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Which feature of some species of blue-green algae helps promote than as bio – fertilizers ?
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They convert – atmospheric methane into ammonia which the crop plants can absorb readily
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They include the crop plants to produce the enzymes which help convert atmospheric nitrogen to nitrates
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They have the mechanism to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that the crop plants can absorb readily
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They convert – atmospheric methane into ammonia which the crop plants can absorb readily
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Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, blue-green bacteria or Cyanophyta, is a phylum of bacteria that obtain their energy through photosynthesis. Cyanobacteria include unicellular and colonial species. Colonies may from filaments, sheets or even hollow balls. Some filamentous colonies show the ability to differentiate into several different cell types: vegetative cells, the normal, photosynthetic cells that are formed under favorable growing conditions; akinetes, the climate-resistant spores that may from when environmental conditions become harsh; and thick-walled heterocysts, which contain the enzyme nitrogenase, vital for nitrogen fixation.
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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:Which feature of some species of blue-green algae helps promote than as bio – fertilizers ?##Option_A: They convert – atmospheric methane into ammonia which the crop plants can absorb readily ###Option_B: They include the crop plants to produce the enzymes which help convert atmospheric nitrogen to nitrates ##Option_C: They have the mechanism to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that the crop plants can absorb readily ##Option_D: They convert – atmospheric methane into ammonia which the crop plants can absorb readily ##Answer:c##Explaination:Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, blue-green bacteria or Cyanophyta, is a phylum of bacteria that obtain their energy through photosynthesis. Cyanobacteria include unicellular and colonial species. Colonies may from filaments, sheets or even hollow balls. Some filamentous colonies show the ability to differentiate into several different cell types: vegetative cells, the normal, photosynthetic cells that are formed under favorable growing conditions; akinetes, the climate-resistant spores that may from when environmental conditions become harsh; and thick-walled heterocysts, which contain the enzyme nitrogenase, vital for nitrogen fixation.##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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Other than Jatropha curcas, why is Pongamia pinnata also considered a good option for the production of bio-diesel in India ? 1. Pongamia pinnata grows naturally in most of the arid regions of India. 2. The seeds of Pongamia pinnata are rich in lipid content of which nearly half is oleic acid . 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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Pongamania pinnata (Indian Beech Tree, Honge Tree, Pongam Tree, Panigrahi) is a tree thought to have originated in India and is found throughout Asia. The seed oil has been found to be useful in diesel generators and, along with Jatrophia, it is being explored in hundreds of projects throughout India and the third would as feedstock for biodiesel. It is especially attractive because it grows naturally through much of arid India, having very deep roots to reach water, and is one of the few crops well-suited to commercialization by India's large population of rural poor. Pongamia pinnata has the rare property of producing seeds of 25-40% lipid content of which nearly half is oleic acid.
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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:Other than Jatropha curcas, why is Pongamia pinnata also considered a good option for the production of bio-diesel in India ? 1. Pongamia pinnata grows naturally in most of the arid regions of India. 2. The seeds of Pongamia pinnata are rich in lipid content of which nearly half is oleic acid . 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:
Pongamania pinnata (Indian Beech Tree, Honge Tree, Pongam Tree, Panigrahi) is a tree thought to have originated in India and is found throughout Asia. The seed oil has been found to be useful in diesel generators and, along with Jatrophia, it is being explored in hundreds of projects throughout India and the third would as feedstock for biodiesel. It is especially attractive because it grows naturally through much of arid India, having very deep roots to reach water, and is one of the few crops well-suited to commercialization by India's large population of rural poor. Pongamia pinnata has the rare property of producing seeds of 25-40% lipid content of which nearly half is oleic acid.
##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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Given below are the names of four energy crops. Which one of them can be cultivated for ethanol ?
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Jatropha
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Maize
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Pongamia
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Jatropha
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Maize is increasingly used as a feedstock for the production of ethanol fuel. Ethanol is mixed with gasoline in order to decrease the amount of pollutants emitted when used to fuel motor vehicles. The main sources of bio-ethanol (pure ethanol is neat alcohol) are cereals (wheat and barley), sugar beet, maize and surplus wine, and lignocelluloses (wood and straw) using either acid or enzyme hydrolysis.
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b
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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:Given below are the names of four energy crops. Which one of them can be cultivated for ethanol ?##Option_A: Jatropha###Option_B: Maize##Option_C: Pongamia##Option_D: Jatropha##Answer:b##Explaination:Maize is increasingly used as a feedstock for the production of ethanol fuel. Ethanol is mixed with gasoline in order to decrease the amount of pollutants emitted when used to fuel motor vehicles. The main sources of bio-ethanol (pure ethanol is neat alcohol) are cereals (wheat and barley), sugar beet, maize and surplus wine, and lignocelluloses (wood and straw) using either acid or enzyme hydrolysis.##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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Which among the following do/does not belong/belongs to the GSM family of wireless technologies ?
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EDGE
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LTE
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DSL
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EDGE
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Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) is a digital mobile phone technology that allows improved data transmission rates as a backward-compatible extension of GSM. EDGE is considered a 3G radio technology and is part of ITU's 3G definition. EDGE was deployed on GSM networks beginning in 2003. 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE), is the latest standard in the mobile network technology tree that previously realized the GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSxPA network technologies. Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) is a family of technologies that provides digital data transmission over the wires of a local telephone network, DSL originally stood for digital subscriber loop. In telecommunication marketing, the term Digital Subscriber Line is widely understood to mean Asymmetric Subscriber Line (ADSL), the most commonly installed technical variety of DSL. DSL service is delivered simultaneously with regular telephone on the same telephone line. This is possible because DSL uses a higher frequency. These frequency bands are subsequently separated by filtering.
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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:Which among the following do/does not belong/belongs to the GSM family of wireless technologies ?##Option_A: EDGE ###Option_B: LTE##Option_C: DSL ##Option_D: EDGE ##Answer:c##Explaination:Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution (EDGE) is a digital mobile phone technology that allows improved data transmission rates as a backward-compatible extension of GSM. EDGE is considered a 3G radio technology and is part of ITU's 3G definition. EDGE was deployed on GSM networks beginning in 2003. 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE), is the latest standard in the mobile network technology tree that previously realized the GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSxPA network technologies. Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) is a family of technologies that provides digital data transmission over the wires of a local telephone network, DSL originally stood for digital subscriber loop. In telecommunication marketing, the term Digital Subscriber Line is widely understood to mean Asymmetric Subscriber Line (ADSL), the most commonly installed technical variety of DSL. DSL service is delivered simultaneously with regular telephone on the same telephone line. This is possible because DSL uses a higher frequency. These frequency bands are subsequently separated by filtering.##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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India-based Neutrino Observatory is included by the Planning Commission as a mega science project under the 11th Five-Year Plan. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Neutrinos are chargeless elementary particles that travel close to the speed of light. 2. Neutrinos are created in nuclear reactions of beta decay. 3. Neutrinos have a negligible, but nonzero mass. 4. Trillions of Neutrinos pass through human body every second. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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1 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4
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1 and 3 only
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A neutrino is an elementary particle that usually travels close to the speed of light, is electrically neutral, and is able to pass through ordinary matter almost undisturbed. This makes neutrinos extremely difficult to detect. Neutrinos have a very small, but nonzero mass. Neutrinos are created as a result of certain types of radioactive decay or nuclear reactions such as those that take place in the Sun, in nuclear reactors, or when cosmic rays hit atoms. There are three types, or "flavours", of neutrinos: electron neutrinos, muon neutrinos and tau neutrinos; each type also has a corresponding antiparticle, called antineutrinos. Electron neutrinos (or antineutrinos) are generated whenever protons change into neutrons (or vice versa), the two forms of beta decay. Interactions involving neutrinos are mediated by the weak interaction. Most neutrinos passing though the Earth emanate from the Sun, and more than 50 trillion solar neutrinos pass through the human body every second. India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) is a proposed particle physics research project to primarily study atmospheric neutrinos in a 1,300 meters (4,265 ft) deep cave under Ino Peak near Masinagudi, Tamil Nadu, India. This project is notable in that it is anticipated to provide a precise of measurement of neutrino mixing parameters. But in November 2009, the Ministry of Environment (India), denied permission for the Department of Atomic Energy (India) to set up the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) project at Singara.
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d
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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:India-based Neutrino Observatory is included by the Planning Commission as a mega science project under the 11th Five-Year Plan. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Neutrinos are chargeless elementary particles that travel close to the speed of light. 2. Neutrinos are created in nuclear reactions of beta decay. 3. Neutrinos have a negligible, but nonzero mass. 4. Trillions of Neutrinos pass through human body every second. Which of the statements given above are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 3 only ###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 2, 3 and 4 ##Option_D: 1 and 3 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:A neutrino is an elementary particle that usually travels close to the speed of light, is electrically neutral, and is able to pass through ordinary matter almost undisturbed. This makes neutrinos extremely difficult to detect. Neutrinos have a very small, but nonzero mass. Neutrinos are created as a result of certain types of radioactive decay or nuclear reactions such as those that take place in the Sun, in nuclear reactors, or when cosmic rays hit atoms. There are three types, or "flavours", of neutrinos: electron neutrinos, muon neutrinos and tau neutrinos; each type also has a corresponding antiparticle, called antineutrinos. Electron neutrinos (or antineutrinos) are generated whenever protons change into neutrons (or vice versa), the two forms of beta decay. Interactions involving neutrinos are mediated by the weak interaction. Most neutrinos passing though the Earth emanate from the Sun, and more than 50 trillion solar neutrinos pass through the human body every second. India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) is a proposed particle physics research project to primarily study atmospheric neutrinos in a 1,300 meters (4,265 ft) deep cave under Ino Peak near Masinagudi, Tamil Nadu, India. This project is notable in that it is anticipated to provide a precise of measurement of neutrino mixing parameters. But in November 2009, the Ministry of Environment (India), denied permission for the Department of Atomic Energy (India) to set up the India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) project at Singara.##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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Indiscriminate disposal of used fluorescent electric lamps causes mercury pollution in the environment. Why is mercury used in the manufacture of these lamps ?
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A mercury coating on the inside of the lamp makes the light bright white
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When the lamp is switched on, the mercury in the lamp causes the emission of ultra-violet radiations
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When the lamp is switched on, it is the mercury which converts the ultra-violet energy into visible light
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A mercury coating on the inside of the lamp makes the light bright white
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Compact fluorescent bulbs are made of glass tubes filled with gas and a small amount of mercury. CFLs produce light when the mercury molecules are excited by electricity running between two electrodes in the base of the bulb. The mercury emits ultraviolet light, which in turn excites the tube’s phosphor coating, leading it to emit visible light.
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b
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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:Indiscriminate disposal of used fluorescent electric lamps causes mercury pollution in the environment. Why is mercury used in the manufacture of these lamps ?##Option_A: A mercury coating on the inside of the lamp makes the light bright white###Option_B: When the lamp is switched on, the mercury in the lamp causes the emission of ultra-violet radiations##Option_C: When the lamp is switched on, it is the mercury which converts the ultra-violet energy into visible light ##Option_D: A mercury coating on the inside of the lamp makes the light bright white##Answer:b##Explaination:Compact fluorescent bulbs are made of glass tubes filled with gas and a small amount of mercury. CFLs produce light when the mercury molecules are excited by electricity running between two electrodes in the base of the bulb. The mercury emits ultraviolet light, which in turn excites the tube’s phosphor coating, leading it to emit visible light.##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentation of Union Budget to the Parliament ?
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department of Revenue
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Department of Economic Affairs
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Department of Financial Services
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department of Revenue
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The Union Budget of India, referred to as the Annual Financial Statement in Article 112 of the Constitution of India, is the annual budget of the Republic of India, presented each year on the last working day of February by the Finance Minister of India in Parliament. Department of Economic Affairs is known to be the nodal agency of the Union Government and works under the right to Information (RTI) Act. The main activity of the department is to prepare the Union Budget annually, except the railway budget. It also formulates and monitors the internal and external aspects off the economic life of the country.
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b
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Budgeting: Evolution of Budgeting, Institutions and Laws, The Union Budget: Components - Revenue Account, Capital Account, Measures of Government Deficit etc., Weaknesses in the Budgetary Process
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentation of Union Budget to the Parliament ?##Option_A: department of Revenue###Option_B: Department of Economic Affairs##Option_C: Department of Financial Services##Option_D: department of Revenue##Answer:b##Explaination:The Union Budget of India, referred to as the Annual Financial Statement in Article 112 of the Constitution of India, is the annual budget of the Republic of India, presented each year on the last working day of February by the Finance Minister of India in Parliament. Department of Economic Affairs is known to be the nodal agency of the Union Government and works under the right to Information (RTI) Act. The main activity of the department is to prepare the Union Budget annually, except the railway budget. It also formulates and monitors the internal and external aspects off the economic life of the country.##Topic:Budgeting: Evolution of Budgeting, Institutions and Laws, The Union Budget: Components - Revenue Account, Capital Account, Measures of Government Deficit etc., Weaknesses in the Budgetary Process##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which one of the following authorities makes recommendation to the Governor of a State as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the Panchayats in that particular State ?
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District Planning Committees
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State Finance Commission
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Finance Ministry of that State
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District Planning Committees
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Article 243 I: Constitution of Finance Commission to review financial position. 1) The Governor of a State shall, as soon as may be within one year from the commencement of the Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act, 1992, and thereafter at the expiration of every fifth year, constitute a Finance Commission to review the financial position of the Panchayats and to make recommendations to the Governor as to- (a) the principles which should govern I. the distribution between the State and the Panchayats of the net proceeds of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees leviable by the State, which may be divided between then under this Part and the allocation between the Panchayats at all levels of their respective shares of such proceeds: II. the determination of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees which may be assigned to, or appropriated by, the Panchayats; III. the grants-in-aid to the Panchayats from the Consolidated Fund of the State; (b) the measures needed to improve the financial position of the Panchayats; (c) Any other matter referred to the Finance Commission by the Governor in the interests of sound finance of the Panchayats.
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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:Which one of the following authorities makes recommendation to the Governor of a State as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the Panchayats in that particular State ?##Option_A: District Planning Committees###Option_B: State Finance Commission##Option_C: Finance Ministry of that State##Option_D: District Planning Committees##Answer:b##Explaination:Article 243 I: Constitution of Finance Commission to review financial position. 1) The Governor of a State shall, as soon as may be within one year from the commencement of the Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act, 1992, and thereafter at the expiration of every fifth year, constitute a Finance Commission to review the financial position of the Panchayats and to make recommendations to the Governor as to- (a) the principles which should govern I. the distribution between the State and the Panchayats of the net proceeds of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees leviable by the State, which may be divided between then under this Part and the allocation between the Panchayats at all levels of their respective shares of such proceeds: II. the determination of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees which may be assigned to, or appropriated by, the Panchayats; III. the grants-in-aid to the Panchayats from the Consolidated Fund of the State; (b) the measures needed to improve the financial position of the Panchayats; (c) Any other matter referred to the Finance Commission by the Governor in the interests of sound finance of the Panchayats.##Topic:Panchayati Raj##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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A geographic area with an altitude of 400 metres has following characteristics: Month J F M A M J J A S O N D Average Maximum Temp. Celsius 31 31 31 31 30 30 29 28 29 29 30 31 Average Minimum Temp. 21 21 21 21 21 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 Rainfall (mm) 51 85 188 158 139 121 134 168 185 221 198 86 If this geographic area were to have a natural forest, which one of the following would it most likely be?
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Moist temperate coniferous forest
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Montane subtropical forest
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Temperate forest
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Moist temperate coniferous forest
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Tropical rainforest are located in a band around the equator, mostly in the area between the Tropical of Cancer (23.5o N latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5o S latitude). This 3,000 mile (4800 km) wide band is called the "tropics". Tropical rainforests are found in South America, West Africa, Australia, southern India, and Southeast Asia. Tropical rainforests are found in a narrow region around the equator that is known as the tropics. The climate is rainy and the temperatures are warm and nearly the same every day. The sun and the rain combine to create an environment that is very humid. This climate is ideal for the growth of many kinds of green plants. The temperature in tropic rain forest rarely gets higher than 340C or drops below 200C. In Montane subtropical forest, mean temperature range between 8 to 200C.
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d
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Forests and their distribution, Forest Conservation
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:A geographic area with an altitude of 400 metres has following characteristics: Month J F M A M J J A S O N D Average Maximum Temp. Celsius 31 31 31 31 30 30 29 28 29 29 30 31 Average Minimum Temp. 21 21 21 21 21 21 20 20 20 20 20 20 Rainfall (mm) 51 85 188 158 139 121 134 168 185 221 198 86 If this geographic area were to have a natural forest, which one of the following would it most likely be?##Option_A:Moist temperate coniferous forest ###Option_B:Montane subtropical forest##Option_C:Temperate forest ##Option_D:Moist temperate coniferous forest ##Answer:d##Explaination:Tropical rainforest are located in a band around the equator, mostly in the area between the Tropical of Cancer (23.5o N latitude) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5o S latitude). This 3,000 mile (4800 km) wide band is called the "tropics". Tropical rainforests are found in South America, West Africa, Australia, southern India, and Southeast Asia. Tropical rainforests are found in a narrow region around the equator that is known as the tropics. The climate is rainy and the temperatures are warm and nearly the same every day. The sun and the rain combine to create an environment that is very humid. This climate is ideal for the growth of many kinds of green plants. The temperature in tropic rain forest rarely gets higher than 340C or drops below 200C. In Montane subtropical forest, mean temperature range between 8 to 200C.##Topic:Forests and their distribution, Forest Conservation##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: 1. On the planet Earth, the fresh water available for use amounts to about less than 1% of the total water found. 2. Of the total fresh water found on the planet Earth 95% is bound up in polar ice caps and glaciers. 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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Over 70% of our Earth's surface is covered by water (we should really call our planet "Ocean" instead of "Earth"). Although water is seemingly abundant, the real issue is the amount of fresh water available. 97.5% of all water on Earth is salt water, leaving only 2.5% as fresh water Nearly 70% of that fresh water is frozen in the icecaps of Antarctica and Greenland; most of the remainder is preset as soil moisture, or lies in deep underground aquifers as groundwater not accessible to human use. < 1% of the world’s fresh water (~0.007% of all water on earth) is accessible for direct human uses. This is the water found in lakes, rivers, reservoirs and those underground sources that are shallow enough to be tapped at an affordable cost. Only this amount is regularly renewed by rain and snowfall, and is therefore available on a sustainable basis.
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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:Consider the following statements: 1. On the planet Earth, the fresh water available for use amounts to about less than 1% of the total water found. 2. Of the total fresh water found on the planet Earth 95% is bound up in polar ice caps and glaciers. 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:Over 70% of our Earth's surface is covered by water (we should really call our planet "Ocean" instead of "Earth"). Although water is seemingly abundant, the real issue is the amount of fresh water available. 97.5% of all water on Earth is salt water, leaving only 2.5% as fresh water Nearly 70% of that fresh water is frozen in the icecaps of Antarctica and Greenland; most of the remainder is preset as soil moisture, or lies in deep underground aquifers as groundwater not accessible to human use. < 1% of the world’s fresh water (~0.007% of all water on earth) is accessible for direct human uses. This is the water found in lakes, rivers, reservoirs and those underground sources that are shallow enough to be tapped at an affordable cost. Only this amount is regularly renewed by rain and snowfall, and is therefore available on a sustainable basis.##Topic:Temperature & Salinity distribution, marine resources##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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In the context of the affairs of which of the following is the phrase “Special Safeguard Mechanisms” mentioned in the news frequently ?
