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Which of the following is/are correct about Mughal Empire? The eldest son inherited his father"s estate. Afghans were an immediate threat to Mughal authority. Peasant revolts were absent in the Mughal Empire. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2
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2 only
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1 and 3
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1 and 2
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The Mughals did not believe in the rule of primogeniture, where the eldest son inherited his father's estate. Instead they followed the Mughal and Timurid custom of coparcenary inheritance, or a division of the inheritance amongst all the sons. Peasant revolts challenged the stability of the Mughal Empire from the end of the seventeenth century.
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b
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Mughal Period
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct about Mughal Empire? The eldest son inherited his father"s estate. Afghans were an immediate threat to Mughal authority. Peasant revolts were absent in the Mughal Empire. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:b##Explaination:The Mughals did not believe in the rule of primogeniture, where the eldest son inherited his father's estate. Instead they followed the Mughal and Timurid custom of coparcenary inheritance, or a division of the inheritance amongst all the sons. Peasant revolts challenged the stability of the Mughal Empire from the end of the seventeenth century.##Topic:Mughal Period##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are tertiary activity? Internet PDS NGO Policy formulation 2,3,4 1,2,3 1,2,4 1,3,4
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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Policy formulation is quinary activity
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b
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are tertiary activity? Internet PDS NGO Policy formulation 2,3,4 1,2,3 1,2,4 1,3,4##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:b##Explaination:Policy formulation is quinary activity##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following requires rainfall more than 100cm? Rubber Rice Sugarcane 1,2 2,3 1,3 1,2,3
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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Rubber requires more than 200cm Sugarcane between 75-100 cm
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a
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following requires rainfall more than 100cm? Rubber Rice Sugarcane 1,2 2,3 1,3 1,2,3##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:Rubber requires more than 200cm Sugarcane between 75-100 cm##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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According to Buddhist philosophy, World is
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Soulless
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Transient
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Both
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Soulless
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According to Buddhist philosophy, the world is transient (anicca) and constantly changing; it is also soulless (anatta) as there is nothing permanent or eternal in it. Within this transient world, sorrow (dukkha) is intrinsic to human existence.
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c
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Religious Reforms
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:According to Buddhist philosophy, World is##Option_A: Soulless###Option_B: Transient##Option_C: Both##Option_D: Soulless##Answer:c##Explaination:According to Buddhist philosophy, the world is transient (anicca) and constantly changing; it is also soulless (anatta) as there is nothing permanent or eternal in it. Within this transient world, sorrow (dukkha) is intrinsic to human existence.##Topic:Religious Reforms##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the following is not the similarity between Buddhism and Jainism?
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Both were against ritualistic brahmanism
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Both emphasised good moral life and importance of ethics
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Both formed an order of monks and established monastries
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Both were against ritualistic brahmanism
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Buddhism believes that the world is soul less while Jainism believes that everything has a soul
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d
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Religion and Philosophy
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is not the similarity between Buddhism and Jainism?
##Option_A: Both were against ritualistic brahmanism
###Option_B: Both emphasised good moral life and importance of ethics
##Option_C: Both formed an order of monks and established monastries
##Option_D: Both were against ritualistic brahmanism
##Answer:d##Explaination:Buddhism believes that the world is soul less while Jainism believes that everything has a soul ##Topic:Religion and Philosophy##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Which is/are correct regarding the spread of religions from India to the world in ancient times? Mainly, Vajrayana Buddhism spread to other parts of the world During spread of Buddhism, its influence also increased in India Hinduism and Jainism never spread to other parts of the world Buddha later came to be recognised as an incarnation of Vishnu Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 3
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1, 3 and 4
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1 and 4
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1 and 3
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While Budhism spread, its influence virtually became non-existent in India Jainism never spread to other parts of the world but Hinduism did spread to South East Asia. Infact, biggest Hindu temple is in combodia (Angorvat)
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c
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Religious Reforms
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which is/are correct regarding the spread of religions from India to the world in ancient times? Mainly, Vajrayana Buddhism spread to other parts of the world During spread of Buddhism, its influence also increased in India Hinduism and Jainism never spread to other parts of the world Buddha later came to be recognised as an incarnation of Vishnu Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4##Option_C: 1 and 4##Option_D: 1 and 3##Answer:c##Explaination:While Budhism spread, its influence virtually became non-existent in India Jainism never spread to other parts of the world but Hinduism did spread to South East Asia. Infact, biggest Hindu temple is in combodia (Angorvat)##Topic:Religious Reforms##Subject:Geology##Answer:c
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Which of the following fields were impacted by Persian Invasion? Maurayan Administrative structure Ashoka"s edicts Mauryan architecture Mauryan rituals. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2, 3, 4
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1, 2, 3
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1, 2, 4
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1, 2, 3, 4
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All are correct. The monolithic pillar edicts of Asoka with their bell-shaped capitals are somewhat like the victory pillars of the Achaemenid emperors which have been found in Persepolis. It is mentioned in the Arthashastra that whenever the king consults the physician or the ascetic, he should sit in a room where the sacred fire was kept. This indicates the influence of Zorastrianism.
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a
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Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following fields were impacted by Persian Invasion? Maurayan Administrative structure Ashoka"s edicts Mauryan architecture Mauryan rituals. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2, 3, 4###Option_B: 1, 2, 3##Option_C: 1, 2, 4##Option_D: 1, 2, 3, 4##Answer:a##Explaination:All are correct. The monolithic pillar edicts of Asoka with their bell-shaped capitals are somewhat like the victory pillars of the Achaemenid emperors which have been found in Persepolis. It is mentioned in the Arthashastra that whenever the king consults the physician or the ascetic, he should sit in a room where the sacred fire was kept. This indicates the influence of Zorastrianism.##Topic:Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Which of the following is/are correct?
1. Large scale assimilation of foreigners into Indian society took place in mauryan era
2. Many foreign rulers adopted Vaishnavism in post mauryan era
3. Increasing popularity of Buddhism amongst foreigners brought changes to the religion itself
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1, 2, 3
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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1, 2, 3
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Large scale assimilation of foreigners into Indian society took place in post-mauryan era.
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c
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Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct?
1. Large scale assimilation of foreigners into Indian society took place in mauryan era
2. Many foreign rulers adopted Vaishnavism in post mauryan era
3. Increasing popularity of Buddhism amongst foreigners brought changes to the religion itself
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 ###Option_B: 1 and 2
##Option_C: 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 ##Answer:c##Explaination:Large scale assimilation of foreigners into Indian society took place in post-mauryan era.##Topic:Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which is true about the age of Harshavardhana? Most of the understanding about the age is from Hiuen tsang"s work. Forced labour was a common practice. Harsha gave grants to both Hindus and Buddhists but later became more inclined towards Buddhism. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga.
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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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According to hiuen tsang's work, there was no forced labour and families were not registered.
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c
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Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which is true about the age of Harshavardhana? Most of the understanding about the age is from Hiuen tsang"s work. Forced labour was a common practice. Harsha gave grants to both Hindus and Buddhists but later became more inclined towards Buddhism. The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga.##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:c##Explaination:According to hiuen tsang's work, there was no forced labour and families were not registered.##Topic:Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is/are true about Hyder Ali?
1. He overthrew Nanjaraj and established his authority of Mysore.
2. He established a modern arsenal in Dindigul with help of French expert.
3. He implemented western military techniques in the army of Mysore.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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1 and 3 only
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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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nan
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d
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No_topic
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true about Hyder Ali?
1. He overthrew Nanjaraj and established his authority of Mysore.
2. He established a modern arsenal in Dindigul with help of French expert.
3. He implemented western military techniques in the army of Mysore.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
##Option_A:1 and 3 only
###Option_B:2 only
##Option_C:2 and 3 only
##Option_D:1 and 3 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements is/are true about Jai Singh?
1. He founded city of Jaipur in the terriotry taken from the Jats.
2. He was chief architect of city of Jaipur.
3. He drew up a set of table named Zij Muhammadshahi to enable people to make astronomical observations.
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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Vidyadhar Bhattacharya was the chief architect and city planner of Jaipur city.
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c
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No_topic
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true about Jai Singh?
1. He founded city of Jaipur in the terriotry taken from the Jats.
2. He was chief architect of city of Jaipur.
3. He drew up a set of table named Zij Muhammadshahi to enable people to make astronomical observations.
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:Vidyadhar Bhattacharya was the chief architect and city planner of Jaipur city.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is/are true about Sikhs?
1. The transformation of the Sikhs into a militant and fighting community was begun by Guru Govind Singh.
2. Guru Govind Singh joined Bahadur Shah as a noble.
3. Sikh misls were founded on principles of equality.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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1 only
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3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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The transformation of the Sikhs into a militant and fighting community was begun by Guru Hargobind.
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c
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No_topic
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true about Sikhs?
1. The transformation of the Sikhs into a militant and fighting community was begun by Guru Govind Singh.
2. Guru Govind Singh joined Bahadur Shah as a noble.
3. Sikh misls were founded on principles of equality.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
##Option_A:1 only
###Option_B:3 only
##Option_C:2 and 3 only
##Option_D:1 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:The transformation of the Sikhs into a militant and fighting community was begun by Guru Hargobind.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are true about Sikhism?
1. They believe in formless god.
2. The gurudom was always conferred on the son of Guru.
3. Believe in pahul tradition.
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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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The gurudom was conferred on the son of Guru or best discipline.
Pahul was the sanctified water offered by a master to the pupil or shishya as a token of his being accepted as a trainee on his march to godliness. The Sikhs performed “washing of the swords” ceremony, called khande ka pahul
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c
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Religious Movements Bhakti Movement
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are true about Sikhism?
1. They believe in formless god.
2. The gurudom was always conferred on the son of Guru.
3. Believe in pahul tradition.
##Option_A: 1,2 ###Option_B: 2,3
##Option_C: 1,3 ##Option_D: 1,2 ##Answer:c##Explaination:
The gurudom was conferred on the son of Guru or best discipline.
Pahul was the sanctified water offered by a master to the pupil or shishya as a token of his being accepted as a trainee on his march to godliness. The Sikhs performed “washing of the swords” ceremony, called khande ka pahul
##Topic:Religious Movements Bhakti Movement##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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In which among the following regions, depth of weathering crust is highest?
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Tropical forest where precipitation and temperature are high.
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Savanna region where both precipitation and temperature are moderate.
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Desert region where precipitation is very low but temperature is high.
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Tropical forest where precipitation and temperature are high.
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Temperature and precipitation are two important climatic elements that are responsible for weathering. Apart from climate, weathering is conditioned by geological, topographic and vegetative factors.
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a
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Climatic regions
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In which among the following regions, depth of weathering crust is highest?
##Option_A: Tropical forest where precipitation and temperature are high.
###Option_B: Savanna region where both precipitation and temperature are moderate.
##Option_C: Desert region where precipitation is very low but temperature is high.
##Option_D: Tropical forest where precipitation and temperature are high.
##Answer:a##Explaination:Temperature and precipitation are two important climatic elements that are responsible for weathering. Apart from climate, weathering is conditioned by geological, topographic and vegetative factors.##Topic:Climatic regions##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements about alluvial soils is/are correct? Khadar and Bhangar are new and old alluvium soils respectively Alluvial soil covers more than 50% of the total area of the India They are rich in Potash but poor in phosphorous Alluvial soil is also found in Peninsular region of India Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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2 and 3 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2, 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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In the upper and Middle Ganga plain, two different types of alluvial soils have developed -namely khaddar and Bhangar. Khadar is the new alluvium and is deposited by floods annually, which enriches the soil by depositing fine silts. Bhangar represents a system of older alluvium, deposited away from the flood plains. Both the khaddar and Bhangar soils contain calcareous concretion (kankars). Alluvial soil covers about 40% of the total area of the India. In the Peninsular region, it is found in deltas of east coast and in the river valleys.
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b
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Climate, Vegetation and Soils
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements about alluvial soils is/are correct? Khadar and Bhangar are new and old alluvium soils respectively Alluvial soil covers more than 50% of the total area of the India They are rich in Potash but poor in phosphorous Alluvial soil is also found in Peninsular region of India Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2, 3 only##Option_D: 2 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:In the upper and Middle Ganga plain, two different types of alluvial soils have developed -namely khaddar and Bhangar. Khadar is the new alluvium and is deposited by floods annually, which enriches the soil by depositing fine silts. Bhangar represents a system of older alluvium, deposited away from the flood plains. Both the khaddar and Bhangar soils contain calcareous concretion (kankars). Alluvial soil covers about 40% of the total area of the India. In the Peninsular region, it is found in deltas of east coast and in the river valleys.##Topic:Climate, Vegetation and Soils##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following: Rotation of earth on its axis Revolution of earth around Sun Angle of inclination of the sun"s rays Length of the day Transparency of the atmosphere Inclination of earth"s axis Which of these causes variation in the amount and intensity of insolation received by a region of the Earth?
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1 and 3 only
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3, 4 and 6 only
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1, 2, 4 and 5 only
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1 and 3 only
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The amount and intensity of insolation, incoming solar radidation, vary during a day, in a season and in a year. The factors that cause these variations in insolation are multiple. Earth’s inclination with the plane of its orbit has a greater influence on the insolation at different latitudes. The second factor is the angle of inclination of the rays. This depends on the latitude of a place. The higher the latitude the less is the angle they make with the surface of the earth resulting in slant sun rays. The atmosphere is largely transparent to short wave solar radiation. The insolation passes throught the atmosphere before striking the earth’s surface. Revolution of Earth around sun is along elliptical orbit. At aphelion (152 million km), it receives slightly less rays as compared to the amount received at perihelion (147 million km).
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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:Consider the following: Rotation of earth on its axis Revolution of earth around Sun Angle of inclination of the sun"s rays Length of the day Transparency of the atmosphere Inclination of earth"s axis Which of these causes variation in the amount and intensity of insolation received by a region of the Earth?##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 3, 4 and 6 only##Option_C: 1, 2, 4 and 5 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:The amount and intensity of insolation, incoming solar radidation, vary during a day, in a season and in a year. The factors that cause these variations in insolation are multiple. Earth’s inclination with the plane of its orbit has a greater influence on the insolation at different latitudes. The second factor is the angle of inclination of the rays. This depends on the latitude of a place. The higher the latitude the less is the angle they make with the surface of the earth resulting in slant sun rays. The atmosphere is largely transparent to short wave solar radiation. The insolation passes throught the atmosphere before striking the earth’s surface. Revolution of Earth around sun is along elliptical orbit. At aphelion (152 million km), it receives slightly less rays as compared to the amount received at perihelion (147 million km).##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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Which of the following statements regarding extra-tropical cyclones is/are correct? It moves from west to east. It starts with stationary front and dissipates with Occluded front. It can originate over the sea and the land. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 only
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Extra tropical cyclones form along the polar front. Initially, the front is stationary. The cyclonic circulation leads to a well developed extra-tropical cyclone, with a warm front and a cold front. The cold front moves faster than the warm front. The warm air glides over the cold air and is completely lifted up and the front is occluded and the cyclone dissipates.
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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 statements regarding extra-tropical cyclones is/are correct? It moves from west to east. It starts with stationary front and dissipates with Occluded front. It can originate over the sea and the land. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Extra tropical cyclones form along the polar front. Initially, the front is stationary. The cyclonic circulation leads to a well developed extra-tropical cyclone, with a warm front and a cold front. The cold front moves faster than the warm front. The warm air glides over the cold air and is completely lifted up and the front is occluded and the cyclone dissipates.##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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Which of the following have coral reefs? 1) Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2) Gulf of Kutch 3) Gulf of Mannar 4) Sunderbans
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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,
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following have coral reefs? 1) Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2) Gulf of Kutch 3) Gulf of Mannar 4) Sunderbans
Select the correct answer using the code given below: ##Option_A:1, 2 and 3 only ###Option_B:2 and 4 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only ##Option_D:1, 2 and 3 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:,##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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One of the three branches of monsoon winds originating over the Arabian Sea reaches to Aravallis. Still the region faces scanty rainfall. Why?
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Monsoon winds have already lost moisture in Kachchh region of Gujarat.
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Rain bearing winds blow parallel to Aravalli mountain range.
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Height of Aravllis is less to stop the Monsoon winds
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Monsoon winds have already lost moisture in Kachchh region of Gujarat.
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The monsoon winds originating over the Arabian Sea further split into three branches. Its one branch is obstructed by the Western Ghats. These winds climb the slopes of the Western Ghats from 900-1200 m. Another branch of the Arabian sea monsoon strikes the coast north of Mumbai. Moving along the Narmada and Tapi river valleys, these winds cause rainfall in extensive areas of central India. A third branch of this monsoon wind strikes the Saurashtra Peninsula and the Kachchh. It then passes over west Rajasthan and along the Aravallis being parallel to it, causing only a scanty rainfall. The one branch of Bay of Bengal is obstructed by Aravallis being perpendicular to it and thus, rainfall occurs.
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b
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Climate
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:One of the three branches of monsoon winds originating over the Arabian Sea reaches to Aravallis. Still the region faces scanty rainfall. Why?
##Option_A: Monsoon winds have already lost moisture in Kachchh region of Gujarat.
###Option_B: Rain bearing winds blow parallel to Aravalli mountain range.
##Option_C: Height of Aravllis is less to stop the Monsoon winds
##Option_D: Monsoon winds have already lost moisture in Kachchh region of Gujarat.
##Answer:b##Explaination:The monsoon winds originating over the Arabian Sea further split into three branches. Its one branch is obstructed by the Western Ghats. These winds climb the slopes of the Western Ghats from 900-1200 m. Another branch of the Arabian sea monsoon strikes the coast north of Mumbai. Moving along the Narmada and Tapi river valleys, these winds cause rainfall in extensive areas of central India. A third branch of this monsoon wind strikes the Saurashtra Peninsula and the Kachchh. It then passes over west Rajasthan and along the Aravallis being parallel to it, causing only a scanty rainfall. The one branch of Bay of Bengal is obstructed by Aravallis being perpendicular to it and thus, rainfall occurs.##Topic:Climate##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Ports of Norway are open throughout year in spite of being at high latitudes (60 0 - 70 0 N). Why?
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Due to warm north Atlantic drift
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Due to warm Irminger current
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Due to shifting of wind belts
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Due to warm north Atlantic drift
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Ocean currents can also be classified based on temperature: as cold currents and warm currents. Warm currents bring warm water into cold water areas and are usually observed on the east coast of continents in the low and middle latitudes (true in both hemispheres). In the northern hemisphere they are found on the west coasts of continents in high latitudes. Gulf Stream is a warm current that reaches Europe as the North Atlantic Drift. This current, flowing at 10 miles per day, carries the warm equatorial water for over a thousand miles to the coasts of Europe. Irminger is a cold current from the Arctic region that mixes with Gulf Stream. Shifting of wind belts is an atmospheric phenomenon of temperate region.
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a
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Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Ports of Norway are open throughout year in spite of being at high latitudes (60 0 - 70 0 N). Why?##Option_A: Due to warm north Atlantic drift###Option_B: Due to warm Irminger current##Option_C: Due to shifting of wind belts##Option_D: Due to warm north Atlantic drift##Answer:a##Explaination:Ocean currents can also be classified based on temperature: as cold currents and warm currents. Warm currents bring warm water into cold water areas and are usually observed on the east coast of continents in the low and middle latitudes (true in both hemispheres). In the northern hemisphere they are found on the west coasts of continents in high latitudes. Gulf Stream is a warm current that reaches Europe as the North Atlantic Drift. This current, flowing at 10 miles per day, carries the warm equatorial water for over a thousand miles to the coasts of Europe. Irminger is a cold current from the Arctic region that mixes with Gulf Stream. Shifting of wind belts is an atmospheric phenomenon of temperate region.##Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following: Coriolis force Gravitational pull Wind Heating by solar energy Moon"s attraction Jet streams Which of these factors influence oceanic currents?
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1, 3 and 5 only
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2, 4 and 6 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 5 only
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Ocean currents are like river flow in oceans. They represent a regular volume of water in a definite path and direction. Ocean currents are influenced by two types of forces namely: (i) primary forces that initiate the movement of water; (ii) secondary forces that influence the currents to flow. The primary forces that influence the currents are: (i) heating by solar energy; (ii) wind; (iii) gravity; (iv) coriolis force. Heating by solar energy causes the water to expand. That is why, near the equator the ocean water is about 8 cm higher in level than in the middle latitudes. This causes a very slight gradient and water tends to flow down the slope. Wind blowing on the surface of the ocean pushes the water to move. Friction between the wind and the water surface affects the movement of the water body in its course. Gravity tends to pull the water down to pile and create gradient variation. The Coriolis force intervenes and causes the water to move to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere.
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c
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Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following: Coriolis force Gravitational pull Wind Heating by solar energy Moon"s attraction Jet streams Which of these factors influence oceanic currents?##Option_A: 1, 3 and 5 only###Option_B: 2, 4 and 6 only##Option_C: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1, 3 and 5 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Ocean currents are like river flow in oceans. They represent a regular volume of water in a definite path and direction. Ocean currents are influenced by two types of forces namely: (i) primary forces that initiate the movement of water; (ii) secondary forces that influence the currents to flow. The primary forces that influence the currents are: (i) heating by solar energy; (ii) wind; (iii) gravity; (iv) coriolis force. Heating by solar energy causes the water to expand. That is why, near the equator the ocean water is about 8 cm higher in level than in the middle latitudes. This causes a very slight gradient and water tends to flow down the slope. Wind blowing on the surface of the ocean pushes the water to move. Friction between the wind and the water surface affects the movement of the water body in its course. Gravity tends to pull the water down to pile and create gradient variation. The Coriolis force intervenes and causes the water to move to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere.##Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Tides are highest when?
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Sun, Moon and Earth are in a straight line and Moon is in between Sun and Earth.
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Sun, Moon and Earth are in a straight line and Sun is in between Moon and Earth.
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Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other.
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Sun, Moon and Earth are in a straight line and Moon is in between Sun and Earth.
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Tides vary in their frequency, direction and movement from place to place and also from time to time. Tides may be grouped into various types based on their frequency of occurrence in one day or 24 hours or based on their height. Semi-diurnal tide : The most common tidal pattern, featuring two high tides and two low tides each day. The successive high or low tides are approximately of the same height. Spring tides: The position of both the sun and the moon in relation to the earth has direct bearing on tide height. When the sun, the moon and the earth are in a straight line, the height of the tide will be higher. These are called spring tides and they occur twice a month, one on full moon (Sun and Moon are in opposite direction of earth) period and another during new moon (sun and moon are in same direction of earth) period. Tide at new moon is comparatively higher than that at full moon.
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a
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Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Tides are highest when?##Option_A: Sun, Moon and Earth are in a straight line and Moon is in between Sun and Earth.###Option_B: Sun, Moon and Earth are in a straight line and Sun is in between Moon and Earth.##Option_C: Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other.##Option_D: Sun, Moon and Earth are in a straight line and Moon is in between Sun and Earth.##Answer:a##Explaination:Tides vary in their frequency, direction and movement from place to place and also from time to time. Tides may be grouped into various types based on their frequency of occurrence in one day or 24 hours or based on their height. Semi-diurnal tide : The most common tidal pattern, featuring two high tides and two low tides each day. The successive high or low tides are approximately of the same height. Spring tides: The position of both the sun and the moon in relation to the earth has direct bearing on tide height. When the sun, the moon and the earth are in a straight line, the height of the tide will be higher. These are called spring tides and they occur twice a month, one on full moon (Sun and Moon are in opposite direction of earth) period and another during new moon (sun and moon are in same direction of earth) period. Tide at new moon is comparatively higher than that at full moon.##Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following pairs: Ecosystem service Services provided by coral ecosystem 1. Regulating : Coastal protection from storm surges and waves 2. Provisioning : Nutrient cycling 3. Cultural : Tourism 4. Supporting : Fisheries Which of the above pair/pairs is/are not correctly matched?
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2 only
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3 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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Humankind benefits from a multitude of resources and processes that are supplied by ecosystem. Collectively, these benefits are known as ecosystem services and include products like clean drinking water and processes such as the decomposition of wastes. The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MEA) report 2005 defines Ecosystem services as benefits people obtain from ecosystems and distinguishes four categories of ecosystem services - regulating, supporting, cultural and provisioning. As pointed out by UNEP's World Conservation Monitoring Centre ( In the Front Line , 2006), coral reefs provide all four types of ecosystem services: Regulating : i.e., coastal protection from storm surges and waves Provisioning : i.e., fisheries, pharmaceuticals, construction materials Cultural : i.e., tourism, spiritual and aesthetic appreciation Supporting : i.e., nutrient cycling, nursery habitats
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d
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Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Ecosystem service Services provided by coral ecosystem 1. Regulating : Coastal protection from storm surges and waves 2. Provisioning : Nutrient cycling 3. Cultural : Tourism 4. Supporting : Fisheries Which of the above pair/pairs is/are not correctly matched?##Option_A: 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Humankind benefits from a multitude of resources and processes that are supplied by ecosystem. Collectively, these benefits are known as ecosystem services and include products like clean drinking water and processes such as the decomposition of wastes. The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MEA) report 2005 defines Ecosystem services as benefits people obtain from ecosystems and distinguishes four categories of ecosystem services - regulating, supporting, cultural and provisioning. As pointed out by UNEP's World Conservation Monitoring Centre ( In the Front Line , 2006), coral reefs provide all four types of ecosystem services: Regulating : i.e., coastal protection from storm surges and waves Provisioning : i.e., fisheries, pharmaceuticals, construction materials Cultural : i.e., tourism, spiritual and aesthetic appreciation Supporting : i.e., nutrient cycling, nursery habitats ##Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements is/are correct? Coral polyps provide shelter and protection to zooxanthellae algae. Zooxanthellae algae provide nutrients to coral polpys. Zooxanthellae algae provide colour to corals. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Corals are tiny invertebrate animals, called polyps. Generally found in shallow waters of the tropics, they live symbiotically with single-celled microalgae, zooxanthellae, which provide them with nutrients and much of their colour. Each coral secretes a limestone skeleton around itself; as it grows, it divides, forming colonies and eventually, a coral reef. Such skeleton helps the photosynthesising zooxanthellae to get closer to the sunlight. Also the skeleton provides shelter and protection, while the stinging polyps keep away predators, giving the zooxanthellae a safe home.
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d
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Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
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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? Coral polyps provide shelter and protection to zooxanthellae algae. Zooxanthellae algae provide nutrients to coral polpys. Zooxanthellae algae provide colour to corals. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Corals are tiny invertebrate animals, called polyps. Generally found in shallow waters of the tropics, they live symbiotically with single-celled microalgae, zooxanthellae, which provide them with nutrients and much of their colour. Each coral secretes a limestone skeleton around itself; as it grows, it divides, forming colonies and eventually, a coral reef. Such skeleton helps the photosynthesising zooxanthellae to get closer to the sunlight. Also the skeleton provides shelter and protection, while the stinging polyps keep away predators, giving the zooxanthellae a safe home.##Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which among the following factor has the most dominant effect on ocean currents?
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Coriolis force
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Rotation of earth
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Planetary winds
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Coriolis force
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Ocean currents are large masses of surface water that circulate in regular patterns around the oceans. The planetary winds have dominant influence on the flow of oceanic currents. In north Indian Oceans, currents see reversal in their direction in accordance with the direction of monsoon winds. In tropics, trade winds drive the ocean currents from east to west directions and in the temperate latitudes, westerlies help in blowing ocean currents towards east. Other factors also aid in the direction, intensity and speed of currents. For instance, coriolis force is helpful in rotating the currents in right and left direction in northern and southern hemisphere respectively. Density difference helps in sinking dense water over the lighter water.
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c
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Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following factor has the most dominant effect on ocean currents?##Option_A: Coriolis force###Option_B: Rotation of earth##Option_C: Planetary winds##Option_D: Coriolis force##Answer:c##Explaination:Ocean currents are large masses of surface water that circulate in regular patterns around the oceans. The planetary winds have dominant influence on the flow of oceanic currents. In north Indian Oceans, currents see reversal in their direction in accordance with the direction of monsoon winds. In tropics, trade winds drive the ocean currents from east to west directions and in the temperate latitudes, westerlies help in blowing ocean currents towards east. Other factors also aid in the direction, intensity and speed of currents. For instance, coriolis force is helpful in rotating the currents in right and left direction in northern and southern hemisphere respectively. Density difference helps in sinking dense water over the lighter water.##Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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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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GS_Polity_unclassified
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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:GS_Polity_unclassified##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Which of the following is/are correct during the period of Mahayana Buddhism?
1. Buddha statues were not made.
2. Bodhisattvas remained in isolation after enlightenment
3. Bodhisattvas were worshipped in Korea.
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1 only
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1,2 only
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3 only
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1 only
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There were two distinct changes :
First, In this period,Statues of the Buddha were made. Many of these were made in Mathura, while others were made in Taxila. The second change was a belief in Bodhisattvas. These were supposed to be persons who had attained enlightenment. Once they attained enlightenment, they could live in complete isolation and meditate in peace. However, instead of doing that, they remained in the world to teach and help other people.
The worship of Bodhisattvas became very popular, and spread throughout Central Asia, China, and later to Korea and Japan.
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c
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct during the period of Mahayana Buddhism?
1. Buddha statues were not made.
2. Bodhisattvas remained in isolation after enlightenment
3. Bodhisattvas were worshipped in Korea.
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1,2 only
##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:There were two distinct changes :
First, In this period,Statues of the Buddha were made. Many of these were made in Mathura, while others were made in Taxila. The second change was a belief in Bodhisattvas. These were supposed to be persons who had attained enlightenment. Once they attained enlightenment, they could live in complete isolation and meditate in peace. However, instead of doing that, they remained in the world to teach and help other people.
The worship of Bodhisattvas became very popular, and spread throughout Central Asia, China, and later to Korea and Japan.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the following were the features of Bhakti movement? Oneness of God Brotherhood of all human beings Surrender into God Personal devotion to God Showed path to Moksha Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2, 3, 4
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2, 3, 4, 5
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1, 3, 4, 5
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1, 2, 3, 4
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As per the Bhakti movement, a true devotee does not want heaven or moksha. He only wants to chant the Lord’s name and be born again and again to sing His praise.
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a
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Religious Movements Bhakti Movement
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following were the features of Bhakti movement? Oneness of God Brotherhood of all human beings Surrender into God Personal devotion to God Showed path to Moksha Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2, 3, 4###Option_B: 2, 3, 4, 5##Option_C: 1, 3, 4, 5##Option_D: 1, 2, 3, 4##Answer:a##Explaination:As per the Bhakti movement, a true devotee does not want heaven or moksha. He only wants to chant the Lord’s name and be born again and again to sing His praise.##Topic:Religious Movements Bhakti Movement##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements is/are true about Bhakti movement? They were neutral regarding prevalence of caste system in society. They taught in Prakrit Language. Bhakti movement was restricted to Northern India. Bhakti movement
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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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The Bhakti saints attacked the rigidity in religion and the objects of worship. They disregarded caste and encouraged women to join in their religious gatherings. The Bhakti saints did their entire teaching in the local vernacular language to make it comprehensible even to simple minds.The Bhakti saints belonged to various backgrounds but mainly from the lower castes. They were prominent in South India.
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d
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no_topic_assigned
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true about Bhakti movement? They were neutral regarding prevalence of caste system in society. They taught in Prakrit Language. Bhakti movement was restricted to Northern India. Bhakti movement##Option_A: 1, 2###Option_B: 2, 3##Option_C: 1, 3##Option_D: 1, 2##Answer:d##Explaination:The Bhakti saints attacked the rigidity in religion and the objects of worship. They disregarded caste and encouraged women to join in their religious gatherings. The Bhakti saints did their entire teaching in the local vernacular language to make it comprehensible even to simple minds.The Bhakti saints belonged to various backgrounds but mainly from the lower castes. They were prominent in South India.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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What is the correct order of the rulers of south? Satvahanas Rashtrakutas Chalukyas Vakatakas
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1-2-3-4
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1-4-3-2
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1-3-4-2
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1-2-3-4
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nan
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b
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Guptas & Post Guptas / Vardhana
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is the correct order of the rulers of south? Satvahanas Rashtrakutas Chalukyas Vakatakas##Option_A: 1-2-3-4###Option_B: 1-4-3-2##Option_C: 1-3-4-2##Option_D: 1-2-3-4##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Guptas & Post Guptas / Vardhana##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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Which of the following statements is/are correct about Gupta coins? Coins show kings on one side and Hindu Gods on the other. Main Hindu gods shown are Vishnu and Shiva. King is shown in many different positions. Select the correct answer using the code 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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Mainly Lakshmi and saraswati goddesses are shown on the coins.
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c
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Guptas & Post Guptas / Vardhana
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct about Gupta coins? Coins show kings on one side and Hindu Gods on the other. Main Hindu gods shown are Vishnu and Shiva. King is shown in many different positions. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:c##Explaination:Mainly Lakshmi and saraswati goddesses are shown on the coins.##Topic:Guptas & Post Guptas / Vardhana##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Cholas? Their significant achievement is conquest across the seas They developed Democratic institutions of governance at village level They built great temples and gave fillip only to religious literature Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2, 3
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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1, 2, 3
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Both religious and secular literature found progress under the Cholas.
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b
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Early Medieval Period: North India and South India
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Cholas? Their significant achievement is conquest across the seas They developed Democratic institutions of governance at village level They built great temples and gave fillip only to religious literature Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2, 3###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1, 2, 3##Answer:b##Explaination:Both religious and secular literature found progress under the Cholas.##Topic:Early Medieval Period: North India and South India##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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Which of the following groups performed administrative work in the Chola Period?
Traders.
Village Councils.
Rich Peasants.
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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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The village council and the nadu had several administrative functions including dispensing justice and collecting taxes.
Rich peasants of the Vellala caste exercised considerable control over the affairs of the nadu (group of villages) under the supervision of the central Chola government.
Associations of traders known as nagarams performed administrative functions in towns.
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d
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Early Medieval Period: South India ( Cholas & Others )
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following groups performed administrative work in the Chola Period?
Traders.
Village Councils.
Rich Peasants.
##Option_A: 1 and 2
###Option_B: 2 and 3
##Option_C: 1 and 3
##Option_D: 1 and 2
##Answer:d##Explaination:
The village council and the nadu had several administrative functions including dispensing justice and collecting taxes.
Rich peasants of the Vellala caste exercised considerable control over the affairs of the nadu (group of villages) under the supervision of the central Chola government.
Associations of traders known as nagarams performed administrative functions in towns.
##Topic:Early Medieval Period: South India ( Cholas & Others )##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Which of the following is/are the qualifications necessary to become a member of the Gram sabha in the Chola Empire?
1. Should have their own homes.
2. Should have knowledge of Vedas.
3. Should pay land revenue.
4. Should be honest.
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1, 2, 3
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2, 3, 4
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1, 3, 4
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1, 2, 3
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All are correct.
Other conditions:
They should be between 35 and 70 years of age.
They should be well-versed in administrative matters
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d
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Sangam Age
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are the qualifications necessary to become a member of the Gram sabha in the Chola Empire?
1. Should have their own homes.
2. Should have knowledge of Vedas.
3. Should pay land revenue.
4. Should be honest.
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 ###Option_B: 2, 3, 4
##Option_C: 1, 3, 4 ##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 ##Answer:d##Explaination:
All are correct.
Other conditions:
They should be between 35 and 70 years of age.
They should be well-versed in administrative matters
##Topic:Sangam Age ##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Which of the following steps were taken by Alauddin Khalji and Muhammad Tughluq to prevent Mongol attacks? Both raised large standing army. Both created new garrison town. Both paid soldiers in cash. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 3
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2, 3
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1, 2
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1, 3
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Only Alauddin constructed constructed a new garrison town named Siri for his soldiers. However only Alauddin's administrative measures were quite successful and chroniclers praised his reign for its cheap prices and efficient supplies of goods in the market. He successfully withstood the threat of Mongol invasions.
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a
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The Delhi Sultanate
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following steps were taken by Alauddin Khalji and Muhammad Tughluq to prevent Mongol attacks? Both raised large standing army. Both created new garrison town. Both paid soldiers in cash. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 3###Option_B: 2, 3##Option_C: 1, 2##Option_D: 1, 3##Answer:a##Explaination:Only Alauddin constructed constructed a new garrison town named Siri for his soldiers. However only Alauddin's administrative measures were quite successful and chroniclers praised his reign for its cheap prices and efficient supplies of goods in the market. He successfully withstood the threat of Mongol invasions.##Topic:The Delhi Sultanate##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Which of the following is/are correct about the discovery of Zero? It was considered only as a numeral on number line. Its discovery enabled finding the exact distance between earth and moon. It opened up the realm of negative numerals. Select the correct answer using code given below.
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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1, 2 and 3
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Aryabhatta considered zero not only as a numeral but also as a concept and a symbol.
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d
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct about the discovery of Zero? It was considered only as a numeral on number line. Its discovery enabled finding the exact distance between earth and moon. It opened up the realm of negative numerals. Select the correct answer using code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3##Answer:d##Explaination:Aryabhatta considered zero not only as a numeral but also as a concept and a symbol.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Which of the following was not an aim behind developing astronomy in ancient India?
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Making accurate calendars
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Fixing dates of seasons and festivals
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Navigation aid
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Making accurate calendars
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Aim behind development of astronomy was to make accurate calendars, better understanding of rainfall and climate patterns for sowing time and choice of crops, fixing dates for seasons and festivals, navigation, calculation of time and casting of horoscopes for use in astrology. Knowledge of tides and stars was of great use in trade because of need to cross deserts and oceans at night
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d
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no_topic_assigned
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following was not an aim behind developing astronomy in ancient India?##Option_A: Making accurate calendars###Option_B: Fixing dates of seasons and festivals##Option_C: Navigation aid##Option_D: Making accurate calendars##Answer:d##Explaination:Aim behind development of astronomy was to make accurate calendars, better understanding of rainfall and climate patterns for sowing time and choice of crops, fixing dates for seasons and festivals, navigation, calculation of time and casting of horoscopes for use in astrology. Knowledge of tides and stars was of great use in trade because of need to cross deserts and oceans at night ##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Which of the following is/are scientific understandings achieved in ancient India? Round shape of earth Exact distance between earth and moon Knowledge of cause of eclipses Rotation of Earth
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1 and 2
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2
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All of them were determined by Aryabhatta.
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b
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are scientific understandings achieved in ancient India? Round shape of earth Exact distance between earth and moon Knowledge of cause of eclipses Rotation of Earth##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 1, 2, 3 and 4##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:b##Explaination:All of them were determined by Aryabhatta.##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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Which is correct about advances made in science in Ancient India?
1. Model of modern Atomic theory was accurately predicted
2. Accurate measurement of earthquakes could be made
3. Science of turning base metal into gold (alchemy) was mastered
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Only 3
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Only 1
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1 and 2
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Only 3
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Atomic theory was predicted accurately by Kanad. Only the signs of earthquakes were determined by Varahamihira. Alchemy was tried by Nagarjuna unsuccessfully but his knowledge of imitation jewellery is still used (book: Rasartnakara)
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b
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No_topic
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which is correct about advances made in science in Ancient India?
1. Model of modern Atomic theory was accurately predicted
2. Accurate measurement of earthquakes could be made
3. Science of turning base metal into gold (alchemy) was mastered
##Option_A: Only 3 ###Option_B: Only 1
##Option_C: 1 and 2 ##Option_D: Only 3 ##Answer:b##Explaination:Atomic theory was predicted accurately by Kanad. Only the signs of earthquakes were determined by Varahamihira. Alchemy was tried by Nagarjuna unsuccessfully but his knowledge of imitation jewellery is still used (book: Rasartnakara)##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are correct about medical advancements in Ancient India? 1. Sushruta was able to correctly carry out plastic surgery, cataract operations and kidney transplant 2. Charaka knew the fundamental of genetics
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both
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Only 1
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Plastic surgery, cataract removal, foetus removal, repairing damaged rectum, removing stones from bladder were some operations carried out by sushruta
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct about medical advancements in Ancient India? 1. Sushruta was able to correctly carry out plastic surgery, cataract operations and kidney transplant 2. Charaka knew the fundamental of genetics##Option_A: Only 1 ###Option_B: Only 2 ##Option_C: Both ##Option_D: Only 1 ##Answer:b##Explaination:Plastic surgery, cataract removal, foetus removal, repairing damaged rectum, removing stones from bladder were some operations carried out by sushruta##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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With respect to anti-corruption institutions in India, which of the following is correct? CVC investigates anti-corruption cases and reports to CBI. CBI investigates anti-corruption cases under supervision of CVC. CBI investigates criminal cases under supervision of CVC. Select the correct answer using code given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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CBI constituted under Delhi Special Police Establishment is required to report to the CVC but only for corruption cases under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
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b
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CVC
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With respect to anti-corruption institutions in India, which of the following is correct? CVC investigates anti-corruption cases and reports to CBI. CBI investigates anti-corruption cases under supervision of CVC. CBI investigates criminal cases under supervision of CVC. Select the correct answer using code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:CBI constituted under Delhi Special Police Establishment is required to report to the CVC but only for corruption cases under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.##Topic:CVC##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Some of the necessary pre-condition for good governance are-
1.Adoption of Modern Technology
2. Decentralization, Delegation and Accountability
3. Focus on Outcomes – Evaluation and Monitoring
4. Promotion of Meritocracy
5. Active Citizens’ Participation
Choose the best option among given –
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2, 3, 5
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1, 3, 4, 5
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2, 3, 4
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2, 3, 5
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nan
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d
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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:Some of the necessary pre-condition for good governance are-
1.Adoption of Modern Technology
2. Decentralization, Delegation and Accountability
3. Focus on Outcomes – Evaluation and Monitoring
4. Promotion of Meritocracy
5. Active Citizens’ Participation
Choose the best option among given –##Option_A:2, 3, 5 ###Option_B:1, 3, 4, 5##Option_C:2, 3, 4 ##Option_D:2, 3, 5 ##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Which of the following is/are NOT true regarding Harappan Civilisation?
1. It is the example of first known rural culture in India
2. They worshipped plants only.
3. There was no clear indications of external trade.
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1 only
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2 Only
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3 Only
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1 only
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The harappan culture is the first known URBAN culture in India.
Urban people carried out internal and external trade and developed contacts with other civilisations like mesopotamia.
They worshipped plants and animals along with the forces of nature.
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d
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Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are NOT true regarding Harappan Civilisation?
1. It is the example of first known rural culture in India
2. They worshipped plants only.
3. There was no clear indications of external trade.
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 Only
##Option_C: 3 Only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
The harappan culture is the first known URBAN culture in India.
Urban people carried out internal and external trade and developed contacts with other civilisations like mesopotamia.
They worshipped plants and animals along with the forces of nature.
##Topic:Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Which of the following is /are the reasons of defeat of Rajputs by Turks during 1192 to 1206 ?
Turkish armies have superior weaponry.
The rise of local landed elements and chiefs had weakened administrative structure and military organization of Indian states.
Tribal structure of Turks and growth of Iqta and Khalisa systems enabled the Turks to maintain large standing armies which could be kept in the field for long time.
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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nan
|
c
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Early Medieval Period: North India ( Rajput Period )
|
Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is /are the reasons of defeat of Rajputs by Turks during 1192 to 1206 ?
Turkish armies have superior weaponry.
The rise of local landed elements and chiefs had weakened administrative structure and military organization of Indian states.
Tribal structure of Turks and growth of Iqta and Khalisa systems enabled the Turks to maintain large standing armies which could be kept in the field for long time.
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 1 and 3 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Early Medieval Period: North India ( Rajput Period )##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the following regarding Indus valley civilisation is true?
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Important buildings like great bath, grannaries, etc were situated outside the city wall
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Use of seals represents only the trading information of harappans
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People had the technical knowledge of metals and process of alloying
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Important buildings like great bath, grannaries, etc were situated outside the city wall
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(a) Important buildings like great bath, grannaries, etc were situated within the city wall
(b) Use of seals carrying images of 1 horned rhino, peepal leaves and male god throws light on religious beliefs
(d) They believed in life after death and charms and spells
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c
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Architecture
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following regarding Indus valley civilisation is true?##Option_A:Important buildings like great bath, grannaries, etc were situated outside the city wall###Option_B:Use of seals represents only the trading information of harappans ##Option_C:People had the technical knowledge of metals and process of alloying##Option_D:Important buildings like great bath, grannaries, etc were situated outside the city wall##Answer:c##Explaination:(a) Important buildings like great bath, grannaries, etc were situated within the city wall
(b) Use of seals carrying images of 1 horned rhino, peepal leaves and male god throws light on religious beliefs
(d) They believed in life after death and charms and spells##Topic:Architecture##Subject:Geology##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are correct regarding Harappans? Knowledge about them mainly comes from the deciphering of their script There is evidence to believe that they practiced spinning and weaving They were perhaps the first people to cultivate cotton Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2, 3
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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1, 2, 3
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No one has been able to decipher the harappan script so all information about them is based on archaelogical evidence only.
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c
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Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct regarding Harappans? Knowledge about them mainly comes from the deciphering of their script There is evidence to believe that they practiced spinning and weaving They were perhaps the first people to cultivate cotton Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2, 3###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 2 and 3##Option_D: 1, 2, 3##Answer:c##Explaination:No one has been able to decipher the harappan script so all information about them is based on archaelogical evidence only.##Topic:Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are incorrect regarding vedic age? The practices of purdah and sati began during the later vedic age Women had no access to education in the patriarchal set-up Chaturashram was not applicable to women or the lower varnas
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1 and 2
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1, 2, 3
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None
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1 and 2
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nan
|
a
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Vedic Age
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are incorrect regarding vedic age? The practices of purdah and sati began during the later vedic age Women had no access to education in the patriarchal set-up Chaturashram was not applicable to women or the lower varnas##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 1, 2, 3##Option_C: None##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Vedic Age##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Which of the following is/are correct? 1. The holy trinity was worshiped since early vedic period 2. The rituals performed gradually decreased from early vedic to later vedic period 3. Participation in yajnas became restrictive in later vedic period
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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only 2
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1 and 2
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The prominent gods of EVP were Indira, varuna, agni which was replaced by holy trinity in LVP
Religion became extremely ritualistic and Sanskrit, the monopoly of brahmins became increasingly used in all forms of functions. This made yajnas expensive and excluded the poor
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d
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Vedic Age
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct? 1. The holy trinity was worshiped since early vedic period 2. The rituals performed gradually decreased from early vedic to later vedic period 3. Participation in yajnas became restrictive in later vedic period##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: only 2 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 ##Answer:d##Explaination:The prominent gods of EVP were Indira, varuna, agni which was replaced by holy trinity in LVP
Religion became extremely ritualistic and Sanskrit, the monopoly of brahmins became increasingly used in all forms of functions. This made yajnas expensive and excluded the poor##Topic:Vedic Age##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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With reference to the RTI Act 2005, which of the following statements is/are correct? Appellate Authority has the onus of proof through the appeals process. The second appeal should be filed in 60 days. The Central Chief Information Commissioner is appointed by the prime minister. Maximum number of information commissioner allowed for appointment in CIC is 10. Select the correct answer using code given below.
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4 only
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1 and 2 only
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3 and 4 only
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4 only
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A PIO has the onus of proof through the appeals process. The second appeal should be filed in 90 days. The Central Chief Information Commissioner is appointed by the President of India.
|
a
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RTI, Citizen’s Charter & Anti-Corruption
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the RTI Act 2005, which of the following statements is/are correct? Appellate Authority has the onus of proof through the appeals process. The second appeal should be filed in 60 days. The Central Chief Information Commissioner is appointed by the prime minister. Maximum number of information commissioner allowed for appointment in CIC is 10. Select the correct answer using code given below.##Option_A: 4 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 4 only##Answer:a##Explaination:A PIO has the onus of proof through the appeals process. The second appeal should be filed in 90 days. The Central Chief Information Commissioner is appointed by the President of India.##Topic:RTI, Citizen’s Charter & Anti-Corruption##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Which of the following reasons can be attributed to increase of fishing activities in Japan?
1. Mountainous nature of Japan.
2. Little pasture for livestock farming.
3. Continental shelves around Japan
4. Indented coastline
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1, 2, 3
|
2, 3, 4
|
1, 2, 3, 4
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1, 2, 3
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Japan is not well endowed with natural resources,as much as 80% of her land is 'non-agricultural' Continental shelves around the islands of Japan are rich in plankton. Indented coastline of Japan provides sheltered fishing ports,calm waters and safe landing places. Lack of lowlands and pastures mean that only few animals can be kept to supply meat.
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c
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World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following reasons can be attributed to increase of fishing activities in Japan?
1. Mountainous nature of Japan.
2. Little pasture for livestock farming.
3. Continental shelves around Japan
4. Indented coastline
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 ###Option_B: 2, 3, 4
##Option_C:1, 2, 3, 4 ##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 ##Answer:c##Explaination:Japan is not well endowed with natural resources,as much as 80% of her land is 'non-agricultural' Continental shelves around the islands of Japan are rich in plankton. Indented coastline of Japan provides sheltered fishing ports,calm waters and safe landing places. Lack of lowlands and pastures mean that only few animals can be kept to supply meat.##Topic:World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is/are true about "hot,wet equatorial climate"?
1. Livestock farming is very limited.
2. Timber extraction is very limited.
3. Modern communication lines are very limited.
A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 1,3
D. 1,2,3
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nan
|
nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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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 statements is/are true about "hot,wet equatorial climate"?
1. Livestock farming is very limited.
2. Timber extraction is very limited.
3. Modern communication lines are very limited.
A. 1,2
B. 2,3
C. 1,3
D. 1,2,3##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following features can be used to describe "coniferous forests"? Evergreen Uniform growth Big leaves Excessive undergrowth
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1,2
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2,3
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3, 4
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1,2
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The coniferous forests are uniform, grow straight and tall, upto height of 100 feet. Almost, all conifers are evergreen. They are conical in shape. Leaves are small, thick, leathery and needle shaped. There is little undergrowth because the leaves provide very little leaf fall for humus formation.
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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:Which of the following features can be used to describe "coniferous forests"? Evergreen Uniform growth Big leaves Excessive undergrowth##Option_A: 1,2###Option_B: 2,3##Option_C: 3, 4##Option_D: 1,2##Answer:a##Explaination:The coniferous forests are uniform, grow straight and tall, upto height of 100 feet. Almost, all conifers are evergreen. They are conical in shape. Leaves are small, thick, leathery and needle shaped. There is little undergrowth because the leaves provide very little leaf fall for humus formation.##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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Which of the following industries uses limestone as a raw material? Cement Iron and Steel Glass Jute Aluminium Textile Select the correct answer using the code given below.
|
2, 5, 6
|
2, 3, 4
|
1, 2, 3
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2, 5, 6
|
nan
|
c
|
Manufacturing Industries
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following industries uses limestone as a raw material? Cement Iron and Steel Glass Jute Aluminium Textile Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 2, 5, 6###Option_B: 2, 3, 4##Option_C: 1, 2, 3##Option_D: 2, 5, 6##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Manufacturing Industries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is/are correct about "Intensive Subsistence Farming" ? It is practised on areas of low population pressure on land. Low doses of biochemical inputs are required. Irrigation requirements are minimal. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
|
1, 2
|
2, 3
|
1, 3
|
1, 2
|
Intensive Subsistence Farming is practised in areas of high population pressure on land. It is labour intensive farming, where high doses of biochemical inputs and irrigation are used for obtaining higher production
|
d
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Land Resources and Agriculture
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct about "Intensive Subsistence Farming" ? It is practised on areas of low population pressure on land. Low doses of biochemical inputs are required. Irrigation requirements are minimal. 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:Intensive Subsistence Farming is practised in areas of high population pressure on land. It is labour intensive farming, where high doses of biochemical inputs and irrigation are used for obtaining higher production##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following are Rabi Crops?
|
Gram
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Barley
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Peas
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Gram
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Rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard.
Kharif crops are paddy, maize, jowar, bajra, tur (arhar), moong, urad, cotton, jute, groundnut and soyabean.
|
c
|
Land Resources and Agriculture
|
Agriculture
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following are Rabi Crops?
##Option_A:Gram
###Option_B:Barley
##Option_C:Peas
##Option_D:Gram
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Rabi crops are wheat, barley, peas, gram and mustard.
Kharif crops are paddy, maize, jowar, bajra, tur (arhar), moong, urad, cotton, jute, groundnut and soyabean.
##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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In which method,different crops are grown in alternate rows and are sown at different times?
A. Crop Rotation
B. Inter-cropping
C. Mixed Cropping
D. Multiple Farming
|
nan
|
nan
|
nan
|
nan
|
Direct Question.
Intercropping: Different crops are grown in alternate rows and are sown at different times to protect the soil from rain wash..
|
b
|
Agriculture
|
Anthropology
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
In which method,different crops are grown in alternate rows and are sown at different times?
A. Crop Rotation
B. Inter-cropping
C. Mixed Cropping
D. Multiple Farming
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:b##Explaination:
Direct Question.
Intercropping: Different crops are grown in alternate rows and are sown at different times to protect the soil from rain wash..
##Topic:Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which one of the following methods is most appropriate to check soil erosion on steep slopes?
|
Shelter belts
|
Mulching
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Terrace cultivation
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Shelter belts
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Shelter belts: In the coastal and dry regions, rows of trees are planted to check the wind movement to protect soil cover. Mulching: The bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter like straw. It helps to retain soil moisture. Contour barriers: Stones, grass, soil are used to build barriers along contours. Trenches are made in front of the barriers to collect water. Terrace farming: These are made on the steep slopes so that flat surfaces are available to grow crops. They can reduce surface run-off and soil erosion.
|
c
|
Land Resources and Agriculture
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following methods is most appropriate to check soil erosion on steep slopes?##Option_A: Shelter belts###Option_B: Mulching##Option_C: Terrace cultivation##Option_D: Shelter belts##Answer:c##Explaination:Shelter belts: In the coastal and dry regions, rows of trees are planted to check the wind movement to protect soil cover. Mulching: The bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter like straw. It helps to retain soil moisture. Contour barriers: Stones, grass, soil are used to build barriers along contours. Trenches are made in front of the barriers to collect water. Terrace farming: These are made on the steep slopes so that flat surfaces are available to grow crops. They can reduce surface run-off and soil erosion.##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
|
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Generally, Metallic minerals are found in sedimentary formations.
2. Switzerland has no known mineral deposit in it.
3. Iron ore, gold, silver and oil are present in commercial quantities in Antarctica.
|
2, 3
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1, 3
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1, 2
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2, 3
|
Generally, Metallic minerals are found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
|
a
|
Mineral and Energy Resources
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Agriculture
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Generally, Metallic minerals are found in sedimentary formations.
2. Switzerland has no known mineral deposit in it.
3. Iron ore, gold, silver and oil are present in commercial quantities in Antarctica.
##Option_A: 2, 3 ###Option_B: 1, 3
##Option_C: 1, 2 ##Option_D: 2, 3 ##Answer:a##Explaination: Generally, Metallic minerals are found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.##Topic:Mineral and Energy Resources##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following can be considered as disadvantages of wind energy? Noise Pollution Harmful to birds. Expensive setup Disturbs TV reception Difficult to transport Energy. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
|
1, 2, 3
|
2, 3, 5
|
1, 2, 3, 4
|
1, 2, 3
|
nan
|
c
|
Mineral and Energy Resources
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Agriculture
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following can be considered as disadvantages of wind energy? Noise Pollution Harmful to birds. Expensive setup Disturbs TV reception Difficult to transport Energy. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2, 3###Option_B: 2, 3, 5##Option_C: 1, 2, 3, 4##Option_D: 1, 2, 3##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Mineral and Energy Resources##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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The steel industry at Pittsburgh and the iron mines at Minnesota are connected via
A. Great Lake waterway
B. St Lawrence waterway
C. Mississippi waterway
D. Ohio waterway
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nan
|
nan
|
nan
|
nan
|
nan
|
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:The steel industry at Pittsburgh and the iron mines at Minnesota are connected via
A. Great Lake waterway
B. St Lawrence waterway
C. Mississippi waterway
D. Ohio waterway##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##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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Which of the following statement/s regarding "Osaka", Manchester of Japan is/are correct?
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Warm humid climate is suitable for spinning and weaving.
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River Yodo provides water for the mills.
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Raw material is in abundance.
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Warm humid climate is suitable for spinning and weaving.
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Location of port near Osaka facilitates import of raw cotton and for exporting textiles.The textile industry at Osaka depends completely upon imported raw materials. Cotton is imported from Egypt, India, China and USA.
|
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
|
Agriculture
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statement/s regarding "Osaka", Manchester of Japan is/are correct?
##Option_A:Warm humid climate is suitable for spinning and weaving.
###Option_B:River Yodo provides water for the mills.
##Option_C:Raw material is in abundance.
##Option_D:Warm humid climate is suitable for spinning and weaving.
##Answer:b##Explaination:Location of port near Osaka facilitates import of raw cotton and for exporting textiles.The textile industry at Osaka depends completely upon imported raw materials. Cotton is imported from Egypt, India, China and USA.##Topic:World: Agriculture , Industry , Mineral , Infrastructure , Forestry , Power , Industrial Product and Leading Producer , Major product of various natural region ,Important Boundary line , Important cities##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following industries can be considered as agro-based Industries? food processing vegetable oil cotton textile dairy products leather industries
|
1, 2, 3, 4
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1, 3, 4, 5
|
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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1, 2, 3, 4
|
Agro based industries use plant and animal based products as their raw materials.
|
c
|
Land Resources and Agriculture
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following industries can be considered as agro-based Industries? food processing vegetable oil cotton textile dairy products leather industries##Option_A: 1, 2, 3, 4###Option_B: 1, 3, 4, 5##Option_C: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5##Option_D: 1, 2, 3, 4##Answer:c##Explaination:Agro based industries use plant and animal based products as their raw materials.##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Kudankulam is called as "the harbinger of the large-size LWR technology in India". Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. LWR uses normal water as coolant.
2. light water absorbs neutrons.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. both
d. none
|
nan
|
nan
|
nan
|
nan
|
nan
|
c
|
Mineral and Energy Resources
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Kudankulam is called as "the harbinger of the large-size LWR technology in India". Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. LWR uses normal water as coolant.
2. light water absorbs neutrons.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. both
d. none##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Mineral and Energy Resources##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
|
Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. The chemical industry is its own largest consumer.
2. Organic chemical plants are located near oil refineries or petrochemical plants.
3. India does not have major potash reserves & is import dependent.
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. 1,2,3
|
nan
|
nan
|
nan
|
nan
|
.
|
d
|
Manufacturing Industries
|
Agriculture
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. The chemical industry is its own largest consumer.
2. Organic chemical plants are located near oil refineries or petrochemical plants.
3. India does not have major potash reserves & is import dependent.
a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. 1,2,3
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:d##Explaination:
.
##Topic:Manufacturing Industries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following materials is required by the cement industry?
|
limestone
|
silica
|
alumina
|
limestone
|
Direct Question.
|
c
|
Manufacturing Industries
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Agriculture
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following materials is required by the cement industry?##Option_A:limestone###Option_B:silica##Option_C:alumina##Option_D:limestone##Answer:c##Explaination:Direct Question.##Topic:Manufacturing Industries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following industries location is driven mainly by the factor of nearness to market rather than other factors? Synthetic nitrogen manufacturing Petroleum refineries. Aluminium industry Cotton Textiles Select the correct answer using the code given below.
|
1 and 2
|
2 and 4
|
1 and 3
|
1 and 2
|
Aluminium and Nitrogen industry are power intensive industries. Cotton textile industry uses non - weight losing raw material and is located near markets. Transport of crude oil is easier, therefore, Petroleum refineries are located near markets.
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b
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Manufacturing Industries
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following industries location is driven mainly by the factor of nearness to market rather than other factors? Synthetic nitrogen manufacturing Petroleum refineries. Aluminium industry Cotton Textiles Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 and 4##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:b##Explaination:Aluminium and Nitrogen industry are power intensive industries. Cotton textile industry uses non - weight losing raw material and is located near markets. Transport of crude oil is easier, therefore, Petroleum refineries are located near markets.##Topic:Manufacturing Industries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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The technique of soil conservation where the bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter like straw is called as:
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Mulching
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Rock Dam
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Terrace Farming
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Mulching
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Mulching: The bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter like straw. It helps to
retain soil moisture.
Contour barriers: Stones, grass, soil are used to build barriers along contours. Trenches are made in front of
the barriers to collect water.
Rock dam: Rocks are piled up to slow down the flow of water. This prevents gullies and further soil loss.
Terrace farming: These are made on the steep slopes so that flat surfaces are available to grow crops. They can reduce surface run-off and soil erosion.
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a
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Land Resources and Agriculture
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The technique of soil conservation where the bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter like straw is called as:
##Option_A: Mulching ###Option_B: Rock Dam
##Option_C: Terrace Farming ##Option_D: Mulching ##Answer:a##Explaination:
Mulching: The bare ground between plants is covered with a layer of organic matter like straw. It helps to
retain soil moisture.
Contour barriers: Stones, grass, soil are used to build barriers along contours. Trenches are made in front of
the barriers to collect water.
Rock dam: Rocks are piled up to slow down the flow of water. This prevents gullies and further soil loss.
Terrace farming: These are made on the steep slopes so that flat surfaces are available to grow crops. They can reduce surface run-off and soil erosion.
##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements regarding Gender Inequality Index (GII) is/are correct? 1. MMR is the only indicator used to measure Reproductive Health. 2. The empowerment dimension is measured by the share of parliamentary seats held by each sex only. 3. The labor market dimension is measured only by paid participation of women in the workforce.
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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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There are many indicators used like total fertility rate, contraceptive prevalence rate, Perinatal Mortality Rate (PMR) , MMR etc, as indicators to measure Reproductive Health. Higher Education is also an indicator to measure Empowerment Dimension. The labor market dimension is measured by women's participation .This dimension accounts for paid work, unpaid work, and actively looking for work.
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d
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Human Development
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding Gender Inequality Index (GII) is/are correct? 1. MMR is the only indicator used to measure Reproductive Health. 2. The empowerment dimension is measured by the share of parliamentary seats held by each sex only. 3. The labor market dimension is measured only by paid participation of women in the workforce.##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:There are many indicators used like total fertility rate, contraceptive prevalence rate, Perinatal Mortality Rate (PMR) , MMR etc, as indicators to measure Reproductive Health. Higher Education is also an indicator to measure Empowerment Dimension. The labor market dimension is measured by women's participation .This dimension accounts for paid work, unpaid work, and actively looking for work.##Topic:Human Development##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following industries are usually located near the raw materials?
Pulp Industry
Copper Smelting
Sugar Mills
Pig Iron industries
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2, 3
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2, 3, 4
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1, 3, 4
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1, 2, 3
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Industries using weight losing materials are located in the regions where raw materials are located.
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d
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Manufacturing Industries
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following industries are usually located near the raw materials?
Pulp Industry
Copper Smelting
Sugar Mills
Pig Iron industries
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1, 2, 3
###Option_B: 2, 3, 4
##Option_C: 1, 3, 4
##Option_D: 1, 2, 3
##Answer:d##Explaination:Industries using weight losing materials are located in the regions where raw materials are located.##Topic:Manufacturing Industries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following factors encouraged the growth of cotton textile industry in Mumbai in 1850s? Near cotton producing areas. Near Mumbai Port. Mumbai was financial center. Cheap Labor Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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Close to cotton producing areas of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Raw cotton used to be brought to Mumbai port to be transported to England. Mumbai was financial centre and the capital needed to start an industry was available there. As a large town, providing employment opportunities attracted labour in large numbers.
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d
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Manufacturing Industries
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following factors encouraged the growth of cotton textile industry in Mumbai in 1850s? Near cotton producing areas. Near Mumbai Port. Mumbai was financial center. Cheap Labor Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Close to cotton producing areas of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Raw cotton used to be brought to Mumbai port to be transported to England. Mumbai was financial centre and the capital needed to start an industry was available there. As a large town, providing employment opportunities attracted labour in large numbers.##Topic:Manufacturing Industries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements is/are correct? Cotton loses weight during manufacturing process. Hydroelectricity favored the expansion of cotton textile industry. Cotton textile industry is concentrated only in Western and Southern India. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2, 3
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2 only
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1 and 2 only
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Cotton is a 'pure' raw material which does not lose weight in the manufacturing process. Hydroelectricity has helped in expansion of industry away from cotton producing areas,example Tamil Nadu The industry is located in almost every state today.
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c
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Manufacturing Industries
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct? Cotton loses weight during manufacturing process. Hydroelectricity favored the expansion of cotton textile industry. Cotton textile industry is concentrated only in Western and Southern India. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1, 2, 3##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Cotton is a 'pure' raw material which does not lose weight in the manufacturing process. Hydroelectricity has helped in expansion of industry away from cotton producing areas,example Tamil Nadu The industry is located in almost every state today.##Topic:Manufacturing Industries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is/are true? 1. Each nomadic community occupies a well-identified territory 2. pastoral nomad-ism is a subsistence activity. 3. Nomadic herders rely on animals for food, clothing, shelter, tools and transport a. 1 and 2 only b. 1,2 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1 and 3 only
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.
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b
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true? 1. Each nomadic community occupies a well-identified territory 2. pastoral nomad-ism is a subsistence activity. 3. Nomadic herders rely on animals for food, clothing, shelter, tools and transport a. 1 and 2 only b. 1,2 and 3 only c. 2 and 3 only d. 1 and 3 only##Option_A:###Option_B:##Option_C:##Option_D:##Answer:b##Explaination:.##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following statements regarding Multidimensional Poverty Index is/are true? The index uses the same three dimensions as the HDI. Child Mortality is an indicator of Health. Standard of living is deprived if safe drinking water is more than a 30-minute walk from home round trip. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 3 only
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All
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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.
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b
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Human Development
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements regarding Multidimensional Poverty Index is/are true? The index uses the same three dimensions as the HDI. Child Mortality is an indicator of Health. Standard of living is deprived if safe drinking water is more than a 30-minute walk from home round trip. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: All##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
.
##Topic:Human Development##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following statements about Age-Sex Pyramid is/are true? Percentage of males and females is depicted separately. Pyramid of less developed countries usually has a narrow base. Japan"s Pyramid would have a tapered top. Select the correct answer using code given below:
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1 and 3 only
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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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Pyramid of less developed countries have broad base as birth rate is high.
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a
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements about Age-Sex Pyramid is/are true? Percentage of males and females is depicted separately. Pyramid of less developed countries usually has a narrow base. Japan"s Pyramid would have a tapered top. Select the correct answer using code given below:##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B:1 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Pyramid of less developed countries have broad base as birth rate is high.##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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The main emphasis of Livestock Rearing is on breeding genetic improvement disease control slaughter
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1, 2
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2, 3, 4
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1, 2, 3
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1, 2
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Health care of animals is emphasized in livestock rearing.
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c
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The main emphasis of Livestock Rearing is on breeding genetic improvement disease control slaughter##Option_A: 1, 2###Option_B: 2, 3, 4##Option_C: 1, 2, 3##Option_D: 1, 2##Answer:c##Explaination:Health care of animals is emphasized in livestock rearing.##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following is not the indicator of HDI? Life Expectancy at Birth. Mean Years of Schooling Expected years of schooling. Decent standard of living. Access to Natural Resources. Adult Literacy Rate Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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2 and 5 only
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3, 5 and 6 only
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5 and 6 only
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2 and 5 only
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HDI has been modified from 2010 and no longer includes adult literacy rate.
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d
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Human Development
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is not the indicator of HDI? Life Expectancy at Birth. Mean Years of Schooling Expected years of schooling. Decent standard of living. Access to Natural Resources. Adult Literacy Rate Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 2 and 5 only ###Option_B: 3, 5 and 6 only##Option_C: 5 and 6 only ##Option_D: 2 and 5 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:HDI has been modified from 2010 and no longer includes adult literacy rate.##Topic:Human Development##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following languages belong to the Sanskrit family?
1. Assamese
2. German
3. Spanish
4. Kannada
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4 only
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2, 4 only
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1, 2, 3
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4 only
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The following languages belong to Sanskrit family:
Assamese,Gujarati,Hindi,English,French,German,Spanish
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c
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Vedic Age
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following languages belong to the Sanskrit family?
1. Assamese
2. German
3. Spanish
4. Kannada
##Option_A: 4 only ###Option_B: 2, 4 only
##Option_C: 1, 2, 3 ##Option_D: 4 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:The following languages belong to Sanskrit family:
Assamese,Gujarati,Hindi,English,French,German,Spanish##Topic:Vedic Age##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the following languages belong to Sanskrit family? 1. Assamese 2. German 3. Spanish 4. Kannada
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4 only
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2,4 only
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1,2,3
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4 only
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The following languages belong to Sanskrit family:
Assamese,Gujarati,Hindi,English,French,German,Spanish
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c
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Vedic Age
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following languages belong to Sanskrit family? 1. Assamese 2. German 3. Spanish 4. Kannada##Option_A: 4 only ###Option_B: 2,4 only##Option_C: 1,2,3 ##Option_D: 4 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:The following languages belong to Sanskrit family:
Assamese,Gujarati,Hindi,English,French,German,Spanish##Topic:Vedic Age##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are true about Ashoka? He built medical treatment facilities for animals. Ashoka"s Dhamma included worshipping god Buddha. His messengers went to Syria to spread his message. 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
|
Ashoka's dhamma did not involve worship of a god, or performance of a sacrifice.
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c
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Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are true about Ashoka? He built medical treatment facilities for animals. Ashoka"s Dhamma included worshipping god Buddha. His messengers went to Syria to spread his message. 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:c##Explaination:Ashoka's dhamma did not involve worship of a god, or performance of a sacrifice.##Topic:Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Why was Mathura important in the Ancient Period?
1. It was a religious centre for Jains, Buddhists.
2. It was a centre for fine sculpture.
3. It was a centre for trade and commerce.
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2, 3
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1, 2
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1, 2, 3
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2, 3
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All are correct
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c
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Why was Mathura important in the Ancient Period?
1. It was a religious centre for Jains, Buddhists.
2. It was a centre for fine sculpture.
3. It was a centre for trade and commerce.
##Option_A: 2, 3 ###Option_B: 1, 2
##Option_C: 1, 2, 3 ##Option_D: 2, 3 ##Answer:c##Explaination:All are correct##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are correct about Shrenis of crafts persons?
Provided training.
Procured raw material.
Distributed finished product.
Served as banks.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2 and 3
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2, 3 and 4
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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1, 2 and 3
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nan
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c
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are correct about Shrenis of crafts persons?
Provided training.
Procured raw material.
Distributed finished product.
Served as banks.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3
###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4
##Option_C: 1, 2, 3 and 4
##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3
##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is/are true about 18th Centuary Bengal?
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Murshid Quli Khan transferred large part of Jagir land into Khalish land.
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Alivardi Khan introduced revenue farming.
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Sarfaraj Khan granted taccavi to poor farmers.
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Murshid Quli Khan transferred large part of Jagir land into Khalish land.
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Murshid Quli Khan transferred large part of Jagir land into Khalish land.and introduced revenue farming, granted taccavi(agricultural loan) to poor farmers.
Murshid Quli Khan gave equal treatment for Hindus and Muslims for providing employment.
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a
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No_topic
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true about 18th Centuary Bengal?
##Option_A:Murshid Quli Khan transferred large part of Jagir land into Khalish land.
###Option_B:Alivardi Khan introduced revenue farming.
##Option_C:Sarfaraj Khan granted taccavi to poor farmers.
##Option_D:Murshid Quli Khan transferred large part of Jagir land into Khalish land.
##Answer:a##Explaination:Murshid Quli Khan transferred large part of Jagir land into Khalish land.and introduced revenue farming, granted taccavi(agricultural loan) to poor farmers.
Murshid Quli Khan gave equal treatment for Hindus and Muslims for providing employment.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements is/are true about state of Awadh?
1. The founder of autonomous Awadh was Safdar Jung.
2. Saadat Khan took measures to impose more equitable land revenue system.
3. Saadat Khan did not discriminate between Hindus and Muslims.
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 only
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1 only
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The founder of autonomous Awadh was Saadat Khan.
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a
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No_topic
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true about state of Awadh?
1. The founder of autonomous Awadh was Safdar Jung.
2. Saadat Khan took measures to impose more equitable land revenue system.
3. Saadat Khan did not discriminate between Hindus and Muslims.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
##Option_A:1 only
###Option_B:1 and 2 only
##Option_C:2 only
##Option_D:1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:The founder of autonomous Awadh was Saadat Khan.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Identify the correct statement(s) about Upanishads. Upanishads envision an entirely orthodox outlook They envision the early stage of origin and development of religions They were used by brahmins to spread ritualism and cement their importance
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1, 2, 3
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Only 2
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1 and 3
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1, 2, 3
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Upanishads envision a progressive outlook. They represent the early stage of origin and development of religions-metaphyisical concepts that were later used in early and later vedic period by religious reformers. some follow traditional lines while others follow path of unorthodoxy
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b
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Religious Reforms
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Identify the correct statement(s) about Upanishads. Upanishads envision an entirely orthodox outlook They envision the early stage of origin and development of religions They were used by brahmins to spread ritualism and cement their importance ##Option_A: 1, 2, 3###Option_B: Only 2##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1, 2, 3##Answer:b##Explaination:Upanishads envision a progressive outlook. They represent the early stage of origin and development of religions-metaphyisical concepts that were later used in early and later vedic period by religious reformers. some follow traditional lines while others follow path of unorthodoxy ##Topic:Religious Reforms##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are correct about the unorthodox religious movements?
1. They ignored infallibility and supernatural origin of vedas
2. Proponents of these movements were mainly disgruntled Brahmins
3. Many of their viewpoints were found in major Upanishads
4. Both Buddhism and Jainism were atheistic in beginning
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All are correct
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1,2,3
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1,3,4
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All are correct
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Buddha and mahavira were kshatrias
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c
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Religious Reforms
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct about the unorthodox religious movements?
1. They ignored infallibility and supernatural origin of vedas
2. Proponents of these movements were mainly disgruntled Brahmins
3. Many of their viewpoints were found in major Upanishads
4. Both Buddhism and Jainism were atheistic in beginning
##Option_A: All are correct ###Option_B: 1,2,3
##Option_C: 1,3,4 ##Option_D: All are correct ##Answer:c##Explaination:Buddha and mahavira were kshatrias##Topic:Religious Reforms##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the following is correct regarding Buddhism in its early form?
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Endorsed the doctrine of karma
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Belief in rebirths
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Inevitability of suffering
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Endorsed the doctrine of karma
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Buddhism was atheistic to begin with but many changes came later on wherein according to a school, buddha came to be even regarded as an incarnation of vishnu
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d
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Religious Reforms
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is correct regarding Buddhism in its early form?##Option_A: Endorsed the doctrine of karma###Option_B: Belief in rebirths##Option_C: Inevitability of suffering##Option_D: Endorsed the doctrine of karma##Answer:d##Explaination:Buddhism was atheistic to begin with but many changes came later on wherein according to a school, buddha came to be even regarded as an incarnation of vishnu##Topic:Religious Reforms##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Which of the following is/are incorrect statement(s) about Bhakti movement? Originated out of devotion of a single soul to a personal god There is an influence of folk elements in its origin Offshoots of Shaivism, Vaishnaivism, Shaktism had no link with orthodox Brahminism Sects of Bhakti developed mutually exclusively with Jainism and Buddhism in the country 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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3 and 4
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1 and 2
|
Sects developed in bhakti movement which were considered as the components of orthodox brahminism. These sects in the course of time came to have a significant impact on buddhism and jainism.
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c
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Religious Reforms
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are incorrect statement(s) about Bhakti movement? Originated out of devotion of a single soul to a personal god There is an influence of folk elements in its origin Offshoots of Shaivism, Vaishnaivism, Shaktism had no link with orthodox Brahminism Sects of Bhakti developed mutually exclusively with Jainism and Buddhism in the country Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 and 4##Option_C: 3 and 4##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:c##Explaination:Sects developed in bhakti movement which were considered as the components of orthodox brahminism. These sects in the course of time came to have a significant impact on buddhism and jainism.##Topic:Religious Reforms##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is/are correct about Akbar?
1. He was tolerant towards other religions.
2. Akbar’s nobles commanded large armies.
3. Subedar carried out political functions only.
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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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Subadar carried out both political and military functions.
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a
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Mughal Period
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct about Akbar?
1. He was tolerant towards other religions.
2. Akbar’s nobles commanded large armies.
3. Subedar carried out political functions only.
##Option_A: 1,2 ###Option_B: 2,3
##Option_C: 1,3 ##Option_D: 1,2 ##Answer:a##Explaination:Subadar carried out both political and military functions.##Topic:Mughal Period##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about Temples in Medieval India?
1. Temple authorities used their wealth to finance trade and banking.
2. Temple towns represent Urbanization.
3. Rulers endowed temples with grants of land.
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1 only
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2 only
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3 only
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1 only
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All are correct.
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d
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Early Medieval Period: South India ( Cholas & Others )
|
Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about Temples in Medieval India?
1. Temple authorities used their wealth to finance trade and banking.
2. Temple towns represent Urbanization.
3. Rulers endowed temples with grants of land.
##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:All are correct.##Topic:Early Medieval Period: South India ( Cholas & Others )##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Which of the following is/are correct about Nayanars and Alvars of early medieval South India? They belonged only to High castes. They were critical of both Buddhists and Jains. They preached that love to mankind was path to salvation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2
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2 only
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1, 3
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1, 2
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The seventh to ninth centuries saw the emergence of new religious movements, led by the Nayanars (saints devoted to Shiva) and Alvars (saints devoted to Vishnu) who came from all castes including those considered "untouchable" like the Pulaiyar and the Panars. They were sharply critical of the Buddhists and Jains and preached ardent love of Shiva or Vishnu as the path to salvation.
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b
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Religious Movements Bhakti Movement
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct about Nayanars and Alvars of early medieval South India? They belonged only to High castes. They were critical of both Buddhists and Jains. They preached that love to mankind was path to salvation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1, 3##Option_D: 1, 2##Answer:b##Explaination:The seventh to ninth centuries saw the emergence of new religious movements, led by the Nayanars (saints devoted to Shiva) and Alvars (saints devoted to Vishnu) who came from all castes including those considered "untouchable" like the Pulaiyar and the Panars. They were sharply critical of the Buddhists and Jains and preached ardent love of Shiva or Vishnu as the path to salvation.##Topic:Religious Movements Bhakti Movement##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are correct about Sufis?
1. Rejected devotion to God.
2. Rejected rituals.
3. Used Singing and Dancing to preach
|
1,2
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2,3
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1,3
|
1,2
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Sufis promoted devotion to God.
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b
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Religious Movements Bhakti Movement
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct about Sufis?
1. Rejected devotion to God.
2. Rejected rituals.
3. Used Singing and Dancing to preach
##Option_A: 1,2 ###Option_B: 2,3
##Option_C: 1,3 ##Option_D: 1,2 ##Answer:b##Explaination:Sufis promoted devotion to God.##Topic:Religious Movements Bhakti Movement##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are correct about Kabir?
1. He rejected Brahmanical Hinduism and Islam.
2. He only had Hindu followers.
3. He believed in a formless Supreme God.
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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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Kabir drew his followers among both Hindus and Muslims
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c
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Religious Movements Bhakti Movement
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct about Kabir?
1. He rejected Brahmanical Hinduism and Islam.
2. He only had Hindu followers.
3. He believed in a formless Supreme God.
##Option_A: 1,2 ###Option_B: 2,3
##Option_C: 1,3 ##Option_D: 1,2 ##Answer:c##Explaination:Kabir drew his followers among both Hindus and Muslims##Topic:Religious Movements Bhakti Movement##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are correct? 1. The earliest known scripts from India are exclusively written in Sanskrit and Tamil 2. Manuscripts were written on palm leaves, birch bark etc. 3. Inscriptions on hard surfaces contain only symbols and not language
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All are correct
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Only 2
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1 and 3
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All are correct
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1. Prakrit, the local language was also used
3. Both script and language were used in manuscripts
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b
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GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct? 1. The earliest known scripts from India are exclusively written in Sanskrit and Tamil 2. Manuscripts were written on palm leaves, birch bark etc. 3. Inscriptions on hard surfaces contain only symbols and not language##Option_A: All are correct ###Option_B: Only 2##Option_C: 1 and 3 ##Option_D: All are correct ##Answer:b##Explaination:1. Prakrit, the local language was also used
3. Both script and language were used in manuscripts##Topic:GS_History_Ancient and Medival_unclassified##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are correct regarding trade of Harappans? Major imports included finish products from Mesopotamia Copper, tin and other metals were exported Precious metals are absent in the excavations Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Only 1
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1 and 3
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Only 2
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Only 1
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Major imports included metals from mesopotamia Copper, tin and other metals were Imported Precious metals like gold etc are found
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d
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Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct regarding trade of Harappans? Major imports included finish products from Mesopotamia Copper, tin and other metals were exported Precious metals are absent in the excavations Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: Only 1###Option_B: 1 and 3##Option_C: Only 2##Option_D: Only 1##Answer:d##Explaination:Major imports included metals from mesopotamia Copper, tin and other metals were Imported Precious metals like gold etc are found##Topic:Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Which of the following is/are correct about Harrapan Agriculture? Harrapans did not grow wheat and rice. They relied only on rainfall. Harrapans did not hunt wild animals.
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1 only
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2 only
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3 only
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1 only
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Harappans grew wheat, barley, pulses, peas, rice, sesame, linseed and mustard. As the region does not receive heavy rainfall, some form of irrigation may have been used. They caught fish and hunted wild animals like the antelope.
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d
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Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are correct about Harrapan Agriculture? Harrapans did not grow wheat and rice. They relied only on rainfall. Harrapans did not hunt wild animals.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Harappans grew wheat, barley, pulses, peas, rice, sesame, linseed and mustard. As the region does not receive heavy rainfall, some form of irrigation may have been used. They caught fish and hunted wild animals like the antelope.##Topic:Harappan / Indus Valley Civilization##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The English East India Company was established as per the Royal Charter issued by the Queen of England.
2. The Company had sent Thomas Roe to the court of the Mughal Emperor to secure permission to establish a “factory” at Surat.
3. The demand to set up factory was turned down initially by Jahangir.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1. The English East India Company was established as per the Royal Charter issued by the Queen of England.
2. The Company had sent Captain Hawkins to the court of the Mughal Emperor to secure permission to establish a “factory” (store house of goods) at Surat.
3. The demand to set up factory was turned down initially by Jahangir.
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c
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no_topic_assigned
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The English East India Company was established as per the Royal Charter issued by the Queen of England.
2. The Company had sent Thomas Roe to the court of the Mughal Emperor to secure permission to establish a “factory” at Surat.
3. The demand to set up factory was turned down initially by Jahangir.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:1. The English East India Company was established as per the Royal Charter issued by the Queen of England.
2. The Company had sent Captain Hawkins to the court of the Mughal Emperor to secure permission to establish a “factory” (store house of goods) at Surat.
3. The demand to set up factory was turned down initially by Jahangir.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. Francis Dayestablished the city of Madras.
2. Calcutta was fortified by Job Charnock.
3. East India Company purchased three villages namely, Sutanuti, Gopalpur and Kalikatta which latter grew into the city of Calcutta.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1. Francis Dayestablished the city of Madras.
2. Calcutta was fortified by Job Charnock.
3. East India Company purchased three villages namely, Sutanuti, Govindpur and Kalikatta which latter grew into the city of Calcutta.
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a
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No_topic
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. Francis Dayestablished the city of Madras.
2. Calcutta was fortified by Job Charnock.
3. East India Company purchased three villages namely, Sutanuti, Gopalpur and Kalikatta which latter grew into the city of Calcutta.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
##Option_A:1 and 2 only
###Option_B:1 and 3 only
##Option_C:2 and 3 only
##Option_D:1 and 2 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:1. Francis Dayestablished the city of Madras.
2. Calcutta was fortified by Job Charnock.
3. East India Company purchased three villages namely, Sutanuti, Govindpur and Kalikatta which latter grew into the city of Calcutta.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. Bahadur Shah granted Sardeshmukhi and Chauth to Marathas.
2. In 1803, Delhi was occupied by East India Company and Mughal Emperor was reduced to a pensioner status.
3. Bahadur Shah recognised Shahu as rightful Maratha King.
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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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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1. Bahadur Shah granted Sardeshmukhi and but NOT Chauth to Marathas.
2. In 1803, Delhi was occupied by East India Company and Mughal Emperor was reduced to a pensioner status.
3. Bahadur Shah could not recognised Shahu as rightful Maratha King and let Shahu and Tarabai fight for Maratha supremacy.
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b
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No_topic
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true?
1. Bahadur Shah granted Sardeshmukhi and Chauth to Marathas.
2. In 1803, Delhi was occupied by East India Company and Mughal Emperor was reduced to a pensioner status.
3. Bahadur Shah recognised Shahu as rightful Maratha King.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
##Option_A:1 only
###Option_B:2 only
##Option_C:2 and 3 only
##Option_D:1 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:1. Bahadur Shah granted Sardeshmukhi and but NOT Chauth to Marathas.
2. In 1803, Delhi was occupied by East India Company and Mughal Emperor was reduced to a pensioner status.
3. Bahadur Shah could not recognised Shahu as rightful Maratha King and let Shahu and Tarabai fight for Maratha supremacy.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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Which of the following statements is/are true about Mughal king Jahandar Shah?
1. He was supported by a noble named Zulifkar Khan.
2. Jijyah was re-imposed in his tenure.
3. The Chauth and Serdeshmukhi was granted to Marathas.
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 3 only
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1 only
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1. He was supported by a noble named Zulifkar Khan.
2. Jijyah was abolished in his tenure.
3. The Chauth and Serdeshmukhi was granted to Marathas.
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c
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No_topic
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are true about Mughal king Jahandar Shah?
1. He was supported by a noble named Zulifkar Khan.
2. Jijyah was re-imposed in his tenure.
3. The Chauth and Serdeshmukhi was granted to Marathas.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
##Option_A:1 only
###Option_B:2 only
##Option_C:1 and 3 only
##Option_D:1 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:1. He was supported by a noble named Zulifkar Khan.
2. Jijyah was abolished in his tenure.
3. The Chauth and Serdeshmukhi was granted to Marathas.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is/are correct about Sayed brothers?
1. Farrukh Siyar acquired throne of Delhi with the help of Sayed brothers.
2. Sayed brothers dethrowned and killed Bahadur Shah.
3. Sayed brothers followed policy of religious tolerance.
4. Sayed brothers supported Mohammad Shah for acquiring thrown of Delhi .
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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1 and 2 only
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1 , 2 and 3 only
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2 , 3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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1. Farrukh Siyar acquired throne of Delhi with the help of Sayed brothers.
2. Sayed brothers dethrowned and killed Bahadur Shah.
3. Sayed brothers followed policy of religious tolerance.
4. Sayed brothers supported Mohammad Shah for acquiring thrown of Delhi .
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d
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no_topic_assigned
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct about Sayed brothers?
1. Farrukh Siyar acquired throne of Delhi with the help of Sayed brothers.
2. Sayed brothers dethrowned and killed Bahadur Shah.
3. Sayed brothers followed policy of religious tolerance.
4. Sayed brothers supported Mohammad Shah for acquiring thrown of Delhi .
Select the correct answer using the code given below
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 1 , 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 2 , 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:1. Farrukh Siyar acquired throne of Delhi with the help of Sayed brothers.
2. Sayed brothers dethrowned and killed Bahadur Shah.
3. Sayed brothers followed policy of religious tolerance.
4. Sayed brothers supported Mohammad Shah for acquiring thrown of Delhi .##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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