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Civil Services Preliminary 2010
Civil Services Preliminary 2010
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles produce one of the following as "exhaust"
hydrogen-fuel-cell-vehicles-produce-one-of-the-following-as-exhaust
Excessive release of the pollutant carbon monoxide (CO) into the air may produce a condition in which oxygen supply in the human body decreases. What causes this condition?
excessive-release-of-the-pollutant-carbon-monoxide-co-into-the-air-may-produce-a-condition-in-which-oxygen-supply-in-the-human-body-decreases-what-causes-this-condition
Given below are the names of four energy crops. Which one of them can be cultivated for ethanol?
given-below-are-the-names-of-four-energy-crops-which-one-of-them-can-be-cultivated-for-ethanol
There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta caves. Where is the other surviving example of Gupta paintings?
there-are-only-two-known-examples-of-cave-paintings-of-the-gupta-period-in-ancient-india-one-of-these-is-paintings-of-ajanta-caves-where-is-the-other-surviving-example-of-gupta-paintings
Why 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?
why-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
Who among the following Governor Generals created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service?
who-among-the-following-governor-generals-created-the-covenanted-civil-service-of-india-which-later-came-to-be-known-as-the-indian-civil-service
By a regulation in 1793, the District Collector was deprived of his judicial powers and made the collecting agent only. What was the reason for such a regulation?
by-a-regulation-in-1793-the-district-collector-was-deprived-of-his-judicial-powers-and-made-the-collecting-agent-only-what-was-the-reason-for-such-a-regulation
What was the immediate reason for Ahmad Shah Abdali to invade India and fight the third battle of Panipat?
what-was-the-immediate-reason-for-ahmad-shah-abdali-to-invade-india-and-fight-the-third-battle-of-panipat
With reference to Pondicherry (now Puducherry), consider the following statements: (1). The first European power to occupy Pondicherry were the Portuguese. (2). The second European power to occupy Pondicherry were the French. (3). The English never occupied Pondicherry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
with-reference-to-pondicherry-now-puducherry-consider-the-following-statements-i-the-first-european-power-to-occupy-pondicherry-were-the-portuguese-ii-the-second-european-power-to-occupy-pondicherry-were-the-french-iii-the-english-never-occupied-pondicherry-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
With reference to Simon Commission's recommendations, which one of the following statements is correct?
with-reference-to-simon-commission-s-recommendations-which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-correct
Four resolutions were passed at the famous Calcutta session of Indian National Congress in 1906. The question of either retention OR of rejection of these four resolutions became the cause of a split in Congress at the next Congress session held in Surat in 1907. Which one of the following was not one of those resolutions?
four-resolutions-were-passed-at-the-famous-calcutta-session-of-indian-national-congress-in-1906-the-question-of-either-retention-or-of-rejection-of-these-four-resolutions-became-the-cause-of-a-split-in-congress-at-the-next-congress-session-held-in-surat-in-1907-which-one-of-the-following-was-not-one-of-those-resolutions
After Quit India Movement, C. Rajagopalachari issued a pamphlet entitled "The Way Out". Which one of the following was proposed in this pamphlet?
after-quit-india-movement-c-rajagopalachari-issued-a-pamphlet-entitled-the-way-out-which-one-of-the-following-was-proposed-in-this-pamphlet
What was the immediate cause for the launch of the Swadeshi movement?
what-was-the-immediate-cause-for-the-launch-of-the-swadeshi-movement
Consider the following statements (1). Dr. Rajendra Prasad persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to come to Champaran to investigate the problem of peasants. (2). Acharya JB Kriplani was one of the Mahatma Gandhi's colleagues in his Champaran Satyagraha. Which of the following statement(s) given above is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-1-dr-rajendra-prasad-persuaded-mahatma-gandhi-to-come-to-champaran-to-investigate-the-problem-of-peasants-2-acharya-jb-kriplani-was-one-of-the-mahatma-gandhi-s-colleagues-in-his-champaran-satyagraha-which-of-the-following-statement-s-given-above-is-are-correct
For the Karachi session of Indian National Congress in 1931 presided over by Sardar Patel, who drafted the Resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Programme?
