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In ancient Indian Buddhist monasteries, a ceremony called Pavarana used to be held. It was the
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Occasion to elect the Sanghaparinayaka and two speakers one on Dhamma and the other on Vinaya
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Confession by monks of their offences committed during their stay in the monasteries during the rainy season
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Ceremony of initiation of new person into the Buddhist Sangha in which the head is shaved and when yellow robes are offered
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Occasion to elect the Sanghaparinayaka and two speakers one on Dhamma and the other on Vinaya
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Confession by monks of their offences committed during their stay in the monasteries during the rainy season.
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b
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Religious
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In ancient Indian Buddhist monasteries, a ceremony called Pavarana used to be held. It was the##Option_A: Occasion to elect the Sanghaparinayaka and two speakers one on Dhamma and the other on Vinaya###Option_B: Confession by monks of their offences committed during their stay in the monasteries during the rainy season##Option_C: Ceremony of initiation of new person into the Buddhist Sangha in which the head is shaved and when yellow robes are offered##Option_D: Occasion to elect the Sanghaparinayaka and two speakers one on Dhamma and the other on Vinaya##Answer:b##Explaination:Confession by monks of their offences committed during their stay in the monasteries during the rainy season.##Topic:Religious##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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The ancient Indian play Mudrarakshasa of Visakhadutt has its subject on
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A conflict between Gods and Demons of ancient Hindu lore
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A romantic story of an Aryan prince and a tribal woman
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The story of the power struggle between two Aryan tribes
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A conflict between Gods and Demons of ancient Hindu lore
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Mudrarakshasa of Visakhadatt deals with the court intrigues at the time of Chandragupta Maurya.
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d
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Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan Age
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The ancient Indian play Mudrarakshasa of Visakhadutt has its subject on##Option_A: A conflict between Gods and Demons of ancient Hindu lore###Option_B: A romantic story of an Aryan prince and a tribal woman##Option_C: The story of the power struggle between two Aryan tribes##Option_D: A conflict between Gods and Demons of ancient Hindu lore##Answer:d##Explaination:Mudrarakshasa of Visakhadatt deals with the court intrigues at the time of Chandragupta Maurya.##Topic:Mauryan Age & Post Mauryan Age##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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With reference to Sufism in Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. Shaikh Ahmad Sarhadi was a contemporary of Ibrahim Lodi. 2. Shaikh Nasiruddhin Chirg-i-Dehlavi was a disciple of Shaikh Nizamuddhin Auliya. 3. Aurangzeb was a Sufis was first Shaikh Salim Chisti. 4. The Qadiri order of Sufis was first introduced in India by Shaikh Niamatullah and Mukhdum Muhammad Jilani. Which of these statements are correct ?
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Shaik Nasiruddhin Chirg-i-Dehlavi was a disciple of Shaik Nizamuddin Auliya and Qadiri order was first introduced in India by Shaik Niamatullah and Makhdum Muhammad Jilani.
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d
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Movements, Bhakti Movement, Sufi Movement
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Sufism in Indian history, consider the following statements: 1. Shaikh Ahmad Sarhadi was a contemporary of Ibrahim Lodi. 2. Shaikh Nasiruddhin Chirg-i-Dehlavi was a disciple of Shaikh Nizamuddhin Auliya. 3. Aurangzeb was a Sufis was first Shaikh Salim Chisti. 4. The Qadiri order of Sufis was first introduced in India by Shaikh Niamatullah and Mukhdum Muhammad Jilani. Which of these statements are correct ? ##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:Shaik Nasiruddhin Chirg-i-Dehlavi was a disciple of Shaik Nizamuddin Auliya and Qadiri order was first introduced in India by Shaik Niamatullah and Makhdum Muhammad Jilani.##Topic:Movements, Bhakti Movement, Sufi Movement##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Who among the following was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message ?
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Dadu
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Kabir
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Ramananda
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Dadu
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Ramananda was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message. He brought Bhaktism to North from South.
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c
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Movements, Bhakti Movement, Sufi Movement
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who among the following was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message ?##Option_A: Dadu###Option_B: Kabir##Option_C: Ramananda##Option_D: Dadu##Answer:c##Explaination:Ramananda was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message. He brought Bhaktism to North from South.##Topic:Movements, Bhakti Movement, Sufi Movement##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
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The state of Gomateshwara at Sravanabelagona represents the last Tirthankara of Jains
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India’s largest Buddhist monastery is in Arunachal Pradesh
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The Khajuraho temples were built under Chandela Kings
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The state of Gomateshwara at Sravanabelagona represents the last Tirthankara of Jains
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The Statue of Gomateswara at Sravanbelagoala represent ‘3rd’ Jain Tirthankara. The last and 24th Jain Tirthankara is ‘Vardhamana Mahavira’. The 23rd Jain Tirthankara is ‘parsvanath’, and the 1st Tirthankara is Rishabhnath.
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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:Which one of the following statements is not correct ?##Option_A: The state of Gomateshwara at Sravanabelagona represents the last Tirthankara of Jains###Option_B: India’s largest Buddhist monastery is in Arunachal Pradesh##Option_C: The Khajuraho temples were built under Chandela Kings##Option_D: The state of Gomateshwara at Sravanabelagona represents the last Tirthankara of Jains##Answer:a##Explaination:The Statue of Gomateswara at Sravanbelagoala represent ‘3rd’ Jain Tirthankara. The last and 24th Jain Tirthankara is ‘Vardhamana Mahavira’. The 23rd Jain Tirthankara is ‘parsvanath’, and the 1st Tirthankara is Rishabhnath.##Topic:Architecture##Subject:Geology##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements:
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations System of Organization.
WIPO has its headquarters in Rome.
The Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property rights (TRIPS) Agreement is binding on all WTO members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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nan
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c
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Miscellaneous Defence Technology
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations System of Organization.
WIPO has its headquarters in Rome.
The Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property rights (TRIPS) Agreement is binding on all WTO members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:1 and 2 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Miscellaneous Defence Technology##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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India has the maximum volume of foreign trade with
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USA
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Japan
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Germany
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USA
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:India has the maximum volume of foreign trade with##Option_A:USA ###Option_B:Japan##Option_C:Germany ##Option_D:USA ##Answer:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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India’s external debt increased from US $ 98,158 million as at the end of March 2000 to US $ 1,00,225 million as at the end of March 2001 due to increase in:
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Multilateral and bilateral debt
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Rupee debt
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Commercial borrowings and NRI deposits
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Multilateral and bilateral debt
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India’s external debt increased due to increase in multilateral and bilateral debt.
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a
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:India’s external debt increased from US $ 98,158 million as at the end of March 2000 to US $ 1,00,225 million as at the end of March 2001 due to increase in:##Option_A: Multilateral and bilateral debt###Option_B: Rupee debt##Option_C: Commercial borrowings and NRI deposits##Option_D: Multilateral and bilateral debt##Answer:a##Explaination:India’s external debt increased due to increase in multilateral and bilateral debt.##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following activities : 1. Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 2. Manufacturing 3. Trade, Hotels, Transport and Communication 4. Financing, Insurance, Real Estate and Business services The decreasing of the contribution of these sectors to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at factor cost at constant prices (2000-01) is
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3, 1, 2, 4
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1, 3, 4, 2
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3, 4, 1, 2
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3, 1, 2, 4
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Contribution to GDP was in the descending order of 3, 4, 1 and 2. (Trade, Hotels, Transport and Communication-Financing, Insurance, Real Estate and Business services – Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing – Manufacturing)
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c
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GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following activities : 1. Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing 2. Manufacturing 3. Trade, Hotels, Transport and Communication 4. Financing, Insurance, Real Estate and Business services The decreasing of the contribution of these sectors to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at factor cost at constant prices (2000-01) is##Option_A: 3, 1, 2, 4 ###Option_B: 1, 3, 4, 2##Option_C: 3, 4, 1, 2 ##Option_D: 3, 1, 2, 4 ##Answer:c##Explaination:Contribution to GDP was in the descending order of 3, 4, 1 and 2. (Trade, Hotels, Transport and Communication-Financing, Insurance, Real Estate and Business services – Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing – Manufacturing)##Topic:GDP, GNP, Market Price and Factor Cost, NNP, NDP, transfer payments, National income at FC, Personal Income, disposable income, factors affecting national income, net foreign facto income##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements : The objective of the National Renewal Fund set up in February 1992 were 1. To give training and counseling for workers affected by retrenchment or VRS. 2. Redeployment of workers. Which of these statements is/are correct ?
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Neither 1 nor 2
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National Renewal Fund set up in February 1992 was to give training and counseling for workers affected by retrenchment or VRS.
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c
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Initiatives taken by Govt
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements : The objective of the National Renewal Fund set up in February 1992 were 1. To give training and counseling for workers affected by retrenchment or VRS. 2. Redeployment of workers. Which of these statements is/are correct ?##Option_A: Neither 1 nor 2 ###Option_B: Both 1 and 2##Option_C: 1 only ##Option_D: Neither 1 nor 2 ##Answer:c##Explaination:National Renewal Fund set up in February 1992 was to give training and counseling for workers affected by retrenchment or VRS.##Topic:Initiatives taken by Govt##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to the Public Sector Undertakings in India, consider the following statements : 1. Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation of India Limited is the largest non-oil importer of the country. 2. Project and Equipment Corporation of India Limited is under the Ministry of Industry. 3. One of the objectives of Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited is to enforce quality control and compulsory pre-shipment inspection of various exportable commodities. Which of these statements is/are correct ?
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1 only
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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1 only
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Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation of India Limited is the largest non-oil importer of the country. Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited provides financial support for the exporters.
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a
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Industrial Policies, Licensing, MSME, Labour Reforms, Companies Act, Make in India, Skill India, Challenges in Industrial development, Organised and unorganised sector, PPP, Investment models, Recent initiatives taken by the govt., etc
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Public Sector Undertakings in India, consider the following statements : 1. Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation of India Limited is the largest non-oil importer of the country. 2. Project and Equipment Corporation of India Limited is under the Ministry of Industry. 3. One of the objectives of Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited is to enforce quality control and compulsory pre-shipment inspection of various exportable commodities. Which of these statements is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation of India Limited is the largest non-oil importer of the country. Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited provides financial support for the exporters.##Topic:Industrial Policies, Licensing, MSME, Labour Reforms, Companies Act, Make in India, Skill India, Challenges in Industrial development, Organised and unorganised sector, PPP, Investment models, Recent initiatives taken by the govt., etc##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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With reference to the Indian Public Finance, consider the following statements : External liabilities reported in the Union Budget are based on historical exchange rates. The continued high borrowing has kept the real interest high in the economy. The upward trend in the ratio of Fiscal Deficit to GDP in recent years has an adverse effect on private investments. Interest payments is the single largest component of the non-plan revenue expenditure of the Union Government. Which of these statements are correct ?
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 4
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2, 3 and 4
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1, 2 and 3
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External liabilities reported in the Union Budget are not based on the historical exchange rates.
