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കേരള പാണിനീയത്തിന് ആദ്യം അവതാരിക എഴുതിയത് ആര് ?
"That was the moment when he reacted." The appropriate question to get this as the response is:
Pick out the sentence that expresses an opinion.
It is .............................. this juncture that we can see a twist in the story.
The word imaginative has ..................... syllables.
ചലച്ചിത്ര മേഖലയിലെ സമഗ്ര സംഭാവനയ്ക്കുള്ള 2023 ലേ ദാദാ സാഹേബ് ഫാൽക്കെ പുരസ്കാരം ലഭിച്ചത്?
The professor has a unique style of opening his lecture by........................... from ordinary examples.
The thunders ............................... the storm were scary to such an extent that I hid my head under the pillow.
'ആത്മനിഷ്ഠ രീതി' എന്നത് ഏത് മനഃശാസ്ത്ര പഠന സമീപനത്തിന്റെ ഭാഗമാണ് ?

Consider the following statements about the State Finance Commission:

i. It is constituted under Articles 243-I and 243-Y of the Constitution.

ii. It has the powers of a civil court for summoning witnesses and requisitioning documents.

iii. Its members are appointed by the President of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Central Finance Commission:

i. It is a quasi-judicial body constituted under Article 280 of the Constitution.

ii. Its recommendations are advisory and not binding on the Government of India.

iii. It recommends measures to improve the financial position of municipalities directly.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct about the historical and current Finance Commissions?

i. The First Central Finance Commission was chaired by K.C. Neogy.

ii. The Second Central Finance Commission was chaired by K. Santhanam.

iii. The 16th Central Finance Commission is chaired by Dr. Arvind Panagariya.

iv. The 7th State Finance Commission of Kerala was chaired by Sri. P.M. Abraham.

v. The Finance Commission is appointed every three years.

Which of the following statements are correct about the reporting process of the Finance Commissions?

i. The Central Finance Commission submits its report to the President of India.

ii. The State Finance Commission submits its report to the State Legislative Assembly.

iii. The President lays the Central Finance Commission’s report before Parliament with an explanatory memorandum.

iv. The Governor submits the State Finance Commission’s report to the State Legislative Assembly.

v. The recommendations of both Commissions are binding on the respective governments.

Which of the following statements are correct about the State Finance Commission?

i. It is constituted under Articles 243-I and 243-Y of the Constitution.

ii. It consists of a maximum of three members, including the chairman.

iii. It has the authority to summon witnesses and requisition public records.

iv. Its recommendations are binding on the State Government.

v. It submits its report to the Governor.

Which of the following statements are correct about the functions of the Central Finance Commission?

i. It recommends principles for grants-in-aid to states from the Consolidated Fund of India.

ii. It allocates funds directly to panchayats and municipalities.

iii. It advises on any matter referred by the President in the interest of sound finance.

iv. It supervises the financial accounts of the Union Government.

v. It recommends the distribution of tax proceeds between the Centre and states.

Which of the following statements are correct about the composition and qualifications of the Central Finance Commission?

i. The Finance Commission consists of a chairman and four other members appointed by the President.

ii. The chairman must have specialized knowledge of economics.

iii. One member must have wide experience in financial matters and administration.

iv. The qualifications of members are determined by the State Government.

v. Members are eligible for reappointment.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the reporting process of the Finance Commissions?

i. The Central Finance Commission submits its report to the President, who presents it to both Houses of Parliament.

ii. The State Finance Commission submits its report to the State Legislative Assembly directly.

iii. The President provides an explanatory memorandum on actions taken based on the Central Finance Commission’s recommendations.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the State Finance Commission?

i. The State Finance Commission is constituted under Article 243-I and Article 243-Y of the Constitution.

ii. The Commission consists of a maximum of five members, including the chairman.

iii. The Commission has the powers of a civil court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, for certain matters.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the functions of the Central Finance Commission?

i. It recommends the distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the Centre and the states.

ii. It supervises the tax collection mechanisms of the Union and State Governments.

iii. It suggests measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to support panchayats and municipalities.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the qualifications of members of the Central Finance Commission?

i. The chairman must have experience in public affairs.

ii. One member must be a judge of a High Court or qualified to be appointed as one.

iii. All members must have specialized knowledge of economics.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Central Finance Commission?

i. The Finance Commission is constituted under Article 280 of the Constitution of India as a quasi-judicial body.

ii. The President of India appoints the chairman and four members, who are not eligible for reappointment.

iii. The recommendations of the Finance Commission are binding on the Government of India.

സാമൂഹികമായി അസ്വീകാര്യമായ ആഗ്രഹങ്ങളെ അഭിലഷണീയമായ വഴികളിലൂടെ തിരിച്ചു വിടുന്ന പ്രക്രിയ അറിയപ്പെടുന്നത് :
No one was around to help us when we struggled financially,---------------------
One of the following words is misspelt. Find the word.
The smallest unit of language that has meaning is called a-------------
There was no clue as to what happened,-------------- the old woman started narrating the incidents.
'What she said was like Greek to me' means :
The proverb 'The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence' means :
The movie ----------------- to be a great hit in spite of the controversies.
"The surgery will take at least eight hours." The appropriate question to get this as the response is:
We went for practice early in the morning. Here, the word underlined a/an
"Leť's get the ball rolling to make this project a success." The sentence means:
. I'm tired. Let's---------------
If she is good ------- singing, we should help her become successful.
ശിക്ഷയിൽ നിന്ന് രക്ഷപ്പെടുവാനായി മാത്രം ഒരു കുട്ടി തന്റെ രക്ഷിതാക്കളെ അനുസ രിക്കുന്നു. കോൾബർഗിന്റെ അഭിപ്രായത്തിൽ ഇത് സംഭവിക്കുന്നത് ഏത് പ്രായത്തിലാണ് ?
ചങ്കിങ്' എന്ന പദം താഴെ പറയുന്നവയിൽ ഏതുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ടിരിക്കുന്നു ?

