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41. A farmer sows beans in his fields after harvesting a crop of wheat. Wh

A farmer sows beans in his fields after harvesting a crop of wheat. Which one of the following agricultural practice is he following ?

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Multiple cropping

Crop rotation

Fallow field

Mixed cropping

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The practice of growing different types of crops sequentially in the same area across a series of growing seasons is called Crop Rotation. In this specific example, a farmer grows beans (a legume) after wheat (a cereal). Legumes like beans have root nodules containing nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which enrich the soil with nitrogen, benefiting subsequent crops like wheat. This practice helps maintain soil fertility, prevent depletion of specific nutrients, control pests and diseases, and improve soil structure.

– Crop rotation involves growing different crops in sequence on the same land over time.
– Sowing nitrogen-fixing legumes like beans after cereals like wheat is a common practice in crop rotation to improve soil health.

Multiple cropping involves growing two or more crops on the same land in one year. Fallow field refers to leaving the land uncultivated for a period. Mixed cropping involves growing two or more crops simultaneously on the same field.

42. Adulteration of mustard oil has led to several outbreaks of Epidemic D

Adulteration of mustard oil has led to several outbreaks of Epidemic Dropsy in India. Which one of the following contaminant is responsible for it ?

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Automobile oil

Linseed oil

Argemone oil

Rapeseed oil

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Epidemic Dropsy is a clinical state resulting from consuming edible oils (most commonly mustard oil) that have been contaminated with Argemone oil. Argemone oil contains the toxic alkaloid sanguinarine, which is responsible for the symptoms of epidemic dropsy, including edema (swelling), skin lesions, gastrointestinal symptoms, and even heart failure. The contamination occurs when seeds of the Argemone mexicana plant, which visually resemble mustard seeds, are accidentally or intentionally mixed with mustard seeds.

– Epidemic Dropsy is caused by the consumption of edible oil contaminated with Argemone oil.
– The toxic substance in Argemone oil is sanguinarine.

Argemone mexicana is also known as Mexican poppy or prickly poppy. The seeds are small, black, and round, similar to mustard seeds, making accidental contamination during harvesting or processing possible.

43. In May 2008, the Supreme Court of India laid down six parameters to ma

In May 2008, the Supreme Court of India laid down six parameters to make the police effective, accountable and insulated from political interference and set up a monitoring committee to ensure that states implement police reforms. Which one of the following is not a directive of the apex court in this regard ?

Setting up of a state security commission in every state to ensure that the state government did not exercise unwarranted influence or pressure on the state police

Selection of state’s director general of police would be from “amongst the three senior most officers”

Fixing a minimum tenure of five years for police officers on operational posts unless they face disciplinary proceedings or were convicted in a criminal offence

Setting up a separate investigation police force to ensure that criminal are prosecuted effectively

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The Supreme Court’s directives in the Prakash Singh case (2006, not May 2008, though follow-up happened) aimed at reforming the police force. Key directives included:
1. Setting up a State Security Commission (SSC) in each state (Option A is correct).
2. Selecting the DGP through a merit-based process from a panel of three senior officers and giving them a minimum tenure of **two** years (Option B is correct, but the tenure mentioned in C is incorrect).
3. Ensuring a minimum tenure of **two** years for other police officers on operational duties (Superintendent of Police and Station House Officer) (Option C states five years, which is incorrect).
4. Separating the investigation and law & order functions of the police (Option D is a correct directive).
5. Setting up Police Establishment Boards (PEB) for transfers, postings, etc.
6. Setting up Police Complaints Authorities (PCAs) at state and district levels.
The statement that specifies a minimum tenure of *five* years for police officers on operational posts is incorrect; the Supreme Court mandated a minimum tenure of two years.

– The Supreme Court’s directives in the Prakash Singh case laid down parameters for police reforms.
– Directives included establishing commissions/boards/authorities and ensuring minimum tenure for officers.
– The minimum tenure mandated for officers on operational posts was two years, not five years.

Despite the Supreme Court’s directives, implementation of police reforms across various states in India has been slow and faces significant challenges, including political will and resource constraints.

