UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2022 - General Studies Paper I

"Rapid Financing Instrument" and "Rapid Credit Facility" are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following ?

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation of rupee. 2. An increase in the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) indicates an improvement in trade competitiveness. 3. An increasing trend in domestic inflation relative to inflation in other countries is likely to cause an increasing divergence between NEER and REER.

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. If the inflation is too high, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to buy government securities. 2. If the rupee is rapidly depreciating, RBI is likely to sell dollars in the market. 3. If interest rates in the USA or European Union were to fall, that is likely to induce RBI to buy dollars.

With reference to the "G20 Common Framework", consider the following statements: 1. It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club. 2. It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with unsustainable debt.

With reference to the Indian economy, what are the advantages of "Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIBs)" ? 1. Government can reduce the coupon rates on its borrowing by way of IIBs. 2. IIBs provide protection to the investors from uncertainty regarding inflation. 3. The interest received as well as capital gains on IIBs are not taxable.

With reference to foreign-owned e-commerce firms operating in India, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. They can sell their own goods in addition to offering their platforms as market-places. 2. The degree to which they can own big sellers on their platforms is limited.

Which of the following activities constitute real sector in the economy ? 1. Farmers harvesting their crops 2. Textile mills converting raw cotton into fabrics 3. A commercial bank lending money to a trading company 4. A corporate body issuing Rupee Denominated Bonds overseas

Which one of the following situations best reflects "Indirect Transfers" often talked about in media recently with reference to India ? (a) Any Indian company, which has invested in a foreign enterprise and pays tax on the profits received on that investment to that foreign country (b) Any foreign company, which has invested in India and pays tax on the profits received from that investment to its home country (c) Any Indian company, which buys physical assets in a foreign country and sells them at a profit and repatriates the proceeds to India (d) Any foreign company repatriates and the proceeds received from assets located in India are used to generate its real value

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. Domestic financial savings is a part of government borrowing. 2. Dated securities issued at market-related rates in auctions are a major component of internal borrowing.

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. Domestic financial savings is a part of government borrowing. 2. Dated securities issued at market-related rates in auctions are a major component of internal borrowing.

With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates. 2. Bar Councils have the power to lay down the rules relating to legal education and recognition of law colleges. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements: 1. A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India. 2. When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent. 3. A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister. 2. The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha ? 1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency 2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers 3. To impeach the President of India Select the correct answer using the code given below :

With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements: 1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House. 2. The law does not provide any time-frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements: 1. Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the Government who are allowed to participate in the meetings of the Parliament of India. 2. According to the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India submits his resignation when the Government which appointed him resigns. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements: 1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty. 2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company. 3. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements: 1. Private and public hospitals must adopt it. 2. As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately. 3. It has seamless portability across the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: 1. As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix. 2. There is a mandatory provision that the election of a candidate as Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha shall be from either the principal opposition party or the ruling party. 3. The Deputy Speaker has the same power as of the Speaker when presiding over the sitting of the House and no appeal lies against his rulings. 4. The well established parliamentary practice regarding the appointment of Deputy Speaker is that the motion is moved by the Speaker and duly seconded by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

Among the following crops, which one is the most important anthropogenic source of both methane and nitrous oxide ?

What are the results of the 'Rice Intensive System' (alternate wetting and drying) ? 1. Reduced seed requirement 2. Reduced methane production 3. Reduced electricity consumption (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Which one of the following lakes of West Africa has become dry and turned into a desert ?

Which river formed the Gandikota Canyon in South India ? (a) Cauvery (b) Manjira (c) Pennar (d) Tungabhadra

The term "Levant" often heard in the news roughly corresponds to which of the following regions ? (a) Region along the eastern Mediterranean shores (b) Region along North African shores stretching from Egypt to Morocco (c) Region along Persian Gulf and Horn of Africa (d) The entire coastal areas of Mediterranean Sea

भारत के संदरब्थ में, निमनिलिखित कत्णों पर विचार किएजिएछ: 1. मोनाजिट दुरल्भ म्र्थाएं का सोर्स है । 2. मोनाजिट में तोरियम होता है । 3. भारत की समस्त तातवर्तिया बालुकार्ण में मोनाजिट प्राकर्णिक रूप में होता है । 4. भारत में, केवल सरकारी निकाय हि मोनाजिट संसाधित या निर्यात कर सकते हैं । उपरियुक्त कत्णों में कों-से सहि हैं ?

