Q.12475·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyWith reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements: 1.Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites. 2.Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents. 3.Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.12476·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyThe seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic ofView question
Q.12477·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyWith reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers toView question
Q.12478·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyConsider the following rivers: 1.Barak 2.Lohit 3.Subansiri Which of the above flows/flow through Arunachal Pradesh?View question
Q.12479·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyWhich one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?View question
Q.12480·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyConsider the following pairs: Hills — Region 1.Cardamom Hills : Coromandel Coast 2.Kaimur Hills : Konkan Coast 3.Mahadeo Hills : Central India 4.Mikir Hills : North-East India Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?View question
Q.12481·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyWhich one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?View question
Q.12482·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyThe most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment ofView question
Q.12483·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyThe scientific view is that the increase in global temperature should not exceed 2°C above pre-industrial level. If the global temperature increases beyond 3°C above the pre-industrial level, what can be its possible impact/impacts on the world? 1.Terrestrial biosphere tends toward a net carbon source. 2.Widespread coral mortality will occur. 3.All the global wetlands will permanently disappear. 4.Cultivation of cereals will not be possible anywhere in the world. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.12484·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyThe national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken fromView question
Q.12485·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyIn the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in theView question
Q.12486·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyWhat are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme’? 1.Prevention of soil runoff 2.Linking the country’s perennial rivers with seasonal rivers 3.Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table 4.Regeneration of natural vegetation Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.12487·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyWhich of the following are associated with ‘Planning’ in India? 1.The Finance Commission 2.The National Development Council 3.The Union Ministry of Rural Development 4.The Union Ministry of Urban Development The Parliament Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.12488·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyWhich of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? 1.Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings 2.Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees 3.Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.12489·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyConsider the following statements: A Constitutional Government is one which 1.places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority 2.places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.12490·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyWhich of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? 1.Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule 2.Appointing the Ministers 3.Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President 4.Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.12492·Miscellaneous·2014·EasyConsider the following statements: 1.The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business. 2.All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question