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With reference to Supreme Court’s ruling on Trans-genders, consider the following statements:
1. SC ordered government to include third option in gender section of various schemes and identification documents
2. Trans-genders to have right to adopt children, to form family and to inherit property.
3. Government should treat them as socially and educationally backward class eligible for reservation in government jobs and educational institutions.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 3
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1 and 2
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1 only
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Question on Current affairs
Supreme Court gave historic judgment on the case filed by NALSA for equality of trans-genders with other genders and granted range of benefit and rights to them. Watershed event for the deepening of democracy
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d
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GS_Polity_unclassified
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Supreme Court’s ruling on Trans-genders, consider the following statements:
1. SC ordered government to include third option in gender section of various schemes and identification documents
2. Trans-genders to have right to adopt children, to form family and to inherit property.
3. Government should treat them as socially and educationally backward class eligible for reservation in government jobs and educational institutions.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3
##Option_C: 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Question on Current affairs
Supreme Court gave historic judgment on the case filed by NALSA for equality of trans-genders with other genders and granted range of benefit and rights to them. Watershed event for the deepening of democracy##Topic:GS_Polity_unclassified##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding the Center-State relations in India: Article 356 says that if any state fails to comply with directions given by Center then President rule can be imposed on that state. Executive power by state should be exercised in compliance with laws made by parliament. Bills on certain matters enumerated in the state list can be introduced in the state legislature only with prior sanction of President. Which of statements given above is/are correct?
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2 only
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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2 only
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Article 365 says that if any state is failed to comply with directions given by center than president rule can be imposed on that state. So option 1 is wrong. Article 256 says that the executive power of state is so exercised as to ensure compliance with the laws made by parliament. So option 2 is correct. Bills on certain matters (like putting restrictions on inter- state movement of goods) enumerated in the state list can be introduced in the state legislature only with prior sanction of president. So option 3 is correct.
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c
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Others
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the Center-State relations in India: Article 356 says that if any state fails to comply with directions given by Center then President rule can be imposed on that state. Executive power by state should be exercised in compliance with laws made by parliament. Bills on certain matters enumerated in the state list can be introduced in the state legislature only with prior sanction of President. Which of statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3##Option_C: 2 and 3##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Article 365 says that if any state is failed to comply with directions given by center than president rule can be imposed on that state. So option 1 is wrong. Article 256 says that the executive power of state is so exercised as to ensure compliance with the laws made by parliament. So option 2 is correct. Bills on certain matters (like putting restrictions on inter- state movement of goods) enumerated in the state list can be introduced in the state legislature only with prior sanction of president. So option 3 is correct.##Topic:Others##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Consider the following statement regarding the Dederal System in India: Zonal councils which aimed at promoting cooperation among states are constitutional bodies. Chairman of Zonal councils is Prime Minister. Governor of state is empowered to direct that an act of parliament does not apply to a schedule area. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Zonal councils are statutory bodies and chairman is union home minister. So option 1 and 2 are wrong. Scheduled areas has certain specific features, need so special power are given to governor to take care of them such that he can make rules for scheduled areas, he is empowered to direct that an act of parliament does not apply to a schedule area. So option 3 is correct.
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b
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GS_Polity_unclassified
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statement regarding the Dederal System in India: Zonal councils which aimed at promoting cooperation among states are constitutional bodies. Chairman of Zonal councils is Prime Minister. Governor of state is empowered to direct that an act of parliament does not apply to a schedule area. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Zonal councils are statutory bodies and chairman is union home minister. So option 1 and 2 are wrong. Scheduled areas has certain specific features, need so special power are given to governor to take care of them such that he can make rules for scheduled areas, he is empowered to direct that an act of parliament does not apply to a schedule area. So option 3 is correct.##Topic:GS_Polity_unclassified##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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With respect to All India Services consider the following statement: All India Services are controlled jointly by State and Centre. New All India service may be created only when Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by majority of all members. Creation of new All India Service affects interests of states. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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3 only
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Disciplinary action can be only by Centre but transfers, promotion and other controls lies in the hands of state. So option 1 is correct. New All India service may be created only when Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by majority of 2/3 rd of members resent and voting. So option 2 is wrong. Creation of all India services affects the interests of states this is the reason because of which constitution made provision that prior permission of Rjaya sabha is required before the creation of All India Services.
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c
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Administrative relation
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With respect to All India Services consider the following statement: All India Services are controlled jointly by State and Centre. New All India service may be created only when Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by majority of all members. Creation of new All India Service affects interests of states. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A:3 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:3 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Disciplinary action can be only by Centre but transfers, promotion and other controls lies in the hands of state. So option 1 is correct. New All India service may be created only when Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by majority of 2/3 rd of members resent and voting. So option 2 is wrong. Creation of all India services affects the interests of states this is the reason because of which constitution made provision that prior permission of Rjaya sabha is required before the creation of All India Services.##Topic:Administrative relation##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Consider the following statement regarding Legislative powers of governor
1. He can nominate 1 member to the state legislative assembly from Anglo-Indian community.
2. He can return a money bill for reconsideration of state assembly.
3. He can withdraw an ordinance anytime
Which of these is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 3
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3 only
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1 only
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To safeguard the interests of the Anglo-Indian community (as they are in very little in number and through normal voting process they might not able to win seats in the elections) this provision has been made that governor can nominate 1 member to the state legislative assembly from Anglo-Indian community. So option 1 is correct.
Governor can’t return money bill so option 2 is wrong
Governor can withdraw ordinances similar to president so option 3 is correct.
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b
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GS_Polity_unclassified
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statement regarding Legislative powers of governor
1. He can nominate 1 member to the state legislative assembly from Anglo-Indian community.
2. He can return a money bill for reconsideration of state assembly.
3. He can withdraw an ordinance anytime
Which of these is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3
##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:To safeguard the interests of the Anglo-Indian community (as they are in very little in number and through normal voting process they might not able to win seats in the elections) this provision has been made that governor can nominate 1 member to the state legislative assembly from Anglo-Indian community. So option 1 is correct.
Governor can’t return money bill so option 2 is wrong
Governor can withdraw ordinances similar to president so option 3 is correct.##Topic:GS_Polity_unclassified##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements regarding Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Which of the following is incorrect ?
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CAG is appointed by the President of India.
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CAG holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
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Supreme Court of India has expanded the scope of jurisdiction of CAG recently where the CAG now has the right to audit the receipts of private sector companies that share revenue with the government for use of spectrum.
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CAG is appointed by the President of India.
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Statement B is incorrect because CAG is removed on the grounds as a Judge of Supreme Court In India. Art 149 of the Constitution empowers CAG to audit the accounts of Union, States and other bodies as prescribed by any law of parliament. Accordingly, CAG audits following accounts: Consolidated funds of Union, States and UT with legislative assemblies Contingency and Public Accounts of Union and States. Departmental undertakings, Government companies and other bodies financed by Union or State. The SC verdict has expended the scope of Art.149 in following manner: Natural resources such as spectrum, oil, gas and minerals- belong to people. Whenever Union, State, Local bodies or private entities are exploiting natural resources, they’re accountable to people via Parliament. Although CAG doesn’t have powers to audit any private sector companies under Companies act. But when private sector is exploiting natural resources under PPP or revenue sharing agreements, every unlawful gain by company is a loss to consolidated fund of India. Therefore, CAG has right to audit the receipts of private sector companies that share revenue with the government for use of spectrum.
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b
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CAG
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Which of the following is incorrect ?##Option_A: CAG is appointed by the President of India.###Option_B: CAG holds the office during the pleasure of the President. ##Option_C: Supreme Court of India has expanded the scope of jurisdiction of CAG recently where the CAG now has the right to audit the receipts of private sector companies that share revenue with the government for use of spectrum.##Option_D: CAG is appointed by the President of India.##Answer:b##Explaination:Statement B is incorrect because CAG is removed on the grounds as a Judge of Supreme Court In India. Art 149 of the Constitution empowers CAG to audit the accounts of Union, States and other bodies as prescribed by any law of parliament. Accordingly, CAG audits following accounts: Consolidated funds of Union, States and UT with legislative assemblies Contingency and Public Accounts of Union and States. Departmental undertakings, Government companies and other bodies financed by Union or State. The SC verdict has expended the scope of Art.149 in following manner: Natural resources such as spectrum, oil, gas and minerals- belong to people. Whenever Union, State, Local bodies or private entities are exploiting natural resources, they’re accountable to people via Parliament. Although CAG doesn’t have powers to audit any private sector companies under Companies act. But when private sector is exploiting natural resources under PPP or revenue sharing agreements, every unlawful gain by company is a loss to consolidated fund of India. Therefore, CAG has right to audit the receipts of private sector companies that share revenue with the government for use of spectrum.##Topic:CAG##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Consider the following Statements regarding Criticism of Parliamentary System In India . Which one of them is incorrect ?
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The major criticism of Parliamentary System in India is that it does not provide a stable govt.
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Since PM plays a major role in this system , who also heads the Cabinet as well as represents the Ruling Party in the Legislature .Therefore Parliamentary System witness more Harmony &Fusion of powers between the Executive & Legislature than Separation of Powers
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Prime Minister dissolves the lower House of the Parliament
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The major criticism of Parliamentary System in India is that it does not provide a stable govt.
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The lok Sabha is dissolved by the President on the recommendation of Prime Minister. Hence Statement C is incorrect. Parliamentary System of Govt. In India was adopted from Britain. In India its features include-Nominal & Real Executives;Majority Party Rule; Collective Responsibility; Political Homogeinity; Leadership of PM;etc.
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c
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GS_Polity_unclassified
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following Statements regarding Criticism of Parliamentary System In India . Which one of them is incorrect ?##Option_A: The major criticism of Parliamentary System in India is that it does not provide a stable govt.###Option_B: Since PM plays a major role in this system , who also heads the Cabinet as well as represents the Ruling Party in the Legislature .Therefore Parliamentary System witness more Harmony &Fusion of powers between the Executive & Legislature than Separation of Powers##Option_C: Prime Minister dissolves the lower House of the Parliament##Option_D: The major criticism of Parliamentary System in India is that it does not provide a stable govt.##Answer:c##Explaination:The lok Sabha is dissolved by the President on the recommendation of Prime Minister. Hence Statement C is incorrect. Parliamentary System of Govt. In India was adopted from Britain. In India its features include-Nominal & Real Executives;Majority Party Rule; Collective Responsibility; Political Homogeinity; Leadership of PM;etc.##Topic:GS_Polity_unclassified##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements related to Nalanda Project:- 1. It is a Faculty Development Program launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development for Higher Educational Institutions. 2. It’s an initiative taken only for Minority Higher Educational Institutions. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2 are correct
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Only 1
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Union Ministry of Minority Affairs launched Nalanda Project for Minorities Higher Educational Institutions in March 2014. Nalanda Project is an innovative Faculty Development Program being taken up at Aligarh Muslim University. Its Objective is to help faculty learn new ways to achieve excellence and to grow as faculty members.Faculty development includes education, collaboration, resources and support. Faculty development is an essential element of institutional effectiveness in higher education. It has become a priority at many academic institutions as a way to improve the quality of academic programs and to respond to emerging faculty, student, program and industry needs.
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b
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GS_Polity_unclassified
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements related to Nalanda Project:- 1. It is a Faculty Development Program launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development for Higher Educational Institutions. 2. It’s an initiative taken only for Minority Higher Educational Institutions. Which of the following statements is/are correct?##Option_A: Only 1 ###Option_B: Only 2##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 are correct ##Option_D: Only 1 ##Answer:b##Explaination:Union Ministry of Minority Affairs launched Nalanda Project for Minorities Higher Educational Institutions in March 2014. Nalanda Project is an innovative Faculty Development Program being taken up at Aligarh Muslim University. Its Objective is to help faculty learn new ways to achieve excellence and to grow as faculty members.Faculty development includes education, collaboration, resources and support. Faculty development is an essential element of institutional effectiveness in higher education. It has become a priority at many academic institutions as a way to improve the quality of academic programs and to respond to emerging faculty, student, program and industry needs.##Topic:GS_Polity_unclassified##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements and identify the correct statement: Bhangar is the semi-desert area west of Aravallis. Bhabhar is the gently-sloping coarse alluvial zone below the Siwalik Hills where streams disappear into permeable sediments. Bagar is the slightly elevated, terraced land of older alluvium. Options:
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All
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1 and 2
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2 only
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All
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Statement 1 and 3 are reversed.
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c
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Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements and identify the correct statement: Bhangar is the semi-desert area west of Aravallis. Bhabhar is the gently-sloping coarse alluvial zone below the Siwalik Hills where streams disappear into permeable sediments. Bagar is the slightly elevated, terraced land of older alluvium. Options:##Option_A:All###Option_B:1 and 2##Option_C:2 only##Option_D:All##Answer:c##Explaination:Statement 1 and 3 are reversed.##Topic:Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements with regard to naming of the Tropical Cyclones: There are five tropical cyclone regional bodies for naming of cyclones. Every regional Committee determines a pre-designated list of hurricane names for six years separately at its annual session. These hurricanes (Tropical cyclones) are named after a particular person. Which of the above statements are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2
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All
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1 only
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There is a strict procedure to determine a list of tropical cyclone names in an ocean basin(s) by the Tropical Cyclone Regional Body responsible for that basin(s) at its annual/biennial meeting. There are five tropical cyclone regional bodies, i.e. ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee, WMO/ESCAP Panel on Tropical Cyclones, RA I Tropical Cyclone Committee, RA IV Hurricane Committee, and RA V Tropical Cyclone Committee. For instance, Hurricane Committee determines a per-designated list of hurricane names for six years separately at its annual session. The per-designated list of hurricane names are proposed by its members that include National Meteorological and Hydrological Services in the North/Central America and the Caribbean. Naming procedures in other regions are almost the same as in the Caribbean. In general, tropical cyclones are named according to the rules at a regional level. It is important to note that tropical cyclones/hurricanes are named neither after any particular person, nor with any preference in alphabetical sequence. The tropical cyclone/hurricane names selected are those that are familiar to the people in each region. Obviously, the main purpose of naming a tropical cyclone/hurricane is basically for people easily to understand and remember the tropical cyclone/hurricane in a region, thus to facilitate tropical cyclone/hurricane disaster risk awareness, preparedness, management and reduction.