In the northern hemisphere, the longest day of the year normally occurs in the : (a) First half of the month of June (b) Second half of the month of June (c) First half of the month of July (d) Second half of the month of July

Consider the following pairs: 1. Hokera Wetland — Punjab 2. Renuka Wetland — Himachal Pradesh 3. Rudrasagar Lake — Tripura 4. Sasthamkotta Lake — Tamil Nadu How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?

Consider the following: 1. Aarogya Setu 2. CoWIN 3. DigiLocker 4. DIKSHA Which of the above are built on top of open-source digital platforms ?

With reference to Web 3.0, consider the following statements: 1. Web 3.0 technology enables people to control their own data. 2. In Web 3.0 world, there can be blockchain based social networks. 3. Web 3.0 is operated by users collectively rather than a corporation. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

With reference to "Software as a Service (SaaS)", consider the following statements: 1. SaaS buyers can customise the user interface and can change data fields. 2. SaaS users can access their data through their mobile devices. 3. Outlook, Hotmail and Yahoo! Mail are forms of SaaS. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media ? (a) A hypersonic missile is launched into space to counter the asteroid approaching the Earth and explode it in space. (b) A spacecraft lands on another planet after making several orbital motions. (c) A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the Earth. (d) A spacecraft moves along a comet with the same speed and places a probe on its surface.

Which one of the following is the context in which the term "qubit" is mentioned ? (a) Cloud Services (b) Quantum Computing (c) Visible Light Communication Technologies (d) Wireless Communication Technologies

Consider the following communication technologies: 1. Closed-circuit Television 2. Radio Frequency Identification 3. Wireless Local Area Network Which of the above are considered Short-Range devices/technologies ?

Consider the following statements: 1. Biofilms can form on medical implants within human tissues. 2. Biofilms can form on food and food processing surfaces. 3. Biofilms can exhibit antibiotic resistance. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

कोविड-19 विश्वमहामरी को रोकने के लिए बनाई जा रही वैक्सिनों के परसग्ग में, निमनिलिखित कत्णों पर विचार किएजिएछ: 1. भारतिय सीरम संस्थान ने mRNA प्लाट्फोरम का प्रयोग कर कोविशिल्ड नामक कोविड-19 वैक्सिन निर्मित किए । 2. स्पुतनिक V वैक्सिन रोगवाहक (वेक्तोर) अधारित प्लाट्फोरम का प्रयोग कर बनाई गई है । 3. कोवाकसिन एक निशकरित रोगजनक अधारित वैक्सिन है । उपरियुक्त कत्णों में कों-से सहि हैं ?

If a major solar storm (solar flare) reaches the Earth, which of the following are the possible effects on the Earth ? 1. GPS and navigation systems could fail. 2. Tsunamis could occur at equatorial regions. 3. Power grids could be damaged. 4. Intense auroras could occur over much of the Earth. 5. Forest fires could take place over much of the planet. 6. Orbits of the satellites could be disturbed. 7. Shortwave radio communication of the aircraft flying over polar regions could be interrupted.

The Climate Group is an international non-profit organization that drives climate action by building large networks and runs them. 1. The International Energy Agency in partnership with the Climate Group launched a global initiative "EP100". 2. EP100 brings together leading companies committed to driving innovation in energy efficiency and increasing competitiveness while delivering on emission reduction goals. 3. Some Indian companies are members of EP100. 4. The International Energy Agency is the Secretariat to the "Under2 Coalition".

"If rainforests and tropical forests are the lungs of the Earth, then surely wetlands function as its kidneys." Which one of the following functions of wetlands best reflects the above statement ?

