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SAMPLE QUESTIONS BASED ON REVISED PATTERN OF CS(P)
EXAMINATION EFFECTIVE FROM 2011
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1. With reference to Simon Commission’s recommendations, which one of the
following statements is correct?
(a) It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the
provinces.
(b) It proposed the setting up of inter-provincial council under the Home
Department.
© It suggested the abolition of bicameral legislature at the Centre
(d) It recommended the creation of Indian Police Service with a provision for
increased pay and allowances for British recruits as compared to Indian recruits.
3. Other than Jatropha curcas, why is Pongamia pinnata also considered a good option
for the production of bio-diesel in India?
1. Pongamia pinnata grows naturally in most of the arid regions of India.
2. The seeds of Pongamia pinnata are rich in lipid content of which nearly half of
oleic acid.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
© Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. If a potato is placed on a pure paper plate which is white and unprinted and put in a
microwave oven, the potato heats up but the paper plate does not. This is because:
(a) Potato is mainly made up of starch whereas paper is mainly made up of
cellulose
(b) Potato transmits microwaves whereas paper reflects microwaves
© Potato contains water whereas paper does not contain water
(d) Potato is a fresh organic material whereas paper is a dead organic material
5. With reference to India, consider the following:
1. Nationalization of Banks
2. Formation of Regional Rural Banks
3. Adoption of villages by Bank Branches
Which of the above can be considered as steps taken to achieve the ‘financial
inclusion” in India?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
© 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Consider the following actions by the Government:
1. Cutting the tax rates
2. Increasing the government spending
3. Abolishing the subsidies
In the context of economic recession, which of the above actions can be considered a
part of the “ fiscal stimulus” package?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
© 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3