CDS 2012 (2) (held on 16.09.2012)
91. The main aim of watershed management strategy of India is?
- promoting silviculture
- hillslope management
- arid land management
- soil conservation
92. In absorption of insolation, the most significant part is played by
- carbon dioxide
- ozone
- oxygen
- haze
93. Which among the following cities of India will have mid-day Sun exactly overhead only once a year
- Delhi and Chennai
- Srinagar and Darjeeling
- Hyderabad and Kohima
- Nagpur and Kolkata
94. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha may be removed from office by
- the majority party in the House adopting a no-confidence motion
- a resolution passed by not less than half of the total membership of the House
- a resolution passed by at least two-thirds of the total membership of the House
- a resolution passed by a majority of all the members of the House
95. What is/are the major difference/differences between a written an unwritten constitution?
- A written constitution is the formal source of all constitutional laws in the country and unwritten constitution is not the formal source.
- A written constitution is entirely codified whereas an unwritten constitution is not.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Code
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
96. In the Rajya Sabha, the States have been given seats
- in accordance with their population
- equally
- on the basis of population and economic position
- on the basis of present economic status
97. The Preamble is useful in constitutional interpretation because it
- it uses value-loaded words
- contains the real objective and philosophy of the Constitution makers
- is a source of power and limitation
- gives an exhaustive list of basic features of the Constitution
98. Which one among the following not an attribute of sustainability of Indian democratic model?
- Unity in diversity in socio-cultural patterns
- Sustained economic growth specially after the 1990s
- Regular elections in the Centre and States since 1950s
- A strong industrial base with a vibrant federal structure
99. Which one among the following was the immediate cause of attack by Nawab Siraj-ud-daullah on Calcutta in 1756?
- Refusal of the English Company to pay the over trade tax
- The English conspired against the Nawab with a view to depose him from the Throne
- Siraj-ud-daullah wanted to drive out the English from Bengal
- Refusal of the English to demolish the fortification of Calcutta
100. Which among the following materials were used for minting coins during the rule of Mauryas?
- Gold and Silver
- Silver and Copper
- Copper and Bronze
- Gold and Copper
101. What was the Kutagarashala- literally, a hut with a pointed roof?
- A place where animals were kept
- A place where intellectual debates among Buddhist mendicants took place
- A place where weapons were stored
- A place to sleep
102. The 'Dhamma', propagated by Ashoka, was
- the tenets of Buddhism
- a mixture of the philosophies of Ajivikas and Charvakas
- a system of morals consistent with the tenets of most of the sects of the time
- the religious policy of the State
103. Which one among the following pairs is not properly matched?
a. Megasthenes | Indica |
b. Ashvaghosa | Buddhacharita |
c. Panini | Mahabhashya |
d. Vishakhadatta | Mudrarakhsasa |
104. In an atomic explosion, release of large amount of energy is due to conversion of
- chemical energy into nuclear energy
- nuclear energy into heat
- mass into energy
- chemical energy into heat
105. Soaps cannot be used in acidic condition because they lose their cleansing effect due to formation of insoluble
- esters
- alcohols
- hydrocarbons
- long-chain fatty acids
106. Which one among the following was the theme of World Environment Day, 2012?
- Your Planet Needs You - Unite to Combat
- Many species. One Planet. One Future
- Forests-Nature at Your Service
- Green Economy : Does it Include You?
107. Consider the following statements about Rahul Bhattacharya, who won the prestigious Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize, 2012:
- He was awarded the Ondaatje Prize for his book, The Sly Company of People Who Care.
- He is a cricket journalist.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Code:
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
108. Which one among the following popular cartoon characters has recently completed 50 years of creation?
- Chota Bheem
- Mowgli
- 'Utterly Butterly' Amul Girl
- The Common Man