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Civil Services Examination 2009 Prelims - Answer Key (Held on 17-May 2009) 1. Consider the following cities 1. Infant mortality rate takes into account the death of infants within a month after birth. 2. Infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths in a particular year per 100 live births during that year. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within (a) 1 month (b) 3 months (c) 6 months (d) 1 year 3. Consider the following statements? 1. The Governor of Punjab is concurrently the Administrator of Chandigarh 2. The Governor of Kerala is concurrently the Administrator of Lakshadweep Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 4. Consider the following Pairs? Organization Location of Headquarters 1. Asian Development Bank Tokyo 2. Asia – Pacific Economic Cooperation Singapore 3. Association of South East Asian Nations Bangkok Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. With reference to the United Nations, consider the following statements. 1. The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of UN consists of 24 member States. 2. It is elected by a 2/3rd majority of the General Assembly for a 3 year term. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 6. In which one of the following places is the Shompea tribe found? (a) Nilgiri Hills (b) Nicobar Islands (c) Spiti Valley (d) Lakshadweep Islands 7. Consider the following statements? 1. The Advocate General of a State in India is appointed by the President of India upon the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned State. 2. As provided in Civil Procedure Code, High Courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State level. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only