UPSC Prelims 1997 · GS Paper I

The paper

Tap an option to check it, or practise one question at a time with the button above.

1. Prelims 1997Q1Geography · Population & Settlements

   About 50% of the world population is concentrated between the latitudes of

   a5°N and 20°Nb20°N and 40°Nc40°N and 60°Nd20°S and 40°S
2. Prelims 1997Q2Medieval History · Delhi Sultanate

   After consolidating his power, Balban assumed the grand title of

   aTute-i-HindbKaisr-i-HindcZil-i-IlahidDin-i-Ilahi
3. Prelims 1997Q3Geography · Indian Climate & Monsoon

   Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

   List I (Climatic Conditions)

   A.Chennai is warmer than Calcutta

   B.Snowfall in Himalayas

   C.Rainfall decreases from West Bengal to Punjab

   D.Sutlej-Ganga Plain gets some rain in winter

   List II (Reasons)

   1.North-east Monsoon

   2.Altitude

   3.Western Depressions

   4.Distance from sea

   5.Latitude

   Codes:

   aA-1, B-2, C-4, D-5bA-4, B-5, C-1, D-3cA-5, B-2, C-4, D-3dA-5, B-1, C-3, D-4
4. Prelims 1997Q4International Relations · Regional Groupings

   The economic and monetary union of 15 European Countries is proposed to be made by 1999. But the currencies of two countries, Franc, have already the same value and circulate freely in both the countries. The countries are

   aFrance and SwitzerlandbSwitzerland and LuxembourgcLuxembourg and BelgiumdFrance and Belgium
5. Prelims 1997Q5Economy · National Income & Growth

   The average rate of domestic savings (gross) for the Indian economy is currently estimated to be in the range of

   a15 to 20 per centb20 to 25 per centc25 to 30 per centd30 to 35 per cent
6. Prelims 1997Q6Modern History · Constitutional Development (1773-1935)

   Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

   List I

   I.Butler Committee

   II.Hartog Committee Report

   III.Hunter Inquiry Committee Report

   IV.Muddiman Committee Report

   List II

   A) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Report

   B) Relationship between the Indian States and Paramount Power

   C) Working of Dyarchy as laid down in the Montague-Chelmsford Reforms

   D) The growth of education in British India and potentialities of its further progress

   Codes:

   aI-C, II-B, III-A, IV-DbI-A, II-D, III-B, IV-CcI-B, II-A, III-C, IV-DdI-B, II-D, III-A, IV-C
7. Prelims 1997Q7Geography · Indian Physiography

   Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

   List I

   A.Deccan Traps

   B.Western Ghats

   C.Aravalli

   D.Narmada-Tapi Alluvial deposits

   List II

   1.Late Cenozoic

   2.Pre-Cambrian

   3.Cretaceous-Eocene

   4.Cambrian

   5.Pleistocene

   Codes:

   aA-3, B-5, C-1, D-4bA-3, B-1, C-2, D-5cA-2, B-1, C-3, D-4dA-1, B-4, C-2, D-5
8. Prelims 1997Q8Economy · Industry & InfrastructureAnswer disputed

   The number of industries for which industrial licensing is required has now been reduced to

   a15b6c35d20
9. Prelims 1997Q9Medieval History · Medieval Society, Economy & Administration

   The head of the military department under the reorganised central machinery of administration during Akbar’s reign was

   aDiwanbMir BakshicMir SamandBakshi
10. Prelims 1997Q10Geography · Indian Climate & Monsoon

    The January isotherm taken as a basis for dividing India into tropical and sub-tropical zones is

    a21 °Cb18 °Cc12 °Cd15 °C
11. Prelims 1997Q11Geography · Population & Settlements

    “……….They are people of yellow complexion, oblique eyes, high cheek bones, sparse hair and medium height.” The reference here is to

    aNordic AryansbAustriccNegroidsdMongoloids
12. Prelims 1997Q12Geography · Population & Settlements

    What is the correct sequence of the descending order of the following States in respect of female literacy rates as per the 1991 Census?

    I.Mizoram

    II.Kerala

    III.Goa

    IV.Nagaland

    Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

    aII, III, I, IVbII, I, III, IVcII, III, IV, IdI, II, IV, III
13. Prelims 1997Q13Science & Tech · Space Technology

    The tail of a comet is directed away from the sun because

    aas the comet rotates around the sun, the lighter mass of the comet is pushed away due to the centrifugal force alonebas the comet rotates, the lighter mass of the comet is attracted by some star situated in the direction of its tailcthe radiation emitted by the sun exerts a radial pressure on the comet throwing its tail away from the sundthe tail of the comet always exists in the same orientation
14. Prelims 1997Q14Medieval History · Bhakti & Sufi Movements

    Assertion (A): The sponsor and the most prominent figure of the Chisti order of Sufis in India is Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.

    Reason (R): The Chisti order takes its name from a village Chisti in Ajmer.

