Q. Which of the following is a significant application of biotechnology in agriculture? (1994)
A.
Cloning
B.
Genetic modification of crops
C.
Organic farming
D.
Traditional breeding
Solution
Genetic modification of crops is a significant application of biotechnology in agriculture, allowing for enhanced traits such as pest resistance and increased yield.
Q. Which of the following is the primary cause of the greenhouse effect?
A.
Deforestation
B.
Industrial emissions
C.
Agricultural practices
D.
All of the above
Solution
The greenhouse effect is primarily caused by a combination of deforestation, industrial emissions, and agricultural practices that increase greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Q. Which of the following movements aimed at alleviating poverty and improving the socio-economic conditions of the rural poor in India post-independence? (1960)
A.
A. Green Revolution
B.
B. Non-Aligned Movement
C.
C. Quit India Movement
D.
D. Civil Disobedience Movement
Solution
The Green Revolution aimed to increase agricultural productivity, which was crucial for improving the socio-economic conditions of the rural poor.
Q. Which of the following movements aimed at the social upliftment of the marginalized sections of society in India during the 19th century? (1925)
A.
Brahmo Samaj
B.
Ramakrishna Mission
C.
Self-Respect Movement
D.
Indian National Congress
Solution
The Self-Respect Movement, founded by E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar), aimed at promoting social equality and the rights of the marginalized, particularly the lower castes, in the 19th century.
Q. Which of the following movements in India was primarily focused on environmental conservation and the rights of local communities? (1970)
A.
A. The Chipko Movement
B.
B. The Green Revolution
C.
C. The Non-Cooperation Movement
D.
D. The Swadeshi Movement
Solution
The Chipko Movement, which began in the 1970s, focused on environmental conservation by encouraging people to hug trees to prevent deforestation and protect local ecosystems.
Q. Which of the following movements is associated with the idea of 'Social Contract' as a basis for political legitimacy?
A.
A. Enlightenment
B.
B. Romanticism
C.
C. Realism
D.
D. Modernism
Solution
The Enlightenment period is closely associated with the concept of the 'Social Contract', particularly in the works of philosophers like Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau.
Q. Which of the following movements was a response to the negative effects of the Industrial Revolution?
A.
The Romantic Movement
B.
The Enlightenment
C.
The Industrial Workers of the World
D.
The Suffragette Movement
Solution
The Romantic Movement emerged as a response to the negative effects of the Industrial Revolution, emphasizing emotion, nature, and individualism in reaction to industrialization's mechanization.
Q. Which of the following movements was initiated by the Indian National Congress to oppose the British rule during World War I? (1920)
A.
Non-Cooperation Movement
B.
Civil Disobedience Movement
C.
Quit India Movement
D.
Home Rule Movement
Solution
The Non-Cooperation Movement was initiated by the Indian National Congress in response to the repressive measures taken by the British during World War I.