61 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on General Knowledge in the UPSC 2006 Prelims. 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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Amaravati Stupa is located in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. It was built during the Satavahana period (3rd century BCE - 3rd century CE). It is associated with Mahayana Buddhism and has intricate sculptures depicting Jataka tales.
Option (a) is correct:
The Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) is located in Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in 1916 and is a premier research institute under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. It conducts research in hydraulic engineering, water resources, river and reservoir modeling, coastal engineering, and dam safety.
Option (b), (c) and (d) are incorrect:
Sileru (Andhra Pradesh): Known for the Sileru Hydroelectric Project. Jamnagar (Gujarat): Famous for oil refineries and marine national parks. Srisailam (Andhra Pradesh): Known for the Srisailam Dam and temple.
Projects and Development India Limited (PDIL) is a public sector undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. It was established in 1978 and specializes in design engineering, procurement, and supervision of construction/ commissioning in the field of fertilizer plants (Urea, Ammonia, Phosphatic fertilizers) and Chemical and allied industries.
CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). It is a subtractive color model used in color printing, especially in offset printing and digital printing. Offset printing is widely used for printing newspapers, magazines, brochures, and packaging materials.
| List-I (Place of Archaeological Monument) | List-II (State) |
|---|---|
| A. Sisupalgarh | 1. Assam |
| B. Piprahwa | 2. Manipur |
| C. Goalpara | 3. Orissa |
| D. Bishnupur | 4. Uttar Pradesh |
A-3: Sisupalgarh is an ancient archaeological site in Odisha that dates back to the 7th to 6th centuries BCE. It was the capital of the ancient Kalinga kingdom and is considered one of the largest and best-preserved ancient fortifications in India. B-4: Piprahwa is a village near Siddharthnagar city in Siddharthnagar district in Uttar Pradesh is a significant archaeological site related to the early life of Buddha. It is believed to be the location of the ancient city of Kapilavastu, the birthplace of Buddha. C-1: Goalpara is an archaeological site in Assam. It has many archaeological sites, including Sri Surya Pahar, Dadan Hill and Pir Majhar. D-2: Bishnupur is located in Manipur. Here stands the conical temple of Lord Vishnu built in 1467 during the reign of King Kyamba. It is interesting because of its antiquity and architectural design which was influenced by Chinese style. Bishnupur is also known for its stoneware production.
The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) located in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu is an Institution of National Importance by the Act of Parliament set up in 1993. It functions as an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. It serves as an apex body for youth development, training, research, and policy formulation in India.
In September 2005, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) awarded the CSIR Diamond Jubilee Technology Award for 2004 to Midas Communication Technologies Pvt. Ltd. This recognition was bestowed for their innovative work in designing, developing, and commercializing the corDECT Wireless in Local Loop (WLL) access system and optiMA Fiber-in-Local Loop (FLL) access system.
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is an autonomous research and development organization in India. As per its organizational structure, the Prime Minister of India serves as the President of CSIR. This role includes overseeing the council’s activities and providing guidance on scientific and industrial research policies.
In 2005, Indian Airlines introduced a new logo inspired by the Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha. The logo featured a stylized representation of the temple’s iconic wheel, known as the Konark Chakra, symbolizing movement and progress. The temple was built in the 13th century by King Narasimha Deva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hampi Temple (Karnataka): Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for the ruins of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Stone Chariot in the Vittala Temple Complex is an iconic structure resembling a ratha (chariot) and is a major attraction of Hampi. Mamallapuram Temple (Tamil Nadu): Mamallapuram (also called Mahabalipuram) is famous for its rock-cut temples built by the Pallava dynasty in the 7th-8th century. The site is also known for Pancha Rathas, monolithic rock-cut temples named after the Pandavas from the Mahabharata. Khajuraho Temple (Madhya Pradesh): The Khajuraho Group of Monuments, built by the Chandela dynasty between the 9th and 12th centuries, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples are known for their intricate carvings and sculptures.
In 2005, the governments of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Ken-Betwa Link Project, aiming to transfer surplus water from the Ken River in Madhya Pradesh to the Betwa River in Uttar Pradesh. This initiative is part of India’s National Perspective Plan for interlinking rivers to address water scarcity and enhance irrigation in drought-prone regions.
| Q | UPSC year | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | 2006 | (d) Amaravati Buddhist Stupa: Andhra Pradesh |
| 42 | 2006 | (a) Khadakwasla |
| 43 | 2006 | (d) Fertilizer and allied chemical plants |
| 44 | 2006 | (c) Offset printing |
| 45 | 2006 | (c) A-3; B-4; C-1; D-2 |
| 46 | 2006 | (a) Tamil Nadu |
| 47 | 2006 | (b) Midas Communication Technologies |
| 48 | 2006 | (c) Prime Minister of India |
| 49 | 2006 | (c) Sun Temple of Konark |
| 50 | 2006 | (b) Betwa and Ken |
This page covers 61 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on General Knowledge in the UPSC 2006 Prelims, asked from 1996 to 2010. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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