    In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

    aBoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of AbBoth A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of AcA is true, but R is falsedA is false, but R is true
15. Prelims 1997Q15Geography · Minerals, Energy & Industries

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

    List I (Minerals)

    I.Coal

    II.Gold

    III.Mica

    IV.Manganese

    List II (Typical areas of Occurrence)

    A) Bhandara

    B) Karanpura

    C) Hutti

    D) Nellore

    Codes:

    aI-A, II-C, III-B, IV-DbI-B, II-C, III-D, IV-AcI-C, II-D, III-B, IV-AdI-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
16. Prelims 1997Q16Polity · Political Concepts & Other Constitutions

    In which of the following countries will the no-confidence motion to bring down the government passed by the legislature be valid only when the legislature is able to find simultaneously a majority to elect a successor government?

    aFrancebGermanycItalydPortugal
17. Prelims 1997Q17Economy · Money & Banking

    The sum of which of the following constitutes Broad Money in India?

    I.Currency with the Public

    II.Demand deposits with banks

    III.Time deposits with banks

    IV.Other deposits with RBI

    Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

    aI and IIbI, II and IIIcI, II, III and IVdI, II and IV
18. Prelims 1997Q18Modern History · Personalities, Organisations & Press

    “A graduate at 18, professor and associated editor of the Sudharak at 20, Secretary of the Sarvajanik Sabha and of the Provincial Conference at 25, Secretary of the National Congress at 29, leading witness before an important Royal Commission at 31, Provincial legislator at 34, Imperial legislator at 36, President of the Indian National Congress at 39 ……… a patriot whom Mahatma

    Gandhi himself regarded as his master.” This is how a biographer describes

    aPandit Madan Mohan MalaviyabMahadev Govind RanadecGopal Krishna GokhaledBal Gangadhar Tilak
19. Prelims 1997Q20Polity · Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    Which one of the following was NOT proposed by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment in the area of Panchayati Raj?

    aThirty per cent seats in all elected rural local bodies will be reserved for women candidates at all levelsbThe States will constitute their Finance Commissions to allocate resources to Panchayati Raj InstitutionscThe Panchayati Raj elected functionaries will be disqualified to hold their offices if they have more than two childrendThe elections will be held in six months’ time if Panchayati Raj bodies are super-ceded or dissolved by the State government
20. Prelims 1997Q21Geography · Population & Settlements

    According to the latest census figures sex ratio in India is

    adecliningbstablecincreasingdfluctuating
21. Prelims 1997Q22Modern History · British Expansion & Policies

    Who among the following was associated with the suppression of Thugs?

    aGeneral Henry PrendergastbCaptain SleemancAlexander BurnesdCaptain Robert Pemberton
22. Prelims 1997Q23Geography · Indian Drainage & Water Resources

    The Alamatti Dam is on the river

    aGodavaribCauverycKrishnadMahanadi
23. Prelims 1997Q24Polity · Governance, Rights & Welfare Laws

    Which one of the following States of India has passed a legislation (in 1996) making the maintenance of one’s parents mandatory?

    aKeralabWest BengalcMaharashtradHimachal Pradesh
24. Prelims 1997Q25Modern History · Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

    List I (Events)

    I.Morley Minto Reforms

    II.Simon Commission

    III.The Chauri-Chaura incident

    IV.The Dandi March

    List II (Results)

    A) Country-wide agitation

    B) Withdrawal of a movement

    C) Communal Electorates

    D) Communal outbreaks

    E) Illegal manufacture of salt

    Codes:

    aI-C, II-D, III-E, IV-BbI-D, II-A, III-B, IV-CcI-B, II-C, III-D, IV-EdI-C, II-A, III-B, IV-E
25. Prelims 1997Q26Modern History · Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    The Poona Pact which was signed between the British Government and Mahatma Gandhi in 1932 provided for

    athe creation of dominion status for Indiabseparate electorates for the Muslimscseparate electorate for the Harijansdjoint electorate with reservation for Harijans
26. Prelims 1997Q27Science & Tech · Defence & Nuclear Technology

    Which one of the following was used as a chemical weapon in the First World War?

    aCarbon monoxidebHydrogen cyanidecMustard gasdWater gas
27. Prelims 1997Q28Polity · Elections & Political Parties

    Proportional representation is NOT necessary in a country where

    athere are no reserved constituenciesba two-party system has developedcthe first-past-the-post system prevailsdthere is a fusion of Presidential and Parliamentary forms of governments
28. Prelims 1997Q29Economy · Industry & Infrastructure

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

    List I (Committees)

    I.Disinvestment of shares in Public Sector Enterprises

    II.Industrial Sickness

    III.Tax Reforms

    IV.Reforms in Insurance Sector

    List II (Chaired by)

    A) Rajah Chelliah

    B) Onkar Goswami

    C) R. N. Malhotra

    D) C. Rangarajan

    Codes:

    aI–A, II–D, III–B, IV–CbI–D, II–B, III–A, IV–CcI–D, II–A, III–B, IV–CdI–A, II–C, III–D, IV–B
29. Prelims 1997Q30Geography · Oceanography

