IAS Prelims 2012 General Studies Solved (Part 3 of 10)
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- With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements:
- The countrys total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States.
- In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands larger than that of wetlands.
- Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
- Answer: c
- Consider the following crops of India:
- Groundnut
- Sesamum
- Pearl millet
- Which of the above is/are predomi-nantly rainfed crop/crops?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 3 only
- 1,2 and 3
- Answer: d
- When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following:
- Deep gorges
- U-turn river courses
- Parallel mountain ranges
- Steep gradients causing land-sliding
- Which of the above can be said to be the evidences for Himalayas being young fold mountains?
- 1 and 2 only
- 1,2 and 4 only
- 3 and 4 only
- 1,2, 3 and 4
- Answer: d
- Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earths surface, because
- the atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earths surface
- there is more moisture in the upper atmosphere
- the air is less dense in the upper atmosphere
- Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1,2 and 3
- Answer: c
- The acidification of oceans is increasing. Why is this phenomenon a cause of concern?
- The growth and survival of calcareous phytoplankton will be adversely affected.
- The growth and survival of coral reefs will be adversely affected.
- The survival of some animals that have phytoplanktonic larvae will be adversely affected.
- The cloud seeding and formation of clouds will be adversely affected.
- Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1,2 and 3 only
- 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1,2, 3 and 4
- Answer: d
- In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) ?
- CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency.
- CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee.
- Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.
- While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.
- Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1,3 and 4 only
- 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1,2, 3 and 4
- Answer: c
- The endeavour of Janani Suraksha Yojana Programme is
- to promote institutional deliveries
- to provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery
- to provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and confinement
- Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 only
- 3 only
- 1,2 and 3
- Answer: a
- The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment
- need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months
- need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months
- must be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament
- must be a member of the Lok Sabha
- Answer: a
- With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements:
- The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.
- When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders.
- Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
- Answer: a
- Consider the following:
- Hotels and restaurants
- Motor transport undertakings
- Newspaper establishments
- Private medical institutions
- The employees of which of the above can have the Social Security coverage under Employees State Insurance Scheme?
- 1,2 and 3 only
- 4 only
- 1,3 and 4 only
- 1,2, 3 and 4
- Answer: d