Q.14275·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following statements: If there were no phenomenon of capillarity, 1. it would be difficult to use a kerosene lamp 2. one would not be able to use a straw to consume a soft drink 3. the blotting paper would fail to function 4. the big trees that we see around would not have grown on the Earth Which of the statements given above are correct?View question
Q.14276·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyThe Millennium Ecosystem Assessment describes the following major categories of ecosystem services – provisioning, supporting, regulating, preserving and cultural. Which one of the following is a supporting service?View question
Q.14277·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhat is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru?View question
Q.14278·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhich of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area? 1. Global warming 2. Fragmentation of habitat 3. Invasion of alien species 4. Promotion of vegetarianism Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14279·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following: 1. Black-necked crane 2. Cheetah 3. Flying squirrel 4. Snow leopard Which of the above are naturally found in India?View question
Q.14280·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following agricultural practices: 1. Contour bunding 2. Relay cropping 4. Zero tillage In the context of global climate change, which of the above helps/help in carbon sequestration/storage in the soil?View question
Q.14281·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhat would happen if phytoplankton of an ocean is completely destroyed for some reason? 1. The ocean as a carbon sink would be adversely affected. 2. The food chains in the ocean would be adversely affected. 3. The density of ocean water would drastically decrease. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14282·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following statements: 1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India. 2. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India decreases from east to west. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14283·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyVultures which used to be very common in Indian countryside some years ago are rarely seen nowadays. This is attributed toView question
Q.14284·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyIn which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass?View question
Q.14285·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWith reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas 3. Denial of efficacy of rituals Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14286·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhat is/are the recent policy initiative(s) of Government of India to promote the growth of manufacturing sector? 1. Setting up of National Investment and Manufacturing Zones 2. Providing the benefit of 'single window clearance' 3. Establishing the Technology Acquisition and Development Fund Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14287·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhich of the following is/are among the noticeable features of the recommendations of the Thirteenth Finance Commission? 1. A design for the Goods and Services Tax, and a compensation package linked to adherence to the proposed design. 2. A design for the creation of lakhs of jobs in the next ten years in consonance with India’s demographic dividend Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14288·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyThe Multi-dimensional Poverty Index developed by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative with UNDP support covers which of the following? 1. Deprivation of education, health, assets and services at household level 2. Purchasing power parity at national level 3. Extent of budget deficit and GDP growth rate at national level Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14289·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyHow does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor? 1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agribusiness centres in rural areas 2. By strengthening ‘self-help groups’ and providing skill development 3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14290·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhich of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?View question
Q.14291·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhich of the following parties were established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar? 1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India 2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation 3. The Independent Labour Party Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14292·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyDuring Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?View question