Prelims

The term apabhramsa was used in medieval Sanskrit texts to denote

In India, rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes. Which of the following reasons account for this ? I. A large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture. II. Prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products. III. Investment in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry. Select the correct answer by using the codes given below : Codes :

Consider the following programmes : I. Afforestation and development of wastelands. II. Reforestation and replantation in existing forests. III. Encouraging the wood substitutes and supplying other types of fuel. IV. Promotion of wide use of insecticides and pesticides to restrict the loss of forest area from degradation caused by pests and insects. The National Forest Policy of 1988 includes

Consider the following statements : No one can be compelled to sing the National Anthem since I. it will be violative of the Right to freedom of speech and expression. II. it will be violative of the Right to freedom of conscience and practise and propagation of religion. III. there is no legal provision obliging any one to sing the National Anthem. Of these statements

Which one of the following is an important crop of the Barak valley ?

Mughal painting reached its zenith under

Which one of the following is part of the electoral college for the election of the President of India but does not form part of the forum for his impeachment ?

What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj setup ?

The Eighth Five-Year Plan is different from the earlier ones. The critical difference lies in the fact that

The sufi saint who maintained that devotional music was one way of coming close to God was