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.
Showing 51–60 of 61 questions
Chandralekha, the renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer, was honored with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Ratna Award (Fellowship) in 2005 for her lifetime achievement in dance. She was known for her unique approach to Bharatanatyam, blending it with elements of martial arts and yoga.
In January 2005, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Stock Exchanges (FISE), launched BSE IndoNext, an alternative trading platform aimed at enhancing liquidity and visibility for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) listed on regional stock exchanges. This initiative was designed to integrate these SMEs into the broader capital market by providing a unified trading system. The platform operates under the existing BSE Online Trading (BOLT) system, allowing SMEs to raise capital, list their shares, and trade through BSE’s extensive network.
Statement 1 is incorrect: In India, during the financial year 2004-2005, the value of exports saw a substantial increase, exceeding 10% compared to the previous financial year.
Statement 2 is incorrect: According to WTO data, India’s share in world merchandise exports in 2005 remained below 2%.
The Nirmal Gram Puraskar (NGP) is an incentive scheme launched by the Government of India in October 2003 under the Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC). The primary objective of this award is to promote rural sanitation and hygiene by recognizing and rewarding Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)--including Gram Panchayats, Blocks, and Districts--that have achieved full sanitation coverage and are open defecation-free.
Statement 1 is correct: As per the 2001 Census, Kerala had the smallest gender literacy gap among the 28 states (excluding Delhi and Pondicherry), with male and female literacy rates of 94.24% and 87.72%, respectively, resulting in a 6.52% gap, the lowest in the country.
Statement 2 is incorrect: as the national average literacy rate in Census 2001 was 64.83%, while Rajasthan’s literacy rate was 60.41%, which was below the national average, making the statement incorrect.
Statement 1 is incorrect: SAFTA agreement was signed on 6th January 2004 during the 12th SAARC Summit in Islamabad and came into effect on 1st January 2006, not 1st December 2005.
Statement 2 is correct: SAFTA required India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka to reduce customs duties to 0-5% by 2013, while Least Developed Countries (LDCs) like Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and the Maldives were given additional time for compliance.
SAFTA includes the following eight member countries from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC):
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Grand Slam tournaments, also called majors, are the four most important annual tennis events. The Grand Slam tennis tournaments consist of the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. Wimbledon (1877) was the oldest Grand Slam, played on grass in London from late June to early July. US Open (1881) was held on hard courts in New York from late August to early September. French Open (1891) was played on clay in Paris from late May to early June. Australian Open (1905) was held on hard courts in Melbourne in January.
The Australian Open and US Open are played on hard courts, the French Open on clay, and Wimbledon on grass.
The Val Barker Cup is a prestigious award in Olympic boxing, first introduced in 1936. Named after Val Barker, a British boxer and former secretary of the International Boxing Association (IBA), it is awarded to the boxer who exhibits the best overall style, technical skill, and sportsmanship during the tournament. It is presented every four years
Governing bodies:
Swimming - World Aquatics (formerly FINA - Federation Internationale de Natation) Long Jump - World Athletics (formerly IAAF - International Association of Athletics Federations) High Jump - World Athletics (same as Long Jump, as both are part of athletics)
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| A. Daniela Hantuchova | 1. Russia |
| B. Patty Schnyder | 2. Slovakia |
| C. Nadia Patrova | 3. France |
| D. A’melie Mauresmo | 4. Switzerland |
Daniela Hantuchova (Slovakia): Slovak player who reached World No. 5 in 2003, known for her strong baseline game and Fed Cup victory in 2002. Patty Schnyder (Switzerland): Swiss player, ranked as high as World No. 7 in 2005, known for her tactical play and spin-heavy shots. Nadia Petrova (Russia): Russian player, peaked at World No. 3 in 2006, known for her powerful serve and aggressive style. Amélie Mauresmo (France): French player, World No. 1 in 2004, won Wimbledon and the Australian Open with her all-court game.
The 2005 Davis Cup final took place between 2 to 4 December at the Sibamac Arena in Bratislava, Slovakia, with Croatia defeating Slovakia for their first title.
Davis Cup (Men’s) Billie Jean King Cup (Women’s) Year Winner Run ner-up Year Winner Run ner-up 2024 Italy Netherland 2024 Italy Slovakia 2023 Italy Australia 2023 Canada Italy 2022 Canada Australia 2022 Switzerland Australia
| Q | UPSC year | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | 2006 | (a) Chandralekha |
| 52 | 2006 | (d) An alternative trading platform being promoted by the Mumbai Stock Exchange and Regional Stock Exchanges. |
| 53 | 2006 | (d) Neither 1 nor 2 |
| 54 | 2006 | (d) It is an incentive scheme for Panchayati Raj Institutions. |
| 55 | 2006 | (a) 1 only |
| 56 | 2006 | (b) 2 only |
| 57 | 2006 | (b) French Open - Wimbledon - US Open |
| 58 | 2006 | (b) Boxing |
| 59 | 2006 | (c) A-2; B-4; C-1; D-3 |
| 60 | 2006 | (b) Slovak Republic |
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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Questions on General Knowledge in the UPSC 2006 Prelims are available for 15 years, from 1996 to 2010. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
