Quiz 514: General Studies

1.
Consider the following categories of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: 
1. VU
2. EN
3. CR
4. EW
Which among the following is the correct order of the categories showing increasing threat to the species in these categories ?
2.
Consider the following statements: 
1. The space between the valence and conduction bands is zero in Graphene
2. This property of Graphene makes it an excellent transistor of commercial viability Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
3.
Consider the following statements:  1. By convention, Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri is also DRDO Chief 2. By convention, Principal Scientific Adviser to Government of India is also chief of Atomic Energy Commission Which among the above statements is / are correct?
4.
Which among the following is the correct almost equivalent to 1 MMBTU Natural Gas ?
5.
Consider the following statements:
  1. The Zamindari settlement was made with the Zamindars while the Ryotwari settlement was made with the Cultivators
  2. Zamindari settlement made the Zamindars as proprietors, while in Ryotwari System , Peasants were made proprietors
  3. Zamindari System made the zamindar responsible for paying land revenue to state while in the Ryotwari System, all the Ryots of a particular area were made jointly responsible for paying the land revenue to the state.
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
6.
Consider the following statements:  1. Fisheries are a state subject, hence state governments are responsible for the development and sustainability of the fisheries sector 2. The Marine Products Export Development Authority works under the control of the state Governments which have a coast Which among the above statements is / are correct?
7.
Consider the following statements:
  1. Zamindari Association was founded in 1837 and was later known as Landholders Society
  2. Zamindari Association merged with the British Indian Association within a decade of its formation.
  3. British Indian Association was established by Dadabhai Naoroji
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
8.
Consider the following:
  1. Public Service Commission (Charles Aitchison)
  2. Royal Commission on Public Service (Lord Isling)
  3. Royal Commission on Superior Civil Services (Lord Viscount Lee)
The correct order of their establishment is given in which among the following options?
9.
Which among the following organizations was established and led by Latika Ghosh, during freedom struggle of India?

3 Comments

  1. Anonymous

    April 2, 2011 at 12:51 pm

    Its Very Good Sir

  2. Anonymous

    April 4, 2011 at 2:18 am

    @Admin: Why the third statement in q 5. not correct

  3. Admin

    April 4, 2011 at 2:36 am

    The joint responsibility was later established in the Mahalwari System.

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