What are the defining characteristics of desert ecosystems?

  1. Annual precipitation exceeding 500 mm is a defining characteristic.
  2. Evaporation rates are considerably lower than precipitation levels.
  3. The defining feature is that evaporation surpasses precipitation.
  4. A common threshold for desert classification is less than 250 mm of annual precipitation.

    Which of the following statements accurately describe desert ecosystems?

    1. Deserts are biomes where evaporation significantly exceeds precipitation.
    2. A desert environment typically receives more than 500 mm of annual precipitation.
    3. Deserts are exclusively characterized by sandy landscapes with dunes.
    4. Deserts can be classified based on temperature and precipitation patterns into categories like hot, semi-arid, coastal, and cold.

      Identify the incorrect statement regarding the consequences of deforestation.

      1. Deforestation leads to landslides in hilly regions.
      2. Soil fertility increases and soil erosion decreases after deforestation.
      3. Hydrological cycles are unaffected by deforestation.
      4. Deforestation contributes to the loss of biodiversity.

        Which of the following are major consequences of deforestation?

        1. Extinction and migration of tribal people due to habitat loss.
        2. Increased soil fertility and reduced soil erosion.
        3. Disruption of the hydrological cycle, affecting rainfall patterns.
        4. No significant impact on wildlife existence.

          Select the statement that is NOT a cause of deforestation.

          1. Increased demand for wood for making furniture and plywood.
          2. Clearing forests for hydro-electric projects and road construction.
          3. Overgrazing leading to degradation of deforested lands.
          4. Reforestation efforts to increase forest cover.

            Identify the false statement regarding the causes of deforestation.

            1. Raw materials for industrial use, such as plywood and paper pulp, do not contribute to deforestation.
            2. Increasing demand for fuel wood contributes to deforestation.
            3. Development projects like hydro-electric projects lead to forest destruction.
            4. Growing food needs, met by clearing forests, reduce forest area.

              Which of the following are major causes of deforestation?

              1. Shifting cultivation, also known as slash and burn agriculture, is a significant contributor to deforestation, clearing large forest areas annually.
              2. The increasing demand for fuel wood due to population growth is a minor factor in deforestation.
              3. The development of projects such as hydroelectric dams, large dams, road construction, and mining leads to massive destruction of forests.
              4. Overgrazing by cattle contributes to the degradation of deforested lands.

                Analyze the regional deforestation rates between 2015 and 2020.

                1. Africa experienced the highest annual rate of deforestation during 2015-2020.
                2. South America's annual deforestation rate was higher than Asia's during this period.
                3. Asia had the highest annual deforestation rate among the listed continents.
                4. Europe and North America had the highest rates of deforestation.

                  Which of the following statements accurately reflects the trend in deforestation between 1990 and 2020?

                  1. The rate of deforestation has shown a declining trend over the specified period.
                  2. Approximately 420 million hectares of forests were converted to other land uses between 1990 and 2020.
                  3. The annual rate of deforestation increased from 1990-2000 to 2015-2020.
                  4. Deforestation rates remained constant throughout the period from 1990 to 2020.

                    Identify the statements that correctly describe the countries with the largest forest areas globally.

                    1. The Russian Federation, Brazil, Canada, the United States of America, and China collectively hold more than half of the world's forests.
                    2. India is among the top five countries with the largest forest areas.
                    3. Australia has a larger forest area than the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
                    4. China has the second-largest forest area globally.

                      Which of the following statements about global forest cover in 2020 is accurate?

                      1. Forests constituted approximately 31 percent of the Earth's land surface in 2020.
                      2. The majority of the world's forests are located in temperate climatic domains.
                      3. North America holds the largest portion of global forest area.
                      4. Subtropical regions have a larger forest cover than tropical regions.

                        Explain the concept of overexploitation of forests in relation to human dependence.

                        1. Humans have historically relied on forests for essential resources such as food, medicine, shelter, wood, and fuel.
                        2. Increased demand for raw materials like timber and fuel wood, driven by population growth, leads to large-scale deforestation.
                        3. Activities such as logging, mining, and road-building contribute to the clearing of forests.
                        4. The overexploitation of forests is solely due to natural processes and not influenced by human activities.

                          What are the economic, social, and political consequences of disasters?

                          1. Disasters often lead to economic downturns and increased unemployment.
                          2. There is a loss of machinery and equipment affecting various economic sectors and individuals.
                          3. Disasters cause huge monetary and financial losses, severely impacting the region's economic, political, and social conditions.
                          4. The economic, social, and political effects of disasters are typically short-lived and have minimal long-term impact.
                            പല സമൂഹങ്ങളിലും "പെൺകുട്ടികൾക്ക് പിങ്ക് ആൺ കുട്ടികൾക്ക് നീല" എന്നത് ഇനിപ്പറയുന്നതിൽ ഏതിൻ്റെ ഉദാഹരണമാണ് ?