UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2016: previous year questions (52 questions)

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52 questions from this paper (of the 73 we have; questions we could not answer reliably are left out) in the paper's order. Answers come from our checked MCQ bank or, where the paper had no answer key, from an AI check: confirm with the commission's official key.

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First questions

1. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
2. The establishment of 'Payment Banks' is being allowed in India to promote financial inclusion. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this context? Mobile telephone companies and supermarket chains that are owned and controlled by residents are eligible to be promoters of Payment Banks. Payment Banks can issue both credit cards and debit cards. Payment Banks cannot undertake lending activities. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
3. The term ‘Intended Nationally Deter- mined Contributions’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of