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Agriculture › Crop-specific details

Agriculture › Crop-specific details

2013

Consider the following crops :
(1). Cotton
(2). Groundnut
(3). Rice
(4). Wheat
Which of these are Kharif crops?

Options

(a)

1 and 4

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1, 2 and 3

(d)

2, 3 and 4

Answer

(C)
Agriculture › Soils

Agriculture › Soils

2013

Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct?
(1). They are generally red in colour.
(2). They are rich in nitrogen and potash.
(3). They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.
(4). Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Options

(a)

1, 2 and 3

(b)

2, 3 and 4

(c)

1 and 4

(d)

2 and 3 only

Answer

(C)
Agriculture › Soils

2013

Which of the following adds/add nitrogen to the soil?
(1). Excretion of urea by animals
(2). Burning of coal by man
(3). Death of vegetation
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2, and 3

Answer

(C)
Agriculture › Soils

2013

Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in

Options

(a)

desert margins, liable to strong wind action

(b)

low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding

(c)

scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth

(d)

None of the above

Answer

(D)
Art and Culture › ArchitectureXCaves,Rock-cut

Art and Culture › ArchitectureXCaves,Rock-cut

2013

Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is
the difference between the two?

Options

(a)

Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks

(b)

Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks

(c)

Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it

(d)

There is no materail difference between the two

Answer

(B)
Art and Culture › ArchitectureXCaves,Rock-cut

2013

With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements:
(1) The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
(2). The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
(3). At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(C)
Art and Culture › Art formsXDance

Art and Culture › Art formsXDance

2013

In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose?

Options

(a)

One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck

(b)

Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters

(c)

Movements of body, face and hands are used to express oneself or to tell a story

(d)

A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism

Answer

(A)
Art and Culture › ArtXPainting

Art and Culture › ArtXPainting

2013

Consider the following historical places :
(1). Ajanta Caves
(2). Lepakshi Temple
(3). Sanchi Stupa
Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings?

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

1 and 2 only

(c)

1, 2 and 3

(d)

None

Answer

(B)
Art and Culture › Bhakti and Sufi Movements

Art and Culture › Bhakti and Sufi Movements

2013

Consider the following Bhakti Saints :
(1). Dadu Dayal
(2). Guru Nanak
(3). Tyagaraja
Which among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi Dynasty fell and Babur took over?

Options

(a)

1 and 3

(b)

2 only

(c)

2 and 3

(d)

1 and 2

Answer

(B)
Art and Culture › BuddhismXPhilosophy

Art and Culture › BuddhismXPhilosophy

2013

Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?

Options

(a)

The extinction of the flame of desire

(b)

The complete annihilation of self

(c)

A state of bliss and rest

(d)

A mental stage beyond all comprehension

Answer

(A)

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