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2020
- Consider the following activities: 1. Spraying pesticides on a crop field 2. Inspecting the craters of active volcanoes 3. Collecting breath samples from spouting whales for DNA…Science and Technology
- Consider the following statements: 1. Genetic changes can be introduced in the cells that produce eggs or sperms of a prospective parent. 2. A person's genome can be edited before…Science and Technology
- In India, the term "Public Key Infrastructure" is used in the context ofScience and Technology
- In India, why are some nuclear reactors kept under "IAEA Safeguards" while others are not?Science and Technology
- In the context of recent advances in human reproductive technology, "Pronuclear Transfer" is used forScience and Technology
- The experiment will employ a trio of spacecraft flying in formation in the shape of an equilateral triangle that has sides one million kilometers long, with lasers shining between…Science and Technology
- What is the importance of using Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines in India? 1. These vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis. 2. Dependence on…Science and Technology
- When reference to carbon nanotubes, consider the following statements: 1. They can be used as carriers of drugs and antigens in the human body. 2. They can be made into artificial…Science and Technology
- Which of the following statements are correct regarding the general difference between plant and animal cells? 1. Plant cells have cellulose cell walls whilst animal cells do not.…Science and Technology
- With reference to "Blockchain Technology" consider the following statements: 1. It is a public ledger that everyone we inspect, but which no single user controls 2. The structure…Science and Technology
- With reference to solar water pumps, consider the following statements: 1. Solar power can be used for running surface pumps and not for submersible pumps. 2. Solar power can be…Science and Technology
- With reference to Visible Light Communication (VLC) technology, which of the following statements are correct? 1. VLC uses electromagnetic spectrum wavelengths 375 to 780 nm 2. VLC…Science and Technology
- With the print state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following? 1. Bring down electricity consumption in industrial units 2. Create…Science and Technology
- Consider the following pairsWorld Affairs (International Relations)
- In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20?World Affairs (International Relations)
2019
- Consider the following statements: 1. Deification of the Buddha 2. Trading the path of Bodhisattvas 3. Image worship and rituals Which of the above is/are the feature/features of…Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- Consider the following statements: 1. In the revenue administration of Delhi Sultanate, the in-charge of revenue collection was known as ‘Amil’. 2. The Iqta system of Sultans of…Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- Consider the following statements: 1. Saint Nimbarka was a contemporary of Akbar. 2. Saint Kabir was greatly influenced by Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi. Which of the statements given…Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- In which of the following relief sculpture inscriptions is ‘Ranyo Ashoka’ (King Ashoka) mentioned along with the stone portrait of Ashoka?Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- Which one of the following is not a Harappan site?Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- Who among the following Mughal Emperors shifted emphasis from illustrated manuscripts to album and individual portrait?Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- With refence to forced labour (Vishti) in India during the Gupta period, which one of the following statements is correct?Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- With reference to Mian Tansen, which one of the following statements is not correct?Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- With reference to Mughal India, what is/are the difference/differences between Jagirdar and Zamindar? 1. Jagirdars were holders or land assignments in lieu of judicial and police…Ancient and Medieval Indian History
- Building ‘Kalyaana Mandapas’ was a notable feature in the temple construction in the kingdom ofArt and Culture
- As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct?Environment
- Consider the following statements: 1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into environment. 2. Cattle release ammonia into environment. 3. Poultry industry releases reactive…Environment
- Consider the following statements: 1. As per law, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority exists at both National and State levels. 2. People’s…Environment
- Consider the following statements: 1. As per recent amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927, forest dwellers have the right to fell the bamboos grown on forest areas. 2. As per…Environment
- Consider the following statements: 1. Asiatic lion is naturally found in India only. 2. Double-humped camel is naturally found in India only. 3. One-horned rhinoceros is naturally…Environment
- Consider the following statements: 1. Some species of turtles are herbivores. 2. Some species of fish are herbivores. 3. Some species of marine mammals are herbivores. 4. Some…Environment
- Consider the following statements: 1. Under Ramsar Convention, it is mandatory on the part of the Government of India to protect and conserve all the wetlands in the territory of…Environment
- Consider the following statements: The Environment Protection Act, 1986 empowers the Government of India to 1. state the requirement of public participation in the process of…Environment
- Consider the following states: 1. Chhattisgarh 2. Madhya Pradesh 3. Maharashtra 4. Odisha With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms of percentage of forest cover to…Environment
- Consider the following: 1. Carbon monoxide 2. Methane 3. Ozone 4. Sulphur dioxide Which of the above are released into atmosphere due to the burning of crop/biomass residue?Environment
- In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?Environment
- In India, the use of carbofuran, methyl parathion, phorate and triazophos is viewed with apprehension. These chemicals are used asEnvironment
- In the context of proposals to the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements: 1. The main advantage of the use…Environment
- In the context of which of the following do some scientists suggest the used of cirrus cloud thinning technique and the injection of sulphate aerosol into stratosphere?Environment
- In the context of which one of the following are the terms ‘pyrolysis and plasma gasification’ mentioned?Environment
- Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source ofEnvironment
- Which of the following are in Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve?Environment
- Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of ‘methane hydrate? 1. Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits. 2. Large…Environment
- Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpineEnvironment
- Why is there a great concern about the ‘microbeads’ that are released into environment?Environment
- Consider the following pairs:Geography
- Consider the following pairs:Geography
- Consider the following pairs:Geography
- On 21st June, the SunGeography
- What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?Geography