cs (e) 2014 DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE ASKED TO DO SO T.B.C. : B-FVS-N-IVUA Test Booklet Series TEST BOOKLET 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 $O, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST 2, Please note that it is the candidate’s responsibility 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 appropriate places in the OMR Answer Sheet. Any omission/ discrepancy will st the Answer Sheet liable for rejection. 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. 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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. () 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 a wrong answer even if one of the given answers happens to be ‘correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question. (ii) a question is left blank, ie., 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 ware & : aga wr edt wae wa GT & Pwd ye Kwa BTWhat are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative”? 1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. 2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this. 3. There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this. 4, The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (@) 1 and 3 only (®) 1, 2 and 4 only () 2,3 and 4 only (@) 1, 2,3 and 4 2. If a wetland of international importance is brought under the ‘Montreux Record’, what does it imply? fa) Changes in ecological character , have occurred, are occurring or are lkely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference (®) The country in .which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five kilometres from the edge of the wetland B-FVS-N-IVUA/58A, 1 () The survival of the wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living in its vicinity and therefore the cultural diversity therein should not be destroyed (d) Tis given the status of World “Heritage Site’ 3. Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the ‘Ten Degree Channel’? (a) Andaman and Nicobar (b) Nicobar and Sumatra (c) Maldives and Lakshadweep (a) Sumatra and Java 4. Consider the following pairs Programme/ Project Ministry Drought-Prone Ministry of Area Programme Agriculture Desert Development: - Ministry of Programme Environment and Forests National Watershed: Ministry Development Project of Rural for Rainfed Areas Development Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? 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(a) sean TG fratan (©) Patan wi gaat (o) eta i ate @ eae war 4, Frefera gait oe Pe Re: ariamn/ tiara afte 1 waren: Bt sae aa arin 2, wee Fem wala ec a adam sare 3, aalgfta Qi tq atta faa cae were arera firera eet aaa gh aa ahea/a ae Ge eee (a) ¥aa sta (o) Fa 3 @ 1,233 (ay AE aE [P.T.0.With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements 1. It is an autonomous organiza- tion under the Ministry of Environment and Forests. 2, It strives to conserve nature through action-based research, education and public. awareness. 3. It organizes and conducts nature trails and camps for the general public. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (@) 1 and 3 only (@) 2 only () 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3 6. With reference to ‘Global Environ- ment Facility’, which of the following statements is/are correct? (a) It serves as financial mechanism for ‘Convention on Biological Diversity’ and ‘United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ‘Change’ ) It undertakes _ scientific research on environmental issues at global level (o) It is an agency under OECD to facilitate the transfer of technology and funds to underdeveloped countries with specific aim to protect their environment (4) Both (a) and (b) B-FVS-N-IVUA/S8A 7. With reference to technologies for solar power production, consider the following statements : 1, ‘Photovoltaics’ is a technology that generates electricity by direct conversion of light into electricity, while ‘Solar Thermal’ is a technology that utilizes the Sun’s rays to generate heat which is further used in electricity generation process. 2, Photovoltaics generates Alternating Current (AC), while Solar Thermal generates Direct Current (DC). 3. India has manufacturing base for Solar Thermal technology, but not for Photovoltaics. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? fa) 1 only fb) 2 and 3 only () 1,2 and3 (a) None 8. Consider the following languages : 1. Gujarati 2, Kannada 3. Telugu Which of the above has/have been declared as ‘Classical Language/ Languages’ by the Government? (a) 1 and 2 only fb} 3 only () 2 and 3 only (@) 1,2 and35. way Sgt feet dad (BNHS) & wen 3 frafafe wert fran afer 1, me vais we ae Fare & ah we earn re 1 2, ag Rret-aneattr orion, Bret we aes areas 35 area @ wp aH wart ere eT 8) 3. Fe oT wat & fore opt Ga amet wi fret a sire Ware seat 3 ‘wader ert Fa sta-an/8 wel 8/8? (a) ae 1 ai 3 (b) Faw 2 () FR 2aKS @ 1,233 6. eda wea yf” & wel FT Prefers 88 sta-ar/a sem wet 8/8? fa) we Fafa we oiftema’ ‘sag sitet dy UE ata saftey” 3 fg fia Baar wii am act 0) Ae Bosca et fae I das argu aT & (9% OECD % anh us aifiewer B, A eae Bet at Fe vata 4 gen & fafie ates 8 NRA ae Fatt a oT Han a (a) 2H fa) at B-RVS-N-IVUA/58A, 7. iC aie sere & fer sHediifeea & ae Asie ae oe Pra AR: 1. ‘warrateda afew ahr 8, Ff vam & Aga twee wom wo fg Te aa e, wats ‘ee ata ofa oe stitial 4, tag A Gl a creita ar afta a & fore ar 8, faest omt fig aT sia sear fat ar 81 2. warmed Be eared ur (ac) sr 9a wel 8, wale ate anda wien Re ur (Do) 31 a wath 3.0 wg & oa ate ama teh & fey fafa one 2, Py srarardica shhh & fer a sadn au Aa ate -a/8 wa BA? (@ ¥aa1 . Faz 3 (1, 29m aa 8. fieafettsa srnsit & fran sifire - 1 aud 2. Fay 3. fem, safe 3 8 feat aor 9 ‘Soa (afte) wrat/orene” fea Fa ® (a) Faa1 2 (o) FAS @) Fa2aKs @ 1,2a3 [P. 7.0.9. Consider the following pairs : 1. Dampa Tiger Mizoram Reserve 2. Gumti Wildlife: Sikkim Sanctuary 3. Saramati Peak : Nagaland Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? (@) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only () 1 and 3 only (@) 1, 2and3 10. With reference to a conservation organization called Wetlands Inter- national’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It is an intergovernmental organization formed by the ‘countries which are signatories to Ramsar Convention. 