UPSC Prelims 2017 GS Paper — 100 Questions with Answers

GS Paper I of the 2017 Preliminary examination, held on 18 June 2017. 100 questions · 200 marks · one-third negative marking. The questions broke down as Economy 30, Polity & Governance 22, History 14, Environment & Ecology 13, General Science 9, Geography 7, Current Events 5.

  1. Q1 With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements : 1. A private member's bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India. 2. Recently, a private member's bill has…
    Polity & Governance· medium
  2. Q2 With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization…
    History· medium
  3. Q3 'Recognition of Prior Learning Scheme' is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to
    Economy· medium
  4. Q4 From the ecological point of view, which one of the following assumes importance in being a good link between the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats ?
    Environment & Ecology· medium
  5. Q5 One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of
    Polity & Governance· easy
  6. Q6 Consider the following statements in respect of Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora in Commerce (TRAFFIC) : 1. TRAFFIC is a bureau under United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). 2. The mission of TRAFFIC is to ensure that trade in wild plants and…
    Environment & Ecology· medium
  7. Q7 Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?
    Polity & Governance· medium
  8. Q8 Which one of the following statements is correct?
    Polity & Governance· easy
  9. Q9 Which of the following gives 'Global Gender Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the world?
    Economy· easy
  10. Q10 Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Smart India Hackathon 2017? 1. It is a centrally sponsored scheme for developing every city of our country into Smart Cities in a decade. 2. It is an initiative to identify new digital technology…
    Economy· easy
  11. Q11 Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)? 1. It decides the RBI's benchmark interest rates. 2. It is a 12-member body including the Governor of RBI and is reconstituted every year. 3. It functions under…
    Economy· medium
  12. Q12 With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements : 1. It is a song and dance performance. 2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance. 3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna. Which of…
    History· medium
  13. Q13 Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule? 1. Lord Cornwallis 2. Alexander Read 3. Thomas Munro Select the correct answer using the code given below :
    History· medium
  14. Q14 In the context of solving pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/advantages of bioremediation technique ? 1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same biodegradation process that occurs in nature. 2. Any contaminant with heavy…
    Environment & Ecology· medium
  15. Q15 The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for
    History· medium
  16. Q16 Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in
    Polity & Governance· easy
  17. Q17 Consider the following statements : With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon 1. legislative function. 2. executive function. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
    Polity & Governance· medium
  18. Q18 The term 'Digital Single Market Strategy' seen in the news refers to
    Current Events· easy
  19. Q19 At one of the places in India, if you stand on the seashore and watch the sea, you will find that the sea water recedes from the shore line a few kilometres and comes back to the shore, twice a day, and you can actually walk on the sea floor when the water…
    Geography· medium
  20. Q20 With reference to the 'Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)', consider the following statements : 1. A property transaction is not treated as a benami transaction if the owner of the property is not aware of the transaction. 2…
    Economy· hard
  21. Q21 Due to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences ? 1. Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected. 2. There could be a drastic increase in the fungal…
    Environment & Ecology· medium
  22. Q22 It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry ? 1. Production of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on continents. 2. Setting up and engineering…
    General Science· medium
  23. Q23 Which of the following are the objectives of 'National Nutrition Mission' ? 1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers. 2. To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women. 3…
    Economy· medium
  24. Q24 Consider the following statements : 1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions. 2. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labour movement in British India…
    History· medium
  25. Q25 In the context of mitigating the impending global warming due to anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide, which of the following can be the potential sites for carbon sequestration ? 1. Abandoned and uneconomic coal seams 2. Depleted oil and gas reservoirs…
    Environment & Ecology· medium
  26. Q26 The object of the Butler Committee of 1927 was to
    History· medium
  27. Q27 The term 'Domestic Content Requirement' is sometimes seen in the news with reference to
    Economy· medium
  28. Q28 Consider the following statements : 1. The Nuclear Security Summits are periodically held under the aegis of the United Nations. 2. The International Panel on Fissile Materials is an organ of International Atomic Energy Agency. Which of the statements given…
