Description : The Indo-Gangetic Plains of India are fertile due to (a) the heavy and timely rains and forests (b) alluvial soils brought by the rivers from the mountains (c) hard labour of the farmers over the generations (d) better irrigation facilities
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Consider the following problems being faced by the Indian Coal Industry : 1. Poor quality of coal and bottlenecks in the coal movement 2. Low utilisation capacity of washeries 3. Growing dependence on the import of coking coal 4. ... (b) I, II, III and IV (c) I, III and IV (d) I, II and III
Description : A project management information system consists of: 1. A project management software package operating on appropriate computer facilities 2. Hardware, software, documents, and procedures 3. Automated and ... of pertinent information for members of a project team 4. All of the above
Last Answer : 4. All of the above
Description : Which of the following is not a cause of low productivity in In-dian agriculture? (1) Co-operative farming (2) Inadequate inputs availability (3) Sub-division and fragmentation of land holdings (4) Poor finance and marketing facilities.
Last Answer : (1) Co-operative farming Explanation: Productivity is actually a function of efficiency and effectiveness. These two are essential for a productive industry. The agricultural sector in India has ... of population on land is an important demographic factor responsible for low yield in agriculture.
Description : If India adopts two time zones based on 75°E meridian for western India and 90°E meridian for eastern India, which one among the following states of eastern India will be benefitted most? [Asstt Commdt 2011] (a) Manipur (b) West Bengal (c) Assam (d) Bihar
Last Answer : Ans: (c)
Description : Adaptive neurophysiological changes produced by repeated administration of a drug, which result in the appearance of characteristic withdrawal syndrome on discontinuation of the drug is called: A. Drug addiction B. Drug abuse C. Psychological dependence D. Physical dependence
Last Answer : D. Physical dependence
Description : This is very important component of Green Revolution. A. Land. B. Labour. C. Land consolidation. D. Water.
Last Answer : D. Water.
Description : Why Division of labour and the industrial revolution are important to study of management?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : Factors Factors affecting affecting location location decisions decisions include include a)Proximity to markets, proximity to suppliers, proximity to athletic facilities b)Site costs, transportation availability, labour ... in college d)Utility costs, zoning, altitude of city e)All of the above
Last Answer : e)All of the above
Description : Which of the following is not an avoidable cause of labour turnover: (a) Dissatisfaction with Job (b) Lack of training facilities (c) Low wages and allowances (d) Disability, making a worker unfit for work
Last Answer : (d) Disability, making a worker unfit for work
Description : Which of the following is not one of the reasons for concentration of jute mills in Kolkata? (a) Cheap and abundant power supply (b) Availability of coal (c) A large supply of cheap labour and water required for industry (d) The port of Kolkata can easily export all the jute goods
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : With reference to rice cultivation answer the following : 1. Why does the cultivation of rice require a lot of manual labour? -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Plants are planted and harvested manually. 2. Temperature – 24 °C Rainfall – Between 150 cm to 300 cm. Soil – Alluvial
Description : Why did Gandhiji put emphasis on manual labour and Charkha? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Gandhiji’s Swadeshi programme was directed towards the social and economic upliftment of society, especially of the villages. Hence, he emphasised on manual labour and Charkha.
Description : Main objective of production/use of herbicide resistant GM crops is to (a) encourage eco-friendly herbicides (b) reduce herbicide accumulation in food articles for health safety (c) eliminate weeds from ... the use of manual labour (d) eliminate weeds from the field without the use of herbicides
Last Answer : (c) eliminate weeds from the field without the use of manual labour
Description : In spade farming for intercultural operation — is used a. Power operated instruments b. Manual labour c. Bullock power d. None of these
Last Answer : b. Manual labour
Description : Who first suggested the separation of manual work from mental labour through the establishment of two department?
Last Answer : Taylor
Description : A contractor wishes to determine a suitable combination of manual labour and machine work for the excavation of a multistory construction. For every cum of excavation, 3 man-hours are needed; or 0.2 machine-hour. Costs ... total cost will be (a) 1500 cum (b) 1800 cum (c) 2250 cum (d) 2500 cum
Last Answer : (d) 2500 cum
Description : Labourers who do hard manual labour develop thick skin on their palms and soles due to : (1) thick epidermis (2) thick dermis (3) thick subcutaneous tissue (4) All of these
Last Answer : All of these
Description : Green Revolution in India has so far been most successful in case of– (1) sugarcane (2) coarse grains (3) wheat (4) rice
Last Answer : (3) wheat Explanation: The novel technological development of the Green Revolution was the production of novel wheat cultivars. Agronomists bred cultivars of maize, wheat, and rice that are generally referred ... Indian peasants for wheat, which did not make up a large portion of the peasant diet.
