Q.14545·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation? 1.There are no clouds or water vapor in the lower stratosphere. 2.There are no vertical winds in the lower stratosphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?View question
Q.14546·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe Brahmaputra, Irrawady, and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow through narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a "U" turn in its course to flow into India. This "U" turn is due toView question
Q.14547·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyRegular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity?View question
Q.14548·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA state in India has the following characteristics: 1.Its northern part is arid and semi-arid. 2.Its central part produces cotton. 3.Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops. Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics?View question
Q.14549·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat is the difference between asteroids and comets? 1.Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material. 2.Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury. 3.Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14550·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWesterlies in the southern hemisphere are stronger and more persistent than in the northern hemisphere. Why? 1.The southern hemisphere has less landmass compared to the northern hemisphere. 2.The Coriolis force is higher in the southern hemisphere compared to the northern hemisphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14551·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe lowering of Bank Rate by the Reserve Bank of India leads toView question
Q.14553·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhen the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha,View question
Q.14554·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWith reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct?View question
Q.14555·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyConsider the following: 1.Right to education. 2.Right to equal access to public service. 3.Right to food. Which of the above is/are Human Right/Human Rights under "Universal Declaration of Human Rights"?View question
Q.14556·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA, B, C, D and E are members of the same family. There are two fathers, two sons, two wives, three males and two females. The teacher was the wife of a lawyer who was the son of a doctor. E is not a male, neither also a wife of a professional. C is the youngest person in the family and D is the eldest. B is a male. How is D related to E?View question
Q.14557·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyNow India's children have a right to receive at least eight years of education. The gnawing question is whether it will remain on paper or become a reality. One hardly needs a reminder that the right is different from the others enshrined in the Constitution, that the beneficiary - a six year old child cannot demand it, nor can she or he fight a legal battle when the right is denied or violated. In all cases, it is the adult society which must act on behalf of the child. In another peculiarity, where a child's right to education is denied no compensation offered later can be adequate or relevant. This is so because childhood does not last. If a legal battle fought on behalf of a child is eventually won, it may be of little use to the boy or girl because the opportunity missed at school during childhood cannot serve the same purpose later in life. This may be painfully true for girls because our society permits them only a short childhood, if at all. The Right to Education (RTE) has become law at a point in India's history when the ghastly practice of female infanticide has resurfaced in the form of foeticide. This is "symptomatic of a deeper turmoil" in society which is compounding the traditional obstacles to the education of girls. Tenacious prejudice against the intellectual potential of girls runs across our cultural diversity and the system of education has not been able to address it. Which one of the following statements conveys the key message of the passage? View question
Q.14558·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyConsider the following: 1.Photosynthesis 2.Respiration 3.Decay of organic matter 4.Volcanic action Which of the above add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on Earth?View question
Q.14559·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyYou have to accomplish a very important task for your Headquarters within the next two days. Suddenly you meet with an accident. Your office insists that you complete the task. You wouldView question
Q.14560·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyAspartame is an artificial sweetener sold in the market. It consists of amino acids and provides calories like other amino acids. Yet, it is used as a low-calorie sweetening agent in food items. What is the basis of this use?View question
Q.14561·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyNow India's children have a right to receive at least eight years of education. The gnawing question is whether it will remain on paper or become a reality. One hardly needs a reminder that the right is different from the others enshrined in the Constitution, that the beneficiary - a six year old child cannot demand it, nor can she or he fight a legal battle when the right is denied or violated. In all cases, it is the adult society which must act on behalf of the child. In another peculiarity, where a child's right to education is denied no compensation offered later can be adequate or relevant. This is so because childhood does not last. If a legal battle fought on behalf of a child is eventually won, it may be of little use to the boy or girl because the opportunity missed at school during childhood cannot serve the same purpose later in life. This may be painfully true for girls because our society permits them only a short childhood, if at all. The Right to Education (RTE) has become law at a point in India's history when the ghastly practice of female infanticide has resurfaced in the form of foeticide. This is "symptomatic of a deeper turmoil" in society which is compounding the traditional obstacles to the education of girls. Tenacious prejudice against the intellectual potential of girls runs across our cultural diversity and the system of education has not been able to address it. Which one of the following statements conveys the inference of the passage?View question
Q.14562·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhy is the Government of India disinvesting its equity in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSES)? 1.The Government intends to use the revenue earned from the disinvestment mainly to pay back the external debt. 2.The Government no longer intends to retain the management control of the CPSES. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question