    Current Events· hard
  29. Q29 Who among the following can join the National Pension System (NPS) ?
    Economy· medium
  30. Q30 With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements : 1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim. 2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta. 3. River Teesta…
    Geography· medium
  31. Q31 Consider the following statements : 1. In tropical regions, Zika virus disease is transmitted by the same mosquito that transmits dengue. 2. Sexual transmission of Zika virus disease is possible. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
    General Science· medium
  32. Q32 Consider the following statements : 1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes. 2. AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Which of the statements…
    Economy· medium
  33. Q33 What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the 'National Agriculture Market' scheme ? 1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities. 2. It provides the farmers access to nationwide market, with prices commensurate with…
    Economy· easy
  34. Q34 With reference to the 'National Intellectual Property Rights Policy', consider the following statements : 1. It reiterates India's commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and the TRIPS Agreement. 2. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal…
    Economy· medium
  35. Q35 According to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which of the following animals cannot be hunted by any person except under some provisions provided by law ? 1. Gharial 2. Indian wild ass 3. Wild buffalo Select the correct answer using the code given below :
    Environment & Ecology· easy
  36. Q36 Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen ? 1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties. 2. They are correlative to legal duties. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
    Polity & Governance· medium
  37. Q37 Consider the following pairs : 1. Radhakanta Deb — First President of the British Indian Association 2. Gazulu Lakshminarasu Chetty — Founder of the Madras Mahajana Sabha 3. Surendranath Banerjee — Founder of the Indian Association Which of the above pairs…
    History· medium
  38. Q38 Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India ?
    Polity & Governance· easy
  39. Q39 With reference to 'Quality Council of India (QCI)', consider the following statements : 1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry. 2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry…
    Economy· medium
  40. Q40 What is the purpose of setting up of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) in India ? 1. To supply credit to small business units 2. To supply credit to small and marginal farmers 3. To encourage young entrepreneurs to set up business particularly in rural areas. Select…
    Economy· medium
  41. Q41 With reference to 'Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD)', consider the following statements : 1. The first APMCHUD was held in India in 2006 on the theme 'Emerging Urban Forms — Policy Responses and Governance…
    Current Events· hard
  42. Q42 Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity
    Polity & Governance· easy
  43. Q43 Which of the following is a most likely consequence of implementing the 'Unified Payments Interface (UPI)' ?
    Economy· easy
  44. Q44 The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', 'String Theory' and 'Standard Model' are sometimes seen in the news in the context of
    General Science· easy
  45. Q45 With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of 'genome sequencing', often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future ? 1. Genome sequencing can be used to identify genetic markers for disease resistance and drought tolerance in…
    General Science· medium
  46. Q46 The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that
    Polity & Governance· easy
  47. Q47 In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties ?
    Polity & Governance· easy
  48. Q48 The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following ?
    Polity & Governance· easy
  49. Q49 If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination ?
    Geography· medium
  50. Q50 The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through 1. Adjournment motion 2. Question hour 3. Supplementary questions Select the correct answer using the code given below :
    Polity & Governance· easy
  51. Q51 Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom ?
    History· medium
  52. Q52 With reference to 'Global Climate Change Alliance', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an initiative of the European Union. 2. It provides technical and financial support to targeted developing countries to integrate climate change…
    Environment & Ecology· medium
  53. Q53 With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements : 1. Sautrantika and Sammitiya were the sects of Jainism. 2. Sarvastivadin held that the constituents of phenomena were not wholly momentary, but existed forever in a latent…
    History· hard
  54. Q54 Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries ? 1. Jordan 2. Iraq 3. Lebanon 4. Syria Select the correct answer using the code given below :
    Geography· easy
  55. Q55 With reference to 'National Investment and Infrastructure Fund', which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog. 2. It has a corpus of ₹ 4,00,000 crore at present. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
    Economy· medium
  56. Q56 The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an
    Economy· medium
  57. Q57 For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by
    Polity & Governance· medium
  58. Q58 Consider the following statements : 1. In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only. 2. Western Ghats are spread over five States only. 3. Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
    Geography· medium
  59. Q59 Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion for
    Environment & Ecology· easy
  60. Q60 With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct ? 1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and…
    Economy· medium
  61. Q61 With reference to 'National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)', which of the statements given below is/are correct ? 1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning. 2. An outcome expected from the…
    Economy· medium
  62. Q62 In the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers to
    History· easy
  63. Q63 Consider the following in respect of 'National Career Service' : 1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India. 2. National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the…
    Economy· medium
  64. Q64 Which of the following statements best describes the term 'Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)', recently seen in the news ?
