India wants to plug the vacuum created by the termination of Cold War.
3. India wants to restore the historical and cultural ties with its neighbours in
Indian and the Basic Books/
67. Foreign Policy Southeast and East Asia. b APP M F NCERT Polity
World Traditional Books
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha,
(a) The Budget is modified and presented again
(b) The Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha for suggestions Basic Books/
68. Polity Budget d APP E F Indian Polity – Laxmikant
(c) The Union Finance Minister is asked to resign Traditional Books
(d) The Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers
Under the constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental
duty?
Fundamental (a) To vote in public elections Basic Books/
69. Polity a APP E F Indian Polity – Laxmikant
Duties (b) To develop the scientific temper Traditional Books
(c) To safeguard public property
(d) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals
13
With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following
statements is correct?
(a) It encourages the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure development
Constitutional Basic Books/
70. Polity (b) It facilitates the proper distribution of finances among the Public Sector D APP E F DD Basu
Bodies Traditional Books
Undertakings
(c) It ensures transparency in financial administration
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context
Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways:
1. Soil formation
2. Prevention of soil erosion
3. Recycling of waste
4. Pollination of crops Govt website;
71. Environment Biodiversity d APP M FCA Govt website
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Ministry of Environment
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 3 and 4
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener sold in the market. It consists of amino acids

and provides calories like other amino acids. Yet, it is used as a low-calorie
sweetening agent in food items. What is the basis of this use?
(a) Aspartame is as sweet as table sugar, but unlike table sugar, it is not readily
oxidized in human body due to lack of requisite enzymes
72. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous (b) When aspartame is used in food processing, the sweet taste remains, but it d UAPP VD F Others
becomes resistant to oxidation.
(c) Aspartame is as sweet as sugar, but after ingestion into the body, it is converted
into metabolites that yield no calories
(d) Aspartame is several times sweeter that table sugar, hence food items made
with small quantities of aspartame yield fewer calories on oxidation
What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W.S. Caine had set
up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893?
(a) To agitate for Indian political reforms in the House of Commons Basic Books/
73. History Modern India a APP D F BL Grover
(b) To campaign for the entry of Indians into the Imperial Judiciary Traditional Books
(c) To facilitate a discussion on India’s Independence in the British Parliament
(d) To agitate for the entry of eminent Indians into the British Parliament
What is the difference between a CFL and an LED lamp?

1. To produce light, a CFL uses mercury vapour and phosphor while an LED lamp
uses semi-conductor material.
2. The average life span of a CFL is much longer than that of an LED lamp
3. A CFL is less energy-efficient as compared to an LED lamp.
Science and Basic Books/
74. Energy Which of the statements given above is/are correct? c APP M F Science and Tech- Spectrum
Tech Traditional Books
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
14
Recently, “oilzapper” was in the news. What is it? Indian Express-
(a) It is an eco-friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil spills
Feb 2011
Science and (b) It is the latest technology developed for under-sea oil exploration
75. Miscellaneous a APP M FCA http://www.indianexpress.com/ne Indian Express
Tech (c) It is a genetically engineered high biofuel-yielding maize variety
(d) It is the latest technology to control the accidentally caused flames from oil ws/teri-says-bioremediation-off-
wells. navy-nagar-coas/749969/
A married couple adopted a male child. A few years later, twin boys were born to
them. The blood group of the couple is AB positive and O negative. The blood group
of the three sons is A positive, B positive, and O positive. The blood group of the
adopted son is
General Basic Books/
76. Biology (a) O positive a APP M F NCERT Biology
Science Traditional Books
(b) A positive
(c) B positive
(d) Cannot be determined on the basis of the given data
Mahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book
titled, “Unto this Last” and the book transformed his life. What was the message
from the book that transformed Mahatma Gandhi?
(a) Uplifting the oppressed and poor is the moral responsibility of an educated man
77. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous b UAPP VD F Others
(b) The good of individual is contained in the good of all
(c) The life of celibacy and spiritual pursuit are essential for a noble life
(d) All the statement (a), (b) and (c) are correct in this context
With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for

