Consider the following fauna of India:
1.Gharial
2.Leatherback turtle
3.Swamp deer
1.Gharial
2.Leatherback turtle
3.Swamp deer
Which of the above is/are critically endangered?
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20%
1 only
36%
1 , 2 and 3
27%
1 and 2 only
17%
2 and 3 only
Ball bearings are used in bicycles, cars, etc., because
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14%
the actual between the is increased area of contact wheel and axle
25%
the effect between the is increased area of contact wheel and axle
33%
the effect between the is reduced area of contact wheel and axle
28%
All the above may be reasonable to answer
Consider the following phenomena:
1. Size of the sun at dusk
2. Colour of the sun at dawn
3. Moon being visible at dawn
4. Twinkle of stars in the sky
5. Polestar beingvisible in the sky
1. Size of the sun at dusk
2. Colour of the sun at dawn
3. Moon being visible at dawn
4. Twinkle of stars in the sky
5. Polestar beingvisible in the sky
Which of the above are optical illusions?
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31%
1 , 2 and 4 only
30%
1 , 2 , 3 , 4 and 5
13%
3 , 4 and 5 only
25%
1 , 2 , 3 and 5 only
Consider the following characteristics:
1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves or no leaves
1. Hard and waxy leaves
2. Tiny leaves or no leaves
The above characteristics can be related with which one of the following?
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4%
Coastal Areas
17%
Himalayan Vegetation
75%
Desert Areas
4%
Delta Variation Crops
Consider the following statements:
1. The efforts to detect the existence of Higgs boson particle have become frequent news in the recent past
2. It will enable us to understand as to why elementary particles have mass
1. The efforts to detect the existence of Higgs boson particle have become frequent news in the recent past
2. It will enable us to understand as to why elementary particles have mass
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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51%
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
37%
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
10%
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
2%
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Freedom of conscience under the Constitution of India is subject to
1. public order, morality and health
2. a law providing for social welfare and reform
3. opening Hindu religious institutions of a public character to all Hindus
4. defamation or incitement to an offence
1. public order, morality and health
2. a law providing for social welfare and reform
3. opening Hindu religious institutions of a public character to all Hindus
4. defamation or incitement to an offence
Select the correct answer using code given below:
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46%
1 only
38%
1 , 2 and 3
10%
3 and 4
6%
2 and 4
Consider the following countries:
1. United States of America
2. Mexico
3. Japan
4. Canada
1. United States of America
2. Mexico
3. Japan
4. Canada
Which of the countries given above are members of NAFTA ?
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44%
1 , 2 and 4
17%
1 and 4 only
33%
1 , 3 and 4
6%
2 and 3
With reference to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes under Article 338A, which of the statements is/are correct?
1. The Union and every State Government shall consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled Tribes
2. All the reports of the Commission and its recommendations shall be laid only before Lok Sabha
3. The Commission, while investigating any matter, has all the powers of a Civil Court
4. The Commission has the power to regulate its own procedures
1. The Union and every State Government shall consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled Tribes
2. All the reports of the Commission and its recommendations shall be laid only before Lok Sabha
3. The Commission, while investigating any matter, has all the powers of a Civil Court
4. The Commission has the power to regulate its own procedures
Select the correct answer using code given below:
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10%
1 and 4
10%
1 only
23%
2 , 3 and 4
58%
1 , 3 and 4
Consider the following statements about the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes under the provisions of the Constitution of India:
1. State can make any special provision relating to their admission to the Government educational institutions
2. State can make any special provision admission relating to their to the private educational institutions aided by the State
3. State can make any special provision relating to their admission to the private educational institutions not aided by the State
4. State can make any special provision relating to the admission to the minority educational institutions as described in Article 30
1. State can make any special provision relating to their admission to the Government educational institutions
2. State can make any special provision admission relating to their to the private educational institutions aided by the State
3. State can make any special provision relating to their admission to the private educational institutions not aided by the State
4. State can make any special provision relating to the admission to the minority educational institutions as described in Article 30
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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33%
1 and 2 only
42%
1 , 2 and 3
12%
1 and 3 only
13%
2 , 3 and 4
In the context of ‘Commemorative postage stamps’, which of the following statements is NOT correct?
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16%
It issued on themes / institutions / personalities / events of national/ international stature.
28%
Proposals for issue of Commemorative Postage Stamps may be sent by any resident of India.
32%
The occasion to be commemorated must be the birth centenary or death anniversary.
24%
No stamp can be issued on a living personality.
With reference to plantation crop ‘Coffee’, select the incorrect statement from below:
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45%
The entire coffee cultivation is grown under shade, hand-picked & sun dried only in India.
22%
Coffee is also grown in non-traditional areas like Andhra Pradesh & Odisha & North East States.
12%
Karnataka leads in coffee production followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
20%
It requires a hot and humid climate with temperatures ranging between 28°C and 35°C.
In the context of weather phenomenon “Heat Island”, identify the incorrect statement:
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19%
Heat islands can occur year-round during the day or night.
30%
Urban-rural temperature differences are often largest during calm, clear evenings.
29%
Rural areas cool off faster at night than cities as much of the heat stored in roads, buildings.
22%
Maximum heat island effect is often three to five hours before sunset.