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Saturday, August 23, 2014

UPSC Civil Services IAS Prelims (GS CSAT) 2014 Answer key for all sets for paper 1 and paper 2: Fully solved papers

UPSC Civil Services prelims exam 2014 was conducted by UPSC on 24 August 2014 (Sunday). The exam has 2 papers Paper 1 and paper 2(CSAT). The paper has 100 questions. The questions are MCQs and objective by nature. The paper 1 was earlier known as GS(General Studies) paper.
We'll provide all answers for each question once the question papers are available, until please share yours experience and answers here.

The solved question paper(2013) will help you in preparing for the upcoming state civil services and other competitive exams as well. It's time now to kick-start your exam preparation in the right direction.

please find the 2013 solved paper:

1. What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
(a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
(b) The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further
(c) The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration
(d) The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill

2. Which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time
(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
(c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post
(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

3. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Geographical    Region
Feature
(a) Abyssinian
Plateau : Arabia
(b) Atlas
Mountains : North-Western Africa
(c) Guiana
Highlands : South-Western Africa
(d) Okavango
Basin : Patagonia

4. 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 The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.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?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

5. Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred
1. across different species of plants
2. from animals to plants
3. from microorganisms to higher organisms
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

6. 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.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

7. Consider the following
1. Star tortoise
2. Monitor lizard
3. Pygmy hog
4. Spider monkey
Which of the above found in India?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

8. Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India?
1. Arsenic
2. Sorbitol
3. Fluoride
4. Formaldehyde
5. Uranium
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

9. With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were
(a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces
(b) nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
(c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
(d) selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters

10. Consider the following animals:
1. Sea cow
2. Sea horse
3. Sea lion
Which of the above is/are mammal/mammals?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

11. 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 legislature of all the States of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

12. Consider the following statements:
Attorney General of India can
1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
3. speak in the Lok Sabha
4. vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only

13. With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of 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.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

14. Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season are due to
(a) the earth's rotation on its axis
(b) the earth's revolution round the sun in an elliptical manner
(c) latitudinal position of the place
(d) revolution of the earth on a tilted axis

15. The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?
1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
3. The land slopes to the west from Central India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None

16. On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
(a) is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds
(b) is found in freshwater lakes and rivers
(c) exists as groundwater
(d) exists as soil moisture

17. Consider the following pairs:
1. Nokrek Bio-
sphere Reserve : Garo Hills
2. Logtak (Loktak)
Lake : Barail Range
3. Namdapha
National Park : Dafla Hills
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None

18. Consider the following:
1. Electromagnetic radiation
2. Geothermal energy
3. Gravitational force
4. Plate movements
5. Rotation of the earth
6. Revolution of the earth
Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes on the surface of the earth?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 3, 5 and 6 only
(c) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

19. Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution?
1. National Development Council
2. Planning Commission
3. Zonal Councils
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

20. The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for
(a) the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third
(b) the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land
(c) the uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of serfdom
(d) writing off all peasant debts

21. The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties
(a) with the consent of all the States
(b) with the consent of the majority of States
(c) with the consent of the States concerned
(d) without the consent of any State

22. In the grasslands, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an ecological succession because of
(a) insects and fungi
(b) limited sunlight and paucity of nutrients
(c) water limits and fire
(d) None of the above

23. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of ecosystems in the order of decreasing productivity?
(a) Oceans, lakes, grasslands, mangroves
(b) Mangroves, oceans, grasslands, lakes
(c) Mangroves, grasslands, lakes, oceans
(d) Oceans, mangroves, lakes, grasslands

24. Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in
(a) desert margins, liable to strong wind action
(b) low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding
(c) scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth
(d) None of the above

25. The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled
Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?
(a) To provide self-governance
(b) To recognize traditional rights
(c) To create autonomous regions in tribal areas
(d) To free tribal people from exploitation

26. Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, who shall be the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or community forest rights or both?
(a) State Forest Department
(b) District Collector/Deputy Commissioner
(c) Tahsildar /Block Development Officer / Mandai Revenue Officer
(d) Gram Sabha

27. Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced by
(a) bacteria
(b) protozoa
(c) moulds
(d) viruses

28. 'Economic Justice' the objectives of Constitution has been as one of the Indian provided in
(a) the Preamble and Fundamental Rights
(b) the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) None of the above

29. Due to improper / indiscriminate disposal of old and used computers or their parts, which of the following are released into the environment as e-waste?
1. Beryllium
2. Cadmium
3. Chromium
4. Heptachlor
5. Mercury
6. Lead
7. Plutonium

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only
(b) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
(c) 2, 4, 5 and 7 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

30. Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by
(a) carbon dioxide and nitrogen
(b) carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
(c) ozone and carbon dioxide
(d) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide

31. With reference to food chains in ecosystems, consider the following statements :
1. A food chain illustrates the order in which a chain of organisms feed upon each other.
2. Food chains are found within the populations of a species.
3. A food chain illustrates the numbers of each organism which are eaten by others.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None

32. Consider the following pairs

National Park                   River flowing through the Park
1. Corbett National Park     : Ganga
2. Kaziranga National Park : Manas
3. Silent Valley National Park : Kaveri

Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2
(b)3 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None

33. Consider the following organisms
1. Agaricus
2. Nostoc
3. Spirogyra

Which of the above is / are used as biofertilizer / biofertilizers

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(e) 2 and 3
(d) 3 only

34. Which of the following adds / add nitrogen to the soil?
1. Excretion of urea by animals
2. Burning of coal by man
3. Death of vegetation

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(e) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

35. In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?
1. Tamil Nadu
2. Kerala
3. Karnataka
4. Andhra Pradesh
 
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only     
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

36. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?
(a) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks
(b)Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks
(c) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it
(d) There is no material difference between the two

37. Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
(a) The extinction of the flame of desire
(b) The complete annihilation of self
(c) A state of bliss and rest
(d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension

38. According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?

(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Fundamental Duties
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties

39. The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because
(a) Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919             
(b) Simon Commission recommended the abolition of  Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces             
(c) there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission
(d) the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country

40. Quit India Movement was launched in response to
(a) Cabinet Mission Plan
(b) Cripps Proposals
(c) Simon Commission Report
(d) Wavell Plan

41. The balance of payments of a country is a systematic record of
(a) all import and transactions of a during a given period normally a year
(b) goods exported from a country during a year
(c) economic transaction between the government of one country to another
(d) capital movements from one country to another

42. The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of
1. liquidity of assets
2. branch expansion
3. merger of banks
4. winding-up of banks

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

43. An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the
(a) market rate of interest is likely to fall
(b) Central Bank is no longer making loans to commercial banks
(c) Central Bank is following an easy money policy
(d) Central Bank is following a tight money policy

44. In India, deficit financing is used for raising resources for

(a) economic development     
(b) redemption of public debt     
(c) adjusting the balance of  payments                 
(d) reducing the foreign debt     

45. Which of the following characterizes/ characterize the people of Indus Civilization?
1. They possessed great palaces and temples.
2. They worshipped both male and female deities.
3. They employed horse-drawn chariots in warfare.

Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only     
(b) 2 only         
(e) 1, 2 and 3     
(d)  None of the statements given above is correct     

46. Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing?
1. Chikungunya
2. Hepatitis B
3. HIV-AIDS

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(e) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

47. Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?
1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

48. Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an organism, but also its functional role in the community of organisms?
(a) Ecotone
(b) Ecological niche
(c) Habitat
(d) Home range

49. Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction among
(a) NO2, 03 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight
(b) CO, 02 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight
(c) CO, CO2 and N02 at low temperature
(d) High concentration of N02, O3 and CO in the evening

50. Consider the following minerals
1. Calcium
2. Iron
3. Sodium

Which of the minerals given above is/are required by human body for the contraction of muscles?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

51. Consider the following statements:

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts
1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha
2. scrutinizes appropriation finance accounts of Government
3. of the Auditor examines the report Comptroller and General of India

Which of the statements given a bove is / are correct?

