In India, which one of the following has the lowest density
of population as per Census 2001?
(a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Mizoram
(d) Sikkim
. The term nishka which meant an ornament in the Vedic period was used in later times to denote a/an (a) Weapon (b) Agricultural implement (c) Script (d) Coin
Which of the following is the objective of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ?A) To minimize imbalances in quantum and duration of the international trade. B) To provide subsidy to the third world countries so that they may complete with developed nations.C) To ensure exchange rate stability.Which of these objectives is correct ? (1) Only A (2) Only A & B (3) Only B (4) Only A & C (5) None of these
Which one of the following is not a qualification of a Member of the Rajya Sabha ? (a) He should be a citizen of India (b) He should be at least thirty-five years of age (c) His name should appear on the list of voters in the State from which he is to be elected to the Rajya Sabha (d) He should not hold any office of profit under the State
Which of the following is used for removing air bubbles from glass during its manufacture? 1 Feldspar 2 Arsenious oxide 3 Potassium carbonate 4 Soda ash
A two-day summit of the 114 Nations non-Aligned Movement was recently held in 1 Kaula Lumpur 2 New Delhi 3 London 4 None of these
Famous swimmr Ian Thorpe is from which one of the following countries? 1 USA 2 Australia 3 Germany 4 France
The ex-officio chairman of the Planning Commission of India is 1 The Governor of Reserve Bank 2 The Finance Minister 3 The Prime Minister 4 The President
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recently in a meeting expressed his desire that an early and smooth Value Added Tax (VAT) is very much needed in the country. How the introduction of VAT will be helpful for a country like India?A) VAT will avoid cascading of taxes.B) VAT is expected to enhance revenues in the medium term.C) Some State Governments may have to lose a substantial amount of Sales Tax as the Centre will have a greater share in taxes, but the same will be compensated later on by providing subsidies on certain items.Which of these statements is/are true? (1) Only A (2) Only B (3) Only A & B (4) Only C (5) A, B and C
The mean age index for the world population is no longer the same as it was 50 years ago. The mean age estimated for the year 2000 is approximately 1 26 years 2 23 years 3 33 years 4 40 years
Which of the following is known as ‘graveyard of RBCs’ ? a) Liver b) Bone marrow c) Spleen d) Appendix
. Who appoints the chairman of the U.P.S.C.? (a) The President of India (b) The P.M. of India (c) The Chief Justice of India (d) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
What is the highest award of National distinction for exceptional work in the field of art, literature, science and public service in India? (a) Nehru Award (b) Jnanpith Award (c) Magsaysay Award (d) Bharat Ratna Award