DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO T.B.C. : B-BRO-M-HTA Test Booklet Series Serial No. TEST BOOKLET 4 48 7 ay GENERAL STUDIES PAPER—I ‘Time Allowed : Two Hours Maximum Marks : 200 INSTRUCTIONS 1. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC. IF $0, GET If REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET. 2. Please note that it is the candidate’s res} to encode and fill in the Roll Number and Test Booklet Series A, B, C or D carefully and without any omission or discrepancy at the app in the OMR Answer Sheet. Any omission/ Giectteeao? wil reali Che Aadwer Sheet labia for sejectiem 3. You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test Booklet in the Box provided alongside. DO NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet. 4. This Test Booklet contains 100 items (questions). Each item is printed both in Hindi and English. Each item comprises four responses (answers). 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Penalty for wrong answers : THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION PAPERS. (i) There are four alternatives for the answer to every question. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty. (i) Ifa candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as « wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question. (iil) Ifa question is left blank, i.e., no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question. DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO am 2: agent a fet eon ge Yer % fled aT oT aI1, What will follow if a Money Dill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha? (a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommen- dations of the Rajya Sabha (e) The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further (¢) The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration (@) The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill 2. Which one of the following statements is correct? (a) In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time (®) The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President (o) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post (@) In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support B-BRO-M-HTA/46A 8. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? Geographical Region Feature (a) Abyssinian Plateau : Arabia (0) Atlas Mountains : North-Western Africa, () Guiana Highlands: South-Western Africa (a) Okavango Basin: Patagonia 4. With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements, 1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, 2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. 3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? fa) 1 only {b) 2 and 3 only () 9 only (a) 1,2 and 31, Rome ae Pah fee Fao asters ach 8, ft evan aa eT? 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Recombinant DNA technology (Genetic Engineering) allows genes to de transferred 1. across different species of plants 2. from animals to plants 3, from microorganisms to higher organisms Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1 only (») 2 and 3 only () 1 and 3 only (@) 1,2 end 3 6. The Chinese traveller Yuan Chwang (Hiuen Tsang) who visited India recorded the gencral conditions and culture of India at that time. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The roads and_river-routes were completely immune from robbery. 2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals by fire, water and poison were the instruments for determining the innocence or guilt of a person. 3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries and barrier stations. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1 only (&) 2 and 3 only () 1 and 3 only id) 1,2 and 3 B-BRO-M-HTA/46A, Consider the following : 1. Star tortoise 2. Monitor lizard 3. Pygmy hog 4. Spider monkey Which of the above are naturally found in India? (a) 1,2 and 3 only (&) 2 and 3 only () 1 and 4 only (@) 1,2, 3 and 4 8. Which of the following can be found as pollutants in the drinking water in some parts of India? 1. Arsenic 2. Sorbitol 3. Fluoride 4, Formaldehyde 5. Uranium Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (@) 1 and 3 only fo) 2, 4 and 5 only (9) 1,3.and 5 only @) 1,2,3,4and 5 With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were (a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces (%) nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League (c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies (a) sclected by the Government for their expertise. in constitutional matters8. yin DNA osheifie— (augafire: ‘Siad) tai aD eararatka 9 Barb 1, deh 6 fafiea saftet 2. sas a a 3. genta) 8 cern otal a ee a ed afr (a) Fat 1 (o) *aa 2 at 3 @ waists @ 1,23%3 6. a Awa WA oa St awh gor aT (Ba wait) 3 aretha aa A) ere eanait oft dept ar aot far 81 58 veal i, frefeftaa #8 aaa /a ger Bel 8/8? 