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Exam Year: 2013

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    The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996.
    Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?

    (a)

    To provide self-governance

    (b)

    To recognize traditional rights

    (c)

    To create autonomous regions in tribal areas

    (d)

    To free tribal people from exploitation

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    With reference to Indian History, the members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were

    (a)

    directly elected by the people of those Provinces s

    (b)

    nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League

    (c)

    elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies

    (d)

    selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matter

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the
    parliamentary government?
    (1). Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
    (2). Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
    (3). Cabinet is headed by the head of the State.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    3 only

    (c)

    2 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    In the context of Indian economy, ‘Open Market Operations’ refers to

    (a)

    borrowing by scheduled banks from the RBI

    (b)

    lending by commercial banks to industry and trade

    (c)

    purchase and sale of government securities by the RBI

    (d)

    None of the above

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?
    (1). They are generally red in colour.
    (2). They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
    (3). They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.
    (4). Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    (a)

    1, 2 and 3

    (b)

    2, 3 and 4

    (c)

    1 and 4

    (d)

    2 and 3 only

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effect?

    (a)

    Repayment of public debt

    (b)

    Borrowing from the public to finance a budget deficit

    (c)

    Borrowing from banks to finance a budget deficit

    (d)

    Creating new money to finance a budget deficit

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    In which of the following states is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat?
    1.Tamil Nadu
    2.Kerala
    3.Karnataka
    4.Andhra Pradesh
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    (a)

    1, 2 and 3 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    1, 3 and 4 only

    (d)

    1, 2, and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by

    (a)

    carbon dioxide and nitrogen

    (b)

    carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

    (c)

    ozone and carbon dioxide

    (d)

    nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is
    the difference between the two?

    (a)

    Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks

    (b)

    Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks

    (c)

    Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it

    (d)

    There is no materail difference between the two

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
    (1) The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
    (2). The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
    (3). At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (c)