GS Prelims 2009 Analysis

11. Consider the following Statements? 1. The first telegraph line in India was laid between Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and Diamond Harbour 2. The first Export Processing Cone in India was set up in Kandla. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

A General Knowledge question, as usually made tricky. Source : My Source –* Correct Answer 1. The first telegraph line in India was laid between Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and Diamond Harbour 2. The first Export Processing Cone in India was set up in Kandla. For important events in history of Telecommunication click here http://www.bsnl.co.in /150/important_events.htm Caution : By knowing first’s in India and World, we can answer this type of questions. Typical GK question. Update : Want to know in a click? http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/List_of_firsts_in_India

GS Prelims 2009 Analysis

10. Consider the following pairs: Tradition State 1. Gatka, a traditional Martial art : Kerala 2. Mudhubani, a Traditional Painting : Bihar 3. Singhey Khabas sindhu Darshan Festival : Jammu and Kashmir Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? a) 1 and 2 only b) 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1,2 and 3

Source : My Source –*G.K books * Atlas * Internet Correct Answer 1. Gatka, a traditional Martial art : Punjab 2. Mudhubani, a Traditional Painting : Bihar 3. Singhey Khabas sindhu Darshan Festival : Jammu & Kashmir Gatka is the name of an Indian martial art associated with the Sikhs of thePunjab region. It is a style of stick fighting, with wooden sticks intended to simulate swords. The Punjabi name gatka properly refers to the wooden stick used. Mudhubani painting - Mithila region, work on plastered wall. The Sindhu Darshan festival is a celebration of River Sindhu or Indus - one of the world's longest rivers, which gave 'India' its name. It is held every year from June 1-3 at Leh, Ladakh in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. Caution : Took from Indian Culture section which covers traditional culture, language, religion, Music, drama, dance, art, architecture, folk dances, crafts, monuments, UNESCO heritage sites, cultural institutions. So make a list and practice.

GS Prelims 2009 Analysis

9. Consider the following pairs: Large Bank Country of origin 1. ABN Amro Bank : USA 2. Barclays Bank : UK 3. Kookmin Bank : Japan Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 1 and 2 d) 2 and 3 (Correct answer is shown in bold letters in above options section)

Source : My Source –*Internet Correct Answer 1. ABN Amro Bank : The Netherlands (Amsterdams) 2. Barclays Bank : UK(London) 3. Kookmin Bank : South Korea (Seoul) Caution : As I told, we need to list top ten of most possible things. Here we are seeing an example. They asked famous banks, which are aware of aspirants who regualry read newspapers/watch TV news. We cant group them under Economy, since its related to GK, but we can see from Current Affairs point of view too. So observe the banks/companies/countries/etc from newspaper and make a list with small details attached to them. Updates : TOP 8 banks of India State Bank of India AXIS Bank HDFC Bank HSBC Reserve Bank of India Punjab Bank of India (PNB Central Bank of India Union Bank of India http://www.bestindiansites.com

GS Prelims 2009 Analysis

8. Consider the following pairs: Persons Sport 1. Anand Pawar : Chess 2. Akhil Kumar : Boxing 3. Shiv Shankar Prasad Chowrasia : Golf Which of the pairs given above is/ are correctly matched? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3

Source : My Source –* News paper Correct Answer 2. Akhil Kumar : Boxing 3. Shiv Shankar Prasad Chowrasia : Golf 1. Indian shuttler Anand Pawar pulled off a stunning straight-game victory over top seeded compatriot Chetan Anand to reach the quarter-finals of the Bitburger Open in Germany - NEWS Caution : 2. They didn’t asked the medal holders at Olympics about which much news broadcasted, Bindra, Sushil kumar, Virendar etc. But other persons who also did good performance – Akhil Kumar 3. They didn’t asked the topmost Golfer of world or India, but a budding talent

GS Prelims 2009 Analysis

7. Consider the following Pairs? 1. Ashok Leyland : Hinduja Group 2. Hindalco Industries : A.V.Birla Group 3. Suzlon Energy : Punj Lloyd Group Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3

Source : My Source –* The Hindu * Internet * Advertisements in Newspaper *News Correct Answer 1. Ashok Leyland : Hinduja Group 2. Hindalco Industries : A.V.Birla Group Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group flagship company in India, is a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles. http://hindujagroup.com Hindalco Industries Limited, the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, is an industry leader in aluminium and copper http://www.adityabirla.com Suzlon Energy is a wind power company in India. In terms of market share, the company is the largest wind turbine manufacturer in Asia (5th largest worldwide). In terms of net worth, it is the world's most valuable wind power company. Suzlon Energy : Suzlon Group Consider the following pairs? So, here what we collected from current affairs facts, are given as paired. Questions contains three such, to create complexity and confusion. The options, saying which of the above statements is/are correct- also creates a great confusion- if you are not aware of such tricks. Caution : 1. Observe the syntax – which says which of the statements is/are correct? Sometimes they given not correct…so observe and mark it first, because you eye may overran, in the tense moments. 2. You must have listed top 5 industries in different parameters, including top 5 in recent news with their heads & HQ.

GS Prelims 2009 Analysis

6. Consider the following pairs Automobile Manufacturer Headquarters 1. BMW AG : USA 2. Daimler AG : Sweden 3. Renault S.A. : France 4. Volkswagen AG : Germany Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 3 and 4 (c) 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 4

Source : My Source –*Internet Correct Answer 1. BMW AG : Germany (Munich) 2. Daimler AG : Germany (Stuttgart) 3. Renault S.A. : France (Boulogne-Billancourt) 4. Volkswagen AG : Germany (Wolfsburg) So understood where you can be confused? So making a list of world’s ten topmost, in different topics like 1. Farma Companies/no of Dr’s etc., 2. Automobile Companies/Car, bike trucks 3. Steel/Cement/ etc manufacturers 4. Sports/Games/Athletic players 5. Earning Countries/Economies 6. Tourism earning/no. of Tourists 7. Health Care/Literacy/Purchasing power/Fertility Rate/HDI 8. Minerals/Food grains / Food products etc List should be done after analyzing trends Caution : Nearly 2-5 questions may be expected from different questions formats like i) Consider the following statements ii) match the following etc

GS Prelims 2009 Analysis

5. Consider the following pairs Famous Place : Country 1. Cannes : France 2. Davos : Denmark 3. Roland Garros : The Netherlands Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Source : My Source –* Historical places - Manorama Correct Answer 1. Cannes : France * Cannes (France): The venue of most prestigious International Film Festival. * Davos (Switzerland): A resort, the venue of World Economic Forum w.e.f * Roland Garros (France) : Paris, a place where French Open takes place. These places usually catch your eye/mind if you are regular viewer/listener of News. So understood where you could be googled? Caution : GK question is taken certainly from Current Affairs oriented view. See how they asked. They didn’t ask about the Cannes Film Festival, its prestigious prizes and winners etc. But basic fact related to it. So always note the important place and the nation located with it, not the news. *Baku, capital of Azerbaijain, where President’s Cup went in December 8 and Indian Suranjoy Singh won Gold. So UPSC may ask and many such places. So make a list & practice.