for-the-karachi-session-of-indian-national-congress-in-1931-presided-over-by-sardar-patel-who-drafted-the-resolution-on-fundamental-rights-and-economic-programme
Who among the following were official Congress negotiators with Cripps Mission?
who-among-the-following-were-official-congress-negotiators-with-cripps-mission-a-mahatma-gandhi-and-sardar-patel-b-acharya-j-b-kripalani-and-c-rajagopalachari-c-pandit-nehru-and-maulana-azad-d-dr-rajendra-prasad-and-rafi-ahmed-kidwai
Who drafted the resolution on fundamental rights for the Karachi session of Congress in 1931 ?
who-drafted-the-resolution-on-fundamental-rights-for-the-karachi-session-of-congress-in-1931
Consider the following statements. (1). The 'Bombay Manifesto' signed in 1936 openly opposed the preaching of socialist ideals. (2). It evoked support from a large section of the business community from all across India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-1-the-bombay-manifesto-signed-in-1936-openly-opposed-the-preaching-of-socialist-ideals-2-it-evoked-support-from-a-large-section-of-the-business-community-from-all-across-india-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
Among the following, who was not a proponent of Bhakti cult?
among-the-following-who-was-not-a-proponent-of-bhakti-cult
With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following. (1). Fundamental Rights (2). Fundamental Duties (3). Directive Principles of State Policy Which of the provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India?
with-reference-to-the-constitution-of-india-consider-the-following-1-fundamental-rights-2-fundamental-duties-3-directive-principles-of-state-policy-which-of-the-provisions-of-the-constitution-of-india-is-are-fulfilled-by-the-national-social-assistance-programme-launched-by-the-government-of-india
In order to comply with TRIPS Agreement, India enacted the geographical Indications of Goods(Registration & Protection) Act, 1999. The difference/differences between a 'Trade Mark' and a Geographical Indication is/are: (1). A Trade Mark is an individual or a company's right, whereas a Geographical Indication is a community's right. (2). A Trade Mark can be licensed, whereas a Geographical Indication cannot be licensed. (3). A Trade Mark is assigned to the manufactured goods, whereas the Geographical Indication is assigned to the agricultural goods/products and handicrafts only. Which of the statements given is/are correct?
in-order-to-comply-with-trips-agreement-india-enacted-the-geographical-indications-of-goods-registration-and-protection-act-1999-the-difference-differences-between-a-trade-mark-and-a-geographical-indication-is-are-1-a-trade-mark-is-an-individual-or-a-company-s-right-whereas-a-geographical-indication-is-a-community-s-right-2-a-trade-mark-can-be-licensed-whereas-a-geographical-indication-cannot-be-licensed-3-a-trade-mark-is-assigned-to-the-manufactured-goods-whereas-the-geographical-indication-is-assigned-to-the-agricultural-goods-products-and-handicrafts-only-which-of-the-statements-given-is-are-correct
Which one of the following was not stipulated in the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003?
which-one-of-the-following-was-not-stipulated-in-the-fiscal-responsibility-and-budget-management-act-2003
With reference to the Consumer Disputes Redressal at district level in India, which one of the following statements is not correct?
with-reference-to-the-consumer-disputes-redressal-at-district-level-in-india-which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-not-correct
With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct?
