KAS Prelims 2020

Which kingdom had matriarchy in South India?

Which script was introduced in South India by Ashoka?

Mark the correct statement: 1. "Mughal rule began and ended at Panipat". 2. Marathas were defeated in the Third Battle of Panipat. 3. French rule began with Panipat. 4. French power ended with Panipat.

Growth of vernacular literature in Medieval India was the greatest contribution of

Mark the correct statement: 1. Nizamuddin Auliya was the contemporary of Muhammad Tughluq. 2. Tulsidas was influenced by Shaikh Salim Chishti.

Which ruler of South India planted the Tree of Liberty?

Mark the incorrect statement: 1. Ashtapradhan is associated with Shivaji. 2. Shivaji was the organiser of Maratha Rajya. 3. Sulh-i-kul was the idea of Shivaji. 4. Treaty of Purandar took place with Shivaji.

Mahmud Gawan was the minister of

Which ruler used marble in his buildings?

Who wrote the book 'A Nation in the Making' ?

Which among the following is not a work of Pandit Karuppan?

Consider the following pairs: Organization Founder 1. Vidyaposhini Sahodaran Ayyappan 2. Ananda Maha Sabha Vagbhadananda Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements: 1. She was nominated to Cochin legislative assembly to advise about the Namboothiri Bill. 2. She was an elected member of Malabar District Board 3. She was related with Paliyam Satyagraha 4. She wrote the book 'Akalathiruttu'. Which among the above statement/statements regarding Arya Pallom is/are correct?

With reference to the Cochin Nair Act of 1937-38, consider the following statements: 1. It abolished Marumakkathayam and joint families. 2. It prohibited the marriage of a female less than 16 years of age and male less than 21 years of age. 3. It also prohibited the practice of polygamy. Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?

Name the former Chief Minister of Kerala who got opportunity to become member of Cochin Praja Mandal, Thiru-Kochi, Kerala Legislative Assemblies and Rajya Sabha.

The Kerala Panchayat Raj Bill 1994 was passed by the assembly during the tenure of which Minister for Local Administration:

Regarding the second coalition ministry of EMS Namboothiripad, consider the following statements: 1. The Ministry took office in the year 1966. 2. It consisted of CPI(M), CPI, the Muslim League, the RSP, the Karshaka Thozhilali Party and the Kerala Socialist Party. 3. C.H. Muhammed Koya was the Minister for Education. Which of the above statements are correct?

The person who resigned from the Aikya Kerala Committee with the belief that State headed by a Rajapramukh will not be helpful to the formation of a democratic State.

Which among the following political parties participated in the Vimochana Samaram?

Name the first MLA who lost the seat as a result of a court order.

Which one of the following events is related with the 2nd World War period (1939-45)?

Consider the following pairs: Ideas Ideology 1. NATO Capitalism 2. SEATO Communism 3. NAM Neo-Colonialism 4. AUTARKY International Trade Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements: 1. The process of victory of anti-colonial struggles and achievement of freedom by colonies came to be known as decolonisation. 2. These struggles were won only by means of force and violence. 3. Anti-colonial struggles achieved their first success in Africa and then in Asia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. The International Labour Organization (ILO) was established after the 1st World War to secure social justice. 2. The ILO was part of the Treaty of Versailles of 1919. 3. The ILO became the first specialised agency of the UN in 1946. 4. India is a founder-member of the ILO. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the consequences of the Industrial Revolution, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Subjugation of agricultural countries of the world 2. Increased unautomated production 3. Rise in per capita income. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements: 1. Globalization is an ongoing process starting from the dawn of civilization. 2. Some scholars find origins of globalization in the expansion of imperialism in Asia and Africa by European powers. 3. Globalization came about with the revolution in transport and communication technologies during 19th and 20th centuries. 4. The process of globalization was increasingly felt only in 1970s. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Industrial Revolution in England, which one of the following statements is correct?