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c
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Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Indian Public Finance, consider the following statements : External liabilities reported in the Union Budget are based on historical exchange rates. The continued high borrowing has kept the real interest high in the economy. The upward trend in the ratio of Fiscal Deficit to GDP in recent years has an adverse effect on private investments. Interest payments is the single largest component of the non-plan revenue expenditure of the Union Government. Which of these statements are correct ?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3###Option_B: 1 and 4##Option_C: 2, 3 and 4##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3##Answer:c##Explaination:External liabilities reported in the Union Budget are not based on the historical exchange rates.##Topic:Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to the government’s welfare schemes, consider the following statements : 1. Under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana, the food grains are available to the poorest of the poor families at Rs.2 per kg for wheat and Rs. 3 per kg for rice. 2. Under the National Old Age Pension Scheme, the old and destitute are provided Rs. 75 per month as Central pension, in addition to the amount provided by most State Governments. 3. Government of India has allocated 25 kg food grains per Below Poverty Line family per month, at less than half the economic cost. Which of these statements are correct ?
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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1 and 2
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All the given statements are correct.
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d
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Poverty and Related Concepts- Definition, Causes, Poverty Line, etc.
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the government’s welfare schemes, consider the following statements : 1. Under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana, the food grains are available to the poorest of the poor families at Rs.2 per kg for wheat and Rs. 3 per kg for rice. 2. Under the National Old Age Pension Scheme, the old and destitute are provided Rs. 75 per month as Central pension, in addition to the amount provided by most State Governments. 3. Government of India has allocated 25 kg food grains per Below Poverty Line family per month, at less than half the economic cost. Which of these statements are correct ?##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 1 and 3##Option_C: 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 ##Answer:d##Explaination:All the given statements are correct.##Topic:Poverty and Related Concepts- Definition, Causes, Poverty Line, etc.##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements: 1. NTPC is the largest power utility in India. 2. ONGC accounts for half of the LPG production in India. 3. Indian Oil Corporation operates all the oil refineries in India. 4. The Indian Ordinance Factory is the largest departmentally run industrial undertaking in the country. Which of these statements is/are correct ?
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1 only
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2 and 3
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2, 3 and 4
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1 only
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National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) incorporated in 1975 is a Schedule ‘A’ ‘Navaratna Company, is the largest power utility in India. GAIL (India) Limited is the largest natural gas processing, transmission and distribution company in India. Alongwith ‘IOC’, some private companies like ‘Reliance’ are involved in oil refining in India.
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d
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Misc Economic Issues
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. NTPC is the largest power utility in India. 2. ONGC accounts for half of the LPG production in India. 3. Indian Oil Corporation operates all the oil refineries in India. 4. The Indian Ordinance Factory is the largest departmentally run industrial undertaking in the country. Which of these statements is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: 2, 3 and 4 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) incorporated in 1975 is a Schedule ‘A’ ‘Navaratna Company, is the largest power utility in India. GAIL (India) Limited is the largest natural gas processing, transmission and distribution company in India. Alongwith ‘IOC’, some private companies like ‘Reliance’ are involved in oil refining in India.##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Consider the following: 1. Currency with the public 2. Demand deposits with banks 3. Time deposits with banks Which of these are included in Broad Money (M 3) in India ?
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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1 and 2
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Broad Money (M3) comprises of currency with public, demand deposits and time deposits with banks.
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d
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Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following: 1. Currency with the public 2. Demand deposits with banks 3. Time deposits with banks Which of these are included in Broad Money (M 3) in India ?##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 1 and 3##Option_C: 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 ##Answer:d##Explaination:Broad Money (M3) comprises of currency with public, demand deposits and time deposits with banks.##Topic:Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which one of the following committees recommended the abolition of reservation of items of the small scale sector in industry ?
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Abid Hussain Committee
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Narasimhan Committee
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Nayak Committee
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Abid Hussain Committee
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Abid Hussain Committee recommended for the abolition of reservation of items for Small Scale Sector in Industry.
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a
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Industrial Policies, Licensing, MSME, Labour Reforms, Companies Act, Make in India, Skill India, Challenges in Industrial development, Organised and unorganised sector, PPP, Investment models, Recent initiatives taken by the govt., etc
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following committees recommended the abolition of reservation of items of the small scale sector in industry ?##Option_A: Abid Hussain Committee###Option_B: Narasimhan Committee##Option_C: Nayak Committee##Option_D: Abid Hussain Committee##Answer:a##Explaination:Abid Hussain Committee recommended for the abolition of reservation of items for Small Scale Sector in Industry.##Topic:Industrial Policies, Licensing, MSME, Labour Reforms, Companies Act, Make in India, Skill India, Challenges in Industrial development, Organised and unorganised sector, PPP, Investment models, Recent initiatives taken by the govt., etc##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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With reference to the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), consider the following statements : 1. The new WPI series with base 1993-94 = 100 became effective from April 1998. 2. In the new WPI series, the weight for primary articles has gone down by 10 percentage points. 3. The weight for electricity has increased in the new WPI series. Which of these statements are correct ?
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1, 2 and 3
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2 and 3
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1 and 3
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1, 2 and 3
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The new WPI series with base 1993-94 = 1000 became effective from April 2000.
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b
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Inflation: Definition, Inflationary Gap and Inflationary Process, Inflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation, Causes of Inflation, Inflation Control measures
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), consider the following statements : 1. The new WPI series with base 1993-94 = 100 became effective from April 1998. 2. In the new WPI series, the weight for primary articles has gone down by 10 percentage points. 3. The weight for electricity has increased in the new WPI series. Which of these statements are correct ?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 ###Option_B: 2 and 3##Option_C: 1 and 3 ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 ##Answer:b##Explaination:The new WPI series with base 1993-94 = 1000 became effective from April 2000.##Topic:Inflation: Definition, Inflationary Gap and Inflationary Process, Inflation Cycles: Demand Pull Inflation, Cost Push Inflation, Causes of Inflation, Inflation Control measures##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Global capital-flows to developing countries increased significantly during the nineties. In view of the East Asian financial crisis and Latin American experience, which type of inflow is good for the host country?
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Commercial loans
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Foreign Direct Investment
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Foreign Portfolio Investment
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Commercial loans
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Foreign Direct Investment is good for the host country as this type of capital is hot money as portfolio investment which can float overnight with differential interest rates in the international markets.
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b
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Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Global capital-flows to developing countries increased significantly during the nineties. In view of the East Asian financial crisis and Latin American experience, which type of inflow is good for the host country?##Option_A: Commercial loans###Option_B: Foreign Direct Investment##Option_C: Foreign Portfolio Investment##Option_D: Commercial loans##Answer:b##Explaination:Foreign Direct Investment is good for the host country as this type of capital is hot money as portfolio investment which can float overnight with differential interest rates in the international markets.##Topic:Economic Reforms since 1991: End of license Raj, Liberalization, Privatisation and Globalisation, FDI, FII, issues, challenges etc.##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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In terms of value, which one of the following commodities accounted for the largest agricultural exports by India during the three year period from 1997 – 1998 to 1999 – 2000 ?
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Cereals
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Marine products
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Spices
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Cereals
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Marine products valued at more than Rs. 6000 crore annually accounts for largest agricultural exports by India during 1997-98 to 1999-2000.
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b
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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:In terms of value, which one of the following commodities accounted for the largest agricultural exports by India during the three year period from 1997 – 1998 to 1999 – 2000 ?##Option_A: Cereals ###Option_B: Marine products##Option_C: Spices ##Option_D: Cereals ##Answer:b##Explaination:Marine products valued at more than Rs. 6000 crore annually accounts for largest agricultural exports by India during 1997-98 to 1999-2000.##Topic:Agriculture: Recent trends in Agriculture Sector, Agricultural Marketing and Reforms, Agricultural Research, Sustainable Agriculture##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Five Year Plan in India is finally approved by
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Union Cabinet
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President on the advice of Prime Minister
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Planning Commission
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Union Cabinet
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“National Development Council”, a non-statutory body comprising of Prime Minister (Chairman of Planning Commission), Deputy Chairman and members of Planning Commission, Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of the States and the Administrators of the States ruled by the Centre. It is the final authority to approve five year plan in India.
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d
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Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Five Year Plan in India is finally approved by##Option_A: Union Cabinet###Option_B: President on the advice of Prime Minister##Option_C: Planning Commission##Option_D: Union Cabinet##Answer:d##Explaination:“National Development Council”, a non-statutory body comprising of Prime Minister (Chairman of Planning Commission), Deputy Chairman and members of Planning Commission, Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of the States and the Administrators of the States ruled by the Centre. It is the final authority to approve five year plan in India.##Topic:Government policies etc. Five year Plans: Priorities and Performance, Issues related to planning##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Among the following major stock exchanges of India, the exchange which recorded highest turnover during the year 2000-01 is
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Bombay Stock Exchange
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Calcutta Stock Exchange
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Delhi Stock Exchange
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Bombay Stock Exchange
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Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) was established in 1875, the exchange is also the oldest in Asia. The market capitalization of BSE is Rs. 5 trillion. The BSE ‘SENSEX’ is a widely used market index for the BSE.
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a
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Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Among the following major stock exchanges of India, the exchange which recorded highest turnover during the year 2000-01 is##Option_A: Bombay Stock Exchange###Option_B: Calcutta Stock Exchange##Option_C: Delhi Stock Exchange##Option_D: Bombay Stock Exchange##Answer:a##Explaination:Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) was established in 1875, the exchange is also the oldest in Asia. The market capitalization of BSE is Rs. 5 trillion. The BSE ‘SENSEX’ is a widely used market index for the BSE.##Topic:Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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In the year 2001, the Prime Minister announced a five-year excise duty holiday for industries in .
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Cyclone prone coastal Andhra Pradesh
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Border states of North-East
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Earthquake ravages Kuthc district
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Cyclone prone coastal Andhra Pradesh
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nan
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c
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Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the year 2001, the Prime Minister announced a five-year excise duty holiday for industries in . ##Option_A: Cyclone prone coastal Andhra Pradesh###Option_B: Border states of North-East##Option_C: Earthquake ravages Kuthc district##Option_D: Cyclone prone coastal Andhra Pradesh##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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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 A. Hiren Bhattacharya : 1. Bharatnatyam dance B. Malini Rajurkar : 2. Hindustani vocal music C. Pratibha Prahlad : 3. Kuchipudi dance D. Vempati Chinna Satyam : 4. Puppetry A B C D
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4 2 1 3
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3 1 2 4
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4 1 2 3
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4 2 1 3
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Hiren Bhattacharya - Puppetry Malini Rajurkar - Bharatnatyam dance Pratibha Prahlad - Hindustani vocal music Vempati Chinna Satyam - Kuchipudi dance
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c
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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:Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List I List II A. Hiren Bhattacharya : 1. Bharatnatyam dance B. Malini Rajurkar : 2. Hindustani vocal music C. Pratibha Prahlad : 3. Kuchipudi dance D. Vempati Chinna Satyam : 4. Puppetry A B C D##Option_A: 4 2 1 3###Option_B: 3 1 2 4##Option_C: 4 1 2 3##Option_D: 4 2 1 3##Answer:c##Explaination:Hiren Bhattacharya - Puppetry Malini Rajurkar - Bharatnatyam dance Pratibha Prahlad - Hindustani vocal music Vempati Chinna Satyam - Kuchipudi dance##Topic:Promotion and Preservation of Indian Heritage##Subject:Geology##Answer:c
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Assertion (A): Muhammad bin Tughlaq left Delhi, and, for two years lived in a camp called Swarga-dwari. Reason (R): At that time, Delhi was ravaged by a form of plague and many people died.
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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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Because of plague in Delhi, Mohammad bin Tughlaq left Delhi and lived in a camp called Swarga-dwari for two years.
