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Polity
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President give his assent to the ordinance on electoral reforms when it was sent back to him by the Union Cabinet without making any changes (in the year 2002)?
(a)
Article 121
(b)
Article 122
(c)
Article 123
(d)
Article 124
(C)
Science and Technology
Consider the following conditions of a sick human body: 1. Swollen lymph nodes 2. Sweating at night 3. Loss of memory 4. Loss of weight Which of these are the symptoms of AIDS?
1 and 2
2, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
1, 2, 3 and 4
(D)
Art and Culture
Emperor Harsha’s southward march was stopped on the Narmada river by:
Pulakesin-I
Pulakesin-II
Vikramaditya-I
Vikramaditya-II
(B)
Modern History
During the colonial period in India, what was the purpose of the Whitley Commission?
To review the fitness of India for further political reforms
To report on the existing conditions of labour and to make recommendations
To draw up a plan for financial reforms for India
To develop a comprehensive scheme for Civil Services in India
Geography
Life expectancy is highest in the world in:
Canada
Germany
Japan
Norway
Economics
The Kelkar proposals, which were in the news recently, were the:
Recommendations for reforms in the power sector
Recommendations for tax reforms
Guidelines for the privatization of public sector undertakings
Guidelines for reducing vehicular pollution, and the promotion of CNG use
Who headed the Interim Cabinet formed in the year 1946?
Rajendra Prasad
Jawaharlal Nehru
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Rajagopalachari
With reference to India, which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
IPCL is India’s largest petrochemical company
RIL is the largest private sector company in India
MTNL is listed on NYSE
BSNL is the first telecom service organization in India to launch a nationwide cellular service at one time
(A)
Which amongst the following States has the highest population density as per Census-2001?
Kerala
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Among the following commodities imported by India during the year 2000-01, which one was the highest in terms of Rupee value?
Edible oil
Fertilizers
Organic and inorganic chemicals
Pearls, precious and semi-precious stones