UPSC EPFO SOLVED PAPER 2015

Total Questions: 120

71. What is the chronological sequence of the following events?

1. First Battle of Panipat       2. Vietnam War
3. French Revolution             4. First Gulf War
5. World War
Codes

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 3, 5, 2 and 4
Solution:

72. A branch of scholarship that flourished in Europe, particularly from the 15th to the 18th centuries, and was devoted to the appreciation, chronicling and classification of historic and non-organic relies, monuments and old texts refers to

Correct Answer: (d) Antiquarianism
Solution:

Antiquarianism is a branch of scholarship that flourished in Europe, particularly from the 15th to the 18th centuries, and was devoted to the appreciated, chronicling and classification of historic and non-organic relics, monuments and old texts. Antiquarianism and history have always been closely related, not least because they are both disciplines primarily concerned with the study of the past. Until the late 18th century the word antiquarianism meant the study of ancient cultures and civilisations specifically, and mainly referred to those of Greece and Rome.

73. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of ‘Stridhana’?

1. Various types of movable property gifted to a woman on various occasions during her lifetime.
2. Various types of movable property gifted to a woman at the time of her first marriage.
3. On the woman’s death, this wealth could be inherited by her children and husband.
4. On the woman’s death, this wealth could be inherited by her natural legally adopted children, with none of the sons-in-law, having any claim on any part thereof.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: (d) 1 and 3
Solution:

Stridhana is a term associated with Hindu law. The character of property that is whether it is Stridhana or Woman’s estate, depends on the source from which it has been obtained. Various types of movable property gifted to a woman on various occasions during her lifetime. On the woman’s death, this wealth could be inherited by her children and husband.

74. What is the number of States and Union Territories in India?

Correct Answer: (c) 29 and 7
Solution:

There are 28 States and 8 Union Territories in the country in December, 2019. Before 5th August, 2019, India had 29 States and 7 Union Territories (UTs).

75. Which of the following is not true of the Western Ghats?

Correct Answer: (d) ONGC surveys have recently found huge oil reserves
Solution:

The Western Ghats, also known as Sahyadri, are a mountain range that covers an area of 140, 000 km² in a stretch of 1,600 km Parallel to the Western Coast of the Indian peninsula, traversing the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Gujarat. UNESCO declared 39 places in the Western Ghats as World Heritage Sites in 2012. It is one of the 8 hottest hotspots of biological diversity in the world. It has 2 reserves and 13 national parks.

76. Ayodhya is located at the bank of which river?

Correct Answer: (c) Sarayu
Solution:

Ayodhya is situated on the banks of river Sarayu. On Ram Navami, the festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Rama, thousands of people take a dip in the Sarayu River at Ayodhya.

77. The Khilafat Committee accepted Mahatma Gandhi’s suggestion for a non-violent non-cooperation protest against the Government in its meeting at

Correct Answer: (c) Allahabad
Solution:

In February 1920, he suggested to the Khilafat Committee that it adopt a programme of non-violent to protest of Government’s behaviour. On 9th June 1920, the Khilafat committee at Allahabad unanimously accepted the suggestion of non-cooperation and asked Gandhiji to lead the movement.

78. What is Know India Programme (KIP)?

Correct Answer: (d) A programme for diaspora youth to promote awareness among them about different aspects of India
Solution:

Know India Programme abbreviated as KIP is an engagement programme for diaspora youth (between the age of 18-30 years) of Indian origin to introduce them to India and promote awareness about different facets of Indian life, our cultural heritage, art and various aspects of contemporary India. The programme has been in existence since 2003. The KIP is orientation programme organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in partnership with one or two states including visit to states.

79. What is the perimeter of the figure shown below?

Correct Answer: (a) 44 cm
Solution:

80. Special Economic Zones (SEZ) are developed to

Correct Answer: (d) Promote investment from domestic and foreign sources
Solution:

A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is an area in which the business and trade laws are different from the rest of the country. SEZs were introduced to India in 2000, following the already successful SEZ model used in China. By 2005, all EPZs had been converted to SEZs.
SEZs are located within a country’s national borders, and their aims include increased trade balance, employment, increased investment, job creation and effective administration. The main objectives of the SEZ Act are:
• generation of additional economic activity
• promotion of exports of goods and services
• promotion of investment from domestic and foreign sources
• creation of employment opportunities
• development of infrastructure facilities.