SHORT BUT TRUE ...
Remembering is Easy for
those who have Brains, BUT...
Forgetting is hard for those who have HEART...
Sunday, 31 August 2014
Saturday, 30 August 2014
General Knowledge-Current Affairs-Noted Historian Bipin Chandra passes away
Noted Historian Bipin Chandra passes away
Historian Bipin Chandra died today (30.08.2014) at his residence
in Gurgaon after prolonged illness. He was 86. A Padma Bhushan awardee, Chandra
had donned multiple roles including that of Chairperson of the Centre for
Historical Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Member of the University
Grants Commission and the Chairman of the National Book Trust.
Considered to be a specialist in economic and political history of India, Chandra had authored several books including The Rise and Growth of Economic Nationalism, In the Name of Democracy: The JP Movement and the Emergency, Nationalism and Colonialism in Modern India and The Making of Modern India: From Marx to Gandhi, among others.
Quotable Quote-Message of the Day
People think that the most
painful thing in life is losing the one you VALUE ....
The Truth is ..... The Most Painful thing is
losing yourself in the process of Valuing some one too much ...... and
forgetting that YOU ARE SPECIAL TOO.....
Friday, 29 August 2014
Quotable Quote-Message of the Day
In any relationship
The essence of trust isn't
in its bind, age, caste or creed but in its bond.
Hold the hand of the person you love rather than
expecting same to hold yours!
Wednesday, 27 August 2014
UPSC Exam-Civil Service Exam 2014-GENERAL STUDIES –Paper 1- Part 1
Civil Service Exam 2014-GENERAL STUDIES –Paper
1- Part 1
(Series- B)
1. The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon
in 1905 lasted until
(a) The First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended
(b)King George V abrogated Curzon’s Act at
the Royal Durbar in Delhi in 1911
(c) Gandhiji launched his Civil
Disobedience Movement
(d) The Partition of India is 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan
Answer:
B
2. The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance
in the history of the Freedom Movement because
the
(a) Attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress
(b) Attainment of Poorna
Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress
(c) Non-Cooperation Movement was launched
(d) Decision to participate
in the Round
Table Conference in London was taken
Answer:
B
3. With reference to the famous Sattriya dance, consider the following
Statements:
1.
Sattriya is a combination of music, dance and drama.
2. It is
a centuries - old living tradition of Vaishnavites of Assam.
3. It
is based on classical Ragas and Talas of devotional songs composed by Tulsidas, Kabir and Mirabai.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and
2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: B
4. Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on
the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian
calendar in a normal year of 365 days?
(a) 22nd
March (or 21st March)
(b) 15th May (or 16th May)
(c) 31st March (or 30th March)
(d) 21st April (or 20th April)
Answer:
A
5. With reference to the Indian history of art
and culture, consider the
Following
pairs:
|
Famous work
of Site
|
Sculpture
|
|
1. A grand image of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana With numerous celestial
musicians above and the Sorrowful
figures of his followers below
|
Ajanta
|
|
2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar Incarnation) of ishnu,
as he rescues Goddess Earth from the
deep and chaotic
waters
sculpted on rock
|
Mount Abu
|
|
3. "Arjuna's Penance" "Descent of Ganga"sculpted on the surface of huge boulders
|
Mamallapuram
|
Which
of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and
3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
C
6. The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a
(a) Revolutionary
association of Indians with headquarters at San
Francisco
(b) Nationalist organization operating from Singapore
(c) Militant organization with headquarters at Berlin
(d) Communist movement for India's freedom with headquarters at Tashkent
Answer:
A
7. With reference to India's culture and tradition, what is 'Kalaripayattu'?
(a) It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India
(b) It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel area
(c) It is an ancient form of dance- drama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar
(d) It is
an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South
India
Answer:
D
8. Consider the following pairs:
1.
Garba : Gujarat
2.
Mohiniattam : Odisha
3.
