Prelims

Consider the following statements : I. Most magmas are a combination of liquid, solid and gas. II. Water vapour and carbon dioxide are the principal gases dissolved in a magma. III. Basaltic magma is hotter than the silicic magma. IV. The magma solidified between sedimentary rocks in a horizontal position is known as dike. Which of these statements are correct ?

Consider the following statements regarding Reserve Bank of India : I. It is a banker to the Central Government. II. It formulates and administers monetary policy. III. It acts as an agent of the Government in respect of India’s membership of IMF. IV. It handles the borrowing programme of Government of India. Which of these statements are correct ?

The shaded area in the above map shows the empire of

The approximate age of the Aravallis range is

The range of Agni-II missile is around

Which one of the following animals was NOT represented on the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture ?

Consider the following statements regarding the political parties in India: I. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for the registration of political parties. II. Registration of political parties is carried out by the Election Commission. III. A national level political party is one which is recognised in four or more States. IV. During the 1999 general elections, there were six National and 48 State level parties recognised by the Election Commission. Which of these statements are correct ?

The annual agricultural production of a product for the period 1991-92 to 1998-99 is shown in the figure given above Which one of the following is the product in ?

Consider the following States : I. Gujarat II. Karnataka III. Maharashtra IV. Tamil Nadu. The descending order of these States with reference to their level of Per Capita Net State Domestic Product is

National Agriculture Insurance Scheme replacing Comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme was introduced in the year