IAS Prelims 2013 Paper 1 General Studies Solved (Part 2 of 10)
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- Consider the following statements
- An amendment to Constitution of India can be initiated by introduction of a bill in Lok Sabha only
- If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal characteristics of constitution, the amendment also requires to be rectified by legislature of all states in India.
- Which statements is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 and 2
- Answer: d
- Consider the following statements: Attorney general of India can
- take part in proceedings of Lok Sabha
- be a member of committee of Lok Sabha
- speak in Lok Sabha
- vote in Lok Sabha
- Which statements is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 and 4
- 1,2 and 3
- 1 and 3 only
- Answer: c
- With reference to usefulness of sugar industry in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Bagasse can be used a biofuel for generation of energy
- Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for production of synthetic chemical fertilizers
- Molasses can be used for production of ethanol.
- Which statements is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1,2 and 3 only
- Answer: c
- Variations in the length of day and night time from season to season are due to
- earth՚s rotation on its axis
- earths revolution round sun in elliptical manner
- latitudinal position of place
- revolution of earth on tilted axis
- Answer: d
- Narmada river flows to the west while most other peninsular river flows to east. Why?
- It occupies a linear rift
- It flows between Vindhyas and Satpuras
- Land slops to the west from Central India
- Which statements is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- None
- Answer: a
- On planet earth, most fresh water exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion
- is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds
- is found in freshwater and rivers
- exists as ground water
- exists as soil moisture
- Answer: c
- Consider the following pairs
- Nokrek bioreserves: Garo Hills
- Loktak Lake: Barail Range
- Namdapha National Park: Dafla Hills
- Which statements is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1,2 and 3
- None
- Answer: a
- Consider the following
- Electromagnetic radiation
- Geothermal energy
- Gravitational forces
- Plate Tectonics
- Rotation of earth
- Revolution of earth
- Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes to surface of earth?
- 1,2, 3 and 4 only
- 1,3, 5 and 6 only
- 2,4, 5 and 6 only
- 1, 2,3, 4,5 and 6
- Answer: c
- Which of the following bodies does not or do not find mention in constitution?
- National Development Council
- Planning Commission
- Zonal Councils
- Which statements is/are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1,2 and 3
- Answer: d
- The demand for Tebhanga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for
- reduction of the share of landlords from one-half of the crops to one-third
- grant of ownership of the land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land
- uprooting Zamindari system and end of serfdom
- writing off all peasants debts
- Answer: a