With reference to the politico-economic theory of Communism, which one of the following statements is not correct?

With reference to colonization, which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

With reference to the resolution on Partition Plan of Palestine State of 1947, which one of the following statements is correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. In Kerala, the megaliths are burial sites. 2. Iron objects and pottery are the main items found from megalithic burials in Kerala. 3. 'Pattanam' is a megalithic burial site. Which of the above statement/s is/are not correct?

Which among the following is not related with medicine in Kerala?

With reference to the temple architecture of Kerala, consider the following statements: 1. Pallava style of architecture influenced temple architecture in Kerala. 2. Koothambalam is an important feature of Kerala temple architecture. 3. Vimana is an important feature of Kerala temples. Which of the above is/are not correct?

Consider the following: 1. Mampalli copper plate of Shri Vallabhan Kota is the first record that used Kollam Era. 2. Parthivapuram copper plate refers to the grants of land to 'Salai'. 3. Jewish copper plate speaks of a grant to Joseph Rabban. Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct?

Consider the following pairs: Work Author 1. Kokila Sandesa Uddanda Sastrikal 2. Ascharya Choodamani Saktibhadra 3. Bhashashtapathi Unnayi Varier Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Which among the following palace is famous for its mural painting 'Gajendramoksha'?

With reference to caste system in Kerala, consider the following statements: 1. 'Mannappedi' and 'Pulappedi' were abolished by Sri Kerala Varma of Venad by issuing an order. 2. 'Sankara Smriti' is a text dealing with caste rules and practices. 3. 'Channar' agitation was a caste movement. Which of the statement/statements is/are correct?

Consider the following: 1. Revathipattathanam was an annual scholarly assembly patronised by Zamorin of Calicut. 2. 'Kadannirikkal' is an important aspect of Revathipattathanam. 3. Head of Payyur family was the chief judge of Revathipattathanam. Which among the above statement/s is/are NOT correct?

With reference to the evolution of the Malayalam language, consider the following statement/s: 1. The word 'Jannal' came to the Malayalam language from Portuguese. 2. 'Diwan' is a word that came to Malayalam from Arab language. 3. 'Samkshepa Vedartham' is the first printed book in Malayalam. Which of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following: 1. 'Parahita' system of astronomy existed in Kerala. 2. Katapayadi system employed letters to denote numbers. 3. 'Laghubhaskareeya Vyakhya' is an astronomical work. Which among the above statement/s are correct?

Which one of the following statements about the Private Bill in Indian Parliament is NOT correct?

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the federalism of India? 1. Indian Federation is "an indestructible Union of destructible states" 2. Indian Federation is "an indestructible Union of indestructible states" 3. The term 'federation' has nowhere been used in the Constitution 4. The Parliament can make laws on any matter in the State List for implementing the international treaties, agreements or conventions

Considering different schedules in the Constitution of India, which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Fifth Schedule : Provisions relating to the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes 2. Sixth Schedule : Allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the States and Union Territories 3. Ninth Schedule : Acts and Regulations of the state legislatures dealing with land reforms and abolition of the Zamindari system 4. Tenth Schedule : Provisions relating to the administration of tribal areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram

Which of the following statements relating to Right to Property in the Constitution of India is NOT correct today? 1. Right to Property is a Constitutional Right 2. It is not a part of the basic structure of the Constitution 3. It protects private property against executive action but not against legislative action 4. In case of violation, the aggrieved person cannot move the High Court under Article 226.

In India, a Bill is not to be deemed to be a Money Bill, if it contains provision for–––––

Which among the following statement is NOT correct regarding the election of the Vice-President of India?

Which one among the following is added to fundamental duties through the 86th Amendment Act, 2002 of the Indian Constitution?

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Swaran Singh Committee : Fundamental Duties 2. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee : Three-tier system of Panchayati Raj Institutions 3. Rajamannar Committee : Two-tier system of Panchayati Raj Institutions 4. Ashok Mehta Committee : Centre-State relations

Which writ among the following is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that he has failed or refused to perform, which can also be issued against any public body, a corporation, an inferior court, a tribunal or government for the same purpose?