(a) Running the secret Congress Radio in the wake of Quit India Movement
(b) Participating in the second round Table Conference Basic Books/
78. History Modern India a APP M F Spectrum- Modern India
(c) Leading a contingent of Indian National Army Traditional Books
(d) Assisting in the formation of Interim Government under Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
A new optical disc format know as the Blu-ray Disc (BD) is becoming popular. In
What way is it different form the traditional DVD?
1. DVD supports standard Definition video while BD supports High definition Video. The Hindu;
2. Compared to a DVD, the BD format has several times more storage capacity.
Oct 2010
Science and 3. Thickness of BD is 2.4 mm while that of DVD is 1.2 mm.
79. IT b APP M FCA http://www.hindu.com/mp/2010/1 The Hindu
Tech Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only 0/22/stories/2010102251201200.ht
(b) 1 and 2 only m
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following
was/were recommended by the Nehru report?
1. Complete Independence for India.
2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities
3. Provision of fundamental right for the people of India in the constitution. Bipin Chandra- India's Struggle or Basic Books/
80. History Modern India b APP M F
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Independence Traditional Books
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
15
Among the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for
the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and
can develop an export oriented industry in this field? Govt website;
Commercial
81. Geography (a) Andhra Pradesh b APP M FCA http://pib.nic.in/feature/feyr2001/f Govt website
Geography
(b) Arunachal Pradesh sep2001/f070920011.html
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Which one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora?
(a) Biosphere Reserve Govt website;
82. Environment Biodiversity (b) Botanical Garden b APP D FCA http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelea Govt website
(c) National Park se.aspx?relid=72215
(d) Wildlife Sanctuary
Consider the following statements:
In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee
1. Is constituted under the provisions of the constitution of India.
2. Prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area.
3. Has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in
Basic Books/
83. Polity Panchayati Raj the metropolitan area. a APP M F Indian Polity – Laxmikant
Traditional Books
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3
What is the difference between “vote-on-account” and “interim budget”?
1. The provision of a “vote-on-account” is used by a regular Government, while an
“interim budget” is a provision used by a caretaker Government.
2. A “vote-on-account” only deals with the expenditure in Government’s budget,
while an “interims budget” includes both expenditure and receipts. Basic Books/
84. Polity Budget c APP M F DD Basu/ PM Bakshi
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Traditional Books
(a) 1 only
(b)2 only
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2
Regarding the International Monetary Fund, which one of the following statements
is correct?
(a) It can grant loans to any country Basic Books/
85. Economy Banking c APP E F PD Economics
(b) It can grant loans to only developed countries Traditional Books
(c) It grants loans to only member countries
(d) It can grant loans to the central bank of a country
Which one of the following is not a feature of “Value Added Tax”?
(a) It is a multi-point destination-based system of taxation
(b) It is a tax levied on value addition at each stage of transaction in the production-
distribution chain
86. Economy General Economy d APP E F Budget/ Yojana Others
(c) It is a tax on the final consumption of goods or services and must ultimately be
borne by the consumer
(d) It is basically subject of the Central Government and the State Governments are
only a facilitator for its successful implementation
A “closed economy” is an economy in which
(a) The money supply is fully controlled
Basic Books/
87. Economy General Economy (b) Deficit financing takes place d APP E F NCERT Macroeconomics
(c) Only exports take place
Traditional Books
(d) Neither exports nor imports take place
16
When the bark of a tree is removed in a circular fashion all around near its base, it
gradually dries up and dies because
(a) Water form soil cannot rise to aerial parts
General Basic Books/
88. Biology (b) Roots are starved of energy b APP D F NCERT Biology
Science Traditional Books
(c) Tree is infected by soil microbes
(d) Roots do not receive oxygen for respiration
The “New START” treaty was in the news. What is this treaty?
(a) It is a bilateral strategic nuclear arms reduction treaty between the USA and the
Russian Federation
(b) It is multilateral energy security cooperation treaty among the members of the
The Hindu;
East Asia Summit
89. World Politics US-Russia a APP M FCA http://www.thehindu.com/news/in The Hindu
(c) It is a treaty between the Russian Federation and the European Union for the
energy security cooperation ternational/article892108.ece
(d) It is a multilateral cooperation treaty among the BRICS countries for the
promotion of trade.
Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western

