Prelims Special

Types of Questions UPSC asked in Prelims

1. 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
(b) The mangroves provide both food and medicines which people are in need of after any
natural disaster.
(c) The mangrove trees are tall with dense canopies and serve as an excellent shelter during a
cyclone or tsunami
(d)The mangrove trees do not get uprooted by storms and tides because of their extensive roots

Direct Question

1.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.
3. Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only

Indirect Question
Number of statements given: - 03

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1. Consider the following pairs:

Peak Mountains
1. Namcha Barwa — Garhwal Himalaya
2. Nanda Devi — Kumaon Himalaya
3. Nokrek — Sikkim Himalaya
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only

Indirect Question
Theme: - Pairs Given (Match the Pairs)

1. If a major solar storm (solar-flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible
effects on the Earth?
1. GPS and navigation systems could fail.
2. Tsunamis could occur at equatorial regions.
3. Power grids could be damaged.
4. Intense auroras could occur over much of the Earth.
5. Forest fires could take place over much of the planet.
6. Orbits of the satellites could be disturbed.
7. Shortwave radio communication of the aircraft flying over Polar Regions could be interrupted.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(b) 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 only
(c) 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

Indirect Question
Number of statements given: - 07

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1. With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs:

Historical person Known as
1. Aryadeva – Jaina scholar
2. Dignaga – Buddhist scholar
3. Nathamuni – Vaishnava scholar
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) None of the pairs
(b) Only one pair
(c) Only two pairs
(d) All three pairs

Indirect Question
Theme: - Pairs Given (In a different way)

1. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as
Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Reservation of thirty-three percent of seats for women in Parliament and State
Legislature does not require any Constitutional amendment:
Reason (R): Political parties contesting elections can allocate thirty-three percent of seats they
contest to women candidates without any Constitutional amendment.
In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct?
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

Indirect Question
Theme: - Assertion and Reason

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Q. In the following quotation, “WE THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to
constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and to secure to all its
citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief faith and
worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity: and to promote among them all; FRATERNITY
assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and the integrity of the Nation.
In our Constituent Assembly this ‘X’ do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this
Constitution.”, ‘X’ stands for:
(a) twenty-sixth day of January, 1950
(b) twenty-sixth day of November, 1949
(c) twenty-sixth day of January, 1949
(d) None of the above

Indirect Question
Theme: - X stands for

1. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I List-II
Article Related To
A. Article 54 1. Election of the President of India
B. Article 75 2. Appointment of the Prime Minister
C. Article 155 3. Appointment of the Governor of a State
D. Article 164 4. Appointment of the Chief Minister and
Council of Ministers of a State
5. Composition of Legislative Assemblies
Codes:
(a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
(b) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-5
(c) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-5
(d) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

Indirect Question
Theme: - Match the List

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