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SSC / UPSC General Knowledge – Prelims PYQs 1995-2025

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Q.1 Consider the following countries : [2010]
1. Brazil
2. Mexico
3. South Africa
According to UNCTAD, which of the above is/are categorized as "Emerging Economies"?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d)

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Q.2 Which one of the following is not related to the United Nations? [2010]

(a) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency

(b) International Finance Corporation

(c) International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes

(d) Bank for International Settlements

Answer: (d)

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Q.3 With reference to BRIC countries, consider the following statements: [2010]
1. At present, China's GDP is more than the combined GDP of all the three other countries.
2. China's population is more than the combined population of any two other countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a)

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Q.4 As regards the use of international food safety standards as reference points for the dispute settlements, which one of the following does WTO collaborate with? [2010]

(a) Codex Alimentarius Commission

(b) International Federation of Standards Users

(c) International Organization for Standardization

(d) World Standards Cooperation

Answer: (a)

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Q.5 Consider the following statements: [2010]
1. The Commonwealth has no charter, treaty or constitution.
2. All the territories/countries once under the British empire (jurisdiction/rule/mandate) automatically joined the Commonwealth as its members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (a)

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Q.6 In the context of bilateral trade negotiations between India and European Union, what is the difference between European Commission and European Council? [2010]
1. European Commission represents the EU in trade negotiations whereas European Council participates in the legislation of matters pertaining to economic policies of the European Union.
2. European Commission comprises the Heads of State or government of member countries whereas the European Council comprises of the persons nominated by European Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (d)

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Q.7 Consider the following pairs: [2009]
Famous place : Country
1. Cannes: France
2. Davos: Denmark
3. Roland Garros: The Netherlands
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (a)

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Q.8 The Security Council of UN consists of 5 permanent members, and the remaining 10 members are elected by the General Assembly for a term of [2009]

(a) 1 year

(b) 2 years

(c) 3 years

(d) 5 years

Answer: (b)

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Q.9 Who of the following is the author of the book "The Audacity of Hope"? [2009]

(a) Al Gore

(b) Barack Obama

(c) Bill Clinton

(d) Hillary Clinton

Answer: (b)

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Q.10 A present group of nations known as G-8 started first as G-7. Which one among the following was not one of them? [2009]

(a) Canada

(b) Italy

(c) Japan

(d) Russia

Answer: (d)

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