IAS Prelims 2018 GS Paper I Question paper and key

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Download UPSC conducted Civil Services exam Prelims 2018 General Studies Part I Question paper and key.

Some Sample Questions from the paper

1)  Consider the following statements:

1. Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile.
   
2. Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority.
   

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
   
2. 2 only
   
3. Both 1 and 2
   
4. Neither 1 nor 2
   

2) Which of the following has/have shrunk immensely/dried up in the recent past due to human activities?

1. Aral Sea
   
2. Black Sea
   
3. Lake Baikal
   

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 only
   
2. 2 and 3 only
   
3. 2 only
   
4. 1 and 3
   

3 “Rule of Law Index” is released by which of the following ?

1. Amnesty International
   
2. International Court of Justice
   
3. The Office of UN Commissioner for Human Rights
   
4. World Justice Project
   

4) Which one of the following links all the ATMs in India ?

1. Indian Banks’ Association
   
2. National Securities Depository Limited
   
3. National Payments Corporation of India
   
4. Reserve Bank of India
   

5) Consider the following statements:

1. Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is the amount that banks have to maintain in the form of their own funds to offset any loss that banks incur if any account-holders fail to repay dues.
   
2. CAR is decided by each individual bank.
   

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
   
2. 2 only
   
3. Both 1 and 2
   
4. Neither 1 nor 2
   

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