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Which one of the following statements about Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjavur, is not correct ?
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Which one of the following statements about Brihadeswara Temple at Tanjavur, is not correct ?
Consider the following statements in respect of protection of copyright in India : Copyright is a legal right given to creators of literacy, dramatic, musical and artistic works and producers of cinematograph films and sound recordings. Copyright protects only the expression and not the ideas. There is no copyright in an idea. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Which one of the following statements with respect to Indian Air Force is not correct?
Which one of the following statements regarding Bharat Ratna award is not correct ?
Which one of the following statements with respect to Census 2001 is not correct ?
Match List I with List 11 and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
Consider the following statements : An Inconvenient Truth is a documentary film about global warming directed by A1 Gore. The film focuses on A1 Gore and his travels in support of his efforts to educate the public about the severity of the climate crisis. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Consider the following statements : The Walker Cup is associated with Golf. The event is contested biennially in odd numbered years. The teams contesting the trophy comprising the leading amateur golfers of the United Kingdom and Great Britain and Ireland. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
The headquarters of Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force is located at
Consider the following statements : Nuclear winter is a term that describes the predicted climatic effects of nuclear war. A 2008 study published in the proceedings of the National Academy of Science, USA found that a nuclear weapons exchange between Pakistan and India using their current arsenals could create a near-global ozone hole, triggering human health problems and wreaking environmental havoc for at least a decade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Mixed economy means an economy where
Consider the following statements about Nobel Prize : It is never awarded posthumously. Nobel Prize in Economics is given since 1901. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
What is the common first digit of the numbers of the Superfast and Shatabdi trains regardless of zones presently running in India ?
Which one of the following statements regarding the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is not correct ?
Consider the following statements : Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest National Park of India. It was one ^of the nine Tiger Reserves created at the launch of the Project Tiger in 1973. Initially it was named as ‘Hailey National Park’. Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Who among the following holds the world record for the fastest century in a One Day International cricket match ?
Consider the following statements about a famous autobiographical narrative : The author of the book is/was the head of one of India’s leading business houses and a Member of Rajya Sabha. In the book he embraced principles in which the creation of wealth, philanthropy and political leadership were all regarded as part of nation-building. Written in a style that is simple and translucent in its sincerity, the book brings alive an important era in the life of the nation, its changing social mores, evolving principles of corporate governance and enduring family values.
The year 2009 is being celebrated by the UN as
The acronym of which one of the following Missile is perceived as the confluence of the two nations (India and Russia) represented by two rivers ?
Which one of the following committees was constituted by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, as per the Direction of the Supreme Court of India to frame guidelines on students’ union elections in colleges/universities ?
The aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov procured by India from Russia is renamed as
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
Consider the following statement and identify with the help of the code the tree with which the statement is related to? The branches of this tree root themselves like new trees over a large area. The roots then give rise to more trunks and branches. Because of this characteristic and its longevity, this tree is considered immortal and is an integral part of the myths and legends of India.
Consider the following statements about national calendar of India : The national calendar based on the Saka era with Chaitra as. its first month. Dates of the national calendar have a permanent correspondence with dates of the Gregorian calendar. Which of the statements given above is /are correct ?
Recently a large number of children/ infants have fallen sick because of the use of melamine contaminated dairy products in the world. Due to this many countries like South Africa, Japan, and Singapore etc. have stopped import of these products. Which of the following countries was the main exporter of such products ?
Consider the following statements about bioremediation : It may be defined as any process that uses microorganisms or their enzymes to return the environment altered by contaminants to its original condition. Bioremediation may be employed in order to attack specific contaminants, such as chlorinated pesticides that are degraded by bacteria. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Consider the following statements about the Treaty of Lisbon (2007): This is an international agreement signed to change the functioning of European Union. To enter into legal force, the treaty must be ratified by at least 3/4 th member states of the European Union. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Which one of the following is not an independent Department under the Government of India ?
In a significant climate responsive project, in which one of the following places, recently an abandoned thermal power plant has been converted into a mega solar power generating station which poised to give a huge fillip to India’s renewable energy ambition ?
Roh Moo-hyun, the President (2003-2008) of which one ,of the following countries has committed suicide in May, 2009 ?
Consider the following statements about Aruna Roy : She was one of the prominent leaders of the right to information movement, which eventually led to the enactment of Right to Information Act in 2005. She was the founder of the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathana. She served as a civil servant in the Indian Administrative Service. Which of the statements given above is/are- correct ?
