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Exam Year: 2013

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    Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?
    (1). The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
    (2). Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul.
    (3). Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    (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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    On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion

    (a)

    is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds

    (b)

    is found in freshwater lakes and rivers

    (c)

    exists as groundwater

    (d)

    exists as soil moisture

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Which of the following adds/add nitrogen to the soil?
    (1). Excretion of urea by animals
    (2). Burning of coal by man
    (3). Death of vegetation
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    (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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    The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the

    (a)

    imposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the Indians

    (b)

    imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages

    (c)

    removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans

    (d)

    removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an
    organism, but also its functional role in the community of organisms?

    (a)

    Ecotone

    (b)

    Ecological niche

    (c)

    Habitat

    (d)

    Home range

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Which of the following grants/grant direct credit assistance to rural households?
    (1). Regional Rural Banks
    (2). National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
    (3). Land Development Banks
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal
    areas. What is/are the reason/reasons?
    (1). Thermal difference between land and water
    (2). Variation in altitude between continents and oceans
    (3). Presence of strong winds in the interior
    (4). Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    1 and 2 only

    (c)

    2 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    In the grasslands, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an eological succession because
    of

    (a)

    insects and fungi

    (b)

    limited sunlight and paucity of nutrients

    (c)

    water limits and fire

    (d)

    None of the above

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Consider the liquid assets :
    1). Demand deposits with the banks
    2). Time deposits with the banks
    3). Saving deposits with the banks
    4). Currency
    The correct sequence of these assets in the decreasing order of liquidity is

    (a)

    1-4-3-2

    (b)

    4-3-2-1

    (c)

    2-3-1-4

    (d)

    4-1-3-2

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    What will follow if a Money Bill substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?

    (a)

    The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha

    (b)

    The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further

    (c)

    The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration

    (d)

    The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill

    Correct Answer:

    (a)