2. It works at the field level to develop and mobilize knowledge, and use the practical experience to advocate for better policies. Select the corr ct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only () Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 B-FVS-N-IVUA/S8A, 11, With reference to a grouping of countries known as BRICS, consider the following statements : 1, The First Summit of BRICS was held in Rio de Janeiro in 2009. 2. South Africa was the last to Join the BRICS grouping. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only {c) Both 1 and 2 (a) Neither 1 nor 2 12. Consider the following diseases : 1, Diphtheria 2. Chickenpox 3. Smallpox Which of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India? (a) 1 and 2 only (®) 3 only () 1,2 and 3 (4) None9, frafetaa gat & fran Fae 10. 1 weneeR te fod 2. a asta: fatie semana 23. ame fre: amos sage gail Fe ste-a/a ad Gita ae fa) Fae 1 () Fa 2 Ae 3 @) Fass (a 1,233 ‘aediga Gta! ane dem daa wav 4 frfefaa 4 8 ae-a/a er we RE 1, ag Umer afta & generat tat BO aaa aT we sree TS a 2. ae aa % fara oft eae & fore en Saree sgTa aH Fern aet tq wands we & fey aa ard ant! 8 fem ge wv a He FH Au (@) Fea (o) Fe 2 13K 2a @) amishaee2 B-FVS-N-IVUA/S8A 11, BRICS & ef ga dh & wm wee aes 9 feferfad eect 7 fen fifi: 1 BRICS vem free waar fis @ 848 ¥ 2009 7 gar aT 2, fam softer BRICS Hyg i ara safiat gan safe aul da e-a/a we 8/87 (a) Fe ) FR @ 132 et (TH AAge? 12. farses dei or fran Sif : 1. faite 2. dha aren (Rate) 3. Sa (elena) aed 4 a fea da/fea a a ae 7 apr Ogee? @) Fa Ha (b) a3 1,233 (a) Were [P.T.0.13. Which of the following phenomena might have influenced the evolution of organisms? 1. Continental drift 2. Glacial cycles Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only (b) 2 only () Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 14, Other than poaching, what are the possible reasons for the decline in the population of Ganges River Dolphins? 1. Construction of dams and barrages on rivers Increase in the population of crocodiles in rivers 3. Getting trapped in fishing nets accidentally 4. Use of synthetic fertilizers and other agricultural chemicals in crop-fields in the vicinity of rivers Select the correct answer using the code given below. fa) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only () 1,3 and 4 only (@ 1, 2,3 and 4 B-FVS-N-IVUA/58A, 18. The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to (q) solve the problem of minorities in India (b) give effect to the Independence Bill (c) delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan (4) enquire into the riots in East Bengal 16, Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use? 1. They are highly resistant to degradation in the environment, 2. They are able to accumulate in humans and animals. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 only () 2 only fe) Both 1 and 2 (a) Neither 1 nor 213. frafefisa # 2 fee uen/fier west tal & Rare a afte fier ee? 1. werd Ret 2. fear am oe Rem a in a ad ae grt (aj) FG (o) Fae 2 fo) 13h 2 eat vai shahe 14, Am aa cata A ame A aa & fee frran-atd & serar ak eat aE Sr ® 1, afeat ac afl afte aursit a fant 2. afta a rrerel A wate a gig 3. 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Which one the largest Parliament? of the following is Committee of the fa) The Committee Accounts on Public {b) The Committee on Estimates fo) The Committee on Public Undertakings (4) The Committee on Petitions B-RVS-N-IVUA/S8A 10 19. Which of the following adds/add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the planet Earth? Volcanic action 2. Respiration 3. Photosynthesis 4. Decay of organic matter Select the correct answer using the code given below. fa) (b) 2 only () 1,2 and 4 only 1 and 3 only (4) 1,2, 3 anda 20. If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds stalking alongside the cattle to seize the insects disturbed by their movement through grasses, Which of the following is/are such bird/birds? 1. Painted Stork 2. Common Myna 3. Black-necked Crane Select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) 1 and 2 (6) 2 only () 2and 3 (a) 3 only17. Prafeferd & Pan Ae 1. wag 2. 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Oxides of nitrogen 3. Carbon monoxide (©) specialists in Vedic rituals 4. Carbon dioxide (a) chiefs of craft guilds Select the correct answer using the 22. Lichens, which are capable of code given below. initiating ecological succession even on a bare rock, are actually 1, 3 and 4 ont ‘a symbiotic association of &) ¥ (a) algae and bacteria () 2 and 3 only (&) algae and fungi () 1 and 4 only (o) bacteria and fungi (a) 1, 2,3 and 4 (qd) fungi and mosses 25. Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the 23, If you travel through the Himalayas, Buddha? you are likely to see which of the | following plants naturally growing 1. Avanti there? 2. Gandhera 1. Oake 3. Kosala 2. Rhododendron 4. Magadha 3. 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