Q.14275·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyA person stood alone in a desert on a dark night and wanted to reach his village which was situated 5 km east of the point where he was standing. He had no instruments to find the direction but he located the polestar. The most convenient way now to reach his village is to walk in the:View question
Q.14276·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following protected areas: 1. Bandipur 2. Bhitarkanika 3. Manas 4. Sunderbans Which of the above are declared Tiger Reserves?View question
Q.14277·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following statements: 1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India. 2. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India decreases from east to west. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14278·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyIn which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass?View question
Q.14279·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following kinds of organisms: 1. Bat 2. Bee 3. Bird Which of the above is/are pollinating agent/agents?View question
Q.14280·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhich one of the following groups of animals belongs to the category of endangered species?View question
Q.14281·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following statements: If there were no phenomenon of capillarity, 1. it would be difficult to use a kerosene lamp 2. one would not be able to use a straw to consume a soft drink 3. the blotting paper would fail to function 4. the big trees that we see around would not have grown on the Earth Which of the statements given above are correct?View question
Q.14282·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyThe Millennium Ecosystem Assessment describes the following major categories of ecosystem services – provisioning, supporting, regulating, preserving and cultural. Which one of the following is a supporting service?View question
Q.14283·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhat is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru?View question
Q.14284·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhich of the following can be threats to the biodiversity of a geographical area? 1. Global warming 2. Fragmentation of habitat 3. Invasion of alien species 4. Promotion of vegetarianism Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14285·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following: 1. Black-necked crane 2. Cheetah 3. Flying squirrel 4. Snow leopard Which of the above are naturally found in India?View question
Q.14286·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhich of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education? 1. Directive Principles of State Policy 2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies 3. Fifth Schedule 4. Sixth Schedule 5. Seventh Schedule Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14287·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following crops of India: 1. Cowpea 2. Green gram 3. Pigeon pea Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder and green manure?View question
Q.14288·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following agricultural practices: 1. Contour bunding 2. Relay cropping 4. Zero tillage In the context of global climate change, which of the above helps/help in carbon sequestration/storage in the soil?View question
Q.14289·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyGovernment of India encourages the cultivation of 'sea buckthorn'. What is the importance of this plant? 1. It helps in controlling soil erosion and in preventing desertification. 2. It is a rich source of biodiesel. 3. It has nutritional value and is well-adapted to live in cold areas of high altitudes. 4. Its timber is of great commercial value. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14290·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhich one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region?View question
Q.14291·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyWhich of the following is the chief characteristic of 'mixed farming'?View question
Q.14292·Miscellaneous·2012·EasyConsider the following factors: 1. Rotation of the Earth 2. Air pressure and wind 3. Density of ocean water 4. Revolution of the Earth Which of the above factors influence the ocean currents?View question