Union Public Service Commission Civil Services (Prelims) General Studies Paper-I

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276

The Government's gold auction policy is aimed at

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Indian Economy
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277

In the 25th National Games held at Hyderabad recently, which of the following States stood first and second respectively in the final tally of medals ?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Sports
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278

The Constitution 44th Amendment (renumbered as 43rd Amendment)

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Indian Polity
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279

Which party has won the majority in the recent elections in Bangladesh ?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper World Politics
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280

Which of the following is contained in the Concurrent List ?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Indian Polity
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281

In the first half of the year 1 978, the relations between India and U.S.A. suffered setback on account of

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper International Relations
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282

The principal language of Nagaland is

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Indian Polity
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283

In a parliamentary system the executive is responsible

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Indian Polity
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284

The Vice-President of India is elected by

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285

Which language has been added recently to the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India?

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286

Which of the following is not included in the list of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Indian Polity
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287

"India Wins Freedom" was written by

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Modern History
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288

The President of Union of India has the same constitutional authority as the

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289

Which of the following is not the member of U.N.O. ?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper International Organizations
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290

The per capita income of India in 1977-78 at 1970-71 prices was

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Indian Economy
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291

A candidate to become a member of Lok Sabha should not be less than

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292

Which of the following is not included in Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India?

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293

The word 'secular' denotes

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294

Which of the following Asian languages are UN official languages ?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper International Organizations
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295

The two highest gallantry awards in India are

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper General Knowledge
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296

Who is authorised to decide over a dispute regarding disqualification of a member of Parliament ?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Indian Polity
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297

Sudden decrease of birth rate would cause

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Economics
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298

During one year the sales of a cooperative milk society are Rs. 41,000. During the succeeding year the sales increased to Rs. 59,000. It is claimed that there is a 50% increase in the saleable proceeds of the milk handled by it. If we are to arrive at a conclusion to know whether there has been any improvement in its functioning, we must enquire whether

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Economics
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299

Which of the following territories is not absolutely independent ?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper World Geography
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300

Temporary control of inflation can be effected by

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Economics
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