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Prelims Questions Thread: CSP 2021

Dariussaid

Q. With reference to megaliths, consider the following statements. 

1. Tools made of iron were buried along with the dead. 

2. Often family members were buried together in burial pits. 

Which of the statement above is / are correct ? 

a. 1 only 

B. 2 only 

C. 1 and 2 Both 

D. Neither 1 nor 2

C?

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cnrindu3932said

Right to freedom of travel overseas is

a) Constitutional right under Art. 19

b) Legal right

c) Constitutional right under Art. 21

d) Not a fundamental right

C

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Dariussaid

Q. Mahajanapadas collected regular taxes unlike Janapadas. Who among the following were taxed? 

1. Farmers 

2. Crafts person 

3. Herders 

Select the correct answer using code. 

A. 1 and 2 only 

B. 1 and 3 only 

C. 2 and 3 only 

D. 1, 2 and 3


Source: 6th sst ncert

Janapadas relied on gifts and Mahajanapadas relied on taxes. 

A?

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Dariussaid

Consider the following statements: 

I. Kochi port is located at the entrance of a lagoon with a natural harbour.

2. Marmagao port caters to the export of iron ore concentrates from Kudremukh mines.

3. New Mangalore port accounts for about fifty per cent of India's iron ore export.

Which of the above mentioned statements is/are incorrect?

A. 1 & 2 
B. 2 & 3
C. 1&3
D. 1,2&3

B?

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Dariussaid

Atomic clocks are used to

1. control the wave frequency of television broadcasts

2. global navigation satellite systems such as GPS

Choose the correct statements

A) 1 only 

B) 2 only 

C) both 

D) none

C?

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Dariussaid

The test of the presence of which of the following can be done maually at our home

1. Proteins 

2. Carbohydrates (Starch)

3. Vitamins 

4. Fats 

Choose the correct option

A) 2 only

B) 1,2,4

C) 1,3,4

D) all

B

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Dariussaid

With reference to ‘stem cells’, frequently in the news, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?  
1. Stem cells can be derived from mammals only. 
2. Stem cells can be used for screening new drugs. 
3. Stem cells can be used for medical therapies. 
Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 
(a) 1 and 2 
(b) 2 and 3 
(c) Only 3 
(d) 1, 2 and 3

B

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Dariussaid

Which of the following soils is best for cultivation of cotton ?

1.loamy soil

2.Black soil 

3.Sandy soil

4.Alluvial soil 

Choose the correct option

A) 1,2

B) 1,4

C) 2,4

D) 4 only

C

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Which of the following better explains K-shaped recovery in economy?

A) This recovery occurs when, following a recession, different parts of the economy recover at different rates, times, or magnitudes

B) It is a type of recovery when an economy passes through a recession into recovery and then immediately turns down into another recession. 

C) It is a recovery when the broader economy recovers quickly, returning to prerecession levels without large sectors or groups falling behind.

D) These type of recoveries are characterized by persistently high unemployment, a slow return of businesses investment activity, and a sluggish rate of growth in economic output, and are associated with some of the worst economic episodes through history.
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Which one of the following is an insectivorous plant? 
(a) Passion flower plant 
(b) Pitcher plant 
(c) Night queen 
(d) Flame of the forest
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Consider the following sentences

1. The pressure and wind system of any area depend on the latitude and altitude of the place.

2. The degree to which a point on the earth's surface is in all respects subject to the influence of the sea is called continentality.

Choose the correct statements

A) 1 only 

B) 2 only 

C) both 

D) none
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Consider the following sentences

1.  The drainage basins of the peninsular rivers are comparatively larger in size than the  himalayan rivers.

2. Estuary is more fertile than Delta formed by rivers.
Choose the incorrect statements

A) 1 only 

B) 2 only 

C) both  

D) none
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Consider the following sentences

1. Western Ghats lies parallel to the Western coast.

2. They are continuous and can be crossed through passes only.

3.  Thal, Bhor and Pal Ghats are the parts of Eastern Ghats.

Choose the correct statements

A) 1,2

B) 2,3

C) 1,3

D) 1,2,3
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