1501: Which one of the following is the best description of the term 'ecosystem'?
(a) A community of organisms interacting with one another.
(b) That part of the Earth which is inhabited by living organisms.
(c) A community of organisms together with the environment in which they live
(d) The flora and fauna of a geographical area
1502: Consider the following statements
1. The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu.
2. The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1503: Which of the following statements regarding the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are correct ?
I. It is binding on the Supreme Court to give its opinion on any matter referred to it by the President.
II. The full bench of the Supreme Court hears any reference made to it under its power of advisory jurisdiction.
III. The opinion given by the Supreme Court on a reference under advisory jurisdiction is not binding on the government.
IV. Not more than one reference at a time can be made to the Supreme Court under its power of advisory jurisdiction.
Select the answer from the codes given below:
Codes :
(a) I and II
(b) I and III
(c) II and III
(d) II and IV
1504: With reference to an organization known as Birdlife International, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.
2. The concept of biodiversity hotspots originated from this organization.
3. It identifies the sites known/referred to as Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1505: Which of the following Acts was introduced by the Britishers to remove the shortcomings of the Regulating Act?
(a) Pitt's India Act, 1784
(b) Rowlatt Act
(c) The Charter Act of 1793
(d) Government of India Act 1919