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Geography › ClimatologyXMonsoon,ENSO,IOD

Geography › ClimatologyXMonsoon,ENSO,IOD

2011

La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia. How is La Nina different from EI Nino?
1. La Nina is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperature in the equatorial Indian ocean whereas EI Nino is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
2. EI Nino has an adverse effect on the southwest monsoon of India, but La Nina has no effect on monsoon climate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

(D)
Geography › ClimatologyXWind and Pressure Systems

Geography › ClimatologyXWind and Pressure Systems

2011

Westerlies in the southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in the northern hemisphere. Why?
1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere.
2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere.

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

(A)
Geography › ClimatologyXWind and Pressure Systems

2011

What could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belts?
1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells.
2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

(A)
Geography › Indian Geography:Rivers,Lakes

Geography › Indian Geography:Rivers,Lakes

2011

The Brahmaputra, Irrawaddy and Mekong Rivers originate in Tibet’s narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a “U” turn in its course to flow into India. This “U” turn is due to

Options

(a)

Uplift of folded Himalayan series

(b)

Syntaxial bending of geologically young Himalayas

(c)

Geo-tectonic disturbance in the tertiary folded mountain chains

(d)

Both (a) and (b) above

Answer

(B)
Governance › Govt. Programs

Governance › Govt. Programs

2011

With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts:
1. Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947
2. Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act, 1957
3. Customs Act, 1962
4. Indian Forest Act, 1927
Which of the above Acts have relevance to/bearing on the biodiversity conservation in the country?

Options

(a)

1 and 3 only

(b)

2, 3 and 4 only

(c)

1, 2, 3 and 4

(d)

None of the above Acts

Answer

(C)
Governance › Govt. Programs

2011

What is the primary goal of the “Consumer Protection Act” in India?

Options

(a)

To regulate the prices of essential commodities

(b)

To ensure the safety and protection of consumers from hazardous products

(c)

To promote competition among manufacturers

(d)

To prevent monopolies in the market

Answer

(B)
Governance › SchemeXInsurance

Governance › SchemeXInsurance

2011

With reference to “Aam Admi Bima Yojana”. Consider the following statements: 1. The member insured under the scheme must be the head of the family or earning member of the family in a rural landless household. 2. The member insured must be in the age group of 30 to 65 years. 3. There is a provision for free scholarship for up to two children of the insured who are studying between classes 9 and 12. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(C)
Governance › SchemeXRural/Agri

Governance › SchemeXRural/Agri

2011

Among the following who are eligible to benefit from the “Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act”?

Options

(a)

Adult members of only the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe households

(b)

Adult members of below poverty line (BPL) households

(c)

Adult members of households of all backward communities

(d)

Adult members of any household

Answer

(D)
International Relations › Choke Points,Connectivity Projects,Pipelines

International Relations › Choke Points,Connectivity Projects,Pipelines

2011

Between India and East Asia, the navigation time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following?
1. Deepeing the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia.
2. Opening a new canal across the Kraisthmus between the Gulf of Siam and Andaman Sea.

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 only

(c)

Both 1 and 2

(d)

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

(B)
International Relations › GroupingsXNeighbourhood

International Relations › GroupingsXNeighbourhood

2011

With reference to “Look East Policy” of India, consider the following statements:
1. India wants to establish itself as an important regional player in East Asian affairs.
2. India wants to plug the vacuum created by the termination of the Cold War.
3. India wants to restore the historical and cultural ties with its neighbours in Southeast and East Asia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options

(a)

1 only

(b)

1 and 3 only

(c)

3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer

(B)

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