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Solved question of CSAT 2014: Series One

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Question No 01. 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. There scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  1. 1 and 3 only
  2. 1, 2 and 4 only
  3. 2, 3 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question No 02. If a wetland of international importance is brought under the 'Montreux Record', what does it imply?

  1. Changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur in the wetland as a result of human interference
  2. The Country in which the wetland is located should enact a law to prohibit any human activity within five KM from the edge of the wetland
  3. 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.
  4. It is given the status of 'World Heritage Site'.

Question No 03. Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the 'Ten Degree Channel'?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar
  2. Nicobar and Sumatra
  3. Maldives and Lakshadweep
  4. Sumatra and Java

Question No 04.Consider the following pairs:

Programme/Project                Ministry
1. Drought-Prone Area        : Ministry of Agriculture
Programme
2. Desert Development        : Ministry of Environment and Forest
Programme
3.  National Watershed      : Ministry of Rural Development
Development Project for
Rainfed Areas
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 3 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. None

Question No 05. With reference to Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), consider the following statements

  1. It is an autonomous organization 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. 1 and 3 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Question No 06.With reference to 'Global Environment Facility', which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. It serves as financial mechanism for 'Convention on Biological Diversity' and 'United Nations Framework
    Convention on climate change'.
  2. It undertakes Scientific research on environmental issues at global level.
  3. 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)

Question No 07.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?
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. None

Question No 08.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?
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 3 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Question No 09.Consider the following pairs:

1. Dampa Tiger Reserve   : Mizoram
2. Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary: Sikkim
3. Saramati Peak           : Nagaland
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Question No 10.With reference to a conservation organization called 'Wetlands international', 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 correct answer using the code given below:
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Question No 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?
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Question No 12. Consider the following diseases

  1. Diphtheria
  2. Chickenpox
  3. Smallpox
Which of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India?
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 3 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. None

Question No 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
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Question No 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
  2. 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
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1,3 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question No 15. The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to

  1. solve the problems of minorities in India
  2. give effect to the Independence Bill
  3. delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan
  4. enquire into the riots in East Bengal

Question No 16.Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery.

  1. Why is there some concern about their use?
  2. They are highly resistant to degradation in the environment.
  3. They are able to accumulate in humans and animals.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Question No 17.Consider the following

1. Bats
2. Bears
3. Rodents
The phenomenon of hibernation can be observed in which of the above kinds of animals?
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. Hibernation cannot be observed in any of the above.

Question No 18. Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?

  1. The Committee on Public Accounts
  2. The Committee on Estimates
  3. The Committee on Public Undertakings
  4. The Committee on Petitions

Question No 19. Which of the following adds/add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on the planet Earth?

  1. Volcanic action
  2. Respiration
  3. Photosynthesis
  4. Decay of organic matter
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  1. 1 and 3 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 1, 2 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Question No 20. If you walk through countryside, you are likely to see some birds statking 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:
  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 only
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 3 only

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