671: The temperature and rainfall of a meteorological station are given below:
Temperature (°C) Rainfall (cm)
J 9.4 12.2
F 10.6 9.1
M 11.7 7.9
A 12.2 2.5
M 13.3 1.8
J 13.9 0.3
J 13.9 -
A 14.4 -
S 15.6 0.8
O 15.0 2.5
N 13.3 6.1
D 10.6 11.7
Average Temperature : 12.8 °C
Average Rainfall : 54.9 cm per annum
Identify the region having the above climatic pattern from amongst the following :
(a) Mediterranean region
(b) Monsoon region
(c) Steppe region
(d) N.W. European region
672: Mandamus means:
(a) A writ issued by a superior court command that a specified thing be done
(b) A legal term for a prisoner's right to appear in person and be tried in court
(c) A written public declaration of the intentions, opinions or motives of a sovereign or of a leader, party or body
(d) The principle of hybridisation, discovered by Gregor Mendel which led to the improved breeds of plant and animal life
673: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists :
List I-------------------------------------------------------List II
(Climatic Conditions)------------------------------------(Reasons)
I. Chennai is warmer than Calcutta------------------(A) North-East Monsoon
II. Snowfall in Himalayas-------------------------------(B) Altitude
III. Rainfall decreases from Depressions------------(C) Western West Bengal to Punjab
IV. Sutlej-Ganga Plain gets some rain in water----(D) Distance from sea
--------(E) Latitude
Codes:
(a) I-A, II-B, III-D, IV-E
(b) I-D, II-E, III-A, IV-C
(c) I-E, II-B, III-D, IV-C
(d) I-E, II-A, III-C, IV-D
674: Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?
1. It decides the RBIs benchmark interest rates.
2. It is a 12-member body including the Governor of RBI and is reconstituted every year.
3. It functions under the chairmanship of the Union Finance Minister.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
675: Why is it easier to cook in a pressure cooker?
(a) High pressure creates turbulence
(b) More steam is formed inside the cooker
(c) Boiling point of water is raised
(d) Boiling point of water is lowered