UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I Solved Papers

Assertion (A):
Unlike photographic film, which can beused only once, video tapes can be reused several times.
Reason (R):
Photography involves chemical changebut video recording is a physical change.

Assertion (A):
Activated charcoal is used fordecolourising sugar solution.
Reason (R) :
Activated charcoal absorbs theimpurities on its surface.

Assertion (A) :
Panchayati Raj institutions were set upto decentralise planning to village level.
Reason (R) :
Village panchayats are in a betterposition to have a proper appreciation of their developmental needs.

Whichone of the following metros (underground railway system) has been adjudged bythe Public Broadcasting System of the United States of America as the best inthe world ?

TheHarappans did not know the use of

TheVitamin containing cobalt is

SundaStrait separates

Anasteroid recently discovered by the scientists of Indian Institute ofAstrophysics has been named after

Considerthe following statements regarding a No-confidence Motion in the Parliament.
1. There is no mention of aNo-confidence Motion in the Constitution of India.
2. A period of six months must elapsebetween the introduction of one No-confidence Motion and the other.
3. At least 100 members must support aMotion of No-confidence before it is introduced in the House.
4. A motion of No-confidence can beintroduced in the Lok Sabha only.
Of these statements

Ringwormis caused by

Whichone of the following was the contemporary Bengal king during the time of Harshaof Kannauj ?

Mohairis obtained from

MatchList I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given belowthem:

MatchList I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given belowthem:

TheFirst Buddhist Council met at

Indiaexperienced a sharp decline in foodgrain production when compared to theprevious year, during

Parliamentor a State Legislature can declare a seat vacant if a member abstains himselfwithout permission from the sessions for atleast

Considerthe following statements regarding bones in the human body:
1. They consist of 80% solid matter and20% water.
2. Solid matter in the bones is mademainly of cartilage.
3. Impregnation of salts includingcarbonates and phosphates of lime imparts hardness to the bones.
4. In old age, the proportion of limedecreases and bones become brittle and break easily.
Of these statements :

Zojila is a Pass between

Considerthe following activities indulged in by a candidate during an election campaign:
1. Giving gifts to voters to inducethem to vote
2. Appealing for votes on the groundsof caste or religion
3. False character assassination ofother candidates
4. Propagation and glorification ofsati
Which of these constitute the corruptpractices ?

Thehuman immuno deficiency virus (HIV) is a living entity because it can

Thecountry which has the largest foreign debt at present is

Inwhich one of the following inscriptions is Ashoka mentioned by name ?

Theprocess of retting in jute is

Thevalue of a vote of a member of the Parliament for the election of the Presidentof India is determined by dividing the