UPSC CSE 2013 (Prelims) General Studies Previous Year Paper (26-May-2013)

Question 1

What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?

Accepted Answer

The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha

Answer

The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further

Answer

The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration

Answer

The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill

Question 2

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post

Answer

In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time

Answer

The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the state just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President

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In the cases a Union Territory having a legislative setup the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support

Question 3

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Geographical Feature Region A) Abyssinia Plateau Arabia B) Atlas Mountains North-Western Africa C) Guiana Highlands South-Western Africa D) Okavango Basin Patagonia

Accepted Answer

B

Answer

A

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C

Answer

D

Question 4

With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.3. At ellora, caves were made for different faiths.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

3 only

Answer

1 only

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2 and 3 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Question 5

Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred1. across different species of plants2. from animals to plants3. from microorganisms to higher organismsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below.

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3

Answer

1 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

1 and 3 only

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Geographical Feature	Region
A) Abyssinia Plateau	Arabia
B) Atlas Mountains	North-Western Africa
C) Guiana Highlands	South-Western Africa
D) Okavango Basin	Patagonia