Prelims

Which reference to the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), consider the following statements: 1. The new WPI series with base 1993-94 = 100 became effective from April 1998 2. In the new WPI series, became effective from 1 April 2000. Statements 2 and 3 are correct 3. The weight for electricity has increased in the new WPI series Which of these statements are correct ?

Which one of the following Articles of the Directive Principles of State Policy deals with the promotion of international peace and security?

Sun’s halo is produced by the refraction of light in

When one gene controls two or more different characters simultaneously, the phenomenon is called

The real intention of the British to include the princely states in the Federal Union proposed by the India Act of 1935 was to

Which one of the following submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British Parliament?

Consider the following high yielding varieties of crops in India : 1. Arjun 2. Jaya 3. Padma 4. Sonalika Which of these are wheat ?

The motive behind Shahjahan’s Balkh campaign was to

Who was the first Indian actress to receive the Padma Shri Award ?

India’s population growth during the 29th century can be classified into four distinct phases. Match List I (Period) with List II (Phase) and select the correct answer using the using the codes given below the lists