with-reference-to-lok-adalats-which-of-the-following-statements-is-correct
Consider the following statements: (1). On the planet Earth, the fresh water available for use amounts to about less than 1% of the total water found. (2). Of the total fresh water found on the planet Earth 95% is bound up in polar ice caps and glaciers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-i-on-the-planet-earth-the-fresh-water-available-for-use-amounts-to-about-less-than-1-of-the-total-water-found-ii-of-the-total-fresh-water-found-on-the-planet-earth-95-is-bound-up-in-polar-ice-caps-and-glaciers-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
A new type of El Nino called El Nino Modoki appeared in the news. In this context, consider the following statements. (1). Normal El Nino forms in the Central Pacific Ocean whereas El Nino Modoki forms in Eastern Pacific Ocean. (2). Normal El Nino results in diminished hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean but El Nino Modoki results in a greater number of hurricanes with greater frequency. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
a-new-type-of-el-nino-called-el-nino-modoki-appeared-in-the-news-in-this-context-consider-the-following-statements-1-normal-el-nino-forms-in-the-central-pacific-ocean-whereas-el-nino-modoki-forms-in-eastern-pacific-ocean-2-normal-el-nino-results-in-diminished-hurricanes-in-the-atlantic-ocean-but-el-nino-modoki-results-in-a-greater-number-of-hurricanes-with-greater-frequency-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
Which one of the following reflects back more sunlight as compared to other three?
which-one-of-the-following-reflects-back-more-sunlight-as-compared-to-other-three
A geographical region has the following distinct characteristics: (1). Warm and dry climate. (2). Mild and wet winter. (3). Evergreen oak trees. The above features are the distinct characteristics of which one of the following regions?
a-geographical-region-has-the-following-distinct-characteristics-1-warm-and-dry-climate-2-mild-and-wet-winter-3-evergreen-oak-trees-the-above-features-are-the-distinct-characteristics-of-which-one-of-the-following-regions
What causes wind to deflect toward left in the Southern Hemisphere?
what-causes-wind-to-deflect-toward-left-in-the-southern-hemisphere
Which one of the following can come across if one travels through the Strait of Malacca?
which-one-of-the-following-can-come-across-if-one-travels-through-the-strait-of-malacca
Consider the following statements. (1). The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation. (2). A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna. (3). In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-1-the-boundaries-of-a-national-park-are-defined-by-legislation-2-a-biosphere-reserve-is-declared-to-conserve-a-few-specific-species-of-flora-and-fauna-3-in-a-wildlife-sanctuary-limited-biotic-interference-is-permitted-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
Following are the characteristics of an area in India: 1. Hot and humid climate. 2. Annual rainfall 200cm. 3. Hill slopes upto an altitude of 1100 metres. 4. Annual range of temperature 15 degree Celsius to 30 degree Celsius Which one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above?
following-are-the-characteristics-of-an-area-in-india-1-hot-and-humid-climate-2-annual-rainfall-200cm-3-hill-slopes-upto-an-altitude-of-1100-metres-4-annual-range-of-temperature-15-o-c-to-30-o-c-which-one-among-the-following-crops-are-you-most-likely-to-find-in-the-area-described-above
With reference to the mineral sources of India, consider the following pairs. (1). Copper : Jharkhand (2). Nickel : Odisha (3). Tungsten : Kerala Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
with-reference-to-the-mineral-sources-of-india-consider-the-following-pairs-1-copper-jharkhand-2-nickel-odisha-3-tungsten-kerala-which-of-the-pairs-given-above-is-are-correctly-matched
Consider the following pairs: Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
consider-the-following-pairs-which-of-the-pairs-given-above-is-are-correctly-matched
In India, which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?
in-india-which-type-of-forest-among-the-following-occupies-the-largest-area
With reference to, the river Luni, which one of the following statements is correct?
with-reference-to-the-river-luni-which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-correct
Rivers that pass through Himachal Pradesh are:
rivers-that-pass-through-himachal-pradesh-are
When you travel in certain parts of India, you will notice red soil. What is the main reason for this colour?
when-you-travel-in-certain-parts-of-india-you-will-notice-red-soil-what-is-the-main-reason-for-this-colour
Which one of the following is the appropriate reason to considering the Gondwana rocks as most important of rock systems of India?