Considering the powers of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the Indian Parliament which of the following statement is NOT correct?

Who among the following called Indian Federalism a "co-operative federalism"?

Which one among the following statement is NOT correct about the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

'Per incurium' judgement means:

Which one of the follolwing is NOT true of the doctrine of necessity as applied in adminstrative hearings?

In order to form a new State, which Schedule in the Constitution of India needs to be amended?

As per the Child Labour (Prohibitioin and Regulation) Act, 1986 a 'week' means a period of 7 days beginning at midnight of

'Recess' under Indian Constitutional Scheme means:

Match the provisions in the Indian Constitution (List-I) with the country from which it is adopted in List-II. List-I (Constitutional Provisions of India) -- List-II (Constitutions from which adopted) 1. Concurrent List -- (a) Australia 2. Suspension of Fundamental Rights during emergency -- (b) Germany 3. Method of election of the President -- (c) Ireland 4. Residual Powers -- (d) Canada 5. Amendment of the Constitution -- (e) South Africa Select the correct match:

Article 300A protects

'X' cuts a mango tree in a government land and sells the wood for money. He is liable under the Kerala Land Conservancy Act with

As per the Indian Constitution, the essential qualifications to become a Chief Election Commissioner are:

Which one of the following is NOT true with regard to India's reservation to the provisions of Convention on Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)?

Which of the following is NOT one of the core values of Public Administration?

"Entropy" is a law of nature in which all forms of organizations move towards

Under the Indian Constitution, the residuary powers are vested in:

The process of transmitting the idea or thought into meaningful symbols is called:

Which of the following violates the principle of Utility of Command?

The first Municipal Corporation was established in India at :

Which of the following is NOT a feature of good governance?

"Leaders are born and not made" is a perception based on:

Atul and his father were born in the months of December and September respectively. In 2017 both their birthdays fell on Sundays. If in 2020 Atul's birthday falls on a Thursday, his father's birthday will fall on

A man can plough a field alone in 20 days. His wife can plough it in 25 days. When they plough the field with their son they can plough it in 5 days. How many days would the son take if he were to plough the field alone?

Which of the following will be a point on a line that contains (–1, –1) and (2, 5)?

Radhika sold her treadmill on OLX to a customer at a loss of 6% to the original cost. If she had sold it for Rs. 1250/- more, she would have gained 4%. What is the original cost of the treadmill?

In a college 200 students took admission in different subjects. 56 students took Biology, 62 took Maths, 84 took Psychology. 18 students took Biology and Maths, 20 took Biology and Psychology and 12 took Maths and Psychology. If 8 students took all three subjects how many students took none of these subjects?

Six persons are seated on a round dining table in such a way that Atul sits in front of Binoy, Elias sits between Atul and David, Firoz sits to the left of Binoy and Chaaya sits between Atul and Firoz. Who sits between Binoy and Elias?

Find the next number to the following .... 1, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 144, 1728, ......

In a certain code the numbers are coded as follows: '325' is coded as '105' '436' is coded as '137' and '547' is coded as '169'. What will be the code for 258?

How many squares and rectangles can be drawn by a set of 4 straight parallel lines perpendicular to another set of 4 parallel lines?

Sudha secured 48% of Radha's marks, and Sunil secured 60% of Radha's marks. What is 'p' if Sudha secured 'p' percent of Sunil's marks?

If PXQ means P is daughter of Q, P+Q means P is father of Q, P*Q means P is mother of Q, P–Q means P is brother of Q, then in the expression AXB*C-D X F, how are B and F related?

The ratio of Mother's age to the Son's age is 11:6. Five years ago the Mother's age was double the age of the Son. How many times the Son's age will the Mother's age be twenty years from now?