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a
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Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Assertion (A): Muhammad bin Tughlaq left Delhi, and, for two years lived in a camp called Swarga-dwari. Reason (R): At that time, Delhi was ravaged by a form of plague and many people died.##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:Because of plague in Delhi, Mohammad bin Tughlaq left Delhi and lived in a camp called Swarga-dwari for two years.##Topic:Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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The historian Barani refused to consider the state in India under Delhi Sultans as truly Islamic because
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The majority of the population did not follow Islam
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The Muslim theologists were often disregarded
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The Sultan supplemented the Muslim law by framing his own regulations
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The majority of the population did not follow Islam
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Because that, the Sultans had supplemented the Muslim Law by framing their own regulations, the historian 'Barani' has refused to consider the state in India under Delhi Sultans as truly Islamic.
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c
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Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The historian Barani refused to consider the state in India under Delhi Sultans as truly Islamic because##Option_A: The majority of the population did not follow Islam###Option_B: The Muslim theologists were often disregarded##Option_C: The Sultan supplemented the Muslim law by framing his own regulations##Option_D: The majority of the population did not follow Islam##Answer:c##Explaination:Because that, the Sultans had supplemented the Muslim Law by framing their own regulations, the historian 'Barani' has refused to consider the state in India under Delhi Sultans as truly Islamic.##Topic:Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one of the following statements is correct ?
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Alauddhin Khalji first set up a separate ariz"s department
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Balban introduced the branding system of horses in his military
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Muhammad bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his uncle to the Delhi throne
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Alauddhin Khalji first set up a separate ariz"s department
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Firoz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves known as "Diwan-i-Bandagan". Separate ariz's department was set up by Balban. Allauddhin Khalji introduced the branding system of Horses in his military. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his cousin Firoz Tughlaq.
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d
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Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to medieval Indian rulers, which one of the following statements is correct ?##Option_A: Alauddhin Khalji first set up a separate ariz"s department###Option_B: Balban introduced the branding system of horses in his military##Option_C: Muhammad bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his uncle to the Delhi throne##Option_D: Alauddhin Khalji first set up a separate ariz"s department##Answer:d##Explaination:Firoz Tughlaq set up a separate department of slaves known as "Diwan-i-Bandagan". Separate ariz's department was set up by Balban. Allauddhin Khalji introduced the branding system of Horses in his military. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq was succeeded by his cousin Firoz Tughlaq.##Topic:Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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The motive behind Shah Jahan’s Balkh campaign was to
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Secure a friendly ruler in Balkh and Badakshan which bordered Kabul
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Conquer Samarqandand Farghana, the Mughal homelands
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Fix the Mughal frontier on the ‘scientific line’, the Amu Daria
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Secure a friendly ruler in Balkh and Badakshan which bordered Kabul
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To secure a friendly ruler in Balkh and Badakshan which bordered Kabul, which helps in controlling the rebel Afghan tribes ruling near Gazani and Khyber.
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a
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Mughal Period
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The motive behind Shah Jahan’s Balkh campaign was to##Option_A: Secure a friendly ruler in Balkh and Badakshan which bordered Kabul###Option_B: Conquer Samarqandand Farghana, the Mughal homelands##Option_C: Fix the Mughal frontier on the ‘scientific line’, the Amu Daria##Option_D: Secure a friendly ruler in Balkh and Badakshan which bordered Kabul##Answer:a##Explaination:To secure a friendly ruler in Balkh and Badakshan which bordered Kabul, which helps in controlling the rebel Afghan tribes ruling near Gazani and Khyber.##Topic:Mughal Period##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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During the Indian freedom struggle, the Khudai Khidmatgars, who known as Red Shirts, called for
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The Union of Pashtun tribal areas n north-west with the Afghanistan
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The adoption of terrorist tactics and methods for terrorizing and finally ousting the colonial rulers
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The adoption of communist revolutionary ideology for political and social reform
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The Union of Pashtun tribal areas n north-west with the Afghanistan
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Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan or Frontier Gandhi led the Khudai Khidmatgars. It calls for the pathan regional nationalist unity and a struggle against colonialism.
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d
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The Khilafat Movement (1920-22) and Non Cooperation Movement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:During the Indian freedom struggle, the Khudai Khidmatgars, who known as Red Shirts, called for##Option_A: The Union of Pashtun tribal areas n north-west with the Afghanistan###Option_B: The adoption of terrorist tactics and methods for terrorizing and finally ousting the colonial rulers##Option_C: The adoption of communist revolutionary ideology for political and social reform##Option_D: The Union of Pashtun tribal areas n north-west with the Afghanistan##Answer:d##Explaination:Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan or Frontier Gandhi led the Khudai Khidmatgars. It calls for the pathan regional nationalist unity and a struggle against colonialism.##Topic:The Khilafat Movement (1920-22) and Non Cooperation Movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Assertion (A): The effect of labour participation in the Indian nationalist upsurge of the early 1930s was weak. Reason (R): The labour leaders considered the ideology of Indian National Congress as bourgeois and reactionary.
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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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The labour leaders with communist ideology considered the ideology of Indian National Congress as burgeosis and reactionary. Hence the participation of labour was very meager in the Indian Nationalist Upsurge in 1930’s.
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a
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The Left Movement
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Assertion (A): The effect of labour participation in the Indian nationalist upsurge of the early 1930s was weak. Reason (R): The labour leaders considered the ideology of Indian National Congress as bourgeois and reactionary.##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:The labour leaders with communist ideology considered the ideology of Indian National Congress as burgeosis and reactionary. Hence the participation of labour was very meager in the Indian Nationalist Upsurge in 1930’s.##Topic:The Left Movement##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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The last opportunity to avoid the partition of India was lost with the rejection of
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Cripps Mission
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Rajagopalachari Formula
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Cabinet Mission
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Cripps Mission
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Based on the recommendations of Cabinet Mission Plan, elections were held to form Constituent Assembly for drafting a new Constitution. The Muslim League was reluctant to join the interim Government formed under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru. This with the rejection of Cabinet Plan by Muslim League, the last opportunity to avoid partition was lost.
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c
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The Constituent Assembly
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The last opportunity to avoid the partition of India was lost with the rejection of##Option_A:Cripps Mission ###Option_B:Rajagopalachari Formula##Option_C:Cabinet Mission ##Option_D:Cripps Mission ##Answer:c##Explaination:Based on the recommendations of Cabinet Mission Plan, elections were held to form Constituent Assembly for drafting a new Constitution. The Muslim League was reluctant to join the interim Government formed under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru. This with the rejection of Cabinet Plan by Muslim League, the last opportunity to avoid partition was lost.##Topic:The Constituent Assembly##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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The members of the Constituent Assembly which drafted the Constitution of India were
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Nominated by the British Parliament
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Nominated by the Governor General
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Elected by the Legislative Assemblies of various provinces
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Nominated by the British Parliament
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As per the Cabinet Mission Plan, the members of the Constituent Assembly which drafted the Constitution of India, were elected by the legislative assemblies of various provinces.
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c
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The Constituent Assembly
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The members of the Constituent Assembly which drafted the Constitution of India were##Option_A: Nominated by the British Parliament###Option_B: Nominated by the Governor General##Option_C: Elected by the Legislative Assemblies of various provinces##Option_D: Nominated by the British Parliament##Answer:c##Explaination:As per the Cabinet Mission Plan, the members of the Constituent Assembly which drafted the Constitution of India, were elected by the legislative assemblies of various provinces.##Topic:The Constituent Assembly##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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With which one of the following mountain tribes did the British first come into contact with after the grant of Diwani in the year 1765 ?
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Garos
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Khasis
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Kukis
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Garos
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Khasis were the first mountain tribes to come into contact with the British after the grant of Diwani in the year 1765.
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b
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Tribal Movements
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With which one of the following mountain tribes did the British first come into contact with after the grant of Diwani in the year 1765 ?##Option_A: Garos ###Option_B:Khasis##Option_C: Kukis ##Option_D: Garos ##Answer:b##Explaination:Khasis were the first mountain tribes to come into contact with the British after the grant of Diwani in the year 1765.##Topic:Tribal Movements##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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With reference to the period of extremist nationalist movement in India with its spirit of Swadeshi, which one of the following statements is not correct ?
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Liakat Hussain led the Muslim peasants of Barisal in their agitations
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In 1898, the scheme of national education was formulated by Satish Chandra Mukherjee
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The Bengal National College was founded in 1906 with Aurobindo as the Principal
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Liakat Hussain led the Muslim peasants of Barisal in their agitations
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Barisal Movement was for breaking salt law during Civil Disobedience Movement. Liakat Hussain did not lead the Barisal movement of peasants.
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a
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The rise of Extremism and Revolutionaries
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the period of extremist nationalist movement in India with its spirit of Swadeshi, which one of the following statements is not correct ?##Option_A: Liakat Hussain led the Muslim peasants of Barisal in their agitations###Option_B: In 1898, the scheme of national education was formulated by Satish Chandra Mukherjee##Option_C: The Bengal National College was founded in 1906 with Aurobindo as the Principal##Option_D: Liakat Hussain led the Muslim peasants of Barisal in their agitations##Answer:a##Explaination:Barisal Movement was for breaking salt law during Civil Disobedience Movement. Liakat Hussain did not lead the Barisal movement of peasants.##Topic:The rise of Extremism and Revolutionaries##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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With reference to the Indian freedom struggle one of the following statements is not correct ?
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Hakim Ajmal Khan was one of the leaders to start a nationalist and militant Ahrar movement
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When the Indian National Congress was formed, Sayyid Ahmad Khan opposed it
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The All-India Muslim League which was formed in 1906 vehemently opposed the partition of Bengal and separate electorates
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Hakim Ajmal Khan was one of the leaders to start a nationalist and militant Ahrar movement
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All India Muslim League which was formed in 1906 strongly supported the Partition of Bengal which led to the carving out of East Bengal with Muslim majority. Under the leadership of Aga Khan, they demanded separate electorate for the Muslims.
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c
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Other Dimensions of freedom struggle
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Indian freedom struggle one of the following statements is not correct ?##Option_A: Hakim Ajmal Khan was one of the leaders to start a nationalist and militant Ahrar movement###Option_B: When the Indian National Congress was formed, Sayyid Ahmad Khan opposed it##Option_C: The All-India Muslim League which was formed in 1906 vehemently opposed the partition of Bengal and separate electorates##Option_D: Hakim Ajmal Khan was one of the leaders to start a nationalist and militant Ahrar movement##Answer:c##Explaination:All India Muslim League which was formed in 1906 strongly supported the Partition of Bengal which led to the carving out of East Bengal with Muslim majority. Under the leadership of Aga Khan, they demanded separate electorate for the Muslims.##Topic:Other Dimensions of freedom struggle##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Which one of the following submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British Parliament ?
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The Deccan Association
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The Indian Association
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The Madras Mahajan Sabha
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The Deccan Association
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The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha submitted a petition in 1875 to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation to the British Parliament. Here except Poona Sarvajanik Sabha all others were founded later than 1875.
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d
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Growth of Political Ideas and Political Organisations (up to 1885)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following submitted in 1875 a petition to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British Parliament ?##Option_A: The Deccan Association ###Option_B: The Indian Association##Option_C: The Madras Mahajan Sabha##Option_D: The Deccan Association ##Answer:d##Explaination:The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha submitted a petition in 1875 to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation to the British Parliament. Here except Poona Sarvajanik Sabha all others were founded later than 1875.##Topic:Growth of Political Ideas and Political Organisations (up to 1885)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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The real intention of the British to include the princely states in the Federal Union proposed by the India Act of 1935 was to :
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Exercise more and direct political and administrative control over the princely states
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Involve the princes actively in the administration of the colony
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Finally effect the complete political and administrative take-over of all the princely states by the British
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Exercise more and direct political and administrative control over the princely states
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The British real intention was to use the princes to counter balance anti-imperialist doctrines of the nationalist leaders. The princes were loyal to the British authorities.
