1 What Do You Understand by the Term "Environmental Determinism"? A
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1 What do you understand by the term "Environmental determinism"? A. It is a belief that a physical environment affects social and cultural development. B. It is a process which shows how an individual organism adjusts to a gradual change in its environment. C. It is the belief that human behaviour is controlled solely by an individual's physiology. D. It shows that cross-cultural and historical diversity results are not caused due to differences in environment. 2 Which of the following is/are the salient features of Chalukyan administration when compared to the Pallavas and Cholas? 1. The Chalukya administration was highly decentralized unlike that of the Pallavas and the Cholas. 2. The Chalukyas did not maintain maritime power unlike Pallavas and Cholas. Which of the above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. None 3 The President has recently assented to the Sugar Cess (Amendment) Bill, 2015 to raise the ceiling of a cess as an excise duty on the production of sugar. The additional cess burden will accrue to the Sugar Development Fund (SDF) and used for 1. Setting up of ethanol plants 2. Setting up of cogeneration power projects 3. Rehabilitation of potentially sick viable sugar undertaking Select the correct answer using the codes below. A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 4 The Kepler spacecraft launched by NASA in 2009 was tasked with A. Determining how commonly Earth-like planets occur throughout the Milky Way galaxy B. Probing the surface of exo-planets like Pluto C. Establishing inter-galaxial communication using radio waves D. Understanding the pattern of solar spots from orbiting nearest possible to the Sun 5 Histamine is related to 1. Secretion of acid in stomach 2. Allergy from pollen grains 3. Nasal congestion associated with common cold Select the correct answer using the codes below. A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 6 If the total population of a country is increasing, it necessarily means that 1. Population growth rate is increasing. 2. Total fertility rate is increasing Which of the above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. None 7 An age-sex pyramid of a nation must become broader at the base if A. The sex ratio declines. B. There are more females adults than males. C. Men and women have equal population. D. Fertility rate is high. 8 Which of the following argument(s) support biological control of pests and plant diseases? 1. Increased biodiversity furthers plant health. 2. Chemical methods of pest control kill both useful and harmful agents indiscriminately. Which of the above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. None 9 Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about fermentation? 1. It can occur only in yeast and bacteria. 2. It must be carried out in an anaerobic environment. Which of the above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. None 10 If the proportion of people engaged in primary activities in a nation is high, which of the following conclusions may be appropriately drawn from it? A. The nation is a closed economy. B. Extraction of natural resources is a major activity in the economy C. Levels of urbanizations are very low in the country. D. Large parts of population are illiterate. 11 The "Basic Needs Approach" to human development was initially proposed by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The approach advocates A. Higher the level of income, the higher is the level of human development B. People should be made participants in development not only its passive recipients. C. Building human capabilities in terms of knowledge and basic capabilities D. Ignoring human choices and fulfilling basic needs of defined sections 12 In anaerobic sludge digesters waste decomposing bacteria produce which of these gases? 1. Methane 2. Hydrogen sulphide 3. Carbon dioxide Select the correct answer using the codes below. A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 13 Which of the following is/are the benefit(s) of "tissue culture"? 1. Possibility of recovery of healthy plants from diseased plants 2. Production of multiples of plants in the absence of seeds Which of the above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. None 14 The practices of 'Milpa' in America and 'Ladang' in Indonesia and Malaysia are related to A. Shifting cultivation B. Intensive Mixed farming C. Traditional commercial Livestock Rearing D. Nomadic Herding based on indigenous traditions 15 Zabti or Bandobast system during the reign of Akbar is related to A. Land revenue system B. Annexation of enemy territories C. Mansabdari system D. Welfare of travellers 16 Viticulture or grape cultivation is a speciality of the Mediterranean region. What is in the Mediterranean climate that supports growing grapes? 1. Long growing seasons of moderate to warm temperatures 2. Very low precipitation in grape growing seasons that support grape vegetation Which of the above is correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. None 17 Which of the following is/are the difference(s) between a free trade area and Customs Union? 1. All restrictions on trade and investment are removed in a free trade area, but not in a customs union. 2. Customs Union has a common external tariff for members, but a free trade area does not. 3. Free trade area does not allow free movement of people, but Customs union does. Select the correct answer using the codes below. A. 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1, 2 and 3 D. None of the above 18 AIDS caused by the Human Immuno deficiency Virus (HIV) can spread by 1. Transfusion of contaminated blood and blood products 2. Infected mother to her child through placenta 3. Touching infected patients Select the correct answer using the codes below. A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 19 In which of the following regions extensive commercial grain cultivation is practised? 1. Interior parts of Southeast Asia 2. Pampas of Argentina 3. European Steppes 4. Amazon Basin Select the correct answer using the codes below. A. 1 and 2 only B. 2, 3 and 4 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 2 and 3 only 20 Which of the following industries is/are footloose industries? 1. Sugar 2. Cotton textiles 3. Vegetable oils Select the correct answer using the codes below. A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 only C. 3 only D. None of the above 21 The culture of wearing masks can be found in 1. Indus Valley civilization 2. Natya Shashtra 3. Pre-historic civilizations Select the correct answer using the codes below. A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 22 Highways in Russia are not as important as railways. Why? A. Criss-crossing of rivers across the major transportation zones B. Subsidence zones and weak soil that collapse at high loads C. Magnetic activity is unusual that prevents laying down of metallic roads D. Vast geographical expanse 23 Consider the following statements. 1. The military invasion of Sri Lanka entrusted to his son 2. He was a devout follower of Saivism. 3. He completed the construction of the famous Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore. 4. His last military achievement was a naval expedition against the Maldive Islands which were conquered. The above refer to? A. Amoghavarsha I B. Kulottunga I C. Rajaraja I D. Pulakesin II 24 Consider the following comparing Coastal shipping with rail or road transport. 1. Coastal cargo vessels emit more carbon dioxide per tonne of cargo moved. 2. Fuel consumption per tonne of cargo moved is more for coastal shipping. 3. Cost of coast-to-coast transportation is lesser in coastal shipping. Select the correct answer using the codes below. A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 only 25 Which of the following is most likely to survive in deep ocean waters? A. Brown Algae B. Red Algae C. Green Algae D. Yellow Algae 26 Consider the following about 'Acquired immunity' in human beings? 1. It is pathogen specific. 2. It is based on memory of disease attack and response. 3. It is present at the time of birth. Select the correct answer using the codes below. A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 27 Use of aspartame is limited to cold foods and soft drinks and not cooked meals because A. It becomes toxic when mixed with greasy substances. B. It is unstable at cooking temperature. C. It is too sweet to be used in normal food items. D. It is a volatile sweetener and needs to be stored at cold temperatures. 28 The Union Government has launched Ganga Gram Yojana. Consider the following about it. 1. Villages situated along the banks of river Ganga will be developed under this scheme. 2. It would be mandatory for every household in the selected villages to have functional toilets. 3. The scheme proposes banning any polluting industry in these villages. Select the correct answer using the codes below.