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S.no. 1. CSAT PAPER 1 UPSC PRELIMS QUESTION -2011 A company marketing food products advertises that its items do not contain transfats. What does this campaign signify to the customers? [Our Science and Technology class discussion and Assignment question]. 1.The food products are not made out of hydrogenated oils. 2.The food products are not made out of animal fats/ oils. 3.The oils used are not likely to damage the cardiovascular health of the consumers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 The teaser loans are considered to be an aspect of sub-prime lending and banks may be exposed to the risk of defaulters in future. 2. In India, the teaser loans are mostly given to inexperienced entrepreneurs to set up manufacturing or export units. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Our Prelims 2011 test series question Consider the following 1. Transfat is the common name for a type of unsaturated fat with trans-isomer fatty acid. 2. Hydrogenation is the chemical reaction employed to reduce or saturate organic compounds. Correct statements (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 & 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 [Our Physical Sciences Test [Prelims 2011 test series test number 4] question Number 97.].

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A very low but very temporary introductory rate on an adjustable rate mortgage or credit card is known as (a) Tobin rate (b) Ordinal rate (c) Binary rate (d) Teaser rate Note: Teaser rates are short-term or introductory rates that are used to attract the attention of consumers and generate new business for ongoing financial services. Generally, a teaser rate is only in effect for a short period of time. After the duration of the teaser rate has expired, this introductory rate is withdrawn and a more permanent and often higher rate goes into effect. [Our International affairs & Economics Test [Prelims 2011 test series test number

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With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct? [Our Polity Notes.]. (a) It encourages the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure development (b) It facilitates the proper distribution of finances among the Public Sector Undertakings (c) It ensures transparency in financial administration (d) None of the statements (a),(b) and (c) given above is correct in this context. Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty? [Our Polity Notes.]. (a) To vote in public elections (b) To develop the scientific temper (c) To safeguard public property (d) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals With reference to the period of Indian freedom struggle, which of the following was/were recommended by the Nehru report? [Our History Notes.]. 1. Complete Independence for India. 2. Joint electorates for reservation of seats for minorities. 3. Provision of fundamental rights for the people of India in the Constitution. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (a) I only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Two important rivers - one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in .Odisha), and

10] question Number 101.]. The Finance Commission is constituted to recommend criteria for (a) framing a finance bill (b) preparing the annual budget of Union Government (c) distribution of financial resources between Union and the States (d) auditing the receipts and expenditures of the Union Government [Our Polity Test [Prelims 2011 test series test number 5] question Number 49.].

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Which one of the following is not a fundamental duty? (a) To respect the National Anthem (b) To safeguard public property (c) To protect monuments and places of national importance (d) To protect and improve the natural environment [Our Polity Test [Prelims 2011 test series test number 5] question Number 81.]. The principal demand of Nehru Report was (a) Purna Swaraj (b) Dominion Status (c) Federal state (d) Confederation [ Our History Test [Prelims 2011 test series test number 1] question Number 6.].

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The recent killing of a woman by a crocodile at a village bordering Bhitarkanika wildlife sanctuary has

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another, with its source in Odisha merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this? [ Our Geography Notes. See tabular column]. (a) Bhitarkanika (b) Chandipur-on-sea (c) Gopalpur-on-sea (d) Simlipal

