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In the Forum for India Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), an initiative of India and 14 Pacific Island nations, which of the following is/are not a participant/ participants? Fiji Papua New Guinea Seychelles Comoros Solomon Islands Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2, 3 and 5 only
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3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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FIPIC includes 14 of the island countries - Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. Madagascar (the world's fourth largest island), Bahrain, Comoros, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles and Sri Lanka are island nations of Indian ocean. Hence C is the correct answer.
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c
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no_topic_assigned
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the Forum for India Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), an initiative of India and 14 Pacific Island nations, which of the following is/are not a participant/ participants? Fiji Papua New Guinea Seychelles Comoros Solomon Islands Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 5 only##Option_C: 3 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:FIPIC includes 14 of the island countries - Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. Madagascar (the world's fourth largest island), Bahrain, Comoros, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles and Sri Lanka are island nations of Indian ocean. Hence C is the correct answer.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:c
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The area known as 'Farzad B' sometimes appears in the news is in the context of
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It is a Natural Gas field in the Persian Gulf.
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It is a zone of conflict between Israel and Palestine.
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It is an oil field located in Iraq which was recently captured by ISIS.
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It is a Natural Gas field in the Persian Gulf.
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The Farzad B gas field is an Iranian natural gas field that was discovered in 2012. The total in place reserves of the Farzad B gas field are around 21.7 trillion cubic feet.
Government of India wants to participate in the extraction of gas in the Farzad-B field and has requested the Iranian government to complete the procedures for the same.
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a
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
The area known as 'Farzad B' sometimes appears in the news is in the context of
##Option_A: It is a Natural Gas field in the Persian Gulf.
###Option_B: It is a zone of conflict between Israel and Palestine.
##Option_C: It is an oil field located in Iraq which was recently captured by ISIS.
##Option_D: It is a Natural Gas field in the Persian Gulf.
##Answer:a##Explaination:
The Farzad B gas field is an Iranian natural gas field that was discovered in 2012. The total in place reserves of the Farzad B gas field are around 21.7 trillion cubic feet.
Government of India wants to participate in the extraction of gas in the Farzad-B field and has requested the Iranian government to complete the procedures for the same.
##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Which of the following type of unemployment occurs mainly due to changes in technology and preferences?
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Cyclical Unemployment
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Structural Unemployment
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Frictional Unemployment
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Cyclical Unemployment
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Structural Unemployment : This kind of unemployment happens when the structure of an industry changes. For example, as the country is tending to move from use of bicycles to motorbikes and cars, the demand for labour in the cycle industry has continuously fallen in the country. Changes in technology and changes in tastes are two big reasons for the occurring of structural unemployment in the economy. One of the reasons why 12th plan focuses on skill development is to address the problem of structural unemployment in the country. Cyclical unemployment : This kind of unemployment occurs when all those who want to work cannot be employed because there is not enough demand in the market for their work. Frictional Unemployment : This kind of unemployment occurs when a person leaves/loses a job and starts looking for another one. This search for a job may take a considerable amount of time resulting in frictional unemployment. Seasonal Unemployment: This kind of unemployment is expected to occur at certain parts of the year.
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b
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Unemployment: Types of Unemployment: Structural, Seasonal, Frictional, Cyclical, Nature of Unemployment in India
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following type of unemployment occurs mainly due to changes in technology and preferences?##Option_A: Cyclical Unemployment###Option_B: Structural Unemployment##Option_C: Frictional Unemployment##Option_D: Cyclical Unemployment##Answer:b##Explaination:Structural Unemployment : This kind of unemployment happens when the structure of an industry changes. For example, as the country is tending to move from use of bicycles to motorbikes and cars, the demand for labour in the cycle industry has continuously fallen in the country. Changes in technology and changes in tastes are two big reasons for the occurring of structural unemployment in the economy. One of the reasons why 12th plan focuses on skill development is to address the problem of structural unemployment in the country. Cyclical unemployment : This kind of unemployment occurs when all those who want to work cannot be employed because there is not enough demand in the market for their work. Frictional Unemployment : This kind of unemployment occurs when a person leaves/loses a job and starts looking for another one. This search for a job may take a considerable amount of time resulting in frictional unemployment. Seasonal Unemployment: This kind of unemployment is expected to occur at certain parts of the year. ##Topic:Unemployment: Types of Unemployment: Structural, Seasonal, Frictional, Cyclical, Nature of Unemployment in India##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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For income accounting, the domestic territory of a country includes which of the following? Territory within the political frontiers Oil and natural gas rigs operated by the country in international waters Embassies of other countries located on its own territory Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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The domestic territory of a country includes: Territory living within political frontiers, including its territorial waters. Ships and aircraft operated by the country between political frontiers of two or more countries. Oil and natural gas rigs, fishing vessels and floating platforms operated by the country in international waters. Embassies, military establishments and consulates of the country located in other countries of the world. It does not include the embassies of other countries and international organisations located on its own territory.