Yakshagana : Karnataka
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1
and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
C
9. With reference to
Buddhist history,tradition
and culture in India, consider
the following pairs:
Famous shrine Location
1. Tabo monastery and temple complex : Spiti Valley
2. Lhotsava Lhakhang temple, Nako : Zanskar Valley
3. Alchi
temple Complex : Ladakh
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
C
10.
Consider the following statements:
1. ‘Bijak’
is a composition of the teachings of
Saint Dadu Dayal.
2. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer:
D
11. A community of people called Manganiyars is well-known for their
(a) Martial arts in
North-East India
(b) Musical
tradition in North-West India
(c) Classical vocal music in South India
(d) pietra dura tradition in Central India
Answer:
B
12. What
was/were the object/objects of Queen Victoria's Proclamation (1858)?
1. To
disclaim any intention to annex
Indian States
2. To place the Indian administration under the British Crown
3. To regulate East India Company's trade with India
Select the correct answer using the code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer:
A
13. Ibadat Khana at
Fatehpur Sikri was
(a) The mosque for the use of Royal Family
(b) Akbar's private prayer chamber
(c) The
hall in which Akbar held discussions
with scholars of various religions
(d) The room in which the nobles belonging to different
religions gathered to discuss
religious affairs.
Answer:
C
14. In the context of food and nutritional security of India,
enhancing the ‘Seed Replacement Rates' of various crops helps in
achieving the food production targets of the future.
But what is/are the constraint/ constraints in its wider/greater
implementation?
1.
There is no National Seeds Policy
in place.
2. There is no participation of private sector
seed companies in the supply
of quality seeds of
vegetables and planting materials of
horticultural crops.
3. There
is a demand-supply gap regarding quality
seeds in case of low value and high volume crops.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 3
only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None
Answer: B
15. With reference to 'Eco-Sensitive Zones', which of the following Statements is/are correct?
1.
Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
2. The purpose of the declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zones is to prohibit all kinds of human activities in those zones except agriculture.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither
1 nor 2
Answer: D
16.
Consider the following statements:
1. Animal Welfare Board of India is established under the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986.
2. National
Tiger Conservation Authority is
a statutory body.
3. National Ganga
River Basin Authority is chaired by the
Prime
Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and
3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: B
17. Consider the following pairs:
Vitamin Deficiency disease
1.
Vitamin C : Scurvy
2.
Vitamin D : Rickets
3.
Vitamin E : Night blindness
Which
of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
Answer: A
18.
There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical
elements
that are used by the industry in the manufacture of various products.
Why?
1. They can accumulate
in the environment,
and contaminate water and soil.
2. They
can enter the food chains.
3. They
can trigger the production of free
radicals.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
19. Which of the following organizations brings out the publication known as 'World Economic Outlook’?
(a) The
International Monetary Fund
(b) The United Nations Development Programme
(c) The World Economic Forum
(d) The World Bank
Answer: A
20. With reference to Union Budget, which
of the following is/are covered under Non-Plan Expenditure?
1.
Defence expenditure
2.
Interest payments
3.
Salaries and pensions
4.
Subsidies
Select
the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2,
3 and 4
(d) None
Answer: C
21. Which of the following have coral reefs?
1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2. Gulf of Kachchh
3. Gulf of Mannar
4.
Sunderbans
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
22. In India, the problem of soil erosion is associated
with which of the
following?
1.
Terrace cultivation
2.
Deforestation
3.
Tropical Climate
Select the correct answer using the code given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: B
23. The Seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of
(a) Equatorial climate
(b) Mediterranean climate
(c) Monsoon
climate
(d) All of the above climates
Answer: C
24.With reference to the cultural history of
India, the term 'Panchayatan' refers to
(a) an assembly of village elders
(b) a religious sect
(c) a style of temple construction
(d) an administrative functionary
Answer: C
25.
Consider the following rivers:
1. Barak
2. Lohit
3. Subansiri
Which of the above flows / flow through Arunachal Pradesh?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and
3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: B
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