Both Canada and the United States are interested in the
Arctic region because it:
(a) has many minerals
(b) is the shortest route to Asia
(c) is rich in fur-bearing animals
Which of the following statements is true? (a) Animals help weathering (b) Plants help weathering (c) Both plants and animals help weathering (d) Both plants and animals hinder weathering (e) Plants hinder but the animals help weathering
In which continent some of its parts are over 1500 miles from the sea and in which the hottest as well as the coldest climates of the world are to be found? (a) Asia (b) Europe (c) America(s) (d) Australia
Insects form the largest class of animals living on land and sea. They are grouped into 1 22 orders 2 26 orders 3 29 orders 4 32 orders
The preamble of our Constitution reads : India is a (a) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic (b) Sovereign, Democratic, Socialist, Secular Republic (c) Socialist, Democratic, Secular Republic (d) Democratic, Sovereign, Secular, Socialist Republic
Part III of the Constitution of India relates to 1 Directive Principles of State Policy 2 Fundamental Duties 3 Fundamental Rights 4 Citizenship
Which one of the following does not constitute the electoral college for electing the president of India ? a) Elected members of Rajya Sabha b) Elected members of Lok Sabha c) Elected members of the Legislature d) Elected members of the legislative assembly of each state e) None of these
A dispute regarding the election of the President is referred to the: (a) Election Commission (b) Parliament (c) Supreme Court (d) Vice-president
The Desert Festival, an annual event in Rajasthan that displays local folk arts and culture, aerobatics, camel races, is held at: (a) Jodhpur (b) Jaisalmer (c) Barmer (d) Bikaner
Which of the following animals has the longest life span? 1 Elephant 2 Crocodile 3 Dog 4 Tortoise
Which of the following is not a subsidiary agency of the United Nations? (a) ICAO (b) IAEA (c) WHO (d) IRC
Once approved by the Parliament how long can the National Emergency continue? (a) For an indefinite period (b) For 6 months (c) For 3 years (d) For 1 year
Which of the following Indians was awarded Legion Daward, the highest civilian award of France ? (a) Indira Gandhi (b) Jawaharlal Nehru (c) Mother Teresa (d) Satyajit Ray