Q.11215·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyNo Right is absolute, exclusive or inviolable. The Right of’ personal property, similarly, has to be perceived in the larger context of’ its assumed legitimacy. The Right of personal property should unite the principle of liberty with that In the light of the argument in the above passage, which one of the following statements is the most convincing explanation ?View question
Q.11216·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyThe conflict bed een man and State is as old as State histom . Although attempts have been made for centuries to bring about a proper adjustrrtent between the competing claims of State and the individual. the solution seems to be still far off. This is primarily because of the dynamic nature of human society where old s•a1ues and ideas constant; yield place to new ones It is obvious that if individuals are allowed to have absolute freedom of’ speech and action, the result would be chaos, ruin and anarchy . The author's viewpoint can be best summed up in Which of the following statements ?View question
Q.11217·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyClimate change is a complex policy issue with major implications in terms of finance. All actions to address climate change ultimately involve costs. Funding is vital for countries like India to design and implement adaptation and mitigation plans and projects. Lack of funding is a large impediment to implementing adaptation plans. The scale and magnitude of the financial support required by developing countries to enhance their domestic mitigation and adaptation actions are a matter of intense debate in the multilateral negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change IUNFCCC). The Convention squarely puts the responsibility for provision of financial support on the developed countries, taking into account their contribution to the stock of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere!. Given the magnitude of the task and the funds required, domestic finances are likely to fall short of the current and projected needs of the developing countries. Global funding through the multilateral mechanism of the Correction will enhance their domestic capacity to finance the mitigation efforts. According to the passage, which of the following is/are a matter of intense debate in the multilateral negotiations under UNFCCC regarding the role of developing countries in climate change ? 1.they scale and size of required financial support. 2. The crop loss due to climate change in the developing countries. 3. To enhance the mitigation and adaptation actions• in the developing countries. Select the correct answer using the code given belowView question
Q.11218·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyWith reference to Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. The rate of growth of Real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade. 2. The Gross Domestic Product at market prices (in rupees) has steadily increased in the last decade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.11219·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyClimate change is a complex policy issue with major implications in terms of finance. All actions to address climate change ultimately involve costs. Funding is vital for countries like India to design and implement adaptation and mitigation plans and projects. Lack of funding is a large impediment to implementing adaptation plans. The scale and magnitude of the financial support required by developing countries to enhance their domestic mitigation and adaptation actions are a matter of intense debate in the multilateral negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change IUNFCCC). The Convention squarely puts the responsibility for provision of financial support on the developed countries, taking into account their contribution to the stock of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere!. Given the magnitude of the task and the funds required, domestic finances are likely to fall short of the current and projected needs of the developing countries. Global funding through the multilateral mechanism of the Correction will enhance their domestic capacity to finance the mitigation efforts. In this passage, the convention puts the responsibility for the provision of financial support on the dcx eloped countries because of 1. their higher level of capital incomes. 2. their large quantum of" GDP. 3. their large contribution to the stock of GHGs in the atmosphere. Select the correct answer using the code given belowView question
Q.11220·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyConsider the following statements: 1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State. 2. The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.11221·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy“To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India” is a provision made in theView question
Q.11222·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyWhich one of the following is the best description of the term ‘ecosystem’?View question
Q.11223·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyOut of 130 students appearing in an examination, 62 failed in English, 52 failed in Mathematics, whereas 24 failed in both English and Mathematics. The number of students who passed finally isView question
