Q.1549·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyDirections: In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence of sentences. Identify the most appropriate option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: The New Development Bank (NDB) has been instituted with a vision to support and foster infrastructure and sustainable initiatives in emerging economies. S6: India is one of the largest borrowers from the Bank in the sectors of transport, health, water and financial sectors. P: The purpose of the Bank is to mobilise resources for infra-structure and sustainable projects in BRICS and other emerging economies. Q: Each member country has a shareholding of 20 per cent. R: The founding members of the NDB-Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa-brought in capital USD 1 billion as initial contribution. S: India and other four founding members have equal share-holding in the Bank. The correct sequence should beView question
Q.1550·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyDirections: In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence of sentences. Identify the most appropriate option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: The National Education Policy, 2020 is an important policy on education. S6: The policy was formulated through consultation process at every stage-from preformulation to formulation and implementation. P: To fulfil its objectives, it seeks to bring access, equity, quality, affordability and accountability in education for sustainable development. Q: It has come after 34 years, replacing the National Policy on Education, 1986. R: The policy also lays emphasis on bringing out the unique capabilities of each student, promoting ethical values, encouraging critical thinking, fostering a culture of research and encouraging rootedness and pride in India. S: It aims to transform India into a vibrant knowledge society and global knowledge superpower by making both school and college education more holistic and flexible. The correct sequence should beView question
Q.1551·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyDirections: In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence of sentences. Identify the most appropriate option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: Nano Mission Programme was initiated in 2007. S6: The efforts of this mission are evident through India's global ranking based on the publications in SCI journals. P: The Nano Mission is likely to pave the path for India's domination in cutting-edge science. Q: Its goal is to foster, promote and develop all aspects of nano-science and nanotechnology. R: This is an umbrella programme which promotes basic research and focuses on nanotechnology adaptation and transfer to industry for use by masses. S: The support under this extends to create skilled human resources, projects related to nanoscience and nanotechnology and building infrastructure of nano S&T labs at several institutes spread across the country. The correct sequence should beView question
Q.1552·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyDirections: In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence of sentences. Identify the most appropriate option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: Cotton is one of the most important cash crops in India, and it makes India an important global player in cotton production. S6: To support the cotton industry, the Government of India regularly announces Minimum Support Price (MSP) for two basic staple groups, viz., medium staple and long staple cotton. P: Cotton sustains the livelihood of an estimated 508 million cotton farmers and 40-50 million people engaged in related activities such as cotton processing and trade. Q: India's contribution to cotton production comes from around 126 lakh hectares under cotton cultivation which is around 38 per cent of the world area. R: The country accounts for around 25 per cent of the total global fibre production. S: In the raw material consumption basket of the Indian textile industry, the proportion of cotton is around 60 per cent. The correct sequence should beView question
Q.1553·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyDirections: Each of the following sentences has an uderlined word. Read the sentence carefully and identify which word class the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. (Smoking) is injurious to health.View question
Q.1554·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyConsider the following statements regarding transportation functions associated with important ports : 1. Singapore functions both as a port of call and an entrepot. 2. Karwar in India is an example of a naval port. 3. Dover in England is an example of an outport. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?View question
Q.1555·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyConsider the following statements regarding the rivers of India : 1. The Barak River, the head stream of the Meghna, rises in the hills of Meghalaya. 2. The Ghaggar River does not drain out to the sea and gets lost in the Rajasthan desert. 3. Puthimari and Manas are important tributaries of the Brahmaputra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?View question
Q.1556·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyCumulonimbus clouds develop from which among the following clouds ?View question
Q.1557·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyWhich of the following pairs of Himalayan Glaciers and their location is/are correctly matched ? 1. Siachen – Nubra Valley Region 2. Chungphar – Kumaon-Garhwal Region 3. Zemu – Central Nepal Region 4. Gasherbrum – Pir Panjal Range Select the answer using the code given below :View question
Q.1558·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyWhich of the following Ramsar Wetland sites is not situated in any of the Union Territories of India ?View question
Q.1559·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyDirections: Each of the following sentences has an underlined word. Read the sentence carefully and identify which word class the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The story was in all the (dailies).View question
Q.1560·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyConsider the following pairs : 1. Gajapati – Name of a powerful Dynasty in Orissa 2. Ashwapati – Deccan Sultans 3. Narapati – Rayas of Vijayanagara Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?View question
Q.1562·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyEratosthenes, a Greek philosopher measured the Earth’s circumference based on the angle of Sun rays at two different points. Which cities were they ?View question
Q.1563·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyWhich of the following are the major missions of Indian Space Research Organization in 2023? 1. Chandrayaan-3 2. Solar Mission Aditya-L1 3. Liquid fuel powered rockets 4. Solar powered rockets Select the answer using the code given below :View question
Q.1565·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyConsider the following statements: 1. The Flag Code of India superseded the 'Flag Code-India'. 2. The state emblem of India is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.1566·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyWhich one of the following heat transfers is an example of convection?View question