Consider the following statements comparing the SPSC and a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC):

1. A JSPSC is a statutory body created by an act of Parliament, while an SPSC is a constitutional body.

2. The members of both SPSC and JSPSC hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding post-employment restrictions on SPSC members is correct?

1. The chairman of an SPSC is eligible for appointment as the chairman of the UPSC but not as a member of the UPSC.

2. A member of an SPSC is not eligible for reappointment to the same office for a second term.

Which among the following is wrongly matched?

Consider the following statements regarding Taylor’s Scientific Management: Which is/are correct?

1. Scientific management is based on the use of scientific enquiry and systematic study in management, rather than rule of thumb.
2. Taylor advocated that each production activity could be scientifically managed to increase efficiency.
3. According to Taylor, managers should rely only on their indigenous rules of thumb as the best method.
4. Taylor believed that investigation and standardization of methods could maximize efficiency.

Which among the following statements are correct about Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy? (I) The different types and levels of knowledge in revised taxonomy – factual, conceptual, procedural and metacognitive. (II) In 2001, Bloom’s Taxonomy was revised by Lorin Anderson and David Krathwohl. (III) The revised taxonomy includes Remembering, Understanding, Applying, Analyzing, Evaluating and Creating.

Which among the following are correct about Preparatory Stage as stated in NCF 2023? (I) Language Learning for Preparatory Stage have been set for three languages within Language Education (RI, R2 and R3). (II) Preparatory Stage is for students aged between 8 and 11. (III) Work and pre-vocational skills are included as part of The World Around Us Curriculum

Which among the following Model does not belong to the Information Processing Family?

What is the name of the latest Space mission launched by ISRO?

Which country is hoisting the 2026 Commonwealth Games?:

Assertion (A): The expenses of the SPSC, including salaries and pensions, are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of the State.
Reason (R): This provision ensures the financial independence of the SPSC, as its expenses are not subject to the vote of the state legislature.

In which year Covid Vaccine started in India?

The portal started by Government of Kerala to get the services and proceedings of Gramapanchayat to public :

Consider the following statements about the functions of the SPSC:

1. The SPSC is consulted on the principles to be followed in making appointments, promotions, and transfers for civil services.

2. If the government fails to consult the SPSC in a required matter, its decision is automatically invalidated and the aggrieved servant has a remedy in court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statement is/are incorrect? (I) The First All Kerala Provincial Conference conducted at Manjeri in 1921 (II) The above conference was presided over by Sri. T. Prakasham (III) Malabar rebellion also broke out in 1921 (IV) The first planned and direct attack during Malabar rebellion was held at Pookkottur in August 1921

With reference to the removal of an SPSC member, which of the following statements is/are INCORRECT?

1. The Chairman of an SPSC is appointed by the Governor but can be removed only by the President.

2. During the course of an inquiry into misbehaviour by the Supreme Court, the President has the power to suspend the concerned member.

Which statement is true regarding the beneficiaries of fodder from forests?

1. Fodder from forests is solely consumed by wild animals residing deep within the forest.
2. Forests provide fodder not only for wild animals but also for domestic animals in forest fringes.
3. The primary users of forest fodder are migratory birds.

Consider the types of fodder plants found in forests.

1. Fodder plants in various forest types only include grasses.
2. A wide range of fodder plants, including herbs, shrubs, and trees, are available in different forest types.
3. These plants act as a regular source of fodder exclusively for animals in zoos.

Consider the following statements regarding the appointment and composition of an SPSC:

1. The Constitution of India specifies that a State Public Service Commission must have a Chairman and ten other members.

2. The Governor is authorised to determine the number of members of the Commission and their conditions of service.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements correctly identifies the role of forests as a source of fodder in India?

1. Forests in India meet the entire fodder requirement through cultivated lands.
2. Forests in India meet about 30% of fodder requirement, mainly through grazing lands.
3. Fodder from forests is exclusively for wild animals and not for domestic livestock.

Regarding the nutritional contribution of forests, which of the following is true?

1. Wild fruits from forests are primarily a source of fiber and have limited nutritional value.
2. Wild fruits rich in major nutrients contribute towards nutritional security and health of forest dwellers.
3. Only cultivated crops can provide significant nutritional security to forest communities.

Which statement accurately describes the role of forests in providing food for dwellers?

1. Forests primarily offer food through large-scale agriculture within forest areas.
2. Forests provide a wide range of food such as leafy vegetables, mushrooms, and berries for dwellers.
3. Food from forests is only available during specific, limited seasons.