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United Nations Environment Programme
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World Trade Organization
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ASEAN – India Free Trade Agreement
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United Nations Environment Programme
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Safeguard mechanism is one of the three types of trade protection measures taken by World Trade Organization (WTO) members, alongside anti-dumping and countervailing measures. The safeguards are contingency restrictions on imports taken temporarily to deal with special circumstances such as a surge in imports. There are three types of the safeguards: (1) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) Article 19 and the Uruguay Round Safeguards Agreement; (2) Special (Agricultural) Safeguard: SSG; and (3) Special Safeguard Mechanism: SSM. SSM is an instrument to enable developing countries to increase their tariffs above the bound tariff rates commitments made in the Uruguay Round (or for new member like China, the tariffs can be raised beyond the levels committed to WTO at the accession) in the event of a fall in price of imported products or an increase in the volume of imports beyond certain levels. The issue of SSM in agriculture for developing countries has led to the collapse of the WTO mini-ministerial meeting in Geneva at the end of July, 2008.
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b
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Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of the affairs of which of the following is the phrase “Special Safeguard Mechanisms” mentioned in the news frequently ?##Option_A: United Nations Environment Programme ###Option_B: World Trade Organization##Option_C: ASEAN – India Free Trade Agreement##Option_D: United Nations Environment Programme ##Answer:b##Explaination:Safeguard mechanism is one of the three types of trade protection measures taken by World Trade Organization (WTO) members, alongside anti-dumping and countervailing measures. The safeguards are contingency restrictions on imports taken temporarily to deal with special circumstances such as a surge in imports. There are three types of the safeguards: (1) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) Article 19 and the Uruguay Round Safeguards Agreement; (2) Special (Agricultural) Safeguard: SSG; and (3) Special Safeguard Mechanism: SSM. SSM is an instrument to enable developing countries to increase their tariffs above the bound tariff rates commitments made in the Uruguay Round (or for new member like China, the tariffs can be raised beyond the levels committed to WTO at the accession) in the event of a fall in price of imported products or an increase in the volume of imports beyond certain levels. The issue of SSM in agriculture for developing countries has led to the collapse of the WTO mini-ministerial meeting in Geneva at the end of July, 2008.##Topic:Trade Policy, Product wise trade, Region wise trade, Subsidy boxes, WTO related issues and India##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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In order to comply with TRIPS Agreement, India enacted the Geographical Indications off Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. The difference/differences between a "Trade Mark" and a Geographical Indication is/are A Trade Mark is an individual or a company"s right whereas a Geographical Indication is a community"s right. A Trade Mark can be licensed whereas a Geographical Indication cannot be licensed. A Trade Mark is assigned to the manufactured goods whereas the Geographical Indication is assigned to the agricultural goods/products and handicrafts only. 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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A GI is a indication which shows that a particular agricultural, natural or manufactured good (statement 3 is incorrect) originates from a definite geographical territory. The main aim of GI tag is to promote economic prosperity of producers of goods produced in a geographical territory, so statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is also correct because, a trade mark is a sign which is used in the course of trade and it distinguishes goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. Whereas a geographical indication is an indication used to identify goods having special characteristics originating from a definite geographical territory. The GI is not licensed but has to be registered with Registrar of Geographical Indications.
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b
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Intellectual Property Rights
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In order to comply with TRIPS Agreement, India enacted the Geographical Indications off Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. The difference/differences between a "Trade Mark" and a Geographical Indication is/are A Trade Mark is an individual or a company"s right whereas a Geographical Indication is a community"s right. A Trade Mark can be licensed whereas a Geographical Indication cannot be licensed. A Trade Mark is assigned to the manufactured goods whereas the Geographical Indication is assigned to the agricultural goods/products and handicrafts only. 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:
A GI is a indication which shows that a particular agricultural, natural or manufactured good (statement 3 is incorrect) originates from a definite geographical territory. The main aim of GI tag is to promote economic prosperity of producers of goods produced in a geographical territory, so statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is also correct because, a trade mark is a sign which is used in the course of trade and it distinguishes goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. Whereas a geographical indication is an indication used to identify goods having special characteristics originating from a definite geographical territory. The GI is not licensed but has to be registered with Registrar of Geographical Indications.
##Topic:Intellectual Property Rights##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Consider the following countries: 1. Brazil 2. Mexico 3. South Africa According to UNCTAD, which of the above is/are categorized as “Emerging Economies” ?
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Emerging markets are nations with social or business activity in the process of rapid growth and industrialization. Currently, there are 28 emerging markets in the world, with the economies of China and India considered to be by far the two largest. Examples of emerging markets include China, India, some countries of Latin America (particularly Brazil and Mexico), some countries in Southeast Asia, most countries in Eastern Europe, Russia, some countries in the Middle East (particularly in the Persian Gulf Arab States), and parts of Africa (particularly South Africa). Emphasizing the fluid nature of the category, political scientist Ian Bremmer defines an emerging market as "a country where politics matters at least as much as economics to the markets".
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d
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Others
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following countries: 1. Brazil 2. Mexico 3. South Africa According to UNCTAD, which of the above is/are categorized as “Emerging Economies” ?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Emerging markets are nations with social or business activity in the process of rapid growth and industrialization. Currently, there are 28 emerging markets in the world, with the economies of China and India considered to be by far the two largest. Examples of emerging markets include China, India, some countries of Latin America (particularly Brazil and Mexico), some countries in Southeast Asia, most countries in Eastern Europe, Russia, some countries in the Middle East (particularly in the Persian Gulf Arab States), and parts of Africa (particularly South Africa). Emphasizing the fluid nature of the category, political scientist Ian Bremmer defines an emerging market as "a country where politics matters at least as much as economics to the markets".##Topic:Others##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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With reference to BRIC countries, consider the following statements: 1. At present, China’s GDP is more than the combined GDP of all the three other countries 2. China’s population is more than the combined population of any two other countries 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 economics, BRIC (typically rendered as "the BRICs" or "the BRIC countries") is a grouping acronym that refers to the related countries of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. GDP of BRIC countries: China $ 4.326 trillion; India 1.217 trillion, Brazil $ 1.612 trillion and Russia $ 1.607 trillion. Population: China - 134.57 million, India - 119.8 million, Brazil - 19.37 million, Russia - 14.08 million.
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a
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No_topic
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to BRIC countries, consider the following statements: 1. At present, China’s GDP is more than the combined GDP of all the three other countries 2. China’s population is more than the combined population of any two other countries 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 economics, BRIC (typically rendered as "the BRICs" or "the BRIC countries") is a grouping acronym that refers to the related countries of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. GDP of BRIC countries: China $ 4.326 trillion; India 1.217 trillion, Brazil $ 1.612 trillion and Russia $ 1.607 trillion. Population: China - 134.57 million, India - 119.8 million, Brazil - 19.37 million, Russia - 14.08 million.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:a
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Stieglitz Commission established by the President of the United Nations General Assembly was in the international news. The commission was supposed to deal with
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The challenges posed by the impending global climate change and prepare a road map
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The workings of the global financial systems and to explore ways and means to secure a more sustainable global order.
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Global terrorism and prepare a global action plan for the mitigation of terrorism .
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The challenges posed by the impending global climate change and prepare a road map
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In the wake of the global financial and economic crisis, the President of the UN General Assembly, Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann, set up a commission of experts chaired by Nobel Prize Laureate Joseph Stiglitz, whose mandate is to reflect on the causes of the crisis, assess its impacts on all countries and suggest adequate responses to avoid its recurrence and restore global economic stability. The "Stiglitz Commission" (formally entitled the "Commission of Experts of the President of the UN General Assembly on Reforms of the International Monetary and Financial System") is composed of leading economic specialists from developed and developing countries. On 20 March 2009, the Commission released an interim report. It is intended to serve as an input to the United Nations Conference at the highest level on the world financial and economic crisis and its impacts on development, called for in the final document adopted at the 2008 Doha Conference on Financing for Development.
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b
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No_topic
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Stieglitz Commission established by the President of the United Nations General Assembly was in the international news. The commission was supposed to deal with##Option_A: The challenges posed by the impending global climate change and prepare a road map ###Option_B: The workings of the global financial systems and to explore ways and means to secure a more sustainable global order.##Option_C: Global terrorism and prepare a global action plan for the mitigation of terrorism .##Option_D: The challenges posed by the impending global climate change and prepare a road map ##Answer:b##Explaination:In the wake of the global financial and economic crisis, the President of the UN General Assembly, Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann, set up a commission of experts chaired by Nobel Prize Laureate Joseph Stiglitz, whose mandate is to reflect on the causes of the crisis, assess its impacts on all countries and suggest adequate responses to avoid its recurrence and restore global economic stability. The "Stiglitz Commission" (formally entitled the "Commission of Experts of the President of the UN General Assembly on Reforms of the International Monetary and Financial System") is composed of leading economic specialists from developed and developing countries. On 20 March 2009, the Commission released an interim report. It is intended to serve as an input to the United Nations Conference at the highest level on the world financial and economic crisis and its impacts on development, called for in the final document adopted at the 2008 Doha Conference on Financing for Development.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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With reference to the Consumer Disputes Redressal at district level in India, which one of the following statements is not correct ?
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A State Government can establish more than one District Forum in a district if it deems fit
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One of the members of the District Forum shall be a woman
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The District Forum entertains the complaints where the value of goods or services does not exceed rupees fifty lakhs
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A State Government can establish more than one District Forum in a district if it deems fit
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The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is a benevolent social legislation that lays down the rights of the consumers and provides their for promotion and protection of the rights of the consumers. To provide inexpensive, speedy and summary redressal of consumer disputes, quasi-judicial bodies have been set up in each District and State and at the national level, called the District Forums, the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission respectively. Each District Forum is headed by a person who is or has been or is eligible to be appointed as a District Judge, and two other members one of whom shall be a woman. A consumer can file complaint in the consumer court against any defective goods purchased or deficient service rendered including restrictive/unfair trade practice adopted by any trader/person. Normally a complaint is to be file within two years from the date on which cause of action arose. If the cost of goods or services and compensation asked for is up to 20 lakhs the case can be filed in the concerned Consumer Forum. Similarly for more than 20 lakhs and up to one crore in State Commission and more than one crore in National Commission.
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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:With reference to the Consumer Disputes Redressal at district level in India, which one of the following statements is not correct ?##Option_A: A State Government can establish more than one District Forum in a district if it deems fit###Option_B: One of the members of the District Forum shall be a woman ##Option_C: The District Forum entertains the complaints where the value of goods or services does not exceed rupees fifty lakhs##Option_D: A State Government can establish more than one District Forum in a district if it deems fit##Answer:c##Explaination:The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is a benevolent social legislation that lays down the rights of the consumers and provides their for promotion and protection of the rights of the consumers. To provide inexpensive, speedy and summary redressal of consumer disputes, quasi-judicial bodies have been set up in each District and State and at the national level, called the District Forums, the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission respectively. Each District Forum is headed by a person who is or has been or is eligible to be appointed as a District Judge, and two other members one of whom shall be a woman. A consumer can file complaint in the consumer court against any defective goods purchased or deficient service rendered including restrictive/unfair trade practice adopted by any trader/person. Normally a complaint is to be file within two years from the date on which cause of action arose. If the cost of goods or services and compensation asked for is up to 20 lakhs the case can be filed in the concerned Consumer Forum. Similarly for more than 20 lakhs and up to one crore in State Commission and more than one crore in National Commission.##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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In the context of bilateral trade negotiations between India and European Union, what is the difference between European Commission and European Council ? 1. European Commission represents the EU in trade negotiations whereas European Council participates in them legislation of matters pertaining to economic policies of the European Union. 2. European Commission comprises the Heads of State or government of member countries whereas the European Council comprises of the persons nominated by European Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The European Council is the institution of the European Union (EU) responsible for defining the general political direction and priorities of the Union. European Council has no direct legislative power. It comprises the heads of state or government of EU member states, along with its President and the President of the Commission. The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union’s treaties and the general day - to - day running of the Union. It represents the EU as a whole on trade policy, in close and regular consultation with EU member states. The Commission operates as a cabinet government, with 27 Commissioners. There is one Commissioner per member state, though Commissioners are bound to represent the interests of the EU as a whole rather than their home state. One of the 27 is the Commission President (currently Jose Manuel Durao Barroso) appointed by the European Council. The Council then appoints the other 26 Commissioners in agreement with the nominated President, and then the 27 Commissioners as a single body are subject to a vote of approval by the European Parliament.
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d
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No_topic
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Civil Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of bilateral trade negotiations between India and European Union, what is the difference between European Commission and European Council ? 1. European Commission represents the EU in trade negotiations whereas European Council participates in them legislation of matters pertaining to economic policies of the European Union. 2. European Commission comprises the Heads of State or government of member countries whereas the European Council comprises of the persons nominated by European Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
The European Council is the institution of the European Union (EU) responsible for defining the general political direction and priorities of the Union. European Council has no direct legislative power. It comprises the heads of state or government of EU member states, along with its President and the President of the Commission. The European Commission is the executive body of the European Union. The body is responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the Union’s treaties and the general day - to - day running of the Union. It represents the EU as a whole on trade policy, in close and regular consultation with EU member states. The Commission operates as a cabinet government, with 27 Commissioners. There is one Commissioner per member state, though Commissioners are bound to represent the interests of the EU as a whole rather than their home state. One of the 27 is the Commission President (currently Jose Manuel Durao Barroso) appointed by the European Council. The Council then appoints the other 26 Commissioners in agreement with the nominated President, and then the 27 Commissioners as a single body are subject to a vote of approval by the European Parliament.
##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Civil Engineering##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: In India, taxes on transactions in Stock Exchanges and Futures Markets are Levied by the Union Collected by the State 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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Union heads of taxation includes taxes other than stamp duties on transactions in stock exchanges and futures markets (List I, Entry 90).
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a
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Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: In India, taxes on transactions in Stock Exchanges and Futures Markets are Levied by the Union Collected by the State 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:
Union heads of taxation includes taxes other than stamp duties on transactions in stock exchanges and futures markets (List I, Entry 90).
##Topic:Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements: The satellite Oceansat – 2 launched by India helps in 1. estimating water vapour content in the atmosphere. 2. predicting the onset of monsoons. 3. monitoring the pollution of coastal waters. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Oceansat-2 is an Indian satellite designed to provide service continuity for operational users of the Ocean Colour Monitor (OCM) instrument on Oceansat-1. It will also enhance the potential of applications in other areas. The mission objectives of Oceansat-2 are to gather systematic data for oceanographic, coastal and atmospheric applications. The main objectives of Oceansat-2 are to study surface winds and ocean surface strata, observation of chlorophyll concentrations, monitoring of phytoplankton blooms, study of atmospheric aerosols and suspended sediments in the water. The major applications of data from Oceansat-2 are identification of potential fishing zones, sea state forecasting, coastal zone studies and inputs for weather forecasting and climatic studies.
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d
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No_topic
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The satellite Oceansat – 2 launched by India helps in 1. estimating water vapour content in the atmosphere. 2. predicting the onset of monsoons. 3. monitoring the pollution of coastal waters. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Oceansat-2 is an Indian satellite designed to provide service continuity for operational users of the Ocean Colour Monitor (OCM) instrument on Oceansat-1. It will also enhance the potential of applications in other areas. The mission objectives of Oceansat-2 are to gather systematic data for oceanographic, coastal and atmospheric applications. The main objectives of Oceansat-2 are to study surface winds and ocean surface strata, observation of chlorophyll concentrations, monitoring of phytoplankton blooms, study of atmospheric aerosols and suspended sediments in the water. The major applications of data from Oceansat-2 are identification of potential fishing zones, sea state forecasting, coastal zone studies and inputs for weather forecasting and climatic studies.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Recently, LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) procedure is being made popular for vision correction. Which one of the following statements in this context is not correct ?
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LASIK procedure is used to correct refractive errors of the eye
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It is a procedure that permanently changes the shapes of the cornea
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It redues person’s dependence on glasses or contact lenses
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LASIK procedure is used to correct refractive errors of the eye
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LASIK or Lasik (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a type of refractive surgery for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. LASIK is performed by ophthalmologists using a laser. This type of refractive eye surgery enables the cornea to become better by creating flaps on it making light easier to enter the eye and providing enhanced visual clarity. Many young adults experience changes in their eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions in the teenage years. Vision stabilizes most often sometimes in their 20s. So, the medical community has approved LASIK for age 18 and over. More importantly the person's eye prescription needs to be stable for at least one year prior to surgery. Patients in their 40s or 50s who are considering LASIK surgery to improve their vision might want to consider to be evaluated for implantable lenses as well. The surveys determining patient satisfaction with LASIK have found most patients satisfied, with satisfaction range being 92-98 percent.
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d
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No_topic
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently, LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) procedure is being made popular for vision correction. Which one of the following statements in this context is not correct ?##Option_A: LASIK procedure is used to correct refractive errors of the eye ###Option_B: It is a procedure that permanently changes the shapes of the cornea##Option_C: It redues person’s dependence on glasses or contact lenses##Option_D: LASIK procedure is used to correct refractive errors of the eye ##Answer:d##Explaination:LASIK or Lasik (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a type of refractive surgery for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. LASIK is performed by ophthalmologists using a laser. This type of refractive eye surgery enables the cornea to become better by creating flaps on it making light easier to enter the eye and providing enhanced visual clarity. Many young adults experience changes in their eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions in the teenage years. Vision stabilizes most often sometimes in their 20s. So, the medical community has approved LASIK for age 18 and over. More importantly the person's eye prescription needs to be stable for at least one year prior to surgery. Patients in their 40s or 50s who are considering LASIK surgery to improve their vision might want to consider to be evaluated for implantable lenses as well. The surveys determining patient satisfaction with LASIK have found most patients satisfied, with satisfaction range being 92-98 percent.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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With reference to the treatment of cancerous tumours, a tool called cyberknife has been making the news. In this context, which one of the following statements is not correct ?
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It is a robotic image guided system
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It delivers an extremely precise does of radiation
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It has the capability of achieving sub-millimetre accuracy
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It is a robotic image guided system
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The CyberKnife is not actually a knife at all. It's a state-of-the-art piece of equipment that allows specialist oncologists to treat tumours and other medical conditions painlessly without the need for an operation. CyberKnife uses pencil beams of radiation which can be directed at any part of the body from any direction via a robotic arm. The robotic arm tracks the tumour's position, detects any movement of the tumour or patient, and automatically corrects its positioning before targeting the tumour with multiple beams of high-energy radiation, destroying abnormal tissue without damaging surrounding areas. The treatment is so accurate that it’s now possible to treat tumours previously thought to be inoperable. Although the results of treatment do not always slow immediately, in most cases the procedure will initially stop the growth of tumours before gradually reducing their size.
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d
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No_topic
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the treatment of cancerous tumours, a tool called cyberknife has been making the news. In this context, which one of the following statements is not correct ?##Option_A: It is a robotic image guided system ###Option_B: It delivers an extremely precise does of radiation ##Option_C: It has the capability of achieving sub-millimetre accuracy##Option_D: It is a robotic image guided system ##Answer:d##Explaination:The CyberKnife is not actually a knife at all. It's a state-of-the-art piece of equipment that allows specialist oncologists to treat tumours and other medical conditions painlessly without the need for an operation. CyberKnife uses pencil beams of radiation which can be directed at any part of the body from any direction via a robotic arm. The robotic arm tracks the tumour's position, detects any movement of the tumour or patient, and automatically corrects its positioning before targeting the tumour with multiple beams of high-energy radiation, destroying abnormal tissue without damaging surrounding areas. The treatment is so accurate that it’s now possible to treat tumours previously thought to be inoperable. Although the results of treatment do not always slow immediately, in most cases the procedure will initially stop the growth of tumours before gradually reducing their size.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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In the context of space technology, what is “Bhuvan”, recently in the news ?
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A until satellite launched by ISRO for promoting the distance education in India
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The name given to the next Moon Impact Probe, for Chandrayan – II
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A geoportal of ISRO with 3 D imaging capabilities of India
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A until satellite launched by ISRO for promoting the distance education in India
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ISRO launched the beta version of its web-based 3-D satellite imagery tool, Bhuvan, on August 12, 2009. Bhuvan will offer more detailed imagery of Indian locations compared t other Virtual Globe software with spatial resolutions ranging from 5 m to 100 m. Locations can be viewed from different perspectives and will allow for the measurement of distances.
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c
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No_topic
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of space technology, what is “Bhuvan”, recently in the news ?##Option_A: A until satellite launched by ISRO for promoting the distance education in India ###Option_B: The name given to the next Moon Impact Probe, for Chandrayan – II ##Option_C: A geoportal of ISRO with 3 D imaging capabilities of India##Option_D: A until satellite launched by ISRO for promoting the distance education in India ##Answer:c##Explaination:ISRO launched the beta version of its web-based 3-D satellite imagery tool, Bhuvan, on August 12, 2009. Bhuvan will offer more detailed imagery of Indian locations compared t other Virtual Globe software with spatial resolutions ranging from 5 m to 100 m. Locations can be viewed from different perspectives and will allow for the measurement of distances.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Which one of the following is not related to United Nations ?
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Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
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International Finance Cooperation
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International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
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Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
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Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), specialized agency of the United Nations. Formed in 1988, with headquarters in Washington, D.C., it is a member of the World Bank Group (IBRD), specialized agency of the United Nations, with headquarters at Washington, D.C.; also called the World Bank. International Finance Corporation (IFC), United Nations (UN) specialized agency affiliated with but legally separate from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank). Founded in 1956 to stimulate the economic development of its members by providing capital for private enterprises, the IFC has targeted its aid toward less-developed countries and has been their largest multilateral source of private-sector equity financing and loans. International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), specialized agency of the United Nations. A member of the World Bank Group, it was formed in 1966 and has its headquarters in Washington, D.C. In an effort to help promote increased flows of international investment, ICSID assists in the mediation or conciliation of investment disputes between governments and private foreign investors. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is an intergovernmental organization of central banks which "fosters international monetary and financial cooperation and serves as a bank for central banks." It is not accountable to any national government. The BIS carries out its work through subcommittees, the secretariats it hosts, and through its annual General Meeting of all members. It also provides banking services, but only to central banks, or to international organizations like itself. Based in Basel, Switzerland, the BIS was established by the Hague agreements of 1930.
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d
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No_topic
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following is not related to United Nations ?##Option_A: Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency ###Option_B: International Finance Cooperation ##Option_C: International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes##Option_D: Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency ##Answer:d##Explaination:
Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), specialized agency of the United Nations. Formed in 1988, with headquarters in Washington, D.C., it is a member of the World Bank Group (IBRD), specialized agency of the United Nations, with headquarters at Washington, D.C.; also called the World Bank. International Finance Corporation (IFC), United Nations (UN) specialized agency affiliated with but legally separate from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank). Founded in 1956 to stimulate the economic development of its members by providing capital for private enterprises, the IFC has targeted its aid toward less-developed countries and has been their largest multilateral source of private-sector equity financing and loans. International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), specialized agency of the United Nations. A member of the World Bank Group, it was formed in 1966 and has its headquarters in Washington, D.C. In an effort to help promote increased flows of international investment, ICSID assists in the mediation or conciliation of investment disputes between governments and private foreign investors. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is an intergovernmental organization of central banks which "fosters international monetary and financial cooperation and serves as a bank for central banks." It is not accountable to any national government. The BIS carries out its work through subcommittees, the secretariats it hosts, and through its annual General Meeting of all members. It also provides banking services, but only to central banks, or to international organizations like itself. Based in Basel, Switzerland, the BIS was established by the Hague agreements of 1930.
##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:d
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With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Right of the Child, consider the following: 1. The Right to Development 2. The Right to Expression 3. The Right to Recreation Which of the above is/are the Rights of the child ? .
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted by the United Nations in November 1989, spells out the basic human rights to which children everywhere are entitled. It has since been ratified by all governments except the richest, the United States of America, and one of the poorest, Somalia. The following sections of the Convention are of particular interest to anyone concerned about the relationship between children, young people and the media. Article 12 refers to children's rights to express their own opinions and to have them taken into account in any matter affecting them. Children's right to freedom of expression is defined in Article 13, which also says that they have a right to receive and disseminate information. Article 17 recognizes "the important function performed by the mass media", and calls on those governments who have signed up to the Convention to "ensure that that child has access to information and material from a diversity of national and international sources." It also encourages the media "to disseminate information and material of social and cultural benefit to the child", and calls on government to encourage the development of guidelines to protect children from harmful material. Articles 28 and 29 (the right to education), Article 31 (the right to participate in leisure, cultural and artistic activities), and Articles 34 and 36 (which required that children should be protected from sexual and other forms of exploitation, including pornography) are also relevant.
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d
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No_topic
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Right of the Child, consider the following: 1. The Right to Development 2. The Right to Expression 3. The Right to Recreation Which of the above is/are the Rights of the child ? .##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted by the United Nations in November 1989, spells out the basic human rights to which children everywhere are entitled. It has since been ratified by all governments except the richest, the United States of America, and one of the poorest, Somalia. The following sections of the Convention are of particular interest to anyone concerned about the relationship between children, young people and the media. Article 12 refers to children's rights to express their own opinions and to have them taken into account in any matter affecting them. Children's right to freedom of expression is defined in Article 13, which also says that they have a right to receive and disseminate information. Article 17 recognizes "the important function performed by the mass media", and calls on those governments who have signed up to the Convention to "ensure that that child has access to information and material from a diversity of national and international sources." It also encourages the media "to disseminate information and material of social and cultural benefit to the child", and calls on government to encourage the development of guidelines to protect children from harmful material. Articles 28 and 29 (the right to education), Article 31 (the right to participate in leisure, cultural and artistic activities), and Articles 34 and 36 (which required that children should be protected from sexual and other forms of exploitation, including pornography) are also relevant.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: 1. The Commonwealth has no charter, treaty or constitution. 2. All the territories/countries once under the British empire (jurisdiction/rule/mandate) automatically joined the Commonwealth as its members. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The Commonwealth of Nations, normally referred to as the Commonwealth and previously known as the British Commonwealth, is an intergovernmental organization of fifty-four independent member states. Commonwealth is a free association of sovereign independent states that has no charter, treaty or constitution. The association promotes cooperation, consultation and mutual assistance among members. The Commonwealth is the successor of the British Empire and has its origins in the Imperial Conference of the late 1920s (conference of British and colonial prime ministers had occurred periodically since 1887), where the independence of the self-governing colonies or dominions was recognized, and eventually formalized by the 1831 Statute of Westminster. The Commonwealth was established as an association of free and equal states, and membership was based on common allegiance to the British Crown. Among the former British protectorates and mandates, those that never became members of the Commonwealth are Egypt, Iraq, Palestine, Transjordan, Sudan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and the UAE. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
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a
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No_topic
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. The Commonwealth has no charter, treaty or constitution. 2. All the territories/countries once under the British empire (jurisdiction/rule/mandate) automatically joined the Commonwealth as its members. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:The Commonwealth of Nations, normally referred to as the Commonwealth and previously known as the British Commonwealth, is an intergovernmental organization of fifty-four independent member states. Commonwealth is a free association of sovereign independent states that has no charter, treaty or constitution. The association promotes cooperation, consultation and mutual assistance among members. The Commonwealth is the successor of the British Empire and has its origins in the Imperial Conference of the late 1920s (conference of British and colonial prime ministers had occurred periodically since 1887), where the independence of the self-governing colonies or dominions was recognized, and eventually formalized by the 1831 Statute of Westminster. The Commonwealth was established as an association of free and equal states, and membership was based on common allegiance to the British Crown. Among the former British protectorates and mandates, those that never became members of the Commonwealth are Egypt, Iraq, Palestine, Transjordan, Sudan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and the UAE. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:a
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The International Development Association, lending agency, is administered by the
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International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
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International Fund for Agricultural Development
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United Nations Development Programme
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International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
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The International Development Association (IDA), is the part of the World Bank that helps the world's poorest countries. It complements the World Bank's other lending arm - the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) - which serves middle-income countries which capital investment and advisory services. IDA was created on September 24, 1960 and is responsible for providing long-term, interest-free loans to the world’s 80 poorest countries, 39 of which are in Africa. IDA provides grants and credits with repayment periods of 35 to 40 years.
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a
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No_topic
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The International Development Association, lending agency, is administered by the##Option_A: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development###Option_B: International Fund for Agricultural Development ##Option_C: United Nations Development Programme ##Option_D: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development##Answer:a##Explaination:The International Development Association (IDA), is the part of the World Bank that helps the world's poorest countries. It complements the World Bank's other lending arm - the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) - which serves middle-income countries which capital investment and advisory services. IDA was created on September 24, 1960 and is responsible for providing long-term, interest-free loans to the world’s 80 poorest countries, 39 of which are in Africa. IDA provides grants and credits with repayment periods of 35 to 40 years.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:a
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In India, who is the Chairman of the National Water Resources Council?
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Prime Minister
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Minister of Water Resources
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Minister of Environment and Forests
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Prime Minister
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The National Water Resource Council was set up by the Govt. of India with Prime Minister as the Chairman in 1983. The Govt. of India constituted a National Water Board to review the progress achieved in implementation of the National Water Policy and to report the progress to the national water resources council from time to time.
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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:In India, who is the Chairman of the National Water Resources Council?##Option_A: Prime Minister###Option_B: Minister of Water Resources##Option_C: Minister of Environment and Forests##Option_D: Prime Minister##Answer:a##Explaination:The National Water Resource Council was set up by the Govt. of India with Prime Minister as the Chairman in 1983. The Govt. of India constituted a National Water Board to review the progress achieved in implementation of the National Water Policy and to report the progress to the national water resources council from time to time.##Topic:Prime Minister##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Under the administration of which one of the following is the Department of Atomic Energy?
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Prime Minister’s Office
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Cabinet Secretariat
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Ministry of Power
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Prime Minister’s Office
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The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) was set up on August 3, 1954 under the direct charge of the Prime Minister through a Presidential Order. The department is responsible for nuclear technology, including nuclear power and research.
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a
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Ministeries and Departments of the government
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Under the administration of which one of the following is the Department of Atomic Energy?##Option_A: Prime Minister’s Office###Option_B: Cabinet Secretariat##Option_C: Ministry of Power##Option_D: Prime Minister’s Office##Answer:a##Explaination:The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) was set up on August 3, 1954 under the direct charge of the Prime Minister through a Presidential Order. The department is responsible for nuclear technology, including nuclear power and research.##Topic:Ministeries and Departments of the government##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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With reference to Union Government consider the following statements: The Ministries/Departments of the Government of India created by the Prime Minister on the advice of the Cabinet Secretary. Each of the Ministries is assigned to a Minister by the President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The Government of India consists of a number of ministries/departments for its administration, each Ministry assigned to a Minister who runs it with the assistance of a Secretary in charge of the particular Ministry. The Ministries are created and assigned by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister under Article 77 of the Constitution.
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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:With reference to Union Government consider the following statements: The Ministries/Departments of the Government of India created by the Prime Minister on the advice of the Cabinet Secretary. Each of the Ministries is assigned to a Minister by the President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:The Government of India consists of a number of ministries/departments for its administration, each Ministry assigned to a Minister who runs it with the assistance of a Secretary in charge of the particular Ministry. The Ministries are created and assigned by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister under Article 77 of the Constitution.##Topic:Others##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements: The Constitution of India provides that all Cabinet Ministers shall be compulsorily the sitting members of Lok Sabha only. The Union Cabinet Secretariat operates under the direction of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Article 75 (1) of the Constitution of India reads: "The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister." While the Prime Minister usually is a member of the Lok Sabha, ministers are drawn from both Houses of Parliament. A person other than a member of Parliament may also be appointed as a minister, but he has to vacate the office after six months unless, in the meanwhile, he manages to get himself elected to either of the two houses. The Cabinet Secretariat is under the direct charge of the Prime Minister. The administrative head of the Secretariat is the Cabinet Secretary who is also the ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board. The Cabinet Secretariat is responsible for the administration of the Govt. of India Rules, 1961. It facilitates smooth transaction of business in Ministries Departments. It assists in decision-making in Government by ensuring Inter-Ministerial coordination, ironing out differences and evolving consensus. It ensures that the President, the Vice-President and Ministers are kept informed. It helps in the Management of major crisis situations in the country.
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d
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Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements: The Constitution of India provides that all Cabinet Ministers shall be compulsorily the sitting members of Lok Sabha only. The Union Cabinet Secretariat operates under the direction of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Article 75 (1) of the Constitution of India reads: "The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister." While the Prime Minister usually is a member of the Lok Sabha, ministers are drawn from both Houses of Parliament. A person other than a member of Parliament may also be appointed as a minister, but he has to vacate the office after six months unless, in the meanwhile, he manages to get himself elected to either of the two houses. The Cabinet Secretariat is under the direct charge of the Prime Minister. The administrative head of the Secretariat is the Cabinet Secretary who is also the ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board. The Cabinet Secretariat is responsible for the administration of the Govt. of India Rules, 1961. It facilitates smooth transaction of business in Ministries Departments. It assists in decision-making in Government by ensuring Inter-Ministerial coordination, ironing out differences and evolving consensus. It ensures that the President, the Vice-President and Ministers are kept informed. It helps in the Management of major crisis situations in the country.##Topic:Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements : 1. The Governor of Punjab is concurrently the Administrator of Chandigarh. 2. The Governor of Kerala is concurrently the Administrator of Lakshadweep. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Administration of union territories- (1) Same as otherwise provided by Parliament by law, every Union territory shall be administered by the President acting, to such extent as he thinks fit, through an administrator to be appointed by him with such designation as he may specify.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in Part VI, the President may appoint the Governor of a State as the administrator of an adjoining Union territory, and where a Governor is so appointed, he shall exercise his functions as such administrator independently of his Council of Ministers.
Since 1985 the Governor of Punjab has acted as the administrator of Chandigarh. S.F. Rodrigues is the current administrator of Chandigarh from 16 Nov 2004 till date (May, 2009).
The Administrator of Lakshadweep is the Head of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. Mr. BV. Selvaraj is the current administrator of Lakshadweep from 22 December 2006 till date (May, 2009).
R.S. Gavai is the current governor of Keral who assumed the office on 10 July 2008.
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a
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Governor
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements : 1. The Governor of Punjab is concurrently the Administrator of Chandigarh. 2. The Governor of Kerala is concurrently the Administrator of Lakshadweep. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:Administration of union territories- (1) Same as otherwise provided by Parliament by law, every Union territory shall be administered by the President acting, to such extent as he thinks fit, through an administrator to be appointed by him with such designation as he may specify.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in Part VI, the President may appoint the Governor of a State as the administrator of an adjoining Union territory, and where a Governor is so appointed, he shall exercise his functions as such administrator independently of his Council of Ministers.
Since 1985 the Governor of Punjab has acted as the administrator of Chandigarh. S.F. Rodrigues is the current administrator of Chandigarh from 16 Nov 2004 till date (May, 2009).
The Administrator of Lakshadweep is the Head of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. Mr. BV. Selvaraj is the current administrator of Lakshadweep from 22 December 2006 till date (May, 2009).
R.S. Gavai is the current governor of Keral who assumed the office on 10 July 2008.##Topic:Governor##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements: 1. The Advocate General of a State in India is appointed by the President of India upon the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned State. 2. As provided in Civil Procedure Code, High Courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State level. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Article 165. Advocate-General for the State.
The Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of a High Court to be Advocated-General for the State.
The Supreme Court has original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction. Certain High Courts, like those at Bombay, Calcutta and Madras, have original and appellate jurisdictions. Under the original jurisdiction suits, where the subject matter is valued at Rs. 25,000 or more, can be filed directly in the High Court. Most High Courts have only appellate jurisdiction.
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d
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High Court
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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. The Advocate General of a State in India is appointed by the President of India upon the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned State. 2. As provided in Civil Procedure Code, High Courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State level. Select the correct answer using the code given below. ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only ##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Article 165. Advocate-General for the State.
The Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of a High Court to be Advocated-General for the State.
The Supreme Court has original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction. Certain High Courts, like those at Bombay, Calcutta and Madras, have original and appellate jurisdictions. Under the original jurisdiction suits, where the subject matter is valued at Rs. 25,000 or more, can be filed directly in the High Court. Most High Courts have only appellate jurisdiction.##Topic:High Court##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within ?
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1 month
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3 months
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6 months
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1 month
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The 73rd Amendment Act provides for a five-year term of office to the Panchayat at every level. However, it can be dissolved before the completion of its term. Further, the fresh election to constitute a Panchayat shall be completed (i) before the expiry of its duration of five years, or (ii) in case of dissolution, before the expiry of a period of six months from the date of its dissolution.
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c
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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:If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within ?##Option_A: 1 month###Option_B: 3 months##Option_C: 6 months##Option_D: 1 month##Answer:c##Explaination:The 73rd Amendment Act provides for a five-year term of office to the Panchayat at every level. However, it can be dissolved before the completion of its term. Further, the fresh election to constitute a Panchayat shall be completed (i) before the expiry of its duration of five years, or (ii) in case of dissolution, before the expiry of a period of six months from the date of its dissolution.##Topic:Panchayati Raj##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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With reference to Lok Adalats, consider the following statements : 1. An award made by a Lok Adatal is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and no appeal lies against thereto before any court. 2. Matrimonial/Family disputes are not covered under Lok Adatal. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Award of Lok Adalat-
1. Every award of the Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be a decree of a civil court or, as the case may be, an order of any other court and where a compromise or settlement has been arrived at, by a Lok Adalat in a case referred to it under sub-section (1) of Section 20, the court-fee paid in such case shall be refunded in the manner provided under the Court Fees Act, 1870 (7 of 1870).
2. Every award made by a Lok Adalat shall be final and binding on all the parties to the dispute, and no appeal shall lie to any court against the award
The disputes which could be settled or compromised in a “Lok Adalat” include disputes regarding marriage and other family matters. The family disputes, specially disputes in respect of marriage require quick disposal for providing redressal to the woman who are suffering from injustice and are subject to torture and violence in their marital life.
Considering the plight of women to whom justice was denied due to long pendency of the proceedings before the court, The National Commission for Women evolved the concept of “Paribarik Mahila Lok Adalat” (PMLA). Marital disputes and other family disputes may be settled or compromised in the PMLA. Apart from pending cases, the dispute can also be resolved at the pre litigation stage and the parties can avail themselves of the opportunity to resolve their disputes without aid of any lawyer.
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a
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Alternate Dispute Redressal
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Lok Adalats, consider the following statements : 1. An award made by a Lok Adatal is deemed to be a decree of a civil court and no appeal lies against thereto before any court. 2. Matrimonial/Family disputes are not covered under Lok Adatal. Select the correct answer using the code given below. ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:Award of Lok Adalat-
1. Every award of the Lok Adalat shall be deemed to be a decree of a civil court or, as the case may be, an order of any other court and where a compromise or settlement has been arrived at, by a Lok Adalat in a case referred to it under sub-section (1) of Section 20, the court-fee paid in such case shall be refunded in the manner provided under the Court Fees Act, 1870 (7 of 1870).
