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UPSC Prelims 2003

150 questions, in the order they were asked.

2003 · Q102Indian EconomyExternal Sector & Balance Of Paymentsmoderate

Assertion (A): During the year 2001-02, the value of India’s total exports declined, registering a negative growth of 2.17%. Reason (R): During the year 2001-02, negative growth in exports was witnessed in respect of iron and steel, coffee, textiles and marine products.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(d) A is false but R is true

2003 · Q104Indian EconomyInternational Trade & WTOmoderate

Assertion (A): The new EXIM Policy is liberal, market-oriented and favours global trade. Reason (R): GATT has played a significant role in the liberalisation of economy.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(c) A is true but R is false

2003 · Q105Science & TechnologyChemistryeasy

Assertion (A): In the periodic table of chemical elements, electron affinity is always found to increase from top to bottom in a group. Reason (R): In a group, the atomic radius generally increases from top to bottom.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(d) A is false but R is true

2003 · Q106Environment & EcologyPollution & Waste Managementmoderate

Assertion (A): Coal-based thermal power stations contribute to acid rain. Reason (R): Oxides of carbon are emitted when the coal burns.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

2003 · Q109GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologymoderate

Assertion (A): The amount of moisture in the atmosphere is related to latitude. Reason (R): The capacity to hold moisture in the form of water vapour is related to temperature.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

2003 · Q110Environment & EcologyEcosystems & Ecology Conceptsdifficult

Assertion (A): Unlike temperate forests, the tropical rain forests, if cleared, can yield productive farm-land that can support intensive agriculture for several years even without chemical fertilizers. Reason (R): The primary productivity of the tropical rain forest is very high when compared to that of the temperate forests.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(d) A is false but R is true

2003 · Q111Modern HistoryGandhian Mass Movements (1915-1942)moderate

Assertion (A): In 1916, Maulana Mohammad Ali and Abul Kalam Azad resigned from the Legislative Council. Reason (R): The Rowlatt Act was passed by the government in spite of being opposed by all Indian members of the Legislative Council.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(d) A is false but R is true

2003 · Q112Modern HistoryAdvent Of Europeans & British Expansionmoderate

Assertion (A): Shah Alam II spent the initial years as an Emperor far away from his capital. Reason (R): There was always a lurking danger of foreign invasion from the north-west frontier.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

2003 · Q113GeographyAtmosphere & Climatologyeasy

Assertion (A): Areas lying within five to eight degrees latitude on either side of the equator receive rainfall throughout the year. Reason (R): High temperatures and high humidity cause convectional rain to fall mostly in the afternoons near the equator.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

2003 · Q114Medieval HistoryVijayanagara Empiremoderate

Assertion (A): Saluva Narasimha put an end to the old dynasty and assumed the royal title. Reason (R): He wanted to save the kingdom from further degeneration and disintegration.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A

2003 · Q115Modern HistoryAdvent Of Europeans & British Expansionmoderate

Assertion (A): Marathas emerged as the strongest native power in India after the decline of Mughal empire. Reason (R): Marathas were the first to have clear concept of a united Indian nation.

  1. (a)Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. (b)Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
  3. (c)A is true but R is false
  4. (d)A is false but R is true
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Official answer(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A

2003 · Q121Current AffairsBusiness & Economymoderate

Match List I (Distinguished Lady) with List II (Organisation/Industry) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Distinguished lady) A. Amrita B. Anu Aga C. Mallika Srinivasan D. Priya Paul List II (Organisation/Industry) 1. National Dairy Development Board 2. Park Hotels 3. Pfizer Limited 4. Thermax Limited 5. Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited Codes: A B C D

  1. (a)1 4 5 2
  2. (b)2 4 1 5
  3. (c)1 3 5 2
  4. (d)2 3 1 5
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Official answer(a) 1 4 5 2

2003 · Q123Modern HistoryAdvent Of Europeans & British Expansionmoderate

Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

  1. (a)Ali Mardan Khan introduced the system of revenue farming in Bengal
  2. (b)Maharaja Ranjit Singh set up modern foundries to manufacture cannons at Lahore
  3. (c)Sawai Jai Singh of Amber had Euclid’s ‘Elements of Geometry’ translated into Sanskrit
  4. (d)Sultan Tipu of Mysore gave money for the construction of the idol of Goddess Sarda in the Sringeri temple
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Official answer(a) Ali Mardan Khan introduced the system of revenue farming in Bengal

2003 · Q125Medieval HistoryDelhi Sultanateeasy

How did Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak die?

  1. (a)He was treacherously stabbed to death by one of his ambitious nobles
  2. (b)He was killed in a battle with Taj-u-din Yildiz, the ruler of Ghazni who entered into a contest with him over the capture of Punjab
  3. (c)He sustained injuries while besieging the fortress of Kalinjar in Bundelkhand and succumbed to death later
  4. (d)He died after a fall from his horse while playing Chaugan
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Official answer(d) He died after a fall from his horse while playing Chaugan