Q.11251·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyWith reference to an organization known as 'BirdLife International', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations. 2. The concept of 'biodiversity hotspots' originated from this organization. 3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as 'Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas'. Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question
Q.11252·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyWith reference to 'Forest Carbon Partnership Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is a global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples. 2. It provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management. 3. It assists the countries in their 'REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation+)' efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance. Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question
Q.11253·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyThe term 'IndARC', sometimes seen in the news, is the name ofView question
Q.11254·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyConsider the following States : 1. Arunachal Pradesh 2. Himachal Pradesh 3. Mizoram In which of the above States do 'Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests' occur?View question
Q.11255·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyIn which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used? 1. Assessment of crop productivity 2. Locating groundwater resources 3. Mineral exploration 4. Telecommunications 5. Traffic studies Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question
Q.11256·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyThe provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order toView question
Q.11257·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyWith reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid. 2. An amendment to the Constitution of India cannot be called into question by the Supreme Court of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.11258·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyWho/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?View question
Q.11259·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyConsider the following statements: 1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996–97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers. 2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974–75 for the development of water-use efficiency. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.11260·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyThe Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under theView question
Q.11261·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy‘Basel III Accord’ or simply ‘Basel III’, often seen in the news, seeks to:View question
Q.11262·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyConsider the following statements: 1. The winds which blow between 30°N and 60°S latitudes are known as westerlies. 2. The moist air masses that cause winter rains in North-Western India are part of westerlies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.11263·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyWhich one of the following was given classical language status recently?View question
Q.11264·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyWith reference to 'Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)', consider the following statements : 1. It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills. 2. It is an alliance meant for maritime security only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.11265·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyWhich one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in the emergence of 'moderates' and 'extremists'?View question
Q.11266·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyIn a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes, these bridges become stronger. These unique 'living root bridges' are found inView question
Q.11267·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyWith reference to the use of nanotechnology in health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology. 2. Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy. Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question
Q.11268·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyWhich of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question