Q. 71. Statements:
(a) The isolines drawn on the world map joining places of equal thermal anomaly are called isanomals.
(b) When the Coriolis force balances the pressure gradient force, the net force becomes zero; hence, winds blow in straight paths parallel to isobars. This state is called geostrophic balance.
(c) The increase of temperature of an ascending air at the rate of per 1000 metres altitude before the dew point is reached is acalled the dry adiabatic lapse rate.
(d) The heat energy spent during the evaporation of water and its conversion into water vapour is called latent heat.
Choose the correct answers from the options below:
(A) a, b and c only
(B) c and d only
(C) a, b, c and d
(D) a and d only
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Q. 72. Which of the following group of ocean deposits [is classified as pelagic deposits]
(A) Blue mud, red mud, green mud, coral mud
(B) Gravels, sands, silt, clay
(C) Radiolarian Ooze, diatom ocze, globigerian ooze, pteropod ooze
(D) Volcanic mud
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Q. 73. Combination of excessive proceduralism and human capital shortfalls: (i) Enables the Indian state to operate effectively and efficiently. (ii) Impairs the Indian state’s capacity to carry out even its most crucial duties as a sovereign entity. (iii) Results in the rise of totalitarianism. (iv) Helps to promote economic and social progress. Which of the above statements is/are found to be correct?
(A) i and ii
(B) ii
(C) iii and i
(D) iv
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Q. 74. With reference to the conception of the ‘original position’ in Rawls’s theory of justice, spot the incorrect statement/s:
(i) Original position is a thought experiment that can be arrived at by supposing a ‘veil of ignorance’.
(ii) Representative Individuals in the original position know general facts about human nature and social institutions.
(iii) Representative Individuals in the original position know particular facts about their society and its history.
Identify the correct option:
(A) ii and iii
(B) iii
(C) ii
(D) i and ii
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Q. 75. Match the following feminist thinkers with their respective schools:
(i) Liberal feminism (a) Alexandra Kollontai
(ii) Socialist feminism (b) Betty Friedan
(iii) Radical feminism (c) Simone de Beauvoir
(iv) Post-feminism (d) Amelia Jones
(A) ib, iia, iiic, ivd
(B) id, iib, iiia, ivc
(C) ia, iic, iiid, ivb
(D) ic, iid, iiib, iva
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