101951. Though coffee and. tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas. 2. Coffee, is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
101952. In which one among the following categories of protected areas in India are local people not allowed to collect and use the biomass?
101953. Albert staining is used to detect:
101954. Consider the following statements: 1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India. 2. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India decreases from east to west. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
101955. How do District Rural Development Agencies (ORDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India? 1. DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country. 2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and preparedetailed remedial measures. 3. DRDAS secure inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination and cooperation for effectiveimplementation of anti-poverty programmes. 4. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilization of the funds intended for anti-poverty programmes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
101956. The acidification of oceans is increasing. Why is this phenomenon a cause of concern? 1. The growth and survival of calcareous phytoplankton will be adversely affected. 2. The growth and survival of coral reefs will be adversely affected. 3. The survival of some animals that have phytoplanktonic larvae will be adversely affected.4. The cloudseeding and formation of clouds will be adversely affected. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
101957. Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth's surface, because 1. the atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth's surface 2. there is more moisture in the upper atmosphere 3. the air is less dense in the upper atmosphere Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
101958. When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following : 1. Deep gorges 2. U-turn river courses 3. Parallel mountain ranges 4. Steep gradients causing land-sliding Which of the above can be said to be the evidences for Himalayas being young fold mountains?
101959. Consider the following crops of India: 1. Groundnut 2. Sesamum 3. Pearl millet Which of the above is/are predominantly rainfed crop/crops?
101960. With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements: 1. The country's total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat ascompared to other States. 2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than that of inland wetlands. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
101961. Osmotic fragility of RBC is increased:
101962. Consider the following crops of India: 1. Cowpea 2. Green gram 3. Pigeon pea Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder and green manure?
101963. A particular State in India has the following characteristics: 1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan. 2. It has over 80% of its area under forest cover. 3. Over 12% of forest cover constitutes Protected Areas Network in this State. Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics?
101964. Which of the following is the chief characteristic of mixed farming?
101965. A new type of El Nino called El Nino Modoki appeared in the news. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Normal El Nino forms in the Central Pacific ocean whereas El-Nino Modoki forms in Eastern Pacific ocean. 2. Normal EI Nino results in diminished hurricanes in the Atlantic ocean but El Nino Modoki results in a greater number of hurricanes with greater frequency. Which of the statements given above is/are correct
101966. Which is the Smallest continent
101967. Name the Southernmost tip of India
101968. The largest continent is
101969. The theory that the Continents will travel was first put forward by
101970. Erethrean sea is
101971. The uppermost layer of the atmosphere is known as
101972. A line on a map which joins places having the same rainfall is called
101973. The place of origin of the earthquakes is called
101974. The maximum temperature recorded on the earth
101975. Lines drawn on a map through places having equal height above mean sea level are called
101976. Which state pays highest wage underMGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Generation Scheme) scheme
101977. ദാരിദ്ര്യ രേഖയ്ക്കു താഴെയുള്ളവരുടെ പരിരക്ഷ ഉറപ്പാക്കുന്ന ഇൻഷുറൻസ് പദ്ധതി ? [Daaridrya rekhaykku thaazheyullavarude pariraksha urappaakkunna inshuransu paddhathi ?]
101978. Who is the current Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog?
101979. 12. Consider the following statements :1. The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.2. The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
101980. Nav Krishi is a programme by
101981. A new scheme has been announced in the Budget 2012-13, giving taxexemptions to first-time equity market investors. The scheme is titled as
101982. Anthyodaya means welfare of the:
101983. Identify a programme for helping the children who are in dangerous living conditions.
101984. Which agency is maintaining a cradle for the benefit of those who are abandoning their infants?
101985. Give the name of a social welfare programme.
101986. Name of the Central Government programme for the welfare of adolescent girls.
101987. Which institution is directly concerned with solving the problems of women?
101988. Children upto how many years are beneficaries of ICDS programmes through Anganwadis?
101989. A poverty eradication programme:
101990. Mangala-Bhagyam, Shakti and Aishwarya ........
101991. The social security scheme for the workers of the unorganised sector was launched in 2004 by
101992. Galasa programme is associated with:
101993. In the Second Five Year Plan ............... was given the highest priority
101994. Government policy regarding taxation is :
101995. The Western Ghats Development Programme is implemented in all districts except .
101996. What type of programme is Kudumba Sree?
101997. Annapoorna is a welfare programme for :
101998. Integrated Child Development Services was started in the year
101999. Kutir Jyoti is a welfare programme for providing :
102000. Valmiki Awas Yojana is planned to provide :