Q.14527·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyRegular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity?View question
Q.14528·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe lower Gangetic plain is characterized by a humid climate with high temperatures throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?View question
Q.14529·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyBetween India and East Asia, navigation time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following? 1.Deepening the Malacca Straits between Malaysia and Indonesia. 2.Opening a new canal across the era Isthmus between the Gulf of Siam and the Andaman Sea. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14530·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation? 1.There are no clouds or water vapor in the lower stratosphere. 2.There are no vertical winds in the lower stratosphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?View question
Q.14532·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe "Dharma" and "Rita" depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilization of India. In this context, consider the following statements: 1.Dharma was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one's duties to oneself and to others. 2.Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe and all it contained. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14533·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyRegarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements: 1.It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene. 2.During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14534·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of the African and Eurasian desert belt? 1.It is located in the sub-tropical high-pressure cells. 2.It is under the influence of warm ocean currents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?View question
Q.14535·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA state in India has the following characteristics: 1.Its northern part is arid and semi-arid. 2.Its central part produces cotton. 3.Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops. Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics?View question
Q.14536·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe Brahmaputra, Irrawady, and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow through narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a "U" turn in its course to flow into India. This "U" turn is due toView question
Q.14537·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyConsider the following statements: 1.Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes. 2.Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14538·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat is the difference between asteroids and comets? 1.Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material. 2.Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury. 3.Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14540·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe lowering of Bank Rate by the Reserve Bank of India leads toView question
Q.14541·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWesterlies in the southern hemisphere are stronger and more persistent than in the northern hemisphere. Why? 1.The southern hemisphere has less landmass compared to the northern hemisphere. 2.The Coriolis force is higher in the southern hemisphere compared to the northern hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14542·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWith reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct?View question
Q.14543·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhen the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha,View question
Q.14544·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA, B, C, D and E are members of the same family. There are two fathers, two sons, two wives, three males and two females. The teacher was the wife of a lawyer who was the son of a doctor. E is not a male, neither also a wife of a professional. C is the youngest person in the family and D is the eldest. B is a male. How is D related to E?View question