Q1. Which one of the following is known as the "Coffee port" of the world?
Explanation
Santos is the outer port of Sao Paulo in Brazil and is known as the Coffee port of the world.
General Awareness: World: UPSC Previous Year Questions (General Knowledge)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on General Awareness: World (General Knowledge). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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Q2. Gild-edged market means:
Explanation
Gilt-edged market refers to high-grade investment securities, typically government bonds, that are considered extremely safe and low-risk. These securities offer reliable returns and have a high credit rating. In finance, it refers to government securities (bonds) with minimal risk of default.
Answer key for these questions
| Q | UPSC year | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2000 | (b) Santos |
| 2 | 2000 | (b) Market of Government securities |
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on General Awareness: World?
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on General Awareness: World (General Knowledge), asked from 1996 to 2010. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for General Awareness: World?
Questions on General Awareness: World (General Knowledge) are available for 14 years, from 1996 to 2010. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.