Q.14545·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyRegular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity?View question
Q.14546·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyRegarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements: 1.It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene. 2.During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14548·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe lower Gangetic plain is characterized by a humid climate with high temperatures throughout the year. Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?View question
Q.14549·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of the African and Eurasian desert belt? 1.It is located in the sub-tropical high-pressure cells. 2.It is under the influence of warm ocean currents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?View question
Q.14550·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation? 1.There are no clouds or water vapor in the lower stratosphere. 2.There are no vertical winds in the lower stratosphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?View question
Q.14551·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat is the difference between asteroids and comets? 1.Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material. 2.Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury. 3.Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14552·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat is the difference between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices?View question
Q.14553·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.14554·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.14555·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.14556·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.14557·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyAspartame is an artificial sweetener sold in the market. It consists of amino acids and provides calories like other amino acids. Yet, it is used as a low-calorie sweetening agent in food items. What is the basis of this use?View question
Q.14558·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyConsider the following: 1.Photosynthesis 2.Respiration 3.Decay of organic matter 4.Volcanic action Which of the above add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on Earth?View question
Q.14559·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat is the difference between a CFL and an LED lamp? 1.To produce light, a CFL uses mercury vapour and phosphor while an LED lamp uses semi-conductor material. 2.The average life span of a CFL is much longer than that of an LED lamp. 3.A CFL is less energy-efficient as compared to an LED lamp. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14561·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyNow India's children have a right to receive at least eight years of education. The gnawing question is whether it will remain on paper or become a reality. One hardly needs a reminder that the right is different from the others enshrined in the Constitution, that the beneficiary - a six year old child cannot demand it, nor can she or he fight a legal battle when the right is denied or violated. In all cases, it is the adult society which must act on behalf of the child. In another peculiarity, where a child's right to education is denied no compensation offered later can be adequate or relevant. This is so because childhood does not last. If a legal battle fought on behalf of a child is eventually won, it may be of little use to the boy or girl because the opportunity missed at school during childhood cannot serve the same purpose later in life. This may be painfully true for girls because our society permits them only a short childhood, if at all. The Right to Education (RTE) has become law at a point in India's history when the ghastly practice of female infanticide has resurfaced in the form of foeticide. This is "symptomatic of a deeper turmoil" in society which is compounding the traditional obstacles to the education of girls. Tenacious prejudice against the intellectual potential of girls runs across our cultural diversity and the system of education has not been able to address it. Which one of the following statements conveys the inference of the passage?View question
Q.14562·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA married couple adopted a male child. A few years later, twin boys were born to them. The blood group of the couple is AB positive and O negative. The blood group of the three sons is A positive, B positive and O positive. The blood group of the adopted son isView question