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d
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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:The real intention of the British to include the princely states in the Federal Union proposed by the India Act of 1935 was to :##Option_A: Exercise more and direct political and administrative control over the princely states###Option_B: Involve the princes actively in the administration of the colony##Option_C: Finally effect the complete political and administrative take-over of all the princely states by the British##Option_D: Exercise more and direct political and administrative control over the princely states##Answer:d##Explaination:The British real intention was to use the princes to counter balance anti-imperialist doctrines of the nationalist leaders. The princes were loyal to the British authorities.##Topic:The Government of India Act, 1935##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Match List I (Acts of Colonial Government of India) with List II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : (A) Charter Act, 1813 : 1. Set up a Board of Control n Britain to fully regulate the East India Company"s affairs in India (B) Regulating Act 1773 : 2. Company"s trade monopoly in India was ended (C) Act of 1858 : 3. The power to govern was transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown (D) Pitt"s India Act 1784 : 4. The Company"s directors were asked to present to the British govt. all correspondence and documents pertaining to the administration of the company. 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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A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1
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a
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Regulating Acts and Charter Acts
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Match List I (Acts of Colonial Government of India) with List II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : (A) Charter Act, 1813 : 1. Set up a Board of Control n Britain to fully regulate the East India Company"s affairs in India (B) Regulating Act 1773 : 2. Company"s trade monopoly in India was ended (C) Act of 1858 : 3. The power to govern was transferred from the East India Company to the British Crown (D) Pitt"s India Act 1784 : 4. The Company"s directors were asked to present to the British govt. all correspondence and documents pertaining to the administration of the company. 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:a##Explaination:A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1##Topic:Regulating Acts and Charter Acts##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy"s authority over his executive council by substituting "portfolio" or departmental system for corporate functioning ?
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Indian Councils Act, 1861
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Government of India Act, 1858
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Indian Councils Act, 1892
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Indian Councils Act, 1861
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The Indian Councils Act, 1861 passed during Lord Cannings Viceroyality has strengthened the Viceroy’s authority over his executive Council by substituting 'portfolio' or departmental system for corporate functioning.
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a
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Regulating Acts and Charter Acts
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following Acts of British India strengthened the Viceroy"s authority over his executive council by substituting "portfolio" or departmental system for corporate functioning ?##Option_A: Indian Councils Act, 1861###Option_B:Government of India Act, 1858##Option_C: Indian Councils Act, 1892##Option_D: Indian Councils Act, 1861##Answer:a##Explaination:The Indian Councils Act, 1861 passed during Lord Cannings Viceroyality has strengthened the Viceroy’s authority over his executive Council by substituting 'portfolio' or departmental system for corporate functioning.##Topic:Regulating Acts and Charter Acts##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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The President of Indian National Congress at the time of partition of India was
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C. Rajagopalachari
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J.B. Kripalani
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Jawaharlal Nehru
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C. Rajagopalachari
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J.B. Kripalani was the President of INC at the time of Partition of India.
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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:The President of Indian National Congress at the time of partition of India was##Option_A: C. Rajagopalachari ###Option_B: J.B. Kripalani##Option_C: Jawaharlal Nehru ##Option_D: C. Rajagopalachari ##Answer:b##Explaination:J.B. Kripalani was the President of INC at the time of Partition of India.##Topic:Prsonality Based Questions##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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With reference to colonial period of Indian history, Match Lit I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List I List II (Person) (Event) A. Macdonald. 1. Doctrine of Lapse B. Linlithgow. 2. Communal Award C. Dalhousie. 3. August Offer D. Chelmsford. 4. Dyarchy A B C D A B C D
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3 2 1 4
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3 2 4 1
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2 3 1 4
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3 2 1 4
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Ramsay Macdonald – Communal Award, Lord Linlithgow – August Offer, Lord Dalhousie – Doctrine of Lapse, Chelmsford – Dyarchy.
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c
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Works of British Governor Generals
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to colonial period of Indian history, Match Lit I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List I List II (Person) (Event) A. Macdonald. 1. Doctrine of Lapse B. Linlithgow. 2. Communal Award C. Dalhousie. 3. August Offer D. Chelmsford. 4. Dyarchy A B C D A B C D##Option_A: 3 2 1 4 ###Option_B: 3 2 4 1##Option_C: 2 3 1 4 ##Option_D: 3 2 1 4 ##Answer:c##Explaination:Ramsay Macdonald – Communal Award, Lord Linlithgow – August Offer, Lord Dalhousie – Doctrine of Lapse, Chelmsford – Dyarchy.##Topic:Works of British Governor Generals##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Chapachur Kut is a festival celebrated in the state of
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Assam
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Mizoram
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Chapachur kut is a festival celebrated in the state of Mizoram.
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c
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Fairs, Festivals and Craft
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Chapachur Kut is a festival celebrated in the state of##Option_A: Arunachal Pradesh ###Option_B: Assam ##Option_C: Mizoram ##Option_D: Arunachal Pradesh ##Answer:c##Explaination:Chapachur kut is a festival celebrated in the state of Mizoram.##Topic:Fairs, Festivals and Craft##Subject:Geology##Answer:c
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Consider the following financial institutions of India: 1. Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI). 2. Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI). 3. Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI). 4. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The correct chronological sequence of the establishment of these institutions is:
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1, 2, 3, 4
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2, 3, 4, 1
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3, 4, 1, 2
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1, 2, 3, 4
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IFCI – 1948, ICICI – 1955, IDBI – 1964, NABARD – 1982.
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a
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Initiatives taken by Govt
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following financial institutions of India: 1. Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI). 2. Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI). 3. Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI). 4. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The correct chronological sequence of the establishment of these institutions is:##Option_A: 1, 2, 3, 4 ###Option_B: 2, 3, 4, 1##Option_C: 3, 4, 1, 2 ##Option_D: 1, 2, 3, 4 ##Answer:a##Explaination:IFCI – 1948, ICICI – 1955, IDBI – 1964, NABARD – 1982.##Topic:Initiatives taken by Govt##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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With reference to Power Sector in India, consider the following statements: 1. Rural electrification has been treated as a Basic Minimum Service under the Prime Minister’s Gramodaya Yojana. 2. 100 percent Foreign Direct Investment in power is allowed without upper limit. 3. The Union Ministry of Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with 14 States. Which of these statements is/are correct ?
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1 only
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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1 only
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Statement 3 is not correct as Power Ministry has not signed a Memorandum of Understanding with 14 states.
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b
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Initiatives taken by Govt
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Power Sector in India, consider the following statements: 1. Rural electrification has been treated as a Basic Minimum Service under the Prime Minister’s Gramodaya Yojana. 2. 100 percent Foreign Direct Investment in power is allowed without upper limit. 3. The Union Ministry of Power has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with 14 States. Which of these statements is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 1 and 2##Option_C: 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:Statement 3 is not correct as Power Ministry has not signed a Memorandum of Understanding with 14 states.##Topic:Initiatives taken by Govt##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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A country is said to be in a debt trap if
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It has to abide by the conditionalities imposed by the International Monetary Fund
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It has to borrow to make interest payments on outstanding loans
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It has been refused loans or aid by creditors abroad
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It has to abide by the conditionalities imposed by the International Monetary Fund
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A country is said to be in debt trap if it has to borrow to make interest payments on outstanding loans.
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b
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:A country is said to be in a debt trap if ##Option_A: It has to abide by the conditionalities imposed by the International Monetary Fund###Option_B: It has to borrow to make interest payments on outstanding loans##Option_C: It has been refused loans or aid by creditors abroad ##Option_D: It has to abide by the conditionalities imposed by the International Monetary Fund##Answer:b##Explaination:A country is said to be in debt trap if it has to borrow to make interest payments on outstanding loans.##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements: Full convertibility of the rupee may mean: 1. Its free float with other international currencies. 2. Its direct exchange with any other international currency at any prescribed place inside and outside the country. 3. It acts just like any other international currency. Which of the statements are correct?
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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2 and 3
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1 and 2
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Full Convertibility of the rupee means its free float with international currencies and its direct exchange with any international currency. Tarapore Committee has recommended for full convertibility of rupee but now in India only current account convertibility is possible.
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a
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Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: Full convertibility of the rupee may mean: 1. Its free float with other international currencies. 2. Its direct exchange with any other international currency at any prescribed place inside and outside the country. 3. It acts just like any other international currency. Which of the statements are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 1 and 3##Option_C: 2 and 3 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 ##Answer:a##Explaination:Full Convertibility of the rupee means its free float with international currencies and its direct exchange with any international currency. Tarapore Committee has recommended for full convertibility of rupee but now in India only current account convertibility is possible.##Topic:Balance of Payments: Definition, Current and Capital Accounts, Convertibility, Items Included in BoP, BoP and BoT##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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“World Development Report” is an annual publication of:
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United Nations Development Programme
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International Bank of Reconstruction and Development
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World Trade Organization
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United Nations Development Programme
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“World Development Report” is annual publication of “International Bank of Reconstruction and Development” or the “World Bank”.
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b
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Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:“World Development Report” is an annual publication of:##Option_A: United Nations Development Programme###Option_B: International Bank of Reconstruction and Development##Option_C: World Trade Organization##Option_D: United Nations Development Programme##Answer:b##Explaination:“World Development Report” is annual publication of “International Bank of Reconstruction and Development” or the “World Bank”.##Topic:Human Development, HDI, MDGs, SDGs##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements: The Draft Electricity Bill, 2001 seeks to replace 1. Indian Electricity Act, 1910 2. Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 3. Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 1998 4. State Electricity Boards Which of these statements are correct ?
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1, 2 and 3
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2, 3 and 4
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1, 2 and 4
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1, 2 and 3
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The Draft electricity bill, 2001 (or) the Electricity Act, 2003 seeks to replace
1. Indian Electricity Act, 1910
2. Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 and
3. Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 1998.
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a
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No_topic
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The Draft Electricity Bill, 2001 seeks to replace 1. Indian Electricity Act, 1910 2. Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 3. Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 1998 4. State Electricity Boards Which of these statements are correct ?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 ###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 ##Answer:a##Explaination:The Draft electricity bill, 2001 (or) the Electricity Act, 2003 seeks to replace
1. Indian Electricity Act, 1910
2. Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 and
3. Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 1998.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Assertion (A): Artificial satellites are always launched from the earth in the eastward direction.
Reason (R): The earth rotates from west to east and so the satellite attains the escape velocity.
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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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A satellite is launched from the earth in eastward direction because of earth’s motion (it rotates from west to east) which helps in attaining escape-velocity easily.
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a
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No_topic
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Assertion (A): Artificial satellites are always launched from the earth in the eastward direction.
Reason (R): The earth rotates from west to east and so the satellite attains the escape velocity.
##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:
A satellite is launched from the earth in eastward direction because of earth’s motion (it rotates from west to east) which helps in attaining escape-velocity easily.
##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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Assertion (A): An iron ball floats on mercury but gets immersed in water.
Reason (R): The specific gravity of iron is more than total of mercury.
