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60201.

With reference to the currencies of the world which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

A. China - Ruble
B. Bhutan - Peso
C. Myanmar - Kyat
D. Russia - Yen
Answer» D. Russia - Yen
Discussion
60202.

With reference to the cultural history of India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers to

A. an assembly of village elders
B. a religious sect
C. a style of temple construction
D. an administrative functionary
Answer» D. an administrative functionary
Discussion
60203.

With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles dynastic histories, and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?

A. Shramana
B. Parivraajaka
C. Agrahaarika
D. Magadha
Answer» E.
Discussion
60204.

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs:1. Parivrajaka - Renunciant and Wanderer2. Shramana - Priest with a high status3. Upasaka - Lay follower of BuddhismWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 2 and 3 only
Discussion
60205.

With reference to the Conventional Cartesian (x, y) coordinate system, the vertices of a triangle have the following coordinates: (x1, y1) = (1, 0); (x2, y2) = (2, 2); and (x3, y3) = (4, 3). The area of the triangle is equal to

A. \(\frac{3}{2}\)
B. \(\frac{3}{4}\)
C. \(\frac{4}{5}\)
D. \(\frac{5}{2}\)
Answer» B. \(\frac{3}{4}\)
Discussion
60206.

With reference to the cultivation of Kharif crops in India in the last five years, consider the following statements:1. Area under rice cultivation is the highest.2. Area under the cultivation of jowar is more than that of oilseeds.3. Area of cotton cultivation is more than that of sugarcane.4. Area under sugarcane cultivation has steadily decreased.Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» B. 2, 3 and 4 only
Discussion
60207.

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements:1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at Fatehpur Sikri.2. Red sandstone and marble were used in making Bara Imamabara and Rumi Darwaza at Lucknow.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
60208.

With reference to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), which of the statements is/are correct?1. Companies Act 2014, introduces mandatory CSR.2. Companies covered under this will have to spend at least one percent of their annual net-profit in the activities under CSR.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only
Discussion
60209.

With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?

A. The decisions taken by the Election Commission of India while discharging its duties cannot be challenged in any court of law.
B. The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by laws made by the Parliament.
C. In the event of grave financial crisis in the country, the President of India can declare Financial Emergency without the counsel from the Cabinet.
D. State Legislatures cannot make laws on certain matters without the concurrence of Union Legislature.
Answer» C. In the event of grave financial crisis in the country, the President of India can declare Financial Emergency without the counsel from the Cabinet.
Discussion
60210.

With reference to the constitution of India, consider the following1. Fundamental Rights2. Fundamental Duties3. Directive Principles of State PolicyWhich of the above provisions of the constitutions of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India?

A. 1 only
B. 3 Only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 1 and 3 only
Discussion
60211.

With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid.2. An amendment to the Constitution of India cannot be called into question by the Supreme Court of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
60212.

With reference to the climatic conditions of the Prairies, which of the following statements is correct?

A. The local wind “Loo” blowshere
B. The annual rainfall is very heavy
C. There is a North South wind barrier.
D. It has the continental type of climate with extreme temperatures.
Answer» E.
Discussion
60213.

With reference to the Civil Administration in 1905, which of the statements is/are correct?1. Lord Curzon decided to rearrange the provincial boundaries.2. A new province was constituted, called East Bengal and Assam.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 only
B. Both 1 and 2
C. 2 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. 2 only
Discussion
60214.

With reference to the Cabinet Mission, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. It recommended a federal government.2. It enlarged the powers of the Indian courts.3. It provided for more Indians in the ICS.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. None
Answer» B. 2 and 3
Discussion
60215.

With reference to "the causes of the success of British and failure of the french in India" which of the following statement is/are correct?1. Getting huge wealth and manpower from the conquest of Bengal by the British.2. Naval superiority of the British.Select the correct answer from the codes given below.Codes:

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
60216.

With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of "Conservation Agriculture" assumes significance. Which of the following fall under the Conservation Agriculture?1. Avoiding the monoculture practices2. Adopting minimum tillage3. Avoiding the cultivation of plantation crops4. Using crop residues to cover soil surface5. Adopting spatial and temporal crop sequencing/crop rotationsSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1, 3 and 4
B. 2, 3, 4 and 5
C. 2, 4 and 5
D. 1, 2, 3 and 5
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 5
Discussion
60217.

With reference to the British colonial rule in India, consider the following statements:1. Mahatma Gandhi was instrumental in the abolition of the system of 'indentured labour'.2. In Lord Chelmsford's 'war Conference', Mahatma Gandhi did not support the resolution on recruiting Indians for World War.3. Consequent upon the breaking of Salt Law by Indian People, the Indian National Congress was declared illegal by the colonial rulerswhich of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 2 and 3 only
Discussion
60218.