(a) 1 only     
(b) 2 and 3 only
(e) 3 only     
(d) 1, 2 and 3

52. Consider the following Bhakti Saints:
1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja

Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over?
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2

53. With reference to the food chains in ecosystems, which of the following kinds of organism is / are known as decomposer organism/organisms?
1. Virus
2. Fungi
3. Bacteria

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

54. The most important fishing grounds of the world are found in the regions where
(a) warm and cold atmospheric currents meet
(b) rivers drain out large amounts of fresh water into the sea
(c) warm and cold oceanic currents meet
(d) continental shelf is undulating

55. Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?
1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
2. Coexistence of a large number of species
3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

56. Which of the following constitute Capital Account?
1. Foreign Loans
2. Foreign Direct Investment
3. Private Remittances
4. Portfolio Investment

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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


57. Consider the following historical places:
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa

Which of the above places is / are also known for mural paintings?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only    
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None


58. With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school:
1 . Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transrmigration of soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

(a) 1only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

59. In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?
1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only     
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

60. The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is / are the reason / reasons?

1. Thermal difference between land and water
2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
3. Presence of strong winds in the interior
4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

61. Which of the following is / are the characteristic/ characteristics of Indian coal?
1. High ash content
2. Low sulphur content
3.  Low ash fusion temperature

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

62. Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?
1 . They are generally red in colour.
2. They are rich In nitrogen and potash.
3. Tiley are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.
4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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

63. Consider the following statements:
1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds.             
2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma.                     
3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None

64. Consider the following crops
1.Cotton             
2. Groundnut     
3. Rice             
4.Wheat             

Which of these are Kharif crops?
    
(a) 1 and 4         
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3     
(d) 2, 3 and 4     

65. "Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic herders."

The above statement best describes which of the following regions?

(a) African Savannah
(b) Central Asian Steppe
(c) North American Prairie
(d) Siberian Tundra

66. Consider the following statements :
1. Inflation benefits the debtors.
2. Inflation benefits the bond-holders.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

67. Disguised unemployment generally means

(a) large number of people remain unemployed
(b) alternative employment is not available
(c) marginal productivity of labour is zero
(d) productivity of workers is low

68. Consider the following statements:

1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for Iegislation.

Which of the Statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3

69. Consider the following statements:
1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission.
2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India.
3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3

70. Consider the following statements:
1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House.
2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

71. With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements :
1.Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity.
2.It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

72. During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the
1. meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky
2. lightning that separates the nimbus clouds
3. violent upward movement of air and water particles

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 3
(d) None of the above produces the thunder

73. Consider the following pairs :
 Tribe                    State
1. Limboo (Limbu) : Sikkim
2. Karbi : Himachal Pradesh
3. Dongaria : Odisha
4. Bonda : Tamil Nadu

Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

74. Consider the following liquid assets:
1.Demand deposits with the banks
2.Time deposits with the banks
3.Savings deposits with the banks
4.Currency

The correct sequence of these decreasing order of Liquidity is
(a) 1-4-3-2
(b) 4-3-2-1
(c) 2-3-1-4
(d) 4-1-3-2

75.In the context of Indian economy,Open Market Operations' refers to
(a) borrowing by scheduled banks from the RBI
(b) lending by commercial banks to industry and trade
(c) purchase and sale of government securities by the RBI
(d) None of the above

76. Priority Sector Lending by banks in India constitutes the lending to

(a) agriculture
(b) micro and small enterprises
(c) weaker sections
(d) All of the above

77.Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India?
(a) Engineering
(b) Paper and pulp
(e) Textiles
(d) Thermal power

78. To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?
(a) Promoting skill development
(b) Introducing more social security schemes
(c) Reducing infant mortality rate
(d) Privatization of higher education

79. In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called 'Tribhanga' has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?
(a) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck
(b) Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters
(c) Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story
(d) A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism

80. Annie Besant was
1. responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement
2. the founder of the Theo-sophical Society
3. once the President of the Indian National Congress Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

81.The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the

(a) imposition restrictions the Indians of certain to carry arms by Indians
(b) imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages
(c) removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans
(d) removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth

82. A rise in general level of prices may be caused by

1. an increase in the money supply
2. a decrease in the aggregate level of output
3. an increase in the effective demand

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

83. Which one of the following groups of items is included in India's foreign-exchange reserves?

(a) Foreign-currency assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and loans from foreign countries
(b) Foreign-currency assets, gold oldings of the RBI and SDRs
(c) Foreign-currency assets, loans from the World Bank and SDRs
(d) Foreign-currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and loans from the World Bank

84. Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effect?
(a) Repayment of public debt
(b) Borrowing from the public to finance a budget deficit
(c) Borrowing from banks to finance a budget deficit
(d) Creating new money to finance a budget deficit

85.Supply of money remammg the same when there is an increase in demand for money, there will be
(a) a fall in the level of prices
(b) an increase in the rate of interest
(c) a decrease in the rate of interest
(d) an increase in the level of income and employment

86.Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life because
(a) exposure to sunlight is prevented
(b) concentration dioxide in the is increased of carbon environment
(c) rate of respiration is decreased
(d) there is an increase in humidity

87. Consider the following fauna of India:
1.Gharial
2.Leatherback turtle
3.Swamp deer

Which of the above is/are endangered?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None

88. Ball bearings are used in bicycles, cars, etc., because
(a) the actual between the is increased area of contact wheel and axle
(b) the effective between the is increased area of contact wheel and axle
(c) the effective between the is reduced area of contact wheel and axle
(d) None of the above statements is correct

89. Consider the following phenomena:
1. Size of the sun at dusk
2. Colour of the sun at dawn
3. Moon being visible at dawn
4. Twinkle of stars in the sky
5. Polestar beingvisible in the sky

Which of the above are optical illusions?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3, 4 and 5
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 5

90. Rainbow is produced when sunlight falls on drops of rain.

Which of the following physical phenomena are responsible for this?
1. Dispersion
2. Refraction
3. Internal reflection

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

91. Many transplanted seedlings do not grow because
(a) the new soil does not contain favourable minerals
(b) most of the root hairs grip the new soil too hard
(c) most of the root hairs are lost during transplantation
(d) leaves get damaged during transplantation

92. Economic growth in country X will necessarily have to occur if
(a) there is technical progress in the world economy
(b) there is population growth in X
(c) there is capital formation in X
(d) the volume of trade grows in the world economy

93. Which of the following statements is / are correct?
1. Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the generation of energy.
2. Viruses can be cultured in any synthetic medium.
3. Viruses are transmitted from one organism to another by  biological vectors only.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

94. Which of the following leaf modifications occurs/occur in desert areas to inhibit water loss?
1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves or no leaves
3. Thorns instead of leaves

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

95. The known forces of nature can be divided into four classes, viz, gravity electromagnetism, weak nuclear force and strong nuclear force. with reference to them, which one of the following statements is not correct?

(a) Gravity is the strongest of the four
(b) Electromagnetism act only on particles with an electric charge
(c) Weak nuclear force causes radioactivity
(d) Strong nuclear force holds protons and nutrons inside the nuclear of an atom.

96. The efforts to detect the existence of Higgs boson particle have become frequent news in the recent past. What is /are the importance/importances of discovering this particle?

