281.
Which of the following is a food-borne disease caused by the consumption of contaminated food or beverages?
(A)
Malaria
(B)
Tuberculosis
(C)
Chicken pox
(D)
Cholera
282.
India's first indigenous Aircraft Carrier, _____, conducted its maiden sea travel in August 2021 marking a significant step
towards making military equipment in India.
(A)
INS Vikrant
(B)
INS Swades
(C)
INS Kranti
(D)
INS Vayudooth
283.
Which of the following is NOT a mutation-based disease?
(A)
Sickle cell anaemia
(B)
Malaria
(C)
Phenylketonuria
(D)
Down syndrome
284.
The point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the centre of the
earth is known as:
(A)
aphelion
(B)
perigee
(C)
apogee
(D)
perihelion
285.
In which year was the 15th National Census Survey of India conducted?
(A)
1991
(B)
2011
(C)
2021
(D)
2001
286.
Which of the following rivers is called ‘Singi Khamban’ in Tibet?
(A)
Brahmaputra
(B)
Sutlej
(C)
Kosi
(D)
Indus
287.
What was India’s population growth rate (in percentage) during 2001-2011?
(A)
23.87%
(B)
17.64%
(C)
24.66%
(D)
21.54%
288.
According to the Census of India-2011, what is the sex ratio (Females per 1000 males) of India?
(A)
933
(B)
927
(C)
943
(D)
934
289.
According to Koeppen's Scheme of classification of climate, which of the following characteristics is associated with 'Group
E'?
(A)
The average temperature of the coldest month is –3°C or below
(B)
The average temperature of the coldest month is higher than –3°C but below 18°C
(C)
The average temperature of the coldest month is 18°C or higher
(D)
The average temperature for all months is below 10°C
290.
As per the Census-2011, the total absolute increase in population during the decade is ________.
