Q.14563·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyMahatma Gandhi said that some of his deepest convictions were reflected in a book titled, "Unto this Last" and the book transformed his life. What was the message from the book that transformed Mahatma Gandhi ?View question
Q.14564·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWith reference to Indian freedom struggle, Usha Mehta is well-known forView question
Q.14565·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA new optical disc format known as the Blu-ray Disc (BD) is becoming popular. In what way is it different from the traditional DVD? 1.DVD supports Standard Definition video while BD supports High Definition video. 2.Compared to a DVD, the BD format has several times more storage capacity. 3.Thickness of BD is 2.4 mm while that of DVD is 1-2 mm. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14566·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyConsider the following statements: In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee 1.Is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India. 2.Prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area. 3.Has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14567·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 key message of the passage? View question
Q.14568·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyAmong the following States, which one has the most suitable climatic conditions for the cultivation of a large variety of orchids with minimum cost of production, and can develop an export oriented industry in this field?View question
Q.14569·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhich one of the following is not a site for in-situ method of conservation of flora?View question
Q.14570·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhat is the difference between "vote-on-account" and "interim budget"? 1.The provision of a "vote-on-account" is used by a regular Government while an "interim budget" is a provision used by a caretaker Government. 2.A "vote-on-account" only deals with the expenditure in Government's budget, while an "interim budget" includes both expenditure and receipts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14571·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyRegarding the International Monetary Fund, which one of the following statements is correct?View question
Q.14572·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained byView question
Q.14573·Miscellaneous·2011·EasySalinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land?View question
Q.14574·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe "Red Data Books" published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of 1.Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots. 2.Threatened plant and animal species. 3.Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14575·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhy is the offering of "teaser loans" by commercial banks a cause of economic concern? 1.The teaser loans are considered to be an aspect of sub-prime lending and banks may be exposed to the risk of defaulters in future. 2.In India, the teaser loans are mostly given to inexperienced entrepreneurs to set up manufacturing or export units. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14576·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyAn artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so because the attraction of EarthView question
Q.14577·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyIn the context of Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1.The growth rate of GDP has steadily increased in the last five years. 2.The growth rate in per capita income has steadily increased in the last five years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14578·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyIn India, which of the following have the highest share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture and allied activities?View question
Q.14579·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhich of the following can aid in furthering the Government's objective of inclusive growth? 1.Promoting Self-Help Groups 2.Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 3.Implementing the Right to Education Act Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14580·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhy is the Government of India disinvesting its equity in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSES)? 1.The Government intends to use the revenue earned from the disinvestment mainly to pay back the external debt. 2.The Government no longer intends to retain the management control of the CPSES. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question