UPSC Prelims GS 2005 — Solved Question Paper

All 113 UPSC Prelims GS Previous Year Questions from 2005, grouped by subject, each with the answer and a detailed explanation.

Economy4

Consider the following statements: 1. Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) has been established by the International Development Association (IDA) to provide further assistance to low-income countries facing high level of indebtedness. 2. Singapore Regional Training Institute (STI) is one of the institutes that provides training in macroeconomic analysis and policy, and related subjects as a part of programme of the IMF institute. Which of the statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements: 1. During the year 2004, India's foreign exchange reserves did not exceed the 125 billion U.S. dollar mark. 2. The Series of index numbers of wholesale prices introduced from April, 2000 has the year 1993-94 as base year. Which of the statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements: 1. Sensex is based on 50 of the most important stocks available on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) 2. For calculating the Sensex, all the Sensex stocks are assigned proportional weightage. 3. New York Stock Exchange is the oldest stock exchange in the world. Which of the statements is/are correct?
Consider the following: 1. Global Trust Bank has been amalgamated with the Punjab National Bank. 2. The Second report of the Kelkar Committee dealing with direct and indirect taxes has maintained its original recommendation including the abolition of exemptions relating to housing loans. Which of the statements is/are correct?

Environment7

Geography (Human geography)16

Geography (Indian physical environment)5

Geography (Physical)7

Geography (World mapping)15

Governance and social sector2

History (Ancient India)1

Who among the following was not a contemporary of the other three?

History (Culture)1

Consider the following sites/monuments: 1. Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park 2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station, Mumbai 3. Mamallapuram 4. Sun Temple (Konark Temple) Which of the above are include in the World Heritage List of UNESCO?

History (Modern India)21

International relations4

Polity12

Science and Technology16

Security2

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