A group of men can row a canoe at 40 kilometers per hour in still water. After rowing for 2 hours the stream flows downhill and they take two more hours to reach a point. On the way back by the same route the time taken is two times the time taken for onward journey. What is the speed of the stream?

Give the next in the series. A9B, C49D, E121F,....

A person buys a house for 15 lacs and sells it for 20 lacs. After five years he buys the same house at 30 lacs and sells it for 40 lacs. What is the overall profit percent for that person over both the transactions?

Match the following: List I List II (Longitudes) (Dates) a. Prime Meridian 1. 180o longitude b. Tropic of Cancer 2. 231/2o N latitude c. International Date Line 3. 0o longitude d. Arctic Circle 4. 231/2o S latitude e. Tropic of Capricorn 5. 661/2o N latitude a b c d e

A ship sailing from the eastern extremity of the Aleutian Islands to Dutch Harbour crosses 180o meridian at 23.30 hrs on January 1, 1999. What time and date will be recorded by the captain of the ship in his diary after one-hour journey from the point of crossing of the meridian?

Assertion (A): A Karst topography is characterized by the formation of stalactites and stalagmites. Reason (R): Solution is a dominant process in the development of land forms in Karst Region.

Consider the following statements about the "Roaring Forties". I. They blow uninterrupted in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. II. The blow with great strength and constancy. III. Their direction is generally from North-West to East in the Southern Hemisphere. IV. Overcast skies, rain and raw weather are generally associated with them. Which of these statements are correct?

For short-term climatic predictions, which one of the following events, detected in the last decade, is associated with occasional weak monsoon rains in the Indian sub-continent?

Consider the following statements regarding the earthquakes: I. The intensity of earthquake is measured on Mercalli scale. II. The magnitude of an earthquake is a measure of energy released. III. Earthquake magnitudes are based on direct measurements of the amplitude of seismic waves. IV. In the Richter scale, each whole number demonstrates a hundredfold increase in the amount of energy released. Which of these statements are correct?

Volcanic eruptions do not occur in the

Assertion (A): Anti-cyclonic conditions are formed in winter season when atmospheric pressure is high and air temperatures are low. Reason (R): Winter rainfall in Northern India causes development of anti-cyclonic conditions with low temperature.

The characteristics of a cyclone include: I. Air convergence II. Upliftment of air III. Centrifugal air flow IV. Circular air motion

Consider the following statements: "Vulcanicity" refers to I. all those processes in which molten rock material or magma rises into the crust. II. the greater bulk of the volcanic rocks of the earth's surface were erupted from volcanoes III. the process of solidification of rock into crystalline or semi crystalline form from molten rock material after being poured out on the surface. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Saharan dust. 1. The Saharan dust : fertilize the Amazon rainforest. 2. It provides mineral nutrients for phytoplankton in the Atlantic Ocean. 3. It helped to build beaches across the Caribbean after being deposited for thousands of years. 4. The Saharan dust : do not play any role in determining the intensity of hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean. Which of the statements listed above are true?

Consider the following pairs: Waterfall River 1. Chitrakoot : Indravati 2. Dudhsagar : Zuari 3. Jog : Sharavathi 4. Athirapally : Chalakudy Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Where is the Cherrapunji scarp located?

Given below is a list of towns in Southern Karnataka. Which town among these can be identified as a ghost town?

Consider the following statements: 1. One of the largest flooded areas was those adjacent to the backwaters along the coast. Areas adjoining these wetlands that are normally flood-free were flooded to a large extent. 2. The outlets to the sea, (pozhis/sand banks and spillways), did not have the capacity to evacuate high flood flows from the rivers, as they occurred, into the sea and thereby aggravating the floods. 3. The flood situation in the coastal areas was intensified by the perigean spring tide, during 11–15 August 2018. 4. Sustained strong onshore winds, resulting in abnormally high sea levels, hampered river outflow into the sea and intensified the flood. Which among the following statements, listed above, are true with regard to the Kerala floods of August 2018?

