UPSC CSE 2024 (Prelims) General Studies Previous Year Paper (16-Jun-2024)

Question 1

Consider the following statements:Statement-I: There is instability and a worsening security situation in the Sahel region.Statement-II: There have been military takeovers/coups d’état in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statement?

Accepted Answer

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

Answer

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

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Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

Answer

Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Question 2

Consider the following statement:Statement-I: India does not import apples from the United States of America.Statement-II: In India, the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modified food without the approval of the competent authority.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Accepted Answer

Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Answer

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I

Answer

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

Answer

Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

Question 3

With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:1. He/She shall not preside while any resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration.2. He/She shall not have the right to speak.3. He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 only

Answer

1 and 2 only

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2 and 3 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Question 4

With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.3. A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 2

Answer

1 only

Answer

2 and 3

Answer

3 only

Question 5

With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statement:1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India proroguing the House which is in session.3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

2 and 3

Answer

1 only

Answer

1 and 2

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3 only

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