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2019
Exam:UPSC CSE
Paper:Prelims GS
Topic:Geography
Difficulty:medium

With reference to the management of minor minerals in India, consider the following statements:

  1. Sand is a 'minor mineral' according to the prevailing law in the country.
  2. State governments have the power to grant mining leases of minor minerals, but the powers regarding the formation of rules related to the grant of minor minerals lie with the Central Government.
  3. State governments have the power to frame rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2014
Exam:UPSC CSE
Paper:Prelims GS
Topic:Economy
Difficulty:medium

In the context of the Indian economy, which of the following is/are the purpose/purposes of 'Statutory Reserve Requirements'?

  1. To enable the Central Bank to control the amount of advances the banks can create.
  2. To make the people's deposits with banks safe and liquid.
  3. To prevent the commercial banks from making excessive profits.
  4. To force the banks to have sufficient vault cash to meet their day-to-day requirements.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.
2016
Exam:UPSC CSE
Paper:Prelims GS
Topic:Geography
Difficulty:medium

In which of the following regions of India are shale gas resources found?

  1. Cambay Basin
  2. Cauvery Basin
  3. Krishna-Godavari Basin
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2017
Exam:UPSC CSE
Paper:Prelims GS
Topic:Current<br>Affairs
Difficulty:medium

What is the purpose of 'Vidyanjali Yojana'?

  1. To enable famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India.
  2. To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community.
  3. To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to improve infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools.
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2018
Exam:UPSC CSE
Paper:Prelims GS
Topic:Environment
Difficulty:medium

Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in river beds?

  1. Decreased salinity in the river
  2. Pollution of groundwater
  3. Lowering of the water-table
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Q. 48
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UPSC CSE • 2016 • PRELIMS GS
Economy
Medium

What is/are the purpose/purposes of 'District Mineral Foundations' in India?

  1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts.
  2. Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations.
  3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licenses for mineral exploration.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A

1 and 2 only

B

2 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2, and 3

Kepler. Discussing PYQs. Q.no. 48