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1. Question 2 Points

East African drift (division of African content) may lead to for few countries obtaining their own coastlines in due time. Which of the following countries come under this?

Uganda
Zambia
Nigeria
Democratic Republic of Congo

Select the correct code.

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 and 4 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 1, 2 and 4 only

2. Question 2 Points

Consider the following pairs.

Parks/sanctuaries in news	for
1. Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary	mass nesting of Olive Ridley Sea turtles, an annual phenomenon called ‘arribada’, began here recently
2. Barda Wildlife Sanctuary	Another site recently approved by Ministry to relocate Cheetahs.

Which of the above pairs is/are correct?

Select the correct code.

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. Question 2 Points

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG).

Both are compressed methane and has the same calorific value.
The difference is that while CNG is a by-product of petroleum, CBG can be produced from any biomass
Just like CNG, CBG too can be transported through cylinders or pipelines to retail outlets.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Select the correct code.

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

4. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements.

The responsibility for drought declaration, relief and mitigation of drought lies with the state governments.
Only in case of a ‘severe’ drought will a state be eligible for central assistance from the National Disaster Relief Fund.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Select the correct code.

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. Question 2 Points

Which of the following could be potential sources of income to a Central Bank?

Printing of currency notes
Interest on its holdings of local rupee-denominated government securities
Short term lending to commercial banks

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

Select the correct code.

a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 3 only
c) 2 only
d) 2 and 3 only

6. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements.

Constitution prescribed that the Supreme Court shall comprise of a Chief Justice of India and not more than seven other judges.
The maximum number of judges could be increased by Parliament by law.
A person is eligible to be appointed as Judge of the Supreme Court if he/she is citizen of India and in the opinion of the Parliament, a distinguished jurist.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Select the correct code.

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

7. Question 2 Points

Consider the following statements.

High albedo results in increase in sea level due to faster melting of ice.
Deposition of Aerosols, particularly black carbon on arctic ice will decrease the albedo of ice.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Select the correct code.

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

8. Question 2 Points

Tamasha Paintings are related to:

Select the correct code.

a) Mewar School of Paintings
b) Kishangarh School of Paintings
c) Marwar school of Paintings
d) Kangra Paintings

9. Question 2 Points

In the context of extra-tropical cyclones, which of the following statements is correct?

Select the correct code.

a) These cyclones develop due to local heating resulting in very low pressure.
b) These cyclones develop due to convergence of the cold and warm air masse.
c) These cyclones can originate only over the seas.
d) These cyclones move from east to west.

10. Question 2 Points

‘Thinai concept’ during the Sangam Age is related to which of the following?

Select the correct code.

a) Ecological zones
b) Administrative divisions
c) Water conservation
d) None of the above

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