2. Every award made by a Lok Adalat shall be final and binding on all the parties to the dispute, and no appeal shall lie to any court against the award
The disputes which could be settled or compromised in a “Lok Adalat” include disputes regarding marriage and other family matters. The family disputes, specially disputes in respect of marriage require quick disposal for providing redressal to the woman who are suffering from injustice and are subject to torture and violence in their marital life.
Considering the plight of women to whom justice was denied due to long pendency of the proceedings before the court, The National Commission for Women evolved the concept of “Paribarik Mahila Lok Adalat” (PMLA). Marital disputes and other family disputes may be settled or compromised in the PMLA. Apart from pending cases, the dispute can also be resolved at the pre litigation stage and the parties can avail themselves of the opportunity to resolve their disputes without aid of any lawyer.##Topic:Alternate Dispute Redressal##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements : 1. There are no east flowing rivers in Kerala. 2. There are no west flowing rivers in Madhya Pradesh. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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There are three east flowing rivers in Kerala 1. Paampar; 2. Bhavanil; and 3. Kabani. Paampar and Bhavani flows into Tamilnadu. Kabani enters Karnataka. All three of them empties into Kaveri The Son originates in Madhya Pradesh state, just east of the headwaters of the Narmada River, and flows north-northwest through Madhya Pradesh state before turning sharply eastward when it encounters the southwest-northeast-running Kaimur Range.
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d
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Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements : 1. There are no east flowing rivers in Kerala. 2. There are no west flowing rivers in Madhya Pradesh. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 only ###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D:1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:There are three east flowing rivers in Kerala 1. Paampar; 2. Bhavanil; and 3. Kabani. Paampar and Bhavani flows into Tamilnadu. Kabani enters Karnataka. All three of them empties into Kaveri The Son originates in Madhya Pradesh state, just east of the headwaters of the Narmada River, and flows north-northwest through Madhya Pradesh state before turning sharply eastward when it encounters the southwest-northeast-running Kaimur Range.##Topic:Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which one of the following rivers does not originates in India?
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Beas
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Chenab
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Ravi
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Beas
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The Beas River is the second easternmost of the rivers of the Punjab. The river rises in the Himalayas in central Himachal Pradesh, India, and flows for some 470 km (290 miles) to the Sutlej River in western Punjab state. The Chenab River is formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers at Tandi located in the upper Himalayas in the Lahul and Spiti District of Himachal Pradesh, India. Ravi river originates in the Himalayas in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India following a north-westerly course. The Sutlej originates from the Rakas Lake, which is connected to the Manasarovar lake by a stream, in Tibet. Its flows in a north-westerly direction and enters Himachal Pradesh at the Shipki Pass, where it is joined by the Spiti river.
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d
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Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following rivers does not originates in India?##Option_A:Beas ###Option_B:Chenab##Option_C:Ravi ##Option_D:Beas ##Answer:d##Explaination:The Beas River is the second easternmost of the rivers of the Punjab. The river rises in the Himalayas in central Himachal Pradesh, India, and flows for some 470 km (290 miles) to the Sutlej River in western Punjab state. The Chenab River is formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers at Tandi located in the upper Himalayas in the Lahul and Spiti District of Himachal Pradesh, India. Ravi river originates in the Himalayas in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India following a north-westerly course. The Sutlej originates from the Rakas Lake, which is connected to the Manasarovar lake by a stream, in Tibet. Its flows in a north-westerly direction and enters Himachal Pradesh at the Shipki Pass, where it is joined by the Spiti river.##Topic:Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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At which one of the following places do two important rivers of India originate; while one of them flows towards north and merges with another important river flowing towards Bay of Bengal, the other one flows towards Arabian Sea?
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Amarkantak
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Badrinath
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Mahabaleshwar
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Amarkantak
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Amarkantak is situated in Anuppur District of Madhya Pradesh in India. This is where the Narmada River, the Sone River and Johila River emerge. Narmada river flows westwards over a length of 1,312 km (815.2 ml) before draining through the Gulf of Cambey (Khambat) into the Arabian Sea, 30 km (18.6 mi) west of Bharuch city of Gujarat. The Sone river flows north-northwest through Madhya Pradesh state before turning sharply eastward when it encounters the southwest-northeast-running Kaimur Range. The Son parallels the Kaimur Range, flowing east-northeast through Uttar Pradesh and Bihar stats to join the Ganges just above Patna which is flowing towards Bay of Bengal.
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a
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Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:At which one of the following places do two important rivers of India originate; while one of them flows towards north and merges with another important river flowing towards Bay of Bengal, the other one flows towards Arabian Sea?##Option_A: Amarkantak###Option_B: Badrinath##Option_C: Mahabaleshwar##Option_D: Amarkantak##Answer:a##Explaination:Amarkantak is situated in Anuppur District of Madhya Pradesh in India. This is where the Narmada River, the Sone River and Johila River emerge. Narmada river flows westwards over a length of 1,312 km (815.2 ml) before draining through the Gulf of Cambey (Khambat) into the Arabian Sea, 30 km (18.6 mi) west of Bharuch city of Gujarat. The Sone river flows north-northwest through Madhya Pradesh state before turning sharply eastward when it encounters the southwest-northeast-running Kaimur Range. The Son parallels the Kaimur Range, flowing east-northeast through Uttar Pradesh and Bihar stats to join the Ganges just above Patna which is flowing towards Bay of Bengal.##Topic:Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following countries: 1. Australia 2. Namibia 3. Brazil 4. Chile Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricorn pass ?
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1 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 only
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The Tropic of Capricorn, or Southern tropic, is one of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the Earth. It lies 23o 26’ 22’ south of the Equator. Tropic of Capricorn passes through the following countries, starting at the prime meridian and heading west: Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile. It also passes through these other countries: French Polynesia, Tonga, Coral Sea Islands Territory, Australia, Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia
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d
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Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following countries: 1. Australia 2. Namibia 3. Brazil 4. Chile Through which of the above does the Tropic of Capricorn pass ?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B:2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:The Tropic of Capricorn, or Southern tropic, is one of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the Earth. It lies 23o 26’ 22’ south of the Equator. Tropic of Capricorn passes through the following countries, starting at the prime meridian and heading west: Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile. It also passes through these other countries: French Polynesia, Tonga, Coral Sea Islands Territory, Australia, Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia##Topic:Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following pairs : Famous Place Country 1. Cannes : France 2. Davos : Denmark 3. Roland Garros : The Netherlands Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
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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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Cannes in the Alpes-Maritimes departments in the region of Provence-Aples-Cote d’Azur in southeastern France is one of the best-known cities of the French Riviera, a busy tourist destination and host of the annual Cannes Film Festival. Davos is a municipality in the district of Prattigau/Davos in the canton of Graubunden, Switzerland. It is located on the Landwasser River, in the Swiss Alps, between the Plessur and Albula Range. It is the highest city in Europe. Davos has a dual claim to fame as the host to the World Economic Forum (WEF), an annual meeting of global political and business elites (often referred to simply as Davos), and the home of the largest ski resort in Switzerland, serving as the site of the annual Spengler cup ice hockey tournament, hosted by the HC Davos local hockey team Roland Gaross: France The Stade de roland Garros is a tennis venue located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, France and home to the French Open Tennis Tournament.
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a
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Map based questions from World
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs : Famous Place Country 1. Cannes : France 2. Davos : Denmark 3. Roland Garros : The Netherlands Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:Cannes in the Alpes-Maritimes departments in the region of Provence-Aples-Cote d’Azur in southeastern France is one of the best-known cities of the French Riviera, a busy tourist destination and host of the annual Cannes Film Festival. Davos is a municipality in the district of Prattigau/Davos in the canton of Graubunden, Switzerland. It is located on the Landwasser River, in the Swiss Alps, between the Plessur and Albula Range. It is the highest city in Europe. Davos has a dual claim to fame as the host to the World Economic Forum (WEF), an annual meeting of global political and business elites (often referred to simply as Davos), and the home of the largest ski resort in Switzerland, serving as the site of the annual Spengler cup ice hockey tournament, hosted by the HC Davos local hockey team Roland Gaross: France The Stade de roland Garros is a tennis venue located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, France and home to the French Open Tennis Tournament.##Topic:Map based questions from World##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? City River
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Berlin Rhine
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London Thames
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New York Hudson
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Berlin Rhine
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The Spree is a river in Saxony, Brandenburg and Berlin, Germany and in Usti and Labem Region, Czech Republic. It is a left tributary of the Havel river and is approximately 400 kilometres (250 mi) in length. Its source is located in the Lusatian Hills on the Czech border. Further north the river enters the Spreedwald, a large wetlands area, that is identical with the settlement areas of the Sorbs. In its final portion the river runs through the city centre of Berlin to join the River Havel in Spandau, a western quarter of Berlin.
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a
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Map based questions from World
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? City River##Option_A: Berlin Rhine###Option_B: London Thames##Option_C: New York Hudson##Option_D: Berlin Rhine##Answer:a##Explaination:The Spree is a river in Saxony, Brandenburg and Berlin, Germany and in Usti and Labem Region, Czech Republic. It is a left tributary of the Havel river and is approximately 400 kilometres (250 mi) in length. Its source is located in the Lusatian Hills on the Czech border. Further north the river enters the Spreedwald, a large wetlands area, that is identical with the settlement areas of the Sorbs. In its final portion the river runs through the city centre of Berlin to join the River Havel in Spandau, a western quarter of Berlin.##Topic:Map based questions from World##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Among the following, who are the Agaria community ?
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A traditional toddy tappers community of Andhra Pradesh.
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A traditional fishing community of Maharashtra.
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A traditional silk-weaving community of Karnataka.
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A traditional toddy tappers community of Andhra Pradesh.
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The Agaria, originally the inhabitants of Agra town, but due to harassments of Muslim ruler of Agra, they migrated to Kutchch through Ahmedabad. They are concentrated in a few villages including Bhut, Matra, Mandvi and Loharto of Gujarat.
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d
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Misc Indian Human Geography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Among the following, who are the Agaria community ?##Option_A: A traditional toddy tappers community of Andhra Pradesh.###Option_B: A traditional fishing community of Maharashtra.##Option_C: A traditional silk-weaving community of Karnataka.##Option_D: A traditional toddy tappers community of Andhra Pradesh.##Answer:d##Explaination:The Agaria, originally the inhabitants of Agra town, but due to harassments of Muslim ruler of Agra, they migrated to Kutchch through Ahmedabad. They are concentrated in a few villages including Bhut, Matra, Mandvi and Loharto of Gujarat.##Topic:Misc Indian Human Geography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which one among the following South Asian countries has the highest population density?
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India
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Nepal
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Pakistan
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India
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India: 349 km2 (35th in the world) Sri Lanka: 319 km2 (35th in the world) Pakistan: 206 km2 (53rd in the world) Nepal: 184 km2 (56th in the world).
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a
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World Population, density & distribution, races & tribes, settlements & migration
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one among the following South Asian countries has the highest population density?##Option_A: India ###Option_B: Nepal##Option_C: Pakistan ##Option_D: India ##Answer:a##Explaination:India: 349 km2 (35th in the world) Sri Lanka: 319 km2 (35th in the world) Pakistan: 206 km2 (53rd in the world) Nepal: 184 km2 (56th in the world).##Topic:World Population, density & distribution, races & tribes, settlements & migration##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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In which one of the following places is the Shompen tribe found?
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Nilgiri Hills
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Nicobar Islands
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Spiti Valley
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Nilgiri Hills
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The Shompen tribe is one of the two Mongoloid tribes that inhabit the Nicobar Islands in the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Shompens consist of two sub-divisions: the hostile Shompens and the Mawa Shompens. There have been instances in the past in which the hostile Shompens have declared wars with the Mawa Shompens. However, such wars are now a story of the past.
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b
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Population and Growth trends density, sex, ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in India
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In which one of the following places is the Shompen tribe found?##Option_A: Nilgiri Hills###Option_B: Nicobar Islands##Option_C: Spiti Valley##Option_D: Nilgiri Hills##Answer:b##Explaination:The Shompen tribe is one of the two Mongoloid tribes that inhabit the Nicobar Islands in the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Shompens consist of two sub-divisions: the hostile Shompens and the Mawa Shompens. There have been instances in the past in which the hostile Shompens have declared wars with the Mawa Shompens. However, such wars are now a story of the past.##Topic:Population and Growth trends density, sex, ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in India##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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In the structure of planet Earth, below the mantle, the core is mainly made up of which one of the following ?
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Aluminum
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Chromium
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Iron
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Aluminum
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The Earth has an outer silicate solid crust, a highly viscous mantle, a liquid outer cover that is much less viscous than the mantle, and a solid inner core. Seismic measurements show that the core is divided into two parts, a solid inner core with a radius of ~ 1220 km and a liquid outer core extending beyond it to as radius of ~ 3400 km. The solid inner core was discovered in 1936 by Inge Lehmann and is generally believed to be composed primarily of iron and some nickel. In early stages of Earth’s formation about 4.5 billion years ago, melting would have caused denser substances to sink toward the center in a process called planetary differentiation, while less-dense materials would have migrated to the crust. The core is thus believed to largely be composed of iron (80%), along with nickel and one or more light elements, whereas other dense elements, such as lead and uranium, either are too rate to be significant or tend to bind to lighter elements and thus remain in the crust. Some have argued that the inner core may be in the form of a single iron crystal.
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c
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The Lithosphere Interior structure of the earth, Earth’s crust, Classification of rocks.
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the structure of planet Earth, below the mantle, the core is mainly made up of which one of the following ?##Option_A: Aluminum###Option_B: Chromium##Option_C: Iron##Option_D: Aluminum##Answer:c##Explaination:The Earth has an outer silicate solid crust, a highly viscous mantle, a liquid outer cover that is much less viscous than the mantle, and a solid inner core. Seismic measurements show that the core is divided into two parts, a solid inner core with a radius of ~ 1220 km and a liquid outer core extending beyond it to as radius of ~ 3400 km. The solid inner core was discovered in 1936 by Inge Lehmann and is generally believed to be composed primarily of iron and some nickel. In early stages of Earth’s formation about 4.5 billion years ago, melting would have caused denser substances to sink toward the center in a process called planetary differentiation, while less-dense materials would have migrated to the crust. The core is thus believed to largely be composed of iron (80%), along with nickel and one or more light elements, whereas other dense elements, such as lead and uranium, either are too rate to be significant or tend to bind to lighter elements and thus remain in the crust. Some have argued that the inner core may be in the form of a single iron crystal.##Topic:The Lithosphere Interior structure of the earth, Earth’s crust, Classification of rocks.##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following names : 1. Ike 2. Kate 3. Gustav Which of the above are the names of Hurricanes that had occurred very recently?
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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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Hurricane Ike (September 1-14, 2008) was the third most destructive hurricane to ever make landfall in the United States. It was the ninth named storm, fifth hurricane and third major hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season. Hurricane Gustav (August 26, 2008) was the seventh tropical cyclone, third hurricane and second major hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season. Gustav caused serious damage and casualties in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Cuba and the United States. Hurricane Kate was the second-longest tropical cyclone in the 2003 Atlantic hurricane season. The eleventh tropical storm, fifth hurricane, and third major hurricane of the season, Kate developed from tropical wave in the central tropical Atlantic on September 25, 2003.
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c
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Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following names : 1. Ike 2. Kate 3. Gustav Which of the above are the names of Hurricanes that had occurred very recently?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:Hurricane Ike (September 1-14, 2008) was the third most destructive hurricane to ever make landfall in the United States. It was the ninth named storm, fifth hurricane and third major hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season. Hurricane Gustav (August 26, 2008) was the seventh tropical cyclone, third hurricane and second major hurricane of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season. Gustav caused serious damage and casualties in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, Cuba and the United States. Hurricane Kate was the second-longest tropical cyclone in the 2003 Atlantic hurricane season. The eleventh tropical storm, fifth hurricane, and third major hurricane of the season, Kate developed from tropical wave in the central tropical Atlantic on September 25, 2003.##Topic:Air Masses, Cyclones and anti-cyclones##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Match List I with List II and select the correct answering using the code given below, the lists : List I (Geographic feature) List II (Country) A. Great Victoria Desert 1. Australia B. Grand Canyon 2. Canada C. Lake Winnipeg 3. New Zealand D. Southern Alps 4. USA Select the correct answer using the code given below. Code : A B C D
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1 2 4 3
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1 4 2 3
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3 2 4 1
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1 2 4 3
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The Great Victoria Desert is a barren, arid, and sparsely populated desert ecoregion in southern Australia. It falls inside the states of South Australia and Western Australia and consists of many small sandhills, grasslands and salt lakes. The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided gorge carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park – one of the first national parks in the United States. Lake Winnipeg is a very large (24,514 km2 (9,465 sq mi)) lake in central North America, in the province of Manitoba, Canada, about 55 kilometres (34 mi) north of the city of Winnipeg. It is the largest lake within the undeveloped and pristine large watershed of southern Canada. The Southern Alps is a mountain range which runs along the western side of the South Island of New Zealand. It forms a natural dividing range along the entire length of the South Island.
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b
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Continents Major physical features
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Match List I with List II and select the correct answering using the code given below, the lists : List I (Geographic feature) List II (Country) A. Great Victoria Desert 1. Australia B. Grand Canyon 2. Canada C. Lake Winnipeg 3. New Zealand D. Southern Alps 4. USA Select the correct answer using the code given below. Code : A B C D##Option_A: 1 2 4 3###Option_B: 1 4 2 3##Option_C: 3 2 4 1##Option_D: 1 2 4 3##Answer:b##Explaination:The Great Victoria Desert is a barren, arid, and sparsely populated desert ecoregion in southern Australia. It falls inside the states of South Australia and Western Australia and consists of many small sandhills, grasslands and salt lakes. The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided gorge carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park – one of the first national parks in the United States. Lake Winnipeg is a very large (24,514 km2 (9,465 sq mi)) lake in central North America, in the province of Manitoba, Canada, about 55 kilometres (34 mi) north of the city of Winnipeg. It is the largest lake within the undeveloped and pristine large watershed of southern Canada. The Southern Alps is a mountain range which runs along the western side of the South Island of New Zealand. It forms a natural dividing range along the entire length of the South Island.##Topic:Continents Major physical features##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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A very big refugee camp called Dadaab, recently in the news, is located in?
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Ethiopia
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Kenya
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Somalia
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Ethiopia
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Dadaab is a town in northeastern Kenya approximately 100 kilometers from Kenya-Somali border. It hosts mostly-Somali refugees from Kenya’s northern neighbors. The major feature in Dadaab is the UNHCR base that serves refugee camps around Dadaab: Hagadera, Ifo and Dagahaley. The international humanitarian organization CARE is UNHCR’s lead implementing partner responsible for managing the camp.
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b
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:A very big refugee camp called Dadaab, recently in the news, is located in?##Option_A: Ethiopia ###Option_B: Kenya##Option_C: Somalia ##Option_D: Ethiopia ##Answer:b##Explaination:Dadaab is a town in northeastern Kenya approximately 100 kilometers from Kenya-Somali border. It hosts mostly-Somali refugees from Kenya’s northern neighbors. The major feature in Dadaab is the UNHCR base that serves refugee camps around Dadaab: Hagadera, Ifo and Dagahaley. The international humanitarian organization CARE is UNHCR’s lead implementing partner responsible for managing the camp.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Elephant Pass, which is frequently in the news, is mentioned in the context of the affairs of which one of the following?
