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2020 General Studies Paper-II

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Questions 80
Duration 180 mins
Package Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination - Previous Year Papers

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Which one of the following is best implied in the passage? (a) Strong measures need to be taken to reduce the rural to urban migration of labour. (b) The working condition in construction and unregistered manufacturing needs to be improved. (c) Service sector has been reducing the problem of unemployment. (d) Increased social sector spending is imperative for large-scale job creation.
A
Strong measures need to be taken to reduce the rural to urban migration of labour.
B
The working condition in construction and unregistered manufacturing needs to be improved.
C
Service sector has been reducing the problem of unemployment.
D
Increased social sector spending is imperative for large-scale job creation.
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On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. State should have some institutions to ensure its appropriate role in a digital society. 2. State should ensure that private parties do not violate the citizens' right to privacy. 3. Digital economy is not compatible with the idea of not violating the citizens' privacy. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?
A
1 and 2
B
3 only
C
1 and 3
D
2 only
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Which one of the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage?
A
Rivers and other wetlands should be protected under Ramsar Convention.
B
Engineering water systems should be modernized and further augmented.
C
Wetlands need to be reinforced as more than just open sources of water.
D
Water supply should not be free of cost so as to prevent its misuse or overuse.
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Which one of the following statements best implies the suggestion given by the author of the passage?
A
Distribute your wealth across different kinds of assets so that your risks would be minimized.
B
Risk-taking behaviour should be a necessary component of your personality if you want to generate wealth.
C
While making investments, find a trustworthy asset management organization which would manage your wealth for you.
D
You should know that investing your money is a risky business.
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With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. Biotechnology regulation is an evolving process. 2. Participation of people is needed in policy decisions regarding biotechnology regulation. 3. Biotechnology regulation should take into account socio-economic aspects in decision-making. 4. Wider involvement of political executive in biotechnology regulation improves its effectiveness in dealing with the country's trade policies and international obligations. Which of the above assumptions are valid?
A
1, 2 and 4 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2, 3 and 4 only
D
1, 2, 3 and 4
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Which one of the following statements best implies the crux of the passage?
A
Precautionary principle is not given importance in current debate on developing GM crops.
B
Biotechnology is not currently used in climate change mitigation and adaptation mechanisms.
C
Biotechnology's role is not confined to the current priorities of developing GM crops.
D
The negative impacts of biotechnology are not properly understood.