Q.14257·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyA particular State in India has the following characteristics: 1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan. 2. It has over 80% of its area under forest cover. 3. Over 12% of forest cover constitutes Protected Area Network in this State. Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics?View question
Q.14258·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following crops of India: 1. Cowpea 2. Green gram 3. Pigeon pea Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder and green manure?View question
Q.14259·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhich one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region?View question
Q.14260·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following statements: The price of any currency in international market is decided by the 1. World Bank 2. demand for goods/services provided by the country concerned 3. stability of the government of the concerned country 4. economic potential of the country in question Which of the statements given above are correct?View question
Q.14262·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following protected areas: 1. Bandipur 2. Bhitarkanika 3. Manas 4. Sunderbans Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?View question
Q.14263·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyA person stood alone in a desert on a dark night and wanted to reach his village which was situated 5 km east of the point where he was standing. He had no instruments to find the direction but he located the polestar. The most convenient way now to reach his village is to walk in the:View question
Q.14264·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyDespite having large reserves of coal, why does India import millions of tonnes of coal? 1. It is the policy of India to save its own coal reserves for future, and import it from other countries for the present use. 2. Most of the power plants in India are coal-based and they are not able to get sufficient supplies of coal from within the country. 3. Steel companies need large quantity of coking coal which has to be imported. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14265·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyThe distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the:View question
Q.14266·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWith reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country’s economy, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the State and the king was the chief administrative authority on them. 2. The wages, rules of work, standards and prices were fixed by the guild. 3. The guild had judicial powers over its own members. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14267·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following: 1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of nature of the soil and the quality of crops 2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare 3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies Which of the above was/were introduced into India by the English?View question
Q.14268·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following factors: 1. Rotation of the Earth 2. Air pressure and wind 3. Density of ocean water 4. Revolution of the Earth Which of the above factors influence the ocean currents?View question
Q.14269·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWith reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements: 1. The country's total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States. 2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than that of inland wetlands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14270·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following crops of India: 1. Groundnut 2. Sesamum 3. Pearl millet Which of the above is/are predominantly rainfed crop/crops?View question
Q.14271·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhen you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following: 1. Deep gorges 2. U-turn river courses 3. Parallel mountain ranges 4. Steep gradients causing landsliding Which of the above can be said to be the evidences for Himalayas being young fold mountains?View question
Q.14272·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyThe acidification of oceans is increasing. Why is this phenomenon a cause of concern? 1. The growth and survival of calcareous phytoplankton will be adversely affected. 2. The growth and survival of coral reefs will be adversely affected. 3. The survival of some animals that have phytoplanktonic larval will be adversely affected. 4. The cloud seeding and formation of clouds will be adversely affected. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14273·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following kinds of organisms: 1. Bat 2. Bee 3. Bird Which of the above is/are pollinating agent/agents?View question
Q.14274·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhich one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?View question