FBO Exam Paper 1

FBO Exam Paper 1 is a multiple-choice question paper (GS/M/TOBAF/500) covering a wide range of topics, including environmental science, disaster management, current affairs, Indian history, geography, biology, economics, constitution, and reasoning.

Key Information from the Document:

• Environmental Science & Sustainable Development:

  • The largest contributor to environmental pollution is Industry.

  • The concept of 'carbon footprint' refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by human activities.

  • Carbon monoxide (CO) is the gas primarily responsible for air pollution.

  • Carbon dioxide ($CO_{2}$) is the gas that traps heat and contributes most to the greenhouse effect.

  • Global warming is primarily caused by an increase in greenhouse gases.

  • The 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) is known as the Earth Summit.

  • The Brundtland Commission (1987) first clearly explained the idea of Sustainable Development.

  • The United Nations adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015.

  • Planting trees and reducing plastic use support Environmental sustainability.

  • The 'green economy' focuses on fostering green industries and creating green jobs.

  • The Montreal Protocol focuses on protecting the ozone layer.

  • The ozone layer acts as earth's shield, absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

  • Sustainable practice in agriculture includes crop rotation and organic farming.

• Disaster Management:

  • Disaster Management means reducing the impact of disasters.

  • Disaster response in India is managed by NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority).

  • Hurricanes are measured using the Saffir-Simpson scale.

  • Conducting mock drills is important for disaster preparedness at schools.

  • Tsunamis affecting India mostly originate from the Indian Ocean.

  • Cyclones form over Oceans, and Andhra Pradesh is the state most prone to cyclones.

  • Earthquakes are measured by a Seismograph.

  • The Bhopal Gas Tragedy was caused by a Gas leakage.

• Indian Polity & History:

  • The 42nd Amendment added the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble.

  • The President appoints the Chief Justice of India.

  • The collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers indicates a Parliamentary System of Government.

  • The President can proclaim a National Emergency under Article 352.

  • The Right to Equality is guaranteed by Article 14.

  • The 8th Schedule contains the list of official languages.

  • The 24th Jain Thirthankara was Vardhamana Mahavira.

  • Alexander marched to India in 326 BC through the Khyber pass.

  • The official language of the Satavahanas was Prakrit.

  • Rajatarangini was composed by Kalhana.

  • The Kailasa Temple at Ellora was carved during the reign of Krishna I.

  • Megasthenes was the foreign ambassador who visited the Mauryan court.

  • A common feature of Rajput War strategy was direct combat with emphasis on personal valor.

  • Avesta was written in the Iranian language.

  • Harihara and Bukka belonged to the Sangama Dynasty.

• Geography & Economy:

  • The longest National Highway passing through Andhra Pradesh is NH 16 (Chennai-Kolkata).

  • The Deccan Plateau is mostly composed of Basalt rock.

  • Black soil is best suited for cotton cultivation in India.

  • Anamudi is the highest peak in South India.

  • The Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh are mostly discontinuous and eroded hills.

  • Chilika Lake, Asia's largest brackish water lagoon, is located in Odisha.

  • Gujarat has the longest Coastline in India.

  • Andhra Bank was merged into Union Bank of India.

  • The Indian rupee sign came into effect in July 2010.

  • Primary Deficit is calculated as Fiscal Deficit - Interest Payments.

  • The Indian Financial System Code (IFSC) has a total of 11 letters and digits.

• Science & Other:

  • Vitamin 'A' deficiency causes vision loss and blindness.

  • The main function of nucleic acids is the storage and expression of genetic information.

  • The main function of kidneys is to filter waste products and excess water from the blood.

  • Photosynthesis is the process for plants to make their own food.

  • Mitochondria is called the power house of the cell.

  • A gene is a hereditary unit.

  • Vermicompost is manure made by earthworms converting organic waste.

  • White revolution means to increase the production of milk in India.

  • Wind is a renewable source of energy.