Q.14527·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe dog fence in Australia has been erected to keep out hostile invaders, in this case hordes of yellow dogs called dingoes. The empire it preserves is that of wool growers. Yet the fence casts a much broader ecological shadow. For the early explorers, a kangaroo or a wallaby sighting marked a noteworthy event. Now try not to see one. Without a native predator there is no check on the marsupial population. The kangaroos are now cursed more than the dingoes. They have become rivals of sheep, competing for water and grass. The State Governments now cull more than three million kangaroos a year to keep Australia’s natural symbol from over running the pastoral lands. The Fence is meant to keep the :View question
Q.14528·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe dog fence in Australia has been erected to keep out hostile invaders, in this case hordes of yellow dogs called dingoes. The empire it preserves is that of wool growers. Yet the fence casts a much broader ecological shadow. For the early explorers, a kangaroo or a wallaby sighting marked a noteworthy event. Now try not to see one. Without a native predator there is no check on the marsupial population. The kangaroos are now cursed more than the dingoes. They have become rivals of sheep, competing for water and grass. The State Governments now cull more than three million kangaroos a year to keep Australia’s natural symbol from over running the pastoral lands. Australia’s national symbol is :View question
Q.14529·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe dog fence in Australia has been erected to keep out hostile invaders, in this case hordes of yellow dogs called dingoes. The empire it preserves is that of wool growers. Yet the fence casts a much broader ecological shadow. For the early explorers, a kangaroo or a wallaby sighting marked a noteworthy event. Now try not to see one. Without a native predator there is no check on the marsupial population. The kangaroos are now cursed more than the dingoes. They have become rivals of sheep, competing for water and grass. The State Governments now cull more than three million kangaroos a year to keep Australia’s natural symbol from over running the pastoral lands. What has led to the unchecked growth of the marsupial population ?View question
Q.14530·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe dog fence in Australia has been erected to keep out hostile invaders, in this case hordes of yellow dogs called dingoes. The empire it preserves is that of wool growers. Yet the fence casts a much broader ecological shadow. For the early explorers, a kangaroo or a wallaby sighting marked a noteworthy event. Now try not to see one. Without a native predator there is no check on the marsupial population. The kangaroos are now cursed more than the dingoes. They have become rivals of sheep, competing for water and grass. The State Governments now cull more than three million kangaroos a year to keep Australia’s natural symbol from over running the pastoral lands. The marsupial population is up in Australia because :View question
Q.14531·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyNot all nocturnal animals have good eyesight. Many of them concentrate on the other senses for finding their way about and for finding food. The sense of touch is very well developed in many nocturnal animals, whether they have good eyes or not. The large hairs or whiskers on the faces of cats and mice are sense organs and the animals react rapidly if these whiskers are touched. The sense of smell is also very important for nocturnal animals such as hedgehogs and field mice. The moist night air holds scent much better than dry air does. Which one of the following statements is correct ?View question
Q.14532·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyNot all nocturnal animals have good eyesight. Many of them concentrate on the other senses for finding their way about and for finding food. The sense of touch is very well developed in many nocturnal animals, whether they have good eyes or not. The large hairs or whiskers on the faces of cats and mice are sense organs and the animals react rapidly if these whiskers are touched. The sense of smell is also very important for nocturnal animals such as hedgehogs and field mice. The moist night air holds scent much better than dry air does. The cat’s whiskers are organs associated with the sense ofView question
Q.14533·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThis question consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context. The song had a SOPORIFIC effect on the child.View question
Q.14534·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThis question consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context. His ALLEGIANCE to the party was suspect from the very beginning.View question
Q.14535·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThis question consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context. Sympathetic criticism has a SALUTARY effect.View question
Q.14536·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThis question consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context. His bad behaviour EVOKED punishment.View question
Q.14537·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThis question consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context. Please do not give any more FLIMSY pretexts for not having done the work.View question
Q.14538·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyRegarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements: 1.It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene. 2.During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14539·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe "Dharma" and "Rita" depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilization of India. In this context, consider the following statements: 1.Dharma was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one's duties to oneself and to others. 2.Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe and all it contained. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14540·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe lower Gangetic plain is characterized by a humid climate with high temperatures throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?View question
Q.14541·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyBetween India and East Asia, navigation time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following? 1.Deepening the Malacca Straits between Malaysia and Indonesia. 2.Opening a new canal across the era Isthmus between the Gulf of Siam and the Andaman Sea. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14542·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyConsider the following statements: 1.Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes. 2.Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14544·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of the African and Eurasian desert belt? 1.It is located in the sub-tropical high-pressure cells. 2.It is under the influence of warm ocean currents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?View question