which-one-of-the-following-is-the-appropriate-reason-to-considering-the-gondwana-rocks-as-most-important-of-rock-systems-of-india
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
which-one-of-the-following-pairs-is-not-correctly-matched
If there were no Himalayan ranges, what would have been the most likely geographical impact on India? (1). Much of the country would experience the cold waves from Siberia. (2). Indo-Gangetic Plain would be devoid of such extensive alluvial soils. (3). The pattern of monsoon would be different from what it is at present. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
if-there-were-no-himalayan-ranges-what-would-have-been-the-most-likely-geographical-impact-on-india-1-much-of-the-country-would-experience-the-cold-waves-from-siberia-2-indo-gangetic-plain-would-be-devoid-of-such-extensive-alluvial-soils-3-the-pattern-of-monsoon-would-be-different-from-what-it-is-at-present-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
The latitudes that pass through Sikkim also pass through:
the-latitudes-that-pass-through-sikkim-also-pass-through
Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements. (1). Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas. (2). Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cutting only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
though-coffee-and-tea-both-are-cultivated-on-hill-slopes-there-is-some-difference-between-them-regarding-their-cultivation-in-this-context-consider-the-following-statements-1-coffee-plant-requires-a-hot-and-humid-climate-of-tropical-areas-whereas-tea-can-be-cultivated-in-both-tropical-and-subtropical-areas-2-coffee-is-propagated-by-seeds-but-tea-is-propagated-by-stem-cutting-only-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
With reference to the soil conservation, consider the following practices: (1). Crop rotation (2). Sand fences (3). Terracing (4). Wind breaks Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India?
with-reference-to-the-soil-conservation-consider-the-following-practices-1-crop-rotation-2-sand-fences-3-terracing-4-wind-breaks-which-of-the-above-are-considered-appropriate-methods-for-soil-conservation-in-india
An objective of the National Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops through area expansion and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner in the identified districts of the country. What are those crops?
an-objective-of-the-national-food-security-mission-is-to-increase-the-production-of-certain-crops-through-area-expansion-and-productivity-enhancement-in-a-sustainable-manner-in-the-identified-districts-of-the-country-what-are-those-crops
Due to their extensive rice cultivation, some regions may be contributing to global warming. To what possible reason/reasons is this attributable? (1). The anaerobic conditions associated with rice cultivation cause the emission of methane. (2). When nitrogen-based fertilisers are used, nitrous oxide is emitted from the cultivated soil. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
due-to-their-extensive-rice-cultivation-some-regions-may-be-contributing-to-global-warming-to-what-possible-reason-reasons-is-this-attributable-1-the-anaerobic-conditions-associated-with-rice-cultivation-cause-the-emission-of-methane-2-when-nitrogen-based-fertilisers-are-used-nitrous-oxide-is-emitted-from-the-cultivated-soil-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of mill-made cotton yarn in the country. What could be the reason? (1). Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the state. (2). Rich pool of skilled labour is available. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
tamil-nadu-is-a-leading-producer-of-mill-made-cotton-yarn-in-the-country-what-could-be-the-reason-1-black-cotton-soil-is-the-predominant-type-of-soil-in-the-state-2-rich-pool-of-skilled-labour-is-available-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
As a result of their annual survey, the National Geographic Society and an international polling firm Globe Scan gave India top rank in Greendex 2009 score. What is this score?
as-a-result-of-their-annual-survey-the-national-geographic-society-and-an-international-polling-firm-globe-scan-gave-india-top-rank-in-greendex-2009-score-what-is-this-score
India is a party to the Ramsar Convention and has declared many areas as Ramsar Sites. Which of the following statements best describes as to how we should maintain these sites in the context of this Convention?
