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Consider the following statements:1. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is appointed by the Central Government.2. Certain provisions in the Constitution of India give the Central Government the right to issue directions to the RBI in pub...
With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements:1. All casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund coverage.2. All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment.3. The go...
Which among the following steps is most likely to be taken at the time of an economic recession?
Consider the following statements:Other things remaining unchanged, market demand for a good might increase if1. price of its substitute increases2. price of its complement increases3. the good is an inferior good and income of the consumers increase...
With reference to 'Urban Cooperative Banks' in India, consider the following statements :1. They are supervised and regulated by local boards set up by the State Governments.2. They can issue equity shares and preference shares.3. They were brought u...
Indian Government Bond Yields are influenced by which of the following?1. Actions of the United States Federal Reserve2. Actions of the Reserve Bank of India3. Inflation and short-term interest ratesSelect the correct answer using the code given belo...
Consider the following:1. Foreign currency convertible bonds2. Foreign institutional investment with certain conditions3. Global depository receipts4. Non-resident external depositsWhich of the above can be included in Foreign Direct Investments?
Consider the following statements:The effect of devaluation of a currency is that it necessarily1. improves the competitiveness of the domestic exports in the foreign markets2. increases the foreign value of domestic currency3. improves the trade bal...
Which one of the following effects of creation of black money in India has been the main cause of worry to the Government of India?
Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effects?
The money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following?
With reference to Indian economy, demand-pull inflation can be caused/ increased by which of the following?1. Expansionary policies2. Fiscal stimulus3. Inflation-indexing wages4. Higher purchasing power5. Rising interest ratesSelect the correct answe...
With reference to India, consider the following statements:1. Retail investors through demat account can invest in 'Treasury Bills' and 'Government of India Debt Bonds' in primary market.2. The 'Negotiated Dealing System-Order Matching' is a governme...
With reference to 'WaterCredit', consider the following statements:1. It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector.2. It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of the World Health Organization and the World Bank.3. I...
In India, the central bank's function as the 'lender of last resort' usually refers to which of the following?1. Lending to trade and industry bodies when they fail to borrow from other sources2. Providing liquidity to the banks having a temporary cr...
'R2 Code of Practices' constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of
Why is there a concern about copper smelting plants?1. They may release lethal quantities of carbon monoxide into environment.2. The copper slag can cause the leaching of some heavy metals into environment.3. They may release sulphur dioxide as a pol...
With 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?
What is blue carbon?
In the nature, which of the following is/are most likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil?1. Fern2. Lichen3. Moss4. MushroomSelect the correct answer using the code given below.
Which one of the following is used in preparing a natural mosquito repellent?
Consider the following kinds of organisms:1. Copepods2. Cyanobacteria3. Diatoms4. ForaminiferaWhich of the above are primary producers in the food chains of oceans?
Consider the following animals:1. Hedgehog2. Marmot3. PangolinTo reduce the chance of being captured by predators, which of the above organisms rolls up/roll up and protects/protect its/their vulnerable parts?
With reference to the 'New York Declaration on Forests', which of the following statements are correct?1. It was first endorsed at the United Nations Climate Summit in 2014.2. It endorses a global timeline to end the loss of forests.3. It is a legall...
Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems, are generated as environmental pollutants from which of the following?1. Brakes of motor vehicles2. Engines of motor vehicles3. Microwave stoves within homes4. Power plants5. Telepho...
Which one of the following is a filter feeder?
In case of which one of the following biogeochemical cycles, the weathering of rocks is the main source of release of nutrient to enter the cycle?
Which of the following are detritivores?1. Earthworms2. Jellyfish3. Millipedes4. Seahorses5. WoodliceSelect the correct answer using the code given below.
The 'Common Carbon Metric', supported by UNEP, has been developed for
Which of the following have species that can establish symbiotic relationship with other organisms?1. Cnidarians2. Fungi3. ProtozoaSelect the correct answer using the code given below.
With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements:1. It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.2. It is the only circular temple built in India.3. It was meant to promote ...
Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?
In the first quarter of seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company located?1. Broach2. Chicacole3. TrichinopolySelect the correct answer using the code given below.
From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India?1. The Guptas of Magadha2. The Paramaras of Malwa3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar4. The Mauk...
According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas?1. Wrestling2. Astrology3. Accounting4. SoothsayingSelect the correct answer using the code given below.
With reference to Madanapalle of Andhra Pradesh, which one of the following statements is correct?
Consider the following pairs:1. Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines2. Chandraketugarh : Terracotta art3. Ganeshwar : Copper artefactsWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements:1. It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince.2. It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the In...
Consider the following statements:1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order.2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there.3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year.Whi...