With reference to the book "Desher Katha" written by Sakharam Ganesh Deuskar during the freedom struggle, consider the following statements:1. It warned against the Colonial State's hypnotic conquest of the mind.2. It inspired the performance of swadeshi street plays and folk songs.3. The use of 'desh' by Deuskar was in the specific context of the region of Bengal.Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» B. 2 and 3 only
Discussion
60219.

With reference to the books and their authors, which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched

A. Oliver Twist-Thomas Hardy
B. King Lear-William Shakespeare
C. Things Fall Apart-Chinua Achebe
D. Paradise Lost-John Milton
Answer» B. King Lear-William Shakespeare
Discussion
60220.

With reference to the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements:1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.2. It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education, and public awareness.3. It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3
Discussion
60221.

With reference to the banking system of India, what does NEFT stand for?

A. National Electronic Funds Transfer
B. National Electronic Finance Transfer
C. National Equity Funds Transaction
D. National Equity Finance Transaction
Answer» B. National Electronic Finance Transfer
Discussion
60222.

With reference to the above passage, which of the following would assist us in coping with the climate change?1. Conservation of natural water sources2. Conservation of wider gene pool3. Existing crop management practices4. Migration corridorsSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» C. 3 and 4 only
Discussion
60223.

With reference to the Biosphere Reserves of India, which of the following is NOT a Biosphere Reserve?

A. Dachigam
B. Agasthyamalai
C. Achanakmar
D. Nokrek
Answer» B. Agasthyamalai
Discussion
60224.

With reference to the above table, the following assumptions have been made:1. Nowadays, the prosperity of an already high performing State cannot be sustained without making further large investments in its telecom infrastructure.2. Nowadays, a very high Tele-density is the most essential condition for promoting business and economic growth in a Stage.Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
60225.

With reference to the archaeological sites of Harappan Civilisation, which of the following pairs is INCORRECT?

A. Rakhigarhi - Punjab
B. Lothal - Gujarat
C. Kalibangan - Rajasthan
D. Alamgirpur - Uttar Pradesh
Answer» B. Lothal - Gujarat
Discussion
60226.

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :1. Diversification of livelihoods acts as a coping strategy for climate change.2. Adoption of monocropping practice leads to the extinction of plant varieties and their wild relatives.Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
60227.

With reference to the above table, which of the following is/are the most logical and rational inference/inferences that can be made?1. Higher per capita income is generally associated with higher Tele-density.2. Higher GDP growth rate always ensures higher per capita income.3. Higher GDP growth rate does not necessarily ensure higher Tele-density.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 3 only
Answer» D. 3 only
Discussion
60228.

With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in 20172. The Agreement aims to limit greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed 2°C or even 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.3. Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibility in global warming and committed to donate $ 1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climate change.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 2 and 3 only
Discussion
60229.

With reference to the above passage, consider the following statements:1. Indian financial institutions do not offer any financial instruments to rural households to mobilise their savings.2. Poor households tend to spend their earnings/savings due to lack of access to appropriate financial instruments.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
Discussion
60230.

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :1. The strategy of conservation of wildlife by relocating them from one protected area to another is no often successful.2. India does not have suitable legislation to save the tigers, and it: conservation efforts have failed which forced the tigers to live outside protected areas.Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only
Discussion
60231.

With reference to the 15th Lok Sabha, identify the correct match between regional parties, influential states and their respective party head:

A. Bhartiya Rashtriya Lokdal - Haryana - Omprakash Chautala Biju Janata Dal - Bihar - Lalu Prasad YadavJharkhand Mukti Morcha - Jharkhand - Rampal Yadav
B. Bhartiya Rashtriya Lokdal - Rajasthan - Vasundhara Raje SindhiaBiju Janata Dal - Orrisa - Naveen PatnaikJharkhand Mukti Morcha - Bihar - Nitish Kumar
C. Bhartiya Rashtriya Lokdal - Haryana - Ajit SinghBiju Janata Dal - Orrisa - Omprakash ChautalaJharkhand Mukti Morcha - Bihar - Sharad Yadav
D. Bhartiya Rashtriya Lokdal - U.P. - Ajit SinghBiju Janata Dal - Bihar - Sibhu SorenJharkhand Mukti Morcha - Orrisa - Naveen Patnaik
Answer» D. Bhartiya Rashtriya Lokdal - U.P. - Ajit SinghBiju Janata Dal - Bihar - Sibhu SorenJharkhand Mukti Morcha - Orrisa - Naveen Patnaik
Discussion
60232.

