Quiz 547: General Studies for Civil Services Examinations July 14, 2011 1. Which among the following phenomena of the optics makes the Endoscopy capable of examining the internal organs such as Abdomen?InterferenceTotal Internal ReflectionDiffractionScattering2. Which among the following presents the period of an agricultural crop year in India? August to JulyJuly to JuneJune to MayMay to April3. Who among the following is the author of the famous book “Silent Spring” which is credited for being of much help in launching the environment movement?Ian LowePat HutchingsMike KingsfordRachel Carson4. The phenomenon in which seeds germinate and seedlings grow while still attached to their mother plant before dropping down to establish themselves or be transported elsewhere, is most commonly found in which among the following plants?Allium cepaRhizophoraSolanum tuberosumSolanum melongena5. In the E-waste generated by the Mobile Phones, which among the following metal is most abundant?CopperSilverPalladiumGold6. Now a days “Organic Farming” is a buzzword. The advantages of the organic farming are: It is cost effective It consumers less time Requires less labour Which among the above are correct?Only 11 & 21, 2 & 32 & 37. In context with the dotted number format used in the IPv4 , which among the following is NOT possible?128.0.0.1255.152.0.0259.1.1.268202.102.4.48. Consider the following statements: Hike in global oil prices can widen the Current Account Deficit (CAD) of India Higher CAD can lead to depreciation of the currency Which among the above statements is/ are correct?Only 1Only 2Both 1 & 2Neither 1 nor 29. Consider the following: Biometric system such as using fingerprinting Taking photograph of visitors Disembarkation Card Which among the above are included in the Immigration check carried out for all passengers at the port of arrival in India?Only 11 & 22 & 33 Only10. Consider the following statements: Assertion: Increase in the interest rate on Savings Bank account is favorable for the Banks which leverage the CASA Ratio Reason: CASA deposits are cheaper than Time DepositsChoose the correct option:Both Assertion and Reason are correct, and Reason is a correct explanation of the AssertionBoth Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is not a correct explanation of AssertionAssertion is correct, Reason is incorrectAssertion is incorrect , Reason is correctSubmit Test « Previous Next »