With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes.2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right t...
With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous
Consider the following statements:1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age of 21.2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in legislature.Which of the statement...
With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?
Who among the following is associated with 'Songs from Prison', a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?
With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?
Who among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School?
In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon are remembered as
With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct?1. The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State.2. The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijayanagara Empire.3. Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories...
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Consider the following statements:1. 21st February is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF.2. The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national languages was raised in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.Which of the abo...
How is permaculture farming different from conventional chemical farming?1. Permaculture farming discourages monocultural practices but in conventional chemical farming, monoculture practices are pre-dominant.2. Conventional chemical farming can caus...
With reference to 'palm oil', consider the following statements:1. The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia.2. The palm oil is a raw material for some industries producing lipstick and perfumes.3. The palm oil can be used to produce biodiesel.Wh...
With reference to the Indus river system, of the following four rivers, three of them pour into one of them which joins the Indus direct. Among the following, which one is such river that joins the Indus direct?
With reference to India, Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are the names of
Consider the following rivers1. Brahmani2. Nagavali3. Subarnarekha4. VamsadharaWhich of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats?
Consider the following statements:1. The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in international waters.2. India has received licences for seabed mineral exploration in international waters.3. 'Rare earth minerals' ...
Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop?
Consider the following statements:1. In the tropical zone, the western sections of the oceans are warmer than the eastern sections owing to the influence of trade winds.2. In the temperate zone, westerlies make the eastern sections of oceans warmer t...
In the context of India's preparation for Climate-Smart Agriculture, consider the following statements:1. The 'Climate-Smart Village' approach in India is a part of a project led by the Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), an intern...
"Leaf litter decomposes faster than in any other biome and as a result the soil surface is often almost bare. Apart from trees, the vegetation is largely composed of plant forms that reach up into the canopy vicariously, by climbing the trees or grow...
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 q...
We adopted parliamentary democracy based on the British model, but how does our model differ from that model?1. As regards legislation, the British Parliament is supreme or sovereign but in India, the power of the Parliament to legislate is limited.2...
With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:1. N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it.2. In 197...
'Right to Privacy' is protected as an intrinsic part of right to life and personal liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement?
Consider the following statements:1. In India, there is no law restricting the candidates from contesting in one Lok Sabha election from three constituencies.2. In 1991 Lok Sabha Election, Shri Devi Lal contested from three Lok Sabha constituencies.3...
Consider the following statements:1. 'Right to the City' is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat monitors the commitments made by each country in this regard.2. 'Right to the City' gives every occupant of the city the right to reclaim public spac...
With reference to India, consider the following statements:1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in jail.2. During judicial custody, the police officer ...
With reference to India, consider the following statements:1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right.2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on ...
At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?
A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?
Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?
Which one of the following best defines the term 'State'?
With reference to Indian judiciary, consider the following statements:1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act as a Supreme Court judge by the Chief Justice of India with prior permission of the President o...
With reference to India, consider the following statements:1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile.2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State.3. A foreigner once granted the citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circum...
Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?
Under the Indian Constitution, concentration of wealth violates
What is the position of the Right to Property in India?
What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950?
Constitutional government means
Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards:1. Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India.2. Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended onl...
Consider the following statements:1. 'Right to the City' is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat monitors the commitments made by each country in this regard.2. 'Right to the City' gives every occupant of the city the right to reclaim public spac...
With reference to India, consider the following statements:1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in jail.2. During judicial custody, the police officer ...
With reference to India, consider the following statements:1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right.2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on ...
At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?
A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?
Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?
Which one of the following best defines the term 'State'?
With reference to Indian judiciary, consider the following statements:1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act as a Supreme Court judge by the Chief Justice of India with prior permission of the President o...
With reference to India, consider the following statements:1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile.2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State.3. A foreigner once granted the citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circum...
Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?
Under the Indian Constitution, concentration of wealth violates
What is the position of the Right to Property in India?
What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950?
Constitutional government means
With reference to India, the terms 'Halbi, Ho and Kui' pertain to
Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards:1. Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India.2. Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended onl...
Consider the following statements:Statement 1: The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have recently recognized Hyderabad as 2020 Tree City of the World.Statement 2: Hyderabad was selected for the recognition ...
Consider the following statements in respect of the Laureus World Sports Award which was instituted in the year 2000:1. American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award.2. The award was received mostly by 'Formula One' players so far.3....
Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics:1. The official motto for this Olympics is 'A New World'.2. Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this Olympics.Which of the above statemen...
Consider the following statements in respect of the ICC World Test Championship:1. The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won.2. New Zealand was ranked ahead of England because it won more matches than England.Which of the above sta...