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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:Consider the following statements with regard to naming of the Tropical Cyclones: There are five tropical cyclone regional bodies for naming of cyclones. Every regional Committee determines a pre-designated list of hurricane names for six years separately at its annual session. These hurricanes (Tropical cyclones) are named after a particular person. Which of the above statements are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: All##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:There is a strict procedure to determine a list of tropical cyclone names in an ocean basin(s) by the Tropical Cyclone Regional Body responsible for that basin(s) at its annual/biennial meeting. There are five tropical cyclone regional bodies, i.e. ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee, WMO/ESCAP Panel on Tropical Cyclones, RA I Tropical Cyclone Committee, RA IV Hurricane Committee, and RA V Tropical Cyclone Committee. For instance, Hurricane Committee determines a per-designated list of hurricane names for six years separately at its annual session. The per-designated list of hurricane names are proposed by its members that include National Meteorological and Hydrological Services in the North/Central America and the Caribbean. Naming procedures in other regions are almost the same as in the Caribbean. In general, tropical cyclones are named according to the rules at a regional level. It is important to note that tropical cyclones/hurricanes are named neither after any particular person, nor with any preference in alphabetical sequence. The tropical cyclone/hurricane names selected are those that are familiar to the people in each region. Obviously, the main purpose of naming a tropical cyclone/hurricane is basically for people easily to understand and remember the tropical cyclone/hurricane in a region, thus to facilitate tropical cyclone/hurricane disaster risk awareness, preparedness, management and reduction.##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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Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during the season of southwest monsoon because- The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of southwest monsoon. It lies in the rain shadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the south-west monsoon. Which of the given statements are true?
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only 1
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only 2
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Both
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only 1
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The monsoon approaches the landmass in two branches:
(i) The Arabian Sea branch
(ii) The Bay of Bengal branch.
The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of southwest monsoon. It also lies in the rain shadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the south-west monsoon. This is why Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during this season.
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c
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Climate
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during the season of southwest monsoon because- The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of southwest monsoon. It lies in the rain shadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the south-west monsoon. Which of the given statements are true?##Option_A: only 1###Option_B: only 2##Option_C: Both##Option_D: only 1##Answer:c##Explaination:The monsoon approaches the landmass in two branches:
(i) The Arabian Sea branch
(ii) The Bay of Bengal branch.
The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of southwest monsoon. It also lies in the rain shadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the south-west monsoon. This is why Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during this season.##Topic:Climate##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding water bodies: Bay is larger than a gulf. Strait is a waterway that connects two larger bodies of water which could be either naturally or artificially formed. Bays can exist as the estuary of a river. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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A strait is a naturally formed, narrow, typically navigable waterway that connects two larger bodies of water. Straits are the converse of isthmuses. That is, while a strait lies between two land masses and connects two larger bodies of water, an isthmus lies between two bodies of water and connects two larger land masses. Artificial waterways are Canals. A bay is a body of water connected to an ocean or lake, formed by an indentation of the shoreline. A large bay may be called a gulf or a sea. Bays can exist as the estuary of a river. Bays may be nested in each other; for example, James Bay is an arm of Hudson Bay. Some large bays, such as the Bay of Bengal and the Hudson Bay, have varied marine geology.
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b
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Structure and Physiography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding water bodies: Bay is larger than a gulf. Strait is a waterway that connects two larger bodies of water which could be either naturally or artificially formed. Bays can exist as the estuary of a river. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 3 only ##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:A strait is a naturally formed, narrow, typically navigable waterway that connects two larger bodies of water. Straits are the converse of isthmuses. That is, while a strait lies between two land masses and connects two larger bodies of water, an isthmus lies between two bodies of water and connects two larger land masses. Artificial waterways are Canals. A bay is a body of water connected to an ocean or lake, formed by an indentation of the shoreline. A large bay may be called a gulf or a sea. Bays can exist as the estuary of a river. Bays may be nested in each other; for example, James Bay is an arm of Hudson Bay. Some large bays, such as the Bay of Bengal and the Hudson Bay, have varied marine geology.##Topic:Structure and Physiography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements about Loktak Lake-
1. It is the largest fresh water lake in North-East India
2. The lake is in Manipur
3. KeibulLamjao the only floating national park in the world floats over it.
Which of the above statements are true?
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Only 1 and 2
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Only 2 and 3
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All
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Only 1 and 2
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The KeibulLamjao National Park, which is the last natural refuge of the endangeredSangai or Manipur brow-antlered deer.
This lake plays an important role in the economy of Manipur .It serves as a source of water for hydropower generation, irrigation and drinking water supply.
Hence, all of the statements are true.
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c
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Water Resources
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about Loktak Lake-
1. It is the largest fresh water lake in North-East India
2. The lake is in Manipur
3. KeibulLamjao the only floating national park in the world floats over it.
Which of the above statements are true?
##Option_A: Only 1 and 2 ###Option_B: Only 2 and 3
##Option_C: All ##Option_D: Only 1 and 2 ##Answer:c##Explaination:
The KeibulLamjao National Park, which is the last natural refuge of the endangeredSangai or Manipur brow-antlered deer.
This lake plays an important role in the economy of Manipur .It serves as a source of water for hydropower generation, irrigation and drinking water supply.
Hence, all of the statements are true.
##Topic:Water Resources##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements: PangongTso lake in Ladakh is an example of Tectonic lake. Lonar Lake of Buldhana (Maharashtra) is an example of crater lake. Bhojtal lake of Bhopal is an example of man made wetalnd. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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Both the statements are correct. Tectonic lakes are formed due to fractures and faults in the earth’s crust. On the other hand, crater lakes are formed when the craters and calderas of volcanoes are filled with water. Bhojtal is an unique man-made wetland, characteristic of the Central Indian Plateau region. During the in tervening 900 years the ecosystem has stabilized and presently it represents a near natural wetland.
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c
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Introduction: Location, Area and Boundaries
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: PangongTso lake in Ladakh is an example of Tectonic lake. Lonar Lake of Buldhana (Maharashtra) is an example of crater lake. Bhojtal lake of Bhopal is an example of man made wetalnd. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Both the statements are correct. Tectonic lakes are formed due to fractures and faults in the earth’s crust. On the other hand, crater lakes are formed when the craters and calderas of volcanoes are filled with water. Bhojtal is an unique man-made wetland, characteristic of the Central Indian Plateau region. During the in tervening 900 years the ecosystem has stabilized and presently it represents a near natural wetland.##Topic:Introduction: Location, Area and Boundaries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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As one moves from West to East in North Indian plains
1. The extent of canal irrigation increases.
2. The extent of well and tube well irrigation increases.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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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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Both the statements are incorrect. As a result, overall irrigated area in lower Ganga plains is much less compared to the states of Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh.
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c
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Land Resources and Agriculture
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
As one moves from West to East in North Indian plains
1. The extent of canal irrigation increases.
2. The extent of well and tube well irrigation increases.
Which of the above statements are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
Both the statements are incorrect. As a result, overall irrigated area in lower Ganga plains is much less compared to the states of Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh.
##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements regarding Tropical Evergreen Forests of India are correct? They are the most widespread forests in India. They are also called the monsoon forests. They are called evergreen because no tree sheds all the leaves. They are found in warm and humid areas. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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3 only
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4 only
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1 and 4
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3 only
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Tropical Deciduous Forests are the most widespread forests in India. They are called monsoon forests. Tropical evergreen forests are called evergreen because there is no definite time for the trees to shed their leaves. Statement 4 is correct.
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b
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Forests and their distribution, Forest Conservation
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding Tropical Evergreen Forests of India are correct? They are the most widespread forests in India. They are also called the monsoon forests. They are called evergreen because no tree sheds all the leaves. They are found in warm and humid areas. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A:3 only###Option_B:4 only##Option_C:1 and 4##Option_D:3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Tropical Deciduous Forests are the most widespread forests in India. They are called monsoon forests. Tropical evergreen forests are called evergreen because there is no definite time for the trees to shed their leaves. Statement 4 is correct.##Topic:Forests and their distribution, Forest Conservation##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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In the Upper and Middle Ganga plain. Two different types of alluvial soils have developed, viz. Khadar and Bhangar. Consider the following statements:
1. Bhangar is the new alluvium and is deposited by floods annually.
2. Both the Khadar and Bhangar soils lack calcareous concretions (Kankars).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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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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Khadar is the new alluvium. Both the Khadar and Bhangar soils contain calcareous concretions. Thus both the statements are wrong.
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d
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Soils
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
In the Upper and Middle Ganga plain. Two different types of alluvial soils have developed, viz. Khadar and Bhangar. Consider the following statements:
1. Bhangar is the new alluvium and is deposited by floods annually.
2. Both the Khadar and Bhangar soils lack calcareous concretions (Kankars).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
Khadar is the new alluvium. Both the Khadar and Bhangar soils contain calcareous concretions. Thus both the statements are wrong.
##Topic:Soils##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: Pulses are the legume crops which increase the natural fertility of soils through nitrogen fixation. In India Pulses are largely grown in humid regions of east and north eastern regions. Fruits and vegetables are majorly grown during Rabi season in India. Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are the leading producers of flowers in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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Pulses are the legume crops which increase the natural fertility of soils through nitrogen fixation. The cultivation of pulses in India is largely concentrated in the drylands of Deccan and central plateaus and northwestern parts of the country. Fruits and vegetables are majorly grown during Zaid season (April-June). About 2,33,000 hectares across the country was used for floriculture, producing 17,29,000 metric tonnes (MT) of loose flowers and 76,732 lakh cut flowers. Andhra Pradesh leads in loose flowers production with 2,24,410 MT cultivated over 34,850 hectares, followed by Karnataka at 2,07,500 MT cultivated in 29,700 hectares and Tamil Nadu with 3,12,970 MT grown in 28,700 hectares.
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c
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Land Resources and Agriculture
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Pulses are the legume crops which increase the natural fertility of soils through nitrogen fixation. In India Pulses are largely grown in humid regions of east and north eastern regions. Fruits and vegetables are majorly grown during Rabi season in India. Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are the leading producers of flowers in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 1 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Pulses are the legume crops which increase the natural fertility of soils through nitrogen fixation. The cultivation of pulses in India is largely concentrated in the drylands of Deccan and central plateaus and northwestern parts of the country. Fruits and vegetables are majorly grown during Zaid season (April-June). About 2,33,000 hectares across the country was used for floriculture, producing 17,29,000 metric tonnes (MT) of loose flowers and 76,732 lakh cut flowers. Andhra Pradesh leads in loose flowers production with 2,24,410 MT cultivated over 34,850 hectares, followed by Karnataka at 2,07,500 MT cultivated in 29,700 hectares and Tamil Nadu with 3,12,970 MT grown in 28,700 hectares.##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements: In India, the Dryland farming is considered confined to the regions having annual rainfall less than 25 cm. In Tamil Nadu farmers grow three crops of rice annually called ‘aus’, ‘aman’ and ‘boro’. Assam accounts for more than half of total cropped area and total production of tea in the country. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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In India, the Dryland farming is largely confined to the regions having annual rainfall less than 75 cm. It is in West Bengal, farmers grow three crops of rice annually called ‘aus’, ‘aman’ and ‘boro’. Assam accounts for about 53.2 per cent of the total cropped area and contributes more than half of total production of tea in the country.
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c
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Land Resources and Agriculture
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: In India, the Dryland farming is considered confined to the regions having annual rainfall less than 25 cm. In Tamil Nadu farmers grow three crops of rice annually called ‘aus’, ‘aman’ and ‘boro’. Assam accounts for more than half of total cropped area and total production of tea in the country. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 only##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:In India, the Dryland farming is largely confined to the regions having annual rainfall less than 75 cm. It is in West Bengal, farmers grow three crops of rice annually called ‘aus’, ‘aman’ and ‘boro’. Assam accounts for about 53.2 per cent of the total cropped area and contributes more than half of total production of tea in the country.##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Identify the type of natural vegetation of India based on the following characteristics. The rainfall ranges from 70-100 cm During the dry season the forest appears like vast grassland with naked trees all around. Tendu, axlewood, Khair are the important species Select the correct answer.
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Tropical Thorn forest
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Tropical Moist deciduous forest
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Tropical Dry deciduous forest
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Tropical Thorn forest
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Dry deciduous forest covers vast areas of the country, where rainfall ranges between 70 -100 cm. s the dry season begins, the trees shed their leaves completely and the forest appears like a vast grassland with naked trees all around. Tendu, palas, amaltas, bel, khair, axlewood, etc. are the common trees of these forests.
