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Geography2017Not Attempted

With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)’ sometimes mentioned in the news while forecasting Indian monsoon, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The IOD phenomenon is characterised by a difference in sea surface temperature between tropical Western Indian Ocean and tropical Eastern Pacific Ocean. 2. An IOD phenomenon can influence an El Nino’s impact on the monsoon. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Polity & Governance2017Not Attempted

One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of:

Polity & Governance2017Not Attempted

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:

Science & Technology2017Not Attempted

Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are used to create digital displays in many devices. What are the advantages of OLED displays over Liquid Crystal displays? 1. OLED displays can be fabricated on flexible plastic substrates. 2. Roll-up displays embedded in clothing can be made using OLEDs. 3. Transparent displays are possible using OLEDs. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Polity & Governance2017Not Attempted

Democracy’s superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity

Polity & Governance2017Not Attempted

Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen? 1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties. 2. They are correlative to legal duties. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Science & Technology2017Not Attempted

With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of ‘genome sequencing’, often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future? 1. Genome sequencing can be used to identify genetic markers for disease resistance and drought tolerance in various crop plants. 2. This technique helps in reducing the time required to develop new varieties of crop plants. 3. It can be used to decipher the host pathogen relation- ships in crops. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

History2017Not Attempted

Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British Rule? 1. Lord Cornwallis 2. Alexander Read 3. Thomas Munro Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Environment & Ecology2017Not Attempted

Consider the following statements: 1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G2O group of countries. 2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

History2017Not Attempted

Consider the following pairs: Traditions: Communities 1. Chaliha Sahib Festival: Sindhis 2. Nanda Raj Jaat Yatra: Gonds 3. Wari -Warkari: Santhals Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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