Q.14635·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyTwo important rivers — one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha — merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?View question
Q.14636·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA rapid increase in the rate of inflation is sometimes attributed to the “base effect”. What is “base effect”?View question
Q.14637·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyIndia is regarded as a country with “Demographic Dividend”. This is due toView question
Q.14638·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyRegarding “carbon credits”, which one of the following statements is not correct?View question
Q.14639·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhich one of the following is not a feature of “Value Added Tax”?View question
Q.14641·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWhen the bark of a tree is removed in a circular fashion all around near its base, it gradually dries up and dies becauseView question
Q.14642·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe "New START" treaty was in the news. What is this treaty?View question
Q.14643·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThree persons start walking together and their steps measure 40 cm, 42 cm and 45 cm respectively. What is the minimum distance each should walk so that each can cover the same distance in complete steps?View question
Q.14644·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThree of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats-Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of biodiversity: 1.Species richness 2.Vegetation density 3.Endemism 4.Ethno-botanical importance 5.Threat perception 6.Adaptation of flora and fauna to warm and humid conditions Which three of the above are correct criteria in this context?View question
Q.14645·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyHuman activities in the recent past have caused the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, but a lot of it does not remain in the lower atmosphere because of 1.Its escape into the outer stratosphere. 2.The photosynthesis by phytoplankton in the oceans. 3.The trapping of air in the polar ice caps. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14646·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyIn the context of ecosystem productivity, marine upwelling zones are important as they increase the marine productivity by bringing the 1.Decomposer microorganisms to the surface. 2.Nutrients to the surface. 2.Bottom-dwelling organisms to the surface. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14647·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyIf a tropical rain forest is removed, it does not regenerate quickly as compared to a tropical deciduous forest. This is becauseView question
Q.14648·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyThe Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon?View question
Q.14649·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyWith reference to India, consider the following Central Acts: 1.Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947 2.Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act, 1957 3.Customs Act, 1962 4.Indian Forest Act, 1927 Which of the above Acts have relevance to/bearing on the biodiversity conservation in the country?View question
Q.14650·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyKarl Marx explained the process of class struggle with the help of which one of the following theories?View question
Q.14651·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyA layer in the Earth's atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why? 1.The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth. 2.Radio waves have a very long wavelength. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14652·Miscellaneous·2011·EasyBoth Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) are related to investment in a country. Which one of the following statements best represents an important difference between the two?View question