701: 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
702: Which one of the following does not border Panama?

(a) Costa Rica
(b) Pacific Ocean
(c) Colombia
(d) Venezuela
703: Assume that

Numeral 0 :

Represents a tautological statement - which is repetition of a statement in different words.

Numeral 1 :

Represents a statement which is not tautological but the cause-effect relationship between the variables is not exhibited.

Numeral 2 :

Represents a statement in which the cause-effect relationship between variables is exhibited.

In the above context, contemplate the following statements :

(i) Germany has adopted a diversified and vocational oriented education policy for its progress.

(ii) Intelligent people are intelligent because they possess a high I.Q. (Intelligent Quotient).

(iii) Generally it is found that, the more less developed a society is, the more numerous and dogmatic are the religious beliefs of the members
of that society.

(iv) The poor remain poor because their income is less.


The correct sequence of describing the above statements is

(a) 2010

(b) 2210

(c) 1212

(d) 1020
704: Death penalty for drug smuggling is given in:

(a) Thailand

(b) Singapore

(c) Malaysia

(d) Bangladesh
705: The concept of Eight-fold path forms the theme of

(a) Dipavamsa

(b) Divyavadana

(c) Mahaparinibban Sutta

(d) Dharma Chakara Pravartana Sutta