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44. Consider the following statements about the End Use Monitoring Agreeme

Consider the following statements about the End Use Monitoring Agreement (EUMA) signed between USA and India in July, 2009 :

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1. It clears the way for the sale of US military equipment to India
2. It allows the US to verify whether India is using the weapons purchased from USA for the stated purpose
3. It restricts India to pass on the US military technology to any country other than Afghanistan (till US forces are there)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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The End Use Monitoring Agreement (EUMA), signed between India and the USA in July 2009, was a crucial step allowing the US to verify how American military equipment sold to India is used, stored, and secured. This agreement facilitates the sale of advanced US military technology and equipment to India by providing assurances to the US regarding the proper use and security of sensitive items (Statement 1 and 2 are correct). The agreement places restrictions on the transfer of US military technology or equipment to any third country without explicit US authorization. Statement 3 is incorrect as it specifies Afghanistan as an exception until US forces are there, which is not a general or explicit clause of the EUMA; the restriction is typically on any third party transfer without US consent.

– EUMA facilitates the sale of US military equipment to India.
– It allows the US to monitor and verify the end-use of sold equipment.
– The agreement restricts India from transferring US military technology to third parties without US approval.

The EUMA was a bilateral agreement following the India-US Civil Nuclear Agreement. It addressed US concerns about proliferation and security, paving the way for India to purchase sophisticated US defence equipment, which was previously difficult due to lack of such an agreement.

45. Which one of the following is not a World Heritage Site ?

Which one of the following is not a World Heritage Site ?

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Kaziranga National Park

Sundarbans National Park

Kangchendzonga National Park

Keoladeo National Park

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Kaziranga National Park (Assam, inscribed 1985), Sundarbans National Park (West Bengal, inscribed 1987), and Keoladeo National Park (Rajasthan, inscribed 1985) are all recognized UNESCO World Heritage Sites (all Natural sites). Kangchendzonga National Park (now Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim) was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Mixed category) much later, in 2016. Therefore, at the time this question was likely framed (based on other questions, likely before 2016), Kangchendzonga was not a World Heritage Site.

– Kaziranga, Sundarbans, and Keoladeo are long-standing UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India.
– Khangchendzonga National Park was inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2016.

India has a total of 42 UNESCO World Heritage Sites as of 2023. These include cultural, natural, and one mixed site (Khangchendzonga).

46. Consider the following statements about former Australian cricketer St

Consider the following statements about former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh :

1. He is the author of the book “True Colours : My Life”.
2. He is deeply influenced by the deeds of Mother Teresa.
3. He is working for the cause of the children afflicted by leprosy in India.

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Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

2 and 3 only

1 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Steve Waugh’s autobiography is titled “Out of My Comfort Zone”. “True Colours: My Life” is the autobiography of Shane Warne. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect. Steve Waugh has openly acknowledged being deeply influenced by Mother Teresa’s humanitarian work (Statement 2 is correct). He has been actively involved with Udayan, a home in Kolkata for children of leprosy patients, and has worked for the cause of children affected by leprosy in India for many years (Statement 3 is correct). Thus, only statements 2 and 3 are correct.

– Steve Waugh is the author of “Out of My Comfort Zone”, not “True Colours”.
– He was inspired by Mother Teresa and actively supports humanitarian causes in India, particularly related to children affected by leprosy.

Steve Waugh’s association with Udayan began during a cricket tour of India in the late 1990s. He continues to support the charity and has helped raise significant funds for it.

47. Which one of the following statements about Nandan Nilekani is not cor

Which one of the following statements about Nandan Nilekani is not correct ?

