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Exam Year: 2014

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    Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the
    following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days?

    (a)

    22nd March (or 21st March)

    (b)

    15th May (or 16th May)

    (c)

    21st March (or 30th March)

    (d)

    21st April (or 20th April)

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    In medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for

    (a)

    military officers

    (b)

    village officers

    (c)

    specialists in Vedic rituals

    (d)

    chiefs of craft guilds

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs :
    Famous work of sculpture : Site
    1. A grand image of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and
    the sorrowful figures of his followers below : Ajanta
    2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth
    from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on rock : Mount Abu
    3. ‘Arjuna’s Penance’/ ‘Descent of Ganga’ sculpted on the surface of huge boulders :
    Mamallapuram
    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?
    1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President’s rule
    2. Appointing the Ministers
    3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of
    India
    4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    1 and 3 only

    (c)

    2, 3 and 4 only

    (d)

    1, 2, 3 and 4

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is on significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the:

    (a)

    attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress.

    (b)

    Attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress.

    (c)

    Non-Cooperation Movement was launched.

    (d)

    Decision to participate in the Round Table Conference in London was taken.

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    If a wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply?

    (a)

    Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference.

    (b)

    The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilometres from the edge of the wetland.

    (c)

    The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed.

    (d)

    It is given the status of ‘World Heritage Site’.

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Lichens, which are capable of initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually a symbiotic association of:

    (a)

    algae and bacteria

    (b)

    algae and fungi

    (c)

    bacteria and fungi

    (d)

    fungi and mosses

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants?
    1. Vegetative propagation produces clonal population.
    2. Vegetative propagation helps in eliminating the virus.
    3. Vegetative propagation can be practiced most of the year.
    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:

    (c)

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    Which of the following organizations brings out the publication known as ‘World Economic Outlook?

    (a)

    a ) The International Monetary Fund

    (b)

    The United Nations Development Programme

    (c)

    The World Economic Forum

    (d)

    The World Bank

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements:
    1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
    2. It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public awareness.
    3. It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 and 3 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    2 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3 only

    Correct Answer:

    (c)