india-is-a-party-to-the-ramsar-convention-and-has-declared-many-areas-as-ramsar-sites-which-of-the-following-statements-best-describes-as-to-how-we-should-maintain-these-sites-in-the-context-of-this-convention
What are the possible limitations of India in mitigating the global warming at present and in the immediate future? (1). Appropriate alternate technologies are not sufficiently available. (2). India cannot invest huge funds in research and development. (3). Many developed countries have already set up their polluting industries in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
what-are-the-possible-limitations-of-india-in-mitigating-the-global-warming-at-present-and-in-the-immediate-future-1-appropriate-alternate-technologies-are-not-sufficiently-available-2-india-cannot-invest-huge-funds-in-research-and-development-3-many-developed-countries-have-already-set-up-their-polluting-industries-in-india-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
Consider the following which can be found in the ambient atmosphere: (1). Soot (2). Sulphur hexafluoride (3). Water vapour Which of the above contribute to the warming up of the atmosphere?
consider-the-following-which-can-be-found-in-the-ambient-atmosphere-i-soot-ii-sulphur-hexafluoride-iii-water-vapour-which-of-the-above-contribute-to-the-warming-up-of-the-atmosphere
Which one of the following statements is an appropriate description of deflation?
which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-an-appropriate-description-of-deflation
Which of the following is/are treated as artificial currency?
which-of-the-following-is-are-treated-as-artificial-currency
When the Reserve Bank of India announces an increase in the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)? What does it mean?
when-the-reserve-bank-of-india-announces-an-increase-in-the-cash-reserve-ratio-crr-what-does-it-mean
With reference to India, consider the following statements: (1). The Wholesale Price Index(WPI) in India is available on a monthly basis only. (2). As compared to Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers(CPI(IW)), the WPI gives less weight to food articles. Which of the statements given is/are correct?
with-reference-to-india-consider-the-following-statements-1-the-wholesale-price-index-wpi-in-india-is-available-on-a-monthly-basis-only-2-as-compared-to-consumer-price-index-for-industrial-workers-cpi-iw-the-wpi-gives-less-weight-to-food-articles-which-of-the-statements-given-is-are-correct
In the context of the Indian economy, consider the following pairs. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
in-the-context-of-the-indian-economy-consider-the-following-pairs
In the context of governance, consider the following: (1). Encouraging Foreign Direct Investment inflows (2). Privatization of higher educational Institutional (3). Down-sizing of bureaucracy (4). Selling/offloading the shares of Public Sector Undertakings. Which of the following can be used as measures to control the fiscal deficit in India?
in-the-context-of-governance-consider-the-following-1-encouraging-foreign-direct-investment-inflows-2-privatization-of-higher-educational-institutional-3-down-sizing-of-bureaucracy-4-selling-offloading-the-shares-of-public-sector-undertakings-which-of-the-following-can-be-used-as-measures-to-control-the-fiscal-deficit-in-india
With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: (1). The Gross Domestic Product(GDP) has increased by four times in the last 10 years. (2). The percentage share of Public Sector in GDP has declined in the last 10 years. Which of the statements given is/are correct?
with-reference-to-the-indian-economy-consider-the-following-statements-1-the-gross-domestic-product-gdp-has-increased-by-four-times-in-the-last-10-years-2-the-percentage-share-of-public-sector-in-gdp-has-declined-in-the-last-10-years-which-of-the-statements-given-is-are-correct
The SEZ Act, 2005, which came into effect in February 2006 has certain objectives. In this context, consider the following: (1). Development of infrastructure facilities (2). Promotion of investment from foreign sources (3). Promotion of exports of services only Which of the following are the objectives of this Act?
the-sez-act-2005-which-came-into-effect-in-february-2006-has-certain-objectives-in-this-context-consider-the-following-1-development-of-infrastructure-facilities-2-promotion-of-investment-from-foreign-sources-3-promotion-of-exports-of-services-only-which-of-the-following-are-the-objectives-of-this-act
A great deal of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to India comes from Mauritius than from many major and mature economies like UK and France. Why?