Description : Advantages of mechanisation is..... a) substitute for labour. c) amenity reasons b) attract or retain farm staff d) all of the above
Last Answer : all of the above
Description : Operation Flood refers to (a) Blue revolution (b) Green revolution (c) White revolution (d) All the three
Description : Match the following: A. Blue Revolution 1. Dairy development B. Green Revolution 2. Fisheries development C. White Revolution 3. Food production D. Yellow Revolution 4. Silk Production A B C D (a) 4 3 1 2 (b) 2 3 1 4 (c) 1 3 2 4 (d) 3 2 1 4
Description : The term "Green Revolution" has been used to indicate higher production through – (1) creation of grasslands (2) planting more trees (3) enhanced agricultural productivity per hectare (4) creation of gardens in urban areas
Last Answer : (3) enhanced agricultural productivity per hectare Explanation: The Introduction of High-yielding varieties of seeds and the increased use of fertilizers and irrigation are known collectively as the ... higher productivity was attained in areas in Green Revolution had been initiated and matured.
Description : The package technology which brought about Green Revolution comprised manily of (1) man-power, mechanical cultivators and electricity (2) changes in crop pattern, industrialization and chemical ... and highyield varieties of seeds (4) electricity, irrigation and introduction of dry farming
Last Answer : (3) irrigations, biochemical fertilizers and high-yield varieties of seeds Explanation: Using seeds with superior genetics was the scientific aspect of the Green Revolution. The Green ... water supply and improved moisture utilization, fertilizers, and pesticides, and associated management skills.
Description : Green Revolution was started in – (1) 1960 (2) 1970 (3) 1980 (4) 1990
Last Answer : (1) 1960 Explanation: Green Revolution was started in 1960. Hybrid high-yielding wheat was first introduced to India in 1963 by Dr. Norman Borlaug. Borlaug has been hailed as the Father of the Green Revolution. The methods adopted included the use of high yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds.
Description : Green Revolution was most successful in (1) Punjab and Tamil Nadu (2) Punjab, Haryana and UP (3) Haryana (4) UP and Maharashtra
Last Answer : (2) Punjab, Haryana and UP Explanation: In regional terms, only the states of Punjab and Haryana showed the best results of the Green Revolution. The eastern plains of the River Ganges in West Bengal also showed reasonably good results. But results were less impressive in other parts of India.
Description : With which crop has Green Revolution been associated? (1) Rice (2) Wheat (3) Pulses (4) Sugarcane
Last Answer : (2) Wheat Explanation: India is one of the main wheat producing and consuming countries of the world. After the Green Revolution in the 1970's and 1980's the production of wheat has shown a huge ... per cent of the total wheat produced (External website that opens in a new window) in the country.
Description : The 'Green Revolution' was mainly directed to increase the production of – (1) cash crops (2) pulses (3) foodgrains (4) minor millets
Last Answer : (3) foodgrains Explanation: The Green Revolution was a technology package comprising material components of improved high yielding varieties of two staple cereals (rice and wheat).
Description : Under which plan did the Government introduce an agricultural strategy which gave rise to Green Revolution? (1) Sixth Five-Year Plan (FYP) (2) Second FYP (3) Fourth FYP (4) Third FYP
Last Answer : (4) Third FYP Explanation: The Introduction of High-yielding varieties of seeds and the increased use of fertilizers and irrigation are known collectively as the Green Revolution, which provided ... Genetically modified highyielding wheat was first introduced to India in 1963 by Dr. Norman Borlaug.
Description : Which of the following has not been a component of the agricultural strategy that brought about the Green Revolution? (1) Greater intensity of cropping (2) Guaranteed maximum prices (3) New agricultural technology (4) Package of inputs
Last Answer : (2) Guaranteed maximum prices Explanation: The Introduction of Highyielding varieties of seeds and the increased use of fertilizers and irrigation are known collectively as the Green Revolution, which ... modified high-yielding wheat was first introduced to India in 1963 by Dr. Norman Borlaug.
Description : Which of the following are issues associated with SaaS? A. Modest software tools B. Network dependence C. Centralized management and data D. Multitenant solutions
Last Answer : Network dependence
Description : Communication management: 1. Is important only in projects involving telephone, television, radio, or newspaper production facilities and operations 2. Is not a big problem for people with normal ... . Involves the originator, the message, the medium and the receiver 4. Preparing an agenda
Last Answer : 3. Involves the originator, the message, the medium and the receiver
Description : Any Toronto based storage facilities?