Ghats-Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity:
1. Species richness
2. Vegetation density
3. Endemism The Hindu;
4. Ethno-botanical importance
June 2010; Oct 2010;
5. Threat perception
90. Environment Biodiversity c APP M FCA http://www.thehindu.com/sci- The Hindu
6. Adaptation of flora and fauna to warm and humid conditions
Which three of the above are correct criteria in this context? tech/energy-and-
(a) 1 2 and 6 environment/article448179.ece
(b) 2, 4 and 6
(c) 1, 3 and 5
(d) 3, 4 and 6
Human activities in the recent past have caused the increased concentration of
carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, but a lot of it does not remain in the lower
atmosphere because of Indian Express; The Hndu;
1. Its escape into the outer stratosphere. http://www.indianexpress.com/ne
2. The photosynthesis by phytoplankton in the oceans.
ws/india-to-resist-attempt-to-bring-
3. The trapping of air in the polar ice caps.
91. Environment Climate Change c APP D FCA black-carbon-within-unfccc-jairam- The Hindu
(a) 1 and 2 ra.../722025/;
(b) 2 only http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.a
(c) 2 and 3 spx?relid=42690;
(d) 3 only
In the context of ecosystem productivity, marine upwelling zones are important as

they increase the marine productivity by bringing the
1. Decomposer microorganism to the surface. The Hindu;
2. Nutrients to the surface.
Dec 2010;
3. Bottom-dwelling organisms to the surface.
92. Environment Miscellaneous b APP D FCA http://www.thehindu.com/todays- The Hindu
(a) 1 and 2 paper/tp-
(b) 2 only national/article942677.ece
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
17
If a tropical rain forest is removed, it does not regenerate quickly as compared to a
tropical deciduous forest. This is because
(a) The soil of rain forest is deficient in nutrients
93. Environment Miscellaneous (b) Propagules of the trees in a rain forest have poor viability a APP E F Basic Common sense Common Sense
(c) The rain forest species are slow growing
(d) Exotic species invade the fertile soil of rain forest
The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the
following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon?
(a) It has high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth Govt website;
94. Environment Biodiversity (b) It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones b APP M FCA mdoner.gov.in/writereaddata/subli Govt. Website
(c) Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region nk3images/40.pd
(d) It has less human interference
With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts:

1. Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947
2. Mining and Mineral development (Regulation) Act, 1957
3. Customs Act, 1962
4. Indian Forest Act, 1927
Which of the above Acts have relevance to/bearing on the biodiversity conservation Govt website;
95. Environment Biodiversity c APP D FCA Govt website
in the country? Ministry of Environment
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) None of the above Acts.
Karl Marx explained the process of class struggle with the help of which one of the
following theories?
(a) Empirical liberalism
96. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous (b) Existentialism d UAPP VD F Others
(c) Darwin’s theory of evolution
(d) Dialectical materialism
A layer in the Earth’s atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio

communication. Why?
1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth.
2. Radio waves have a very long wavelength.
Science and Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
97. Communications d APP M F Manorama Year Book Year Books
Tech (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Both Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) are
related to investment in a country. Which one of the following statements best
represents an important difference between the two?
(a) FII helps bring better management skills and technology, while FDI only brings in
Basic Books/
98. Economy General Economy capital b APP M F PD Economics
(b) FII helps in increasing capital availability in general, while FDI only targets
Traditional Books
specific sectors
(c) FDI flows only into the secondary market, while FII targets primary market
(d) FII is considered to be more stable than FDI
18
A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt-brinjal, has been
developed. The objective of this is
Science and (a) To make it pest-resistant
99. Biotech a APP M FCA The Hindu The Hindu
Tech (b) To improve its taste and nutritive qualities
(c) To make it drought-resistant
(d) To make its shelf-life longer
With reference to “Aam Admi Bima Yojana”, consider the following statements:
1. The member insured under the scheme must be the head of the family or an
earning member of the family in a rural landless household.
2. The member insured must be in the age group of 30 to 65 years.
3. There is a provision for free scholarship for up to two children of the insured who
100. Governance are studying between classes 9 and 12. c APP M FCA Year Books
Scheme Division)
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Horizontal and Vertical Distribution