1. wen ote wd-art ager & ae re afira 21 2. set ee arrret & fee avs a we 2, aft, aa a fe ae aerten fear ar @ fat Mt ote A ‘frdan orrat ay Fes ae a 3, aval a Ataral afte ara ge ra ‘21 ga aT HA Req my ee wr wa we ae oH a (a) Faa1 (0) ae 2 she 3 (9 Fae 1 a3 (@) 1,233 4 B-BRO-M-HTA/46A 4, PARSE A age Fa AA una F ogite ey A srg sa 8? (a) Fre 1, 233 @) Wa 23S ©) Fase @) 1,2, 334 8, Prafefad 48 oH-8 ana & ge wri AY ser ag we Hore oe 8? mare after eines prifeeres aie ee gai se eee (@) Faas b) Fra 2, 4 3S ©) %aa1, 3 oS @) 1,2, 3,435 9, unin sere & eel a, weit 8 eer am 3 qeer (a) Sarai & atl ara ahd Beata a (o) shea ees te we af ft ara ara ge fo weet fare wait are Raffi go a (a) a wa, wefan amet A set itera % fore ga 7 [P.T.0.10, Consider the following animals : 1. Sea cow 2. Sea horse 3. Sea lion Which of the above is/are mammal/mamimals? (a) 1 only (2) 1 and 3 only () 2 and 3 only (@ 1,2and3 11, Consider the following statements : 1, An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only. If such an amendment secks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (o) 2 only () Both 1 and 2 (a) Neither 1 nor 2 12. Consider the following statements : Attorney General of India can 1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha 2. bea member of a committee of the Lok Sabha 3. speak in the Lok Sabha 4. vote in the Lok Sabha B-BRO-M-HTA/46A Which of the statements given above is/are correct? fa) 1 only (b) 2 and 4 fo) 1,2 and 3 [d) 1 and 3 only 13. With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of suger industry, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1, Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy. 2, Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of __ synthetic chemical fertilizers. 3, Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (o) 1 and 3 only (a) 1,2 and3 14. Variations in the length of daytime and nighttime from season to season are due to (a) the earth’s rotation on its axis (b) the earth’s revolution round the sun in an elliptical manner (c) latitudinal position of the place [d) revolution of the earth on a tilted axis1, Fate seqait 7 Prer RR: 1. Raf 2. Bast ater 3. Baa fae ‘aud 8 ate-a/2 erat 8/87 (o) ¥7a1 (b) aa 1 Ks (Fae 2 att 3 (@ 1,233 11, Peafefad sent u fan aif : 1, wna % efiers & eigttes Serer ete sa fm fate St gener ae G sre fear st aaa gL 2. aft tar dates der 4 aia ater H aftaca At abt aren @, At aie var sega sea 3 anf ash farmed a fet am ft sree | aude pedi Ha ataa/a ad 6/87 (a) Far 1 () aa 2 fo) 1 3it 2 aHt (a) aHiseaeo 12. Piraftefteer aril ye Pra fing + Ne HEAT 1, ie en At arden fo a aa a 2, cite wan a Peet athe ar eae & went 3. Gite BT A ae wear & 4. oiler eon A ear ae wen B B-BRO-M-HTA/46A ‘sade sent 9 a wra-a1/8 we 2/8? 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Revolution of the earth Which of the above are responsible for bringing dynamic changes on the surface of the earth? Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1 only Gr a desist Ven 6) es () 1, 3, 5 and 6 only ae ( 2, 4,5 and 6 only jone (@ 1, 2,3, 4,5 and 6 16. On the planet earth, most of the freshwater exists as ice caps and glaciers. Out of the remaining freshwater, the largest proportion (@) is found in atmosphere as moisture and clouds (0) is found in freshwater lakes 19. Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution? 1, National Development Council 2. Planning Commission 3. Zonal Councils and rivers Select the correct answer using the () exists as groundwater codes given below. (d) exists as soil moisture (a) 1 and 2 only (&) 2 only 17. Consider the following pairs : (1 and 3 only 1. Nokrek Bio- (1,2 0nd 3 sphere Reserve : Garo Hills 2. Logtak (Lokal) 20. The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Lake : Barail Range Movement in Bengal was for 3. Namdapha (a) the reduction of the share of National Park ; Dafla Hills the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third Which of the above pairs is/are cere) ee (0) the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the (a) 1 only actual cultivators of the land b) 2 and 3 only () the uprooting of Zamindari @ 1,2and3 system and the end of serfdom (d) None (d) writing off all peasant debts B-BRO-M-HTA/46A 815, sia ad fig Aoi ael_8, sale frig ora sradti agt aha gf A it mech 81 te ae 87 1, ae wm tae fain (fe) ot wef 8 2, ag fier she wage ats sect 81 3. yf wl cer He ned a oa AL oral fa fem ee A a a HA TT afr (a) Fa 1 ) 233 fo 133 (ay HE et 16, galt ae 9, stain ore ar, wh at femre & ey Gee 21 Fy aeaT- wae ae afte eT (a) Fae H srgaT sik are wT Hon ar @ (bo) sense set Ae afeat A ge ran (ol Mira set THA (a) ya sie wah a7, Ff gui ae rane 1, Fire freee ford: mt werfeat 2. dines (ateen) sit: ate aa 3. arenas se: set vefeat sede pi 2 a aaa att geo Ree (a) Fr 1 (ob) Faw 233 ( 1,233 (a) EE B-BRO-M-HTA/46A 18. frrfafian x fran aifia : + Bagg Per yarta sat apes act we ae ye a yet a atom elie we ee we afacs ari % fere fartan #7 (a) F711, 2,334 b) Fas 1, 3, 5 3k 6 () aa 2, 4,536 (a) 1,2, 3,4, 536 oneeney 19. facfeiiaa 3 a fina frera/fiea frat ar fiers 4 gee at BP 1, rea fara afrg, 2. ae arr 3. Sita ohek a8 Room gw win mwa oH ars fa) Baa 1 shee (b) FAa2 () Fai sis fd) 1,23m3 20. aire % foun fear anetert At aa ai a fa) weiter oi fretartt at aa % or amr ae ech en-ferers oT (b) aft mr arate afeer Bee are, yceafier gore exer orca fe) sere wen a EA ae BhteTeT SFA id) Pea e wea ae ae act [P.T.0.21, The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties (a) with the consent of all the States (o) with the consent of the majority of States () with the consent of the States concerned (d) without the consent of any State 22, In the grasslands, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an ecological succession because of (a) insects and fungi (o) limited suntight and paucity of nutrients (c) water limits and fire (d)_ None of the above 23. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of ecosystems in the order of decreasing productivity? (a) Oceans, lakes, grasslands, mangroves (6) Mangroves, oceans, grasslands, lakes (c) Mangroves, grasslands, lakes, oceans, (d) Oceans, mangroves, lakes, grasslands B-BRO-M-HTA/46A 10 24, Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in fa) desert margins, liable to strong wind action [b) low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding (co) scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth (d) None of the above 28. The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective? 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(a) RATE FE FH 23, wftiat A uel seneam % oH 2 car reife #8 staan sean ah 87 (o) srs seer at Aa aT (a) wera, ea, ee, Sata (}) tata, sear, arrere, etet (o) Sarda asi A errs Bai a Bei aot (o) Sate, sere, eet, eevee (@) mera, tta, ete, are (4) rand ahi a sien a ye aT B-BRO-M-HTA/46A a1 [P.7.0.Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, who shall be the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or community forest rights or both? (a) State Forest Department (b). District Collector/Deputy Commissioner () Tahsildar/Block Development Olficer/Mandal Revenue Officer (d) Gram Sabha 27. Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process, Allatoxins are produced by (aq) bacteria (0) protozoa (c) moulds (d) viruses 28. ‘Economic Justice’ as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in (a) the Preamble and the Fundamental Rights (b) the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Poticy () the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy (d) None of the above B-BRO-M-HTA/46A Due to improper/indiscriminate disposal of old and used computers or their parts, which of the following are released into the environment as e-waste? 1. Beryllium 2. Cadmium 3. Chromium 4. Heptachlor 5. Mercury 6. Lead 7. Plutonium Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only (b) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only (9 2,4, 5 and 7 only @ 1, 2,3, 4,5, 6 and 7 30. Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by (a) carbon dioxide and nitrogen (6) carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide (e) ozone and carbon dioxide (a) nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide26. sgefir sr GE see oTeaios aah (aa after A} ara) staf, 2006 & ave, afer a apie aa afte) eran at A afew fran 3 Bufo A wie a wee aaa & fam, aaa sifted een? 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A food chain illustrates the order in which a chain of organisms feed upon each other. 2. Food chains are found within the populations of a species. 3. A food chain illustrates the numbers of each organism which are eaten by others. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (6) 1 and 2 only () 1,2 and 3 (a) None 82. Consider the following pairs : National Park River flowing through the Park 1. Corbett National Park : Ganga 2. Kaziranga National Park : Manas 3, Silent Valley National Park : Kaveri Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 only () land 3 (a) None B-BRO-M-HTA/46A, 14 33. Consider the following organisms : 1. Agaricus 2. Nostoc 3. Spirogyra Which of the above is/are used as biofertilizer/biofertilizers? (a) 1 and 2 () 2 only () 2and 3 (@) 3 only 34, Which of the following adds/add nitrogen to the soil? 1. Exeretion of urea by animals 2, Burning of coal by man 3. Death of vegetation Select the correct answer using the codes given below (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only () 1 and 3 only (@ 1,2and3 35. In which of the following States is lion-tailed macaque found in its natural habitat? 1, Tamil Nadu 2. Kerala 3. Kamataka 4, Andhra Pradesh Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (@) 1, 2 and 3 only () 2 only () 1,3 and 4 only (@) 1, 2,3 and 431. ut Fo aa game & axl A, Beam wea Pere Ae: 1 we fae aa an wt Paes act 2, Baad tat ew Jaen aR & sere ara Sh Sa 81 2. wre joer oH wht A we areote wd arf 81 3. we jam wows ta A seit wt, 9) gt reg oe 8, frac arch #1 sade wera 38 aha-an/2 wet 8/8? (a) a1 (b) Fea 1 ate 2 @ 1,233 (a) ae ae 32, fre git Frame Airy: fe sera aan a ae area arch = L aes: TT 2. artim aaa ser: are 3. meet at am aefe asi a a ahaw/a wet gifs ae (@) 132 () *ra3 @ 13s (a) Be ae B-BRO-M-HTA/46A, 15 33. frofefisa stat ot fran fife : 1, herr 2. siete 3. aE sage 48 sh-a/a Ga ade & ey ‘am eter 8/at4 4? ( 19%2 (o) FAD ( 233 (a) Waa 34, Peafefn #8 a-a/a, ger a argh at aaran 8 fad 87 1. pit aa afer a seen 2, Rye aR aia a aT 3. wef Te fa fee me ge aT HT we ae oR afer (q) Fa 1 () Fra 2 33 ( Faw 1 ans (y 1,233 38, frafefisa asa a fi feat fie ARR (fare) sre mph sera H eT art 87 1. afer 2. ea 3. wae 4. ary see aA Reo ge win at ah oe afre (a) *aa 1, 23m 3 (b) Fra 2 () Fara 1, 334 @ 1,2, 334 [P.7.0.36. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas, What is the difference between the two? (a) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monke b) Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks (6) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it (d) There is no material difference between the two 37. Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism? (a) The extinction of the flame of desire (&) The complete annihilation of self (c) A state of bliss and rest (d) A mental stage beyond all comprehension 88. According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country? (a) Fundamental Rights (b) Fundamental Duties (o) Directive Principles of State Policy (@ Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties B-BRO-M-HTA/46A, 16 39. 