Practice Set: 2011

Q1: India is regarded as a country with "Demographic Dividend". This is due to

Correct Answer: B
Demographic dividend is the economic growth potential that can result from shifts in a population�s age structure, specifically a large working-age population (15-64 years).[cite: 1]

Q2: With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts. 1. Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947 2. Mining and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act, 1957 3. Customs Act, 1962 4. Indian Forest Act, 1927 Which of the above Acts have relevance to/bearing on the biodiversity conservation in the country?

Correct Answer: D

Q3: Why is the offering of "teaser loans" by commercial banks a cause of economic concern? 1. The teaser loans are considered to be an aspect of sub-prime lending and banks may be exposed to the risk of defaulters in future. 2. In India, the teaser loans are mostly given to inexperienced entrepreneurs to set up manufacturing or export units. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: C

Q4: What is the difference between asteroids and comets? 1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material. 2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury. 3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: B
Asteroids are primarily between Mars and Jupiter. Comets orbit the Sun with highly elliptical orbits that extend far beyond.

Q5: A state in India has the following characteristics: 1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid. 2. Its central part produces cotton. 3. Cultivator of cash crops is predominant over food crops. Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics?

Correct Answer: B
Gujarat�s geography and agricultural profile fit these specific descriptors.