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2018 General Studies Paper - I

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Questions 100
Duration 180 mins
Package Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination - Previous Year Papers

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2018 General Studies Paper - I
Consider the following statements : 1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party. 2. In the Lok Sabha, a “Leader of the Opposition” was recognised for the first time in 1969. 3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognised as the Leader of the Opposition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
A
1 and 3 only
B
2 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
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Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhibit water loss ? 1. Hard and waxy leaves 2. Tiny leaves 3. Thorns instead of leaves Select the correct answer using the code given below :
A
2 and 3 only
B
2 only
C
3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
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As per the NSSO 70th Round “Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households”, consider the following statements : 1. Rajasthan has the highest percentage share of agricultural households among its rural households. 2. Out of the total agricultural households in the country, a little over 60 percent belong to OBCs. 3. In Kerala, a little over 60 percent of agricultural households reported to have received maximum income from sources other than agricultural activities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
A
2 and 3 only
B
2 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
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How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) ? 1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government. 2. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country. 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
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2018 General Studies Paper - I
Consider the following statements : 1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. 2. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. 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
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Which one of the following best describes the term “Merchant Discount Rate” sometimes seen in news ?
A
The incentive given by a bank to a merchant for accepting payments through debit cards pertaining to that bank.
B
The amount paid back by banks to their customers when they use debit cards for financial transactions for purchasing goods or services.
C
The charge to a merchant by a bank for accepting payments from his customers through the bank’s debit cards.
D
The incentive given by the Government to merchants for promoting digital payments by their customers through Point of Sale (PoS) machines and debit cards.