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Exam Year: 2013

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    Ball bearings are used in bicycles, cars, etc., because

    (a)

    the actual area of contact between the wheel and axle is increased

    (b)

    the effective area of contact between the wheel and axle is increased

    (c)

    the effective area of contact between the wheel and axle is reduced

    (d)

    None of the above statements is correct

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because

    (a)

    Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919

    (b)

    Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces

    (c)

    there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission

    (d)

    the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?
    (1). Presence of tall, closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy
    (2). Coexistence of a large number of species
    (3). Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes
    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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    According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the
    governance of the country?

    (a)

    Fundamental Rights

    (b)

    Fundamental Duties

    (c)

    Directive Principles of State Policy

    (d)

    Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?

    (a)

    One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck

    (b)

    Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters

    (c)

    Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story

    (d)

    A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the
    (1)Meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky
    (2)Lightning that separates the nimbus clouds
    (3)Violent upward movement of air and water particles
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 and 3

    (c)

    1 and 3

    (d)

    None of the above produces the thunder

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    Which of the following leaf modifications occurs/occur in desert areas to inhibit water loss?
    (1). Hard and waxy leaves
    (2). Tiny leaves or no leaves
    (3). Thorns instead of leaves
    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:

    (d)

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    Conside the following phenomena :
    (1). Size of the sun at dusk
    (2). Colour of the sun at dawn
    (3). Moon being visible at dawn
    (4). Twinkle of stars in the sky
    (5). Polestar being visible in the sky
    Which of the above are optical illusions?

    (a)

    1, 2 and 3

    (b)

    3, 4 and 5

    (c)

    1, 2 and 4

    (d)

    2, 3 and 5

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?

    (a)

    The extinction of the flame of desire

    (b)

    The complete annihilation of self

    (c)

    A state of bliss and rest

    (d)

    A mental stage beyond all comprehension

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Consider the following organisms :
    1.Agaricus
    2.Nostoc
    3.Spirogyra
    Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/biofertilizers?

    (a)

    1 and 2

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    2 and 3

    (d)

    3 only

    Correct Answer:

    (b)