    Which one of the following factors is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean?

    aIndian Ocean is ‘half an ocean’bIndian Ocean has monsoon driftcIndian Ocean is a land-locked oceandIndian Ocean has greater variation in salinity
30. Prelims 1997Q31Modern History · Gandhian Era (1915-1942)

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the Lists:

    List I

    I.Surat Split

    II.Communal Award

    III.All-Party Convention

    IV.Poorna Swaraj Resolution

    List II

    A) 1929

    B) 1928

    C) 1932

    D) 1907

    E) 1905

    Codes:

    aI–D, II–C, III–A, IV–EbI–D, II–C, III–B, IV–AcI–B, II–E, III–D, IV–AdI–A, II–D, III–E, IV–C
31. Prelims 1997Q33Geography · Indian Drainage & Water Resources

    The canal carrying capacity of Farakka is

    a75,000 cusecsb70,000 cusecsc40,000 cusecsd35,000 cusecs
32. Prelims 1997Q34Polity · Political Concepts & Other Constitutions

    The Prime Minister of which one of the following countries is chosen by the ruling prince from a slate of three candidates put up to him by the President of France?

    aSan MarinobLiechtensteincMaltadMonaco
33. Prelims 1997Q35Economy · International Trade & WTO

    One of the important agreements reached in the 1996 Ministerial Conference of WTO relates to

    aCommerce in Information TechnologybMultilateral Agreement on InvestmentcMulti-fibre AgreementdExchange of Technical Personnel
34. Prelims 1997Q36Modern History · Revolutionary Movements

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

    List I

    I.Chittagong Armoury Raid

    II.Kakori Conspiracy

    III.Lahore Conspiracy

    IV.Ghadar Party

    List II

    A) Lala Hardayal

    B) Jatin Das

    C) Surya Sen

    D) Ram Prasad Bismil

    E) Vasudev Phadke

    Codes:

    aI–C, II–D, III–A, IV–EbI–D, II–C, III–B, IV–EcI–C, II–D, III–B, IV–AdI–B, II–D, III–C, IV–A
35. Prelims 1997Q37Geography · Soils & Natural Vegetation

    Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

    aTeak : Jammu and KashmirbDeodar : Madhya PradeshcSandalwood : KeraladSundari : West Bengal
36. Prelims 1997Q39Geography · Agriculture & Irrigation

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

    List I (Crops)

    I.Barley

    II.Rice

    III.Millets

    IV.Tea

    List II (Geographical conditions)

    A) Hot and dry climate with poor soil

    B) Cool climate with poorer soil

    C) Warm and moist climate with high altitude

    D) Hot and moist climate with rich soil

    Codes:

    aI–B, II–D, III–A, IV–CbI–C, II–D, III–A, IV–BcI–B, II–A, III–D, IV–CdI–C, II–B, III–D, IV–A
37. Prelims 1997Q40Science & Tech · IT & Communication

    The world’s fastest computer has been able to perform (as of Dec. 1996)

    a10⁶ operations per secondb10⁹ operations per secondc10¹² operations per secondd10¹⁵ operations per second
38. Prelims 1997Q41International Relations · World Affairs & Conflicts

    The Basque separatist organisation is active in

    aRussiabCypruscPortugaldSpain
39. Prelims 1997Q42Art & Culture · Architecture

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

    List I

    I.Gupta

    II.Chandella

    III.Chalukya

    IV.Pallava

    List II

    A) Badami

    B) Panamalai

    C) Khajuraho

    D) Deogarh

    Codes:

    aI–D, II–C, III–A, IV–BbI–D, II–B, III–C, IV–AcI–B, II–C, III–D, IV–AdI–C, II–D, III–A, IV–B
40. Prelims 1997Q44Current Affairs & GK · Books & Authors

    The film ‘The Making of the Mahatma’ has been directed by

    aPeter UstinovbRichard AttenboroughcShyam BenegaldMira Nair
41. Prelims 1997Q45Geography · Mapping & Places in News

    “From Aceh in the far north-west to Torres Strait in the east is 5000 miles, almost as far as from London to Baghdad. The Archipelago has 14,000 islands, some mere equatorial rocks, others some of the largest in the world.” This description best fits

    aWest IndiesbJapancPhilippinesdIndonesia
42. Prelims 1997Q46Economy · National Income & Growth

    Human Development Index comprises literacy rates, life expectancy at birth and

    aGross Domestic Product per head in US dollarsbGross Domestic Product per head at real purchasing powercGross National Product in US dollarsdNational Income per head in US dollars
43. Prelims 1997Q47Science & Tech · Health & Diseases

    A major health mission carried in 1996 was

    awar against leprosybsmall-pox eradicationcpulse polio immunizationdpopularisation of oral rehydration therapy
44. Prelims 1997Q48Art & Culture · Architecture

    Which one of the following statements regarding Asokan stone pillars is incorrect?

    aThese are highly polishedbThese are monolithiccThe shaft of pillars is tapering in shapedThese are parts of architectural structures
45. Prelims 1997Q49Polity · Elections & Political PartiesAnswer disputed

    State Funding of elections takes place in

    aUSA and CanadabBritain and SwitzerlandcFrance and ItalydGermany and Austria
46. Prelims 1997Q50Geography · Minerals, Energy & IndustriesAnswer disputed

    Which of the following places are known for paper manufacturing industry?

