Q.2431·Miscellaneous·2023·EasyWhich of the following statements about National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) with reference to India is/are correct? 1. It emphasizes that maintaining a high growth rate is essential for raising the living standards of the vast majority of the people of India and reducing their vulnerability to the impact of climate change. 2. It was released in 2014. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.2432·Miscellaneous·2023·EasyWhich one of the following is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council?View question
Q.2433·Miscellaneous·2023·EasyThe famous Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela mentions that in the eleventh year of his reign, Kharavela destroyed a confederacy of Tamil States, "Tamaradesa Sanghatam", which had long been a source of danger. How old was this confederacy of Tamil States at that time?View question
Q.2434·Miscellaneous·2023·EasyWhich of the following statements about the Vaishnava saint of Assam, Shankardeva, is/are correct? 1. His teachings are often known as the Bhagavata dharma. 2. He encouraged the establishment of satras or monasteries and namghars or prayer halls for the transmission of his teachings. 3. His major compositions include the Kirtana-ghosha. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.2435·Miscellaneous·2023·EasyAbdur Razzaq, an ambassador of the ruler of Persia, was sent to Calicut in the fifteenth century. He was greatly impressed by the:View question
Q.2437·Miscellaneous·2023·EasyOther things remaining constant, the market supply for a good increases if: 1. Its price increases. 2. Price of its factors of production decreases. 3. Price of other goods decreases. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.2438·Miscellaneous·2023·EasySDG India Index, developed by NITI Aayog, includes 17 SDGs for each State. Which one of the following is not included in that index?View question
Q.2439·Miscellaneous·2023·EasyConsider the following statements regarding poverty in India: 1. While determining poverty line in India, minimum level of food requirement, clothing, footwear, fuel and light, educational and medical requirements, etc. are determined for subsistence. 2. The accepted average calorie requirement in India is 2400 calories per person per day in rural areas and 2100 calories per person per day in urban areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.2440·Miscellaneous·2023·EasyWhich of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Shivaji sent an ambassador to Bombay to negotiate an agreement with the English. 2. His chief motive was to secure English naval aid against the Siddis of Danda-Rajpuri. 3. He wanted a supply of grenades, mortars and other ammunition. Select the correct answer using the code given below:View question
Q.2441·Miscellaneous·2023·EasyWhat would be the impact on the economy if people start holding more currency in hand and less in deposits?View question
Q.2442·Miscellaneous·2023·EasyIf 2s = a + b + c, then what is s^2 + (s - a)(s - b) + (s - b)(s - c) + (s - c)(s - a) equal to ?View question
Q.2443·Miscellaneous·2023·EasyConsider the following for the next (05) items that follow: A, B, C, D, E, F and G are cousins. D is thrice as old as A. Further, C is as many years younger to B, as G to E and E to D. The average age of D and G is 16 years; the average age of A and E is 11 years; the average age of B and C is also 11 years. B and С have equal weight. A's weight is 10 kg less than that of B; D is 4 kg heavier than E; E is 4 kg heavier than F; F is 4 kg heavier than G. Further, D has age-weight ratio of 9 : 20, where age is in years and weight in kg; A has age-weight ratio of 2 : 5. Moreover, none of them is more than 40 kg. What is the average age (in years) of B, C, D, E and G?View question
Q.2444·Miscellaneous·2023·EasyWhich is the only country in the world to officially proclaim the Gross National Happiness (GNH) as the measure of the country's progress?View question
Q.2445·Miscellaneous·2023·EasyA person bought an article and sold it at a profit of 20%. Had he bought it at 20% less, what would have been the profit percentage if the selling price had been the same ?View question
Q.2446·Miscellaneous·2023·EasyWhich one of the following expenditures is subtracted from Fiscal Deficit to arrive at Primary Deficit?View question
Q.2447·Miscellaneous·2023·EasyAn isosceles triangle has its base length 2a and its height is h. On each side of the triangle a square is drawn external to the triangle. What is the area of the figure thus formed ?View question
Q.2448·Miscellaneous·2023·EasyWhich one of the following is a factor of a^2 -b^2 - c^2 + 2bc + a + b - c ?View question