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UPSC Prelims 2017 Questions

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2017
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20
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Subjects in 2017

Polity and governance34 Geography21 Economy20 Science and technology11 History9 Environment and ecology7 Modern india6 Art and culture5 Constitution of india5 Physical geography of india4 Political theory4 Directive principles of state policy2 Parliament2 Ancient india1 Biotechnology1 Fundamental rights1 Government schemes1 International organizations1 Medieval india1 Monetary policy1

UPSC Prelims 2017 Questions

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  1. Q1 2017 Prelims GS

    With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements: 1. A private member's bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India. 2. Recently, a private member's bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    Legislative procedureParliamentPolity and governance
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  2. Q2 2017 Prelims GS

    With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Rigvedic Aryans used the coat of mail and helmet in warfare whereas the people of Indus Valley Civilization did not leave any evidence of using them. 2. Rigvedic Aryans knew gold, silver and copper whereas Indus Valley people knew only copper and iron. 3. Rigvedic Aryans had domesticated the horse whereas there is no evidence of Indus Valley people having been aware of this animal. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    Ancient indiaHistoryIndus valley civilization
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