PrelimsMainsCheck Answer Key of UPSC 2019 PrelimsUPSC and UPSC Prelims Cut Off 2019 will prepared by the team NeoStencil in collaboration with top Institutes of IAS Coaching in Delhi, on the same day of the Prelims exam.2019 Prelims Answer key - COMING SOON.Importance of Solving UPSC Previous PapersPracticing UPSC question paper will help students in understanding the exam pattern and trend of questions asked by UPSC in Civil Services exams.For practice purpose, students can go through IAS previous year question papers. No one can mimic the standard of questions set-up by the UPSC. If students solve UPSC previous year papers, they get the experience of how UPSC will ask questions in the upcoming exams.Students can also assess their performance by solving mock test question papers and also by solving IAS question papers.

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Self-assessment is important in UPSC exam preparation as it directs students on where they are committing mistakes and it gives the student an opportunity to correct these mistakes in the next exam.Solve more and more UPSC exam papers for a better understanding of the nature of IAS questions and the patterns. Questions Asked in Previous Year Question Papers. 20142011Which of the following adds/add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the planet earth?

Volcanic action2. Decay of organic matter Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4(b) 1 and 3 only(c) 2 only(d) 1, 2 and 4Consider the following: 1. Decay of organic matter4. Volcanic action Which of the above add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on Earth?

(a) 1 and 4 only(b) 2 and 3 only(c) 2,3 and 4 only(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4. 20131992Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two? (a) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks(b) Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks(c) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it(d) There is no material difference between the twoSome Buddhist rock-cut caves are called chaityas while the others viharas. What is the difference between the two? (A) Chaitya is a place of worship while vihara is the dwelling place of the monks(B) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave while vihara is the hall axial to it(C) There is no material difference between the two(D) Vihara is a place of worship while chaitya is the dwelling place of the monksUPSC Prelims Exam PatternUPSC Civil Services exam is conducted to shortlist the candidates for the IAS Mains examination. So Prelims exam is a screening test to filter the candidates for the of the UPSC exam.The Preliminary exam consists of two papers, namely, General studies and CSAT.In General Studies, questions are asked from different subjects like history, geography, polity etc.

CSAT paper, on the other hand, consists of aptitude and reasoning questions to check the candidate s analytical ability.

First Published: May 21, 2012 Last Updated:October 27, 2017Dear Readers,Thanks for your continued support and faith in GKToday.Every year, we try our best to provide the reliable solution of the General Studies Paper of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. I take this opportunity to congratulate my students Mudit Rai, Vipul Goel, Vivekanand Singh, Prabhakar Prakash Ranjan, Anshul Gupta and Ullas Kumar for a success in last year’s examination. GKToday wishes them all the best for future career plans.I would also like to congratulate my blogger friend Nikhil Pavan Kalyan of www.worthview.com for outstanding success in Civil Services 2011 and achieving AIR 60.Solution:Here is our solution of your paper.1.

The endeavour of ‘Janani Suraksha Yojana’ Programme is1. To promote institutional deliveries2. To provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery3. To provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and confinementWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?A1 & 2 OnlyB 2 OnlyC3 OnlyD1, 2, & 3.

1 & 2 OnlyJanani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is an ambitious scheme launched under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), the Government of India’s flagship health programme. The scheme is intervention for safe motherhood and seeks to reduce maternal and neo-natal mortality by promoting institutional delivery, i.e. By providing a cash incentive to mothers who deliver their babies in a health facility. There is also provision for cost reimbursement for transport and incentives to Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) for encouraging mothers to go for institutional delivery.

The scheme is fully sponsored by the Central Government and is implemented in all states and Union Territories (UTs), with special focus on low performing states. There is provision for roping in the private sector by giving accreditation to willing private hospitals/nursing homes for providing delivery services. The wage loss scheme is IGMSY. The correct answer of this question is 1 & 2. The two schemes, we have compared many times. There was a question in GKToday’s Mock Tests also which you can access on Question number 9Show Answer2. The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment:Aneed not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six monthsB need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six monthsCmust be a member of one of the Houses of the ParliamentDmust be a member of the Lok Sabha.

Both 1 & 2The Commission is a powerful body whose orders cannot be challenged in a court of law. The orders are laid before the Lok Sabha and the respectiveState Legislative Assemblies.

However, modifications are not permitted.Show Answer4. Consider the following:1. Hotels and restaurants2. Motor transport undertakings3. Newspaper establishments4.

Private medical institutionsThe employees of which of the above can have the ‘Social Security’ coverage under “Employees’ State Insurance Scheme’?AOnly 1, 2 & 3B4 OnlyC1, 3 & 4 OnlyD1, 2, 3 & 4. 1, 2, 3 & 4Employees’ State Insurance Scheme of India is an integrated social security scheme tailored to provide social protection to workers and their dependants, in the organised sector, in contingencies, such as, sickness, maternity and death or disablement due to an employment injury or occupational hazard.The ESI Act applies to any premises/precincts, where 10 or more persons are employed.

