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Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis? [2014]
Poll
  •   (a) Potential energy is released to form free energy
  •   (b) Free energy is converted into potential energy and stored
  •   (c) Food is oxidized to release carbon dioxide and water
  •   (d) Oxygen is taken, and carbon dioxide and water vapour are given out
347 votes


Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism? [2017]
Poll
  •   (a) There is an independent judiciary in India.
  •   (b) Powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States.
  •   (c) The federating units have been given unequal representation in the Rajya Sabha.
  •   (d) It is the result of an agreement among the federating units
323 votes


Which one of the following is the continent with the highest mean elevation in the world? [1995]
Poll
  •   (a) Antarctica
  •   (b) North America
  •   (c) Asia
  •   (d) South America
313 votes


Consider the following States: [2022] 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Kerala 3. Himachal Pradesh 4. Tripura How many of the above are generally known as tea-producing States?
Poll
  •   (a) Only one State
  •   (b) Only two States
  •   (c) Only three States
  •   (d) All four States
312 votes


The Himalayan Range is very rich in species diversity. Which one among the following is the most appropriate reason for this phenomenon? [2011]
Poll
  •   (a) It has high rainfall that supports luxuriant vegetative growth
  •   (b) It is a confluence of different bio-geographical zones
  •   (c) Exotic and invasive species have not been introduced in this region
  •   (d) It has less human interference
512 votes


Which of the above are optical illusions?
Poll
  •   (a) 1, 2 and 3
  •   (b) 3, 4 and 5
  •   (c) 1, 2 and 4
  •   (d) 2, 3 and 5
395 votes


Consider the following phenomena: [2013]
1. Size of the sun at dusk
2. Colour of the sun at dawn
3. Moon being visible at dawn
4. Twinkle of stars in the sky
5. Polestar being visible in the sky


Which one of the following is the correct sequence of a food chain? [2014]
Poll
  •   (a) Diatoms-Crustaceans-Herrings
  •   (b) Crustaceans-Diatoms-Herrings
  •   (c) Diatoms-Herrings-Crustaceans
  •   (d) Crustaceans-Herrings-Diatoms
460 votes


Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Poll
  •   (a) 1 only
  •   (b) 2 and 3 only
  •   (c) 1 and 2 only
  •   (d) 1, 2 and 3
369 votes


Which of the following is / are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? [2014]
1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings
2. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees
3. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries


Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Poll
  •   (a) 1 only
  •   (b) 2 and 3
  •   (c) 1 and 3
  •   (d) None
392 votes


The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why? [2013]
1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
3. The land slopes to the west from Central India.


Assertion (A): The Congress rejected the Cripps proposals. Reason (R): The Cripps Mission consisted solely of whites. [1998]
Poll
  •   (a) Both A and R are true but R is the correct explanation of A
  •   (b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
  •   (c) A is true but R is false
  •   (d) A is false but R is true
424 votes


Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Poll
  •   (a) 1 only
  •   (b) 2 only
  •   (c) Both 1 and 2
  •   (d) Neither 1 nor 2
443 votes


Consider the following statements: [2007]
1. Robert Clive was the first Governor-General of Bengal.
2. William Bentinck was the first Governor-General of India.


In which one of the following provinces was a Con¬gress ministry not formed under the Act of 1935? [2005]
Poll
  •   (a) Bihar
  •   (b) Madras
  •   (c) Orissa
  •   (d) Punjab
554 votes


Electrically charged particles from space travelling at speeds of several hundred km/sec can severely harm living beings if they reach the surface of the earth. What prevents them from reaching the sur-face of the earth? [2012]
Poll
  •   (a) The Earth’s magnetic field diverts them toward its poles .
  •   (b) Ozone layer around the Earth reflects them back to outer space
  •   (c) Moisture in the upper layers of atmosphere prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth
  •   (d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) is correct
393 votes


Dalbergia species is associated with which one of the following? [2007]
Poll
  •   (a) Cashewnut
  •   (b) Coffee
  •   (c) Tea
  •   (d) Rosewood
457 votes


The problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability of [2015]
Poll
  •   (a) goods and services
  •   (b) gold and silver
  •   (c) dollars and other hard currencies
  •   (d) exportable surplus
463 votes


Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Poll
  •   (a) 1 only
  •   (b) 2 only
  •   (c) Both 1 and 2
  •   (d) Neither 1 nor 2
420 votes

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