a-great-deal-of-foreign-direct-investment-fdi-to-india-comes-from-mauritius-than-from-many-major-and-mature-economies-like-uk-and-france-why
India-based Neutrino Observatory is included by the Planning Commission as a mega science project under the 11th Five-Year Plan. In this context, consider the following statements: (1). Neutrinos are chargeless elementary particles that travel close to the speed of light. (2). Neutrinos are created, in nuclear reactions of beta decay. (3). Neutrinos have a negligible, but non-zero mass (4). Trillions of Neutrinos pass through human body every second. Which of the statements given above are correct?
india-based-neutrino-observatory-is-included-by-the-planning-commission-as-a-mega-science-project-under-the-11th-five-year-plan-in-this-context-consider-the-following-statements-i-neutrinos-are-chargeless-elementary-particles-that-travel-close-to-the-speed-of-light-ii-neutrinos-are-created-in-nuclear-reactions-of-beta-decay-iii-neutrinos-have-a-negligible-but-non-zero-mass-iv-trillions-of-neutrinos-pass-through-human-body-every-second-which-of-the-statements-given-above-are-correct
Inclusive growth as enunciated in the Eleventh Five Year Plan does not include one of the following:
inclusive-growth-as-enunciated-in-the-eleventh-five-year-plan-does-not-include-one-of-the-following
Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament?
who-of-the-following-shall-cause-every-recommendation-made-by-the-finance-commission-to-be-laid-before-each-house-of-parliament
Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentation of Union Budget to the Parliament?
which-one-of-the-following-is-responsible-for-the-preparation-and-presentation-of-union-budget-to-the-parliament
Consider the following actions by the Government: (1). Cutting the tax rates (2). Increasing government spending (3). Abolishing subsidies In the context of economic recession, which of the following actions can be considered a part of the 'fiscal stimulus' package?
consider-the-following-actions-by-the-government-1-cutting-the-tax-rates-2-increasing-government-spending-3-abolishing-subsidies-in-the-context-of-economic-recession-which-of-the-following-actions-can-be-considered-a-part-of-the-fiscal-stimulus-package
In the context of India's Five Year Plans, a shift in the pattern of industrialization, with lower emphasis on heavy industries and more on infrastructure begins in
in-the-context-of-india-s-five-year-plans-a-shift-in-the-pattern-of-industrialization-with-lower-emphasis-on-heavy-industries-and-more-on-infrastructure-begins-in
With reference to the National Investment Fund to which the disinvestment proceeds are routed, consider the following statements: (1). The assets in the National Investment Fund are managed by the Union Ministry of Finance. (2). The National Investment Fund is to be maintained within the Consolidated Fund of India. (3). Certain Asset Management Companies are appointed as the fund managers. (4). A certain proportion of annual income is used for financing select social sectors. Which of the statements given is/are correct?
with-reference-to-the-national-investment-fund-to-which-the-disinvestment-proceeds-are-routed-consider-the-following-statements-1-the-assets-in-the-national-investment-fund-are-managed-by-the-union-ministry-of-finance-2-the-national-investment-fund-is-to-be-maintained-within-the-consolidated-fund-of-india-3-certain-asset-management-companies-are-appointed-as-the-fund-managers-4-a-certain-proportion-of-annual-income-is-used-for-financing-select-social-sectors-which-of-the-statements-given-is-are-correct
In India, the tax proceeds of which one of the following as a percentage of gross tax revenue has significantly declined in the last five years?
in-india-the-tax-proceeds-of-which-one-of-the-following-as-a-percentage-of-gross-tax-revenue-has-significantly-declined-in-the-last-five-years
Which one of the following authorities makes recommendation to the Governor of a State as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the Panchayats in that particular State?