Q.11224·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyClimate change is a complex policy issue with major implications in terms of finance. All actions to address climate change ultimately involve costs. Funding is vital for countries like India to design and implement adaptation and mitigation plans and projects. Lack of funding is a large impediment to implementing adaptation plans. The scale and magnitude of the financial support required by developing countries to enhance their domestic mitigation and adaptation actions are a matter of intense debate in the multilateral negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change IUNFCCC). The Convention squarely puts the responsibility for provision of financial support on the developed countries, taking into account their contribution to the stock of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere!. Given the magnitude of the task and the funds required, domestic finances are likely to fall short of the current and projected needs of the developing countries. Global funding through the multilateral mechanism of the Correction will enhance their domestic capacity to finance the mitigation efforts. With regards to developing countries - it can be infer red from the passage that climate change is likely to have implications on their 1.domestic finances. 2.capacity for multilateral tirade. Select the correct answer using the code given below .View question
Q.11225·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyThe fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following? 1. People’s participation in development 2. Political accountability 3. Democratic decentralization 4. Financial mobilization Select the correct answer using the code given below.View question
Q.11226·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyIndividuals, groups and leaders who promote human development operate under strong institutional, structural and political constraints that affect policy options. But experience suggests broad principles for shaping an appropriate agenda for human development. One important finding from several decades of human development experience is that focusing exclusively on economic growth is problematic. While we have good knowledge about how to advance health and education, the causes of growth are much less certain and growth is often elusive. Further, an unbalanced emphasis on growth is often associated with negative environmental consequences and adverse distributional effects. The experience of China, with its impressive growth record, reflects these broader concerns and underlines the importance of balanced approaches that emphasize investments in the non-income aspects of human development. With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made : 1. Higher economic growth is essential to ensure reduction in economic disparity. 2. Environmental degradation is sometimes a consequence of economic growth. Which of the above is/are valid assumption/assumptions ?View question
Q.11227·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyThe ultimate aim of government in not to rule or control by fear. nor to demand obedience, but conversely, to free every man ft cm Year, that he may live in all possible security. In other words, to strengthen h.is natural right to exist and work without injuri to himself or others. The object of government is not to change men from rational beings into beasts or puppets. It should enable them to develop their minds and bodies in security, arid to employ their reason unshackled. Which among the following is the most logical and rational reference that can be made from the above passage ?View question
Q.11228·Miscellaneous·2015·EasySet against .a rural backdrop, ‘Stench of kerosene’ is the stor3 of a couple, Guleri and Manak, who have been happily married for several years but do not have a child. Manak's mother is desperate to have a grandchild to carry on the family name. Hence, she gets Manak remarried in Guleri's absence. Manak, who acts as a reluctant but passive spectator, is meanwhile, informed by a friend that. Guleri, on hearing about her husband’s second marriage, poured kerosene on her clothes and set fire to them. Manak is heartbroken and begins to live as if he were a dead ir.an. then his second you delivers a son, Manak stares at the child for a long time and blurts out, “Take him away ! He stinks of kerosene.” This is a sensitive issue-based story which tries to sensitive the readers aboutView question
Q.11229·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyThe richer States have a responsibility to cut down carbon emissions and promote clean energy investments. These are the States that got electricity, grew faster and now have high power capita income, making them capable of sharing India's burden of becoming eco-friendly. Delhi, for example, can help by generating its own clean electricity' using solar rooftop panels or even help poor States finance their clean energy projects. It is no secret that State file electricity Boards, which control 959a of the distribution network, are neck-deep in losses. These losses further discourage State utilities from accepting renewable energy as it is more expensive than fossil fuels. Which among the following is the most logical and rational assumption that call be made from the above passage ?View question
Q.11230·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy411 good athletes want to win and all athletes who want to win eat a well-balanced diet; therefore all athletes who do not eat a well-balanced diet are bad athletes. The best conclusion from this statement is thatView question
Q.11231·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyCreta :Naresh has become a better boxer since he started meditation. Radha :Impossible. A boxer’s most important asset is his aggressiveness. Radha's statement reflects her belief thatView question
Q.11232·Miscellaneous·2015·EasyFour persons A, B, C and D consisting of two married couples are in a group. Both the women are shorter than their respective husbands. A is the tallest among the four. C is taller than B. D is B's brother. In this context, which one of the following statements is not correct ?View question