Prelims

Assertion (A): The monsoonal rainfall decreases as one goes towards the west and north-west in the Ganga plain. Reason (R): The moisture-bearing monsoonal winds go higher up as one moves up in the Ganga plain. In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct ?

Consider the map given below : The shaded area in the map shows the kingdom of the

The name of the poet Kalidasa is mentioned in the

Which one of the following governmental steps has proved relatively effective in controlling the double-digit rate of inflation in the Indian economy during recent years ?

Which one of the following regions of Asia is experiencing the highest annual growth rate of population ?

In the Gandhara sculptures the preaching mudra associated with the Buddha’s First Sermon at Sarnath is

Which of the following statements regarding the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are correct ? I. It is binding on the Supreme Court to give its opinion on any matter referred to it by the President. II. The full bench of the Supreme Court hears any reference made to it under its power of advisory jurisdiction. III. The opinion given by the Supreme Court on a reference under advisory jurisdiction is not binding on the government. IV. Not more than one reference at a time can be made to the Supreme Court under its power of advisory jurisdiction. Select the answer from the codes given below: Codes :

E.T.A. is a terrorist organization in

Consider the map of India given below : The map, read with the index provided, refers to the distribution of

In ancient Indian historical geography the name ‘Ratnakara’ denoted