which-one-of-the-following-authorities-makes-recommendation-to-the-governor-of-a-state-as-to-the-principles-for-determining-the-taxes-and-duties-which-may-be-appropriated-by-the-panchayats-in-that-particular-state
Consider the following statements. In India, taxes on transaction in stock exchanges and future markets are: (1). Levied by the union. (2). Collected by the states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-in-india-taxes-on-transaction-in-stock-exchanges-and-future-markets-are-1-levied-by-the-union-2-collected-by-the-states-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
Consider the following statements (1). The Union Government fixes the Statutory Minimum Price of sugarcane for each sugar season. (2). Sugar and sugarcane are essential commodities under the Essential Commodities Act. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-1-the-union-government-fixes-the-statutory-minimum-price-of-sugarcane-for-each-sugar-season-2-sugar-and-sugarcane-are-essential-commodities-under-the-essential-commodities-act-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
With reference to the Non-banking Financial Companies(NBFCs) in India, consider the following statements: (1). They cannot engage in the acquisition of securities issued by the government. (2). They cannot accept demand deposits like Savings Account. Which of the statements given is/are correct?
with-reference-to-the-non-banking-financial-companies-nbfcs-in-india-consider-the-following-statements-1-they-cannot-engage-in-the-acquisition-of-securities-issued-by-the-government-2-they-cannot-accept-demand-deposits-like-savings-account-which-of-the-statements-given-is-are-correct
In the parlance of financial investments, the term 'bear' denotes
in-the-parlance-of-financial-investments-the-term-bear-denotes
In India, the interest rate on savings accounts in all the nationalized commercial banks is fixed by
in-india-the-interest-rate-on-savings-accounts-in-all-the-nationalized-commercial-banks-is-fixed-by
With reference to the institution of Banking Ombudsman in, India, which one of the statements is not correct?
with-reference-to-the-institution-of-banking-ombudsman-in-india-which-one-of-the-statements-is-not-correct
With reference to India, consider the following: (1). Nationalization of Banks (2). Formation of Regional Rural Banks (3). Adoption of villages by Bank Branches. Which of the following can be considered as steps taken to achieve 'financial inclusion' in India?
with-reference-to-india-consider-the-following-1-nationalization-of-banks-2-formation-of-regional-rural-banks-3-adoption-of-villages-by-bank-branches-which-of-the-following-can-be-considered-as-steps-taken-to-achieve-financial-inclusion-in-india
Consider the following statements: The functions of commercial banks in India include: (1). purchase and sale of shares and securities on behalf of customers (2). acting as executors and trustees of wills. Which of the statements given is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-the-functions-of-commercial-banks-in-india-include-1-purchase-and-sale-of-shares-and-securities-on-behalf-of-customers-2-acting-as-executors-and-trustees-of-wills-which-of-the-statements-given-is-are-correct
The International Development Association, a lending agency, is administered by the
the-international-development-association-a-lending-agency-is-administered-by-the
Some species of plants are insectivorous. Why?
some-species-of-plants-are-insectivorous-why
Mon 863 is a variety of maize. It was in the news for the following reason.
mon-863-is-a-variety-of-maize-it-was-in-the-news-for-the-following-reason
Other than Jatropha curcas, why is Pongamia pinnata also considered a good option for the production of biodiesel in India? (1). Pongamia pinnata grows naturally in most of the arid regions of India. (2). The seeds of Pongamia pinnata are rich in lipid content of which nearly half is oleic acid. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
other-than-jatropha-curcas-why-is-pongamia-pinnata-also-considered-a-good-option-for-the-production-of-biodiesel-in-india-i-pongamia-pinnata-grows-naturally-in-most-of-the-arid-regions-of-india-ii-the-seeds-of-pongamia-pinnata-are-rich-in-lipid-content-of-which-nearly-half-is-oleic-acid-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
Consider the following statements: (1). Hepatitis B is several times more infectious than HIV / AIDS (2). Hepatitis B can cause liver cancer Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-i-hepatitis-b-is-several-times-more-infectious-than-hiv-aids-ii-hepatitis-b-can-cause-liver-cancer-which-of-the-statements-given-above-is-are-correct
In the context of the affairs of which of the following is the phrase "Special Safeguard Mechanisms" mentioned in the news frequently?
