Which of the following is true about International Treaty on
Landmines?1) After its ratification by 14 countries, it has
become a law2) The stockpiles of landmines are to be
destroyed within 10 years3) As per the law, all landmines
would be removed in a phased manner within 20 years
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 3
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Which one among the Indian States is the major producer of mica? (1) Andhra Pradesh (2) Bihar (3) Madhya Pradesh (4) Orissa
The major aim of devaluation is to (a) Encourage imports (b) Encourage exports (c) Encourage both exports and imports (d) Discourage both exports and imports
Which of the following statements with regard to the population in India is not correct? (a) India?s population is the 2nd largest in the world (b) Every seventh person in the world is an Indian (c) Poverty is the result as well as cause of the increase in population (d) Population growth does not affect economic growth
Which of the following States has introduced three different coloured ration cards for three different segments of the society identified on the basis of their annual family income? 1 Maharashtra 2 Gujarat 3 Kerala 4 None of these
The famous Chilka Lake is situated in: (a) Rjasthan (b) Orissa (c) Karnataka (d) West Bengal
Who among the following was not an astronomer? (a) Bana Bhatt (b) Varahamihira (c) Arya Bhatta (d) Bhaskaracharya
The most malleable metal is ? a) Silver b) Gold c) Aluminum d) Sodium
A country willing to join the European Union should not have an annual budget deficit of more than the level of 1 3% 2 8% 3 5.5% 4 11%
The first person of Indian origin to be appointed as a Judge in US is (1) Ridhi Desai (2) P.A. Sangma (3) Basava Rajeswari (4) R.C. Bharadwaj
The first Olympic Games were held at Olympia (Greece) in the year: (a) 776 BC (b) 300 BC (c) 872 BC (d) 205 AD
What are soaps? 1 Salts of silicates 2 Esters of heavy fatty acids 3 Sodium or potassium salts of heavier fatty acids 4 Mixture of glycerol and alcohols
Of the following with which does Article 78 of the Constitution deal with?1. Emergency powers of the President2. The Prime Minister?s duty regarding keeping the President informed about the government?s decisions, policies and actions3. The President?s power to send advisory messages to the Parliament4. The President?s power to get information from the Council of Ministers (a) 1 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 4 (d) 2 only