40. aL ‘The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because (a) Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919 Simon Commission mended the Dyarchy Provinces recom- abolition of, (Diarchy| in the (o) () there was no Indian member in the Simon Commission (@) the Simon Commission suggested the partition of the country Quit India Movement was launched in response to (a) (0) (o) (a) Cabinet Mission Plan Cripps Proposals Simon Commission Report Wavell Plan The balance of payments of a country is a systematic record of (@) al import and export transactions of a country during a given period of time, normally a year (2) goods exported from a country during a year (6) economic transaction between the government of one country to another (d) capital movements from one country to another36. 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(a) Fron qr-erat Star 8, safe Aer ata fagsit a Rarer & (oy ea sient ent, sale Pree aha Regsii an farmers 8 fo) Wa RT] EH ft wee Ger 8, safe Peete yr ve saa we et 8 (a) Saha ang eg ora AAT eT 37, Prafetia # a am ww ate mr H fab A semen A rede earen eT 2 (a) geome A ar ao () SAA phe: afer (o) ore ed Ror at FAR fd) erete afar sae 38, una & Wawa & oan feafeten 4a trea, te ore & fe recy 27 (a) ea cren (o) WRT (wa Ae Fee oe (a) Yec-aftren aan qa eer B-BRO-M-HTA/46A, 39. mien ahaa on’ & fag wea sa onter et oH? fa) Wea, 1919 % safe sented an grin aah sat ated & fo) Are erties 3 sid 4 fase can A eager A oh (rem we A aig of arte eee aa fa) wen ther 3 ta & Bret gore feat a 40, ana tel site React afafinar 4 sre Pear ren? fa) fare fre ata fb) eer er (o) agra aerttars Featé (a) 83a arr au. ef er a ters geet Pere safer ufc 27 (a) Freh Ptta ama & aha, aera: ep ad, Pref Ber) ere otra ate fafa a Ba 2A (oy Fae a8 An Ber a Faia A aad fw tm A we oh Gin A aren & ae sift: O-24 (@ wma gtina ba da 17 [P.7.0,42. The Reserve Bank of India regulates 45. Which of the following characterizes/ the commercial banks in matters of characterize the people of Indus 1. liquidity of assets Civilization? 1. They possessed great palaces branch expansion . and temples. z RRS of ea 2, They worshipped both male 4. winding-up of banks and female deities, Select the correct answer using the 3. They employed horse-drawn codes given below. chariots in warfare. Select the correct _statement/ fa) 1 and 4 only statements using the codes given (o) 2, 3 and 4 only below. () 1, 2 and 3 only (@) 1, 2,3 and 4 (a) 1 and 2 only (®) 2 only 43. An increase in the Bank Rate fo) 1,2ana3 generally indicates that the (a), Saetletratecd titeredt i liealy [d) None of the statements given to fall above is correct, (0) Central Bank is no longer ‘ meng iene. Seeman 46. Which of the following diseases can banks be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing? () Central Bank is following an easy money policy (d) Central Bank is following a tight money policy 3. HIV-AIDS 1. Chikungunya 2. Hepatitis B Select the correct answer using the 44. In India, deficit financing is used for codes given below. raising resources for fa) economic development (a) 1 only () redemption of public debt (b) 2 and 3 only () adjusting the balance of payments (1 and 3 only (a) reducing the foreign debt (4) 1,2 and 3 B-BRO-M-HTA/46A, 1842, Peter 4 8 ate-a aac A arete tod Aa afters fa at Pri ac ? 1. afereafrat ft aeerar 2. are Ree 3. Sat a Pee 4. Sat era ae Ra my qe a wi at we TA fre (a) aes (o) *am2, 3 ate4 (co) at 1, 2 shes (a) 1,2, 3.94 43. aq a i gfe a: sa aa HP fe (a) aa oh are = Pra A aATT z (b) Fehr ae oa anes Sat a at we 3 cet (Fie ta eh aif aw ag ae (ay Beara See ge eT org mare 44. urd Hoa A) Rin caer free foe ‘dared a age & fare azar A sah 8? (a) snftien ferera % fee (bh) Brekafras ae sara & few, fo) arr He ar nett aA & Fre (a) Peat ae aH aA fre B-BRO-M-HTA/46A 19 4s. fafa #2 ehm/a aan fey eer Siti at wel faa HEAT B/aRA # 1, Be femme weet ait afte ea 2, a Madi ot tani, at A GT waa 3. tq a aet ao dee i A sein ara Qa) fe Rem ae a a aR Te ae/ set at gra (a) ¥aa1 2 (b) %ae 2 @ 1,233 (a) Sees rt 8 arg oe a 8 46, Prafattra inital ta wah 2g 3 ae Up safe 8 gat ale # dats A wad 2/8? 1 fe 2. aRaa B 3. HIV-AIDS aa fam ge aT win ae we TT ar (a) ¥aa1 o) a2 sts () Fat ak 3 (4) 1,293 [P.1.0,47. Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine? 1, The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance. 2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul. 3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (@) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only () 1 and 3 only (@) 1, 2and 3 48. Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an organism, but also its functional role in the community of organisms? (a) Ecotone () Ecological niche (@ Habitat (@) Home range B-BRO-M-HTA/46A, 49, Photochemical smog is a resultant of the reaction among (a) NO,, 0; and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight () CO, Oy and peroxyacetyl nitrate in the presence of sunlight () CO, CO, and NO, at low temperature (@) high concentration of NO,, ©, and CO in the evening 50. Consider the following minerals : 1. Calcium 2. Iron Sodium Which of the minerals given above is/are required by human body for the contraction of muscles? (@) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only fc) 1 and 3 only (@ 1,2and347, fefetan 4 8 aa-e/3 wer On fear srgen 8/87 1. wi a fre wa wr ae art arent ty 2, wate ag, 8 ae ae a A, sare iB 3. af omen am fers & sik oraz waa Sra eT TRE fa fem az wT mw I afr (a) a1 b) Fat 2 33 (co) Fra 1 ait 3 (a) 1, 2383 48. fafatad i a eam wm %, aaa ote arr we PRA A fege at at =e, afes sta aaa 3 seh eaters saftent a sft avig ara 2? (a) aopftren (eaela), (b) aaa afer (c) Sea (a) arava B-BRO-M-HTA/46A, 21 49. verre qa at arn fh ate csfitzear ar after ean &? (a) NOg, Oy ven trtaefefeer ame da, we} vam A aoa A () CO, Og aa Wadia areze Spats, qe oe A fea (ce) CO, CO, TH NO, * aa, fra are (d) NOq % 31 BEM, O5 TH CO aa, am wo safe aftat 4 8 ara ak 4 Yat & digat % faq feaA/feA aan ah 8/8? (a) Faw (o) ra 2 9h 3 () FA 1 RS (a) 1,233 [P.T.0.51. Consider the following statements Select the correct answer using the The Parliamentary Committee on codes given below. Public Accounts (a) 1 only 1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha (b) 2 and 3 only 2. scrutinizes appropriation and (9) 1 and 3 only finance accounts of the Government (4) 1,2 and3 3. examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor 54. The most important fishing grounds General of India of the world are found in the Which of the statements given regions where ehepnHie/are etter (a) warm and cold atmospheric (a) 1 only currents meet (b) 2 and 3 only (b) rivers drain out large amounts of freshwater into the sea (3 only Galvan () warm and cold oceanic currents meet 52. Consider the following Bhakti Saints : (d) continental shelfis undulating 1. Dadu Dayal 2, Guru Nanak §5. Which of the following is/are unique 3. ‘Tyagaraja characteristic/characteristics. of Who among the above was/were SU ak foxentet preaching when the Lodi dynasty 1, Presence of tall, closely set fell and Babur took over? trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy ee 2. Coexistence of a large number () 2 only of species fo) 2and3 3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes (@ 1and2 Select the correct answer using the §3. With reference to the food chains in codes given below. ecosystems, which of the following kinds of organism is/are known as LEBEN decomposer organism organisms? (i) Band’ only. 1, Virus = panel (1 and 3 only 3. Bacteria (a) 1,2 and 3 B-BRO-M-HTA/46A 2281. fofefid seri 1 fran Afi : ote dear Ai data ah 1, Bre an & sfteta 25 aeet a faa at & 2. wea % fate ae fae canst a ute art & 3. una & fidre-wercteriter A ‘fetd At ata act t suds weil 8 aha-ai/a ahh B/E? (a) F741 (o) Fra 2 aie 3 () Fas (4) 1,23R3 52. Prafefira afin aati x fran srg 1 mz 2. Weare 3. IM wa 8 ats ga am zen Ba BA ‘wa eh sar ar we QT eT TA ATE ev f@ 13%3 (bo) Fat 2 ( 293 (a) 13% 2 83. uida 4 are sams % ai 4, Pritt 8 a fer van a/h ofa arues Sa Ree B/AETE CP 1, Faery 2 Fae 3. ster B-BRO-M-HITA/46A, 23 ata fi my qe ar wi ae et oe ae (g) aa &) Fara 2 3 () tari a3 (1,233 84. dan & waits weenpl weer da a aah Fargo t, ot @ er an ate aad urd ‘ire aa at ve men Baran ae sata a0 t fo) ren wer afte Berta are fread & (a) werkt Se aia 8 85, frfetan i a aaa, Pagada a A safer Pr 8/87 1 3 wget awe Ree ‘fate fren fart aaa a 2. agg al sitet a e-afeea 3. afiaed A sien As A feemat @ 48 fem ew win me ad oe ara (a) ¥7a1 (b) Fat 2 ait 3 () Farag (@) 1, 23h 3 [P.T.0.56. Which of the following constitute 58. With reference to the history of Capital Account? philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school : . Foreign Direct Investment 1, Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul, 1. Foreign Loans 2. 3. Private Remittances 4. |. Portfolio Investment 2. Sanlehya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to Sclect the correct answer using the liberation and not any exterior codes given below. influence or agent Which of the statements given @ debe above is/are correct? (a) 1, 2 an (a) 1 only (%) 1, 2and4 (b) 2 only ose (o) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1,3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 59. In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied 7. Consider ing historical 57. Consider the following historical ipaien aay Ge portion etary laces ® government? fos Raat ash 1. Members of the Cabinet are 2. Lepakshi Temple Members of the Parliament. 2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament. 3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State. 3. Sanchi Stupa Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings? Select the correct answer using the (a) 1 only codes given below. () 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only (®) 3 only Oa a (e) 2 and 3 only (a) None (a) 1,2and3 B-BRO-M-HTA/46A, 2486. frafefad #2 aaa Sirs Sen Fi rT 88. una 4 avis fran % sites & were wa 8? 4, afer wer 8 arafts Prafetid 1. Rash an art oe fran fae : 1 wie peter at otren & ora & ee fara at eer =f a3 S. Calas 2, Ber A mmr 8 fe nea A 4. ddaifed Far the ff sik @ aren 2 a fe at ara Bar SH | a fey me ge aT wen ae ae TT ‘afm sade eer 8a ate-a/2 wet 8/87 (a) AA 1 (a) 1,233 0 (o) a2 & 1294 i tomenam 2,334 (a) ami shah (a) 1,334 59. ura % wel H, dedta orea-woret # ‘Prefefiad 4 8 rr-a1/8 Rrgreat fear sau fies 8/87 7. fafa fen ert oe fee 2A: 1 ror wee wag Hs BET A 1, rT A TET u weceece 2. Waa ae or faara WTR a mim hima e 3. aay wat cscs eaell 3 @ aha-an/a Fife rome . ee so a fore aft rer arr B/ 8? a8 feng a mse a a a (a) Faa1 a 1 aati (a) aa ate 2 &) ¥aa9 @ as 6) aa aft 3 (a) we ae @ 1,233 B-BRO-M-HTA/46A 25 [P.T.0.60. ‘The annual range of temperature in the interior of the continents is high as compared to coastal areas. What is/are the reason/reasons? 