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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsWhich of the following factors influence the insolation on earth’s surface?
1. Rotation of earth
2. Angle of inclination of sun rays
3. Length of the day
4. Transparency of the atmosphere
Select the correct answer using the codes given belowCorrect
All of the above are correct.
Factors influencing insolation are:
Rotation of earth
Angle of inclination of sun rays
Length of the day
Transparency of the atmosphere
Earth’s Distance from SunIncorrect
All of the above are correct.
Factors influencing insolation are:
Rotation of earth
Angle of inclination of sun rays
Length of the day
Transparency of the atmosphere
Earth’s Distance from Sun -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. Ocean currents assist in maintaining the earth’s heat balance.
2. Ocean currents are set in motion primarily by prevailing winds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are correct.
Cold current and hot current play important roles in the temperature balance of the earth. Ocean currents are primarily set in motion by prevailing winds like trade winds, westerlies etc.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
Cold current and hot current play important roles in the temperature balance of the earth. Ocean currents are primarily set in motion by prevailing winds like trade winds, westerlies etc. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding crowding out effect
1. Crowding out effect refers to how increased government spending, for which it must borrow more money, tends to reduce private spending.
2. This also impacts interest rates in the economy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are correct.
“Crowding out” effect refers to how increased government spending, for which it must borrow more money, tends to reduce private spending. This happens because when the government takes up the large share of funds available in the banking system, less of it is left for private borrowers. This also impacts interest rates in the economy.Incorrect
Both the statements are correct.
“Crowding out” effect refers to how increased government spending, for which it must borrow more money, tends to reduce private spending. This happens because when the government takes up the large share of funds available in the banking system, less of it is left for private borrowers. This also impacts interest rates in the economy. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements
1. A bill for amendment to the constitution cannot be introduced in Rajya Sabha.
2. A Rajya Sabha resolution supported by not less than two thirds of the members present and voting empowers the parliament for creation of a new All India Service.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
The bill for amendment to the constitution under Article 368 can be introduced in either house of the parliament.
Article 312 of the constitution states “… if the Council of States has declared by resolution supported by not less than two thirds of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest so to do, Parliament may by law provide for the creation of one or more all India services…”Incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect while statement 2 is correct.
The bill for amendment to the constitution under Article 368 can be introduced in either house of the parliament.
Article 312 of the constitution states “… if the Council of States has declared by resolution supported by not less than two thirds of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest so to do, Parliament may by law provide for the creation of one or more all India services…” -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding the Eight Core Industries
1. Combined weight of eight core industries is more than fifty percent in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
2. Electricity has the highest weightage in the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Both the statements are incorrect.
Combined weight of eight core industries is 40.27 percent of IIP with base 2011-12.
The monthly Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is a production volume index released by Office of the Economic Adviser (OEA). ICI measures collective and individual performance of production in selected eight core industries viz. Coal, Crude Oil.
The eight Core Industries in decreasing order of their weightage: Refinery Products> Electricity> Steel> Coal> Crude Oil> Natural Gas> Cement> Fertilizers.Incorrect
Both the statements are incorrect.
Combined weight of eight core industries is 40.27 percent of IIP with base 2011-12.
The monthly Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is a production volume index released by Office of the Economic Adviser (OEA). ICI measures collective and individual performance of production in selected eight core industries viz. Coal, Crude Oil.
The eight Core Industries in decreasing order of their weightage: Refinery Products> Electricity> Steel> Coal> Crude Oil> Natural Gas> Cement> Fertilizers.
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Why is insolation not affected by rotation of earth? Please clarify.
It is effected by rotation of the earth.