    I.Yamuna Nagar

    II.Guwahati

    III.Shahabad

    IV.Ballarpur

    Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

    Codes:

    aI, II and IIIbI, II and IVcI, III and IVdII, III and IV
47. Prelims 1997Q52Art & Culture · Literature & Languages

    Which one of the following pairs of composers in different languages and their works on the Mahabharata theme is correctly matched?

    aSarladasa — BengalibKasirama — OriyacTikkana — MarathidPampa — Kannada
48. Prelims 1997Q53Economy · International Trade & WTOAnswer disputed

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

    List I (Commodities exported from India)

    A.Iron-ore

    B.Leather goods

    C.Tea

    D.Cotton fabrics

    List II (Countries of destination)

    1.Russia

    2.USA

    3.Japan

    4.UK

    5.Canada

    aA-5, B-1, C-2, D-3bA-3, B-1, C-4, D-2cA-1, B-5, C-4, D-3dA-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
49. Prelims 1997Q54Polity · Judiciary

    The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in

    athe United KingdombAustraliacthe United StatesdCanada
50. Prelims 1997Q55Polity · Union Executive

    If the Prime Minister of India belonged to the Upper House of Parliament

    ahe will not be able to vote in his favour in the event of a no confidence motionbhe will not be able to speak on the Budget in the Lower Houseche can make statements only on the Upper Housedhe has to become a member of the Lower House within six months after being sworn in as the Prime Minister
51. Prelims 1997Q56Modern History · Personalities, Organisations & PressAnswer disputed

    M.C. Setalvad, B.N. Rao and Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer were distinguished members of the

    aSwaraj PartybAll India National Liberal FederationcMadras Labour UniondServants of India Society
52. Prelims 1997Q57Geography · Population & SettlementsAnswer disputed

    The tribal population in Andaman and Nicobar Islands belongs to the

    aAustraloid racebCaucasoid racecMongoloid racedNegroid race
53. Prelims 1997Q58Polity · Elections & Political Parties

    Assertion (A): The reservation of thirty-three per cent of seats for women in Parliament and State Legislatures does not require Constitutional amendment.

    Reason (R): Political parties contesting elections can allocate thirty-three per cent of seats they contest to women candidates without any Constitutional amendment.

    In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

    aBoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of AbBoth A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of AcA is true, but R is falsedA is false, but R is true
54. Prelims 1997Q59Art & Culture · DanceAnswer disputed

    Which one of the following dances involves solo performance?

    aBharatnatyambKuchipudicMohiniattamdOdissi
55. Prelims 1997Q60Modern History · British Expansion & Policies

    What is the correct chronological sequence of the following?

    I.Wood's Education Despatch

    II.Macaulay's Minute on Education

    III.The Sargeant Education Report

    IV.Indian Education (Hunter Commission)

    aII, I, IV, IIIbII, I, III, IVcI, II, IV, IIIdIV, III, I, II
56. Prelims 1997Q61Geography · Universe & Solar System

    The group of small pieces of rock revolving round the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter are called

    ameteorsbcometscmeteoritesdasteroids
57. Prelims 1997Q62Ancient History · Inscriptions, Coins & Foreign Travellers

    Which one of the following scripts of ancient India was written from right to left?

    aBrahmibNandnagaricSharadadKharosthi
58. Prelims 1997Q63Science & Tech · Biotechnology

    Which one of the following techniques can be used to establish the paternity of a child?

    aProtein analysisbChromosome countingcQuantitative analysis of DNAdDNA finger-printing
59. Prelims 1997Q64Geography · Universe & Solar System

    If the earth's direction of rotation is reversed, what would be the IST when it is noon at the International Date Line?

    a06.30 hrsb05.30 hrsc18.30 hrsd17.30 hrs
60. Prelims 1997Q65Current Affairs & GK · Awards & Honours

    Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo and Jose Ramos Horta who shared the 1996 Nobel Peace Prize are known for their work for the cause of

    aEast TimorbGuatemalacBosniadBarunda
61. Prelims 1997Q66Polity · Union Executive

    In the Presidential election in India, every elected member of the Legislative Assembly of a State shall have as many votes as there are multiples of one thousand in the quotient obtained by dividing the population of the State by the total number of the elected members of the Assembly. As at present (1997) the expression "population" here means the population as ascertained by the

    a1991 Censusb1981 Censusc1971 Censusd1961 Census
62. Prelims 1997Q67Economy · Inflation

    In India, inflation is measured by the

    aWholesale Price Index NumberbConsumers Price Index for urban non-manual workerscConsumers Price Index for agricultural workersdNational Income deflation
63. Prelims 1997Q68Science & Tech · Space Technology

    Which one of the following stars is nearest to the earth?

    aPolarisbAlpha CentauricSundSirius
64. Prelims 1997Q69Medieval History · Medieval Travellers & Literature

    The medieval Indian writer who refers to the discovery of America is

    aMalik Muhammad JayasibAmir KhusraucRaskhandAbul Fazl
65. Prelims 1997Q70Geography · Universe & Solar System

    Which one of the following conditions is most relevant for the presence of life on Mars?

    aAtmospheric compositionbThermal conditionscOccurrence of ice caps and frozen waterdOccurrence of ozone
66. Prelims 1997Q71Polity · Parliament

    Which one of the following are/is stated in the Constitution of India?

