Consider the following regions :
1. Eastern Himalayas
2. Eastern Mediterranean region
3. North-western Australia
Which of the above is/are Biodiversity Hotspot(s) ?
Exam Year: 2009
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Correct Answer:
(b)
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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 ?
Correct Answer:
(b)
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In the context of alternative sources of energy, ethanol as a viable bio-fuel can be obtained from:
Correct Answer:
(c)
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WiMAX is related to which one of the following ?
Correct Answer:
(d)
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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 ?Correct Answer:
(b)
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For outstanding contribution to which one of the following’ fields is Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize given ?
Correct Answer:
(c)
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Where is the headquarters of Animal Welfare Board of India located ?
Correct Answer:
(b)
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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 ?Correct Answer:
(c)
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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 ?
Correct Answer:
(a)
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Cape Canaveral, the site from which space shuttled are launched is located on the coast of
Correct Answer:
(a)