70.Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to whichamong the following? Gravitational force of the Sun Gravitational force of the Moon Centrifugal force of the Earth Select the correct…
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69.In a particular region in India, the local people trainthe roots of living trees into robust bridges across thestreams. As the time passes, these bridges becomestronger. These unique ‘living root…
68.Which one of the following movements hascontributed to a split in the Indian National Congressresulting in the emergence of ‘moderates’ and‘extremists’? a) Swadeshi Movement b) Quit India Movement c) Non-Cooperation…
66.Consider the following statements: The winds which blow between 30° N and 60°S latitudes through-out the year are known aswesterlies. The moist air masses that cause winter rainsin North-Western region…
65.‘Basel III Accord’ or simply ‘Basel III’, often seen in thenews, seeks to a) develop national strategies for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity b) improve banking sector’s…
64.In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation an initiative ofsix countries, which of the following is/are not aparticipant/ participants Bangladesh Cambodia China Myanmar Thailand Select the correct answer using the code given below:…
63.The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee isconstituted under the a) Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 b) Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection. Act, 1999 c) Environment (Protection. Act, 1986…
62.Consider the following statements: The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for…
60.With reference to the Union Government, considerthe following statements: The Department of Revenue is responsiblefor the preparation of Union Budget that ispresented to the Parliament. No amount can be withdrawn…
59.The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule inthe Constitution of India are made in order to a) protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes b) determine the boundaries between States…