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UPSC Prelims PYQ 2024
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Economy
Consider the following statements : 1. India is a member of the International Grains Council. 2. A country needs to be a member of the International G...
Environment
Consider the following statements: 1. Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in India are less than 0.5 t CO2/capita. 2. In terms of CO2 emissions from fuel c...
Environment
Consider the following statements: Statement I: Studies indicate that carbon dioxide emissions from cement industry account for more than 5% of global...
Economy
With reference to physical capital in Indian economy, consider the following pairs : Items : Category 1. Farmer's plough : Working capital 2. Computer...
History
Consider the following statements : 1. There are no parables in Upanishads. 2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas. Which of the stateme...
Economy
With reference to the sectors of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs : Economic activity : Sector 1. Storage of agricultural produce : Se...
Polity
As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of : 1. Addition 2. Variation 3. Re...
Polity
With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements : 1. An Ordinance can amend any Central Act. 2. An Ordinance can abridge a Fund...
Geography
With reference to "water vapour", which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a gas, the amount of which decreases with altitude. 2. It...
Polity
Consider the following statements : 1. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her o...
Polity
Consider the following statements regarding 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' : 1. Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha. 2. This will...
Environment
Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The Indian Flying Fox is placed under the "vermin" category in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972....