Q. 'EI Nino' associated with the formation of the South West Monsoon of India is
1) a periodic law pressure centre
2) an abnormally warm ocean current
3) a periodic warm air-mass
4) a periodic warm wind
Q. A nautical mile is equal to
1) 5060 feet
2) 6080 feet
3) 5280 feet
4) 6060 feet
Q. Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct?
1. The colour of the soil is red due to ferric oxide content.
2. Red soils are rich in lime, humus and potash.
3. They are porous and have friable structure.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1) 1 and 3 only
2) 1 only
3) 2 and 3 only
4) 1, 2 and 3
Q. Which among the following is/ are example/examples of youth unrest in India?
1. Naxalite movement
2. Anti-foreigners movement in Assam.
3. Anti-Mandal Commission agitation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1) 2 and 3 only
2) 1, 2 and 3
3) 2 only
4) 3 only
Q. Which of the following statements regarding ozone layer within the atmosphere is/are correct?
1. It absorbs most of the ultraviolet radiation found in the Sun's rays.
2. Chlorofluorocarbons are serious threat to the ozone layer.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1) 1 only
2) Both 1 and 2
3) 2 only
4) Neither 1 nor 2
Q. According to the Economic Survey 2011-12, the share of service sector in India's GDP during 2010-11 has been estimated at -
1) 63.3%
2) 49.6%
3) 55.1%
4) 58.2%
Q. The target to limit union government's expenditure on subsidy (as % of GDP) during 2012-13 stand at -
1) 3.5%
2) 3.0%
3) 4.0%
4) 2%
Q. According to the figure as shown in Economic Survey 2011-12, the saving - investment gap which was 2.8% in 2009-10 became/remained -
1) 3.1%
2) 2.8%
3) 2.7%
4) 2.5%
Q. As per Economic Survey 2011-12, the advance estimate of agriculture sector's contribution in country's GDP for the year 2011-12 stands at -
1) 13.9%
2) 16.3%
3) 14.5%
4) 18.2%
Q. When was the first Olympic Day celebrated?
1) 1896
2) 1924
3) 1948
4) 1984
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