    I.The President shall not be a member of either House of Parliament.

    II.The Parliament shall consist of the President and two Houses.

    Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

    aNeither I nor IIbBoth I and IIcI alonedII alone
67. Prelims 1997Q72Geography · Agriculture & Irrigation

    The following are the major oilseeds produced in India:

    I.Sesamum

    II.Mustard

    III.Groundnut

    IV.Soyabean

    Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the descending order of the quantity of their production?

    aI, II, III, IVbIII, II, IV, IcII, IV, III, IdIII, IV, II, I
68. Prelims 1997Q73Art & Culture · Religion & Philosophy

    The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the

    aChandogyopanishadbMundakopanishadcKathopanishaddKenopanishad
69. Prelims 1997Q75Polity · Preamble, Salient Features & Citizenship

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

    List I (Functionaries)

    I.President of India

    II.Judges of the Supreme Court

    III.Members of Parliament

    IV.Ministers for the Union

    List II (Oaths or affirmations)

    A) Secrecy of Information

    B) Faithful Discharge of Duties

    C) Faith and Allegiance to the Constitution of India

    D) Upholding the Constitution and the Law

    aI-C, II-D, III-A, IV-BbI-D, II-C, III-B, IV-AcI-C, II-D, III-B, IV-AdI-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B
70. Prelims 1997Q77Ancient History · Post-Mauryan & Sangam Age

    Milindapanho is in the form of a dialogue between the King Menander and the Buddhist monk

    aNagasenabNagarjunacNagabhattadKumarilabhatta
71. Prelims 1997Q78Polity · Political Concepts & Other Constitutions

    In which one of the following countries are 75 per cent of seats in both Houses of Parliament filled on the basis of first-past-the-post system and 25 per cent on the basis of Proportional Representation system of elections?

    aGermanybItalycFrancedRussia
72. Prelims 1997Q79Modern History · Peasant, Tribal & Working Class Movements

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

    List I

    I.Moplah revolt

    II.Pabna revolt

    III.Eka Movement

    IV.Birsa Munda revolt

    List II

    A) Kerala

    B) Bihar

    C) Bengal

    D) Awadh

    aI-A, II-C, III-D, IV-BbI-B, II-C, III-D, IV-AcI-A, II-B, III-C, IV-DdI-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
73. Prelims 1997Q80Economy · Planning & NITI Aayog

    The Sixth and the Eighth Five-Year Plans covered the period 1980-85 and 1992-97 respectively. The Seventh Five-Year Plan covered the period

    a1987-92b1986-91c1985-90d1988-94
74. Prelims 1997Q81Ancient History · Inscriptions, Coins & Foreign Travellers

    Which one of the following edicts mentions the personal name of Asoka?

    aKalsibRummindeicSpecial Kalinga EdictdMaski
75. Prelims 1997Q83Polity · Preamble, Salient Features & Citizenship

    In the following quotation, “WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and to secure to all its citizens:

    JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all; FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation; In our Constituent Assembly this ‘X’ ………. do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution.” ‘X’ stands for

    atwenty-sixth day of January, 1950btwenty-sixth day of November, 1949ctwenty-sixth day of January, 1949dNone of the above
76. Prelims 1997Q84Polity · Governance, Rights & Welfare Laws

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

    List I

    I.Rashtriya Mahila Kosh

    II.Mahila Samriddhi Yojana

    III.Indira Mahila Yojana

    IV.Mahila Samakhya Programme

    List II

    A) Empowerment of women

    B) Education for Women’s Equality

    C) Promotion of savings among rural women

    D) Meeting credit needs of the poor women

    Codes:

    aI-C, II-B, III-A, IV-DbI-A, II-C, III-D, IV-BcI-D, II-C, III-A, IV-BdI-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C
77. Prelims 1997Q86Ancient History · Buddhism, Jainism & Other Sects

    In the Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara was also known as

    aVajrapanibManjusricPadmapanidMaitreya
78. Prelims 1997Q87Geography · Climatology

    Daily weather map showing isobars is an example of

    aChoropleth mapbIsopleth mapcChorochromatic mapdChoroschematic map
79. Prelims 1997Q88Polity · JudiciaryAnswer disputed

    Assertion (A): Willful disobedience or non-compliance of Court Orders and use of derogatory language about judicial behaviour amounts to Contempt of Court.

