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2021

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2021“The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is appointed by the Central Government.” and 2 more statements2021With reference to casual workers employed in India: “All casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund…2021Which among the following steps is most likely to be taken at the time of an economic recession?2021“price of its substitute increases” and 3 more statements2021With reference to 'Urban Cooperative Banks' in India: “They are supervised and regulated by local boards set up by the…2021Indian Government Bond Yields are influenced by which of the following?2021Which of the above can be included in Foreign Direct Investments?2021“improves the competitiveness of the domestic exports in the foreign markets” and 2 more statements2021Which one of the following effects of creation of black money in India has been the main cause of worry to the…2021Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effects?2021The money multiplier in an economy increases with which one of the following?2021With reference to Indian economy, demand-pull inflation can be caused/increased by which of the following?2021With reference to India: “Retail investors through demat account can invest in 'Treasury Bills' and 'Government of…”…2021With reference to 'WaterCredit': “It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector.” and 2 more…2021In India, the central bank's function as the 'lender of last resort' usually refers to which of the following?2021'R2 Code of Practices' constitutes a tool available for promoting the adoption of2021Why is there a concern about copper smelting plants?2021With reference to furnace oil: “It is a product of oil refineries.” and 2 more statements2021What is blue carbon?2021In the nature, which of the following is/are most likely to be found surviving on a surface without soil?2021Which one of the following is used in preparing a natural mosquito repellent?2021Which of the above are primary producers in the food chains of oceans? (Copepods, Cyanobacteria, Diatoms, Foraminifera)2021To reduce the chance of being captured by predators, which of the above organisms rolls up/roll up and…2021With reference to the 'New York Declaration on Forests', which of the following statements are correct?2021Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems, are generated as environmental pollutants from…2021Which one of the following is a filter feeder?2021In case of which one of the following biogeochemical cycles, the weathering of rocks is the main source of release of…2021Which of the following are detritivores?2021The 'Common Carbon Metric', supported by UNEP, has been developed for2021Which of the following have species that can establish symbiotic relationship with other organisms?2021With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena: “It is a circular temple built during the reign of…2021Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by…2021In the first quarter of seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English…2021From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following…2021According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas?2021With reference to Madanapalle of Andhra Pradesh, which one of the following statements is correct?2021Historical place: Burzahom, Chandraketugarh, Ganeshwar2021“It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of…” and 2 more statements2021“St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order.” and 2 more statements2021With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct?2021With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous2021“The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the…” and 1 more statement2021With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history, which one of the following statements is correct?2021Who among the following is associated with 'Songs from Prison', a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in…2021With reference to medieval India, which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of…2021Who among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune…2021In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon are remembered as2021With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct?2021Which one of the following statements is correct?2021“21st February is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF.” and 1 more statement2021How is permaculture farming different from conventional chemical farming?2021With reference to 'palm oil': “The palm oil tree is native to Southeast Asia.” and 2 more statements2021With reference to the Indus river system, of the following four rivers, three of them pour into one of them which…2021With reference to India, Didwana, Kuchaman, Sargol and Khatu are the names of2021Which of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats? (Brahmani, Nagavali, Subarnarekha, Vamsadhara)2021“The Global Ocean Commission grants licences for seabed exploration and mining in…” and 2 more statements2021Among the following, which one is the least water-efficient crop?2021“In the tropical zone, the western sections of the oceans are warmer than the eastern…” and 1 more statement2021In the context of India's preparation for Climate-Smart Agriculture, consider the following statements2021"Leaf litter decomposes faster than in any other biome and as a result the soil surface is often almost bare. Apart…2021The vegetation of savannah consists of grassland with scattered small trees, but extensive areas have no trees. The…2021With reference to the water on the planet Earth: “The amount of water in the rivers and lakes is more than the amount…2021“Moringa (drumstick tree) is a leguminous evergreen tree.” and 4 more statements2021The black cotton soil of India has been formed due to the weathering of2021With reference to recent developments regarding 'Recombinant Vector Vaccines': “Genetic engineering is applied in the…2021In the context of hereditary diseases, consider the following statements2021Bollgard I and Bollgard II technologies are mentioned in the context of2021In a pressure cooker, the temperature at which the food is cooked depends mainly upon which of the following?2021Which of the above can be cultured in artificial/synthetic medium? (Bacteria, Fungi, Virus)2021“Adenoviruses have single-stranded DNA genomes whereas retroviruses have double-stranded…” and 1 more statement2021Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid because2021With reference to street-lighting, how do sodium lamps differ from LED lamps?2021The term 'ACE2' is talked about in the context of2021Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of concern, is a structural/key component in the manufacture of which of the following…2021'Triclosan', considered harmful when exposed to high levels for a long time, is most likely present in which of the…2021Which one of the following is a reason why astronomical distances are measured in light-years?2021We adopted parliamentary democracy based on the British model, but how does our model differ from that model?2021With reference to the Union Government: “N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be…2021'Right to Privacy' is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India?2021“'Right to the City' is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat monitors the commitments…” and 2 more statements2021With reference to India: “Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such…”…2021With reference to India: “When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner…” and…2021At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes…2021A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary…2021Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?2021Which one of the following best defines the term 'State'?2021With reference to Indian judiciary: “Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act…2021With reference to India: “There is only one citizenship and one domicile.” and 2 more statements2021Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?2021Under the Indian Constitution, concentration of wealth violates2021What is the position of the Right to Property in India?2021What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950?2021Constitutional government means2021With reference to India, the terms 'Halbi, Ho and Kui' pertain to2021“Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of…” and 2 more statements2021“The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) and the Arbor Day Foundation have…” and 1 more statement2021“American golfer Tiger Woods was the first winner of this award.” and 2 more statements2021“The official motto for this Olympics is 'A New World'.” and 1 more statement2021“The finalists were decided by the number of matches they won.” and 1 more statement