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Exam Year: 2014

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    The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional
    human life is the establishment of:

    (a)

    biosphere reserves

    (b)

    botanical gardens

    (c)

    national parks

    (d)

    wildlife sanctuaries

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Which one of the following is the correct sequence of a food chain?

    (a)

    Diatoms-Crustaceans-Herrings

    (b)

    Crustaceans-Diatoms-Herrings

    (c)

    Diatoms-Herrings-Crustaceans

    (d)

    Crustaceans-Herrings-Diatom

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Among the following organisms, which one does not belong to the class of other three?

    (a)

    Crab

    (b)

    Mite

    (c)

    Scorpion

    (d)

    Spider

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    If the interest rate is decreased in an economy, it will

    (a)

    decrease the consumption expenditure in the economy.

    (b)

    increase the tax collection of the Government.

    (c)

    Increase the investment expenditure in the economy.

    (d)

    increase the total savings in the economy.

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and
    upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use?
    1. They are highly resistant to degradation in the environment.
    2. They are able to accumulate in humans and animals.
    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:

    (c)

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    With reference to Union Budget, which of the following is/are covered under Non-Plan Expenditure?
    1. Defence expenditure
    2. Interest payments
    3. Salaries and pensions
    4. Subsidies
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1, 2, 3 and 4

    (d)

    None of the above

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    What was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria’s Proclamation (1858)?
    1. To disclaim any intention to annex Indian States.
    2. To place the Indian administration under the British Crown.
    3. To regulate East India Company’s trade with India.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3 only

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    With reference to the cultural history of India, the term ‘Panchayatan’ refers to:

    (a)

    an assembly of village elders

    (b)

    a religious sect

    (c)

    a style of temple construction

    (d)

    an administrative functionary

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

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    The terms ‘Marginal Standing Facility Rate’ and ‘Net Demand and Time Liabilities’, sometimes appearing in news, are used in relation to:

    (a)

    banking operations

    (b)

    communications networking

    (c)

    military strategies

    (d)

    supply and demand of agricultural product

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    Consider the following languages:
    1. Gujarati
    2. Kannada
    3. Telugu
    Which of the above has/have been declared as ‘Classical Language / Languages’ by the Government?
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.:

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    3 only

    (c)

    2 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3 only

    Correct Answer:

    (c)