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Priority Sector Lending by banks in Indian constitutes the lending to
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Agriculture
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Micro and small enterprises
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Weaker sections
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Agriculture
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Banks have to lend minimum of 40% to priority sector which includes all of the given sectors
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d
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Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Priority Sector Lending by banks in Indian constitutes the lending to##Option_A: Agriculture###Option_B: Micro and small enterprises##Option_C: Weaker sections##Option_D: Agriculture##Answer:d##Explaination:Banks have to lend minimum of 40% to priority sector which includes all of the given sectors##Topic:Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?
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Promoting skill development
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Introducing more social security schemes
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Reducing infant mortality rate
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Promoting skill development
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b option will not provide any benefit of demographic dividend. Social security schemes can be used for providing security to non-working population like old-age pension etc.c option is one of the Millenium Development Goal, but it does not provide any benefit of demographic dividendd option can infact have negative effect as it will make education costlier thus making it out of reach of a large section of eligible population
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a
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Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do?##Option_A: Promoting skill development ###Option_B: Introducing more social security schemes ##Option_C: Reducing infant mortality rate ##Option_D: Promoting skill development ##Answer:a##Explaination:b option will not provide any benefit of demographic dividend. Social security schemes can be used for providing security to non-working population like old-age pension etc.c option is one of the Millenium Development Goal, but it does not provide any benefit of demographic dividendd option can infact have negative effect as it will make education costlier thus making it out of reach of a large section of eligible population##Topic:Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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A rise in general level of prices may be caused by 1. an increase in the money supply 2. a decrease in the aggregate level of output 3. an increase in the effective demand 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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It a direct application based question. 1st statement is correct as increase in money supply will cause inflation. 2nd and 3rd statement are obviously correct as they represent supply and demand side of products
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d
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Inflation: Definition, Inflationary Gap and Inflationary Process, Inflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation, Causes of Inflation, Inflation Control measures
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:A rise in general level of prices may be caused by 1. an increase in the money supply 2. a decrease in the aggregate level of output 3. an increase in the effective demand 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:It a direct application based question. 1st statement is correct as increase in money supply will cause inflation. 2nd and 3rd statement are obviously correct as they represent supply and demand side of products##Topic:Inflation: Definition, Inflationary Gap and Inflationary Process, Inflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation, Causes of Inflation, Inflation Control measures##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which one of the following groups of items is included in India’s foreign-exchange reserves?
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Foreign-currency assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and loans from foreign countries
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Foreign-currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and SDRs
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Foreign-currency assets, loans from the World Bank and SDRs
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Foreign-currency assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and loans from foreign countries
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India's foreign exchange reserves compriseforeign currency assets (FCA), gold, special drawing rights (SDRs) and reserve tranche position (RTP) in the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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b
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Misc Economic Issues
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following groups of items is included in India’s foreign-exchange reserves?##Option_A: Foreign-currency assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and loans from foreign countries###Option_B: Foreign-currency assets, gold holdings of the RBI and SDRs##Option_C: Foreign-currency assets, loans from the World Bank and SDRs##Option_D: Foreign-currency assets, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) and loans from foreign countries##Answer:b##Explaination:India's foreign exchange reserves compriseforeign currency assets (FCA), gold, special drawing rights (SDRs) and reserve tranche position (RTP) in the International Monetary Fund (IMF).##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:b
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Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effect?
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Repayment of public debt.
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Borrowing from the public to finance a budget deficit.
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Borrowings from banks to finance a budget deficit.
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Repayment of public debt.
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b and c option will lead to a decrease in the money supply in market. Between a and d, d will have more inflationary effect than a, as it will lead to an increase in total money supply in the market.
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d
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Inflation: Definition, Inflationary Gap and Inflationary Process, Inflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation, Causes of Inflation, Inflation Control measures
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following is likely to be the most inflationary in its effect?##Option_A: Repayment of public debt.###Option_B: Borrowing from the public to finance a budget deficit.##Option_C: Borrowings from banks to finance a budget deficit.##Option_D: Repayment of public debt.##Answer:d##Explaination:b and c option will lead to a decrease in the money supply in market. Between a and d, d will have more inflationary effect than a, as it will lead to an increase in total money supply in the market.##Topic:Inflation: Definition, Inflationary Gap and Inflationary Process, Inflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation, Causes of Inflation, Inflation Control measures##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Supply of money remaining the same when there is an increase in demand for money, there will be
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a fall in the level of prices
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an increase in the rate of interest
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a decrease in the rate of interest
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a fall in the level of prices
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Direct application based question. If the demand increase when the supply is same, it will lead to an increase in prices or in this case rate of interest to be charged.
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b
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Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Supply of money remaining the same when there is an increase in demand for money, there will be##Option_A: a fall in the level of prices###Option_B: an increase in the rate of interest##Option_C: a decrease in the rate of interest##Option_D: a fall in the level of prices##Answer:b##Explaination:Direct application based question. If the demand increase when the supply is same, it will lead to an increase in prices or in this case rate of interest to be charged.##Topic:Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Economic growth in country X will necessarily have to occur if
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there is technical progress in the world economy
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there is population growth in X
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there is capital formation in X
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there is technical progress in the world economy
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a and d statement does not say anything about the country X, only the general world economy. In b, if there is population growth without any avenues for the economy to absorb them, it will have a deteoriarating effect. c is the most appropriate option, as whenever there is capital formation in country it will lead to growth
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c
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GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Economic growth in country X will necessarily have to occur if##Option_A: there is technical progress in the world economy###Option_B: there is population growth in X##Option_C: there is capital formation in X##Option_D: there is technical progress in the world economy##Answer:c##Explaination:a and d statement does not say anything about the country X, only the general world economy. In b, if there is population growth without any avenues for the economy to absorb them, it will have a deteoriarating effect. c is the most appropriate option, as whenever there is capital formation in country it will lead to growth##Topic:GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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The national income of a country for a given period is equal to the
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total value of goods and services produced by the nationals
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sum of total consumption and investment expenditure
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sum of personal income of all individuals
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total value of goods and services produced by the nationals
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NNP at factor cost ≡ National Income (NI )so A is the best option. No other option mentions Nationals.
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b
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GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The national income of a country for a given period is equal to the##Option_A:total value of goods and services produced by the nationals###Option_B:sum of total consumption and investment expenditure##Option_C:sum of personal income of all individuals##Option_D:total value of goods and services produced by the nationals##Answer:b##Explaination:NNP at factor cost ≡ National Income (NI )so A is the best option. No other option mentions Nationals.##Topic:GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which of the following grants/grant direct credit assistance to rural households? 1. Regional Rural Banks 2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development 3. Land Development Banks Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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NABARD do not provide direct assistance. It "refinance" the assistance by other institutions
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c
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Agriculture: Recent trends in Agriculture Sector, Agricultural Marketing and Reforms, Agricultural Research, Sustainable Agriculture
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following grants/grant direct credit assistance to rural households? 1. Regional Rural Banks 2. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development 3. Land Development Banks Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A:1 and 2 only ###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only ##Option_D:1 and 2 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:NABARD do not provide direct assistance. It "refinance" the assistance by other institutions##Topic:Agriculture: Recent trends in Agriculture Sector, Agricultural Marketing and Reforms, Agricultural Research, Sustainable Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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The balance of payments of a country is a systematic record of
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all import and export transactions of a country during a given period of time, normally a year
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goods exported from a country during a year
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economic transaction between the government of one country to another
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all import and export transactions of a country during a given period of time, normally a year
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The balance of payments (BoP) record the transactions in goods, services and assets between residents of a country with the rest of the world for a specified time period typically a year. so best option is A.
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a
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The balance of payments of a country is a systematic record of##Option_A: all import and export transactions of a country during a given period of time, normally a year###Option_B: goods exported from a country during a year##Option_C: economic transaction between the government of one country to another##Option_D: all import and export transactions of a country during a given period of time, normally a year##Answer:a##Explaination:The balance of payments (BoP) record the transactions in goods, services and assets between residents of a country with the rest of the world for a specified time period typically a year. so best option is A.##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of liquidity of assets branch expansion merger of banks winding-up of banks Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 and 4 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 4 only
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All statemets are implied from the fact that RBI is regulator of Banks. One could think that merger might come under CCI only but its comes both under CCI and RBI. 1. CRR, SLR etc.2. Press Information Bureau English Releases As per Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Branch Authorisation Policy, general permission has been granted to domestic Scheduled Commercial Banks (other than RRBs) to open branches / mobile branches / Administrative Offices / CPCs (Service Branches), (i) in Tier 3 to Tier 6 centres (with population up to 49,999) and (ii) in rural, semi-urban and urban centres of the North-Eastern States and Sikkim subject to reporting. Opening of branches by these banks in Tier 1 and Tier 2 centres (centres with population of 50,000 and above) requires prior approval of RBI except in North Eastern States and Sikkim. Banks apply for authorisations for opening of branches in Tier 1 and Tier 2 centres in their Annual Branch Expansion Plan. 3. Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the banking space may require clearance from fair market watchdog, Competition Commission of India (CCI), as well as the sector regulator, Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Earlier, the indications were that only involuntary mergers and acquisitions, the ones directed by the RBI, would go to the central bank along with the CCI. However, all mergers and acquisitions may now come under both. While the CCI will look at the competition part of such deals, the RBI will see prudential aspects. 4. RBI issued order to windup few banks in recent past. ( Sahara India Financial Corp (SIFCL), the parabanking arm of Sahara India Pariwar, Siddharth Cooperative Bank, some Banks from Gujarat). Implied from deposit insurance and credit guarantee corporation (DICGC) scheme.
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d
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Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Reserve Bank of India regulates the commercial banks in matters of liquidity of assets branch expansion merger of banks winding-up of banks Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 4 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 4 only##Answer:d##Explaination:All statemets are implied from the fact that RBI is regulator of Banks. One could think that merger might come under CCI only but its comes both under CCI and RBI. 1. CRR, SLR etc.2. Press Information Bureau English Releases As per Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Branch Authorisation Policy, general permission has been granted to domestic Scheduled Commercial Banks (other than RRBs) to open branches / mobile branches / Administrative Offices / CPCs (Service Branches), (i) in Tier 3 to Tier 6 centres (with population up to 49,999) and (ii) in rural, semi-urban and urban centres of the North-Eastern States and Sikkim subject to reporting. Opening of branches by these banks in Tier 1 and Tier 2 centres (centres with population of 50,000 and above) requires prior approval of RBI except in North Eastern States and Sikkim. Banks apply for authorisations for opening of branches in Tier 1 and Tier 2 centres in their Annual Branch Expansion Plan. 3. Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the banking space may require clearance from fair market watchdog, Competition Commission of India (CCI), as well as the sector regulator, Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Earlier, the indications were that only involuntary mergers and acquisitions, the ones directed by the RBI, would go to the central bank along with the CCI. However, all mergers and acquisitions may now come under both. While the CCI will look at the competition part of such deals, the RBI will see prudential aspects. 4. RBI issued order to windup few banks in recent past. ( Sahara India Financial Corp (SIFCL), the parabanking arm of Sahara India Pariwar, Siddharth Cooperative Bank, some Banks from Gujarat). Implied from deposit insurance and credit guarantee corporation (DICGC) scheme.##Topic:Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the
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market rate of interest is likely to fall
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Central Bank is no longer making loans to commercial banks
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Central Bank is following an easy money policy
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market rate of interest is likely to fall
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a is wrong, as increase in bank rate generally implies an increase in RoI. c is wrong as in easy money policy, central bank provides money at a cheaper rate so that market supply can increase
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d
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Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the##Option_A: market rate of interest is likely to fall###Option_B: Central Bank is no longer making loans to commercial banks##Option_C: Central Bank is following an easy money policy##Option_D: market rate of interest is likely to fall##Answer:d##Explaination:a is wrong, as increase in bank rate generally implies an increase in RoI. c is wrong as in easy money policy, central bank provides money at a cheaper rate so that market supply can increase##Topic:Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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In India, deficit financing is used for raising resources for
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economic development
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redemption of public debt
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adjusting the balance of payments
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economic development
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nan
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a
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Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In India, deficit financing is used for raising resources for##Option_A: economic development###Option_B: redemption of public debt##Option_C: adjusting the balance of payments##Option_D: economic development##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Annie Besant was 1. responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement 2. the founder of the Theosophical Society 3. once the President of the Indian National Congress Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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Annie Besant was the 1st women President of INC in 1917 Calcutta Session. Madam Blavatsky and Henry Steel Olcott founded Theosophical Society.
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c
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Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Sessions, Governor –General Viceroys
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Annie Besant was 1. responsible for starting the Home Rule Movement 2. the founder of the Theosophical Society 3. once the President of the Indian National Congress Select the correct statement/statements using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:Annie Besant was the 1st women President of INC in 1917 Calcutta Session. Madam Blavatsky and Henry Steel Olcott founded Theosophical Society.##Topic:Miscellaneous: Reforms / Acts / Committee, Congress Sessions, Governor –General Viceroys##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the
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Imposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the Indians.
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Imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages.
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Removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans.
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Imposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the Indians.
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In AD 1883, Lord Ripon’s law member, Sir Ilbert, introduced a bill which came to be called the Ilbert Bill. It allowed Indian judges to try the cases involving the Europeans.
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c
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Works of British Governor Generals
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Ilbert Bill controversy was related to the##Option_A: Imposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the Indians.###Option_B: Imposition of restrictions on newspapers and magazines published in Indian languages.##Option_C: Removal of disqualifications imposed on the Indian magistrates with regard to the trial of the Europeans.##Option_D: Imposition of certain restrictions to carry arms by the Indians.##Answer:c##Explaination:In AD 1883, Lord Ripon’s law member, Sir Ilbert, introduced a bill which came to be called the Ilbert Bill. It allowed Indian judges to try the cases involving the Europeans.##Topic:Works of British Governor Generals##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were
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directly elected by the people of those Provinces.
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nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League.
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elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies.
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directly elected by the people of those Provinces.
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The Assembly members were elected to it indirectly by the members of the individual provincial legislative assemblies.
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c
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The Constituent Assembly
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were##Option_A: directly elected by the people of those Provinces.###Option_B: nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League.##Option_C: elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies.##Option_D: directly elected by the people of those Provinces.##Answer:c##Explaination:The Assembly members were elected to it indirectly by the members of the individual provincial legislative assemblies.##Topic:The Constituent Assembly##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for
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the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third.
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the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land.
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the uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of serfdom.
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the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third.
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The Tebhaga movement was a militant campaign initiated in Bengal by the Kisan Sabha (peasants front of Communist Party of India) in 1946. At that time share-cropping peasants (essentially, tenants) had to give half of their harvest to the owners of the land. The demand of the Tebhaga (sharing by thirds) movement was to reduce the share given to landlords to one third.
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a
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Peasants Movement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The demand for the Tebhaga Peasant Movement in Bengal was for##Option_A: the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third.###Option_B: the grant of ownership of land to peasants as they were the actual cultivators of the land.##Option_C: the uprooting of Zamindari system and the end of serfdom.##Option_D: the reduction of the share of the landlords from one-half of the crop to one-third.##Answer:a##Explaination:The Tebhaga movement was a militant campaign initiated in Bengal by the Kisan Sabha (peasants front of Communist Party of India) in 1946. At that time share-cropping peasants (essentially, tenants) had to give half of their harvest to the owners of the land. The demand of the Tebhaga (sharing by thirds) movement was to reduce the share given to landlords to one third.##Topic:Peasants Movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because
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Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919.
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Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces.
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There was no Indian member in the Simon Commission.
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Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919.
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nan
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c
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Anti-Simon Commission Agitation (1928-29)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The people of India agitated against the arrival of Simon Commission because##Option_A: Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919.###Option_B: Simon Commission recommended the abolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces.##Option_C: There was no Indian member in the Simon Commission.##Option_D: Indians never wanted the review of the working of the Act of 1919.##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Anti-Simon Commission Agitation (1928-29)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Quit India Movement was launched in response to-
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Cabinet Mission Plan
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Cripps Proposals
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Simon Commission Report
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Cabinet Mission Plan
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The Cripps Mission Proposal , which included terms like establishment of Dominion, establishment of a Constituent Assembly and right of the Provinces to make separate constitutions, These would be, however, granted after the cessation of the Second World War,So fail to satisfy Indian Nationalists. According to the Congress this Declaration only offered India a promise that was to be fulfilled in the future. Commenting on this Gandhi said; "It is a post dated cheque on a crashing bank and in CWC meeting at wardha july 1942 accepted the idea of Struggle
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b
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The Quit India Movement, I942
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Quit India Movement was launched in response to- ##Option_A: Cabinet Mission Plan###Option_B: Cripps Proposals ##Option_C: Simon Commission Report ##Option_D: Cabinet Mission Plan##Answer:b##Explaination:The Cripps Mission Proposal , which included terms like establishment of Dominion, establishment of a Constituent Assembly and right of the Provinces to make separate constitutions, These would be, however, granted after the cessation of the Second World War,So fail to satisfy Indian Nationalists. According to the Congress this Declaration only offered India a promise that was to be fulfilled in the future. Commenting on this Gandhi said; "It is a post dated cheque on a crashing bank and in CWC meeting at wardha july 1942 accepted the idea of Struggle##Topic:The Quit India Movement, I942##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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The efforts to detect the existence of Higgs boson particle have become frequent news in the recent past. What is/are the importance/importances of discovering this particle? 1. It will enable us to understand as to why elementary particles have mass. 2. It will enable us in the near future to develop the technology of transferring matter from one point to another without traversing the physical space between them. 3. It will enable us to crease better fuels for nuclear mission. 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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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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Option 1:-The Higgs boson has long been thought the key to resolving the mystery of the origin of mass. The Higgs boson is associated with a field, called the Higgs field, theorized to pervade the universe. As other particles travel though this field, they acquire mass much as swimmers moving through a pool get wet, the thinking goes. Option 2 and 3 :-(Scientist are not sure about these discoveries yet so should be considered as Wrong/Doubtful)How many new discoveries will Higgs Boson help to make for the world? Higgs Boson is not a main item that will open the way for teleportation but it will help to understand about mass, item and travel in time and space. In the close or far future, Higgs Boson may help us to create an unbelievable energy source.
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a
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GS_Science and Technology Unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The efforts to detect the existence of Higgs boson particle have become frequent news in the recent past. What is/are the importance/importances of discovering this particle? 1. It will enable us to understand as to why elementary particles have mass. 2. It will enable us in the near future to develop the technology of transferring matter from one point to another without traversing the physical space between them. 3. It will enable us to crease better fuels for nuclear mission. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:Option 1:-The Higgs boson has long been thought the key to resolving the mystery of the origin of mass. The Higgs boson is associated with a field, called the Higgs field, theorized to pervade the universe. As other particles travel though this field, they acquire mass much as swimmers moving through a pool get wet, the thinking goes. Option 2 and 3 :-(Scientist are not sure about these discoveries yet so should be considered as Wrong/Doubtful)How many new discoveries will Higgs Boson help to make for the world? Higgs Boson is not a main item that will open the way for teleportation but it will help to understand about mass, item and travel in time and space. In the close or far future, Higgs Boson may help us to create an unbelievable energy source.##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been used in rehabilitating degraded sites because mycorrhiza enables the plants to Resist drought and increase absorptive area Tolerate extremes of pH Resist disease infestation 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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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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All three options are correct. Option-1:-Re-introduction of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi into agricultural soils has been shown to increase crop yields in nutrient poor soils, increase yields for agricultural plants that have large requirement for nutrients and water, and restore structure and fertility to degraded soils. The resulting soil structure allows air and water movement into the soil, encouraging root growth and distribution, allows intra-aggregate organic matter to be slowly decomposed by microbes and converted into plant-available nutrients, and makes the soil less susceptible to wind and water erosion. Option-2:-Anthropogenic deposition increases the possibility of phosphorus (P) limiting productivity in forest ecosystems. Moreover, inorganic P availability is largely controlled by soil pH and biogeochemical theory suggests that forests with acidic soils (i.e., <pH 5) are particularly vulnerable to P limitation. Results from previous studies in these systems are mixed with evidence both for and against P limitation. Shifts in mycorrhizal colonization and community structure help temperate forest ecosystems overcome an underlying P limitation by accessing mineral and organic P sources that are otherwise unavailable for direct plant uptake. Option-3:-Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) enhance plant growth through increased nutrient uptake, stress tolerance and disease resistance. As an integral part of the root system, they interact with other microorganisms in soil and result in increased root exudation approaching about 25% of the plant dry matter production. Roots support a multitude of microorganisms that, in concert, can have profound influence on growth and survival of the plant. VAM fungi can alter the root exudation pattern, enhance chitinolytic activity and alter photosynthetic/respiratory deficiencies. VAM-positive plants are known to exhibit varied resistance towards soil-borne and foliar pathogens. The known interactions include a number of mechanisms, such as exclusion of the pathogen, lignification of plant cell walls, changed phosphate nutrition resulting in altered exudation by roots, and formation of inhibitory low molecular weight compounds.
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d
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Acid, Bases and Salts
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been used in rehabilitating degraded sites because mycorrhiza enables the plants to Resist drought and increase absorptive area Tolerate extremes of pH Resist disease infestation Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:All three options are correct. Option-1:-Re-introduction of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi into agricultural soils has been shown to increase crop yields in nutrient poor soils, increase yields for agricultural plants that have large requirement for nutrients and water, and restore structure and fertility to degraded soils. The resulting soil structure allows air and water movement into the soil, encouraging root growth and distribution, allows intra-aggregate organic matter to be slowly decomposed by microbes and converted into plant-available nutrients, and makes the soil less susceptible to wind and water erosion. Option-2:-Anthropogenic deposition increases the possibility of phosphorus (P) limiting productivity in forest ecosystems. Moreover, inorganic P availability is largely controlled by soil pH and biogeochemical theory suggests that forests with acidic soils (i.e., <pH 5) are particularly vulnerable to P limitation. Results from previous studies in these systems are mixed with evidence both for and against P limitation. Shifts in mycorrhizal colonization and community structure help temperate forest ecosystems overcome an underlying P limitation by accessing mineral and organic P sources that are otherwise unavailable for direct plant uptake. Option-3:-Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae (VAM) enhance plant growth through increased nutrient uptake, stress tolerance and disease resistance. As an integral part of the root system, they interact with other microorganisms in soil and result in increased root exudation approaching about 25% of the plant dry matter production. Roots support a multitude of microorganisms that, in concert, can have profound influence on growth and survival of the plant. VAM fungi can alter the root exudation pattern, enhance chitinolytic activity and alter photosynthetic/respiratory deficiencies. VAM-positive plants are known to exhibit varied resistance towards soil-borne and foliar pathogens. The known interactions include a number of mechanisms, such as exclusion of the pathogen, lignification of plant cell walls, changed phosphate nutrition resulting in altered exudation by roots, and formation of inhibitory low molecular weight compounds.##Topic:Acid, Bases and Salts##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India: 1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code. 2. Organizing village Panchayats. 3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas. 4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities. Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
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1, 2 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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nan
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b
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Directive Principles
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India: 1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code. 2. Organizing village Panchayats. 3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas. 4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities. Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy? ##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only ##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Directive Principles##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? 1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture. 2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice. 3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry. 4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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nan
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c
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Fundamental Duties
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? 1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture. 2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice. 3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry. 4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 only ##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Fundamental Duties##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements: 1. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha. 2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate the election disputes. 3. According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3
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1 and 3
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1 only
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Adjudication of Election DisputesSpecial election benches designated for election petitions onlyshould be formed in the High CourtSpecial Election Tribunals should be constituted at the regionallevel under article 329B of the Constitution to ensure speedy disposal ofelection petitions and disputes within a stipulated period of six months,comprising a High Court judge and a senior civil servant with at least 5 yearsexperience in the conduct of elections (not below the rank of an AdditionalSecretary to the Government of India/Principal Secretary of a State Government) Pasted from <http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=72662> The other subjects which were likelyto find place in the new Bill on election laws might be de-communalisation of elections,conduct, regulation and better management of elections, adjudication ofelection disputes and media and elections. Pasted from <http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2642678.ece>
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d
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Others
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha. 2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate the election disputes. 3. According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A:1 only ###Option_B:2 and 3 ##Option_C:1 and 3 ##Option_D:1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Adjudication of Election DisputesSpecial election benches designated for election petitions onlyshould be formed in the High CourtSpecial Election Tribunals should be constituted at the regionallevel under article 329B of the Constitution to ensure speedy disposal ofelection petitions and disputes within a stipulated period of six months,comprising a High Court judge and a senior civil servant with at least 5 yearsexperience in the conduct of elections (not below the rank of an AdditionalSecretary to the Government of India/Principal Secretary of a State Government) Pasted from <http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=72662> The other subjects which were likelyto find place in the new Bill on election laws might be de-communalisation of elections,conduct, regulation and better management of elections, adjudication ofelection disputes and media and elections. Pasted from <http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article2642678.ece> ##Topic:Others##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education? 1. Directive Principles of State Policy. 2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies. 3. Fifth Schedule 4. Sixth Schedule 5. Seventh Schedule Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 and 2 only
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3, 4 and 5 only
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1, 2 and 5 only
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1 and 2 only
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DPSP - Article 45 to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of 6 years. Rural and Urban Local Bodies - 11th schedule, 29 functions of Panchayat : item17 education including primary and secondary schools; 12th schedule 18 items - Promotion of cultural, educational and aesthetic aspects. 6th Schedule - The district councils and regional councils have powers to make laws on certain matters of local importance but all such laws require the assent of th governor. The subjects on which these councils can make laws include: Roads, bridges, ferries etc. modes of transport Animal husbandry, veterinary training & practice, Primary and Secondary Education , etc 5th Schedule - aimed towards making the state responsible towards educational and economic interests of tribals in scheduled areas.
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d
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Education/Health/Human Resources
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education? 1. Directive Principles of State Policy. 2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies. 3. Fifth Schedule 4. Sixth Schedule 5. Seventh Schedule Select the correct answer using the codes given below: ##Option_A:1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 3, 4 and 5 only ##Option_C: 1, 2 and 5 only ##Option_D:1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:DPSP - Article 45 to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of 6 years. Rural and Urban Local Bodies - 11th schedule, 29 functions of Panchayat : item17 education including primary and secondary schools; 12th schedule 18 items - Promotion of cultural, educational and aesthetic aspects. 6th Schedule - The district councils and regional councils have powers to make laws on certain matters of local importance but all such laws require the assent of th governor. The subjects on which these councils can make laws include: Roads, bridges, ferries etc. modes of transport Animal husbandry, veterinary training & practice, Primary and Secondary Education , etc 5th Schedule - aimed towards making the state responsible towards educational and economic interests of tribals in scheduled areas.##Topic:Education/Health/Human Resources##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is
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to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance
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to let opposition members collect information from the ministers
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to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant
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to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance
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Adjournment motion allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance.
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a
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Types of bills and Legislative procedure
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is##Option_A: to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance###Option_B: to let opposition members collect information from the ministers##Option_C: to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant##Option_D: to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance##Answer:a##Explaination:Adjournment motion allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance.##Topic:Types of bills and Legislative procedure##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements: 1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President. 2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election. 3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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nan
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b
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Presiding officers
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements: 1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President. 2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election. 3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 3 only ##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Presiding officers##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?
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To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State.
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To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services.
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To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement.
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To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State.
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nan
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b
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Working of the Rajya Sabha
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India? ##Option_A: To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State. ###Option_B: To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services. ##Option_C: To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement. ##Option_D: To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State. ##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Working of the Rajya Sabha##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Which of the following are the methods of Parliamentary control over public finance in India? 1. Placing Annual Financial Statement before the Parliament. 2. Withdrawal of moneys from Consolidated Fund of India only after passing the Appropriation Bill. 3. Provisions of supplementary grants and vote-on-account. 4. A periodic or at least a mid-year review of programme macroeconomic forecasts and expenditure by a Parliamentary Budget Office. 5. Introducing Finance Bill in the Parliament. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1, 2, 3 and 5 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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3, 4 and 5 only
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1, 2, 3 and 5 only
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nan
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a
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Power and Functions of the parliament
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are the methods of Parliamentary control over public finance in India? 1. Placing Annual Financial Statement before the Parliament. 2. Withdrawal of moneys from Consolidated Fund of India only after passing the Appropriation Bill. 3. Provisions of supplementary grants and vote-on-account. 4. A periodic or at least a mid-year review of programme macroeconomic forecasts and expenditure by a Parliamentary Budget Office. 5. Introducing Finance Bill in the Parliament. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: ##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 and 5 only ###Option_B: 1, 2 and 4 only ##Option_C: 3, 4 and 5 only ##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 and 5 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Power and Functions of the parliament##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of 1. Ordinary Legislation 2. Money Bill 3. Constitution Amendment Bill 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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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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nan
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a
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Types of bills and Legislative procedure
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of 1. Ordinary Legislation 2. Money Bill 3. Constitution Amendment Bill Select the correct answer using the codes given below: ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only ##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Types of bills and Legislative procedure##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following? 1. The Recommendation of the Union Finance Commission. 2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee. 3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General. 4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 only
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2 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1 only
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nan
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c
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President
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following? 1. The Recommendation of the Union Finance Commission. 2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee. 3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General. 4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 4 only ##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:President##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment
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need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months.
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need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months.
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must be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament.
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need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months.
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nan
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a
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Prime Minister
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment##Option_A: need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months.###Option_B: need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months.##Option_C: must be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament.##Option_D: need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months.##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Prime Minister##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)? 1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency. 2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee. 3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances. 4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 4 only
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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nan
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c
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CAG
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)? 1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency. 2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee. 3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances. 4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only ###Option_B: 2 only ##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:CAG##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are among the noticeable features of the recommendations of the Thirteenth Finance Commission? 1. A design for the Goods and Services Tax, and a compensation package linked to adherence to the proposed design. 2. A design for the creation of lakhs of jobs in the next ten years in consonance with India’s demographic dividend. 3. Devolution of a specified share of central taxes to local bodies as grants. 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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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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The 13th Finance Commission report has an elaborate design for the GST. Hence statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is not correct: The Report basically discusses the improved implementation of the existing schemes. Statement 3 is correct: The report mentions: “Taking into account the demand of local bodies that they be allowed to benefit from the buoyancy of central taxes and the Constitutional design of supplementing the resources of panchayats and municipalities through grants-in-aid, we recommend that local bodies be transferred a percentage of the divisible pool of taxes (over and above the share of the states), as stipulated by us, after converting this share to grant-in-aid under Article 275.”
