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Solved Questions of CSAT 2015:Series Five(Reference Link:www.upsc.gov.in)

Question No 01. With reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements:

  1. The rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade.
  2. The Gross Domestic Product at market prices(in rupees) has steadily increased in the last decade.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Question No 02. Consider the following statements:

  1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State.
  2. The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Question No 03. "To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the

  1. Preamble of the Constitution
  2. Directive Principles of State Policy
  3. Fundamental Rights
  4. Fundamental Duties

Question No 04. Which one of the following is the best description of the term 'ecosystem'?

  1. A community of organisms interacting with one another
  2. That part of the Earth which is inhabited by living organisms.
  3. A community of organisms together with the environment in which they live
  4. The flora and fauna of a geographical area

Question No 05. The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following?

  1. People's participation in development
  2. Political accountability
  3. Democratic decentralization
  4. Financial mobilization
Select the correct answer using the code given below
  1. 1, 2 and 3 only
  2. 2 and 4 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question No 06. With reference to Indian economy, consider the following

  1. Bank rate
  2. Open market operations
  3. Public debt
  4. Public revenue
Which of the above is/are component/components of Monetary Policy?
  1. 1 only
  2. 2, 3 and 4
  3. 1, 3 and 4

Question No 07. With reference to inflation in India, which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Controlling the inflation in India is the responsibility of the Government of India only
  2. The Reserve Bank of India has no role in controlling the inflation
  3. Decreased money circulation helps in controlling the inflation
  4. Increased money circulation helps in controlling the inflation

Question No 08. Consider the following countries

  1. China
  2. France
  3. India
  4. Israel
  5. Pakistan
Which among the above are Nuclear weapons states as recognized by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 1 ,3 ,4 and 5 only
  3. 2 ,4 and 5 only
  4. 1, 2 ,3 ,4 and 5

Question No 09. The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its

  1. Preamble
  2. Directive Principles of State Policy
  3. Fundamental Rights
  4. Seventh Schedule

Question No 10. The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of

  1. Labour - augmenting technological progress
  2. capital-augmenting technological progress
  3. capital-reducing technological progress
  4. None of above

Question No 11. There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the

  1. Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people
  2. Parliament can amend the Constitution
  3. Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved
  4. Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha

Question No 12. H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases?

  1. AIDS
  2. Bird flu
  3. Dengue
  4. Swine flu

Question No 13. With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements

  1. The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum.
  2. Ammonia and water vapor are the only end products in this decomposition which are released into the atmosphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Question No 14. The problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability of

  1. Goods and services
  2. Gold and Silver
  3. Dollar and other hard currencies
  4. Exportable surplus

Question No 15. With reference to 'fuel cells' in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity, consider the following statements:

  1. If pure hydrogen is used as a fuel, the fuel cell emits heat and water as by-products.
  2. Fuel cells can be used for powering buildings and not for small devices like laptop computers.
  3. Fuel cells produce electricity in the form of Alternating Current (A.C)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Question No 16. Kalamkari painting refers to

  1. a hand-painted cotton textile in South India
  2. a handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in North-East India
  3. a block-painted woolen cloth in Western Himalayan region of India
  4. a hand-painted decorative silk cloth in North-Western India.

Question No 17. Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'?

  1. Encouraging the farmers to use their own farm seeds and discouraging them to buy the seeds from others
  2. Involving the farmers for training in quality seed production and thereby to make available quality seed to others a appropriate time and affordable cost.
  3. Earmarking some villages exclusively for the production of certified seeds
  4. Identifying the entrepreneurs in villages and providing them technology and finance to set up seed companies.

Question No 18. There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which of the following actions can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit?

  1. Reducing revenue expenditure
  2. Introducing new welfare schemes
  3. Rationalizing subsidies
  4. Expanding industries
Select the correct answer using the code given below
  1. 1 and 3 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question No 19. Which of the following has/have been accorded 'Geographical Indication' status?

  1. Banaras Brocades and Sarees
  2. Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma
  3. Tirupathi Laddu
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1 , 2 and 3

Question No 20. With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), Which of the following statements is/are Correct?

  1. It is a Public Limited Government Company
  2. It is a Non-Banking Financial Company.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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