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Exam Year: 2016

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    What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
    1. Both were built in the same period.
    2. Both belong to the same religious denomination.
    3. Both have rock-cut monuments.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    None of the statements given above is correct

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally
    considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index?
    1. Carbon dioxide
    2. Carbon monoxide
    3. Nitrogen dioxide
    4. Sulfur dioxide
    5. Methane
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    (a)

    1, 2 and 3 only

    (b)

    2, 3 and 4 only

    (c)

    1, 4 and 5 only

    (d)

    1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Which of the following statements is/are correct? Viruses can infect
    1. Bacteria
    2. Fungi
    3. Plants
    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

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    With reference to ‘IFC Masala Bonds’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
    1. The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank.
    2. They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector,
    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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    On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label?
    1. Ceiling fans
    2. Electric geysers
    3. Tubular fluorescent lamps
    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

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?

    (a)

    Georg Buhler

    (b)

    James Prinsep

    (c)

    Max Muller

    (d)

    William Jones

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to
    traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
    1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to
    local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity.
    2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated
    landscapes, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities
    3. The provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such
    identifies GIAHS
    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

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    With reference to ‘Red Sanders’, sometimes seen in the news, consider the following
    statements:
    1. It is a tree species found in a part of South India.
    2. It is one of the most important trees in the tropical rain forest areas of South India.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    Both 1 and 2

    (d)

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the ‘Great Indian Hornbill’ in its natural habitat?

    (a)

    Sand deserts of northwest India

    (b)

    Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir

    (c)

    Salt marshes of western Gujarat

    (d)

    Western Ghats

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

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    What is ‘Greenhouse Gas Protocol’?

    (a)

    It is an international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify and manage greenhouse gas emissions.

    (b)

    It is an initiative of the United Nations to offer financial incentives to developing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to adopt eco-friendly technologies

    (c)

    It is an inter-governmental agreement ratified by all the member countries of the United Nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to specified levels by the year 2022

    (d)

    It is one of the multilateral REDD+ initiatives hosted by the World Bank

    Correct Answer:

    (a)