Q.14743·Miscellaneous·2010·EasyIn the context of global oil prices, “Brent crude oil” is frequently referred to in the news. What does this term imply? 1.It is a major classification of crude oil. 2.It is sourced from North Sea. 3.It does not contain sulphur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14744·Miscellaneous·2010·EasyExamine the following statements: 1. All animals are carnivorous. 2. Some animals are not carnivorous. 3. Animals are not carnivorous. 4. Some animals are carnivorous. Codes:View question
Q.14745·Miscellaneous·2010·EasyEcosystems provide people with a variety of goods and services; food, clean water, clean air, flood control, soil stabilization, pollination, climate regulation, spiritual fulfilment and aesthetic enjoyment, to name just a few. Most of these benefits either are irreplaceable or the technology necessary to replace them is prohibitively expensive. For example, potable fresh water can be provided by desalinating sea-water, but only at great cost. The rapidly expanding human population has greatly modified the Earth’s ecosystems to meet their increased requirements of some of the goods and services, particularly food, fresh water, timber, fibre and fuel. These modifications have contributed substantially to human well-being and economic development. The benefits have not been equally distributed. Some people have actually been harmed by these changes. Moreover, short-term increases in some ecosystem goods and services have come at the cost of the long-term degradation of others. For example, efforts to increase the production of food and fibre have decreased the ability of some ecosystems to provide clean water, regulate flooding and support biodiversity. With reference to the passage, consider the following statements: Expanding human population has an adverse effect on : 1. Spiritual fulfilment 2. Aesthetic enjoyment 3. Potable fresh water 4. Production of food and fibre 5. Biodiversity Which of the statements given above are correct?View question
Q.14746·Science & Technology·2010·MediumWhy did Buddhism start declining in India? 1. Buddha was by that time considered as one of the incarnations of Vishnu and thus became a part of Vaishnavism. 2. The invading tribes from Central Asia till the time of last Gupta king adopted Hinduism and persecuted Buddhists. 3. The kings of Gupta dynasty were strongly opposed to Buddhism. Which of the statement(s) given is/are correct?View question
Q.14747·Miscellaneous·2009·EasyWhat was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W. S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893?View question
Q.14748·Miscellaneous·2009·EasyThe following figure has four curves namely A, B, C and D. Study the figure and answer the item that follows. Which curve indicates the exponential growth?View question
Q.14749·Miscellaneous·2009·EasyIndia is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under the law? 1.Free schooling till the age of 18 years in government-run schools. 2.Preferential allotment of land for setting up business. 3.Ramps in public buildings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14750·Miscellaneous·2009·EasyThe concept of 'creative society' refers to a phase of development of a society in which a large number of potential contradictions become articulate and active. This is most evident when oppressed social groups get politically mobilised and demand their rights. The upsurge of the peasants and tribals, the movements for regional autonomy and self-determination, the environmental movements, and the women's movements in the developing countries are signs of emergence of creative society in contemporary times. The forms of social movements and their intensity may vary from country to country and place to place within a country. But the very presence of movements for social transformation in various spheres of a society indicates the emergence of a creative society in a country. With reference to the passage, consider the following statements: 1. To be a creative society it is essential to have a variety of social movements. 2. To be a creative society, it is imperative to have potential contradictions and conflicts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.14751·Miscellaneous·2009·EasyThe concept of 'creative society' refers to a phase of development of a society in which a large number of potential contradictions become articulate and active. This is most evident when oppressed social groups get politically mobilised and demand their rights. The upsurge of the peasants and tribals, the movements for regional autonomy and self-determination, the environmental movements, and the women's movements in the developing countries are signs of emergence of creative society in contemporary times. The forms of social movements and their intensity may vary from country to country and place to place within a country. But the very presence of movements for social transformation in various spheres of a society indicates the emergence of a creative society in a country. What does the author imply by "creative society"? 1. A society where diverse art forms and literary writings seek incentive. 2. A society where social inequalities are accepted as the norm. 3. A society where a large number of contradictions are recognised. 4. A society where the exploited and the oppressed groups grow conscious of their human rights and upliftment. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:View question
Q.14752·Miscellaneous·2009·MediumAnekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following?View question
Q.14753·Miscellaneous·2009·MediumIn which state is the Buddhist site Tabo Monastery located?View question
Q.14754·Miscellaneous·2008·EasyA moral act must be our own act; must spring from our own will. If we act mechanically, there is no moral content in our act. Such action would be moral, if we think it proper to act like a machine and do so. For, in doing so, we use our discrimination. We should bear in mind the distinction between acting mechanically and acting intentionally. It may be moral of a king to pardon a culprit. But the messenger carrying out the order of pardon plays only a mechanical part in the king’s moral act. But if the messenger were to carry out the king’s order considering it to be his duty, his action would be a moral one. How can a man understand morality who does not use his own intelligence and power of thought, but lets himself be swept along like a log of wood by a current? Sometimes a man defies convention and acts on his own with a view to absolute good. Which of the following statements best describe(s) the thought of the writer? 1. A moral act calls for using our discretion. 2. Man should react to a situation immediately. 3. Man must do his duty. 4. Man should be able to defy convention in order to be moral. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:View question
Q.14755·International Relations·2004·EasyWhich one of the following four Vedas contains an account of magical charms and spells?View question
Q.14756·Art & Culture·2001·EasyWhich one of the following animals was not represented on the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture?View question
Q.14758·International Relations·1999·EasyWhat is the correct chronological order in which the following appeared in India? 1) Gold coins 2) Punch marked silver coins 3) Iron plough 4) Urban culture Select the correct answer using the codes given below.View question
Q.14759·Miscellaneous·EasyA spherical balloon of radius r subtends angle 60° at the eye of an observer. If the angle of elevation of its centre is 60° and h is the height of the centre of the balloon, then which one of the following is correct?View question