Q.14275·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyThe Millennium Ecosystem Assessment describes the following major categories of ecosystem services – provisioning, supporting, regulating, preserving and cultural. Which one of the following is a supporting service?View question
Q.14276·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhat is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru?View question
Q.14277·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhich of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area? 1. Global warming 2. Fragmentation of habitat 3. Invasion of alien species 4. Promotion of vegetarianism Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14278·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following: 1. Black-necked crane 2. Cheetah 3. Flying squirrel 4. Snow leopard Which of the above are naturally found in India?View question
Q.14279·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following agricultural practices: 1. Contour bunding 2. Relay cropping 4. Zero tillage In the context of global climate change, which of the above helps/help in carbon sequestration/storage in the soil?View question
Q.14280·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhat would happen if phytoplankton of an ocean is completely destroyed for some reason? 1. The ocean as a carbon sink would be adversely affected. 2. The food chains in the ocean would be adversely affected. 3. The density of ocean water would drastically decrease. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14281·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyVultures which used to be very common in Indian countryside some years ago are rarely seen nowadays. This is attributed toView question
Q.14282·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhich of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education? 1. Directive Principles of State Policy 2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies 3. Fifth Schedule 4. Sixth Schedule 5. Seventh Schedule Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14283·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyGovernment of India encourages the cultivation of 'sea buckthorn'. What is the importance of this plant? 1. It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification. 2. It is a rich source of biodiesel. 3. It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to live in cold areas of high altitudes. 4. Its timber is of great commercial value. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14284·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhich of the following is the chief characteristic of 'mixed farming'?View question
Q.14285·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyA particular State in India has the following characteristics: 1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan. 2. It has over 80% of its area under forest cover. 3. Over 12% of forest cover constitutes Protected Area Network in this State. Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics?View question
Q.14286·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWith reference to National Rural Health Mission, which of the following are the jobs of ‘ASHA’, a trained community health worker? 1. Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care checkup 2. Using pregnancy test kits for early detection of pregnancy 3. Providing information on nutrition and immunization 4. Conducting the delivery of baby Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14287·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhich of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of ‘Inclusive Governance’? 1. Permitting the Non-Banking Financial Companies to do banking 2. Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all the districts 3. Increasing the government spending on public health 4. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14288·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWith reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas 3. Denial of efficacy of rituals Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14289·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWith reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct? 1. Different kinds of specialized surgical instruments were in common use by 1st century AD. 2. Transplant of internal organs in the human body had begun by the beginning of 3rd century AD. 3. The concept of sine of an angle was known in 5th century AD. 4. The concept of cyclic quadrilaterals was known in 7th century AD. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14290·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyA team of scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory including those from India created the heaviest anti-matter [anti-helium nucleus]. What is/are the implication/implications of the creation of anti-matter? 1. It will make mineral prospecting and oil exploration easier and cheaper. 2. It will help probe the possibility of the existence of stars and galaxies made of anti-matter. 3. It will help understand the evolution of the universe. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14291·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyElectrically charged particles from space travelling at speeds of several hundred km/sec can severely harm living beings if they reach the surface of the Earth. What prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth?View question
Q.14292·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhich of the following is/are cited by the scientists as evidence/evidences for the continued expansion of universe? 1. Detection of microwaves in space 2. Observation of redshift phenomenon in space 3. Movement of asteroids in space 4. Occurrence of supernova explosions in space Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question