UPSC CSE Prelims · 2014
UPSC Prelims 2014 — Solved Previous Year Questions (PYQs) with Answers
All 83 solved UPSC (IAS) Prelims 2014 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
- Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection…
- In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the
- Consider the following statements: A Constitutional Government is one which: 1. Places effective restrictions …
- Consider the following statements: 1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of th…
- Consider the following statements regarding a No- Confidence Motion in India: 1. There is no mention of a No-C…
- Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?
- Which of the following is/are the function/ functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? 1. Preparation of agenda for…
- The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in
- The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its:
- Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? 1. Sending a report to t…
- The sales tax you pay while purchasing a toothpaste is a:
- Which of the following are associated with ‘Planning’ in India? 1. The Finance Commission 2. The National Deve…
🏛️ History & Art-Culture
- With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs. S.No. Famous works of s…
- With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to:
- With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements 1. Sattriya is a combination of…
- Consider the following pairs: 1. Garba: Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam: Odisha 3. Yakshagana: Karnataka Which of the p…
- With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?
- Every year, a month-long ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/tri…
- Chaitra, one of the national calendars based on the Saka Era, corresponds to which one of the following dates …
- Consider the following statements: 1. ‘Bijak’ is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. 2. The Ph…
- A community of people called Manganiyars is well- known for their
- Consider the following languages: 1. Gujarati 2. Kannada 3. Telugu Which of the above has/have been declared a…
- The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from:
- With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: S.No Famous …
- The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until:
- The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a:
- The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to:
- What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)? 1. To disclaim any intention to anne…
- In Medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for
- With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: (2014) Famou…
- What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)? (2014) 1. To disclaim any intention …
- The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to: (2014)
- With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements: (2014) 1. Sattriya is a combin…
- A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their (UPSC-2014)
- With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’? (2014)
- Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy? (UPSC-2014)
🌍 Geography
- The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of :
- Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of organisms? 1. Continental drift 2. Gla…
- In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated with which of the following? 1. Terrace cultivation 2. Def…
- What are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme? 1. Prevention of soil r…
- Consider the following pairs : Region Well-known for the production of 1. Kinnaur Areca nut 2. Mewat Mango 3. …
- Consider the following towns of India: 1. Bhadrachalam 2. Chanderi 3. Kancheepuram 4. Karnal Which of the abov…
- If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants are naturally growing…
- With reference to ‘Changpa’ community of India, consider the following statements : 1. They live mainly in the…
- Which of the following have coral reefs? 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2. Gulf of Kachchh 3. Gulf of Mannar 4…
- Consider the following pairs: The National Highway - Cities connected 1. NH4 : Chennai and Hyderabad 2. NH6 : …
- Consider the following rivers: 1. Barak 2. Lohit 3. Subansiri Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal …
- Consider the following pairs: Hills Region 1. Cardamom Hills : Coromandel Coast 2. Kaimur Hills : Konkan Coast…
📈 Economy
- What does venture capital mean?
- The terms ‘Marginal Standing Facility Rate’ and ‘Net Demand and Time Liabilities’, sometimes appearing in news…
- What is/are the facility/facilities the beneficiaries can get from the services of Business Correspondent (Ban…
- In the context of the Indian economy, which of the following is/are the purpose/purposes of ‘Statutory Reserve…
- With reference to the Union Budget, which of the following is/are covered under Non-Plan Expenditure? 1. Defen…
- With reference to Balance of Payments, which of the following constitutes/ constitute the Current Account? 1. …
- Which of the following organisations brings out the publication known as ‘World Economic Outlook?
🌱 Environment & Ecology
- Which of the following are some important pollutants released by the steel industry in India? 1. Oxides of sul…
- There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical elements that are used by the industry in t…
- Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there s…
- The scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2°C above the pre- industrial…
- What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Ini…
- Consider the following international agreements: 1. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Fo…
- Consider the following statements regarding ‘Earth Hour’ 1. It is an initiative of UNEP and UNESCO. 2. It is a…
- With reference to a conservation organisation called ‘Wetlands International’, which of the following statemen…
- Consider the following pairs: Wetlands Confluence of Rivers 1. Harike Wetlands : Confluence of Beas and Satluj…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Animal Welfare Board of India was established under the Environment (Pro…
- With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements: 1. It is an autono…
- With reference to ‘Eco-Sensitive Zones’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Eco-Sensitive Zo…
- With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements: 1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to cont…
- Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins?…
- If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the i…
🔬 Science & Technology
- Consider the following diseases: 1. Diphtheria 2. Chickenpox 3. Smallpox Which of the above diseases has/have …
- In addition to fingerprint scanning, which of the following can be used in the biometric identification of a p…
- Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Spacecraft Purpose 1. Cassini-Huygens Orbiting the Venu…
- Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis?
- Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants? 1. Vegetative pro…
- Which of the following is/are the example/ examples of chemical change? 1. Crystallisation of sodium chloride …
- Consider the following techniques/phenomena: 1. Budding and grafting in fruit plants 2. Cytoplasmic male steri…
- Consider the following statements: 1. Maize can be used for the production of starch. 2. Oil extracted from ma…
- With reference to technology for solar power production, consider the following statements: 1. Photovoltaics i…
- Which of the following adds/add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the planet Earth? 1. Volcanic action 2. …
- Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic a…
🗞️ Current Affairs
- Consider the following countries: 1. Denmark 2. Japan 3. Russian Federation 4. United Kingdom 5. United States…
- Consider the following pairs : Region often in news Country 1. Chechnya : Russian Federation 2. Darfur : Mali …
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