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History2012Not Attempted

Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932, mainly because:

Economy2012Not Attempted

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acts as a bankers’ bank. This would imply which of the following? 1. Other banks retain their deposits with the RBI. 2. The RBI lends funds to the commercial banks in times of need. 3. The RBI advises the commercial banks on monetary matters. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

History2012Not Attempted

How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dances? 1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatnatyam 2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatnatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements. Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

Polity & Governance2012Not Attempted

Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements: 1. He/she holds the office during the pleasure of the President. 2. He/she need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election. 3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Economy2012Not Attempted

The endeavour of ‘Janani Suraksha Yojana’ Programme is 1. To promote institutional deliveries. 2. To provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery. 3. To provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and confinement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Economy2012Not Attempted

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 level. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Science & Technology2012Not Attempted

Which of the following is/are cited by the scientists as evidence/evidence for the continued expansion of the universe? 1. Detection of microwaves in space. 2. Observation of redshift phenomenon in space. 3. Movement of asteroids in space. 4. Occurrence of supernova explosion in space. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Polity & Governance2012Not Attempted

Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India: 1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code. 2. Organizing village Panchayats. 3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas. 4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities. Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

Environment & Ecology2012Not Attempted

How does the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) help in protecting Indian Agriculture? 1. NBA checks the biopiracy and protects the indigenous and traditional genetic resources. 2. NBA directly monitors and supervises the scientific research on genetic modification of crop plants. 3. Application for Intellectual Property Rights related to genetic/biological resources cannot be made without the approval of NBA. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

History2012Not Attempted

With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements: 1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government. 2. The government gave Pattas to the Ryots. 3. The lands were surveyed and assessed before being taxed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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