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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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If the specific gravity (density) of a body is less than the specific gravity of a given fluid, then the body floats on it. Here the iron ball floats on Mercury and dips in water. \density of Iron < density of Mercury density of Iron > Density of Water
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c
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No_topic
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Assertion (A): An iron ball floats on mercury but gets immersed in water.
Reason (R): The specific gravity of iron is more than total of mercury.
##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:c##Explaination:
If the specific gravity (density) of a body is less than the specific gravity of a given fluid, then the body floats on it. Here the iron ball floats on Mercury and dips in water. \density of Iron < density of Mercury density of Iron > Density of Water
##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
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The boiling point of an aqueous solution is higher than that of water
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Addition of solutes to a solution causes an increase in its water potential
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The vapour pressure of the water in a solution is lower than that of pure water
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The boiling point of an aqueous solution is higher than that of water
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Addition of solutes to a solution causes a decrease in its water potential and increase in solute or osmotic potential.
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b
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Mechanics and properties of matter
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following statements is not correct ?##Option_A: The boiling point of an aqueous solution is higher than that of water###Option_B: Addition of solutes to a solution causes an increase in its water potential##Option_C: The vapour pressure of the water in a solution is lower than that of pure water##Option_D: The boiling point of an aqueous solution is higher than that of water##Answer:b##Explaination:Addition of solutes to a solution causes a decrease in its water potential and increase in solute or osmotic potential.##Topic:Mechanics and properties of matter##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements : 1. Light of longer wavelength is scattered much more than the light of shorter wavelength. 2. The speed of visible light in water is 0.95 times the speed in vacuum. 3. Radio waves are produced by rapidly oscillating electrical currents. 4. To detect the overspeeding vehicles, police use the Doppler effect of reflected short radio waves. Which of these statements are correct ?
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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2 and 4
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1 and 2
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Light of shorter wavelength (for example: Ultraviolet) scatters more than light of longer wavelength (Infrared).
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d
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No_topic
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements : 1. Light of longer wavelength is scattered much more than the light of shorter wavelength. 2. The speed of visible light in water is 0.95 times the speed in vacuum. 3. Radio waves are produced by rapidly oscillating electrical currents. 4. To detect the overspeeding vehicles, police use the Doppler effect of reflected short radio waves. Which of these statements are correct ?##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 1 and 3##Option_C: 2 and 4 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 ##Answer:d##Explaination:Light of shorter wavelength (for example: Ultraviolet) scatters more than light of longer wavelength (Infrared).##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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Assertion (A): Synthetic detergents can lather well in hard water.
Reason (R): Synthetic detergents form soluble calcium and magnesium salts with hard water.
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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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Synthetic detergents can lather well in hard water because they from soluble calcium and magnesium salts with hard water.
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a
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No_topic
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Assertion (A): Synthetic detergents can lather well in hard water.
Reason (R): Synthetic detergents form soluble calcium and magnesium salts with hard water.
##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:
Synthetic detergents can lather well in hard water because they from soluble calcium and magnesium salts with hard water.
##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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Assertion (A): Synthetic detergents can lather well in hard water . Reasons (R): Synthetic detergents form soluble calcium and magnesium salts with hard water .
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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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A – 3, B – 4, C – 1, D – 2
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a
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No_topic
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Assertion (A): Synthetic detergents can lather well in hard water . Reasons (R): Synthetic detergents form soluble calcium and magnesium salts with hard water .##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:A – 3, B – 4, C – 1, D – 2##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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Assertion (A): Drinking of whisky increased the frequency of urination.
Reason (R): Alcohol intake speeds up the secretion of vasopressin in the body.
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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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Due to the inhibition of production of ‘Antidiuretic hormones (ADH)’ by taking whisky increases the quantity and frequency of urination.
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c
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No_topic
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Assertion (A): Drinking of whisky increased the frequency of urination.
Reason (R): Alcohol intake speeds up the secretion of vasopressin in the body.
##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:c##Explaination:
Due to the inhibition of production of ‘Antidiuretic hormones (ADH)’ by taking whisky increases the quantity and frequency of urination.
##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
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All echinoderms are viviparous
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Roundworm has no circulatory system
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In bony fishes, swim bladder is usually present
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All echinoderms are viviparous
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All echinoderms are oviparous (egg laying) not viviparous (giving birth to young ones directly).
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a
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No_topic
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following statements is not correct ?##Option_A: All echinoderms are viviparous###Option_B: Roundworm has no circulatory system##Option_C: In bony fishes, swim bladder is usually present##Option_D: All echinoderms are viviparous##Answer:a##Explaination:All echinoderms are oviparous (egg laying) not viviparous (giving birth to young ones directly).##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Scientists) List II (Achievement) A. Arber and Smith. 1. Developed transgenic plants with Agro-bacterium T-DNA B.Feldman. 2. Discovered endonuleases C. Mullis. 3. Discovered reverse transcriptase D. Temin and Baltimore. 4. Discovered polymerase chain reaction A B C D A B C D
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2 1 4 3
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1 2 4 3
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2 1 3 4
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2 1 4 3
|
Smith, Nathans and Arber were awarded the Nobel Prize for physiology and medicine in 1978 for the discovery of endonucleases (restriction enzymes which cut DNA at specified sites).
The molecular mechanism involved in Agrobacterium infections in plant cell discovered by Feldman in 1980.
The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique or Thermocycler which multiplicates the desired DNA strand at exponential rates was discovered by Mullis in 1985.
‘Reverse transcriptase’ an enzyme helps in replication of RNA molecules from a DNA copy is discovered by Temin and Baltimore in 1970.
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a
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No_topic
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Economics
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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 (Scientists) List II (Achievement) A. Arber and Smith. 1. Developed transgenic plants with Agro-bacterium T-DNA B.Feldman. 2. Discovered endonuleases C. Mullis. 3. Discovered reverse transcriptase D. Temin and Baltimore. 4. Discovered polymerase chain reaction A B C D A B C D##Option_A: 2 1 4 3 ###Option_B: 1 2 4 3##Option_C: 2 1 3 4 ##Option_D: 2 1 4 3 ##Answer:a##Explaination:Smith, Nathans and Arber were awarded the Nobel Prize for physiology and medicine in 1978 for the discovery of endonucleases (restriction enzymes which cut DNA at specified sites).
The molecular mechanism involved in Agrobacterium infections in plant cell discovered by Feldman in 1980.
The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique or Thermocycler which multiplicates the desired DNA strand at exponential rates was discovered by Mullis in 1985.
‘Reverse transcriptase’ an enzyme helps in replication of RNA molecules from a DNA copy is discovered by Temin and Baltimore in 1970.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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Ticks and mites are actually
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Arachnids
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Crustaceans
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Insects
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Arachnids
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Ticks and Mites are Arachnids belong to the phylum Arthropoda. These include spiders, ticks, mites and scorpions. Crustaceans of Arthropoda include crabs, lobsters, shrimp, barnacles, crayfish, prawn etc.
Insects of the phylum Arthropoda are economically important both benevolent and crop pests (Entomology). They possess jointed legs and include moths, flies, cicadas, fleas, bugs, cockroaches, bees, dragon flies, termites etc.
Myriapods are many legged arthropods which include millipedes and centepedes.
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a
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No_topic
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Ticks and mites are actually##Option_A: Arachnids ###Option_B: Crustaceans##Option_C: Insects ##Option_D: Arachnids ##Answer:a##Explaination:Ticks and Mites are Arachnids belong to the phylum Arthropoda. These include spiders, ticks, mites and scorpions. Crustaceans of Arthropoda include crabs, lobsters, shrimp, barnacles, crayfish, prawn etc.
Insects of the phylum Arthropoda are economically important both benevolent and crop pests (Entomology). They possess jointed legs and include moths, flies, cicadas, fleas, bugs, cockroaches, bees, dragon flies, termites etc.
Myriapods are many legged arthropods which include millipedes and centepedes.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Economics##Answer:a
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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 (Indian Wildlife Species) (Scientific Names) A. Asiatic Wild Ass 1. Boselaphus tragocamelus B. Barasingha 2. Cervus duvauceli C. Chinkara 3. Equus hemionus D. Nilgai 4. Gazella gazelle A B C D A B C D
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2 3 1 4
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3 2 4 1
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2 3 4 1
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2 3 1 4
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A – 2, B – 3, C – 4, D – 1
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c
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No_topic
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Economics
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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 (Indian Wildlife Species) (Scientific Names) A. Asiatic Wild Ass 1. Boselaphus tragocamelus B. Barasingha 2. Cervus duvauceli C. Chinkara 3. Equus hemionus D. Nilgai 4. Gazella gazelle A B C D A B C D##Option_A: 2 3 1 4 ###Option_B: 3 2 4 1##Option_C: 2 3 4 1 ##Option_D: 2 3 1 4 ##Answer:c##Explaination:A – 2, B – 3, C – 4, D – 1##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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With reference to the human body, consider the following statements : 1. The production of somatotropic goes up when a person exercises. 2. Men’s testes produce progesterone. 3. Women’s adrenal glands secrete testosterone. 4. Stress causes the adrenals to release very less amount of cortisol than usual. Which of these statements are correct ?
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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1, 2 and 3
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2, 3 and 4
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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‘Somatotropin’ is a growth hormone, the production of this hormone goes up when a person exercises. It helps in shaping of muscles and growth.
Men’s testes produce Testosterone while female’s ovary produces Estrogen and Progesterone.
Women’s adrenal glands scretes steroids, mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids.
During physical and mental (emotional) stress sympathetic nerves and adrenal medulla produces less amount of cortisols than usual.
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d
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No_topic
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Economics
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the human body, consider the following statements : 1. The production of somatotropic goes up when a person exercises. 2. Men’s testes produce progesterone. 3. Women’s adrenal glands secrete testosterone. 4. Stress causes the adrenals to release very less amount of cortisol than usual. Which of these statements are correct ?##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 and 4 ###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3##Option_C: 2, 3 and 4 ##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 and 4 ##Answer:d##Explaination:‘Somatotropin’ is a growth hormone, the production of this hormone goes up when a person exercises. It helps in shaping of muscles and growth.
Men’s testes produce Testosterone while female’s ovary produces Estrogen and Progesterone.
Women’s adrenal glands scretes steroids, mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids.
During physical and mental (emotional) stress sympathetic nerves and adrenal medulla produces less amount of cortisols than usual.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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With reference to Indian satellites and their launchers, consider the following statements: 1. All the INSAT-series of satellites were launched abroad. 2. PSLVs were used to launch IRS-series of satellites. 3. India used the indigenously built cryogenic engines for the first time for powering the third stage of G S LV. 4. GSAT, launched in the year 2001, has payloads to demonstrate digital broadcasts and internet services. Which of these statements are correct ?
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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2, 3 and 4
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1, 2 and 4
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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India used imported cryogenic engines from Russia. The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) System is multi-agency, multipurpose operational satellite system for domestic, telecommunications, meteorological observations and data relay, Nation-wide direct satellite T.V. broadcasting and nationwide radio and T.V. programme distribution. The Geostationary satellite services in India were commissioned in 1983 with the launch of INSAT – 1B.