in-the-context-of-the-affairs-of-which-of-the-following-is-the-phrase-special-safeguard-mechanisms-mentioned-in-the-news-frequently
Stiglitz Commission established by the President of the United Nations General Assembly was in the international news. The commission was supposed to deal with
stiglitz-commission-established-by-the-president-of-the-united-nations-general-assembly-was-in-the-international-news-the-commission-was-supposed-to-deal-with
As per the UN-Habitat's Global Report on Human Settlement 2009, which one among the following regions has shown the fastest growth rate of urbanization in the last three decades?
as-per-the-un-habitat-s-global-report-on-human-settlement-2009-which-one-among-the-following-regions-has-shown-the-fastest-growth-rate-of-urbanization-in-the-last-three-decades
With reference to the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007, consider the following statements. (1). This policy is applicable only to the persons affected by the acquisition of land for projects and not to the involuntary displacement due to any other reasons. (2). This policy has been formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Which of the statements given is/are correct?
with-reference-to-the-national-rehabilitation-and-resettlement-policy-2007-consider-the-following-statements-1-this-policy-is-applicable-only-to-the-persons-affected-by-the-acquisition-of-land-for-projects-and-not-to-the-involuntary-displacement-due-to-any-other-reasons-2-this-policy-has-been-formulated-by-the-ministry-of-social-justice-and-empowerment-which-of-the-statements-given-is-are-correct
In the context of space technology, what is "Bhuvan",recently in the news?
in-the-context-of-space-technology-what-is-bhuvan-recently-in-the-news
Consider the following statements: The satellite Oceansat-2 launched by India helps in (1). Estimating the water vapour content in the atmosphere. (2). Predicting the onset of monsoons. (3). Monitoring the pollution of coastal waters. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-the-satellite-oceansat-2-launched-by-india-helps-in
With reference to the treatment of cancerous tumours, a tool called cyberknife has been making the news. In this context, which one of the following statements is not correct?
with-reference-to-the-treatment-of-cancerous-tumours-a-tool-called-cyberknife-has-been-making-the-news-in-this-context-which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-not-correct
Genetically modified "golden rice" has been engineered to meet human nutritional requirements. Which one of the following statements best qualifies golden rice?
genetically-modified-golden-rice-has-been-engineered-to-meet-human-nutritional-requirements-which-one-of-the-following-statements-best-qualifies-golden-rice
Consider the following: (1). Bluetooth device (2). Cordless phone (3). Microwave oven (4). Wi-Fi device Which of the above can operate between 2.4 and 2.5 GHz range of radio frequency band?
consider-the-following-1-bluetooth-device-2-cordless-phone-3-microwave-oven-4-wi-fi-device-which-of-the-above-can-operate-between-2-4-and-2-5-ghz-range-of-radio-frequency-band
Recently, LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) procedure is being made popular for vision correction. Which one of the following statements in this context is NOT correct?
recently-lasik-laser-assisted-in-situ-keratomileusis-procedure-is-being-made-popular-for-vision-correction-which-one-of-the-following-statements-in-this-context-is-not-correct
Which among the following do/does not belong/ belongs to the GSM family of wireless technologies?
which-among-the-following-do-does-not-belong-belongs-to-the-gsm-family-of-wireless-technologies
MERCOSUR' consists of group of countries of
mercosur-consists-of-group-of-countries-of
The satellites of which one of the following countries have helped in the preparation of a detailed and complete map of Antarctica?
the-satellites-of-which-one-of-the-following-countries-have-helped-in-the-preparation-of-a-detailed-and-complete-map-of-antarctica
The damage to the Spektr Module of the Russian Space Station Mir was due to
the-damage-to-the-spektr-module-of-the-russian-space-station-mir-was-due-to
Which one of the following elements is essential for the construction of nuclear reactors?
which-one-of-the-following-elements-is-essential-for-the-construction-of-nuclear-reactors
