1191: 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
1192: Examine the following statements:

I. Either A and B are of the same age or A is older then B.

II. Either C and D are of the same age or D is older than C.

III. B is older than C.

Which one of the following conclusions can be drawn from the above statements?

(a) A is older than B

(b) B and D are of the same age

(c) D is older than C

(d) A is older than C
1193: Among other things, which one of the following was the purpose for which the Deepak Parekh Committee was constituted?

(a) To study the current socio-economic conditions of certain minority communities

(b) To suggest measures for financing the development of infrastructure

(c) To frame a policy on the production of genetically modified organisms

(d) To suggest measures to reduce the fiscal deficit in the Union Budget
1194: Which of the following countries share borders with Moldova?

1. Ukraine

2. Romania

3. Belarus

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 2 and 3 only
1195: Consider the following statements :

1. The Commonwealth has no charter, treaty or constitution.

2. All the territories/countries once under the British empire (jurisdiction/rule/mandate) automatically joined the Commonwealth as its members.

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