Q.14257·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following factors: 1. Rotation of the Earth 2. Air pressure and wind 3. Density of ocean water 4. Revolution of the Earth Which of the above factors influence the ocean currents?View question
Q.14258·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWith reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements: 1. The country's total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States. 2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than that of inland wetlands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14259·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following crops of India: 1. Groundnut 2. Sesamum 3. Pearl millet Which of the above is/are predominantly rainfed crop/crops?View question
Q.14260·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhen you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following: 1. Deep gorges 2. U-turn river courses 3. Parallel mountain ranges 4. Steep gradients causing landsliding Which of the above can be said to be the evidences for Himalayas being young fold mountains?View question
Q.14261·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWith reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country’s economy, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the State and the king was the chief administrative authority on them. 2. The wages, rules of work, standards and prices were fixed by the guild. 3. The guild had judicial powers over its own members. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14262·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyNormally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth's surface, because 1. the atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth's surface 2. there is more moisture in the upper atmosphere 3. the air is less dense in the upper atmosphere Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14263·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyThe acidification of oceans is increasing. Why is this phenomenon a cause of concern? 1. The growth and survival of calcareous phytoplankton will be adversely affected. 2. The growth and survival of coral reefs will be adversely affected. 3. The survival of some animals that have phytoplanktonic larval will be adversely affected. 4. The cloud seeding and formation of clouds will be adversely affected. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14264·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyIn India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)? 1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency. 2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee. 3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances. 4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14265·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyThe distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the:View question
Q.14266·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyDespite having large reserves of coal, why does India import millions of tonnes of coal? 1. It is the policy of India to save its own coal reserves for future, and import it from other countries for the present use. 2. Most of the power plants in India are coal-based and they are not able to get sufficient supplies of coal from within the country. 3. Steel companies need large quantity of coking coal which has to be imported. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14267·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyThe endeavour of Janani Suraksha Yojana Programme is 1. to promote institutional deliveries 2. to provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery 3. to provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and confinement Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14268·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyThe Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointmentView question
Q.14269·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyA person stood alone in a desert on a dark night and wanted to reach his village which was situated 5 km east of the point where he was standing. He had no instruments to find the direction but he located the polestar. The most convenient way now to reach his village is to walk in the:View question
Q.14270·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhat is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru?View question
Q.14271·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following: 1. Black-necked crane 2. Cheetah 3. Flying squirrel 4. Snow leopard Which of the above are naturally found in India?View question
Q.14272·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following agricultural practices: 1. Contour bunding 2. Relay cropping 4. Zero tillage In the context of global climate change, which of the above helps/help in carbon sequestration/storage in the soil?View question
Q.14273·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhat would happen if phytoplankton of an ocean is completely destroyed for some reason? 1. The ocean as a carbon sink would be adversely affected. 2. The food chains in the ocean would be adversely affected. 3. The density of ocean water would drastically decrease. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14274·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhich of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area? 1. Global warming 2. Fragmentation of habitat 3. Invasion of alien species 4. Promotion of vegetarianism Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question