💥Join UPSC 2027,2028 Mentorship (July Batch) + XFactor Notes & Microthemes PDF

Exam Year: 2009

  • ,

    Consider the following regions :
    1. Eastern Himalayas
    2. Eastern Mediterranean region
    3. North-western Australia
    Which of the above is/are Biodiversity Hotspot(s) ?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    1 and 2 only

    (c)

    2 and 3 only

    (d)

    1,2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

  • ,

    In the year 2008, which one of the following conducted a complex scientific experiment in which sub-atomic particles were accelerated to nearly the speed of light ?

    (a)

    European Space Agency

    (b)

    European Organization for Nuclear Research

    (c)

    International Atomic Energy Agency

    (d)

    National Aeronautics and Space administration

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

  • ,

    In the context of alternative sources of energy, ethanol as a viable bio-fuel can be obtained from:

    (a)

    Potato

    (b)

    Rice

    (c)

    Sugarcane

    (d)

    Wheat

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

  • ,

    WiMAX is related to which one of the following ?

    (a)

    Biotechnology

    (b)

    Space Technology

    (c)

    Missile Technology

    (d)

    Communication Technology

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

  • ,

    With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements :
    1. The Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are created by the Prime Minister on the advice of the Cabinet Secretary.
    2. Each of the Ministries is assigned to a Minister by the President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    Both 1 and 2

    (d)

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

  • ,

    For outstanding contribution to which one of the following’ fields is Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize given ?

    (a)

    Literature

    (b)

    Performing Arts

    (c)

    Science

    (d)

    Social Service

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

  • ,

    Where is the headquarters of Animal Welfare Board of India located ?

    (a)

    Ahemdabad

    (b)

    Chennai

    (c)

    Hyderabad

    (d)

    Kolkata

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

  • ,

    Consider the following statements regarding Indian Planning :
    1. The Second Five-Year Plan emphasized on the establishment of heavy industries.
    2. The Third Five-Year Plan introduced the concept of import substitution as a strategy for industrialization.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    Both 1 and 2

    (d)

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

  • ,

    At which one of the following places do two important rivers of India originate; while one of them flows towards north and merges with another important river flowing towards Bay of Bengal, the other one flows towards Arabian Sea ?

    (a)

    Amarkantak

    (b)

    Badrinath

    (c)

    Mahabaleshwar

    (d)

    Nasik

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

  • ,

    Cape Canaveral, the site from which space shuttled are launched is located on the coast of

    (a)

    Florida

    (b)

    Virginia

    (c)

    North Carolina

    (d)

    South Carolina

    Correct Answer:

    (a)