1. It will enable us to understand as to why elementary particles have mass.
2. It will enables us in the near future to develope the technology to transferring matter from one point to another without traversing the physical space between them.
3. It will enable us to create better fuels for nuclear fission.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

97. Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been used in rehabilitating degraded sites because mycorrhiza enables the plants to
1. resist drought and increase absorptive area
2. tolerate extremes of PH
3. Resist disease infestation

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

98. Who among the following constitute the National Development Council?
1. The Prime Minister
2. The Chairman, Finance Commission
3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet
4. Chief Ministers of the States

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

99. The national income of a country for a given period is equal to the
(a) total value of goods and services produced by the nationals
(b) sum of total consumption and investement expenditure
(c) sum of personal income of all individuals
(d) money value of final goods and services produced

100. Which of the following grants/ grant direct credit assistance to rural households ?
1. Regional Rural Banks
2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
3. Land Development Banks

Select the correct anser using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Find Answer Here

1

 a

26

d

51

b

76

d

2

 d

27

c

52

b

77

d

3

 b

28

b

53

b

78

a

4

 b

29

b

54

c

79

a

5

a

30

d

55

d

80

c

6

b

31

a

56

b

81

c

7

a

32

d

57

b

82

d

8

a

33

b

58

b

83

b

9

c

34

c

59

a

84

d

10

b

35

a

60

a

85

b

11

 d

36

b

61

a

86

c

12

c

37

c

62

c

87

c

13

d

38

c

63

a

88

c*

14

b

39

c

64

b

89

c

15


40

b

65

b

90

a

16

c

41

a

66

a

91

c

17

a

42

d

67

c

92

c

18

d

43

d

68

d

93

c

19

d

44

a

69

a

94

d

20

a

45

b

70

d

95

a

21

d

46

b

71

c

96

a

22

d*

47


72

c

97

       d

23


48

b

73

a

98

b

24

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49

a

74

d

99

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25

c

50

c

75

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Friday, August 15, 2014

Tech Update: “Open In Terminal” action in Nautilus in Ubuntu 14.04

nautilus-open-terminal and nautilus-actions packages are available in Universe repository of Ubuntu 14.04. So run the below commands to enable universe repository and also to install above mentioned packages.

sudo add-apt-repository universe
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nautilus-open-terminal
sudo apt-get install nautilus-actions
Finally run nautilus -q command to quit nautilus.Now you can be able to see Open in terminal option on right-clicking.

Movie update: Abhishek Bachchan To Lose Weight For His Next Film

Abhishek Bachchan is toiling hard at the gym as the actor is expected to shed a few pounds for his next film. The film that is in order for him after Farah Khan's Happy New Year will be produced by his company and will be directed by Amit Mehra.

The actor is tiring himself out in the training. A special fitness guide has been helping him out at getting a leaner physique. Trainer Prashant Sawant is helping AB Junior at getting a clever chiseled body. Sawant when contacted affirmed the same and said, "Abhishek has become more involved with fitness than he has ever been."



Abhishek Bachchan was seen sporting a wrist band that measures his calorie intake and keeps a check on his cardiovascular activity. Abhishek confirmed the same to Koimoi and added, "Yes, I wear it every day. I have to look slimmer for my home production, which will begin in November."

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Tech Buzz: Some Important Education apps for students

The world is changing and so is the education system. The 'apps' world has made it easier for students to deal with the ongoing competition and with the ever increasing pressure. Mobile learning and mobile tools, now more than ever, have become an integral part of the education system. Be it in colleges, school or universities; everyone everywhere has realized the power that this new platform brings with it self. After all, Apple's iPad alone contains roughly 65,000 educational apps.

The advent of technology has brought itself a new wave of learning and making it far more easy and interesting for students of today's era to cope up with the increasing competition and pressure. Check out 10 must have education apps for today students.

App #1 – Dictionary.com

It is one of those simple apps that you should have installed on your device, regardless of the fact what course you are pursuing. Dictionary.com has been one of the top most apps on all the interfaces at one time or the other. The app boasts of having around over 2,000,000 definitions and synonyms from Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com! The ability to do most of your work offline is one of the reasons why this app is so popular in the first place. The application also features a voice-to-text search in some of its versions.