    Economy· medium
  65. Q65 Consider the following statements : 1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 group of countries. 2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons. Which of the…
    Environment & Ecology· medium
  66. Q66 With reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical…
    Geography· medium
  67. Q67 If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit ?
    Environment & Ecology· easy
  68. Q68 Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) : 1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy. 2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of…
    Current Events· medium
  69. Q69 The painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings at
    History· easy
  70. Q70 Consider the following pairs : Traditions Communities 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival – Sindhis 2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra – Gonds 3. Wari-Warkari – Santhals Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
    History· medium
  71. Q71 Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture ? 1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land 2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field 3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field Select the correct answer using the code…
    Economy· medium
  72. Q72 Consider the following statements : The nation-wide 'Soil Health Card Scheme' aims at 1. expanding the cultivable area under irrigation. 2. enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality. 3. checking…
    Economy· medium
  73. Q73 Consider the following pairs : Commonly used / consumed materials Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to be found in them 1. Lipstick – Lead 2. Soft drinks – Brominated vegetable oils 3. Chinese fast food – Monosodium glutamate Which of the pairs given…
    General Science· medium
  74. Q74 Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital display in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays ? 1. OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates. 2. Roll-up displays embedded…
    General Science· medium
  75. Q75 Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples ? 1. Arasavalli 2. Amarakantak 3. Omkareshwar Select the correct answer using the code given below :
    History· medium
  76. Q76 Consider the following statements : 1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected. 2. According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in…
    Polity & Governance· medium
  77. Q77 Which of the following has/have occurred in India after its liberalization of economic policies in 1991 ? 1. Share of agriculture in GDP increased enormously. 2. Share of India's exports in world trade increased. 3. FDI inflows increased. 4. India's foreign…
    Economy· medium
  78. Q78 What is the application of Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Technology ?
    General Science· easy
  79. Q79 Consider the following statements : 1. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) helps in promoting the financial inclusion in the country. 2. NPCI has launched RuPay, a card payment scheme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    Economy· easy
  80. Q80 The term 'M-STrIPES' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
    Environment & Ecology· easy
  81. Q81 What is/are the most likely advantages of implementing 'Goods and Services Tax (GST)'? 1. It will replace multiple taxes collected by multiple authorities and will thus create a single market in India. 2. It will drastically reduce the 'Current Account…
    Economy· easy
  82. Q82 'Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA)' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of negotiations held between India and
    Economy· easy
  83. Q83 Consider the following statements : 1. India has ratified the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of WTO. 2. TFA is a part of WTO's Bali Ministerial Package of 2013. 3. TFA came into force in January 2016. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    Economy· medium
  84. Q84 What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?
    Current Events· medium
  85. Q85 In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents ? 1. Service providers 2. Data centres 3. Body corporate Select the correct answer using the code given below :
    General Science· medium
  86. Q86 Right to vote and to be elected in India is a
    Polity & Governance· medium
  87. Q87 What is the purpose of 'evolved Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (eLISA)' project ?
    General Science· easy
  88. Q88 What is the purpose of 'Vidyanjali Yojana' ? 1. To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India. 2. To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the…
    Economy· easy
  89. Q89 What is the aim of the programme 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan' ?
    Economy· easy
  90. Q90 Consider the following statements : 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections. 3. Election Commission resolves the…
    Polity & Governance· medium
  91. Q91 In India, if a species of tortoise is declared protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, what does it imply ?
    Environment & Ecology· easy
  92. Q92 In India, Judicial Review implies
    Polity & Governance· easy
  93. Q93 With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events : 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Navy 2. Quit India Movement launched 3. Second Round Table Conference What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events ?
    History· easy
  94. Q94 Consider the following statements : 1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade. 2. Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade. Which of the statements given above is/are…
    Economy· medium
  95. Q95 Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites ?
    Environment & Ecology· easy
  96. Q96 Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President's rule in a State ? 1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly 2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State 3. Dissolution of the local bodies Select…
    Polity & Governance· medium
  97. Q97 Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India ? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Abolition of untouchability 3. Protection of the interests of minorities 4. Prohibition of…
    Polity & Governance· easy
  98. Q98 Which of the following is geographically closest to Great Nicobar ?
    Geography· easy
  99. Q99 Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government :
    Polity & Governance· easy
  100. Q100 Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism ?
    Polity & Governance· medium

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