“By and large land reforms in India enacted so far and those contemplated in the near future ... are in the right direction; and yet due to lack of implementation the actual results are far from satisfactory”. This is the view of :

State the correct answer. A unique objective of the Eighth Plan is :

Arrange the Finance Commission Chairmen in the ascending order.

In which of the following Industrial policies were the major changes introduced ? (i) Liberalisation of licensed capacity. (ii) Relaxation of industrial licensing. (iii) Industrialisation of backward areas. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following could be said to have prevented the ‘trickle down’ effects in Indian economy ? (i) Increased dependence of agriculture on purchased inputs and privately managed irrigation. (ii) More employment of labour by larger landholding farmers. (iii) Lowered participation of women in agricultural workforce due to new technology. (iv) The failure of the Green Revolution.

Which of the following statements is not correct about Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna ?

Land Reform does not refer to :

The second national commission on labour was set-up on 15th October, 1999 under the chairmanship of Ravindra Verma and the report was submitted on 29th June, 2002. Which of the following is not a recommendation of the report ?

Consider the following statements. The knife-edge problem in the Harrod-Domar growth model implies a constant (i) Rate of population growth (ii) Output (iii) Rate of saving (iv) Capital-output ratio Of the statements :

Consider the following statements : (i) Minimum support price is announced by the State governments. (ii) Minimum support price is announced well before sowing. (iii) Minimum support price is announced at the time of harvest. (iv) Minimum support price is announced by the Central government. Of the statements :

Which constitutional amendment is done to pass the GST bill ?

Which of the following statement is\are correct about the NITI Aayog ? (i) The aim of NITI Aayog is to achieve Sustainable Development Goals and to enhance cooperative federalism in the country. (ii) The Prime Minister of India is the ex officio Chairperson of the NITI Aayog. (iii) There are 8 full time members in the NITI Aayog.

Imagine that the sex ratio in Kerala decreases from 2011 census to 2021 census; which could hypothetically be the reason/s among the following ? (i) There is a mass male return migration. (ii) There is mass exodus of females to other countries. (iii) There is a decrease in the female feticide.

Regions are categorised into different stages with respect to its achievements in growth and human development. At present which stage does Kerala State belong to among the following ?

Kerala State is considered to be very particular in constituting Finance Commissions on a regular basis. Consider the following with respect to the fundamental Terms of Reference of these Commissions : (i) Recommending devolution of fund from State to Local Governments. (ii) Preparing memorandum to Union Finance Commission to assist the State finances. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Kerala’s achievement in health sector is widely acknowledged. Now consider the following statements : (i) There is a syndrome of low mortality and high morbidity. (ii) There is a syndrome of high mortality and low morbidity. Which of the above statements is/are not correct ?

Which among the following is not a mission put forward through the recent Nava Keralam Karma Padhathi (NKKP) of Government of Kerala ?

Infrastructure fund mobilisation structures of KIFFB is approved by : (i) Reserve Bank of India (ii) Securities Exchange Board of India Which of the above is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements regarding land use pattern in Kerala in 2017-18. (i) Largest area is under forest coverage. (ii) Largest is Cultivated Area. (iii) Largest area is put to non-agriculture uses. Which of the above statement is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements. (i) Compared to Primary and Secondary Sectors, Services sector share is dominating in Kerala’s GSDP. (ii) But in terms of employment/workforce, secondary sector is dominating. Which of the above is/are correct ?

Consider the following schemes and its beneficiaries. Schemes Beneficiaries (i) Swapna Saphalyam NRKs (ii) Santhwana Women (iii) Insight Projects PWDs (iv) Aswasakiranam Endosulfan victims Which is/are not correctly matched ?

K-SWIFT initiative of Government of Kerala is related to :

Loka Kerala Sabha comprises of : (i) Legislators and Parliamentarians from Kerala. (ii) Elected Expatriates of Kerala abroad. (iii) Elected Expatriates of Kerala in other Indian states. Which of the above is/are correct ?