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brought into sharp focus the increasing forays by the reptiles into rivers and water bodies in thickly populated areas. What is the reason which is driving crocodiles towards other water bodies close to human habitation? (a) Excessive rains (b) Drying lakes (c) Excessive water pollution by pesticides (d) Rising salinity [Our Indian Geography Test [Prelims 2011 test series test number 2] question Number 74.]. Since this is a current affair question we suggested our students to know the location of Bhitarkanika. The lower Gangetic plain is Jute is grown in the Ganges Delta because characterized by humid climate with of the following factor(s) (a) Light sandy deltaic soil high temperature throughout the year. Which one among the following (b) Warm and humid climate (c) Both (a) and (b) pairs of crops is most suitable for this region? [Our Geography Notes.]. (d) Neither (a) nor (b) [Our Indian Geography Test [Prelims 2011 (a) Paddy and cotton test series test number 2] question Number (b) Wheat and Jute 85.]. (c) Paddy and Jute (d) Wheat and cotton What is the difference between Comets exhibit a tail because (a) friction wears them away asteroids and comets? 1. Asteroids are small rocky (b) They begin to evaporate when they get planetoids, while comets are formed close to the Sun. (c) The tail is always there but sunlight makes of frozen gases held together by the tail visible. rocky and metallic material. (d) Centrifugal force flings material off the 2. Asteroids are found mostly comet. between the _ orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly [Our General Geography Test [Prelims between Venus and Mercury. 2011 test series test number 3] question 3. Comets show a perceptible Number 11.]. glowing tail, while asteroids do not. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? [Our Geography Notes.]. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3

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La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How IS La Nina different from EI Nino? [Our Geography Notes]. 1. La Nina is characterized by unusually cold ocean' temperature in equatorial Indian Ocean whereas EI Nino-is -Characterised "by 'unusually warm ocean temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. 2. El Nino has adverse effect on south-west monsoon of India, but La Nina has no effect on monsoon climate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither I nor 2

Identify the correct statement/(s). (a) For India, an El Nio is often a cause for concern because of its adverse impact on the south-west monsoon. (b) A La Nina, is often beneficial for the monsoon, especially in the latter half. (c) Both (a) and (b) (d) Neither (a) nor (b) [Our full Test 3[Prelims 2011 test series test number 15] question Number 43.]. Consider the following: 1. La Nia occurs only when both the ocean and the atmosphere change together. 2. La Nia erodes the nutrients from the equatorial Pacific off South America. Which of the statements is/are correct? (a) Only 2 is correct (b) Only 1 is correct (c) 1 and 2 are correct (d) None is correct Note: La Nia brings cold, nutrient-rich water to the equatorial Pacific off South America. Those nutrients are a boon to marine life, supporting a larger fish population and increasing the fishermen's catch. [Our General Geography Test [Prelims 2011 test series test number 3] question Number 16.]. Nitrous oxide (N2O) a green house gas is produced by 1. Fertilizer use 2. Fossil fuel combustion 3. Enteric fermentation 4. Forage legumes on grazed lands (a) 1 & 2 (b) 1, 2 & 3 (c) 1, 2 & 4 (d) 1, 3 & 4 [Our General Geography Test [Prelims 2011 test series test number 3] question Number 46.]. Identify the incorrect statement /(s). (a) When a satellite revolves around the earth, the gravitational attraction of earth becomes the centripetal force for the circular motion of

10. Consider the following:- [Our Environment Notes.]. 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Oxides of Nitrogen 3. Oxides of Sulphur Which of the above is/are the emission/emissions from coal combustion at thermal power plants? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 11. An artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so because the attraction of Earth. [Our Physics notes on Gravitation &

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Planetary motion]. (a) does not exist at such distance (b) is neutralized by the attraction of the moon (c) provides the necessary speed for its steady motion (d) provides the necessary acceleration for its motion 12. Among the following who are eligible to benefit from the "Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act?. [Our Social Development Notes & Discussion.]. (a) Adult members of only the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe households (b) Adult members of below poverty line (BPL) households (c) Adult members of households of all backward communities (d) Adult members of any household

the satellite. (b) In a free fall weight of body becomes infinity. (c) Both (a) & (b) (d) Neither (a) nor (b) [Our Physical Sciences Test [Prelims 2011 test series test number 4] question Number 54.]. Consider the following statements. 1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is linked to Minimum Wages Act, 1948. 2. Mahatma Gandhi NREG Scheme was launched from Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh in 2005. (a) Only 1 is true (b) Only 2 is true (c) Both 1 and 2 are true (d) Neither 1 nor 2 is true [Our Current affairs Test [Prelims 2011 test series test number 9] question Number 7.]. Note: We always suggest students to collect basic facts related to the question.

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