    Reason (R): Judicial activism cannot be practised without arming the judiciary with punitive powers to punish contemptuous behaviour.

    In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

    aBoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of AbBoth A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of AcA is true, but R is falsedA is false, but R is true
80. Prelims 1997Q89Economy · Poverty, Unemployment & Social Sector

    Schemes of (i) Urban Micro Enterprises, (ii) Urban Wage Employment, and (iii) Housing and Shelter Upgradation are parts of

    aIntegrated Rural Development ProgrammebNehru Rozgar YojanacJawahar Rozgar YojanadPrime Minister’s Rozgar Yojana
81. Prelims 1997Q90Ancient History · Gupta & Post-Gupta Age

    The silver coins issued by the Guptas were called

    arupakabkarshapanacdinaradpana
82. Prelims 1997Q91Geography · Soils & Natural Vegetation

    Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of fuelwood in the world?

    aIndonesiabRussiacIndiadChina
83. Prelims 1997Q92Polity · Political Concepts & Other Constitutions

    Assertion (A): The emergence of economic globalism does not imply the decline of socialist ideology.

    Reason (R): The ideology of Socialism believes in universalism and globalism.

    In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

    aBoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of AbBoth A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of AcA is true, but R is falsedA is false, but R is true
84. Prelims 1997Q93Economy · Industry & Infrastructure

    The contribution of India’s small-scale sector to the gross turnover in the manufacturing sector since 1992 has been of the order of

    a40%b34%c30%d45%
85. Prelims 1997Q94Art & Culture · Literature & Languages

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

    List I (Author)

    I.Varahamihira

    II.Visakhadatta

    III.Sudraka

    IV.Bilhana

    List II (Text)

    A) Prabandha Chintamani

    B) Mrchchhakatikam

    C) Brhat-Samhita

    D) Devi Chandraguptam

    E) Vikramankadevacharita

    Codes:

    aI-C, II-D, III-E, IV-BbI-C, II-D, III-B, IV-EcI-E, II-C, III-D, IV-AdI-A, II-C, III-E, IV-B
86. Prelims 1997Q95Geography · Mapping & Places in News

    One will NOT have to pass through the Suez Canal while going from Mumbai to

    aAlexandriabSuezcPort SaiddBenghazi
87. Prelims 1997Q96Polity · Elections & Political Parties

    The Dinesh Goswami Committee recommended

    athe constitution of state level election commissionsbList System of election to the Lok Sabhacgovernmental funding of parliamentary electionsda ban on the candidature of independent candidates in the parliamentary elections
88. Prelims 1997Q97Economy · Fiscal Policy & Budget

    Which of the following come under Non-plan expenditure?

    I.Subsidies

    II.Interest payments

    III.Defence expenditure

    IV.Maintenance expenditure for the infrastructure created in the previous plans

    Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

    Codes:

    aI and IIbI and IIIcII and IVdI, II, III and IV
89. Prelims 1997Q98Ancient History · Ancient Society, Economy & Science

    Which one of the following was a corporation of merchants in ancient India?

    aChaturvedi MangalambParishadcAshtadikgajadManigrama
90. Prelims 1997Q99Economy · National Income & Growth

    National Income is the

    aNet National Product at market pricebNet National Product at factor costcNet Domestic Product at market pricedNet Domestic Product at factor cost
91. Prelims 1997Q100International Relations · India & the World

    Which one of the following is NOT a principle of “Panchsheel”?

    aNon-alignmentbPeaceful Co-existencecMutual respect for each other’s territorial integrity and sovereigntydMutual non-interference in each other’s internal affairs
92. Prelims 1997Q101Geography · Mapping & Places in News

    During a flight from Delhi to Tokyo the following are the landing airports:

    I.Hong Kong

    II.Hanoi

    III.Taipei

    IV.Bangkok The correct sequence of the landing at these airports during an onward journey is

    aI, II, III, IVbIV, II, I, IIIcIII, IV, I, IIdIV, I, II, III
93. Prelims 1997Q102Ancient History · Inscriptions, Coins & Foreign Travellers

    The Badami rock inscription of Pulakesin I is dated in the Saka year 465. If the same were to be dated in Vikrama Samvat, the year would be

    a601b300c330d407
94. Prelims 1997Q103Economy · Taxation

    The Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) was introduced in the Budget of the Government of India for the year

    a1991-92b1992-93c1995-96d1996-97
95. Prelims 1997Q104Geography · Geomorphology

    Which one of the following is present in the largest amount in terms of per cent by mass in the earth’s crust?

    aSiliconbOxygencCarbondCalcium
96. Prelims 1997Q105Geography · Minerals, Energy & Industries

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

    List I (Hazardous industries using child labour leading to the filing of a public interest petition in the Supreme Court)

    A.Glass industry

    B.Brassware industry

    C.Slate industry

    D.Hand-made carpet industry

    List II (Located at)

    1.Moradabad

    2.Markapur

    3.Ferozabad

    4.Mirzapur

    Codes:

    aA-3, B-1, C-2, D-4bA-1, B-3, C-4, D-2cA-3, B-1, C-4, D-2dA-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
97. Prelims 1997Q106Science & Tech · Physics