In its achievements in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Kerala was ranked first by NITI Aayog. Which among the following is/are the main reasons for this rank ? (i) Health (ii) Education (iii) Gender equality Select the correct answer from below :

Which of the following statements is/are true in relation to science and technology ? (i) Today’s science is tomorrow’s technology. (ii) The border between science and technology is well defined today. (iii) S & T developments of social/economic relevance are potential innovations.

Which of the following indicates the best system of public health in India ? (i) National Health Mission (ii) Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (iii) Primary Health Centers, Community Health Centers and Government Hospitals

The following refers to a recent development in technology. “It makes it possible to easily alter DNA sequences and modify Gene function. It can therefore correct genetic defects and improve crops, but with associated ethical problems.” Which of the following is the recent development referred to above ?

A famous book titled ‘10% Human’ argues that human cells are just 10% of body. The rest 90% cells are now considered key to our health. These 90% cells are mainly :

Nehru’s vision of S & T resulted in development of IITs and CSIR laboratories. Even though innovations from academic system in India may be very modest, CSIR laboratories with 38 National Laboratories and 4600 Scientists and 8000 S & T personal have impressive output. Which of the following are products from CSIR ? (i) Saheli (female oral contraceptive) (ii) Sree Chithra Heart Valve (iii) Indelible ink applied on forefingers to mark voters in elections (iv) Coconut de-husking device

Chandrayaan-2 was a mixture of success and set-back. Which of the following statements are applicable to Chandrayaan-2 mission ? (i) It aimed at exploring south pole of the moon. (ii) To further study the evidence of water molecule found by Chandrayaan-1. (iii) To soft land Vikram lander on the lunar surface and to relay information to earth. (iv) The location of crash landing of Vikram has later been identified.

Consider the following statements in the context of Artificial Intelligence. (i) Perceptron specifies all actions that need to be undertaken and specifies the order only when required. (ii) Inductive machine learning derives the conclusion and then improves it based on the previous decisions. (iii) Training scenario and feedback does not affect the performance of learner system. (iv) Pattern matching allows computers to understand associations and relationships between objects and events. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ?

With reference to the Information and Communication Technology (ICT), consider the following statements. (i) The data related to various kinds of information with more precision and accuracy has been provided by ICT. (ii) Through ICT, it is possible to identify the critical areas for competitive advantages in corporate sectors. (iii) ICT products affect the process of environmental footprint of other products and activities across the economy. (iv) The manufacturing system facilitated by ICT is energy intensive, standardized as well as departmentalized. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ?

Consider the following statements in the context of session hijacking. (i) It is compromising a user’s session to exploit their data and perform malicious activities or misusing their credentials. (ii) The most common method of session hijacking is IP spoofing where the attacker acts as one of the authenticated users. (iii) Session hijacking can be prevented by using packet sniffers and cross site scripting. (iv) To protect the network with session hijacking, the defender has to implement security measures at Application as well as Network level. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ?

Which one of the following schemes, deals with the generation of Digital Life Certificates ?

Which one of the following has been launched by the Central Government for providing softwares for the detection of malicious programs and free tools to remove these programs ?

The location of the planned prime landing site for Vikram Lander on Chandrayaan-2 was SLS54, which is located at 70.9S and 22.8E on the Moon. Consider the following statements regarding the selection of the potential landing site. (i) Visible to Earth for radio communication. (ii) Water ice has been mapped at the site earlier by Lunar Reconnaisance Orbiter mission. (iii) Local terrain features such that they don’t shadow the site for long durations. Which of the following statements above is/are correct ?

The first dedicated Indian astronomy mission aimed at studying celestial sources in X-ray, optical and ultraviolet spectral bands simultaneously is :

Which one of the following statements is correct ?

