Q.14563·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhich of the following can aid in furthering the Government's objective of inclusive growth? 1.Promoting Self-Help Groups 2.Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 3.Implementing the Right to Education Act Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14564·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyIn India, which of the following have the highest share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture and allied activities?View question
Q.14565·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyIn the context of Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1.The growth rate of GDP has steadily increased in the last five years. 2.The growth rate in per capita income has steadily increased in the last five years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14566·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyAn artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so because the attraction of EarthView question
Q.14567·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhy is the offering of "teaser loans" by commercial banks a cause of economic concern? 1.The teaser loans are considered to be an aspect of sub-prime lending and banks may be exposed to the risk of defaulters in future. 2.In India, the teaser loans are mostly given to inexperienced entrepreneurs to set up manufacturing or export units. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14568·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe "Red Data Books" published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of 1.Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots. 2.Threatened plant and animal species. 3.Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14569·Miscellaneous·2011·EasySalinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land?View question
Q.14570·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained byView question
Q.14571·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyRegarding the International Monetary Fund, which one of the following statements is correct?View question
Q.14572·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat is the difference between "vote-on-account" and "interim budget"? 1.The provision of a "vote-on-account" is used by a regular Government while an "interim budget" is a provision used by a caretaker Government. 2.A "vote-on-account" only deals with the expenditure in Government's budget, while an "interim budget" includes both expenditure and receipts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14573·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhich one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora?View question
Q.14574·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyAmong the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in this field?View question
Q.14575·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA new optical disc format known as the Blu-ray Disc (BD) is becoming popular. In what way is it different from the traditional DVD? 1.DVD supports Standard Definition video while BD supports High Definition video. 2.Compared to a DVD, the BD format has several times more storage capacity. 3.Thickness of BD is 2.4 mm while that of DVD is 1-2 mm. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14576·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyConsider the following statements: In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee 1.Is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India. 2.Prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area. 3.Has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14577·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWith reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known forView question
Q.14578·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyMahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, "Unto this Last" and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the book that transformed Mahatma Gandhi ?View question
Q.14579·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA married couple adopted a male child. A few years later, twin boys were born to them. The blood group of the couple is AB positive and O negative. The blood group of the three sons is A positive, B positive and O positive. The blood group of the adopted son isView question