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Consider the following statements regarding "Bhitarkanika mangroves" and select the correct statements: It is a Ramsar site located at the mouth of the estuary of Subarnarekha River. It has the highest density of salt water crocodiles in the country. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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These are located at the delta of the Brahmani and Baitarani rivers.
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b
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding "Bhitarkanika mangroves" and select the correct statements: It is a Ramsar site located at the mouth of the estuary of Subarnarekha River. It has the highest density of salt water crocodiles in the country. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:These are located at the delta of the Brahmani and Baitarani rivers.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following statements regarding sugar industry are correct in India?
1. In the world, India’s share in sugar production is more than 15%.
2. Sugar industry is second largest agro-based industry in India.
3. India is the largest consumer of sugar
4. India is the largest producer of sugar cane in world.
Options:
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1 and 3
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1 and 4
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2 and 3
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1 and 3
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Brazil is the largest producer of sugar cane in the world; followed by India.
India’s share in world production of sugar is 13.6% in 2012-13.
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c
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding sugar industry are correct in India?
1. In the world, India’s share in sugar production is more than 15%.
2. Sugar industry is second largest agro-based industry in India.
3. India is the largest consumer of sugar
4. India is the largest producer of sugar cane in world.
Options:
##Option_A: 1 and 3 ###Option_B: 1 and 4
##Option_C: 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 and 3 ##Answer:c##Explaination:
Brazil is the largest producer of sugar cane in the world; followed by India.
India’s share in world production of sugar is 13.6% in 2012-13.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following are characteristics of tropical cyclones when compared to the extra tropical cyclones? They have clear frontal system. They cover larger area. They can originate over land or sea. Options:
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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All of the above
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1 only
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Tropical cyclones are violent storms that originate over oceans in tropical areas. They cover less area than extra tropical cyclones which have clear frontal.
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d
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The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are characteristics of tropical cyclones when compared to the extra tropical cyclones? They have clear frontal system. They cover larger area. They can originate over land or sea. Options:##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: All of the above##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Tropical cyclones are violent storms that originate over oceans in tropical areas. They cover less area than extra tropical cyclones which have clear frontal.##Topic:The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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The combination of which of the three forces affects the horizontal winds near the earth surface? Pressure gradient force Frictional force Centripetal force Coriolis force Options:
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1, 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 4
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1, 3 and 4
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1, 2 and 3
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The wind blows from high pressure to low pressure. The wind at the surface experiences friction. In addition, rotation of the earth also affects the wind movement. The force exerted by the rotation of the earth is known as the Coriolis force. Thus, the horizontal winds near the Earth surface respond to the combined effect of three forces - the pressure gradient force, the frictional force and the Coriolis force. In addition, the gravitational force acts downward.
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b
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The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The combination of which of the three forces affects the horizontal winds near the earth surface? Pressure gradient force Frictional force Centripetal force Coriolis force Options:##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3###Option_B: 1, 2 and 4##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3##Answer:b##Explaination:The wind blows from high pressure to low pressure. The wind at the surface experiences friction. In addition, rotation of the earth also affects the wind movement. The force exerted by the rotation of the earth is known as the Coriolis force. Thus, the horizontal winds near the Earth surface respond to the combined effect of three forces - the pressure gradient force, the frictional force and the Coriolis force. In addition, the gravitational force acts downward.##Topic:The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Choose the correct statement regarding troposphere -
1. Troposphere is the lowermost layer of earth’s atmosphere.
2. It extends roughly to a height of 18 km near pole and 8 km near equator.
3. Its average height is around 13 km above earth surface.
4. The temperature in the layer decreases at a rate of 1°F for every 165 meters.
Options:
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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The troposphere extends roughly to a height of 8 km near pole and 18 km near equator.
The temperature in the layer decreases at a rate of 1°C for every 165 meters.
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b
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Choose the correct statement regarding troposphere -
1. Troposphere is the lowermost layer of earth’s atmosphere.
2. It extends roughly to a height of 18 km near pole and 8 km near equator.
3. Its average height is around 13 km above earth surface.
4. The temperature in the layer decreases at a rate of 1°F for every 165 meters.
Options:
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only
##Option_C: 2, 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:The troposphere extends roughly to a height of 8 km near pole and 18 km near equator.
The temperature in the layer decreases at a rate of 1°C for every 165 meters.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Sedimentary rocks can be classified into three major groups based on mode of formation. Which of the following set represents the organically formed sedimentary rocks?
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Sandstone, limestone, coal, chalk
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Halite, sandstone, limestone
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Geyserite, coal, chalk
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Sandstone, limestone, coal, chalk
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Depending upon the mode of formation, sedimentary rocks are classified into three major groups: (i) mechanically formed — sandstone,
conglomerate, limestone, shale, loess etc. are examples; (ii) organically formed— geyserite, chalk, limestone, coal etc. are some examples; (iii) chemically formed — chert, limestone, halite, potash etc. are some examples.
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c
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Sedimentary rocks can be classified into three major groups based on mode of formation. Which of the following set represents the organically formed sedimentary rocks?
##Option_A: Sandstone, limestone, coal, chalk
###Option_B: Halite, sandstone, limestone
##Option_C: Geyserite, coal, chalk
##Option_D: Sandstone, limestone, coal, chalk
##Answer:c##Explaination:Depending upon the mode of formation, sedimentary rocks are classified into three major groups: (i) mechanically formed — sandstone,
conglomerate, limestone, shale, loess etc. are examples; (ii) organically formed— geyserite, chalk, limestone, coal etc. are some examples; (iii) chemically formed — chert, limestone, halite, potash etc. are some examples.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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India successfully launched GSLV powered by an indigenous cryogenic engine. Which of the following statements regarding the cryogenic engine is/are correct?
1. Fuel used in cryogenic engine is stored at extremely low temperature.
2. Cryogenic engine is used in first stage of GSLV.
3. Specific impulse (a measure of the efficiency) achievable with cryogenic engine is much higher compared to liquid and solid propellants.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Only 1
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Only 1 and 3
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Only 2 and 3
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Only 1
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A cryogenic rocket engine is a rocket engine that uses a cryogenic fuel or oxidizer, that is, its fuel or oxidizer (or both) is gases liquefied and stored at very low temperatures. First stage comprises S125 solid booster with four liquid (L40) strap-ons. Second stage (GS2) is liquid engine and the third stage (GS3) is a cryo stage. A Cryogenic rocket stage is more efficient and provides more thrust for every kilogram of propellant it burns compared to solid and earth-storable liquid propellant rocket stages. Specific impulse (a measure of the efficiency) achievable with cryogenic propellants (liquid Hydrogen and liquid Oxygen) is much higher compared to earth storable liquid and solid propellants, giving it a substantial payload advantage.
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b
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:India successfully launched GSLV powered by an indigenous cryogenic engine. Which of the following statements regarding the cryogenic engine is/are correct?
1. Fuel used in cryogenic engine is stored at extremely low temperature.
2. Cryogenic engine is used in first stage of GSLV.
3. Specific impulse (a measure of the efficiency) achievable with cryogenic engine is much higher compared to liquid and solid propellants.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: Only 1 ###Option_B: Only 1 and 3
##Option_C: Only 2 and 3 ##Option_D: Only 1 ##Answer:b##Explaination:A cryogenic rocket engine is a rocket engine that uses a cryogenic fuel or oxidizer, that is, its fuel or oxidizer (or both) is gases liquefied and stored at very low temperatures. First stage comprises S125 solid booster with four liquid (L40) strap-ons. Second stage (GS2) is liquid engine and the third stage (GS3) is a cryo stage. A Cryogenic rocket stage is more efficient and provides more thrust for every kilogram of propellant it burns compared to solid and earth-storable liquid propellant rocket stages. Specific impulse (a measure of the efficiency) achievable with cryogenic propellants (liquid Hydrogen and liquid Oxygen) is much higher compared to earth storable liquid and solid propellants, giving it a substantial payload advantage. ##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Which of the following statements regarding recently launched Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) is/are correct?
1. It covers the youth population in the age group of 10 – 19 years.
2. It is a comprehensive programme covering dimensions such as mental health, gender based violence.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Only 1
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The RKSK programme defines an adolescent as a person within 10-19 years of age, in urban and rural areas, includes both girls and boys, married and unmarried, poor and affluent, whether they are in school or out of school. The programme will comprehensively address the health needs of the 243 million adolescents, who account for over 21% of the country’s population. RKSK will bring in several new dimensions, which he listed as- mental health, nutrition, substance misuse, gender based violence and non-communicable diseases. The programme emphasis six ‘Cs”- coverage, content, communication, counselling, clinics and convergence.
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c
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding recently launched Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) is/are correct?
1. It covers the youth population in the age group of 10 – 19 years.
2. It is a comprehensive programme covering dimensions such as mental health, gender based violence.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: Only 1 ###Option_B: Only 2
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: Only 1 ##Answer:c##Explaination:The RKSK programme defines an adolescent as a person within 10-19 years of age, in urban and rural areas, includes both girls and boys, married and unmarried, poor and affluent, whether they are in school or out of school. The programme will comprehensively address the health needs of the 243 million adolescents, who account for over 21% of the country’s population. RKSK will bring in several new dimensions, which he listed as- mental health, nutrition, substance misuse, gender based violence and non-communicable diseases. The programme emphasis six ‘Cs”- coverage, content, communication, counselling, clinics and convergence.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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India completed three years without reporting a new case of polio. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. India eliminated Poliovirus of type 2 in this current polio eradication drive. 2. India used injectable inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) in its immunization programme. 3. Now, only three countries in the world remain polio-endemic - Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Only 3
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Only 1 and 2
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Only 2 and 3
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Only 3
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In 2014, only 3 countries in the world remain polio-endemic: Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Of the 3 types of wild poliovirus (type 1, type 2 and type 3), type 2 wild poliovirus transmission has been successfully stopped (since 1999). Wild poliovirus type 2 has probably been eradicated; it was last detected in October 1999 in Uttar Pradesh, India. India used oral polio vaccine (OPV) in its immunization programme. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), which coordinates the global fight again polio, therefore wants to stop all use of OPV and introduce an injectable inactivated polio vaccine (IPV)
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a
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:India completed three years without reporting a new case of polio. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. India eliminated Poliovirus of type 2 in this current polio eradication drive. 2. India used injectable inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) in its immunization programme. 3. Now, only three countries in the world remain polio-endemic - Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A: Only 3 ###Option_B: Only 1 and 2##Option_C: Only 2 and 3 ##Option_D: Only 3 ##Answer:a##Explaination:In 2014, only 3 countries in the world remain polio-endemic: Nigeria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Of the 3 types of wild poliovirus (type 1, type 2 and type 3), type 2 wild poliovirus transmission has been successfully stopped (since 1999). Wild poliovirus type 2 has probably been eradicated; it was last detected in October 1999 in Uttar Pradesh, India. India used oral polio vaccine (OPV) in its immunization programme. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), which coordinates the global fight again polio, therefore wants to stop all use of OPV and introduce an injectable inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) ##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements regarding recommendations of Urjit R. Patel committee on monetary policy is/are correct? 1. RBI should adopt CPI (Consumer Price Index) as a key inflation measure. 2. Deadline for BASEL III norms is extended to 2016. 3. The monetary policy should be vested with a monetary policy committee (MPC) headed by RBI governor. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Only 1
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Only 2 and 3
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Only 1 and 3
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Only 1
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An expert committee headed by Urijit R. Patel appointed to examine the current monetary policy framework of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has suggested that the apex bank should adopt the new CPI (consumer price index) as the measure of the nominal anchor for policy communication. The Patel panel felt that the monetary policy decision-making should be vested with a monetary policy committee (MPC). It went on to recommend that the Governor of the RBI should be the Chairman of the MPC. It felt that the Deputy Governor in-charge of monetary policy could be the Vice-Chairman. The Executive Director in charge of monetary policy could be its member. It could have two external members. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the deadline for banks to implement Basel III capital planning rules by a year to March 31, 2019, due to concerns from the industry on potential stress to asset quality.
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c
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding recommendations of Urjit R. Patel committee on monetary policy is/are correct? 1. RBI should adopt CPI (Consumer Price Index) as a key inflation measure. 2. Deadline for BASEL III norms is extended to 2016. 3. The monetary policy should be vested with a monetary policy committee (MPC) headed by RBI governor. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A: Only 1 ###Option_B: Only 2 and 3##Option_C: Only 1 and 3 ##Option_D: Only 1 ##Answer:c##Explaination:An expert committee headed by Urijit R. Patel appointed to examine the current monetary policy framework of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has suggested that the apex bank should adopt the new CPI (consumer price index) as the measure of the nominal anchor for policy communication. The Patel panel felt that the monetary policy decision-making should be vested with a monetary policy committee (MPC). It went on to recommend that the Governor of the RBI should be the Chairman of the MPC. It felt that the Deputy Governor in-charge of monetary policy could be the Vice-Chairman. The Executive Director in charge of monetary policy could be its member. It could have two external members. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the deadline for banks to implement Basel III capital planning rules by a year to March 31, 2019, due to concerns from the industry on potential stress to asset quality.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements regarding El Nino weather event is/are correct? Eastern and central Pacific regions experience abnormal warming of the sea. Weak rains in Indonesia and Australia. El Nino phenomenon shows its effect only in Pacific Ocean. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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Only 1
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Only 1 and 2
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Only 2 and 3
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Only 1
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EI-Nino is a complex weather system that appears once every three to seven years, bringing drought, floods and other weather extremes to different parts of the world. The system involves oceanic and atmospheric phenomena with the appearance of warm currents off the coast of Peru in the Eastern Pacific and affects weather in many places including India. EI-Nino is merely an extension of the warm equatorial current which gets replaced temporarily by cold Peruvian current or Humbolt current. This current increases the temperature of water on the Peruvian coast by 10°C. Upwelling of cold current helps in bringing planktons to the surface and thus, increases in the population of fish. Therefore, there is reduction in the amount of planktons which further reduces the number of fish in the sea during El Nino time. El Nino distorts equatorial air circulation where walker cell may also get reversed in extreme case. El Nino is said to be cause of drought in Australia, Indonesia and excessive rain in Peru.
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b
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding El Nino weather event is/are correct? Eastern and central Pacific regions experience abnormal warming of the sea. Weak rains in Indonesia and Australia. El Nino phenomenon shows its effect only in Pacific Ocean. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: Only 1###Option_B: Only 1 and 2##Option_C: Only 2 and 3##Option_D: Only 1##Answer:b##Explaination:EI-Nino is a complex weather system that appears once every three to seven years, bringing drought, floods and other weather extremes to different parts of the world. The system involves oceanic and atmospheric phenomena with the appearance of warm currents off the coast of Peru in the Eastern Pacific and affects weather in many places including India. EI-Nino is merely an extension of the warm equatorial current which gets replaced temporarily by cold Peruvian current or Humbolt current. This current increases the temperature of water on the Peruvian coast by 10°C. Upwelling of cold current helps in bringing planktons to the surface and thus, increases in the population of fish. Therefore, there is reduction in the amount of planktons which further reduces the number of fish in the sea during El Nino time. El Nino distorts equatorial air circulation where walker cell may also get reversed in extreme case. El Nino is said to be cause of drought in Australia, Indonesia and excessive rain in Peru.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Which of the following statements regarding Television Rating Point (TRP) is/are correct?
1. TRP is based on the data collected by a device attached to the viewers’ TV.
2. TRP is used by advertisement industry.
3. TRP is based on the sample size of more than 1 million.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Only 1 and 2
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Only 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3
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Only 1 and 2
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Television Rating Point (TRP) is a tool provided to judge which programmes are viewed the most. This gives us an index of the choice of the people and also the popularity of a particular channel. For calculation purpose, a device is attached to the TV set in a few thousand viewers' houses for judging purpose. The device is called as People's Meter. It records the time and the programme that a viewer watches on a particular day. Presently, TRP is based upon only a small urban sample of 5500 homes spread all over India. the I&B ministry has asked agencies to increase the minimum panel size to 20,000 panel homes. Agencies will have to raise the panel home size by 10,000 homes every year until it reaches 50,000 panel homes.
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a
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding Television Rating Point (TRP) is/are correct?
1. TRP is based on the data collected by a device attached to the viewers’ TV.
2. TRP is used by advertisement industry.
3. TRP is based on the sample size of more than 1 million.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: Only 1 and 2 ###Option_B: Only 2 and 3
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 ##Option_D: Only 1 and 2 ##Answer:a##Explaination:Television Rating Point (TRP) is a tool provided to judge which programmes are viewed the most. This gives us an index of the choice of the people and also the popularity of a particular channel. For calculation purpose, a device is attached to the TV set in a few thousand viewers' houses for judging purpose. The device is called as People's Meter. It records the time and the programme that a viewer watches on a particular day. Presently, TRP is based upon only a small urban sample of 5500 homes spread all over India. the I&B ministry has asked agencies to increase the minimum panel size to 20,000 panel homes. Agencies will have to raise the panel home size by 10,000 homes every year until it reaches 50,000 panel homes.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Jains have been given minority status by the union government. Consider the following statements: 1. Jains get fundamental right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. 2. Population of Jains minority is more than that of Buddhists minority. 3. Jains would be able to enjoy reservation in jobs and education institutes run by the centre. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Only 1
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Only 3
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Only 2 and 3
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Only 1
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Under article 30(1), All minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. According to census 2001, Jains constitute only 0.4% of the total population of India as compare to 0.8% population share of Buddhists.
One should not confuse the issue of minority status with that of reservation in jobs and education institutes such as IITs and IIMs. The latter is only for people who fall under the categories of SCs/STs/OBCs.
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a
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Jains have been given minority status by the union government. Consider the following statements: 1. Jains get fundamental right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. 2. Population of Jains minority is more than that of Buddhists minority. 3. Jains would be able to enjoy reservation in jobs and education institutes run by the centre. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: Only 1 ###Option_B: Only 3##Option_C: Only 2 and 3 ##Option_D: Only 1 ##Answer:a##Explaination:
Under article 30(1), All minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. According to census 2001, Jains constitute only 0.4% of the total population of India as compare to 0.8% population share of Buddhists.
One should not confuse the issue of minority status with that of reservation in jobs and education institutes such as IITs and IIMs. The latter is only for people who fall under the categories of SCs/STs/OBCs.
##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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A team of scientists at GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research, Germany including those from India confirmed the existence of a super-heavy element 117. Which of the following statements regarding super-heavy elements is/are correct?
1. They do not exist in nature.
2. They have a very short half-life.
3. They are used in oil exploration industry.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Only 1
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Only 1 and 2
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Only 2 and 3
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Only 1
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Super-heavy elements are elements beyond atomic number 104. They do not exist in nature. Element 117, for example, has a half-life of about 50 thousandths of a second, meaning that within that time about half of it will decay into a lighter element. They are not put to any use due to their non-existence and even are very short-lived in labs.
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b
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:A team of scientists at GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research, Germany including those from India confirmed the existence of a super-heavy element 117. Which of the following statements regarding super-heavy elements is/are correct?
1. They do not exist in nature.
2. They have a very short half-life.
3. They are used in oil exploration industry.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: Only 1 ###Option_B: Only 1 and 2
##Option_C: Only 2 and 3 ##Option_D: Only 1 ##Answer:b##Explaination:Super-heavy elements are elements beyond atomic number 104. They do not exist in nature. Element 117, for example, has a half-life of about 50 thousandths of a second, meaning that within that time about half of it will decay into a lighter element. They are not put to any use due to their non-existence and even are very short-lived in labs.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Recently, 44 Indians were shortlisted for a mission called “Mars One”. What is it about?
1. A one-way trip to planet Mars.
2. It aims to colonize planet Mars.
3. NASA (national Aeronautics and space administration) is executing the mission.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Only 1
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Only 1 and 2
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Only 2 and 3
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Only 1
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Mars One is a not-for-profit foundation that will establish a permanent human settlement on Mars. The mission design takes into account the expansion of the human colony where a new crew arrives every two years. Mars One intends to gain funds to send humans and cargo to Mars by using a variety of ways. As Mars One is a private and not a governmental initiative, it gives anyone interested in the mission the possibility to cooperate in realising the mission.
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b
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently, 44 Indians were shortlisted for a mission called “Mars One”. What is it about?
1. A one-way trip to planet Mars.
2. It aims to colonize planet Mars.
3. NASA (national Aeronautics and space administration) is executing the mission.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: Only 1 ###Option_B: Only 1 and 2
##Option_C: Only 2 and 3 ##Option_D: Only 1 ##Answer:b##Explaination:Mars One is a not-for-profit foundation that will establish a permanent human settlement on Mars. The mission design takes into account the expansion of the human colony where a new crew arrives every two years. Mars One intends to gain funds to send humans and cargo to Mars by using a variety of ways. As Mars One is a private and not a governmental initiative, it gives anyone interested in the mission the possibility to cooperate in realising the mission.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Arrange the following civilian awards in increasing degree of honour:
1. Padam vibhushan
2. Padam Shri
3. Padam Bhushan
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 – 2 – 3
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2 – 3 – 1
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1 – 3 – 2
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1 – 2 – 3
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Padma Awards, the country’s highest civilian awards, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc. ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. The awards are conferred by the President of India at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhawan sometime around March/ April.
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b
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Arrange the following civilian awards in increasing degree of honour:
1. Padam vibhushan
2. Padam Shri
3. Padam Bhushan
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: 1 – 2 – 3 ###Option_B: 2 – 3 – 1
##Option_C: 1 – 3 – 2 ##Option_D: 1 – 2 – 3 ##Answer:b##Explaination:Padma Awards, the country’s highest civilian awards, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc. ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. The awards are conferred by the President of India at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhawan sometime around March/ April.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Consider the following pairs: Awards awarded for 1. Padam Vibhushan – distinguished service 2. Padam Bhushan – distinguished service of a high order 3. Padam Shri – exceptional and distinguished service Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Only 2
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Only 1 and 3
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Only 1, 2 and 3
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Only 2
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Padma Awards, the country’s highest civilian awards, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc. ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. The awards are conferred by the President of India at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhawan sometime around March/ April.
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a
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Awards awarded for 1. Padam Vibhushan – distinguished service 2. Padam Bhushan – distinguished service of a high order 3. Padam Shri – exceptional and distinguished service Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: Only 2 ###Option_B: Only 1 and 3##Option_C: Only 1, 2 and 3 ##Option_D: Only 2 ##Answer:a##Explaination:Padma Awards, the country’s highest civilian awards, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc. ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. The awards are conferred by the President of India at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhawan sometime around March/ April.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements regarding governor of a state is/are correct?
1. He/She is appointed by the president after consultation with the corresponding state government.
2. Governor resigns on change in government at centre.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Only 1
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Under article 155, The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. There is no consultation with state government. Under article 156(1), the Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.
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d
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Governor
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding governor of a state is/are correct?
1. He/She is appointed by the president after consultation with the corresponding state government.
2. Governor resigns on change in government at centre.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: Only 1 ###Option_B: Only 2
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: Only 1 ##Answer:d##Explaination:Under article 155, The Governor of a State shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. There is no consultation with state government. Under article 156(1), the Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President.##Topic:Governor##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Which of the following countries is not part of p5+1 talks with Iran over its nuclear programme?
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Japan
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Germany
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France
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Japan
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The P5+1 is a group of six world powers which in 2006 joined the diplomatic efforts with Iran with regard to its nuclear program. The term refers to the P5 or five permanent members of the UN Security Council, namely United States, Russia, China, United Kingdom, and France, plus Germany. There are recent breakthroughs in talks that are held in the Geneva. Iran has promised to freeze portion of its nuclear programme in return for lifting of certain economic sanctions
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a
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following countries is not part of p5+1 talks with Iran over its nuclear programme?
##Option_A: Japan ###Option_B: Germany
##Option_C: France ##Option_D: Japan ##Answer:a##Explaination:The P5+1 is a group of six world powers which in 2006 joined the diplomatic efforts with Iran with regard to its nuclear program. The term refers to the P5 or five permanent members of the UN Security Council, namely United States, Russia, China, United Kingdom, and France, plus Germany. There are recent breakthroughs in talks that are held in the Geneva. Iran has promised to freeze portion of its nuclear programme in return for lifting of certain economic sanctions##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Global mean surface temperatures have not warmed as rapidly over the past decade. Which of the following is/are the possible causes according to the 5 th assessment report of IPCC (intergovernmental panel on climate change)?
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Redistribution of heat in the ocean
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Volcanic eruptions
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Minimum in the 11-year solar cycle
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Redistribution of heat in the ocean
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After a period of rapid warming during the 1990s, global mean surface temperatures have not warmed as rapidly over the past decade. The AR5 notes there are “differences between simulated and observed trends over periods as short as 10-15 years (e.g., 1998-2012)”. It concludes that the recent reduction in surface warming is probably due to a redistribution of heat in the ocean, volcanic eruptions, and the recent minimum in the 11-year solar cycle.
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d
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Global mean surface temperatures have not warmed as rapidly over the past decade. Which of the following is/are the possible causes according to the 5 th assessment report of IPCC (intergovernmental panel on climate change)?
##Option_A: Redistribution of heat in the ocean
###Option_B: Volcanic eruptions
##Option_C: Minimum in the 11-year solar cycle
##Option_D: Redistribution of heat in the ocean
##Answer:d##Explaination:After a period of rapid warming during the 1990s, global mean surface temperatures have not warmed as rapidly over the past decade. The AR5 notes there are “differences between simulated and observed trends over periods as short as 10-15 years (e.g., 1998-2012)”. It concludes that the recent reduction in surface warming is probably due to a redistribution of heat in the ocean, volcanic eruptions, and the recent minimum in the 11-year solar cycle. ##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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IPCC (Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change) has recently released its 5 th report. Consider the following statements regarding the same. 1. Human activities are not the dominant cause of the global warming. 2. Rate of sea level rise has decreased. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Only 1
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The 5 th report of IPCC contains the strongest statement yet, saying it is “extremely likely” (a greater than 95 percent chance) that human activities are “the dominant cause of the observed warming” since the 1950s. The Third Assessment (2001) made a similar statement with approximately 66 percent certainty, while the Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) (2007) found that “most of the observed increase in global average temperatures since the mid-20th century is very likely (greater than 90 percent chance) due to the observed increase in anthropogenic greenhouse gas concentrations.” Report has significantly increased projected sea level rise over the next century, due to new research that improves understanding of ice sheet movement and melting. The new projections show an increase of 0.26-0.55 meters (10-22 inches) by 2100 under a low emissions scenario and 0.52-0.98 meters (20-39 inches) under the high emissions scenario. The 4 th assessment report did not include some of the effects of ice sheet movement due to warming, and therefore published much lower estimates in the range of 0.18-0.38 meters (7-15 inches) under a low emissions scenario and 0.26-0.59 meters (10-23 inches) under a high emissions scenario for sea level rise by 2100.
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d
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:IPCC (Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change) has recently released its 5 th report. Consider the following statements regarding the same. 1. Human activities are not the dominant cause of the global warming. 2. Rate of sea level rise has decreased. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?##Option_A: Only 1 ###Option_B: Only 2##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: Only 1 ##Answer:d##Explaination:The 5 th report of IPCC contains the strongest statement yet, saying it is “extremely likely” (a greater than 95 percent chance) that human activities are “the dominant cause of the observed warming” since the 1950s. The Third Assessment (2001) made a similar statement with approximately 66 percent certainty, while the Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) (2007) found that “most of the observed increase in global average temperatures since the mid-20th century is very likely (greater than 90 percent chance) due to the observed increase in anthropogenic greenhouse gas concentrations.” Report has significantly increased projected sea level rise over the next century, due to new research that improves understanding of ice sheet movement and melting. The new projections show an increase of 0.26-0.55 meters (10-22 inches) by 2100 under a low emissions scenario and 0.52-0.98 meters (20-39 inches) under the high emissions scenario. The 4 th assessment report did not include some of the effects of ice sheet movement due to warming, and therefore published much lower estimates in the range of 0.18-0.38 meters (7-15 inches) under a low emissions scenario and 0.26-0.59 meters (10-23 inches) under a high emissions scenario for sea level rise by 2100.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements regarding Middle East respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is/are correct?
1. MERS is caused by a virus.
2. MERS is not contagious.
Choose the correct answer using the following codes:
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Only 1
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Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus (MERS‐CoV) that was first identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause diseases ranging from the common cold to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). MERS is contagious, but apparently only to a limited extent. The virus does not seem to pass easily from person to person unless there is close contact, such as occurs when providing unprotected care to a patient.
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a
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding Middle East respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is/are correct?
1. MERS is caused by a virus.
2. MERS is not contagious.
Choose the correct answer using the following codes:
##Option_A: Only 1 ###Option_B: Only 2
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: Only 1 ##Answer:a##Explaination:Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus (MERS‐CoV) that was first identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause diseases ranging from the common cold to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). MERS is contagious, but apparently only to a limited extent. The virus does not seem to pass easily from person to person unless there is close contact, such as occurs when providing unprotected care to a patient.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements regarding Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for India is/are correct? 1. Weightage of services is more in CPI than in WPI. 2. WPI measures inflation at each stage of production while CPI measures inflation only at final stage of production. Choose the correct answer using the following codes:
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Only 1
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Inflation is usually measured based on certain indices. Broadly, there are two categories of indices for measuring inflation i.e. Wholesale Prices and Consumer Prices. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is the price of a representative basket of wholesale goods. A consumer price index (CPI) measures changes in the price level of a market basket of consumer goods and services purchased by households. One of the Criticisms of WPI is non-inclusion of services which constitutes more than 50 per cent of India’s GDP .
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c
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for India is/are correct? 1. Weightage of services is more in CPI than in WPI. 2. WPI measures inflation at each stage of production while CPI measures inflation only at final stage of production. Choose the correct answer using the following codes:##Option_A: Only 1 ###Option_B: Only 2##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: Only 1 ##Answer:c##Explaination:Inflation is usually measured based on certain indices. Broadly, there are two categories of indices for measuring inflation i.e. Wholesale Prices and Consumer Prices. The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) is the price of a representative basket of wholesale goods. A consumer price index (CPI) measures changes in the price level of a market basket of consumer goods and services purchased by households. One of the Criticisms of WPI is non-inclusion of services which constitutes more than 50 per cent of India’s GDP .##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Which of the following diseases affect liver
1. Jaundice
2. Polio
3. Japanese Encephilitis
4. Hepatitis B
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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Jaundice and Hepatitis B affect liver. Japanese Encephilitis mainly affects Brain. Polio mainly affects central nervous system
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b
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Misc. Tech.
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following diseases affect liver
1. Jaundice
2. Polio
3. Japanese Encephilitis
4. Hepatitis B
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only ###Option_B: 1 and 4 only
##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:Jaundice and Hepatitis B affect liver. Japanese Encephilitis mainly affects Brain. Polio mainly affects central nervous system##Topic:Misc. Tech.##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are correct? 1. Heavy water is caused by the chlorides and sulphates of calcium and magnesium 2. Heavy water is radioactive in nature
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Heavy water, formally called deuterium oxide (D2O), is a form of water that contains a larger than normal amount of the hydrogen isotope deuterium rather than the common isotope called protium, that makes up most of the hydrogen in normal water. Water that contains chlorides & sulphates of calcium and magnesium is known as hard water. Out of 3 isotopes of hydrogen only tritium is radioactive, thus heavy water is not radioactive.
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d
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Misc. Tech.
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct? 1. Heavy water is caused by the chlorides and sulphates of calcium and magnesium 2. Heavy water is radioactive in nature##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Heavy water, formally called deuterium oxide (D2O), is a form of water that contains a larger than normal amount of the hydrogen isotope deuterium rather than the common isotope called protium, that makes up most of the hydrogen in normal water. Water that contains chlorides & sulphates of calcium and magnesium is known as hard water. Out of 3 isotopes of hydrogen only tritium is radioactive, thus heavy water is not radioactive.##Topic:Misc. Tech.##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Nuclear submarines are powered by diesel but so called because they have the ability to launch nuclear weapons
2. INS Sindhurakshak was a nuclear submarine that sunk few months ago
3. INS Vikramaditya is a nuclear submarine acquired by India from Russia
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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Nuclear submarine is a submarine powered by nuclear reactor. Large amount of power from nuclear reactor enable it to run at high speed and travel to far away places. INS Sindhurakshak was a conventional submarine that sunk a few months ago. INS Vikramaditya is a aircraft carrier acquired by India from Russia.
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d
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Misc. Tech.
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Nuclear submarines are powered by diesel but so called because they have the ability to launch nuclear weapons
2. INS Sindhurakshak was a nuclear submarine that sunk few months ago
3. INS Vikramaditya is a nuclear submarine acquired by India from Russia
##Option_A: 1 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 3 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Nuclear submarine is a submarine powered by nuclear reactor. Large amount of power from nuclear reactor enable it to run at high speed and travel to far away places. INS Sindhurakshak was a conventional submarine that sunk a few months ago. INS Vikramaditya is a aircraft carrier acquired by India from Russia.##Topic:Misc. Tech.##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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India has recently mastered the cryogenic technology for satellite launch vehicles. Which of the following is/are correct about this technology?
1. In this technology gases are used at very high temperature which provides high thrust to satellites launch vehicles
2. It can be used for treatment of cancer and abnormalities of skin
3. It is used in Electric power transmission systems
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Cryogenics is a technology of extremely low temperatures. The freezing of portions of the body to destroy unwanted or malfunctioning tissue is known as cryosurgery. It is used to treat cancers and abnormalities of the skin, cervix, uterus, prostate gland, and liver. In underground power cables in big cities, cables heat up frequently leads to wastage of power, cryogenic liquids are used to cool them
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c
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Misc. Tech.
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:India has recently mastered the cryogenic technology for satellite launch vehicles. Which of the following is/are correct about this technology?
1. In this technology gases are used at very high temperature which provides high thrust to satellites launch vehicles
2. It can be used for treatment of cancer and abnormalities of skin
3. It is used in Electric power transmission systems
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 1 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:Cryogenics is a technology of extremely low temperatures. The freezing of portions of the body to destroy unwanted or malfunctioning tissue is known as cryosurgery. It is used to treat cancers and abnormalities of the skin, cervix, uterus, prostate gland, and liver. In underground power cables in big cities, cables heat up frequently leads to wastage of power, cryogenic liquids are used to cool them##Topic:Misc. Tech.##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are correct about the polar orbits used in space technology?
1. These orbits are in a plane that is almost perpendicular to the plane of equator
2. These are very suitable for communication purposes because a lot of area of earth can be covered by a satellite in this orbit on a single day
3. No one spot on earth’s surface can be sensed continuously from a satellite in polar orbit
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Polar orbit are orbits over poles. Inclination of such orbit is almost 90 degree to equator. No one spot on earth’s surface can be sensed continuously from a satellite in polar orbit. These are used for navigational & remote sensing purposes. Not much suitable for communication purposes because it moves in a diff direction than direction of earth’s rotation
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c
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Misc. Tech.
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct about the polar orbits used in space technology?
1. These orbits are in a plane that is almost perpendicular to the plane of equator
2. These are very suitable for communication purposes because a lot of area of earth can be covered by a satellite in this orbit on a single day
3. No one spot on earth’s surface can be sensed continuously from a satellite in polar orbit
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 1 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:Polar orbit are orbits over poles. Inclination of such orbit is almost 90 degree to equator. No one spot on earth’s surface can be sensed continuously from a satellite in polar orbit. These are used for navigational & remote sensing purposes. Not much suitable for communication purposes because it moves in a diff direction than direction of earth’s rotation##Topic:Misc. Tech.##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are correct regarding Warm blooded and Cold blooded animals:
1. Warm blooded animals are called so because their body temperature is more than that of Cold blooded animals
2. Warm blooded animals can live in all kind of environments.
3. Cold blooded animals require more food for their survival
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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The terminology of warm blooded and cold blooded is not decided by their body or blood temperature. In warm blooded animals, the temperature is kept constant by internal mechanisms. Thus they can adjust to any kind of environment. Warm blooded animals require more food because they generate extra heat in cold to keep them warm through food. Human is the best example of this category. In case of cold blooded animals, the body temperature is regulated by their environment. They don’t have the capacity to regulate their body temperature, thus they go into hiding if the outside environment is not conducive for them. For example: Lizard
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d
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Misc. Tech.
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct regarding Warm blooded and Cold blooded animals:
1. Warm blooded animals are called so because their body temperature is more than that of Cold blooded animals
2. Warm blooded animals can live in all kind of environments.
3. Cold blooded animals require more food for their survival
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:The terminology of warm blooded and cold blooded is not decided by their body or blood temperature. In warm blooded animals, the temperature is kept constant by internal mechanisms. Thus they can adjust to any kind of environment. Warm blooded animals require more food because they generate extra heat in cold to keep them warm through food. Human is the best example of this category. In case of cold blooded animals, the body temperature is regulated by their environment. They don’t have the capacity to regulate their body temperature, thus they go into hiding if the outside environment is not conducive for them. For example: Lizard##Topic:Misc. Tech.##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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Stem cells and their banking is gaining importance in the recent past. Which of the following is/are correct regarding stem cells?
1. They are found in embryo and other organs .
2. They can be used to develop organs for organ transplantation .
3. Stem cells from any organ can’t be used to develop other organs .
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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Stem cells are undifferentiated biological cells that can differentiate into specialized cells and can divide to produce more stem cells. There are broad two types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells which are found in various tissues. Stem cells can be used to developed different organs which can be used in case of organ failure. Earlier it was thought that once differentiated cell can not be reversed back to undifferentiated stage and thus a stem cell extracted from one organ can’t be used to develop other organs. But Nobel Prize winner John Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka proved that stem cells extracted from organs loose their pluripotency temporarily. They can again be made pluripotent using some genes. These are known as Induced Pluripotent cells (iPS)
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a
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Misc. Tech.
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Stem cells and their banking is gaining importance in the recent past. Which of the following is/are correct regarding stem cells?
1. They are found in embryo and other organs .
2. They can be used to develop organs for organ transplantation .
3. Stem cells from any organ can’t be used to develop other organs .
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 2 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:Stem cells are undifferentiated biological cells that can differentiate into specialized cells and can divide to produce more stem cells. There are broad two types of stem cells: embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells which are found in various tissues. Stem cells can be used to developed different organs which can be used in case of organ failure. Earlier it was thought that once differentiated cell can not be reversed back to undifferentiated stage and thus a stem cell extracted from one organ can’t be used to develop other organs. But Nobel Prize winner John Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka proved that stem cells extracted from organs loose their pluripotency temporarily. They can again be made pluripotent using some genes. These are known as Induced Pluripotent cells (iPS)##Topic:Misc. Tech.##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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Induction stoves are now increasingly finding a place in kitchens. Which of the following is/are correct regarding this device?
1. Heat energy is produced through the induction effect
2. All types of metallic vessels can be used on these stoves
3. These provide slower heating as compared to traditional gas flame stove
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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In this heat energy is produced through induction effect. In the base, there is an electric coil. When varying (alternating) electric current is passed through the coil, a magnetic field is produced around it. When a ferro-magnetic metal vessel is kept on the top of the induction stove, it produces eddy electric current in the vessel itself. Due to resistivity of the metal, when the electric current is passed in the vessel, it produces heat energy (as produced in an electric heater) which in turn heats up the food. However, limitation of the induction stove is that vessels which are of non ferro-magnetic metal like copper, aluminium, or of glass cannot be used as there will be no eddy current in them. It provides rapid heating, improved thermal efficiency, and greater heat consistency as compared to conventional gas flame stove. These are also safer to use as there are no open flames
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b
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Misc. Tech.
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Induction stoves are now increasingly finding a place in kitchens. Which of the following is/are correct regarding this device?
1. Heat energy is produced through the induction effect
2. All types of metallic vessels can be used on these stoves
3. These provide slower heating as compared to traditional gas flame stove
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 1 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:In this heat energy is produced through induction effect. In the base, there is an electric coil. When varying (alternating) electric current is passed through the coil, a magnetic field is produced around it. When a ferro-magnetic metal vessel is kept on the top of the induction stove, it produces eddy electric current in the vessel itself. Due to resistivity of the metal, when the electric current is passed in the vessel, it produces heat energy (as produced in an electric heater) which in turn heats up the food. However, limitation of the induction stove is that vessels which are of non ferro-magnetic metal like copper, aluminium, or of glass cannot be used as there will be no eddy current in them. It provides rapid heating, improved thermal efficiency, and greater heat consistency as compared to conventional gas flame stove. These are also safer to use as there are no open flames##Topic:Misc. Tech.##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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Nobel Prize for chemistry in 2013 was gven to Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel "for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems". The used quantum models too. Consider the following statements regarding quantum models in chemistry:
1. These models are very accurate & close to real world
2. These models require very high computing power
3. These can be practically used to simulate all kind of molecules & chemical reactions
Which of the following is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Quantum models very accurate models and require very high computing power. Due to their focus on detail and requirement of high computing power these models are practically used to simulate only small molecules. These are not suitable to simulate larger molecules and chemical reactions due to requirement of computing power. Classical models are known for simple calculations and hence larger molecules can be studied. Theoretically quantum models can be used to simulate all kind of molecules and reactions but practically they face the limitation of requirement of huge computing power. Nobel Prize for chemistry in 2013 was gven to Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel. They created a system by marrying the two ways of modeling. In this method, quantum models are used for important atoms directly involved in reaction to study them in detail and classical models for rest of the molecule and overall chemical reaction. This reduced computing power required while maintaining the good standard of accuracy
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a
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Misc. Tech.
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Nobel Prize for chemistry in 2013 was gven to Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel "for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems". The used quantum models too. Consider the following statements regarding quantum models in chemistry:
1. These models are very accurate & close to real world
2. These models require very high computing power
3. These can be practically used to simulate all kind of molecules & chemical reactions
Which of the following is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:Quantum models very accurate models and require very high computing power. Due to their focus on detail and requirement of high computing power these models are practically used to simulate only small molecules. These are not suitable to simulate larger molecules and chemical reactions due to requirement of computing power. Classical models are known for simple calculations and hence larger molecules can be studied. Theoretically quantum models can be used to simulate all kind of molecules and reactions but practically they face the limitation of requirement of huge computing power. Nobel Prize for chemistry in 2013 was gven to Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel. They created a system by marrying the two ways of modeling. In this method, quantum models are used for important atoms directly involved in reaction to study them in detail and classical models for rest of the molecule and overall chemical reaction. This reduced computing power required while maintaining the good standard of accuracy##Topic:Misc. Tech.##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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Centrifugal force finds many applications in the daily life. Which of the following applications work on the principle of centrifugal force?
1. Cream separator from milk
2. Enrichment of Uranium
3. Cloth drier in laundry
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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Centrifuge is a machine that is used to separate liquids of different densities. When the machine is rotated, the heavier liquid is thrown out due to action of centrifugal force. In this way cream is separated from the milk. Similarly when clothes are put in the drier, it is rotated at a fast speed. Due to action of centrifugal force, water is separated out at the periphery and is exited through a pipe. It is also used in uranium enrichment. The term “centrifuges” that we read in newspapers many times especially in context of Iran nuclear issue should provide a clue for this option. Natural uranium consist of U-235 and U-238. Out of this only U-235 is fissile. U-235 has less weight than U-238. When Uranium is put in centrifuge, U-238 moves to periphery and U-235 remains at center.
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d
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Misc. Tech.
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Centrifugal force finds many applications in the daily life. Which of the following applications work on the principle of centrifugal force?
1. Cream separator from milk
2. Enrichment of Uranium
3. Cloth drier in laundry
##Option_A: 1 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 only ##Option_D: 1 and 3 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Centrifuge is a machine that is used to separate liquids of different densities. When the machine is rotated, the heavier liquid is thrown out due to action of centrifugal force. In this way cream is separated from the milk. Similarly when clothes are put in the drier, it is rotated at a fast speed. Due to action of centrifugal force, water is separated out at the periphery and is exited through a pipe. It is also used in uranium enrichment. The term “centrifuges” that we read in newspapers many times especially in context of Iran nuclear issue should provide a clue for this option. Natural uranium consist of U-235 and U-238. Out of this only U-235 is fissile. U-235 has less weight than U-238. When Uranium is put in centrifuge, U-238 moves to periphery and U-235 remains at center.##Topic:Misc. Tech.##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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Recently, Bluefin -21 vehicle completed its search for Missing Malaysian flight MH370. Consider the following statements regarding the same:
1. It is an autonomous underwater vehicle and thus, remotely operated.
2. It creates three dimensional map of ocean floor from the reflections of sound wave instead of light.
3. Vehicle can plunge to a maximum depth of 500m.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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Only 2
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Only 1 and 2
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Only 1 and 3
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Only 2
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The Bluefin-21 , an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), equipped with side-scan sonar, or acoustic technology that creates pictures from the reflections of sound instead of light. The device sends a pulse that produces a three-dimensional map of the seafloor. It can plunge to a depth of 4,000 to 4,500 meters (2.5 miles). It operates at a height above the bottom optimized for its sensors.
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b
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently, Bluefin -21 vehicle completed its search for Missing Malaysian flight MH370. Consider the following statements regarding the same:
1. It is an autonomous underwater vehicle and thus, remotely operated.
2. It creates three dimensional map of ocean floor from the reflections of sound wave instead of light.
3. Vehicle can plunge to a maximum depth of 500m.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
##Option_A: Only 2 ###Option_B: Only 1 and 2
##Option_C: Only 1 and 3 ##Option_D: Only 2 ##Answer:b##Explaination:The Bluefin-21 , an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), equipped with side-scan sonar, or acoustic technology that creates pictures from the reflections of sound instead of light. The device sends a pulse that produces a three-dimensional map of the seafloor. It can plunge to a depth of 4,000 to 4,500 meters (2.5 miles). It operates at a height above the bottom optimized for its sensors.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Recently, a Malaysian airline flight MH370 was lost and search for its blackbox was futile. Consider following statements regarding the blackbox: 1. It is able to emit waves for indefinite period. 2. It is called blackbox because of its colour. 3. It is very light in weight and is able to float over water. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Only 2
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Only 2 and 3
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Only 1 and 3
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Only 2
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A flight recorder is an electronic recording device placed in an aircraft for the purpose of facilitating the investigation of aviation accidents and incidents. Commonly referred to as a black box , there are two common types of flight recorder, the flight data recorder (FDR) and the cockpit voice recorder (CVR). In some cases, the two recorders may be combined in a single unit. The recorders are generally not black in color, but usually bright orange, as they are intended to be spotted and recovered after incidents. Flight recorders are required to be capable of surviving the conditions likely to be encountered in a severe aircraft accident. For this reason, they are typically specified to withstand very heavy impact. Therefore, they sink easily. Recorders have limited battery and thus, emit waves for a particular time period.
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d
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently, a Malaysian airline flight MH370 was lost and search for its blackbox was futile. Consider following statements regarding the blackbox: 1. It is able to emit waves for indefinite period. 2. It is called blackbox because of its colour. 3. It is very light in weight and is able to float over water. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: Only 2 ###Option_B: Only 2 and 3##Option_C: Only 1 and 3 ##Option_D: Only 2 ##Answer:d##Explaination:A flight recorder is an electronic recording device placed in an aircraft for the purpose of facilitating the investigation of aviation accidents and incidents. Commonly referred to as a black box , there are two common types of flight recorder, the flight data recorder (FDR) and the cockpit voice recorder (CVR). In some cases, the two recorders may be combined in a single unit. The recorders are generally not black in color, but usually bright orange, as they are intended to be spotted and recovered after incidents. Flight recorders are required to be capable of surviving the conditions likely to be encountered in a severe aircraft accident. For this reason, they are typically specified to withstand very heavy impact. Therefore, they sink easily. Recorders have limited battery and thus, emit waves for a particular time period.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Geographical Information System (GIS) has emerged as a powerful tool in the hand of the government. Consider the following areas: 1. Management of distribution lines (water, electricity etc.) 2. Setting up of solar plants 3. Mapping of Post offices 4. Coastal Zone management 5. Managing polling booths In which among the above areas, use of GIS technology is possible?
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Only 1, 3 and 5
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Only 2, 3, and 4
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Only 1, 2 and 4
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Only 1, 3 and 5
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In emerging technology paradigm, “Geographical Information System (GIS)” has emerged as powerful tool which has potential to organize complex spatial environment with tabular relationships. The emphasis is on developing digital spatial database, using the data sets derived from precise. The digitally prepared map or spatial database has wider applications such as managing the area and its resources, in mass exercises and planning.
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d
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Geographical Information System (GIS) has emerged as a powerful tool in the hand of the government. Consider the following areas: 1. Management of distribution lines (water, electricity etc.) 2. Setting up of solar plants 3. Mapping of Post offices 4. Coastal Zone management 5. Managing polling booths In which among the above areas, use of GIS technology is possible?##Option_A: Only 1, 3 and 5 ###Option_B: Only 2, 3, and 4##Option_C: Only 1, 2 and 4 ##Option_D: Only 1, 3 and 5 ##Answer:d##Explaination:In emerging technology paradigm, “Geographical Information System (GIS)” has emerged as powerful tool which has potential to organize complex spatial environment with tabular relationships. The emphasis is on developing digital spatial database, using the data sets derived from precise. The digitally prepared map or spatial database has wider applications such as managing the area and its resources, in mass exercises and planning.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements about Vijayanagra kingdom: 1. The rulers of the empire encouraged the system of Village Self Government. 2. Vijayanagra was a highly centralized empire. 3. Battle of Rakshasa-Tangdi mark the end of influence of Vijayanagra kingdome. Which of the above statements is/are true?
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Only 2
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Only 3
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1 and 3
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Only 2
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Vijayanagra kings weakened the Self Government tradition that was encouraged by the Chola kings previously. Despite this the kingdom was not a highly centralized empire but more on line of confederacy as the governors had a large measure of autonomy.
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b
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Vijayanagra kingdom: 1. The rulers of the empire encouraged the system of Village Self Government. 2. Vijayanagra was a highly centralized empire. 3. Battle of Rakshasa-Tangdi mark the end of influence of Vijayanagra kingdome. Which of the above statements is/are true?##Option_A: Only 2 ###Option_B: Only 3##Option_C: 1 and 3 ##Option_D: Only 2 ##Answer:b##Explaination:Vijayanagra kings weakened the Self Government tradition that was encouraged by the Chola kings previously. Despite this the kingdom was not a highly centralized empire but more on line of confederacy as the governors had a large measure of autonomy.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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“The five hundreds Lords of Ayyavolu” refers to :
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A merchant guild of south India which dominated the trade in the region for centuries.
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500 great patrons of Jaina religion as inscribed at various Jaina inscriptions.
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The book the eulogize sacrifice of 500 soldiers of Chola Army.
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A merchant guild of south India which dominated the trade in the region for centuries.
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It was the biggest merchant guild of southern india and strengthed under Chola kings. Most of the existing indigenous and local trade guilds became associated with it. The Manigramam and nanadesi guilds joined the Ayyavole-500. The Ayyavole guild also emerged as a maritime power. These traders were one of the conduits for transporting Indian culture to Southeast Asia.
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a
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:“The five hundreds Lords of Ayyavolu” refers to :
##Option_A: A merchant guild of south India which dominated the trade in the region for centuries.
###Option_B: 500 great patrons of Jaina religion as inscribed at various Jaina inscriptions.
##Option_C: The book the eulogize sacrifice of 500 soldiers of Chola Army.
##Option_D: A merchant guild of south India which dominated the trade in the region for centuries.
##Answer:a##Explaination:
It was the biggest merchant guild of southern india and strengthed under Chola kings. Most of the existing indigenous and local trade guilds became associated with it. The Manigramam and nanadesi guilds joined the Ayyavole-500. The Ayyavole guild also emerged as a maritime power. These traders were one of the conduits for transporting Indian culture to Southeast Asia.
##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Consider the following information about LINGAYAT community of Karnatka:
1. Remarriage of widows was allowed in the community and child marriage was banned in the community even in the medieval period.
2. Vishnu is the chief deity for this community.
3. Even after being a Hindu community, the Lingayats bury their deads.
4. This community does not believe in life after death.
Which of the above information are true ?
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3 Only
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3
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3 Only
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The community came into being with the Vir Shaiva movement. Basava and Channabasava were the founder of this movement who were strictly against the caste system and many rituals associated with brahamanical system. They worshipped Lord Shiva.
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d
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following information about LINGAYAT community of Karnatka:
1. Remarriage of widows was allowed in the community and child marriage was banned in the community even in the medieval period.
2. Vishnu is the chief deity for this community.
3. Even after being a Hindu community, the Lingayats bury their deads.
4. This community does not believe in life after death.
Which of the above information are true ?
##Option_A: 3 Only ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 3 Only ##Answer:d##Explaination:The community came into being with the Vir Shaiva movement. Basava and Channabasava were the founder of this movement who were strictly against the caste system and many rituals associated with brahamanical system. They worshipped Lord Shiva.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Which of the following information is NOT right about “Nathpanthi” movement:
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This movement was an offshoot of Kabir Panth
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Nathpanthis followed Baba Gorakhnath who was strictly against Cast System.
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The movement originated in North India and was widely followed.
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This movement was an offshoot of Kabir Panth
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They were against the cast system as well and their path knows as Tantra was open to all irrespective of one’s cast and occupation.
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a
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following information is NOT right about “Nathpanthi” movement:
##Option_A: This movement was an offshoot of Kabir Panth
###Option_B: Nathpanthis followed Baba Gorakhnath who was strictly against Cast System.
##Option_C: The movement originated in North India and was widely followed.
##Option_D: This movement was an offshoot of Kabir Panth
##Answer:a##Explaination:They were against the cast system as well and their path knows as Tantra was open to all irrespective of one’s cast and occupation.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Who among the following were in favor of splitting the Indian National Congress on the line of Moderates and Extremist in 1907 congress session?
1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
2. Aurbindo Ghosh
3. Lala Lajpat Rai
4. Pherozshah Mehta
5. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
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2 and 4
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3, 4 and 5
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1, 2, 3 and 5
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2 and 4
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Despite their differences Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai and Gopal Krishna Gokhale were aware of the harmful aftereffects of breaking of the congress. So they tried to prevent the splitting.
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a
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who among the following were in favor of splitting the Indian National Congress on the line of Moderates and Extremist in 1907 congress session?
1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
2. Aurbindo Ghosh
3. Lala Lajpat Rai
4. Pherozshah Mehta
5. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
##Option_A: 2 and 4 ###Option_B: 3, 4 and 5
##Option_C: 1, 2, 3 and 5 ##Option_D: 2 and 4 ##Answer:a##Explaination:Despite their differences Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai and Gopal Krishna Gokhale were aware of the harmful aftereffects of breaking of the congress. So they tried to prevent the splitting.##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Which among the following social reformer gave the call "No religion, no cast and no God for mankind"?
A. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
B. Shri Narayan Guru
C. Sahadaran Ayyapan
D. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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c
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following social reformer gave the call "No religion, no cast and no God for mankind"?
A. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
B. Shri Narayan Guru
C. Sahadaran Ayyapan
D. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Which of the following were the main characteristics of Bardoli Satyagraha: High participation of women, who at many instances outnumbered the men at meetings and processions? Hindu-Muslim tension as government had sowed the seeds of the hatred between the two communities. Movement also had its own intelligence wings. Social pressure and threat of boycott who opposed the movement. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Only 1
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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Only 1
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Considered as one of the all round movement of its time, Bardoli Satyagraha was a major success. Religious harmony: Peasents were asked to take oaths in the name of Prabhu and Khuda to not pay the enhanced land revenue. Sardar Patel who led the movement was given the title of "Sardar" by the women of Bardoli.
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d
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following were the main characteristics of Bardoli Satyagraha: High participation of women, who at many instances outnumbered the men at meetings and processions? Hindu-Muslim tension as government had sowed the seeds of the hatred between the two communities. Movement also had its own intelligence wings. Social pressure and threat of boycott who opposed the movement. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: Only 1###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 2 and 3##Option_D: Only 1##Answer:d##Explaination:Considered as one of the all round movement of its time, Bardoli Satyagraha was a major success. Religious harmony: Peasents were asked to take oaths in the name of Prabhu and Khuda to not pay the enhanced land revenue. Sardar Patel who led the movement was given the title of "Sardar" by the women of Bardoli.##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Which of the following information about Bal Gangadhar Tilak is true:
1. He founded the newspapers Kesari and Mahratta in Hindi and Marathi Language respectively.
2. Tilak was not in favor of formation of linguistic state.
3. Tilak initiated a no tax campaign in Maharashtra with the help of young members of Poona Sarvajanik Sabha.
4. Tilak filed libel case against Valentine Chirol, author of Indian Unrest.
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1 and 2
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3 and 4
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1, 3 and 4
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1 and 2
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Kesari was in Marathi while Mahratta was in English.
Tilak was in favor of formation of linguistic state and advocated education in vernacular languages once those states were formed.
Tilak filed a law suit against Sit Valentine Chirol in 1918 for defaming him in his book 'Indian Unrest
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b
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following information about Bal Gangadhar Tilak is true:
1. He founded the newspapers Kesari and Mahratta in Hindi and Marathi Language respectively.
2. Tilak was not in favor of formation of linguistic state.
3. Tilak initiated a no tax campaign in Maharashtra with the help of young members of Poona Sarvajanik Sabha.
4. Tilak filed libel case against Valentine Chirol, author of Indian Unrest.
##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 3 and 4
##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 ##Answer:b##Explaination:Kesari was in Marathi while Mahratta was in English.
Tilak was in favor of formation of linguistic state and advocated education in vernacular languages once those states were formed.
Tilak filed a law suit against Sit Valentine Chirol in 1918 for defaming him in his book 'Indian Unrest##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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Which of the following newspaper outsmarted Lord Lytton"s administration by converting itself from a bilingual newspaper to an only English Newspaper overnight, in response to "Vernacular Press Act"?
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Bengalee
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Indian Mirror
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Amrita Bazar Patrika
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Bengalee
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Described as the best Indian Newspaper by Lenin himself, "Amrita Bazar Patrika" was a bilingual news paper. It changed itself to an English newspaper as Vernacular Press act was in particular aimed at this news paper as it was most vocal and effective voice against the British policies in India.
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c
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following newspaper outsmarted Lord Lytton"s administration by converting itself from a bilingual newspaper to an only English Newspaper overnight, in response to "Vernacular Press Act"?##Option_A: Bengalee ###Option_B: Indian Mirror##Option_C: Amrita Bazar Patrika ##Option_D: Bengalee ##Answer:c##Explaination:Described as the best Indian Newspaper by Lenin himself, "Amrita Bazar Patrika" was a bilingual news paper. It changed itself to an English newspaper as Vernacular Press act was in particular aimed at this news paper as it was most vocal and effective voice against the British policies in India.##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Which of the following were a part of Gandhi-Irwin Act?
1. Right to make salt for consumption for villages along the coast.
2. Public Inquiry into police excess in Civil Disobedience movement.
3. Release of all political prisoners who were not convicted for violence.
4. Right to peaceful and non-aggressive picketing.
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Only 2
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1 and 4
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1, 3 and 4
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Only 2
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Although Congress demand for police excess was not accepted for it would have discouraged the British Administration for future conflicts but Gandhiji’s insistence for an inquiry was recorded in the statement.
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c
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following were a part of Gandhi-Irwin Act?
1. Right to make salt for consumption for villages along the coast.
2. Public Inquiry into police excess in Civil Disobedience movement.
3. Release of all political prisoners who were not convicted for violence.
4. Right to peaceful and non-aggressive picketing.
##Option_A: Only 2 ###Option_B: 1 and 4
##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 ##Option_D: Only 2 ##Answer:c##Explaination:Although Congress demand for police excess was not accepted for it would have discouraged the British Administration for future conflicts but Gandhiji’s insistence for an inquiry was recorded in the statement.##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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The Minority clause according to Which "Wherever Parsis , Christians, Muslims or Hindus were in minority, their elected number to the council should not be less than their proportion in the population" was passed in Which of the following congress session for the first time.
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1889
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1906
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1916
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1889
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Congress was sympathetic and concerned for the minorities from the beginning. As far back as in 1888 it had made a rule that no such resolution would be pass n congress session to Which majority of Hindus or Muslims objected. Minority clause was also added in 1889 to allay minorities’ apprehensions.
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a
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Minority clause according to Which "Wherever Parsis , Christians, Muslims or Hindus were in minority, their elected number to the council should not be less than their proportion in the population" was passed in Which of the following congress session for the first time.##Option_A: 1889 ###Option_B: 1906##Option_C: 1916 ##Option_D: 1889 ##Answer:a##Explaination:Congress was sympathetic and concerned for the minorities from the beginning. As far back as in 1888 it had made a rule that no such resolution would be pass n congress session to Which majority of Hindus or Muslims objected. Minority clause was also added in 1889 to allay minorities’ apprehensions.##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Consider the following information about Ilbert Bill.
1. The bill was envisaged to enable the Indian magistrate to try Europeans in criminal cases.
2. The bill was vehemently opposed and successfully defeated by Europeans in a very organized manner.
3. The final amended bill declared that Europeans would be tried by the European Judges only.
Which of the above statements are true?
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Only 2
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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Only 2
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Although the final amended bill allowed the Indian Magistrate to try the Europeans. however the defendant was given the right to claim the trial by a Jury Which would have a majority of European members
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b
|
GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following information about Ilbert Bill.
1. The bill was envisaged to enable the Indian magistrate to try Europeans in criminal cases.
2. The bill was vehemently opposed and successfully defeated by Europeans in a very organized manner.
3. The final amended bill declared that Europeans would be tried by the European Judges only.
Which of the above statements are true?
##Option_A: Only 2 ###Option_B: 1 and 2
##Option_C: 2 and 3 ##Option_D: Only 2 ##Answer:b##Explaination:Although the final amended bill allowed the Indian Magistrate to try the Europeans. however the defendant was given the right to claim the trial by a Jury Which would have a majority of European members##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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Which of the following correctly described the early nationalist’s opinion about Foreign capital in India?
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They saw it as a necessary evil.
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Foreign capital should not only be allowed but also encouraged for it would be helpful for Indian Industrialization.
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Foreign capital should be allowed for a limited time span only.
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They saw it as a necessary evil.
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The early nationalists were bitterly opposed to Foreign Capital in India as they felt that genuine economic development was possible only if Indian capital itself initiated and developed the process of industrialization.
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d
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following correctly described the early nationalist’s opinion about Foreign capital in India?##Option_A: They saw it as a necessary evil.###Option_B: Foreign capital should not only be allowed but also encouraged for it would be helpful for Indian Industrialization.##Option_C: Foreign capital should be allowed for a limited time span only.##Option_D: They saw it as a necessary evil.##Answer:d##Explaination:The early nationalists were bitterly opposed to Foreign Capital in India as they felt that genuine economic development was possible only if Indian capital itself initiated and developed the process of industrialization.##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Assertion (A): Phirozshah Mehta along with Gokhle, Gk Parekh Blachandra Krishna and D A Khare organized the first walk out in India’s legislative history.
Reason (R): A bill was proposed in the Bombay Legislative Council to take away the peasant’s right of ownership of the land as authority believed that peasants barter the land away because of excessive spending on marriages and festivals.
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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
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A is true but R is false
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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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Mehta along with Gokhale and other Indian members opposed the bill and walked out when authority insisted on passing the bill.
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a
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Assertion (A): Phirozshah Mehta along with Gokhle, Gk Parekh Blachandra Krishna and D A Khare organized the first walk out in India’s legislative history.
Reason (R): A bill was proposed in the Bombay Legislative Council to take away the peasant’s right of ownership of the land as authority believed that peasants barter the land away because of excessive spending on marriages and festivals.
##Option_A: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
###Option_B: Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
##Option_C: A is true but R is false
##Option_D: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
##Answer:a##Explaination:Mehta along with Gokhale and other Indian members opposed the bill and walked out when authority insisted on passing the bill.##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Which of the following is true regarding the Congress 28 months rule in the provinces? 1. Powers acquired by the previous government through Public Safety Acts were repealed. 2. Ban on Hidustan Seva Dal was removed. 3. Ban on Communist party of India was removed. 4. All restriction on the press was removed.
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Only 2
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1 and 2
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1, 2 and 3
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Only 2
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Ban on CPI could not be removed as the ban was imposed by the central government.
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d
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is true regarding the Congress 28 months rule in the provinces? 1. Powers acquired by the previous government through Public Safety Acts were repealed. 2. Ban on Hidustan Seva Dal was removed. 3. Ban on Communist party of India was removed. 4. All restriction on the press was removed.##Option_A: Only 2 ###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 ##Option_D: Only 2 ##Answer:d##Explaination:Ban on CPI could not be removed as the ban was imposed by the central government.##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Subramania Aiyar renounced his for knighthood in protest for
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Arrest of Annie Besant
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Partition of Bengal
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Jalianwalla Bagh mass killing
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Arrest of Annie Besant
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nan
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a
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Subramania Aiyar renounced his for knighthood in protest for
##Option_A: Arrest of Annie Besant
###Option_B: Partition of Bengal
##Option_C: Jalianwalla Bagh mass killing
##Option_D: Arrest of Annie Besant
##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Gandhiji envisaged which of the following Wage for Village women and other Spinners in India?
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Minimum Wage
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Fair Wage
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Living Wage
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Minimum Wage
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According to a recent study the Khadi movement was not only a mass mobilization movement against anti-imperialist struggle, it was also a social movement of recognizing women’s capacity as economically and politically active beings without whose support the goal of freedom or Swaraj would be unattainable and meaningless. In fact, Gandhi’s well known concept of ‘Living Wage For Spinners’ originated in his realizing the danger of women being paid low wages even by constructive workers.
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c
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Gandhiji envisaged which of the following Wage for Village women and other Spinners in India?
##Option_A: Minimum Wage ###Option_B: Fair Wage
##Option_C: Living Wage ##Option_D: Minimum Wage ##Answer:c##Explaination:According to a recent study the Khadi movement was not only a mass mobilization movement against anti-imperialist struggle, it was also a social movement of recognizing women’s capacity as economically and politically active beings without whose support the goal of freedom or Swaraj would be unattainable and meaningless. In fact, Gandhi’s well known concept of ‘Living Wage For Spinners’ originated in his realizing the danger of women being paid low wages even by constructive workers.##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Assertion (A): After his release from prison in August 1933, Mahatma Gandhi shifted to Satyagraha Ashram at Wardha after abandoning Sabramati Ahram of Ahmedabad.
Reason (R): Gandhiji had vowed in 1930 not to return to Sabarmati ashram till Swaraj was won.
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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
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A is true but R is false
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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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nan
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a
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Assertion (A): After his release from prison in August 1933, Mahatma Gandhi shifted to Satyagraha Ashram at Wardha after abandoning Sabramati Ahram of Ahmedabad.
Reason (R): Gandhiji had vowed in 1930 not to return to Sabarmati ashram till Swaraj was won.
##Option_A: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
###Option_B: Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
##Option_C: A is true but R is false
##Option_D: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Assertion (A: British government appointed Indian Statutory Commission (Simon Commission) before its stipulated time in year 1927.
Reason (R): British planned to woo the Swarajist and isolate the No changers by promising constitutional reforms by Simon commission.
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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
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A is true but R is false
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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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Conservative government of Britain, faced with the prospect of electoral defeat at the hands of labor Party, suddenly decided for appointment of Indian Statutory commission(Simon Commission) as it did not want to leave the issue in the hand of incoming Labor Party which they thought were inexperienced and Pro Indians.
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c
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Assertion (A: British government appointed Indian Statutory Commission (Simon Commission) before its stipulated time in year 1927.
Reason (R): British planned to woo the Swarajist and isolate the No changers by promising constitutional reforms by Simon commission.
##Option_A: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
###Option_B: Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
##Option_C: A is true but R is false
##Option_D: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
##Answer:c##Explaination:Conservative government of Britain, faced with the prospect of electoral defeat at the hands of labor Party, suddenly decided for appointment of Indian Statutory commission(Simon Commission) as it did not want to leave the issue in the hand of incoming Labor Party which they thought were inexperienced and Pro Indians. ##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Assertion (A): Surendranath Banerji was the first Indian to go to jail in performance of his duty as a journalist. Reason (R): Surendranath Banerji Lauded Chapekar brothers for their bravery.
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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
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A is true but R is false
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Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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He was sent to jail for contempt of court in his writings .As per Banerja, Justice Norris was deliberately hurting the religious sentiments.
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c
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Assertion (A): Surendranath Banerji was the first Indian to go to jail in performance of his duty as a journalist. Reason (R): Surendranath Banerji Lauded Chapekar brothers for their bravery.##Option_A: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A###Option_B: Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A##Option_C: A is true but R is false##Option_D: Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A##Answer:c##Explaination:He was sent to jail for contempt of court in his writings .As per Banerja, Justice Norris was deliberately hurting the religious sentiments.##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Disastrous “Qarachil Expedition” was sent against China by which of the following ruler?
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Muhmmad Tughlaq
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Aurangzeb
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Jahangir
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Muhmmad Tughlaq
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Another scheme of Muhammad Tughlaq which was a total failure. However the Sultanat expanded into Kangra and other towns of modern Himachal Pradesh because of this military misadventure.
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a
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Disastrous “Qarachil Expedition” was sent against China by which of the following ruler?
##Option_A: Muhmmad Tughlaq
###Option_B: Aurangzeb
##Option_C: Jahangir
##Option_D: Muhmmad Tughlaq
##Answer:a##Explaination:Another scheme of Muhammad Tughlaq which was a total failure. However the Sultanat expanded into Kangra and other towns of modern Himachal Pradesh because of this military misadventure.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements about Qutubminar: This tapering tower was dedicated to Qutbuddin Aibak. Construction of Qutubminar was started by Qutbuddin Aibak and it was completed by Iltutmish. Allauddin Khalji added an entrance door to the complex called "Alai Darwaza". Which of the following is/are correct?
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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1 and 2
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Qutab MInar was dedicated to Qutab-ud-Din Bhaktiyar Kaki. Alauddin added a door in the Qutab complex known as Alai Darwaza. Dome of this door was made on correct scientific lines. (First instance in India)
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c
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Qutubminar: This tapering tower was dedicated to Qutbuddin Aibak. Construction of Qutubminar was started by Qutbuddin Aibak and it was completed by Iltutmish. Allauddin Khalji added an entrance door to the complex called "Alai Darwaza". Which of the following is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 1 and 3##Option_C: 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:c##Explaination:Qutab MInar was dedicated to Qutab-ud-Din Bhaktiyar Kaki. Alauddin added a door in the Qutab complex known as Alai Darwaza. Dome of this door was made on correct scientific lines. (First instance in India)##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Tungbhadra Doab was a major bone of contention between which of these two kingdoms?
1. Western Chalukya and The Cholas
2. The Vijayanagara and the The Bahmanis
3. The Chera and the Pandyas
4. The Yadavs and the Hoysalas
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
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3 Only
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3
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3 Only
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Tungbhadra doab was the region between Tungbhadra and Krishna river. It was contested by different rulers of the southern india from time to time due to its wealth and economic resources.
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d
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Tungbhadra Doab was a major bone of contention between which of these two kingdoms?
1. Western Chalukya and The Cholas
2. The Vijayanagara and the The Bahmanis
3. The Chera and the Pandyas
4. The Yadavs and the Hoysalas
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
##Option_A: 3 Only ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 3 Only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Tungbhadra doab was the region between Tungbhadra and Krishna river. It was contested by different rulers of the southern india from time to time due to its wealth and economic resources.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Which of these forts was a prominent reason for continuous tension between Safavids rulers of Iran and Mughal rulers of India?
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Kabul
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Qandahar
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Multan
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Kabul
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The relation between Mughals and Safavid rulers of Iran were cordial for most of the time but Qandhar always acted as a thorn in their relationship.
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d
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of these forts was a prominent reason for continuous tension between Safavids rulers of Iran and Mughal rulers of India?
##Option_A: Kabul ###Option_B: Qandahar
##Option_C: Multan ##Option_D: Kabul ##Answer:d##Explaination:The relation between Mughals and Safavid rulers of Iran were cordial for most of the time but Qandhar always acted as a thorn in their relationship.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements about Chola King Rajendra- I. He assumed the title of Gangaikondachola after he defeated the Ganga rulers of the Karnatka. He encouraged the trade with China and sent a number of embassies to China. He sent a naval expedition against Srivijaya Empire. Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
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1 and 4
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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1 and 4
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Rajendra-I assumed the title of Gangaikondachola (Chola conquer of the Ganga) after a successful expedition in which he marched across Kalinga to Bengal by crossing the Ganga River. To commemorate this occasion he founded a new city Gangaikondacholapuram.
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c
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Early Medieval Period: North India and South India
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Chola King Rajendra- I. He assumed the title of Gangaikondachola after he defeated the Ganga rulers of the Karnatka. He encouraged the trade with China and sent a number of embassies to China. He sent a naval expedition against Srivijaya Empire. Which of the above given statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 4###Option_B: 1 and 3##Option_C: 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 4##Answer:c##Explaination:Rajendra-I assumed the title of Gangaikondachola (Chola conquer of the Ganga) after a successful expedition in which he marched across Kalinga to Bengal by crossing the Ganga River. To commemorate this occasion he founded a new city Gangaikondacholapuram.##Topic:Early Medieval Period: North India and South India##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Putul Nautch,Gombyetta and Yampuri refers to which of the following?
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Puppet theaters
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Folk dances of South India
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Different forms of Dhammar
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Puppet theaters
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These are some of the Puppet theaters from of India along with Bommaltam, Kundhei , Ravanchaya and others.
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a
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Putul Nautch,Gombyetta and Yampuri refers to which of the following?
##Option_A: Puppet theaters
###Option_B: Folk dances of South India
##Option_C: Different forms of Dhammar
##Option_D: Puppet theaters
##Answer:a##Explaination:These are some of the Puppet theaters from of India along with Bommaltam, Kundhei , Ravanchaya and others.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements:
1. Haveli Sangeet was the music practiced by the "Pushti Marg Sampradaya".
2. The main theme of the songs in the performance is Krishna Bhakti.
3. The music was performed at the palaces of the kings and the nobles and rich merchants.
Which of the following is/are correct?
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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1 and 2
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Havelli Sangeet was performed in temples which were known as havelli.
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a
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
|
Geography
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
1. Haveli Sangeet was the music practiced by the "Pushti Marg Sampradaya".
2. The main theme of the songs in the performance is Krishna Bhakti.
3. The music was performed at the palaces of the kings and the nobles and rich merchants.
Which of the following is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 1 and 3
##Option_C: 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 ##Answer:a##Explaination:Havelli Sangeet was performed in temples which were known as havelli.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements about great medieval Kashmir King Zainul Abidin.
1. He conciliated and brought back all the non-Muslims who were exiled by the previous rulers.
2. Forced conversions were banned and He gave freedom to those who wanted to revert to Hinduism.
3. Cow slaughter was banned and Jizyah tax was abolished in his reign.
4. He also banned the Sati practice
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
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1 and 4
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1, 3 and 4
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 4
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Also known as Bud –Shah (The great Sultan), Zain Ul Abidin. He reversed the persecution policy of his previous rulers towards Hindus. He also ordered the translation of Mahabharta and Rajtarangini from Sanskrit to Persian.
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c
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about great medieval Kashmir King Zainul Abidin.
1. He conciliated and brought back all the non-Muslims who were exiled by the previous rulers.
2. Forced conversions were banned and He gave freedom to those who wanted to revert to Hinduism.
3. Cow slaughter was banned and Jizyah tax was abolished in his reign.
4. He also banned the Sati practice
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 4 ###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 and 4 ##Answer:c##Explaination:Also known as Bud –Shah (The great Sultan), Zain Ul Abidin. He reversed the persecution policy of his previous rulers towards Hindus. He also ordered the translation of Mahabharta and Rajtarangini from Sanskrit to Persian.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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The fearful tradition of “Saka” refers to which of the following.
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Enslavement of females and children of the family of defeated rulers.
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Goa Inquisition against those who reverted to Hinduism,
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Rajput tradition of fighting till the last man after the Jauhar was committed by their Women Folks.
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Enslavement of females and children of the family of defeated rulers.
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Jauhar and Saka refer to the ancient Indian Rajput Hindu tradition of honorable self-immolation of women (Jauhar) and subsequent march of men to the battlefield (against any odds) to end their life with respect (Saka). It was followed by the Rajput clans in order to avoid capture, enslavement and dishonour at the hands of Muslim invaders.
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c
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The fearful tradition of “Saka” refers to which of the following.
##Option_A: Enslavement of females and children of the family of defeated rulers.
###Option_B: Goa Inquisition against those who reverted to Hinduism,
##Option_C: Rajput tradition of fighting till the last man after the Jauhar was committed by their Women Folks.
##Option_D: Enslavement of females and children of the family of defeated rulers.
##Answer:c##Explaination:Jauhar and Saka refer to the ancient Indian Rajput Hindu tradition of honorable self-immolation of women (Jauhar) and subsequent march of men to the battlefield (against any odds) to end their life with respect (Saka). It was followed by the Rajput clans in order to avoid capture, enslavement and dishonour at the hands of Muslim invaders.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the following information is NOT true about Bhakti Movement?
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The movement was originated in South India.
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Bhakti Saints were strictly against the Caste system.
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Chief object of their worship was Shiva and Vishnu.
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The movement was originated in South India.
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Bhakti Saints were not against the Caste system but against the concept of inequality on basis of Caste. Gandhi was also known for similar stand on the issue.
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b
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following information is NOT true about Bhakti Movement?
##Option_A: The movement was originated in South India.
###Option_B: Bhakti Saints were strictly against the Caste system.
##Option_C: Chief object of their worship was Shiva and Vishnu.
##Option_D: The movement was originated in South India.
##Answer:b##Explaination:Bhakti Saints were not against the Caste system but against the concept of inequality on basis of Caste. Gandhi was also known for similar stand on the issue.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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Buildings of Tughlaq era were not as magnificent compared to Mughals or other made by the earlier Sultanat kings. Which of the following could be the reasons? Due to financial problems, Gray stone was used instead of Redstone for making buildings. Grey stone is harder to carve, so decoration of walls was more difficult. Focus was on the strength of the structure than the decoration. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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Only 3
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1 and 2
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Due to misadventure of Muhammad Tughlaq, the kingdom faced the paucity of the fund. So Greystone was used instead of the red sand stone
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d
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Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Buildings of Tughlaq era were not as magnificent compared to Mughals or other made by the earlier Sultanat kings. Which of the following could be the reasons? Due to financial problems, Gray stone was used instead of Redstone for making buildings. Grey stone is harder to carve, so decoration of walls was more difficult. Focus was on the strength of the structure than the decoration. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 1 and 3 ##Option_C: Only 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:d##Explaination:Due to misadventure of Muhammad Tughlaq, the kingdom faced the paucity of the fund. So Greystone was used instead of the red sand stone##Topic:Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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The sepoys during the revolt of 1857 proclaimed Bahadur shah as their leader, reason being:
1. To give a positive political meaning to the revolt.
2. Rebellion had no leaders of their own ranks.
3. Bahadur shah, being the Mughal emperior, was very powerful and active against British.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Statement 1 is correct - The capture of Delhi and the proclamation of Bahadur Shah as the Emperor of Hindustan and the leader of sepoys gave a positive political meaning to the revolt and provided a rallying point for the rebels by recalling the past glory of the imperial city.
Statement 2 is correct - In the absence of any leaders from their own ranks, the insurgents turned to the traditional leaders of Indian society, this was also one of the reason that they requested Bahadur Shah to become their leader.
Statement 3 is incorrect - Bahadur Shah II, the Moghul Emperor— a pensioner of the British East India Company, who possessed nothing but the name of the mighty Mughals, he was neither sure of the intentions of the sepoys nor of his own ability to play an effective role. He was neither powerful nor active against British.
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b
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The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The sepoys during the revolt of 1857 proclaimed Bahadur shah as their leader, reason being:
1. To give a positive political meaning to the revolt.
2. Rebellion had no leaders of their own ranks.
3. Bahadur shah, being the Mughal emperior, was very powerful and active against British.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
Statement 1 is correct - The capture of Delhi and the proclamation of Bahadur Shah as the Emperor of Hindustan and the leader of sepoys gave a positive political meaning to the revolt and provided a rallying point for the rebels by recalling the past glory of the imperial city.
Statement 2 is correct - In the absence of any leaders from their own ranks, the insurgents turned to the traditional leaders of Indian society, this was also one of the reason that they requested Bahadur Shah to become their leader.
Statement 3 is incorrect - Bahadur Shah II, the Moghul Emperor— a pensioner of the British East India Company, who possessed nothing but the name of the mighty Mughals, he was neither sure of the intentions of the sepoys nor of his own ability to play an effective role. He was neither powerful nor active against British.
##Topic:The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements: 1. ‘Inam Land’ was the land given to the military generals whenever a new territory was won by Mughal Kings 2. Akbar made a deliberate policy to grant ‘Inam land’ to all irrespective of their religion or sect. Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Only 1
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Inam land was allotted learned and religious person. Akbar distributed Inam land to religious person of Hindu faith as well.
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b
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. ‘Inam Land’ was the land given to the military generals whenever a new territory was won by Mughal Kings 2. Akbar made a deliberate policy to grant ‘Inam land’ to all irrespective of their religion or sect. Which of the above given statements is/are correct?##Option_A: Only 1 ###Option_B: Only 2##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: Only 1 ##Answer:b##Explaination:Inam land was allotted learned and religious person. Akbar distributed Inam land to religious person of Hindu faith as well.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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Eight fold path of the Buddha is known as Middle Path as:
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It does not attach too much importance to knowledge.
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It attaches equal importance to conduct and knowledge.
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It avoids self Indulgence and self mortification both.
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It does not attach too much importance to knowledge.
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Buddha advocated the middle path of liberation. It avoided the self indulgence of Charvaka and Self Mortification of Jaina system.
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c
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Eight fold path of the Buddha is known as Middle Path as:
##Option_A: It does not attach too much importance to knowledge.
###Option_B: It attaches equal importance to conduct and knowledge.
##Option_C: It avoids self Indulgence and self mortification both.
##Option_D: It does not attach too much importance to knowledge.
##Answer:c##Explaination:Buddha advocated the middle path of liberation. It avoided the self indulgence of Charvaka and Self Mortification of Jaina system.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements about the Itmad-Ud-Daula tomb
1. This was the first tomb where white marble was used instead of Red sandstone.
2. The wall of the tomb was decorated with Pietra Dura technique.
3. The tomb was dedicated to Mumtaj Mahal"s father who was given the title of Itmad Ud Daula(Pillar of the state).
Which of the above statements are correct?
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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Only 3
|
1 and 2
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The tomb was dedicated to the father of Noor Jahan. Wall of the tomb was decorated with gems and others semi precious stones. (Known as Pietra Dura technique)
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a
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the Itmad-Ud-Daula tomb
1. This was the first tomb where white marble was used instead of Red sandstone.
2. The wall of the tomb was decorated with Pietra Dura technique.
3. The tomb was dedicated to Mumtaj Mahal"s father who was given the title of Itmad Ud Daula(Pillar of the state).
Which of the above statements are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 1 and 3
##Option_C: Only 3 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 ##Answer:a##Explaination:The tomb was dedicated to the father of Noor Jahan. Wall of the tomb was decorated with gems and others semi precious stones. (Known as Pietra Dura technique)##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Which of the following is NOT included in UNESCO list of Cultural intangible heritage?
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Kutiyattam
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Chhau Dance
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Vedic Chanting
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Kutiyattam
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The UNESCO intangible cultural heritage elements are components of a country's cultural heritage that are equally as important as physical cultural elements, like World Heritage Sites.The elements are abstract and must be learned, encompassing traditional knowledge which includes festivals, music, performances, celebrations, handicrafts, and oral traditions
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d
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is NOT included in UNESCO list of Cultural intangible heritage?
##Option_A: Kutiyattam ###Option_B: Chhau Dance
##Option_C: Vedic Chanting ##Option_D: Kutiyattam ##Answer:d##Explaination:The UNESCO intangible cultural heritage elements are components of a country's cultural heritage that are equally as important as physical cultural elements, like World Heritage Sites.The elements are abstract and must be learned, encompassing traditional knowledge which includes festivals, music, performances, celebrations, handicrafts, and oral traditions##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements:
1. Carnatic Music is indigenous while Hindustani music is influenced by various music systems.
2. In Hindustani music more emphasis is on vocal music while in Carnatic, instrumental music is equally important.
3. Hindustani music is more emotional while Carnatic music is more spiritual.
4. In Hindustani music the artist is free to improvise while Carnatic music is strictly adhered to.
Which of the given statements is/are true?
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1 and 3
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2 only
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1, 3 and 4
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1 and 3
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In Carniatic music more emphasis is on vocal music while in Hindustani, instrumental music is equally important
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c
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
1. Carnatic Music is indigenous while Hindustani music is influenced by various music systems.
2. In Hindustani music more emphasis is on vocal music while in Carnatic, instrumental music is equally important.
3. Hindustani music is more emotional while Carnatic music is more spiritual.
4. In Hindustani music the artist is free to improvise while Carnatic music is strictly adhered to.
Which of the given statements is/are true?
##Option_A: 1 and 3 ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 ##Option_D: 1 and 3 ##Answer:c##Explaination:In Carniatic music more emphasis is on vocal music while in Hindustani, instrumental music is equally important##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Match the following Theatrical form with the state where they were developed
Theatre State
1. Bhand Pather I. Kashmir
2. Nautanki II. UP
3. Yakshagan III. Maharastra
4. Tamasha IV. Karnatka
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1-I, 2-II, 3-IV, 4-III
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1-III, 2-II, 3-IV, 4-I
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1-III, 2-II, 3-I, 4-IV
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1-I, 2-II, 3-IV, 4-III
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Some other famous theatrical forms of india : Swang (Haryana,UP), Jatra (West Bengal), Bidesia (Bihar)
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a
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Match the following Theatrical form with the state where they were developed
Theatre State
1. Bhand Pather I. Kashmir
2. Nautanki II. UP
3. Yakshagan III. Maharastra
4. Tamasha IV. Karnatka
##Option_A: 1-I, 2-II, 3-IV, 4-III ###Option_B: 1-III, 2-II, 3-IV, 4-I
##Option_C: 1-III, 2-II, 3-I, 4-IV ##Option_D: 1-I, 2-II, 3-IV, 4-III ##Answer:a##Explaination:Some other famous theatrical forms of india : Swang (Haryana,UP), Jatra (West Bengal), Bidesia (Bihar)##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Despite establishing their mastery on the ocean, trade with Portugal and Asia grew slowly. What of the following could be the reasons?
1. Portuguese rulers did not encourage the private Portuguese traders and treated the trade a royal monopoly.
2. Mughals of India and Safavid rulers of Iran were able to promote and safeguard the overland trade.
3. Guajarati traders were able to arrange a new supply route where Portuguese could not operate.
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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1 and 2
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Portuguese rulers tried to establish their monopoly on the trade with the East on selected items like pepper, arms and war horses. They even debarred their private traders from participating these lucrative business opportunity.
Due to their highhandedness, the traders from the east looked for other way to continue export/import from the western countries. So overland trade was promoted and also one alternate sea route from Sumatra to Egypt via Lakshdweep and red Sea was established by Gujrati traders.
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d
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Despite establishing their mastery on the ocean, trade with Portugal and Asia grew slowly. What of the following could be the reasons?
1. Portuguese rulers did not encourage the private Portuguese traders and treated the trade a royal monopoly.
2. Mughals of India and Safavid rulers of Iran were able to promote and safeguard the overland trade.
3. Guajarati traders were able to arrange a new supply route where Portuguese could not operate.
##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 1 and 3
##Option_C: 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 ##Answer:d##Explaination:Portuguese rulers tried to establish their monopoly on the trade with the East on selected items like pepper, arms and war horses. They even debarred their private traders from participating these lucrative business opportunity.
Due to their highhandedness, the traders from the east looked for other way to continue export/import from the western countries. So overland trade was promoted and also one alternate sea route from Sumatra to Egypt via Lakshdweep and red Sea was established by Gujrati traders.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Which of the given statements is/are true? 1. Jatka tales refers to the various stories written about Bodhisattva. 2. Buddha after attaining the highest truth (Satya) was called Bodhisattva.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The term "Bodhisatva" was used by the Buddha to refer to himself both in his previous lives and as a young man in his current life, prior to his enlightenment, i.e the period during which he was working towards his own liberation. The tales of this previous birth are part of Jataka tales.
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a
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the given statements is/are true? 1. Jatka tales refers to the various stories written about Bodhisattva. 2. Buddha after attaining the highest truth (Satya) was called Bodhisattva.##Option_A:1 only ###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D:1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:The term "Bodhisatva" was used by the Buddha to refer to himself both in his previous lives and as a young man in his current life, prior to his enlightenment, i.e the period during which he was working towards his own liberation. The tales of this previous birth are part of Jataka tales.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Possession and defense of Kabul and Qandhar was considered very important by the Mughals because: Control of Kabul and Qandhar strengthened India"s foreign trade. It could act as a strategic frontier for defense of Indian Subcontinent. Mughal rulers wanted to use it as foothold for making further advance in the Central Asia. Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
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Only 1
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Only 2
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1 and 2
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Only 1
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Kabul and Qandhar acted not only as a strategical and defensible frontier of the Mughal kingdom but also had their economic importance as the town were near to the silk routes connecting china to the middle east.
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c
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Possession and defense of Kabul and Qandhar was considered very important by the Mughals because: Control of Kabul and Qandhar strengthened India"s foreign trade. It could act as a strategic frontier for defense of Indian Subcontinent. Mughal rulers wanted to use it as foothold for making further advance in the Central Asia. Which of the above given statements is/are correct?##Option_A: Only 1###Option_B: Only 2##Option_C: 1 and 2##Option_D: Only 1##Answer:c##Explaination:Kabul and Qandhar acted not only as a strategical and defensible frontier of the Mughal kingdom but also had their economic importance as the town were near to the silk routes connecting china to the middle east.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is/are true about Fresco paintings? Fresco paintings are also called Green Painting for its eco friendly nature. Fresco is painted on a fresh plaster on a wall that is still damp. Frescos survive for several hundred of years and colors remain bright for a long time. For an artist, it is much harder to paint in fresco way than painting on a dry plaster. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 3
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1 and 2
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 3
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Fresco is a type of Mural painting that is done while the plaster on the wall is still damp and fresh. Artists find it is easier to paint this way as it is easier to spread the colour on a damp wall. Another reason why it is a good way to paint pictures on plastered walls is that the paint joins with the plaster so that the colors will not rub off. Frescoes last for hundreds of years. Fresco is the "green" method of painting because it does not use dangerous chemicals. The water, the calcite and the colours do not cause pollution.
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c
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true about Fresco paintings? Fresco paintings are also called Green Painting for its eco friendly nature. Fresco is painted on a fresh plaster on a wall that is still damp. Frescos survive for several hundred of years and colors remain bright for a long time. For an artist, it is much harder to paint in fresco way than painting on a dry plaster. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 3##Answer:c##Explaination:Fresco is a type of Mural painting that is done while the plaster on the wall is still damp and fresh. Artists find it is easier to paint this way as it is easier to spread the colour on a damp wall. Another reason why it is a good way to paint pictures on plastered walls is that the paint joins with the plaster so that the colors will not rub off. Frescoes last for hundreds of years. Fresco is the "green" method of painting because it does not use dangerous chemicals. The water, the calcite and the colours do not cause pollution.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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India was known as the land of the gold in the medieval world. What could be the reason/reasons for this generalized image of the country in foreign land?
India accumulated large quantity of Gold/Silver because of favorable foreign trade.
Large quantity of gold and silver was used to be mined in the contemporary South India.
The country made favorable impression on many foreign travelers.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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1 only
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Numerous foreign travelers wrote about India's wealth and love of Indians for gold and silver in their writings. India was known for self sufficiency for most the product at the time except Gold and other precious material. Indian exported agricultural products, spices and clothes and other things at a very favorable terms and imported Gold and silver from these countries.
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b
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Guptas & Post Guptas / Vardhana
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
India was known as the land of the gold in the medieval world. What could be the reason/reasons for this generalized image of the country in foreign land?
India accumulated large quantity of Gold/Silver because of favorable foreign trade.
Large quantity of gold and silver was used to be mined in the contemporary South India.
The country made favorable impression on many foreign travelers.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 3
##Option_C: 2 and 3
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:Numerous foreign travelers wrote about India's wealth and love of Indians for gold and silver in their writings. India was known for self sufficiency for most the product at the time except Gold and other precious material. Indian exported agricultural products, spices and clothes and other things at a very favorable terms and imported Gold and silver from these countries.##Topic:Guptas & Post Guptas / Vardhana##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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Recently the world witnessed the phenomenon of ‘Blue Moon’, what does it signifies?
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When two full moons occur in the same month.
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When the moon light has an extra reflection of wavelength of blue colour.
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When two full moons occur having solar eclipses on both the days.
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When two full moons occur in the same month.
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nan
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a
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently the world witnessed the phenomenon of ‘Blue Moon’, what does it signifies?##Option_A: When two full moons occur in the same month.###Option_B: When the moon light has an extra reflection of wavelength of blue colour.##Option_C: When two full moons occur having solar eclipses on both the days.##Option_D: When two full moons occur in the same month.##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following are rabi crops? Wheat Sunflower Pea Groundnut Mustard Cotton
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1, 4 and 5
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1, 2,3, 5 and 6
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1, 3, 5 and 6
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1, 4 and 5
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Wheat, Pea and Mustard are example of Rabi crops.
