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Consider the following pairs : Tradition State 1. Gatka, a traditional Martial Art Kerala 2. Madhubani, a Traditional Painting Bihar 3. Singhey Khabas Sindhu Darshan Festival J & K Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Gatka is an Indian martial art created by the Sikhs of the Punjab region. It was used by Sikh forces against the Mughals, primarily in reaction to oppressive or aggressive policies. Though rarely used in combat today, gatka is still popular as a sport and is often shown during Sikh festivals
Madhubani painting or Mithila Painting is a style of Indian painting, practiced in the Mithila region of Bihar state, India.
The Sindhu Darshan festival is a celebration of River Sindhu or Indus. It is held every year in June at Leh, Ladakh in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Festival aims at projecting the Sindhu was as a symbol of multi-dimensional cultural identity, communal harmony and peaceful co-existence in India.
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c
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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 pairs : Tradition State 1. Gatka, a traditional Martial Art Kerala 2. Madhubani, a Traditional Painting Bihar 3. Singhey Khabas Sindhu Darshan Festival J & K Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:Gatka is an Indian martial art created by the Sikhs of the Punjab region. It was used by Sikh forces against the Mughals, primarily in reaction to oppressive or aggressive policies. Though rarely used in combat today, gatka is still popular as a sport and is often shown during Sikh festivals
Madhubani painting or Mithila Painting is a style of Indian painting, practiced in the Mithila region of Bihar state, India.
The Sindhu Darshan festival is a celebration of River Sindhu or Indus. It is held every year in June at Leh, Ladakh in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Festival aims at projecting the Sindhu was as a symbol of multi-dimensional cultural identity, communal harmony and peaceful co-existence in India.##Topic:Misc Art and Culture##Subject:Geology##Answer:c
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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. Amrita Sher-Gil 1. Dancer B. Bhimsen Joshi 2. Painter C. Rukmini Devi Arundale 3. Poet D. Suryakant Tripathi Nirala 4. Singer Code : A B C D
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2 2 4 3
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1 4 2 3
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3 2 4 1
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2 2 4 3
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Amrita Shet-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, whose legacy stands at par with that of the Masters of Bengal Renaissance. Today, she is amongst Nine Masters, whose work was declared as art treasures by The Archaeological Survey of India, in 1976 and 1979
Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi is an Indian vocalists in the Hindustani classical tradition. A member of the Kirana Gharana (school), he is renowned for the khayal form of singing, as well as for his popular renditions of devotional music (bhajans and abhangs). In 2008, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour
Rukmini Devi Arundale (February 29, 1904 – February 24, 1986) was an Indian theosophist, dancer and choreographer in Indian classical dancer form of Bharatnatyam, and also an activist for animal rights, animal welfare and vegetarianism.
Suryakant Tripathi ‘Nirala’ (January 22, 1896 – October 15, 1961) was one of the most famous figures of the modern Hindi literature. He was a poet, novelist, essayist and story-writer. He also drew many sketches.
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b
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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: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. Amrita Sher-Gil 1. Dancer B. Bhimsen Joshi 2. Painter C. Rukmini Devi Arundale 3. Poet D. Suryakant Tripathi Nirala 4. Singer Code : A B C D##Option_A: 2 2 4 3###Option_B: 1 4 2 3##Option_C: 3 2 4 1##Option_D: 2 2 4 3##Answer:b##Explaination:Amrita Shet-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, whose legacy stands at par with that of the Masters of Bengal Renaissance. Today, she is amongst Nine Masters, whose work was declared as art treasures by The Archaeological Survey of India, in 1976 and 1979
Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi is an Indian vocalists in the Hindustani classical tradition. A member of the Kirana Gharana (school), he is renowned for the khayal form of singing, as well as for his popular renditions of devotional music (bhajans and abhangs). In 2008, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour
Rukmini Devi Arundale (February 29, 1904 – February 24, 1986) was an Indian theosophist, dancer and choreographer in Indian classical dancer form of Bharatnatyam, and also an activist for animal rights, animal welfare and vegetarianism.
Suryakant Tripathi ‘Nirala’ (January 22, 1896 – October 15, 1961) was one of the most famous figures of the modern Hindi literature. He was a poet, novelist, essayist and story-writer. He also drew many sketches.##Topic:Misc Art and Culture##Subject:Geology##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 (Book) List II (Author) A. In custody 1. Amartya Sen B. Sea of Poppies 2. Amitav Ghosh C. The Argumentative Indian 3. Anita Desai D. Unaccustomed Earth 4. Jhumpa Lahiri Code : A B C D
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4 1 2 3
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4 2 1 3
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3 2 1 4
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4 1 2 3
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In Custody (1984) is Anita Desai’s ironic story about literacy traditions and academic illusions. The central characters are Nur, an Urhi poet, who has fallen on hard times, and Deven, a professor of Hindi, who realizes that the beloved poet is not the magical genius e has imagined.
Sea of Poppies is a novel by Indian novelist Amitav Ghosh which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2008. It is the first volume of what will be the Ibis trilogy. The story is set on the banks of the holy river Ganges and in Calcutta.
The Argumentative Indian is a book written by the Indian Nobel Prize winning economist Amartya Sen. It is a collections of essays that discuss India’s history and identity, focusing on the traditions of public debate and intellectual pluralism. It was published on June 2, 2005.
Unaccustomed Earth is the latest book from Pulitzer Prize winning author Jhumpa Lahiri. It was published on April, 2008. Just like her other books, Unaccustomed Earth is also a reflection of life of two separate cultures, and how people cope with each other. It made the New York Times book Review list of “10 Best Books of 2008” as chosen by the papers editors.
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c
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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:Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List I (Book) List II (Author) A. In custody 1. Amartya Sen B. Sea of Poppies 2. Amitav Ghosh C. The Argumentative Indian 3. Anita Desai D. Unaccustomed Earth 4. Jhumpa Lahiri Code : A B C D##Option_A: 4 1 2 3###Option_B: 4 2 1 3##Option_C: 3 2 1 4##Option_D: 4 1 2 3##Answer:c##Explaination:In Custody (1984) is Anita Desai’s ironic story about literacy traditions and academic illusions. The central characters are Nur, an Urhi poet, who has fallen on hard times, and Deven, a professor of Hindi, who realizes that the beloved poet is not the magical genius e has imagined.
Sea of Poppies is a novel by Indian novelist Amitav Ghosh which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2008. It is the first volume of what will be the Ibis trilogy. The story is set on the banks of the holy river Ganges and in Calcutta.
The Argumentative Indian is a book written by the Indian Nobel Prize winning economist Amartya Sen. It is a collections of essays that discuss India’s history and identity, focusing on the traditions of public debate and intellectual pluralism. It was published on June 2, 2005.
Unaccustomed Earth is the latest book from Pulitzer Prize winning author Jhumpa Lahiri. It was published on April, 2008. Just like her other books, Unaccustomed Earth is also a reflection of life of two separate cultures, and how people cope with each other. It made the New York Times book Review list of “10 Best Books of 2008” as chosen by the papers editors.##Topic:Misc Art and Culture##Subject:Geology##Answer:c
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Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located?
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Bhadrachalam
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Chidambaram
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Hampi
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Bhadrachalam
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Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi 350 km from Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka in southern India. The temple of dedicated to Shiva, known here as Virupaksha, as the consort of the local goddess Pampa who is associated with the Tungabhadra River. The temple continues to prosper and attracts huge crowds for the betrothal and marriage festivities of Virupaksha and Pampa in December. In the month of February the annual chariot festival is celebrated here.
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c
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Architecture
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Where is the famous Virupaksha temple located?##Option_A: Bhadrachalam###Option_B: Chidambaram##Option_C: Hampi##Option_D: Bhadrachalam##Answer:c##Explaination:Virupaksha Temple is located in Hampi 350 km from Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka in southern India. The temple of dedicated to Shiva, known here as Virupaksha, as the consort of the local goddess Pampa who is associated with the Tungabhadra River. The temple continues to prosper and attracts huge crowds for the betrothal and marriage festivities of Virupaksha and Pampa in December. In the month of February the annual chariot festival is celebrated here.##Topic:Architecture##Subject:Geology##Answer:c
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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 Temple) List II (State) A. Vidyashankara Temple 1. Andhra Pradesh B. Rajarani Temple 2. Karnataka C. Kandariya Mahadeo Temple 3. Madhya Pradesh D. Bhimesvara temple 4. Orissa Code : A B C D
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2 4 3 1
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2 3 4 1
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1 4 3 2
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2 4 3 1
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Vidyashankara Temple at Sringere is a revered pilgrimage centre located amidst the picturesque Sahyadri hills in Chikmaglur District of Karnataka on the left bank of the river Tungabhadra Rajarani temple is one of the most renowned temples in Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Orissa. It is made from the wonderful red and gold standstone, which is locally known as Rajarani and this is what gives the temple its name of ‘Raja Rani’. Rajarani temple of Bhubaneshwar is dedicated to Lord Brahma. The origin of this temple can be dated back to the eleventh century. The Kandariya Mahadeva is the largest and most ornate Hindu temple in the medieval temple group found at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, India. It was built by Vidyadhara arguably one of the greatest Chandela kings. The temple was built around 1050 on Hindu beliefs. Bhimesvara temple is a 10th century shrine at Draksharamam. It is one among the five Arama shrines dedicated to Shiva, in Andhra Pradesh. The temple was built by the Eastern Chalukyan King Bhima of Vengi, when his kingdom was under attack by the Rashtrakootas
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a
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Architecture
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Geology
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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 Temple) List II (State) A. Vidyashankara Temple 1. Andhra Pradesh B. Rajarani Temple 2. Karnataka C. Kandariya Mahadeo Temple 3. Madhya Pradesh D. Bhimesvara temple 4. Orissa Code : A B C D##Option_A: 2 4 3 1###Option_B: 2 3 4 1##Option_C: 1 4 3 2##Option_D: 2 4 3 1##Answer:a##Explaination:Vidyashankara Temple at Sringere is a revered pilgrimage centre located amidst the picturesque Sahyadri hills in Chikmaglur District of Karnataka on the left bank of the river Tungabhadra Rajarani temple is one of the most renowned temples in Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Orissa. It is made from the wonderful red and gold standstone, which is locally known as Rajarani and this is what gives the temple its name of ‘Raja Rani’. Rajarani temple of Bhubaneshwar is dedicated to Lord Brahma. The origin of this temple can be dated back to the eleventh century. The Kandariya Mahadeva is the largest and most ornate Hindu temple in the medieval temple group found at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh, India. It was built by Vidyadhara arguably one of the greatest Chandela kings. The temple was built around 1050 on Hindu beliefs. Bhimesvara temple is a 10th century shrine at Draksharamam. It is one among the five Arama shrines dedicated to Shiva, in Andhra Pradesh. The temple was built by the Eastern Chalukyan King Bhima of Vengi, when his kingdom was under attack by the Rashtrakootas##Topic:Architecture##Subject:Geology##Answer:a
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The brothers Umakant and Ramakant Gundecha are :
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Dhrupad vocalists
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Kathak dancers
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Sarod Maestros
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Dhrupad vocalists
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Umakant and Ramakant Gundecha are India’s leading exponents of the Dhrupad style of Indian classical music, and are the most active young performers in that style in Indian and international circuits. Gundecha Brothers received conventional university education and learned the Dhrupad vocal art under the renowned Dhrupad vocalist Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar and also with Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar (the distinguished performer of Rudra Veena) in Dhrupad Kendra, Bhopal. They have received National Fellowship from 1987 to 89, Ustad Allauddin Khan Fellowship in 1993, Sanskriti Award in 1994 and Kumar Gandharva Award in 1998 by Govt. of Madhya Pradesh and Dagar Gharana Award by Mewar Foundation in 2001.
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a
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Indian Music
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The brothers Umakant and Ramakant Gundecha are :##Option_A: Dhrupad vocalists###Option_B: Kathak dancers##Option_C: Sarod Maestros##Option_D: Dhrupad vocalists##Answer:a##Explaination:Umakant and Ramakant Gundecha are India’s leading exponents of the Dhrupad style of Indian classical music, and are the most active young performers in that style in Indian and international circuits. Gundecha Brothers received conventional university education and learned the Dhrupad vocal art under the renowned Dhrupad vocalist Ustad Zia Fariduddin Dagar and also with Ustad Zia Mohiuddin Dagar (the distinguished performer of Rudra Veena) in Dhrupad Kendra, Bhopal. They have received National Fellowship from 1987 to 89, Ustad Allauddin Khan Fellowship in 1993, Sanskriti Award in 1994 and Kumar Gandharva Award in 1998 by Govt. of Madhya Pradesh and Dagar Gharana Award by Mewar Foundation in 2001.##Topic:Indian Music##Subject:Geology##Answer:a
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In which State in the Buddhist site Tabo Monastery located?
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Himachal Pradesh
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Sikkim
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Located in the valley of Spiti (Himachal Pradesh) at an altitude of 3050m, the Tabo Monastery in quiet often referred to as the Ajanta of the Himalayas. Founded by an eminent scholar Richen Zangpo in the 996 AD, as an advanced centre of learning, this is basically a complex that houses a number of small gompas, temples and monasteries. It spreads over an area of 6300 sq m and is surrounded by high boundary wall.
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b
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Religion and Philosophy
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In which State in the Buddhist site Tabo Monastery located?##Option_A: Arunachal Pradesh###Option_B: Himachal Pradesh##Option_C: Sikkim##Option_D: Arunachal Pradesh##Answer:b##Explaination:Located in the valley of Spiti (Himachal Pradesh) at an altitude of 3050m, the Tabo Monastery in quiet often referred to as the Ajanta of the Himalayas. Founded by an eminent scholar Richen Zangpo in the 996 AD, as an advanced centre of learning, this is basically a complex that houses a number of small gompas, temples and monasteries. It spreads over an area of 6300 sq m and is surrounded by high boundary wall.##Topic:Religion and Philosophy##Subject:Geology##Answer:b
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Consider the following pairs : Organization Location of Headquarters 1. Asian Development Bank : Tokyo 2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation : Singapore 3. Association of South East Asian Nations : Bangkok Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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ASEAN (Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia): ASEAN is a geo-political and economic organization of 10 countries located in south-east Asia. It was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok by the five original member countries, namely, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
APEC (Headquarters: Singapore): APEC is an economic forum for a group of Pacific Rim countries to discuss matters on regional economy, cooperation, trade and investment.
Headquarters of Asian Development Bank is in Manila, Philippines.
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b
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GS_IR_unclassified
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs : Organization Location of Headquarters 1. Asian Development Bank : Tokyo 2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation : Singapore 3. Association of South East Asian Nations : Bangkok Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:ASEAN (Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia): ASEAN is a geo-political and economic organization of 10 countries located in south-east Asia. It was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok by the five original member countries, namely, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
APEC (Headquarters: Singapore): APEC is an economic forum for a group of Pacific Rim countries to discuss matters on regional economy, cooperation, trade and investment.
Headquarters of Asian Development Bank is in Manila, Philippines.##Topic:GS_IR_unclassified##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:b
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With reference to the United Nations, consider the following statements. 1. The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of UN consists of 24 member States. 2. It is elected by a 2/3rd majority of the General Assembly for a 3 year term. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The ECOSOC is the Welfare Council which coordinates the economic and social activities of United Nations and its specialized agencies and other organizations. This council meets atleast thrice a year. It is composed of 54 members. General Assembly elects one-third members of ECOSOC every year for a period of 3 years. ECOSOC takes decision by a majority of those members present and voting. ECOSOC seeks to build a world of Greater prosperity, stability and justice.
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b
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GS_IR_unclassified
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the United Nations, consider the following statements. 1. The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of UN consists of 24 member States. 2. It is elected by a 2/3rd majority of the General Assembly for a 3 year term. Which of the above statements is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only ##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:The ECOSOC is the Welfare Council which coordinates the economic and social activities of United Nations and its specialized agencies and other organizations. This council meets atleast thrice a year. It is composed of 54 members. General Assembly elects one-third members of ECOSOC every year for a period of 3 years. ECOSOC takes decision by a majority of those members present and voting. ECOSOC seeks to build a world of Greater prosperity, stability and justice.##Topic:GS_IR_unclassified##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:b
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The Security Council of UN consists of 5 permanent members, and the remaining 10 members are elected by the General Assembly for a term of.
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1 year
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2 years
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3 years
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1 year
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Security Council is the executive body of UN which is responsible for maintaining international peace in the world. Its session can be summoned at 24 hours notice and it functions almost continuously. The council consists of 15 members – 5 permanent (U.S.A., U.K., Russia, France and China) and 10 non-permanent members which are elected for a term of 2 years by the General Assembly.
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b
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GS_IR_unclassified
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Security Council of UN consists of 5 permanent members, and the remaining 10 members are elected by the General Assembly for a term of. ##Option_A: 1 year ###Option_B: 2 years ##Option_C: 3 years ##Option_D: 1 year ##Answer:b##Explaination:Security Council is the executive body of UN which is responsible for maintaining international peace in the world. Its session can be summoned at 24 hours notice and it functions almost continuously. The council consists of 15 members – 5 permanent (U.S.A., U.K., Russia, France and China) and 10 non-permanent members which are elected for a term of 2 years by the General Assembly.##Topic:GS_IR_unclassified##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:b
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A present group of nations known as G-8 started first as G-7. Which one among the following was not one of them?
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Canada
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Italy
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Japan
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Canada
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The G8 is an international forum for the governments of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the UK and the USA. Each year, member states of the G8 take turns assuming the presidency of the group. The holder of the presidency sets the group’s annual agenda and hosts the summit for that year. In 1975, French President Valery Giscard d’Estaing invited the heads of government from West Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and USA to a summit in Rambouillet. The six leaders agreed to an annual meeting organized under a rotating presidency, forming the Group of Six (G6). The following year, Canada joined the group at the behest of United States President Gerald Ford, and the group became known as the Group of Seven (G7). At the initiative of United States President Bill Clinton, Russia formally joined the group in 1997, resulting in the Group of Eight (G8).
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d
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GS_IR_unclassified
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:A present group of nations known as G-8 started first as G-7. Which one among the following was not one of them? ##Option_A: Canada ###Option_B: Italy ##Option_C: Japan ##Option_D: Canada ##Answer:d##Explaination:The G8 is an international forum for the governments of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, the UK and the USA. Each year, member states of the G8 take turns assuming the presidency of the group. The holder of the presidency sets the group’s annual agenda and hosts the summit for that year. In 1975, French President Valery Giscard d’Estaing invited the heads of government from West Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and USA to a summit in Rambouillet. The six leaders agreed to an annual meeting organized under a rotating presidency, forming the Group of Six (G6). The following year, Canada joined the group at the behest of United States President Gerald Ford, and the group became known as the Group of Seven (G7). At the initiative of United States President Bill Clinton, Russia formally joined the group in 1997, resulting in the Group of Eight (G8).##Topic:GS_IR_unclassified##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:d
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Other than Venezuela, which one among the following from South America is a member of OPEC?
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Argentina
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Brazil
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Ecuador
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Argentina
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OPEC : HQ – Vienna, Austria.
Secretary General- Abdalla Salem El-Badri (Libya)
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a permanent, intergovernmental Organization, created at the Baghdad Conference on September 10-14, 1960, by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. The five Founding Members were later joined by nine other Members. Indonesia’s membership currently under review as Indonesia is no longer considered by OPEC as a net oil exporter. Former Members are Gabon (full member from 1975 to 1995) and Ecuador (full member from 1963 to 1993). However Ecuador has expressed interest in rejoining. OPEC’s official language is English, although the official language of a majority of OPEC member-states is Arabic, as seven current members are Arab states. Only one member nation (Nigeria) has English as an official language. From 1976-2006 OPEC gained no new member nations. In November 2006 the Angolan Government announced its intention to apply for membership and subsequently joined on 1st Jan 2007. Sudan has also expressed intent for joining. Russia, though a net exporter of oil has failed to gain membership into the grouping.
In 2008, Indonesia announced its withdrawal of membership of OPEC. Membership – 12 states.
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c
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Misc Economic Issues
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Other than Venezuela, which one among the following from South America is a member of OPEC?##Option_A: Argentina ###Option_B: Brazil ##Option_C: Ecuador ##Option_D: Argentina ##Answer:c##Explaination:OPEC : HQ – Vienna, Austria.
Secretary General- Abdalla Salem El-Badri (Libya)
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a permanent, intergovernmental Organization, created at the Baghdad Conference on September 10-14, 1960, by Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela. The five Founding Members were later joined by nine other Members. Indonesia’s membership currently under review as Indonesia is no longer considered by OPEC as a net oil exporter. Former Members are Gabon (full member from 1975 to 1995) and Ecuador (full member from 1963 to 1993). However Ecuador has expressed interest in rejoining. OPEC’s official language is English, although the official language of a majority of OPEC member-states is Arabic, as seven current members are Arab states. Only one member nation (Nigeria) has English as an official language. From 1976-2006 OPEC gained no new member nations. In November 2006 the Angolan Government announced its intention to apply for membership and subsequently joined on 1st Jan 2007. Sudan has also expressed intent for joining. Russia, though a net exporter of oil has failed to gain membership into the grouping.
In 2008, Indonesia announced its withdrawal of membership of OPEC. Membership – 12 states.##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:c
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Consider the following countries: 1. Brunei Darussalam . 2. East Timor . 3. Laos . Which of the above is/are member/members of ASEAN?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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ASEAN: HQ- Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a geo-political and economic organization of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia. ASEAN was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok by the five original Member Countries, namely, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam joined on 8 January 1984, Vietnam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999.
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c
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No_topic
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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following countries: 1. Brunei Darussalam . 2. East Timor . 3. Laos . Which of the above is/are member/members of ASEAN? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only ##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:ASEAN: HQ- Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a geo-political and economic organization of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia. ASEAN was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok by the five original Member Countries, namely, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Brunei Darussalam joined on 8 January 1984, Vietnam on 28 July 1995, Lao PDR and Myanmar on 23 July 1997, and Cambodia on 30 April 1999.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:c
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Consider the following countries: 1. Switzerland 2. Malta 3. Bulgaria Which of the above are members of European Union?
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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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The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of 27 member states, located primarily in Europe. It was established by the Treaty of Maastricht on 1 November 1993. The European Union is composed of 27 independent sovereign states which are known as member states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
There are three official candidate countries, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Turkey. The western Balkan countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia are officially recognized as potential candidates. Kosovo is also listed by the European Commission as a potential candidate but the Commission does not list it as an independent country because not all member states recognize at as an independent country, separate from Serbia.
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b
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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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Commerce & Accountancy
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following countries: 1. Switzerland 2. Malta 3. Bulgaria Which of the above are members of European Union?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only ##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:The European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of 27 member states, located primarily in Europe. It was established by the Treaty of Maastricht on 1 November 1993. The European Union is composed of 27 independent sovereign states which are known as member states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
There are three official candidate countries, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Turkey. The western Balkan countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia are officially recognized as potential candidates. Kosovo is also listed by the European Commission as a potential candidate but the Commission does not list it as an independent country because not all member states recognize at as an independent country, separate from Serbia.##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:Commerce & Accountancy##Answer:b
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In the latter half of the year 2007, which one of the following countries pulled out of commonwealth of Independent States?
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Azerbaijan
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Belarus
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Georgia
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Azerbaijan
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Georgia joined the Commonwealth for Independent States (CIS) in December 1993, two years the creation of the organization. On 12 August 2008, following the breakout of the military conflict with Russia in South Ossetia, Georgia’s president Saakashvili announced at a rally outside the country’s parliament that Georgia would leave the CIS and urged Ukraine to follow suit. On 18 August 2008 Georgia notified the CIS executive organs of the unanimous decision of its parliament to leave the regional organization. In accordance with Section II, Article 9 of the CIS Charter, Georgia’s membership is scheduled to expire in August 2009.
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c
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GS_IR_unclassified
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the latter half of the year 2007, which one of the following countries pulled out of commonwealth of Independent States? ##Option_A: Azerbaijan ###Option_B: Belarus ##Option_C: Georgia ##Option_D: Azerbaijan ##Answer:c##Explaination:Georgia joined the Commonwealth for Independent States (CIS) in December 1993, two years the creation of the organization. On 12 August 2008, following the breakout of the military conflict with Russia in South Ossetia, Georgia’s president Saakashvili announced at a rally outside the country’s parliament that Georgia would leave the CIS and urged Ukraine to follow suit. On 18 August 2008 Georgia notified the CIS executive organs of the unanimous decision of its parliament to leave the regional organization. In accordance with Section II, Article 9 of the CIS Charter, Georgia’s membership is scheduled to expire in August 2009.##Topic:GS_IR_unclassified##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements : 1. The Baglihar Power Project had been constructed within the parameters of the Indus Water Treaty. 2. The project was completely built by the Union Government with loans from Japan and the World Bank. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh has commissioned the Baglihar hydro-electricity project on the river Chenab of Jammu and Kashmir on October 10, 2008. Pakistan claimed that the Baglihar project will draw out all the water from its territory. It said that by building the hydro-electricity, New Delhi has violated the provisions of Indus Water Treaty. The Prime Minister of India stated that the Baglihar power project has been constructed keeping in mind the provisions of Indus Water Treaty. The project is estimated to cost USD $1 billion.
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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 statements : 1. The Baglihar Power Project had been constructed within the parameters of the Indus Water Treaty. 2. The project was completely built by the Union Government with loans from Japan and the World Bank. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:The Prime Minister of India Dr Manmohan Singh has commissioned the Baglihar hydro-electricity project on the river Chenab of Jammu and Kashmir on October 10, 2008. Pakistan claimed that the Baglihar project will draw out all the water from its territory. It said that by building the hydro-electricity, New Delhi has violated the provisions of Indus Water Treaty. The Prime Minister of India stated that the Baglihar power project has been constructed keeping in mind the provisions of Indus Water Treaty. The project is estimated to cost USD $1 billion.##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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With whose permission did the English set up their first factory in Surat?
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Akbar
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Jahangir
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Shahjahan
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Akbar
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Following the decision of the East India Company to open a factory at Surat (1608), Captain Hawkins arrived at Jahangir’s court (1609) to seek permission. Jahangir although initially willing to grant permission later refused due to Portuguese pressure. But when a Portuguese fleet was defeated by the English under Captain Best at Swally (near Surat) in 1612, a farman was issued by Jahangir permitting the English to erect a factory at Surat (1613).
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b
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Mughal Period
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With whose permission did the English set up their first factory in Surat? ##Option_A: Akbar ###Option_B: Jahangir ##Option_C: Shahjahan ##Option_D: Akbar ##Answer:b##Explaination:Following the decision of the East India Company to open a factory at Surat (1608), Captain Hawkins arrived at Jahangir’s court (1609) to seek permission. Jahangir although initially willing to grant permission later refused due to Portuguese pressure. But when a Portuguese fleet was defeated by the English under Captain Best at Swally (near Surat) in 1612, a farman was issued by Jahangir permitting the English to erect a factory at Surat (1613).##Topic:Mughal Period##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements : 1. The discussions in the Third Round Table Conference eventually led to the passing of the Government of India Act of 1935. 2. The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of an All India Federation to be based on a Union of the provinces of British India and the Princely States. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The third round table conference was convened in London on November 17 to December 24 in the year 1932. A white paper was issued in the year March 1933. The details of the working basis of the new Constitution of India were enumerated in the white paper. It was declared that according to the new constitution, there would be diarchy at the centre and responsible governments in the centre. In February 1935, a bill was introduced in the House of Commons by the Secretary of State for India, which subsequently passed and enacted as the Government of India Act, 1935. Thus, the act of 1935 came into existence as a result of third round table conference. The Act drew its materials from Simon Commission, the report of All parties conference i.e. Nehru Report, the discussions of the three round table conferences, the detail enumerated in the white paper and the report of the Joint Select Committees.
The most significant aspects of Act was: provision for the establishment of a “Federation of India”, to be made up of both British India and some or all of the “princely states”
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c
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The Government of India Act, 1935
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements : 1. The discussions in the Third Round Table Conference eventually led to the passing of the Government of India Act of 1935. 2. The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of an All India Federation to be based on a Union of the provinces of British India and the Princely States. Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:The third round table conference was convened in London on November 17 to December 24 in the year 1932. A white paper was issued in the year March 1933. The details of the working basis of the new Constitution of India were enumerated in the white paper. It was declared that according to the new constitution, there would be diarchy at the centre and responsible governments in the centre. In February 1935, a bill was introduced in the House of Commons by the Secretary of State for India, which subsequently passed and enacted as the Government of India Act, 1935. Thus, the act of 1935 came into existence as a result of third round table conference. The Act drew its materials from Simon Commission, the report of All parties conference i.e. Nehru Report, the discussions of the three round table conferences, the detail enumerated in the white paper and the report of the Joint Select Committees.
The most significant aspects of Act was: provision for the establishment of a “Federation of India”, to be made up of both British India and some or all of the “princely states”##Topic:The Government of India Act, 1935##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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In collaboration with David Hare and Alexander Duff, who of the following established Hindu College at Calcutta?
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Henry Louis Vivian Derozio.
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Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar .
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Keshab Chandra Sen .
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Henry Louis Vivian Derozio.
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With the creation of the Supreme Court in Calcutta in 1774 many Hindus of Bengal became eager to learn the English language. In 1817, in collaboration with Scottish watchmaker, David Hare and Alexander Duff, Raja Rammohan Roy set up the Hindu College at Calcutta. The College formally opened on Monday, January 20, 1817 with twenty ‘scholars’. The control of the institution was vested in a body of two Governors and four Directors. In 1830, Raja Rammohan helped Alexander Duff in establishing the General Assembly’s Institution, by providing him the venue vacated by Brahma Sabha and getting the first batch of students.
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d
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Socio Religious Reform Movements in the 19th century India
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In collaboration with David Hare and Alexander Duff, who of the following established Hindu College at Calcutta? ##Option_A:Henry Louis Vivian Derozio.###Option_B: Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar .##Option_C: Keshab Chandra Sen .##Option_D:Henry Louis Vivian Derozio.##Answer:d##Explaination:With the creation of the Supreme Court in Calcutta in 1774 many Hindus of Bengal became eager to learn the English language. In 1817, in collaboration with Scottish watchmaker, David Hare and Alexander Duff, Raja Rammohan Roy set up the Hindu College at Calcutta. The College formally opened on Monday, January 20, 1817 with twenty ‘scholars’. The control of the institution was vested in a body of two Governors and four Directors. In 1830, Raja Rammohan helped Alexander Duff in establishing the General Assembly’s Institution, by providing him the venue vacated by Brahma Sabha and getting the first batch of students.##Topic:Socio Religious Reform Movements in the 19th century India##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Who of the following Prime Minister sent Cripps Mission to India?
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James Ramsay MacDonald.
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Stanley Baldwin .
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Nevile Chamberlain.
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James Ramsay MacDonald.
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Sir Stafford Cripps (1889-1952) was a leading British politician who twice led unsuccessful high level missions appointed by the British Government, once under Winston Churchill and the second under Clement Atlee, in the hope of negotiating India’s independence by agreement. In March 1942 Churchill sent Cripps on a special mission to India, in the hope, which proved to be vain, that he would win the support of Nehru, Gandhi and Congress party in the war against Japan by promising that India should have assembly with powers to draft the Constitution of an independent state once the war was over.
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d
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The Cripps Proposal, 1942
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who of the following Prime Minister sent Cripps Mission to India?##Option_A: James Ramsay MacDonald.###Option_B: Stanley Baldwin .##Option_C: Nevile Chamberlain.##Option_D: James Ramsay MacDonald.##Answer:d##Explaination:Sir Stafford Cripps (1889-1952) was a leading British politician who twice led unsuccessful high level missions appointed by the British Government, once under Winston Churchill and the second under Clement Atlee, in the hope of negotiating India’s independence by agreement. In March 1942 Churchill sent Cripps on a special mission to India, in the hope, which proved to be vain, that he would win the support of Nehru, Gandhi and Congress party in the war against Japan by promising that India should have assembly with powers to draft the Constitution of an independent state once the war was over.##Topic:The Cripps Proposal, 1942##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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During the Indian Freedom Struggle, why did Rowlatt Act arouse popular indignation?
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It curtailed the freedom of religion
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It suppressed the Indian traditional education
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It authorized the government to imprison people without trial
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It curtailed the freedom of religion
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During the Vice-royalty of Lord Chelmsford, a sedition committee was appointed by the Government in 1918 with Justice Rowlatt which made certain recommendations to curb seditious activities in India. The Rowlatt 1919, gave unbridled powers to the government to arrest and imprison suspects, without trial. The act caused a wave of anger among the people. Gandhiji decided to fight against this act and he gave a call for Satyagraha on April 6, 1919.
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c
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Montague-Chelmsford Reforms or the Government of India Act, 1919
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:During the Indian Freedom Struggle, why did Rowlatt Act arouse popular indignation?##Option_A: It curtailed the freedom of religion ###Option_B: It suppressed the Indian traditional education##Option_C: It authorized the government to imprison people without trial##Option_D: It curtailed the freedom of religion ##Answer:c##Explaination:During the Vice-royalty of Lord Chelmsford, a sedition committee was appointed by the Government in 1918 with Justice Rowlatt which made certain recommendations to curb seditious activities in India. The Rowlatt 1919, gave unbridled powers to the government to arrest and imprison suspects, without trial. The act caused a wave of anger among the people. Gandhiji decided to fight against this act and he gave a call for Satyagraha on April 6, 1919.##Topic:Montague-Chelmsford Reforms or the Government of India Act, 1919##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Which one of the following began with the Dandi March ?
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Home Rule Movement
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Non-Cooperation Movement
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Civil Disobedience Movement
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Home Rule Movement
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To achieve the goal of Complete Independence, Gandhiji launched another civil disobedience movement in 1930. Alongwith 78 followers, Gandhiji started his famous march from Sabarmati Ashram on March 12, 1930 for the small village Dandi (Navsari district) to break the Salt Law. Gandhiji covered a distance of 240 miles in 24 days. On reaching the seashore on April 6, he broke the Salt Law by picking up salt from the seashore. By picking handful if salt, Gandhiji inaugurated the Civil Disobedience Movement, a movement that was to remain unsurpassed in the history of Indian National Movement for the countrywide mass participation it unleashed.
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c
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The Civil Disobedience Movement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following began with the Dandi March ?##Option_A: Home Rule Movement###Option_B: Non-Cooperation Movement##Option_C: Civil Disobedience Movement##Option_D: Home Rule Movement##Answer:c##Explaination:To achieve the goal of Complete Independence, Gandhiji launched another civil disobedience movement in 1930. Alongwith 78 followers, Gandhiji started his famous march from Sabarmati Ashram on March 12, 1930 for the small village Dandi (Navsari district) to break the Salt Law. Gandhiji covered a distance of 240 miles in 24 days. On reaching the seashore on April 6, he broke the Salt Law by picking up salt from the seashore. By picking handful if salt, Gandhiji inaugurated the Civil Disobedience Movement, a movement that was to remain unsurpassed in the history of Indian National Movement for the countrywide mass participation it unleashed.##Topic:The Civil Disobedience Movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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With which one of the following movements is the slogan “Do or Die” associated?
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Swadeshi Movement
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Non-Cooperation Movement
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Civil Disobedience Movement
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Swadeshi Movement
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The All India Congress Committee met at Bombay on August 8, 1942, and passed the famous ‘Quit India’ resolution, proposing to start non-violent mass struggle to achieve this aim. On the night of this day, Gandhi gave his call of ‘Do or Die’. But before the Congress could start its non-violent movement, the government rounded up all the important leaders, including Gandhi in the morning of August 9. This unwise act of the government unleashed an unprecedented and country – wide wave of mass fury. Left leaderless and without any organization, the people reacted in any matter they could.
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d
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The Quit India Movement, I942
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With which one of the following movements is the slogan “Do or Die” associated? ##Option_A:Swadeshi Movement###Option_B: Non-Cooperation Movement ##Option_C:Civil Disobedience Movement##Option_D:Swadeshi Movement##Answer:d##Explaination:The All India Congress Committee met at Bombay on August 8, 1942, and passed the famous ‘Quit India’ resolution, proposing to start non-violent mass struggle to achieve this aim. On the night of this day, Gandhi gave his call of ‘Do or Die’. But before the Congress could start its non-violent movement, the government rounded up all the important leaders, including Gandhi in the morning of August 9. This unwise act of the government unleashed an unprecedented and country – wide wave of mass fury. Left leaderless and without any organization, the people reacted in any matter they could.##Topic:The Quit India Movement, I942##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Which of the following founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association?.
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Mahatma Gandhi
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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N.M. Joshi
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Mahatma Gandhi
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The Ahmedabad Mill strike gave Gandhi an urban, industrial base. In 1920, he founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association, the union which afterwards set the tone of industrial relations in the city. Its approach was mild, but Gandhi’s standing with the workers guaranteed constructive response from the mill owners, who feared him.
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a
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The Beginning of the Gandhian Era
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association?.##Option_A: Mahatma Gandhi ###Option_B: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel##Option_C: N.M. Joshi ##Option_D: Mahatma Gandhi ##Answer:a##Explaination:The Ahmedabad Mill strike gave Gandhi an urban, industrial base. In 1920, he founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association, the union which afterwards set the tone of industrial relations in the city. Its approach was mild, but Gandhi’s standing with the workers guaranteed constructive response from the mill owners, who feared him.##Topic:The Beginning of the Gandhian Era##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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In the context of the Indian freedom struggle 16th October 1905 is well known for which one of the following reasons?
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The formal proclamation of Swadeshi Movement was made in Calcutta town hall .
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Partition of Bengal took effect.
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Dadabhai Naoroji declared that the goal of Indian National Congress was Swaraj .
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The formal proclamation of Swadeshi Movement was made in Calcutta town hall .
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Partition of Bengal (1905): The partition, officially announced on July 4, 1905, came into effect on October 16, 1905. On the same day, the people of Bengal reacted in an unprecedented way by observing it as a day of mourning and organizing protest meetings. At a meeting held at the so-called ‘Federal Hall’, a resolution was adopted to launch the Swadeshi movement and adopt the slogan of ‘Bande Mataram’.
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b
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Partition of Bengal and the Swadeshi Movement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of the Indian freedom struggle 16th October 1905 is well known for which one of the following reasons? ##Option_A: The formal proclamation of Swadeshi Movement was made in Calcutta town hall .###Option_B:Partition of Bengal took effect.##Option_C: Dadabhai Naoroji declared that the goal of Indian National Congress was Swaraj .##Option_D: The formal proclamation of Swadeshi Movement was made in Calcutta town hall .##Answer:b##Explaination:Partition of Bengal (1905): The partition, officially announced on July 4, 1905, came into effect on October 16, 1905. On the same day, the people of Bengal reacted in an unprecedented way by observing it as a day of mourning and organizing protest meetings. At a meeting held at the so-called ‘Federal Hall’, a resolution was adopted to launch the Swadeshi movement and adopt the slogan of ‘Bande Mataram’.##Topic:Partition of Bengal and the Swadeshi Movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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In the “Individual Satyagraha”, Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Satyagrahi. Who was the second?
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
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C. Rajagopalachari
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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In October 1940, Gandhi selected Vinoba Bhave as the first Satyagrahi-civil resister-for the individual Satyagraha against the British, and Jawaharlal Nehru the second Satyagrahi. On October 31, 1940 Pt. Nehru was arrested for offering individual Satyagraha to protest against India’s forced participation in war. He was released along with the other leaders in December 1941.
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b
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The Individual Satyagraha 1940-41
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the “Individual Satyagraha”, Vinoba Bhave was chosen as the first Satyagrahi. Who was the second? ##Option_A: Dr. Rajendra Prasad ###Option_B: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru ##Option_C: C. Rajagopalachari ##Option_D: Dr. Rajendra Prasad ##Answer:b##Explaination:In October 1940, Gandhi selected Vinoba Bhave as the first Satyagrahi-civil resister-for the individual Satyagraha against the British, and Jawaharlal Nehru the second Satyagrahi. On October 31, 1940 Pt. Nehru was arrested for offering individual Satyagraha to protest against India’s forced participation in war. He was released along with the other leaders in December 1941.##Topic:The Individual Satyagraha 1940-41##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements : The Cripps Proposals include the provision for - 1. Full independence for India . 2. Creation of Constitution making body. 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 Cripps Proposals – March-April 1942: Sir Stafford Cripps after discussions with the Indian leaders, announced his proposals in the form of a Draft Declaration, which may be summarized as:
i. The British Government’s object was the creation of a new Indian Union, which would have Dominion Status.
ii. A Constitution-making body, consisting of the elected representatives from the British Provinces and the Princely States was to be set up immediately after the war.
iii. The Constitution framed by this body would be accepted and implemented subject to two conditions (a) any province of British India not prepared to accept this Constitution would retain its present constitutional position. With such non-acceding provinces, the British might agree upon a new Constitution, giving them the same status as the Indian Union, (b) Every Princely State would be free to adhere to the Constitution or decline to do so.
iv. During the War an Executive Council would be set up, composed of leaders of the principal sections of the Indian people. But the British Government would retain control of the defence of India as a part of their war effort.
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b
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The Cripps Proposal, 1942
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements : The Cripps Proposals include the provision for - 1. Full independence for India . 2. Creation of Constitution making body. 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 Cripps Proposals – March-April 1942: Sir Stafford Cripps after discussions with the Indian leaders, announced his proposals in the form of a Draft Declaration, which may be summarized as:
i. The British Government’s object was the creation of a new Indian Union, which would have Dominion Status.
ii. A Constitution-making body, consisting of the elected representatives from the British Provinces and the Princely States was to be set up immediately after the war.
iii. The Constitution framed by this body would be accepted and implemented subject to two conditions (a) any province of British India not prepared to accept this Constitution would retain its present constitutional position. With such non-acceding provinces, the British might agree upon a new Constitution, giving them the same status as the Indian Union, (b) Every Princely State would be free to adhere to the Constitution or decline to do so.
iv. During the War an Executive Council would be set up, composed of leaders of the principal sections of the Indian people. But the British Government would retain control of the defence of India as a part of their war effort.##Topic:The Cripps Proposal, 1942##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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During the freedom struggle, Aruna Asaf Ali was a major woman organizer of underground activity in:
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Civil Disobedience Movement.
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Non-Cooperation Movement.
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Quit India Movement .
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Civil Disobedience Movement.
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Aruna Asaf Ali (July 16, 1909, Kalka, Haryana—July 29, 1996) (born Aruna Ganguli), was an Indian independence fighter. She is widely remembered for hoisting the Congress flag at the Gowalia Tank maidan in Bombay during the Quit India Movement, 1942. Aruna was dubbed the Heroine of the 1942 movement for her bravery in the face of danger and was called Grand Old Lady of the Independence movement of her later years.
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c
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The Quit India Movement, I942
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:During the freedom struggle, Aruna Asaf Ali was a major woman organizer of underground activity in:##Option_A:Civil Disobedience Movement.###Option_B:Non-Cooperation Movement.##Option_C: Quit India Movement .##Option_D:Civil Disobedience Movement.##Answer:c##Explaination:Aruna Asaf Ali (July 16, 1909, Kalka, Haryana—July 29, 1996) (born Aruna Ganguli), was an Indian independence fighter. She is widely remembered for hoisting the Congress flag at the Gowalia Tank maidan in Bombay during the Quit India Movement, 1942. Aruna was dubbed the Heroine of the 1942 movement for her bravery in the face of danger and was called Grand Old Lady of the Independence movement of her later years.##Topic:The Quit India Movement, I942##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Who of the following is the author of a collection of poems called “Golden Threshold” ?
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Aruna Asaf Ali
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Annie Besant
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Sarojini Naidu
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Aruna Asaf Ali
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Sarojini Naidu is well acclaimed for her contribution to poetry. Her poetry had beautiful words that could also be sung. Her collection of poems published in 1905 under the title “The Golden Threshold”.
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c
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Women movements
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who of the following is the author of a collection of poems called “Golden Threshold” ?##Option_A: Aruna Asaf Ali ###Option_B: Annie Besant##Option_C: Sarojini Naidu ##Option_D: Aruna Asaf Ali ##Answer:c##Explaination:Sarojini Naidu is well acclaimed for her contribution to poetry. Her poetry had beautiful words that could also be sung. Her collection of poems published in 1905 under the title “The Golden Threshold”.##Topic:Women movements##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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In India, the first Municipal Corporation was set up in which one among the following?
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Calcutta
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Madras
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Bombay
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Calcutta
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The institutions of urban local government originated and developed in modern India during the period of British rule. The major events in this context are: (i) In 1687, the first municipal corporation in India was set up at Madras, (ii) In 1726, the municipal corporations were set up in Bombay and Calcutta.
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b
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Struggle among European powers in India
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In India, the first Municipal Corporation was set up in which one among the following? ##Option_A: Calcutta ###Option_B: Madras ##Option_C: Bombay ##Option_D: Calcutta ##Answer:b##Explaination:The institutions of urban local government originated and developed in modern India during the period of British rule. The major events in this context are: (i) In 1687, the first municipal corporation in India was set up at Madras, (ii) In 1726, the municipal corporations were set up in Bombay and Calcutta.##Topic:Struggle among European powers in India##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements : 1. The number of Ministries at the Centre on 15th August 1947 was 18. 2. The number of Ministries at the Centre at present is 36. 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 consists of a number of ministries/departments, number and character varying from time to time on factors such as volume work, importance attached to certain items, changes of orientation, political expediency etc. On 15 August 1947, the number of ministries at the Centre was 18. The number of ministries at the Centre at present is 55.
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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:With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements : 1. The number of Ministries at the Centre on 15th August 1947 was 18. 2. The number of Ministries at the Centre at present is 36. 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 government consists of a number of ministries/departments, number and character varying from time to time on factors such as volume work, importance attached to certain items, changes of orientation, political expediency etc. On 15 August 1947, the number of ministries at the Centre was 18. The number of ministries at the Centre at present is 55.##Topic:Ministeries and Departments of the government##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Who of the following scientists proved that the stars with mass less than 1.44 times the mass of the Sun end up as White Dwarfs when they die?
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Edwin Hubble
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S. Chandrashekhar
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Stephen Hawking
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Edwin Hubble
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The Chadrashekhar limit limits the mass of bodies made from electron-degenerate matter, a dense form of matter which consists of nuclei immersed in a gas of electrons. The limit is the maximum non-rotating mass which can be supported against gravitational collapse by electron degeneracy pressure. It is named after the astrophysicist Subrahmanyam Chandrashekhar, and is commonly given as being about 1.4 solar masses. As white dwarfs are composed of electron-degenerate mater no non-rotating white dwarf can be heavier than the Chandrashekhar limit. Chandrasekhar’s insight into degeneracy pressure finally explained how white dwarf could exist, and it was this work that persuaded the Nobel Committee to award him the Nobel Prize in physics in 1983, the prize being shared with Willy Fowler.
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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:Who of the following scientists proved that the stars with mass less than 1.44 times the mass of the Sun end up as White Dwarfs when they die? ##Option_A: Edwin Hubble ###Option_B:S. Chandrashekhar##Option_C: Stephen Hawking ##Option_D: Edwin Hubble ##Answer:b##Explaination:The Chadrashekhar limit limits the mass of bodies made from electron-degenerate matter, a dense form of matter which consists of nuclei immersed in a gas of electrons. The limit is the maximum non-rotating mass which can be supported against gravitational collapse by electron degeneracy pressure. It is named after the astrophysicist Subrahmanyam Chandrashekhar, and is commonly given as being about 1.4 solar masses. As white dwarfs are composed of electron-degenerate mater no non-rotating white dwarf can be heavier than the Chandrashekhar limit. Chandrasekhar’s insight into degeneracy pressure finally explained how white dwarf could exist, and it was this work that persuaded the Nobel Committee to award him the Nobel Prize in physics in 1983, the prize being shared with Willy Fowler.##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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India has recently landed its Moon Impact Probe on the Moon. Among the following countries, which one landed such probe on the Moon earlier?
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Australia
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Canada
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China
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Australia
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Japan successfully launched the Kaguya lunar probe in September 2007, and the unmanned observatory has begun its first major activities in orbit around the moon. In addition to snapping its first lunar images, the probe jettisoned one of two 110-pound (50-kilogram) “baby” satellites that helped to create a detailed gravity map of the moon. The 55 billion yen ($480 million) Kaguya spacecraft, formally known as the SELenological and ENgineering Explorer (SELENE), is named after a moon princess in Japanese folklore. The spacecraft successfully was launched on Sept. 14 from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan and entered lunar orbit on Oct. 5. Kaguya conducted detailed studies of the moon using 14 different sciences instruments from a height of about 62 miles (100 kilometers) above the lunar surface during its mission.
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d
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GS_Science and Technology Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:India has recently landed its Moon Impact Probe on the Moon. Among the following countries, which one landed such probe on the Moon earlier?##Option_A: Australia ###Option_B: Canada ##Option_C: China ##Option_D: Australia ##Answer:d##Explaination:Japan successfully launched the Kaguya lunar probe in September 2007, and the unmanned observatory has begun its first major activities in orbit around the moon. In addition to snapping its first lunar images, the probe jettisoned one of two 110-pound (50-kilogram) “baby” satellites that helped to create a detailed gravity map of the moon. The 55 billion yen ($480 million) Kaguya spacecraft, formally known as the SELenological and ENgineering Explorer (SELENE), is named after a moon princess in Japanese folklore. The spacecraft successfully was launched on Sept. 14 from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan and entered lunar orbit on Oct. 5. Kaguya conducted detailed studies of the moon using 14 different sciences instruments from a height of about 62 miles (100 kilometers) above the lunar surface during its mission.##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements : 1. INS Sindhughosh is an aircraft carrier. 2. INS Viraat is a submarine. 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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INS Sindhughosh (S55) is the lead ship of Sindhughosh class (Kilo) submarines of the Indian Navy. The submarine was commissioned in April 1986 in Riga, Russia. This submarine is diesel-powered and have totally six motors. INS Sindhughosh was the first submarine in Indian Navy to be equipped with the Klub ZM-54E SS-N-27 antiship cruise missiles with a range of 220 km. INS Sindhughosh collided with a foreign merchant vessel – MV Leeds Castle – white trying to surface in the seas north of Mumbai on 7 January 2008.
INS Viraat (R22) is a Centaur-class aircraft carrier currently in service with the Indian Navy. INS Viraat is the flagship of the Indian Navy, the oldest carrier afloat, and also the only aircraft carrier in the Indian Ocean Region.
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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:Consider the following statements : 1. INS Sindhughosh is an aircraft carrier. 2. INS Viraat is a submarine. 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:INS Sindhughosh (S55) is the lead ship of Sindhughosh class (Kilo) submarines of the Indian Navy. The submarine was commissioned in April 1986 in Riga, Russia. This submarine is diesel-powered and have totally six motors. INS Sindhughosh was the first submarine in Indian Navy to be equipped with the Klub ZM-54E SS-N-27 antiship cruise missiles with a range of 220 km. INS Sindhughosh collided with a foreign merchant vessel – MV Leeds Castle – white trying to surface in the seas north of Mumbai on 7 January 2008.
INS Viraat (R22) is a Centaur-class aircraft carrier currently in service with the Indian Navy. INS Viraat is the flagship of the Indian Navy, the oldest carrier afloat, and also the only aircraft carrier in the Indian Ocean Region.##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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In the context of Indian defence, consider the following statements : 1. The Shourya missile files with a speed of more than 8 March. 2. The range of Shourya missile in more than 1600 km. Which of the statement 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 Shourya missile is a canister launched hypersonic surface-to-surface tactical missile developed by the Indian Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for use by the Indian Armed Forces. It has a range of between 600-700 km and is capable of carrying a payload of one-tonne conventional or nuclear warhead.
Shourya can reach a velocity of Mach 6 even at low altitudes. On November 12, even before the missile crossed a distance of 300 km, it reached a velocity of Mach 5, heating up its surface to 700 {+0} Celsius. The missile performed an ingenuous maneuver of rolling to spread the heat uniformly on its surface. Its flight time is 500 seconds to 700 seconds.
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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:In the context of Indian defence, consider the following statements : 1. The Shourya missile files with a speed of more than 8 March. 2. The range of Shourya missile in more than 1600 km. Which of the statement 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 Shourya missile is a canister launched hypersonic surface-to-surface tactical missile developed by the Indian Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for use by the Indian Armed Forces. It has a range of between 600-700 km and is capable of carrying a payload of one-tonne conventional or nuclear warhead.
Shourya can reach a velocity of Mach 6 even at low altitudes. On November 12, even before the missile crossed a distance of 300 km, it reached a velocity of Mach 5, heating up its surface to 700 {+0} Celsius. The missile performed an ingenuous maneuver of rolling to spread the heat uniformly on its surface. Its flight time is 500 seconds to 700 seconds.##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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WiMAX is related to which one of the following?
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Biotechnology
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Space technology
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Missile technology
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Biotechnology
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WiMAX, meaning Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, is a telecommunications technology that provides wireless transmission of data using a variety of transmission modes, from point-to-multipoint links to probable and fully mobile [citation needed] internet access. The technology provides up to 3 Mbit/s broadband speed without the need for cables. The technology is based on the IEEE 802.16 standard (also called Broadband Wireless Access). The name “WiMAX” was created by the WiMAX Forum, which was formed in June 2001 to promote conformity and interoperability of the standard. The forum describes WiMAX as “a standards-based technology enabling the delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to cable and DSL.”
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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:WiMAX is related to which one of the following?##Option_A: Biotechnology ###Option_B: Space technology##Option_C: Missile technology ##Option_D: Biotechnology ##Answer:d##Explaination:WiMAX, meaning Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, is a telecommunications technology that provides wireless transmission of data using a variety of transmission modes, from point-to-multipoint links to probable and fully mobile [citation needed] internet access. The technology provides up to 3 Mbit/s broadband speed without the need for cables. The technology is based on the IEEE 802.16 standard (also called Broadband Wireless Access). The name “WiMAX” was created by the WiMAX Forum, which was formed in June 2001 to promote conformity and interoperability of the standard. The forum describes WiMAX as “a standards-based technology enabling the delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to cable and DSL.”##Topic:GS_Science and Technology Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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Among the following President of India, who was also the Secretary General of Non-Aligned Movement for some period ?
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Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
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Varahagiri Venkatagiri
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Giani Zail Singh
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Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
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Between summits, the Non-Aligned Movement is run by the Secretary general elected at last summit meeting. The first Secretary General of NAM was Josip Broz Tito from 1961 to 1964. Former Indian President Giani Zail Singh, held the post of 9th Secretary General of NAM from 1983 to 1986. Raul Castro of Cuba is the current (2008) Secretary General of NAM. N. Sanjeeva Reddy also became the Secretary General of NAM in 1983, but for a brief period only.
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c
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No_topic
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Civil Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Among the following President of India, who was also the Secretary General of Non-Aligned Movement for some period ?##Option_A: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan###Option_B: Varahagiri Venkatagiri##Option_C: Giani Zail Singh##Option_D: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan##Answer:c##Explaination:Between summits, the Non-Aligned Movement is run by the Secretary general elected at last summit meeting. The first Secretary General of NAM was Josip Broz Tito from 1961 to 1964. Former Indian President Giani Zail Singh, held the post of 9th Secretary General of NAM from 1983 to 1986. Raul Castro of Cuba is the current (2008) Secretary General of NAM. N. Sanjeeva Reddy also became the Secretary General of NAM in 1983, but for a brief period only.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Civil Engineering##Answer:c
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Which one of the following planet has largest number of natural satellites or moons ?
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Jupiter
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Mars
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Saturn
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Jupiter
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Natural Satellite, a body in space that orbits a larger body. The larger body is referred to as the satellite’s primary. Natural satellites that orbit planets are often called moons. Other objects in the solar system that sometimes have satellites include dwarf planets, Kuiper Belt Objects, centaurs, and asteroids. The term satellite is also used to refer to small galaxies that orbit larger galaxies.
The best-known natural satellite is Earth’s moon. The Moon is unusually large relative to the size of its primary (Earth) and has a diameter about one-fourth the diameter of the planet. The Noon’s surface, like the surfaces of most of the natural satellites in the solar system, is heavily cratered and geologically inactive.
Neither Mercury nor Venus has any natural satellites, but Mars has two small moons: Phobos and Deimos. Jupiter has more than 60 natural satellites, four of which are quite large: Io, Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa. These large moons were discovered by Galileo with an early telescope in 1910–the first moons detected around another planet. Active volcanoes cover Io, and scientists believe that oceans of water may hide beneath the icy crusts of Ganymde, Callisto, and Europa. All four of these moons are larger than the dwarf planet Pluto, and Ganymde is larger than the planet Mercury, as well. Saturn also has at least 60 natural satellites, the largest of which is Titan. Titan is bigger than Mercury, and is the only moon with a thick atmosphere. Enceladus, one of Saturn’s smaller moons, has active volcanism in the form of geysers that send out vast plumes of liquid water from the South Polar Region. Uranus has at least 27 moons, none of which is as large as Earth’s moon. Miranda, one of Uranus’s smaller moons, shows signs of terrific upheavals on its surface. Neptune’s largest natural satellite, Triton, is slightly larger than Pluto. Its surface appears to be continually reshaped by the freezing and thawing of nitrogen.
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a
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Origin and evolution of Universe, Solar system, Geological History of the Earth, Geological Time scale
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following planet has largest number of natural satellites or moons ?##Option_A: Jupiter ###Option_B: Mars##Option_C: Saturn ##Option_D: Jupiter ##Answer:a##Explaination:Natural Satellite, a body in space that orbits a larger body. The larger body is referred to as the satellite’s primary. Natural satellites that orbit planets are often called moons. Other objects in the solar system that sometimes have satellites include dwarf planets, Kuiper Belt Objects, centaurs, and asteroids. The term satellite is also used to refer to small galaxies that orbit larger galaxies.
The best-known natural satellite is Earth’s moon. The Moon is unusually large relative to the size of its primary (Earth) and has a diameter about one-fourth the diameter of the planet. The Noon’s surface, like the surfaces of most of the natural satellites in the solar system, is heavily cratered and geologically inactive.
Neither Mercury nor Venus has any natural satellites, but Mars has two small moons: Phobos and Deimos. Jupiter has more than 60 natural satellites, four of which are quite large: Io, Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa. These large moons were discovered by Galileo with an early telescope in 1910–the first moons detected around another planet. Active volcanoes cover Io, and scientists believe that oceans of water may hide beneath the icy crusts of Ganymde, Callisto, and Europa. All four of these moons are larger than the dwarf planet Pluto, and Ganymde is larger than the planet Mercury, as well. Saturn also has at least 60 natural satellites, the largest of which is Titan. Titan is bigger than Mercury, and is the only moon with a thick atmosphere. Enceladus, one of Saturn’s smaller moons, has active volcanism in the form of geysers that send out vast plumes of liquid water from the South Polar Region. Uranus has at least 27 moons, none of which is as large as Earth’s moon. Miranda, one of Uranus’s smaller moons, shows signs of terrific upheavals on its surface. Neptune’s largest natural satellite, Triton, is slightly larger than Pluto. Its surface appears to be continually reshaped by the freezing and thawing of nitrogen.##Topic:Origin and evolution of Universe, Solar system, Geological History of the Earth, Geological Time scale##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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A person travels 12 km due North, then 15 km due East, after that 15 km due West and then 18 km due South. How far is he from the starting point?
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6 km
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12 km
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33 km
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6 km
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:A person travels 12 km due North, then 15 km due East, after that 15 km due West and then 18 km due South. How far is he from the starting point? ##Option_A: 6 km ###Option_B: 12 km ##Option_C: 33 km ##Option_D: 6 km ##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Botany##Answer:a
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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List I (Person) List I (Organization) A. Anil Agarwal 1. Gujarat Heavy Chemicals Ltd. B. Gautam H. Singhania 2. Raymond Ltd. C. Sanjay Dalmia 3. Vedanta Resources. D. Venugopal Dhoot 4. Videocon Group A B C D .
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3 1 2 4
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4 1 2 3
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3 2 1 4
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3 1 2 4
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Vedanta Resource plc is a global diversified and integrated metals and mining group headquartered in London, England. Headed by Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal, most of Vedanta’s operations are located in India.
Raymon H. Singhania is the current Chairman of the Raymond Group, who took over this post on September 2000, from his father Vijayapat Singhania.
Current Chairman of GHCL, Mr Dalmia has also served on the Board of Directors of Union Bank of India, a Member of the Northern Committee of Industrial Development Bank of India. He was a member of the Rajya Sabha, (Upper House of the Indian Parliament) where he worked as a ‘constructive-link’ between the Government and the Industry to improve the overall economic development of the country.
Venugopal Dhoot is an Indian business tycoon, who is currently the chairman of Videocon grouo, founded by his father Nandlal Madhavlal Dhoot. According to Forbes, Venugopal is the eighteenth richest man in India.
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c
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No_topic
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Anthropology
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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 (Person) List I (Organization) A. Anil Agarwal 1. Gujarat Heavy Chemicals Ltd. B. Gautam H. Singhania 2. Raymond Ltd. C. Sanjay Dalmia 3. Vedanta Resources. D. Venugopal Dhoot 4. Videocon Group A B C D .##Option_A: 3 1 2 4 ###Option_B: 4 1 2 3##Option_C: 3 2 1 4 ##Option_D: 3 1 2 4 ##Answer:c##Explaination:Vedanta Resource plc is a global diversified and integrated metals and mining group headquartered in London, England. Headed by Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal, most of Vedanta’s operations are located in India.
Raymon H. Singhania is the current Chairman of the Raymond Group, who took over this post on September 2000, from his father Vijayapat Singhania.
Current Chairman of GHCL, Mr Dalmia has also served on the Board of Directors of Union Bank of India, a Member of the Northern Committee of Industrial Development Bank of India. He was a member of the Rajya Sabha, (Upper House of the Indian Parliament) where he worked as a ‘constructive-link’ between the Government and the Industry to improve the overall economic development of the country.
Venugopal Dhoot is an Indian business tycoon, who is currently the chairman of Videocon grouo, founded by his father Nandlal Madhavlal Dhoot. According to Forbes, Venugopal is the eighteenth richest man in India.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy? Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health. Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code :
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2 only
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1 only
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The directive principles commit the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health, particularly by prohibiting intoxicating drinks and drugs injurious to health except for medicinal purposes.
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b
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Directive Principles
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy? Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health. Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code :##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:The directive principles commit the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health, particularly by prohibiting intoxicating drinks and drugs injurious to health except for medicinal purposes.##Topic:Directive Principles##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Which Schedule of the Constitution of India contains special provisions for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and several States?
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Third.
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Fifth.
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Seventh.
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Third.
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Third Schedule: Forms of Oaths or Affirmations are mentioned in this Schedule.
Fifth Schedule: Provisions as to the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes are mentioned in this Schedule. The amendment of the schedule is also included in the Part D of the Schedule.
Seventh Schedule: The List I or the Union List, List II or the State List and List III or the Concurrent List are included in this Schedule.
Ninth Schedule: Validation of certain Acts and Regulations in dealt with in this Schedule.
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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:Which Schedule of the Constitution of India contains special provisions for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and several States?##Option_A: Third.###Option_B: Fifth.##Option_C: Seventh.##Option_D: Third.##Answer:b##Explaination:Third Schedule: Forms of Oaths or Affirmations are mentioned in this Schedule.
Fifth Schedule: Provisions as to the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes are mentioned in this Schedule. The amendment of the schedule is also included in the Part D of the Schedule.
Seventh Schedule: The List I or the Union List, List II or the State List and List III or the Concurrent List are included in this Schedule.
Ninth Schedule: Validation of certain Acts and Regulations in dealt with in this Schedule.##Topic:Others##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Under which one of the following Constitution Amendment Act, four languages were added to the languages under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, thereby raising their number to 22?
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Constitution (Ninetieth Amendment) Act.
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Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act.
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Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act.
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Constitution (Ninetieth Amendment) Act.
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Constitution (Ninety-Second Amendment) Act: Amendment of Eighth Scheduled: In the Eights Schedule to the Constitution: a) existing entry 3 shall be re-numbered, the following entries shall be inserted, namely:- 3. Bodo. 4. Dogri.; b) existing entries 4 to shall respectively be re-numbered as entries 6 to 9; c) existing entry 8 shall be re-numbered as entry 11 and before entry 11 as so renumbered, the following entry shall be inserted, namely: - 10. Maithili.; d) existing entries 9 to 14 shall respectively be re-numbered as entries 12 to 17; e) existing entry 15 shall be re-numbered as entry 19 and before entry 19 as so re-numbered, the following entry shall be inserted, namely: - 18. Santhali.; f) existing entries 16 to 18 shall respectively be re-numbered as entries 20 to 22.
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c
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Amendment of Constitution
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Under which one of the following Constitution Amendment Act, four languages were added to the languages under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, thereby raising their number to 22? ##Option_A: Constitution (Ninetieth Amendment) Act. ###Option_B: Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act. ##Option_C: Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act. ##Option_D: Constitution (Ninetieth Amendment) Act. ##Answer:c##Explaination:Constitution (Ninety-Second Amendment) Act: Amendment of Eighth Scheduled: In the Eights Schedule to the Constitution: a) existing entry 3 shall be re-numbered, the following entries shall be inserted, namely:- 3. Bodo. 4. Dogri.; b) existing entries 4 to shall respectively be re-numbered as entries 6 to 9; c) existing entry 8 shall be re-numbered as entry 11 and before entry 11 as so renumbered, the following entry shall be inserted, namely: - 10. Maithili.; d) existing entries 9 to 14 shall respectively be re-numbered as entries 12 to 17; e) existing entry 15 shall be re-numbered as entry 19 and before entry 19 as so re-numbered, the following entry shall be inserted, namely: - 18. Santhali.; f) existing entries 16 to 18 shall respectively be re-numbered as entries 20 to 22.##Topic:Amendment of Constitution##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Which was the Capital of Andhra State when it was made a separate State in the year 1953?
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Guntur
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Kurnool
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Nellore
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Guntur
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Kurnool was made a municipality in 1866 and was the capital of Andhra Pradesh from 1st October 1953 until 1st November, 1956, when the capital was moved to Hyderabad, Kurnool lies in the west-central part of Andhra Pradesh State, southern banks of the Tungabhadra and Handri rivers. The name Kurnool is sad to have been derived form “Kandanavolu”.
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b
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The Union and its Territory
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which was the Capital of Andhra State when it was made a separate State in the year 1953?##Option_A: Guntur###Option_B: Kurnool##Option_C: Nellore##Option_D: Guntur##Answer:b##Explaination:Kurnool was made a municipality in 1866 and was the capital of Andhra Pradesh from 1st October 1953 until 1st November, 1956, when the capital was moved to Hyderabad, Kurnool lies in the west-central part of Andhra Pradesh State, southern banks of the Tungabhadra and Handri rivers. The name Kurnool is sad to have been derived form “Kandanavolu”.##Topic:The Union and its Territory##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Department of Border Management is a Department of which one of the following Union Ministries?
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Ministry of Defence.
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Ministry of home Affairs.
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Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways.
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Ministry of Defence.
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The Ministry of Home Affairs consists of the following departments: • Department of Internal Security • Department of States • Department of Official Language • Department of Home • Department of Jammu and Kashmir Affairs • Department of Border Management
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b
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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:Department of Border Management is a Department of which one of the following Union Ministries? ##Option_A: Ministry of Defence. ###Option_B: Ministry of home Affairs. ##Option_C: Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways. ##Option_D: Ministry of Defence. ##Answer:b##Explaination:The Ministry of Home Affairs consists of the following departments: • Department of Internal Security • Department of States • Department of Official Language • Department of Home • Department of Jammu and Kashmir Affairs • Department of Border Management##Topic:Ministeries and Departments of the government##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Which one of the following is the largest (areawise) Lok Sabha constituency?
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Kangra
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Ladakh
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Kachchh
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Kangra
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Top five area-wise Lok Sabha constituencies: Ladakh (173,266 sq km), Barmer (71,601 sq km), Kutch (41,644 sq km), Arunachal West (40,572 sq km) and Arunachal East (39,749 sq km).
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b
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Representation of People's Act
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following is the largest (areawise) Lok Sabha constituency?##Option_A: Kangra ###Option_B: Ladakh##Option_C: Kachchh ##Option_D: Kangra ##Answer:b##Explaination:Top five area-wise Lok Sabha constituencies: Ladakh (173,266 sq km), Barmer (71,601 sq km), Kutch (41,644 sq km), Arunachal West (40,572 sq km) and Arunachal East (39,749 sq km).##Topic:Representation of People's Act##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Who among the following have held the office of the Vice-President of India? 1. Mohammad Hidayatullah 2. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed 3. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy 4. Shankar Dayal Sharma Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4 only
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Vice-President of India: 1. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan May 13, 1952 – May 12, 1962 2. Zakir Hussain May 13, 1962 – May 12, 1967 3. Varahagiri Venkata Giri May 13, 1967 – May 3, 1969 4. Gopal Swarup Pathak Aug. 31, 1969 – Aug. 30, 1974 5. Basappa Danappa Jatti Aug. 31, 1974 – Aug. 30, 1979 6. Muhammad Hidayat Ullah Aug. 31, 1979 – Aug. 30, 1984 7. R. Venkataraman Aug. 31, 1984 – July 27, 1987 8. Shankar Dayal Sharma Setp. 3, 1987 – July 24, 1992 9. Kocheril Raman Narayanan Aug. 21, 1992 – July 24, 1997 10. Krishan Kant Aug. 21, 1997 – July 27, 2002 11. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Aug. 19, 2002 – July 21, 2007 12. Mohammad Hamid Ansari Aug. 11, 2007 – Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (May 13, 1905- February 11, 1977) was President of India from 1974 to 1977. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy (May 19, 1913- June 1, 1996) was the sixth President of India, serving from 1977 to 1982.
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b
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Vice President
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who among the following have held the office of the Vice-President of India? 1. Mohammad Hidayatullah 2. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed 3. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy 4. Shankar Dayal Sharma Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only ###Option_B: 1 and 4 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 and 4 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:Vice-President of India: 1. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan May 13, 1952 – May 12, 1962 2. Zakir Hussain May 13, 1962 – May 12, 1967 3. Varahagiri Venkata Giri May 13, 1967 – May 3, 1969 4. Gopal Swarup Pathak Aug. 31, 1969 – Aug. 30, 1974 5. Basappa Danappa Jatti Aug. 31, 1974 – Aug. 30, 1979 6. Muhammad Hidayat Ullah Aug. 31, 1979 – Aug. 30, 1984 7. R. Venkataraman Aug. 31, 1984 – July 27, 1987 8. Shankar Dayal Sharma Setp. 3, 1987 – July 24, 1992 9. Kocheril Raman Narayanan Aug. 21, 1992 – July 24, 1997 10. Krishan Kant Aug. 21, 1997 – July 27, 2002 11. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Aug. 19, 2002 – July 21, 2007 12. Mohammad Hamid Ansari Aug. 11, 2007 – Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (May 13, 1905- February 11, 1977) was President of India from 1974 to 1977. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy (May 19, 1913- June 1, 1996) was the sixth President of India, serving from 1977 to 1982.##Topic:Vice President##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements: The Constitution of Indian provides that: The Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than 450 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State. A person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State if he/she is less than 25 years of age. Which of the following 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 Legislative Assembly is the lower house of state legislature in India. Members of the Vidhan Sabha are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate consisting of all adult citizens of that state. Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60. A person can become a member of the Legislative Assembly of the state if she is i) a citizen of India ii) not less than 25 years of age to be member of the Legislative Assembly.
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b
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Working of Vidhan Sabha
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The Constitution of Indian provides that: The Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than 450 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State. A person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State if he/she is less than 25 years of age. Which of the following 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 Legislative Assembly is the lower house of state legislature in India. Members of the Vidhan Sabha are direct representatives of the people of the particular state as they are directly elected by an electorate consisting of all adult citizens of that state. Its maximum size as outlined in the Constitution of India is not more than 500 members and not less than 60. A person can become a member of the Legislative Assembly of the state if she is i) a citizen of India ii) not less than 25 years of age to be member of the Legislative Assembly.##Topic:Working of Vidhan Sabha##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Person) List-II (Position) A. Nagender Singh 1. Chief Election Commissioner of India B. A.N. Ray. 2. President, International Court of Justice C. R.K. Trivedi. 3. Chief Justice of India D. Ashok Desai. 4. Attorney General of India A B C D.
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1 4 2 3
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2 3 1 4
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1 3 2 4
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1 4 2 3
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Nagendra Singh was president of the International Court of Justice. Singh served on the United Nations International Law Commission from 1967 to 1972. He joined the International Court of Justice in 1973 and was its presiding judge between February 1985 and February 1988. The Hon’ble Mr. A.N. Ray became a Judge of the Supreme Court on 1st August, 1969, became Chief Justice of India on 26th April, 1973L Honorary Treasurer of Asiatic Society from 1962 to 1965; Vice-President of Asiatic Society from 1965 to 1967; President, Society for the Welfare of Blind, Narendrapur, West Bengal; Member, Karma Smiti, Visva-Bharati from 1963 to 1967 and Life Membver of the Sandsad, Visva-Bharati. R.K. Trivedi is a retired IAS officer. He held the coveted post of the Chief Election Commissioner of India 20 years ago from 1982 to 1986. From 1986 to 1991 he was the Governor of Gujarat. Ashok Desai is a former Attorney General of India (09.07.1996 to 06.04.1998) and Solicitor General of India. He was awarded Padma Bhushan award in 2001.
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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:Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Person) List-II (Position) A. Nagender Singh 1. Chief Election Commissioner of India B. A.N. Ray. 2. President, International Court of Justice C. R.K. Trivedi. 3. Chief Justice of India D. Ashok Desai. 4. Attorney General of India A B C D.##Option_A: 1 4 2 3 ###Option_B: 2 3 1 4 ##Option_C: 1 3 2 4 ##Option_D: 1 4 2 3 ##Answer:b##Explaination:Nagendra Singh was president of the International Court of Justice. Singh served on the United Nations International Law Commission from 1967 to 1972. He joined the International Court of Justice in 1973 and was its presiding judge between February 1985 and February 1988. The Hon’ble Mr. A.N. Ray became a Judge of the Supreme Court on 1st August, 1969, became Chief Justice of India on 26th April, 1973L Honorary Treasurer of Asiatic Society from 1962 to 1965; Vice-President of Asiatic Society from 1965 to 1967; President, Society for the Welfare of Blind, Narendrapur, West Bengal; Member, Karma Smiti, Visva-Bharati from 1963 to 1967 and Life Membver of the Sandsad, Visva-Bharati. R.K. Trivedi is a retired IAS officer. He held the coveted post of the Chief Election Commissioner of India 20 years ago from 1982 to 1986. From 1986 to 1991 he was the Governor of Gujarat. Ashok Desai is a former Attorney General of India (09.07.1996 to 06.04.1998) and Solicitor General of India. He was awarded Padma Bhushan award in 2001.##Topic:Others##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one State (Union Territories not included)?
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2
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3
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4
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2
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There are 21 High Courts in the country, three having jurisdiction over more than one state. Bombay High Court has the jurisdiction over Maharasthra, Goa, Dada and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Guwahati High Court, which was earlier known as Assam High Court, has the jurisdiction over Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. Punjab and Haryana High Court has the jurisdiction over Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.
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b
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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:How many High Courts in India have jurisdiction over more than one State (Union Territories not included)?##Option_A: 2 ###Option_B: 3##Option_C: 4 ##Option_D: 2 ##Answer:b##Explaination:There are 21 High Courts in the country, three having jurisdiction over more than one state. Bombay High Court has the jurisdiction over Maharasthra, Goa, Dada and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Guwahati High Court, which was earlier known as Assam High Court, has the jurisdiction over Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh. Punjab and Haryana High Court has the jurisdiction over Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.##Topic:High Court##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements: 1. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer was the Chief Justice of India. 2. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer is consider as one of the progenitors of public interest litigation (PIL) in the Indian judicial system.
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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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Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer (b. 14 November 1915) was born in the district of Palakkad now in Kerala, India. His father V.V. Rama Iyer was a lawyer. V.R. Krishna Iyer became a judge of the Supreme Court of India in 1973. He was awarded Padma Vibhushan in 1999.
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b
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Supreme Court
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer was the Chief Justice of India. 2. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer is consider as one of the progenitors of public interest litigation (PIL) in the Indian judicial system. ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer (b. 14 November 1915) was born in the district of Palakkad now in Kerala, India. His father V.V. Rama Iyer was a lawyer. V.R. Krishna Iyer became a judge of the Supreme Court of India in 1973. He was awarded Padma Vibhushan in 1999.##Topic:Supreme Court##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Consider the following pairs: Tributary River Main River 1. Chambal : Narmada 2. Sone : Yamuna 3. Manas : Brahmaputra Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River in central India. Two tributaries of Narmada river are Hallon and Banjar. Sone river is the principal southern tributary of the Ganges river, rising in Madhya Pradesh. The Manas River is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River flowing through Assam. It is named after Manasa, the serpent god in Hindu mythodology.
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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 pairs: Tributary River Main River 1. Chambal : Narmada 2. Sone : Yamuna 3. Manas : Brahmaputra Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River in central India. Two tributaries of Narmada river are Hallon and Banjar. Sone river is the principal southern tributary of the Ganges river, rising in Madhya Pradesh. The Manas River is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River flowing through Assam. It is named after Manasa, the serpent god in Hindu mythodology.##Topic:Himalayan and Peninsular Drainage System##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? Irrigation Project State 1. Damanganga Gujarat 2. Girna Maharashtra 3. Pamba Kerala Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Damanganga Irrigation Project Location : Dist. Valsad, Gujarat Purpose : Irrigation, water supply, and power generation. River : Damanganga Girma Irrigation Project Location : Village: Panzam, Tal: Nandgaon Dist: Nashik, Maharashtra Purpose : Irrigation River : Girna and Pazan Catchment Area : 4729.34 KM2 Pamba Irrigation Project Location : Kerala Purpose : Irrigation River : Pamba
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d
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Map based Questins from Indian Geography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? Irrigation Project State 1. Damanganga Gujarat 2. Girna Maharashtra 3. Pamba Kerala Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Damanganga Irrigation Project Location : Dist. Valsad, Gujarat Purpose : Irrigation, water supply, and power generation. River : Damanganga Girma Irrigation Project Location : Village: Panzam, Tal: Nandgaon Dist: Nashik, Maharashtra Purpose : Irrigation River : Girna and Pazan Catchment Area : 4729.34 KM2 Pamba Irrigation Project Location : Kerala Purpose : Irrigation River : Pamba##Topic:Map based Questins from Indian Geography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? Waterfalls River 1. Kapildhara Falls : Godavari. 2. Jog Falls : Sharavati. 3. Sivasamudram Falls : Cauvery. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Kapildhara (Kapil waterfalls on Narmada river) : Six km northwest of Narmadakund is situated the famous waterfall called Kapildhara with a fall of about hundred feet. According to scriptures, Kapil Muni lived here. There is a scene of natural beauty with mountains and dense forest down hills. Jog Falls created by the Sharavati River falling from a height of 253 meters (829 ft) is the highest plunge waterfall in India and the 7th deepest in the world. Located in Shimoga District of Karnataka state, these segmented falls are major tourist attraction. The Shivanasamudram Falls is on the Cauveri River. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course. This is a segmented waterfall. Segmented waterfalls occur where the water flow is broken into two or more channels before dropping over a cliff, resulting in multiple side by side waterfalls. It has an average width of 849 meters, a height of 90 m.
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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:Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? Waterfalls River 1. Kapildhara Falls : Godavari. 2. Jog Falls : Sharavati. 3. Sivasamudram Falls : Cauvery. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:Kapildhara (Kapil waterfalls on Narmada river) : Six km northwest of Narmadakund is situated the famous waterfall called Kapildhara with a fall of about hundred feet. According to scriptures, Kapil Muni lived here. There is a scene of natural beauty with mountains and dense forest down hills. Jog Falls created by the Sharavati River falling from a height of 253 meters (829 ft) is the highest plunge waterfall in India and the 7th deepest in the world. Located in Shimoga District of Karnataka state, these segmented falls are major tourist attraction. The Shivanasamudram Falls is on the Cauveri River. The island town of Shivanasamudra divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the rivers course. This is a segmented waterfall. Segmented waterfalls occur where the water flow is broken into two or more channels before dropping over a cliff, resulting in multiple side by side waterfalls. It has an average width of 849 meters, a height of 90 m.##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 of the following countries share borders with Moldova? 1. Ukraine 2. Romania 3. Belarus Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, located between Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east and south. It does not share borders with Belarus. Belarus borders Russia to the north and east, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the north.
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a
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Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following countries share borders with Moldova? 1. Ukraine 2. Romania 3. Belarus Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, located between Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east and south. It does not share borders with Belarus. Belarus borders Russia to the north and east, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the north.##Topic:Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which one of the following straits is nearest to the International Date Line?
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Malacca Strait
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Bering Strait
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Strait of Florida
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Malacca Strait
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The International Date Line is an imaginary Line on the 180th meridian in the Pacific Ocean that goes through the Bering Strait (between Alaska and Russia), which is half way around the world from Greenwich, England. It is basically a straight Line; however, there are some zigzags. These zigzags are necessary because otherwise one country would be observing two Dates at the same time. In order to prevent this, the International Date Line curves around these countries and only goes through the Pacific Ocean.
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b
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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 straits is nearest to the International Date Line?##Option_A: Malacca Strait###Option_B: Bering Strait##Option_C: Strait of Florida##Option_D: Malacca Strait##Answer:b##Explaination:The International Date Line is an imaginary Line on the 180th meridian in the Pacific Ocean that goes through the Bering Strait (between Alaska and Russia), which is half way around the world from Greenwich, England. It is basically a straight Line; however, there are some zigzags. These zigzags are necessary because otherwise one country would be observing two Dates at the same time. In order to prevent this, the International Date Line curves around these countries and only goes through the Pacific Ocean.##Topic:Map based questions from World##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Where was the first desalination plant in India to produce one lakh litres freshwater per day based on low temperature thermal desalination principle commissioned?
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Kavaratti
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Port Blair
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Mangalore
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Kavaratti
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The first even Desalination Plant in the country to produce one lakh litres per day freshwater based on Low Temperature Thermal Desalination principle was successfully commissioned in May 2005, at Kavaratti, Lakshadweep islands. A 10-lakh (1 million) litre per day (MLPD) barge-mounted (offshore) desalination plant with a new design was commissioned in April 2006, near Chennai.
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a
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Where was the first desalination plant in India to produce one lakh litres freshwater per day based on low temperature thermal desalination principle commissioned?##Option_A: Kavaratti ###Option_B: Port Blair##Option_C: Mangalore ##Option_D: Kavaratti ##Answer:a##Explaination:The first even Desalination Plant in the country to produce one lakh litres per day freshwater based on Low Temperature Thermal Desalination principle was successfully commissioned in May 2005, at Kavaratti, Lakshadweep islands. A 10-lakh (1 million) litre per day (MLPD) barge-mounted (offshore) desalination plant with a new design was commissioned in April 2006, near Chennai.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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Which of the following hills are found where the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet?
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Anaimalai Hills.
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Cardamom Hills.
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Nilgiri Hills.
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Anaimalai Hills.
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The Nilgiri (Blue Mountains), often referred to as the Nilgiri Hills, are a range of mountains with at least 24 speaks above 2,000 metres in the western most part of Tamil Nadu. The Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary is located where the Nilgiri Hills, the offshoot of the Western Ghats meet the Eastern Ghats.
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c
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Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following hills are found where the Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet?##Option_A: Anaimalai Hills.###Option_B: Cardamom Hills.##Option_C: Nilgiri Hills.##Option_D: Anaimalai Hills.##Answer:c##Explaination:The Nilgiri (Blue Mountains), often referred to as the Nilgiri Hills, are a range of mountains with at least 24 speaks above 2,000 metres in the western most part of Tamil Nadu. The Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary is located where the Nilgiri Hills, the offshoot of the Western Ghats meet the Eastern Ghats.##Topic:Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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In India, how many States share the coastline?
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7
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8
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9
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7
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In India, 9 States share the coastline: Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa.
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c
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Map based Questins from Indian Geography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In India, how many States share the coastline?##Option_A: 7 ###Option_B: 8##Option_C: 9 ##Option_D: 7 ##Answer:c##Explaination:In India, 9 States share the coastline: Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa.##Topic:Map based Questins from Indian Geography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements: 1. The albedo of an object determines its visual brightness when viewed with reflected light. 2. The albedo of Mercury is much greater than the albedo of the Earth. Which of the following 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 albedo of an object is the extent to which it diffusely reflects light from the sun. It is therefore a more specific form of the term reflectivity. Albedo is defined as the ratio of diffusely reflected to incident electromagnetic radiation. It is a unitless measure indicative of a surface’s or body’s diffuse reflectivity. The world is derived from Latin albedo “whiteness”, in turn from albus “white”. The range of possible values is from 0 (dark) to 1 (bright). The albedo of planets, satellites and asteroids can be used to infer much about their properties. The albedo of an object will determine its visual brightness when viewed with reflected light. For example, the planets are viewed by reflected sunlight and their brightness depends upon the amount of light received from the sun and their albedo. Mercury receives the maximum amount of sunlight, but its albedo is only 0.1 so it is not as bright as it would be with a higher albedo. Geometric Albedo of Earth is 0.367 and its bond albedo is 0.29. Geometric Albedo of Mercury is 0.138 and its bond albedo is 0.119.
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a
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Insolation, Heat Budget, Distribution of temperature, Temperature Inversion
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. The albedo of an object determines its visual brightness when viewed with reflected light. 2. The albedo of Mercury is much greater than the albedo of the Earth. Which of the following 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 albedo of an object is the extent to which it diffusely reflects light from the sun. It is therefore a more specific form of the term reflectivity. Albedo is defined as the ratio of diffusely reflected to incident electromagnetic radiation. It is a unitless measure indicative of a surface’s or body’s diffuse reflectivity. The world is derived from Latin albedo “whiteness”, in turn from albus “white”. The range of possible values is from 0 (dark) to 1 (bright). The albedo of planets, satellites and asteroids can be used to infer much about their properties. The albedo of an object will determine its visual brightness when viewed with reflected light. For example, the planets are viewed by reflected sunlight and their brightness depends upon the amount of light received from the sun and their albedo. Mercury receives the maximum amount of sunlight, but its albedo is only 0.1 so it is not as bright as it would be with a higher albedo. Geometric Albedo of Earth is 0.367 and its bond albedo is 0.29. Geometric Albedo of Mercury is 0.138 and its bond albedo is 0.119.##Topic:Insolation, Heat Budget, Distribution of temperature, Temperature Inversion##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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In which one of the following is Malta located?
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Baltic Sea
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Mediterranean Sea
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Black Sea
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Baltic Sea
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Malta is small and densely-populated island nation comprising an archipelago of seven islands, three of which are inhabited. It is located in the Mediterranean Sea in Southern Europe just 93 km (58 miles) south of Sicily, giving the country a warm, Mediterranean climate; and 288 km (179 miles) to its south is North Africa.
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b
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Location: Latitude, Longitude
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In which one of the following is Malta located?##Option_A: Baltic Sea###Option_B: Mediterranean Sea##Option_C: Black Sea##Option_D: Baltic Sea##Answer:b##Explaination:Malta is small and densely-populated island nation comprising an archipelago of seven islands, three of which are inhabited. It is located in the Mediterranean Sea in Southern Europe just 93 km (58 miles) south of Sicily, giving the country a warm, Mediterranean climate; and 288 km (179 miles) to its south is North Africa.##Topic:Location: Latitude, Longitude##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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What is the approximate percentage of persons above 65 years of age in India’s current population?
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14-15%
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11-12%
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8-9%
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14-15%
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According the Economic Survey 2005 (pp 215), Ministry of Finance, the population above 65 is expected to be nearly 5 per cent by 2006 reaching 8 per cent by 2026. But as per the 2001 Census itself the number of persons above 65 has reached 4 per cent. According to cia age structure in India (65 years and over): 5.2% (male 28,285,796/female 31,277,725).
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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:What is the approximate percentage of persons above 65 years of age in India’s current population?##Option_A: 14-15% ###Option_B: 11-12%##Option_C: 8-9% ##Option_D: 14-15% ##Answer:d##Explaination:According the Economic Survey 2005 (pp 215), Ministry of Finance, the population above 65 is expected to be nearly 5 per cent by 2006 reaching 8 per cent by 2026. But as per the 2001 Census itself the number of persons above 65 has reached 4 per cent. According to cia age structure in India (65 years and over): 5.2% (male 28,285,796/female 31,277,725).##Topic:Population and Growth trends density, sex, ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in India##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Amongst the following States, which one has the highest percentage of rural population to its total population (on the basis of the Census, 2001)?
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Himachal Pradesh
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Bihar
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Orissa
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Himachal Pradesh
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H.P. Bihar Orissa U.P. Total P. 6,077,248-82,878,796-36,706,920-166,052,859 Rural P. 5,482,367-74,199,596-31,210,602-131,540,230 Urban P. 594,881-8,679,200-5,496,318-34,512,629 % Rural P. 90.21- 89.53- 85.03- 79.22 P. = Population
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a
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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:Amongst the following States, which one has the highest percentage of rural population to its total population (on the basis of the Census, 2001)?##Option_A: Himachal Pradesh###Option_B: Bihar##Option_C: Orissa##Option_D: Himachal Pradesh##Answer:a##Explaination:H.P. Bihar Orissa U.P. Total P. 6,077,248-82,878,796-36,706,920-166,052,859 Rural P. 5,482,367-74,199,596-31,210,602-131,540,230 Urban P. 594,881-8,679,200-5,496,318-34,512,629 % Rural P. 90.21- 89.53- 85.03- 79.22 P. = Population##Topic:Population and Growth trends density, sex, ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in India##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following are among the million-plus cities in India on the basis of data of the Census, 2001? 1. Ludhiana 2. Kochi 3. Surat 4. Nagpur Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code :
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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City Population Surat 2,811,614 Nagpur 2,129,500 Ludhiana 1,398,467 Kochi 1,355,972.
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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:Which of the following are among the million-plus cities in India on the basis of data of the Census, 2001? 1. Ludhiana 2. Kochi 3. Surat 4. Nagpur Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code :##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:City Population Surat 2,811,614 Nagpur 2,129,500 Ludhiana 1,398,467 Kochi 1,355,972.##Topic:Population and Growth trends density, sex, ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in India##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Among the following, which one has the minimum population on the basis of data of Census of India, 2001?
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Chandigarh
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Mizoram
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Puducherry
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Chandigarh
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As of 2001 India census, Chandigarh had a population of 900,635, making for a density of about 7900 persons per square kilometer. The population of Mizoram at the 2001 census stood at 888,573. Mizoram ranks first in India with a literacy rate of 91.1%? The population of Puducherry (Pondicherry) at the Census 2001 was 974345. The population of Sikkim is 0.54 million according to 2001 census and is scattered over 4 district and 452 villages. The State has the density of 76 persons per sq. km. As against decadal growth rate of 21.54% at the national level, the population of the State has grown by 33.06% over the period 1991-2001.
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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:Among the following, which one has the minimum population on the basis of data of Census of India, 2001?##Option_A: Chandigarh ###Option_B: Mizoram##Option_C: Puducherry ##Option_D: Chandigarh ##Answer:d##Explaination:As of 2001 India census, Chandigarh had a population of 900,635, making for a density of about 7900 persons per square kilometer. The population of Mizoram at the 2001 census stood at 888,573. Mizoram ranks first in India with a literacy rate of 91.1%? The population of Puducherry (Pondicherry) at the Census 2001 was 974345. The population of Sikkim is 0.54 million according to 2001 census and is scattered over 4 district and 452 villages. The State has the density of 76 persons per sq. km. As against decadal growth rate of 21.54% at the national level, the population of the State has grown by 33.06% over the period 1991-2001.##Topic:Population and Growth trends density, sex, ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in India##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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For India, China, the UK and USA, which one of the following is the correct sequence of the median age of their populations?
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China < India < UK < USA
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India < China < USA < UK
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China < India < USA < UK
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China < India < UK < USA
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India’s population has a median age of 24.8 (half of its population is under 24.8). The median age of the Chinese population is 33.2. The medial population age in the USA is 36.6 years. The medial population age in the UK is 39.6 years. India < China < USA < UK.
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b
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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:For India, China, the UK and USA, which one of the following is the correct sequence of the median age of their populations?##Option_A: China < India < UK < USA###Option_B: India < China < USA < UK##Option_C: China < India < USA < UK##Option_D: China < India < UK < USA##Answer:b##Explaination:India’s population has a median age of 24.8 (half of its population is under 24.8). The median age of the Chinese population is 33.2. The medial population age in the USA is 36.6 years. The medial population age in the UK is 39.6 years. India < China < USA < UK.##Topic:World Population, density & distribution, races & tribes, settlements & migration##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which two countries follow China and India in the decreasing order of their populations?
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Brazil and USA
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USA and Indonesia
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Canada and Malaysia
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Brazil and USA
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Country Population Date % of world’s population 1. People’s Republic of China 1,323,958,000 May 2008 19.85% 2. India 1,133,163,000 May 2008 16.99% 3. United States 304,139,000 May 2008 4.56% 4. Indonesia 231,627,000 May 2008 3.47% 5. Brazil 186,631,000 May 2008 2.8%
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b
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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 two countries follow China and India in the decreasing order of their populations?##Option_A: Brazil and USA###Option_B: USA and Indonesia##Option_C: Canada and Malaysia##Option_D: Brazil and USA##Answer:b##Explaination:Country Population Date % of world’s population 1. People’s Republic of China 1,323,958,000 May 2008 19.85% 2. India 1,133,163,000 May 2008 16.99% 3. United States 304,139,000 May 2008 4.56% 4. Indonesia 231,627,000 May 2008 3.47% 5. Brazil 186,631,000 May 2008 2.8%##Topic:World Population, density & distribution, races & tribes, settlements & migration##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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In order of their distances from the Sun, which of the following planets lie between Mars and Uranus?
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Earth and Jupiter
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Jupiter and Saturn
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Saturn and Earth
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Earth and Jupiter
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Planet of the Solar System: Mercury – The planet with the highest temperature in our solar system and the closest planet to the sun. Venus – Is close to the same size as earth Earth – It is our home planet and has one moon Mars – Closest planet to the Earth Jupiter – The largest planet in the solar system Saturn – Has rings around it that make it took different in photos Uranus – Sometimes called the “Sideways Planet” Neptune – The furthest planet from the Sun. Pluto is no longer a planet, but is classified as a dwarf planet.
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b
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Origin and evolution of Universe, Solar system, Geological History of the Earth, Geological Time scale
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In order of their distances from the Sun, which of the following planets lie between Mars and Uranus?##Option_A: Earth and Jupiter###Option_B: Jupiter and Saturn##Option_C: Saturn and Earth##Option_D: Earth and Jupiter##Answer:b##Explaination:Planet of the Solar System: Mercury – The planet with the highest temperature in our solar system and the closest planet to the sun. Venus – Is close to the same size as earth Earth – It is our home planet and has one moon Mars – Closest planet to the Earth Jupiter – The largest planet in the solar system Saturn – Has rings around it that make it took different in photos Uranus – Sometimes called the “Sideways Planet” Neptune – The furthest planet from the Sun. Pluto is no longer a planet, but is classified as a dwarf planet.##Topic:Origin and evolution of Universe, Solar system, Geological History of the Earth, Geological Time scale##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Theory/Law Associated Scientist 1. Continental Drift : Edwin Hubble. 2. Expansion of Universe : Alfred Wegener. 3. Photoelectric Effect : Albert Einstein. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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Continental Drift refers to the movement of the Earth’s continents relative to each other. The hypothesis that continents ‘drift’ was first put forward by Abraham Ortelius in 1596 and was fully developed by Alfred Wegener in 1912. The Hubble constant describe the universe’s rate of expansion. The apparent linearity of Hubble’s Law implies that the universe is uniformly expanding. Albert Einstein’s mathematical description in 1905 of how the photoelectric effect was caused by absorption of quanta of light (now called photons), was in the paper named “On a Heuristic Viewpoint Concerning the Production and Transformation of Light”. This paper proposed the simple description of “light quanta”, or photons, and showed how they explained such phenomena as the photoelectric effect. His simple explanation in terms of absorption of single quanta of light explained the features of the phenomenon and the characteristics frequency. Einstein’s explanation of the photoelectric effect won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.
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b
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Origin and evolution of Universe, Solar system, Geological History of the Earth, Geological Time scale
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Theory/Law Associated Scientist 1. Continental Drift : Edwin Hubble. 2. Expansion of Universe : Alfred Wegener. 3. Photoelectric Effect : Albert Einstein. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 2 only ##Option_D: 2 and 3 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:Continental Drift refers to the movement of the Earth’s continents relative to each other. The hypothesis that continents ‘drift’ was first put forward by Abraham Ortelius in 1596 and was fully developed by Alfred Wegener in 1912. The Hubble constant describe the universe’s rate of expansion. The apparent linearity of Hubble’s Law implies that the universe is uniformly expanding. Albert Einstein’s mathematical description in 1905 of how the photoelectric effect was caused by absorption of quanta of light (now called photons), was in the paper named “On a Heuristic Viewpoint Concerning the Production and Transformation of Light”. This paper proposed the simple description of “light quanta”, or photons, and showed how they explained such phenomena as the photoelectric effect. His simple explanation in terms of absorption of single quanta of light explained the features of the phenomenon and the characteristics frequency. Einstein’s explanation of the photoelectric effect won him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.##Topic:Origin and evolution of Universe, Solar system, Geological History of the Earth, Geological Time scale##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which one amongst the following has the largest livestock population in the world?
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Brazil .
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China.
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India.
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Brazil .
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According to the Global Livestock Production and Health Atlas (GLiPHA) database of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), China has the largest number of livestock units globally, followed by India. The 17th Livestock Census (2003) has placed the total livestock population at 485 millions in India. Australia, Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and New Zealand are the other countries with large numbers of livestock units.
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b
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Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Aquaculture
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one amongst the following has the largest livestock population in the world?##Option_A: Brazil . ###Option_B: China.##Option_C: India. ##Option_D: Brazil . ##Answer:b##Explaination:According to the Global Livestock Production and Health Atlas (GLiPHA) database of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), China has the largest number of livestock units globally, followed by India. The 17th Livestock Census (2003) has placed the total livestock population at 485 millions in India. Australia, Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and New Zealand are the other countries with large numbers of livestock units.##Topic:Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Aquaculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which one of the following suggested the reconstitution of the Viceroy’s Executive Council in which all the portfolios including that of War Members were to be held by the Indian leaders
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Simon Commission.
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Simla Comference.
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Cripps Proposal.
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Simon Commission.
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Cripps proposals may be summarized as under:
The British Government’s object was the creation of a new Indian Union, which would have Dominion status.
A Constitution-making body, consisting of the elected representatives from the British Provinces and the Princely States was to be set up immediately after the war.
The Constitution framed by this body would be accepted and implemented subject to two conditions: (1) any Province of British India not prepared to accept this Constitution would retain its present constitutional position. With such non-acceding Provinces, the British Government might agree upon a new Constitution, giving them the same status at the Indian Union, (2) Every Provincely State would be free to adhere to the Constitution or decline to do so.
During the War an Executive Council would be set up, composed of leaders of the principal sections of the Indian people. But the British Government would retain control of the defence of India as part of their War effort. In exchange for these concessions, Britain asked for India’s support in its war efforts.
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d
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The Cripps Proposal, 1942
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following suggested the reconstitution of the Viceroy’s Executive Council in which all the portfolios including that of War Members were to be held by the Indian leaders ##Option_A: Simon Commission. ###Option_B: Simla Comference. ##Option_C: Cripps Proposal. ##Option_D: Simon Commission. ##Answer:d##Explaination:Cripps proposals may be summarized as under:
The British Government’s object was the creation of a new Indian Union, which would have Dominion status.
A Constitution-making body, consisting of the elected representatives from the British Provinces and the Princely States was to be set up immediately after the war.
The Constitution framed by this body would be accepted and implemented subject to two conditions: (1) any Province of British India not prepared to accept this Constitution would retain its present constitutional position. With such non-acceding Provinces, the British Government might agree upon a new Constitution, giving them the same status at the Indian Union, (2) Every Provincely State would be free to adhere to the Constitution or decline to do so.
During the War an Executive Council would be set up, composed of leaders of the principal sections of the Indian people. But the British Government would retain control of the defence of India as part of their War effort. In exchange for these concessions, Britain asked for India’s support in its war efforts.##Topic:The Cripps Proposal, 1942##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Assertion (A): The Congress Ministries in all the provinces resigned in the year 1939. Reason (R): The Congress did not accept the decision of the Viceroy to declare war against Germany in the context of the Second World War.
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Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
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Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
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A is true but R is false
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Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
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In 1939, with the outbreak of war between Germany and Britain, India was announced to be a party to the war for being a constituent component of the British Empire. Following this declaration, the Congress Working Committee at its meeting on 10th October, 1939, passed a resolution condemning the aggressive activities of the Germans. At the same time the resolution also stated that India could not associate herself with war as it was against Fascism. There was hardly any difference between British colonialism and Nazi totalitarianism. Responding to this declaration, the Viceroy issued a statement on October 17th wherein he claimed that Britain is waging a war driven by the motif to strengthen peace in the world. He also stated that after the war, the government would initiate modifications in the Act of 1935, in accordance to the desires of the Indians.
Gandhi’s reaction to this statement was; “the old policy of divide and rule is to continue. The Congress has asked for bread and it has got stone.” According to the instructions issued by High Command, the Congress ministers were directed to resign immediately. Congress ministers from eight provinces resigned following the instructions.
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a
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The Second World War and the National Movement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Assertion (A): The Congress Ministries in all the provinces resigned in the year 1939. Reason (R): The Congress did not accept the decision of the Viceroy to declare war against Germany in the context of the Second World War.##Option_A: Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A###Option_B: Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A##Option_C: A is true but R is false##Option_D: Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A##Answer:a##Explaination:In 1939, with the outbreak of war between Germany and Britain, India was announced to be a party to the war for being a constituent component of the British Empire. Following this declaration, the Congress Working Committee at its meeting on 10th October, 1939, passed a resolution condemning the aggressive activities of the Germans. At the same time the resolution also stated that India could not associate herself with war as it was against Fascism. There was hardly any difference between British colonialism and Nazi totalitarianism. Responding to this declaration, the Viceroy issued a statement on October 17th wherein he claimed that Britain is waging a war driven by the motif to strengthen peace in the world. He also stated that after the war, the government would initiate modifications in the Act of 1935, in accordance to the desires of the Indians.
Gandhi’s reaction to this statement was; “the old policy of divide and rule is to continue. The Congress has asked for bread and it has got stone.” According to the instructions issued by High Command, the Congress ministers were directed to resign immediately. Congress ministers from eight provinces resigned following the instructions.##Topic:The Second World War and the National Movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Which one of the following cities is nearest to the equator?
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Colombo
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Jakarta
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Manila
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Colombo
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Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayawadenepura Kotte, the administrative capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life and colonial buildings and ruins. It lies about 400 miles (645 kilometers) north of the Equator. Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Jakarta is located on the northwestern coast of Java Island, at the mouth of the Cillwung River on Jakarta Bay, which is an inlet of the Java Sea. Lying near the equator, Jakarta is hot and humid year-round. The City of Manila or simply Manila, is the capital of the Philippines one of the cities that make up the greater metropolitan area of Metro Manila. Manila is located approximately 500 miles north of the geo-magnetic equator. Singapore is an island nation located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. It lies 137 kilometres (85 mi) north of the equator, south of the Malaysian state of Johor and north of Indonesia’s Riau Islands.
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d
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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 cities is nearest to the equator?##Option_A: Colombo ###Option_B: Jakarta##Option_C: Manila ##Option_D: Colombo ##Answer:d##Explaination:Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to Sri Jayawadenepura Kotte, the administrative capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life and colonial buildings and ruins. It lies about 400 miles (645 kilometers) north of the Equator. Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Jakarta is located on the northwestern coast of Java Island, at the mouth of the Cillwung River on Jakarta Bay, which is an inlet of the Java Sea. Lying near the equator, Jakarta is hot and humid year-round. The City of Manila or simply Manila, is the capital of the Philippines one of the cities that make up the greater metropolitan area of Metro Manila. Manila is located approximately 500 miles north of the geo-magnetic equator. Singapore is an island nation located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. It lies 137 kilometres (85 mi) north of the equator, south of the Malaysian state of Johor and north of Indonesia’s Riau Islands.##Topic:Map based questions from World##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Board) List-II (Headquarters) A. Coffee Board 1. Bengaluru B. Rubber Board. 2. Guntur C. Tea Board. 3. Kottayam D. Tobacco Board. 4. Kolkata Code : A B C D.
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2 4 3 1
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1 3 4 2
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2 3 4 1
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2 4 3 1
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The Coffee Board of India is an autonomous body, functioning under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The Board serves as a friend, philosopher and guide of the coffee industry in India. Its headquarter is located at Bengaluru The Rubber Board is s statutory body constituted by the Government of India, under the Rubber Act 1947, for the overall development of the rubber industry in the county. Its headquarter is located at Kottayam. The Tea Board of India, a commodity board under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, was established by the enactment of the Tea Act, 1953. Its headquarter is located at Kolkata. The Government of India established the Tobacco Board, in place of Tobacco Export Promotion Council, under the Tobacco Board Act of 1975. The Board came into existence from 1-1-1976 with its head quarters at Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, India.
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b
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Others
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Board) List-II (Headquarters) A. Coffee Board 1. Bengaluru B. Rubber Board. 2. Guntur C. Tea Board. 3. Kottayam D. Tobacco Board. 4. Kolkata Code : A B C D.##Option_A: 2 4 3 1 ###Option_B: 1 3 4 2 ##Option_C: 2 3 4 1 ##Option_D: 2 4 3 1 ##Answer:b##Explaination:The Coffee Board of India is an autonomous body, functioning under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The Board serves as a friend, philosopher and guide of the coffee industry in India. Its headquarter is located at Bengaluru The Rubber Board is s statutory body constituted by the Government of India, under the Rubber Act 1947, for the overall development of the rubber industry in the county. Its headquarter is located at Kottayam. The Tea Board of India, a commodity board under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, was established by the enactment of the Tea Act, 1953. Its headquarter is located at Kolkata. The Government of India established the Tobacco Board, in place of Tobacco Export Promotion Council, under the Tobacco Board Act of 1975. The Board came into existence from 1-1-1976 with its head quarters at Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, India.##Topic:Others##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which one of the following is not essentially a species of the Himalayan vegetation?
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Juniper.
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Mahogany
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Silver fir.
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Juniper.
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Silver fir (Abies pindrow, Spach) and Spruce (Picea smithiana, Boiss), commonly referred as high level conifers. These species extend throughout Western Himalayas from Afghanistan to Nepal chiefly at 7,000 to 12,000 ft. but sometimes descending below and up in cool ravines. Spruce and Silver fir is also common in Bhutan with its multiple uses. Juniper is found in Europe, southwestern Asia up to the Himalayas, and North America, where it grows from southern coastal sites to more northerly moorland and mountainous regions.
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b
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Climate, Vegetation and Soils
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following is not essentially a species of the Himalayan vegetation?##Option_A: Juniper. ###Option_B: Mahogany##Option_C: Silver fir. ##Option_D: Juniper. ##Answer:b##Explaination:Silver fir (Abies pindrow, Spach) and Spruce (Picea smithiana, Boiss), commonly referred as high level conifers. These species extend throughout Western Himalayas from Afghanistan to Nepal chiefly at 7,000 to 12,000 ft. but sometimes descending below and up in cool ravines. Spruce and Silver fir is also common in Bhutan with its multiple uses. Juniper is found in Europe, southwestern Asia up to the Himalayas, and North America, where it grows from southern coastal sites to more northerly moorland and mountainous regions.##Topic:Climate, Vegetation and Soils##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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In which one of the following States are Namchik-Namphuk Coalfields located?
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Meghalaya
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Manipur
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Namchik-Namphuk Coalfields are located in Arunachal Pradesh and are under Arunachal Pradesh Mineral Development and Trading Corporation Limited (were setup in 1991). Other important coalfields in North Eastern Region are Makum coalfields in Assam, West Darrangiri, Langrin, Siju and Bapung coalfields in Meghalaya.
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a
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Map based Questins from Indian Geography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In which one of the following States are Namchik-Namphuk Coalfields located?##Option_A: Arunachal Pradesh###Option_B: Meghalaya##Option_C: Manipur##Option_D: Arunachal Pradesh##Answer:a##Explaination:Namchik-Namphuk Coalfields are located in Arunachal Pradesh and are under Arunachal Pradesh Mineral Development and Trading Corporation Limited (were setup in 1991). Other important coalfields in North Eastern Region are Makum coalfields in Assam, West Darrangiri, Langrin, Siju and Bapung coalfields in Meghalaya.##Topic:Map based Questins from Indian Geography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following minerals are found in a natural way in the State of Chhattisgarh? Bauxite Dolomite Iron ore Tin Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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Chhattisgarh region is as well known for its rich cultural heritage as for its abundant deposits of natural resources. A variety of mineral resources are fond in this region, diamond, gold, iron-ore, coal, corundum, bauxite, dolomite, lime, tin, granite to name a few. Deposits of cumberlite pipe found in Pailikhand and Deobhog area and gold deposits in Sonakhan area of Raipur district have evoked investor interest. High quality iron-ore deposits are found in the Bailadila hill rangesas well as in Dalhi-Rajhara. Abundant deposits of lime stone are found in the district of Raiput, Bilaspur, Durg and Bastal facilitating the growth of several large cement plants in the area.
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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:Which of the following minerals are found in a natural way in the State of Chhattisgarh? Bauxite Dolomite Iron ore Tin Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Chhattisgarh region is as well known for its rich cultural heritage as for its abundant deposits of natural resources. A variety of mineral resources are fond in this region, diamond, gold, iron-ore, coal, corundum, bauxite, dolomite, lime, tin, granite to name a few. Deposits of cumberlite pipe found in Pailikhand and Deobhog area and gold deposits in Sonakhan area of Raipur district have evoked investor interest. High quality iron-ore deposits are found in the Bailadila hill rangesas well as in Dalhi-Rajhara. Abundant deposits of lime stone are found in the district of Raiput, Bilaspur, Durg and Bastal facilitating the growth of several large cement plants in the area.##Topic:Mineral Resourcesclassification and distribution##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: 1. Chikmagalur is well-known for sugar production. 2. Mandya is well-known as a coffee-producing region. 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 1
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1 only
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Chikmangalur is situated in south western part of Karnataka. In Chickmagalur district, the major commercial crop is coffee. Other commercial crops are Pepper, Cashew nuts etc. Mandya District is an administrative district located in Karnataka, India. Mandya District is bounded on the south by Mysore District, on the west by Hassan District, on the north by Tumkur District and on the east by Bangalore District. Mandya, the district headquarters has gained importance because of the Mandya sugar factory, which is now one of the biggest in India. It has a processing capacity of 5,000 tons of cane per day and was established 1933-1934.
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d
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Major Crops grown in India, Agro-Climatic Regions, Types of Cultivation and Farming
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. Chikmagalur is well-known for sugar production. 2. Mandya is well-known as a coffee-producing region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 1 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:
Chikmangalur is situated in south western part of Karnataka. In Chickmagalur district, the major commercial crop is coffee. Other commercial crops are Pepper, Cashew nuts etc. Mandya District is an administrative district located in Karnataka, India. Mandya District is bounded on the south by Mysore District, on the west by Hassan District, on the north by Tumkur District and on the east by Bangalore District. Mandya, the district headquarters has gained importance because of the Mandya sugar factory, which is now one of the biggest in India. It has a processing capacity of 5,000 tons of cane per day and was established 1933-1934.
##Topic:Major Crops grown in India, Agro-Climatic Regions, Types of Cultivation and Farming##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Where the Tapovan and Vishnugarh Hydroelectric Project located?
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Madhya Pradesh
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Uttar Pradesh
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Uttarakhand
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Madhya Pradesh
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NTPC’s hydro project, 4x130 mw Tapovan Vishnugarh hydroelectric project, will cost Rs 3,425 crore. The board of directors has given approval to develop the project as a merchant power plant. It will be implemented during the 11th Plan. The project has been accorded mega status NTPC secured the project through MoU route from Uttaranchal government. The project is being set up across River Dhauliganga in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is located near Joshimath on Rishikesh-Badrinath Road and involves construction of a barrage at Tapovan, 15 km from Joshimath on Joshimath-Malari Road. It is expected to generate 2558.37 million kwn annually, in a normal year.
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c
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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:Where the Tapovan and Vishnugarh Hydroelectric Project located?##Option_A: Madhya Pradesh ###Option_B: Uttar Pradesh##Option_C: Uttarakhand ##Option_D: Madhya Pradesh ##Answer:c##Explaination:NTPC’s hydro project, 4x130 mw Tapovan Vishnugarh hydroelectric project, will cost Rs 3,425 crore. The board of directors has given approval to develop the project as a merchant power plant. It will be implemented during the 11th Plan. The project has been accorded mega status NTPC secured the project through MoU route from Uttaranchal government. The project is being set up across River Dhauliganga in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is located near Joshimath on Rishikesh-Badrinath Road and involves construction of a barrage at Tapovan, 15 km from Joshimath on Joshimath-Malari Road. It is expected to generate 2558.37 million kwn annually, in a normal year.##Topic:Water ResourcesAvailability and potential: Lakes, rivers, dams, power and irrigation projects, wetlands and inter-linking of rivers##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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With which one of the following rivers is the Omkareshwar Project associated?
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Chambal
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Narmada
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Tapi
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Chambal
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The Omkareshwar Multipurpose Project is proposed d/s of ISP on the Narmada River, near Village Mandhta District Khandwa with an installed capacity of 520 MW with designed annual energy generation of 1166 million units in initial stage and annual irrigation of 2.83 Lac. Ha on a culturable Command Area (CCA) of 1.47 Lac. Ha. Total Catchment Area at the Dam site is 64880 sq.km. Generation of power at Omkareshwar Project is directly related to the regulated release of water from Indira Sagar Project, hence it is one of the beneficiary project of Indira Sagar Project. Project has been commissioned in November 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:With which one of the following rivers is the Omkareshwar Project associated?##Option_A: Chambal ###Option_B: Narmada##Option_C: Tapi ##Option_D: Chambal ##Answer:b##Explaination:The Omkareshwar Multipurpose Project is proposed d/s of ISP on the Narmada River, near Village Mandhta District Khandwa with an installed capacity of 520 MW with designed annual energy generation of 1166 million units in initial stage and annual irrigation of 2.83 Lac. Ha on a culturable Command Area (CCA) of 1.47 Lac. Ha. Total Catchment Area at the Dam site is 64880 sq.km. Generation of power at Omkareshwar Project is directly related to the regulated release of water from Indira Sagar Project, hence it is one of the beneficiary project of Indira Sagar Project. Project has been commissioned in November 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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On which one of the following rivers is the Tehri Hydropower Complex located?
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Alaknanda
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Bhagirathi
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Dhauliganga
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Alaknanda
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Tehri Hydro Complex comprised the 1000 MW Tehri Dam and HPT (Stage-I), the 1000 MW pump storage plant, and the 400 MW Koteshwar Dam and HPP. Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC) was incorporated on July 12th, 1988 to plan, promote, organize, execute, operate and maintain Hydro Power Project in Bhagirathi-Bhilangna Valley in Uttar Pradesh as a joint venture of Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh both sharing the cost of power component (20% of Stage-I cost) of the project in the ratio of 75:25 respectively. The irrigation component is to be funded entirely by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.
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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:On which one of the following rivers is the Tehri Hydropower Complex located?##Option_A: Alaknanda ###Option_B: Bhagirathi##Option_C: Dhauliganga ##Option_D: Alaknanda ##Answer:b##Explaination:Tehri Hydro Complex comprised the 1000 MW Tehri Dam and HPT (Stage-I), the 1000 MW pump storage plant, and the 400 MW Koteshwar Dam and HPP. Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC) was incorporated on July 12th, 1988 to plan, promote, organize, execute, operate and maintain Hydro Power Project in Bhagirathi-Bhilangna Valley in Uttar Pradesh as a joint venture of Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh both sharing the cost of power component (20% of Stage-I cost) of the project in the ratio of 75:25 respectively. The irrigation component is to be funded entirely by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.##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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What does Baudhayan theorem (Baudhayan Sulva Sutra) relate to?
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Lengths of sides of a right-angled triangle.
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Calculation of the value of pi.
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Logarithmic calculations.
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Lengths of sides of a right-angled triangle.
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Baudhayan Sulva Sutra (1000 BC) is today known as the Pythagorous theorem, which states that in a right-angled triangle, square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. In Baudhayan theorem, this has been expressed as follows: in a Deerghchatursh (triangle), the chetra (square) of rajju (hypotenuse) is equal to the sum of squares of the parshvamani (base) and triyangmani (perpendicular line). It is amazing to note that the Pythagorus theorem was known in our country as far back as 1000 BC.
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a
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Vedic Age
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What does Baudhayan theorem (Baudhayan Sulva Sutra) relate to? ##Option_A: Lengths of sides of a right-angled triangle. ###Option_B: Calculation of the value of pi. ##Option_C: Logarithmic calculations. ##Option_D: Lengths of sides of a right-angled triangle. ##Answer:a##Explaination:Baudhayan Sulva Sutra (1000 BC) is today known as the Pythagorous theorem, which states that in a right-angled triangle, square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. In Baudhayan theorem, this has been expressed as follows: in a Deerghchatursh (triangle), the chetra (square) of rajju (hypotenuse) is equal to the sum of squares of the parshvamani (base) and triyangmani (perpendicular line). It is amazing to note that the Pythagorus theorem was known in our country as far back as 1000 BC.##Topic:Vedic Age##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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What is the number of spokes in the Dharmachakra in the National Flag of India?
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16.
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18.
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22.
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16.
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The National flag is a horizontal tricolor of deep saffron (kesari) at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. The ratio of width of the flag to its length is two to three. In the centre of the white band is a navy blue wheel which represents the chakra. Its design is that of the wheel which appears on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. Its diameter approximates to the width of the white band and it has 24 spokes. Each spoke depicts one hour of the day, portraying the prevalence of righteousness, all 24 hours of it.
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d
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Promotion and Preservation of Indian Heritage
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is the number of spokes in the Dharmachakra in the National Flag of India?##Option_A: 16.###Option_B: 18.##Option_C: 22.##Option_D: 16.##Answer:d##Explaination:The National flag is a horizontal tricolor of deep saffron (kesari) at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. The ratio of width of the flag to its length is two to three. In the centre of the white band is a navy blue wheel which represents the chakra. Its design is that of the wheel which appears on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. Its diameter approximates to the width of the white band and it has 24 spokes. Each spoke depicts one hour of the day, portraying the prevalence of righteousness, all 24 hours of it.##Topic:Promotion and Preservation of Indian Heritage##Subject:Geology##Answer:d
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Which of the following pairs about India’s economic indicator and agricultural production (all in rounded figures) are correctly matched? 1. GDP per capital (current prices) : Rs. 37,000. 2. Rice : 180 million tons. 3. Wheat : 75 million tons. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1, 2 and 3.
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1 and 2 only.
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2 and 3 only.
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1, 2 and 3.
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Rice Production in 2007-08: 93.4 million tonnes
Wheat Production in 2007-08: 75.8 million tonnes
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d
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Agriculture: Recent trends in Agriculture Sector, Agricultural Marketing and Reforms, Agricultural Research, Sustainable Agriculture
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following pairs about India’s economic indicator and agricultural production (all in rounded figures) are correctly matched? 1. GDP per capital (current prices) : Rs. 37,000. 2. Rice : 180 million tons. 3. Wheat : 75 million tons. Select the correct answer using the code given below:##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3. ###Option_B: 1 and 2 only.##Option_C: 2 and 3 only. ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3. ##Answer:d##Explaination:Rice Production in 2007-08: 93.4 million tonnes
Wheat Production in 2007-08: 75.8 million tonnes##Topic:Agriculture: Recent trends in Agriculture Sector, Agricultural Marketing and Reforms, Agricultural Research, Sustainable Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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C. Rangarajan has been actively involved in the Pan-Asian Commission addressing to which one of the following issues?
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Promotion of tourism in the Asian region.
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Impact of HIV/AIDS in the Asian region.
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Promotion of free trade in the Asian region.
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Promotion of tourism in the Asian region.
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The former RBI Governor and Chairman of the PM’s Economic Advisory Council, C. Rangarajan has been actively involved 9n the Pan-Asian Commission studying the impact of HIV/AIDS in Asia region. He met sex workers in Kolkata, Chennai, Bangladesh, Thailand and Philippines. He visited the Sonagachi Sex workers’ Project in Kolkata, which has been hailed as a model project for bringing down the rate of HIV infection and stopping child trafficking because of the active participation of the sex workers.
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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:C. Rangarajan has been actively involved in the Pan-Asian Commission addressing to which one of the following issues? ##Option_A: Promotion of tourism in the Asian region. ###Option_B: Impact of HIV/AIDS in the Asian region. ##Option_C: Promotion of free trade in the Asian region. ##Option_D: Promotion of tourism in the Asian region. ##Answer:b##Explaination:The former RBI Governor and Chairman of the PM’s Economic Advisory Council, C. Rangarajan has been actively involved 9n the Pan-Asian Commission studying the impact of HIV/AIDS in Asia region. He met sex workers in Kolkata, Chennai, Bangladesh, Thailand and Philippines. He visited the Sonagachi Sex workers’ Project in Kolkata, which has been hailed as a model project for bringing down the rate of HIV infection and stopping child trafficking because of the active participation of the sex workers.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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What does S & P 500 relate to?
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Supercomputer.
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A new technique in e-business.
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A new technique in bridge building.
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Supercomputer.
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The S&P 500 is a stock market index containing the stocks of 500 Large-Cap corporations, most of which are American. The index is the most notable of the many indices owned and maintained by Standard & Poor’s, division of McGraw-Hill. S&P 500 is used in reference not only to the index but also to the 500 companies that have their common stock included in the index.
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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:What does S & P 500 relate to? ##Option_A: Supercomputer. ###Option_B: A new technique in e-business. ##Option_C: A new technique in bridge building. ##Option_D: Supercomputer. ##Answer:d##Explaination:The S&P 500 is a stock market index containing the stocks of 500 Large-Cap corporations, most of which are American. The index is the most notable of the many indices owned and maintained by Standard & Poor’s, division of McGraw-Hill. S&P 500 is used in reference not only to the index but also to the 500 companies that have their common stock included in the index.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:d
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ISRO successfully conducted a rocket test using cryogenic engines in the year 2007. Where is the test-stand used for the purpose, located?
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Balasore
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Thiruvananthapuram
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Mahendragiri
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Balasore
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ISRO has achieved a significant milestone through the successful test of indigenously developed Cryogenic Stage, to be employed as the upper stage of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). The test was conducted for its full light duration of 720 seconds (November 15, 2007) at Liquid Propulsion test facility at Mahendragiri, in Tamil Nadu. With this test, the indigenous Cryogenic Upper Stage has been fully qualified on the ground.
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c
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GS_current_unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:ISRO successfully conducted a rocket test using cryogenic engines in the year 2007. Where is the test-stand used for the purpose, located? ##Option_A: Balasore ###Option_B: Thiruvananthapuram ##Option_C: Mahendragiri ##Option_D: Balasore ##Answer:c##Explaination:ISRO has achieved a significant milestone through the successful test of indigenously developed Cryogenic Stage, to be employed as the upper stage of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). The test was conducted for its full light duration of 720 seconds (November 15, 2007) at Liquid Propulsion test facility at Mahendragiri, in Tamil Nadu. With this test, the indigenous Cryogenic Upper Stage has been fully qualified on the ground.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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In which one of the following locations is the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project to be built?
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Northern Spain
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Southern France
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Eastern Germany
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Northern Spain
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ITER is a joint international research and development project that aims to demonstrate the scientific and technical feasibility of fusion power. The partners in the project – the ITER Parties – are the European Union (represented by EURATOM), Japan, the People’s Republic of China, India, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation and the USA. ITER will be constructed in Europe, at Cadarache in the South of France.
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b
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GS_current_unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In which one of the following locations is the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project to be built? ##Option_A: Northern Spain ###Option_B: Southern France ##Option_C: Eastern Germany ##Option_D: Northern Spain ##Answer:b##Explaination:ITER is a joint international research and development project that aims to demonstrate the scientific and technical feasibility of fusion power. The partners in the project – the ITER Parties – are the European Union (represented by EURATOM), Japan, the People’s Republic of China, India, the Republic of Korea, the Russian Federation and the USA. ITER will be constructed in Europe, at Cadarache in the South of France.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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What is the purpose of the US Space Agency’s Themis Mission, which was recently in the news?
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To study the possibility of life on Mars .
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To study the satellites of Saturn.
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To study the colourful display of high latitude skies.
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To study the possibility of life on Mars .
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The Themis (Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Substorms) mission built by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley’s Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) and Swales Aerospace, comprising five identical probes, aims to gain new insights into the colourful displays in high-latitude skies. In particular, scientists want to understand what triggers a sudden brightening of the lights. The rocket carrying the probes launched at 1801 EST (2301 GMT).
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c
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GS_current_unclassified
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is the purpose of the US Space Agency’s Themis Mission, which was recently in the news? ##Option_A: To study the possibility of life on Mars .###Option_B: To study the satellites of Saturn. ##Option_C: To study the colourful display of high latitude skies. ##Option_D: To study the possibility of life on Mars .##Answer:c##Explaination:The Themis (Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions during Substorms) mission built by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley’s Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) and Swales Aerospace, comprising five identical probes, aims to gain new insights into the colourful displays in high-latitude skies. In particular, scientists want to understand what triggers a sudden brightening of the lights. The rocket carrying the probes launched at 1801 EST (2301 GMT).##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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Which one of the following Union Ministries is implementing the Biodiesel Mission (as Nodal Ministry)?
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Ministry of Agriculture .
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Ministry of Science and Technology.
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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
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Ministry of Agriculture .
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The Ministry of Rural Development, which is set to coordinate the national mission on biofuel when it is approved, estimates that there are already between 500,000 and 600,000 hectares of jatropha growing across India.
But, in 2007, The government is contemplating shifting bio-diesel mission from rural development ministry to agriculture ministry. The shift is being contemplated to give a boost to the project which can reduce India’s dependence on imported oil to as much as 20% in case of diesel.
Although the project was launched as a national mission on bio-fuels as per the recommendations of a committee on development of bio-fuels with rural development ministry as the nodal ministry, not much progress has been made. During 2004-05 a small amount of Rs 9 crore was earmarked for the project. The rural development ministry, however, managed to spend only Rs 20 lakh as per revised estimates for the fiscal.
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d
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Electoral politics
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following Union Ministries is implementing the Biodiesel Mission (as Nodal Ministry)? ##Option_A: Ministry of Agriculture .###Option_B: Ministry of Science and Technology. ##Option_C: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. ##Option_D: Ministry of Agriculture .##Answer:d##Explaination:The Ministry of Rural Development, which is set to coordinate the national mission on biofuel when it is approved, estimates that there are already between 500,000 and 600,000 hectares of jatropha growing across India.
But, in 2007, The government is contemplating shifting bio-diesel mission from rural development ministry to agriculture ministry. The shift is being contemplated to give a boost to the project which can reduce India’s dependence on imported oil to as much as 20% in case of diesel.
Although the project was launched as a national mission on bio-fuels as per the recommendations of a committee on development of bio-fuels with rural development ministry as the nodal ministry, not much progress has been made. During 2004-05 a small amount of Rs 9 crore was earmarked for the project. The rural development ministry, however, managed to spend only Rs 20 lakh as per revised estimates for the fiscal.##Topic:Electoral politics##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Norman Ernest Borlaug who is regarded as the father of the Green Revolution in India is from which country?
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United States of America
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Mexico
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Australia
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United States of America
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Norman Ernest Borlaug (born March 25, 1914) is an American agronomist, humanitarian, Nobel laureate, and has been called the father of the Green Revolution. Borlaug was one of five people in history to have won the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal. He is also an awardee of the Padma Vibhushan, India’s highest civilian honour to non-citizens of exemplary accomplishment.
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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:Norman Ernest Borlaug who is regarded as the father of the Green Revolution in India is from which country? ##Option_A: United States of America ###Option_B: Mexico ##Option_C: Australia ##Option_D: United States of America ##Answer:a##Explaination:Norman Ernest Borlaug (born March 25, 1914) is an American agronomist, humanitarian, Nobel laureate, and has been called the father of the Green Revolution. Borlaug was one of five people in history to have won the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal. He is also an awardee of the Padma Vibhushan, India’s highest civilian honour to non-citizens of exemplary accomplishment.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Which one of the following is correct in respect of Indian football team’s performance in the Olympic Games?
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India has never participated in the Olympic Football Tournament.
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India played only in the First Round.
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India entered only up to the Quarter Finals.
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India has never participated in the Olympic Football Tournament.
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India finished 4th in the football tournament at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
In 1956 Olympics, Bulgaria beat India for the 3rd place match 3-3. India finished with 4th place.
The India national football team is the national football team of India and is controlled by the All India Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation, and a member of FIFA.
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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:Which one of the following is correct in respect of Indian football team’s performance in the Olympic Games? ##Option_A: India has never participated in the Olympic Football Tournament. ###Option_B: India played only in the First Round. ##Option_C: India entered only up to the Quarter Finals. ##Option_D: India has never participated in the Olympic Football Tournament. ##Answer:d##Explaination:India finished 4th in the football tournament at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
In 1956 Olympics, Bulgaria beat India for the 3rd place match 3-3. India finished with 4th place.
The India national football team is the national football team of India and is controlled by the All India Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation, and a member of FIFA.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Service/Agency) (Country) A. Foreign Intelligence Service. 1. Israel B. Ministry of State Security. 2. Britain C. Secret Intelligence Service. 3. China D. The Mossad. 4. Russia A B C D.
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4 1 2 3
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2 3 4 1
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4 3 2 1
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4 1 2 3
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Foreign Intelligence Service is Russia’s primary external intelligence agency. The SVR is the successor of First chief Directorate (FCD) of the KGB since December 1991. The headquarters of SRV are still in Yesenevo, Moscow.
The Ministry of State Security (MSS) is the Chinese Government’s intelligence arm, responsible for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence operations. The MSS is responsible to the premier and state council, and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Political Science and Law Commission oversees ministry activities.
As Britain’s Secret service, Secret Intelligence Service provides the British Government with a global covert capability to promote and defend the national security and economic well-being of the United Kingdom. SIS operates world-wide to collect secret foreign intelligence in support of the British Government’s policies and objectives.
The Mossad is the national intelligence agency of the State of Israel. Its headquarters is in the Israel city of Tel Aviv. The Mossad is a civilian service, and does not use military ranks, although most of its staff have served in the Israel Defence Forces as part of Israel’s compulsory draft system, and many of them are officers. It is assumed to consists to eight different departments.
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c
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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:Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Service/Agency) (Country) A. Foreign Intelligence Service. 1. Israel B. Ministry of State Security. 2. Britain C. Secret Intelligence Service. 3. China D. The Mossad. 4. Russia A B C D.##Option_A: 4 1 2 3 ###Option_B: 2 3 4 1##Option_C: 4 3 2 1 ##Option_D: 4 1 2 3 ##Answer:c##Explaination:Foreign Intelligence Service is Russia’s primary external intelligence agency. The SVR is the successor of First chief Directorate (FCD) of the KGB since December 1991. The headquarters of SRV are still in Yesenevo, Moscow.
The Ministry of State Security (MSS) is the Chinese Government’s intelligence arm, responsible for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence operations. The MSS is responsible to the premier and state council, and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Political Science and Law Commission oversees ministry activities.
As Britain’s Secret service, Secret Intelligence Service provides the British Government with a global covert capability to promote and defend the national security and economic well-being of the United Kingdom. SIS operates world-wide to collect secret foreign intelligence in support of the British Government’s policies and objectives.
The Mossad is the national intelligence agency of the State of Israel. Its headquarters is in the Israel city of Tel Aviv. The Mossad is a civilian service, and does not use military ranks, although most of its staff have served in the Israel Defence Forces as part of Israel’s compulsory draft system, and many of them are officers. It is assumed to consists to eight different departments.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:c
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Starting with the Australian Open Lawn Tennis tournament, which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the other three major Lawn Tennis Tournaments?
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French Open – US Open – Wimbledon.
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French Open – Wimbledon – US Open.
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Wimbledon – US Open – French Open.
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French Open – US Open – Wimbledon.
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Period Tournament Location Surface
January Australian Open Melbourne Hard (Plexicushion)
May-June French Open Paris Clay
June-July Wimbledon London Grass
August US Open New York Hard (DecoTurf)
September
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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:Starting with the Australian Open Lawn Tennis tournament, which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the other three major Lawn Tennis Tournaments?##Option_A: French Open – US Open – Wimbledon.###Option_B: French Open – Wimbledon – US Open.##Option_C: Wimbledon – US Open – French Open.##Option_D: French Open – US Open – Wimbledon.##Answer:b##Explaination:Period Tournament Location Surface
January Australian Open Melbourne Hard (Plexicushion)
May-June French Open Paris Clay
June-July Wimbledon London Grass
August US Open New York Hard (DecoTurf)
September##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Elizabeth Hawley is well-known for her writing relating to which one of the following?
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Historical monuments in India.
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Regional dances in India.
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Himalayan expeditions.
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Historical monuments in India.
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Elizabeth Hawley is an American former journalist and chronicler of Himalayan expeditions. She traveled to Nepal in September 1960 and never left. While she has never climbed a mountain in her life, Hawley is the best known chronicler of Himalayan expeditions for over four decades.
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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:Elizabeth Hawley is well-known for her writing relating to which one of the following? ##Option_A: Historical monuments in India. ###Option_B: Regional dances in India. ##Option_C: Himalayan expeditions. ##Option_D: Historical monuments in India. ##Answer:c##Explaination:Elizabeth Hawley is an American former journalist and chronicler of Himalayan expeditions. She traveled to Nepal in September 1960 and never left. While she has never climbed a mountain in her life, Hawley is the best known chronicler of Himalayan expeditions for over four decades.##Topic:GS_current_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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What is the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional trades?
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Kishori Shakti Yojana.
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Rashtriya Mahila Kosh.
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Swayamsiddha.
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Kishori Shakti Yojana.
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Swawlamban (NORAD) Scheme is being implemented by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of India with partial assistance from Norway since 1982. Its basic objective is to provide training and skill to women to facilitate them obtain employment or self-employment on a sustained basis. The target group under the scheme are the poor and needy women, women from weaker sections of the society, such as Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, etc. Financial assistance is provided to undertake training programmes for women in both traditional as well as non-traditional trades.
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d
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Initiatives taken by Govt
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is the name of the scheme which provides training and skills to women in traditional and non-traditional trades?##Option_A: Kishori Shakti Yojana.###Option_B: Rashtriya Mahila Kosh.##Option_C: Swayamsiddha.##Option_D: Kishori Shakti Yojana.##Answer:d##Explaination:Swawlamban (NORAD) Scheme is being implemented by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of India with partial assistance from Norway since 1982. Its basic objective is to provide training and skill to women to facilitate them obtain employment or self-employment on a sustained basis. The target group under the scheme are the poor and needy women, women from weaker sections of the society, such as Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, etc. Financial assistance is provided to undertake training programmes for women in both traditional as well as non-traditional trades.##Topic:Initiatives taken by Govt##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements with reference to Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS): 1. All persons of 60 years or above belonging to the households below poverty line in rural areas are eligible. 2. The Central Assistance under this Scheme is at the rate of Rs. 300 per month per beneficiary. Under the Scheme, States have been urged to given matching amounts. 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 Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) named after the late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi on to all those senior citizens who are 65 years of age or above and living below the poverty line (BPL) was formally launched by the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in a function held at G.M.C. Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament Library Complex.
Under Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS), Rs. 200 per month per beneficiary is provided by way of Central Assistance to a person who is 65 years or older and belonging to a household below the poverty line according to the criteria prescribed by the Government of India. Further, Government is also implementing An Integrated Programme for Older Persons, under which grants-in-aid are provided to the Non-Governmental Organizations for running of old age homes, Daycare Centres and Mobile Medicare Units.
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d
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GS_Social_issues_unclassified
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with reference to Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS): 1. All persons of 60 years or above belonging to the households below poverty line in rural areas are eligible. 2. The Central Assistance under this Scheme is at the rate of Rs. 300 per month per beneficiary. Under the Scheme, States have been urged to given matching amounts. 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 Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS) named after the late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi on to all those senior citizens who are 65 years of age or above and living below the poverty line (BPL) was formally launched by the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in a function held at G.M.C. Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament Library Complex.
Under Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS), Rs. 200 per month per beneficiary is provided by way of Central Assistance to a person who is 65 years or older and belonging to a household below the poverty line according to the criteria prescribed by the Government of India. Further, Government is also implementing An Integrated Programme for Older Persons, under which grants-in-aid are provided to the Non-Governmental Organizations for running of old age homes, Daycare Centres and Mobile Medicare Units.##Topic:GS_Social_issues_unclassified##Subject:Botany##Answer:d
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Nobel Prize winning scientist James D. Watson is known for his work in which area?
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Metallurgy
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Meteorology
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Environmental protection
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Metallurgy
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James Dewey Watson is an American molecular biologist, is one of the co-discoverers of the structure of DNA. Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wikins were awarded the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine “for their discoveries concerning the molecular structure of nucleic acids and its significance for information transfer in living material”.
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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:Nobel Prize winning scientist James D. Watson is known for his work in which area?##Option_A: Metallurgy ###Option_B: Meteorology##Option_C: Environmental protection ##Option_D: Metallurgy ##Answer:d##Explaination:James Dewey Watson is an American molecular biologist, is one of the co-discoverers of the structure of DNA. Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wikins were awarded the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine “for their discoveries concerning the molecular structure of nucleic acids and its significance for information transfer in living material”.##Topic:GS_Basic_Sciences_Unclassified##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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As per India’s National Population Policy, 2000, by which one of the following year is it our long-term objective to achieve population stabilization?
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2025.
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2035.
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2045.
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2025.
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The immediate objective of the NPP 2000 is to address the unmet needs for contraception, health care infrastructure, and health personnel, and to provide integrated service delivery for basic reproductive and child health care. The medium-term objective is to bring the TFR to replacement levels by 2010, through vigorous implementation of inter-sectoral operational strategies. The long-term objective is to achieve a stable population by 2045, at a level consistent with the requirements of sustainable economic growth, social development, and environmental protection.
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c
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:As per India’s National Population Policy, 2000, by which one of the following year is it our long-term objective to achieve population stabilization?##Option_A: 2025. ###Option_B: 2035.##Option_C: 2045. ##Option_D: 2025. ##Answer:c##Explaination:The immediate objective of the NPP 2000 is to address the unmet needs for contraception, health care infrastructure, and health personnel, and to provide integrated service delivery for basic reproductive and child health care. The medium-term objective is to bring the TFR to replacement levels by 2010, through vigorous implementation of inter-sectoral operational strategies. The long-term objective is to achieve a stable population by 2045, at a level consistent with the requirements of sustainable economic growth, social development, and environmental protection.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Who among the following wrote the poem, Subh-e-Azadi?
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Sahir Ludhiyanvi
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Faiz Ahmed Faiz
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Muhammad Iqbal
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Sahir Ludhiyanvi
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Faiz Ahmed Faiz (1984-1911) was a Pakistani poet considered to be one of the most famous modern Urdu poets. Faiz’s poems: “Sarood-e-shabana”, “Mujh say pehli see muhabat Mairay mehboob nah maang” Chand roz aur mairy jaan” “Boal keh lab azad hain tairay “Tanhaiy” “Doaa” “Subh-e-azad” “Loh-o-qalam” “Tauq-o-dar ka mausam” “Tumharay hussan kay nam” “Nisar mein teri gallion kay” “Irani tulaba key nam” “Shishon ka massiha koi naheen” “Mullaqat” “Humjo tareek rahoon mein maray gaey” “Aey roshanion kay shahar” Africa come back” “Aaj bazaar mein pa bah jolan chalo” “Pass raho” “Munzar” “Yahan say shehr ko dekho” “Khursheed-e-mehshar ki lao” “Jis roz qaza aiey gi” and “Aay sham mehrban ho”.
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b
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Prsonality Based Questions
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who among the following wrote the poem, Subh-e-Azadi?##Option_A: Sahir Ludhiyanvi ###Option_B: Faiz Ahmed Faiz##Option_C: Muhammad Iqbal ##Option_D: Sahir Ludhiyanvi ##Answer:b##Explaination:Faiz Ahmed Faiz (1984-1911) was a Pakistani poet considered to be one of the most famous modern Urdu poets. Faiz’s poems: “Sarood-e-shabana”, “Mujh say pehli see muhabat Mairay mehboob nah maang” Chand roz aur mairy jaan” “Boal keh lab azad hain tairay “Tanhaiy” “Doaa” “Subh-e-azad” “Loh-o-qalam” “Tauq-o-dar ka mausam” “Tumharay hussan kay nam” “Nisar mein teri gallion kay” “Irani tulaba key nam” “Shishon ka massiha koi naheen” “Mullaqat” “Humjo tareek rahoon mein maray gaey” “Aey roshanion kay shahar” Africa come back” “Aaj bazaar mein pa bah jolan chalo” “Pass raho” “Munzar” “Yahan say shehr ko dekho” “Khursheed-e-mehshar ki lao” “Jis roz qaza aiey gi” and “Aay sham mehrban ho”.##Topic:Prsonality Based Questions##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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