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :1. The Right to Education guarantees teachers' accountability for the learning process of children.2. The Right to Education guarantees 100% enrolment of children in the schools.3. The Right to Education intends to take full advantage of demographic dividend. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» B. 2 and 3 only
Discussion
60233.

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made1. Governments often provide inefficient and costly subsidies for technologies that may not be ready in the near future.2. India's commitment of reducing emissions by 33% by 2030 shall be on the basis of gas-based economy.Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
60234.

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made1. Rich cities only can ensure sustainable delivery of water.2. Sustainable delivery of water in cities means much more than supplying water to households.Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
Discussion
60235.

With reference to the above graph, consider the following statements considering 1970 as base year :1. Population has stabilized after 35 years.2. Population growth rate has stabilized after 35 years.3. Death rate has fallen by 10% in the first 10 years.4. Birthrate has stabilized after 35 years.Which of the above are the most logical and rational statements that can be made from the above graph?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 2 and 4
Answer» E.
Discussion
60236.

With reference to the above information, consider the following statements:1. Some supporters of 'party X' knew Z.2. Some supporters of 'party X', who opposed Z's campaign strategy, knew Z.3. No supporters of 'party X' supported Z's campaign strategy.Which of the following given above is/are not correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» B. 2 and 3 only
Discussion
60237.

With reference to the above network the value of Z11 will be

A. -3
B. 3
C. -1
D. -5
Answer» E.
Discussion
60238.

With reference to the 1857 revolt consider the following statements.1] In major towns like Lucknow, Kanpur and Bareilly, moneylenders and the rich also became the objects of rebel wrath.2] The 7th Awadh Irregular Cavalry had refused to accept the new cartridges in early May.3] Captain Hearsey of the Awadh Military Police was hanged by his Indian subordinates during the mutiny.Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 2 and 3 only
Discussion
60239.

With reference to taxonomic categories, the term ‘Mammalia’ is a/an ______.

A. class
B. order
C. phylum
D. family
Answer» B. order
Discussion
60240.

With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the following statements:1. 'Photovoltaics' is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of light into electricity, while 'Solar Thermal' is a technology that utilizes the Sun's rays to generate heat which is further used in the electricity generation process.2. Photovoltaics generates Alternating Current (AC), while Solar Thermal generates Direct Current (DC).3. India has a manufacturing base for Solar Thermal technology, but not for Photovoltaics.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. None
Answer» B. 2 and 3 only
Discussion
60241.

With reference to the 1857 revolt, consider the following statements:1. The sepoys of Meerut appealed to Bahadur Shah Zafar to accept the leadership of the revolt.2. In Kanpur, the sepoys made Nana Sahib as their leader.3. In Awadh, Rani Laxmibai was made the leader.Which of the given statements is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 2 and 3 only
Discussion
60242.

With reference to text formatting, 'Italic' option belongs to which of the following categories in MS-Word?

A. Effects
B. Size
C. Font style
D. Font face
Answer» D. Font face
Discussion
60243.

With reference to steam power plant, which of the following is a pulverized fuel burner?

A. Wick type burner
B. Rotating cup burner
C. Recycling burner
D. Cyclone burner
Answer» E.
Discussion
60244.

With reference to Sufism, which of the following terms refers to the pilgrimage to Sufi shrines?

A. Sama
B. Futuh
C. Fanna
D. Ziyarat
Answer» E.
Discussion
60245.

With reference to 'stem cells', frequently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. Stem cells can be derived from mammals only.2. Stem cells can be used for screening new drugs.3. Stem cells can be used for medical therapies.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 3 only
Discussion
60246.

With reference to Swachh Bharat Mission, which of the following statement/s is/are correct?1. Swachh Bharat Mission focuses on the collective behavioural change of the entire community.2. Open defecation for many is a part of regular early morning walk, checking the crops and socializing.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
60247.

With reference to 'Stand Up India Scheme', which of the following statements is/are correct?1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.2. It provides for refinance through SIDBI.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
Discussion
60248.

With reference to series resonance, state whether the following statements are true or false.1. Resonance frequency is the geometrical mean of the two half-power frequencies.2. At resonance, circuit behaves as resistive circuit.

A. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
B. Both the statements are true
C. Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
D. Both the statements are false
Answer» C. Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
Discussion
60249.

With reference to solar water pumps, consider the following statements:1. Solar power can be used for running surface pumps and not for submersible pumps.2. Solar power can be used for running centrifugal pumps and not the ones with piston.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» E.
Discussion
60250.

With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices:1. Crop rotation2. Sand fences3. Terracing4. WindbreaksWhich of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India?

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.
Discussion