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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q38

2023Environment & Ecology

Consider the following statements : Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve' 1. the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest 2. hunting is not allowed in such area 3. people of such area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce 4. people of such area are allowed traditional agricultural practices How many of the above statements are correct?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q39

2023Indian Polity

With reference to 'Scheduled Areas' in India, consider the following statements : 1. Within a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place through an Order of the President. 2. The largest administrative unit forming the Scheduled Area is the District and the lowest is the cluster of villages in the Block. 3. The Chief Ministers of the concerned States are required to submit annual reports to the Union Home Ministry on the administration of Scheduled Areas in the States. How many of the above statements are correct?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q40

2023Indian Polity

Consider the following statements : Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article 335 for maintenance of efficiency of administration. Statement-II: Article 335 of the Constitution of India defines the term 'efficiency of administration'. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q41

2023Ancient History

In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q42

2023Art & Culture

With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements : 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics. 3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition. How many of the statements given above are correct?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q43

2023Ancient History

With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known as

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q44

2023Ancient History

Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q45

2023Medieval History

Consider the following dynasties : 1. Hoysala 2. Gahadavala 3. Kakatiya 4. Yadava How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q46

2023Art & Culture

With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs :

Literary workAuthor
1. DevichandraguptaBilhana
2. Hammira-MahakavyaNayachandra Suri
3. Milinda-panhaNagarjuna
4. NitivakyamritaSomadeva Suri

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q47

2023Ancient History

"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects." The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q48

2023Medieval History

Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2023 · General Studies Paper I · Q49

2023Medieval History

Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to Portuguese?

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