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

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Master official previous years' questions for Indian Polity & Governance, Ancient, Medieval & Modern Indian History, Indian & World Geography, Economic & Social Development, Environment & Ecology, and General Science.

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376

China intends to purchase from U.K.

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Defence
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377

The sculpture with the three faces of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh known as "Trimurti" appears in

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Indian Culture
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378

During Aurangzeb's reign, which of the following were not included in his government?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Medieval History
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379

What was the important reason for the fall of Vijayanagar Empire ?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Medieval History
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380

"Inquilab Zindabad" slogan was given by

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Modern History
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381

"Red Shirts" movement aimed at

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Modern History
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382

Which of the following was not the outcome of Jallianwalah Bagh massacre ?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Modern History
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383

"Bijanti" government is compared to the Chola's for

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Medieval History
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384

Who evolved the national consciousness as a formal concept?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Modern History
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385

Why could British only succeed in trade and commerce in India ?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Modern History
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386

Which is not the Indo-Aryart language?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Linguistics
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387

Who participated the least in the Indian National Movement ?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Modern History
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388

The name Pahlavi Dynasty in Iran is derived from the

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper World History
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389

Which of the following throws light on Harappan Culture ?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Ancient History
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390

The Prime Minister of Interim Government of India after Independence was

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Modern History
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391

Swadeshi movement started during

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Modern History
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392

Aim of Swaraj Parly was to

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Modern History
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393

Which of the following countries did not suffer imperial aggression?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper World History
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394

Swaraj Party was founded by

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Modern History
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395

Which party was in power in U.K. when India became independent

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Modern History
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396

What is the likely impact of decrease of population on economy ?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Economics
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397

Which State is the biggest producer of cashewnuts ?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Economic Geography
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398

Which of the following States has no Panchayati Raj setup ?

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Indian Polity
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399

Unemployment insurance will result in

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Economics
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400

From the graph it follows that
(1) India generally produces more rice than wheat
(2) Production of wheat increases marginally around 4 percent
(3) India exports more sugar than wheat
(4) The cultivable area under sugar is higher than under rice

UPSC Prelims 1979 GS Paper Economics
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