In the context of WHO Air Quality Guidelines, consider the following statements: 1. The 24-hour mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 15 µg/m3 and annual mean of PM2.5 should not exceed 5 µg/m3. 2. In a year, the highest levels of ozone pollution occur during the periods of inclement weather. 3. PM10 can penetrate the lung barrier and enter the bloodstream. 4. Excessive ozone in the air can trigger asthma.

It is a fungus. 1. It grows in some Himalayan forest areas. 2. It is commercially cultivated in the Himalayan foothills of north-eastern India.

Its fibres can be blended with wool and cotton fibres to reinforce their properties. 1. Containers made of it can be used to store any alcoholic beverage. 2. Bottles made of it can be recycled into other products. 3. Articles made of it can be easily disposed of by incineration without causing greenhouse gas emissions.

Which one of the following birds is a nocturnal bird ?

Which of the following are nitrogen-fixing plants ? 1. Alchala 2. Chaulai (Amaranth) 3. Chickpea 4. Tipatya grass (Clover) 5. Khusa (Parsley) 6. Spinach

In which one of the following situations is "Biorock technology" mentioned ?

The "Miyawaki method" is famous for ?

In the Government of India Act 1919, the functions of Provincial Government were divided into "Reserved" and "Transferred" subjects. Which of the following were treated as "Reserved" subjects ? 1. Administration of Justice 2. Local Self-Government 3. Land Revenue 4. Police

In medieval India, the term "Fanam" referred to :

Consider the following freedom fighters: 1. Barindra Kumar Ghosh 2. Jogesh Chandra Chatterjee 3. Ras Behari Bose. Which of the above were actively associated with the Ghadar Party ?

In the context of the Cripps Mission proposals, consider the following statements: 1. The Constituent Assembly will have members nominated by Provincial Legislative Assemblies and Indian Princely States. 2. Any province not ready to accept the new Constitution will have the right to sign a separate treaty with Britain regarding its future status.

In the context of Indian history, consider the following scriptures: 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishtaparvan 3. Avadanasataka 4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana

With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs: 1. Aryadeva — Jaina scholar 2. Dignaga — Buddhist scholar 3. Nathamuni — Vaishnava scholar How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?

Consider the following statements: 1. Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight. 2. Capital flight may increase the interest cost of firms with existing External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs). 3. Devaluation of domestic currency decreases the currency risk associated with ECBs.

Which of the following states are tea-producing states? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four

Consider the following statements: 1. Credit rating agencies are not regulated by the Reserve Bank of India. 2. Credit rating agencies are not regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India. 3. Credit rating agencies are not regulated by the Ministry of Finance.

Consider the following statements: 1. The Banks Board Bureau (BBB) is a statutory body. 2. The Banks Board Bureau (BBB) is responsible for the appointment of the Chairperson and Managing Director of public sector banks. 3. The Banks Board Bureau (BBB) is responsible for the appointment of the Chairperson and Managing Director of private sector banks.

Consider the following statements: 1. Convertible bonds are a type of debt instrument. 2. Convertible bonds can be converted into equity shares.

Consider the following: 1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) 2. Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) 3. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) India is a member of which of the above?

Consider the following statements: 1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in recent years. 2. Vietnam is led by a multi-party political system. 3. Vietnam's economic growth is linked to its integration with global supply chains and exports. 4. Vietnam's low labor costs and stable exchange rates have attracted global manufacturers. 5. Vietnam has the most productive e-services sector in the Indo-Pacific region.

In India, which of the following is responsible for controlling inflation and maintaining price stability?

Consider the following statements: 1. NFTs facilitate digital representation of physical assets. 2. NFTs are unique cryptographic tokens on a blockchain. 3. NFTs can be traded/exchanged and used as a medium of exchange.

Consider the following pairs: 1. Ghatsprabha - Telangana 2. Gandhi Sagar - Madhya Pradesh 3. Indira Sagar - Andhra Pradesh 4. Maithon - Chhattisgarh How many of the above pairs are incorrectly matched?