The second spaceport of ISRO to launch rockets is proposed at the following location :

The upcoming smaller counterpart of PSLV rocket is :

“Consistent availability of sufficient energy in various forms at affordable prices” is the definition of :

The online platform established by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for Installation of Solar Photovoltaic :

In India the largest amount of installed grid interactive renewable power capacity is associated with :

At the headquarters of which international organisation was the Gandhi Solar Park (GSP) recently inaugurated ?

With reference to the cause of ozone layer depletion which of the following statement is incorrect ?

With reference to an initiative called ‘The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB)’ which of the following statements is/are correct ? (i) It is an initiative hosted by UNEP/IMF and World Economic Forum. (ii) It is a global initiative that focuses on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity. (iii) It presents an approach that can help decision makers recognize, demonstrate and capture the value of ecosystem and biodiversity. Select the correct answer :

Biomass gasification is considered to be one of the sustainable solutions to the power crisis in India. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct ? (i) Coconut shells, groundnut shells and rice husk can be used in biomass gasification. (ii) The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification consist of hydrogen and carbon dioxide only. (iii) The combustible gases generated from biomass gasification can be used for direct heat generation but not in internal combustion engines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Assertion (A) : Biosphere constitutes an excellent life-support system which is sustainable and can fulfil all human needs. Reason (R) : The size and productivity of the biosphere is limited by availability of water, nutrients and environmental conditions. Identify the correct code :

Which is the first industry using plasma technology for the disposal of hazardous waste for the conservation of the environment and natural resources ?

Radioactive waste management in our country is governed under :

Direction: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is ‘(D)’. Mark your answer in the response sheet.

Direction: Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part is the answer. If there is no error, the answer is ‘(D)’. Mark your answer in the response sheet.

Direction: In each question below, there is a sentence of which some parts have been jumbled up. Rearrange these parts which are labelled P, Q, R and S to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence and mark your response in the sheet. I saw P : after having an hour of long gazing Q : a beautiful, unmatched, invaluable, sweets’ sweet R : my grandma S : who has happened to be The proper sequence should be :

Direction: Read the following four sentences and rearrange them to make a coherent and logical paragraph. After deciding the sequence, mark your answer in the response sheet. 1. Some money had to be sent to my parents. 2. After that, I spent almost an hour at the Post Office. 3. Therefore, I went to bank to withdraw some money. 4. However, I had no money with me. Which sentence should come third in the paragraph ?

Direction: Read the following four sentences and rearrange them to make a coherent and logical paragraph. After deciding the sequence, mark your answer in the response sheet. 1. Some money had to be sent to my parents. 2. After that, I spent almost an hour at the Post Office. 3. Therefore, I went to bank to withdraw some money. 4. However, I had no money with me. Which sentence should come first in the paragraph ?

Direction: Read the following four sentences and rearrange them to make a coherent and logical paragraph. After deciding the sequence, mark your answer in the response sheet. 1. Some money had to be sent to my parents. 2. After that, I spent almost an hour at the Post Office. 3. Therefore, I went to bank to withdraw some money. 4. However, I had no money with me. Which sentence should come fourth in the paragraph ?

Direction: Read the following four sentences and rearrange them to make a coherent and logical paragraph. After deciding the sequence, mark your answer in the response sheet. 1. Some money had to be sent to my parents. 2. After that, I spent almost an hour at the Post Office. 3. Therefore, I went to bank to withdraw some money. 4. However, I had no money with me. Which sentence should come second in the paragraph ?

Direction: Choose an appropriate verb form and mark your answer in the response sheet. The roof may have been leaking for the past few weeks but you do not have to worry about it any longer. It __________ now.

Direction: Choose an appropriate verb form and mark your answer in the response sheet. Over the last fifty years, mobiles __________ dramatically.

Direction: Identify the following sentence pattern and mark your answer in the response sheet. When everything fails, God helps you.

Direction: Identify appropriate connective and mark your answer in the response sheet. __________ Ragu is rich, he is miser.

Direction: Find out the right preposition and mark your answer in the response sheet. Are you wearing anything __________ your shirt.