UPSC CSE Prelims · 1996
UPSC Prelims 1996 — Solved Previous Year Questions (PYQs) with Answers
All 65 solved UPSC (IAS) Prelims 1996 previous year questions, subject-wise, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Click any question for its full solution.
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⚖️ Polity & Governance
- Of the four forms of political protests mentioned below, which one is derived from the name of the person who …
- Which one of the following is a part of the electoral college for the President but not the forum for his impe…
- According to the Constitution of India the term ‘district judge’ shall not include:
- What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up?
🏛️ History & Art-Culture
- Which one of the following texts of ancient India allows divorce to a wife deserted by her husband?
- Which of the following were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and en…
- Which one of the following is not a part of early Jaina literature?
- Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List–I (Archaeological site) List–II (Present locatio…
- Who among the following is known for his work on medicine during the Gupta period?
- In the context of Indian society, which one of the following terms does not belong to the category of other th…
- The river most mentioned in early Vedic literature is:
- According to ancient Indian cosmogonic ideas, the sequential order of the cycle of four yugas is:
- Which one of the following temples figured in the news regarding the institution of the Devadasi?
- The Sarabandi (no tax) campaign of 1922 was led by:
- The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crime Act was popularly known as the:
- The meeting of Indian and British political leaders during 1930–32 in London has often been referred to as the…
- Who among the following was a prominent leader of the Congress Socialist Party?
- Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer List–I List–II A. Governor-General of Presidency of Fo…
- B.R. Ambedkar was elected to the Constituent Assembly from:
- Who among the following leaders did not believe in the drain theory of Dadabhai Naoroji?
- Consider the following landmarks in Indian education: 1. Hindu College, Calcutta 2. University of Calcutta 3. …
- Who among the following suggested the winding up of the Indian National Congress after India attained independ…
- His principal forte was social and religious reform. He relied upon legislation to do away with social ills an…
- Consider the following statements about Jawaharlal Nehru: 1. He was the president of the Congress Party in 194…
- Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List–I List–II A. Abhinav Bharat Society 1. Sri Aurob…
- The following advertisement: THE MARVEL OF THE CENTURY THE WONDER OF THE WORLD LIVING PHOTOGRAPHIC PICTURES IN…
- Match List I with II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List–I (Period) List…
- The sufi saint who maintained that devotional music was one way of coming close to God was:
- Mughal painting reached its zenith under:
- In medieval India, Mansabdari system was introduced for:
🌍 Geography
- “Diamond ring” is a phenomenon observed :
- Match List-I (Ores) with List-II (States where they are mined) and select the correct answer: List-I List-II A…
- Which one of the following areas of India produces largest amount of cotton?
- Consider the following rivers : 1. Kishanganga 2. Ganga 3. Wainganga 4. Penganga The correct sequence of these…
- Consider the map given below : The dotted (broken) line in the map is the :
- Which one of the following rivers thrice forks into two streams and reunites a few miles farther on, thus form…
- “You might see a few curious Danes around, but that is because–used to be a Danish outpost. This quaint town w…
- A rough outline map of northern Sri Lanka is shown below . Jaffna is located at the point marked:
📈 Economy
- The Eighth Five Year Plan is different from the earliest ones. The critical difference lies in the fact that:
- Which one of the following is correct regarding stabilization and structural adjustment as two components of t…
- One of the important goals of the economic liberalisation policy is to achieve full convertibility of the Indi…
- In India, rural incomes are generally lower than urban incomes. Which of the following reasons account for thi…
- A redistribution of income in a country can be best brought about through:
- Consider the following items imported by India : 1. Capital goods 2. Petroleum 3. Pearls and precious stones 4…
- Consider the following statements : Most intern- ational agencies which fund Development Progr-amme in India o…
- Hawala transactions relate to payments:
- As per the 1991 Census, the average size of households in terms of number of persons per household in respect …
🌱 Environment & Ecology
🔬 Science & Technology
- Total internal reflection can take place when light travels from:
- Domestic electrical wiring is basically a:
- Consider the following statements: At the present level of technology available in India, solar energy can be …
- The alpha particle carries two positive charges. Its mass is very nearly equal to that of:
- Physico-chemical characteristics of water in water sources undergo changes due to:
- It is possible to produce seedless tomato fruits by:
- Match List-I (Physiological processes) with List-II (Cell organelles) and select the correct answer by using t…
- Which one of the following is a modified stem?
- Of the four landmarks in medical history given below, which one was the first to take place?
- According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the disease which causes the death of the largest number of …
- The nutritional deficiency condition that needs to be given top priority for remedial action in India today is…
- Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below: List- I List-II A. Vit…
- Which of the following are associated with Diabetes mellitus, a common disease in adults? 1. Higher sugar leve…
- Consider the following statements. AIDS -is transmitted: 1. By sexual intercourse 2. By blood transfusion 3. B…
- Which of the following would lead to malnutrition? 1. Overnutrition 2. Undernutrition 3. Imbalanced nutrition …
- Fat present below the skin surface in our body, acts as a barrier against:
- The major chemical compound found in kidney stones is:
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