1. Thermal difference between land and water 2. Variation in altitude between continents and oceans 3. Presence of strong winds in the interior 4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared to coasts Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1 only (®) 1 and 2 only () 2 and 3 only (@) 1,2, 3 and 4 61. Which of the following is/are the charactcristic/characteristics of Indian coal? 1. High ash content 2. Low sulphur content 3. Low ash fusion temperature Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (o) 1 and 3 only (@) 1,2 and 3 B-BRO-M-HTA/46A. 62. Which of the following statements regarding laterite soils of India are correct? 1, ‘They are generally red in colour. 2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash. 3, They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP, 4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils. Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (@) 1,2 and 3 (b) 2,3 and 4 ( 1and4 (d) 2 and 3 only 63. Consider the following statements : 1, Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds. 2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma. 3. Dharwars are famous for petroleum, Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (&) 2 only () 2and3 (@) None60. FeaN & aaa a arias amy-akee ‘adn ai A atte sre eter 21 H/ wae wT aT 8/87 1. af oe ste are arte sae 2, wendteh ate meramrdl & ts grt rH 3. aera A te vel) Premera 4. wa A ate sere FWA ae ord ast ara fq me ge a eT an al ote fr (a) a1 (o) Far a2 () Fam 2 3 @ 12,394 61, frafafas 4 3 at-a/a arte ee ai/% cate 8/81 1, gen we Sit 2. fra mee sit 3. fe way dem aE aa fem A i AR we TT afr (a) Fa 1 aK 2 (o) ta fo) a1 shes @) 1, 23m%3 B-BRO-M-HTA/46A, 27 62. wna ft amg Fal & ait 4 Frafefea Fa ord wom wah 87 1, Y arereme: arret Or FH aie 8) 2, a aregrar ott tte 8 wae ee 2) 3. rer eeu otk ant wear A srear rare yn 8 4. 7m fife @ atater sik arg sree 34 et 8 aa fqm gw win Row aT are @) 1, 29%3 ) 2, 334 @ 14 (a) at 2 ate 3 63. Peiffer adi ae Prem Alfie : 1. wpfte fa risaen de orf aft #1 2. awe Ta Aer A eeen Fo qa ara 1 3. unarg afta tat & fre afre Bi ade at fa ste-an/a ae 4/87 (a 132 (b) Fr 2 ) 233 (ay Bee [P.T.0.B-BRO-M-HTA/46A, 64. Consider the following crops : 67. 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Rice 4. Wheat Which of these are Kharif crops? fa) 1 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 only fe) 1,2 and 3 (@) 2,3 and + 65. “Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty and the people used to be nomadic ae: herders.” ‘The above statement best describes which of the following regions? (@) African Savannah (b) Central Asian Steppe (¢) North American Prairie (d) Siberian Tundra 66. Consider the following statements : 1. Inflation benefits the debtors. 2. Inflation benefits the bond- holders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? fa) 1 only (b) 2 only (o) Both 1 and 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 Disguised unemployment generally means (a) large number of people remain unemployed (b) alternative employment is not available (¢) marginal productivity of labour (a) productivity of workers is low Consider the following statements : The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India, 3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (o) 2 and 3 only () 1 and 3 only (@ 1,2ana364. frfefaa ret w fan Afae : 67, sega aot ay aaa: ae Bie 8 1. aoe 3 eS fo) aad) dena Fa wae 4 A wild aaah ate A eed oe a fy sata ian Seana (o) ate A ahora sere ye fc) 1, 23% cae (a) Ait A serene ht (a 2,394 6s, “saag am 2, af ay 2 ok dim aeravel verre Bor ea 21" age an Firfefta Sat 48 fre gg. peta mel 7 Pre ANE : wearer aes 4 faites diag & aft ays & ag oan waa saerft aft (oy we URE ee 2. eta i met & uesft & vare- (co) Set ratte At Wa Fe aT FT| (a wearer ee 3, ffir tg cert at H surni, casi #1 aaa eT) 66, Peiferftan peril ve fren Fifie 7 See cane ect 4 a ata-an/a wh 8/87 2. Reha alve-encat a ary agar a (a) Fara aren aad 38 ataa/a wh B/E? (@) %aa1 Osea aes Oban (@ Fai ses ( 132 at @ amiaeate @ 1,293 B-BRO-M-HTA/46A 29 (BT.69. Consider the following statements 1, National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission. 2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List inthe Constitution of India, 3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice, Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (o) 2 and 3 only () 1 and 3 only (@) 1,2 and3 70. Consider the following statements : 1, ‘The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House. 2, While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the lection of the Vice President, B-BRO-M-HTA/46A. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (@) 1 only () 2 only (o) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements : 1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity. 2, It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only ( Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 269, Prafera aet w Pan aA: 1. ae Presa afeng, ast see ar Te ait 81 2. suff of armies asa a ey 3 ifort A eal gel HE cat rar a 3. wren ar itera ae fata a 8 PR wari at otis fea Gi ene ar A asa aaa ar card Rea aa fee) “ae art 8 ater we 8/2? (q) 81 fo) aa ates () a1 3k 3 (@ 1,2%3 70. frafefiaa sari ve fran aifae : 1 Tt an ent wen re se wet aes gh a 2, wae geht & Raker a day & ahi eet onthe eee a er ar wig often agi da, sat sat & fae ame a safrare dia 1 B-BRO-M-HTA/46A a1 caeden ard 2 ota-ar/A ae BRT (a Faa1 (o) ae 2 fo vate a fd) TAL MMAR D? 71. ube fale ta oie wet F, frefefian audi x fren fs, 1, Fee Sees aa staat ore waa & ain aa at Rayea ot ‘ae aftr dare aero arn Bh 2. ae te 7 fae arise site ara a om aa & eo fates aan ofa at Ra ort arm a] cade aa 9 sta-an/at wel 2/27 (a) a1 @) FI fo). 