UPSC Previous Year Questions: CSP 2021

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221. Which of the following statements about Sir Syed Ahmad Khan is/are correct?

1. He argued that India was federation of ethnic communities based on common descent.

2. His Philosophy was very similar to that of the Indian National Congress.

3. He imagined India as a Nation State based on individual citizen’s rights.

4. The cumclusum at the Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College blended Muslim theology and European empiricism.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3

(c) 3 only

(d) 1 and 4

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225. Which of the following are the functions of the National Human  Rights Commission (NHRC)?

1. Inquiry at its own initiative on the violation of human rights

2. Inquiry on a petition presented to it by a victim

3. Visit to jails to study the condition of the inmates

4. Undertaking and promoting research in the field of human rights

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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226. Which one of the following statements about transport mechanism in plants is correct?

a) Diffusion of ions and small molecules across cell membrane requires energy.

b) Active transport of ions and small molecules across cell membrane against concentration gradient requires energy.

c) Cells conserve energy and no energy is required for transport of ions and small molecules against concentration gradient.

d) Cells do not transport ions across their membrane as these are charged molecules.

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227.  In mid-latitude regions, the diurnal variation in weather is due to

a) raising air/convection

b) sinking air/conduction

c) advection

d) radiation

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228. Springs are common in which of the following areas?

1. Well jointed rocks

2. Arid areas with underlying rocks

3. Karst topography

4. Tilted strata

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 and 3 only

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 2 and 4

d) 3 and 4 only

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230. Which of the following cities experience the warm temperate Mediterranean climate?

1. Cape Town

2. Los Angeles

3. Adelaide

4. Santiago

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 and 4 only

c) 1, 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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238. Which of the following statements about Jainism is/are correct?

1. The most important idea in Jainism is that the entire world is animated, even stones, rocks and water have life.

2. Asceticism and penance are required to free oneself from the cycle of Karma

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) I only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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239. Which of the following statements about Bodhisattas is/are correct?

1. They were perceived as deeply compassionate beings who accumulated merit through their Efforts.

2. They made attempt to attain Nibbana.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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236. Which of the following statements about town planning in British India in early 19th century is/are correct?

1. The funds for town improvement were also raised through public lotteries.

2. The threats of epidemics gave an impetus to town planning in the early decades of 19th century.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

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235. Which one of the following rivers is west flowing?

a) Godavari

b) Periyar

c) Tungabhadra

d) Cauvery