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Exam Year: 2010

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    P, Q, R’ and S are four men. P is the oldest but not the poorest. R is the richest but not the oldest. Q is older than S but not than P or R. P is richer than Q but not than S. The four men can be ordered (descending) in respect of age and richness, respectively, as

    (a)

    PQRS, RPSQ

    (b)

    PRQS, RSPQ

    (c)

    PRQS, RSQP

    (d)

    PRSQ, RSPQ

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    As a result of their annual survey, the National Geographic Society and an international polling firm GlobeScan gave India top rank in Greendex 2009 score. What is this score ?

    (a)

    It is a measure of efforts made by different countries in adopting technologies for reducing carbon footprint

    (b)

    It is a measure of environmentally sustainable consumer behaviour in different countries

    (c)

    It is an assessment of programmes undertaken by different countries for improving the conservation of natural resources.

    (d)

    It is an index showing the volume of carbon credits sold by different countries

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    King Cobra is the only snake that makes its own nest. Why does it make its nest ?

    (a)

    It is a snake-eater and the nest helps attract other snakes

    (b)

    It is a viviparous snake and needs a nest to give birth to its offspring

    (c)

    It is an oviparous snake and lays its eggs in the nest and guards the nest until they are hatched

    (d)

    It is a large, cold blooded animal and needs a nest to hibernate in the cold season.

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    With reference to the Consumer Disputes Redressal at district level in India, which one of the following statements is not correct ?

    (a)

    A State Government can establish more than one District Forum in a district if it deems fit

    (b)

    One of the members of the District Forum shall be a woman

    (c)

    The District Forum entertains the complaints where the value of goods or services does not exceed rupees fifty lakhs

    (d)

    A complaint in relation to any goods sold or any service provided may be filed with a District Forum by the State Government as a representative of the interests of the consumers in general

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, consider the following:
    1. The Right to Development
    2. The Right to Expression
    3. The Right to Recreation
    Which of the above is/ are the Rights of the child ?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    1 and 3 only

    (c)

    2 and 3 only

    (d)

    1,2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    Three men start together to travel the same way around a circular track of 11 km. Their speeds are 4, 5-5 and 8 kmph respectively. When will they meet at the starting point for the first time?

    (a)

    After 11 hours

    (b)

    After 21 hours

    (c)

    After 22 hours

    (d)

    After 33 hours

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    In the context of India’s Five Year Plans, a shift in the pattern of industrialization, with lower emphasis on heavy industries and more on infrastructure begins in

    (a)

    Fourth Plan

    (b)

    Sixth Plan

    (c)

    Eighth Plan

    (d)

    Tenth Plan

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for Women’s development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards the difference between them, consider the following statements:
    1. Swayam Siddha is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as women survivors of natural disasters or terrorism, women prisoners released from jails, mentally challenged women etc. whereas Swadhar is meant for holistic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups.
    2. Swayam Siddha is implemented through Local Self Government bodies or reputed Voluntary Organizations whereas Swadhar is implemented through the ICDS. units set up in the states.
    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:

    (d)

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    With reference to the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007, consider the following statements :
    1. This policy is applicable only to the persons affected by the acquisition of land for projects and not to the involuntary displacement due to any other reason.
    2. This policy has been formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
    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:

    (d)

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    A geographic region has the following distinct characteristics:
    1. Warm and dry climate
    2. Mild and wet winter
    3. Evergreen oak trees The above features are the distinct characteristics of which one of the following regions ?

    (a)

    Mediterranean

    (b)

    Eastern China

    (c)

    Central Asia

    (d)

    Atlantic Coast of North America

    Correct Answer:

    (a)