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Exam Year: 1994

  • If safe storage is to be ensured, the moisture content of foodgrains at the time of harvesting should not be higher than

    (a)

    14%

    (b)

    16%

    (c)

    18%

    (d)

    20%

    Correct Answer:

  • Assertion (A): The monsoonal rainfall decreases as one goes towards the west and north-west in the Ganga plain. Reason (R): The moisture-bearing monsoonal winds go higher up as one moves up in the Ganga plain. In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct ?

    (a)

    Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

    (b)

    Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A

    (c)

    A is true, but R is false

    (d)

    A is false, but R is true

    Correct Answer:

  • Consider the map given below : The shaded area in the map shows the kingdom of the

    (a)

    Satavahanas

    (b)

    Chalukyas of Vatapi

    (c)

    Rashtrakutas

    (d)

    Marathas

    Correct Answer:

  • The name of the poet Kalidasa is mentioned in the

    (a)

    Allahabad pillar inscription

    (b)

    Aihole inscription

    (c)

    Alapadu grant

    (d)

    Hanumakonda inscription

    Correct Answer:

  • Which one of the following governmental steps has proved relatively effective in controlling the double-digit rate of inflation in the Indian economy during recent years ?

    (a)

    Enhanced rate of production of all consumer goods

    (b)

    Streamlined public distribution system

    (c)

    Pursuing an export-oriented strategy

    (d)

    Containing budgetary deficits and unproductive expenditure

    Correct Answer:

  • Which one of the following regions of Asia is experiencing the highest annual growth rate of population ?

    (a)

    South Asia

    (b)

    South-East Asia

    (c)

    Central Asia

    (d)

    West Asia

    Correct Answer:

  • In the Gandhara sculptures the preaching mudra associated with the Buddha’s First Sermon at Sarnath is

    (a)

    abhaya

    (b)

    dhyana

    (c)

    dharmachakra

    (d)

    bhumisparsa

    Correct Answer:

  • Which of the following statements regarding the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are correct ? I. It is binding on the Supreme Court to give its opinion on any matter referred to it by the President. II. The full bench of the Supreme Court hears any reference made to it under its power of advisory jurisdiction. III. The opinion given by the Supreme Court on a reference under advisory jurisdiction is not binding on the government. IV. Not more than one reference at a time can be made to the Supreme Court under its power of advisory jurisdiction. Select the answer from the codes given below: Codes :

    (a)

    I and II

    (b)

    I and III

    (c)

    II and III

    (d)

    II and IV

    Correct Answer:

  • E.T.A. is a terrorist organization in

    (a)

    Cyprus

    (b)

    Sri Lanka

    (c)

    Spain

    (d)

    South Africa

    Correct Answer:

  • Consider the map of India given below : The map, read with the index provided, refers to the distribution of

    (a)

    winter rains

    (b)

    pressure

    (c)

    annual rainy days

    (d)

    mean temperature

    Correct Answer: