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Consider the following statements about the sunspots that impact the climate of the earth: An increase in sunspots means that there will be an increase in the temperature of earth. An increase in sunspot activity influences the satellite communication system of earth. Sunspots occur approximately in a cyclic manner. Sunspots are dark patches on the sun"s surface due to lesser nuclear fusion on a particular spot in comparison to nearby surface. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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Sunspots are dark & cooler patches on the sun’s surface. It is because of concentration of magnetic field that inhibits convection & result in reduced surface temperature when compared to surroundings. Hence, if they increase there is a slight decline in incoming insolation & earth becomes slightly cooler. Since, they are a magnetic phenomenon they impact the electromagnetic waves used in the communication. They increase and decrease in a cycle of about 11 years. Hence, only statements 2 & 3 are 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:Consider the following statements about the sunspots that impact the climate of the earth: An increase in sunspots means that there will be an increase in the temperature of earth. An increase in sunspot activity influences the satellite communication system of earth. Sunspots occur approximately in a cyclic manner. Sunspots are dark patches on the sun"s surface due to lesser nuclear fusion on a particular spot in comparison to nearby surface. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Sunspots are dark & cooler patches on the sun’s surface. It is because of concentration of magnetic field that inhibits convection & result in reduced surface temperature when compared to surroundings. Hence, if they increase there is a slight decline in incoming insolation & earth becomes slightly cooler. Since, they are a magnetic phenomenon they impact the electromagnetic waves used in the communication. They increase and decrease in a cycle of about 11 years. Hence, only statements 2 & 3 are correct.##Topic:The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the statement given below is correct?
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We do not observe strong vertical currents of air because the vertical pressure gradient is very small when compared to the horizontal.
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The atmosphere near the surface of earth gets heated due to convection while at some height it gets heated due to radiation.
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If at 10 degree North the velocity of wind is greater, then due to Coriolis force the deflection of wind would also be greater.
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We do not observe strong vertical currents of air because the vertical pressure gradient is very small when compared to the horizontal.
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Vertical pressure gradient is much larger than horizontal pressure gradient, but strong verticals current are not observed because the pressure gradient force is balanced by the downward gravitational force. Near the surface air is heated due to conduction, while at some height the air is heated due to convection of air where cold air from top moves down and gets heated by coming in contact with earth & then moves up & the cycle continues. Coriolis forces are dependent upon the velocity of the wind and also angle from the equator. At equator, the effect of Coriolis force is not there. Because of presence of the continuous oceans in the southern hemisphere it has more continuous isobars, while in north the continuity is broken due to alternate presence of land & water.
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c
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The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the statement given below is correct?##Option_A: We do not observe strong vertical currents of air because the vertical pressure gradient is very small when compared to the horizontal.###Option_B: The atmosphere near the surface of earth gets heated due to convection while at some height it gets heated due to radiation.##Option_C: If at 10 degree North the velocity of wind is greater, then due to Coriolis force the deflection of wind would also be greater.##Option_D: We do not observe strong vertical currents of air because the vertical pressure gradient is very small when compared to the horizontal.##Answer:c##Explaination:Vertical pressure gradient is much larger than horizontal pressure gradient, but strong verticals current are not observed because the pressure gradient force is balanced by the downward gravitational force. Near the surface air is heated due to conduction, while at some height the air is heated due to convection of air where cold air from top moves down and gets heated by coming in contact with earth & then moves up & the cycle continues. Coriolis forces are dependent upon the velocity of the wind and also angle from the equator. At equator, the effect of Coriolis force is not there. Because of presence of the continuous oceans in the southern hemisphere it has more continuous isobars, while in north the continuity is broken due to alternate presence of land & water.##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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Which of the statements given below about the albedo of earth is/are correct?
Albedo is maximum in the tropics and minimum in the subtropical regions.
Albedo of a surface is always less than the insolation received by that surface.
A decline of one percent of earth"s albedo is equivalent to the warming impact due to doubling of carbon dioxide.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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In tropics albedo is maximum because of clouds, while near the poles because of increase in snow cover, hence the minimum is in subtropical region.
Albedo is the percent of incoming radiation that is directly reflected. Hence, always less than insolation.
Hence, all statements are correct.
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d
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The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the statements given below about the albedo of earth is/are correct?
Albedo is maximum in the tropics and minimum in the subtropical regions.
Albedo of a surface is always less than the insolation received by that surface.
A decline of one percent of earth"s albedo is equivalent to the warming impact due to doubling of carbon dioxide.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
In tropics albedo is maximum because of clouds, while near the poles because of increase in snow cover, hence the minimum is in subtropical region.
Albedo is the percent of incoming radiation that is directly reflected. Hence, always less than insolation.
Hence, all statements are correct.
##Topic:The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Radio Communication on earth is possible due to presence of ions in the ionosphere. Consider the following statements regarding it. Lowest part of the ionosphere that reflects medium and long radio waves back to earth is called Appleton layer. Upper part of the atmosphere that reflects short radio waves back to earth is called Heaviside-Kennelly layer. Both the Appleton and Heaviside-Kennelly layers are present only during day time. 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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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Lowest part of the ionosphere that reflects medium & long radio waves back to earth is called Heaviside-Kennelly layer.
Upper part of the ionosphere that reflects short radio waves back to earth is called Appleton layer.
These layers have ions that are produced due to interaction of solar ultra-violet photons with the atmospheric gases like Nitrogen & Oxygen. Thus the layers are available when sunlight is present.
Hence, only statement 3 is correct.
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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:Radio Communication on earth is possible due to presence of ions in the ionosphere. Consider the following statements regarding it. Lowest part of the ionosphere that reflects medium and long radio waves back to earth is called Appleton layer. Upper part of the atmosphere that reflects short radio waves back to earth is called Heaviside-Kennelly layer. Both the Appleton and Heaviside-Kennelly layers are present only during day time. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
Lowest part of the ionosphere that reflects medium & long radio waves back to earth is called Heaviside-Kennelly layer.
Upper part of the ionosphere that reflects short radio waves back to earth is called Appleton layer.
These layers have ions that are produced due to interaction of solar ultra-violet photons with the atmospheric gases like Nitrogen & Oxygen. Thus the layers are available when sunlight is present.
Hence, only statement 3 is correct.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements about the layers of atmosphere : Stratosphere has higher temperature than Tropopause because it has lesser number of gases. Hence scattering of the incoming solar radiation is less. The temperature of Tropopause above the equator is less than the temperature of Tropopause above the poles. 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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Stratosphere has higher temperature but the reason is the presence of ozone gas which absorbs the ultraviolet part of incoming solar radiation, raising the temperature. In fact more is the amount of gases in the atmosphere, greater is its heating. It is the reason that near the surface of earth, where the density of atmosphere is maximum the temperature is highest.
Because tropopause is at the height of about 18km & 8 km at equator & poles respectively, the tropopause temperature above equator is of about -80 degree centigrade& above poles is -45 degree centigrade.
Hence, only statement 2 is correct.
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b
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The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the layers of atmosphere : Stratosphere has higher temperature than Tropopause because it has lesser number of gases. Hence scattering of the incoming solar radiation is less. The temperature of Tropopause above the equator is less than the temperature of Tropopause above the poles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
Stratosphere has higher temperature but the reason is the presence of ozone gas which absorbs the ultraviolet part of incoming solar radiation, raising the temperature. In fact more is the amount of gases in the atmosphere, greater is its heating. It is the reason that near the surface of earth, where the density of atmosphere is maximum the temperature is highest.
Because tropopause is at the height of about 18km & 8 km at equator & poles respectively, the tropopause temperature above equator is of about -80 degree centigrade& above poles is -45 degree centigrade.
Hence, only statement 2 is correct.
##Topic:The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Green house gases in the atmosphere cause global warming. In this regard, consider the following statements: Green house gases absorb the outgoing short wave radiation emitted by earth. Water Vapour & Ozone have also been found to contribute to global warming by directly absorbing the incoming solar radiation, but they do not show green house effect. Carbon Monoxide has also been found to show green house effect under certain atmospheric conditions. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
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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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Green house gases absorb the outgoing long wave radiation emitted by earth. Water vapour & Ozone are shown to absorb both incoming short wave & outgoing long wave radiations. Hence, they also show green house effect.
CO alters the atmospheric composition of other green house gases by reacting with other gases of the atmosphere but does not directly participate as green house gas.
Hence, all the statements are incorrect.
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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:Green house gases in the atmosphere cause global warming. In this regard, consider the following statements: Green house gases absorb the outgoing short wave radiation emitted by earth. Water Vapour & Ozone have also been found to contribute to global warming by directly absorbing the incoming solar radiation, but they do not show green house effect. Carbon Monoxide has also been found to show green house effect under certain atmospheric conditions. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
Green house gases absorb the outgoing long wave radiation emitted by earth. Water vapour & Ozone are shown to absorb both incoming short wave & outgoing long wave radiations. Hence, they also show green house effect.
CO alters the atmospheric composition of other green house gases by reacting with other gases of the atmosphere but does not directly participate as green house gas.
Hence, all the statements are incorrect.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding different soils 1. Loamy soils are the best for plant growth 2. Clay soil has large pore spaces, making it more water retentive. 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
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1 Only
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Loamy texture,having admixture of all three sand,silt and clay, is the best for plant growth.Clat soil has small pore spaces and hence the rate of passage of water to its lower level is very slow,making it more water retentive.
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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 different soils 1. Loamy soils are the best for plant growth 2. Clay soil has large pore spaces, making it more water retentive. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 Only ###Option_B: 2 Only##Option_C: Both ##Option_D: 1 Only ##Answer:a##Explaination:Loamy texture,having admixture of all three sand,silt and clay, is the best for plant growth.Clat soil has small pore spaces and hence the rate of passage of water to its lower level is very slow,making it more water retentive.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about volcanoes? Dormant volcanoes have not erupted at all in historic times. The Himalayas have no active volcano. The greatest concentration of volcanoes is found in Circum-pacific region. Select the correct option using the codes given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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1 and 2
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1 only
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Those that have been known to erupt and show signs of possible eruption in future are dormant volcanoes. Other statements are correct.
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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:Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about volcanoes? Dormant volcanoes have not erupted at all in historic times. The Himalayas have no active volcano. The greatest concentration of volcanoes is found in Circum-pacific region. Select the correct option using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Those that have been known to erupt and show signs of possible eruption in future are dormant volcanoes. Other statements are correct.##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 the features of Basic lava? They form shield volcano. They are highly fluid. They are rich in silica. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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1 only
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Basic lavas are the hottest lavas and are highly fluid. They are rich in iron and magnesium but poor in silica.They spread out as thin sheet over great distances resulting in shield or dome.
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b
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The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the features of Basic lava? They form shield volcano. They are highly fluid. They are rich in silica. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Basic lavas are the hottest lavas and are highly fluid. They are rich in iron and magnesium but poor in silica.They spread out as thin sheet over great distances resulting in shield or dome.##Topic:The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are not correct about the Primary waves produced by an earthquake? They create density difference in the material through which they propagate. They origin at the Hypocentre. They are the only type of Earthquake waves which vibrate parallel to the direction of their propagation. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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2 only
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2 and 3
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1 and 2
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2 only
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Focus of an earthquake is also called the hypocentre. Body waves are generated due to the release of energy at the focus. P-waves vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave which creates density difference in the material leading to stretching and squeezing of the material. Other three waves vibrate perpendicular to the direction of propagation.
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d
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are not correct about the Primary waves produced by an earthquake? They create density difference in the material through which they propagate. They origin at the Hypocentre. They are the only type of Earthquake waves which vibrate parallel to the direction of their propagation. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: 1 and 2##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Focus of an earthquake is also called the hypocentre. Body waves are generated due to the release of energy at the focus. P-waves vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave which creates density difference in the material leading to stretching and squeezing of the material. Other three waves vibrate perpendicular to the direction of propagation.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements about the Pamir Mountains : Also known as the "Roof of the World" They are covered with snow throughout the year. They are home to largest non-polar glacier in the world, the Fedchenko Glacier Which of the above mentioned statement(s) is/are incorrect?
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2 only
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3 only
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1 and 3
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2 only
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All the statements are correct.
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d
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Structure and Physiography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the Pamir Mountains : Also known as the "Roof of the World" They are covered with snow throughout the year. They are home to largest non-polar glacier in the world, the Fedchenko Glacier Which of the above mentioned statement(s) is/are incorrect?##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:All the statements are correct.##Topic:Structure and Physiography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the statements about Amazon River: It is the world"s second longest river It flows through Peru, Argentina and Brazil It crosses tropic of Capricorn and drains into the Atlantic ocean. Which of the above mentioned statement/s is/are true?
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1 and 2
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1 Only
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2 and 3
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1 and 2
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Amazon river flows through Peru and Brazil and its the second longest river in the world after Nile.It lies north of Tropic of capricorn and drains into Atlantic Ocean.
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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 statements about Amazon River: It is the world"s second longest river It flows through Peru, Argentina and Brazil It crosses tropic of Capricorn and drains into the Atlantic ocean. Which of the above mentioned statement/s is/are true?##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 1 Only##Option_C: 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:b##Explaination:Amazon river flows through Peru and Brazil and its the second longest river in the world after Nile.It lies north of Tropic of capricorn and drains into Atlantic Ocean.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements about Strait of Hormuz in West Asia. It is the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. It is one of the most important route for oil transportation. It connects Red sea with Gulf of Aden. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
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2 and 3
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1 and 2
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3 only
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2 and 3
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Starit of Hormuz connects the persian gulf with gulf of Oman.In 2012, Iran warned it could stop the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz if more sanctions were imposed on the country.
Strait of Bab el mandeb connects Red sea with Gulf of Aden.
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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 about Strait of Hormuz in West Asia. It is the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean. It is one of the most important route for oil transportation. It connects Red sea with Gulf of Aden. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?##Option_A: 2 and 3###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 2 and 3##Answer:b##Explaination:
Starit of Hormuz connects the persian gulf with gulf of Oman.In 2012, Iran warned it could stop the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz if more sanctions were imposed on the country.
Strait of Bab el mandeb connects Red sea with Gulf of Aden.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which among the following statement(s) is/are not correct about the Glacial plateau? A plateau formed by the glaciers. A plateau modified by glacial actions. Its a plateau formed at the foothill zone of extensive mountains. Garhwal plateau of India is an example of glacial plateau. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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2 and 4
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1 and 3
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A glacial plateau does not mean formed by the glaciers, rather its a plateau modified and transformed by glacial actions. Plateaus formed at the foothill zone of extensive mountains is called Piedmont plateau. Fourth statement is correct.
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c
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The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following statement(s) is/are not correct about the Glacial plateau? A plateau formed by the glaciers. A plateau modified by glacial actions. Its a plateau formed at the foothill zone of extensive mountains. Garhwal plateau of India is an example of glacial plateau. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3###Option_B:2 and 3##Option_C: 2 and 4##Option_D: 1 and 3##Answer:c##Explaination:A glacial plateau does not mean formed by the glaciers, rather its a plateau modified and transformed by glacial actions. Plateaus formed at the foothill zone of extensive mountains is called Piedmont plateau. Fourth statement is correct.##Topic:The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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A particular lake has the following characteristics: It is the deepest lake in the world. It is located in a rift valley and is also a World Heritage site. It is located in East Siberia and is drained by Yenisei-Angara. Which of the following lakes has above characteristics?
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Lake Baikal
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Lake Yessey
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Lake Seliger
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Lake Baikal
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Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world with a maximum depth of 1,632m . It is also the world's largest volume of fresh water 23,000 cubic km. More than 300 streams and rivers flow into Lake Baikal, but there is just one outlet, the Angara.
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a
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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:A particular lake has the following characteristics: It is the deepest lake in the world. It is located in a rift valley and is also a World Heritage site. It is located in East Siberia and is drained by Yenisei-Angara. Which of the following lakes has above characteristics?##Option_A: Lake Baikal###Option_B: Lake Yessey##Option_C: Lake Seliger##Option_D: Lake Baikal##Answer:a##Explaination:Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world with a maximum depth of 1,632m . It is also the world's largest volume of fresh water 23,000 cubic km. More than 300 streams and rivers flow into Lake Baikal, but there is just one outlet, the Angara.##Topic:World : Rivers and lakes , Mountain and Peaks , Plateaus##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which among the following is/are characteristics of a river in the Middle course? River capture Meanders River Oxbow lakes Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 only
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2 and 3
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1 and 3
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1 only
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River capture is back-cutting (head ward erosion) which happens in the Upper course. Oxbow lakes are formed in the Lower course.
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d
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Drainage System
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following is/are characteristics of a river in the Middle course? River capture Meanders River Oxbow lakes Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:River capture is back-cutting (head ward erosion) which happens in the Upper course. Oxbow lakes are formed in the Lower course.##Topic:Drainage System##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which statement/s among the following is/are correct about Continental Plateaus? They rise abruptly from the lowlands or the sea. They are also called the plateaus of denudation. They are partly or fully enclosed by mountains. 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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Continental Plateaus rise abruptly from the lowlands or the sea. Piedmont Plateaus are called plateaus of denudation as areas which were high formerly have now been reduced by erosion. Third statement applies for Intermontane plateaus.
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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:Which statement/s among the following is/are correct about Continental Plateaus? They rise abruptly from the lowlands or the sea. They are also called the plateaus of denudation. They are partly or fully enclosed by mountains. 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:a##Explaination:Continental Plateaus rise abruptly from the lowlands or the sea. Piedmont Plateaus are called plateaus of denudation as areas which were high formerly have now been reduced by erosion. Third statement applies for Intermontane plateaus.##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 true regarding coral reefs? Corals are found mainly in the tropical oceans and seas because they require high mean annual temperature. Corals do not live in deeper waters. Corals thrive in fresh water. Ocean currents and waves are favourable for corals. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 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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Corals do not live in deeper water because they die due to lack of sufficient amount of sunlight and oxygen. Fresh water is injurious for the growth of corals because of which they live away from the areas of river mouths. Also, Ocean currents and waves are favourable for corals because they bring necessary food supply for the polyps
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d
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The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true regarding coral reefs? Corals are found mainly in the tropical oceans and seas because they require high mean annual temperature. Corals do not live in deeper waters. Corals thrive in fresh water. Ocean currents and waves are favourable for corals. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1 and 4 only ##Option_C: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Corals do not live in deeper water because they die due to lack of sufficient amount of sunlight and oxygen. Fresh water is injurious for the growth of corals because of which they live away from the areas of river mouths. Also, Ocean currents and waves are favourable for corals because they bring necessary food supply for the polyps##Topic:The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: Hydrological drought is a situation when there is a prolonged period of inadequate rainfall marked with mal-distribution of the same over time and space. Northern parts of Rajasthan and Haryana are "Extreme Drought Affected Areas". Which of the 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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A situation when there is a prolonged period of inadequate rainfall marked with mal-distribution of the same over time and space is called Meteorological drought, not Hydrological drought. Also, northern parts of Rajasthan and Haryana are considered to be moderate drought affected areas, western Rajasthan is considered to be extreme drought affected area.
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d
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Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Hydrological drought is a situation when there is a prolonged period of inadequate rainfall marked with mal-distribution of the same over time and space. Northern parts of Rajasthan and Haryana are "Extreme Drought Affected Areas". Which of the 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:A situation when there is a prolonged period of inadequate rainfall marked with mal-distribution of the same over time and space is called Meteorological drought, not Hydrological drought. Also, northern parts of Rajasthan and Haryana are considered to be moderate drought affected areas, western Rajasthan is considered to be extreme drought affected area.##Topic:Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following cannot be considered as a reason for the formation of continental shelves?
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Through delta formation
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Through sedimentation and consequent subsidence
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Due to faulting and consequent submergence
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Through delta formation
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The continental shelves off the Ganga, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Cauvery mouths have been formed through delta formation. The continental shelves from Midinapur to Madura are the result of sedimentation and consequent subsidence. The continental shelves off western coast are due to faulting and consequent submergence. Hence, all the statements are correct and answer is D.
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d
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The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following cannot be considered as a reason for the formation of continental shelves?
##Option_A: Through delta formation
###Option_B: Through sedimentation and consequent subsidence
##Option_C: Due to faulting and consequent submergence
##Option_D: Through delta formation
##Answer:d##Explaination:The continental shelves off the Ganga, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Cauvery mouths have been formed through delta formation. The continental shelves from Midinapur to Madura are the result of sedimentation and consequent subsidence. The continental shelves off western coast are due to faulting and consequent submergence. Hence, all the statements are correct and answer is D.##Topic:The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements is / are correct regarding volcanic eruptions?
1. Volcanic eruptions also change the radiation balance of the earth and the atmosphere and thus help in causing climatic changes.
2. Acid rains may accompany volcanic eruptions.
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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1 and 2
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1 only
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Greater concentration of volcanic dusts and ashes in the sky reduces the amount of insolation reaching the earth's surface.
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c
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is / are correct regarding volcanic eruptions?
1. Volcanic eruptions also change the radiation balance of the earth and the atmosphere and thus help in causing climatic changes.
2. Acid rains may accompany volcanic eruptions.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:
Greater concentration of volcanic dusts and ashes in the sky reduces the amount of insolation reaching the earth's surface.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are considered as Warm Ocean Currents?
(i) Oyashio Current
(ii) East Australian Current
(iii) California Current
(iv) Peru Current
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i and ii
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ii and iii
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ii only
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i and ii
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It can be explained through the diagram of Ocean Currents in Pacific Ocean.
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c
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The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are considered as Warm Ocean Currents?
(i) Oyashio Current
(ii) East Australian Current
(iii) California Current
(iv) Peru Current
##Option_A: i and ii ###Option_B: ii and iii
##Option_C: ii only ##Option_D: i and ii ##Answer:c##Explaination:It can be explained through the diagram of Ocean Currents in Pacific Ocean. ##Topic:The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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What is a "thermocline zone"?
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A horizontal zone along latitudes in ocean water where temperature varies to a large extent.
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A horizontal zone along latitudes in ocean water where temperature remains constant.
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A vertical zone in ocean water where temperature remains constant.
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A horizontal zone along latitudes in ocean water where temperature varies to a large extent.
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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:What is a "thermocline zone"?##Option_A: A horizontal zone along latitudes in ocean water where temperature varies to a large extent.###Option_B: A horizontal zone along latitudes in ocean water where temperature remains constant.##Option_C: A vertical zone in ocean water where temperature remains constant.##Option_D: A horizontal zone along latitudes in ocean water where temperature varies to a large extent.##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following factors control salinity of ocean water?
1. Evaporation
2. Precipitation
3. Influx of river water
4. Atmospheric pressure
5. Circulation of ocean water
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
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1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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1, 2 and 5
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1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Atmospheric pressure is closely linked to wind direction and winds drive away saline water to less saline areas resulting into decrease of salinity in the former and increase in the latter.
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a
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following factors control salinity of ocean water?
1. Evaporation
2. Precipitation
3. Influx of river water
4. Atmospheric pressure
5. Circulation of ocean water
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ###Option_B: 1, 2, 3 and 4
##Option_C:1, 2 and 5 ##Option_D: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ##Answer:a##Explaination:
Atmospheric pressure is closely linked to wind direction and winds drive away saline water to less saline areas resulting into decrease of salinity in the former and increase in the latter.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements regarding salinity of ocean water:
1. The proportion of various elements in ocean water varies along with different latitudes.
2. Volcanic ashes also provide some salt to the oceans.
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 proportion of various elements remains constant in seawater everywhere though the salinity may vary from place to place.
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b
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding salinity of ocean water:
1. The proportion of various elements in ocean water varies along with different latitudes.
2. Volcanic ashes also provide some salt to the oceans.
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 proportion of various elements remains constant in seawater everywhere though the salinity may vary from place to place.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following factors control the density of seawater?
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Temperature and Pressure
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Pressure and Salinity
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Temperature and Salinity
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Temperature and Pressure
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Temperature controls density of seawater through the phenomenon of thermal expansion. Pressure controls through compressive effects. And, Salinity affects through addition of dissolved substances.
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d
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Temperature & Salinity distribution, marine resources
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following factors control the density of seawater?
##Option_A: Temperature and Pressure
###Option_B: Pressure and Salinity
##Option_C: Temperature and Salinity
##Option_D: Temperature and Pressure
##Answer:d##Explaination:Temperature controls density of seawater through the phenomenon of thermal expansion. Pressure controls through compressive effects. And, Salinity affects through addition of dissolved substances.##Topic:Temperature & Salinity distribution, marine resources##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding vertical distribution of temperature in ocean water : The temperature falls very rapidly up to the depth of 200m and thereafter the rate of decrease of temperature is slowed down. The rate of decrease of temperature with increasing depth is more rapid near the equator than towards the poles. 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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Heat is transmitted to the lower sections of the oceans through the mechanism of conduction from the surface of ocean water. Also, the second statement can be explained by the fact that though the surface temperature of the seas decreases from equator towards the poles, but the temperature at the ocean bottoms is uniform from the equator towards the pole.
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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 regarding vertical distribution of temperature in ocean water : The temperature falls very rapidly up to the depth of 200m and thereafter the rate of decrease of temperature is slowed down. The rate of decrease of temperature with increasing depth is more rapid near the equator than towards the poles. 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:c##Explaination:Heat is transmitted to the lower sections of the oceans through the mechanism of conduction from the surface of ocean water. Also, the second statement can be explained by the fact that though the surface temperature of the seas decreases from equator towards the poles, but the temperature at the ocean bottoms is uniform from the equator towards the pole.##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 regarding ocean water:
1. The highest temperature is recorded in the equatorial belt.
2. The decrease of temperature with increasing latitudes in the northern Atlantic Ocean is very high because of warm ocean currents.
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
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1 only
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The highest temperature is recorded in the sub-tropical belt. Also, the decrease of temperature with increasing latitudes in the northern Atlantic Ocean is very low (and not high) because of warm ocean currents.
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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 regarding ocean water:
1. The highest temperature is recorded in the equatorial belt.
2. The decrease of temperature with increasing latitudes in the northern Atlantic Ocean is very high because of warm ocean currents.
which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
The highest temperature is recorded in the sub-tropical belt. Also, the decrease of temperature with increasing latitudes in the northern Atlantic Ocean is very low (and not high) because of warm ocean currents.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following factors affect temperature distribution of ocean water? (i) Latitudes (ii) Unequal distribution of land and water (iii) Prevailing wind (iv) Ocean currents (v) Submarine ridges (vi) Location and shape of the sea
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i, ii, iii, iv and v
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i, ii, iii, iv and vi
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i, ii, iii, iv, v and vi
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i, ii, iii, iv and v
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All of the above plays a role in affecting temperature distribution of ocean water. For e.g., the onshore winds pile up warm water near the coast and thus raise the temperature
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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 factors affect temperature distribution of ocean water? (i) Latitudes (ii) Unequal distribution of land and water (iii) Prevailing wind (iv) Ocean currents (v) Submarine ridges (vi) Location and shape of the sea##Option_A: i, ii, iii, iv and v ###Option_B: i, ii, iii, iv and vi ##Option_C: i, ii, iii, iv, v and vi ##Option_D: i, ii, iii, iv and v ##Answer:c##Explaination:All of the above plays a role in affecting temperature distribution of ocean water. For e.g., the onshore winds pile up warm water near the coast and thus raise the temperature##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following mineral resources are found in continental shelves and slopes? Monazite Magnetite Phosphorite Gold Placer Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 4 only
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Magneites are associated with volcanic rocks and thus these are found in continental shelves which are characterized by volcanicity. Phosphorites are mixed with muds and sands of continental shelves and slopes and are found in nodule form.
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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 mineral resources are found in continental shelves and slopes? Monazite Magnetite Phosphorite Gold Placer Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 4 only###Option_B: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 4 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Magneites are associated with volcanic rocks and thus these are found in continental shelves which are characterized by volcanicity. Phosphorites are mixed with muds and sands of continental shelves and slopes and are found in nodule form. ##Topic:World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding Tropical Cyclones? East coast of India is more prone to tropical cyclones as compared to West coast of India. Tropical cyclones are larger in size as compared to temperate cyclones. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Tropical cyclones move from east to west. Tropical cyclones are smaller in size as compared to temperate cyclones.
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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 regarding Tropical Cyclones? East coast of India is more prone to tropical cyclones as compared to West coast of India. Tropical cyclones are larger in size as compared to temperate cyclones. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Tropical cyclones move from east to west. Tropical cyclones are smaller in size as compared to temperate cyclones.##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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What can be the possible reason for Gujarat to be a earthquake prone area?
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Convergence of tectonic plates.
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Transform fault along the plate margins.
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Presence of intra-plate fault line.
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Convergence of tectonic plates.
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It can be explained by theory of emergence of a fault line and energy build-up along the fault line represented by the river Bhima (Krishna) near Latur and Osmanabad (Maharashtra) and the possible breaking down of the Indian plate.
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c
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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:What can be the possible reason for Gujarat to be a earthquake prone area?
##Option_A: Convergence of tectonic plates.
###Option_B: Transform fault along the plate margins.
##Option_C: Presence of intra-plate fault line.
##Option_D: Convergence of tectonic plates.
##Answer:c##Explaination:It can be explained by theory of emergence of a fault line and energy build-up along the fault line represented by the river Bhima (Krishna) near Latur and Osmanabad (Maharashtra) and the possible breaking down of the Indian plate.##Topic:The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding natural resources and agriculture found in North America and Australia: The Canadian shield consists of huge deposits of coal. Western Cordilleras have vast deposits of copper. Due to inadequate rainfall only less than 5% land is cultivable in Australia. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Canadian Shield has huge resources of gold, copper and platinum but don’t have significant coal reserves. So option 1 is incorrect.
Western Cordilleras are known for huge copper resources. So option 2 is correct.
Due to inadequate rainfall only 4% land is cultivable in Australia. So option 3 is correct
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b
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World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding natural resources and agriculture found in North America and Australia: The Canadian shield consists of huge deposits of coal. Western Cordilleras have vast deposits of copper. Due to inadequate rainfall only less than 5% land is cultivable in Australia. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
Canadian Shield has huge resources of gold, copper and platinum but don’t have significant coal reserves. So option 1 is incorrect.
Western Cordilleras are known for huge copper resources. So option 2 is correct.
Due to inadequate rainfall only 4% land is cultivable in Australia. So option 3 is correct
##Topic:World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements with respect to Volcanic eruptions in the world:
The Ring of Fire is located in Pacific Ocean and is a result of movement of lithospheric plates.
Barren Island is located in Andaman islands and is the only active volcano in South Asia.
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 Ring of Fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific Ocean. The Ring of Fire is a direct result of plate tectonics and the movement and collisions of lithospheric plates. So option 1 is correct.
Barren Island is located in the Andaman Sea, one of the most easterly of the Andaman Islands. It is the only confirmed active volcanoin South Asia. So option 2 is correct.
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c
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The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to Volcanic eruptions in the world:
The Ring of Fire is located in Pacific Ocean and is a result of movement of lithospheric plates.
Barren Island is located in Andaman islands and is the only active volcano in South Asia.
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:c##Explaination:
The Ring of Fire is an area where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific Ocean. The Ring of Fire is a direct result of plate tectonics and the movement and collisions of lithospheric plates. So option 1 is correct.
Barren Island is located in the Andaman Sea, one of the most easterly of the Andaman Islands. It is the only confirmed active volcanoin South Asia. So option 2 is correct.
##Topic:The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following pairs: Deserts Location 1. Kalahari Desert Eastern Africa 2. Gobi Desert Northern China 3. Patagonia Desert Southern Brazil 4. Atacama Desert Chile Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2
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2 and 4
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1, 2 and 4
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1 and 2
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The Kalahari Desert is a large semi-arid sandy savannah in southern Africa extending 900,000 square kilometres (350,000 sq mi), covering much of Botswana and parts of Namibia - South West Africa - and South Africa. So option 1 is incorrect. The Gobi is a large desert region in Asia. It covers parts of northern and north-western China, and of southern Mongolia.So option 2 is correct Patagonia Dessert is located primarily in Argentina with small parts in Chile and is bounded by the Andes, to its west, and the Atlantic Ocean to its east, So option 3 is incorrect. Atacama Desert lies in Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina. So option 4 is correct.
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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 pairs: Deserts Location 1. Kalahari Desert Eastern Africa 2. Gobi Desert Northern China 3. Patagonia Desert Southern Brazil 4. Atacama Desert Chile Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 and 4##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:b##Explaination:The Kalahari Desert is a large semi-arid sandy savannah in southern Africa extending 900,000 square kilometres (350,000 sq mi), covering much of Botswana and parts of Namibia - South West Africa - and South Africa. So option 1 is incorrect. The Gobi is a large desert region in Asia. It covers parts of northern and north-western China, and of southern Mongolia.So option 2 is correct Patagonia Dessert is located primarily in Argentina with small parts in Chile and is bounded by the Andes, to its west, and the Atlantic Ocean to its east, So option 3 is incorrect. Atacama Desert lies in Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina. So option 4 is correct.##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: Central Asia is very rich in Iron reserves. Large part of China is mountainous and arid hence cultivable land is very scarce. Africa is very rich in coal resources. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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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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2 only
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Central Asia has huge reserves of mineral oil, natural gas, uranium but very less reserves of iron ore. So option 1 is wrong.
Except eastern, south eastern china rest is mountainous. So,large part of china is mountainous and arid hence cultivable land is very scarce. Option 2 is correct.
Africa is rich in diamond, gold, platinum, copper, nickel but very less coal and iron reserves so option 3 is incorrect
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a
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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: Central Asia is very rich in Iron reserves. Large part of China is mountainous and arid hence cultivable land is very scarce. Africa is very rich in coal resources. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
Central Asia has huge reserves of mineral oil, natural gas, uranium but very less reserves of iron ore. So option 1 is wrong.
Except eastern, south eastern china rest is mountainous. So,large part of china is mountainous and arid hence cultivable land is very scarce. Option 2 is correct.
Africa is rich in diamond, gold, platinum, copper, nickel but very less coal and iron reserves so option 3 is incorrect
##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:a
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A geographical area has following features: Climate of the area is characterized by alternate hot, rainy season and cool, dry season. Vegetation is characterized by tall grasses and short trees. Which of the following type of climate is found in this area?
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Sudan Type of climate
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Steppes Type of climate
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Desert Type of climate
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Sudan Type of climate
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Sudan type of climate which covers larges part of Africa has two seasons- summers and winters. Summers are hot and rainy but winters are cool and dry.
Due to less rainfall vegetation consists of tall grasses but short trees.
So these two features represent Savanna type of climate. In other climates both of the features are not found. So option (a) is correct.
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a
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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:A geographical area has following features: Climate of the area is characterized by alternate hot, rainy season and cool, dry season. Vegetation is characterized by tall grasses and short trees. Which of the following type of climate is found in this area?##Option_A: Sudan Type of climate###Option_B: Steppes Type of climate##Option_C: Desert Type of climate##Option_D: Sudan Type of climate##Answer:a##Explaination:
Sudan type of climate which covers larges part of Africa has two seasons- summers and winters. Summers are hot and rainy but winters are cool and dry.
Due to less rainfall vegetation consists of tall grasses but short trees.
So these two features represent Savanna type of climate. In other climates both of the features are not found. So option (a) is correct.
##Topic:World:Continents ( Land , Climate , Resources etc): Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements with respect to temperate grasslands: Temperate grasslands are far more extensive in southern hemisphere than northern hemisphere. Temperate grasslands in Australia are known as Downs. Climate of temperate grasslands in northern hemisphere is characterized by extremes of temperature. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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2 only
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1 and 3
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In Eurasia temperate grasslands which are known as steppe are quite extensive. These stretch eastward from the shores of Black sea across great Russian plain to the foothills of Altai mountain. In north America also Prairies are quite extensive in comparison to Pampas and Downs. So option 1 is incorrect. Temperate grasslands in Australia are known as Downs. So option 2 is correct. Due to continentality climate in temperate grasslands has extremely hot summer and very cold winters. But in southern hemisphere due to effect of sea climate is not so extreme. So option 3 is correct.
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b
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World:Continents ( Land , Climate , Resources etc): Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to temperate grasslands: Temperate grasslands are far more extensive in southern hemisphere than northern hemisphere. Temperate grasslands in Australia are known as Downs. Climate of temperate grasslands in northern hemisphere is characterized by extremes of temperature. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 3###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 3##Answer:b##Explaination:In Eurasia temperate grasslands which are known as steppe are quite extensive. These stretch eastward from the shores of Black sea across great Russian plain to the foothills of Altai mountain. In north America also Prairies are quite extensive in comparison to Pampas and Downs. So option 1 is incorrect. Temperate grasslands in Australia are known as Downs. So option 2 is correct. Due to continentality climate in temperate grasslands has extremely hot summer and very cold winters. But in southern hemisphere due to effect of sea climate is not so extreme. So option 3 is correct. ##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 pairs :
Mountain Range Country
1. Alps Germany
2. Andes Chile
3. Atlas mountains Tunisia
4. Ural Mountains Ukraine
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1, 2 and 3
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2, 3 and 4
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1 and 2
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1, 2 and 3
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The Alps are a crescent shaped geographic feature which passes through many countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Austria etc.
So option 1 is correct.
The Atlas Mountains is a mountain range across the northwestern stretch of Africa extending about 2,500 km (1,600 mi) through Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. So option 2 is correct.
The Andes extend from north to south through seven South American countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. So option 3 is correct.
Ural mountains lies in Russia, Kazakhstan, not in Ukraine. So option 4 is incorrect.
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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 pairs :
Mountain Range Country
1. Alps Germany
2. Andes Chile
3. Atlas mountains Tunisia
4. Ural Mountains Ukraine
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 ###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4
##Option_C: 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 ##Answer:a##Explaination:
The Alps are a crescent shaped geographic feature which passes through many countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Austria etc.
So option 1 is correct.
The Atlas Mountains is a mountain range across the northwestern stretch of Africa extending about 2,500 km (1,600 mi) through Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. So option 2 is correct.
The Andes extend from north to south through seven South American countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. So option 3 is correct.
Ural mountains lies in Russia, Kazakhstan, not in Ukraine. So option 4 is incorrect.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following statement is incorrect with respect to climate in Africa?
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The belt lying along the equator which has equatorial climate has only one season throughout the year.
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Mediterranean type climate is found at some northern as well as southern coast of Africa.
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Beyond Savanna, both in northern and southern part of Africa, there are extensive deserts.
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The belt lying along the equator which has equatorial climate has only one season throughout the year.
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Equatorial climate has only one season. So option (a) is correct.
Mediterranean type of climate is found in 30-45 degree north and south of equator and some parts of northern and southern Africa fall in this zone. So option (b) is correct.
Beyond Savanna in northern part Sahara desert is present and in South Kalahari dessert is present. So option (c) is correct.
Sudan type of climate covers more area than equatorial climate. So option (d) is wrong.
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d
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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:Which of the following statement is incorrect with respect to climate in Africa?##Option_A: The belt lying along the equator which has equatorial climate has only one season throughout the year.###Option_B: Mediterranean type climate is found at some northern as well as southern coast of Africa.##Option_C: Beyond Savanna, both in northern and southern part of Africa, there are extensive deserts.##Option_D: The belt lying along the equator which has equatorial climate has only one season throughout the year.##Answer:d##Explaination:
Equatorial climate has only one season. So option (a) is correct.
Mediterranean type of climate is found in 30-45 degree north and south of equator and some parts of northern and southern Africa fall in this zone. So option (b) is correct.
Beyond Savanna in northern part Sahara desert is present and in South Kalahari dessert is present. So option (c) is correct.
Sudan type of climate covers more area than equatorial climate. So option (d) is wrong.
##Topic:World:Continents ( Land , Climate , Resources etc): Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements with respect to rivers of Africa : River Nile which is longest river of Africa originates from lake victoria. Zaire river flows through Southern part of Africa. Except Nile and Zaire only few African rivers can be used for shipping because rivers drop from higher plateaus to coastal lowlands making waterfalls. Which of these statement 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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Lack Victoria is the largest lake of Africa which is also a source of river Nile. It is the longest river of world. So option 1 is correct.
Zaire river which is also known as Congo river flows through central Africa and discharges water into Atlantic Ocean. So option 2 is incorrect.
Africa consists of many plateaus and rivers drop from the higher plateaus to the coastal lowlands making water falls not suitable for navigation. So option 3 is correct.
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c
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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 with respect to rivers of Africa : River Nile which is longest river of Africa originates from lake victoria. Zaire river flows through Southern part of Africa. Except Nile and Zaire only few African rivers can be used for shipping because rivers drop from higher plateaus to coastal lowlands making waterfalls. Which of these statement is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:c##Explaination:
Lack Victoria is the largest lake of Africa which is also a source of river Nile. It is the longest river of world. So option 1 is correct.
Zaire river which is also known as Congo river flows through central Africa and discharges water into Atlantic Ocean. So option 2 is incorrect.
Africa consists of many plateaus and rivers drop from the higher plateaus to the coastal lowlands making water falls not suitable for navigation. So option 3 is correct.
##Topic:World : Rivers and lakes , Mountain and Peaks , Plateaus##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following countries are considered as Scandinavian countries? Norway Sweden Denmark Iceland Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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All of them are considered as Scandinavian countries.
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d
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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:Which of the following countries are considered as Scandinavian countries? Norway Sweden Denmark Iceland Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:All of them are considered as Scandinavian countries.##Topic:World:Continents ( Land , Climate , Resources etc): Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following types of vegetation are found in North America? Boreal forests Deciduous forests Tropical Rain forests Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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All three are found in North America: Boreal Forest or taiga Deciduous forest Tropical Rain forest
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d
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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:Which of the following types of vegetation are found in North America? Boreal forests Deciduous forests Tropical Rain forests Select the correct answer using the code given below:##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:All three are found in North America: Boreal Forest or taiga Deciduous forest Tropical Rain forest##Topic:World:Continents ( Land , Climate , Resources etc): Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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the following pairs : Mountain Name Continent A. Queen Maud
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Antarctica B. Drakensberg
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Africa C. Mont Blanc
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nbsp; Europe D. Mackenzie
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Antarctica B. Drakensberg
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(a) Queen Maud- Antarctica
(b) Drakensberg- Africa
(c) Mont Blanc- Europe
(d) Mackenzie Mountains- North America
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a
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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: the following pairs : Mountain Name Continent A. Queen Maud ##Option_A:Antarctica B. Drakensberg ###Option_B:Africa C. Mont Blanc ##Option_C:nbsp; Europe D. Mackenzie ##Option_D:Antarctica B. Drakensberg ##Answer:a##Explaination:(a) Queen Maud- Antarctica
(b) Drakensberg- Africa
(c) Mont Blanc- Europe
(d) Mackenzie Mountains- North America##Topic:World:Continents ( Land , Climate , Resources etc): Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements: The entire part of South America lies within the tropical zone. Campos and Llanos are temperate grasslands which are found in South America. Both the latitudes Equator and Tropic of Capricorn pass through Brazil. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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The greater part (NOT the entire part) of South America lies within the tropical zone.
Campos and Llanos are tropical grasslands found in South America.
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b
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World:Continents ( Land , Climate , Resources etc): Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The entire part of South America lies within the tropical zone. Campos and Llanos are temperate grasslands which are found in South America. Both the latitudes Equator and Tropic of Capricorn pass through Brazil. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
The greater part (NOT the entire part) of South America lies within the tropical zone.
Campos and Llanos are tropical grasslands found in South America.
##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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What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following capital cities in Europe as one proceeds from north to south?
1. Athens
2. Warsaw
3. Paris
4. Stockholm
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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4-1-2-3
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4-2-3-1
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1-3-2-4
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4-1-2-3
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The correct sequence is Stockholm(Sweden)- Warsaw (Poland) – Paris (France) – Athens (Greece)
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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:
What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following capital cities in Europe as one proceeds from north to south?
1. Athens
2. Warsaw
3. Paris
4. Stockholm
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 4-1-2-3 ###Option_B: 4-2-3-1
##Option_C: 1-3-2-4 ##Option_D: 4-1-2-3 ##Answer:b##Explaination:
The correct sequence is Stockholm(Sweden)- Warsaw (Poland) – Paris (France) – Athens (Greece)
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which one of the following is the correct sequence of different surfaces in the order of their decreasing albedo?
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Fresh snow, Deserts, Tropical forests, Grasslands
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Deserts, Fresh snow, Grasslands, Tropical forests
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Fresh snow, Deserts, Grasslands, Tropical forests
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Fresh snow, Deserts, Tropical forests, Grasslands
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Albedo is the reflective quality of a surface, expressed as the percentage of reflected insolation to incoming insolation. It is a function of surface colour, angle of incidence, and surface texture. In the visible wavelengths, darker colors have lower albedos, and lighter colors higher albedos. On water surfaces, the angle of the solar rays also affects albedo values. Lower angles produce a greater reflection than do higher angles. In addition, smooth surfaces increase albedo, whereas rougher surfaces reduce it. In general, light surfaces are more reflective than dark surfaces and thus have higher albedo values. Arranging them in their decreasing value : Fresh snow (~80-95%), Deserts(~30%), Grasslands(~15-35%), Tropical forests(~15%).
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c
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The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following is the correct sequence of different surfaces in the order of their decreasing albedo?##Option_A: Fresh snow, Deserts, Tropical forests, Grasslands###Option_B: Deserts, Fresh snow, Grasslands, Tropical forests##Option_C: Fresh snow, Deserts, Grasslands, Tropical forests##Option_D: Fresh snow, Deserts, Tropical forests, Grasslands##Answer:c##Explaination:Albedo is the reflective quality of a surface, expressed as the percentage of reflected insolation to incoming insolation. It is a function of surface colour, angle of incidence, and surface texture. In the visible wavelengths, darker colors have lower albedos, and lighter colors higher albedos. On water surfaces, the angle of the solar rays also affects albedo values. Lower angles produce a greater reflection than do higher angles. In addition, smooth surfaces increase albedo, whereas rougher surfaces reduce it. In general, light surfaces are more reflective than dark surfaces and thus have higher albedo values. Arranging them in their decreasing value : Fresh snow (~80-95%), Deserts(~30%), Grasslands(~15-35%), Tropical forests(~15%).##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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Conduction, Convection, and Advection are means of transferring heat energy in a system. Consider the given statements: Conduction is the molecule-to-molecule transfer of heat energy as it diffuses through a substance. Convection takes place when the physical mixing involves a strong horizontal motion. Convective motions are possible only in liquids and gases. When vertical motion dominates, the term advection applies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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Conduction is the molecule-to-molecule transfer of heat energy as it diffuses through a substance.
Convection takes place when the physical mixing involves a strong vertical motion. It is possible in only in liquids and gases.
When horizontal motion dominates, the term advection applies.
Hence only first and third statements are correct.
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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:Conduction, Convection, and Advection are means of transferring heat energy in a system. Consider the given statements: Conduction is the molecule-to-molecule transfer of heat energy as it diffuses through a substance. Convection takes place when the physical mixing involves a strong horizontal motion. Convective motions are possible only in liquids and gases. When vertical motion dominates, the term advection applies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
Conduction is the molecule-to-molecule transfer of heat energy as it diffuses through a substance.
Convection takes place when the physical mixing involves a strong vertical motion. It is possible in only in liquids and gases.
When horizontal motion dominates, the term advection applies.
Hence only first and third statements are correct.
##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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Consider the following statements regarding Rocks : Igneous rocks are parent rocks and also known as primary rocks. Acidic igneous rocks have lower quantity of silica content whereas Basic igneous rocks have more silica content. Sedimentary rocks contain layers or strata, therefore often known as stratified rocks. Shale, Marble, Quartzite are some common metamorphic rock types. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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Igneous rocks are parent rocks and also known as primary rocks.
Acidic igneous have more silica e.g Granite, whereas Basic igneous rocks have lower quantity of silica , e.g. Gabbro.
Sedimentary rocks contain layers or strata, therefore often known as stratified rocks.
Shale is not a metamorphic rock, its mechanically formed sedimentary rock. Marble, Quartzite, Slate, Schist, Gneiss are some common metamorphic rock types.
Hence, both statements 1 and 3 are correct.
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c
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The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Rocks : Igneous rocks are parent rocks and also known as primary rocks. Acidic igneous rocks have lower quantity of silica content whereas Basic igneous rocks have more silica content. Sedimentary rocks contain layers or strata, therefore often known as stratified rocks. Shale, Marble, Quartzite are some common metamorphic rock types. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
Igneous rocks are parent rocks and also known as primary rocks.
Acidic igneous have more silica e.g Granite, whereas Basic igneous rocks have lower quantity of silica , e.g. Gabbro.
Sedimentary rocks contain layers or strata, therefore often known as stratified rocks.
Shale is not a metamorphic rock, its mechanically formed sedimentary rock. Marble, Quartzite, Slate, Schist, Gneiss are some common metamorphic rock types.
Hence, both statements 1 and 3 are correct.
##Topic:The Lithosphere : Inside the Earth, Land Form , Volcanoes , Earthquakes , Erosion , Soil##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following factors regarding the Earth are responsible for the seasons? Revolution Rotation Tilt Axial parallelism Sphericity Choose from the codes given below:
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1, 3 and 5 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 3, 4 and 5 only
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1, 3 and 5 only
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Earth’s distinct seasons are produced by interactions of revolution (annual orbit about the Sun) and rotation (Earth’s turning on its axis).
As Earth rotates, the boundary that divides daylight and darkness is the circle of illumination.
Other reasons for seasons include axial tilt (at about 23.5° from a perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic), axial parallelism (the parallel alignment of the axis throughout the year), and sphericity (appears as an spheroid to the Sun’s parallel rays; the geoid).
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d
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The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following factors regarding the Earth are responsible for the seasons? Revolution Rotation Tilt Axial parallelism Sphericity Choose from the codes given below:##Option_A: 1, 3 and 5 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 3, 4 and 5 only##Option_D: 1, 3 and 5 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
Earth’s distinct seasons are produced by interactions of revolution (annual orbit about the Sun) and rotation (Earth’s turning on its axis).
As Earth rotates, the boundary that divides daylight and darkness is the circle of illumination.
Other reasons for seasons include axial tilt (at about 23.5° from a perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic), axial parallelism (the parallel alignment of the axis throughout the year), and sphericity (appears as an spheroid to the Sun’s parallel rays; the geoid).
##Topic:The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding North Indian Plains: The pebble deposited in a narrow belt lying parallel to the slopes of the Shiwaliks is called as Bhangar. The belt of older alluvium deposits is called as Bhabar. Which of the statements given above is/are true?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Both statements are incorrect. The belt explained in first is called as bhabar and in second is called as bhangar. Question interchanged the definitions.
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d
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Structure and Physiography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding North Indian Plains: The pebble deposited in a narrow belt lying parallel to the slopes of the Shiwaliks is called as Bhangar. The belt of older alluvium deposits is called as Bhabar. Which of the statements given above is/are true?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Both statements are incorrect. The belt explained in first is called as bhabar and in second is called as bhangar. Question interchanged the definitions.##Topic:Structure and Physiography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding fold mountain systems:
1.The Fold Mountains are formed when Geosynclinal sediments are raised under force of compression.
2.The Alpine mountains of Europe are formed out of the Tethys Geosynclinal sediments.
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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Both statements are correct. Alps and Himalayas are formed out of Tethys sea.
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c
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Landform Development First order (continental drift theory, sea floor spreading, plate tectonics theory)
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding fold mountain systems:
1.The Fold Mountains are formed when Geosynclinal sediments are raised under force of compression.
2.The Alpine mountains of Europe are formed out of the Tethys Geosynclinal sediments.
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:Both statements are correct. Alps and Himalayas are formed out of Tethys sea.##Topic:Landform Development First order (continental drift theory, sea floor spreading, plate tectonics theory)##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider following statements regarding oxbow lakes: 1. A meandering river across a flood plain forms cutoffs that later develop into oxbow lakes. 2. The Kolleru lake is example of oxbow lakes. Which of the statements given above is/are true?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Both the statements are true. Oxbow lake is important features associated with rivers. India has numerous such lakes. Example given in second statement is of the oxbow lake.
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c
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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 following statements regarding oxbow lakes: 1. A meandering river across a flood plain forms cutoffs that later develop into oxbow lakes. 2. The Kolleru lake is example of oxbow lakes. Which of the statements given above is/are true?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:Both the statements are true. Oxbow lake is important features associated with rivers. India has numerous such lakes. Example given in second statement is of the oxbow lake.##Topic:World : Rivers and lakes , Mountain and Peaks , Plateaus##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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The term "Equinox" refers to:
1. The period when Sun is perpendicular to the equator. 2. The period when Sun is vertically overhead at the equator. 3. The period when Sun is vertically overhead in the tropics. 4. The period when all parts of the globe experience equal days and nights.
Select the answer using the codes given below.
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1 and 4 only
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2 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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The equinox is experienced on two days each year (usually 21 st March and 21 st September) when the Sun is vertically overhead at the equator.
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c
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Motions and Inclinations of the Earth and their effects
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The term "Equinox" refers to:
1. The period when Sun is perpendicular to the equator. 2. The period when Sun is vertically overhead at the equator. 3. The period when Sun is vertically overhead in the tropics. 4. The period when all parts of the globe experience equal days and nights.
Select the answer using the codes given below.##Option_A:1 and 4 only###Option_B:2 and 4 only##Option_C:1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D:1 and 4 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
The equinox is experienced on two days each year (usually 21 st March and 21 st September) when the Sun is vertically overhead at the equator.
##Topic:Motions and Inclinations of the Earth and their effects##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Meteorite are heavenly objects having the following property: They can be formed from both Comet and Asteroids. They are called a shooting star if they burn upon entering the earth"s atmosphere leaving dust particles behind. Number of meteorites striking the Moon are greater than those striking Earth. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Not the meteorite but a meteor is called a shooting star burning as a bright streak of light due to resistance of air.
If the meteors is big and does not burn up completely before reaching the earth’s surface than it is called a meteorite.
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c
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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:Meteorite are heavenly objects having the following property: They can be formed from both Comet and Asteroids. They are called a shooting star if they burn upon entering the earth"s atmosphere leaving dust particles behind. Number of meteorites striking the Moon are greater than those striking Earth. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
Not the meteorite but a meteor is called a shooting star burning as a bright streak of light due to resistance of air.
If the meteors is big and does not burn up completely before reaching the earth’s surface than it is called a meteorite.
##Topic:The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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The phenomenon of Day and Night is caused due to:
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The Revolution of Earth around the Sun.
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The Rotation of Earth on its axis from west to east.
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Both Rotation and Revolution of the Earth.
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The Revolution of Earth around the Sun.
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When the earth rotates on its axis the portion which comes into the rays of the Sun experiences daylight and the other portion experiences darkness or Night.
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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:The phenomenon of Day and Night is caused due to:##Option_A:The Revolution of Earth around the Sun.###Option_B:The Rotation of Earth on its axis from west to east.##Option_C:Both Rotation and Revolution of the Earth.##Option_D:The Revolution of Earth around the Sun.##Answer:b##Explaination:When the earth rotates on its axis the portion which comes into the rays of the Sun experiences daylight and the other portion experiences darkness or Night.##Topic:The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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With reference to silicosis, consider following statements:
1. It is a lung disorder caused by exposure to only silica dust.
2. It is curable, if caught early and treatment involves use of oxygen and steroids.
3. Medical Council of India appointed special panel provides certificates in case of death or disability for compensation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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- Though Silica exists in 3 different forms - Quartz is the most common form of crystalline silica. Cristobalite and tridymite are two other forms of crystalline silica. All three forms may become respirable size particles when workers chip, cut, drill, or grind objects that contain crystalline (dust) silica.
- It is incurable and non-reversible disorder, treatment is in the form of supportive care which involves oxygen and steroids to help people breathe, pain relief medicine, and a few experimental medications to slow down inflammation. In terminal cases, lung transplant can help prolong the life.
- Pneumoconiosis Boards in respective states are authorized to issue silicosis certification in case of death or disability for compensation. These boards were criticized by NHRC and SHRCs recently for lack of inclusion of experts.
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a
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to silicosis, consider following statements:
1. It is a lung disorder caused by exposure to only silica dust.
2. It is curable, if caught early and treatment involves use of oxygen and steroids.
3. Medical Council of India appointed special panel provides certificates in case of death or disability for compensation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:
- Though Silica exists in 3 different forms - Quartz is the most common form of crystalline silica. Cristobalite and tridymite are two other forms of crystalline silica. All three forms may become respirable size particles when workers chip, cut, drill, or grind objects that contain crystalline (dust) silica.
- It is incurable and non-reversible disorder, treatment is in the form of supportive care which involves oxygen and steroids to help people breathe, pain relief medicine, and a few experimental medications to slow down inflammation. In terminal cases, lung transplant can help prolong the life.
- Pneumoconiosis Boards in respective states are authorized to issue silicosis certification in case of death or disability for compensation. These boards were criticized by NHRC and SHRCs recently for lack of inclusion of experts.
##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Common feature of a terrestrial planet includes : Presence of thin, rocky crust. Presence of thin atmosphere. Presence of a ring system around them. Presence of large number of natural satellites. Choose the correct answer using codes given below.
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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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Terrestrial planets lack a ring system and have very few natural satellites or no satellites. E.g. only Earth and Mars have one and two satellites respectively among all the 4 terrestrial planets (namely Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars).
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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:Common feature of a terrestrial planet includes : Presence of thin, rocky crust. Presence of thin atmosphere. Presence of a ring system around them. Presence of large number of natural satellites. Choose the correct answer using codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:a##Explaination:Terrestrial planets lack a ring system and have very few natural satellites or no satellites. E.g. only Earth and Mars have one and two satellites respectively among all the 4 terrestrial planets (namely Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars).##Topic:The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements regarding Black Hole: It is formed from a very massive white dwarf star. Have extremely strong gravitational field. They are invisible. They cannot be detected by any means. Select the correct answer using code given below.
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2
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Black Hole is formed from a very massive neutron star.
The presence of a black hole can be felt by the effect of its gravitational field on its neighbouring objects in the sky. e.g. – if a star moves in a circle without any visible star in the centre we can conclude there’s a black hole in the centre.
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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:Consider the following statements regarding Black Hole: It is formed from a very massive white dwarf star. Have extremely strong gravitational field. They are invisible. They cannot be detected by any means. Select the correct answer using code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:b##Explaination:
Black Hole is formed from a very massive neutron star.
The presence of a black hole can be felt by the effect of its gravitational field on its neighbouring objects in the sky. e.g. – if a star moves in a circle without any visible star in the centre we can conclude there’s a black hole in the centre.
##Topic:The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements about "Stars":
They are made of Hydrogen, Helium and dust clouds.
They are formed by the process of nuclear fission reaction at extremely high temperatures.
White color stars have the highest surface temperature as compared to Red and Blue colored stars.
Which of the statement given above is/are incorrect ?
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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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Stars are formed by the process of Nuclear fusion reaction of hydrogen (two small hydrogen nuclei fuse to produce a bigger helium nucleus and tremendous amount of energy). Order of surface temperature : Red Stars < White Stars < Blue Stars
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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:Consider the following statements about "Stars":
They are made of Hydrogen, Helium and dust clouds.
They are formed by the process of nuclear fission reaction at extremely high temperatures.
White color stars have the highest surface temperature as compared to Red and Blue colored stars.
Which of the statement given above is/are incorrect ?
##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:b##Explaination:Stars are formed by the process of Nuclear fusion reaction of hydrogen (two small hydrogen nuclei fuse to produce a bigger helium nucleus and tremendous amount of energy). Order of surface temperature : Red Stars < White Stars < Blue Stars##Topic:The Earth : Solar System , Latitude &Longitude , Motions##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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In medieval India, the designations "Khuts" and "muqaddams" were used for:
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Military officers
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Privileged sections in the villages
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Specialists in Vedic rituals
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Military officers
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The khuts, muqaddams, and chaudhuris were privileged sections in villages and countryside during Delhi sultanate. Alauddin's agrarian measures impoverished them.
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b
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The Delhi Sultanate
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In medieval India, the designations "Khuts" and "muqaddams" were used for:##Option_A: Military officers###Option_B: Privileged sections in the villages##Option_C: Specialists in Vedic rituals##Option_D: Military officers##Answer:b##Explaination:The khuts, muqaddams, and chaudhuris were privileged sections in villages and countryside during Delhi sultanate. Alauddin's agrarian measures impoverished them.##Topic:The Delhi Sultanate##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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With reference to the Tendulkar Committee, consider the following statements:
Tendulkar Committee has made the official poverty line in India uniform for the rural and urban areas.
Tendulkar Committee has recommended the calorie requirements for the Indian poverty line.
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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nan
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d
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Poverty and Related Concepts- Definition, Causes, Poverty Line, etc.
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Tendulkar Committee, consider the following statements:
Tendulkar Committee has made the official poverty line in India uniform for the rural and urban areas.
Tendulkar Committee has recommended the calorie requirements for the Indian poverty line.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:Poverty and Related Concepts- Definition, Causes, Poverty Line, etc.##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following is not a Fundamental Duty as enshrined in the Constitution of India?
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To develop scientific temper
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To promote brotherhood and strive to be a good human being
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To respect the ideals of the Constitution
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To develop scientific temper
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The words “strive to be a good human being” are not mentioned in the Fundamental Duties.
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b
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Fundamental Duties
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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 not a Fundamental Duty as enshrined in the Constitution of India?
##Option_A: To develop scientific temper
###Option_B: To promote brotherhood and strive to be a good human being
##Option_C: To respect the ideals of the Constitution
##Option_D: To develop scientific temper
##Answer:b##Explaination:
The words “strive to be a good human being” are not mentioned in the Fundamental Duties.
##Topic:Fundamental Duties##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements regarding Nutrient Based Subsidy introduced in the fertilizer sector since 2010: The government pays the fertilizer companies a fixed amount of subsidy per tonne of nutrients used. The companies get the freedom to set the prices of these fertilizers. Urea has not been covered under the system till now. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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The Nutrient Based Subsidy was introduced in the fertilizer sector in 2010 to replace the 'Product based subsidy'. In this the government pays the fertilizer companies a fixed amount of subsidy per tonne of nutrients used and the companies get the freedom to set the prices of these fertilizers. Urea has not been covered under the system till now. The system has decreased the burden of fertilizer subsidy.
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c
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Agriculture
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Nutrient Based Subsidy introduced in the fertilizer sector since 2010: The government pays the fertilizer companies a fixed amount of subsidy per tonne of nutrients used. The companies get the freedom to set the prices of these fertilizers. Urea has not been covered under the system till now. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
The Nutrient Based Subsidy was introduced in the fertilizer sector in 2010 to replace the 'Product based subsidy'. In this the government pays the fertilizer companies a fixed amount of subsidy per tonne of nutrients used and the companies get the freedom to set the prices of these fertilizers. Urea has not been covered under the system till now. The system has decreased the burden of fertilizer subsidy.
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011: It is being conducted by Planning Commission on an all-India level. It will make information on caste public. Gram Sabha has to mandatorily scrutinize the data of SECC. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1st statement is incorrect -The Government of India, co-ordinated by Ministry of Rural Development has initiated Socio-Economic and Caste Census 2011 (SECC 2011) in the Country. The Socio Economic Survey for identification of BPL families is done both in rural and urban areas. Collection of data under SECC will help in better target government scheme to the right beneficiaries.
2nd statement is incorrect - The information about caste and religion of the person will also be collected during this Census and this information, unlike other information of this Census, will not be made public and will be used by Registrar General of India for statistical purpose for socio-economic profiling of various castes in India.
3rd statment is correct - before finalising the outcomes of the household data except caste data, it will be placed in public domain for scrutiny. In rural areas, gram sabha will also mandatorily scrutInise the data in a specially convened meeting.
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c
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Poverty & Unemployment, Poverty alleviation Programme & Employment Generation Programme
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011: It is being conducted by Planning Commission on an all-India level. It will make information on caste public. Gram Sabha has to mandatorily scrutinize the data of SECC. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
1st statement is incorrect -The Government of India, co-ordinated by Ministry of Rural Development has initiated Socio-Economic and Caste Census 2011 (SECC 2011) in the Country. The Socio Economic Survey for identification of BPL families is done both in rural and urban areas. Collection of data under SECC will help in better target government scheme to the right beneficiaries.
2nd statement is incorrect - The information about caste and religion of the person will also be collected during this Census and this information, unlike other information of this Census, will not be made public and will be used by Registrar General of India for statistical purpose for socio-economic profiling of various castes in India.
3rd statment is correct - before finalising the outcomes of the household data except caste data, it will be placed in public domain for scrutiny. In rural areas, gram sabha will also mandatorily scrutInise the data in a specially convened meeting.
##Topic:Poverty & Unemployment, Poverty alleviation Programme & Employment Generation Programme##Subject:Botany##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements: The Capability Deprivation approach to poverty has been proposed by Professor Amartya Sen. The approach focuses on the lack of capability of the government in providing adequate wages to the poor people. 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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Amartya Sen in his capability approach perhaps gave the broadest meaning to well-being. According to him well-being comes from a capability to function in society. Poverty is not just about lack of income but also about lack of freedom to lead an independent life. Poverty arises when people lack key capabilities due to inadequate income or education, or poor health, or insecurity, or low self-confidence, or a sense of powerlessness, or the absence of rights such as freedom of speech. NIF corpus was utilized on certain social sector schemes, like JNNURM, NREGS, Indira awas yojna etc. Government has restructured NIF and decided that the investment proceeds with effect from 2013-14 will be credited to the existi
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a
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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: The Capability Deprivation approach to poverty has been proposed by Professor Amartya Sen. The approach focuses on the lack of capability of the government in providing adequate wages to the poor people. 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:a##Explaination:Amartya Sen in his capability approach perhaps gave the broadest meaning to well-being. According to him well-being comes from a capability to function in society. Poverty is not just about lack of income but also about lack of freedom to lead an independent life. Poverty arises when people lack key capabilities due to inadequate income or education, or poor health, or insecurity, or low self-confidence, or a sense of powerlessness, or the absence of rights such as freedom of speech. NIF corpus was utilized on certain social sector schemes, like JNNURM, NREGS, Indira awas yojna etc. Government has restructured NIF and decided that the investment proceeds with effect from 2013-14 will be credited to the existi##Topic:Sustainable Development##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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With reference to the Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), consider the following statements: The RRBs were established during the Fifth Five year plan in order to enlarge institutional credit for the rural and agricultural sector. The credit provided by the RRBs is entirely financed through the borrowings from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The RRBs mobilise deposits from both rural and semi-urban areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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RRBs were established in 1975 during Fifth five year plan period( 1974-79). Hence, 1st Statement is correct.
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were established in 1975 under the provisions of the Ordinance promulgated on the 26th September 1975 and followed by Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976 with a view to develop the rural economy and to create a supplementary channel to the 'Cooperative Credit Structure' with a view to enlarge institutional credit for the rural and agriculture sector.
The source of funds of RRBs comprise of owned funds, borrowings from NABARD, sponsor banks, and other sources including SIDBI and National Housing Bank (NHB). Hence, 2nd Statement is incorrect.
The RRBs mobilise deposits primarily from rural/semi-urban areas and provide loans and advances mostly to small and marginal farmers, agricultural labourers, rural artisans and other segments of priority sector. Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
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c
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Rural Development
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), consider the following statements: The RRBs were established during the Fifth Five year plan in order to enlarge institutional credit for the rural and agricultural sector. The credit provided by the RRBs is entirely financed through the borrowings from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The RRBs mobilise deposits from both rural and semi-urban areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
RRBs were established in 1975 during Fifth five year plan period( 1974-79). Hence, 1st Statement is correct.
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were established in 1975 under the provisions of the Ordinance promulgated on the 26th September 1975 and followed by Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976 with a view to develop the rural economy and to create a supplementary channel to the 'Cooperative Credit Structure' with a view to enlarge institutional credit for the rural and agriculture sector.
The source of funds of RRBs comprise of owned funds, borrowings from NABARD, sponsor banks, and other sources including SIDBI and National Housing Bank (NHB). Hence, 2nd Statement is incorrect.
The RRBs mobilise deposits primarily from rural/semi-urban areas and provide loans and advances mostly to small and marginal farmers, agricultural labourers, rural artisans and other segments of priority sector. Hence, 3rd Statement is correct.
##Topic:Rural Development##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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In which of the following cases the momentum of the objects is not conserved. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below?
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When a bullet is fired, the gun recoils.
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When a sailor jumps in foreword direction from a boat, the boat moves backwards.
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A bullet hits a wooden plank, the bullet sticks to the plank and both (bullet and plank) move in foreword direction but with a lesser speed.
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When a bullet is fired, the gun recoils.
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Solution: Initially the momentum of bullet and gun is zero as both are at rest. On firing the bullet moves forward and gun recoils. Thus momentum is conserved.
In second case similar thing is happening. Sailor moves forward and the boat backwards.
In option (C) though bullet and wooden plank move forward but again momentum is conserved. Initially bullet is moving (thus having large momentum) but wooden plank is at rest (momentum is zero). Now both acquire momentum. But due to decrease in speed momentum of bullet decreases. And same momentum is transferred to the wooden plank and it moves along with bullet.
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d
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Conventional Engergy
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
In which of the following cases the momentum of the objects is not conserved. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below?
##Option_A: When a bullet is fired, the gun recoils.
###Option_B: When a sailor jumps in foreword direction from a boat, the boat moves backwards.
##Option_C: A bullet hits a wooden plank, the bullet sticks to the plank and both (bullet and plank) move in foreword direction but with a lesser speed.
##Option_D: When a bullet is fired, the gun recoils.
##Answer:d##Explaination:
Solution: Initially the momentum of bullet and gun is zero as both are at rest. On firing the bullet moves forward and gun recoils. Thus momentum is conserved.
In second case similar thing is happening. Sailor moves forward and the boat backwards.
In option (C) though bullet and wooden plank move forward but again momentum is conserved. Initially bullet is moving (thus having large momentum) but wooden plank is at rest (momentum is zero). Now both acquire momentum. But due to decrease in speed momentum of bullet decreases. And same momentum is transferred to the wooden plank and it moves along with bullet.
##Topic:Conventional Engergy##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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The Gender Inequality Index (GII) used by the Human Development Report (HDR) covers which of the following?
Adolescent fertility rate.
Female and male population with at least secondary education.
Proportion of parliamentary seats occupied by females.
Labour force participation of male and female.
Female and male estimated earned income at PPP.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 4 and 5 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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The GII measures gender inequalities in three important aspects of human development—reproductive health measured by maternal mortality ratio and adolescent fertility rates; empowerment, measured by proportion of parliamentary seats occupied by females and proportion of adult females and males aged 25 years and older with at least some secondary education; and economic status expressed as labour market participation and measured by labour force participation rate of female and male populations aged 15 years and older.
Components of GII are
Maternal mortality ratio.
Share of seats in parliament.
Population with at least some secondary education.
Participation rate.
So option 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct.
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a
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Sustainable Development
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Gender Inequality Index (GII) used by the Human Development Report (HDR) covers which of the following?
Adolescent fertility rate.
Female and male population with at least secondary education.
Proportion of parliamentary seats occupied by females.
Labour force participation of male and female.
Female and male estimated earned income at PPP.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only
##Option_C: 1, 4 and 5 only
##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
The GII measures gender inequalities in three important aspects of human development—reproductive health measured by maternal mortality ratio and adolescent fertility rates; empowerment, measured by proportion of parliamentary seats occupied by females and proportion of adult females and males aged 25 years and older with at least some secondary education; and economic status expressed as labour market participation and measured by labour force participation rate of female and male populations aged 15 years and older.
Components of GII are
Maternal mortality ratio.
Share of seats in parliament.
Population with at least some secondary education.
Participation rate.
So option 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct.
##Topic:Sustainable Development##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements with respect to the recently launched Sukanya samriddhi yojana :
1. Its aim is to encourage savings for the marriage of the the girl child so that the burden of dowry on the guardians reduces.
2. The premature closure of sukanya samriddhi account will be allowed before 21 years of age in the event of marriage.
3.The accounts can be opened only in authorised branches of commercial banks.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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The aim is to encourage savings for girl child for education and marriage.
The accounts can be opened in authorised branches of commercial banks or even post offices. A higher rate of interest 9.1% is given to such accounts along with tax rebates.
Account can be closed after completion of 21 years.
Normal Premature closer will be allowed after completion of 18 years /provided that girl is married.
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a
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Women and Child Development
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements with respect to the recently launched Sukanya samriddhi yojana :
1. Its aim is to encourage savings for the marriage of the the girl child so that the burden of dowry on the guardians reduces.
2. The premature closure of sukanya samriddhi account will be allowed before 21 years of age in the event of marriage.
3.The accounts can be opened only in authorised branches of commercial banks.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
##Option_A: 2 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 2 only
##Option_D: 2 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
The aim is to encourage savings for girl child for education and marriage.
The accounts can be opened in authorised branches of commercial banks or even post offices. A higher rate of interest 9.1% is given to such accounts along with tax rebates.
Account can be closed after completion of 21 years.
Normal Premature closer will be allowed after completion of 18 years /provided that girl is married.
##Topic:Women and Child Development##Subject:Botany##Answer:a
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With regard to the proposed "Smart City Project", which of the following statements depict the characteristics of a "smart city"? Citizen participation in decision making process. Reliable, adequate and high quality utility services. Ability to create sustained employment opportunities. Inclusion of weaker sections into mainstream development. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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All the statements are correct.
Question lists down the four pillars of the smart cities listed in the concept note viz.
Institutional Infrastructure (including Governance),
Physical Infrastructure,
Economic Infrastructure and
Social Infrastructure .
Four statements are component of each pillar respectively.
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d
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Inclusion : Basic Amenities : Housing / Drinking Waters / Sanitations
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With regard to the proposed "Smart City Project", which of the following statements depict the characteristics of a "smart city"? Citizen participation in decision making process. Reliable, adequate and high quality utility services. Ability to create sustained employment opportunities. Inclusion of weaker sections into mainstream development. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination: All the statements are correct.
Question lists down the four pillars of the smart cities listed in the concept note viz.
Institutional Infrastructure (including Governance),
Physical Infrastructure,
Economic Infrastructure and
Social Infrastructure .
Four statements are component of each pillar respectively.
##Topic:Inclusion : Basic Amenities : Housing / Drinking Waters / Sanitations##Subject:Botany##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements is true regarding in-House investigation procedure of the Supreme Court?
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It refers to the procedure followed in investigating issues relating to the privilege motion brought in Parliament.
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It details the various stages of investigation into complaints against sitting high court judges.
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Under the procedure, the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned has only the authority to give an opinion on whether or not a deeper probe is required.
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It refers to the procedure followed in investigating issues relating to the privilege motion brought in Parliament.
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In-House investigation procedure of the Supreme Court details the various stages of investigation into complaints against sitting high court judges. Under the procedure, the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned has only limited authority to give an opinion on whether or not a deeper probe is required. In a recent judgment, Supreme Court ordered its registry to make in-house procedure public. However, it does not reveal the identity of the alleged victim or the High Court judge.
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b
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Supreme Court
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is true regarding in-House investigation procedure of the Supreme Court?
##Option_A: It refers to the procedure followed in investigating issues relating to the privilege motion brought in Parliament.
###Option_B: It details the various stages of investigation into complaints against sitting high court judges.
##Option_C: Under the procedure, the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned has only the authority to give an opinion on whether or not a deeper probe is required.
##Option_D: It refers to the procedure followed in investigating issues relating to the privilege motion brought in Parliament.
##Answer:b##Explaination:
In-House investigation procedure of the Supreme Court details the various stages of investigation into complaints against sitting high court judges. Under the procedure, the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned has only limited authority to give an opinion on whether or not a deeper probe is required. In a recent judgment, Supreme Court ordered its registry to make in-house procedure public. However, it does not reveal the identity of the alleged victim or the High Court judge.
##Topic:Supreme Court##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements: If interest rates rise in a country, it will lead to appreciation of the domestic currency If one country has higher inflation than another country, its currency will appreciate in comparison to the other Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Statement 1: A rise in the interest rates at home often leads to an appreciation of domestic currency but not always.Also, there can be restrictions in buying bonds issued by the governments. Rise in interest rates means decrease in money supply. But we can't say that the demand for domestic currency will increase with respect to other currencies.
Statement 2: According to the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) theory, statement can be accepted but some countries erect tariff barriers.Also, there are many goods which are not tradeable and inflation does not matter for them.
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d
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Prices & Monetary management,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: If interest rates rise in a country, it will lead to appreciation of the domestic currency If one country has higher inflation than another country, its currency will appreciate in comparison to the other Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:
Statement 1: A rise in the interest rates at home often leads to an appreciation of domestic currency but not always.Also, there can be restrictions in buying bonds issued by the governments. Rise in interest rates means decrease in money supply. But we can't say that the demand for domestic currency will increase with respect to other currencies.
Statement 2: According to the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) theory, statement can be accepted but some countries erect tariff barriers.Also, there are many goods which are not tradeable and inflation does not matter for them.
##Topic:Prices & Monetary management,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements about SDRs is/are correct? SDRs can be exchanged for national currencies. SDR is a claim on the IMF. SDR"s value is based on weighted average of IMF members" currencies.
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1 and 2
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3 only
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2 and 3
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1 and 2
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The SDR is an international reserve asset, created by the IMF in 1969 to supplement its member countries' official reserves. Its value is based on a basket of four key international currencies, and SDRs can be exchanged for freely usable currencies.
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d
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India and IMF, WTO , WIPO
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements about SDRs is/are correct? SDRs can be exchanged for national currencies. SDR is a claim on the IMF. SDR"s value is based on weighted average of IMF members" currencies.##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:d##Explaination:The SDR is an international reserve asset, created by the IMF in 1969 to supplement its member countries' official reserves. Its value is based on a basket of four key international currencies, and SDRs can be exchanged for freely usable currencies.##Topic:India and IMF, WTO , WIPO##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements is/are true about World Bank?
It acquires financial resources by borrowing from the international bond market.
It encourages private enterprises of developing countries.
IMF membership is required to attain WB membership.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2
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2, 3
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1, 3
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1, 2
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All statements are correct.
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d
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India and IMF, WTO , WIPO
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true about World Bank?
It acquires financial resources by borrowing from the international bond market.
It encourages private enterprises of developing countries.
IMF membership is required to attain WB membership.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1, 2###Option_B:2, 3##Option_C:1, 3##Option_D:1, 2##Answer:d##Explaination:
All statements are correct.
##Topic:India and IMF, WTO , WIPO##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. 'Trade in Services' is included in CECA.
2. IPRs cannot be covered under FTA.
3. PTA offers positive list of products on which duty is to be reduced.
A. 3 only
B. 2,3
C. 1,2
D. 1 only
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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"Trade in services" is included in CEPA and not CECA.
FTAs are arrangements between two or more countries or trading blocs that primarily agree to reduce or eliminate customs tariff and non tariff barriers on substantial trade between them. FTAs , normally cover trade in goods (such as agricultural or industrial products) or trade in services (such as banking, construction, trading etc.). FTAs can also cover other areas such as intellectual property rights (I PRs),investment, government procurement and competition policy, etc
The basic difference between an FTA and a PTA is that while in a PTA there is a positive list of products on which duty is to be reduced; in an FTA there is a negative list on which duty is not reduced or eliminated . Thus, compare d to a PTA, FTAs are generally more ambitious in coverage of tariff lines (products) on which duty is to be reduced.
.
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a
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. 'Trade in Services' is included in CECA.
2. IPRs cannot be covered under FTA.
3. PTA offers positive list of products on which duty is to be reduced.
A. 3 only
B. 2,3
C. 1,2
D. 1 only
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:
"Trade in services" is included in CEPA and not CECA.
FTAs are arrangements between two or more countries or trading blocs that primarily agree to reduce or eliminate customs tariff and non tariff barriers on substantial trade between them. FTAs , normally cover trade in goods (such as agricultural or industrial products) or trade in services (such as banking, construction, trading etc.). FTAs can also cover other areas such as intellectual property rights (I PRs),investment, government procurement and competition policy, etc
The basic difference between an FTA and a PTA is that while in a PTA there is a positive list of products on which duty is to be reduced; in an FTA there is a negative list on which duty is not reduced or eliminated . Thus, compare d to a PTA, FTAs are generally more ambitious in coverage of tariff lines (products) on which duty is to be reduced.
.
##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Legal Institutions are shared in Customs Union.
2. There is free movement of Capital in Common market.
3. Custom Union partners trade at zero duty tariff.
Select the correct answers using code given below.
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1, and 2 only
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2, and 3 only
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1, and 3 only
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1, and 2 only
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Custom Union : In a Customs union, partner countries may decide to trade at zero duty among themselves, however they maintain common tariffs against rest of the world. An example is Southern African Customs Union (SACU) amongst S outh Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland. Eu ropean Union is also an outstanding example.
Common Market : Integration provided by a Common market is one step deeper than that by a Customs Union. A common market is a Customs Unio n with provisions to facilitate free movements of labour and capital, harmonize technical standards across
members etc. European Common Market is an example.
Economic Union : Economic Union is a Common Market extended through further harmonization of fisca l/monetary policies and shared executive, judi cial & legislative institutions. European Union (EU) is an example.
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b
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Legal Institutions are shared in Customs Union.
2. There is free movement of Capital in Common market.
3. Custom Union partners trade at zero duty tariff.
Select the correct answers using code given below.
##Option_A: 1, and 2 only ###Option_B: 2, and 3 only
##Option_C: 1, and 3 only ##Option_D: 1, and 2 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:
Custom Union : In a Customs union, partner countries may decide to trade at zero duty among themselves, however they maintain common tariffs against rest of the world. An example is Southern African Customs Union (SACU) amongst S outh Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland. Eu ropean Union is also an outstanding example.
Common Market : Integration provided by a Common market is one step deeper than that by a Customs Union. A common market is a Customs Unio n with provisions to facilitate free movements of labour and capital, harmonize technical standards across
members etc. European Common Market is an example.
Economic Union : Economic Union is a Common Market extended through further harmonization of fisca l/monetary policies and shared executive, judi cial & legislative institutions. European Union (EU) is an example.
##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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With reference to the New Exploration Licencing Policy (NELP), which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? 100% FDI is allowed under NELP. Contracts under the New Exploration and Licensing Policy (NELP) for oil and gas are based on revenue-sharing contract (RSC). Contracts under the New Exploration and Licensing Policy (NELP) for oil and gas are based on production sharing contract (PSC). Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) is a nodal agency for its implementation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) was conceptualised by the Government of India, during 1997-98 to provide an equal platform to both Public and Private sector companies in exploration and production of hydrocarbons with Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) as a nodal agency for its implementation. It was introduced to boost the production of oil and natural gas and providing level playing field for both public and private players.
100% FDI is allowed under NELP.
Contracts under the New Exploration and Licensing Policy (NELP) for oil and gas are based on production sharing contract (PSC).
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c
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Energy , Infrastructure and Communication
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the New Exploration Licencing Policy (NELP), which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? 100% FDI is allowed under NELP. Contracts under the New Exploration and Licensing Policy (NELP) for oil and gas are based on revenue-sharing contract (RSC). Contracts under the New Exploration and Licensing Policy (NELP) for oil and gas are based on production sharing contract (PSC). Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) is a nodal agency for its implementation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) was conceptualised by the Government of India, during 1997-98 to provide an equal platform to both Public and Private sector companies in exploration and production of hydrocarbons with Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) as a nodal agency for its implementation. It was introduced to boost the production of oil and natural gas and providing level playing field for both public and private players.
100% FDI is allowed under NELP.
Contracts under the New Exploration and Licensing Policy (NELP) for oil and gas are based on production sharing contract (PSC).
##Topic:Energy , Infrastructure and Communication##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is/are correct about FEMA Act? Under this Act, everything was prohibited unless specifically permitted. It extends to the whole of India. RBI can restrict Capital & Current Account transactions. Select the correct answers using code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Statement 3 is wrong because as per the Act, Deals in foreign exchange under the current account by an authorised person can be restricted by the Central Government, based on public interest generally. Although selling or drawing of foreign exchange is done through an authorised person, the RBI is empowered by this Act to subject the capital account transactions to a number of restrictions.
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a
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct about FEMA Act? Under this Act, everything was prohibited unless specifically permitted. It extends to the whole of India. RBI can restrict Capital & Current Account transactions. Select the correct answers using code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Statement 3 is wrong because as per the Act, Deals in foreign exchange under the current account by an authorised person can be restricted by the Central Government, based on public interest generally. Although selling or drawing of foreign exchange is done through an authorised person, the RBI is empowered by this Act to subject the capital account transactions to a number of restrictions.##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Which of the following is/are part of Capital account? External assistance. ECBs. Short-term debt. FDI. Portfolio investment. Invisible trade. Exports. Select the correct answers using code given below.
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1,2,3,4, and 5 only
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2,3,4,5, and 6 only
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3,4,5,6, and 7 only
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1,2,3,4, and 5 only
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Export and Invisible Trade is part of Current Balance
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a
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BOP & International Trade ,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are part of Capital account? External assistance. ECBs. Short-term debt. FDI. Portfolio investment. Invisible trade. Exports. Select the correct answers using code given below.##Option_A: 1,2,3,4, and 5 only ###Option_B: 2,3,4,5, and 6 only##Option_C: 3,4,5,6, and 7 only ##Option_D: 1,2,3,4, and 5 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:Export and Invisible Trade is part of Current Balance##Topic:BOP & International Trade ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements is true about Official language(s) of a state?
1. Article 345 of the Constitution allows any state to declare one or more of the languages in use in the state, as the official language.
2. Even if Hindi is not in use in the state, the state government may declare Hindi as an official language.
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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State governments have the right to adopt any language as the second language as long as it is in use in the state and figures in the official languages listed in the Constitution, the Supreme Court ruled in a recent judgment while upholding the 1989 decision of Uttar Pradesh to adopt Urdu as a second language.
The court clarified that there is no such impediment to declaring Hindi as an official language even if it is not in use in the state since it is the official language of the country.
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c
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Miscellaneous Polity
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is true about Official language(s) of a state?
1. Article 345 of the Constitution allows any state to declare one or more of the languages in use in the state, as the official language.
2. Even if Hindi is not in use in the state, the state government may declare Hindi as an official language.
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:c##Explaination:
State governments have the right to adopt any language as the second language as long as it is in use in the state and figures in the official languages listed in the Constitution, the Supreme Court ruled in a recent judgment while upholding the 1989 decision of Uttar Pradesh to adopt Urdu as a second language.
The court clarified that there is no such impediment to declaring Hindi as an official language even if it is not in use in the state since it is the official language of the country.
##Topic:Miscellaneous Polity##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Under the e-mail policy of the government of India notified in February 2015, which of the following statement/s is/are correct? Each employee of the government of India using e-mail services of GoI will be provided two e-mail IDs, one based on designation and the other based on name. Employees cannot provide details of the GoI email account to private e-mail service providers. National Informatics Centre (NIC) is empowered to block content over the internet that is in contravention of provisions of the IT Act, 2000 or which may pose a security threat to the network. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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Under the e-mail policy of the government of India notified in Feb 2015, each employee of the government of India or any state/UT government staff using e-mail services of GoI will be provided two e-mail IDs, one based on designation for use in official communication and the other based on name for both official and personal communication. Not only will the employees be barred from using email services provided by any other service provider for official communication, but they also cannot provide details of the GoI email account to private e-mail service providers.
In a separate policy on use of IT resources in GoI organizations notified simultaneously, the government has empowered NIC to block content over the internet that is in contravention of provisions of the IT Act, 2000, or which may pose a security threat to the network.
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a
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Laws in News
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Under the e-mail policy of the government of India notified in February 2015, which of the following statement/s is/are correct? Each employee of the government of India using e-mail services of GoI will be provided two e-mail IDs, one based on designation and the other based on name. Employees cannot provide details of the GoI email account to private e-mail service providers. National Informatics Centre (NIC) is empowered to block content over the internet that is in contravention of provisions of the IT Act, 2000 or which may pose a security threat to the network. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
Under the e-mail policy of the government of India notified in Feb 2015, each employee of the government of India or any state/UT government staff using e-mail services of GoI will be provided two e-mail IDs, one based on designation for use in official communication and the other based on name for both official and personal communication. Not only will the employees be barred from using email services provided by any other service provider for official communication, but they also cannot provide details of the GoI email account to private e-mail service providers.
In a separate policy on use of IT resources in GoI organizations notified simultaneously, the government has empowered NIC to block content over the internet that is in contravention of provisions of the IT Act, 2000, or which may pose a security threat to the network.
##Topic:Laws in News##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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With reference to the right to vote, consider the following statements: People in preventive detention can exercise their right to vote via postal ballot under Conduct of Election Rules. Undertrials are allowed to vote while convicts are denied the right to vote under Section 62 (5) of the Representation of the People Act. 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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People in preventive detention can exercise their right to vote under Section 62 (5) of the Representation of the People Act. Undertrials, who are in jail, and convicts, are not allowed to vote, while those out on bail are allowed to vote.
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a
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Election Commission
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the right to vote, consider the following statements: People in preventive detention can exercise their right to vote via postal ballot under Conduct of Election Rules. Undertrials are allowed to vote while convicts are denied the right to vote under Section 62 (5) of the Representation of the People Act. 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:a##Explaination:
People in preventive detention can exercise their right to vote under Section 62 (5) of the Representation of the People Act. Undertrials, who are in jail, and convicts, are not allowed to vote, while those out on bail are allowed to vote.
##Topic:Election Commission##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Which of the following statement/s is/are true about REER?
1. REER adjusts for inflation differences
2. REER is used as an indicator of domestic demand
3. REER negates the PPP hypothesis
Select the correct answers using code given below.
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1 only
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1, and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 only
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What is REER?
The "real effective exchange rate" (REER) is different from the market determined exchange rate which are called the nominal exchange rates. REER is a derived rate calculated with reference to a basket of currencies of countries with which a country trades. It is the weighted average of nominal exchange rates adjusted for difference in inflation and prices. It gives a better idea of the exchange rate competitiveness of a country.
The weights of different currencies are decided by the level of trade balance between the two countries or just exports. It is accordingly called trade-weighted or exports-weighted REER. It is usually set out as an index with base 100 in some reference year. In India's case the REER is referenced to FY05 with an index of 100 in that year. This would isolate movements vis-a-vis a particular currency to give a wider trend. For instance, Indian rupee has depreciated against dollar but appreciated against a basket of currencies.
The indices of Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) and Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) are used as indicators of external competitiveness. NEER is the weighted average of bilateral nominal exchange rates of the home currency in terms of foreign currencies. Conceptually, the REER, defined as a weighted average of nominal exchange rates adjusted for relative price differential between the domestic and foreign countries, relates to the purchasing power parity (PPP) hypothesis.
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a
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Financial Intermediation & Markets ,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statement/s is/are true about REER?
1. REER adjusts for inflation differences
2. REER is used as an indicator of domestic demand
3. REER negates the PPP hypothesis
Select the correct answers using code given below.
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1, and 2 only
##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:
What is REER?
The "real effective exchange rate" (REER) is different from the market determined exchange rate which are called the nominal exchange rates. REER is a derived rate calculated with reference to a basket of currencies of countries with which a country trades. It is the weighted average of nominal exchange rates adjusted for difference in inflation and prices. It gives a better idea of the exchange rate competitiveness of a country.
The weights of different currencies are decided by the level of trade balance between the two countries or just exports. It is accordingly called trade-weighted or exports-weighted REER. It is usually set out as an index with base 100 in some reference year. In India's case the REER is referenced to FY05 with an index of 100 in that year. This would isolate movements vis-a-vis a particular currency to give a wider trend. For instance, Indian rupee has depreciated against dollar but appreciated against a basket of currencies.
The indices of Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) and Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) are used as indicators of external competitiveness. NEER is the weighted average of bilateral nominal exchange rates of the home currency in terms of foreign currencies. Conceptually, the REER, defined as a weighted average of nominal exchange rates adjusted for relative price differential between the domestic and foreign countries, relates to the purchasing power parity (PPP) hypothesis.
##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Which of the following statement/s is/are correct? CITES is an agreement between governments. UNCTAD is a permanent body. MIGA promotes FDI. Select the correct answers using code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2, and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. UNCTAD, which is governed by its 194 member States, is the United Nations body responsible for dealing with development issues, particularly international trade – the main driver of development MIGA is a member of the World Bank Group. Their mission is to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing countries to help support economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve people's lives.
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d
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India and IMF, WTO , WIPO
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statement/s is/are correct? CITES is an agreement between governments. UNCTAD is a permanent body. MIGA promotes FDI. Select the correct answers using code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2, and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. UNCTAD, which is governed by its 194 member States, is the United Nations body responsible for dealing with development issues, particularly international trade – the main driver of development MIGA is a member of the World Bank Group. Their mission is to promote foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing countries to help support economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve people's lives.##Topic:India and IMF, WTO , WIPO##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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With reference to Directive Principles of State Policy,consider the following statements:
Directives addressed to State are found only in Part IV of the Constitution.
State Government"s refusal to follow Union Government’s directions for implementing DPSP constitutes as a ground to impose President’s rule.
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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Directives addressed to state are also found outside Part IV in articles such as Art. 350A, 351, 335. Since Art.355 states that it shall be duty of union to ensure that the government of every state is carried in accordance with the provisions of the constitution, hence it becomes duty of Union to see that every state takes steps for implementing the directives, therefore refusal to comply with such directions become ground under Art. 365. Thus only statement 2 is correct.
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b
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Directive Principles
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Directive Principles of State Policy,consider the following statements:
Directives addressed to State are found only in Part IV of the Constitution.
State Government"s refusal to follow Union Government’s directions for implementing DPSP constitutes as a ground to impose President’s rule.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
Directives addressed to state are also found outside Part IV in articles such as Art. 350A, 351, 335. Since Art.355 states that it shall be duty of union to ensure that the government of every state is carried in accordance with the provisions of the constitution, hence it becomes duty of Union to see that every state takes steps for implementing the directives, therefore refusal to comply with such directions become ground under Art. 365. Thus only statement 2 is correct.
##Topic:Directive Principles##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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With reference to the Global Competitiveness Report, which of the following statement/s is/are correct? 1. It is an annual report released by Washington-based World Bank. 2. The rankings are based on an index, which includes categories such as higher education and training, health and primary education and macroeconomic environment. 3. As per the report, the biggest challenge to sustaining global growth is uneven implementation of structural reforms across different regions. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2 and 3
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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The annual list of Global Competitiveness Report is released by Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF). As per the report, there is uneven implementation of structural reforms across different regions and levels of development as the biggest challenge to sustaining global growth.
The rankings are based on WEF’s GCI which is based on scores covering 12 categories.
They are institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic environment, health and primary education, higher education and training, goods market efficiency, labour market efficiency, financial market development, technological readiness, market size, business sophistication and innovation.
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b
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Non UN Institutions
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Global Competitiveness Report, which of the following statement/s is/are correct? 1. It is an annual report released by Washington-based World Bank. 2. The rankings are based on an index, which includes categories such as higher education and training, health and primary education and macroeconomic environment. 3. As per the report, the biggest challenge to sustaining global growth is uneven implementation of structural reforms across different regions. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 ##Answer:b##Explaination:
The annual list of Global Competitiveness Report is released by Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF). As per the report, there is uneven implementation of structural reforms across different regions and levels of development as the biggest challenge to sustaining global growth.
The rankings are based on WEF’s GCI which is based on scores covering 12 categories.
They are institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic environment, health and primary education, higher education and training, goods market efficiency, labour market efficiency, financial market development, technological readiness, market size, business sophistication and innovation.
##Topic:Non UN Institutions##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:b
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Arrange the following in correct chronological order.
1. Manusmriti
2. Sangam Literature
3. Ashtadhyayi of Panini
4. Natyashastra
5. Dharmashastra
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
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3, 1, 2, 4, 5
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5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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3, 2, 4, 1, 5
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3, 1, 2, 4, 5
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Ashtadhyayi of Panini
Manusmriti
Sangam Literature
Natyashastra
Dharmashastra
This is clearly mentioned in the chronology segment in the end of the chapter. The question is based on the detail provided by NCERT which should be regarded by the review member as standard source and not wikepedia.
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a
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Arrange the following in correct chronological order.
1. Manusmriti
2. Sangam Literature
3. Ashtadhyayi of Panini
4. Natyashastra
5. Dharmashastra
Select the correct answer using codes given below:
##Option_A: 3, 1, 2, 4, 5 ###Option_B: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
##Option_C: 3, 2, 4, 1, 5 ##Option_D: 3, 1, 2, 4, 5 ##Answer:a##Explaination:
Ashtadhyayi of Panini
Manusmriti
Sangam Literature
Natyashastra
Dharmashastra
This is clearly mentioned in the chronology segment in the end of the chapter. The question is based on the detail provided by NCERT which should be regarded by the review member as standard source and not wikepedia.
##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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