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Q.10405·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

To a perpendicular to the plane of ecliptic, Earth's axis of rotation makes an angle of 23 1/2 degrees. Had this angle been zero degree, which one among the following would result ?

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Q.10406·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

The mean and the variance of 10 observations are given to be 4 and 2 respectively. If every observation is multiplied by 2, the mean and the variance of the new series will be respectively

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Q.10407·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

Rain shadow effect is associated with

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Q.10408·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Place) List II (Industry) A. Jabalpur 1. Petro-chemical industry B. Bengaluru 2. IT industry C. Mathura 3. Paper industry D. Ballarpur 4. Automobile industry

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Q.10409·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

When heat rays are reflected from Earth, gases like Carbon dioxide, Nitrous oxide do not allow them to escape back to space causing our planet to heat up. These gases are known as

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Q.10410·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

Consider the function f(x) = 0.75x⁴ − x³ − 9x² + 7. What is the maximum value of the function?

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Q.10411·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

Thermal conductivity of aluminium, copper and stainless steel increases in the order

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Q.10412·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

A spring can be used to determine the mass m of an object in two ways: (i) by measuring the extension in the spring due to the object; and (ii) by measuring the oscillation period for the given mass. Which of these methods can be used in a space-station orbiting Earth?

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Q.10413·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Region) List II (Vegetation) A. Selvas 1. Epiphytes B. Savannas 2. Grasses and trees C. Taiga 3. Conifers D. Tundra 4. Mosses and Lichens

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Q.10414·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

Which of the following statements with regard to the western coastal plain of India are correct? 1.It is a narrow belt. 1.It is an example of submerged coastal plain. 3.It provides natural conditions for development of ports. 4.It has well developed deltas. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Q.10415·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

Which one of the following weather conditions indicates a sudden fall in barometer reading?

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Q.10416·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Island) List II (Location) A. Continental island 1. Madagascar B. Coral island 2. Maldives C. Volcanic island 3. Mauritius D. Mountain island 4.Andaman and Nicobar islands

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Q.10417·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

Consider the following diagram: In which one among the following lettered areas of the diagram would erosion most likely change the shapes of the riverbed?

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Q.10418·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Cloud) List II (Characteristic) A. Cirrus 1. Feathery appearance B. Stratus 2. Horizontally spreading C. Nimbus 3. Rain giving D. Cumulus 4. Vertically growing

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Q.10419·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

The concept of demographic transition provides a model for

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Q.10420·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

'Lub-dup' sound is produced due to action of

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Q.10421·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

The Sun is observed to be reddish when it is near the horizon, i.e., in the morning and the evening. This is because

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Q.10422·Miscellaneous·2015·Easy

Which one of the following irrigation canals is the most important in terms of area coverage in Haryana?

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