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CS (P) Examination
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
(Based on revised syllabi & pattern effective from CS (P) Examination, 2011)
PAPER-I

1. With reference to Simon Commission’s recommendations, which one of
the following statements is correct?
(a) It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the provinces.
(b) It proposed the setting up of inter-provincial council under the Home Department.
(c) It suggested the abolition of bicameral legislature at the Centre
(d) It recommended the creation of Indian Police Service with a provision for increased pay and allowances for British recruits as compared to Indian recruits.

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2. A geographic area with an altitude of 400 metres has following
characteristics:
Month J F M A M J J A S O N D
Average maximum
temp. 0C 31 31 31 31 30 30 29 28 29 29 30 31
Average minimum
temp. 0C 21 21 21 21 21 21 20 20 20 20 20 20
Rainfall (mm) 51 85 188 158 139 121 134 168 185 221 198 86

If this geographic area were to have a natural forest, which one of the
following would it most likely be?
(a) Moist temperate coniferous forest
(b) Montane subtropical forest
(c) Temperate forest
(d) Tropical rain forest
3. Other than Jatropha curcas, why is Pongamia pinnata also considered a
good option for the production of bio-diesel in India?
1. Pongamia pinnata grows naturally in most of the arid regions of India.
2. The seeds of Pongamia pinnata are rich in lipid content of which
nearly half of oleic acid. 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
4. If a potato is placed on a pure paper plate which is white and unprinted and put in a microwave oven, the potato heats up but the paper plate does not. This is because:
(a) Potato is mainly made up of starch whereas paper is mainly made up
of cellulose
(b) Potato transmits microwaves whereas paper reflects microwaves
(c) Potato contains water whereas paper does not contain water
(d) Potato is a fresh organic material whereas paper is a dead organic material
5. With reference to India, consider the following:
1. Nationalization of Banks
2. Formation of Regional Rural Banks
3. Adoption of villages by Bank Branches
Which of the above can be considered as steps taken to achieve the ‘financial inclusion” in India?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
6. Consider the following actions by the Government:
1. Cutting the tax rates
2. Increasing the government spending
3. Abolishing the subsidies
In the context of economic recession, which of the above actions can be
considered a part of the “ fiscal stimulus” package?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
7. Excessive release of the pollutant carbon monoxide (CO) into the air
may produce a condition in which oxygen supply in the human body decreases. What causes this condition?
(a) When inhaled in to the human body, CO is converted into CO2
(b) The inhaled CO has much higher affinity for haemoglobin as compared to oxygen
(c) The inhaled CO destroys the chemical structure of haemoglobin
(d) The inhaled CO adversely affects the respiratory centre in the brain
8. What are the possible limitations of India in mitigating the global
warming at present and in the immediate future?
1. Appropriate alternate technologies are not sufficiently available.
2. India cannot invest huge funds in research and development.
3. Many developed countries have already set up their polluting
industries in India.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following:
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Fundamental Duties
3. Directive principles of State Policy
Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled
by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government
of India?
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
10. With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is
correct?
(a) Lok Adalata have the jurisdiction to settle the matters at prelitigative
stage and not those matters pending before any court
(b) Lok Adalats can deal with matters which are civil and not criminal
in nature
(c) Every Lok Adalat consists of either serving or retired judicial
officers only and not any other person
(d) None of the statements given above is correct
11. Which one of the following statements is an appropriate description of
deflation?
(a) It is a sudden fall in the value of a currency against other
currencies
(b) It is a persistent recession in both the financial and real sectors of
economy
(c) It is a persistent fall in the general price level of goods and services
(d) It is a fall in the rate of inflation over a period of time