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Exam Year: 2014

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    If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there?
    1. Oak
    2. Rhododendron
    3. Sandalwood
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3 only

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?

    (a)

    Mimamsa and Vedanta

    (b)

    Nyaya and Vaisheshika

    (c)

    Lokayata and Kapalika

    (d)

    Sankhya and Yoga

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    With reference to a conservation organization called ‘Wetlands International’, which of the
    following statement/s is/are correct?
    1. It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the countries which are signatories to
    Ramsar Convention.
    2. It works at the field level to develop and mobilize knowledge, and use the practical
    experience to advocate for better policies.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    Both 1 and 2

    (d)

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is ‘Kalaripayattu’?

    (a)

    It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India.

    (b)

    It is an ancient style bronze and brass work still found in southern part of Coromandel area.

    (c)

    It is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar.

    (d)

    It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India.

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following statements:
    1. Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama.
    2. It is a centuries-old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.
    3. It is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    1 and 2 only

    (c)

    2 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3 only

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    The main objective of the 12th Five-Year Plan is:

    (a)

    inclusive growth and poverty reduction.

    (b)

    inclusive and sustainable growth.

    (c)

    sustainable and inclusive growth to reduce unemployment.

    (d)

    faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth.

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    With reference to Buddhist history, tradition and culture in India, consider the following pairs:
    Famous shrine : Location
    1. Tabo monastery and temple complex : Spiti Valley
    2. Lhotsava Lhakhang : Zanskar Valley
    3. Aichi temple complex : Ladakh
    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3 only

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding
    anti-defection?

    (a)

    Second Schedule

    (b)

    Fifth Schedule

    (c)

    Eighth Schedule

    (d)

    Tenth Schedule

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    With reference to ‘Global Environment Facility’, which of the following statements is/are
    correct?

    (a)

    It serves as financial mechanism for ‘Convention on Biological Diversity’ and ‘United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’.

    (b)

    It undertakes scientific research on environmental issues at global level.

    (c)

    It is an agency under OECD to facilitate the transfer of technology and funds to underdeveloped countries with specific aim to protect their environment.

    (d)

    Both (a) and (b).

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
    Spacecraft Purpose
    1. Cassini-Huygens : Orbiting the Venus and transmitting data to the Earth.
    2. Messenger : Mapping and investigating.
    3. Voyager 1 and 2 : Exploring the outer solar system.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3 only

    Correct Answer:

    (b)