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UPSC Prelims 2020

100 questions, in the order they were asked.

2020 · Q1Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesdifficult

Consider the following statements : 1. Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more than three months. 2. State cannot enter into any contract with private corporations for sharing of Aadhaar data. 3. Aadhaar is mandatory for obtaining insurance products. 4. Aadhaar is mandatory for getting benefits funded out of the Consolidated Fund of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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

2020 · Q3Indian PolityPublic Finance & Finance Commissionmoderate

With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct ? 1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, etc. 2. A specified portion of each MP's fund must benefit SC/ST populations. 3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year. 4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

2020 · Q6Indian EconomyFiscal Policy & Budgetmoderate

Along with the Budget, the Finance Minister also places other documents before the Parliament which include ‘The Macro Economic Framework Statement’. The aforesaid document is presented because this is mandated by

  1. (a)Long standing parliamentary convention
  2. (b)Article 112 and Article 110(1) of the Constitution of India
  3. (c)Article 113 of the Constitution of India
  4. (d)Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003
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Official answer(d) Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003

2020 · Q9Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesmoderate

In India, Legal Services Authorities provide free legal services to which of the following type of citizens ? 1. Person with an annual income of less than ₹ 1,00,000 2. Transgender with an annual income of less than ₹ 2,00,000 3. Member of Other Backward Classes (OBC) with an annual income of less than ₹ 3,00,000 4. All Senior Citizens Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

2020 · Q10Current AffairsInternational Relations & Treatiesmoderate

Consider the following pairs : International agreement/set-up — Subject 1. Alma-Ata Declaration — Healthcare of the people 2. Hague Convention — Biological and chemical weapons 3. Talanoa Dialogue — Global climate change 4. Under2 Coalition — Child rights Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?

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

2020 · Q11Indian PolityParliament & State Legislatureseasy

A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which

  1. (a)all political parties in the Parliament are represented in the Government
  2. (b)the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it
  3. (c)the Government is elected by the people and can be removed by them
  4. (d)the Government is chosen by the Parliament but cannot be removed by it before completion of a fixed term
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Official answer(b) the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it

2020 · Q13Indian PolityConstitutional Framework & Developmentmoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. The Constitution of India defines its ‘basic structure’ in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy. 2. The Constitution of India provides for ‘judicial review’ to safeguard the citizens’ liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based. 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

2020 · Q16Indian PolityConstitutional Framework & Developmenteasy

The Preamble to the Constitution of India is

  1. (a)a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect
  2. (b)not a part of the Constitution and has no legal effect either
  3. (c)a part of the Constitution and has the same legal effect as any other part
  4. (d)a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts
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Official answer(d) a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts

2020 · Q18Indian PolityDirective Principles Of State Policymoderate

With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. They shall be enforceable by courts. 2. They shall not be enforceable by any court. 3. The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the State. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

2020 · Q19Indian PolityElectionsmoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. According to the Constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a State for six months even if he/she is not a member of the Legislature of that State. 2. According to the Representation of People Act, 1951, a person convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for five years is permanently disqualified from contesting an election even after his release from prison. 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

2020 · Q20Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such place as he/she thinks fit. 2. The Constitution of India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to conduct all three sessions. 3. There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required to meet in a year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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

2020 · Q23Modern HistoryBritish Administration & Economic Policieseasy

Which of the following statements correctly explains the impact of Industrial Revolution on India during the first half of the nineteenth century ?

  1. (a)Indian handicrafts were ruined.
  2. (b)Machines were introduced in the Indian textile industry in large numbers.
  3. (c)Railway lines were laid in many parts of the country.
  4. (d)Heavy duties were imposed on the imports of British manufactures.
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Official answer(a) Indian handicrafts were ruined.

2020 · Q24Ancient HistoryPost-Gupta & Early Medieval Dynastiesmoderate

Consider the following events in the history of India : 1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja 2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman – I 3. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka – I 4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time ?

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