Q.13627·Miscellaneous·2013·EasyThe Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why? 1. It occupies a linear rift valley. 2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras. 3. The land slopes to the west from central India. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.View question
Q.13628·Miscellaneous·2013·EasyVariations in the length of daytime and night time from season to season are due toView question
Q.13630·Miscellaneous·2013·EasyConsider the following statements: Attorney General of India can 1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha 2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha 3. speak in the Lok Sabha 4. vote in the Lok Sabha Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.13631·Miscellaneous·2013·EasyConsider the following statements: 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only. 2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the Legislature of all the States of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.13632·Miscellaneous·2013·EasyWith reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces wereView question
Q.13633·Miscellaneous·2013·EasyWhich of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India? 1). Arsenic 2). Sorbitol 3). Fluoride 4). Formaldehyde 5). Uranium Select the correct answer using the codes given below.View question
Q.13634·Miscellaneous·2013·EasyConsider the following: 1). Star tortoise 2). Monitor lizard 3). Pygmy hog 4). Spider monkey Which of the above are naturally found in India?View question
Q.13635·Miscellaneous·2013·EasyThe Chinese traveler Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the general conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1). The roads and river-routes were completely immune from robbery. 2). As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person. 3). The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.View question
Q.13636·Miscellaneous·2013·EasyWith reference to the usefulness of the by-products of sugar industry, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy. 2. Molasses can be used as one of the feed stocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers. 3. Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.View question
Q.13637·Miscellaneous·2013·EasyRecombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to be transferred 1). across different species of plants 2). from animals to plants 3). from microorganisms to higher organisms Select the correct answer using the codes given below.View question
Q.13638·Miscellaneous·2013·EasyWith reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements: 1). The canvas at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. 2). The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. 3). At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.13640·Miscellaneous·2013·EasyConsider the following figures 1, 2, 3 and 4: In the figures from 1 to 4 above, two symbols are shown to change their position in a regular direction. Following the same sequence, which one of the following will appear at the fifth stage?View question
Q.13641·Miscellaneous·2013·EasyYou are a teacher in a University and are setting a question paper on a particular subject. One of your colleagues, whose son is preparing for the examination on that subject, comes to you and informs you that it is his son's last chance to pass that examination and whether you could help him by indicating what questions are going to be in the examination. In the past, your colleague had helped you in another matter. Your colleague informs you that his son will suffer from depression if he fails in this examination. In such circumstances, what would you do?View question
Q.13642·Miscellaneous·2013·EasyYou are in-charge of implementing the Family Planning programme in an area where there is a strong opposition to the present policy. You want to convince the residents of the need for keeping small families. What would be the best way of communicating this message?View question
Q.13643·Miscellaneous·2013·EasyThere is a shortage of sugar in your District where you are the District Magistrate. The Government has ordered that only a maximum amount of 30 kg sugar is to be released for wedding celebrations. A son of your close friend is getting married and your friend requests you to release at least 50 kg sugar for his son's wedding. He expresses annoyance when you tell him about the Government's restrictions on this matter. He feels that since you are the District Magistrate you can release any amount. You do not want to spoil your friendship with him. In such circumstances, how would you deal with the situation?View question
Q.13644·Miscellaneous·2013·EasyA person lives in a far off village which is almost two hours by bus. The villager's neighbour is a very powerful landlord who is trying to occupy the poor villager's land by force. You are the District Magistrate and busy in a meeting called by a local Minister. The villager has come all the way, by bus and on foot, to see you and give an application seeking protection from the powerful landlord. The villager keeps on waiting outside the meeting hall for an hour. You come out of the meeting and are rushing to another meeting. The villager follows you to submit his application. What would you do?View question