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UPSC CS (P) Examination Question Paper
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Sample Question
(Based on revised syllabi & pattern effective from CS (P) Examination, 2011)
PAPER-I
1. With reference to Simon Commission’s recommendations,
(a) It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government
(b) It proposed the setting up of inter-provincial council under the Hom
(c) It suggested the abolition of bicameral legislature at the Centre
(d) It recommended the creation of Indian Police Service with a provision
2. A geographic area with an altitude of 400 metres has following
(a) Moist temperate coniferous forest (b) Montane subtropical forest
(c) Temperate forest (d) Tropical rain forest
3. Other than Jatropha curcas, why is Pongamia pinnata also considered a
1. Pongamia pinnata grows naturally in most of the arid regions of India.
2. The seeds of Pongamia pinnata are rich in lipid content of which
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. If a potato is placed on a pure paper plate which is
(a) Potato is mainly made up of starch whereas paper is mainly made up
(b) Potato transmits microwaves whereas paper reflects microwaves
(c) Potato contains water whereas paper does not contain water
(d) Potato is a fresh organic material whereas paper is a dead organic material
5. With reference to India, consider the following:
1. Nationalization of Banks 2. Formation of Regional Rural Banks
Which of the above can be considered as steps taken to achieve the ‘financia
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Consider the following actions by the Government:
1. Cutting the tax rates 2. Increasing the government spending
7. Excessive release of the pollutant carbon monoxide (CO) into the air
(a) When inhaled in to the human body, CO is converted into CO2
(b) The inhaled CO has much higher affinity for haemoglobin as compared
(c) The inhaled CO destroys the chemical structure of haemoglobin
(d) The inhaled CO adversely affects the respiratory centre in the brain
8. What are the possible limitations of India in mitigating the global
1. Appropriate alternate technologies are not sufficiently available.
2. India cannot invest huge funds in research and development.
3. Many developed countries have already set up their polluting
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
9. With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following:
1. Fundamental Rights 2. Fundamental Duties 3. Directive principles of Sta
(a) 1 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3