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c
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Climate, Vegetation and Soils
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Identify the type of natural vegetation of India based on the following characteristics. The rainfall ranges from 70-100 cm During the dry season the forest appears like vast grassland with naked trees all around. Tendu, axlewood, Khair are the important species Select the correct answer.##Option_A: Tropical Thorn forest###Option_B: Tropical Moist deciduous forest##Option_C: Tropical Dry deciduous forest##Option_D: Tropical Thorn forest##Answer:c##Explaination:Dry deciduous forest covers vast areas of the country, where rainfall ranges between 70 -100 cm. s the dry season begins, the trees shed their leaves completely and the forest appears like a vast grassland with naked trees all around. Tendu, palas, amaltas, bel, khair, axlewood, etc. are the common trees of these forests.##Topic:Climate, Vegetation and Soils##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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What are the benefits of Western Disturbances to India? It is highly beneficial to the Rabi crops It helps sustain the flow of water in the Himalayan rivers during summer season Select the correct option:
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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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c
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Climate
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What are the benefits of Western Disturbances to India? It is highly beneficial to the Rabi crops It helps sustain the flow of water in the Himalayan rivers during summer season Select the correct option:##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:##Topic:Climate##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements: Monsoon in India is essentially pulsating in nature. The duration of the rainy season increases from north to South. The duration of the rainy season decreases from east to west. Which of the above statements is/are true?
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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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Monsoon in India is essentially pulsating in nature, i.e., they occur in wet spells of few days duration at a time.
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d
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Climate
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Monsoon in India is essentially pulsating in nature. The duration of the rainy season increases from north to South. The duration of the rainy season decreases from east to west. Which of the above statements is/are true?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Monsoon in India is essentially pulsating in nature, i.e., they occur in wet spells of few days duration at a time.##Topic:Climate##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding Jet Streams: The westerly jet stream steers the tropical cyclone depressions into India. Western disturbance is steered into India by the westerly jet stream. The easterly jet stream is responsible for sudden outbreak of the monsoons in North India Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Easterly Jet streams steers the tropical cyclone in India so Statement 1 is wrong. Statement 2 and 3 are correct. Hence correct option is (b).
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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:Consider the following statements regarding Jet Streams: The westerly jet stream steers the tropical cyclone depressions into India. Western disturbance is steered into India by the westerly jet stream. The easterly jet stream is responsible for sudden outbreak of the monsoons in North India Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Easterly Jet streams steers the tropical cyclone in India so Statement 1 is wrong. Statement 2 and 3 are correct. Hence correct option is (b).##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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Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during South West monsoon period. Which of the following factors are responsible for this phenomenon?
1. The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of southwest monsoon.
2. It lies in the rainshadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the southwest monsoon.
Select the correct option:
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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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Both are correct.
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c
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Climate
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Tamil Nadu coast remains dry during South West monsoon period. Which of the following factors are responsible for this phenomenon?
1. The Tamil Nadu coast is situated parallel to the Bay of Bengal branch of southwest monsoon.
2. It lies in the rainshadow area of the Arabian Sea branch of the southwest monsoon.
Select the correct option:
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:Both are correct.##Topic:Climate##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding Manjeri conference:
It was part of Eka movement.
The conference supported the tenants" cause and demanded legislation to regulate landlord- tenant relations.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
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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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This conference supported the tenants' cause and demanded legislation to regulate landlord- tenant relations. The change was significant because earlier the landlords had successfully prevented the Congress from committing itself to the tenants' cause. The Manjeri conference was followed by the formation of a tenants' association at Kozhikode, and soon tenants’ associations were set up in other parts of the district. The conference was held in April 1920. It was part of Mopilla revolt.
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b
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Peasants Movement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Manjeri conference:
It was part of Eka movement.
The conference supported the tenants" cause and demanded legislation to regulate landlord- tenant relations.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:This conference supported the tenants' cause and demanded legislation to regulate landlord- tenant relations. The change was significant because earlier the landlords had successfully prevented the Congress from committing itself to the tenants' cause. The Manjeri conference was followed by the formation of a tenants' association at Kozhikode, and soon tenants’ associations were set up in other parts of the district. The conference was held in April 1920. It was part of Mopilla revolt.##Topic:Peasants Movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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Which of the following geological events have shaped the present drainage systems of Peninsular India?
1. Upheaval of Himalayas
2. Slight tilting of the Peninsular block from northwest to the south-eastern direction
3. Subsidence of the western flank of the Peninsula
Choose from the codes given below:
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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All the options are correct.
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d
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Drainage System
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following geological events have shaped the present drainage systems of Peninsular India?
1. Upheaval of Himalayas
2. Slight tilting of the Peninsular block from northwest to the south-eastern direction
3. Subsidence of the western flank of the Peninsula
Choose from the codes given below:
##Option_A: 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 2 and 3 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
All the options are correct.
##Topic:Drainage System##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements about Deccan Plateau: It extends from the Vindhyas to the southern tip of the peninsula It is the highest along its eastern edge and gently slopes towards the west. The north-eastern part of the Deccan plateau is known as the Deccan Trap. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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Deccan plateau is the highest along its western edge and gently slopes towards the east. Deccan Traps are found in north-western part of the Deccan-plateau. The north-western part of the Deccan plateau is known as the Deccan Trap.
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a
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Plateau and Islands of India.
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about Deccan Plateau: It extends from the Vindhyas to the southern tip of the peninsula It is the highest along its eastern edge and gently slopes towards the west. The north-eastern part of the Deccan plateau is known as the Deccan Trap. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Deccan plateau is the highest along its western edge and gently slopes towards the east. Deccan Traps are found in north-western part of the Deccan-plateau. The north-western part of the Deccan plateau is known as the Deccan Trap.##Topic:Plateau and Islands of India.##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements: The Western Ghats are comparatively higher in elevation and more continuous than the Eastern Ghats. The Eastern Ghats are highly eroded by rivers. All peninsular rivers have their origin in the Western Ghats. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
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1 and 3 only
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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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Peninsular rivers like Narmada and Tapi does not have their origin in Western Ghats.
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b
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Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The Western Ghats are comparatively higher in elevation and more continuous than the Eastern Ghats. The Eastern Ghats are highly eroded by rivers. All peninsular rivers have their origin in the Western Ghats. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?##Option_A:1 and 3 only###Option_B:1 and 2 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only##Option_D:1 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Peninsular rivers like Narmada and Tapi does not have their origin in Western Ghats.##Topic:Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements in the context of various types of deficits presented in the budget: Effective Revenue Deficit = Revenue Deficit - grants for creation of capital assets. Primary Deficit = Fiscal Deficit - Interest Liabilities. Fiscal Deficit = total expenditure - Revenue receipts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1 and 3 only
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3rd statement is incorrect - Fiscal deficit is defined as excess of total expenditure over total receipts excluding borrowings. Fiscal Deficit = Total budget expenditure - Total budget receipts net of borrowings.
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b
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Government Budgeting
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements in the context of various types of deficits presented in the budget: Effective Revenue Deficit = Revenue Deficit - grants for creation of capital assets. Primary Deficit = Fiscal Deficit - Interest Liabilities. Fiscal Deficit = total expenditure - Revenue receipts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:3rd statement is incorrect - Fiscal deficit is defined as excess of total expenditure over total receipts excluding borrowings. Fiscal Deficit = Total budget expenditure - Total budget receipts net of borrowings.##Topic:Government Budgeting##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) is based on Gandhian ideology? To organize village Panchayats. To raise the level of nutrition and standard of living of people and to improve public health. To promote cottage industries in rural areas. 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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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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To raise the level of nutrition and standard of living of people and to improve public health (Article 47) is based on socialism. Remaining two are based on Gandhian ideology.
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c
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Directive Principles
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) is based on Gandhian ideology? To organize village Panchayats. To raise the level of nutrition and standard of living of people and to improve public health. To promote cottage industries in rural areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:To raise the level of nutrition and standard of living of people and to improve public health (Article 47) is based on socialism. Remaining two are based on Gandhian ideology.##Topic:Directive Principles##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Supreme Court has declared, which of the following rights, as part of the Protection of Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21) - 1. Right to privacy 2. Right to a decent environment 3. Right to a fair trial 4. Right to choose a life partner Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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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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nan
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d
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Fundamental Rights
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Supreme Court has declared, which of the following rights, as part of the Protection of Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21) - 1. Right to privacy 2. Right to a decent environment 3. Right to a fair trial 4. Right to choose a life partner Select the correct answer using the code given below:##Option_A:1 and 3###Option_B:1, 2 and 3##Option_C:1, 3 and 4##Option_D:1 and 3##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:Fundamental Rights ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding CPI: CPI measures the prices of goods that household consume while IIP measures volume changes in the production of economy. CPI is used by the Government to design fiscal policies and WPI as a deflator in National Accounting. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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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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First statement is right while the second statement is wrong because CPI not WPI used as a deflator in national accounting.
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a
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National Income, Economic Growth and Development,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding CPI: CPI measures the prices of goods that household consume while IIP measures volume changes in the production of economy. CPI is used by the Government to design fiscal policies and WPI as a deflator in National Accounting. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:First statement is right while the second statement is wrong because CPI not WPI used as a deflator in national accounting.##Topic:National Income, Economic Growth and Development,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements regarding Financial Emergency: There is a maximum period prescribed for financial emergency. Financial emergency has been imposed only once. A proclamation declaring financial emergency must be approved by both the houses within one month from the date of its issue. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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Once approved by both the houses of the Parliament, the Financial emergency continues indefinitely till it is revoked, It implies two things:- There is no maximum period prescribed for its operation and, Repeated Parliamentary approval is not required for its continuation. No financial emergency has been declared so far but A proclamation declaring financial emergency must be approved by both the houses within two months from the date of its issue.
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d
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Emergency Provision
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Financial Emergency: There is a maximum period prescribed for financial emergency. Financial emergency has been imposed only once. A proclamation declaring financial emergency must be approved by both the houses within one month from the date of its issue. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 2 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Once approved by both the houses of the Parliament, the Financial emergency continues indefinitely till it is revoked, It implies two things:- There is no maximum period prescribed for its operation and, Repeated Parliamentary approval is not required for its continuation. No financial emergency has been declared so far but A proclamation declaring financial emergency must be approved by both the houses within two months from the date of its issue.##Topic:Emergency Provision##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Which of the following are among discretionary powers of the Governor?
In the appointment of Chief Minister when no party has clear majority in the state assembly.
Dismissing a ministry, if he is convinced that it has lost the confidence of the legislative assembly.
Reserving a bill passed by the state legislature for the consideration of the President.
Select from the codes given below.
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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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All are discretionary powers of governor.
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d
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Governor
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are among discretionary powers of the Governor?
In the appointment of Chief Minister when no party has clear majority in the state assembly.
Dismissing a ministry, if he is convinced that it has lost the confidence of the legislative assembly.
Reserving a bill passed by the state legislature for the consideration of the President.
Select from the codes given below.
##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:
All are discretionary powers of governor.
##Topic:Governor##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Recently Office of the Economic Advisor has taken the initiative of constructing Producer Price Index (PPI) for India. WPI covers both goods and services while PPI only goods. PPI is the average change in selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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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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WPI focuses on prices of goods and not services, at the wholesale prices and CPI focuses on prices of goods and services that are paid by the final consumer at retail level producer price index focuses on prices of goods and services that are received by the producer. PPI is the average change in selling prices received by domestic producers for their output.
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b
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GS_Economics_unclassified
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently Office of the Economic Advisor has taken the initiative of constructing Producer Price Index (PPI) for India. WPI covers both goods and services while PPI only goods. PPI is the average change in selling prices received by domestic producers for their output. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:WPI focuses on prices of goods and not services, at the wholesale prices and CPI focuses on prices of goods and services that are paid by the final consumer at retail level producer price index focuses on prices of goods and services that are received by the producer. PPI is the average change in selling prices received by domestic producers for their output.##Topic:GS_Economics_unclassified##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements regarding GST:
Under GST taxation burden will be divided equitably between manufacturing and services, through a lower tax rate by increasing the tax base and minimizing exemptions.
In the GST system, both central and state taxes will be collected at the point of manufacturing.
Both the central and state GST will be charged on the manufacturing cost.
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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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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Goods and Services Tax - GST - is a comprehensive tax levy on manufacture, sale and consumption of goods and services at a national level.
Through a tax credit mechanism, this tax is collected on value-added goods and services at each stage of sale or purchase in the supply chain.
Under GST, the taxation burden will be divided equitably between manufacturing and services, through a lower tax rate by increasing the tax base and minimizing exemptions.
It is expected to help build a transparent and corruption-free tax administration. GST will be is levied only at the destination point, and not at various points (from manufacturing to retail outlets).
In the GST system, both Central and State taxes will be collected at the point of sale. Both components (the Central and State GST) will be charged on the manufacturing cost. This will benefit individuals as prices are likely to come down. Lower prices will lead to more consumption, thereby helping companies.
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c
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Government Budgeting
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding GST:
Under GST taxation burden will be divided equitably between manufacturing and services, through a lower tax rate by increasing the tax base and minimizing exemptions.
In the GST system, both central and state taxes will be collected at the point of manufacturing.
Both the central and state GST will be charged on the manufacturing cost.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:1 and 2 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
Goods and Services Tax - GST - is a comprehensive tax levy on manufacture, sale and consumption of goods and services at a national level.
Through a tax credit mechanism, this tax is collected on value-added goods and services at each stage of sale or purchase in the supply chain.
Under GST, the taxation burden will be divided equitably between manufacturing and services, through a lower tax rate by increasing the tax base and minimizing exemptions.
It is expected to help build a transparent and corruption-free tax administration. GST will be is levied only at the destination point, and not at various points (from manufacturing to retail outlets).
In the GST system, both Central and State taxes will be collected at the point of sale. Both components (the Central and State GST) will be charged on the manufacturing cost. This will benefit individuals as prices are likely to come down. Lower prices will lead to more consumption, thereby helping companies.
##Topic:Government Budgeting##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements: 1. Green Revolution was launched in third five year plan. 2. LPG reforms started in sixth five year plan. 3. Highest Inflation Rate was in fourth five year plan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Only 1 and 2
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Only 1 and 3
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Only 3
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Only 1 and 2
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First two statements are wrong because Green revolution started in fourth FYP (1969-1974) and LPG reforms happened in annual plans just before eighth FYP. Highest inflation rate was in fourth FYP (1969-1974) because of hike in oil prices internationally and Indo-Pak war of 1971.
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c
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Five Year Plans
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. Green Revolution was launched in third five year plan. 2. LPG reforms started in sixth five year plan. 3. Highest Inflation Rate was in fourth five year plan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: Only 1 and 2 ###Option_B: Only 1 and 3##Option_C: Only 3 ##Option_D: Only 1 and 2 ##Answer:c##Explaination: First two statements are wrong because Green revolution started in fourth FYP (1969-1974) and LPG reforms happened in annual plans just before eighth FYP. Highest inflation rate was in fourth FYP (1969-1974) because of hike in oil prices internationally and Indo-Pak war of 1971.##Topic:Five Year Plans##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements:
In case of Inter-State water disputes, parliament may provide that neither the Supreme Court nor any other court is to exercise jurisdiction.
In case, legal rights are concerned, Supreme Court will have jurisdiction to decide the water disputes.
Inter-state water dispute Act empowers the Parliament to set up an ad-hoc tribunal for adjudication of dispute.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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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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2 and 3 only
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Article 262 of the constitution provides for the adjudication of the Inter-state water disputes. It makes two provisions:
Parliament may by law provide for the adjudication of any dispute or complaint with respect to the use, distribution and control of waters of any inter-state river.
Parliament may also provide that neither the SC nor any other court is to exercise jurisdiction in respect of any such dispute or complaint.
The Inter-State Water Disputes (ISWD) Act empowers the central government to set up an ad hoc tribunal for the adjudication of a dispute between two or more states.
SC have jurisdiction to decide any dispute between states in connection with water supplies, if legal rights are concerned.
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d
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Inter state issues
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
In case of Inter-State water disputes, parliament may provide that neither the Supreme Court nor any other court is to exercise jurisdiction.
In case, legal rights are concerned, Supreme Court will have jurisdiction to decide the water disputes.
Inter-state water dispute Act empowers the Parliament to set up an ad-hoc tribunal for adjudication of dispute.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 2 and 3 only
###Option_B: 1 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 2 only
##Option_D: 2 and 3 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:Article 262 of the constitution provides for the adjudication of the Inter-state water disputes. It makes two provisions:
Parliament may by law provide for the adjudication of any dispute or complaint with respect to the use, distribution and control of waters of any inter-state river.
Parliament may also provide that neither the SC nor any other court is to exercise jurisdiction in respect of any such dispute or complaint.
The Inter-State Water Disputes (ISWD) Act empowers the central government to set up an ad hoc tribunal for the adjudication of a dispute between two or more states.
SC have jurisdiction to decide any dispute between states in connection with water supplies, if legal rights are concerned.##Topic:Inter state issues##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Which of the following are members of inter-state council? 1. Prime minister as the chairman. 2. Chief ministers of all states. 3. Chief ministers of all UTs having legislative assemblies. 4. Administrator of all UTs not having legislative assemblies. 5. Eight Central cabinet ministers.
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Only 1, 2, 3 and 5
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Only 2, 3 and 5
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All
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Only 1, 2, 3 and 5
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Composition of inter-State council Chairman Prime Minister Members i) Chief Ministers of all States ii) Chief Ministers of Union Territories having a Legislative Assembly and Administrators of UTs not having a Legislative Assembly iii) Six Union Ministers of Cabinet rank in the Union Council of Ministers nominated by the Prime Minister
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d
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Inter state issues
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are members of inter-state council? 1. Prime minister as the chairman. 2. Chief ministers of all states. 3. Chief ministers of all UTs having legislative assemblies. 4. Administrator of all UTs not having legislative assemblies. 5. Eight Central cabinet ministers. ##Option_A:Only 1, 2, 3 and 5 ###Option_B:Only 2, 3 and 5##Option_C:All ##Option_D:Only 1, 2, 3 and 5 ##Answer:d##Explaination:Composition of inter-State council Chairman Prime Minister Members i) Chief Ministers of all States ii) Chief Ministers of Union Territories having a Legislative Assembly and Administrators of UTs not having a Legislative Assembly iii) Six Union Ministers of Cabinet rank in the Union Council of Ministers nominated by the Prime Minister##Topic:Inter state issues##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Which of the following Agricultural practices help in Climate Change mitigation.
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Mulching
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Alley cropping
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Tillage
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Mulching
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Tillage is the agricultural preparation of soil by mechanical agitation of various types, such as digging, stirring, and overturning.The disadvantages of tillage are :Soil loses a lot of nutrients, like nitrogen and fertiliser, and its ability to store water;
Decreases the water infiltration rate of soil;Tilling the soil results in dislodging the cohesiveness of the soil particles thereby inducing erosion;Chemical runoff
Reduces organic matter in the soil Reduces microbes, earthworms, ants, etc and Destroys soil aggregates.
Mulching is the process of covering the soil surface with organic matter. It can improve the productivityof the land, prevent soil erosion,increase soil fertility, protect the soil from excessive heat wind and moisture loss, and increase the carbon in the soil.
Alley cropping involves growingannual crops between rows of trees or shrubs to form hedgerows. It helps in protecting the soil from excessive heat, exposure to wind and moisture loss.
Crop Rotation Involves planting suitable crops such as legumes, and grasses in rotation with other crops in order to maintain the fertility of the soil.
believes in harnessing the innate capabilities of the poor and complements them with capacities (information, knowledge, skills, tools, finance and collectivization) to participate in the growing economy of the country.
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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 Agricultural practices help in Climate Change mitigation.##Option_A:Mulching###Option_B:Alley cropping##Option_C:Tillage##Option_D:Mulching##Answer:c##Explaination:
Tillage is the agricultural preparation of soil by mechanical agitation of various types, such as digging, stirring, and overturning.The disadvantages of tillage are :Soil loses a lot of nutrients, like nitrogen and fertiliser, and its ability to store water;
Decreases the water infiltration rate of soil;Tilling the soil results in dislodging the cohesiveness of the soil particles thereby inducing erosion;Chemical runoff
Reduces organic matter in the soil Reduces microbes, earthworms, ants, etc and Destroys soil aggregates.
Mulching is the process of covering the soil surface with organic matter. It can improve the productivityof the land, prevent soil erosion,increase soil fertility, protect the soil from excessive heat wind and moisture loss, and increase the carbon in the soil.
Alley cropping involves growingannual crops between rows of trees or shrubs to form hedgerows. It helps in protecting the soil from excessive heat, exposure to wind and moisture loss.
Crop Rotation Involves planting suitable crops such as legumes, and grasses in rotation with other crops in order to maintain the fertility of the soil.
believes in harnessing the innate capabilities of the poor and complements them with capacities (information, knowledge, skills, tools, finance and collectivization) to participate in the growing economy of the country.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding market gardening. It is cultivation of high value crops, like fruits, etc. solely for urban markets. It is also called truck farming Though, labour intensive, it is not capital intensive. It is significantly practiced in North West Europe, especially in Britain. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2, and 3 only
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1, 2, and 4 only
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2, 3, and 4 only
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1, 2, and 3 only
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Market gardening specializes in the cultivation of high value crops, solely for urban areas. Since it can be practiced only where there is good transportation network therefore it is also called truck farming. It is both labor and capital intensive as it requires good irrigation, HYV seeds, pesticides etc. It is well developed in densely populated areas around urban centers. North West Europe, North Eastern USA, and Mediterranean regions have well developed garden marketing.
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b
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Foreign Trade
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding market gardening. It is cultivation of high value crops, like fruits, etc. solely for urban markets. It is also called truck farming Though, labour intensive, it is not capital intensive. It is significantly practiced in North West Europe, especially in Britain. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1, 2, and 3 only###Option_B: 1, 2, and 4 only##Option_C: 2, 3, and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 2, and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Market gardening specializes in the cultivation of high value crops, solely for urban areas. Since it can be practiced only where there is good transportation network therefore it is also called truck farming. It is both labor and capital intensive as it requires good irrigation, HYV seeds, pesticides etc. It is well developed in densely populated areas around urban centers. North West Europe, North Eastern USA, and Mediterranean regions have well developed garden marketing.##Topic:Foreign Trade##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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What is the difference between quaternary and quinary activities?
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While, quaternary activities are related to IT enabled services, quinary activities to financial services.
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Quaternary activities pertain to information processing. Whereas, quinary activities pertain to decision making.
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Both a and b
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While, quaternary activities are related to IT enabled services, quinary activities to financial services.
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Tertiary activities are categorized into quaternary and quinary activities. The former involves collection, production, processing, and dissemination of information. For example, software developers, tax consultants etc.
Quinary activities focus on creation, re-arrangement, and interpretation of ideas. It pertains to high level decision making. Therefore, it is also called ‘gold collar’ professions. For example, business executives, research scientists etc.
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b
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World:Continents ( Land , Climate , Resources etc): Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is the difference between quaternary and quinary activities?
##Option_A: While, quaternary activities are related to IT enabled services, quinary activities to financial services.
###Option_B: Quaternary activities pertain to information processing. Whereas, quinary activities pertain to decision making.
##Option_C: Both a and b
##Option_D: While, quaternary activities are related to IT enabled services, quinary activities to financial services.
##Answer:b##Explaination:Tertiary activities are categorized into quaternary and quinary activities. The former involves collection, production, processing, and dissemination of information. For example, software developers, tax consultants etc.
Quinary activities focus on creation, re-arrangement, and interpretation of ideas. It pertains to high level decision making. Therefore, it is also called ‘gold collar’ professions. For example, business executives, research scientists etc.##Topic:World:Continents ( Land , Climate , Resources etc): Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Arrange the following regions in descending order of their population density: Eastern India North-eastern India Southern India Central India Select the correct answers using the codes given below:
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1 - 2 - 3 - 4
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1 - 4 - 3 - 2
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3 - 1 - 4 - 2
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1 - 2 - 3 - 4
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Eastern region has population density of 625 persons per sq. km. Central region has population density of 417 persons per sq. km. Southern region has population density of 397 persons per sq. km. North-eastern region has population density of 176 persons per sq. km
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b
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Arrange the following regions in descending order of their population density: Eastern India North-eastern India Southern India Central India Select the correct answers using the codes given below:##Option_A: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4###Option_B: 1 - 4 - 3 - 2##Option_C: 3 - 1 - 4 - 2##Option_D: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4##Answer:b##Explaination:Eastern region has population density of 625 persons per sq. km. Central region has population density of 417 persons per sq. km. Southern region has population density of 397 persons per sq. km. North-eastern region has population density of 176 persons per sq. km##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Japan has the highest percentage of people engaged in fishing industry in the world. Why?
Japan is not well endowed with natural resources.
There is scarcity of meat in Japan.
There are religious reasons which have popularized fishing in Japan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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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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Mountainous nature of Japan makes large area unsuitable for cultivation (80 % of her land is classed as non-agricultural). Since, there is little pasture in Japan; therefore livestock farming is not practiced on significant scale. Therefore, there is scarcity of meat. The religious tradition in Japan popularizes fishing.
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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:
Japan has the highest percentage of people engaged in fishing industry in the world. Why?
Japan is not well endowed with natural resources.
There is scarcity of meat in Japan.
There are religious reasons which have popularized fishing in Japan.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1, and 3 only
##Option_C: 2, and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:Mountainous nature of Japan makes large area unsuitable for cultivation (80 % of her land is classed as non-agricultural). Since, there is little pasture in Japan; therefore livestock farming is not practiced on significant scale. Therefore, there is scarcity of meat. The religious tradition in Japan popularizes fishing.##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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With reference to human population of India since early 20 th Century, arrange the following in right order: Steady growth in population. Stagnant population. High population growth in absolute terms with declining rate of growth. Very high population growth. Select the correct answer using codes given below:
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1 - 4 - 3 - 2
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2 - 1 - 4 - 3
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2 - 4 - 3 - 1
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1 - 4 - 3 - 2
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From 1901 to 1921 there was almost stagnant population due to high death rates because of various epidemics, like plague. From 1921 to 1951 there was steady growth, therefore 1921 is also called as population divide. From about 1951 to 1981 there was very high rate of population growth due to improved medical facilities and declining death rates. From 1981 to 2011 there was high growth in absolute terms but with definite signs of declining growth rate from more than 20 % in 2001 to about 17 % in 2011 censuses
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b
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to human population of India since early 20 th Century, arrange the following in right order: Steady growth in population. Stagnant population. High population growth in absolute terms with declining rate of growth. Very high population growth. Select the correct answer using codes given below:##Option_A: 1 - 4 - 3 - 2###Option_B: 2 - 1 - 4 - 3##Option_C: 2 - 4 - 3 - 1##Option_D: 1 - 4 - 3 - 2##Answer:b##Explaination:From 1901 to 1921 there was almost stagnant population due to high death rates because of various epidemics, like plague. From 1921 to 1951 there was steady growth, therefore 1921 is also called as population divide. From about 1951 to 1981 there was very high rate of population growth due to improved medical facilities and declining death rates. From 1981 to 2011 there was high growth in absolute terms but with definite signs of declining growth rate from more than 20 % in 2001 to about 17 % in 2011 censuses##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements:
1. JBIC Survey has recently ranked India as No. 1 Destination for Future Investments.
2. The Government has set up Japan Plus, a special management team, to facilitate Japanese investors.
3. Japan is the largest FDI contributor to India
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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1 only
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India has been ranked as the No.1 destination for future investments followed by Indonesia (ranked No.2) and China (ranked No.3) by a survey conducted by Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) had conducted a survey of 1000 companies for Japanese manufacturing sector.
Japan is the 4th largest FDI contributor to India, with major interests in pharmaceuticals, automobiles and services sectors and accounts for 7.46% of total FDI equity inflows into India.
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
1. JBIC Survey has recently ranked India as No. 1 Destination for Future Investments.
2. The Government has set up Japan Plus, a special management team, to facilitate Japanese investors.
3. Japan is the largest FDI contributor to India
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2
##Option_C: 1 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:
India has been ranked as the No.1 destination for future investments followed by Indonesia (ranked No.2) and China (ranked No.3) by a survey conducted by Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) had conducted a survey of 1000 companies for Japanese manufacturing sector.
Japan is the 4th largest FDI contributor to India, with major interests in pharmaceuticals, automobiles and services sectors and accounts for 7.46% of total FDI equity inflows into India.
##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements: 1. Indian author Arvind Adiga has won the $50,000 DSC Prize for Literature. 2. The DSC Prize for South Asian Literature is a literary prize awarded annually to writers of any ethnicity or nationality 3. writing about South Asia themes such as culture, politics, history, or people. 4. It is for an original full-length novel written in English, or translated into English. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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1 only
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Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri has won the $50,000 DSC Prize for Literature, one of South Asia’s top literary awards for her book, The Lowland
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c
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Literary and Art
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. Indian author Arvind Adiga has won the $50,000 DSC Prize for Literature. 2. The DSC Prize for South Asian Literature is a literary prize awarded annually to writers of any ethnicity or nationality 3. writing about South Asia themes such as culture, politics, history, or people. 4. It is for an original full-length novel written in English, or translated into English. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri has won the $50,000 DSC Prize for Literature, one of South Asia’s top literary awards for her book, The Lowland##Topic:Literary and Art##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Match the following: Tribe State A. Abor 1. Himachal Pradesh B. Gaddis 2. Sikkim C. Lepcha 3. Goa D. Dhodia 4. Arunachal Pradesh Select the correct answer using codes given below:
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A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
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A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
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A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
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A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
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Abor is a major tribe found in Arunachal Pradesh. Gaddis is a migrating/nomadic tribe of Himachal Pradesh. Lepcha is a prominent tribe of Sikkim. And Dhodia is a tribe of Goa.
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c
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Match the following: Tribe State A. Abor 1. Himachal Pradesh B. Gaddis 2. Sikkim C. Lepcha 3. Goa D. Dhodia 4. Arunachal Pradesh Select the correct answer using codes given below:##Option_A: A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4###Option_B: A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3##Option_C: A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3##Option_D: A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4##Answer:c##Explaination:Abor is a major tribe found in Arunachal Pradesh. Gaddis is a migrating/nomadic tribe of Himachal Pradesh. Lepcha is a prominent tribe of Sikkim. And Dhodia is a tribe of Goa.##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are the causes of migration from rural to urban areas in India?
Poverty
High agricultural density
Urbanization
Lack of basic facilities in rural areas.
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
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1, 2, and 3 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2, and 3 only
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In India people migrate from rural to urban area mainly due to poverty, high population pressure on the land (agricultural density), lack of basic facilities in rural areas, like education, health etc. Urbanization is not the cause rather it is a consequence of increased migration
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b
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are the causes of migration from rural to urban areas in India?
Poverty
High agricultural density
Urbanization
Lack of basic facilities in rural areas.
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
##Option_A: 1, 2, and 3 only
###Option_B: 1, 2 and 4 only
##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only
##Option_D: 1, 2, and 3 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:In India people migrate from rural to urban area mainly due to poverty, high population pressure on the land (agricultural density), lack of basic facilities in rural areas, like education, health etc. Urbanization is not the cause rather it is a consequence of increased migration##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements:
1. India has been implementing the Pulse Polio Programme since 1995.
2. In India, the last case of wild polio was reported on January 13, 2013.
3. The South-East Asia region of WHO has been certified on March 27, 2014 as ‘polio free’.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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1 only
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In India, the last case of wild polio was reported on January 13, 2011.
The South-East Asia region of WHO has been certified on March 27, 2014 as ‘polio free’, meaning that transmission of wild poliovirus has been interrupted in this block of 11 countries including India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste for the last three years.
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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:
Consider the following statements:
1. India has been implementing the Pulse Polio Programme since 1995.
2. In India, the last case of wild polio was reported on January 13, 2013.
3. The South-East Asia region of WHO has been certified on March 27, 2014 as ‘polio free’.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2
##Option_C: 1 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
In India, the last case of wild polio was reported on January 13, 2011.
The South-East Asia region of WHO has been certified on March 27, 2014 as ‘polio free’, meaning that transmission of wild poliovirus has been interrupted in this block of 11 countries including India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste for the last three years.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Port - Situated on the river
1. Rotterdam - Rhine
2. Canton - Hwang Ho
3. Karachi - Indus
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1 and 3 only
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Canton of Hongkong is situated on Sikiang river. The other two pairs are correctly matched. Rotterdam is situated on Rhine river and Karachi is situated on Indus river.
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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:
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
Port - Situated on the river
1. Rotterdam - Rhine
2. Canton - Hwang Ho
3. Karachi - Indus
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 3 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 3 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:
Canton of Hongkong is situated on Sikiang river. The other two pairs are correctly matched. Rotterdam is situated on Rhine river and Karachi is situated on Indus river.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements. The Zambezi river forms natural boundary between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Congo river cuts the equator twice. Both Blue Nile and White Nile, the two main tributaries of Nile, originates outside the Egypt. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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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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All the given statements are correct. The Zambezi river is a natural political boundary between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Congo or Zaire river cuts equator twice. The Blue Nile originates in Lake Tana of Ethiopia and the White Nile originates in Lake Victoria.
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d
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World : Rivers and lakes , Mountain and Peaks , Plateaus
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements. The Zambezi river forms natural boundary between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Congo river cuts the equator twice. Both Blue Nile and White Nile, the two main tributaries of Nile, originates outside the Egypt. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:All the given statements are correct. The Zambezi river is a natural political boundary between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Congo or Zaire river cuts equator twice. The Blue Nile originates in Lake Tana of Ethiopia and the White Nile originates in Lake Victoria.##Topic:World : Rivers and lakes , Mountain and Peaks , Plateaus##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following agro-based industry is well developed in Egypt, even though only a few portion of Egypt is suitable for agriculture?
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Silk textile industry
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Cotton textile industry
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Coffee industry
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Silk textile industry
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Cotton is the main cash crop of Egypt. The cotton crop here gets optimum heat, dryness and clear weather. It is known for a superior quality of Cotton.
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b
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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 agro-based industry is well developed in Egypt, even though only a few portion of Egypt is suitable for agriculture?
##Option_A: Silk textile industry
###Option_B: Cotton textile industry
##Option_C: Coffee industry
##Option_D: Silk textile industry
##Answer:b##Explaination:Cotton is the main cash crop of Egypt. The cotton crop here gets optimum heat, dryness and clear weather. It is known for a superior quality of Cotton.##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:b
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Which of the following seas are connected to Moscow through rivers and canals? Black sea Caspian sea Baltic sea White sea Sea of Azov Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2, 4 and 5 only
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1, 3, 4 and 5 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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Moscow is called as the port of five seas since it connects five seas through rivers and canals. All the given seas are connected to Moscow.
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d
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World : Rivers and lakes , Mountain and Peaks , Plateaus
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following seas are connected to Moscow through rivers and canals? Black sea Caspian sea Baltic sea White sea Sea of Azov Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 2, 4 and 5 only##Option_C: 1, 3, 4 and 5 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Moscow is called as the port of five seas since it connects five seas through rivers and canals. All the given seas are connected to Moscow.##Topic:World : Rivers and lakes , Mountain and Peaks , Plateaus##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements regarding Indian Diaspora is/are correct ? It is the second largest in the world. NRIs are not included in the Indian Diaspora. Singapore has the largest Indian Diaspora in terms of percentage of local population. Select the correct answer using codes given below:
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1 only
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2, and 3 only
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1, and 3 only
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1 only
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Indian Diaspora is second largest in the world, first being the Chinese Diaspora. Not only People of Indian Origin but NRIs also form part of Indian Diaspora. Mauritius has the largest Indian Diaspora in terms of percentage of local population (~68%). In Singapore Indian Diaspora accounts for only 9.1 % of local population
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a
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding Indian Diaspora is/are correct ? It is the second largest in the world. NRIs are not included in the Indian Diaspora. Singapore has the largest Indian Diaspora in terms of percentage of local population. Select the correct answer using codes given below:##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2, and 3 only##Option_C: 1, and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Indian Diaspora is second largest in the world, first being the Chinese Diaspora. Not only People of Indian Origin but NRIs also form part of Indian Diaspora. Mauritius has the largest Indian Diaspora in terms of percentage of local population (~68%). In Singapore Indian Diaspora accounts for only 9.1 % of local population##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements regarding transhumance: It is a seasonal movement of people and livestock with fixed summer and winter stations. The Bhotiyas tribe of India practices transhumance. The Hausa tribe of Africa practices transhumance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1, and 2 only
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1, and 3 only
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2, and 3 only
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1, and 2 only
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Transhumance is a seasonal movement of people with their livestock with fixed summer and winter stations. In India it is practiced by many tribes like Bakarwalas, Gaddis, including the Bhotias of Western Himalayas. Hausa tribe is found in Savanna region of Africa. It leads a settled life in towns and cities
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a
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding transhumance: It is a seasonal movement of people and livestock with fixed summer and winter stations. The Bhotiyas tribe of India practices transhumance. The Hausa tribe of Africa practices transhumance. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1, and 2 only###Option_B: 1, and 3 only##Option_C: 2, and 3 only##Option_D: 1, and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Transhumance is a seasonal movement of people with their livestock with fixed summer and winter stations. In India it is practiced by many tribes like Bakarwalas, Gaddis, including the Bhotias of Western Himalayas. Hausa tribe is found in Savanna region of Africa. It leads a settled life in towns and cities##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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With reference to Census 2011, consider the following statements regarding distribution of different communities in India:
Christian population is mainly distributed in the north-eastern states.
Punjab has the highest percentage of its population as Scheduled Castes.
Mizoram has the highest percentage of its population as Scheduled Tribes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, and 2 only
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1, and 3 only
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2, and 3 only
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1, and 2 only
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The Christian population is concentrated in the hill states of north-eastern India; along the western coast around Goa, Kerala; and around Chotanagpur region. Therefore, majority of the Christian population lives in rural areas. Punjab has the highest percentage of its population as Scheduled Castes (32%). Mizoram has the highest percentage of its population as Scheduled Tribes (95%).
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d
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Census 2011, consider the following statements regarding distribution of different communities in India:
Christian population is mainly distributed in the north-eastern states.
Punjab has the highest percentage of its population as Scheduled Castes.
Mizoram has the highest percentage of its population as Scheduled Tribes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1, and 2 only
###Option_B: 1, and 3 only
##Option_C: 2, and 3 only
##Option_D: 1, and 2 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:The Christian population is concentrated in the hill states of north-eastern India; along the western coast around Goa, Kerala; and around Chotanagpur region. Therefore, majority of the Christian population lives in rural areas. Punjab has the highest percentage of its population as Scheduled Castes (32%). Mizoram has the highest percentage of its population as Scheduled Tribes (95%).##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding European Association for Population Studies(established in 1983): It is a project of European Commission. Its membership is restricted to European citizens. It organizes a population conference every two years in different European nations. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
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1, and 2 only
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1, and 3 only
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3 only
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1, and 2 only
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European Association for Population Studies was established in 1983 for studying population growth. It is a non-profit organization consisting of experts from different fields. Its main purpose is to promote research on population studies in general, with focus on Europe. It’s membership is open to anyone interested in studying European population. It organizes a population conference every two years in different European nations- next conference would be held in Germany in 2016
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a
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding European Association for Population Studies(established in 1983): It is a project of European Commission. Its membership is restricted to European citizens. It organizes a population conference every two years in different European nations. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?##Option_A: 1, and 2 only###Option_B: 1, and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1, and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:European Association for Population Studies was established in 1983 for studying population growth. It is a non-profit organization consisting of experts from different fields. Its main purpose is to promote research on population studies in general, with focus on Europe. It’s membership is open to anyone interested in studying European population. It organizes a population conference every two years in different European nations- next conference would be held in Germany in 2016##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements regarding Masai tribe: People of this tribe are found in the Savanna regions of eastern Africa. They rear the cattle especially for meat. They drink blood of their cattle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Masai tribe is one of the major tribes of Savanna regions. In modern times it is found in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. It is mainly a cattle pastoralist tribe. They treat their animals with great respect and never slaughter them. However, they drink blood of their cattle.
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b
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Masai tribe: People of this tribe are found in the Savanna regions of eastern Africa. They rear the cattle especially for meat. They drink blood of their cattle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Masai tribe is one of the major tribes of Savanna regions. In modern times it is found in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. It is mainly a cattle pastoralist tribe. They treat their animals with great respect and never slaughter them. However, they drink blood of their cattle.##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements. Pittsburg is known as the "rust bowl" of USA due to the high concentration of Iron and Steel industries. USA, UK and Japan are the important Cotton textile manufacturing countries with good production of raw Cotton. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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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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Earlier, most of the Iron Steel industries of USA were concentrated in and around Pittsburg. Hence it was called as the Iron and Steel capital of the World. However it gained the name of “Rust bowl of USA” after the Iron and Steel industry of USA moved towards the southern state of Alabama. Pittsburg area is now losing ground.
India, China, U.S.A, UK and Japan are the important Cotton textile manufacturing countries. While India, China and USA have good production of raw Cotton, UK and Japan are majorly dependent on imported yarn.
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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:Consider the following statements. Pittsburg is known as the "rust bowl" of USA due to the high concentration of Iron and Steel industries. USA, UK and Japan are the important Cotton textile manufacturing countries with good production of raw Cotton. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
Earlier, most of the Iron Steel industries of USA were concentrated in and around Pittsburg. Hence it was called as the Iron and Steel capital of the World. However it gained the name of “Rust bowl of USA” after the Iron and Steel industry of USA moved towards the southern state of Alabama. Pittsburg area is now losing ground.
India, China, U.S.A, UK and Japan are the important Cotton textile manufacturing countries. While India, China and USA have good production of raw Cotton, UK and Japan are majorly dependent on imported yarn.
##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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Which of the following statements is/are true regarding coral reefs? Corals are found mainly in the tropical oceans and seas because they require high mean annual temperature. Corals do not live in deeper waters. Corals thrive in fresh water. Ocean currents and waves are favourable for corals.
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i, ii and iii
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i and ii only
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i, ii, iii and iv
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i, ii and iii
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Corals do not live in deeper water because they die due to lack of sufficient amount of sunlight and oxygen. Fresh water is injurious for the growth of corals because of which they live away from the areas of river mouths. Also, Ocean currents and waves are favourable for corals because they bring necessary food supply for the polyps
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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 true regarding coral reefs? Corals are found mainly in the tropical oceans and seas because they require high mean annual temperature. Corals do not live in deeper waters. Corals thrive in fresh water. Ocean currents and waves are favourable for corals.##Option_A: i, ii and iii###Option_B: i and ii only##Option_C: i, ii, iii and iv##Option_D: i, ii and iii##Answer:d##Explaination:Corals do not live in deeper water because they die due to lack of sufficient amount of sunlight and oxygen. Fresh water is injurious for the growth of corals because of which they live away from the areas of river mouths. Also, Ocean currents and waves are favourable for corals because they bring necessary food supply for the polyps##Topic:The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following is/are correctly matched? List I List II 1. Romanche Deep : Pacific Ocean 2. Puerto Rico Deep : Atlantic Ocean 3. Sunda Trench : Indian Ocean
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2
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Romanche Deep is found in Atlantic Ocean.
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b
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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 is/are correctly matched? List I List II 1. Romanche Deep : Pacific Ocean 2. Puerto Rico Deep : Atlantic Ocean 3. Sunda Trench : Indian Ocean##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:b##Explaination:Romanche Deep is found in Atlantic Ocean.##Topic:The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements: Hydrological drought is a situation when there is a prolonged period of inadequate rainfall marked with mal-distribution of the same over time and space. Northern parts of Rajasthan and Haryana are "Extreme Drought Affected Areas". Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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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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A situation when there is a prolonged period of inadequate rainfall marked with mal-distribution of the same over time and space is called Meteorological drought, not Hydrological drought. Also, northern parts of Rajasthan and Haryana are considered to be moderate drought affected areas.
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d
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Climate
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Hydrological drought is a situation when there is a prolonged period of inadequate rainfall marked with mal-distribution of the same over time and space. Northern parts of Rajasthan and Haryana are "Extreme Drought Affected Areas". Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:A situation when there is a prolonged period of inadequate rainfall marked with mal-distribution of the same over time and space is called Meteorological drought, not Hydrological drought. Also, northern parts of Rajasthan and Haryana are considered to be moderate drought affected areas.##Topic:Climate##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements- Development is qualitative and value neutral. Growth means a quantitative change which is always value positive. Which of the above statements are true?
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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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Both growth and development refer to change over a period of time. The difference is that growth is quantitative and value neutral. It may have a positive or a negative sign. Development means a qualitative change which is always value positive. This means that development cannot take place unless there is an increment or addition to the existing conditions. Development occurs when positive growth takes place. Yet, positive growth does not always lead to development. Development occurs when there is a positive change inequality. Hence, none of the statements are correct.
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d
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Human Development
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements- Development is qualitative and value neutral. Growth means a quantitative change which is always value positive. Which of the above statements are true?##Option_A: only 1###Option_B: only 2##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: only 1##Answer:d##Explaination:Both growth and development refer to change over a period of time. The difference is that growth is quantitative and value neutral. It may have a positive or a negative sign. Development means a qualitative change which is always value positive. This means that development cannot take place unless there is an increment or addition to the existing conditions. Development occurs when positive growth takes place. Yet, positive growth does not always lead to development. Development occurs when there is a positive change inequality. Hence, none of the statements are correct.##Topic:Human Development##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following- Birth Death In migration Out migration Natural growth of population depends upon which of the above factors-
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Only 1 and 2
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Only 1,2 and 4
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Only 1,2 and 3
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Only 1 and 2
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Natural Growth of Population is the population increased by difference between births and deaths in a particular region between two points of time. Natural Growth = Births - Deaths Actual Growth of Population : This is Births - Deaths + In Migration - Out Migration Hence, Option-a should be the answer.
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a
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Human Development
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following- Birth Death In migration Out migration Natural growth of population depends upon which of the above factors-##Option_A: Only 1 and 2 ###Option_B: Only 1,2 and 4##Option_C: Only 1,2 and 3 ##Option_D: Only 1 and 2 ##Answer:a##Explaination:Natural Growth of Population is the population increased by difference between births and deaths in a particular region between two points of time. Natural Growth = Births - Deaths Actual Growth of Population : This is Births - Deaths + In Migration - Out Migration Hence, Option-a should be the answer.##Topic:Human Development##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Who is a main worker in Indian context-
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Main Worker is a person who works for at least 183 days in a year.
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Main Worker is a person who works for at least 75 days in a year.
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Main worker is a person who is willing to work and is able to work for 180 days in a year.
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Main Worker is a person who works for at least 183 days in a year.
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The population of India according to their economic status is divided into three groups, namely; main workers, marginal workers and non-workers. Standard Census definition- Main Worker is a person who works for at least 183 days in a year. Marginal Worker is a person who works for less than 183 days in a year. Hence, Option- a is the correct answer.
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a
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Industry
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who is a main worker in Indian context-
##Option_A: Main Worker is a person who works for at least 183 days in a year.
###Option_B: Main Worker is a person who works for at least 75 days in a year.
##Option_C: Main worker is a person who is willing to work and is able to work for 180 days in a year.
##Option_D: Main Worker is a person who works for at least 183 days in a year.
##Answer:a##Explaination:The population of India according to their economic status is divided into three groups, namely; main workers, marginal workers and non-workers. Standard Census definition- Main Worker is a person who works for at least 183 days in a year. Marginal Worker is a person who works for less than 183 days in a year. Hence, Option- a is the correct answer.##Topic:Industry ##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements with respect to a literate man in India : Age should be above 14 years. He is able to read but writing is not compulsory. He should have ability to do arithmetic calculations with understanding. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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In India – literacy rate denotes the percentage of population above 7 years of age, who is able to read, write and have the ability to do arithmetic calculations with understanding.
Hence, Option- b should be the right answer
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b
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Human Development
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to a literate man in India : Age should be above 14 years. He is able to read but writing is not compulsory. He should have ability to do arithmetic calculations with understanding. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
In India – literacy rate denotes the percentage of population above 7 years of age, who is able to read, write and have the ability to do arithmetic calculations with understanding.
Hence, Option- b should be the right answer
##Topic:Human Development##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements: Sex Ratio, in some countries is calculated as the number of males per thousand females. Sex Ratio, in India is calculated as the number of females per thousand males. Which of the above statements are NOT 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 number of women and men in a country is an important demographic characteristic. The ratio between the number of women and men in the population is called the Sex Ratio.
In some countries it is calculated as the number of males per thousand females.
In India, the sex ratio is worked out as the number of females per thousand males.
The sex ratio is an important information about the status of women in a country.
Hence, none of the statements are incorrect.
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d
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Sex Ratio, in some countries is calculated as the number of males per thousand females. Sex Ratio, in India is calculated as the number of females per thousand males. Which of the above statements are NOT correct?##Option_A: only 1###Option_B: only 2##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: only 1##Answer:d##Explaination:
The number of women and men in a country is an important demographic characteristic. The ratio between the number of women and men in the population is called the Sex Ratio.
In some countries it is calculated as the number of males per thousand females.
In India, the sex ratio is worked out as the number of females per thousand males.
The sex ratio is an important information about the status of women in a country.
Hence, none of the statements are incorrect.
##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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In which one of the following environments does one expect the presence of dispersed rural settlements?
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Alluvial plains of Ganga
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Arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan
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Lower valleys of Himalayas
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Alluvial plains of Ganga
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Rural settlements in India can broadly be put into four types:
• Clustered, agglomerated or nucleated
• Semi-clustered or fragmented
• Hamleted
• Dispersed or isolated
Dispersed or isolated settlement pattern in India appears in the form of isolated huts or hamlets of few huts in remote jungles, or on small hills with farms or pasture on the slopes. Extreme dispersion of settlement is often caused by extremely fragmented nature of the terrain and land resource base of habitable areas. Many areas of Meghalaya, Uttaranchal, Himachal Pradesh and Kerala have this type of settlement.
Hence Option-d should be the answer.
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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:In which one of the following environments does one expect the presence of dispersed rural settlements?
##Option_A: Alluvial plains of Ganga
###Option_B: Arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan
##Option_C: Lower valleys of Himalayas
##Option_D: Alluvial plains of Ganga
##Answer:d##Explaination:Rural settlements in India can broadly be put into four types:
• Clustered, agglomerated or nucleated
• Semi-clustered or fragmented
• Hamleted
• Dispersed or isolated
Dispersed or isolated settlement pattern in India appears in the form of isolated huts or hamlets of few huts in remote jungles, or on small hills with farms or pasture on the slopes. Extreme dispersion of settlement is often caused by extremely fragmented nature of the terrain and land resource base of habitable areas. Many areas of Meghalaya, Uttaranchal, Himachal Pradesh and Kerala have this type of settlement.
Hence Option-d should be the answer.##Topic:The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements- Physiological density refers to the ratio of total population to that of net cultivated area Agricultural density refers to the ratio of total agricultural population to that of net cultivable area Which of the given statements are true-
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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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Physiological density = total population /net cultivated area Agricultural density = total agricultural population / net cultivable area Agricultural population includes cultivators and agricultural labourers and their family members. Hence, both statements are correct
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c
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements- Physiological density refers to the ratio of total population to that of net cultivated area Agricultural density refers to the ratio of total agricultural population to that of net cultivable area Which of the given statements are true-##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Physiological density = total population /net cultivated area Agricultural density = total agricultural population / net cultivable area Agricultural population includes cultivators and agricultural labourers and their family members. Hence, both statements are correct##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements: The panel for reform of the Food Corporation of India was set up under the chairmanship of Shanta Kumar. The committee has suggested an increase in the number of TPDS beneficiaries. The committee has suggested outsourcing of foodgrain storage, an open-ended procurement system and entry of private players into bulk handling of food grains. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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1 only
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The committee has suggested cuts in the number of TPDS beneficiaries. It has suggested that TPDS beneficiaries be reduced to 40 per cent from the current 67 per cent and the rationed grains be priced at 50 per cent of the minimum support price paid to farmers.
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c
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Agriculture
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The panel for reform of the Food Corporation of India was set up under the chairmanship of Shanta Kumar. The committee has suggested an increase in the number of TPDS beneficiaries. The committee has suggested outsourcing of foodgrain storage, an open-ended procurement system and entry of private players into bulk handling of food grains. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:The committee has suggested cuts in the number of TPDS beneficiaries. It has suggested that TPDS beneficiaries be reduced to 40 per cent from the current 67 per cent and the rationed grains be priced at 50 per cent of the minimum support price paid to farmers.##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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The term Net Stable Funding Ratio sometimes seen in the news, is related to
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IMF quota reforms
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Carbon trading norms
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BASEL Norms
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IMF quota reforms
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In the backdrop of the global financial crisis that started in 2007, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) proposed certain reforms to strengthen global capital and liquidity regulations. As per global regulatory standards on liquidity, there are two minimum standards for funding liquidity: Net Stable Funding Ratio or NSFR and LCR or Liquidity Coverage Ratio. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released final guidelines prescribing 100 percent net stable funding ratio (NSFR), a long-term liquidity measurement included in the Basel III liquidity standards , to ensure banks maintain adequate liquid resources for more resilience. NSFR is defined as the amount of available stable funding (ASF) relative to the amount of required stable funding (RSF). It promotes resilience over a longer-term time horizon by requiring banks to fund their activities with more stable sources of funding on an ongoing basis. RBI started phasing in implementation of the LCR from January 2015. LCR promotes short-term resilience of banks to potential liquidity disruptions by ensuring that they have sufficient high quality liquid assets (HQLAs) to survive an acute stress scenario lasting for 30 days.
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c
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Also in News(Economy)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The term Net Stable Funding Ratio sometimes seen in the news, is related to##Option_A:IMF quota reforms###Option_B:Carbon trading norms##Option_C:BASEL Norms##Option_D:IMF quota reforms##Answer:c##Explaination:In the backdrop of the global financial crisis that started in 2007, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) proposed certain reforms to strengthen global capital and liquidity regulations. As per global regulatory standards on liquidity, there are two minimum standards for funding liquidity: Net Stable Funding Ratio or NSFR and LCR or Liquidity Coverage Ratio. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released final guidelines prescribing 100 percent net stable funding ratio (NSFR), a long-term liquidity measurement included in the Basel III liquidity standards , to ensure banks maintain adequate liquid resources for more resilience. NSFR is defined as the amount of available stable funding (ASF) relative to the amount of required stable funding (RSF). It promotes resilience over a longer-term time horizon by requiring banks to fund their activities with more stable sources of funding on an ongoing basis. RBI started phasing in implementation of the LCR from January 2015. LCR promotes short-term resilience of banks to potential liquidity disruptions by ensuring that they have sufficient high quality liquid assets (HQLAs) to survive an acute stress scenario lasting for 30 days.##Topic:Also in News(Economy)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements: The “TDS Reconciliation Analysis & Correction Enabling System (TRACES)” project was launched by the Income Tax Department. The Project marks a major step in ensuring TDS compliance through the processing of TDS using technology driven end-to-end processes. The Department has been awarded GOLD by the Government of India for National Award on e-governance 2014-15. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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1 only
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All statements are correct. The Department has been awarded GOLD by the Government of India under category “Cat-I-Excellence in Government Process Re-engineering” for National Award on e-governance 2014-15. The Project marks a major step in ensuring TDS compliance through the processing of TDS returns and comprehensive data processing of TDS statements using technology driven end-to-end processes.
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d
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National Unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The “TDS Reconciliation Analysis & Correction Enabling System (TRACES)” project was launched by the Income Tax Department. The Project marks a major step in ensuring TDS compliance through the processing of TDS using technology driven end-to-end processes. The Department has been awarded GOLD by the Government of India for National Award on e-governance 2014-15. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:All statements are correct. The Department has been awarded GOLD by the Government of India under category “Cat-I-Excellence in Government Process Re-engineering” for National Award on e-governance 2014-15. The Project marks a major step in ensuring TDS compliance through the processing of TDS returns and comprehensive data processing of TDS statements using technology driven end-to-end processes.##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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What is a double village settlement:
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Government trying to create village cluster.
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Settlement of two villages sharing a common market.
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Settlement of two villages depending upon each other for their economy.
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Government trying to create village cluster.
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On the basis of forms or shapes of the settlements, village settlements are defined as T-shaped, double settlements etc. Double settlements are Settlements extending on both sides of a river where there is a bridge or a ferry. Hence, Option d should be the answer.
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d
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is a double village settlement:##Option_A: Government trying to create village cluster.###Option_B: Settlement of two villages sharing a common market.##Option_C: Settlement of two villages depending upon each other for their economy.##Option_D: Government trying to create village cluster.##Answer:d##Explaination:On the basis of forms or shapes of the settlements, village settlements are defined as T-shaped, double settlements etc. Double settlements are Settlements extending on both sides of a river where there is a bridge or a ferry. Hence, Option d should be the answer.##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Arrange the following sectors in the decreasing order of total electricity consumption in India:
Industrial sector
Domestic sector
Commercial sector
Agriculture sector
Choose the correct option:
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1-2-3-4
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1-2-4-3
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4-3-2-1
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1-2-3-4
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Sector wise share: Industrial- 45% Domestic- 22% Agriculture- 18% Commercial- 8%
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b
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Mineral and Energy Resources
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Arrange the following sectors in the decreasing order of total electricity consumption in India:
Industrial sector
Domestic sector
Commercial sector
Agriculture sector
Choose the correct option:
##Option_A: 1-2-3-4
###Option_B: 1-2-4-3
##Option_C: 4-3-2-1
##Option_D: 1-2-3-4
##Answer:b##Explaination:Sector wise share: Industrial- 45% Domestic- 22% Agriculture- 18% Commercial- 8%##Topic:Mineral and Energy Resources##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following types of road networks in India: National Highways State Highways Major District Roads Arrange the above in decreasing order of total length in India.
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3-1-2
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2-3-1
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1-2-3
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3-1-2
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National Highways- 92,851.07 km State Highways- 1,31,899 km Major District Roads- 4,67,763 km
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d
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Transport and Communication
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following types of road networks in India: National Highways State Highways Major District Roads Arrange the above in decreasing order of total length in India.##Option_A: 3-1-2###Option_B: 2-3-1##Option_C: 1-2-3##Option_D: 3-1-2##Answer:d##Explaination:National Highways- 92,851.07 km State Highways- 1,31,899 km Major District Roads- 4,67,763 km##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: Area wise, Arunachal Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country In terms of percentage of forest cover with respect to total geographical area, Andaman and Nicobar islands has the highest forest cover Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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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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Area wise, Madhya Pradesh geographical area has the largest forest cover in the country
In terms of percentage of forest cover with respect to totalgeographical area, Mizoram has the highest forest cover (90.38%)
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d
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Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Area wise, Arunachal Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country In terms of percentage of forest cover with respect to total geographical area, Andaman and Nicobar islands has the highest forest cover Which of the following statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Area wise, Madhya Pradesh geographical area has the largest forest cover in the country
In terms of percentage of forest cover with respect to totalgeographical area, Mizoram has the highest forest cover (90.38%)##Topic:Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the difference between forest area and forest cover: The forest area is the area notified and recorded as the forest land irrespective of the existence of trees, while the actual forest cover is the area occupied by forests with canopy. While forest cover is based on the records of the State Revenue Department, the forest area is based on aerial photographs and satellite imageries. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Neither 1 nor 2
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1 only
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The forest area is the area notified and recorded as the forest land irrespective of the existence of trees, while the actual forest cover is the area occupied by forests with canopy. While the former is based on the records of the State Revenue Department, the latter is based on aerial photographs and satellite imageries
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a
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Structure and Physiography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the difference between forest area and forest cover: The forest area is the area notified and recorded as the forest land irrespective of the existence of trees, while the actual forest cover is the area occupied by forests with canopy. While forest cover is based on the records of the State Revenue Department, the forest area is based on aerial photographs and satellite imageries. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Neither 1 nor 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:The forest area is the area notified and recorded as the forest land irrespective of the existence of trees, while the actual forest cover is the area occupied by forests with canopy. While the former is based on the records of the State Revenue Department, the latter is based on aerial photographs and satellite imageries##Topic:Structure and Physiography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Identification of wetlands can be attributed to which of the following factors: When an area is permanently or periodically inundated When an area supports halophytic vegetation When an area has hydric soils that are saturated or flooded for a sufficiently long period to become anaerobic in the upper layers. Choose the correct option:
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(i) and (ii) only
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(ii)and (iii) only
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(i),(ii) and (iii)
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(i) and (ii) only
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Identification of wetlands can be attributed to the following three main factors, viz., (i) When an area is permanently or periodically inundated; (ii) When an area supports hydrophytic vegetation; (iii) When an area has hydric soils that are saturated or flooded for a sufficiently long period to become anaerobic in the upper layers.
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d
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Identification of wetlands can be attributed to which of the following factors: When an area is permanently or periodically inundated When an area supports halophytic vegetation When an area has hydric soils that are saturated or flooded for a sufficiently long period to become anaerobic in the upper layers. Choose the correct option:##Option_A: (i) and (ii) only###Option_B: (ii)and (iii) only##Option_C: (i),(ii) and (iii)##Option_D: (i) and (ii) only##Answer:d##Explaination:Identification of wetlands can be attributed to the following three main factors, viz., (i) When an area is permanently or periodically inundated; (ii) When an area supports hydrophytic vegetation; (iii) When an area has hydric soils that are saturated or flooded for a sufficiently long period to become anaerobic in the upper layers.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding Tropical Evergreen and Semi Evergreen Forests: They are found mainly in the areas where the annual rainfall is between 70-200 cm, with a short dry season There is no definite time for trees to shed their leaves, flowering and fruition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct
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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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Tropical Evergreen and Semi Evergreen Forests are found mainly in the areas where the annual rainfall is more than 200 cm, with a short dry season
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b
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World:Continents ( Land , Climate , Resources etc): Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Tropical Evergreen and Semi Evergreen Forests: They are found mainly in the areas where the annual rainfall is between 70-200 cm, with a short dry season There is no definite time for trees to shed their leaves, flowering and fruition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Tropical Evergreen and Semi Evergreen Forests are found mainly in the areas where the annual rainfall is more than 200 cm, with a short dry season##Topic:World:Continents ( Land , Climate , Resources etc): Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Shale gas can be extracted by hydraulic fracturing. The environmental impact of using such a technology could be: Impact on water availability Possibility of contamination of aquifer Land degradation Select the correct answer using codes given below:
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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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All are correct
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d
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Environmental Problems -Water and Air Pollution - Acid Rain - Soil Degradation -Hazardous waste - Oil Spills etc.
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Shale gas can be extracted by hydraulic fracturing. The environmental impact of using such a technology could be: Impact on water availability Possibility of contamination of aquifer Land degradation Select the correct answer using codes given below:##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:All are correct##Topic:Environmental Problems -Water and Air Pollution - Acid Rain - Soil Degradation -Hazardous waste - Oil Spills etc.##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: Most of the petroleum occurrences in India are associated with anticlines and fault traps in the rock formations of the tertiary age In regions of folding, anticlines or domes, the oil bearing layer is a porous limestone or sandstone through which oil may flow. In such regions, the oil is prevented from rising or sinking by intervening non-porous layers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct :
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1 and 2only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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1 and 2only
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All are correct
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d
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Mineral and Energy Resources
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Most of the petroleum occurrences in India are associated with anticlines and fault traps in the rock formations of the tertiary age In regions of folding, anticlines or domes, the oil bearing layer is a porous limestone or sandstone through which oil may flow. In such regions, the oil is prevented from rising or sinking by intervening non-porous layers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct :##Option_A: 1 and 2only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 only##Option_D: 1 and 2only##Answer:d##Explaination:All are correct##Topic:Mineral and Energy Resources##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: In igneous and metamorphic rocks minerals may occur in beds or layers In sedimentary rocks a number of minerals occur in the cracks, crevices, faults or joints Which of the statements given above is/are correct
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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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In igneous and metamorphic rocks minerals may occur in the cracks, crevices, faults or joints
In sedimentary rocks a number of minerals occur in beds or layers.
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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:Consider the following statements: In igneous and metamorphic rocks minerals may occur in beds or layers In sedimentary rocks a number of minerals occur in the cracks, crevices, faults or joints Which of the statements given above is/are correct##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:In igneous and metamorphic rocks minerals may occur in the cracks, crevices, faults or joints
In sedimentary rocks a number of minerals occur in beds or layers.##Topic:The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: Cotton is a "pure" raw material which loses weight in the manufacturing process Sugarcane"s sucrose content begins to dry during haulage after it has been harvested from the field. Thus, better recovery of sugar is dependent upon its being crushed within 24 hours of its harvesting Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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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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Cotton is a "pure" raw material which does not lose weight in the manufacturing process.
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b
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Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Cotton is a "pure" raw material which loses weight in the manufacturing process Sugarcane"s sucrose content begins to dry during haulage after it has been harvested from the field. Thus, better recovery of sugar is dependent upon its being crushed within 24 hours of its harvesting Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Cotton is a "pure" raw material which does not lose weight in the manufacturing process.##Topic:Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following factors determine the location of an industry? 1. Market 2. Population density 3. Industrial policy 4. The climate of a region Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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nan
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c
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following factors determine the location of an industry? 1. Market 2. Population density 3. Industrial policy 4. The climate of a region Select the correct answer using the code given below:##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1, 3 and 4 only##Option_D:1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following crops are cultivated in the Rabi season ? barley peas gram mustard cucumber Select the correct option
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1, 2, 3 and 5 only
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2, 3 and 5 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2, 3 and 5 only
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Cucumber is cultivated in Zaid season
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c
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Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following crops are cultivated in the Rabi season ? barley peas gram mustard cucumber Select the correct option##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 and 5 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 5 only##Option_C: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 and 5 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Cucumber is cultivated in Zaid season##Topic:Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements: Sorghum Maize Gram Clusterbean Which of the above crops can be used as fodder crops?
