Q.15139·Miscellaneous·EasyWith reference to furnace oil, consider the following statements: 1. It is a product of oil refineries. 2. Some industries use it to generate power. 3. Its use causes sulphur emissions into environment. Which of the statements given above are correct?View question
Q.15140·International Relations·EasyP, Q, R, S and T reside in a five-storeyed (Ground floor + 4) building and each of them resides on a separate floor, further: 1. T does not reside on the topmost floor 2. Q does not reside on the ground floor 3. S resides on one storey above that of P and one storey below that of R. To know as the which one of the five persons resides on the ground floor, which of the above statements are sufficient/insufficient?View question
Q.15141·International Relations·EasyIn India, the term liberal essentially meant a voice representing courage and wider awareness. Training of such a voice was the main job of colleges and universities. This function grew under severe constraints in colonial times. Post independence, in higher education, the new economic policy designed on the principles of liberalization offered no safety net. From the beginning, the assumption was that higher education ought to generate its own resources. Both Central and State universities have been starved of financial resources. Cutting down on permanent staff, both teaching and non-teaching have emerged as the best strategy to cope with the financial crunch. So, if we now return to the question my young student had asked: 'Does liberalization promote liberal values?' The answer is, 'It hasn't.' With reference to the above passage, which of the following is the most valid assumption?View question
Q.15142·Miscellaneous·EasyWhich among the following can be considered as part of ‘Third Generation Reforms’ in India? 1. Promotion of higher investment by the private sector. 2. Greater financial, operational and managerial autonomy to the PSUs. 3. Adoption of Market Determined Exchange Rate. 4. Empowerment of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.15143·International Relations·EasyWhich among the following indicators are used in the UNDP's Gender Inequality Index (GII)? 1. Enrolment in primary education 2. Maternal mortality Rate (MMR) 3. Share of parliamentary seats 4. Female Labour Force Participation Rate Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.15144·Current Affairs·EasyWhich of the following schemes is/are meant only for BPL (Below Poverty Line) households? 1. MGNREGA 2. PM Ujjwala Yojana 3. Ayushman Bharat Yojana 4. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.15145·International Relations·EasyDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana is said to utilize the potential of demographic dividend of the rural populace. Consider the following statements with respect to the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana: 1. It has a provision for mandatory coverage of vulnerable sections of the society, including SCs/STs, women and minorities. 2. It is launched to enhance self-employment among rural youth. 3. It promotes inclusive growth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.15146·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements: 1. Kaveri delta provided opportunity for the cultivation of rice and witnessed the flourishing of the Sangam culture in the early historical period. 2. Arikamedu and Kaveripattinam gave impetus to the Indo-Roman trade in the early centuries of the Christian era. 3. The Raichur doab has been the bone of contention between different kingdoms. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.15147·International Relations·EasyConsider the following pairs: 1. Sama Veda: Contains rules to be observed during sacrifices 2. Brahmanas: Philosophical texts dealing with topics like soul and origin of the universe 3. Aranyakas: Forest books dealing with mysticism, rites, rituals and sacrifices. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?View question
Q.15149·Miscellaneous·EasyConsider the following statements: 1. The condition of women was the same during the Vedic and the later Vedic periods. 2. The Later Vedic period saw a rise in the extent of kingdoms as opposed to the Rig Vedic period. 3. The prominence of Indra faded during the later Vedic period and instead, importance was given to Prajapati. 4. The pattern of social system (Varna) continued as it is from the Rig Vedic to the Later Vedic period. Which of the statements given above are correct?View question
Q.15150·Miscellaneous·EasyConsider the following statements: 1. Buddha did not believe in the existence of soul. 2. The first human statues worshiped in India were those of the Buddha. 3. He opened the gates of his sangha to both men and women. Which of the statements given above are correct?View question
Q.15151·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements: 1. During the Mauryan rule, political unity was achieved for the first time. 2. The land revenue under Ashoka was fixed at one third of the produce. 3. The Census appears to be a permanent institution in the Mauryan administration. 4. Sannidhata was officers of the Revenue Department. Which of the statements given above are correct?View question
Q.15152·Miscellaneous·EasyIn ancient India, the term ‘Gaulmika’ was used to refer to theView question
Q.15153·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements about the philosophical systems in Ancient India: 1. The Nyaya Philosophy developed as a system of logic. 2. The Vaisheshika School propounded the atom theory, believing that all material objects are made up of atoms. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.15154·International Relations·EasyConsider the following statements about the Dravidan style of temple architecture: 1. They are enclosed within a compound wall. 2. At the entrance of South India’s temples Garbhagriha, it would be usual to find images, such as mithunas and the river goddesses, Ganga and Yamuna. 3. Multiple shikharas rising together is common. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.15155·International Relations·EasyThe East India Company took over which of the following princely states under the ‘Doctrine of Lapse’? 1. Nagpur 2. Sambalpur 3. Satara Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.15156·Science & Technology·EasyWhich of the following pairs are matched correctly? S. No. Revolt Leader 1. Kandh Chakra Bisoi 2. Santhal Sido and Kanhu 3. Khasi Tirath Singh Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question