Q.14564·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat is the difference between a CFL and an LED lamp? 1.To produce light, a CFL uses mercury vapour and phosphor while an LED lamp uses semi-conductor material. 2.The average life span of a CFL is much longer than that of an LED lamp. 3.A CFL is less energy-efficient as compared to an LED lamp. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14565·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyAmong the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in this field?View question
Q.14566·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhich one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora?View question
Q.14567·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat is the difference between "vote-on-account" and "interim budget"? 1.The provision of a "vote-on-account" is used by a regular Government while an "interim budget" is a provision used by a caretaker Government. 2.A "vote-on-account" only deals with the expenditure in Government's budget, while an "interim budget" includes both expenditure and receipts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14568·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyRegarding the International Monetary Fund, which one of the following statements is correct?View question
Q.14569·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyAspartame is an artificial sweetener sold in the market. It consists of amino acids and provides calories like other amino acids. Yet, it is used as a low-calorie sweetening agent in food items. What is the basis of this use?View question
Q.14570·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained byView question
Q.14571·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyBiodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways: 1.Soil formation 2.Prevention of soil erosion 3.Recycling of waste 4.Pollination of crops Select the correct answer using the codes given below.View question
Q.14572·Miscellaneous·2011·EasySalinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land?View question
Q.14573·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda? 1.The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought. 2.The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14574·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyIndia maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with Southeast Asia across the Bay of Bengal. For this pre-eminence of early maritime history of Bay of Bengal, which of the following could be the most convincing explanation/explanations?View question
Q.14575·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhich amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century?View question
Q.14576·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhich one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?View question
Q.14577·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhy is the Government of India disinvesting its equity in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSES)? 1.The Government intends to use the revenue earned from the disinvestment mainly to pay back the external debt. 2.The Government no longer intends to retain the management control of the CPSES. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14578·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?View question
Q.14579·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyLa Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from El Nino ? 1.La Nina is characterised by un usually cold ocean temperature in equatorial Indian Ocean whereas El Nino is characterised by unusually warm ocean temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. 2.El Nino has adverse effect on south-west monsoon of India, but La Nina has no effect on monsoon climate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14580·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species. The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal ?View question