Consider the following factors
1. Rotation of the Earth
2. Air pressure and wind
3. Density of ocean water
4. Revolution of the Earth
Which of the above factors influence the ocean currents?
Prelims
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Geography › Oceanography
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Geography › Oil,Natural Resources
Geography › Oil,Natural Resources
Despite having large reserves of coal, why does India import millions of tonnes of coal?
1. It is the policy of India to save its own coal reserves for future and import it from other countries for the present use.
2. most of the power plants in India are coal based and they are not able to get sufficient supplies of coal from within the country
3. Steel companies need large quantity of coking coal which has to be imported Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Options
Answer
(B)
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Geography › Universe, Solar System and Earth
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Governance › Domestic Bodies/Agencies
Governance › Domestic Bodies/Agencies
How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India?
1. DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country
2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures
3. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programs
4. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilization of the funds intended for anti-poverty programsOptions
Answer
(B)
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Governance › Govt. Programs
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Governance › SchemeXHealth
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Governance › SchemeXInsurance
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Governance › SchemeXRural/Agri
Governance › SchemeXRural/Agri
How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor?
1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agri-business centres in rural areas
2. By strengthening ‘Self-Help Groups’ and providing skill development
3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pumpsets, and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmersOptions
Answer
(B)
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International Relations › International Reports,Indices
International Relations › International Reports,Indices
The Multi-dimensional Poverty Index developed by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative with UNDP support covers which of the following?
1. Deprivation of education, health, assets and services at household level
2. Purchasing power parity at national level
3. Extent of budget deficit and GDP growth rate at national levelOptions
Answer
(A)