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c
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No_topic
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Economics
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Indian satellites and their launchers, consider the following statements: 1. All the INSAT-series of satellites were launched abroad. 2. PSLVs were used to launch IRS-series of satellites. 3. India used the indigenously built cryogenic engines for the first time for powering the third stage of G S LV. 4. GSAT, launched in the year 2001, has payloads to demonstrate digital broadcasts and internet services. Which of these statements are correct ?##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 and 4 ###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 ##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 ##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 and 4 ##Answer:c##Explaination:India used imported cryogenic engines from Russia. The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) System is multi-agency, multipurpose operational satellite system for domestic, telecommunications, meteorological observations and data relay, Nation-wide direct satellite T.V. broadcasting and nationwide radio and T.V. programme distribution. The Geostationary satellite services in India were commissioned in 1983 with the launch of INSAT – 1B.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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With reference to the latest developments in stem cell research, consider the following statements: 1. The only source of human stem cells are the embryos at blastocyst stage. 2. The stem cells can be derived without causing destruction to blastocysts. 3. The stem cells can regenerate themselves in vitro virtually forever. 4. Indian research centres also created a few cell line which can be developed into many types of tissues. Which of these statements are correct ?
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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1, 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 4
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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Stem cells are undifferentiated cells which are pluripotent in nature with a capacity to differentiate into different kinds of specialized cells. These are of 2 types: (1) Embryonic stem cell and (2) Adult/Somatic stem cell.
The embryonic stem cells are taken from blastocyst (< 14 days old) which is an embryo, removed from the womb or brought from the fertility clinic which destroy the life of human being. The Adult/Somatic stem cells are derived from adult somatic/body tissues, ex. Bone marrow, umbilical chord etc.
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d
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No_topic
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Economics
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the latest developments in stem cell research, consider the following statements: 1. The only source of human stem cells are the embryos at blastocyst stage. 2. The stem cells can be derived without causing destruction to blastocysts. 3. The stem cells can regenerate themselves in vitro virtually forever. 4. Indian research centres also created a few cell line which can be developed into many types of tissues. Which of these statements are correct ?##Option_A: 1, 2, 3 and 4 ###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3##Option_C: 1, 2 and 4 ##Option_D: 1, 2, 3 and 4 ##Answer:d##Explaination:Stem cells are undifferentiated cells which are pluripotent in nature with a capacity to differentiate into different kinds of specialized cells. These are of 2 types: (1) Embryonic stem cell and (2) Adult/Somatic stem cell.
The embryonic stem cells are taken from blastocyst (< 14 days old) which is an embryo, removed from the womb or brought from the fertility clinic which destroy the life of human being. The Adult/Somatic stem cells are derived from adult somatic/body tissues, ex. Bone marrow, umbilical chord etc.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Economics##Answer:d
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In the year 2001, NASA launched a spacecraft to Mars named
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Mars Climate Orbiter
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Mars Global Surveyer
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Mars Odyssey
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Mars Climate Orbiter
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nan
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c
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No_topic
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the year 2001, NASA launched a spacecraft to Mars named##Option_A: Mars Climate Orbiter###Option_B: Mars Global Surveyer##Option_C: Mars Odyssey##Option_D: Mars Climate Orbiter##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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Match List I (Commission) with List II (Matter of Enquiry) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I List II A. Wadhwa Commission 1. The assassination of Rajiv Gandhi B. Liberhan Commission 2. Killing of Graham Staines C. Sri Krishna Commission 3. Demolition of a religious structure at Ayodhya D. Jain Commission 4. Riots in Mumbai in 1993 A B C D A B C D
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3 2 4 1
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3 2 1 4
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2 3 4 1
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3 2 4 1
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A – 2, B – 3, C – 4, D – 1
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b
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No_topic
|
Chemistry
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Match List I (Commission) with List II (Matter of Enquiry) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I List II A. Wadhwa Commission 1. The assassination of Rajiv Gandhi B. Liberhan Commission 2. Killing of Graham Staines C. Sri Krishna Commission 3. Demolition of a religious structure at Ayodhya D. Jain Commission 4. Riots in Mumbai in 1993 A B C D A B C D##Option_A: 3 2 4 1 ###Option_B: 3 2 1 4##Option_C: 2 3 4 1 ##Option_D: 3 2 4 1 ##Answer:b##Explaination:A – 2, B – 3, C – 4, D – 1##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Chemistry##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 (Country) List II (President) A. Congo. 1. Levy Mwanawasa B. Nigeria. 2. Joseph Kabila C. Uganda. 3. Olusegum Obasanjo D. Zambia. 4. Yoweri Museveni A B C D A B C D
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2 3 4 1
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3 2 1 4
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2 3 1 4
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2 3 4 1
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A – 2, B – 3, C – 4, D – 1
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a
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No_topic
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Electrical Engineering
|
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 (Country) List II (President) A. Congo. 1. Levy Mwanawasa B. Nigeria. 2. Joseph Kabila C. Uganda. 3. Olusegum Obasanjo D. Zambia. 4. Yoweri Museveni A B C D A B C D##Option_A: 2 3 4 1 ###Option_B: 3 2 1 4##Option_C: 2 3 1 4 ##Option_D: 2 3 4 1 ##Answer:a##Explaination:A – 2, B – 3, C – 4, D – 1##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:a
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Who among the following won the men’s singles title at the World Badminton Championship in the year 2001 ?
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Gopichand
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Hendrawan
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Ji Xin Peng
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Gopichand
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nan
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b
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No_topic
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who among the following won the men’s singles title at the World Badminton Championship in the year 2001 ?##Option_A: Gopichand ###Option_B: Hendrawan##Option_C: Ji Xin Peng ##Option_D: Gopichand ##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Who among the following set a new national record in the women’s Pole-vault event in the 7th edition of Senior Federation Cup help in Karnataka in the year 2001?
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G.G. Pramila
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Jyothna Deka
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Karamjeet Kaur
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G.G. Pramila
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nan
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c
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No_topic
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who among the following set a new national record in the women’s Pole-vault event in the 7th edition of Senior Federation Cup help in Karnataka in the year 2001? ##Option_A: G.G. Pramila ###Option_B: Jyothna Deka ##Option_C: Karamjeet Kaur ##Option_D: G.G. Pramila ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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The main reason for unrest and violence in Zimbabwe in recent years is due to
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Conflict between different native ethnic groups
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Prolonged crisis over land reforms
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Economic crisis due to continuous drought and famine
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Conflict between different native ethnic groups
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The main reason for unrest and violence in Zimbabwe in recent years is due to prolonged crisis over land reforms.
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b
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No_topic
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The main reason for unrest and violence in Zimbabwe in recent years is due to##Option_A: Conflict between different native ethnic groups###Option_B: Prolonged crisis over land reforms##Option_C: Economic crisis due to continuous drought and famine##Option_D: Conflict between different native ethnic groups##Answer:b##Explaination:The main reason for unrest and violence in Zimbabwe in recent years is due to prolonged crisis over land reforms.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Electrical Engineering##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 List II (Organisation) (Headquarters) A. International Atomic Energy Agency. 1. Brussels B. International Telecommunication Union. 2. Geneva C. Council of the European Union. 3. Paris D. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. 4. Vienna A B C D A B C D
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1 2 4 3
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4 3 1 2
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1 3 4 2
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1 2 4 3
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A – 4, B – 2, C – 1, D – 3
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d
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No_topic
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List I List II (Organisation) (Headquarters) A. International Atomic Energy Agency. 1. Brussels B. International Telecommunication Union. 2. Geneva C. Council of the European Union. 3. Paris D. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. 4. Vienna A B C D A B C D##Option_A: 1 2 4 3 ###Option_B: 4 3 1 2##Option_C: 1 3 4 2 ##Option_D: 1 2 4 3 ##Answer:d##Explaination:A – 4, B – 2, C – 1, D – 3##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Electrical Engineering##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 (Book) (Author) A. Autobiography on Unknown Indian 1. Mulk Raj Anand B. India: A Wounded Civilization 2. Nirad C. Chaudhuri C. Confessions of a Lover 3. R.K. Narayan D. The English Teacher 4. V.S. Naipaul A B C D A B C D
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1 3 2 4
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2 4 1 3
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1 4 2 3
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1 3 2 4
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A – 2, B – 4, C – 1, D – 3
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b
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No_topic
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List I List II (Book) (Author) A. Autobiography on Unknown Indian 1. Mulk Raj Anand B. India: A Wounded Civilization 2. Nirad C. Chaudhuri C. Confessions of a Lover 3. R.K. Narayan D. The English Teacher 4. V.S. Naipaul A B C D A B C D##Option_A: 1 3 2 4 ###Option_B: 2 4 1 3##Option_C: 1 4 2 3 ##Option_D: 1 3 2 4 ##Answer:b##Explaination:A – 2, B – 4, C – 1, D – 3##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Consider the following names : 1. Archbishop Desmond Tutu 2. Lech Walesa 3. Shimon Peres 4. Yasser Arafat Who among these won the Nobel Peace Prize ?
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1 and 2
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1, 3 and 4
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2, 3 and 4
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1 and 2
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nan
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d
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No_topic
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following names : 1. Archbishop Desmond Tutu 2. Lech Walesa 3. Shimon Peres 4. Yasser Arafat Who among these won the Nobel Peace Prize ?##Option_A: 1 and 2 ###Option_B: 1, 3 and 4##Option_C: 2, 3 and 4 ##Option_D: 1 and 2 ##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:d
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Consider the following countries: 1. Angola. 2. Colombia. 3. Congo. 4. Sudan. Which of these countries has/have been suffering from civil war?
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1 only
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2 and 3
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4 only
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1 only
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nan
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c
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No_topic
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following countries: 1. Angola. 2. Colombia. 3. Congo. 4. Sudan. Which of these countries has/have been suffering from civil war? ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 ##Option_C: 4 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:c
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Recently, several hundred South African soldiers were sent to Burundi.
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To side with Tutsi tribe in the country’s civil war
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To side with the Hutu tribe in the ongoing ethnic conflict
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As a part of United Nations special force to keep control on the ethnic groups revolting against the government
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To side with Tutsi tribe in the country’s civil war
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nan
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c
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No_topic
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently, several hundred South African soldiers were sent to Burundi.##Option_A: To side with Tutsi tribe in the country’s civil war###Option_B: To side with the Hutu tribe in the ongoing ethnic conflict##Option_C: As a part of United Nations special force to keep control on the ethnic groups revolting against the government##Option_D: To side with Tutsi tribe in the country’s civil war##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:c
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The Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation Forum was held in the year 2001 in.
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Bangkok
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Hongkong
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Jakarta
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Bangkok
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The Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation Forum was held in the year 2001 in Shanghai.
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d
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No_topic
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation Forum was held in the year 2001 in. ##Option_A: Bangkok ###Option_B: Hongkong ##Option_C: Jakarta ##Option_D: Bangkok ##Answer:d##Explaination:The Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation Forum was held in the year 2001 in Shanghai.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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In the year 2001, Germany approved a $ 32 million credit to India.
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To promote primary education in selected states
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For Tehri dam project
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To assist in the development of nuclear power generation projects
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To promote primary education in selected states
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In 2001, Germany approved a $ 32 million credit to India for oceanographic research.
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d
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No_topic
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the year 2001, Germany approved a $ 32 million credit to India.##Option_A: To promote primary education in selected states###Option_B: For Tehri dam project##Option_C: To assist in the development of nuclear power generation projects##Option_D: To promote primary education in selected states##Answer:d##Explaination:In 2001, Germany approved a $ 32 million credit to India for oceanographic research.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Who among the following won six gold medals in the 9th FINA – World Swimming Championship held in Fukuoka, Japan in the year 2001 ?