3it 2 et @ Vaiomate [P.T.0,72. 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. 74, Consider the following liquid assets 1. Demand deposits with banks the 2, Time deposits with the banks 3. Savings banks deposits with the 4. Currency ‘The correct sequence of these assets in the decreasing order of (a) 1 only liquidity is @) 2 ands ( 1and3 (d) None of the above produces the (o) 3-2-1 thunder (9) 2-3-1-4 73. Consider the following pairs : Tribe State (d) 4-1-3-2 1, Limboo (Limbu) : Sikkim 2. Karbi Himachal Pradesh 78. in the context of Indian economy, ‘Open Market Operations’ refers to Dongaria Kondh : Odisha Bonda : Tamil Nadu fa) Which of the above pairs are correctly matched? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only () 1,3 and 4 only (@) 1, 2,3 and 4 B-BRO-M-HTA/46A (b) © (d) 32 borrowing by scheduled banks from the RBI lending by commercial banks to industry and trade purchase and sale of government securities by the RBI None of the above7a. ateaction % he, ara afk Fa / faa ar aera ert B/82 1, mrtrar apart -ae Beh Bre 8 cafe. 8, Stata aA gare at # en ait va aot ore A sth aa ama ie 3. Ara Re ne ge ar vain we eel see afm (a) aa 1 (bo) 233 ( 133 (a) weds Ha aE AA afeg santa wai am 73, Feafean ait oe Fran aAfire : sean w= 1, fama, 2 fie 2. ara + fered wea 3. snienaiy : sien 4. ts : afer sede gal da ate-a adi afer #7 (q) Fat HRB ) Fam (oq) a1, 33h 4 (@) 1,2, 334 B-BRO-M-HTA/46A 33 74, frafefia aa ouhamfedt ow fear fsa: 1, Sei ye ah aH 2. ae a oe rates ST 3. ete 7s aaa aT 4, wat xe often at, aver 3 nd LH He organ 8 (a) 1-4-3-2 (b) 4-3-2-1 (9) 23-14 (a) 4-1-3-2 78. sda aiforren % weal A, ‘ga aT warerd fd fitée cat 87 (a) gates Sa4 ara RBI a ae ST () abies tat aro sen st aT ai ae fo) RBU a aoa sfrefelt ar ar ott Fat (a) sade 88 ae ae [P.T.0,76. Priority Sector Lending by banks in India constitutes the lending to (6) agriculture (2) micro and small enterprises (¢) weaker sections (d) All of the above 77. Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India? (a) Engineering (b) Paper and pulp (o) Textiles (a) Thermal power 78. To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do? (a) Promoting skill development () Introducing — more social security schemes () Reducing infant mortality rate (@)_ Privatization of higher education B-BRO-M-HTA/46A 34 79. In the context of cultural history of India, a pose in dance and dramatics called ‘Tribhanga’ has been a favourite of Indian artists from ancient times till today. Which one of the following statements best describes this pose? fa) One leg is bent and the body is slightly but oppositely curved at waist and neck (o) Facial expressions, hand gestures and make-up are combined to symbolize certain epic or historic characters fc) Movements of body, face and hands are uscd to express oneself or to tell a story (d) A little smile, slightly curved waist and certain hand gestures are emphasized to express the feelings of love or eroticism 80. Annie Besant was 1, responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement 2. the founder of the Theo- sophical Society 3. once the President of the Indian National Congress Select the correct statement/ statements using the codes given below. fa) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only () 1 and 3 only (@) 1, 2and 376. Mid 4 tat a wah ae wR a aver favera oT 33. 87 @ ee (©) BR (area) wa BR aH Beat a) sie ah 77. wo 4 feafefan sett 4 8 ata-at oH, rh ar aad aT aRTTT a? (ay sire b) ars wa ast fe) aan (a) wae 78. saifista onvin & ooh ar ah om ak rq ret a aa aT RR? (a) Bem fare a sieeve &) ott afte amie gen ters arm fo) Fry ay aH wh (ed) 3a Brera Fisher B-BRO-M-HTA/46A 35 79, wre Bieta siege & a A, Gea ed areairet A ue ua fa ‘Bsn’ wer orn 2%, wii art 8 ore wa sey sparen #1 afefier wai 21 Revferfire 3 2 a-a @& aer a a aa eT Bafta sre 27 (a) Ge sia ter stat 2 atk 3a ate arg fate fran ae wa ater mA oht @) Fe aires, empl Gl ars efara Herre array tfaeres wat oder or Fann ect} fe, aera A are B %, Fa G eel A nit ae ya ei wt afters act seat oF Far mee & fore fee are & (a) Fe Feria, ate aw aie wa fae wergaot a ae fier aren @, 3H Gi am squeal A ater: FA & fare 80. wh ate 1, 8 Fa Seer ore wel & fee seen ef 2. Raritan atest Hh deena a 3. fem Ree aie A ow a rene ft ee ae /aeeit gm (a) a1 () Fra 2 ata (9 rasta (@ 1,239 [P. To.81. The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the (@) imposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the Indians () imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages (©) removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans (4) removal of a duty on imported cotton cloth. 82. A rise in general level of prices may be caused by 1. an increase in the money supply 2. a decrease in the aggregate level of output 3. an increase in the effective demand Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1 only () 1 and 2 only (9 2 and 3 only (@ 1,2 and 3 B-BRO-M-HTA/46A 36 83. Which one of the following groups of items is included in India’s foreign-exchange reserves? fa) Foreign-curreney assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and loans from foreign countries (b) Foreign-currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and SDRs (o) Poreign-currency assets, loans from the World Bank and SDRs (d) Foreign-currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and loans from the World Bank 84. Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effect? (a) Repayment of public debt (b) Borrowing from the public to finance a budget deficit (c) Borrowing from banks to finance a budget deficit (@) Creating new money to finance a budget deficit 85, Supply of money remaining the saine when there is an increase in demand for money, there will be (a) a fall in the level of prices () an increase in the rate of interest () a decrease in the rate of interest (@) an increase in the level of income and employment81, Tad fea fare frat wah aI? 83. und A Ba ys oR BARE fretted 3 2 seem ww wag (a) sredtel are eee Gan wat ES ‘atrifera 8? fae et aa (a) fen RI Re, RA ore saftrae (age Ze so) aan fa2sit ) sida wnat Hwee 8 ae aa eaves) afte oBransit oe fara fo) Pea aR oReatt, wrt Roel ae sae far art wo wks eet aa fate rect ‘aia (UH: glo site) (Beh chit haved graf ve et am shamit, fa te 8 & fer wchta =r e-em E Oe giclee amen srveqasit er zee at rae fete oer, a a a Rt eee Opi ahawke aot er = gem am 84. Friffirr i a fea oe a ama oma F wali Aeand a A) wer 27 82, war Ace A adie Prafead Ha (tema BA fiona ren fare @ ah want 8/7 ee 1, wera a af sore 2, Fewer & wr wae rae (9) we wd & Brea fa at a 3, aweft un i gfx wore i) we 2% en & fre aE ys a Rem a A Fn a a om oA afr 85, xa A of aaa eh wa oT A at ( a1 aaeaas a (a) Brea a Preae sTeh (o) Fat 1 she 2 b) Aas 4H af h Teh () Fan 233 o) waa Te ah eS oe @ wa ak tam % ef gf a (@) 1,293 caret B-BRO-M-HTA/46A, 3 [P. 1.0.86. Fruits stored in a cold chamber 89. Consider the following phenomena : exhibit longer storage life because 1! Sine of the oun at dusk Colour of the sun at dawn Moon being visible at dawn ‘Twinkle of stars in the sky Polestar being visible in the sky (a) exposure to sunlight is prevented () concentration of —_ carbon dioxide in the environment is increased opener Which of the above i (c) rate of respiration is decreased Bie CN en AE opteA illusions? Oe eee. eas @) 3, 4and 5 87. Consider the following fauna of oe ae ( 2,3and5 1, Gharial 90. Rainbow is produced when sunlight aq Leatherback tortie falls on drops of rain. Which of the 3, Swamp deer following physical phenomena are : responsible for thie? Which of the above is/are ‘ endangered? 1, Dispersion 2. Refraction (2), 3 ends only 3. Internal reflection ae area: Select the correct answer using the () 1,2 and3 codes given below. (a) None (a) 1 and 2 only () 2 and 3 only 88. Ball bearings are used in bicycles, (o) 1 and 3 only cars, ete., because () 1,2 end 3 (a) the actual area of contact between the wheel and axle 91, Many transplanted seedlings do not is increased Grow sacaiiie (b) the effective area of contact (a) the new soil does not contain between the wheel and axle favourable minerals is increased (%) most of the root hairs grip the (co) the effective area of contact new soil too hard between the wheel and axle (o) most of the root hairs are lost is reduced during transplantation (a) None of the above statements (a) leaves get damaged during is correct transplantation B-BRO-M-HTA/46A, 38s6. she au Howat wa sire ma ae 89, Firofeea ahemeil we rar sifie : aaa #, Bie siya aad ar oer 1 fq) wa A tert ae we a ort 8 2. saree Fa sr 1 3. same i een a er 4 bo) vlan 3 ake seats A reat tent ee:ts en rer war st at 5, omer di gaat an fer @ waa aah? aefn Fa tea yim t? 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With reference to them, which (2) there is population growth in X one of the following statements is not correct? (a) there is technical progress in the world economy (c) there is capital formation in X fa) Gravity is the strongest of the (d) the volume of trade grows in fe the world economy (b) Electromagnetism acts only 93. Which of the following statements ORepErICCe Wie aa ecite is/are correct? charge 1. Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the generation of energy. 2. Viruses can be cultured in any synthetic amedium. (@) Strong nuclear force holds protons and neutrons inside the nucleus of an atom (c) Weak nuclear force causes radioactivity 3. Viruses are transmitted from one organism to another by Biclogpet vecto son 96. The efforts to detect the existence Select the correct answer using the of Higgs boson particle have codes given below. Saecta nines Certuritowe ini tenet fale ony past. What is/are the importance/ importances of discovering this (0) 2 and 3 only particle? (1 and 3 only 1. It will enable us to under- @ 13 ams stand as to why elementary particles have mass. 94. Which of the following leaf 2. It will enable us in the modifications occurs/occur in near future to develop the desert areas to inhibit water loss? technology of _ transferring matter from one point to another without traversing the physical space between them. 3. It will enable us to create Select the correct answer using the better fuels for nuclear fission. codes given below. 1. Hard and waxy leaves 2. Tiny leaves or no leaves 3. Thorns instead of leaves Select the correct answer using the (a) 1 and 2 only codes given below. (b) 2 onl (a) 1 only Oro ) 2 and 3 only (ce) 1 and 3 only (e) 1 and 3 only (a 1,2and3 (@) 1, 2and 3 B-BRO-M-HTA/46A 40