UPSC CSE 2014 (Prelims) General Studies Previous Year Paper (24-Aug-2014)

Question 1

What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as 'Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative'?1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this.3. There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this.4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 4 only

Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

2, 3 and 4 only

Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

Question 2

If a wetland of international importance is brought under the 'Montreux Record', what does it imply?

Accepted Answer

Changes in ecological character have occured, are occuring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference

Answer

The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilometers from the edge of the wetland

Answer

The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed

Answer

It is given the status of 'World Heritage Site'

Question 3

Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the 'Ten Degree Channel'?

Accepted Answer

Andaman and Nicobar

Answer

Nicobar and Sumatra

Answer

Maldives and Lakshwadweep

Answer

Sumatra and Java

Question 4

Consider the following pairs:Programme/ProjectMinistry1. Drought-Prone Area ProgrammeMinistry of Agriculture2. Desert Development ProgrammeMinistry of Environment and Forests3. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed AreasMinistry of Rural DevelopmentWhich of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

None

Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

3 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3

Question 5

With reference to the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements:1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.2. It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education, and public awareness.3. It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

2 and 3 only

Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

2 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3

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Programme/Project	Ministry
1. Drought-Prone Area Programme	Ministry of Agriculture
2. Desert Development Programme	Ministry of Environment and Forests
3. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas	Ministry of Rural Development