Q.12439·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyThe Himalayan ecosystem is highly vulnerable to damage, both due to geological reasons and on account of the stress caused by increased pressure of population, exploitation of natural resources and other related challenges. These aspects may be exacerbated due to the impact of climate change. It is possible that climate change may adversely impact the Himalayan ecosystem through increased temperature, altered precipitation patterns, episodes of drought and biotic influences. This would not only impact the very sustenance of the indigenous communities in uplands but also the life of downstream dwellers across the country and beyond. Therefore, there is an urgent need for giving special attention to sustain the Himalayan ecosystem. This would require conscious efforts for conserving all the representative systems. Further, it needs to be emphasized that the endemics with restricted distribution, and most often with specialized habitat requirements, are among the most vulnerable elements. In this respect the Himalayan biodiversity hotspot, with rich endemic diversity, is vulnerable to climate change. The threats include possible loss of genetic resources and species, habitats and concomitantly a decrease in ecosystem services. Therefore, conservation of endemic elements in representative ecosystems/habitats assumes a great significance while drawing conservation plans for the region. Towards achieving the above, we will have to shift toward contemporary conservation approaches, which include a paradigm of landscape level interconnectivity between protected area systems. The concept advocates a shift from the species-habitat focus to an inclusive focus on expanding the biogeographic range so that natural adjustments to climate change can proceed without being restrictive. What is the most important message conveyed by the passage ?View question
Q.12440·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyThe Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted untilView question
Q.12441·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyWhich of the following organizations brings out the publication known as World Economic Outlook?View question
Q.12442·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyWith reference to 'Eco-Sensitive Zones', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1.Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. 2.The purpose of the declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zones is to prohibit all kinds of human activities in those zones except agriculture.View question
Q.12443·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyConsider the following statements: 1.Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2.National Tiger Conservation Authority is a statutory body. 3.National Ganga River Basin Authority is chaired by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.12444·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyWith reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?View question
Q.12445·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyWith reference to Union Budget, which of the following is/are covered under Non-Plan Expenditure? 1.Defence expenditure 2.Interest payments 3.Salaries and pensions 4.Subsidies Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.12446·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyConsider the following pairs: Item Region 1. Garba Gujarat 2. Mohiniattam Odisha 3. Yakshagana Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?View question
Q.12447·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyChaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days?View question
Q.12448·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyWith reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs: Famous work of sculpture Site 1. A grand image of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana with numerous : Ajanta celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below 2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic : waters, sculpted on rock Mount Abu 3. “Arjuna’s Penance” / “Descent of Ganga” sculpted : on the surface of huge boulders Mamallapuram Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?View question
Q.12450·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyWith reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements: 1.Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama. 2.It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam. 3.It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.12451·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyWith reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs: Famous shrine Location 1. Tabo monastery and temple complex Spiti Valley 2. Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako Zanskar Valley 3. Alchi temple complex Ladakh Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?View question
Q.12452·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyConsider the following statements: 1.‘Bijak’ is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. 2.The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.12453·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyA community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for theirView question
Q.12454·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyWhat was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)? 1.To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States 2.To place the Indian administration under the British Crown 3.To regulate East India Company’s trade with India Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.12456·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyIn the context of food and nutritional security of India, enhancing the 'Seed Replacement Rates' of various crops helps in achieving the food production targets of the future. But what is/are the constraint/constraints in its wider/greater implementation? 1.There is no National Seeds Policy in place. 2.There is no participation of private sector seed companies in the supply of quality seeds of vegetables and planting materials of horticultural crops. 3.There is a demand-supply gap regarding quality seeds in case of low value and high volume crops. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question