. In recent years there has been some concern over the
threat posed by the Mathura Oil Refinery and the thermal
power plants to the Taj Mahal in Agra. The Scientific basis
of any possible damage to the Taj is mainly
(a) Stratospheric ozone and the chlorofluorocarbons which
destroy it
(b) Acid precipitation and tropospheric ozone
(c) Increasing levels of atomospheric CO2 which produce the
greenhouse effect
(d) Ultraviolet radiation (240-260 nanometers wavelength)
and the fumes from the heavily polluted Yamuna river
What is the distance of running in a marathon race? (a) 26 miles (b) 26 miles 405 yards (c) 26 miles 385 yards (d) 26 miles 180 yards
US Senate agreed to put sanctions on which of the following countries recently for its role in supporting militants? 1 Syria 2 Pakistan 3 Bangladesh 4 Iran
Government of Indian has taken a decision to disinvest some of the Public Sector undertakings recently, so that a target of disinvesting Rs.10,000 crore can be achieved. Which of the following units will be disinvested to the tune of 75 per cent? 1 Hindustan Latex Ltd 2 Madras Fertilisers 3 Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd 4 Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd
Which of the following is not true regarding the attorney general of India ? a) He represents Government in any reference made by the president under article 143 b) His consent is necessary for initiating proceedings for contempt, in certain cases c) His consent is necessary for finalization of appointment of judges to state high courts d) He appears in courts of law on behalf of the houses of parliament or the speaker
Which one of the following countries won more numbr of medals in the 2004 Olympic Games? 1 China 2 Russia 3 Australia 4 Japan
The electoral college that elects the President of India consists of the (a) Elected members of all the State Legislatures, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (b) Elected members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Assemblies (c) Elected members of Lok Sabha and State Assemblies (d) Elected members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Which animal produces the biggest baby? 1 Camel 2 Lion 3 Elephant 4 Blue whale
Where is Tala hydroelectric project is located?
Not all deserts are the result of changes in climate. Some are manmade. How? (a) Because of the cutting down of trees (b) Because of man?s neglect of his private lawns (c) Since man started exploiting water resources for electricity generation, the land areas were adversely affected and they subsequently got converted into (man-made) deserts (d) Deserts are not man-made at all
Which of the following countries won the 2003 Asia Cup Hockey Championship? 1 Pakistan 2 Japan 3 South Korea 4 India
The Pandyan capital was (a) Kanchi (b) Madurai (c) Kaveripattinam (d) Tiruchy
Which one of the following pair is not correct matched? (a) North Central Railway - Allahabad (b) East Central Railway - Hajipur (c) West Central Railway - Jaipur (d) South Western Railway - Bangalore