A factory or an establishment located in a geographical area notified for implementation of the Scheme, falls under the purview of the Act. Employees of the aforesaid categories of factories and establishments, drawing wages upto Rs.15,000/- (w.e.f. ) a month, are entitled to social security cover under the ESI Act. The wage ceiling for purpose of coverage of employees is revised from time to time, to keep pace with rising cost of living and consequent wage hikes.The “appropriate Government” State or Central is empowered to extend the provisions of the ESI Act to various classes of establishments, industrial, commercial or agricultural or otherwise. Under these enabling provisions most of the State Govts have extended the ESI Act to certain specific class of establishments, such as, shops, hotels, restaurants, cinemas, preview theatres, motors transport undertakings and newspaper establishments etc., employing 20 or more persons.

Further under section 1(5) of the Act, the Scheme has been extended to Private Medical and Educational institutions employing 20. or more persons in certain States/UTs.

The correct answer of this question is 1, 2, 3 & 4.Show Answer5. According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following?1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled CastesSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:A1 OnlyB2 & 4 OnlyC1, 3 & 4 OnlyD1, 2, 3 & 4. 1, 3 & 4 OnlyFinance Commission is obviously correct.

CAG report is placed as per article 151. NCSC is as per article 338. Public Account Committee is notthere.

So correct answer is 1, 3 & 4Show Answer6. A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of1. Ordinary Legislation2. Constitution Amendment BillSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:AOnly 1B2 & 3 OnlyC1 & 3 OnlyD1, 2 & 3. Only 1The article 368 says that the constitution amendment bills have to be passed by both houses individually. In case of any disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament on a Constitution Amendment Bill, there CANNOT be a joint sitting of the Houses of Parliament.

Then how to move forward?You can not move forward in fact:) The fate of such bills is decided in this way only, no alternatives.The makers of the constitution did not want that every now and then the MPS sit together and make changes in it. The idea is to make the “constitution amendment difficult” so that its value can be retained.This means that the amending power of the parliament is subject to procedural check via the amending power itself. The procedure laid down in article 368 has basically imposed restriction on the parliament itself. You can imagine, how difficult is it to gain two third majority of members present and voting and then absolute majority of the total members of each house of the parliament. Please note that in past a CPI member Bhupesh Gupta had once brought forward a bill, which sought to amend the article 368 and provide for a joint sitting. It was not passed, because it itself was a Constitution amendment bill:) Then, a deadlock on Money Bill does not arises.

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Correct answer Only 1Show Answer7. How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India?1. DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country.2.DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures.3. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes.4. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilization of the funds intended for anti-poverty programmes.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?A1, 2 & 3 OnlyB3 & 4 OnlyC4 OnlyD1, 2, 3 & 4.

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3 & 4 OnlyDRDA watch over and ensure effective utilization of the funds intended for anti-poverty programmes. Statement 4 is correct. Then, the endeavour and objective of the DRDAs is to secure inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination and cooperation for reducing poverty in the district. Statement 3 is correct. Only these two statements are correct in this question.

So Correct Answer is 3 & 4 ONLY.Show Answer8. Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties, laid down in the Indian Constitution?1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activitySelect the correct answer, using the codes below:A1 & 2 OnlyB2 OnlyC1, 3, & 4 OnlyD1, 2, 3 & 4.

1 & 3 OnlyLet me analyse the statements one by one:Fist statement:While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of IndiaWe should note that that the mechanism for the appointment of judges to the high courts and the Supreme Court has changed after the 1993 and 1998 verdicts of the Supreme Court. Today, the Executive and Legislative organs of the State have no real role in the appointment of judges. According to Article 124 (2) of the Constitution, every judge of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the President after consultations with such judges as the President may deem necessary. But in the case of the appointment of a judge other than the chief justice, Chief Justice of India shall always be consulted. Avishek May 22, 2012There r many articles which have written about possible effects on biodiversity of Bt brinjaland the langauge of statement 4 – there is SOME concern that bt brinjal MAY have adverse—–.so statement 4 cannot be rules out.

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About the report of expert committee, yes they have said it, but there r numerous other reports, most recently buy greenpeace which says about adverse effects on biodiversity. Statement 2.about TERMINATOR SEEDS.is not fully correct.check this link please –. Jitendra Gupta May 22, 2012Hi Sir,Thanks for your excellent support to the aspirants.One favor I would like to ask. In the view of this year’s pattern of GS Paper-I, It needs a very good understanding of the topics for the best guess.

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If you could provide section-wise quiz like dividing Modern History in periods, or dividing Geography of India in Physical Geo, Human Geo, Climatology & atmospheric variations etc., it will help us in concentrating on the very topic and a better assessment of the preparation.Regards,Jitendra.