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UPSC Prelims 2013

100 questions, in the order they were asked.

2013 · Q1Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

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

  1. (a)The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
  2. (b)The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further
  3. (c)The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration
  4. (d)The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill
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Official answer(a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha

2013 · Q2Indian PolityUnion & State Executivemoderate

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time
  2. (b)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
  3. (c)No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post
  4. (d)In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support
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Official answer(c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post

2013 · Q4Art & CultureArchitecture & World Heritagemoderate

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 The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. 3.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?

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

2013 · Q6Ancient HistoryForeign Travellers & Accountsmoderate

The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery. 2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person. 3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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

2013 · Q9Modern HistoryConstitutional Developments & British Plans (1909-1947)easy

With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were

  1. (a)directly elected by the people of those Provinces
  2. (b)nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
  3. (c)elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
  4. (d)selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters
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Official answer(c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies

2013 · Q11Indian PolityConstitutional Framework & Developmentmoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a Bill in the Lok Sabha only. 2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislatures of all the States of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2013 · Q13Indian EconomyAgriculture & Rural Developmentmoderate

With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of the sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy. 2. Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers. 3. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

2013 · Q20Modern HistoryPeasant, Tribal & Labour Movementsmoderate

The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for

  1. (a)the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
  2. (b)the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land
  3. (c)the uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of serfdom
  4. (d)writing off all peasant debts
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Official answer(a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third