UPSC Prelims Paper -1 Previous/Model Questions on Miscellaneous Topics

Previous & Model Questions on Miscellaneous Topics

UPSC Prelims Paper -1 Previous/Model Questions on Miscellaneous Topics

2010 With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, consider the following: 1.) The Right to Development 2.) The Right to Expression 3.) The Right to Recreation Which of the above is/are the Rights of the child? 1.) 1 only 2.) 1 and 3 only 3.) 2 and 3 only 4.) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: 4

Consider the following statements: 1.) The Taxus tree naturally found in the Himalayas 2.) The Taxus tree is listed in the Red Data Book. 3.) A drug called “taxol” is obtained from Taxus tree is effective against Parkinson’s disease. Which of these statements given below above is/are correct? 1.) 1 only 2.) 1 and 2 only 3.) 2 and 3 only 4.) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: 2

In the context of the space technology, what is “Bhuvan”, recently in the News? 1.) A mini satellite launched by ISRO for promoting the distance Education in 2.) The name given to the next Moon Impact Probe, for chandrayan-2 3.) A geo-portal of ISRO , with 3D imaging capabilities of India 4.) A Space telescope developed by India

Correct Answer: 3

Which one of the following is not related to United Nations? 1.) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency 2.) International Finance Corporation 3.) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes 4.) Bank for international Settlements

Correct Answer: 4

2009 Among the following Presidents of India, who was also the Secretary General of Non-Aligned Movement for some period? 1.) Dr.Saravepelli Radhakrishnan 2.) Varahagiri Venkatagiri 3.) Giani Zail Singh 4.) Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma

Correct Answer: 3

To integrate cultural leaders into its meetings which one of the following gives “Crystal Award”? 1.) Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2.) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 3.) World Health Organization 4.) World Economic Forum

Correct Answer: 4

Consider the following statements: 1.) MMTC limited is India’s largest international trading organization. 2.) Neeclachal Ispat Nigam Limited has been set up by MMTC jointly with the government of Orissa. Which of the statements given above is are correct? 1) 1only 2.) 2 only 3.) Both 1 and 2 4.) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: 3

The brothers Umakanth and Ramakant Gundech are 1.) Dhrupad vocalists 2.) Kathat Dancers 3.) Sarod Maestros 4.) Tabla Players

Correct Answer: 1

Under the administration of which of the following is the Department of Atomic Energy? 1.) Prime Minister’s office 2.) Cabinet Secretariat 3.) Ministry of Power 4.) Ministry of Science and Technology

Correct Answer: 1