Q.8875·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyFor election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed byView question
Q.8876·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyConsider the following statements: 1.In India, the Himalayas are spread over five States only. 2.Western Ghats are spread over five States only. 3.Pulicat Lake is spread over two States only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.8877·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyBiological Oxygen Demand (BOD) is a standard criterion forView question
Q.8878·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyWith reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct? 1.UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all. 2.Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only. 3.UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.8879·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyWith reference to 'National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)', which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1.Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning. 2.An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general education. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.8880·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyIn the context of Indian history, the principle of 'Dyarchy (diarchy)' refers toView question
Q.8881·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyConsider the following in respect of 'National Career Service': 1.National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India. 2.National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment opportunities to uneducated youth of the country. Which of the above statements is/are correct?View question
Q.8882·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyWhich of the following statements best describes the term ‘Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A)’, recently seen in the news?View question
Q.8883·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyConsider the following statements: 1.Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 group of countries. 2.The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.8884·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyWith reference to 'Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)' sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1.IOD phenomenon is characterized by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean. 2.An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Niño’s impact on the monsoon. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.8885·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyIf you want to see gharials in their natural habitat, which one of the following is the best place to visit?View question
Q.8886·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyConsider the following in respect of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS): 1.Inaugural IONS was held in India in 2015 under the chairmanship of the Indian Navy. 2.IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region. Which of the above statements is/are correct?View question
Q.8887·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyThe painting of Bodhisattva Padmapani is one of the most famous and oft-illustrated paintings atView question
Q.8888·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyConsider the following pairs: Traditions Communities 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival Sindhis 2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra Gonds 3. Wari-Warkari Santhals Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?View question
Q.8889·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyWhich of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture? 1.Reduced or zero tillage of the land 2.Applying gypsum before irrigating the field 3.Allowing crop residue to remain in the field Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.8890·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyDue to some reasons, if there is a huge fall in the population of species of butterflies, what could be its likely consequence/consequences? Pollination of some plants could be adversely affected. There could be a drastic increase in the fungal infections of some cultivated plants. It could lead to a fall in the population of some species of wasps, spiders and birds. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.8891·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyWhich of the following are the objectives of 'National Nutrition Mission'? To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers. To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women. To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice. To promote the consumption of poultry eggs. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.8892·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyWho among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British rule? Lord Cornwallis Alexander Read Thomas Munro Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question