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Grant Hackett
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Ian Thorpe
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Michael Phelps
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Grant Hackett
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nan
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b
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No_topic
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who among the following won six gold medals in the 9th FINA – World Swimming Championship held in Fukuoka, Japan in the year 2001 ?##Option_A: Grant Hackett ###Option_B: Ian Thorpe##Option_C: Michael Phelps ##Option_D: Grant Hackett ##Answer:b##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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In the year 2001, India offered a grant of five million dollars to Tajikistan to.
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Tackle the drought situation
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Set up a Software Technology Park
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Promote mineral exploration
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Tackle the drought situation
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India gave this grant to Tajikistan to promote mineral exploration.
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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:In the year 2001, India offered a grant of five million dollars to Tajikistan to.##Option_A: Tackle the drought situation ###Option_B: Set up a Software Technology Park ##Option_C: Promote mineral exploration##Option_D: Tackle the drought situation ##Answer:c##Explaination:India gave this grant to Tajikistan to promote mineral exploration.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Civil Engineering##Answer:c
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Who was the first Indian lady actress to receive the Padma Shri Award ?
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Smita Patil
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Nargis Dutt
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Meena Kumari
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Smita Patil
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Nargis Dutt was the first Indian lady actress to receive the Padma Shri Award.
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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:Who was the first Indian lady actress to receive the Padma Shri Award ?##Option_A: Smita Patil ###Option_B: Nargis Dutt##Option_C: Meena Kumari ##Option_D: Smita Patil ##Answer:b##Explaination:Nargis Dutt was the first Indian lady actress to receive the Padma Shri Award.##Topic:Misc Art and Culture##Subject:Geology##Answer:b
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In the year 2001, in which one of the following events of ‘Women’s Singles did Venus Williams defeat Serena Williams to win the title ?
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Australia Open 2001
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French Open 2001
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Wimbledon 2001
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Australia Open 2001
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nan
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d
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No_topic
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the year 2001, in which one of the following events of ‘Women’s Singles did Venus Williams defeat Serena Williams to win the title ?##Option_A: Australia Open 2001 ###Option_B: French Open 2001##Option_C: Wimbledon 2001 ##Option_D: Australia Open 2001 ##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Which Article of the Constitution provides that it shall be the endeavour of every state to provide adequate facility for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary state of education?
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Article 349
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Article 350
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Article 350 A
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Article 349
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Article 350 A facilitates for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stage.
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c
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Provisions related to Language
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which Article of the Constitution provides that it shall be the endeavour of every state to provide adequate facility for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary state of education?##Option_A: Article 349###Option_B: Article 350##Option_C: Article 350 A##Option_D: Article 349##Answer:c##Explaination:Article 350 A facilitates for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stage.##Topic:Provisions related to Language##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
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It lists the distribution of powers between the Union and the states.
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It contains the languages listed in the Constitution
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It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas
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It lists the distribution of powers between the Union and the states.
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Fourth Schedule of the Constitution is about Allocation of Seats in the Council of States.
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d
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Nature of Indian Federalism
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?##Option_A: It lists the distribution of powers between the Union and the states.###Option_B: It contains the languages listed in the Constitution##Option_C: It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas##Option_D: It lists the distribution of powers between the Union and the states.##Answer:d##Explaination:Fourth Schedule of the Constitution is about Allocation of Seats in the Council of States.##Topic:Nature of Indian Federalism##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##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 (Amendment to the Constitution) List II (Contents) A. The Constitution (sixty-ninth Amendment Act, 1991) 1. Establishment of state level Rent Amendment) Act, 1991 B. The Constitution (Seventy- Fifth Amendment Act, 1994) 2. No reservations for Scheduled Castes in Panchayats in Arunachal Pradesh C. The Constitution (Eightieth Amendment) Act, 2000 3. Constitution of Panchayats in Villages or at other local levels D. To Constitution (Eighty-third) Act, 2000 4. Accepting the recommendations of the Tenth Finance Commission 5. According the status of National Capital Territory to Delhi
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A-5, B-1, C-4, D-2
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A-1, B-5, C-3, D-4
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A-5, B-1, C-3, D-4
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A-5, B-1, C-4, D-2
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(a) 69th Amendment Act (1991) – To give the Status of N.C.T. (National Capital Territory) to Delhi. (b) 75th Amendment Act (1994) – For setting up of State-level Rent Tribunals. (c) 80th Amendment Act (2000) – Based on the recommendations of Tenth Finance Commission. (d) 83rd Amendment Act (2000) – No reservation for SCs in Arunachal Pradesh in Panchayats.
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a
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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:Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Amendment to the Constitution) List II (Contents) A. The Constitution (sixty-ninth Amendment Act, 1991) 1. Establishment of state level Rent Amendment) Act, 1991 B. The Constitution (Seventy- Fifth Amendment Act, 1994) 2. No reservations for Scheduled Castes in Panchayats in Arunachal Pradesh C. The Constitution (Eightieth Amendment) Act, 2000 3. Constitution of Panchayats in Villages or at other local levels D. To Constitution (Eighty-third) Act, 2000 4. Accepting the recommendations of the Tenth Finance Commission 5. According the status of National Capital Territory to Delhi ##Option_A:A-5, B-1, C-4, D-2###Option_B:A-1, B-5, C-3, D-4##Option_C:A-5, B-1, C-3, D-4##Option_D:A-5, B-1, C-4, D-2##Answer:a##Explaination:(a) 69th Amendment Act (1991) – To give the Status of N.C.T. (National Capital Territory) to Delhi. (b) 75th Amendment Act (1994) – For setting up of State-level Rent Tribunals. (c) 80th Amendment Act (2000) – Based on the recommendations of Tenth Finance Commission. (d) 83rd Amendment Act (2000) – No reservation for SCs in Arunachal Pradesh in Panchayats.##Topic:Amendment of Constitution##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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If a new state of the Indian Union is to be created, which one of the following schedules of the Constitution must be amended?
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First
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Second
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Third
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First
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The States and Union territories of India are specified in the First Schedule. So to form a new state and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states requires the amendment of First Scheduled of the Constitution.
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a
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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:If a new state of the Indian Union is to be created, which one of the following schedules of the Constitution must be amended?##Option_A: First ###Option_B: Second##Option_C: Third ##Option_D: First ##Answer:a##Explaination:The States and Union territories of India are specified in the First Schedule. So to form a new state and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states requires the amendment of First Scheduled of the Constitution.##Topic:The Union and its Territory##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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In what way does the Indian Parliament exercise control over the administration?
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Through Parliamentary Committees.
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Through Consultative Committees of various ministries.
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By making the administration send periodic reports.
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Through Parliamentary Committees.
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Parliament supervises the activities of the Executive with the help of its Committees like Committee on Government assurance, Committee on Subordinate legislation, Committee on Petition etc.
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a
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Committees of Parliament
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In what way does the Indian Parliament exercise control over the administration? ##Option_A: Through Parliamentary Committees. ###Option_B: Through Consultative Committees of various ministries. ##Option_C: By making the administration send periodic reports. ##Option_D: Through Parliamentary Committees. ##Answer:a##Explaination:Parliament supervises the activities of the Executive with the help of its Committees like Committee on Government assurance, Committee on Subordinate legislation, Committee on Petition etc.##Topic:Committees of Parliament##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Which one of the following duties is NOT performed by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
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To audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India
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To audit and report on all expenditure from the Contingency Funds and Public Accounts
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To audit and report on all trading, manufacturing, profit and loss accounts
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To audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India
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To audit and repot on all trading, manufacturing profit and loss accounts.
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c
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CAG
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following duties is NOT performed by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?##Option_A: To audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India###Option_B: To audit and report on all expenditure from the Contingency Funds and Public Accounts##Option_C: To audit and report on all trading, manufacturing, profit and loss accounts##Option_D: To audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India##Answer:c##Explaination:To audit and repot on all trading, manufacturing profit and loss accounts.##Topic:CAG##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Article of the Constitution) II (Content) Constitution) A. Article 54 1. Election of the President of India B. Article 75 2. Appointment of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers C. Article 155 3. Appointment of the Governor of a state D. Article 164 4. Appointment of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers of a State. 5. Composition of Legislative Assemblies
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A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
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A-1, B-2, C-4, D-5
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A-2, B-1, C-3, D-5
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A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
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Article 54 – Election of the President. Article 75 – The Prime Minister shall be appointment by the President and the other ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. Article 155 – Appointment of a Governor. Article 164 – Appointment of Chief Minister and Council of Ministers of a State.
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a
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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 (Article of the Constitution) II (Content) Constitution) A. Article 54 1. Election of the President of India B. Article 75 2. Appointment of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers C. Article 155 3. Appointment of the Governor of a state D. Article 164 4. Appointment of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers of a State. 5. Composition of Legislative Assemblies ##Option_A:A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 ###Option_B:A-1, B-2, C-4, D-5 ##Option_C:A-2, B-1, C-3, D-5 ##Option_D:A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 ##Answer:a##Explaination:Article 54 – Election of the President. Article 75 – The Prime Minister shall be appointment by the President and the other ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. Article 155 – Appointment of a Governor. Article 164 – Appointment of Chief Minister and Council of Ministers of a State.##Topic:Others##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements regarding the political parties in India: 1. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for the registration of political parties. 2. Registration of political parties is carried out by the Election Commission. 3. A national level political party is one which is recognized in four or more states. 4. During the 1999 general elections, there were six national and 48 state level parties recognized by the Election Commission. Which of these statements are correct ?
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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A national level political party should secure 6% of valid votes polled in any four or more states at a general election to the Loksabha or the Legislative assembly. (ii) in addition, it wins 4 seats in the Lok Sabha from any state. In 1999, there were 6 national parties and 48 states parties and 656 registered-unrecognized parties in India.
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d
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Representation of People's Act
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the political parties in India: 1. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for the registration of political parties. 2. Registration of political parties is carried out by the Election Commission. 3. A national level political party is one which is recognized in four or more states. 4. During the 1999 general elections, there were six national and 48 state level parties recognized by the Election Commission. Which of these statements are correct ?##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only ###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:A national level political party should secure 6% of valid votes polled in any four or more states at a general election to the Loksabha or the Legislative assembly. (ii) in addition, it wins 4 seats in the Lok Sabha from any state. In 1999, there were 6 national parties and 48 states parties and 656 registered-unrecognized parties in India.##Topic:Representation of People's Act##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding the High Courts in India: 1. There are eighteen High Courts in the country. 2. Three of them have jurisdiction over more than one state. 3. No Union Territory has a High Court of its own. 4. Judges of the High Court hold office till the age of 62. Which of these statements is/are correct ?
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1, 2 and 4 only
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2 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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There are 21 High Courts in the country, three having jurisdiction over more than one state. Among the Union Territories, Delhi alone has a High Court. Judges in the High Courts hold office up to 62 years of age.
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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:Consider the following statements regarding the High Courts in India: 1. There are eighteen High Courts in the country. 2. Three of them have jurisdiction over more than one state. 3. No Union Territory has a High Court of its own. 4. Judges of the High Court hold office till the age of 62. Which of these statements is/are correct ? ##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only ###Option_B: 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 1 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only ##Answer:b##Explaination:
There are 21 High Courts in the country, three having jurisdiction over more than one state. Among the Union Territories, Delhi alone has a High Court. Judges in the High Courts hold office up to 62 years of age.