Compatible with:

  • Windows
  • Apple
  • Android
  • Blackberry
  • More…

App #2 – Duolingo

This owl called Duo will try and teach you languages that are available with the app. If that doesn't get fascinating, I don't know what does. Just kidding! So in today, we are always presented with the question of the number of languages known to us and this app presents with an easy platform of learning foreign languages just at the touch of your fingertip. It is a free-app language-learning and crowdsourced text translation platform which at the moment is offering Latin American Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese and Italian for English speakers and American English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, French and many more to the native speakers of the languages.

Compatible with:

  • Windows
  • Apple
  • Android
  • Blackberry
  • More…

App #3 – Flash Cards (Mental Case, Chegg)

Ever wondered is anything can replace the sweet and simple flashcards, well they have been replaced and placed well in-front of your fingertips. No one can undermine the power and role that flashcards play in the learning process. So keeping in true color, Mental Case and Chegg app was brought out to the world of IOS users. Simply based on the way flashcards work, the app gives you the power to create mental notes, while encompassing plenty of bells and whistles. The virtual flashcards on your screen can include images, videos, text and audio. You have the choice to view them as a slideshow. If you think that you are not up to the writing and creating part of the learning process then you will also have a free access to FlashcardExchange.com and Quizlet.com. The user also has an option of sharing the notes with other users via your iPhone, iPad, or Mac over the mail or iCloud.

Compatible with:

  • Apple (iPhone, iPad, or Mac)


App #5 – TED

Company they say matters and can make or break a person. So when TED brings you the option of listening in to the some of the greatest minds of today's world, you jump up and grab the opportunity. The app brings to you some of the greatest educators, radical technology geniuses, medical mavericks, business experts and legends of music, etc. The app has a striking and intuitive interface which will also provide you the option of downloading the videos so that you can watch them later in offline mode. The availability of subtitles is also there. The TED app is the best way to access TED's educational, inspirational, and entertaining videos from your mobile device.

Compatible with:

  • Windows
  • Apple
  • Android
  • Blackberry
  • More…

App #6 – Angry Words

The more you read and practice your vocabulary the more are your chances in excelling in your linguistic competency. Angry Word is one such app which not only makes you practice your words but also at the same time makes you have a good time and enjoy yourself. Angry Words is a multiplayer game, which is quite similar to Scrabble, and will allow you to exercise your mind while having a good time. The player has the option of choosing between English, Spanish, German, Italian and French. Students using the game for the purpose of enhancing their vocabulary can use the words which are new to them and put them down separately and challenge yourself to write sentences with them.

Compatible with:

  • Windows
  • Apple
  • Android
  • Blackberry
  • More…

App #7 – eNews (TOI, ET, HT)

As students it is of the utmost importance that you always be on your toes and know what's going on around you. There is no better source than having a newspaper on your mobile or tab. A subway ride, metro, taxi, waiting for the bus, stuck in traffic, there is just any where that you can open your app and go through the information you need to know. More over mostly all such apps send push notifications which automatically puts up an alert on your screen. The Gaurdian, Times of India, Economic Times, Hindustan Times, and so many others have launched e-versions of their newspapers.

 

Compatible with:

  • Windows
  • Apple
  • Android
  • Blackberry
  • More…

App #8 – Exam Time

Technology sure has come a long way and it would be a shame not to put it to use, especially when something is so helpful. Exam Time is an app which will do you almost what you can while studying; flashcards, mind maps, online notes, quizzes, sharing notes with friends and much more. It is an app which will not only make preparing for your course easy but also fun. Apart from all this, Exam Time has the option of providing for its users an exclusive study Group, online calendar, a study planner and other such options. So all in all the app gives you the power to get organized and motivated for your courses/ exams in turn engaging you to learn more stuff in an effective manner. So get going and create your own content by using Exam Time and their unique study tools. 

Compatible with:

  • Apple

App #9 – Job sites (Naukri.com/Monster)

The end wish of every student is to get absorbed by the best companies that are out there. Job sites such as Naukri.com and Monster.com give out information and make it really easy to know of what kind of jobs are available in the market and also the kind of candidates the companies require. A head start in to the working arena is all that everyone would want. Although such apps will only be of better use once you are in the final stages of completing your education, but nonetheless will make you thank your stars if you find what you are looking for. Most of these sites will get you to make a profile and then ask you if you are interested in a particular job and then forward your profile to the hirer. 