    The tendency of a liquid drop to contract and occupy minimum area is due to

    aviscositybsurface tensioncdensitydvapour pressure
98. Prelims 1997Q107Science & Tech · Physics

    Which one of the following is a vector quantity?

    aMomentumbPressurecEnergydWork
99. Prelims 1997Q110Science & Tech · Physics

    The working principle of a washing machine is

    acentrifugationbdialysiscreverse osmosisddiffusion
100. Prelims 1997Q111Science & Tech · Chemistry

     The characteristic odour of garlic is due to

     aa chloro compoundba sulphur compoundca fluorine compounddacetic acid
101. Prelims 1997Q112Science & Tech · Chemistry

     Which one of the following is an active component of oil of clove?

     aMentholbEugenolcMethanoldBenzaldehyde
102. Prelims 1997Q113Science & Tech · Chemistry

     The most reactive among the halogens is

     afluorinebchlorinecbrominediodine
103. Prelims 1997Q114Science & Tech · Physics

     Which one of the following is paramagnetic in nature?

     aIronbHydrogencOxygendNitrogen
104. Prelims 1997Q115Science & Tech · Chemistry

     Which one of the following has the highest fuel value?

     aHydrogenbCharcoalcNatural GasdGasoline
105. Prelims 1997Q116Science & Tech · Chemistry

     Which one of the following is used as an anti-freeze for the automobile engines?

     aPropyl alcoholbEthanolcMethanoldEthylene glycol
106. Prelims 1997Q117Science & Tech · Biology & Human Body

     The pituitary gland by virtue of its tropic hormones controls the secretory activity of other endocrine glands.

     Which one of the following endocrine glands can function independent of the pituitary gland?

     aThyroidbGonadscAdrenalsdParathyroid
107. Prelims 1997Q118Science & Tech · Biology & Human Body

     Oxygen transportation in a human body takes place through

     I.Blood

     II.Lungs

     III.Tissue The correct sequence of transportation is

     aI, II, IIIbIII, I, IIcII, I, IIIdI, III, II
108. Prelims 1997Q119Science & Tech · Biology & Human Body

     Corpus luteum is a mass of cells found in

     abrainbovarycpancreasdspleen
109. Prelims 1997Q120Environment · Ecology & Ecosystems

     Which one of the following organisms is likely to show the highest concentration of DDT once it has been introduced into the ecosystem?

     aGrasshopperbToadcSnakedCattle
110. Prelims 1997Q121Science & Tech · Biology & Human BodyAnswer disputed

     Alpha-keratin is a protein present in

     abloodbskincwooldeggs
111. Prelims 1997Q122Geography · Agriculture & Irrigation

     Which one of the following is cultivated by transplanting seedlings?

     aMaizebSorghumcOniondSoyabean
112. Prelims 1997Q123Science & Tech · Health & Diseases

     What is the average fat content of buffalo milk?

     a7.2%b4.5%c9.0%d10.0%
113. Prelims 1997Q124Science & Tech · Health & Diseases

     The major component of honey is

     aglucosebsucrosecmaltosedfructose
114. Prelims 1997Q125Science & Tech · Biology & Human Body

     Arteries supplying blood to the heart are called

     acarotid arteriesbhepatic arteriesccoronary arteriesdpulmonary arteries
115. Prelims 1997Q126Science & Tech · Health & Diseases

     Recommended daily intake of proteins for a moderately active woman is

     a30 gb37 gc40 gd46 g
116. Prelims 1997Q127Science & Tech · Biotechnology

     The sequencing of the entire genome (the totality of all genes) of an organism was completed in 1996. The organism was

     aalbino mousebyeastchuman beingdPlasmodium vivax
117. Prelims 1997Q128Science & Tech · Health & Diseases

     Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:

     List I

     I.Malaria

     II.Filaria

     III.Encephalitis

     IV.Leukaemia

     List II

     A) Bone marrow

     B) Brain

     C) Muscle

     D) Lymph node

     E) Blood cells

     aI-E, II-C, III-B, IV-AbI-E, II-D, III-B, IV-AcI-D, II-C, III-E, IV-AdI-E, II-D, III-A, IV-B
118. Prelims 1997Q129Science & Tech · Biology & Human Body

     Antigen is a substance which

     alowers body temperaturebdestroys harmful bacteriactriggers the immune systemdis used as an antidote to poison
119. Prelims 1997Q131Mental Ability · Quantitative Aptitude

     The average monthly income of a person in a certain family of 5 is Rs. 1000. What will be the monthly average income of a person in the same family if the income of one person increased by Rs. 12,000 per year?

     aRs. 1200bRs. 1600cRs. 2000dRs. 3400
120. Prelims 1997Q133Mental Ability · Reasoning & Data Interpretation

