Q.14617·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWith reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1.Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced. 2.It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming. 3.In some areas of farming, receding of ground water table can be checked. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14618·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWith reference to the period of colonial rule in India, "Home Charges" formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted "Home Charges"? 1.Funds used to support the India Office in London. 2.Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India. 3.Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14619·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda? 1.The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought. 2.The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14620·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyBiodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways: 1.Soil formation 2.Prevention of soil erosion 3.Recycling of waste 4.Pollination of crops Select the correct answer using the codes given below.View question
Q.14621·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyBoth Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) are related to investment in a country. Which one of the following statements best represents an important difference between the two?View question
Q.14622·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come fromView question
Q.14623·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThere are four routes to travel from city A to city B and six routes from city B to city C. How many routes are possible to travel from the city A to city C?View question
Q.14624·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyAll revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to theView question
Q.14625·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA contract on construction job specifies a penalty for delay in completion of the work beyond a certain date is as follows : ₹ 200 for the first day, ₹ 250 for the second day, ₹ 300 for the third day etc., the penalty for each succeeding day being ₹ 50 more than that of the preceding day. How much penalty should the contractor pay if he delays the work by 10 days ?View question
Q.14626·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyConsider the following figure and answer the item that follows: What is the minimum number of different colours required to paint the figure given above such that no two adjacent regions have the same colour?View question
Q.14627·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyConsider the following figure and answer the item that follows: A square is divided into four rectangles as shown above. The lengths of the sides of rectangles are natural numbers. The areas of two rectangles are indicated in the figure. What is the length of each side of the square?View question
Q.14628·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyMicrofinance is the provision of financial services to people of low-income groups. This includes both the consumers and the self-employed. The service/services rendered under microfinance is/are: 1.Credit facilities 2.Savings facilities 3.Insurance facilities 4.Fund Transfer facilities Select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:View question
Q.14629·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA species that exerts an influence out of proportion to its abundance in an ecosystem is called a keystone species. The keystone species may influence both the species richness of communities and the flow of energy and materials through ecosystems. The sea star Pisaster ochraceus , which lives in rocky intertidal ecosystems on the Pacific coast of North America, is also an example of a keystone species. Its preferred prey is the mussel Mytilus californianus . In the absence of sea stars, these mussels crowd out other competitors in a broad belt of the intertidal zone. By consuming mussels, sea star creates bare spaces that are taken over by a variety of other species. A study at the University of Washington demonstrated the influence of Pisaster on species richness by removing sea stars from selected parts of the intertidal zone repeatedly over a period of five years. Two major changes occurred in the areas from which sea stars were removed. First, the lower edge of the mussel bed extended farther down into the intertidal zone, showing that sea stars are able to eliminate mussels completely where they are covered with water most of the time. Second, and more dramatically, 28 species of animals and algae disappeared from the sea star removal zone. Eventually only Mytilus , the dominant competitor, occupied the entire substratum. Through its effect on competitive relationships, predation by Pisaster largely determines which species live in the rocky intertidal ecosystems. What is the crux of the passage?View question
Q.14630·Miscellaneous·2011·EasySoutheast Asia has captivated the attention of the global community over space and time as a geo strategically significant region. Which among the following is the most convincing explanation for this global perspective?View question
Q.14631·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA species that exerts an influence out of proportion to its abundance in an ecosystem is called a keystone species. The keystone species may influence both the species richness of communities and the flow of energy and materials through ecosystems. The sea star Pisaster ochraceus , which lives in rocky intertidal ecosystems on the Pacific coast of North America, is also an example of a keystone species. Its preferred prey is the mussel Mytilus californianus . In the absence of sea stars, these mussels crowd out other competitors in a broad belt of the intertidal zone. By consuming mussels, sea star creates bare spaces that are taken over by a variety of other species. A study at the University of Washington demonstrated the influence of Pisaster on species richness by removing sea stars from selected parts of the intertidal zone repeatedly over a period of five years. Two major changes occurred in the areas from which sea stars were removed. First, the lower edge of the mussel bed extended farther down into the intertidal zone, showing that sea stars are able to eliminate mussels completely where they are covered with water most of the time. Second, and more dramatically, 28 species of animals and algae disappeared from the sea star removal zone. Eventually only Mytilus , the dominant competitor, occupied the entire substratum. Through its effect on competitive relationships, predation by Pisaster largely determines which species live in the rocky intertidal ecosystems. With reference to the passage, consider the following statements: 1. Mussels are generally the dominant species in intertidal ecosystems. 2. The survival of sea stars is generally determined by the abundance of mussels. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14632·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA species that exerts an influence out of proportion to its abundance in an ecosystem is called a keystone species. The keystone species may influence both the species richness of communities and the flow of energy and materials through ecosystems. The sea star Pisaster ochraceus , which lives in rocky intertidal ecosystems on the Pacific coast of North America, is also an example of a keystone species. Its preferred prey is the mussel Mytilus californianus . In the absence of sea stars, these mussels crowd out other competitors in a broad belt of the intertidal zone. By consuming mussels, sea star creates bare spaces that are taken over by a variety of other species. A study at the University of Washington demonstrated the influence of Pisaster on species richness by removing sea stars from selected parts of the intertidal zone repeatedly over a period of five years. Two major changes occurred in the areas from which sea stars were removed. First, the lower edge of the mussel bed extended farther down into the intertidal zone, showing that sea stars are able to eliminate mussels completely where they are covered with water most of the time. Second, and more dramatically, 28 species of animals and algae disappeared from the sea star removal zone. Eventually only Mytilus , the dominant competitor, occupied the entire substratum. Through its effect on competitive relationships, predation by Pisaster largely determines which species live in the rocky intertidal ecosystems. Which of the following is/are implied by the passage? 1. Mussels are always hard competitors for sea stars. 2. Sea stars of the Pacific coast have reached the climax of their evolution. 3. Sea stars constitute an important component in the energy flow in intertidal ecosystem. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14633·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyMicrobial fuel cells are considered a source of sustainable energy. Why? They use living organisms as catalysts to generate electricity from certain substrates. They use a variety of inorganic materials as substrates. They can be installed in waste water treatment plants to cleanse water and produce electricity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14634·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyIn terms of economy, the visit by foreign nationals to witness the XIX Common Wealth Games in India amounted toView question