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Exam Year: 2002

  • The 93rd Constitutional Amendment Bill deals with the

    (a)

    continuation of reservation for backward classes in government employment

    (b)

    free and compulsory education for all children between the age of 6 and 14 years

    (c)

    reservation of 30 per cent posts for women in government recruitments

    (d)

    allocation of more number of parliamentary seats for recently created States

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

  • The sea coast of which one of the following states has become famous as a nesting place for the giant Olive Ridley turtles from South America?

    (a)

    Goa

    (b)

    Gujarat

    (c)

    Orissa

    (d)

    Tamil Nadu

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

  • With reference to Indian satellites and their launchers, consider the following statements: 1. All the INSAT-series of satellites were launched abroad 2. PSLVs were used to launch IRS-series of satellites 3. India used the indigenously built cryogenic engines for the first time for powering the third stage of GSLV 4. GSAT, launched in the year 2001, has payloads to demonstrate digital broadcasts and internet services Which of these statements are correct?

    (a)

    1, 2, 3 and 4

    (b)

    2, 3 and 4

    (c)

    1, 2 and 4

    (d)

    1 and 3

    Correct Answer:

  • Consider the following statements: Full convertibility of the rupee may mean 1. its free float with other international currencies. 2. its direct exchange with any other international currency at any prescribed place inside and outside the country. 3. it acts just like any other international currency. Which of these statements are correct?

    (a)

    1 and 2

    (b)

    1 and 3

    (c)

    2 and 3

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

  • Match List I (Country) with List II (President) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists

    (a)

    A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

    (b)

    A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

    (c)

    A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

    (d)

    A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1

    Correct Answer:

  • Consider the following ecosystems: 1. Taiga 2. Tropical evergreen 3. Tropical deciduous 4. Tundra The correct sequence in decreasing order of the albedo values of these ecosystems is

    (a)

    1, 4, 3, 2

    (b)

    4, 1, 2, 3

    (c)

    4, 1, 3, 2

    (d)

    1, 4, 2, 3

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

  • With reference to power sector in India consider the following statements: 1. Rural electrification has been treated as a Basic Minimum Service under the Prime Minister’s Gramodaya Yojana. 2. 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment in power is allowed without upper limit 3. The Union Ministry of Power has signed a Memoranda of Understanding with 14 states. Which of these statements is/are correct?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    1 and 2

    (c)

    2 and 3

    (d)

    3 only

    Correct Answer:

  • A country is said to be in debt trap if

    (a)

    it has to abide by the conditionalities imposed by the International Monetary Fund

    (b)

    it has to borrow to make interest payments to on outstanding loans

    (c)

    it has been refused loans or aid by creditors abroad

    (d)

    the World Bank charges a very high rate of interest on outstanding as well as new loans

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

  • Berber speaking community, frequently in the news, lives in

    (a)

    Afghanistan

    (b)

    Algeria

    (c)

    Argentina

    (d)

    Australia

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

  • In the case of election to the Lok Sabha, the amount of Security deposited for general category candidates and SC/ST category candidates respectively is

    (a)

    Rs 5,000 and Rs 2,500

    (b)

    Rs 10,000 and Rs 2,500

    (c)

    Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000

    (d)

    Rs 15,000 and Rs 7,500

    Correct Answer: