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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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The Golden Triangle is one of Asia"s two main opium-producing regions. Which of the following countries form the Golden Triangle? Malaysia Myanmar Laos Cambodia Thailand Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1, 2 and 5
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2, 3 and 4
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3, 4 and 5
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1, 2 and 5
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The term "Golden Triangle" refers to the border regions between Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.
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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:The Golden Triangle is one of Asia"s two main opium-producing regions. Which of the following countries form the Golden Triangle? Malaysia Myanmar Laos Cambodia Thailand Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 5###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4##Option_C: 3, 4 and 5##Option_D: 1, 2 and 5##Answer:d##Explaination:The term "Golden Triangle" refers to the border regions between Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.##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 pairs is/are correctly matched? 1) Bering Strait : Canada and Russia 2) Malacca Strait : Malaysia and Singapore 3) Cook strait : Australia and New Zealand Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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Bering strait separates USA (Alaska) and Russia. Malacca strait separates Malaysia and Indonesia. Cook strait separates North and South islands of New Zealand.
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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 pairs is/are correctly matched? 1) Bering Strait : Canada and Russia 2) Malacca Strait : Malaysia and Singapore 3) Cook strait : Australia and New Zealand Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 2 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Bering strait separates USA (Alaska) and Russia. Malacca strait separates Malaysia and Indonesia. Cook strait separates North and South islands of New Zealand.##Topic:World : Rivers and lakes , Mountain and Peaks , Plateaus##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following is the correct order of cities of Australia from East to West?
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Sydney - Brisbane - Melbourne - Perth
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Brisbane - Melbourne - Sydney - Perth
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Brisbane - Sydney - Perth - Melbourne
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Sydney - Brisbane - Melbourne - Perth
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The correct order of cities of Australia from East to West is: Brisbane - Sydney - Canberra - Melbourne - Adelaide - Perth
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d
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World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is the correct order of cities of Australia from East to West?##Option_A: Sydney - Brisbane - Melbourne - Perth###Option_B: Brisbane - Melbourne - Sydney - Perth##Option_C: Brisbane - Sydney - Perth - Melbourne##Option_D: Sydney - Brisbane - Melbourne - Perth##Answer:d##Explaination:The correct order of cities of Australia from East to West is: Brisbane - Sydney - Canberra - Melbourne - Adelaide - Perth##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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The Tropic of Capricorn passes through which of the following countries? Brazil Argentina South Africa Indonesia Australia New Zealand Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1, 5 and 6 only
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2, 3, 5 and 6 only
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1, 2, 3 and 5 only
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1, 5 and 6 only
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Countries through which tropic of Capricorn passes through are as follows in west to east direction: Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar and Australia.
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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:The Tropic of Capricorn passes through which of the following countries? Brazil Argentina South Africa Indonesia Australia New Zealand Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1, 5 and 6 only###Option_B: 2, 3, 5 and 6 only##Option_C: 1, 2, 3 and 5 only##Option_D: 1, 5 and 6 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Countries through which tropic of Capricorn passes through are as follows in west to east direction: Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar and Australia.##Topic:Introduction: Location, Area and Boundaries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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The 49 o North Parallel of Latitude forms the boundary between which of the following two countries?
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North Korea and South Korea
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Russia and China
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Canada and USA
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North Korea and South Korea
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The 49 o North parallel of latitude forms the boundary between Canada and USA. The 38 o North parallel was the boundary between North and South Korea prior to Korean war.
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c
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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:
The 49 o North Parallel of Latitude forms the boundary between which of the following two countries?
##Option_A: North Korea and South Korea
###Option_B: Russia and China
##Option_C: Canada and USA
##Option_D: North Korea and South Korea
##Answer:c##Explaination:
The 49 o North parallel of latitude forms the boundary between Canada and USA. The 38 o North parallel was the boundary between North and South Korea prior to Korean war.
##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:c
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Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Water Canal - Connects 1) Kiel Canal - North Sea with Baltic Sea 2) Soo Canal - Lake Superior with Lake Erie 3) Welland Canal - Lake Erie with Lake Ontario Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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2 and 3 only
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Kiel Canal in Germany connects the North Sea with Baltic Sea. Soo Canal joins Lake Superior with Lake Huron. Welland Canal connects Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
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b
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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 pairs is/are correctly matched? Water Canal - Connects 1) Kiel Canal - North Sea with Baltic Sea 2) Soo Canal - Lake Superior with Lake Erie 3) Welland Canal - Lake Erie with Lake Ontario Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 2 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Kiel Canal in Germany connects the North Sea with Baltic Sea. Soo Canal joins Lake Superior with Lake Huron. Welland Canal connects Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.##Topic:World : Rivers and lakes , Mountain and Peaks , Plateaus##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following is a plantation crop? Coconut. Chillies. Ginger. Options
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1 only
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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1 only
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Chilli is one of the important spice produced in India. It is a plantation crop.
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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:Which of the following is a plantation crop? Coconut. Chillies. Ginger. Options##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 3##Option_C: 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Chilli is one of the important spice produced in India. It is a plantation crop.##Topic:Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following industry must be located near the market? Brewing industry. Sugar industry. Cotton industries Choose the correct option
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1 and 2
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1, 2 and 3
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2 and 3
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1 and 2
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Brewing is a weight gaining industry thus located near the market. The basic ingredients of beer are water; a starch source One ton of sugar produces 4 tons of soda Other inputs such as water is found everywhere Whereas Cotton and Sugar are weight losing industries thus they must be located near the raw material.
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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 industry must be located near the market? Brewing industry. Sugar industry. Cotton industries Choose the correct option##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3##Option_C: 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:d##Explaination:Brewing is a weight gaining industry thus located near the market. The basic ingredients of beer are water; a starch source One ton of sugar produces 4 tons of soda Other inputs such as water is found everywhere Whereas Cotton and Sugar are weight losing industries thus they must be located near the raw material.##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following can be considered a major factor in determining the distribution and density of population? Terrain. Climate. Soil. Water bodies. Select the correct answer using code given below:
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Terrain plays a important role in determining the population density. As plain areas have have high population in comparison to the difficult terrain of mountain areas.
Similarly, extremes of climate discourages the population growth.
Fertile soil encourages the population growth.
Availability of water plays important role plays a significant role in determining the population growth. As it is evident that most of the population is concentrated in the river valleys.
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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 can be considered a major factor in determining the distribution and density of population? Terrain. Climate. Soil. Water bodies. Select the correct answer using code given below:##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1, 2, 3 and 4 ##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
Terrain plays a important role in determining the population density. As plain areas have have high population in comparison to the difficult terrain of mountain areas.
Similarly, extremes of climate discourages the population growth.
Fertile soil encourages the population growth.
Availability of water plays important role plays a significant role in determining the population growth. As it is evident that most of the population is concentrated in the river valleys.
##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider following statements regarding remote sensing. Remote sensing can be defined as the collection of data about an object from a distance. Geographers use the technique of remote sensing to monitor or measure phenomena found in the Earth"s lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere Which of the given statements is/are true?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both true
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1 only
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Both statements are true regarding remote sensing.
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c
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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 following statements regarding remote sensing. Remote sensing can be defined as the collection of data about an object from a distance. Geographers use the technique of remote sensing to monitor or measure phenomena found in the Earth"s lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere Which of the given statements is/are true?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both true##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Both statements are true regarding remote sensing. ##Topic:Structure and Physiography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider following statements regarding international trade. Rules of origin (ROO) are the criteria needed to determine the country of origin of a product for purposes of international trade. The rules of origin are enforced through a certificate of origin that is issued by authorised agencies of the trading partner. Which of the given statements is/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 statements are true. Rules of origin are used to implement measures and instruments of commercial and to determine whether imported products shall receive most-favoured-nation (MFN) treatment or preferential treatment.
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c
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Foreign Trade
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider following statements regarding international trade. Rules of origin (ROO) are the criteria needed to determine the country of origin of a product for purposes of international trade. The rules of origin are enforced through a certificate of origin that is issued by authorised agencies of the trading partner. Which of the given statements is/are true?##Option_A: only 1###Option_B: only 2##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: only 1##Answer:c##Explaination:Both statements are true. Rules of origin are used to implement measures and instruments of commercial and to determine whether imported products shall receive most-favoured-nation (MFN) treatment or preferential treatment.##Topic:Foreign Trade##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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In Sugar Industry which of the following by-products are released. Molasses Bagasse Fly Ash Press Mud Select the correct codes from given options?
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2, 3 and 4
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1 and 2
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1 only
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2, 3 and 4
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Molasses is the only by-product obtained in the preparation of sugar through repeated crystallization. Bagasse is a fibrous residue of cane stalk that is obtained after crushing and extraction of juice. Fly Ash is the residual output from the boiler furnace after bagasse has completely burnt out. Press mud, also known as oliver cake or press cake, is the residual output after the filtration of the juice. Question appears factual but important because all these by-products yield benefit to the industry.
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d
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Manufacturing Industries
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In Sugar Industry which of the following by-products are released. Molasses Bagasse Fly Ash Press Mud Select the correct codes from given options?##Option_A: 2, 3 and 4###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 1 only##Option_D: 2, 3 and 4##Answer:d##Explaination:Molasses is the only by-product obtained in the preparation of sugar through repeated crystallization. Bagasse is a fibrous residue of cane stalk that is obtained after crushing and extraction of juice. Fly Ash is the residual output from the boiler furnace after bagasse has completely burnt out. Press mud, also known as oliver cake or press cake, is the residual output after the filtration of the juice. Question appears factual but important because all these by-products yield benefit to the industry.##Topic:Manufacturing Industries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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In case of the Footloose industry which of the given option is NOT correct?
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An industry that is not tied to any particular location or country.
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They depend on the component parts which can be obtained anywhere.
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The important factor in their location is accessibility to transportation network.
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An industry that is not tied to any particular location or country.
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Option d is incorrect because government policy is prime factor behind location of footloose industries.
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d
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Manufacturing Industries
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In case of the Footloose industry which of the given option is NOT correct?
##Option_A: An industry that is not tied to any particular location or country.
###Option_B: They depend on the component parts which can be obtained anywhere.
##Option_C: The important factor in their location is accessibility to transportation network.
##Option_D: An industry that is not tied to any particular location or country.
##Answer:d##Explaination:Option d is incorrect because government policy is prime factor behind location of footloose industries.##Topic:Manufacturing Industries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider following statements regarding National Investment & Manufacturing Zones (NIMZ). The NIMZs are envisaged as integrated industrial townships funded by Union Government through PPP mode. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is nodal authority which approves applications to set up NIMZs Only State governments can make an application for the NIMZs under the policy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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1 and 3
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1 and 2
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All the three statements are correct. They provide details about mechanism of operationalizing the NIMZs in states.
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d
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Manufacturing Industries
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider following statements regarding National Investment & Manufacturing Zones (NIMZ). The NIMZs are envisaged as integrated industrial townships funded by Union Government through PPP mode. Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is nodal authority which approves applications to set up NIMZs Only State governments can make an application for the NIMZs under the policy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:d##Explaination:All the three statements are correct. They provide details about mechanism of operationalizing the NIMZs in states.##Topic:Manufacturing Industries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider following statements regarding Iron and steel industry: Iron is extracted from ore by removing oxygen and combining the ore with a preferred chemical partner such as carbon by process known as smelting. The process of smelting requires low oxygen environment as the process takes place at high temperature. Which of the given statements are true?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both true
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1 only
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Both the statements are true regarding the smelting process. To avoid high oxidation process takes place in low oxygen environment.
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c
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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 following statements regarding Iron and steel industry: Iron is extracted from ore by removing oxygen and combining the ore with a preferred chemical partner such as carbon by process known as smelting. The process of smelting requires low oxygen environment as the process takes place at high temperature. Which of the given statements are true?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both true##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Both the statements are true regarding the smelting process. To avoid high oxidation process takes place in low oxygen environment. ##Topic:Mineral and Energy Resources##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following statement is not correct regarding ports?
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The major ports handle about 75 per cent of the country’s oceanic traffic.
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Visakhapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh is a land-locked harbour connected to the seaby a channel cut through solid rock and sand.
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Kochchi Port,situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal, is a natural harbour.
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The major ports handle about 75 per cent of the country’s oceanic traffic.
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Paradwip Portis situated in the Mahanadi delta, about 100 km from Cuttack and not Godavari delta.
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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 statement is not correct regarding ports?##Option_A: The major ports handle about 75 per cent of the country’s oceanic traffic.###Option_B: Visakhapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh is a land-locked harbour connected to the seaby a channel cut through solid rock and sand.##Option_C: Kochchi Port,situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal, is a natural harbour.##Option_D: The major ports handle about 75 per cent of the country’s oceanic traffic.##Answer:d##Explaination:Paradwip Portis situated in the Mahanadi delta, about 100 km from Cuttack and not Godavari delta.##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following is not correctly matched regarding National Waterways of India?
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National Waterways 2 - Sadiya-Dhubri stretch (Bhramaputra river)
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National Waterways 3 - Kottapuram-Kollam stretch (Champakara canal and Udyogmandal canal)
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National Waterways 4 - Kakinada to Pondicherry (Godavari along with Krishna river by canals)
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National Waterways 2 - Sadiya-Dhubri stretch (Bhramaputra river)
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National Waterway 5 connects Orissa to West Bengal using the stretch on Brahmani River,East Coast Canal,Matai river and Mahanadi River Delta. The 623 km long canal system will handle the traffic of cargo such as coal, fertilizer, cement and iron. National Waterway 6 is the proposed waterway in Assam state and will connect Lakhipur to Bhanga in river Barak. The 121 km long waterway will help in trading between town of Silchar to Mizoram State.
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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 is not correctly matched regarding National Waterways of India?##Option_A: National Waterways 2 - Sadiya-Dhubri stretch (Bhramaputra river)###Option_B: National Waterways 3 - Kottapuram-Kollam stretch (Champakara canal and Udyogmandal canal)##Option_C: National Waterways 4 - Kakinada to Pondicherry (Godavari along with Krishna river by canals)##Option_D: National Waterways 2 - Sadiya-Dhubri stretch (Bhramaputra river)##Answer:d##Explaination:National Waterway 5 connects Orissa to West Bengal using the stretch on Brahmani River,East Coast Canal,Matai river and Mahanadi River Delta. The 623 km long canal system will handle the traffic of cargo such as coal, fertilizer, cement and iron. National Waterway 6 is the proposed waterway in Assam state and will connect Lakhipur to Bhanga in river Barak. The 121 km long waterway will help in trading between town of Silchar to Mizoram State.##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: Totalization agreements are a means of protecting the benefit rights of workers who divide their working career between two or more countries. The US has totalisation agreements with 25 countries, including the UK, Australia, Japan and South Korea. A totalization agreement between the US and India has been a long-standing demand by the IT industry. 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 totalization agreements remove legal obstacles that prevent a person who has earned benefits in one country from receiving those benefits while residing in the other country. It will allow Indian workers stationed in the US to bring back contributions they make to the US social security system on their return to India. Indian IT workers who are in the US for temporary work pay as much as $1 billion towards social security a year but don’t stay long enough to get the benefits.
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d
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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: Totalization agreements are a means of protecting the benefit rights of workers who divide their working career between two or more countries. The US has totalisation agreements with 25 countries, including the UK, Australia, Japan and South Korea. A totalization agreement between the US and India has been a long-standing demand by the IT industry. 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 totalization agreements remove legal obstacles that prevent a person who has earned benefits in one country from receiving those benefits while residing in the other country. It will allow Indian workers stationed in the US to bring back contributions they make to the US social security system on their return to India. Indian IT workers who are in the US for temporary work pay as much as $1 billion towards social security a year but don’t stay long enough to get the benefits.##Topic:Foreign Trade##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider following statements about National Highways: The National Highways constitute only two per cent of the total road length but carry 40 per cent of the road traffic. NH 44 is the longest highway in the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct
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only 1
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only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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only 1
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National Highway 44 (earlier NH 7) is 2,369 km long road is the longest National Highway of India and one of the major road network between south and north India. The National Highway 44 cross 6 Indian states and connects major Indian cities like Varanasi,Nagpur, Hyderabad,Bangalore and Madurai. Some of the part of NH44 is selected as North-South Corridor and Golden Quadrilateral highway projects.
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c
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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 following statements about National Highways: The National Highways constitute only two per cent of the total road length but carry 40 per cent of the road traffic. NH 44 is the longest highway in the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct##Option_A: only 1###Option_B: only 2##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: only 1##Answer:c##Explaination:National Highway 44 (earlier NH 7) is 2,369 km long road is the longest National Highway of India and one of the major road network between south and north India. The National Highway 44 cross 6 Indian states and connects major Indian cities like Varanasi,Nagpur, Hyderabad,Bangalore and Madurai. Some of the part of NH44 is selected as North-South Corridor and Golden Quadrilateral highway projects.##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are peculiar feature(s) of Knowledge based industries? They form part of Service Sector of our economy. Business process outsourcing (BPO"s) do not form part of Knowledge based industries. They are generally footloose industries. Which one is correct?
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1, 2, 3
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2, 3
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The IT software and services industry account for almost 2 per cent of India's GDP. The IT and IT enabled business process outsourcing (ITESBPO) services are major contributor to Knowledge based industry. Footloose industry is a general term for an industry that can be placed and located at any location without effect from factors such as resources or transport. Generally software industries only need human resource and they are mobile in nature.
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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 is/are peculiar feature(s) of Knowledge based industries? They form part of Service Sector of our economy. Business process outsourcing (BPO"s) do not form part of Knowledge based industries. They are generally footloose industries. Which one is correct?##Option_A: 1, 2, 3###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1, 2, 3##Answer:c##Explaination:The IT software and services industry account for almost 2 per cent of India's GDP. The IT and IT enabled business process outsourcing (ITESBPO) services are major contributor to Knowledge based industry. Footloose industry is a general term for an industry that can be placed and located at any location without effect from factors such as resources or transport. Generally software industries only need human resource and they are mobile in nature.##Topic:Manufacturing Industries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following Integrated Steel plant and river providing water to the plant is not correctly matched?
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Tata Iron & Steel Plant(TISCO), Jamshedpur - Subarnarekha River
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Indian Iron and Steel Company (IISCO), Hirapur- Damodar River Valley
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Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Works- Bhadravati river
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Tata Iron & Steel Plant(TISCO), Jamshedpur - Subarnarekha River
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Durgapur Steel Plant, is in West Bengal. Hydel power and water is obtained from the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC).
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d
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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 Integrated Steel plant and river providing water to the plant is not correctly matched?##Option_A: Tata Iron & Steel Plant(TISCO), Jamshedpur - Subarnarekha River###Option_B: Indian Iron and Steel Company (IISCO), Hirapur- Damodar River Valley##Option_C: Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Works- Bhadravati river##Option_D: Tata Iron & Steel Plant(TISCO), Jamshedpur - Subarnarekha River##Answer:d##Explaination:Durgapur Steel Plant, is in West Bengal. Hydel power and water is obtained from the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC).##Topic:Manufacturing Industries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider following statements about Mega Food Parks Scheme: . Its objective is to increase processing of perishables from 6% to 20% . The main feature of scheme is a cluster based approach. Land for the projects will be provided by Government. Implementation by mechanism of SPV(special purpose vehicle) involving various stakeholders. 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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The scheme was originally launched as the 2008 Food Parks Scheme (FPS). The objective of this scheme was to raise the processing of perishables in the country from the existing 6% to 20%. Land shall be purchased by the SPV and not Govt. Government will help in the funding of the project and non-land part only upto 50% and can have upto 26% shareholder in SPV.
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b
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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 following statements about Mega Food Parks Scheme: . Its objective is to increase processing of perishables from 6% to 20% . The main feature of scheme is a cluster based approach. Land for the projects will be provided by Government. Implementation by mechanism of SPV(special purpose vehicle) involving various stakeholders. 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:The scheme was originally launched as the 2008 Food Parks Scheme (FPS). The objective of this scheme was to raise the processing of perishables in the country from the existing 6% to 20%. Land shall be purchased by the SPV and not Govt. Government will help in the funding of the project and non-land part only upto 50% and can have upto 26% shareholder in SPV.##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider following statements regarding location of Cotton Industries in India.
Cotton textile industry is located in almost every state in India.
Proximity to raw material is most important factor due to weight loosing property of Cotton.
Industry is most suitable for dry climates.
Which of the following is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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Cotton is a "pure" raw material which does not lose weight in the manufacturing process. So other factors, like, power to drive the looms, labour, capital or market may deter mine the location of the industry.Also, In dry climate, the cotton-threads will break quickly during spinning,hence not suitable.Instead humid conditions suit it and that's the reason most important center and near sea. E.g. Mumbai, Lancashire etc.
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d
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Manufacturing Industries
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider following statements regarding location of Cotton Industries in India.
Cotton textile industry is located in almost every state in India.
Proximity to raw material is most important factor due to weight loosing property of Cotton.
Industry is most suitable for dry climates.
Which of the following is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3
##Answer:d##Explaination:Cotton is a "pure" raw material which does not lose weight in the manufacturing process. So other factors, like, power to drive the looms, labour, capital or market may deter mine the location of the industry.Also, In dry climate, the cotton-threads will break quickly during spinning,hence not suitable.Instead humid conditions suit it and that's the reason most important center and near sea. E.g. Mumbai, Lancashire etc.##Topic:Manufacturing Industries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements with regard to Sunrise Industries: Industries which are growing fast & expected to become important in the future. Industries which are old but need to be given a push for the economic growth. Which of the above is/are correct?
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only 1
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only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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only 1
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A sunrise industry is one that is new or relatively new, is growing fast and is expected to become important in the future. Examples of sunrise industries include IT (in 2000) now, hydrogen fuel production, shale gas production, space tourism,etc. Sunrise industries often represent a new way of approaching an old issue. For example, alternative energy in the form of wind and solar power was a sunrise industry in the replacing coal and other nonrenewable sources of energy.
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a
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Manufacturing Industries
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with regard to Sunrise Industries: Industries which are growing fast & expected to become important in the future. Industries which are old but need to be given a push for the economic growth. Which of the above is/are correct?##Option_A: only 1###Option_B: only 2##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: only 1##Answer:a##Explaination:A sunrise industry is one that is new or relatively new, is growing fast and is expected to become important in the future. Examples of sunrise industries include IT (in 2000) now, hydrogen fuel production, shale gas production, space tourism,etc. Sunrise industries often represent a new way of approaching an old issue. For example, alternative energy in the form of wind and solar power was a sunrise industry in the replacing coal and other nonrenewable sources of energy.##Topic:Manufacturing Industries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following Statements with regard to Golden Quadrilateral Project: It is a highway network connecting the major industrial centres only. Delhi-Mumbai-Pune-Kolkata are the 4 Industrial Corridors it connects. Golden Quadrilateral project is managed by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Which of the above is/are correct?
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1 and 2
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1, 2 and 3
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only 3
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1 and 2
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The Golden Quadrilateral is a highway network connecting many of the major industrial, agricultural and cultural centres of India. Hence Statement 1 is incorrect. A quadrilateral of sorts is formed by connecting 4 Metros Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai- Hence Statement 2 is incorrect. The GQ project is managed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways.
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c
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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 with regard to Golden Quadrilateral Project: It is a highway network connecting the major industrial centres only. Delhi-Mumbai-Pune-Kolkata are the 4 Industrial Corridors it connects. Golden Quadrilateral project is managed by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Which of the above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3 ##Option_C: only 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:c##Explaination:The Golden Quadrilateral is a highway network connecting many of the major industrial, agricultural and cultural centres of India. Hence Statement 1 is incorrect. A quadrilateral of sorts is formed by connecting 4 Metros Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai- Hence Statement 2 is incorrect. The GQ project is managed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways.##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements with respect to "Diamond Quadrilateral Project": Focus is both on roadways and rail networks to reduce travelling time between cities. Aims to develop high speed train corridors in India. Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor is the first proposed high-speed rail corridor in India. Which of the above is/are incorrect?
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1 only
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2 only
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3 only
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1 only
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The Diamond Quadrilateral is a project of the Indian railways to establish high speed rail network in India which aims to connect the four metro cities in India, i.e. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. This project is modeled on the lines of Golden Quadrilateral which is a roadway project but Diamond Quadrilateral Project does not focus on roadways at all. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect. High-speed train on Mumbai-Ahmedabad section will be the first bullet train corridor to be implemented in the country.
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a
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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 with respect to "Diamond Quadrilateral Project": Focus is both on roadways and rail networks to reduce travelling time between cities. Aims to develop high speed train corridors in India. Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor is the first proposed high-speed rail corridor in India. Which of the above is/are incorrect?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:The Diamond Quadrilateral is a project of the Indian railways to establish high speed rail network in India which aims to connect the four metro cities in India, i.e. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. This project is modeled on the lines of Golden Quadrilateral which is a roadway project but Diamond Quadrilateral Project does not focus on roadways at all. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect. High-speed train on Mumbai-Ahmedabad section will be the first bullet train corridor to be implemented in the country.##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Match the following: Heavy Metallurgical Industries Plantation agriculture & Hydropower Jute Industry Cotton Textile
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Mumbai-Pune Industrial Region
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Hugli Industrial Region
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Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram Region
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Mumbai-Pune Industrial Region
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Mumbai-Pune Industrial Region : Cotton Textile Hugli Industrial Region: Jute Industry Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram Region: Plantation agriculture & Hydropower Chotanagpur Region: Heavy Metallurgical Industries
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b
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Manufacturing Industries
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Match the following: Heavy Metallurgical Industries Plantation agriculture & Hydropower Jute Industry Cotton Textile##Option_A: Mumbai-Pune Industrial Region###Option_B: Hugli Industrial Region##Option_C: Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram Region##Option_D: Mumbai-Pune Industrial Region##Answer:b##Explaination:Mumbai-Pune Industrial Region : Cotton Textile Hugli Industrial Region: Jute Industry Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram Region: Plantation agriculture & Hydropower Chotanagpur Region: Heavy Metallurgical Industries##Topic:Manufacturing Industries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements with regard to ‘Make In India’ initiative intends to?
Build best in-class manufacturing infrastructure
Protect Intellectual Property Rights.
Enhance Skill Development.
Intends to focus on agricultural growth & innovation’
Which of the above is/are incorrect?
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2 only
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4 only
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2 and 4
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2 only
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Make In India is an initiative to transform India into a global manufacturing hub. This prog. is not related to agriculture but manufacturing.
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b
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements with regard to ‘Make In India’ initiative intends to?
Build best in-class manufacturing infrastructure
Protect Intellectual Property Rights.
Enhance Skill Development.
Intends to focus on agricultural growth & innovation’
Which of the above is/are incorrect?
##Option_A: 2 only
###Option_B: 4 only
##Option_C: 2 and 4
##Option_D: 2 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
Make In India is an initiative to transform India into a global manufacturing hub. This prog. is not related to agriculture but manufacturing.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following are correctly matched? 1. New Mangalore Port : All weather port 2. Jawaharlal Nehru Port : Container port 3. Kandla Port : Special Economic Zone
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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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New Mangalore Port/ Panambur Port is a deep water all weather port and the only major port of Karnataka Nhava Sheva now known as Jawaharlal Nehru Port is the largest container port in India, situated at the mainland of Konkan area across the Navi Mumbai Maharashtra. Jawaharlal Nehru Port is the king port of Arabian Sea at west cost and handle a large volume of international container traffic and domestic cargo traffic. The Kandla Port is situated on the Gulf of Kutch, is the first special economic zone in India as well as in Asia
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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 are correctly matched? 1. New Mangalore Port : All weather port 2. Jawaharlal Nehru Port : Container port 3. Kandla Port : Special Economic Zone##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:New Mangalore Port/ Panambur Port is a deep water all weather port and the only major port of Karnataka Nhava Sheva now known as Jawaharlal Nehru Port is the largest container port in India, situated at the mainland of Konkan area across the Navi Mumbai Maharashtra. Jawaharlal Nehru Port is the king port of Arabian Sea at west cost and handle a large volume of international container traffic and domestic cargo traffic. The Kandla Port is situated on the Gulf of Kutch, is the first special economic zone in India as well as in Asia##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Grasslands are called different names in different parts of the world. Consider the following pair Grass land Region 1 Steppe : 2 Savana : 3 Pampas : 4 Veldts : North America South America Africa South africa Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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1 and 4 only
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4 only
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1 , 2 and 3
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1 and 4 only
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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:Grasslands are called different names in different parts of the world. Consider the following pair Grass land Region 1 Steppe : 2 Savana : 3 Pampas : 4 Veldts : North America South America Africa South africa Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: 1 and 4 only###Option_B: 4 only##Option_C: 1 , 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 4 only##Answer:a##Explaination:##Topic:Structure and Physiography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following type of vegetation found in Europe: Taiga Tundra Mixed forests Mediterranean Select the correct sequence of vegetation from higher latitude to lower latitude using the codes given below
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1 , 2 , 3 , 4
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2 , 1 , 3 , 4
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1 , 2 , 4 , 3
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1 , 2 , 3 , 4
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Tundra is extreme northern part of with very cold climate having snow for major part of the year.
Taigalies in south of the Tundra, winter are long and sever and annual rainfall around 50 cm Mixed forest belt lies in south of the Taiga in central and western part of the Europe Mediterranean type vegetation Confined to southern Europe along the Mediterranean sea coast
These are the name given to the type of Vegetation in these areas according to their climate type.
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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 type of vegetation found in Europe: Taiga Tundra Mixed forests Mediterranean Select the correct sequence of vegetation from higher latitude to lower latitude using the codes given below##Option_A: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4###Option_B: 2 , 1 , 3 , 4##Option_C: 1 , 2 , 4 , 3##Option_D: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4##Answer:b##Explaination:
Tundra is extreme northern part of with very cold climate having snow for major part of the year.
Taigalies in south of the Tundra, winter are long and sever and annual rainfall around 50 cm Mixed forest belt lies in south of the Taiga in central and western part of the Europe Mediterranean type vegetation Confined to southern Europe along the Mediterranean sea coast
These are the name given to the type of Vegetation in these areas according to their climate type.
##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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Which of the following countries known as Baltic States- Estonia Belarus Latvia Lithuania Choose the correct option from the following
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1 , 2 , 3
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2 , 3 , 4
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1 , 3 , 4
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1 , 2 , 3
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Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are together known as Baltic states. The three countries lie on the eastern shore of the Baltic sea and geographically connected.
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c
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World: Population , Distribution & Density , Races & Tribes , Settlement & Migration
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following countries known as Baltic States- Estonia Belarus Latvia Lithuania Choose the correct option from the following##Option_A: 1 , 2 , 3###Option_B: 2 , 3 , 4##Option_C: 1 , 3 , 4##Option_D: 1 , 2 , 3##Answer:c##Explaination:Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are together known as Baltic states. The three countries lie on the eastern shore of the Baltic sea and geographically connected.##Topic:World: Population , Distribution & Density , Races & Tribes , Settlement & Migration##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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The International North-South Transport Corridor will be the ship, rail, and road route for moving freight from India to Europe. Consider the following countries: Iran Armenia Georgia Pakistan The corridor will pass through which country/countries?
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
|
1 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
|
The route of the corridor primarily involves moving freight from India to Iran by ship; from Iran to Armenia and Georgia by rail and road; and from Georgia to Russia and Europe.
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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:The International North-South Transport Corridor will be the ship, rail, and road route for moving freight from India to Europe. Consider the following countries: Iran Armenia Georgia Pakistan The corridor will pass through which country/countries?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:The route of the corridor primarily involves moving freight from India to Iran by ship; from Iran to Armenia and Georgia by rail and road; and from Georgia to Russia and Europe.##Topic:Foreign Trade##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements: Mediterranean countries such as France, Spain and Italy are leading producers of wine. Mediterranean climate favors growth of good quality sugarcane. Choose the correct option?
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Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for it.
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Both Statements are correct but Statement 2 is not the right explanation for statement 1.
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Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is wrong.
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Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for it.
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1 st statement is correct. Mediterranean climate favors viticulture (production of grapes). This is the raw material for production of wines.
2 nd statement is wrong. Sugarcane grows in tropical countries like Brazil, India, etc. Moreover sugarcane is not the raw material for wine
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c
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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: Mediterranean countries such as France, Spain and Italy are leading producers of wine. Mediterranean climate favors growth of good quality sugarcane. Choose the correct option?##Option_A: Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for it.###Option_B: Both Statements are correct but Statement 2 is not the right explanation for statement 1.##Option_C: Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is wrong.##Option_D: Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for it.##Answer:c##Explaination:1 st statement is correct. Mediterranean climate favors viticulture (production of grapes). This is the raw material for production of wines.
2 nd statement is wrong. Sugarcane grows in tropical countries like Brazil, India, etc. Moreover sugarcane is not the raw material for wine##Topic:World:Continents ( Land , Climate , Resources etc): Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Kaladan Multi-modal Transit Transport Project will connect Indian mainland, North eastern states of India, and Myanmar. Consider the following statements: Kaladan, the longest railway of Myanmar will be part of the project. North Eastern states will be connected to Kolkata via Dhaka in Bangladesh through road and railways. 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
|
Both the statements are wrong. Kaladan is a river in Myanmar. The project will include the shipping route from seaport of Kolkata in India to Sittwe seaport in Myanmar via Bay of Bengal. Then, it will include the river boat route from Sittwe seaport to Paletwa jetty via Kaladan river in Myanmar. It will then include road route from Paletwa jetty to North Eastern states in India.
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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:Kaladan Multi-modal Transit Transport Project will connect Indian mainland, North eastern states of India, and Myanmar. Consider the following statements: Kaladan, the longest railway of Myanmar will be part of the project. North Eastern states will be connected to Kolkata via Dhaka in Bangladesh through road and railways. 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:Both the statements are wrong. Kaladan is a river in Myanmar. The project will include the shipping route from seaport of Kolkata in India to Sittwe seaport in Myanmar via Bay of Bengal. Then, it will include the river boat route from Sittwe seaport to Paletwa jetty via Kaladan river in Myanmar. It will then include road route from Paletwa jetty to North Eastern states in India.##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List I (country) List II (industrial region) A. China 1. Mukden triangle B. France 2. Lorraine region C. Japan 3. Kharkiv Region D. Ukraine 4. Osaka - Kobe region Code : A B C D
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1 2 4 3
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1 4 2 3
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3 2 4 1
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1 2 4 3
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Mukden Triangle is the industrial region in China. It includes the industrial cities of Anshan, Shenyag and Fushun. Lorraine is in France. The Keihanshin industrial region encompassing the cities of Kyōto, Ōsaka and Kōbe is a major industrial region of Japan. Kharkiv is a leading industrial region of Ukraine.
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a
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World: Population , Distribution & Density , Races & Tribes , Settlement & Migration
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List I (country) List II (industrial region) A. China 1. Mukden triangle B. France 2. Lorraine region C. Japan 3. Kharkiv Region D. Ukraine 4. Osaka - Kobe region Code : A B C D##Option_A: 1 2 4 3###Option_B: 1 4 2 3##Option_C: 3 2 4 1##Option_D: 1 2 4 3##Answer:a##Explaination:Mukden Triangle is the industrial region in China. It includes the industrial cities of Anshan, Shenyag and Fushun. Lorraine is in France. The Keihanshin industrial region encompassing the cities of Kyōto, Ōsaka and Kōbe is a major industrial region of Japan. Kharkiv is a leading industrial region of Ukraine.##Topic:World: Population , Distribution & Density , Races & Tribes , Settlement & Migration##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following pairs: Mineral resource Largest producer 1. Rare earth metals : United States 2. Uranium : China 3. Bauxite : Australia Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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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
|
China is the largest producer of rare earth metals. In fact, it exercises almost monopoly in this area.
The leading producers of Uranium are Kazakhstan, Canada, Australia, Namibia and Niger.
Third pair is correct. Australia is a major contributor to world supplies of bauxite and aluminium
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c
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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 pairs: Mineral resource Largest producer 1. Rare earth metals : United States 2. Uranium : China 3. Bauxite : Australia Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
China is the largest producer of rare earth metals. In fact, it exercises almost monopoly in this area.
The leading producers of Uranium are Kazakhstan, Canada, Australia, Namibia and Niger.
Third pair is correct. Australia is a major contributor to world supplies of bauxite and aluminium
##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:c
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Consider the following statements regarding the proposed Nicaragua canal: It will connect Mediterranean sea with the Red sea. It will be an alternative to the overcrowded Suez canal. 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
|
The Nicaragua Canalis a shipping route under construction through Nicaragua (a Central American country) to connect the Caribbean Sea (and therefore the Atlantic Ocean) with the Pacific Ocean. Therefore, both the statements are wrong
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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 regarding the proposed Nicaragua canal: It will connect Mediterranean sea with the Red sea. It will be an alternative to the overcrowded Suez canal. 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:The Nicaragua Canalis a shipping route under construction through Nicaragua (a Central American country) to connect the Caribbean Sea (and therefore the Atlantic Ocean) with the Pacific Ocean. Therefore, both the statements are wrong##Topic:World : Rivers and lakes , Mountain and Peaks , Plateaus##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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South Africa has no legally defined capital city. The country"s three branches of government are split over different cities. Consider the following statements: Cape Town is the administrative capital of South Africa. Pretoria is the judicial capital of South Africa. 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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Cape Town, as the seat of Parliament, is the legislative capital. Pretoria, as the seat of the President and Cabinet, is the administrative capital. Bloemfontein, as the seat of the Supreme Court of Appeal, is the judicial capital.The Constitutional Court of South Africa sits in Johannesburg
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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:South Africa has no legally defined capital city. The country"s three branches of government are split over different cities. Consider the following statements: Cape Town is the administrative capital of South Africa. Pretoria is the judicial capital of South Africa. 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:Cape Town, as the seat of Parliament, is the legislative capital. Pretoria, as the seat of the President and Cabinet, is the administrative capital. Bloemfontein, as the seat of the Supreme Court of Appeal, is the judicial capital.The Constitutional Court of South Africa sits in Johannesburg##Topic:World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following pairs: List I List II (Agricultural produce) (Leading producer) 1. Sugar : Brazil 2. Tea : China 3. Rubber : Thailand Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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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
|
All the three pairs are correctly matched. Brazil is the largest producer of sugarcane followed by India and China. The largest producers of tea are the People's Republic of China, India, Kenya, Sri Lanka, and Turkey. Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, together account for around 72% of all natural rubber production
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c
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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 pairs: List I List II (Agricultural produce) (Leading producer) 1. Sugar : Brazil 2. Tea : China 3. Rubber : Thailand Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?##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:All the three pairs are correctly matched. Brazil is the largest producer of sugarcane followed by India and China. The largest producers of tea are the People's Republic of China, India, Kenya, Sri Lanka, and Turkey. Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, together account for around 72% of all natural rubber production##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:c
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Consider the following statements about the Sangam literature.
1. Its heroes are against the war & it derides war as evil.
2. Sanskrit & Prakrit scholars contributed significantly to it.
3. It is a collection of poems only.
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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Whole Sangam literature is a collection of poems. Its narrative text includes poetry describing heroics during war & cattle raids.
A good deal of Sangam texts, including the didactic texts, was the work of Brahman Prakrit-Sanskrit scholars.
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c
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about the Sangam literature.
1. Its heroes are against the war & it derides war as evil.
2. Sanskrit & Prakrit scholars contributed significantly to it.
3. It is a collection of poems only.
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:c##Explaination:
Whole Sangam literature is a collection of poems. Its narrative text includes poetry describing heroics during war & cattle raids.
A good deal of Sangam texts, including the didactic texts, was the work of Brahman Prakrit-Sanskrit scholars.
##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the statements given below is/are correct regarding actions of Mughal emperor Akbar to bring religious harmony? Abolition of jizyah tax which was a tax on bathing at holy places like Prayag, Banaras etc. Abolition of pilgrims tax which non Muslims had to pay in a Muslim state. Abolition of practice of forcibly converting prisoners of war to Islam. Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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Imposition of jizyah tax which non muslims had to pay in a muslim state for relegious liberty and protection. Imposition of pilgrims tax which was a tax on bathing at holy places like Prayag, Banaras etc. Practice of forcibly converting prisioners of war to Islam. Jizyah was a tax which non muslims had to pay in a muslim state and Pilgrim tax had to be paid for bathing at holy places like Prayaag, Banaras. Thus, though the Akbar abolished these two taxes, these two statements are incorrect due to incorrect details about these taxes. Before Akbar, prisoners of wars used to be forcibly converted to Islam. Akbar stopped this practice.
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b
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Mughal Period
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the statements given below is/are correct regarding actions of Mughal emperor Akbar to bring religious harmony? Abolition of jizyah tax which was a tax on bathing at holy places like Prayag, Banaras etc. Abolition of pilgrims tax which non Muslims had to pay in a Muslim state. Abolition of practice of forcibly converting prisoners of war to Islam. Select the correct answer from the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Imposition of jizyah tax which non muslims had to pay in a muslim state for relegious liberty and protection. Imposition of pilgrims tax which was a tax on bathing at holy places like Prayag, Banaras etc. Practice of forcibly converting prisioners of war to Islam. Jizyah was a tax which non muslims had to pay in a muslim state and Pilgrim tax had to be paid for bathing at holy places like Prayaag, Banaras. Thus, though the Akbar abolished these two taxes, these two statements are incorrect due to incorrect details about these taxes. Before Akbar, prisoners of wars used to be forcibly converted to Islam. Akbar stopped this practice.##Topic:Mughal Period##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are correct in the context of State Public Service Commission (SPSC)? The chairman and members can be appointed and removed by the Governor of the state. The President can establish a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) for two or more state on the request of the state legislatures concerned. The Union Public Service Commission can serve the needs of a state on the request of the state governor and with the approval of the President. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1st statement is incorrect - The chairman and members of a state public service commission, though appointed by the governor of the state, can be removed only by the President . 2nd statement is incorrect - The Parliament (not President) can establish a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC ) for two or more state on the request of the state legislatures concerned. 3rd statement is correct - The Union Public Service Commission can serve the needs of a state on the request of the state governor and with the approval of the President.
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c
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Election Commission, Elections and political parties: problems and processes
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct in the context of State Public Service Commission (SPSC)? The chairman and members can be appointed and removed by the Governor of the state. The President can establish a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) for two or more state on the request of the state legislatures concerned. The Union Public Service Commission can serve the needs of a state on the request of the state governor and with the approval of the President. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination:1st statement is incorrect - The chairman and members of a state public service commission, though appointed by the governor of the state, can be removed only by the President . 2nd statement is incorrect - The Parliament (not President) can establish a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC ) for two or more state on the request of the state legislatures concerned. 3rd statement is correct - The Union Public Service Commission can serve the needs of a state on the request of the state governor and with the approval of the President.##Topic:Election Commission, Elections and political parties: problems and processes##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding Human Development Report (HDR) : It is released by UNDP. HDR measures development through three indicators namely education, health and standard of living. It uses scale of 0 to 100 for evaluation. Which of the statement(s) 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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Only 3 rd statement is incorrect - It uses scale of 0 to 1 for evaluation.
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b
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Sustainable Development
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Human Development Report (HDR) : It is released by UNDP. HDR measures development through three indicators namely education, health and standard of living. It uses scale of 0 to 100 for evaluation. Which of the statement(s) 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:b##Explaination:Only 3 rd statement is incorrect - It uses scale of 0 to 1 for evaluation.##Topic:Sustainable Development##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Indian Classical dance is a part of religious ritual in which dancers worshipped the gods by telling stories about their lives and exploits. Consider the following statements about aspects of dances: Natya: the dramatic element of the dance i.e. the imitation of character. Nritta: pure dance, in which the rhythms and phrases of the music are reflected in the decorative movements of the hands and body and in the stamping of the feet. Nritya: the portrayal of mood through facial expression, hand, gesture. Tandava: denotes grace, bhava and abhinaya,which represents the feminine aspect of dance. Lasya: emphasize on male characteristics of power strength and firmness. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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Statement 4 and 5 are incorrect because: Lasya : denotes grace, bhava and abhinaya,which represents the feminine aspect of dance. Tandava: emphasizes on male characteristics of power strength and firmness.
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b
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arts
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Indian Classical dance is a part of religious ritual in which dancers worshipped the gods by telling stories about their lives and exploits. Consider the following statements about aspects of dances: Natya: the dramatic element of the dance i.e. the imitation of character. Nritta: pure dance, in which the rhythms and phrases of the music are reflected in the decorative movements of the hands and body and in the stamping of the feet. Nritya: the portrayal of mood through facial expression, hand, gesture. Tandava: denotes grace, bhava and abhinaya,which represents the feminine aspect of dance. Lasya: emphasize on male characteristics of power strength and firmness. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B:1, 2 and 3 only##Option_C:1, 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Statement 4 and 5 are incorrect because: Lasya : denotes grace, bhava and abhinaya,which represents the feminine aspect of dance. Tandava: emphasizes on male characteristics of power strength and firmness.##Topic:arts##Subject:Geology##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements with respect to temple architecture:
The Gupta period marks the beginning of Indian temple architecture.
The third stage of temple-making in the Gupta period is said to be the precursor of the Nagara style of temple-making.
Latina type of curvilinear towers is a very prominent feature of the nagara style of temples.
Phamsana buildings under the nagara style are usually called "wagon-vaulted buildings" and it could be traced before the fifth century CE.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Dravida style became popular in Southern India while Nagara in Northern India . Vesara style of temple has both Nagara and Dravidian features.
North Indian temples are generally classified according to the style of the shikhara: the phamsana style is rectilinear, and the latina is curvilinear.
Statement 4 is incorrect because Valabhi not Phamsana type of buildings under nagara style are usually called " wagon-vaulted buildings" and such type of buidings could be traced before the fifth century CE.
Whereas Phamsana are kind of towers having wide base and it has outward sloping incline. These kind of towers are used to make the Mandaps of nagara style of temple making.·
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c
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Architecture
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to temple architecture:
The Gupta period marks the beginning of Indian temple architecture.
The third stage of temple-making in the Gupta period is said to be the precursor of the Nagara style of temple-making.
Latina type of curvilinear towers is a very prominent feature of the nagara style of temples.
Phamsana buildings under the nagara style are usually called "wagon-vaulted buildings" and it could be traced before the fifth century CE.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1, 2 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
Dravida style became popular in Southern India while Nagara in Northern India . Vesara style of temple has both Nagara and Dravidian features.
North Indian temples are generally classified according to the style of the shikhara: the phamsana style is rectilinear, and the latina is curvilinear.
Statement 4 is incorrect because Valabhi not Phamsana type of buildings under nagara style are usually called " wagon-vaulted buildings" and such type of buidings could be traced before the fifth century CE.
Whereas Phamsana are kind of towers having wide base and it has outward sloping incline. These kind of towers are used to make the Mandaps of nagara style of temple making.·
##Topic:Architecture##Subject:Geology##Answer:c
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In Young India, Gandhiji laid down his perception of the 'substance of independence'. Which of the following does not include -
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nbsp; Abolition of salt tax.
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nbsp; Reduction in military expenditure but not in land revenue.
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nbsp; Protective tariff on foreign cloth.
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nbsp; Abolition of salt tax.
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Statement 1, 3 and 4 are correct.
Statement 2 and 5 are incorrect.
Because it was reduction of land revenue also and that to by 50%, the same as in military expenditure and legislative control behind it was also demanded.
And It was Discharge of all political prisoners but not those condemned for murder or attempt to murder, or trial by ordinary judicial tribunals.
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d
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Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
In Young India, Gandhiji laid down his perception of the 'substance of independence'. Which of the following does not include -
##Option_A:nbsp; Abolition of salt tax.
###Option_B:nbsp; Reduction in military expenditure but not in land revenue.
##Option_C:nbsp; Protective tariff on foreign cloth.
##Option_D:nbsp; Abolition of salt tax.
##Answer:d##Explaination:
Statement 1, 3 and 4 are correct.
Statement 2 and 5 are incorrect.
Because it was reduction of land revenue also and that to by 50%, the same as in military expenditure and legislative control behind it was also demanded.
And It was Discharge of all political prisoners but not those condemned for murder or attempt to murder, or trial by ordinary judicial tribunals.
##Topic:Freedom Struggle : The Gandhian Era (1917– 47)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements:
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nbsp; The right to vote and not to vote i.e. NOTA (None of the Above) are both basic right of voters.
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nbsp; ‘Right to recall’ is difficult to implement and practice in India, because India follows the first past the post system.
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nbsp; Parliamentarians have already a right for negative voting by abstaining to vote in the House.
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nbsp; The right to vote and not to vote i.e. NOTA (None of the Above) are both basic right of voters.
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Statement 1 2 & 3 are correct - The Supreme court said the right to vote and the right to say NOTA are both part of basic right of voters. NOTA stands for ' None Of The Above' out of available candidates. The Law commission is not in favour of introducing the right to recall in any form because it can lead to an excess of democracy and is difficult and expensive to implement in practice, especially given that India follows the first past the post system. First past the post system means Party having majority votes can form government, or a coalition government can be formed from two or more of the other political parties who together have over 50% of the seats or majority seats. Statement 4 is not correct . Right to reject’ candidates in elections is not applicable in India to invalidate the election in cases where majority of the voters opt NOTA.
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c
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Reports(National)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements:
##Option_A:nbsp; The right to vote and not to vote i.e. NOTA (None of the Above) are both basic right of voters.
###Option_B:nbsp; ‘Right to recall’ is difficult to implement and practice in India, because India follows the first past the post system.
##Option_C:nbsp; Parliamentarians have already a right for negative voting by abstaining to vote in the House.
##Option_D:nbsp; The right to vote and not to vote i.e. NOTA (None of the Above) are both basic right of voters.
##Answer:c##Explaination:Statement 1 2 & 3 are correct - The Supreme court said the right to vote and the right to say NOTA are both part of basic right of voters. NOTA stands for ' None Of The Above' out of available candidates. The Law commission is not in favour of introducing the right to recall in any form because it can lead to an excess of democracy and is difficult and expensive to implement in practice, especially given that India follows the first past the post system. First past the post system means Party having majority votes can form government, or a coalition government can be formed from two or more of the other political parties who together have over 50% of the seats or majority seats. Statement 4 is not correct . Right to reject’ candidates in elections is not applicable in India to invalidate the election in cases where majority of the voters opt NOTA. ##Topic:Reports(National)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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With respect to unique architecture, the major Mughal contribution to the Indian Subcontinent, Consider the following statements :
1. A new style of architecture.
2. Persian art and culture amalgamated with native Indian art and culture.
3. Landscape gardening.
4. Double dome system of dome architecture.
5.Certain rhythmic quality in some of the structures in its symmetrical design.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 Only
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1, 2 and 3 Only
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1,2,3 and 4 Only
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1 and 2 Only
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yet to be added
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d
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Difference between Architecture & Sculpture
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With respect to unique architecture, the major Mughal contribution to the Indian Subcontinent, Consider the following statements :
1. A new style of architecture.
2. Persian art and culture amalgamated with native Indian art and culture.
3. Landscape gardening.
4. Double dome system of dome architecture.
5.Certain rhythmic quality in some of the structures in its symmetrical design.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 Only###Option_B:1, 2 and 3 Only##Option_C:1,2,3 and 4 Only##Option_D: 1 and 2 Only##Answer:d##Explaination:yet to be added##Topic:Difference between Architecture & Sculpture##Subject:Geology##Answer:d
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With reference to, Malwaschool of architecture, consider the following statements: 1. They were having large windows and the use of wall mates for decoration. 2. Rajput ruler of Malwa had an imperative role in this architecture.
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 of the above
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1 only
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to, Malwaschool of architecture, consider the following statements: 1. They were having large windows and the use of wall mates for decoration. 2. Rajput ruler of Malwa had an imperative role in this architecture.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A:1 only ###Option_B:2 only ##Option_C:both of the above##Option_D:1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Geology##Answer:a
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Microfinance has emerged as an unique tool of empowerment and financial inclusion. Which of the following is /are correct with respect to the recently launched government sponsored micro insurance and pension for the disadvantaged sections of the society?
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nbsp; Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna (PMSBY ) for life insurance cover i.e. both natural and accidental death risk.
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nbsp; Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) to cover accidental death risk only.
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nbsp; Atal Pension Yojana, a low-cost pension scheme, to provide a defined pension and that would automatically subsume existing Swavalamban Scheme members.
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nbsp; Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna (PMSBY ) for life insurance cover i.e. both natural and accidental death risk.
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Micro Finance is a provision of financial services such as savings, credit and insurance to individuals that fall below the poverty line. Statement 1, 2 and 4 are incorrect. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna (PMSBY ) - to cover accidental death risk. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) - to cover both natural and accidental death risk or disability due to accident. Statement 4 is incorrect because all these schemes will be offered by all Public Sector General Insurance Companies or other General Insurance companies willing to offer the product on similar terms on the choice of the Bank / RRB / Cooperative Bank concerned. Statement 3 is correct . Hence the answer is b.
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b
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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:Microfinance has emerged as an unique tool of empowerment and financial inclusion. Which of the following is /are correct with respect to the recently launched government sponsored micro insurance and pension for the disadvantaged sections of the society?##Option_A:nbsp; Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna (PMSBY ) for life insurance cover i.e. both natural and accidental death risk.###Option_B:nbsp; Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) to cover accidental death risk only. ##Option_C:nbsp; Atal Pension Yojana, a low-cost pension scheme, to provide a defined pension and that would automatically subsume existing Swavalamban Scheme members.##Option_D:nbsp; Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna (PMSBY ) for life insurance cover i.e. both natural and accidental death risk.##Answer:b##Explaination:Micro Finance is a provision of financial services such as savings, credit and insurance to individuals that fall below the poverty line. Statement 1, 2 and 4 are incorrect. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojna (PMSBY ) - to cover accidental death risk. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) - to cover both natural and accidental death risk or disability due to accident. Statement 4 is incorrect because all these schemes will be offered by all Public Sector General Insurance Companies or other General Insurance companies willing to offer the product on similar terms on the choice of the Bank / RRB / Cooperative Bank concerned. Statement 3 is correct . Hence the answer is b.##Topic:Also in News(Economy)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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With reference to socio-economic contribution made by Gandhiji, Consider the following statements: He took anti-imperialist position. He was not in favour of class struggle within the Indian society nor in solving class conflict through persuasion. By His famous 'Theory of Trusteeship', he advised the owning class to behave as the trustees of the national wealth in the interest of working class. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Statement 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect. Because Gandhiji was in favour of solving class conflict within the Indian society through persuasion, but he was never in favour of class struggle within the Indian society.
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d
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Gandhi – Advent and Achievement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to socio-economic contribution made by Gandhiji, Consider the following statements: He took anti-imperialist position. He was not in favour of class struggle within the Indian society nor in solving class conflict through persuasion. By His famous 'Theory of Trusteeship', he advised the owning class to behave as the trustees of the national wealth in the interest of working class. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Statement 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect. Because Gandhiji was in favour of solving class conflict within the Indian society through persuasion, but he was never in favour of class struggle within the Indian society.##Topic:Gandhi – Advent and Achievement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Identify the correct order of the process of soil erosion from the following:
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Splash erosion, Sheet erosion, Rill erosion and gully erosion
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Sheet erosion, splash erosion, gully erosion and Rill erosion
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Rill erosion, Gully erosion, Sheet erosion, Splash erosion
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Splash erosion, Sheet erosion, Rill erosion and gully erosion
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nan
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a
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Identify the correct order of the process of soil erosion from the following:
##Option_A: Splash erosion, Sheet erosion, Rill erosion and gully erosion
###Option_B: Sheet erosion, splash erosion, gully erosion and Rill erosion
##Option_C: Rill erosion, Gully erosion, Sheet erosion, Splash erosion
##Option_D: Splash erosion, Sheet erosion, Rill erosion and gully erosion
##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements with regard to sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary rocks are formed at earth’s surface by the hydrological system. The formation of sedimentary rocks involves the weathering of pre-existing rocks. Sedimentary rocks contain fossils and typically occurs as layers in a crystalline form. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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1 and 2
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Sedimentary rocks do not occur in crystalline form and often contain fossils. They may be coarse or fine grained, soft or hard.
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a
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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 with regard to sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary rocks are formed at earth’s surface by the hydrological system. The formation of sedimentary rocks involves the weathering of pre-existing rocks. Sedimentary rocks contain fossils and typically occurs as layers in a crystalline form. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 1 and 3##Option_C: 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:a##Explaination:
Sedimentary rocks do not occur in crystalline form and often contain fossils. They may be coarse or fine grained, soft or hard.
##Topic:Introduction: Location, Area and Boundaries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following geological phenomenon? Development of a fault Movement along a fault Impact produced by a volcanic eruption Folding of rocks Which of the above cause earthquakes?
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1, 2 and 3
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2 and 4
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1, 3 and 4
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1, 2 and 3
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The horizontal earth movements are responsible for greatly disturbing the horizontal arrangement of layers of rock.
They involve both the forces of compression and tension. Tension is the pulling force while compression is a pushing force. These forces are also known as tangential movements .
The compression leads to the bending of horizontal layers of deep sediments into a shape known as fold. The tension is responsible for breaking of rock layers with the subsequent sliding or displacements . It is termed as formation of fault . Thus when a movement occurs along a rock and it breaks, it is called fault . The intense folding of the rock also places a great strain on some part of the folded material. This break the strata and give rise to faults
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d
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following geological phenomenon? Development of a fault Movement along a fault Impact produced by a volcanic eruption Folding of rocks Which of the above cause earthquakes?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3###Option_B: 2 and 4##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3##Answer:d##Explaination:
The horizontal earth movements are responsible for greatly disturbing the horizontal arrangement of layers of rock.
They involve both the forces of compression and tension. Tension is the pulling force while compression is a pushing force. These forces are also known as tangential movements .
The compression leads to the bending of horizontal layers of deep sediments into a shape known as fold. The tension is responsible for breaking of rock layers with the subsequent sliding or displacements . It is termed as formation of fault . Thus when a movement occurs along a rock and it breaks, it is called fault . The intense folding of the rock also places a great strain on some part of the folded material. This break the strata and give rise to faults
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements:
1. The arrangements of different minerals into alternative thick to thin layer is called banding.
2. The process through which the sedimentary fragments become compact to form rock is called foliation.
3. The process of metamorphism in which rocks, grains or minerals get arranged in layers is called lithification.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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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 process through which the sedimentary fragments become compact to form rock is called lithification .
The process of metamorphism in which rocks, grains or minerals get arranged in layers is called foliation
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b
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements:
1. The arrangements of different minerals into alternative thick to thin layer is called banding.
2. The process through which the sedimentary fragments become compact to form rock is called foliation.
3. The process of metamorphism in which rocks, grains or minerals get arranged in layers is called lithification.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##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:
The process through which the sedimentary fragments become compact to form rock is called lithification .
The process of metamorphism in which rocks, grains or minerals get arranged in layers is called foliation
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Choose the correct statements:
1. Excessive evaporation over precipitation in arid regions result in formation of calcium carbonate nodules or kanker
2. Hardpans are formed in tropical climates and in the areas with intermediate precipitation conditions.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
|
.
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d
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Choose the correct statements:
1. Excessive evaporation over precipitation in arid regions result in formation of calcium carbonate nodules or kanker
2. Hardpans are formed in tropical climates and in the areas with intermediate precipitation conditions.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Match the following intrusive landforms: 1. Lapolith (a) wavy mass of intrusive rocks found at the base of synclines or at the top of anticlines with pipe lie conduits from below. 2. Phacolith (b) dome shaped intrusive rocks with level base and connected by pipe like conduit from below. 3. Sills (c) near horizontal bodies of intrusive igneous rocks. 4. Laccolith (d) saucer shaped, concave intrusive rocks aligned in horizontal direction. Code: 1 2 3 4
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d c a b
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d a c b
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a d b c
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d c a b
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nan
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b
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Match the following intrusive landforms: 1. Lapolith (a) wavy mass of intrusive rocks found at the base of synclines or at the top of anticlines with pipe lie conduits from below. 2. Phacolith (b) dome shaped intrusive rocks with level base and connected by pipe like conduit from below. 3. Sills (c) near horizontal bodies of intrusive igneous rocks. 4. Laccolith (d) saucer shaped, concave intrusive rocks aligned in horizontal direction. Code: 1 2 3 4##Option_A: d c a b###Option_B: d a c b##Option_C: a d b c##Option_D: d c a b##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements:
1. S waves can only travel through solid while P waves can travel through solid, liquid and gaseous medium.
2. The intensity of earthquakes is measured using Mercalli scale which records the visible damage caused by the event.
3. The shadow zone of P waves are larger in extent and cover over 40% of the earth surface.
4. The release of energy locked up between the plate boundaries takes place at the epicentre.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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The shadow zone of S waves are larger in extent and cover over 40% of the earth surface.
The release of energy locked up between the plate boundaries takes place at the hypocentre.
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a
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements:
1. S waves can only travel through solid while P waves can travel through solid, liquid and gaseous medium.
2. The intensity of earthquakes is measured using Mercalli scale which records the visible damage caused by the event.
3. The shadow zone of P waves are larger in extent and cover over 40% of the earth surface.
4. The release of energy locked up between the plate boundaries takes place at the epicentre.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 3 and 4 only
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:
The shadow zone of S waves are larger in extent and cover over 40% of the earth surface.
The release of energy locked up between the plate boundaries takes place at the hypocentre.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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The active causes of the phenomena of mass movements in geography are: Removal of materials from the original slope surface. Overloading of material through rainfall. Decrease in slope gradient. Increase in slope gradient. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 4
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 3
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1, 2 and 4
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Mass movement is the
movement of surface material caused by gravity. Landslides and rockfalls are
examples of very sudden movements of this type. Geological agents such as
water, wind and ice all work with gravity to cause a leveling of land.
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a
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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:The active causes of the phenomena of mass movements in geography are: Removal of materials from the original slope surface. Overloading of material through rainfall. Decrease in slope gradient. Increase in slope gradient. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4##Answer:a##Explaination:Mass movement is the
movement of surface material caused by gravity. Landslides and rockfalls are
examples of very sudden movements of this type. Geological agents such as
water, wind and ice all work with gravity to cause a leveling of land.##Topic:The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements is/are incorrect? The point on the surface of the earth where the first earthquake wave is experienced is called focus. The earthquake waves travel faster in rarer medium when compared to denser medium. P waves vibrates parallel to the direction of the wave. The shadow zone of P wave is larger than the S wave. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 3 and 4 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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The point on the surface of the earth where the first earthquake wave is experienced is called epicentre. The earthquake waves travel faster in denser medium when compared to rarer medium. The shadow zone of S wave is larger than the P wave.
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c
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Structure and Physiography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are incorrect? The point on the surface of the earth where the first earthquake wave is experienced is called focus. The earthquake waves travel faster in rarer medium when compared to denser medium. P waves vibrates parallel to the direction of the wave. The shadow zone of P wave is larger than the S wave. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1, 3 and 4 only###Option_B:2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C:1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D:1, 3 and 4 only##Answer:c##Explaination:The point on the surface of the earth where the first earthquake wave is experienced is called epicentre. The earthquake waves travel faster in denser medium when compared to rarer medium. The shadow zone of S wave is larger than the P wave.##Topic:Structure and Physiography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Arrange the given layers of the earth according to their density in ascending order: Inner core Asthenosphere Outer core Continental crust Oceanic crust Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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4-5-2-3-1
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4-5-3-2-1
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5-4-3-2-1
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4-5-2-3-1
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Asthenosphere is the upper portion of the mantle.
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a
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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:Arrange the given layers of the earth according to their density in ascending order: Inner core Asthenosphere Outer core Continental crust Oceanic crust Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 4-5-2-3-1###Option_B: 4-5-3-2-1##Option_C: 5-4-3-2-1##Option_D: 4-5-2-3-1##Answer:a##Explaination:
Asthenosphere is the upper portion of the mantle.
##Topic:The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following is/are not an example of erosional landforms? 1. Cliffs 2. Beaches 3. Cirque 4. Pediplain 5. Moraines Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 3 and 4 only
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2, 4, and 5 only
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2 and 5 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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Cliffs, pediplain and cirque are erosional landforms . Cliffs are dominant in the coastal area. Beaches are characteristics of shorelines that are dominated by deposition. Cirque are the most common landforms in glaciated mountains. They are deep, long and wide troughs or basins with very steep concave to vertically dropping high walls at its head as well as sides. Moraines are long ridges of deposits of glacial till. The high relief in the desert area is reduced to low featureless plains called Pediplain due to erosional activities
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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 is/are not an example of erosional landforms? 1. Cliffs 2. Beaches 3. Cirque 4. Pediplain 5. Moraines Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1, 3 and 4 only ###Option_B:2, 4, and 5 only##Option_C:2 and 5 only ##Option_D:1, 3 and 4 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:Cliffs, pediplain and cirque are erosional landforms . Cliffs are dominant in the coastal area. Beaches are characteristics of shorelines that are dominated by deposition. Cirque are the most common landforms in glaciated mountains. They are deep, long and wide troughs or basins with very steep concave to vertically dropping high walls at its head as well as sides. Moraines are long ridges of deposits of glacial till. The high relief in the desert area is reduced to low featureless plains called Pediplain due to erosional activities##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following process is a gradational process?
1. Volcanism
2. Upwarping
3. Erosion
4. Mountain building
Code:
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 4 only
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3 only
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2 and 3 only
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nan
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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 process is a gradational process?
1. Volcanism
2. Upwarping
3. Erosion
4. Mountain building
Code:
##Option_A: 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 1 and 4 only
##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 2 and 3 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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A gorge is a deep valley with very steep to straight sides. Which among the following features distinguishes a canyon from gorge? Canyons are wider at its top than its bottom. Canyons have uniform width from top to bottom. Canyons have steep step like side slopes. Canyons are usually formed in horizontal bedded sedimentary rocks. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2, 3 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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A gorge is a deep valley with very steep to straight sides. A canyon is characterised by steep step like side slopes and may be as deep as a gorge. A gorge is almost equal in width at its top as well as its bottom. In contrast, a canyon is wider at its top than at its bottom. A canyon is a variant of gorge. Canyons commonly form in horizontal bedded sedimentary rocks and gorges form in hard rocks.
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c
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Structure and Physiography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:A gorge is a deep valley with very steep to straight sides. Which among the following features distinguishes a canyon from gorge? Canyons are wider at its top than its bottom. Canyons have uniform width from top to bottom. Canyons have steep step like side slopes. Canyons are usually formed in horizontal bedded sedimentary rocks. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination:A gorge is a deep valley with very steep to straight sides. A canyon is characterised by steep step like side slopes and may be as deep as a gorge. A gorge is almost equal in width at its top as well as its bottom. In contrast, a canyon is wider at its top than at its bottom. A canyon is a variant of gorge. Canyons commonly form in horizontal bedded sedimentary rocks and gorges form in hard rocks.##Topic:Structure and Physiography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Different soils of India have different mineral content. Which of the following statement is/are correct regarding the mineral content of Indian soils ? The laterite soil contains the hydrated oxides of iron and aluminium. Both red and laterite soils are poor in nitrogen but rich in potash. The granite and gneisses rocks give rise to red soil through the process of weathering. Which of the statements 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 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Both Red and laterite soils are poor in potash.
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c
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Soils
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Different soils of India have different mineral content. Which of the following statement is/are correct regarding the mineral content of Indian soils ? The laterite soil contains the hydrated oxides of iron and aluminium. Both red and laterite soils are poor in nitrogen but rich in potash. The granite and gneisses rocks give rise to red soil through the process of weathering. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Both Red and laterite soils are poor in potash.##Topic:Soils##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which one of the following statements is not correct?
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Both igneous and sedimentary rocks may be changed into metamorphic rocks.
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Gneiss is a metamorphic rock.
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Coal is a sedimentary rock.
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Both igneous and sedimentary rocks may be changed into metamorphic rocks.
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Sometimes the original form of rocks changes entirely owing to excessive heat and great pressure.
It is then known as metamorphic rock. Igneous and metamorphic both can be changed into metamorphic rocks.
Schist is a metamorphic rock formed from shale, which is a sedimentary rock.
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d
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
##Option_A:Both igneous and sedimentary rocks may be changed into metamorphic rocks.
###Option_B:Gneiss is a metamorphic rock.
##Option_C:Coal is a sedimentary rock.
##Option_D:Both igneous and sedimentary rocks may be changed into metamorphic rocks.
##Answer:d##Explaination:
Sometimes the original form of rocks changes entirely owing to excessive heat and great pressure.
It is then known as metamorphic rock. Igneous and metamorphic both can be changed into metamorphic rocks.
Schist is a metamorphic rock formed from shale, which is a sedimentary rock.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
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S wave cannot be sent through a liquid medium.
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The mantle consists of solid rock.
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S wave terminates at the mantle core boundary.
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S wave cannot be sent through a liquid medium.
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The earth’s core has a radius of 3470 km, a little more than half the earth’s total radius.
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d
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The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
##Option_A: S wave cannot be sent through a liquid medium.
###Option_B: The mantle consists of solid rock.
##Option_C: S wave terminates at the mantle core boundary.
##Option_D: S wave cannot be sent through a liquid medium.
##Answer:d##Explaination:
The earth’s core has a radius of 3470 km, a little more than half the earth’s total radius.
##Topic:The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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South Africa lies in the warm temperate zone and still has a moderate climate. Why? It is surrounded by the mountain. South Africa lies on the high plateau. It is cooled by the cold ocean current along the west coast. 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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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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South Africa lies in the warm temperate zone. But it has a moderate climate due to several reasons. It is surrounded on three sides by oceans. The great height of plateau, on which it lies, is another reason for its cool climate. It is further cooled by the cold ocean current along the west coast.
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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:South Africa lies in the warm temperate zone and still has a moderate climate. Why? It is surrounded by the mountain. South Africa lies on the high plateau. It is cooled by the cold ocean current along the west coast. Select the correct answer using the code 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:b##Explaination:South Africa lies in the warm temperate zone. But it has a moderate climate due to several reasons. It is surrounded on three sides by oceans. The great height of plateau, on which it lies, is another reason for its cool climate. It is further cooled by the cold ocean current along the west coast.##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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Consider the following statements: Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya is the highest peak of Africa. Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa which is also the source of river Nile. Niger, river of Africa, crosses the equator twice in its full run. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3
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2 and 3 only
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2 only
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1, 2 and 3
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Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak of Africa but it lies in Tanzania not Kenya. Its height is 5892 meters. River Congo of Africa is the only river of the world which crosses equator twice in her full run. Congo river also known as Zaire river. Congo river is the deepest river of the world.
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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: Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya is the highest peak of Africa. Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa which is also the source of river Nile. Niger, river of Africa, crosses the equator twice in its full run. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3##Answer:c##Explaination:Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak of Africa but it lies in Tanzania not Kenya. Its height is 5892 meters. River Congo of Africa is the only river of the world which crosses equator twice in her full run. Congo river also known as Zaire river. Congo river is the deepest river of the world.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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With reference to physical geography of Africa, consider the following statements: Except few, rivers in Africa are not suitable for shipping. There are several large lakes in the northern highland of the Africa because of presence of the Great Rift Valley. 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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With the exception of the Nile and the Zaire, few African rivers can be used for shipping. This is because the rivers drop from the higher plateaus to the coastal lowlands making waterfalls. So because of these frequent waterfalls shipping is impossible in the Africa. One of the special physical features of Africa is its Great Rift Valley. A rift valley is a long and deep valley formed due to cracks or rifts in the land. In Africa there is a long chain of such rift valleys. Many of these valleys are filled with water called as lakes. Therefore, there are several large lakes in the highland region of the North Africa.
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c
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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:With reference to physical geography of Africa, consider the following statements: Except few, rivers in Africa are not suitable for shipping. There are several large lakes in the northern highland of the Africa because of presence of the Great Rift Valley. 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:With the exception of the Nile and the Zaire, few African rivers can be used for shipping. This is because the rivers drop from the higher plateaus to the coastal lowlands making waterfalls. So because of these frequent waterfalls shipping is impossible in the Africa. One of the special physical features of Africa is its Great Rift Valley. A rift valley is a long and deep valley formed due to cracks or rifts in the land. In Africa there is a long chain of such rift valleys. Many of these valleys are filled with water called as lakes. Therefore, there are several large lakes in the highland region of the North Africa.##Topic:World:Continents ( Land , Climate , Resources etc): Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which one of the following is/are true statement? Strait of Gibraltar separates Africa from Europe Strait of Bab-el-Mandab separates Africa from Asia The Suez Canal separates Africa from Europe Choose the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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1, 2 and 3
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Strait of Gibraltar in North-Western part of Africa separates Europe (Spain) and Africa (Morocco). It connects Mediterranean sea (in East) to Atlantics ocean (in West). Strait of Bab-el-Mandab in Eastern part of Africa separates Asia (Yemen) and Africa
(Djibouti). It connects Red sea and Gulf of Aden (Arabian sea). The Suez canal in North-Eastern part separates Africa from Asia. It connects Mediterranean sea and red sea.
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b
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following is/are true statement? Strait of Gibraltar separates Africa from Europe Strait of Bab-el-Mandab separates Africa from Asia The Suez Canal separates Africa from Europe Choose the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3##Answer:b##Explaination:
Strait of Gibraltar in North-Western part of Africa separates Europe (Spain) and Africa (Morocco). It connects Mediterranean sea (in East) to Atlantics ocean (in West). Strait of Bab-el-Mandab in Eastern part of Africa separates Asia (Yemen) and Africa
(Djibouti). It connects Red sea and Gulf of Aden (Arabian sea). The Suez canal in North-Eastern part separates Africa from Asia. It connects Mediterranean sea and red sea.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements given below : The rubber tree was first found in the amazon forest of Brazil, but now the production of it is negligible in this area. Coffee is introduced in Brazil by Portuguese and now Brazil is the largest producer and exporter of coffee in the world. 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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1 and 2 both
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1 only
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Brazil is the homeland of the rubber. The rubber tree was first found growing in the forest of amazon. From here it was taken to the countries of Africa and Asia. But today its production is negligible Coffee was introduced in Brazil by the Portuguese more than 100 years ago. Today, Brazil is the largest producer and exporter of the coffee.
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c
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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 given below : The rubber tree was first found in the amazon forest of Brazil, but now the production of it is negligible in this area. Coffee is introduced in Brazil by Portuguese and now Brazil is the largest producer and exporter of coffee in the world. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 both##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
Brazil is the homeland of the rubber. The rubber tree was first found growing in the forest of amazon. From here it was taken to the countries of Africa and Asia. But today its production is negligible Coffee was introduced in Brazil by the Portuguese more than 100 years ago. Today, Brazil is the largest producer and exporter of the coffee.
##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:c
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Chose the correct sequence of vegetation, given below, in Europe when we move from higher latitude to lower latitude: Taiga type Tundra type Mixed forests Mediterranean type Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2, 3, 4
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2, 1, 3 , 4
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1, 2, 4, 3
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1, 2, 3, 4
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Tundra is the extreme northern part of a very cold climate having snow for a major part of the year. Taiga lies in the south of the Tundra, Winters are long and sever, and annual rainfall is around 50 cm. The mixed forest belt lies in the south of the Taiga in the central and western parts of Europe. Mediterranean-type vegetation confines to southern Europe along the Mediterranean sea coast.
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b
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Chose the correct sequence of vegetation, given below, in Europe when we move from higher latitude to lower latitude: Taiga type Tundra type Mixed forests Mediterranean type Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1, 2, 3, 4###Option_B:2, 1, 3 , 4##Option_C:1, 2, 4, 3##Option_D:1, 2, 3, 4##Answer:b##Explaination:Tundra is the extreme northern part of a very cold climate having snow for a major part of the year. Taiga lies in the south of the Tundra, Winters are long and sever, and annual rainfall is around 50 cm. The mixed forest belt lies in the south of the Taiga in the central and western parts of Europe. Mediterranean-type vegetation confines to southern Europe along the Mediterranean sea coast.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following countries known as Baltic States? Estonia Belorussia Latvia Lithuania Choose the correct option from the following
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1 , 2 , 3
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2 , 3 , 4
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1 , 3 , 4
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1 , 2 , 3
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Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are together known as Baltic states.
The three countries lie on the eastern shore of the Baltic sea and geographically connected
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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 countries known as Baltic States? Estonia Belorussia Latvia Lithuania Choose the correct option from the following##Option_A: 1 , 2 , 3###Option_B: 2 , 3 , 4##Option_C: 1 , 3 , 4##Option_D: 1 , 2 , 3##Answer:c##Explaination:
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are together known as Baltic states.
The three countries lie on the eastern shore of the Baltic sea and geographically connected
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the speed of rotation of Earth?
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It remains constant across all the latitudes.
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It decreases with increase in latitudes.
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It increases till 45 o latitude and then decreases.
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It remains constant across all the latitudes.
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It decreases with increase in latitude. At the Equator, a circumference of 40,077 km is to be covered in 24 hrs. Hence the speed is calculated to be about 1660 km/hr, but it decreases as we move towards the Poles. At 45 0 latitude, the earth spins at the rate of about 1,120 kilometers per hour. At the poles, the movement is very little.
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b
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The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is true regarding the speed of rotation of Earth?##Option_A: It remains constant across all the latitudes.###Option_B: It decreases with increase in latitudes.##Option_C: It increases till 45 o latitude and then decreases.##Option_D: It remains constant across all the latitudes.##Answer:b##Explaination:
It decreases with increase in latitude. At the Equator, a circumference of 40,077 km is to be covered in 24 hrs. Hence the speed is calculated to be about 1660 km/hr, but it decreases as we move towards the Poles. At 45 0 latitude, the earth spins at the rate of about 1,120 kilometers per hour. At the poles, the movement is very little.
##Topic:The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following statements is/are correct? A meteoroid is debris of asteroid or planetoid that enters the earth"s atmosphere. A meteorite is the flash of light seen from the earth when the debris burns up due to friction with atmosphere. A Meteor is a larger fragment of rock that completes the journey to the Earth"s surface without being destroyed. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 only
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The first statement is correct. A meteoris the flash of light seen from the earth when the debris burns up due to friction with atmosphere. A Meteorite is a larger fragment of rock that completes the journey to the Earth's surface without being destroyed.
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a
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The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions
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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? A meteoroid is debris of asteroid or planetoid that enters the earth"s atmosphere. A meteorite is the flash of light seen from the earth when the debris burns up due to friction with atmosphere. A Meteor is a larger fragment of rock that completes the journey to the Earth"s surface without being destroyed. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:The first statement is correct. A meteoris the flash of light seen from the earth when the debris burns up due to friction with atmosphere. A Meteorite is a larger fragment of rock that completes the journey to the Earth's surface without being destroyed.##Topic:The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements is/are correct? The orbit of the earth makes an angle of 66 ½ o with the plane perpendicular to the Orbit. The earth is moving in a counter-clockwise direction, that is, from west to east, around the Sun. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The orbit of the earth makes an angle of 66½ o with the plane parallel to the Orbit. I.e. orbital plane. The duration of Solar day is more than the Siderial day. The earth completes one rotation in 24 hours. This is called a Solar Day. The duration between the passage of a particular star over a meridian twice is called Sidereal day. It lasts 23 hours 56 minutes and 4 seconds. The third statement is correct.
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b
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The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions
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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? The orbit of the earth makes an angle of 66 ½ o with the plane perpendicular to the Orbit. The earth is moving in a counter-clockwise direction, that is, from west to east, around the Sun. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:The orbit of the earth makes an angle of 66½ o with the plane parallel to the Orbit. I.e. orbital plane. The duration of Solar day is more than the Siderial day. The earth completes one rotation in 24 hours. This is called a Solar Day. The duration between the passage of a particular star over a meridian twice is called Sidereal day. It lasts 23 hours 56 minutes and 4 seconds. The third statement is correct.##Topic:The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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When it is 4 pm, Sunday at Greenwich, what is the time and day at a place, 142 ½ o E latitude?
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9:30 PM, Sunday
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12 AM, Monday
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6:30 AM, Sunday
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9:30 PM, Sunday
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The earth rotates 360° in about 24 hours, which means 15° an hour or 1° in four minutes. Thus, when it is 12 noon at Greenwich, the time at 15° east of Greenwich will be 15 4 = 60 minutes, i.e., 1 hour ahead of Greenwich time, which means 1 p.m.
Similarly the time gap between Greenwich and 142 ½ o latitude is 9 hours and 30 minutes. When it is 4 pm at Greenwich, the time at 142 ½ o latitude will be 1:30 am next day i.e Monday.
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d
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The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:When it is 4 pm, Sunday at Greenwich, what is the time and day at a place, 142 ½ o E latitude?##Option_A: 9:30 PM, Sunday###Option_B: 12 AM, Monday##Option_C: 6:30 AM, Sunday##Option_D: 9:30 PM, Sunday##Answer:d##Explaination:
The earth rotates 360° in about 24 hours, which means 15° an hour or 1° in four minutes. Thus, when it is 12 noon at Greenwich, the time at 15° east of Greenwich will be 15 4 = 60 minutes, i.e., 1 hour ahead of Greenwich time, which means 1 p.m.
Similarly the time gap between Greenwich and 142 ½ o latitude is 9 hours and 30 minutes. When it is 4 pm at Greenwich, the time at 142 ½ o latitude will be 1:30 am next day i.e Monday.
##Topic:The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following different stages of a star: Red giant Stellar Nebula Neutron star Supernova Which of the following is the correct order of above different stages in the life of a star?
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1, 2, 3, 4
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2, 1, 3, 4
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1, 2, 4, 3
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1, 2, 3, 4
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The correct order of events is: Stellar Nebula -Red giant – Supernova – Neutron star
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d
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The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following different stages of a star: Red giant Stellar Nebula Neutron star Supernova Which of the following is the correct order of above different stages in the life of a star?##Option_A: 1, 2, 3, 4###Option_B: 2, 1, 3, 4##Option_C: 1, 2, 4, 3##Option_D: 1, 2, 3, 4##Answer:d##Explaination:The correct order of events is: Stellar Nebula -Red giant – Supernova – Neutron star##Topic:The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements:
1. Sahara Desert has one of the lowest relative humidity.
2. As one moves from equator to poles, water vapor content in the atmosphere increases.
Which of the following options are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for it.
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Both Statements are correct but Statement 2 is not the right explanation for statement 1.
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Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is wrong.
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Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for it.
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The low relative humidity of Sahara desert is due to lack of rainfall and water sources which can provide moisture.
Statement 2 is wrong. Vapor content depends on temperature and therefore it decreases from the equator poleward in response to decreasing temperature towards the poles.
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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. Sahara Desert has one of the lowest relative humidity.
2. As one moves from equator to poles, water vapor content in the atmosphere increases.
Which of the following options are correct?
##Option_A: Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for it.
###Option_B: Both Statements are correct but Statement 2 is not the right explanation for statement 1.
##Option_C: Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is wrong.
##Option_D: Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for it.
##Answer:c##Explaination:
The low relative humidity of Sahara desert is due to lack of rainfall and water sources which can provide moisture.
Statement 2 is wrong. Vapor content depends on temperature and therefore it decreases from the equator poleward in response to decreasing temperature towards the poles.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements:
1. Melting of ice will further accelerate the process of global warming.
2. Ice covered surfaces reflect most of the incoming radiations.
Which of the following options are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for it.
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Both Statements are correct but Statement 2 is not the right explanation for statement 1.
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Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is wrong.
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Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for it.
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The snow covered surfaces receive very low amount of insolation because they reflect 70 to 90% of incoming shortwave solar radiations. Thus the melting of this ice will expose the land and soil which absorb most of the incoming radiations. This will increase the temperature causing further global warming.
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a
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
1. Melting of ice will further accelerate the process of global warming.
2. Ice covered surfaces reflect most of the incoming radiations.
Which of the following options are correct?
##Option_A: Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for it.
###Option_B: Both Statements are correct but Statement 2 is not the right explanation for statement 1.
##Option_C: Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is wrong.
##Option_D: Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for it.
##Answer:a##Explaination:The snow covered surfaces receive very low amount of insolation because they reflect 70 to 90% of incoming shortwave solar radiations. Thus the melting of this ice will expose the land and soil which absorb most of the incoming radiations. This will increase the temperature causing further global warming. ##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements: Water vapor reflects a significant portion of the incoming shortwave solar radiation. Water vapor prevents outgoing terrestrial radiation and thus creates a greenhouse effect. 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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Statement 1 is wrong. Vapor is almost transparent for incoming shortwave solar radiation. However, it is less transparent for outgoing terrestrial radiation and therefore it helps in heating the earth's surface and lower portion of the atmosphere.
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a
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The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Water vapor reflects a significant portion of the incoming shortwave solar radiation. Water vapor prevents outgoing terrestrial radiation and thus creates a greenhouse effect. 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:a##Explaination:Statement 1 is wrong. Vapor is almost transparent for incoming shortwave solar radiation. However, it is less transparent for outgoing terrestrial radiation and therefore it helps in heating the earth's surface and lower portion of the atmosphere.##Topic:The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following reasons are responsible for desert type of climate of Sahara? Presence of anticyclonic conditions The winds are easterlies, i.e., from land to sea Presence of warm currents Which of the above flow in the North-eastern states?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Due to anticyclonic conditions, winds are not able to rise which is necessary for rainfall. The winds here also blow from land and hence they are devoid of any moisture necessary for rainfall. Statement 3 is wrong. There is presence of cold current which causes desiccating effect which further reduces the possibility of rainfall.
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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 reasons are responsible for desert type of climate of Sahara? Presence of anticyclonic conditions The winds are easterlies, i.e., from land to sea Presence of warm currents Which of the above flow in the North-eastern states?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Due to anticyclonic conditions, winds are not able to rise which is necessary for rainfall. The winds here also blow from land and hence they are devoid of any moisture necessary for rainfall. Statement 3 is wrong. There is presence of cold current which causes desiccating effect which further reduces the possibility of rainfall.##Topic:The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following statements regarding Mediterranean Climate are correct? They have a distinct characteristic of wet winter and dry summer season. There is seasonal shifting of wind and pressure belts. They are famous for sugarcane cultivation. Cape Town has this type of climate. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3
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Mediterranean climate receive most of their rainfall during winter. This is because during winter the winds are westerlies. Therefore they are moisture laden. During summer, as the pressure belts shift southwards, easterly winds start blowing which are dry.
They are famous for viticulture. Sugarcane is a tropical crop and hence it is not grown here.
Cape Town is in the southern part of Africa where this type of climate is present.
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d
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding Mediterranean Climate are correct? They have a distinct characteristic of wet winter and dry summer season. There is seasonal shifting of wind and pressure belts. They are famous for sugarcane cultivation. Cape Town has this type of climate. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3###Option_B: 1 and 3##Option_C: 2 and 3##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3##Answer:d##Explaination:
Mediterranean climate receive most of their rainfall during winter. This is because during winter the winds are westerlies. Therefore they are moisture laden. During summer, as the pressure belts shift southwards, easterly winds start blowing which are dry.
They are famous for viticulture. Sugarcane is a tropical crop and hence it is not grown here.
Cape Town is in the southern part of Africa where this type of climate is present.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: Rain associated with Harmattan winds is called ‘blood rain’. Sirocco wind is known as ‘doctor’ in the Guinea coastal area of western Africa. 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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Both the statements are wrong. It is the Sirocco wind which causes ‘blood rain’ because of fallout of red sands with falling rains. These red sands are picked by Sirocco while passing over Sahara desert. Then it moves to Southern Europe causing blood rain.
Harmattan is warm and dry wind blowing in eastern parts of Sahara desert. They relieve the people from high temperature and high humidity which are injurious to human health. This is why they are known as ‘doctor’.
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d
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Rain associated with Harmattan winds is called ‘blood rain’. Sirocco wind is known as ‘doctor’ in the Guinea coastal area of western Africa. 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:
Both the statements are wrong. It is the Sirocco wind which causes ‘blood rain’ because of fallout of red sands with falling rains. These red sands are picked by Sirocco while passing over Sahara desert. Then it moves to Southern Europe causing blood rain.
Harmattan is warm and dry wind blowing in eastern parts of Sahara desert. They relieve the people from high temperature and high humidity which are injurious to human health. This is why they are known as ‘doctor’.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements:
1. As one moves from equator to poles, the heat received from sun decreases.
2. Oblique rays from the sun have to pass through thicker portion of the atmosphere than the vertical rays.
Which of the following options are correct?
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Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for it.
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Both Statements are correct but Statement 2 is not the right explanation for statement 1.
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Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is wrong.
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Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for it.
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As one moves from equator to poles, the temperature decreases. This is because at higher latitudes, rays of the sun hit earth’s surface at oblique angles. Thus same amount of sunlight spreads over a larger area. Moreover, the oblique rays have to pass through thicker portion of the atmosphere than the vertical rays. Thus the oblique rays have to traverse larger distances than vertical rays. Consequently, the energy is lost due to reflection, scattering and absorption.
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a
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
1. As one moves from equator to poles, the heat received from sun decreases.
2. Oblique rays from the sun have to pass through thicker portion of the atmosphere than the vertical rays.
Which of the following options are correct?
##Option_A: Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for it.
###Option_B: Both Statements are correct but Statement 2 is not the right explanation for statement 1.
##Option_C: Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is wrong.
##Option_D: Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is the correct explanation for it.
##Answer:a##Explaination:As one moves from equator to poles, the temperature decreases. This is because at higher latitudes, rays of the sun hit earth’s surface at oblique angles. Thus same amount of sunlight spreads over a larger area. Moreover, the oblique rays have to pass through thicker portion of the atmosphere than the vertical rays. Thus the oblique rays have to traverse larger distances than vertical rays. Consequently, the energy is lost due to reflection, scattering and absorption.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements regarding atmosphere are correct? Almost all of the weather phenomena occur in the Troposphere. Homosphere extends up to Stratopause. Stratosphere contains the protective layer of Ozone. Exosphere has two layers - ionosphere and thermosphere. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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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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1, 2 and 3
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Statement 1 and 3 are correct.
Homosphere extends up to the Mesopause.
Thermosphere is divided into two layers viz. (i) ionosphere, and (ii) exosphere
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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:Which of the following statements regarding atmosphere are correct? Almost all of the weather phenomena occur in the Troposphere. Homosphere extends up to Stratopause. Stratosphere contains the protective layer of Ozone. Exosphere has two layers - ionosphere and thermosphere. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3##Answer:b##Explaination:
Statement 1 and 3 are correct.
Homosphere extends up to the Mesopause.
Thermosphere is divided into two layers viz. (i) ionosphere, and (ii) exosphere
##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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Which of the statement given below about the Taiga & Tundra type of climate is/are incorrect? Tundra is the largest & most continuous of all the terrestrial biomes Taiga is the most fragile of all the biomes. Tundra is present in the both the hemispheres but Taiga is absent in southern hemisphere. Select the correct codes:
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1 only
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Taiga is the largest and most continuous of all the terrestrial biomes. Tundra is the most fragile of all the biomes and most susceptible to any human activity and climate change. Tundra is present in the both the hemispheres but Taiga is absent in southern hemisphere because no continental landmass is found beyond nearly 45 degree latitude, while Taiga type of climate is found between 50 to 60 degree latitude.
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b
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the statement given below about the Taiga & Tundra type of climate is/are incorrect? Tundra is the largest & most continuous of all the terrestrial biomes Taiga is the most fragile of all the biomes. Tundra is present in the both the hemispheres but Taiga is absent in southern hemisphere. Select the correct codes:##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Taiga is the largest and most continuous of all the terrestrial biomes. Tundra is the most fragile of all the biomes and most susceptible to any human activity and climate change. Tundra is present in the both the hemispheres but Taiga is absent in southern hemisphere because no continental landmass is found beyond nearly 45 degree latitude, while Taiga type of climate is found between 50 to 60 degree latitude.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the statement given below is incorrect?
1. Patagonian desert of Argentina & Chile is the southernmost hot desert of the world.
2. Majority of Rainfall that Delhi gets is from the Bay of Bengal branch of Monsoon.
3. Coromandel Coast gets majority of its rainfall in summer.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Patagonian desert is not a hot desert. But it is desert because it lies on the leeward side of Andes in the Westerlies belt & hence gets less rainfall.
Statemnet 2 is correct.
Coromandel or Tamil Nadu coast gets majority of its rainfall in winter by the retreating monsoon.
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b
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the statement given below is incorrect?
1. Patagonian desert of Argentina & Chile is the southernmost hot desert of the world.
2. Majority of Rainfall that Delhi gets is from the Bay of Bengal branch of Monsoon.
3. Coromandel Coast gets majority of its rainfall in summer.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:Patagonian desert is not a hot desert. But it is desert because it lies on the leeward side of Andes in the Westerlies belt & hence gets less rainfall.
Statemnet 2 is correct.
Coromandel or Tamil Nadu coast gets majority of its rainfall in winter by the retreating monsoon.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements regarding Indian Monsoon: Arabian Sea branch striking the western coast, north of Mumbai, causes rainfall over Chota Nagpur plateau also. Intensity of rainfall over the western coast of India is also dependent upon the position of Equatorial jet stream along the eastern coast of Africa. Which of the statements given above is a/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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Chota Nagpur region gets rainfall due to Arabian Sea branch as well. The winds flow through the rift valley between Vindhyas & Satpura & cause rainfall over the plateau.
Position of Equatorial jet stream along eastern coast of Africa is one of the many factors that impact the distribution & intensity of Monsoon in India. Hence, statement 3 is 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:Consider the following statements regarding Indian Monsoon: Arabian Sea branch striking the western coast, north of Mumbai, causes rainfall over Chota Nagpur plateau also. Intensity of rainfall over the western coast of India is also dependent upon the position of Equatorial jet stream along the eastern coast of Africa. Which of the statements given above is a/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
Chota Nagpur region gets rainfall due to Arabian Sea branch as well. The winds flow through the rift valley between Vindhyas & Satpura & cause rainfall over the plateau.
Position of Equatorial jet stream along eastern coast of Africa is one of the many factors that impact the distribution & intensity of Monsoon in India. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
##Topic:Climate##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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With reference to Hot Deserts, consider the following statements: They are found in high pressure belts. Warm Ocean current flows along the coast of hot desert. Normally, rainfall occurs in these regions is convectional. 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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Only statements 1, and 3 correct, because the primary reasons of these being deserts is high pressure area which reduces the convection. However, sometimes in summers there is intense convection leading to violent but short and sparse rainfall. Further, cold ocean current flows along the coast of these regions.
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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:With reference to Hot Deserts, consider the following statements: They are found in high pressure belts. Warm Ocean current flows along the coast of hot desert. Normally, rainfall occurs in these regions is convectional. 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:Only statements 1, and 3 correct, because the primary reasons of these being deserts is high pressure area which reduces the convection. However, sometimes in summers there is intense convection leading to violent but short and sparse rainfall. Further, cold ocean current flows along the coast of these regions.##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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Consider the following statements regarding Savanna type of climate: Savanna are grassland ecosystem having less than 1000 trees per hectare density. These regions are characterized by seasonal water availability with majority of rainfall limited to one season. Savanna covers approximately 20% of the earth area. 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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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 3 only
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All statements 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:Consider the following statements regarding Savanna type of climate: Savanna are grassland ecosystem having less than 1000 trees per hectare density. These regions are characterized by seasonal water availability with majority of rainfall limited to one season. Savanna covers approximately 20% of the earth area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
All statements are correct.
##Topic:Climate##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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In the context of Mediterranean climate, which of the following statements is/are correct? It is found only along the western coast of the continents. It is most suited for livestock farming. The get maximum rainfall during summers due to high convection. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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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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Only statement 1 is correct. It is not suited for livestock farming because the grasses are not nutrition in these regions. They get maximum rainfall during winters instead of summers.
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a
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Climate
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of Mediterranean climate, which of the following statements is/are correct? It is found only along the western coast of the continents. It is most suited for livestock farming. The get maximum rainfall during summers due to high convection. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1, and 2 only##Option_C: 1, and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Only statement 1 is correct. It is not suited for livestock farming because the grasses are not nutrition in these regions. They get maximum rainfall during winters instead of summers.##Topic:Climate##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements regarding Equatorial climate:
1. There are two periods of maximum rainfall just after the equinoxes.
2. The most outstanding feature of this climate is uniformity of rainfall.
3. Equatorial regions have maximum insolation.
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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First two statements are correct. Maximum insolation (incoming solar energy) is maximum not at the equator rather about tropical lines.
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a
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Equatorial climate:
1. There are two periods of maximum rainfall just after the equinoxes.
2. The most outstanding feature of this climate is uniformity of rainfall.
3. Equatorial regions have maximum insolation.
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:First two statements are correct. Maximum insolation (incoming solar energy) is maximum not at the equator rather about tropical lines.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements comparing cyclone and anticyclone: When a cyclone approaches there is a rise in the barometric reading, while an anticyclone causes barometric reading to fall. The isobars are closer in a cyclone when compared to that in an anticyclone. In northern hemisphere cyclonic circulation is clockwise, while anti-cyclonic circulation is clock-wise in southern hemisphere. 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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When a cyclone approaches there is a fall in the pressure of air, while in case of anticyclone reverse happens. In cyclones isobars are closer causing a strong pressure gradient force generating high velocity of winds. Northern Hemisphere: Cyclone: anti-clockwise Anti-cyclone: clock-wise Southern Hemisphere: Cyclone: clock-wise Anti-cyclone: anti-clockwise Hence, only statement 2 is correct.
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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 comparing cyclone and anticyclone: When a cyclone approaches there is a rise in the barometric reading, while an anticyclone causes barometric reading to fall. The isobars are closer in a cyclone when compared to that in an anticyclone. In northern hemisphere cyclonic circulation is clockwise, while anti-cyclonic circulation is clock-wise in southern hemisphere. 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:b##Explaination:When a cyclone approaches there is a fall in the pressure of air, while in case of anticyclone reverse happens. In cyclones isobars are closer causing a strong pressure gradient force generating high velocity of winds. Northern Hemisphere: Cyclone: anti-clockwise Anti-cyclone: clock-wise Southern Hemisphere: Cyclone: clock-wise Anti-cyclone: anti-clockwise Hence, only statement 2 is correct.##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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Consider the following statements about the jet streams: They are formed at least at the height of 3 to 4 km. They generally flow perpendicular to the isobars. Tropical jet streams blow with greater speeds than the polar jet streams. Jet stream phenomenon is also observed on other planets. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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Jet streams are geostrophic winds. Hence they flow at a height of at least 3 to 4 km & the friction due to earth’s surface is absent. In geostrophic wind the Coriolis force is balanced by horizontal pressure gradient force. Hence the wind flows parallel to isobar. Polar jet streams have been found to flow at the highest speeds. Jet streams are also found to occur on other planets where they blow due to solar heating or internal heat of the planet. Hence, only statements 1 & 4 are correct.
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c
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The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the jet streams: They are formed at least at the height of 3 to 4 km. They generally flow perpendicular to the isobars. Tropical jet streams blow with greater speeds than the polar jet streams. Jet stream phenomenon is also observed on other planets. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Jet streams are geostrophic winds. Hence they flow at a height of at least 3 to 4 km & the friction due to earth’s surface is absent. In geostrophic wind the Coriolis force is balanced by horizontal pressure gradient force. Hence the wind flows parallel to isobar. Polar jet streams have been found to flow at the highest speeds. Jet streams are also found to occur on other planets where they blow due to solar heating or internal heat of the planet. Hence, only statements 1 & 4 are correct.##Topic:The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements about clouds: In the tropical cyclones cirrocumulus clouds are generated... The most important clouds for causing rainfall are nimbus clouds. Cirrus clouds are formed at high altitudes above 8km and are thus the highest. 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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In the tropical cyclones cumulonimbus clouds with great vertical extent are generated. Nimbus clouds are thick mass of water vapour & rain carrying clouds generally occur as nimbus or in combination of nimbus like cumulonimbus or stratonimbus etc. Cirrus are the highest clouds formed between the altitude of 8 km to 12 km. Hence, only statement 1 is incorrect.
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c
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The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about clouds: In the tropical cyclones cirrocumulus clouds are generated... The most important clouds for causing rainfall are nimbus clouds. Cirrus clouds are formed at high altitudes above 8km and are thus the highest. 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:c##Explaination:In the tropical cyclones cumulonimbus clouds with great vertical extent are generated. Nimbus clouds are thick mass of water vapour & rain carrying clouds generally occur as nimbus or in combination of nimbus like cumulonimbus or stratonimbus etc. Cirrus are the highest clouds formed between the altitude of 8 km to 12 km. Hence, only statement 1 is incorrect.##Topic:The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements about humidity. Absolute humidity at a given place is independent of temperature. Relative humidity at a given place decreases with increase in temperature. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?
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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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Absolute humidity is the amount of water vapour present in the air expressed in grams per cubic metre. Hence, if temperature is changed there is no change in the amount of water vapour. Relative humidity is the ratio of water vapour carried by air to the amount of water vapour that can be carried by it at a given temperature, expressed in percentage. If the temperature is increased, the water vapour carrying capacity of air increases, but as the amount of water vapour at the place is same, relative humidity decreases. Hence, both the statements are correct.
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d
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about humidity. Absolute humidity at a given place is independent of temperature. Relative humidity at a given place decreases with increase in temperature. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Absolute humidity is the amount of water vapour present in the air expressed in grams per cubic metre. Hence, if temperature is changed there is no change in the amount of water vapour. Relative humidity is the ratio of water vapour carried by air to the amount of water vapour that can be carried by it at a given temperature, expressed in percentage. If the temperature is increased, the water vapour carrying capacity of air increases, but as the amount of water vapour at the place is same, relative humidity decreases. Hence, both the statements are correct.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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