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 4only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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Fodder crops are crops that are cultivated primarily for animal feed. Sorghum(Ragi), Maize, Gramand Clusterbean (Guar) can be used as fodder crops
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d
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Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Sorghum Maize Gram Clusterbean Which of the above crops can be used as fodder crops?##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 and 4only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Fodder crops are crops that are cultivated primarily for animal feed. Sorghum(Ragi), Maize, Gramand Clusterbean (Guar) can be used as fodder crops##Topic:Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following factors could affect land use pattern in a country ? Growth of the economy Rapid growth of the services sector Increase in population of a country Choose the correct option:
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1 and 2only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 2only
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All the three statements are correct.
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c
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Land Resources and Agriculture
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following factors could affect land use pattern in a country ? Growth of the economy Rapid growth of the services sector Increase in population of a country Choose the correct option:##Option_A: 1 and 2only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2only##Answer:c##Explaination:All the three statements are correct.##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following: Birth Death In migration Out migration Natural growth of population depends upon which of the above factors?
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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Natural Growth of Population is the population increased by difference between births and deaths in a particular region between two points of time. Natural Growth = Births – Deaths. Actual Growth of Population : This is = Births – Deaths + In Migration – Out Migration. Hence, Option-a should be the answer.
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a
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following: Birth Death In migration Out migration Natural growth of population depends upon which of the above factors?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Natural Growth of Population is the population increased by difference between births and deaths in a particular region between two points of time. Natural Growth = Births – Deaths. Actual Growth of Population : This is = Births – Deaths + In Migration – Out Migration. Hence, Option-a should be the answer.##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements regarding migration with in India: Male predominate the streams of short distance rural to rural migration in intra-state migration. Female predominate the stream of short distance rural to rural migration in inter-state migration. Which of the above statements is / are correct ?
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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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Under the internal migration (with in the country), four streams are identified: Rural to rural Rural to urban Urban to urban Urban to rural Females predominate the streams of short distance rural to rural migration in both inter-state and intra- state migration. Contrary to this, men predominate the rural to urban stream of inter-state migration due to economic reasons. Hence, only Option-b holds water.
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b
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding migration with in India: Male predominate the streams of short distance rural to rural migration in intra-state migration. Female predominate the stream of short distance rural to rural migration in inter-state migration. Which of the above statements is / are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Under the internal migration (with in the country), four streams are identified: Rural to rural Rural to urban Urban to urban Urban to rural Females predominate the streams of short distance rural to rural migration in both inter-state and intra- state migration. Contrary to this, men predominate the rural to urban stream of inter-state migration due to economic reasons. Hence, only Option-b holds water.##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Who is a main worker in Indian context?
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Main Worker is a person who works for at least 183 days in a year.
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Main Worker is a person who works for at least 75 days in a year.
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Main worker is a person who is willing to work and is able to work for 180 days in a year.
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Main Worker is a person who works for at least 183 days in a year.
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The population of India according to their economic status is divided into three groups, namely; main workers, marginal workers and non-workers. Standard Census definition- Main Worker is a person who works for at least 183 days in a year. Marginal Worker is a person who works for less than 183 days in a year. Hence, Option- a is the correct answer.
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a
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who is a main worker in Indian context?##Option_A: Main Worker is a person who works for at least 183 days in a year.###Option_B: Main Worker is a person who works for at least 75 days in a year.##Option_C: Main worker is a person who is willing to work and is able to work for 180 days in a year.##Option_D: Main Worker is a person who works for at least 183 days in a year.##Answer:a##Explaination:The population of India according to their economic status is divided into three groups, namely; main workers, marginal workers and non-workers. Standard Census definition- Main Worker is a person who works for at least 183 days in a year. Marginal Worker is a person who works for less than 183 days in a year. Hence, Option- a is the correct answer.##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which one of the following figures represents the working age group of the population?
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16-65 years
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15-59 years
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14-65 years
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16-65 years
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The working population denotes women and men of the age group – 15 to 59 years.
Here, it is interesting to note that working group decided by government carry child labours also.
Hence, Option-b should be the answer
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b
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which one of the following figures represents the working age group of the population?
##Option_A: 16-65 years
###Option_B: 15-59 years
##Option_C: 14-65 years
##Option_D: 16-65 years
##Answer:b##Explaination:
The working population denotes women and men of the age group – 15 to 59 years.
Here, it is interesting to note that working group decided by government carry child labours also.
Hence, Option-b should be the answer
##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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What is demographic transition?
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The population of a country turning young
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The population of any region changes from rural agrarian to urban industrial society
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Country attaining demographic dividend with more than two third of it"s total population being young
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The population of a country turning young
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Demographic transition theory can be used to describe and predict the future population of any area. The theory tells us that population of any region changes from high births and high deaths to low births and low deaths as society progresses from rural agrarian and illiterate to urban industrial and literate society. These changes occur in stages which are collectively known as the demographic cycle. Hence, Option-b should be the answer
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b
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is demographic transition?##Option_A: The population of a country turning young###Option_B: The population of any region changes from rural agrarian to urban industrial society##Option_C: Country attaining demographic dividend with more than two third of it"s total population being young##Option_D: The population of a country turning young##Answer:b##Explaination:Demographic transition theory can be used to describe and predict the future population of any area. The theory tells us that population of any region changes from high births and high deaths to low births and low deaths as society progresses from rural agrarian and illiterate to urban industrial and literate society. These changes occur in stages which are collectively known as the demographic cycle. Hence, Option-b should be the answer##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements: A town and its adjoining urban outgrowths Two or more contiguous towns with or without their outgrowths A city and one or more adjoining towns with their outgrowths together forming a contiguous spread An urban agglomeration may consist which of the above characteristics?
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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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An urban agglomeration may consist of any one of the following three combinations: A town and its adjoining urban outgrowths, two or more contiguous towns with or without their outgrowths, and A city and one or more adjoining towns with their outgrowths together forming a contiguous spread. Examples of urban outgrowth are railway colonies, university campus, port area, military cantonment, etc. located within the revenue limits of a village or villages contiguous to the town or city. Hence, answer should be Option-d
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d
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: A town and its adjoining urban outgrowths Two or more contiguous towns with or without their outgrowths A city and one or more adjoining towns with their outgrowths together forming a contiguous spread An urban agglomeration may consist which of the above characteristics?##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:An urban agglomeration may consist of any one of the following three combinations: A town and its adjoining urban outgrowths, two or more contiguous towns with or without their outgrowths, and A city and one or more adjoining towns with their outgrowths together forming a contiguous spread. Examples of urban outgrowth are railway colonies, university campus, port area, military cantonment, etc. located within the revenue limits of a village or villages contiguous to the town or city. Hence, answer should be Option-d##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: Conurbation is a large area of urban development that resulted from the merging of originally separate towns or cities Megalopolis signifies "super- metropolitan" region extending, as union of conurbations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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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 conurbation was coined by Patrick Geddes in 1915 and applied to a large area of urban development that resulted from the merging of originally separate towns or cities. Greater London, Manchester, Chicago and Tokyo are examples. Megalopolis signifies 'super- metropolitan' region extending, as union of conurbations. The urban landscape stretching from Boston in the north to south of Washington in U.S.A. is the best known example of a megalopolis. Hence, both of the statements hold water.
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c
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Conurbation is a large area of urban development that resulted from the merging of originally separate towns or cities Megalopolis signifies "super- metropolitan" region extending, as union of conurbations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:The term conurbation was coined by Patrick Geddes in 1915 and applied to a large area of urban development that resulted from the merging of originally separate towns or cities. Greater London, Manchester, Chicago and Tokyo are examples. Megalopolis signifies 'super- metropolitan' region extending, as union of conurbations. The urban landscape stretching from Boston in the north to south of Washington in U.S.A. is the best known example of a megalopolis. Hence, both of the statements hold water.##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements: In India, a settlement is classified as urban, if it has a municipality, Cantonment Board or Notified Area Council. Urban population is not engaged in agricultural pursuits, but only in secondary and tertiary sector. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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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 census of India, 1991 defines urban settlements as “All places which have municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee and have a minimum population of 5000 persons, at least 75 per cent of male workers are engaged in non-agricultural pursuits and a density of population of at least 400 persons per square kilometers are urban.
The administrative setup is a criterion for classifying a settlement as urban in some countries. For example, in India, a settlement of any size is classified as urban, if it has a municipality, Cantonment Board or Notified Area Council. Similarly, in Latin American countries, such as Brazil and Bolivia, any administrative centre is considered urban irrespective of its population size.
Hence, only statement 1 is correct
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a
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: In India, a settlement is classified as urban, if it has a municipality, Cantonment Board or Notified Area Council. Urban population is not engaged in agricultural pursuits, but only in secondary and tertiary sector. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
The census of India, 1991 defines urban settlements as “All places which have municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee and have a minimum population of 5000 persons, at least 75 per cent of male workers are engaged in non-agricultural pursuits and a density of population of at least 400 persons per square kilometers are urban.
The administrative setup is a criterion for classifying a settlement as urban in some countries. For example, in India, a settlement of any size is classified as urban, if it has a municipality, Cantonment Board or Notified Area Council. Similarly, in Latin American countries, such as Brazil and Bolivia, any administrative centre is considered urban irrespective of its population size.
Hence, only statement 1 is correct
##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? List I List II (Type of port) (Example) 1. Entrepot port : Singapore 2. Port of Call : Aden 3. Tanker port : Vadodara Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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All the given pairs are correctly matched.
Entrepot port acts as mediators between two countires. Singapore, Rotterdam are the important Entrepot ports.
Port of call is where, ships stop for refueling, water and refreshment. Aden, Honolulu are the examples.
Tankers ports supports filling and emptying oil tankers. Ex: Kolkata, Vadodara, Cochin etc
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d
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Transport and Communication
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? List I List II (Type of port) (Example) 1. Entrepot port : Singapore 2. Port of Call : Aden 3. Tanker port : Vadodara Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
All the given pairs are correctly matched.
Entrepot port acts as mediators between two countires. Singapore, Rotterdam are the important Entrepot ports.
Port of call is where, ships stop for refueling, water and refreshment. Aden, Honolulu are the examples.
Tankers ports supports filling and emptying oil tankers. Ex: Kolkata, Vadodara, Cochin etc
##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements is/are correct? In South America, most of the countries have short single-track rail-lines from ports to the interior with no inter-connecting links. Nearly half of railway network of African continent is concentrated in South Africa. The Suez Canal connects Port Suez in the north and Port Said in the south linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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2 and 3 only
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In South America, the rail network is the densest in only two regions, namely, the Pampas of Argentina and the coffee growing region of Brazil. Only Chile, among the remaining countries has a considerable route length linking coastal centres with the mining sites in the interior. Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela have short single-track rail-lines from ports to the interior with no inter-connecting links.
Africa continent, despite being the second largest, has only 40,000 km of railways with South Africa alone accounting for 18,000 km due to the concentration of gold, diamond and copper mining activities.
The Suez Canal is constructed in 1869 in Egypt between Port Said in the north and Port Suez in the south linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
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b
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Transport and Communication
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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? In South America, most of the countries have short single-track rail-lines from ports to the interior with no inter-connecting links. Nearly half of railway network of African continent is concentrated in South Africa. The Suez Canal connects Port Suez in the north and Port Said in the south linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 2 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
In South America, the rail network is the densest in only two regions, namely, the Pampas of Argentina and the coffee growing region of Brazil. Only Chile, among the remaining countries has a considerable route length linking coastal centres with the mining sites in the interior. Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela have short single-track rail-lines from ports to the interior with no inter-connecting links.
Africa continent, despite being the second largest, has only 40,000 km of railways with South Africa alone accounting for 18,000 km due to the concentration of gold, diamond and copper mining activities.
The Suez Canal is constructed in 1869 in Egypt between Port Said in the north and Port Suez in the south linking the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.
##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements: Though Europe has a well developed highway network, road transportation face a lot of competition from railways and waterways. In Russia, a dense highway network is developed in the industrial regions east of Urals. The Trans-Canadian Highway links Vancouver to St. John"s City in Newfoundland. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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In Russia, a dense highway network is developed in the industrialised region west of the Urals with Moscow as the hub. Highways are not well developed in the region east of Urals. The other two statements are correct.
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b
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Transport and Communication
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Though Europe has a well developed highway network, road transportation face a lot of competition from railways and waterways. In Russia, a dense highway network is developed in the industrial regions east of Urals. The Trans-Canadian Highway links Vancouver to St. John"s City in Newfoundland. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:In Russia, a dense highway network is developed in the industrialised region west of the Urals with Moscow as the hub. Highways are not well developed in the region east of Urals. The other two statements are correct. ##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following are not footloose industries? Sugar industry Cement industry IT industry Aluminum industry Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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2 and 4 only
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3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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2 and 4 only
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Foot loose industries can be located in a wide variety of places. They are not dependent on any specific raw material, weight losing or otherwise. They largely depend on component parts which can be obtained anywhere. Of the given industries only IT industry is a footloose industry. The other industries are generally located near the raw material source.
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c
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Manufacturing Industries
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are not footloose industries? Sugar industry Cement industry IT industry Aluminum industry Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 2 and 4 only###Option_B: 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 2 and 4 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Foot loose industries can be located in a wide variety of places. They are not dependent on any specific raw material, weight losing or otherwise. They largely depend on component parts which can be obtained anywhere. Of the given industries only IT industry is a footloose industry. The other industries are generally located near the raw material source.##Topic:Manufacturing Industries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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