In India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes, closures, retrenchments and lay-offs in factories employing workers ?

In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO) ? 1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India. 2. It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks. 3. It hears any objection to the Government's notification relating to acquisition of coal-bearing areas. 4. It ensures that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time.

If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it ?

Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India provides for the establishment of a National Commission for Scheduled Castes. 2. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is a constitutional body. 3. The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is a statutory body. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 ?

With reference to the "United Nations Credentials Committee", consider the following statements: 1. It is a committee of the UN General Assembly. 2. It is responsible for verifying the credentials of representatives of member states. 3. It is a permanent committee of the UN Security Council. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Which one of the following statements best describes the 'Polar Code' ?

With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements: 1. It is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the UN. 2. It meets once a year for a regular session. 3. It is the only UN organ that can recommend the admission of new member states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

With reference to the "Tea Board" in India, consider the following statements: 1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Agriculture. 2. It is responsible for the promotion and development of the tea industry in India. 3. It is a non-profit organization. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Which one of the following best describes the term "greenwashing" ?

Consider the following statements: 1. High clouds mainly reflect solar radiation and cool the surface. 2. Low clouds have high absorption of infrared radiation emitted from the surface, and this causes warming. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements: 1. Bidibidi in north-western Kenya is a refugee settlement. 2. Some people fleeing the South Sudanese civil war live in Bidibidi. 3. Some people fleeing the Somali civil war live in Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Consider the following countries: 1. Armenia 2. Azerbaijan 3. Croatia 4. Romania 5. Uzbekistan Which of the following are members of the Turkic Council ?

Consider the following statements: 1. Gujarat has the largest solar park in India. 2. Kerala has the largest floating solar power plant in India. 3. Goa has the largest tidal solar photovoltaic project in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), consider the following statements: 1. Any coastal state has the right to establish its territorial sea limit, measured from the baseline, up to 12 nautical miles in accordance with the Convention. 2. All states, whether coastal or land-locked, have the right of transit passage through the territorial sea. 3. The extent of the Exclusive Economic Zone shall not exceed 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the territorial sea is measured. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news ?

Consider the following pairs: 1. Chad — Setting up of permanent military base by China 2. Guinea — Suspension of Constitution and Government by military 3. Lebanon — Severe and prolonged economic depression 4. Tunisia — Suspension of Parliament by President

Consider the following pairs: 1. Anatolia — Turkey 2. Amhara — Ethiopia 3. Cabo Delgado — Spain 4. Catalonia — Italy

With reference to Indian laws about wildlife protection, consider the following statements: 1. Wild animals are the sole property of the government. 2. When a wild animal is declared protected, such animal is entitled for equal protection whether it is found in protected areas or outside. 3. Apprehension of a protected wild animal becoming a danger to human life is sufficient ground for its capture or killing.

Certain species of which one of the following organisms are well known as cultivators of fungi ?

Consider the following pairs: 1. Dhauli — Odisha 2. Erragudi — Andhra Pradesh 3. Jaugada — Madhya Pradesh 4. Kalsi — Karnataka

Consider the following pairs: 1. Nannuka — Chandela 2. Jayashakti — Paramara 3. Nagabhata II — Gurjara-Pratihara 4. Bhoja — Rashtrakuta

Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct ?

"Yogavāsistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of :

The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja ?

The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Somnath Temple ?

Which one of the following statements best describes the role of B and T cells in the human body?

Consider the following statements: 1. Nanoparticles exist in nature only if man-made. 2. Metallic oxide nanoparticles are used in cosmetics. 3. Commercial nanoparticles in the environment are unsafe for humans. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements : DNA barcoding can be a tool for: 1. Estimating the age of a plant or animal, 2. Knowing differences between similar-looking species, 3. Identifying unwanted plant or animal material in processed food. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Consider the following: 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Nitrogen oxides 3. Ozone 4. Sulfur dioxide Which of the above, when present in excess in the atmosphere, cause acid rain?