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Exam Year: 2021

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    In the first quarter of the seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company located?

    1. Broach
    2. Chicacole
    3. Trichinopoly

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    1 and 2

    (c)

    3 only

    (d)

    2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

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    How is permaculture farming different from conventional chemical farming?

    1.Permaculture farming discourages monocultural practices, but in conventional chemical farming, monoculture practices are predominant.
    2.Conventional chemical farming can cause an increase in soil salinity, but this phenomenon is not observed in permaculture farming.
    3.Conventional chemical farming is easily possible in semi-arid regions, but permaculture farming is not so easily possible in such regions.
    4.The practice of mulching is very important in permaculture farming but not necessarily so in conventional chemical farming.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 and 3

    (b)

    1, 2, and 4

    (c)

    4 only

    (d)

    2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems, are generated as environmental pollutants
    from which of the following?
    1. Brakes of motor vehicles
    2. Engines of motor vehicles
    3. Microwave stoves within homes
    4. Power plants
    5. Telephone lines
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    (a)

    1, 2, 3 and 5 only

    (b)

    1, 2 and 4 only

    (c)

    3, 4 and 5 only

    (d)

    1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

    Correct Answer:

    (b)