Engineering Services Exam 2016
31. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Shale gas is extensively produced in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
- Fracking technology used in the extraction of this gas requires large quantities of water.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
32. ‘TAPI’ gas pipeline, sometimes mentioned in the news, is planned to be laid in :
- Turkey – Afghanistan – Pakistan – India
- Turkmenistan – Ajarbaijan – Pakistan – Iran
- Turkey – Ajarbaijan – Pakistan – Iran
- Turkmenistan – Afghanistan – Pakistan – India
33. Consider the following :
- Palm civet
- Puma
- Cheetah
Which of the above is/are found in India in their natural habitat?
- 1 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
34. Who of the following died of hunger strike in prison?
- Bhagat Singh
- Bhupendranath Sanyal
- Chandra Shekhar Azad
- Jatin Das
35. Consider the following statements :
- Governor of a State can reserve certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India
- Governor of a State can make the rules to conduct the business of State Government
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
36. There is a growing concern about the release of a particular gas into the atmosphere from the permafrost of Arctic region. Which one of the following is that gas?
- Carbon monoxide
- Ethane
- Methane
- Sulfur dioxide
37. "RuPay", recently in the news, is the name of a:
- Debit card
- Digital currency
- Super computer
- Tax benefit
38. Which of the following is/are among the main objective/objectives of G20 group of countries?
- Discussing key issues in the global economy
- Promoting international financial stability
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
39. With reference to ‘Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is located in the Eastern Ghats.
- it is a unique tropical rain forest.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
40. Which one of the following is located between France and the United Kingdom?
- Cook Strait
- Davis Strait
- Strait of Dover
- Strait of Gibraltar
41. Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phase out of the use of ozone depleting substances?
- Bretton Woods Conference
- Doha Development Agenda
- Geneva II Conference
- Montreal Protocol
42. Consider the following statements :
- Headquarters of World Trade Organization (WTO) are in Doha.
- World Intellectual Property Organization is a specialized agency of WTO.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
43. What is ‘Falcon 9’, recently seen in news?
- A rocket to deliver satellites into orbit
- A short range missile launched from warships
- An unmanned fighter aircraft
- An astronomical space observatory
44. Consider the following statements :
- Earth receives the Sun’s energy only at the infrared end of the spectrum.
- Earth reradiates the Sun’s heat only as ultraviolet energy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
45. Consider the following crop plants :
- Banana
- Potato
- Turmeric
Which of the above is/are propagated by vegetative methods?
- 1 only
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
46. The Polavaram Irrigation Project, recently in the news, is located in :
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
47. At which of the following places is the Marine National Park located?
- Chandipur-on-sea
- Jamnagar
- Puducherry
- Visakhapatnam
48. How many north-eastern States of India (West Bengal is not included) share its/their border with three other countries?
- One
- Two
- Three
- None