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c
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Finance Commission
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are among the noticeable features of the recommendations of the Thirteenth Finance Commission? 1. A design for the Goods and Services Tax, and a compensation package linked to adherence to the proposed design. 2. A design for the creation of lakhs of jobs in the next ten years in consonance with India’s demographic dividend. 3. Devolution of a specified share of central taxes to local bodies as grants. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:The 13th Finance Commission report has an elaborate design for the GST. Hence statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is not correct: The Report basically discusses the improved implementation of the existing schemes. Statement 3 is correct: The report mentions: “Taking into account the demand of local bodies that they be allowed to benefit from the buoyancy of central taxes and the Constitutional design of supplementing the resources of panchayats and municipalities through grants-in-aid, we recommend that local bodies be transferred a percentage of the divisible pool of taxes (over and above the share of the states), as stipulated by us, after converting this share to grant-in-aid under Article 275.”##Topic:Finance Commission##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Which reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements: 1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law. 2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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nan
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c
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Others
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements: 1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law. 2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only ##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Others##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha? 1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas. 2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce. 3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting lincence or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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ARTICLE 4(K) from PESA act - The recommendations of the Gram Sabha or the Panchayats at the appropriate level shall be made mandatory prior to grant of prospecting licence or mining lease for minor minerals in the Scheduled Areas;[Note: please pay attention to 'minor minerals' and 'or the Panchayats at the appropriate level'. These words are deliberately removed/changed to make the statement false] PESA promotes self-governance in Schedule V Areas, giving centrality to Gram Sabhas. Under PESA, Gram Sabhas have mandatory executive functions to approve plans of the Village Panchayats, identify beneficiaries for schemes, issue certificates of utilization of funds, right to be consulted before land acquisition, rehabilitation &resettlement, power to regulate and restrict sale/consumption of intoxicants, prevent alienation of land and restore alienated land, manage village markets, control money lending an ownership of minor forest produce. Specific provisions in the law are designed to prevent tribal alienation from their lands and the restoration of illegally alienated land. Another provision makes it mandatory for the gram sabha to be consulted prior to land acquisition in tribal areas.
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b
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Panchayati Raj
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha? 1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas. 2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce. 3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting lincence or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only ###Option_B:1 and 2 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only ##Option_D:1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:ARTICLE 4(K) from PESA act - The recommendations of the Gram Sabha or the Panchayats at the appropriate level shall be made mandatory prior to grant of prospecting licence or mining lease for minor minerals in the Scheduled Areas;[Note: please pay attention to 'minor minerals' and 'or the Panchayats at the appropriate level'. These words are deliberately removed/changed to make the statement false] PESA promotes self-governance in Schedule V Areas, giving centrality to Gram Sabhas. Under PESA, Gram Sabhas have mandatory executive functions to approve plans of the Village Panchayats, identify beneficiaries for schemes, issue certificates of utilization of funds, right to be consulted before land acquisition, rehabilitation &resettlement, power to regulate and restrict sale/consumption of intoxicants, prevent alienation of land and restore alienated land, manage village markets, control money lending an ownership of minor forest produce. Specific provisions in the law are designed to prevent tribal alienation from their lands and the restoration of illegally alienated land. Another provision makes it mandatory for the gram sabha to be consulted prior to land acquisition in tribal areas.##Topic:Panchayati Raj##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States. A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State. A dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory. A dispute between two or more States. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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1 and 4
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1 and 2
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nan
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c
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Supreme Court
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States. A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State. A dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory. A dispute between two or more States. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 2 and 3 ##Option_C: 1 and 4 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Supreme Court##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India? 1. While appointment the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India. 2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only. 3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote. 4. All appointments of officers and staffs of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 3 only
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3 and 4 only
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4 only
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1 and 3 only
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nan
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a
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Supreme Court
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India? 1. While appointment the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India. 2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only. 3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote. 4. All appointments of officers and staffs of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1 and 3 only ###Option_B: 3 and 4 only ##Option_C: 4 only ##Option_D: 1 and 3 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Supreme Court##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth’s surface, because: 1. The atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth’s surface. 2. There is more moisture in the upper atmosphere. 3. The air is less dense in the upper atmosphere. 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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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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Since the atmosphere is warmed from the ground up, and since the air is at its most dense near the surface of the earth, the air near the surface is going to be able to retain much more heat than the air at higher elevations due to the increased amounts of air molecules; higher elevations have fewer air molecules and consequently can't retain as much heat. The first thing you have to understand is that the earth is NOT heated from direct sunlight. Now, here's where it all comes together. Since the atmosphere is warmed from the ground up, and since the air is at its most dense near the surface of the earth, the air near the surface is going to be able to retain much more heat than the air at higher elevations due to the increased amounts of air molecules; higher elevations have fewer air molecules and consequently can't retain as much heat.
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c
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Insolation, Heat Budget, Distribution of temperature, Temperature Inversion
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Normally, the temperature decreases with the increase in height from the Earth’s surface, because: 1. The atmosphere can be heated upwards only from the Earth’s surface. 2. There is more moisture in the upper atmosphere. 3. The air is less dense in the upper atmosphere. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:Since the atmosphere is warmed from the ground up, and since the air is at its most dense near the surface of the earth, the air near the surface is going to be able to retain much more heat than the air at higher elevations due to the increased amounts of air molecules; higher elevations have fewer air molecules and consequently can't retain as much heat. The first thing you have to understand is that the earth is NOT heated from direct sunlight. Now, here's where it all comes together. Since the atmosphere is warmed from the ground up, and since the air is at its most dense near the surface of the earth, the air near the surface is going to be able to retain much more heat than the air at higher elevations due to the increased amounts of air molecules; higher elevations have fewer air molecules and consequently can't retain as much heat.##Topic:Insolation, Heat Budget, Distribution of temperature, Temperature Inversion##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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A particular State in India has the following characteristics: 1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan. 2. It has over 80% of its area under forest cover. 3. Over 12% of forest cover constitutes Protected Area Network in this State. Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics?
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Assam
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Himachal Pradesh
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Arunachal Pradesh
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FSI Report was released recently.
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a
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Map based Questins from Indian Geography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:A particular State in India has the following characteristics: 1. It is located on the same latitude which passes through northern Rajasthan. 2. It has over 80% of its area under forest cover. 3. Over 12% of forest cover constitutes Protected Area Network in this State. Which one among the following States has all the above characteristics? ##Option_A:Arunachal Pradesh ###Option_B:Assam ##Option_C:Himachal Pradesh ##Option_D:Arunachal Pradesh ##Answer:a##Explaination:FSI Report was released recently.##Topic:Map based Questins from Indian Geography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements: 1. The country’s total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States. 2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than that of inland wetlands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Hence statement 2 is not correct. State/UT-wise distribution of wetlands showed that Lakshadweep (UT) has 96.12% of geographic area under wetlands followed by Andaman & Nicobar Islands (UT) (18.52%), Daman &Diu (UT) (18.46%) and Gujarat (17.56%), have the highest extent of wetlands. Hence statement 1 is correct.
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a
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the wetlands of India, consider the following statements: 1. The country’s total geographical area under the category of wetlands is recorded more in Gujarat as compared to other States. 2. In India, the total geographical area of coastal wetlands is larger than that of inland wetlands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only ##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:Hence statement 2 is not correct. State/UT-wise distribution of wetlands showed that Lakshadweep (UT) has 96.12% of geographic area under wetlands followed by Andaman & Nicobar Islands (UT) (18.52%), Daman &Diu (UT) (18.46%) and Gujarat (17.56%), have the highest extent of wetlands. Hence statement 1 is correct.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following factors: 1. Rotation of the Earth 2. Air pressure and wind 3. Density of ocean water 4. Revolution of the Earth Which of the above factors influence the ocean currents?
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 4
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1 and 2 only
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nan
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b
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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 factors: 1. Rotation of the Earth 2. Air pressure and wind 3. Density of ocean water 4. Revolution of the Earth Which of the above factors influence the ocean currents? ##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B:1, 2 and 3 ##Option_C:1 and 4 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following? Deep gorges U-turn river courses Parallel mountain ranges Steep gradients causing land-sliding Which of the above can be said to be the evidence for Himalayas being young fold mountains?
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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nan
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d
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Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:When you travel in Himalayas, you will see the following? Deep gorges U-turn river courses Parallel mountain ranges Steep gradients causing land-sliding Which of the above can be said to be the evidence for Himalayas being young fold mountains?##Option_A:1 and 2 only###Option_B:1, 2 and 4 only ##Option_C:3 and 4 only##Option_D:1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following is the chief characteristic of ‘mixed farming’?
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Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops.
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Cultivation of two or more crops in the same field.
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Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together.
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Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops.
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Mixed Farming is discussed in many Agriculture related articles in PIB and The Hindu.
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c
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Soils Classification, distribution, erosion & Conservation
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is the chief characteristic of ‘mixed farming’? ##Option_A: Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops. ###Option_B: Cultivation of two or more crops in the same field. ##Option_C: Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together. ##Option_D: Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops. ##Answer:c##Explaination:Mixed Farming is discussed in many Agriculture related articles in PIB and The Hindu.##Topic:Soils Classification, distribution, erosion & Conservation##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following crops of India: 1. Groundnut 2. Sesamum 3. Pearl millet Which of the above is/are predominantly rainfed crop/crops?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Pearl millet is well adapted to growing areas characterized by drought, low soil fertility, and high temperature.
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d
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Major Crops grown in India, Agro-Climatic Regions, Types of Cultivation and Farming
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following crops of India: 1. Groundnut 2. Sesamum 3. Pearl millet Which of the above is/are predominantly rainfed crop/crops? ##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only ##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Pearl millet is well adapted to growing areas characterized by drought, low soil fertility, and high temperature.##Topic:Major Crops grown in India, Agro-Climatic Regions, Types of Cultivation and Farming##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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The acidification of oceans is increasing. Why is this phenomenon a cause of concern: 1. The growth and survival of calcareous phytoplankton will be adversely affected. 2. The growth and survival of coral reefs will be adversely affected. 3. The survival of some animals that have phytoplanktonic larvae will be adversely affected. 4. The cloud seeding and formation of clouds will be adversely affected. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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a
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Temperature & Salinity distribution, marine resources
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The acidification of oceans is increasing. Why is this phenomenon a cause of concern: 1. The growth and survival of calcareous phytoplankton will be adversely affected. 2. The growth and survival of coral reefs will be adversely affected. 3. The survival of some animals that have phytoplanktonic larvae will be adversely affected. 4. The cloud seeding and formation of clouds will be adversely affected. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:##Topic:Temperature & Salinity distribution, marine resources##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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The primary objective of Monetary Policy is to maintain
1. Price stability 2. Interest rate determination 3. Exchange rate stability
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 only
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,
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c
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Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The primary objective of Monetary Policy is to maintain
1. Price stability 2. Interest rate determination 3. Exchange rate stability
Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 2 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:,##Topic:Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), consider the following statements:
In case of a tie, RBI governor casts the decisive vote.
MPC determines the policy interest rate required to achieve the inflation target.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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,
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c
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Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), consider the following statements:
In case of a tie, RBI governor casts the decisive vote.
MPC determines the policy interest rate required to achieve the inflation target.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:,##Topic:Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Which one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region?
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Rainfall throughout the year
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Rainfall in winter only
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An extremely short dry season
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Rainfall throughout the year
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d
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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 one of the following is the characteristic climate of the Tropical Savannah Region?##Option_A: Rainfall throughout the year ###Option_B: Rainfall in winter only ##Option_C: An extremely short dry season ##Option_D: Rainfall throughout the year ##Answer:d##Explaination:##Topic:Climate, Vegetation and Soils##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: 1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India. 2. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India decreases from east to west. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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nan
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c
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Indian Monsoon: mechanism, onset and variability; spatial and temporal variations
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. The duration of the monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India. 2. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India decreases from east to west. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only ##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Indian Monsoon: mechanism, onset and variability; spatial and temporal variations##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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A person stood alone in a desert on a dark night and wanted to reach his village which was situated 5 km east of the point where he was standing. He had no instruments to find the direction but he located the polestar. The most convenient way now to reach his village is to walk in the
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direction facing the polestar
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direction opposite to the polestar
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direction keeping the polestar to his left
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direction facing the polestar
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c
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Origin and evolution of Universe, Solar system, Geological History of the Earth, Geological Time scale
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:A person stood alone in a desert on a dark night and wanted to reach his village which was situated 5 km east of the point where he was standing. He had no instruments to find the direction but he located the polestar. The most convenient way now to reach his village is to walk in the##Option_A: direction facing the polestar ###Option_B: direction opposite to the polestar ##Option_C: direction keeping the polestar to his left##Option_D: direction facing the polestar ##Answer:c##Explaination:##Topic:Origin and evolution of Universe, Solar system, Geological History of the Earth, Geological Time scale##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct? 1. Different kinds of specialized surgical instruments were in common use by 1st century AD. 2. Transplant of internal organs in the human body had beginning of 3rd century AD. 3. The concept of sine of an angle was known in 5th century AD. 4. The concept of cyclic quadrilaterals was known in 7th century AD. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 and 2 only
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3 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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The more likely accounts of early transplants deal with skin transplantation. The first reasonable account is of the Indiansurgeon Sushruta in the 2nd century BC, who used autografted skin transplantation in nose reconstruction rhinoplasty.
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c
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Others
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the scientific progress of ancient India, which of the statements given below are correct? 1. Different kinds of specialized surgical instruments were in common use by 1st century AD. 2. Transplant of internal organs in the human body had beginning of 3rd century AD. 3. The concept of sine of an angle was known in 5th century AD. 4. The concept of cyclic quadrilaterals was known in 7th century AD. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: ##Option_A:1 and 2 only ###Option_B:3 and 4 only ##Option_C:1, 3 and 4 only ##Option_D:1 and 2 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:The more likely accounts of early transplants deal with skin transplantation. The first reasonable account is of the Indiansurgeon Sushruta in the 2nd century BC, who used autografted skin transplantation in nose reconstruction rhinoplasty.##Topic:Others##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment. 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas. 3. Denial of efficacy of rituals. 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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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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Also asked in 1996
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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:With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and enjoyment. 2. Indifference to the authority of the Vedas. 3. Denial of efficacy of rituals. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only ##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:Also asked in 1996##Topic:Religious Reforms##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the:
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three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent.
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thee main linguistic divisions into which the languages of India can be classified.
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three main styles of Indian temple architecture.
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three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent.
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nan
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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:The Nagara, the Dravida and the Vesara are the:##Option_A: three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent.###Option_B: thee main linguistic divisions into which the languages of India can be classified.##Option_C: three main styles of Indian temple architecture.##Option_D: three main racial groups of the Indian subcontinent.##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Architecture##Subject:Geology##Answer:c
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The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of
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Bhakti
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Image worship and Yajnas
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Worship of nature and Yajnas
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Bhakti
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nan
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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:The religion of early Vedic Aryans was primarily of##Option_A: Bhakti ###Option_B: Image worship and Yajnas ##Option_C: Worship of nature and Yajnas ##Option_D: Bhakti ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Vedic Age##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country’s economy, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the State and the king was the chief administrative authority on them. 2. The wages, rules of work, standards and prices were fixed by the guild. 3. The guild had judicial powers over its own members. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Economic History of India By N. Jayapalan (Page 67) The craft guild (Sreni) was headed by a chief called the Elder Uyeshtaka Sansknt, Jethaka Pall), who was assisted by a council of senior craftsmen and merchants. The Jethaka was often the richest craftsman in the trade and his office was hereditary. He was influential and his advice was sometimes sought by the king. Each guild was a corporate body and enjoyed considerable autonomy. h had its own court with full jurisdiction over all members and distinguishing insignia like banners and chamaras, which were carried in festive processions. Major guilds had their own militias, which fought along with the king’s army if required. The guild council framed rules of work and fixed standards, wages and prices. if any member violated a ruic he was tried by the guild court, whose judgement.
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c
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Guptas Age & Post Guptas Age
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the guilds (Shreni) of ancient India that played a very important role in the country’s economy, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Every guild was registered with the central authority of the State and the king was the chief administrative authority on them. 2. The wages, rules of work, standards and prices were fixed by the guild. 3. The guild had judicial powers over its own members. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 3 only ##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:Economic History of India By N. Jayapalan (Page 67) The craft guild (Sreni) was headed by a chief called the Elder Uyeshtaka Sansknt, Jethaka Pall), who was assisted by a council of senior craftsmen and merchants. The Jethaka was often the richest craftsman in the trade and his office was hereditary. He was influential and his advice was sometimes sought by the king. Each guild was a corporate body and enjoyed considerable autonomy. h had its own court with full jurisdiction over all members and distinguishing insignia like banners and chamaras, which were carried in festive processions. Major guilds had their own militias, which fought along with the king’s army if required. The guild council framed rules of work and fixed standards, wages and prices. if any member violated a ruic he was tried by the guild court, whose judgement.##Topic:Guptas Age & Post Guptas Age##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct? Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal period. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music. Dhrupad Alap uses Sanskrit syllables from Mantras. 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, 2 and 3
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1 and 2 only
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Dhrupad is the oldest surviving form of Indian Classical music and traces its origin to the chanting of vedic hymns and mantras. Though a highly developed classical art with a complex and elaborate grammar and aesthetics, it is also primarily a form of worship, in which offerings are made to the divine through sound or nāda. Pasted from <http://www.dhrupad.info/> Dhrupad emphasizes a slow, meditative rendition of the alap using sacred Sanskrit syllables derived from Sanskrit mantras. Pasted from <http://www.shantishivani.com/Dhrupad.htm>
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b
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Indian Music
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Dhrupad, one of the major traditions of India that has been kept alive for centuries, which of the following statements are correct? Dhrupad originated and developed in the Rajput kingdoms during the Mughal period. Dhrupad is primarily a devotional and spiritual music. Dhrupad Alap uses Sanskrit syllables from Mantras. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only ##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Dhrupad is the oldest surviving form of Indian Classical music and traces its origin to the chanting of vedic hymns and mantras. Though a highly developed classical art with a complex and elaborate grammar and aesthetics, it is also primarily a form of worship, in which offerings are made to the divine through sound or nāda. Pasted from <http://www.dhrupad.info/> Dhrupad emphasizes a slow, meditative rendition of the alap using sacred Sanskrit syllables derived from Sanskrit mantras. Pasted from <http://www.shantishivani.com/Dhrupad.htm>##Topic:Indian Music##Subject:Geology##Answer:b
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How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam dances? Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatnatyam. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatnatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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In Kuchipudi, you will enjoy more realistic acting and also another thing that keeps it apart from others is the occasional use of dialogues. Dialogues are something that no other classical dance form of India is based on. The "Tarangam", is another unique feature of Kuchipudi. In this, a dancer dances on the edge of a brass plate, matching to the rhythm of music. Sometimes, dancers also balance a pot of water on the head.
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a
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Indian Dance
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:How do you distinguish between Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam dances? Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues is found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatnatyam. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatnatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B:2 only ##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:In Kuchipudi, you will enjoy more realistic acting and also another thing that keeps it apart from others is the occasional use of dialogues. Dialogues are something that no other classical dance form of India is based on. The "Tarangam", is another unique feature of Kuchipudi. In this, a dancer dances on the edge of a brass plate, matching to the rhythm of music. Sometimes, dancers also balance a pot of water on the head. ##Topic:Indian Dance##Subject:Geology##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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b
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Animal Husbandry
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:b##Explaination:##Topic:Animal Husbandry##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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A team of scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory including those from India crated the heaviest anti-matter (anti-helium nucleus). What is/are the implication/implications of the creation of anti-matter? 1. It will make mineral prospecting and oil exploration easier and cheaper. 2. It will help probe the possibility of the existence of stars and galaxies made of anti-matter. 3. It will help understand the evolution of the universe. 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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“The new results suggest that RHIC
may have a unique opportunity to test in the laboratory some crucial features
of symmetry-altering bubbles speculated to have played a role in the evolution
of the infant universe,” said Steven Vigdor.
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The discovery of antihelium at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider at Brookhaven national laboratory in
New York will aid the search for exotic phenomena in the distant universe,
including antimatter versions of stars and even galaxies.
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b
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:A team of scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory including those from India crated the heaviest anti-matter (anti-helium nucleus). What is/are the implication/implications of the creation of anti-matter? 1. It will make mineral prospecting and oil exploration easier and cheaper. 2. It will help probe the possibility of the existence of stars and galaxies made of anti-matter. 3. It will help understand the evolution of the universe. 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:b##Explaination:“The new results suggest that RHIC
may have a unique opportunity to test in the laboratory some crucial features
of symmetry-altering bubbles speculated to have played a role in the evolution
of the infant universe,” said Steven Vigdor.
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The discovery of antihelium at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider at Brookhaven national laboratory in
New York will aid the search for exotic phenomena in the distant universe,
including antimatter versions of stars and even galaxies.
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Recently, there has been a concern over the short supply of a group of elements called ‘rare earth metals’. Why? 1. China, which is the largest producer of these elements, has imposed some restrictions on their export. 2. Other than China, Australia, Canada and Chile, these elements are not found in any country. 3. Rare earth metals are essential for the manufacture of various kinds of electronic items and there is a growing demand for these elements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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nan
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c
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently, there has been a concern over the short supply of a group of elements called ‘rare earth metals’. Why? 1. China, which is the largest producer of these elements, has imposed some restrictions on their export. 2. Other than China, Australia, Canada and Chile, these elements are not found in any country. 3. Rare earth metals are essential for the manufacture of various kinds of electronic items and there is a growing demand for these elements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only ##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Vultures which used to be very common in Indian countryside some years ago are rarely seen nowadays. This is attributed to
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the destruction of their nesting sites by new invasive species.
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a drug used by cattle owners for treating their diseased cattle.
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scarcity of food available to them.
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the destruction of their nesting sites by new invasive species.
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nan
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b
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Vultures which used to be very common in Indian countryside some years ago are rarely seen nowadays. This is attributed to##Option_A: the destruction of their nesting sites by new invasive species. ###Option_B: a drug used by cattle owners for treating their diseased cattle. ##Option_C: scarcity of food available to them.##Option_D: the destruction of their nesting sites by new invasive species. ##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Consider the following specific stages of demographic transition associated with economic development: 1. Low birthrate with low death rate. 2. High birthrate with high death rate. 3. High birthrate with low death rate. Select the correct order of the above stages using the codes given below:
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1, 2, 3
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2, 1, 3
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2, 3, 1
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1, 2, 3
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c
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Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following specific stages of demographic transition associated with economic development: 1. Low birthrate with low death rate. 2. High birthrate with high death rate. 3. High birthrate with low death rate. Select the correct order of the above stages using the codes given below: ##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 ###Option_B: 2, 1, 3 ##Option_C: 2, 3, 1 ##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 ##Answer:c##Explaination:##Topic:Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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If National Water Mission is properly and completely implement, how will it impact the country? 1. Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of waste-water. 2. The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the use of ocean water. 3. All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India. 4. The expenses incurred by farmers for digging bore-wells and for installing motors and pump-sets to draw ground-water will be completely reimbursed by the Government. 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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3 and 4 only
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1 only
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[from objective statement]
It will seek to ensure that a considerable share of the water needs of urban areas are met through recycling of waste water, and ensuring that the water requirements of coastal cities with
inadequate alternative sources of water are met through adoption of new and appropriate technologies such as low temperature desalination technologies
that allow for the use of ocean water.
http://india.gov.in/allimpfrms/alldocs/15658.pdf
Climate council's water mission for
India
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The objective of National Water
Mission is "conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water
resources development and management".
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b
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Misc Economic Issues
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:If National Water Mission is properly and completely implement, how will it impact the country? 1. Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of waste-water. 2. The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the use of ocean water. 3. All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India. 4. The expenses incurred by farmers for digging bore-wells and for installing motors and pump-sets to draw ground-water will be completely reimbursed by the Government. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:[from objective statement]
It will seek to ensure that a considerable share of the water needs of urban areas are met through recycling of waste water, and ensuring that the water requirements of coastal cities with
inadequate alternative sources of water are met through adoption of new and appropriate technologies such as low temperature desalination technologies
that allow for the use of ocean water.
http://india.gov.in/allimpfrms/alldocs/15658.pdf
Climate council's water mission for
India
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The objective of National Water
Mission is "conservation of water, minimizing wastage and ensuring its equitable distribution both across and within States through integrated water
resources development and management".
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Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of ‘Inclusive Governance’? 1. Permitting the Non-Banking Financial Companies to do banking. 2. Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all the districts. 3. Increasing the government spending on public health. 4. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 and 2 only
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3 and 4 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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nan
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c
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Misc Economic Issues
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of ‘Inclusive Governance’? 1. Permitting the Non-Banking Financial Companies to do banking. 2. Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all the districts. 3. Increasing the government spending on public health. 4. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 2, 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to National Rural Health Mission, which of the following are the jobs of ‘ASHA’, a trained community health worker? 1. Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care checkup. 2. Using pregnancy test kits for early detection of pregnancy. 3. Providing information on nutrition and immunization. 4. Conducting the delivery of baby. Select eh correct answer using the codes 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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nan
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a
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Education/Health/Human Resources
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to National Rural Health Mission, which of the following are the jobs of ‘ASHA’, a trained community health worker? 1. Accompanying women to the health facility for antenatal care checkup. 2. Using pregnancy test kits for early detection of pregnancy. 3. Providing information on nutrition and immunization. 4. Conducting the delivery of baby. Select eh correct answer using the codes 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:nan##Topic:Education/Health/Human Resources##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor? 1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agribusiness centres in rural areas. 2. By strengthening ‘self-help groups’ and providing skill development. 3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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nan
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b
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Initiatives taken by Govt
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:How does the National Rural Livelihood Mission seek to improve livelihood options of rural poor? 1. By setting up a large number of new manufacturing industries and agribusiness centres in rural areas. 2. By strengthening ‘self-help groups’ and providing skill development. 3. By supplying seeds, fertilizers, diesel pump-sets and micro-irrigation equipment free of cost to farmers. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Initiatives taken by Govt##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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The Multi-dimensional Poverty Index developed by Oxford Poverty and Human Development initiative with UNDP support covers which of the following? Deprivation of education, health, assets and services at household level. Purchasing power parity at national level. Extent of budget deficit and GDP growth rate at national level. 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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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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nan
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a
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Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Multi-dimensional Poverty Index developed by Oxford Poverty and Human Development initiative with UNDP support covers which of the following? Deprivation of education, health, assets and services at household level. Purchasing power parity at national level. Extent of budget deficit and GDP growth rate at national level. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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What is/are the recent policy initiative(s) of Government of India to promote the growth manufacturing sector? 1. Setting up of National Investment and Manufacturing Zones. 2. Providing the benefit of ‘single window clearance’. 3. Establishing the Technology Acquisition and Development Fund. Select the correct answer using codes given below:
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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nan
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d
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Initiatives taken by Govt
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is/are the recent policy initiative(s) of Government of India to promote the growth manufacturing sector? 1. Setting up of National Investment and Manufacturing Zones. 2. Providing the benefit of ‘single window clearance’. 3. Establishing the Technology Acquisition and Development Fund. Select the correct answer using codes given below:##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only ##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:Initiatives taken by Govt##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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In India, in the overall index of Industrial Production, the Indices of Eight Core Industries have a combined weight of 37.90%. Which of the following are among those Eight Core Industries? 1. Cement 2. Fertilizers 3. Natural Gas 4. Refinery products 5. Textiles Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 and 5 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 5 only
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The term " Eight core industries" is used in many articles and Analysis.
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c
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Misc Economic Issues
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In India, in the overall index of Industrial Production, the Indices of Eight Core Industries have a combined weight of 37.90%. Which of the following are among those Eight Core Industries? 1. Cement 2. Fertilizers 3. Natural Gas 4. Refinery products 5. Textiles Select the correct answer using the codes given below: ##Option_A: 1 and 5 only ###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only ##Option_C: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1 and 5 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:The term " Eight core industries" is used in many articles and Analysis.##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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The endeavour of ‘Janani Suraksha Yojana’ Programme is 1. To promote institutional deliveries. 2. To provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery. 3. To provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and confinement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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nan
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a
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Initiatives taken by Govt
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The endeavour of ‘Janani Suraksha Yojana’ Programme is 1. To promote institutional deliveries. 2. To provide monetary assistance to the mother to meet the cost of delivery. 3. To provide for wage loss due to pregnancy and confinement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Initiatives taken by Govt##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Consider the following: 1. Hotels and restaurants 2. Motor transport undertakings 3. Newspaper establishments 4. Private medical institutions The employees of which of the above can have the ‘Social Security’ coverage under Employees’ State Insurance Scheme?
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1, 2 and 3 only
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4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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nan
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d
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Initiatives taken by Govt
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following: 1. Hotels and restaurants 2. Motor transport undertakings 3. Newspaper establishments 4. Private medical institutions The employees of which of the above can have the ‘Social Security’ coverage under Employees’ State Insurance Scheme?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 4 only##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:Initiatives taken by Govt##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India? DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilization of the funds intended for anti-poverty programmes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3 only
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3 and 4 only
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4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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b
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Others
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:How do District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs) help in the reduction of rural poverty in India? DRDAs act as Panchayati Raj Institutions in certain specified backward regions of the country. DRDAs undertake area-specific scientific study of the causes of poverty and malnutrition and prepare detailed remedial measures. DRDAs secure inter-sectoral and inter-departmental coordination and cooperation for effective implementation of anti-poverty programmes. DRDAs watch over and ensure effective utilization of the funds intended for anti-poverty programmes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:##Topic:Others##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acts as a bankers" bank. This would imply which of the following? Other banks retain their deposits with the RBI. The RBI lends funds to the commercial banks in times of need. The RBI advises the commercial banks on monetary matters. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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nan
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d
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Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acts as a bankers" bank. This would imply which of the following? Other banks retain their deposits with the RBI. The RBI lends funds to the commercial banks in times of need. The RBI advises the commercial banks on monetary matters. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 2 and 3 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 2 and 3 only##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:Central Bank: Importance, functions, Structure, Policy tools, Monetary Policy (CRR, SLR, OMO, Repo and Rev Repo, MSF etc.)##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Under which of the following circumstances may ‘capital gains’ arise? 1. When there is an increase in the sales of a product. 2. When there is a natural increase in the value of the property owned. 3. When you purchase a painting and there is a growth in its value due to increase in its popularity. 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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2 only
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1 only
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Capital
Gains - This term is used in Newspapers and also in Constitution
An increase in the value of a capital
asset (investment or real estate) that gives it a higher worth than the
purchase price. The gain is not realized until the asset is sold. A capital
gain may be short term (one year or less) or long term (more than one year) and
must be claimed on income taxes.
Read more: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/capitalgain.asp#ixzz1vXiO4Mrh
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b
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Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Under which of the following circumstances may ‘capital gains’ arise? 1. When there is an increase in the sales of a product. 2. When there is a natural increase in the value of the property owned. 3. When you purchase a painting and there is a growth in its value due to increase in its popularity. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:Capital
Gains - This term is used in Newspapers and also in Constitution
An increase in the value of a capital
asset (investment or real estate) that gives it a higher worth than the
purchase price. The gain is not realized until the asset is sold. A capital
gain may be short term (one year or less) or long term (more than one year) and
must be claimed on income taxes.
Read more: http://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/capitalgain.asp#ixzz1vXiO4Mrh
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##Topic:Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which of the following measures would result in an increase in the money supply in the economy? Purchase of government securities from the public by the Central Bank. Deposit of currency in commercial banks by the public. Borrowing by the government from the Central Bank. Sale of government securities to the public by the Central Bank. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 only
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2 and 4 only
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1 and 3
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1 only
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nan
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c
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Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following measures would result in an increase in the money supply in the economy? Purchase of government securities from the public by the Central Bank. Deposit of currency in commercial banks by the public. Borrowing by the government from the Central Bank. Sale of government securities to the public by the Central Bank. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 1 and 3##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Which of the following would include Foreign Direct Investment in India? Subsidiaries of foreign companies in India. Majority foreign equity holding in Indian companies. Companies exclusively financed by foreign companies. Portfolio investment. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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2 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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New FDI rules to bring in more dollars The entirety of investment in a company by an entity that is majority owned/controlled by foreign investors would be treated as foreign investment.
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d
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Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following would include Foreign Direct Investment in India? Subsidiaries of foreign companies in India. Majority foreign equity holding in Indian companies. Companies exclusively financed by foreign companies. Portfolio investment. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 and 4###Option_B: 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 and 4##Answer:d##Explaination:New FDI rules to bring in more dollars The entirety of investment in a company by an entity that is majority owned/controlled by foreign investors would be treated as foreign investment.##Topic:Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: The price of any currency in international market is decided by the- 1. World Bank 2. Demand for good/services provided by the country concerned. 3. Stability of the government of the concerned country. 4. Economic potential of the country in question. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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1, 2 3, and 4
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2 and 3 only
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3 and 4 only
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1, 2 3, and 4
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nan
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b
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The price of any currency in international market is decided by the- 1. World Bank 2. Demand for good/services provided by the country concerned. 3. Stability of the government of the concerned country. 4. Economic potential of the country in question. Which of the statements given above are correct?##Option_A: 1, 2 3, and 4 ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 3, and 4 ##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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The basic aim of Lead Bank Scheme is that
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big banks should try to open offices in each district.
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there should be stiff competition among the various nationalized banks.
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individual banks should adopt particular district for intensive development.
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big banks should try to open offices in each district.
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c
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Misc Economic Issues
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The basic aim of Lead Bank Scheme is that##Option_A: big banks should try to open offices in each district.###Option_B: there should be stiff competition among the various nationalized banks.##Option_C: individual banks should adopt particular district for intensive development.##Option_D: big banks should try to open offices in each district.##Answer:c##Explaination: ##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Despite having large reserves of coal, why does India import millions of tonnes of coal? 1. It is the policy of India to save its own coal reserves for future, and import it from other countries for the present use. 2. Most of the power plants in India are coal-based and they are not able to get sufficient supplies of coal from within the country. 3. Steel companies need large quantity of coking coal which has to be imported. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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nan
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b
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Misc Economic Issues
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Despite having large reserves of coal, why does India import millions of tonnes of coal? 1. It is the policy of India to save its own coal reserves for future, and import it from other countries for the present use. 2. Most of the power plants in India are coal-based and they are not able to get sufficient supplies of coal from within the country. 3. Steel companies need large quantity of coking coal which has to be imported. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices? 1. Meditation and control of breath. 2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place. 3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Medival India
S. K. Pandey
Chapter no 8
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d
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Movements, Bhakti Movement, Sufi Movement
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the religious history of medieval India, the Sufi mystics were known to pursue which of the following practices? 1. Meditation and control of breath. 2. Severe ascetic exercises in a lonely place. 3. Recitation of holy songs to arouse a state of ecstasy in their audience. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Medival India
S. K. Pandey
Chapter no 8##Topic:Movements, Bhakti Movement, Sufi Movement##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called ‘Bhumisparsha Mudra’. It symbolizes
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Buddha’s calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation.
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Buddha’s calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara.
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Buddha’s reminder to his followers that they all arise from the Earth and finally dissolve into the Earth, and thus this life is transitory.
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Buddha’s calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation.
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Justbefore the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, realized enlightenment, it issaid the demon Mara attacked him with armies of monsters to frighten Siddharthafrom his seat under the bodhi tree. But the about-to-be Buddha did not move.Then Mara claimed the seat of enlightenment for himself, saying his spiritualaccomplishments were greater than Siddhartha's. Mara's monstrous soldiers criedout together, "I am his witness!" Mara challenged Siddhartha--whowill speak for you?ThenSiddhartha reached out his right hand to touch the earth, and the earth itselfroared, "I bear you witness!" Mara disappeared. And as the morningstar rose in the sky, Siddhartha Gautama realized enlightenment and became aBuddha. Pastedfrom http://buddhism.about.com/od/eightauspicioussymbols/a/earthwitness.htm
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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:Lord Buddha’s image is sometimes shown with the hand gesture called ‘Bhumisparsha Mudra’. It symbolizes##Option_A:Buddha’s calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation.###Option_B:Buddha’s calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara.##Option_C:Buddha’s reminder to his followers that they all arise from the Earth and finally dissolve into the Earth, and thus this life is transitory.##Option_D:Buddha’s calling of the Earth to watch over Mara and to prevent Mara from disturbing his meditation.##Answer:b##Explaination:Justbefore the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, realized enlightenment, it issaid the demon Mara attacked him with armies of monsters to frighten Siddharthafrom his seat under the bodhi tree. But the about-to-be Buddha did not move.Then Mara claimed the seat of enlightenment for himself, saying his spiritualaccomplishments were greater than Siddhartha's. Mara's monstrous soldiers criedout together, "I am his witness!" Mara challenged Siddhartha--whowill speak for you?ThenSiddhartha reached out his right hand to touch the earth, and the earth itselfroared, "I bear you witness!" Mara disappeared. And as the morningstar rose in the sky, Siddhartha Gautama realized enlightenment and became aBuddha. Pastedfrom http://buddhism.about.com/od/eightauspicioussymbols/a/earthwitness.htm##Topic:Religious Reforms##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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With reference to consumers’ rights/privileges under the provisions of law in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Consumers are empowered to take samples for food testing. 2. When a consumer files a complaint in any consumer forum, no fee is required to be paid. 3. In case of death of a consumer, his/her legal heir can file a complaint the consumer forum on his/her behalf. 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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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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Poin1 discussed in AIR talk http://www.consumerisking.in/consumer-complaint-checklist.pdf, ONE HAS TO PAY COURT FEE
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c
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Rights Issues etc.
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to consumers’ rights/privileges under the provisions of law in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Consumers are empowered to take samples for food testing. 2. When a consumer files a complaint in any consumer forum, no fee is required to be paid. 3. In case of death of a consumer, his/her legal heir can file a complaint the consumer forum on his/her behalf. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:Poin1 discussed in AIR talk http://www.consumerisking.in/consumer-complaint-checklist.pdf, ONE HAS TO PAY COURT FEE##Topic:Rights Issues etc.##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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The Congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because
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The Congress could not form ministries in the other four provinces.
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Emergence of a ‘left wing’ in the Congress made the working of the ministries impossible.
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There were widespread communal disturbances in their provinces.
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The Congress could not form ministries in the other four provinces.
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nan
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d
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Provincial Elections and Formation of popular Ministries in Provinces, 1937
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Congress ministries resigned in the seven provinces in 1939, because##Option_A: The Congress could not form ministries in the other four provinces. ###Option_B: Emergence of a ‘left wing’ in the Congress made the working of the ministries impossible. ##Option_C: There were widespread communal disturbances in their provinces. ##Option_D: The Congress could not form ministries in the other four provinces. ##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:Provincial Elections and Formation of popular Ministries in Provinces, 1937##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919? 1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces. 2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims. 3. Devolution of legislative authority by the Centre to the provinces. 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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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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nan
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c
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Montague-Chelmsford Reforms or the Government of India Act, 1919
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919? 1. Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the provinces. 2. Introduction of separate communal electorates for Muslims. 3. Devolution of legislative authority by the Centre to the provinces. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Montague-Chelmsford Reforms or the Government of India Act, 1919##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?
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Different social reform groups or organizations of Bengal region united to form a single body to discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare appropriate petitions/representations to the government.
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Indian National Congress did not want to included social reforms in its deliberations and decided to form a separate body for such a purpose.
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Behramji Malabari and M.G. Ranade decided to bring together all the social reform groups of the country under one organization.
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Different social reform groups or organizations of Bengal region united to form a single body to discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare appropriate petitions/representations to the government.
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nan
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b
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Growth of Political Ideas and Political Organisations (up to 1885)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:During Indian freedom struggle, the National Social Conference was formed. What was the reason for its formation?##Option_A: Different social reform groups or organizations of Bengal region united to form a single body to discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare appropriate petitions/representations to the government.###Option_B: Indian National Congress did not want to included social reforms in its deliberations and decided to form a separate body for such a purpose.##Option_C: Behramji Malabari and M.G. Ranade decided to bring together all the social reform groups of the country under one organization.##Option_D: Different social reform groups or organizations of Bengal region united to form a single body to discuss the issues of larger interest and to prepare appropriate petitions/representations to the government.##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Growth of Political Ideas and Political Organisations (up to 1885)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar? 1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India. 2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation. 3. The Independent Labour Party. 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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nan
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b
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Prsonality Based Questions
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following parties were established by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar? 1. The Peasants and Workers Party of India. 2. All India Scheduled Castes Federation. 3. The Independent Labour Party. 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:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Prsonality Based Questions##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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Mahatma Gandhi underlook fast unto death in 1932, mainly because
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Round Table Conference failed to satisfy Indian political aspirations.
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Congress and Muslim League had differences of opinion.
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Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal Award.
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Round Table Conference failed to satisfy Indian political aspirations.
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nan
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c
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Other Dimensions of freedom struggle
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Mahatma Gandhi underlook fast unto death in 1932, mainly because##Option_A: Round Table Conference failed to satisfy Indian political aspirations.###Option_B: Congress and Muslim League had differences of opinion.##Option_C: Ramsay Macdonald announced the Communal Award.##Option_D: Round Table Conference failed to satisfy Indian political aspirations.##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Other Dimensions of freedom struggle##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements: 1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government. 2. The government gave Pattas to the Ryots. 3. The lands were surveyed and assesses before being taxed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 only
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nan
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c
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Economic policies and their impact, Education Policies
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Ryotwari Settlement, consider the following statements: 1. The rent was paid directly by the peasants to the Government. 2. The government gave Pattas to the Ryots. 3. The lands were surveyed and assesses before being taxed. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C:1, 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Economic policies and their impact, Education Policies##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements: The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he 1. exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British. 2. interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians. 3. stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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nan
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a
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Economic policies and their impact, Education Policies
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The most effective contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that he 1. exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British. 2. interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self-confidence of Indians. 3. stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils before anything else. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only ##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:Economic policies and their impact, Education Policies##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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The Rowlatt Act aimed at
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compulsory economic support to war efforts.
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imprisonment without trial and summary procedures for trial.
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suppression of the Khilafat Movement.
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compulsory economic support to war efforts.
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The
Rowlatt act passed by the British in colonial India in March 1919, indefinitely
extending "emergency measures" (of the Defence of India Regulations
Act) enacted during the First World War in order to control public unrest and
root out conspiracy. Passed on the recommendations of the Rowlatt Committee,
named for its president, British judge Sir Sidney Rowlatt, this act effectively
authorized the government to imprison for a maximum period of two years,
without trial, any person suspected of terrorism living in the Raj.
Pasted
from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowlatt_Act
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b
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The Khilafat Movement (1920-22) and Non Cooperation Movement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Rowlatt Act aimed at##Option_A: compulsory economic support to war efforts.###Option_B: imprisonment without trial and summary procedures for trial.##Option_C: suppression of the Khilafat Movement.##Option_D: compulsory economic support to war efforts.##Answer:b##Explaination:The
Rowlatt act passed by the British in colonial India in March 1919, indefinitely
extending "emergency measures" (of the Defence of India Regulations
Act) enacted during the First World War in order to control public unrest and
root out conspiracy. Passed on the recommendations of the Rowlatt Committee,
named for its president, British judge Sir Sidney Rowlatt, this act effectively
authorized the government to imprison for a maximum period of two years,
without trial, any person suspected of terrorism living in the Raj.
Pasted
from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowlatt_Act##Topic:The Khilafat Movement (1920-22) and Non Cooperation Movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because: 1. The Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence. 2. The rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that Session. 3. A resolution was passed rejecting the two-nation theory in that Session. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3
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1 and 3
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1 only
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nan
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a
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The Lahore Session, 1929
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress (1929) is very important in history, because: 1. The Congress passed a resolution demanding complete independence. 2. The rift between the extremists and moderates was resolved in that Session. 3. A resolution was passed rejecting the two-nation theory in that Session. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: 1 and 3 ##Option_D:1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:The Lahore Session, 1929##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Brahmo Samaj? 1. It opposed idolatory. 2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts. 3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 only
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1 and 2 onl
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3 only
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1 only
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S. K. Pandey
Chapter 8
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b
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Socio Religious Reform Movements in the 19th century India
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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 regarding Brahmo Samaj? 1. It opposed idolatory. 2. It denied the need for a priestly class for interpreting the religious texts. 3. It popularized the doctrine that the Vedas are infallible. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B:1 and 2 onl##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:S. K. Pandey
Chapter 8##Topic:Socio Religious Reform Movements in the 19th century India##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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Consider the following: 1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of nature of the soil and the quality of crops. 2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare. 3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies. Which of the above was/were introduced into India by the English?
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1 only
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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1 only
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http://www.whoindia.org/LinkFiles/Tobacco_Free_Initiative_03Chapter-02.0.pdf
When
the Portuguese eventually did land on
India’s shores, they brought in tobacco.
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d
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Struggle among European powers in India
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General Studies
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following: 1. Assessment of land revenue on the basis of nature of the soil and the quality of crops. 2. Use of mobile cannons in warfare. 3. Cultivation of tobacco and red chillies. Which of the above was/were introduced into India by the English? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C:2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:http://www.whoindia.org/LinkFiles/Tobacco_Free_Initiative_03Chapter-02.0.pdf
When
the Portuguese eventually did land on
India’s shores, they brought in tobacco.
##Topic:Struggle among European powers in India##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the
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Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909
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Montagu-Chelmsford Act, 1919
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Government of India Act, 1935
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Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909
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nan
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c
|
The Government of India Act, 1935
|
General Studies
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the##Option_A: Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909 ###Option_B: Montagu-Chelmsford Act, 1919 ##Option_C: Government of India Act, 1935 ##Option_D: Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909 ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:The Government of India Act, 1935##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Graphene is frequently in news recently. What is its importance? 1. It is a two-dimensional material and has good electrical conductivity. 2. It is one of the thinnest but strongest materials tested so far. 3. It is entirely made of silicon and has high optical transparency. 4. It can be used as ‘conducting electrodes’ required for touch screens, LCDs and organic LEDs. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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Graphene
has been in news for Noble Prize
Thanks to graphene, research
institutes worldwide are already looking at ways to build better touch-screens,
ultrafast transistors and photo-detectors.
Pasted from
Nobel prize 2010
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c
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GS_Science and Technology Unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Graphene is frequently in news recently. What is its importance? 1. It is a two-dimensional material and has good electrical conductivity. 2. It is one of the thinnest but strongest materials tested so far. 3. It is entirely made of silicon and has high optical transparency. 4. It can be used as ‘conducting electrodes’ required for touch screens, LCDs and organic LEDs. Which of the statements given above are correct? ##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:Graphene
has been in news for Noble Prize
Thanks to graphene, research
institutes worldwide are already looking at ways to build better touch-screens,
ultrafast transistors and photo-detectors.
Pasted from
Nobel prize 2010##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are cited by the scientists as evidence/evidences for the continued expansion of universe? 1. Detection of microwaves in space. 2. Observation of redshift phenomenon in space. 3. Movement of asteroids in space. 4. Occurrence of supernova explosion in space. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 and 2
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2 only
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1, 3 and 4
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1 and 2
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For example, other scientists found
evidence for it when they analyzed the microwave radiation left over from the
big bang that still bathes the universe, he said.
Pasted from
Point 2 is well know fact
which eliminates potion C and D.
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a
|
GS_Science and Technology Unclassified
|
Economics
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are cited by the scientists as evidence/evidences for the continued expansion of universe? 1. Detection of microwaves in space. 2. Observation of redshift phenomenon in space. 3. Movement of asteroids in space. 4. Occurrence of supernova explosion in space. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: ##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 2 only ##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 ##Answer:a##Explaination:For example, other scientists found
evidence for it when they analyzed the microwave radiation left over from the
big bang that still bathes the universe, he said.
Pasted from
Point 2 is well know fact
which eliminates potion C and D.
##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
|
To meet its rapidly growing, energy demand, some opine that India should pursue research and development on thorium as the future fuel of nuclear energy. In this context, what advantage does thorium hold over uranium? 1. Thorium is far more abundant in nature than uranium. 2. On the basis of per unit mass of mined mineral, thorium can generate more energy compared to natural uranium. 3. Thorium produces less harmful waste compared to uranium. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3
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1 only
|
Thorium is far more abundant, by about four times xxvi, than the traditional nuclear fuel, Uranium, and occurs in a far purer form, too. It is estimated that Thorium may be able to generate (through Uranium-233 that could be produced from it) eight times the amount of energy per unit mass compared to (natural) Uranium xxvii. Pasted from <http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:xSdksV2ojooJ:www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/article2601471.ece+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=in> the waste from a thorium reactor can be less toxic than the uranium ore that would have been used to produce low enriched uranium fuel for a light water reactor of the same power. Pasted from <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thorium_fuel_cycle> It is also estimated that Thorium can generate (through uranium-233 producible from it) 8 times the amount of energy per unit mass compared to (natural) Uranium. Pasted from <http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=80587>
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d
|
GS_Science and Technology Unclassified
|
Economics
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:To meet its rapidly growing, energy demand, some opine that India should pursue research and development on thorium as the future fuel of nuclear energy. In this context, what advantage does thorium hold over uranium? 1. Thorium is far more abundant in nature than uranium. 2. On the basis of per unit mass of mined mineral, thorium can generate more energy compared to natural uranium. 3. Thorium produces less harmful waste compared to uranium. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Thorium is far more abundant, by about four times xxvi, than the traditional nuclear fuel, Uranium, and occurs in a far purer form, too. It is estimated that Thorium may be able to generate (through Uranium-233 that could be produced from it) eight times the amount of energy per unit mass compared to (natural) Uranium xxvii. Pasted from <http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:xSdksV2ojooJ:www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/article2601471.ece+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=in> the waste from a thorium reactor can be less toxic than the uranium ore that would have been used to produce low enriched uranium fuel for a light water reactor of the same power. Pasted from <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thorium_fuel_cycle> It is also estimated that Thorium can generate (through uranium-233 producible from it) 8 times the amount of energy per unit mass compared to (natural) Uranium. Pasted from <http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=80587> ##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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Which one of the following sets of elements was primarily responsible for the origin of life on the Earth?
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Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sodium
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Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen
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Oxygen, Calcium, Phosphorus
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Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sodium
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nan
|
b
|
Origin and evolution of Universe, Solar system, Geological History of the Earth, Geological Time scale
|
Agriculture
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following sets of elements was primarily responsible for the origin of life on the Earth? ##Option_A: Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sodium ###Option_B: Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen ##Option_C: Oxygen, Calcium, Phosphorus ##Option_D: Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sodium ##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:Origin and evolution of Universe, Solar system, Geological History of the Earth, Geological Time scale##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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What are the reasons for the people’s resistance to the introduction of Bt Brinjal in India? 1. Bt brinjal has been created by inserting a gene from a soil fungus into its genome. 2. The seeds of Bt brinjal are terminator seeds and therefore, the farmers have to buy the seeds before every season from the seed companies. 3. There is an apprehension that the consumption of Bt brinjal may have adverse impact on health. 4. There is some concern that the introduction of Bt brinjal may have adverse effect on the biodiversity. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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More importantly, most of the GM seeds are terminator seeds. They would have to be bought every year from outlets controlled by Monsanto as any other TNC.
|
c
|
GS_Science and Technology Unclassified
|
Economics
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What are the reasons for the people’s resistance to the introduction of Bt Brinjal in India? 1. Bt brinjal has been created by inserting a gene from a soil fungus into its genome. 2. The seeds of Bt brinjal are terminator seeds and therefore, the farmers have to buy the seeds before every season from the seed companies. 3. There is an apprehension that the consumption of Bt brinjal may have adverse impact on health. 4. There is some concern that the introduction of Bt brinjal may have adverse effect on the biodiversity. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: ##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only ##Option_C: 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:More importantly, most of the GM seeds are terminator seeds. They would have to be bought every year from outlets controlled by Monsanto as any other TNC.##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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