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UPSC Prelims 2003

150 questions, in the order they were asked.

2003 · Q80Modern HistoryAdvent Of Europeans & British Expansionmoderate

With reference to the entry of European powers into India, which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)The Portuguese captured Goa in 1499
  2. (b)The English opened their first factory in South India at Masulipatnam
  3. (c)In Eastern India, the English Company opened its first factory in Orissa in 1633
  4. (d)Under the leadership of Dupleix, the French occupied Madras in 1746
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Official answer(a) The Portuguese captured Goa in 1499

2003 · Q81Modern HistoryGandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942)moderate

With reference to Indian freedom struggle, which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)The Rowlatt Act aroused a wave of popular indignation and led to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre
  2. (b)Subhash Chandra Bose formed the Forward Bloc
  3. (c)Bhagat Singh was one of the founders of Hindustan Republican Socialist Association
  4. (d)In 1931, the Congress Session at Karachi opposed Gandhi-Irwin Pact
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Official answer(d) In 1931, the Congress Session at Karachi opposed Gandhi-Irwin Pact

2003 · Q84Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)Only the Rajya Sabha and not the Lok Sabha can have nominated members
  2. (b)There is a constitutional provision for nominating two members belonging to the Anglo-Indian community to the Rajya Sabha
  3. (c)There is no constitutional bar for a nominated member to be appointed Union minister
  4. (d)A nominated member can vote both in the Presidential election
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Official answer(c) There is no constitutional bar for a nominated member to be appointed Union minister

2003 · Q85Indian EconomyExternal Sector & Balance Of Paymentsmoderate

With reference to Government of India’s decisions regarding Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the year 2001-02, consider the following statements: 1. Out of the 100% FDI allowed by India in tea sector, the foreign firm would have to disinvest 33% of the equity in favour of an Indian partner within four years. 2. Regarding the FDI in print media in India, the single largest Indian shareholder should have a holding higher than 26%. Which of these statements is/are correct?

  1. (a)Only 1
  2. (b)Only 2
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(b) Only 2

2003 · Q88Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. The joint sitting of the two Houses of the Parliament in India is sanctioned under Article 108 of the Constitution. 2. The first joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was held in the year 1961. 3. The second joint sitting of the two Houses of Indian Parliament was held to pass the Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill. Which of these statements are correct?

  1. (a)1 and 2
  2. (b)2 and 3
  3. (c)1 and 3
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(d) 1, 2 and 3

2003 · Q90Modern HistoryBritish Economic Policiesmoderate

During the colonial period in India, what was the purpose of the Whitley Commission?

  1. (a)To review the fitness of India for further political reforms
  2. (b)To report on the existing conditions of labour and to make recommendations
  3. (c)To draw up a plan for financial reforms for India
  4. (d)To develop a comprehensive scheme for Civil Services in India
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Official answer(b) To report on the existing conditions of labour and to make recommendations

2003 · Q96Indian EconomyBanking & Financial Sectormoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. The maximum limit of shareholding of Indian promoters in private sector banks in India is 49 per cent of the paid-up capital. 2. Foreign Direct Investment up to 49 per cent from all sources is permitted in private sector banks in India under the automatic route. Which of these statements is/are correct?

  1. (a)Only 1
  2. (b)Only 2
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(c) Both 1 and 2