##Topic:High Court##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President on a matter of law of fact
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On its own initiative
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Only if he seeks such advice
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Only if the matter relates to the Fundamental Rights of citizens
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On its own initiative
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Article 143 of the Constitution says that, if at any time it appears to the President that a question of law or fact has arisen, or is likely to arise, which is of such a nature and of such public importance that it is expedient to obtain the opinion of the Supreme Court up on it, he may refer the question to that court for consideration, and the court may, after such hearing as it thinks fit, report to the President its opinion thereon.
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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:The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President on a matter of law of fact##Option_A: On its own initiative###Option_B: Only if he seeks such advice##Option_C: Only if the matter relates to the Fundamental Rights of citizens##Option_D: On its own initiative##Answer:b##Explaination:Article 143 of the Constitution says that, if at any time it appears to the President that a question of law or fact has arisen, or is likely to arise, which is of such a nature and of such public importance that it is expedient to obtain the opinion of the Supreme Court up on it, he may refer the question to that court for consideration, and the court may, after such hearing as it thinks fit, report to the President its opinion thereon.##Topic:Supreme Court##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Assertion (A): During the Neap Tides, the high tide is lower and the low tide is higher than usual. Reason (R): The Neap Tide, unlike the Spring Tide, occurs on the New Moon instead of on the Full Moon.
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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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The reason for lower high tide and higher low tide is – as it occurs on the new moon. So the gravitational pull of the new moon is less than the full moon.
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b
|
Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Assertion (A): During the Neap Tides, the high tide is lower and the low tide is higher than usual. Reason (R): The Neap Tide, unlike the Spring Tide, occurs on the New Moon instead of on the Full Moon.##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:b##Explaination:The reason for lower high tide and higher low tide is – as it occurs on the new moon. So the gravitational pull of the new moon is less than the full moon.##Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Assertion (A): Anticyclonic conditions are formed in winter season when atmospheric pressure is high and air temperatures are low.
Reason (R): Winter rainfall in Northern India causes development of anticyclonic conditions with low temperature.
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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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Both A and R are correct but R is not the explanation of A.
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b
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Spatial and temporal distribution of temperature, pressure winds and rainfall
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Agriculture
|
This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Assertion (A): Anticyclonic conditions are formed in winter season when atmospheric pressure is high and air temperatures are low.
Reason (R): Winter rainfall in Northern India causes development of anticyclonic conditions with low temperature.
##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:b##Explaination:Both A and R are correct but R is not the explanation of A.##Topic:Spatial and temporal distribution of temperature, pressure winds and rainfall##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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The approximate age of the Aravallis range is
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370 million years
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470 million years
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570 million years
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370 million years
|
The Aravalli system is said to date back to 3,500 million years. Some later sediments seem to have been incorporated around 1,000 million years ago. So, in the given answers, maximum age is 670 million years.
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d
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Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The approximate age of the Aravallis range is##Option_A: 370 million years###Option_B: 470 million years##Option_C: 570 million years##Option_D: 370 million years##Answer:d##Explaination:The Aravalli system is said to date back to 3,500 million years. Some later sediments seem to have been incorporated around 1,000 million years ago. So, in the given answers, maximum age is 670 million years.##Topic:Northern Mountains, Plains of India, Peninsular##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the decadal Census data given below: Decadal population (in millions) Year Population 1961 10.7 1971 14.3 1981 16.2 1991 18.9 The above data refer to which one of the ‘Population by Religion’ Groups:
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Sikhs
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Jains
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Christians
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Sikhs
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The data mentioned here refers to the Christian population. The population of Christian was 10.7 million in 1961 (2.4%), 19.6 million in 1991 (2.34%).
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c
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Population and Growth trends density, sex, ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in India
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the decadal Census data given below: Decadal population (in millions) Year Population 1961 10.7 1971 14.3 1981 16.2 1991 18.9 The above data refer to which one of the ‘Population by Religion’ Groups:##Option_A: Sikhs ###Option_B: Jains##Option_C: Christians ##Option_D: Sikhs ##Answer:c##Explaination:The data mentioned here refers to the Christian population. The population of Christian was 10.7 million in 1961 (2.4%), 19.6 million in 1991 (2.34%).##Topic:Population and Growth trends density, sex, ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in India##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements about the minorities in India: 1. The Government of India has notified five communities, namely, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Zoroastrians as Minorities. 2. The National Commission for Minorities was given statutory status in 1993. 3. The smallest religious minority in India are the Zoroastrians. 4. The Constitution of India recognizes and protects religious and linguistic minorities. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 4 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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All the statements are correct. Five religious communities, i.e., Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Zoroastrians have been notified as minorities as per the provisions under the “National Commission for Minorities”, which was set up as a Statutory body in 1993. The smallest religious minority in India re the Zoroastrians concentrated in Maharashtra.
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c
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Others Non-Constitutional Bodies
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements about the minorities in India: 1. The Government of India has notified five communities, namely, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Zoroastrians as Minorities. 2. The National Commission for Minorities was given statutory status in 1993. 3. The smallest religious minority in India are the Zoroastrians. 4. The Constitution of India recognizes and protects religious and linguistic minorities. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 2 and 3 only ###Option_B: 1 and 4 only##Option_C: 2, 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 2 and 3 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:All the statements are correct. Five religious communities, i.e., Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Zoroastrians have been notified as minorities as per the provisions under the “National Commission for Minorities”, which was set up as a Statutory body in 1993. The smallest religious minority in India re the Zoroastrians concentrated in Maharashtra.##Topic:Others Non-Constitutional Bodies##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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The largest number of Buddhists is found in
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Bihar
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Karnataka
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Maharashtra
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Bihar
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The largest number of Buddhists is found in Maharashtra. These are Neo-Buddhists who embraced this religion after large scale conversion under the influence of the movement launched by Baba Saheb Ambedkar.
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c
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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:The largest number of Buddhists is found in##Option_A: Bihar###Option_B: Karnataka##Option_C: Maharashtra##Option_D: Bihar##Answer:c##Explaination:The largest number of Buddhists is found in Maharashtra. These are Neo-Buddhists who embraced this religion after large scale conversion under the influence of the movement launched by Baba Saheb Ambedkar.##Topic:Population and Growth trends density, sex, ratio, literacy, tribes and racial groups in India##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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The high density of population in Nile Valley and Island of Java is primarily due to
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Intensive agriculture
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Industrialization
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Urbanization
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Intensive agriculture
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Fertile alluvial soil beds in these region lead to intensive agriculture, due to which the high density of population is seen in those areas.
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a
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Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The high density of population in Nile Valley and Island of Java is primarily due to##Option_A: Intensive agriculture###Option_B: Industrialization##Option_C: Urbanization##Option_D: Intensive agriculture##Answer:a##Explaination:Fertile alluvial soil beds in these region lead to intensive agriculture, due to which the high density of population is seen in those areas.##Topic:Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Cloudly nights are warmer compared to clear cloudless nights, because clouds
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Prevent cold waves from the sky from descending on earth
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Reflect back the heart given off by earth
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Produce heat and radiate it towards earth
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Prevent cold waves from the sky from descending on earth
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Cloudy nights are warmer compared to clear cloudless nights,
because clouds reflects back the heat given off by the earth.
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b
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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:Cloudly nights are warmer compared to clear cloudless nights, because clouds##Option_A: Prevent cold waves from the sky from descending on earth###Option_B: Reflect back the heart given off by earth##Option_C: Produce heat and radiate it towards earth##Option_D: Prevent cold waves from the sky from descending on earth##Answer:b##Explaination:
Cloudy nights are warmer compared to clear cloudless nights,
because clouds reflects back the heat given off by the earth.
##Topic:Insolation, Heat Budget, Distribution of temperature, Temperature Inversion##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements made about the sedimentary rocks: Sedimentary rocks are formed at earth"s surface by the hydrological system. The formation of sedimentary rocks involves the weathering of pre-existing rocks. Sedimentary rocks contain fossils. Sedimentary rocks typically occur in layers. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 4 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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All the statements are correct. The weathered material at the pre-existing rocks is transformed by the hydrolyzed systems and is deposited elsewhere in layers. They contain fossils.
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d
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The Lithosphere Interior structure of the earth, Earth’s crust, Classification of rocks.
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements made about the sedimentary rocks: Sedimentary rocks are formed at earth"s surface by the hydrological system. The formation of sedimentary rocks involves the weathering of pre-existing rocks. Sedimentary rocks contain fossils. Sedimentary rocks typically occur in layers. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 1 and 4 only##Option_C: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:All the statements are correct. The weathered material at the pre-existing rocks is transformed by the hydrolyzed systems and is deposited elsewhere in layers. They contain fossils.##Topic:The Lithosphere Interior structure of the earth, Earth’s crust, Classification of rocks.##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Quartzite is metamorphosed from?
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Limestone
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Obsidian
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Sandstone
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Limestone
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Quartzite is metamorphosed from Sandstone while Shale is from State.
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c
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The Lithosphere Interior structure of the earth, Earth’s crust, Classification of rocks.
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Quartzite is metamorphosed from?##Option_A: Limestone ###Option_B: Obsidian##Option_C: Sandstone ##Option_D: Limestone ##Answer:c##Explaination:Quartzite is metamorphosed from Sandstone while Shale is from State.##Topic:The Lithosphere Interior structure of the earth, Earth’s crust, Classification of rocks.##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding power sector in India: 1. The installed capacity of power generation is around 95000 MW. 2. Nuclear plants contribute nearly 15% of total power generation. 3. Hydroelectricity plants contribute nearly 40% of total power generation. 4. Thermal plants at present account for nearly 80% of total power generation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 and 4 only
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1 only
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Power Generation in India:
1. Thermal – 80,902.45 MW
2. Hydro – 30,935.63 MW
3. Wind – 3,811.01 MW
4. Nuclear – 2,770.00 MW Total – 1,18,419.09 MW.
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a
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Energy Resourcesconventional and nonconventional resources
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding power sector in India: 1. The installed capacity of power generation is around 95000 MW. 2. Nuclear plants contribute nearly 15% of total power generation. 3. Hydroelectricity plants contribute nearly 40% of total power generation. 4. Thermal plants at present account for nearly 80% of total power generation. Select the correct answer using the code given below. ##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:a##Explaination:
Power Generation in India:
1. Thermal – 80,902.45 MW
2. Hydro – 30,935.63 MW
3. Wind – 3,811.01 MW
4. Nuclear – 2,770.00 MW Total – 1,18,419.09 MW.
##Topic:Energy Resourcesconventional and nonconventional resources##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Identify the correct order of the processes of soil-erosion from the following:
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Splash erosion, Sheet erosion, Rill erosion, Gully erosion
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Sheet erosion, Splash erosion, Gully erosion, Rill erosion
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Rill erosion, Gully erosion, Sheet erosion, Splash erosion
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Splash erosion, Sheet erosion, Rill erosion, Gully erosion
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The correct order of soil erosion process is Splash-Sheet-Rill-Gully and Ravine erosion.
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a
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Problems of Soil and Conservation
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Identify the correct order of the processes of soil-erosion from the following:##Option_A: Splash erosion, Sheet erosion, Rill erosion, Gully erosion###Option_B: Sheet erosion, Splash erosion, Gully erosion, Rill erosion##Option_C: Rill erosion, Gully erosion, Sheet erosion, Splash erosion##Option_D: Splash erosion, Sheet erosion, Rill erosion, Gully erosion##Answer:a##Explaination:The correct order of soil erosion process is Splash-Sheet-Rill-Gully and Ravine erosion.##Topic:Problems of Soil and Conservation##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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