Compatible with:

  • Windows
  • Apple
  • Android
  • Blackberry
  • More…

App #10 – Khan Academy

Khan Academy is a supplementary app to the Khan Academy website. The app similar to its YouTube Channel has videos for engineering, history, mathematics, computer science, business, etc. The user can pick his/ her preference and then continue for lessons in that particular interest. The video library has more than 3,000 videos. The Khan Academy app also has their very own AppStore to view the videos from the repository. The user will have the option of logging into the app through a simple Khan Academy user account, Google, or Facebook which will also in turn keep a track of their viewer history and earn the users badges.

Compatible with:

  • Apple


source: http://www.successcds.net/Career/10-must-have-education-apps-for-students.html

The world is changing and so is the education system. The 'apps' world has made it easier for students to deal with the ongoing competition and with the ever increasing pressure. Mobile learning and mobile tools, now more than ever, have become an integral part of the education system. Be it in colleges, school or universities; everyone everywhere has realized the power that this new platform brings with it self. After all, Apple's iPad alone contains roughly 65,000 educational apps. The advent of technology has brought itself a new wave of learning and making it far more easy and interesting for students of today's era to cope up with the increasing competition and pressure. Check out 10 must have education apps for today students. App #1 – Dictionary.com dictionary It is one of those simple apps that you should have installed on your device, regardless of the fact what course you are pursuing. Dictionary.com has been one of the top most apps on all the interfaces at one time or the other. The app boasts of having around over 2,000,000 definitions and synonyms from Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com! The ability to do most of your work offline is one of the reasons why this app is so popular in the first place. The application also features a voice-to-text search in some of its versions. Compatible with: Windows Apple Android Blackberry More… App #2 – Duolingo dictionary This owl called Duo will try and teach you languages that are available with the app. If that doesn't get fascinating, I don't know what does. Just kidding! So in today, we are always presented with the question of the number of languages known to us and this app presents with an easy platform of learning foreign languages just at the touch of your fingertip. It is a free-app language-learning and crowdsourced text translation platform which at the moment is offering Latin American Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese and Italian for English speakers and American English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, French and many more to the native speakers of the languages. Compatible with: Windows Apple Android Blackberry More… App #3 – Flash Cards (Mental Case, Chegg) dictionary Ever wondered is anything can replace the sweet and simple flashcards, well they have been replaced and placed well in-front of your fingertips. No one can undermine the power and role that flashcards play in the learning process. So keeping in true color, Mental Case and Chegg app was brought out to the world of IOS users. Simply based on the way flashcards work, the app gives you the power to create mental notes, while encompassing plenty of bells and whistles. The virtual flashcards on your screen can include images, videos, text and audio. You have the choice to view them as a slideshow. If you think that you are not up to the writing and creating part of the learning process then you will also have a free access to FlashcardExchange.com and Quizlet.com. The user also has an option of sharing the notes with other users via your iPhone, iPad, or Mac over the mail or iCloud. Compatible with: Apple (iPhone, iPad, or Mac) App #4 – Admission Tweeks dictionary Admission Tweeks is one stop wonder for all the students appearing or on the verge of appearing for entrance tests in India. The app keeps you up to speed with the latest education news, entrance exam notifications, exam dates to admission notices, and study tips to job alerts to any and all streams. Not only that, the app will keep you glued in with its self improvement and career guidance articles. Equipped with Push Notifications, this free app has been designed for students and will give you the option of going through topics of your choice at your convenience. The following categories are available on the app; What's New, Management, Engineering, Medical (UG), PG Medical, Law Entrance, Banking, UPSC Exams, IT Courses, PhD Admission, Distance Learning, Job Alerts, Scholarship/ Loans, Motivation2day and Career Zone. Compatible with: Android App #5 – TED dictionary Company they say matters and can make or break a person. So when TED brings you the option of listening