UPSC Civil Services 2022 Prelims (General Studies) Question Paper With Answer Key

1 .

In India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes, closures, etrenchments and lay-offs in factories employing worker?

A)

Central Statistics Office

B)

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

C)

Labour Bureau

D)

National Technical Manpower Information System

Correct Answer : Labour Bureau

Note : Labour Bureau has been bringing out Statistics on ?Industrial Disputes, Closures, Retrenchments and Lay-offs in India? based on the voluntary returns received every month from the Labour Departments of the States and Union Territories and the Regional Labour Commissioners

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2 .

In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO) ?

1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India.

2. It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks.

3. It hears any objection to the Government’s notification relating to acquisition of coal-bearing areas.

4. It ensures that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A)

1, 2 and 3

B)

3 and 4 only

C)

1 and 2 only

D)

1, 2 and 4

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 1, 2 and 3

Note :

Statement 1 is correct: Coal Controller has been made the statistical authority with respect to coal and lignite statistics. Entrusted with the responsibility of carrying out Annual Coal & Lignite survey and publishing of Provisional Coal Statistics and Coal Directory of India.

Statement 2 is correct: Functioning of the Coal Controller's Organisation (CCO)is entrusted with the task of monitoring captive mines.

Statement 3 is correct: Coal Controller is the competent authority under this act to hear any objection to the Central Government’s Notification relating to acquisition of coal bearing land and to furnish his reports to Central Govt.

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3 .

If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it?

A)

This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.

B)

This would create a local self-governing body in that area.

C)

This would convert that area into a Union Territory.

D)

The State having such areas would be declared a Special Category State.

Correct Answer : This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.

Note :

Statement (a) is correct: Governor can make regulations for the peace and good government of a scheduled area after consulting the tribes advisory council. Such regulations may prohibit or restrict the transfer of land by tribal to non tribal members or among members of the scheduled tribes, regulate the allotment of land to members of the scheduled tribes.

Statement (b) is incorrect: Tribal advisory council is an advisory body , not a governing body.

Statement (c) and (d) are incorrect (Self explanatory)

Source: Laxmikanth

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4 .

Consider the following statements:

1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization.

2. The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs ‘in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India.

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

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 2 only

Note :

Statement 1 is incorrect: ISC is a multi-stakeholder platform that brings together the private sector, government, financial institutions, civil society groups, media, donors/bi-lateral/multilateral, experts etc. to work in the sanitation space to drive sustainable sanitation through a partnership model.

Statement 2 is correct: The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is India’s leading national think tank on urban planning and development. As a hub for generation and dissemination of cutting-edge research in the urban sector, NIUA seeks to provide innovative solutions to address the challenges of a fast urbanising India.

It is against this backdrop that in 1976, NIUA was appointed as an apex body to support and guide the Government of India in its urban development plans. Since then, it has worked closely with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, alongside other government and civil sectors, to identify key areas of research, and address the lacunae in urban policy and planning.

Source : niua

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5 .

Which one of the following has been constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986?

A)

Central Water Commission

B)

Central Ground Water Board

C)

Central Ground Water Authority

D)

National Water Development Agency

Correct Answer : Central Ground Water Authority

Note : Central Ground Water Authority has been constituted under Section 3 (3) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to regulate and control development and management of groundwater resources in the country.

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6 .

With reference to the “United Nations Credentials Committee”, consider the following statements:

1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision.

2. It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year.

3. It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A)

3 only

B)

1 and 3

C)

2 and 3

D)

1 and 2

Correct Answer : Option (A) - 3 only

Note :

Statement 1 is incorrect: The United Nations Credentials Committee is a committee of the United Nations General Assembly

Statement 2 is incorrect: A Credentials Committee is appointed at the beginning of each regular session of the General Assembly.

Statement 3 is correct: Its main purpose is to report to the Assembly regarding the credentials of the body's representatives.

Source : UN

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7 .

Which one of the following statements best describes the 'Polar Code'?

A)

It is the international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters.

B)

It is the agreement of the countries around the North Pole regarding the demarcation of their territories in the polar region.

C)

It is a set of norms to be followed by the countries whose scientists undertake research studies in the North Pole and South Pole.

D)

It is a trade and security agreement of the member countries of the Arctic Council.

Correct Answer : It is the international code of safety for ships operating in polar waters.

Note : Polar Code is International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters. The Polar Code covers the full range of design, construction, equipment, operational, training, search and rescue and environmental protection matters relevant to ships operating in the inhospitable waters surrounding the two poles

Source : IMO

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8 .

With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:

1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.

2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.

3. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

A)

1 and 2 only

B)

2 and 3 only

C)

1 and 3 only

D)

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer : Option (D) - 1, 2 and 3

Note :

Statement 1 is correct: The United Nations General Assembly may grant non-member states, international organizations and other entities Permanent Observer Status.

Statement 2 is correct: General Assembly decided that observer status would be confined to States and intergovernmental organizations whose activities cover matters of interest to the Assembly.

Statement 3 is correct: Permanent Observers may participate in the sessions and workings of the General Assembly and maintain missions at the UN Headquarters.

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9 .

With reference to the “Tea Board” in India, consider the following statements:

1. The Tea Board is a statutory body.

2. It is a regulatory body attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

3. The Tea Board’s Head Office is situated in Bengaluru.

4. The Board has overseas offices at Dubai and Moscow.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)

1 and 3

B)

2 and 4

C)

3 and 4

D)

1 and 4

Correct Answer : Option (D) - 1 and 4

Note :

Statement 1 is correct: The Tea Board of India is an autonomous and statutory body created under the Tea Act, 1953.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Board of India is a state agency of the Government of India under the control of Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Headquarters is in Kolkata

Statement 4 is correct: Offices are located in Kolkata, London, Moscow and Dubai

Source : Teaboard

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10 .

Which one of the following best describes the term "greenwashing" ?

A)

Conveying a false impression that a company’s products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound

B)

Non-inclusion of ecological/environmental costs in the Annual Financial Statements of a country

C)

Ignoring the disastrous ecological consequences while undertaking infrastructure development

D)

Making mandatory provisions for environmental costs in a government project/programme

Correct Answer : Conveying a false impression that a company’s products are eco-friendly and environmentally sound

Note :

Statement (a) is correct: Greenwashing is the process of conveying a false impression or providing misleading information about how a company's products are more environmentally sound.

Greenwashing is considered an unsubstantiated claim to deceive consumers into believing that a company's products are environmentally friendly.

Source : investopedia

Category : General Studies

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