In May, 2009 European Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched two of its most ambitious astronomy missions to unveil the secrets of the darkest, coldest and oldest parts of the universe. Name the two most complex science satellites ever built in Europe used in this mission.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I (River):
List II (Source):
Code: A B C D
Golden Fibre refers to
The channel separating the Andaman Islands from the Nicobar Islands is known as
Consider the following statements : Suez Canal is an important link between developed countries and developing countries. It joins the Mediterranean Sea with the Gulf of Suez. It is not a sea level canal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Which one of the following countries is located south of the equator ?
In the map given above four petro-chemical centres are marked with numbers. Match them with the following four places and select the correct answer using the code given below: A. Koyali, B. Trombay, C. Jamnagar, D. Mangalore. Code: A B C D
What is the correct sequence of the location of the following sea ports of India from south to north ?
The hill range that separates the state of Manipur from the state of Nagaland is known as
Which continent of the world does not have a desert ?
Israel has common borders with
The Pacific Islands from New Guinea south east-wards to the Fiji Islands’ group is called
Radio waves are reflected back to earth from the
What is the name of the strait where ‘Adams’ bridge’ is situated?
Which water body separates Australia from New Zealand ?
The ageing index in India has increased from 14% in 1951 to > 21% in 2001. With respect to this which of the following effects is/are correct ? Decline in the proportion of child population. Increase in the proportion of old population. Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Consider the following statements : In the month of July the Inter- Tropical Convergence Zone is located in the Indo Gangetic plain. Northern Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone is the zone of clouds and heavy rainfall. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Which one ,of the following regions is culturally closer to India but ethnically closer to China ?
Sal trees are the typical species of
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I (Place):
List II (Famous for):
Code: A B C D
Leaching is the maximum in the soil type of
High spring tides occur at new moon and full moon because, the
The following figure shows the proportion of the population for four years in various age groups in percentage : Based on the information provided above identify the state of dependency ratio from 1971 to 2001
Which of the following factors is/are responsible for high concentration of jute mills in the Hugh basin ? Nearness to coal fields. Convenient dry climate for spinning and weaving. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Which one of the following is not a result of surface tension ?
Fat can be separated from milk in a cream separator because of
Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar awards are given to those who excel in the field of science and technology. The Institute . associated with Prof. Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar is
A collection of gas and dust which appears as a bright ball of light in the sky with a glowing tail is called
A perfect black body has the unique characteristic feature as
Which one of the following polymeric materials is used for making ulletproof jacket ?
The light emitted by firefly is due to
Which of the following statements about the commonly used automobile battery are true ? It is usually a lead-acid battery. It has six cells with a potential of 2 Volt each. Its cells work as Galvanic Cells while discharging power. Its cells work as electrolytic cells while recharging. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Which one of the following statements regarding potato is correct ?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
Which among the following oils has the maximum protein content ?
Quinine is a drug used in the treatment of malaria. From which part of the plant is it obtained ?
Which one of the following is not a feature of eutrophic lakes ?
For which one among the following diseases no vaccine is yet available ?
Which one of the following animals breathes through the skin ?
Anthrax is a disease of humans and cattle with a potential for biological warfare. It is caused by
Which one of the following is considered normal blood pressure in man ?
Anemia is a common health problem especially in women. Which one of the following deficiencies is most frequently responsible for anemia in India ?
Primary source of vitamin D for human beings is
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
Laser is a device to produce
Which one of the following is responsible for the stimulating effect of tea ?
Which one of the following is present in chlorophyll which gives a green colour to plant leaves ?
Earthquake (shock) waves are
Consider the following statements : Dayanand Saraswati founded the Ary a Samaj in 1875. The Arya Samaj repudiated the authority of the caste system. Dayanand Saraswati was born in a Brahman family. Which of the statements given above are coirect ?
Which British Military Officer defeated Tipu Sultan in India, Napolean Bonaparte in Europe arid eventually became the Duke of Wellington ?
Fahien’s mission to India was to
Consider the following statements about environmental concerns in history : In the Indian Ocean region, early French and British scientists pondered over possible linkages of deforestation, the wholesale denuding of the native tree cover and the cycles of water replenishment. In the USA, there were similar fears by the late 19th century. There was hardly any environ-mental concerns in the past about wider global impacts of the way, resources were used. Which of the statements given above is /are correct ?
Consider the following statements relating to sher shah ? During Sher Shah’s reign, the village panchayat and zamindars were not allowed to deal with civil and criminal cases at the local level. Sher Shah set up army cantonments in different parts of the empire and a strong garrison was posted in each of them. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Which of the following statements on Gandhian movements is not correct ?
Shaikh Moinuddin, Bakhtiyar Kaki and Farid ud din Ganj-i-Shakar were
Consider the following statements relating to Raja Rammohan Roy : He knew that the spread of Western education was necessary to develop a national and scientific attitude in the Indian society. He played a pioneering role in the religious and social reform movements of nineteenth century Bengal. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
The Ashtadhyayi of Panini, the Maha bhasya of Patanjali and the Kashika Vritti of Jayaditya deal with
The doctrines of “non-violence” and “civil disobedience” associated with . Mahatma Gandhi were influenced by the works of
Which of the following statements about Annie Besant are correct ? She founded the Central Hindu College at Benares. She organized the Home Rule League. She introduced the Theosophical Movement in India. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Which among the following was not one of the provisions of the ‘Communal Award’ ?
Consider the following statements about Swami Vivekananda: He said that Vedanta was the religion of all. He believed in reviving all the best traditions of Hinduism. He was impressed by the status of women in the West. Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
Consider the following statements about Wholesale Price Index (WPI): It captures the price movement extensively and is, therefore, taken as an indicator of inflation. The Office of the Economic Adviser (OEA) is entrusted with the function of compilation and publication of the weekly wholesale price index numbers- in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Consider the following statements about Gross Domestic Product: It is the market value of all final goods and services made within the borders of a nation in a year. It is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Consider the following statements with respect to the Comptroller and Auditor- General of India: He shall only be removed from office in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court. He shall not be eligible for further office either under the Government of India or under the Government of any State after he has ceased to hold his office. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Under which of the following conditions security deposits of a candidate contesting for a Lok Sabha seat is returned to him/her ? The nomination made by the candidate if found to be invalid. The candidate has withdrawn his/ her nomination even though it is found valid. The candidate lost the polls but secured l/6th of the total number of valid votes polled in that election. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
If the Prime Minister is a member of the Rajya Sabha
The function of a Pro tem Speaker is to
Which one, of the following rights conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to non-citizens ?
Who among the following was elected President of India unopposed ?
Consider the following statements : A person who was born on 26 th January, 1951 in Rangoon, whose father was a citizen of India by birth at the time of his birth, is deemed to be an Indian citizen by descent. A person who was born on 1st July, 1988 in Itanagar, whose mother is a citizen of India at the time of his birth but the father was not, is deemed to be a citizen of India by birth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Which one of the following Commissions is not provided in the Constitution of India ?
Identify the correct sequence of passing a Budget in the Parliament
Which one of the following states does not have Vidhan Parishad ?
Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers could not vote for himself during the ‘Vote of Confidence’ that he was seeking from the Lok Sabha ?
According to the Constitution (Fifty Second Amendment) Act 1985 as amended in 2003; a legislator attracts disqualification under the Tenth Schedule if he voluntarily gives up the membership of the party on whose ticket he was elected. he votes or abstains from voting contrary to any direction issued by his political party. as a result of split, less than one third of the members formed a new group or party in the house. a member who has been elected as an independent member joins any political party. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
The quorum for a Joint Sitting of the Indian Parliament is
Which one of the following jurisdictions of the Indian Judiciary covers Public Interest Litigation ?
Which one of the following is not a correct description of the Directive Principles of State Policy ?
In India the Supreme Command of the Defence Forces is vested in the President. This means that in the exercise of this power
Which one of the following statements is/are correct ? The Committee on the status of women in India (NSWI) recommended the setting up of a National Commission for Women. The first Chairperson of the National Commission for Women was Mrs. Jayanti Patnaik. The main task of the Commission is to study and monitor all matters relating to the constitutional and legal safeguards provided for women. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Which of the following would be construed as a reasonable restriction of the ‘right to freedom’ ?
The 73rd amendment of the Constitution provided constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions. Which of the following are the main features of this provision ? A three tier system of panchayat raj for all states. Panchayat elections in every 5 years. Not less than 33% of seats are reserved for women. Constitution of district planning committees to prepare development plans. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
The Sachar Committee Report pertains to