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20 February 2020

Ancient Indian History Previous Questions UPSC|KAS Kerala Administrative Service Exam

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Ancient Indian History Previous Questions UPSC|KAS Kerala Administrative Service Exam

Ancient Indian History Previous Questions UPSC|KAS Kerala Administrative Service Exam

Ancient Indian History Set 1



1. The word ‘Hindu’ as reference to the people of Hind (India) was first used by: [1995]
(a) the Greeks (b) the Romans
(c) the Chinese (d) the Arabs
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13 June 2019

UPSC Civil Service 2019 GS Paper 91 to 100 Questions

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UPSC Civil Service 2019 GS Paper 91 to 100 Questions

 UPSC Civil Service 2019 GS Paper 91 to 100 Questions



91. Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia
diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of
(a) anti-malarial drug
(b) blodiesel
(c) pulp for paper industry
 (d) textile fibre
Answer: d
92. For the measurement/estimation of which of the following are satellite images/remote sensing data used?
1. Chlorophyll content in the vegetation of a specific location
2. Greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies of a specific location
3. Land surface temperatures of a specific location
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b
93. Consider the following States:
1. Chhattisgarh
2. M dhya Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. Odisha
With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to the total area of State, which
one of the following is the correct ascending order?
(a) 2-3-1-4
 (b) 2-3-4-1
(c) 3-2-4-1
(d) 3-2-1-4
Answer: d
94. Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of 'methane hydrate?
1. Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits.
2. Large deposits of 'methane hydrate' are found in Arctic Tundra and under the seafloor.
3. Methane in atmosphere oxidizes to carbon dioxide after a decade or two.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: d
95. Consider the following:
1. Carbon monoxide
2. Methane
3. Ozone
4. Sulphur dioxide

Which of the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 'only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: b
96. Consider the following pairs:
Sea Bordering country
1. Adriatic Sea Albania
2. Black Sea Croatia
3. Gaspian Sea Kazakhstan
4. Mediterranean Sea Morocco
5. Red Sea Syria
Which of the pair given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 5 only
 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer: d
97. Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?
(a) China
(b) India
(c) Myanmar
(d) Vietnam
Answer: b
98. Consider the following pairs:
Glacier River
1. Bandarpunch Yamuna
2. Bara Shigri Chenab
3. Milam Mandakini
4. Siachen Nubra
5. Zemu Manas
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) 1, 2 and 4
 (b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 2 and 5
(d) 3 and 5
Answer: a
99. In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These
chemicals are used as
(a) pesticides in agriculture
(b) preservatives in processed foods
(c) fruit-ripening agents
(d) moisturising agents in cosmetics
Answer: a
100. Consider the following statements:
1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve
all the wetlands in the territory of India.
2. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 were framed by the Government of India
based on the recommendations of Ramsar Convention.
3. The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2010 also encompass the drainage area or
catchment regions of the wetlands as determined by the authority.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: c

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UPSC Civil Service 2019 GS Paper 81 to 90 Questions

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UPSC Civil Service 2019 GS Paper 81 to 90 Questions

 UPSC Civil Service 2019 GS Paper 81 to 90 Questions



81. Consider the following statements:
1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into environment.
2. Cattle release ammonia into environment.
3. Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds into environment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: d
82. What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?
(a) Recently discovered uranium deposits
(b) Tropical rain forests
(c) Underground cave systems
(d) Water reservoirs
Answer: b
83. In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport,
consider the following statements:
1. The main adyantage of the use of H-CNG is the elimination of carbon monoxide emissions.
2. H-CNG as fuel reduces carbon dioxide and hydrocarbon emissions.
3. Hydrogen up to one-fifth by volume can be blended with CNG as fuel for buses.
4. H-CNG makes the fuel less expensive than CNG.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: b
84. Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night?
(a) Clouds absorb the radiation released from the Earth's surface.
(b) Clouds reflect back the Earth's radiation.
(c) The Earth's surface would have low temperature on cloudy nights.
(d) Clouds deflect the blowing wind to ground level.
Answer: b
85. Consider the following statements:
1. The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime
Minister beyond judicial review.
2. The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative
of the independence of judiciary.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
86. Consider the following statements:
1. The- motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the
Lok Sabha as per the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
2. The Constitution of India defines and gives details of what Constitutes 'incapacity and proved
misbehaviour' of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India.
3. The details of the process of impeachment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India are given in the
Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
4. If the motion for the impeachment of a Judge is taken up for voting, the law requires the motion to be
backed by each House of the Parliament and supported by a majority of total membership of that House and
by not less than two-thirds of total members of that House present and voting.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4
Answer: d
87. The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(c) Indira Gandhi
(d) Morarji Desai
Answer: a
88. Consider the following statements:
1. Coal sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi.
2. Now, coal blocks are allocated on lottery basis.
3. Till recently, India imported coal to meet the shortages of domestic supply, but now India is self-sufficient in
coal production.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: a
89. Consider the following statements:
1. The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification on
the grounds of 'Office of Profit'.
2. The above-mentioned Act was amended five times.
3. The term 'Office of Profit' is well-defined in the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: a
90. Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be
declared null and void?
(a) Third Schedule
(b) Fifth Schedule
(c) Ninth Schedule
(d) Twelfth Schedule
Answer: c

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UPSC Civil Service 2019 GS Paper 71 to 80 Questions

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UPSC Civil Service 2019 GS Paper 71 to 80 Questions

 UPSC Civil Service 2019 GS Paper 71 to 80 Questions



71. Building 'Kalyaana Mandapas' was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom of
(a) Chalukya
 (b) Chandela
(c) Rashtrakuta
(d) Vijayanagara
Answer: d
72. Consider the following statements:
1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as 'Amil'.
2. The Iqta system of Sultans of Delhi was an ancient indigenous institution.
3. The office of 'Mir Bakshi' came into existence during the reign of Khalji Sultans of Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: a
73. Consider the following statements:
1. Saint Nimbarka was a contem-porary of Akbar.
2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c
74. With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements:
1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.
2. In Lord Chelmsford's 'War Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting
Indians for World War.
3. Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian people, the Indian National Congress was declared
illegal by the colonial rulers.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b
75. With reference to Indian National Movement, consider the following pairs:
Person Position held
1. Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru President, All India Liberal Federation
2. K. C. Neogy Member, The Constituent Assembly
3. P. C. Joshi General Secretary, Communist Party of India
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: d
76. With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?
(a) Tansen was the title given to him by Emperor Akbar.
(b) Tansen composed Dhrupads on Hindu gods and goddesses.
(c) Tansen composed songs on his patrons.
(d) Tansen invented many Ragas.
Answer: a
77. Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and
individual portrait?
(a) Humayun
(b) Akbar
(c) Jahangir
 (d) Shah Jahan
Answer: c
78. Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?
(a) Manas National Park
(b) Namdapha National Park
(c) Neora Valley National Park
(d) Valley of Flowers National Park
Answer: b
79. Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the
(a) Department of Science and Technology
(b) Ministry of Employment
(c) NITI Aayog
(d) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Answer: c
80. On 21st June, the Sun
(a) does not set below the horizon at the Arctic Circle
(b) does not set below the horizon at Antarctic Circle
(c) shines vertically overhead at noon on the Equator
(d) shines vertically overhead at the Tropic of Capricorn
Answer: d

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