Q.8605·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyConsider the following statements about the Second Five-Year Plan : 1. It was drafted under the leadership of K. N. Raj. 2. It proposed that industries like electricity, railways, steel, machineries and communication could be developed in the public sector. 3. The drafters found balancing industry and agriculture very difficult. 4. The drafters found balancing industry and agriculture really easy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.8606·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyWhich of the following statements about the Ilbert Bill (1883) is/are correct? 1. It proposed to grant limited criminal jurisdiction to native officials. 2. It proposed to grant complete civil and criminal jurisdiction to native officials. 3. The proposed Bill generated opposition from England's European subjects in India. 4. In spite of opposition to the Bill, it was passed without any modifications. Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question
Q.8607·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyWhich one of the following statements is not correct in respect of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?View question
Q.8608·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyS1: The houses in the Indus Valley were built of baked bricks. S6: They led outside into covered sewers which ran down the side of the streets. P: This staircase sometimes continued upwards on to the roof. Q:Access to the upstairs rooms was by a narrow stone staircase at the back of the house R: The drains were built in the walls. S: The houses had bathrooms and water closets, rubbish chutes and excellent drainage systems. The proper sequence should beView question
Q.8609·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyPearl is a hard object produced within the soft tissues of a mollusk. Which one of the following is the main constituent of pearl?View question
Q.8610·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyMatch List–I with List–II and select the correct answer using the code below the Lists: List I (Cell Organelle) List II (Function) A. Mitochondria 4. ATP formation B. Chloroplast 1. Photosynthesis C. Ribosomes 2. Protein synthesis D. Lysosomes 3. Intracellular digestionView question
Q.8611·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyWhich of the following statements about the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) are correct? 1. It began as the political wing of the Singh Sabhas in the late 19th century. 2. It was formed in 1920 as part of the upcoming Akali movement. 3. It was founded to reclaim control of the Sikh shrines from the government manipulated loyalist committees. 4. It formed the Akali Dal to coordinate groups (Jathas) to reclaim control of the shrines. Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question
Q.8613·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyS1: Systematic and ceaseless efforts are being made to tap scientifically the abundant solar energy available in the country. S6: Installation of solar thermal systems and devices has helped to save or generate energy to the extent of 350 kWh per annum. P: These include cooking, water heating, water desalination, space heating, etc. Q: A large number of applications in the area have already become commercial. R. Efforts are also afoot to develop economically viable solar collectors for high temperature applications. S: A simple and common mode in solar energy utilization is solar thermal conversion. The proper sequence should be View question
Q.8614·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyWhich one of the following proteins gives lustrous shiny appearance to silk fibre?View question
Q.8615·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyArrange the following Commissions chronologically on the basis of their date of setting: 1. The Second Administrative Reforms Commission 2. The Eleventh Finance Commission 3. Punchhi Commission 4. Sarkaria Commission Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question
Q.8616·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyInfrared, visible and ultraviolet radiations/light have different properties. Which one of the following statements related to these radiations/light is not correct?View question
Q.8617·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyWho among the following won a Gold medal for India in Men’s Javelin Throw event at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games?View question
Q.8618·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyS1: Nobody likes staying at home on a public holiday - especially if the weather is fine. S6: It was very peaceful in the cool grass - until we heard bells ringing at the top of the hill. P: We had brought plenty of food with us and we got it out of the car. Q: The only difficulty was that millions of other people had the same idea. R: Now everything was ready so we sat down near a path at the foot of a hill. S: We moved out of the city slowly behind a long line or cars, but at last we came to a qun country road and after some time, stopped at a lonely farm. The proper sequence should beView question
Q.8619·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyWhich of the following statements with regard to Panchayats in India are correct? 1. Seats in a Panchayat are filled by direct election from the territorial constituencies in the Panchayat area. 2. The Gram Sabha is the body of persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village within the Panchayat area. 3. The Panchayats work on the principle of constitutional autonomy. 4. The State Legislature may by law endow the Panchayats with the power and authority to enable them to function. Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question
Q.8620·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyWhich of the following statements regarding Indian federal system is/are correct? 1. All States have equal representation in the Rajya Sabha. 2. Consent of a State is not required for altering its boundaries. 3. There is no dual citizenship in India. Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question
Q.8621·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyS1: The teaching work for the term is over. S6: For this, weekend trips do not suffice, and a longer stay is necessary. P: That will end on October 13 and the Diwali vacation will begin from October 14. Q. Arter i complete the assessment of examination papers, I plan to go and stay at our house in Lonavla for at least a week. R: Next week the terminal examination begins. S: There is a lot of repair work that needs to be carried out in the house. The proper sequence should beView question
Q.8622·Miscellaneous·2017·EasyWhich of the following are the powers of the Supreme Court of India? 1. Original jurisdiction in a dispute between the Government of India and one or more States 2. The power to hear appeals from the High Courts 3. Passing decrees and orders for doing justice in any matter before it 4. Render advice to the President of India in matters of law Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question