in to the some of the greatest minds of today's world, you jump up and grab the opportunity. The app brings to you some of the greatest educators, radical technology geniuses, medical mavericks, business experts and legends of music, etc. The app has a striking and intuitive interface which will also provide you the option of downloading the videos so that you can watch them later in offline mode. The availability of subtitles is also there. The TED app is the best way to access TED's educational, inspirational, and entertaining videos from your mobile device. Compatible with: Windows Apple Android Blackberry More… App #6 – Angry Words dictionary The more you read and practice your vocabulary the more are your chances in excelling in your linguistic competency. Angry Word is one such app which not only makes you practice your words but also at the same time makes you have a good time and enjoy yourself. Angry Words is a multiplayer game, which is quite similar to Scrabble, and will allow you to exercise your mind while having a good time. The player has the option of choosing between English, Spanish, German, Italian and French. Students using the game for the purpose of enhancing their vocabulary can use the words which are new to them and put them down separately and challenge yourself to write sentences with them. Compatible with: Windows Apple Android Blackberry More… App #7 – eNews (TOI, ET, HT) dictionary As students it is of the utmost importance that you always be on your toes and know what's going on around you. There is no better source than having a newspaper on your mobile or tab. A subway ride, metro, taxi, waiting for the bus, stuck in traffic, there is just any where that you can open your app and go through the information you need to know. More over mostly all such apps send push notifications which automatically puts up an alert on your screen. The Gaurdian, Times of India, Economic Times, Hindustan Times, and so many others have launched e-versions of their newspapers. Compatible with: Windows Apple Android Blackberry More… App #8 – Exam Time dictionary Technology sure has come a long way and it would be a shame not to put it to use, especially when something is so helpful. Exam Time is an app which will do you almost what you can while studying; flashcards, mind maps, online notes, quizzes, sharing notes with friends and much more. It is an app which will not only make preparing for your course easy but also fun. Apart from all this, Exam Time has the option of providing for its users an exclusive study Group, online calendar, a study planner and other such options. So all in all the app gives you the power to get organized and motivated for your courses/ exams in turn engaging you to learn more stuff in an effective manner. So get going and create your own content by using Exam Time and their unique study tools. Compatible with: Apple App #9 – Job sites (Naukri.com/Monster) dictionary The end wish of every student is to get absorbed by the best companies that are out there. Job sites such as Naukri.com and Monster.com give out information and make it really easy to know of what kind of jobs are available in the market and also the kind of candidates the companies require. A head start in to the working arena is all that everyone would want. Although such apps will only be of better use once you are in the final stages of completing your education, but nonetheless will make you thank your stars if you find what you are looking for. Most of these sites will get you to make a profile and then ask you if you are interested in a particular job and then forward your profile to the hirer. Compatible with: Windows Apple Android Blackberry More… App #10 – Khan Academy dictionary Khan Academy is a supplementary app to the Khan Academy website. The app similar to its YouTube Channel has videos for engineering, history, mathematics, computer science, business, etc. The user can pick his/ her preference and then continue for lessons in that particular interest. The video library has more than 3,000 videos. The Khan Academy app also has their very own AppStore to view the videos from the repository. The user will have the option of logging into the app through a simple Khan Academy user account, Google, or Facebook which will also in turn keep a track of their viewer history and earn the users badges. Compatible with: Apple

Read more at: http://www.successcds.net/Career/10-must-have-education-apps-for-students.html

Google India's home page Doodle on August 15th 2014 : Independent India's first stamp

The doodle on the Google India home page this year is a familiar symbol - independent India's first stamp.

The first stamp issued by free India was months after Independence on November 21, 1947 and it depicted the Indian national flag with the popular slogan - "Jai Hind (Long Live India)" written in Hindi. The stamp was valued at three and one-half annas.

Google has been commemorating India's Independence Day on its India home page since 2003.