Q.14545·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyNow India's children have a right to receive at least eight years of education. The gnawing question is whether it will remain on paper or become a reality. One hardly needs a reminder that the right is different from the others enshrined in the Constitution, that the beneficiary - a six year old child cannot demand it, nor can she or he fight a legal battle when the right is denied or violated. In all cases, it is the adult society which must act on behalf of the child. In another peculiarity, where a child's right to education is denied no compensation offered later can be adequate or relevant. This is so because childhood does not last. If a legal battle fought on behalf of a child is eventually won, it may be of little use to the boy or girl because the opportunity missed at school during childhood cannot serve the same purpose later in life. This may be painfully true for girls because our society permits them only a short childhood, if at all. The Right to Education (RTE) has become law at a point in India's history when the ghastly practice of female infanticide has resurfaced in the form of foeticide. This is "symptomatic of a deeper turmoil" in society which is compounding the traditional obstacles to the education of girls. Tenacious prejudice against the intellectual potential of girls runs across our cultural diversity and the system of education has not been able to address it. Which one of the following statements conveys the key message of the passage? View question
Q.14546·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyConsider the following: 1.Photosynthesis 2.Respiration 3.Decay of organic matter 4.Volcanic action Which of the above add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on Earth?View question
Q.14547·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyYou have to accomplish a very important task for your Headquarters within the next two days. Suddenly you meet with an accident. Your office insists that you complete the task. You wouldView question
Q.14548·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyConsider the following: 1.Right to education. 2.Right to equal access to public service. 3.Right to food. Which of the above is/are Human Right/Human Rights under "Universal Declaration of Human Rights"?View question
Q.14549·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe "Red Data Books" published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of 1.Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots. 2.Threatened plant and animal species. 3.Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14550·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWith reference to the period of colonial rule in India, "Home Charges" formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted "Home Charges"? 1.Funds used to support the India Office in London. 2.Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India. 3.Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14551·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWith reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1.Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced. 2.It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming. 3.In some areas of farming, receding of ground water table can be checked. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14552·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhy is the offering of "teaser loans" by commercial banks a cause of economic concern? 1.The teaser loans are considered to be an aspect of sub-prime lending and banks may be exposed to the risk of defaulters in future. 2.In India, the teaser loans are mostly given to inexperienced entrepreneurs to set up manufacturing or export units. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14553·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyAn artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so because the attraction of EarthView question
Q.14554·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyIn the context of Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1.The growth rate of GDP has steadily increased in the last five years. 2.The growth rate in per capita income has steadily increased in the last five years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14555·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyIn India, which of the following have the highest share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture and allied activities?View question
Q.14556·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat is the difference between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices?View question
Q.14557·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhich of the following can aid in furthering the Government's objective of inclusive growth? 1.Promoting Self-Help Groups 2.Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 3.Implementing the Right to Education Act Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14558·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWith reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known forView question
Q.14559·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyMahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, "Unto this Last" and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the book that transformed Mahatma Gandhi ?View question
Q.14560·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA married couple adopted a male child. A few years later, twin boys were born to them. The blood group of the couple is AB positive and O negative. The blood group of the three sons is A positive, B positive and O positive. The blood group of the adopted son isView question
Q.14561·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyConsider the following statements: In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee 1.Is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India. 2.Prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area. 3.Has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14562·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA new optical disc format known as the Blu-ray Disc (BD) is becoming popular. In what way is it different from the traditional DVD? 1.DVD supports Standard Definition video while BD supports High Definition video. 2.Compared to a DVD, the BD format has several times more storage capacity. 3.Thickness of BD is 2.4 mm while that of DVD is 1-2 mm. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question