UPSC CSE (Preliminary) Exam 2024 Paper I (GS) – 16 June 2024 (Answer Key)

61. Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?
(a) C. Rajagopalachari
(b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(c) T.T. Krishnamachari
(d) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha

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Answer – (D)

Explanation – Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was the first provincial president of the Constituent Assembly. On December 11 in 1946 itself, Dr Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent chairman of the country’s Constituent Assembly, with Harendra Coomar Mookerjee as the assistant chairman.

62. With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements:
1. It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States.
2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the of the federal control of the legislature.
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

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Answer – (A)

Explanation – St-2 is incorrect as the power was with Federal executive to be exercised by Governor General.

63. Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa?
(a) Kavyalankara
(b) Natyashastra
(c) Madhyama-vyayoga
(d) Mahabhashya

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Answer – (C)

Explanation – Madhyamavyayoga or Madhyama Vyāyoga (Devanagari: e/;eO;k;ksx), (English: The Middle One) is a Sanskrit play attributed to Bhāsa. Madhyama refers to the middle one: In this case, the middle sibling. Vyayoga is a type of Sanskrit plays of only one act, containing heroic overtones and lacking significant feminine roles or romantic themes.

64. Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on:
(a) Prajnaparamita Sutra
(b) Visuddhimagga
(c) Sarvastivada Vinaya
(d) Lalitavistara

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Answer – (C)

Explanation – Sanghabhuti, author of a commentary on the Sarvastivada Vinaya

65. Consider the following properties included in the world heritage List released by UNESCO:
1. Shantiniketan
2. Rani-ki-Vav
3. Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
4. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bhodhgaya
How many of the above properties were included in 2023?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

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Answer – (B)

66. As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the constitution by way of:
1. Addition
2. Variation
3. Repeal
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer – (D)

Explanation – 368. 2[(1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, Parliament may in exercise of its constituent power amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any provision of this Constitution in accordance with the procedure laid down in this article.] Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure therefor.

67. Consider the following countries:
1. Italy
2. Japan
3. Nigeria
4. South Korea
5. South Africa
Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population?
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 1, 3 and 5
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 3 and 5 only

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Answer – (A)

Explanation –

Option 1, 2 and 4 are correct. According to data from Eurostat, Italy is the oldest country in the European Union, with an average median age of above 48.
Declining birth rates and better survival odds for older people have significantly aged Italy’s population.
In fact, two thirds of the world’s countries now have childbirth rates below the replacement rate,”. “Japan is low, China is low, South Korea is the lowest in the world.

68. Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?
1. Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills.
2. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.
3. The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.
4. Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by Lok Sabha.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 3 and 4

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Answer – (C)

Explanation –

St-1 is correct as the money bill is mentioned under article 110 of the Indian Constitution.
St-2 is correct as A Money Bill may only be introduced in Lok Sabha
St-4 is incorrect as it is not mandatory for lower house to accept the changes.

69. Which of the following is/are correctly matched in terms of equivalent rank in the three services of India Defence forces?

	Army	Airforce	Nave
1.	Brigadier	Air Commodore	Commander
2.	Major General	Air Vice Marshal	Vice Admiral
3.	Major	Squadron Leader	Lieutenant Commander
4.	Lieutenant Colonel	Group Captain	Captain

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 4
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 3 only

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Answer – (D)

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect: Brigadier (Army) is equivalent to Air Commodore (Airforce) but not to Commander (Navy). The correct Navy equivalent is Commodore.
Statement 3 is correct: Major (Army) is equivalent to Squadron Leader (Airforce) and Lieutenant Commander (Navy).
In the Indian Defence forces, ranks across the Army, Air Force, and Navy are often compared for equivalence. For instance, Major in the Army is equivalent to Squadron Leader in the Air Force and Lieutenant Commander in the Navy.

70. The North Eastern Council (NFC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprised which of the following members?
1. Governor of the Constituent State
2. Chief Minister of the Constituent State
3. Three Members to be nominated by the President of India.
4. The Home Minister of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 Only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer – (D)

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct: The Governor of the constituent state is a member of the NEC.
Statement 2 is correct: The Chief Minister of the constituent state is a member of the NEC.
Statement 3 is correct: Three members are nominated by the President of India.
Statement 4 is correct: The Home Minister of India is a member of the NEC.
The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established to promote the economic and social development of the Northeastern states. The composition of the NEC includes Governors and Chief Ministers of the states, three members nominated by the President, and the Home Minister.

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