UPSC Prelims 2020 question paper

With reference to carbon nanotubes, consider the following statements: 1. They can be used as carriers of drugs and antigens in the human body. 2. They can be made into artificial blood capillaries for an injured part of human body. 3. They can be used in biochemical sensors. 4. Carbon nanotubes are biodegradable. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term ‘paramitas’?

A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which

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

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Aurang: In-charge of treasury of the State 2. Banian: Indian agent of the East India Company 3. Mirasidar: Designated revenue payer to the State Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture? 1. Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible. 2. Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible. 3. Increased availability of nutrients to plants is possible. 4. Reduction in the leaching of chemical nutrients is possible. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?

In India, which of the following can be considered as public investment agriculture? 1. Fixing Minimum Support Price for agricultural produce of all corps 2. Computerization of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies 3. Social Capital development 4. Free electricity supply to farmers 5. Waiver of agricultural loans by the banking system 6. Setting up of cold storage facilities by the governments Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to Foreign Direct Investment in India, which one of the following is considered its major characteristic?

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Parivrajaka: Renunciant and Wanderer 2. Shramana: Priest with a high status 3. Upasaka: Lay follower of Buddhism Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?