Last Answer : answer:I do not know if anyone has found any for you; or why they could not, there are several in and around Toronto. From the US here it is hard to do a search since most are geared ... should be able to point you in the right direction, and maybe give tips on which are the better facilities.
Description : How to Locate the Most Secure Self Storage Facilities?
Last Answer : Getting self storage facilities these days is quite common tohold an amassed quantity of belongings that aren't needed withinyour home, but too precious to sell or give away. There are ... for your things, indoorunits can provide a great deal of security. Security of yourbelongings do
Description : Besides testing the quality of the food itself, inspections should be made to determine the cleanliness ofa. Premises where food is handled and prepared b. Washing facilities c. Food storage facilities d. All of the above
Last Answer : d. All of the above
Description : From a retailer's point of view, the MOST basic advantage of using a wholesaler is that the wholesaler 1. extends credit to the retailer 2. provides storage facilities to the retailer 3. can ... more efficiently than the retailer 4. takes ownership of goods for the retailer 5. none of these
Last Answer : can perform physical distribution activities more efficiently than the retailer
Description : Which of the following is not a component of the working capital for a chemical process plant? (A) Product inventory (B) In-process inventory (C) Minimum cash reserve (D) Storage facilities
Last Answer : D) Storage facilities
Description : The losses are estimated to the extent of 20-30% due to lack of proper harvesting,processing and storage facilities,which is valued at Rs……….. a. 220billion. b. 230billion. c. 240billion. d. None of above
Last Answer : Ans- b. 230billion.
Description : From a retailer's point of view, the MOST basic advantage of using a wholesaler is that the wholesaler A)extends credit to the retailer. B)provides storage facilities to the retailer ... physical distribution activities more efficiently than the retailer. D)takes ownership of goods for the retailer.
Last Answer : C)can perform physical distribution activities more efficiently than the retailer.
Description : How has globalization benefitted India ? Explain with five examples. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Globalization has benefitted India: 1. The investment of MNCs in India has increased over the past decades. They have been invested in industries like electronics, fast food, services ... Some Indian companies themselves have become multinational companies like Tata Motors, Infosys, Ranbaxy etc.
Description : The main hydroelectric power potential of the Indus river system lies in India and not in Pakistan because (a) the need for hydroelectric power is greater in India than the Pakistan (b) India ... greater labour force to develop hydroelectric power (d) the mountain stages of these rivers lie in India
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Critical criteria for the location of an aluminium plant in India are the availability of bauxite and: [CDS 1999] (a) coal (b) electricity (c) labour (d) ready market
Description : A rising Per Capita Income will indicate a better welfare if it is accompanied by - (1) unchanged Income distribution overall. (2) changed Income distribution in favour of rich. (3) changed Income distribution in favour of poor. (4) changed Income disribution in favour of Industrial Labour.
Last Answer : (3) changed Income distribution in favour of poor. Explanation: Per capita income has lately been viewed as a better determinant of economic development and welfare. However, high inequality can still ... no quarters deprived as after all, economic welfare is a part and parcel of social welfare.
Description : . A batch reactor suffers from following disadvantage. (A) Poor product quality control (B) High labour and handling cost (C) High shutdown time requirement for emptying, cleaning and refilling (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : A rising Per Capita Income will indicate a better welfare if it is accompanied by (1) unchanged Income distribution overall. (2) changed Income distribution in favour of rich. (3) changed Income distribution in favour of poor. (4) changed Income disribution in favour of Industrial Labour.
Last Answer : changed Income distribution in favour of poor.
Description : Of the following oxygen administration devices, which has the advantage of providing high oxygen concentration? a) Non-rebreather mask The non-rebreather mask provides high oxygen concentration but is ... and uncomfortable. It would not be the device of choice to provide high oxygen concentration.
Last Answer : a) Non-rebreather mask The non-rebreather mask provides high oxygen concentration but is usually poor fitting.
Description : One Of Your Student Is Too Poor To Buy A Book. How Will You Help Him? Options: A) You Will Purchase The Book. B) You Will Collect A Fund From Others For This Purpose. C) You Will ... The Books From Library. D) You Will Request The Institute Administration To Make A Policy For Helping Such Students.
Last Answer : C) You Will Provide The Books From Library.
Description : In case of LWR track, full ballast section as specified in LWR Manual should be provided up to ……….. from the bridge abutment. a) 200 m b) 50 m c) 300 m d) 100 m*
Last Answer : d) 100 m
Description : Has anyone benefitted from a beating?
Last Answer : answer:Sometimes I wish I could beat some of my relatives, especially after some recent events. I don't want to go into details, but things basically go like this: there is a husband and a wife, the husband ... too? And when they can't earn what they want, they begin to whine like some 3-year-old.