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Bangladesh
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India
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Nepal
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Bangladesh
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Elephant Pass, Northern Province, Sri Lanka is an important military base and formerly the island’s largest salt field, located in the gateway of Jaffna Peninsula. It has thus regularly been the site of battles during the civil war. In a major military defeat, the Sri Lankan Army lost control of the pass to the LTTE on April 22, 2000 in the Second Battle of Elephant Pass. The Sri Lankan Army recaptured Elephant Pass in the Third Battle of Elephant Pass on January 09, 2009.
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d
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Elephant Pass, which is frequently in the news, is mentioned in the context of the affairs of which one of the following?##Option_A: Bangladesh###Option_B: India##Option_C: Nepal##Option_D: Bangladesh##Answer:d##Explaination:Elephant Pass, Northern Province, Sri Lanka is an important military base and formerly the island’s largest salt field, located in the gateway of Jaffna Peninsula. It has thus regularly been the site of battles during the civil war. In a major military defeat, the Sri Lankan Army lost control of the pass to the LTTE on April 22, 2000 in the Second Battle of Elephant Pass. The Sri Lankan Army recaptured Elephant Pass in the Third Battle of Elephant Pass on January 09, 2009.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I (Famous Person) List II (Well-known for) A. Mandakini Amte 1. Theatre direction B. Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry 2. Social service and community leadership C. Romila Thapar 3. Dance D. Vanashree Rao 4. History writing Code : A B C D
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2 1 4 3
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2 4 1 3
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3 1 4 2
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2 1 4 3
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Mandakini Amte, daughter-in-law of famous social activist Baba Amte alongwith her husband Prakash Amte have been awarded the 2008 Ramon Magsaysay Award for community leadership, for serving the medical, education and livelihood needs of remote tribal communities in Maharashtra for over 30 years.
Famous theatre person Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry, was selected for the Sangeet Natak Akadmi Award in 2003. She got the honour in the category of theatre direction.
Romila Thapar (born 1931) is an Indian historian whose principal area of study is ancient India. Thapar’s major worksd are Asoka and the Decline of the Maurya, Ancient Indian Social History: Some Interpretations, Recent Perspectives of Early Indian History (editor), A history of India Volume One, and Early India: From the Origins to AD 1300.
Guru Jayarama and his wife Vanashree Rao are to-day, considered to be the front ranking artists of Kuchipudi style of Andhra. Vanashree received fellowship from the Govt of India and The Sangeet Natak Akademi in the field of Abhinaya.
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a
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I (Famous Person) List II (Well-known for) A. Mandakini Amte 1. Theatre direction B. Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry 2. Social service and community leadership C. Romila Thapar 3. Dance D. Vanashree Rao 4. History writing Code : A B C D##Option_A: 2 1 4 3###Option_B: 2 4 1 3##Option_C: 3 1 4 2##Option_D: 2 1 4 3##Answer:a##Explaination:Mandakini Amte, daughter-in-law of famous social activist Baba Amte alongwith her husband Prakash Amte have been awarded the 2008 Ramon Magsaysay Award for community leadership, for serving the medical, education and livelihood needs of remote tribal communities in Maharashtra for over 30 years.
Famous theatre person Neelam Mansingh Chowdhry, was selected for the Sangeet Natak Akadmi Award in 2003. She got the honour in the category of theatre direction.
Romila Thapar (born 1931) is an Indian historian whose principal area of study is ancient India. Thapar’s major worksd are Asoka and the Decline of the Maurya, Ancient Indian Social History: Some Interpretations, Recent Perspectives of Early Indian History (editor), A history of India Volume One, and Early India: From the Origins to AD 1300.
Guru Jayarama and his wife Vanashree Rao are to-day, considered to be the front ranking artists of Kuchipudi style of Andhra. Vanashree received fellowship from the Govt of India and The Sangeet Natak Akademi in the field of Abhinaya.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements : 1. In the world, the tropical deserts occur along the western margins of continents within the trade wind belt. 2. In India, the East Himalayan region gets high rainfall from north-east winds. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Tropical deserts: From the high-pressure belts, about 30o N. and 30o S., the trade winds blow towards the low-pressure belt round the Equator. As they are flowing from cooler to warmer regions they become warmer as they proceed, and tend to absorb rather than deposit moisture. Thus they are dry winds. For this reason, a desert belt is found around the tropics on the western sides of the continents. Eastern Himalaya is situated between Central Nepal in the west to Myanmar in the east, occupying Sikkim, North Bengal, Bhutan and North-East India. The Bay of Bengal Branch of SW Monsoon flows over the Bay of Bengal heading towards North-Eastern India and Bengal, picking up more moisture from the Bay of Bengal. Its hits the Eastern Himalaya and provides a huge amount of rain to the regions of North-East India, Bangladesh and West Bengal. Mawsynram, situated on the southern slopes of the Eastern Himalaya in Shillong, India is one of the wettest places on Earth. After striking the Eastern Himalaya it turns towards the West, travels over the Indo-Gangetic Plain, at a rate of roughly 1-2 weeks per state, poring rain all along its way.
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a
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Weather & Climate
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements : 1. In the world, the tropical deserts occur along the western margins of continents within the trade wind belt. 2. In India, the East Himalayan region gets high rainfall from north-east winds. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:Tropical deserts: From the high-pressure belts, about 30o N. and 30o S., the trade winds blow towards the low-pressure belt round the Equator. As they are flowing from cooler to warmer regions they become warmer as they proceed, and tend to absorb rather than deposit moisture. Thus they are dry winds. For this reason, a desert belt is found around the tropics on the western sides of the continents. Eastern Himalaya is situated between Central Nepal in the west to Myanmar in the east, occupying Sikkim, North Bengal, Bhutan and North-East India. The Bay of Bengal Branch of SW Monsoon flows over the Bay of Bengal heading towards North-Eastern India and Bengal, picking up more moisture from the Bay of Bengal. Its hits the Eastern Himalaya and provides a huge amount of rain to the regions of North-East India, Bangladesh and West Bengal. Mawsynram, situated on the southern slopes of the Eastern Himalaya in Shillong, India is one of the wettest places on Earth. After striking the Eastern Himalaya it turns towards the West, travels over the Indo-Gangetic Plain, at a rate of roughly 1-2 weeks per state, poring rain all along its way.##Topic:Weather & Climate##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements : 1. India does not have any deposits of Thorium. 2. Kerala’s monazite sands contain Uranium. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Under the US Geological Survey estimate, Australia and India have particularly large reserves of thorium. India and Australia are believed to possess approx 300,000 metric tonnes each; i.e. each country possessing 25% of the world’s thorium reserves. Furthermore the IAEA report mentions that India possesses two thirds (67%) of global reserves of monazite, the primary thorium ore.
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d
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Mineral Resourcesclassification and distribution
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements : 1. India does not have any deposits of Thorium. 2. Kerala’s monazite sands contain Uranium. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Under the US Geological Survey estimate, Australia and India have particularly large reserves of thorium. India and Australia are believed to possess approx 300,000 metric tonnes each; i.e. each country possessing 25% of the world’s thorium reserves. Furthermore the IAEA report mentions that India possesses two thirds (67%) of global reserves of monazite, the primary thorium ore.##Topic:Mineral Resourcesclassification and distribution##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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In which one of the following States has India’s largest private sector sea port been commissioned recently?
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Andhra Pradesh
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Karnataka
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Kerala
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Andhra Pradesh
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On July 2008, Navayuga Group, one of India’s leading infrastructure developers, has unveiled the country’s largest private sector port in Krishnapatnam in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, some 180 km from Chennai. UPA Chairperson and Congress President Ms Sonia Gandhi dedicated the port to the nation.
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a
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In which one of the following States has India’s largest private sector sea port been commissioned recently?##Option_A: Andhra Pradesh###Option_B: Karnataka##Option_C: Kerala##Option_D: Andhra Pradesh##Answer:a##Explaination:On July 2008, Navayuga Group, one of India’s leading infrastructure developers, has unveiled the country’s largest private sector port in Krishnapatnam in Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, some 180 km from Chennai. UPA Chairperson and Congress President Ms Sonia Gandhi dedicated the port to the nation.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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In India, the ports are categorized as major and non-major ports. Which one of the following is a non-major port ?
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Kochi (Cochin)
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Dahej
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Paradip
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Kochi (Cochin)
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Major Ports in India a) On the West Coast: Mumbai, Jawaharlal Nehru Port at Jhava Sheva, Kandla, Mormugao, New Mangalore and Cochin. b) On the East Coast: Kolkata/Haldia, Paradip, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Ennore and Tuticorin.
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b
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Transport and Communication -railways, highways, inland water transport, shipping and sea-ports, air transport
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In India, the ports are categorized as major and non-major ports. Which one of the following is a non-major port ?##Option_A: Kochi (Cochin)###Option_B: Dahej##Option_C: Paradip##Option_D: Kochi (Cochin)##Answer:b##Explaination:Major Ports in India a) On the West Coast: Mumbai, Jawaharlal Nehru Port at Jhava Sheva, Kandla, Mormugao, New Mangalore and Cochin. b) On the East Coast: Kolkata/Haldia, Paradip, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Ennore and Tuticorin.##Topic:Transport and Communication -railways, highways, inland water transport, shipping and sea-ports, air transport##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Cape Canaveral, the site from which space shuttles are launched is located on the coast of ?
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Florida
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Virginia
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North Carolina
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Florida
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Cape Canaveral, is a headland in Brevard County, Florida, United States, near the center of that state’s Atlantic coast. Known as Cape Kennedy from 1963 to 1973, it sits due east of Merritt Island, separated from it by the Banana River. It is part of a region known as the Space Coast, and is the site of the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Since many United States spacecraft are launched from both the station and the Kennedy Space Center on nearby Merritt Island, the term “Cape Canaveral” or “Canaveral” has become a metonym that refers to both as the launch site of spacecraft. In homage to its spacefaring heritage, the Florida Public Service Commission allocated “321” as the telephone area code for Cape Canaveral and surrounding countries.
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a
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Map based questions from World
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Cape Canaveral, the site from which space shuttles are launched is located on the coast of ?##Option_A: Florida###Option_B: Virginia##Option_C: North Carolina##Option_D: Florida##Answer:a##Explaination:Cape Canaveral, is a headland in Brevard County, Florida, United States, near the center of that state’s Atlantic coast. Known as Cape Kennedy from 1963 to 1973, it sits due east of Merritt Island, separated from it by the Banana River. It is part of a region known as the Space Coast, and is the site of the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Since many United States spacecraft are launched from both the station and the Kennedy Space Center on nearby Merritt Island, the term “Cape Canaveral” or “Canaveral” has become a metonym that refers to both as the launch site of spacecraft. In homage to its spacefaring heritage, the Florida Public Service Commission allocated “321” as the telephone area code for Cape Canaveral and surrounding countries.##Topic:Map based questions from World##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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The Dul Hasti Power Station is based on which one of the following rivers?
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Beas
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Chenab
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Ravi
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Beas
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Dul Hasti Power Station is the second project to be executed by NHPC in the state of Jammu and Kashmir after Selal Stage-II. It is a run-of-the-river scheme which will produce 390MW of power. The project is constructed on river Chandra, a tributary of river Chenab. The project headquarter is located at Kishtwar in district Doda of J&K. The concrete gravity dam is situated in village Dul and the Power hose is located in village Hasti. The project will generate 1928 million units of power in a 90% dependable year. The commercial production started on 07/04/2007.
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b
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Water ResourcesAvailability and potential: Lakes, rivers, dams, power and irrigation projects, wetlands and inter-linking of rivers
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Dul Hasti Power Station is based on which one of the following rivers?##Option_A: Beas ###Option_B: Chenab##Option_C: Ravi ##Option_D: Beas ##Answer:b##Explaination:Dul Hasti Power Station is the second project to be executed by NHPC in the state of Jammu and Kashmir after Selal Stage-II. It is a run-of-the-river scheme which will produce 390MW of power. The project is constructed on river Chandra, a tributary of river Chenab. The project headquarter is located at Kishtwar in district Doda of J&K. The concrete gravity dam is situated in village Dul and the Power hose is located in village Hasti. The project will generate 1928 million units of power in a 90% dependable year. The commercial production started on 07/04/2007.##Topic:Water ResourcesAvailability and potential: Lakes, rivers, dams, power and irrigation projects, wetlands and inter-linking of rivers##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which among the following has the world’s largest reserves of Uranium?
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Australia
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Canada
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Russian Federation
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Australia
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Uranium deposits are found all over the world. The largest deposits of uranium are found in Australia, Kazakhstan and Canada. High-grade deposits are only found in Canada. Australia has 23% of the world’s uranium ore reserves and the world’s largest single uranium deposit, located at the Olympic Dam Mine in South Australia. Almost all Australia’s mined uranium is exported, under strict International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards against use in nuclear weapons.
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a
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Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following has the world’s largest reserves of Uranium?##Option_A: Australia###Option_B: Canada##Option_C: Russian Federation##Option_D: Australia##Answer:a##Explaination:Uranium deposits are found all over the world. The largest deposits of uranium are found in Australia, Kazakhstan and Canada. High-grade deposits are only found in Canada. Australia has 23% of the world’s uranium ore reserves and the world’s largest single uranium deposit, located at the Olympic Dam Mine in South Australia. Almost all Australia’s mined uranium is exported, under strict International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards against use in nuclear weapons.##Topic:Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following?
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Buddhism
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Jainism
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Sikhism
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Buddhism
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Anekantavada is one of the most important and fundamental doctrines of Jainism. It refers to the principles of pluralism and multiplicity of viewpoints, the notion that truth and reality are perceived differently from diverse points of view, and that no single point of view is the complete truth. The origins of anekantavada can be traced back to the teachings of Mahavira (599-527 BCE), the 24th Jain Tirthankara.
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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:Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following?##Option_A:Buddhism###Option_B:Jainism##Option_C:Sikhism##Option_D:Buddhism##Answer:b##Explaination:Anekantavada is one of the most important and fundamental doctrines of Jainism. It refers to the principles of pluralism and multiplicity of viewpoints, the notion that truth and reality are perceived differently from diverse points of view, and that no single point of view is the complete truth. The origins of anekantavada can be traced back to the teachings of Mahavira (599-527 BCE), the 24th Jain Tirthankara.##Topic:Religious Reforms##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for who of the following ?
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Bahubali
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Buddha
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Mahavir
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Bahubali
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The Mahamastabhisheka (or Mahamasthak Abhishek) is an important Jain festival held once every twelve years in the town of Shravanabelagola in Karnataka state, India. The festival is held in veneration of an immense 18 meter high statue of the Bhagwan (or Saint) Gomateshwara Bahubali. The anointing last took place in February 2006, and the next ceremony will occur in 2018.
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a
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Religious Reforms
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Mahamastakabhisheka, a great religious event, is associated with and done for who of the following ?##Option_A: Bahubali ###Option_B: Buddha##Option_C: Mahavir ##Option_D: Bahubali ##Answer:a##Explaination:The Mahamastabhisheka (or Mahamasthak Abhishek) is an important Jain festival held once every twelve years in the town of Shravanabelagola in Karnataka state, India. The festival is held in veneration of an immense 18 meter high statue of the Bhagwan (or Saint) Gomateshwara Bahubali. The anointing last took place in February 2006, and the next ceremony will occur in 2018.##Topic:Religious Reforms##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements : 1. The National School of Drama was set up by Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1959. 2. The highest honour conferred by the Sahitya Akademi on a writer is by electing him its Fellow. 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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National School of Drama (NSD) is one of the foremost theatre institutions in the world and was set up by Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1959. In 1975, it became an autonomous organization, totally financed by Department of Culture. It has regional research centres at Bangalore and Pondicherry.
The highest honour conferred by the Sahitya Akademi on a write is by electing him its Fellow. This honour is reserved for the ‘Immortals of Literature’ and limited to 21 at any given time. So far 66 writes have been elected Fellows.
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c
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Indian Dance
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements : 1. The National School of Drama was set up by Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1959. 2. The highest honour conferred by the Sahitya Akademi on a writer is by electing him its Fellow. 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:National School of Drama (NSD) is one of the foremost theatre institutions in the world and was set up by Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1959. In 1975, it became an autonomous organization, totally financed by Department of Culture. It has regional research centres at Bangalore and Pondicherry.
The highest honour conferred by the Sahitya Akademi on a write is by electing him its Fellow. This honour is reserved for the ‘Immortals of Literature’ and limited to 21 at any given time. So far 66 writes have been elected Fellows.##Topic:Indian Dance##Subject:Geology##Answer:c
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Consider the following famous name : 1. Amrita Shet-Gil. 2. Bikash Bhattacharjee. 3. N.S. Bendre. 4. Subodh Gupta. Who of the above is/are well known Artist(s) ?
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1 only
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1 and 4 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1 only
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Amrita Sher-Gil (January 30, 1913 – December 5, 1941), was an eminent Indian painter, sometimes known as India’s Frida Kahlo, and today considered an important women painter of 21st century India
Bikash Bhattacharjee (1940-December 18, 2006) was an Indian painter from Kolkata in West Bengal. Through his paintings, he depicts the life of the average middle-class Bengali – their aspirations, superstitions, hypocrisy and corruption, and even the violence that is endemic to Kolkata
Narayan Sridhar Bendre was born in 1910 in Indore. He got his early art education in the State Art School, Indore. Later he obtained his Government Diploma in Art from Bombay in 1933. He was awarded Padmashri in 1969, and Kalidas Samman in 1984.
Subodh Gupta (born 1964) is an artist based in New Delhi. Gupta was born in Khagaul, Bihar, India. His work encompasses sculpture, installation, painting, photography, performance and video.
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d
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Misc Art and Culture
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following famous name : 1. Amrita Shet-Gil. 2. Bikash Bhattacharjee. 3. N.S. Bendre. 4. Subodh Gupta. Who of the above is/are well known Artist(s) ?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 4 only##Option_C: 2, 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Amrita Sher-Gil (January 30, 1913 – December 5, 1941), was an eminent Indian painter, sometimes known as India’s Frida Kahlo, and today considered an important women painter of 21st century India
Bikash Bhattacharjee (1940-December 18, 2006) was an Indian painter from Kolkata in West Bengal. Through his paintings, he depicts the life of the average middle-class Bengali – their aspirations, superstitions, hypocrisy and corruption, and even the violence that is endemic to Kolkata
Narayan Sridhar Bendre was born in 1910 in Indore. He got his early art education in the State Art School, Indore. Later he obtained his Government Diploma in Art from Bombay in 1933. He was awarded Padmashri in 1969, and Kalidas Samman in 1984.
Subodh Gupta (born 1964) is an artist based in New Delhi. Gupta was born in Khagaul, Bihar, India. His work encompasses sculpture, installation, painting, photography, performance and video.##Topic:Misc Art and Culture##Subject:Geology##Answer:d
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From which one of the following did Kosovo declare its independence?
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Bulgaria.
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Croatia.
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Macedonia.
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Bulgaria.
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Kosovo officially declared independence from Servia on February 7, 2008. Kosovo’s Parliament voted to adopt a declaration of independence at an extraordinary session on the province’s independence from Serbia.
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d
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GS_current_unclassified
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:From which one of the following did Kosovo declare its independence? ##Option_A: Bulgaria. ###Option_B: Croatia. ##Option_C: Macedonia. ##Option_D: Bulgaria. ##Answer:d##Explaination:Kosovo officially declared independence from Servia on February 7, 2008. Kosovo’s Parliament voted to adopt a declaration of independence at an extraordinary session on the province’s independence from Serbia.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:d
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Which one of the following is the country’s administrative capital/new federal administrative centre of Malaysia?
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Kota Bharu
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Kuala Terengganu
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Putrajaya
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Kota Bharu
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Putrajaya, a planned city located just south of Kuala Lumpur, is the new federal administrative capital of Malaysia. Several Government offices have relocated there to gain relief from the overcrowding and congestion of Kuala Lumpur, which is Malaysia’s largest city. However, Kuala Lumpur still serves as Malaysia’s national and legislative capital for now. Putrajaya is a Federal Territory just like the city of Kuala Lumpur and that island of Labuan. The city is named after the first Malaysian Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra.
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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:Which one of the following is the country’s administrative capital/new federal administrative centre of Malaysia?##Option_A: Kota Bharu###Option_B: Kuala Terengganu##Option_C: Putrajaya##Option_D: Kota Bharu##Answer:c##Explaination:Putrajaya, a planned city located just south of Kuala Lumpur, is the new federal administrative capital of Malaysia. Several Government offices have relocated there to gain relief from the overcrowding and congestion of Kuala Lumpur, which is Malaysia’s largest city. However, Kuala Lumpur still serves as Malaysia’s national and legislative capital for now. Putrajaya is a Federal Territory just like the city of Kuala Lumpur and that island of Labuan. The city is named after the first Malaysian Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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In the context of Indian news in recent times, what is MCX – SX?
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A kind of supercomputer.
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Title of Moon Impact Probe.
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Stock Exchange.
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A kind of supercomputer.
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MCX-SX is subsidiary of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) and operates under the regulatory framework of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It was inaugurated on 6th October 2008 and went live the next day. It leverages the illustrious lineage of MCX and draws on all its strengths as India’s No. 1 commodity exchange. MCX-SX provides a host of benefits to a wide range of financial market participants, including hedgers (i.e. exporters, importers, corporate, and banks), investors, and arbitrageurs.
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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:In the context of Indian news in recent times, what is MCX – SX? ##Option_A: A kind of supercomputer. ###Option_B: Title of Moon Impact Probe. ##Option_C: Stock Exchange. ##Option_D: A kind of supercomputer. ##Answer:c##Explaination:MCX-SX is subsidiary of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) and operates under the regulatory framework of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It was inaugurated on 6th October 2008 and went live the next day. It leverages the illustrious lineage of MCX and draws on all its strengths as India’s No. 1 commodity exchange. MCX-SX provides a host of benefits to a wide range of financial market participants, including hedgers (i.e. exporters, importers, corporate, and banks), investors, and arbitrageurs.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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With which one of the following has the B.K. Chaturvedi Committee dealt?
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Review of Centre-state relations.
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Review of Delimitation Act.
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Tax reforms and measures to increase revenues.
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Review of Centre-state relations.
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The BK Chaturvedi committee was set up by minister Manmohan Singh to look into the domestic oil pricing policy, which has remained largely controlled despite the dismantling of administered prices in 2002.
The Committee “has given outrageous recommendations for further price rise in petroleum products based on another notional basis of pricing.”
Remarks: Monthly hike in prices of petrol and diesel, restricting and phasing out subsidy on LPG cylinders, imposition of Metro Extra tax in 11 cities, reduction in excise duty on petrol, raise the petrol price by Rs. 2.50 a litre per month till March 2009 and diesel price by Rs. 0.75 per litre per month till 2010 to eliminate subsidies on the two fuels.
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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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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With which one of the following has the B.K. Chaturvedi Committee dealt?##Option_A: Review of Centre-state relations.###Option_B: Review of Delimitation Act.##Option_C: Tax reforms and measures to increase revenues.##Option_D: Review of Centre-state relations.##Answer:d##Explaination:The BK Chaturvedi committee was set up by minister Manmohan Singh to look into the domestic oil pricing policy, which has remained largely controlled despite the dismantling of administered prices in 2002.
The Committee “has given outrageous recommendations for further price rise in petroleum products based on another notional basis of pricing.”
Remarks: Monthly hike in prices of petrol and diesel, restricting and phasing out subsidy on LPG cylinders, imposition of Metro Extra tax in 11 cities, reduction in excise duty on petrol, raise the petrol price by Rs. 2.50 a litre per month till March 2009 and diesel price by Rs. 0.75 per litre per month till 2010 to eliminate subsidies on the two fuels.##Topic:Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: 1. MMTC Limited is India’s largest international trading organization. 2. Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited has been set up by MMTC jointly with the Government of Orissa. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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MMTC Limited is India’s largest trading company with an annual business turnover of US $ 7 billion. It is the largest exporter of Minerals and Ores from India, leading exporter/importer of Agro commodities, single largest importer/supplier of Bullion, a major player in the Coal and hydrocarbons and Non-Ferrous Metals imports by the country and one of India’s largest buyers of Finished Fertilizers and Fertilizer Raw Materials. As a strategy to diversify and add value to its trading operations, MMTC has set up Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL) – an iron and steel plant of 1.1 million tone capacity and a 0.8 million tonne coke oven plant with captive power plants, jointly with the Government of Orissa at a total capital outlay of nearly Rs. 2000 crore.
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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:Consider the following statements: 1. MMTC Limited is India’s largest international trading organization. 2. Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited has been set up by MMTC jointly with the Government of Orissa. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:MMTC Limited is India’s largest trading company with an annual business turnover of US $ 7 billion. It is the largest exporter of Minerals and Ores from India, leading exporter/importer of Agro commodities, single largest importer/supplier of Bullion, a major player in the Coal and hydrocarbons and Non-Ferrous Metals imports by the country and one of India’s largest buyers of Finished Fertilizers and Fertilizer Raw Materials. As a strategy to diversify and add value to its trading operations, MMTC has set up Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL) – an iron and steel plant of 1.1 million tone capacity and a 0.8 million tonne coke oven plant with captive power plants, jointly with the Government of Orissa at a total capital outlay of nearly Rs. 2000 crore.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements : 1. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices recommends the Minimum Support Prices for 32 crops. 2. The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has launched the National Food Security Mission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The minimum support prices are announced by the Govt. of India with a view to ensuring remunerative prices to the farmers for their produce on the basis of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) recommendations. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices recommended the Minimum Support Prices for 24 crops.
The National Development Council (NDC) in its 53rd meeting held on 29th May, 2007 adopted a resolution to launch a Food Security Mission comprising rice, wheat and pulses to increase the production of rice by 10 million tons, wheat by 8 million tons and pulses by 2 million tons by the end of the Eleventh Plan (2011-12). Accordingly, A Centrally Sponsored Scheme, ‘National Food Security Mission’, has been launched from 2007-08 to operationalize the above mentioned resolution.
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d
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PDS
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements : 1. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices recommends the Minimum Support Prices for 32 crops. 2. The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has launched the National Food Security Mission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:The minimum support prices are announced by the Govt. of India with a view to ensuring remunerative prices to the farmers for their produce on the basis of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) recommendations. The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices recommended the Minimum Support Prices for 24 crops.
The National Development Council (NDC) in its 53rd meeting held on 29th May, 2007 adopted a resolution to launch a Food Security Mission comprising rice, wheat and pulses to increase the production of rice by 10 million tons, wheat by 8 million tons and pulses by 2 million tons by the end of the Eleventh Plan (2011-12). Accordingly, A Centrally Sponsored Scheme, ‘National Food Security Mission’, has been launched from 2007-08 to operationalize the above mentioned resolution.##Topic:PDS##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Among other things, which one of the following was the purpose for which the Deepak Parekh Committee was constituted ?
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To study the current socio-economic conditions of certain minority communities.
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To suggest measures for financing the development of infrastructure.
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To frame a policy on the production of genetically modified organisms.
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To study the current socio-economic conditions of certain minority communities.
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Deepak S. Parekh Committee: Constituted by Ministry of Finance, to look into the massive long term funding needs of the infrastructure sector which is projected to require an investment of $ 320 b.
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b
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Industrial Policies, Licensing, MSME, Labour Reforms, Companies Act, Make in India, Skill India, Challenges in Industrial development, Organised and unorganised sector, PPP, Investment models, Recent initiatives taken by the govt., etc
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Among other things, which one of the following was the purpose for which the Deepak Parekh Committee was constituted ?##Option_A: To study the current socio-economic conditions of certain minority communities.###Option_B: To suggest measures for financing the development of infrastructure.##Option_C: To frame a policy on the production of genetically modified organisms.##Option_D: To study the current socio-economic conditions of certain minority communities.##Answer:b##Explaination:Deepak S. Parekh Committee: Constituted by Ministry of Finance, to look into the massive long term funding needs of the infrastructure sector which is projected to require an investment of $ 320 b.##Topic:Industrial Policies, Licensing, MSME, Labour Reforms, Companies Act, Make in India, Skill India, Challenges in Industrial development, Organised and unorganised sector, PPP, Investment models, Recent initiatives taken by the govt., etc##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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NAMA-11 (Nama-11) group of countries frequently appears in the news in the context of the affairs of which one of the following?
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Nuclear Suppliers Group.
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World Bank.
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World Economic Forum.
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Nuclear Suppliers Group.
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The fight on pruning industrial tariffs at the World Trade Organization has become more fierce with a group of developing countries (Nama-11), including India, demanding that developed countries should respect the principles of less than full reciprocity and special and differential treatment and make greater cuts than developing countries. In a recent submission made to the WTO negotiating group on non-agricultural market access (Nama), the Nama-11 has asked for elimination of tariff peaks, high tariffs and tariff escalation in developed countries and enough policy space to advance the industrial development of developing countries. The group includes Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Namibia, Philippines, South Africa, Tunisia and Venezuela.
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d
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International Trade and Bodies: IMF: Purpose and Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's, Reforms etc., World Bank, Bilateral and Regional Cooperation
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:NAMA-11 (Nama-11) group of countries frequently appears in the news in the context of the affairs of which one of the following? ##Option_A: Nuclear Suppliers Group. ###Option_B: World Bank. ##Option_C: World Economic Forum. ##Option_D: Nuclear Suppliers Group. ##Answer:d##Explaination:The fight on pruning industrial tariffs at the World Trade Organization has become more fierce with a group of developing countries (Nama-11), including India, demanding that developed countries should respect the principles of less than full reciprocity and special and differential treatment and make greater cuts than developing countries. In a recent submission made to the WTO negotiating group on non-agricultural market access (Nama), the Nama-11 has asked for elimination of tariff peaks, high tariffs and tariff escalation in developed countries and enough policy space to advance the industrial development of developing countries. The group includes Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Namibia, Philippines, South Africa, Tunisia and Venezuela.##Topic:International Trade and Bodies: IMF: Purpose and Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's, Reforms etc., World Bank, Bilateral and Regional Cooperation##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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In the year 2008, which one of the following conducted a complex scientific experiment in which sub-atomic particles were accelerated to nearly the speed of light?
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European Space Agency.
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European Organization for Nuclear Research.
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International Atomic Energy Agency.
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European Space Agency.
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The large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world’s largest and highest-energy particle accelerator, intended to collide opposite particle beams, of either protons at an energy of 7 TeV per particle or lead nuclei at an energy of 574 TeV per nucleus. The Large Hadron Collider was built by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) with the intention of testing various predictions of high-energy physics, including the existence of the hypothesized Higgs boson and of the large family of new particles predicated by supersymmetry.
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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:In the year 2008, which one of the following conducted a complex scientific experiment in which sub-atomic particles were accelerated to nearly the speed of light? ##Option_A: European Space Agency. ###Option_B: European Organization for Nuclear Research. ##Option_C: International Atomic Energy Agency. ##Option_D: European Space Agency. ##Answer:b##Explaination:The large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world’s largest and highest-energy particle accelerator, intended to collide opposite particle beams, of either protons at an energy of 7 TeV per particle or lead nuclei at an energy of 574 TeV per nucleus. The Large Hadron Collider was built by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) with the intention of testing various predictions of high-energy physics, including the existence of the hypothesized Higgs boson and of the large family of new particles predicated by supersymmetry.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Consider the following pairs: 1. Ashok Leyland : Hinduja Group 2. Hindalco Industries : A.V. Birla Group 3. Suzlon Energy : Punj Lloyd Group Which of the pairs give above is/are correctly matched ?
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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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Ashok Leyland is a commercial vehicle manufacturing company based in Chennai, India. Today the Company is the flagship of the Hinduja Group, a British-based and Indian originated transactional conglomerate.
Established in 1958, Hindalco Industries Limited, the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, is an industry leader in aluminium and copper. Hindalco is the world’s largest aluminium rolling company and one of the biggest producers of primary aliminium in Asia. Its copper smelter is the world’s largest custom smelter at a single location.
Suzlon Energy is wind power company in India. Tulsi Tanti, a former textile manufacturer, with the help of some of his friends of Rajkot moved into wind energy production and founded Suzlon energy in 1995 after facing increasing electricity costs.
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a
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Misc Economic Issues
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: 1. Ashok Leyland : Hinduja Group 2. Hindalco Industries : A.V. Birla Group 3. Suzlon Energy : Punj Lloyd Group Which of the pairs give above is/are correctly matched ?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:Ashok Leyland is a commercial vehicle manufacturing company based in Chennai, India. Today the Company is the flagship of the Hinduja Group, a British-based and Indian originated transactional conglomerate.
Established in 1958, Hindalco Industries Limited, the metals flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, is an industry leader in aluminium and copper. Hindalco is the world’s largest aluminium rolling company and one of the biggest producers of primary aliminium in Asia. Its copper smelter is the world’s largest custom smelter at a single location.
Suzlon Energy is wind power company in India. Tulsi Tanti, a former textile manufacturer, with the help of some of his friends of Rajkot moved into wind energy production and founded Suzlon energy in 1995 after facing increasing electricity costs.##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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In the context of global economy, which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
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JP Morgan Chase : Financial Services
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Roche Holding AG : Financial Services
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WL Rose and Co. : Private Equity Firm
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JP Morgan Chase : Financial Services
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JP Morgan Chase and Co. is a leading global financial services firm with operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management, and private equity.
F. Hoffmann–La Roche, Ltd. Is a Swiss global health-care company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: ROG). Its headquarters are in Basel.
WL Ross and Company is a private equity firm which was opened by Wilbur Ross in 2000 in New York. The company recently added servicing of 185,000 loans from Citibank.
Warburg Pincus is a private equity firm with offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. It has been a private equity investor since 1966.
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b
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GS_current_unclassified
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of global economy, which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?##Option_A: JP Morgan Chase : Financial Services###Option_B: Roche Holding AG : Financial Services ##Option_C: WL Rose and Co. : Private Equity Firm##Option_D: JP Morgan Chase : Financial Services##Answer:b##Explaination:JP Morgan Chase and Co. is a leading global financial services firm with operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management, and private equity.
F. Hoffmann–La Roche, Ltd. Is a Swiss global health-care company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: ROG). Its headquarters are in Basel.
WL Ross and Company is a private equity firm which was opened by Wilbur Ross in 2000 in New York. The company recently added servicing of 185,000 loans from Citibank.
Warburg Pincus is a private equity firm with offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia. It has been a private equity investor since 1966.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:b
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Consider the following houses : 1. Christie’s 2. Osian’s 3. Sotheby’s Which of the above is/are auctioneer/auctioneers?
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Christie’s is a leading art business and a fine arts auctions house. Christie’s main London saleroom is on King Street in St. James’s, where it has been based since 1823. As of January 2009, Christie’s had 85 offices in 43 countries in the world.
Established in 2000, Osian’s Action House and Archive redefines the role and responsibility of the traditional art auction house. Osian’s was conceived to function both as a corporate organization and as an institution for the arts. Moving away from the economics of patronage, Osian’s Auction House and Archive has established a holistic and financially self-sufficient model for creating an independent arts infrastructure in India.
Sotheby’s is the world’s third oldest auction house in continuous operation. It was founded in London, Great Britain, on March 11, 1744 by Samuel Baker. Its Headquarter is in London, United Kingdom.
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d
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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:Consider the following houses : 1. Christie’s 2. Osian’s 3. Sotheby’s Which of the above is/are auctioneer/auctioneers?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Christie’s is a leading art business and a fine arts auctions house. Christie’s main London saleroom is on King Street in St. James’s, where it has been based since 1823. As of January 2009, Christie’s had 85 offices in 43 countries in the world.
Established in 2000, Osian’s Action House and Archive redefines the role and responsibility of the traditional art auction house. Osian’s was conceived to function both as a corporate organization and as an institution for the arts. Moving away from the economics of patronage, Osian’s Auction House and Archive has established a holistic and financially self-sufficient model for creating an independent arts infrastructure in India.
Sotheby’s is the world’s third oldest auction house in continuous operation. It was founded in London, Great Britain, on March 11, 1744 by Samuel Baker. Its Headquarter is in London, United Kingdom.##Topic:Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Consider the following pairs : Automobile Manufacturer Headquarters 1. BMW AG : USA 2. Daimler AG : Sweden 3. Renault S.A. : France 4. Volkswagen AG : Germany Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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1, 2 and 3
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3 and 4
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4 only
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1, 2 and 3
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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), is a German automobile and motorcycle manufacturing company. Founded in 1916, it is known for its performance and luxury vehicles. It owns and produces the MINI brand, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Its headquarter is in Munich, Germany.
Daimler AG is a German car corporation and the world’s thirteenth largest car manufacturer as well as the largest truck manufacturer in the world. Its headquarter is in Stuttgart, Germany.
Renault S.A. is a French automaker producing cars, vans, buses, tractors, and trucks. Due to its alliance with Nissan, it is currently the world’s 4th largest automaker. Its headquarter is in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft) is a German automobile manufacturing group, currently the third largest automobile maker in the world, and the largest in Europe. Its headquarter is in Wolfsburg, Germany.
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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:Consider the following pairs : Automobile Manufacturer Headquarters 1. BMW AG : USA 2. Daimler AG : Sweden 3. Renault S.A. : France 4. Volkswagen AG : Germany Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 ###Option_B: 3 and 4##Option_C: 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 ##Answer:b##Explaination:Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), is a German automobile and motorcycle manufacturing company. Founded in 1916, it is known for its performance and luxury vehicles. It owns and produces the MINI brand, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Its headquarter is in Munich, Germany.
Daimler AG is a German car corporation and the world’s thirteenth largest car manufacturer as well as the largest truck manufacturer in the world. Its headquarter is in Stuttgart, Germany.
Renault S.A. is a French automaker producing cars, vans, buses, tractors, and trucks. Due to its alliance with Nissan, it is currently the world’s 4th largest automaker. Its headquarter is in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft) is a German automobile manufacturing group, currently the third largest automobile maker in the world, and the largest in Europe. Its headquarter is in Wolfsburg, Germany.##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which one of the following is not a drug/pharma company?
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Chevron
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Nicholas Piramal
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Pfizer
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Chevron
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Chevron Corporation is the world’s fourth largest non-government energy company. Headquartered in San Ramon, California, USA, and active in more than 180 countries, it is engaged in every aspect of the oil and gas industry, including exploration and production; refining, marketing and transport; chemicals manufacturing and sales; and power generation. Chevron is one of the world’s six “supermajor” oil companies. While all other three companies are Pharmaceutical companies.
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a
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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 one of the following is not a drug/pharma company? ##Option_A: Chevron ###Option_B: Nicholas Piramal ##Option_C: Pfizer ##Option_D: Chevron ##Answer:a##Explaination:Chevron Corporation is the world’s fourth largest non-government energy company. Headquartered in San Ramon, California, USA, and active in more than 180 countries, it is engaged in every aspect of the oil and gas industry, including exploration and production; refining, marketing and transport; chemicals manufacturing and sales; and power generation. Chevron is one of the world’s six “supermajor” oil companies. While all other three companies are Pharmaceutical companies.##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Who of the following is the author of the book “The Audacity of Hope” ?
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Al Gore
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Barack Obama
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Bill Clinton
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Al Gore
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The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream is the second book written by then Senator Barack Obama (Currently American President). In the fall of 2006 it became number one on both the New York Times and Amazon.com bestsellers lists after Obama was endorsed by Oprah Winfrey. In the book, Obama expounds on many of the subjects that became part of his 2008 campaign for the Presidency. The book advance from the publisher totaled $1.9 million contracted for three books.
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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:Who of the following is the author of the book “The Audacity of Hope” ?##Option_A: Al Gore ###Option_B: Barack Obama##Option_C: Bill Clinton ##Option_D: Al Gore ##Answer:b##Explaination:The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream is the second book written by then Senator Barack Obama (Currently American President). In the fall of 2006 it became number one on both the New York Times and Amazon.com bestsellers lists after Obama was endorsed by Oprah Winfrey. In the book, Obama expounds on many of the subjects that became part of his 2008 campaign for the Presidency. The book advance from the publisher totaled $1.9 million contracted for three books.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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When Leander Paes won the “mixed doubles” at the US Open in the year 2008, who of the following was his partner?
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Ana Ivanovic
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Cara Black
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Dinara Safina
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Ana Ivanovic
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Us Open 2008 was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 127th edition of the US Open. It took place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York City, New York, US from August 25 through September 9, 2008. In Men’s Doubles final, Boy Bryan and Mike Bryan defeated Lukas Dlouhy and Leander Paes. But in Mixed Doubles final even, Cara Black and Leander Paes defeated Liesel Huber and Jamie Murray by 7-6, 6-4.
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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:When Leander Paes won the “mixed doubles” at the US Open in the year 2008, who of the following was his partner? ##Option_A: Ana Ivanovic ###Option_B: Cara Black ##Option_C: Dinara Safina ##Option_D: Ana Ivanovic ##Answer:b##Explaination:Us Open 2008 was a tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 127th edition of the US Open. It took place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York City, New York, US from August 25 through September 9, 2008. In Men’s Doubles final, Boy Bryan and Mike Bryan defeated Lukas Dlouhy and Leander Paes. But in Mixed Doubles final even, Cara Black and Leander Paes defeated Liesel Huber and Jamie Murray by 7-6, 6-4.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
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Barbora Spotakova : Javelin throw.
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Pamela Jelimo : Weightlifting.
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Sanya Richards : Sprint
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Barbora Spotakova : Javelin throw.
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Pamela Jelimo (born 5 December 1989) is a Kenyan athlete specializing in the 800 metres. She won the gold medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. She is the first Kenyan woman to win an Olympic gold medal and also the first Kenyan to win the Golden League Jackpot. She holds both the 800 m world junior record and the senior African record over the same distance. Jelimo is also one of the youngest women to win and Olympic gold medal for Kenya.
Barbora Spotakova (born 30 June 1981 in Jablonec nad Nisou) is a Czech javelin thrower. She is the current World and Olypmpic champion, as well as the world record holder.
Sanya Richars (born February 26, 1985 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a track and field athlete who competes internationally for the United States. She was a gold medalist in the 4x400m relay of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece and at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Yelena Gadzhievna Isinbaeva born June 3, 1982, is a Russian role vaulter. She is a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist (2004 and 2008).
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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:Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?##Option_A: Barbora Spotakova : Javelin throw.###Option_B: Pamela Jelimo : Weightlifting.##Option_C: Sanya Richards : Sprint ##Option_D: Barbora Spotakova : Javelin throw.##Answer:b##Explaination:Pamela Jelimo (born 5 December 1989) is a Kenyan athlete specializing in the 800 metres. She won the gold medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. She is the first Kenyan woman to win an Olympic gold medal and also the first Kenyan to win the Golden League Jackpot. She holds both the 800 m world junior record and the senior African record over the same distance. Jelimo is also one of the youngest women to win and Olympic gold medal for Kenya.
Barbora Spotakova (born 30 June 1981 in Jablonec nad Nisou) is a Czech javelin thrower. She is the current World and Olypmpic champion, as well as the world record holder.
Sanya Richars (born February 26, 1985 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a track and field athlete who competes internationally for the United States. She was a gold medalist in the 4x400m relay of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece and at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Yelena Gadzhievna Isinbaeva born June 3, 1982, is a Russian role vaulter. She is a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist (2004 and 2008).##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Who of the following is a football player ?
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Fernando Alonso
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Kimi Raikkonen
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Lewis Hamilton
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Fernando Alonso
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Nicolas Sebastien Anelka (born 14 March 1979) is a French footballer who plays as a striker for English Premier League side Chelsea and the France national team. Anelka has played many times at international level and won his first international honours with France at Euro 2000, and won the Confederations Cup the following year. His failure to settle at club level limited his international appearances, but he returned to the national team for the Euro 2008 competition.
Fernando Aloson Diaz (born July 29, 1981 in Oviedo, Spain) is a Spanish Formula One racing driver and a two-time World Champion.
Kimi-Matias Raikkonen born October 17, 1979 in Espoo), nicknamed Icemanand Kimster, is a Finnish Formula One race car driver, currently driving for Scuderia Ferrari. He was the 2007 Formula One World Drivers’ Champion.
Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton (born in Stevenage on 7 January 1985) is a British Formula One racing driver from England, currently racing for the McLaren Mercedes team and is the youngest ever Formula One World Champion. He was named after American sprinter Carl Lewis.
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d
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GS_current_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who of the following is a football player ?##Option_A: Fernando Alonso ###Option_B: Kimi Raikkonen##Option_C: Lewis Hamilton ##Option_D: Fernando Alonso ##Answer:d##Explaination:Nicolas Sebastien Anelka (born 14 March 1979) is a French footballer who plays as a striker for English Premier League side Chelsea and the France national team. Anelka has played many times at international level and won his first international honours with France at Euro 2000, and won the Confederations Cup the following year. His failure to settle at club level limited his international appearances, but he returned to the national team for the Euro 2008 competition.
Fernando Aloson Diaz (born July 29, 1981 in Oviedo, Spain) is a Spanish Formula One racing driver and a two-time World Champion.
Kimi-Matias Raikkonen born October 17, 1979 in Espoo), nicknamed Icemanand Kimster, is a Finnish Formula One race car driver, currently driving for Scuderia Ferrari. He was the 2007 Formula One World Drivers’ Champion.
Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton (born in Stevenage on 7 January 1985) is a British Formula One racing driver from England, currently racing for the McLaren Mercedes team and is the youngest ever Formula One World Champion. He was named after American sprinter Carl Lewis.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: 1. V.K. Krishna Menon Foundation is based in New Delhi. 2. The first recipient of the V.K. Krishna Menon Award is the Chief Justice of India, K.G. Balakrishnan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The Chief Justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan was on November 1, 2008, given the first V.K. Krishna Menon award, instituted by the London-based V.K. Krishna Menon Foundation, for his contribution to social justice and fighting corruption in the Indian judicial system. The award was presented to him at a function at India House in chaired by Manek S. Dalal Chairman of the Foundation. India’s High Commissioner to the U.K. Shiv Shankar Mukherjee was the guest of honour.
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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:Consider the following statements: 1. V.K. Krishna Menon Foundation is based in New Delhi. 2. The first recipient of the V.K. Krishna Menon Award is the Chief Justice of India, K.G. Balakrishnan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only ##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:The Chief Justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan was on November 1, 2008, given the first V.K. Krishna Menon award, instituted by the London-based V.K. Krishna Menon Foundation, for his contribution to social justice and fighting corruption in the Indian judicial system. The award was presented to him at a function at India House in chaired by Manek S. Dalal Chairman of the Foundation. India’s High Commissioner to the U.K. Shiv Shankar Mukherjee was the guest of honour.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I (Famous Person) List II (Well-known as) A. Anna Hazare 1. Lawyer B. Deepak Parekh 2. Banker C. GVK Reddy 3. Gandhian and social activist D. Harish Salve 4. Industrialist Code : A B C D
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1 2 4 3
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1 4 2 3
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3 2 4 1
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1 2 4 3
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Kisan Baburao Hazare, popularly known as Anna Hazare (January 15, 1940), is an Indian social activist who is especially recognized for his contribution to the development of Ralegan Siddhi, a village in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, India and his efforts for establishing it as a model village, for which he was awarded the Padma Bhushan by Govt. of India, in 1992. Anna utilized individual centred Gandhian methods for bringing about moral pressure on the people.
Deepak Parekh is the Chairman of HDFC, the India’s leading housing finance company. He has won several awards including businessman of the year 1996 and conferred with Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.
G.V. Krishna Reddy is the Chairman of GVK Industries Ltd. He has been unanimously elected chairman of Emergency Management Research Institute (EMRI), a brainchild of disgraced founder and former chairman of Satyam Computer Services B. Ramalinga Raju.
Harish Salve is a lawyer who served as Solicitor General of India from November 1, 1999 to November 3, 2002. Salve was ranked 18th most powerful person in India in 2009 by India Today magazine.
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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:Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I (Famous Person) List II (Well-known as) A. Anna Hazare 1. Lawyer B. Deepak Parekh 2. Banker C. GVK Reddy 3. Gandhian and social activist D. Harish Salve 4. Industrialist Code : A B C D##Option_A: 1 2 4 3###Option_B: 1 4 2 3##Option_C: 3 2 4 1##Option_D: 1 2 4 3##Answer:c##Explaination:Kisan Baburao Hazare, popularly known as Anna Hazare (January 15, 1940), is an Indian social activist who is especially recognized for his contribution to the development of Ralegan Siddhi, a village in Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, India and his efforts for establishing it as a model village, for which he was awarded the Padma Bhushan by Govt. of India, in 1992. Anna utilized individual centred Gandhian methods for bringing about moral pressure on the people.
Deepak Parekh is the Chairman of HDFC, the India’s leading housing finance company. He has won several awards including businessman of the year 1996 and conferred with Padma Bhushan by the Government of India.
G.V. Krishna Reddy is the Chairman of GVK Industries Ltd. He has been unanimously elected chairman of Emergency Management Research Institute (EMRI), a brainchild of disgraced founder and former chairman of Satyam Computer Services B. Ramalinga Raju.
Harish Salve is a lawyer who served as Solicitor General of India from November 1, 1999 to November 3, 2002. Salve was ranked 18th most powerful person in India in 2009 by India Today magazine.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Consider the following pairs : Persons Sport 1. Anand Pawar Chess 2. Akhil Kumar Boxing 3. Shiv Shankar Prasad Chowrasia Golf Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Anand Pawar is a Badminton player. He won the under 19 Badminton Wimbledon tilte in 2004.
Akhil Kumar (born March 27, 1981) is an Indian boxer from Bhiwani, Haryana. Akhil lost 3-10 to Veaceslav Gojan of Moldova in the quarter finals of Beijing Olympics on August 18th, 2008. Akhil received the Arjuna award in 2005.
Shik Shankar Chowrasia (born 15 May 1978), also known as “Chipputtsia”, is an Indian professional golfer. After he turned professional in 1997, he went on to win eight titles on the Indian Tour and finished second twice in the Indian Open. In February 2008he won the inaugural Indian Masters, which was a part of the 2008 European Tour.
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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:Consider the following pairs : Persons Sport 1. Anand Pawar Chess 2. Akhil Kumar Boxing 3. Shiv Shankar Prasad Chowrasia Golf Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ? ##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:Anand Pawar is a Badminton player. He won the under 19 Badminton Wimbledon tilte in 2004.
Akhil Kumar (born March 27, 1981) is an Indian boxer from Bhiwani, Haryana. Akhil lost 3-10 to Veaceslav Gojan of Moldova in the quarter finals of Beijing Olympics on August 18th, 2008. Akhil received the Arjuna award in 2005.
Shik Shankar Chowrasia (born 15 May 1978), also known as “Chipputtsia”, is an Indian professional golfer. After he turned professional in 1997, he went on to win eight titles on the Indian Tour and finished second twice in the Indian Open. In February 2008he won the inaugural Indian Masters, which was a part of the 2008 European Tour.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Recently, which one of the following was included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage list?
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Dilwara Temple
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Kalka-Shimla Railway
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Bhiterkanika Mangrove Area
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Dilwara Temple
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The 150 year old Kalka-Shimla railway line was officially declared as a world heritage site. A special first day postal cover was released and a railway museum dedicated to Baba Bhalkhu, a legend connected with the construction of the line was also inaugurated.
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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:Recently, which one of the following was included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage list?##Option_A: Dilwara Temple ###Option_B: Kalka-Shimla Railway##Option_C: Bhiterkanika Mangrove Area ##Option_D: Dilwara Temple ##Answer:b##Explaination:The 150 year old Kalka-Shimla railway line was officially declared as a world heritage site. A special first day postal cover was released and a railway museum dedicated to Baba Bhalkhu, a legend connected with the construction of the line was also inaugurated.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Consider the following pairs : Large Bank Country of origin 1. ABN Amro Bank : USA 2. Barclays Bank : UK 3. Kookmin Bank : Japan Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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1 only
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2 only
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1 and 2
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1 only
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ABN AMRO is a Dutch bank, currently owned by RFS Holdings B.V., a consortium of Royal Bank of Scotland Group, the Government of the Netherlands, and Banco Santander. The bank was created as the result of the 1990-91 merger between Amsterdam-Rotterdam (AMRO) Bank and ABN.
Barclays bank was founded in 1690, John Freame and Thomas Gould started trading as Goldsmith bankers in Lombard Street London. It is the second largest bank in UK.
Kookmin Bank is the largest bank by both asset value and market capitalization in South Korea. It was founded in 1963 and have headquarters at Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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b
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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:Consider the following pairs : Large Bank Country of origin 1. ABN Amro Bank : USA 2. Barclays Bank : UK 3. Kookmin Bank : Japan Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:ABN AMRO is a Dutch bank, currently owned by RFS Holdings B.V., a consortium of Royal Bank of Scotland Group, the Government of the Netherlands, and Banco Santander. The bank was created as the result of the 1990-91 merger between Amsterdam-Rotterdam (AMRO) Bank and ABN.
Barclays bank was founded in 1690, John Freame and Thomas Gould started trading as Goldsmith bankers in Lombard Street London. It is the second largest bank in UK.
Kookmin Bank is the largest bank by both asset value and market capitalization in South Korea. It was founded in 1963 and have headquarters at Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea##Topic:Need of banks, Function, Commercial Bank##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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To integrate cultural leaders into its meetings, which one of the following gives “Crystal Award”?
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Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation.
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International Bank for Reconstruction and Development .
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World Health Organization.
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Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation.
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Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has been honoured with the World Economic Forum’s Crystal Award on February 2009, in Davos for his contribution to the world of cinema along with another Indian artist — Mallika Sarabhai — a Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam danseuse.
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d
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GS_current_unclassified
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:To integrate cultural leaders into its meetings, which one of the following gives “Crystal Award”? ##Option_A: Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation. ###Option_B: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development .##Option_C: World Health Organization. ##Option_D: Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation. ##Answer:d##Explaination:Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has been honoured with the World Economic Forum’s Crystal Award on February 2009, in Davos for his contribution to the world of cinema along with another Indian artist — Mallika Sarabhai — a Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam danseuse.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:d
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Which one of the following pair of a nation that of share market is not correctly matched ?
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Japan : Nikkei
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Singapore : Shcomp
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UK : FTSE
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Japan : Nikkei
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Nikkei 225 is a stock market index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). Another major index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange is the Topix.
Shcomp: A price index of Shanghai Composite Index Market.
The Straits Time Index (STI) is a market value-weighted stock market index based on the stocks of 30 representative companies listed on the Singapore Exchange.
The FTSE 100 Index — also called FTSE 100, FTSE, or, informally, the “footside” is a share index of the 100 most highly capitalized UK companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.
The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations known as NASDAQ, is an American stock exchange. It is the largest electronic screen-based equity securities trading market in the United States. With approximately 3,800 companies and corporations, it has more trading volume per hour than any other stock exchange in the world.
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b
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Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following pair of a nation that of share market is not correctly matched ?##Option_A: Japan : Nikkei ###Option_B: Singapore : Shcomp##Option_C: UK : FTSE ##Option_D: Japan : Nikkei ##Answer:b##Explaination:Nikkei 225 is a stock market index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). Another major index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange is the Topix.
Shcomp: A price index of Shanghai Composite Index Market.
The Straits Time Index (STI) is a market value-weighted stock market index based on the stocks of 30 representative companies listed on the Singapore Exchange.
The FTSE 100 Index — also called FTSE 100, FTSE, or, informally, the “footside” is a share index of the 100 most highly capitalized UK companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.
The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations known as NASDAQ, is an American stock exchange. It is the largest electronic screen-based equity securities trading market in the United States. With approximately 3,800 companies and corporations, it has more trading volume per hour than any other stock exchange in the world.##Topic:Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I (Persons in news) List II (Countries they belong to) A. Luisa Dias Diogo 1. Kenya B. Mwai Kibaki 2. Mozambique C. Rupiah Banda 3. Zambia 4. Zimbabwe Codes : A B C
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1 2 3
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2 1 3
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2 1 4
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1 2 3
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Luisa Dias Diogo (born April 11, 1958) has been prime minister of Mozambique since February 2004.
Mwai Kibaki (born 15 November 1931) is the President of Kenya. He was sworn in on 30 December 2007 Mwanawasa’s presidential responsibilities after Mwanawasa suffered a stroke in June 2008, and following Mwanawasa’s death in August 2008, he became acting President. As the candidate of the governing Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD), he narrowly won the controversial October 2008 presidential election despite arguments after the sections that he won fraudulently.
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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:Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List I (Persons in news) List II (Countries they belong to) A. Luisa Dias Diogo 1. Kenya B. Mwai Kibaki 2. Mozambique C. Rupiah Banda 3. Zambia 4. Zimbabwe Codes : A B C##Option_A: 1 2 3###Option_B: 2 1 3##Option_C: 2 1 4##Option_D: 1 2 3##Answer:b##Explaination:Luisa Dias Diogo (born April 11, 1958) has been prime minister of Mozambique since February 2004.
Mwai Kibaki (born 15 November 1931) is the President of Kenya. He was sworn in on 30 December 2007 Mwanawasa’s presidential responsibilities after Mwanawasa suffered a stroke in June 2008, and following Mwanawasa’s death in August 2008, he became acting President. As the candidate of the governing Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD), he narrowly won the controversial October 2008 presidential election despite arguments after the sections that he won fraudulently.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Which one of the following brings out the publication called “Energy Statistics” from time to time?
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Central Power Research Institute.
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Planning Commission.
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Power Finance Corporation Ltd.
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Central Power Research Institute.
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Central Statistical Organization publishes the “Energy Statistics” from time to time with the objective to meet the information needs of national and international policy makers, administrators and researchers concerned with the energy sector.
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d
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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 one of the following brings out the publication called “Energy Statistics” from time to time?##Option_A: Central Power Research Institute.###Option_B: Planning Commission.##Option_C: Power Finance Corporation Ltd.##Option_D: Central Power Research Institute.##Answer:d##Explaination:Central Statistical Organization publishes the “Energy Statistics” from time to time with the objective to meet the information needs of national and international policy makers, administrators and researchers concerned with the energy sector.##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Who among the following is the founder of World Economic Forum?
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Klaus Schwab
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John Kenneth Galbraith
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Robert Zoellick
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Klaus Schwab
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Geneva-based non-profit foundation best known for its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland which brings together top business leaders, international political leaders, selected intellectuals and journalists to discuss the most pressing issues facing the world including health and the environment. The World Economic Forum was founded in 1971 by Klaus M. Schwab, a business professor in Switzerland.
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a
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International Trade and Bodies: IMF: Purpose and Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's, Reforms etc., World Bank, Bilateral and Regional Cooperation
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who among the following is the founder of World Economic Forum?##Option_A: Klaus Schwab###Option_B: John Kenneth Galbraith##Option_C: Robert Zoellick##Option_D: Klaus Schwab##Answer:a##Explaination:The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Geneva-based non-profit foundation best known for its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland which brings together top business leaders, international political leaders, selected intellectuals and journalists to discuss the most pressing issues facing the world including health and the environment. The World Economic Forum was founded in 1971 by Klaus M. Schwab, a business professor in Switzerland.##Topic:International Trade and Bodies: IMF: Purpose and Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's, Reforms etc., World Bank, Bilateral and Regional Cooperation##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements : 1. The first telegraph line in India was laid between Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and Diamond Harbour. 2. The first Export Processing Zone in India was set up in Kandla. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The first telegraph line was opened in 1851 between Kolkata and Diamond Habour. By March 1884, telegraph message could be sent from Agra to Kolkata. The first automatic telephone exchange was commissioned at Shimla in 1913-14. Kandla Free Trade Zone in the first export-processing zone in India that has been set up in the year 1965. Seven other zones were later established in Mumbai, Chennai, Surat, Falta, Kochi, Noida and Vizag.
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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:Consider the following statements : 1. The first telegraph line in India was laid between Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and Diamond Harbour. 2. The first Export Processing Zone in India was set up in Kandla. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:The first telegraph line was opened in 1851 between Kolkata and Diamond Habour. By March 1884, telegraph message could be sent from Agra to Kolkata. The first automatic telephone exchange was commissioned at Shimla in 1913-14. Kandla Free Trade Zone in the first export-processing zone in India that has been set up in the year 1965. Seven other zones were later established in Mumbai, Chennai, Surat, Falta, Kochi, Noida and Vizag.##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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In the context of independent India’s Economy, which one of the following was the earliest event to take place?
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Nationalization of Insurance companies.
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Nationalization of State Bank of India.
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Enactment of Banking Regulation Act.
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Nationalization of Insurance companies.
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Prior to 1972, there were over 100 Insurance Companies-Indian and foreign. The conditions of service of the employees of these companies were governed by the respective contracts of service between the companies and the employees. On 13th May 1971, the Government of Indian assumed management of these general insurance companies under the General Insurance (Emergency Provisions) Act, 1971. The General Insurance Business (Nationalization) Act, 1972 nationalized general insurance business. State Bank of India (SBI) was nationalized in July 1955 under the SBI Act of 1955. Nationalization of Seven State Banks of India (formed subsidiary) took place on 19th July, 1960. The Banking Regulation Act was passed as the Banking Companies Act 1949 and came into force wef 16.3.49. Subsequently it was changed Banking Regulations Act 1949 wef 01.03.66. The first Indian Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru presented the first five-year plan to the Parliament of India on December 8, 1951
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c
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Financial Intermediation & Markets ,
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of independent India’s Economy, which one of the following was the earliest event to take place?##Option_A:Nationalization of Insurance companies.###Option_B:Nationalization of State Bank of India.##Option_C:Enactment of Banking Regulation Act.##Option_D:Nationalization of Insurance companies.##Answer:c##Explaination:
Prior to 1972, there were over 100 Insurance Companies-Indian and foreign. The conditions of service of the employees of these companies were governed by the respective contracts of service between the companies and the employees. On 13th May 1971, the Government of Indian assumed management of these general insurance companies under the General Insurance (Emergency Provisions) Act, 1971. The General Insurance Business (Nationalization) Act, 1972 nationalized general insurance business. State Bank of India (SBI) was nationalized in July 1955 under the SBI Act of 1955. Nationalization of Seven State Banks of India (formed subsidiary) took place on 19th July, 1960. The Banking Regulation Act was passed as the Banking Companies Act 1949 and came into force wef 16.3.49. Subsequently it was changed Banking Regulations Act 1949 wef 01.03.66. The first Indian Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru presented the first five-year plan to the Parliament of India on December 8, 1951
##Topic:Financial Intermediation & Markets ,##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following : Fringe Benefit Tax. Interest Tax. Securities Transaction Tax . Which of the above is/are Direct Tax/Taxes ?
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Direct tax is a tax or a kind of charge that is imposed directly to taxpayer and cannot be shifted on to others. Corporation tax, Income tax, Securities transaction tax, Banking Cash Transaction tax, Fringe Benefit tax, Wealth tax, Interest tax, Gift tax Indirect taxes in 2006-07 (in the order of their collection): (a) Union Excise duty, (b) Custom duty, (c) Service tax
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d
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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:Consider the following : Fringe Benefit Tax. Interest Tax. Securities Transaction Tax . Which of the above is/are Direct Tax/Taxes ?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Direct tax is a tax or a kind of charge that is imposed directly to taxpayer and cannot be shifted on to others. Corporation tax, Income tax, Securities transaction tax, Banking Cash Transaction tax, Fringe Benefit tax, Wealth tax, Interest tax, Gift tax Indirect taxes in 2006-07 (in the order of their collection): (a) Union Excise duty, (b) Custom duty, (c) Service tax##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:d
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During which Five Year Plan was the Emergency clamped, new elections took place and the Janta Party was elected?
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Third
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Fourth
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Fifth
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Third
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The Fifth Five Year Plan of India was chalked out for the period spanning 1974 to 1979 with the objectives of increasing the employment level, reducing poverty, and attaining self-reliance. The Indian Emergency of 25 June 1975 – 21 March 1977 was a 21-month period (during the fifth five year plan period), when President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, upon advice by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, declared a state of emergency under Article 352 of the Constitution of India, effectively bestowing on her the power to rule by decree, suspending elections and civil liberties. On January 23, 1977, Indira Gandhi called fresh elections for March and released all political prisoners. Emergency officially ended on March 23, 1977. The Janata Party’s 295 seats (of a total 542) gave it only a slim majority, but opposition candidates together represented more than two-thirds of the Lok Sabha. Morarji Desai became the first non-Congress Prime Minister of India.
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c
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Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:During which Five Year Plan was the Emergency clamped, new elections took place and the Janta Party was elected?##Option_A: Third ###Option_B: Fourth##Option_C: Fifth ##Option_D: Third ##Answer:c##Explaination:The Fifth Five Year Plan of India was chalked out for the period spanning 1974 to 1979 with the objectives of increasing the employment level, reducing poverty, and attaining self-reliance. The Indian Emergency of 25 June 1975 – 21 March 1977 was a 21-month period (during the fifth five year plan period), when President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, upon advice by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, declared a state of emergency under Article 352 of the Constitution of India, effectively bestowing on her the power to rule by decree, suspending elections and civil liberties. On January 23, 1977, Indira Gandhi called fresh elections for March and released all political prisoners. Emergency officially ended on March 23, 1977. The Janata Party’s 295 seats (of a total 542) gave it only a slim majority, but opposition candidates together represented more than two-thirds of the Lok Sabha. Morarji Desai became the first non-Congress Prime Minister of India.##Topic:Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding Indian Planning : 1. The Second Five-Year Plan emphasized on the establishment of heavy industries. 2. The Third Five-Year Plan introduced the concept of import substitution as a strategy for industrialization. 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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Second Plan (1956-1961): The second five-year plan focused on industry, especially heavy industry. Domestic production of industrial products was encouraged, particularly in the development of the public sector. The plan followed the Mahalanobis model, an economic development model developed by the Indian statistician Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in 1953. The need for foreign reserves was felt during the Fourth Five Year Plan (1969-1974). This facilitated growth in exports. Import substitution drew considerable attention. All these activities widened the industrial platform.
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c
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Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Indian Planning : 1. The Second Five-Year Plan emphasized on the establishment of heavy industries. 2. The Third Five-Year Plan introduced the concept of import substitution as a strategy for industrialization. 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:Second Plan (1956-1961): The second five-year plan focused on industry, especially heavy industry. Domestic production of industrial products was encouraged, particularly in the development of the public sector. The plan followed the Mahalanobis model, an economic development model developed by the Indian statistician Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in 1953. The need for foreign reserves was felt during the Fourth Five Year Plan (1969-1974). This facilitated growth in exports. Import substitution drew considerable attention. All these activities widened the industrial platform.##Topic:Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to the schemes launched by the Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana. 2. Ministry of Textiles launched the Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojana. 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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RSBY has been launched by Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India to provide health insurance coverage for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. The objective of RSBY is to provide protection to BPL households from financial liabilities arising out of health shocks that involve hospitalization. Beneficiaries under RSBY are entitled to hospitalization coverage up to Rs. 30,000/- for most of the diseases that require hospitalization.
Union Ministry of Textiles, in association with ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited, has launched a comprehensive health insurance scheme for the handicraft artisans across the country. The scheme christened as ‘Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojana’ would be the first even health insurance initiative for the artisans in the country. The Yojana aims at financially enabling the artisans’ community to access to the best of healthcare facilities in the country. This scheme will cover the artisans family of for comprising self and any three out of spouse, dependant parents and children.
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c
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Health , Health and Family Welfare
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the schemes launched by the Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana. 2. Ministry of Textiles launched the Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojana. 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:RSBY has been launched by Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India to provide health insurance coverage for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. The objective of RSBY is to provide protection to BPL households from financial liabilities arising out of health shocks that involve hospitalization. Beneficiaries under RSBY are entitled to hospitalization coverage up to Rs. 30,000/- for most of the diseases that require hospitalization.
Union Ministry of Textiles, in association with ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited, has launched a comprehensive health insurance scheme for the handicraft artisans across the country. The scheme christened as ‘Rajiv Gandhi Shilpi Swasthya Bima Yojana’ would be the first even health insurance initiative for the artisans in the country. The Yojana aims at financially enabling the artisans’ community to access to the best of healthcare facilities in the country. This scheme will cover the artisans family of for comprising self and any three out of spouse, dependant parents and children.##Topic:Health , Health and Family Welfare##Subject:Botany##Answer:c
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With reference to Stree Shakti Puraskar, for which one of the following is "Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Award" given ?
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Administrative skills
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Achievements in Scientific Research
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Achievements in Sports and games
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Administrative skills
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As a measure of recognition of achievements of individual women in the field of social development, the Government of India has decided to institute five national awards. Which are to be called ‘Stree Shakti Puraskar’. These awards will be in the name of the following eminent women personalities in the Indian history, who are famous for their personal courage and integrity:
• Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar
• Kanngi
• Mata Jijabia
• Rani Gaidenlou Zeliang
• Rani Lakshmi Bai
The Award will carry a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh and a citation. The awards will be given to women who have triumphed over difficult circumstances and have fought for and established the rights of women in various fields.
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d
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GS_Social_issues_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Stree Shakti Puraskar, for which one of the following is "Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Award" given ?##Option_A: Administrative skills ###Option_B: Achievements in Scientific Research##Option_C: Achievements in Sports and games##Option_D: Administrative skills ##Answer:d##Explaination:As a measure of recognition of achievements of individual women in the field of social development, the Government of India has decided to institute five national awards. Which are to be called ‘Stree Shakti Puraskar’. These awards will be in the name of the following eminent women personalities in the Indian history, who are famous for their personal courage and integrity:
• Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar
• Kanngi
• Mata Jijabia
• Rani Gaidenlou Zeliang
• Rani Lakshmi Bai
The Award will carry a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh and a citation. The awards will be given to women who have triumphed over difficult circumstances and have fought for and established the rights of women in various fields.##Topic:GS_Social_issues_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Which one among the following has the highest energy?
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Blue light
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Green light
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Red light
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Blue light
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VIGBYOR (V : Violet, I : Indigo, B : Blue, G : Green, Y : Yellow, O : Orange, R : Red) colour spectrum : shorter the wavelength, higher the energy. V has least wavelength but highest energy and R has maximum wavelength but maximum energy.
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a
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GS_Basic_Sciences_Unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one among the following has the highest energy? ##Option_A: Blue light ###Option_B: Green light ##Option_C: Red light ##Option_D: Blue light ##Answer:a##Explaination:VIGBYOR (V : Violet, I : Indigo, B : Blue, G : Green, Y : Yellow, O : Orange, R : Red) colour spectrum : shorter the wavelength, higher the energy. V has least wavelength but highest energy and R has maximum wavelength but maximum energy.##Topic:GS_Basic_Sciences_Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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In a dry cell (battery), which of the following are used as electrolytes ?
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Ammonium chlorine and Zinc chloride.
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Sodium chloride and Calcium chloride.
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Magnesium chloride and Zinc chloride.
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Ammonium chlorine and Zinc chloride.
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Zinc-carbon dry cell or battery is packaged in a zinc can that serves as both a container and anode. It was developed from the wet Leclanche cell. The cathode is a mixture of manganese dioxide and carbon powder. The electrolyte is a paste to zinc chloride and ammonium chloride in water. Zinc chloride cells are an improved version from the original ammonium chloride variety. Zinc-carbon batteries are the least expensive primary batteries and thus a popular choice by manufacturers when devices sold with batteries included. They can be used in remote controls, flashlights, toys, or transistor radios, where the power drain is not too heavy.
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a
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Wireless Communication
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In a dry cell (battery), which of the following are used as electrolytes ?##Option_A: Ammonium chlorine and Zinc chloride.###Option_B: Sodium chloride and Calcium chloride.##Option_C: Magnesium chloride and Zinc chloride.##Option_D: Ammonium chlorine and Zinc chloride.##Answer:a##Explaination:Zinc-carbon dry cell or battery is packaged in a zinc can that serves as both a container and anode. It was developed from the wet Leclanche cell. The cathode is a mixture of manganese dioxide and carbon powder. The electrolyte is a paste to zinc chloride and ammonium chloride in water. Zinc chloride cells are an improved version from the original ammonium chloride variety. Zinc-carbon batteries are the least expensive primary batteries and thus a popular choice by manufacturers when devices sold with batteries included. They can be used in remote controls, flashlights, toys, or transistor radios, where the power drain is not too heavy.##Topic:Wireless Communication##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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Which one of the following is used as an explosive?
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Phosphorous trichloride
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Mercuric oxide
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Graphite
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Phosphorous trichloride
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Nitroglycerin (NG), (United States spelling) also known as nitroglycerine, (UK Spelling), trinitroglycerin, trinitroglycerine, 1, 2, 3-trinitroxypropane and glyceryl trinitrate, is a heavy, colorless, oily, explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol. Since the 1860s, it has been used as an active ingredient in the manufacture of explosives, specifically dynamite, and as such is employed in the construction and demolition industries. Similarly, since the 1880s, it has been used by the military as an active ingredient, and a gellatinizer for nitrocellulose, in some solid propellants, such as Cordite and Ballistite.
Nitroglycerin is also used medically as a vasodilator to treat heart conditions, such as angina and chronic heart failure.
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d
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GS_Basic_Sciences_Unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following is used as an explosive? ##Option_A: Phosphorous trichloride ###Option_B: Mercuric oxide ##Option_C: Graphite ##Option_D: Phosphorous trichloride ##Answer:d##Explaination:Nitroglycerin (NG), (United States spelling) also known as nitroglycerine, (UK Spelling), trinitroglycerin, trinitroglycerine, 1, 2, 3-trinitroxypropane and glyceryl trinitrate, is a heavy, colorless, oily, explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol. Since the 1860s, it has been used as an active ingredient in the manufacture of explosives, specifically dynamite, and as such is employed in the construction and demolition industries. Similarly, since the 1880s, it has been used by the military as an active ingredient, and a gellatinizer for nitrocellulose, in some solid propellants, such as Cordite and Ballistite.
Nitroglycerin is also used medically as a vasodilator to treat heart conditions, such as angina and chronic heart failure.##Topic:GS_Basic_Sciences_Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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Consider the following: 1. Camphor. 2. Chicory . 3. Vanilla. Which of the above is/are plant product(s) ?
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Camphor is a waxy, white or transparent solid with a strong, aromatic odor. It is found in wood of the camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora), a large evergreen tree found in Asia (particularly in Borneo and Taiwan, hence its alternate name). It also occurs in some other related trees in the laurel family, notably Ocotea usambarensis. It can also be synthetically produced from oil of turpentine. It is used for its scent, as an ingredient in cooking (mainly in India), as an embalming fluid, in religious ceremonies and for medicinal purposes. A major source of camphor in Asia is camphor basil.
Common chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a bushy perennial herb with blue, lavender, or occasionally white flowers. It grows as a wild plant on roadsides in its native Europe, and in North America and Australia, where it has become naturalized Vanilla is a flavoring derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla native to Mexico. There are currently three major cultivars of vanilla grown globally, all derived from a species originally found in Mesoamerica, including parts of modern day Mexico.
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d
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GS_Basic_Sciences_Unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following: 1. Camphor. 2. Chicory . 3. Vanilla. Which of the above is/are plant product(s) ?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Camphor is a waxy, white or transparent solid with a strong, aromatic odor. It is found in wood of the camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora), a large evergreen tree found in Asia (particularly in Borneo and Taiwan, hence its alternate name). It also occurs in some other related trees in the laurel family, notably Ocotea usambarensis. It can also be synthetically produced from oil of turpentine. It is used for its scent, as an ingredient in cooking (mainly in India), as an embalming fluid, in religious ceremonies and for medicinal purposes. A major source of camphor in Asia is camphor basil.
Common chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a bushy perennial herb with blue, lavender, or occasionally white flowers. It grows as a wild plant on roadsides in its native Europe, and in North America and Australia, where it has become naturalized Vanilla is a flavoring derived from orchids of the genus Vanilla native to Mexico. There are currently three major cultivars of vanilla grown globally, all derived from a species originally found in Mesoamerica, including parts of modern day Mexico.##Topic:GS_Basic_Sciences_Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements : 1. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the density of the population if India has increased more than three times. 2. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001 the annual growth rate (exponential) of the population of India has doubled. 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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Density of population of India in 1951: 117 per sq. km. Density of population of India in 2001: 324 per sq. km. Hence, between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the density of population of India has increased less than three times. India’s population growth can be classified into the following two phases: 1951-1981: Rapid high growth 1981-2001: High growth with signs of slowing down of the growth rate. It needs to be noted that during the decade of 1981-91, the population of India increased by 23.86 percent and the average annual exponential growth rate was 2.14 percent per annum. It was lower than that observed during 1971-81. It can be further noted that the lowering of the population growth has continued during 1991-2001, with the average annual exponential growth rate being 1.93 percent per annum.
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d
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Population and Growth trends density, sex, ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in India
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements : 1. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the density of the population if India has increased more than three times. 2. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001 the annual growth rate (exponential) of the population of India has doubled. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Density of population of India in 1951: 117 per sq. km. Density of population of India in 2001: 324 per sq. km. Hence, between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the density of population of India has increased less than three times. India’s population growth can be classified into the following two phases: 1951-1981: Rapid high growth 1981-2001: High growth with signs of slowing down of the growth rate. It needs to be noted that during the decade of 1981-91, the population of India increased by 23.86 percent and the average annual exponential growth rate was 2.14 percent per annum. It was lower than that observed during 1971-81. It can be further noted that the lowering of the population growth has continued during 1991-2001, with the average annual exponential growth rate being 1.93 percent per annum.##Topic:Population and Growth trends density, sex, ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in India##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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