Quiz 550: General Studies for UPSC & State PSC Examinations July 18, 2011 1. Consider the following: Clover Sugarcane Alfalfa Which among the above is / are plantation crops?1 & 22 & 3Only 21, 2 & 32. Which among the following always decreases in a Food chain across tropic levels?NumberAccumulated chemicalsEnergyNone of the above3. In context with the operation of a transport business from scratches, which among the following mode would follow the Highest Fixed Cost and Lowest Running Cost?RoadRailWaterPipe line4. world’s largest helium-rich natural gas fields are located in which country?AustraliaChinaIndiaUSA5. Which among the following is the driest desert in Earth?KalahariAtacamaMojave DesertTabernas Desert6. The term Cyberknife is most closely associated with which among the following?Magnetic ResonanceCancer SurgerySoftware SecurityRemote sensing7. Which among the following is a correct definition of the Political Party in India?Political party means an association or a body of individual citizens of India registered with the Election Commission as a political party under provisions of Article 324 of Constitution of IndiaPolitical party means an association or a body of individual citizens of India notified as a Political party by the Election Commission of IndiaPolitical party means an association or a body of individual citizens of India which has been able to secure certain number of votes as prescribed by the Election CommissionPolitical party means an association or a body of individual citizens of India registered with the Election Commission as a political party under provisions of Section 29A of Representation of People Act, 19518. Consider the following: Kisan Vikas Patra Public Provident Fund Post Office Savings Which among the above are considered to be the small savings in India ?1 & 32 & 3Only 31, 2 & 39. The Jhamarkotra mines of Rajasthan are best known for which among the following minerals?MicaZincRock PhosphateLime Stone10. Consider the following statements: National Small Savings Fund (NSSF) was set up on 1st April, 1999 NSSF is a part of the Public Account of India The State Governments can borrow money from the National Small Savings Fund Which among the above statements is/ are correct?Only 1 is correct1 & 2 are correct1 & 3 are correctAll are correctSubmit Test « Previous Next »