1. With reference to Indian freedom struggle, consider the following events. 1. Mutiny in Royal Indian Nav. 2. Quit India Movement launche. 3. Second Round Table Conference What is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?

2. Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule. 1. Lord Cornwalli. 2. Alexander Rea. 3. Thomas Munro Select the correct answer using the code given below:

3. The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/ an

4. The terms 'Event Horizon', 'Singularity', 'String Theory' and 'Standard Model' are sometimes seen in the news in the context of:

5. With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of 'genome sequencing', often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future. 1. Genome sequencing can be used to identify genetic markers for disease resistance and drought tolerance in various crop plants. 2. This technique helps in reducing the time required to develop new varieties of crop plants. 3. It can be used to decipher the host-pathogen relationships in crops. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

6. Which of the following statements is/ are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen. 1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties. 2. They are correlative to legal duties. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

7. In the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)'

8. If you travel by road from Kohima to Kottayam, what is the minimum number of States within India through which you can travel, including the origin and the destination?

9. The term 'Digital Single Market Strategy' seen in the news refers to

10. Consider the following statements. 1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected. 2. According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker's post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker's to the Opposition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

11. The term M-STRIPES' is sometimes seen in V the news in the context of

12. Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom?

13. With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements. 1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim. 2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta. 3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

14. If you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?

15. What is the aim of the programme 'Unnat Bharat Abhiyan'?

16. The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is refl ected in which of the following?

17. Consider the following statements. 1. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) helps in promoting the financial inclusion in the country. 2. NPCI has launched RuPay, a card payment scheme. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

18. Consider the following statements. 1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes. 2. AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

19. The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers throug. 1. Adjournment motio. 2. Question hou. 3. Supplementary questions OrIGInAL UPsC CIVIL serVICes QUesTIOns 2017 Seven-year Analysis of the General Studies (2011−2017) xxiii Select the correct answer using the code given below:

20. Which of the following statements best describes the term 'Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)', recently seen in the news?

21. Consider the following statements. 1. Tax revenue as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade. 2. Fiscal deficit as a percent of GDP of India has steadily increased in the last decade. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

22. Consider the following statements. 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections. 3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

23. With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements. 1. It is a song and dance performance. 2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance. 3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

24. Recently there was a proposal to translocate some of the lions from their natural habitat in Gujarat to which one of the following sites? Seven-year Analysis of the General Studies (2011−2017) xxv

25. Consider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS). 1. Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy. 2. IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime co-operation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region. Which of the above statements is/are correct?