UPSC CSE 2016 (Prelims) General Studies Previous Year Paper (7-Aug-2016)

Question 1

Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Accepted Answer

2 only

Answer

1 only

Answer

Both 1 and 2

Answer

Neither 1 nor 2

Question 2

Which of the following is/are the indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?1. Undernourishment2. Child stunting3. Child mortalitySelect the correct answer using the code given below.

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

1 and 3 only

Question 3

There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit?1. Reducing revenue expenditure2. Introducing new welfare schemes3. Rationalizing subsidies4. Reducing import dutySelect the correct answer using the code given below.

Accepted Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

1 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 4

The establishment of 'Payment Banks' is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context?1. Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled by residents are eligible to be promoters of Payment Banks.2. Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards.3. Payment Banks cannot undertake lending activities.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Accepted Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

2 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Question 5

With reference to 'LiFi' recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission.2. It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than 'WiFi'.Select the correct answer using the code given below

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2

Answer

1 only

Answer

2 only

Answer

Neither 1 nor 2

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