Number of
Topic Questions Topic Distribution
Economy 19 Row Labels Count of Question
Geography
Environment 15 Economy 19
11%
Foreign Policy 1 Banking 4
World Politics
General Science 7 3% Disinvestment 1
Economy
Governance 3 General Economy 14
19%
History 11 Science and Environment 15
Miscellaneous 9 Tech Basic Environment 1
12% Agriculture 1
Polity 9
Science and Tech 12 Environment
Biodiversity 7
World Politics 3 15% Climate Change 4
Polity
Geography 11 9% Miscellaneous 2
Grand Total 100 Foreign Policy 1
Foreign Policy India and the World 1
History 1% General Science 7
Miscellaneou General
11%
Science Biology 4
s
Governance 7% Chemistry 1
9%
3% Physics 1
Solar System 1
Geography 11
CSAT (CIVIL SERVICES APTITUDE TEST 2012) Climate 2
Commercial Geography 1
Economic Geography 1
• INTERACTIVE IAS PRELIM MOCK TESTS 2012: GENERAL STUDIES Geography- Applied 1
+ Current Affairs Notes Physical Geography 5
• INTERACTIVE IAS APTITUDE TEST 2012 Political Geography 1
UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF EXPERTS (Expert Guidance, Feedback & Discussion) Governance 3
Govt Schemes 3
19
History 11 LEARNING
Ancient India 3
Modern India 8 Broad trends emerging from the analysis of Year 2011 GS Prelims Paper are:
Miscellaneous 9
1. Lot of Questions could be answered by reading the basic material with a
Miscellaneous 9
questioning mind
Polity 9
Appied Polity 1 2.Newspaper reading wherever questioned required a very deep and
Budget 2
conceptual understanding of the topic
Centre State Relations 3
Fundamental Duties 1 3. Questions from World Politics and India's Foreign relations were also seen
Panchayati Raj 2 which were previously absent.
Science and Tech 12
Biotech 2 4. Unpredictability is the beauty of UPSC Exam. Therefore the best strategy
Communications 1 is to cover all sections of General Studies effectively.
Energy 2
IT 3 Keep in Mind: There is no shortcut to success
Miscellaneous 3
All this points to the fact that a comprehensive preparation of
Satellites 1
World Politics 3 Level Number of Questions Prelims and Mains is needed before the Prelims paper. One cannot neglect
SE Asia 1 Difficult 20 the traditional portion, but even the traditional portion has to be read with
US- Russia 1 Easy 17 a questioning mind.
World Politics 1 Medium 59
Grand Total 100 Very Difficult 4
Grand Total 100 INTERACTIVE LEARNING PROGRAMME
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() Classroom Program () Distance Learning Program
Common Sense 5
Govt website 6 # General Studies # Sociology # Public Adm
Indian Express 3
# Geography # Philosophy
Others 11
The Hindu 16 # Psychology # Hindi Lit.
Year Books 9
Grand Total 100
# CSAT ( G.S. PRE. & APTITUTE TEST )
Essay &Interview Enrichment Programme
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# Two Years Integrated programme
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ANALYSIS / APPROACH / SOURCE /STRATEGY : GENERAL STUDIES PRELIM 2011 PAPER

In the context of Indian economy, consider the following statements:

Which is the difference between asteroids and comets?

Economic growth is usually coupled with

The lowering of Bank Rate by the Reserve Bank of India leads to

Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern

La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina

With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are

Consider the following actions which the government can take:

The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act. 1992, which aims at promoting

India is regarded as a country with “Demographic Dividend”. This is due to

The function of heavy water in a nuclear reactor is to

In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority,

Microfinance is the provision of financial services to people of low-income goups.

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener sold in the market. It consists of amino acids

What is the difference between a CFL and an LED lamp?

With reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known for

Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western

In the context of ecosystem productivity, marine upwelling zones are important as

With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts:

A layer in the Earth’s atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio

Horizontal and Vertical Distribution

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