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He is the co-founder of Infosys Technologies Limited

He wrote a book, titled “Imagining India” in which he passionately called for governmental and cultural reforms

Recently he is appointed as the Member of the Planning Commission of India

He is given the rank of Cabinet Minister in July, 2009

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Nandan Nilekani is indeed a co-founder of Infosys (Statement A is correct). He wrote the book “Imagining India: The Idea of a Renewed Nation” which discusses India’s future and reforms (Statement B is correct). He was appointed as the head of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) in July 2009, with the rank of Cabinet Minister (Statement D is correct). While he had served as a member of the Planning Commission, his major appointment in July 2009 was heading the UIDAI, not just being appointed *recently* as a member of the Planning Commission, which he had been since 2008. The statement C is misleading or incorrect depending on the interpretation of “recently” in the context of July 2009, as his major appointment *at that time* was the UIDAI head. He was a Planning Commission member from 2008 until 2013, when he resigned to contest elections. However, the specific statement about *recently* being appointed *as a member* in July 2009 is less precise than his appointment as UIDAI head with Cabinet rank in the same month. Comparing C and D, D is the more precise and significant event in July 2009 related to Nilekani’s governmental role.

– Nandan Nilekani co-founded Infosys and is the author of “Imagining India”.
– In July 2009, he was appointed Chairman of the UIDAI with the rank of Cabinet Minister.
– While he was a member of the Planning Commission (from 2008), the statement about being *recently appointed as a Member* specifically in July 2009 is less accurate than his UIDAI appointment at that time.

Nilekani oversaw the rollout of the Aadhaar project as the head of the UIDAI. He later contested the Lok Sabha elections from Bangalore South constituency in 2014 but was unsuccessful.

48. Who is Richard Halbrooke ?

Who is Richard Halbrooke ?

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Producer and Director of Hollywood movies

US special envoy on Afghanistan and Pakistan

US ambassador to India

UN observer for overseeing the rehabilitation process of displaced Tamils in Sri Lanka

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Richard Holbrooke was a prominent American diplomat known for his role in negotiating the Dayton Peace Accords which ended the Bosnian War. Around the time this question was likely framed (late 2000s), he was appointed as the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan by President Barack Obama in January 2009. This role involved diplomatic efforts related to stability and policy in this critical region.

– Richard Holbrooke served as the US special envoy focusing on Afghanistan and Pakistan under the Obama administration starting in 2009.
– His career spanned several key diplomatic roles, including Ambassador to the UN and Assistant Secretary of State.

Richard Holbrooke passed away in December 2010 while still serving as the special envoy. His appointment was a significant move reflecting the US administration’s focus on the Af-Pak region.

49. Consider the following paragraph and identify with the code given belo

Consider the following paragraph and identify with the code given below the town with which the paragraph is associated :
It is basically a traditional centre for cotton. The town accounts for the bulk of India’s cotton knitwear exports to all over the world. The Noyyal river runs all across the town, virtually dividing it into two halves.
Code :

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh)

Tirupur (Tamil Nadu)

Erode (Tamil Nadu)

Subarnpur (Orissa)

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The correct answer is B) Tirupur (Tamil Nadu).

The description accurately identifies Tirupur. It is a major hub for cotton knitwear manufacturing and exports, widely recognized as the “Knitwear Capital of India”. The Noyyal river flows through the town, aligning with the geographical detail provided.

Tirupur’s economy is heavily dependent on the textile industry, particularly knitted garments. It attracts a large workforce and contributes significantly to India’s textile exports. The Noyyal river is an important, though often polluted, river in the region.

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50. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :

List-I (Phone Brand)	List-II (Brand Slogan)
A. Nokia	1. Be inspired
B. Samsung	2. Next is what ?
C. Panasonic	3. Connecting people
D. Siemen’s	4. Ideas for life

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3 4 2 1

1 2 4 3

3 2 4 1

1 4 2 3

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The correct answer is C) 3 2 4 1.

Matching the brands with their prominent slogans around the period (leading up to 2009):
A. Nokia: “Connecting people” was their iconic and long-standing slogan. (A-3)
B. Samsung: While having various slogans, “Next is what?” aligns best among the options when others are matched. (B-2)
C. Panasonic: “Ideas for life” was a widely used global slogan for Panasonic. (C-4)
D. Siemens: “Be inspired” was used by Siemens, particularly for its mobile division before it was sold. (D-1)

Brand slogans are part of marketing strategies and can change over time. The options reflect slogans that were in use or commonly associated with these brands around the specified period.