The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because

The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to
(a) solve the problem of minorities in India
(b) give effect to the Independence Bill (c) delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan (d) enquire into the riots in East Bengal

Recently, there has been a concern over the short supply of a group of elements called 'rare earth metals'. Why?
1. China, which is the largest producer of these elements, has imposed some restrictions on their export.
2. Other than China, Australia, Canada and Chile, these elements are not fo...

Consider the following:
1. Carbon dioxide
2. Oxides of Nitrogen 3. Oxides of Sulphur Which of the above is/are the emission/emissions from coal combustion at thermal power plants?

A state in India has the following characteristics:
1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid.
2. Its central part produces cotton. 3. Cultivator of cash crops is predominant over food crops. Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics?

Consider the following languages:
1. Gujarati
2. Kannada 3. Telugu Which of the above has/have been declared as 'Classical Language/Languages' by the Government? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following:
1. Carbon dioxide
2. Oxides of Nitrogen 3. Oxides of Sulphur Which of the above is/are the emission/emissions from coal combustion at thermal power plants?

4. A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following?
1. Slowing economic growth rate
2. Less equitable distribution of national income Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs:
Site | Famous work of sculpture
1. Ajanta : A grand image of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana... 2. Mount Abu : A huge image of Varaha Avatar... 3. Mamallapuram : "Arjuna's Penance"/"Descent of Ganga"... Which of th...

In the context of global oil prices, "Brent crude oil" is frequently referred to in the news. What does this term imply?
1. It is a major classification of crude oil.
2. It is sourced from North Sea. 3. It does not contain sulphur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced.
2. It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming. 3. In some areas of farming, receding of ground water table can be checked. Select the correct answer usi...

A genetically engineered form of brinjal, known as the Bt-brinjal, has been developed. The objective of this is

How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India?
1. DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country.
2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and ...

Consider the following statements:
If there were no phenomenon of capillarity
1. it would be difficult to use a kerosene lamp 2. one would not be able to use a straw to consume a soft drink 3. the blotting paper would fail to function 4. the big trees that we see around would not have grown on...

During a thunderstorm, the thunder in the skies is produced by the
1. meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky
2. lightning that separates the nimbus clouds 3. violent upward movement of air and water particles Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India?
1. DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country.
2. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and ...

Consider the following techniques/phenomena:
1. Budding and grafting in fruit plants
2. Cytoplasmic male sterility 3. Gene silencing Which of the above is/are used to create transgenic crops?

The sales tax you pay while purchasing a toothpaste is a

Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effect?

In the context of Indian economy, 'Open Market Operations' refers to