     In the series POQ, SRT, VUW, ?, the blank space refers to

     aXYZbXZYcYXZdYZX
121. Prelims 1997Q134Science & Tech · Physics

     A smooth inclined plane is inclined at an angle θ with the horizontal as shown in the figure. A body starts from rest and slides down the inclined surface. The time taken by the body to reach the bottom is

     a√(2h / g)b√(2l / g)c√(2l / (g sin θ))d(1/ sin θ) √(h / 2g)
122. Prelims 1997Q136Mental Ability · Quantitative Aptitude

     P is 300 km eastward of O and Q is 400 km north of O. R is exactly in the middle of Q and P. The distance between Q and R is

     a250 kmb300 kmc350 kmd250√2 km
123. Prelims 1997Q137Mental Ability · Quantitative Aptitude

     When three coins are tossed together the probability that all coins have the same face up is

     a1/3b1/6c1/8dNone of these
124. Prelims 1997Q138Mental Ability · Reasoning & Data Interpretation

     The number of students in two sections, A and B, having different heights is shown in the following table:

     Height (in metres)	Number of students in Section A	Number of students in Section B
     1.55	3	2
     1.60	7	3
     1.62	12	14
     1.65	15	14
     1.68	8	9
     1.71	6	5
     1.75	3	4

     The ratio of the number of students of a particular height in Section A to that in Section B is the maximum for the height of

     a1.55 mb1.60 mc1.65 md1.71 m
125. Prelims 1997Q139Mental Ability · Reasoning & Data Interpretation

     The following table shows the per cent change in the number of sales (in rupees) at different retail stores in a given neighbourhood market in the period 1993 to 1995:

     Retail Store — Percent Change 1993 to 1994 — 1994 to 1995

     Anshu: +10, -10 Borna: -20, +9

     Calpo: +5, +12 Dilip: -7, -15

     Elegant: +17, -8 If the sales at Anshu store amounted to Rs. 8 lakhs in 1993, then the number of sales (in lakhs of rupees) at that store in 1995 was

     a7.92b8.00c8.80d9.68
126. Prelims 1997Q140Mental Ability · Quantitative Aptitude

     If the number representing volume and surface area of a cube are equal, then the length of the edge of the cube in terms of the unit of measurement will be

     a3b4c5d6
127. Prelims 1997Q141Mental Ability · Quantitative Aptitude

     The length, breadth and height of a room are l, b and h respectively. The perimeter of the ceiling expressed as a percentage of the total area of the four walls is

     a100 hb100/hchdh/100
128. Prelims 1997Q142Mental Ability · Reasoning & Data Interpretation

     Seven persons P, Q, R, S, T, U and V participate in and finish all the events of a series of swimming races. There are no ties at the finish of any of the events. V always finishes somewhere ahead of P. P always finishes somewhere ahead of Q. Either R finishes first and T finishes last or S finishes first and U or Q finishes last. If in a particular race V finished fifth, then which one of the following would be true?

     aS finishes firstbR finishes secondcT finishes thirddR finishes fourth
129. Prelims 1997Q143Mental Ability · Reasoning & Data Interpretation

     Consider the following:

     I.Saxena, David, Jain and Kumar were District Collectors at places P, Q, R and S respectively in 1970.

     II.In 1972 they were transferred. Saxena and Jain interchanged places. Kumar and David also interchanged places.

     III.One year later in 1973 they were again transferred such that David and Jain interchanged places and Saxena and Kumar were also interchanged.

     What should be the next round of transfers so that all the four persons could have been posted at all the four places?

     aInterchange Saxena and David as well as Jain and KumarbInterchange Saxena and Kumar as well as David and JaincInterchange David and Kumar as well as Saxena and JaindIt is not possible for all the four persons to have been posted at all the four places
130. Prelims 1997Q144Science & Tech · Physics

     A girl is swinging on a swing in sitting position. When the same girl stands up, the period of swing will

     abe shorterbbe longercdepend on the height of the girldnot change
131. Prelims 1997Q145Mental Ability · Quantitative Aptitude

     In a group of persons travelling in a bus, 6 persons can speak Tamil, 15 can speak Hindi and 6 can speak Gujarati. In that group none can speak any other language. If 2 persons in the group can speak two languages and one person can speak all the three languages, then how many persons are there in the group?

     a21b22c23d24
132. Prelims 1997Q146Mental Ability · Reasoning & Data InterpretationAnswer disputed

     Examine the following statements regarding a set of balls:

     I.All balls are black.

     II.All balls are white.

     III.Only some balls are black.

     IV.No balls are black.

     Assuming that the balls can only be black or white, which two statements given above can both be true, but cannot both be false?

     Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

     aI and IVbI and IIIcII and IIIdIII and IV
133. Prelims 1997Q147Mental Ability · Quantitative Aptitude

     A boat which has a speed of 5 km/hr in still water crosses a river of width 1 km along the shortest possible path in 15 minutes. The velocity of the river water in km/hr is

     a1b3c4d√41
134. Prelims 1997Q150Mental Ability · Quantitative Aptitude

     The number of times in a day the Hour hand and the Minute hand of a clock at right angles is

     a44b48c24d12