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Exam Year: 2011

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    In the context of global oil prices, “Brent crude oil” is frequently referred to in the news. What does this term imply? 1. It is a major classification of crude oil. 2. It is sourced from the North Sea. 3. It does not contain sulphur.

    (a)

    2 only

    (b)

    1 and 2 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    With what purpose is the Government of India promoting the concept of “Mega Food Parks”?
    1. To provide good infrastructure facilities for the food processing industry.
    2. To increase the processing of perishable items and reduce wastage.
    3. To provide emerging and eco-friendly food processing technologies to entrepreneurs.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    1 and 2 only

    (c)

    2 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    In the Union Budget 2011-12, a full exemption from the basic customs duty was extended to the bio-based asphalt (bioasphalt). What is the importance of this material?
    1. Unlike traditional asphalt, bio-asphalt is not based on fossil fuels.
    2. Bioasphalt can be made from non-renewable resources.
    3. Bioasphalt can be made from organic waste materials.
    4. It is eco-friendly to use bioasphalt for surfacing of the roads.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    (a)

    1, 2 and 3 only

    (b)

    1, 3 and 4 only

    (c)

    2 and 4 only

    (d)

    1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Microfinance is the provision of financial services to people of low-income groups. This includes both the consumers and the self-employed. The service/services rendered under microfinance is/are: 1. Credit facilities 2. Savings facilities 3. Insurance facilities 4. Fund Transfer facilities

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    1 and 4 only

    (c)

    2 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    India is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under the law?
    1. Free schooling till the age of 18 years in government-run schools.
    2. Preferential allotment of land for getting up business.
    3. Ramps in public buildings.

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1,2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    Southeast Asia has captivated the attention of the global community over space and time as a geo-strategically significant region. Which among the following is the most convincing explanation for this global perspective?

    (a)

    It was the hot theatre during the Second World War.

    (b)

    Its location between the Asian powers of China and India.

    (c)

    It was the arena of superpower confrontation during the Cold War period.

    (d)

    Its location between the Pacific and Indian Oceans and its preeminent maritime character.

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    A company marketing food product advertises that its items do not contain trans-fats. What does this campaign signify to the customers? 1. The food products are not made out of hydrogenated oils.
    2. The food products are not made out of animal fats/oils.
    3. The oils used are not likely to damage the cardiovascular health of the consumers.

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1,2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    An artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so because the attraction of Earth

    (a)

    does not exist at such a distance.

    (b)

    is neutralized by the attraction of the moon.

    (c)

    provides the necessary speed for its steady motion.

    (d)

    provides the necessary acceleration for its motion.

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    What is the difference between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices?

    (a)

    Bluetooth uses 2.4 GHz radio frequency band, whereas Wi-Fi can use 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency band.

    (b)

    Bluetooth is used for wireless local area networks (WLAN) only, whereas Wi-Fi is used for wireless wide area networks (WWAN) only.

    (c)

    When information is transmitted between two devices using Bluetooth technology, the devices have to be in the line of sight of each other, but when Wi-Fi technology is used the devices need not be in the line of sight of each other.

    (d)

    The statements (a) and (b) given above are correct in this context.

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of Salinization on irrigated land?

    (a)

    It greatly increases the crop production

    (b)

    It makes some soils impermeable

    (c)

    It raises the water table

    (d)

    It fills the air spaces in the soil with water

    Correct Answer:

    (b)