Identify the incorrect statement concerning major Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFP).

1. Major NWFPs include gums, resins, and beedi leaves.
2. Rhizomes, tubers, and bamboos are considered key NWFPs.
3. Commercial logging is categorized as a major Non-Wood Forest Product.

Regarding Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFP), which of the following statements is true?

1. NWFP primarily contribute to the economic development of urban populations.
2. NWFP play an important role in the social, cultural, and traditional life of millions of forest dwellers.
3. Only tribal communities rely on NWFP for their sustenance.

Which of the following statements correctly describes the productive role of forests as a source of timber?

1. Timber is primarily used for paper production.
2. Timber is a main source of raw material for the construction industry and domestic furniture.
3. The use of timber significantly contributes to socio-economic development.

Identify the correct statement regarding UNESCO's definition of grassland.

1. UNESCO defines grassland as land covered with herbaceous plants.
2. According to UNESCO, grassland must have more than 10 percent trees and shrub cover.
3. UNESCO's definition of grassland is identical to FAO's definition of forest.

Which of the following pairs of words is an a example of a minimal pair ?

The morpheme '-tion' in 'education' is classified as :

Which of the following is a voiced alveolar stop consonant ?

Which of the following compound word places primary stress on the second element ?

The concept of "difference" is central to deconstruction. What does it imply ?

According to the Freudian Psychoanalytic literacy theory , which pat of the psyche is associated with moral conscience and social norms, often considered a defining work of magical realism ?

In reading, the ability to distinguish between fact and opinion is best classified as:

Which of the following years marks the first publication of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's landmark novel One hundred years of Solitude, often considered a defining work of magical realism ?

They did not go to Vienna last week, __________. Choose the correct question tag from the following :

What does the phrasal verb ‘clam up’ mean?

In towards a feminist politics , Showalter outlines three phases in the evolution of women's literacy history. Which of the following is not one of those phases ?

Change the following into compound sentence. To his eternal disgrace, he betrayed his country.

According to Saussure, which of the following best describes the nature of language as a system of signs ?

Convert the following sentence into reported speech : “How often do you go to the cinema?” Choose the correct answer from the following options.

Change the voice of the following sentence : I shall be obliged to go.

Take this and give that. In the above sentence ‘and’ has the function of a __________.

Past tense of ‘speed’ is :

That you have come pleases me : Identify the type of clause in the above sentence from the following options.

What are the consequences of fossil fuel combustion mentioned in relation to nutrient cycling?

1. Fossil fuel combustion releases large quantities of nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere.
2. It leads to decreased inputs of sulfur oxides to ecosystems.
3. It enhances nutrient cycling efficiency.

Concerning the impact of gaseous losses of nitrogen, which statement(s) is/are accurate?

1. Gaseous losses of nitrogen can influence the chemical properties of the atmosphere.
2. These losses contribute to air pollution.
3. They mitigate the greenhouse effect.

Which statement about the supply of nitrogen and phosphorus in unmanaged ecosystems is incorrect?

1. Most nitrogen and phosphorus for plant growth in unmanaged ecosystems is supplied by decomposition.
2. The decomposition of plant litter and soil organic matter provides essential nutrients.
3. In unmanaged ecosystems, external fertilization is the primary source of nitrogen and phosphorus.

Which of the following statements correctly identifies ways nutrients are lost from ecosystems?

1. Nutrients can be lost from ecosystems through leaching.
2. Wind and water erosion contribute to nutrient loss.
3. Trace gas emission is not a known mechanism for nutrient loss.
4. Harvesting materials from an ecosystem leads to nutrient removal.

Identify the incorrect statement(s) regarding internal cycling processes within an ecosystem.

1. Internal cycling includes the conversion of nutrients from organic to inorganic forms.
2. Biological uptake by plants and microorganisms is a key internal cycling process.
3. Internal cycling primarily focuses on the loss of nutrients through leaching.

Which of the following statements accurately describes how nutrients enter ecosystems?

1. Chemical weathering of rocks contributes to nutrients entry
2. Biological fixation of atmospheric oxygen is a primary way nutrients enter ecosystems.
3. Deposition of nutrients from the atmosphere through rain or wind-blown particles facilitates nutrient entry.
4. Fertilization is a significant nutrient input, especially in unmanaged ecosystems.

Regarding nutrient cycling, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Nutrient cycling involves the entry of nutrients into ecosystems.
2. Internal transfers of nutrients between plants and soils are part of nutrient cycling.
3. Loss of nutrients from ecosystems is not considered a component of nutrient cycling.