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d
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World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are rabi crops? Wheat Sunflower Pea Groundnut Mustard Cotton##Option_A: 1, 4 and 5###Option_B: 1, 2,3, 5 and 6##Option_C: 1, 3, 5 and 6##Option_D: 1, 4 and 5##Answer:d##Explaination:Wheat, Pea and Mustard are example of Rabi crops.##Topic:World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements and choose the correct among them: National parks are special category of protected areas of land where human activities are an integral part of the system. Sanctuaries are concerned with conservation of particular species. Biosphere reserves are connected with the habitat of a particular wild animal or bird. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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2 only
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3 only
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1 and 3
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2 only
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Human activity is not allowed inside the national parks. Biosphere reserves are not related to any particular species.
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a
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements and choose the correct among them: National parks are special category of protected areas of land where human activities are an integral part of the system. Sanctuaries are concerned with conservation of particular species. Biosphere reserves are connected with the habitat of a particular wild animal or bird. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Human activity is not allowed inside the national parks. Biosphere reserves are not related to any particular species.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Choose among the following temperate grasslands which are found between 40° - 60° N latitudes. 1. Prairies 2. Pampas 3. Steppes 4. Pustaz
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1 and 3
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1, 2 and 3
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1, 3 and 4
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1 and 3
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Pampas are the temperate grasslands of South America. Prairies belong to North America, Steppes to Asia and Pustaz to Hungary
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c
|
GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Choose among the following temperate grasslands which are found between 40° - 60° N latitudes. 1. Prairies 2. Pampas 3. Steppes 4. Pustaz##Option_A: 1 and 3 ###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 ##Option_D: 1 and 3 ##Answer:c##Explaination:Pampas are the temperate grasslands of South America. Prairies belong to North America, Steppes to Asia and Pustaz to Hungary##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Match the following empirical climate classification scheme developed by V. Koeppen- A 1. Temperate B 2. Tropical C 3. Dry D 4. Continental
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A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
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A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
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A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
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A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
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Self Explanatory
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b
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Match the following empirical climate classification scheme developed by V. Koeppen- A 1. Temperate B 2. Tropical C 3. Dry D 4. Continental##Option_A: A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 ###Option_B: A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4##Option_C: A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3 ##Option_D: A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 ##Answer:b##Explaination:Self Explanatory##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the measurement of magnitude of earthquake? 1. The measurement of earthquake on magnitude scale is done on Richter scale. 2. It is a logarithmic scale whose value lie in the range of 1—12.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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nan
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a
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Natural Hazards and Disasters
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the measurement of magnitude of earthquake? 1. The measurement of earthquake on magnitude scale is done on Richter scale. 2. It is a logarithmic scale whose value lie in the range of 1—12.##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Natural Hazards and Disasters##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Among the following statements, choose the correct statements regarding continental shelf-
1. Continental shelf is the seaward extension of the continent from the shoreline to the continental edge.
2. The average width of continental shelf is about 70km.
3. The foundation rocks of the shelf can be igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic.
4. The continental shelf is the storehouse of about 90% of marine life.
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1 and 2
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1, 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 4
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1 and 2
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Self Explanatory
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d
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Among the following statements, choose the correct statements regarding continental shelf-
1. Continental shelf is the seaward extension of the continent from the shoreline to the continental edge.
2. The average width of continental shelf is about 70km.
3. The foundation rocks of the shelf can be igneous, sedimentary or metamorphic.
4. The continental shelf is the storehouse of about 90% of marine life.
##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 ##Answer:d##Explaination:Self Explanatory##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements is /are correct regarding the vertical distribution of salinity of ocean water? In high latitudes with increase of depth salinity also increases. In mid latitudes salinity decreases upto about 366 metre depth. Then it again begins to increase. At the equator surface, water has low salinity but salinity increases with the depth but it again decreases on account of presence of cold water in deep depths.
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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1 and 2
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The amount of salinity varies with depth. It can be both more or less. Therefore there is no general rule of increase or decrease of salinity with depth.
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d
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The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is /are correct regarding the vertical distribution of salinity of ocean water? In high latitudes with increase of depth salinity also increases. In mid latitudes salinity decreases upto about 366 metre depth. Then it again begins to increase. At the equator surface, water has low salinity but salinity increases with the depth but it again decreases on account of presence of cold water in deep depths.##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 1 and 3##Option_C: 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:d##Explaination:The amount of salinity varies with depth. It can be both more or less. Therefore there is no general rule of increase or decrease of salinity with depth.##Topic:The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Arrange the following gases in decreasing order of their global warming potential: Carbon Dioxide Nitrous Oxide CFC-12 Methane Select the correct code.
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2-3-4-1
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3-2-4-1
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2-3-1-4
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2-3-4-1
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Global warming Potential for 20 years are: CO2 - 1 Methane - 72 Nitrous Oxide - 289 CFC - 12 - 11000
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b
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Arrange the following gases in decreasing order of their global warming potential: Carbon Dioxide Nitrous Oxide CFC-12 Methane Select the correct code.##Option_A: 2-3-4-1###Option_B: 3-2-4-1##Option_C: 2-3-1-4##Option_D: 2-3-4-1##Answer:b##Explaination:Global warming Potential for 20 years are: CO2 - 1 Methane - 72 Nitrous Oxide - 289 CFC - 12 - 11000##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following statements regarding the features of temperate cyclones is not correct?
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They originate in sub-polar low pressure belts.
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Two air masses (warm and cold) with different characteristics meet at their bottom fronts.
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Unlike tropical cyclones, isobars of temperate cyclones are circular.
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They originate in sub-polar low pressure belts.
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Isobars of temperate cyclones are not circular but oval.
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c
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The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding the features of temperate cyclones is not correct?
##Option_A: They originate in sub-polar low pressure belts.
###Option_B: Two air masses (warm and cold) with different characteristics meet at their bottom fronts.
##Option_C: Unlike tropical cyclones, isobars of temperate cyclones are circular.
##Option_D: They originate in sub-polar low pressure belts.
##Answer:c##Explaination:Isobars of temperate cyclones are not circular but oval.##Topic:The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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In Asia, which of the following directions represents the direction of blowing of the Monsoon winds in summers?
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South West
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South East
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Both of the above
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South West
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In India the monsoon winds are the South-West Monsoon Winds but in China and Japan they are South-East Monsoons.
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c
|
GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In Asia, which of the following directions represents the direction of blowing of the Monsoon winds in summers?##Option_A:South West ###Option_B:South East##Option_C:Both of the above ##Option_D:South West ##Answer:c##Explaination:In India the monsoon winds are the South-West Monsoon Winds but in China and Japan they are South-East Monsoons.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following are the examples of prevailing winds?
1. Trade Winds
2. Monsoon Winds
3. Polar Winds
4. Land and Sea Breezes
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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2 and 4
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1 and 2
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Monsoon winds and land and sea breezes are examples of periodic winds.
Prevailing winds are those winds whose direction remains same all the year round.
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b
|
GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are the examples of prevailing winds?
1. Trade Winds
2. Monsoon Winds
3. Polar Winds
4. Land and Sea Breezes
##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 1 and 3
##Option_C: 2 and 4 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 ##Answer:b##Explaination:Monsoon winds and land and sea breezes are examples of periodic winds.
Prevailing winds are those winds whose direction remains same all the year round.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Coriolis force? Due to Coriolis force, winds are deflected in right side in the northern hemisphere. Wind deflection due to Coriolis force is maximum at the equator. Due to Coriolis force, wind speed increases near the equator. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3
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1 only
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Wind deflection due to Coriolis force is maximum at the pole.
Coriolis force does not affect the speed of the wind.
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a
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The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Coriolis force? Due to Coriolis force, winds are deflected in right side in the northern hemisphere. Wind deflection due to Coriolis force is maximum at the equator. Due to Coriolis force, wind speed increases near the equator. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
Wind deflection due to Coriolis force is maximum at the pole.
Coriolis force does not affect the speed of the wind.
##Topic:The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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In which of the following layers of atmosphere, temperature increases as one moves up? 1. Troposphere 2. Stratosphere 3. Mesosphere 4. Ionosphere
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2 only
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2 and 4
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2 and 3
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2 only
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Temperature generally falls as we move up except in the stratosphere and ionosphere.
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b
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In which of the following layers of atmosphere, temperature increases as one moves up? 1. Troposphere 2. Stratosphere 3. Mesosphere 4. Ionosphere##Option_A: 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 4##Option_C: 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 2 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:Temperature generally falls as we move up except in the stratosphere and ionosphere.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Arrange the following gases in increasing order of concentration in atmosphere- 1. Argon 2. Neon 3. Carbon Dioxide 4. Methane
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1-2-3-4
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4-2-3-1
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4-1-2-3
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1-2-3-4
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The concentration are— Argon – 9340ppmv Carbon Dioxide- 397ppmv Neon- 18.18ppmv Methane -1.79ppmv
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b
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Arrange the following gases in increasing order of concentration in atmosphere- 1. Argon 2. Neon 3. Carbon Dioxide 4. Methane##Option_A: 1-2-3-4 ###Option_B: 4-2-3-1##Option_C: 4-1-2-3 ##Option_D: 1-2-3-4 ##Answer:b##Explaination:The concentration are— Argon – 9340ppmv Carbon Dioxide- 397ppmv Neon- 18.18ppmv Methane -1.79ppmv##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following constitute the favourable condition for formation of delta?
1. Considerable erosion in upper course of the river
2. Presence of tidal current as the mouth of delta
3. Shallow sea at the mouth of river
4. Existence of lake in course of the river
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2
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Presence of ocean current may wash out the deposits; hence are not favourable for delta formation. Existence of lake in course of river too does not contribute in delta formation.
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b
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following constitute the favourable condition for formation of delta?
1. Considerable erosion in upper course of the river
2. Presence of tidal current as the mouth of delta
3. Shallow sea at the mouth of river
4. Existence of lake in course of the river
##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 1 and 3
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 ##Answer:b##Explaination:Presence of ocean current may wash out the deposits; hence are not favourable for delta formation. Existence of lake in course of river too does not contribute in delta formation.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements related to Erosion of rocks- Erosion refers to the process of disintegration of rocks but not the transporation. Running water, glacier and wind are agents of erosion. Erosion is an in-situ process. Erosion is responsible for formation of different landforms. Which of the following statements are correct?
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1 and 3
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2 and 4
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1, 2 and 4
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1 and 3
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Erosion as a process refers to disintegration, transportation and deposition of rock material. Since erosion involves transportation; it is not an in situ process.
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b
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The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements related to Erosion of rocks- Erosion refers to the process of disintegration of rocks but not the transporation. Running water, glacier and wind are agents of erosion. Erosion is an in-situ process. Erosion is responsible for formation of different landforms. Which of the following statements are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 3###Option_B: 2 and 4 ##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4##Option_D: 1 and 3##Answer:b##Explaination:Erosion as a process refers to disintegration, transportation and deposition of rock material. Since erosion involves transportation; it is not an in situ process.##Topic:The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following is not an example of erosional plain?
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Pene Plain
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Karst Plain
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Desert Plain
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Pene Plain
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Drift plain is an example of depositional plain. Eg. Plains of North Western Europe.
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d
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is not an example of erosional plain?##Option_A:Pene Plain ###Option_B:Karst Plain##Option_C:Desert Plain ##Option_D:Pene Plain ##Answer:d##Explaination:Drift plain is an example of depositional plain. Eg. Plains of North Western Europe.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements is not correct regarding an ideal soil profile?
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The number of living organisms, insects and bacteria goes on reducing from top to bottom.
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Quantity of air in air holes goes on reducing from top to bottom.
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Presence of mineral and their types goes on reducing from top to bottom.
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The number of living organisms, insects and bacteria goes on reducing from top to bottom.
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Presence of mineral and their types may go on increasing from top to bottom.
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c
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is not correct regarding an ideal soil profile?
##Option_A: The number of living organisms, insects and bacteria goes on reducing from top to bottom.
###Option_B: Quantity of air in air holes goes on reducing from top to bottom.
##Option_C: Presence of mineral and their types goes on reducing from top to bottom.
##Option_D: The number of living organisms, insects and bacteria goes on reducing from top to bottom.
##Answer:c##Explaination:Presence of mineral and their types may go on increasing from top to bottom.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following are characteristics of sedimentary rocks?
1. Layered Structure
2. Soft
3. Hard
4. Crystalline
5. Organic
6. Impervious
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1, 4, 6
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1, 2, 5
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2, 5, 6
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1, 4, 6
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Sedimentary rock formations are layered, soft, non crystalline, organic and pervious in nature.
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b
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are characteristics of sedimentary rocks?
1. Layered Structure
2. Soft
3. Hard
4. Crystalline
5. Organic
6. Impervious
##Option_A: 1, 4, 6 ###Option_B: 1, 2, 5
##Option_C: 2, 5, 6 ##Option_D: 1, 4, 6 ##Answer:b##Explaination:Sedimentary rock formations are layered, soft, non crystalline, organic and pervious in nature.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following statement is not correct for rocks formed by mechanical processes?
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Loess is deposited as wind borne sedimentary rocks and is an example of Aeolian rocks.
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Till is a boulder clay deposited by glaciers and is an example of glacial rock.
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Shale is soft, impervious and hardened form of clay and is an example of argillaceous rock.
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Loess is deposited as wind borne sedimentary rocks and is an example of Aeolian rocks.
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All the statements are correct.
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d
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The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statement is not correct for rocks formed by mechanical processes?
##Option_A: Loess is deposited as wind borne sedimentary rocks and is an example of Aeolian rocks.
###Option_B: Till is a boulder clay deposited by glaciers and is an example of glacial rock.
##Option_C: Shale is soft, impervious and hardened form of clay and is an example of argillaceous rock.
##Option_D: Loess is deposited as wind borne sedimentary rocks and is an example of Aeolian rocks.
##Answer:d##Explaination:All the statements are correct.##Topic:The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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