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b
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Measurement of national income: value added method, income method, expenditure method, Application of various methods, Base year, GDP deflator
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:For income accounting, the domestic territory of a country includes which of the following? Territory within the political frontiers Oil and natural gas rigs operated by the country in international waters Embassies of other countries located on its own territory Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:1 and 2 only##Option_C:2 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:The domestic territory of a country includes: Territory living within political frontiers, including its territorial waters. Ships and aircraft operated by the country between political frontiers of two or more countries. Oil and natural gas rigs, fishing vessels and floating platforms operated by the country in international waters. Embassies, military establishments and consulates of the country located in other countries of the world. It does not include the embassies of other countries and international organisations located on its own territory.##Topic:Measurement of national income: value added method, income method, expenditure method, Application of various methods, Base year, GDP deflator##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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With reference to the Quit India Movement, consider the following statements:
Failure of Cripps Mission
Popular discontent
Rejection of Gandhi's Eleven- point demand by Lord Irwin
Allied reverses and British withdrawal from South-East Asia and Burma
Which of the above was/were the reasons to launch Quit India Movement?
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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3 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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Gandhi’s Eleven-point demands were not put during Quit India Movement. In January 1930, Gandhiji issued an eleven-point ultimatum to Lord Irwin, combining some general and specific demands. With no positive response forthcoming from the Government on Gandhi's Eleven-point demands, the Congress Working Committee invested Gandhi with full powers to launch the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) at a time and place of his choice.
Reasons for launching Quit India Movement:
Failure of Cripps Mission in April 1942 made clear that Britain was determined to continue India's unwilling partnership in the War effort.
Popular discontent, a product of rising prices and war-time shortages was mounting
The news of Allied reverses and British withdrawals from South-East Asia and Burma affirmed an imminent British collapse
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b
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The Quit India Movement, I942
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to the Quit India Movement, consider the following statements:
Failure of Cripps Mission
Popular discontent
Rejection of Gandhi's Eleven- point demand by Lord Irwin
Allied reverses and British withdrawal from South-East Asia and Burma
Which of the above was/were the reasons to launch Quit India Movement?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 1, 2 and 4 only
##Option_C: 3 and 4 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
Gandhi’s Eleven-point demands were not put during Quit India Movement. In January 1930, Gandhiji issued an eleven-point ultimatum to Lord Irwin, combining some general and specific demands. With no positive response forthcoming from the Government on Gandhi's Eleven-point demands, the Congress Working Committee invested Gandhi with full powers to launch the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) at a time and place of his choice.
Reasons for launching Quit India Movement:
Failure of Cripps Mission in April 1942 made clear that Britain was determined to continue India's unwilling partnership in the War effort.
Popular discontent, a product of rising prices and war-time shortages was mounting
The news of Allied reverses and British withdrawals from South-East Asia and Burma affirmed an imminent British collapse
##Topic:The Quit India Movement, I942##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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With reference to Union budget, which of the following is/are covered under the revenue receipts? National Saving certificates Income from sale of Treasury bills Grants-in-aid from foreign countries Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Small savings (Post-Office Savings Accounts, National Savings Certificates, etc.) come under the Capital receipts. Income from sale of Treasury bills is a part of government borrowings which comes under capital receipts. Grants-in-aid from foreign countries and international organisations come under the non-tax revenue of revenue receipts. Hence D is the correct answer. A receipt is a revenue receipt, if it satisfies the following two essential conditions: (i) The receipt must not create a liability for the government. For example, taxes levied by the government are revenue receipts as they do not create any liability. However, any amount, borrowed by the government, is not a revenue receipt as it causes an increase in Satisfies both the Conditions the liability in terms of repayment of borrowings. (ii) The receipt must not cause decrease in the assets. For example, a receipt from sale of shares of a public enterprise is not a revenue receipt as it leads to a reduction in assets of the government.
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d
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Budgeting: Evolution of Budgeting, Institutions and Laws, The Union Budget: Components - Revenue Account, Capital Account, Measures of Government Deficit etc., Weaknesses in the Budgetary Process
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Union budget, which of the following is/are covered under the revenue receipts? National Saving certificates Income from sale of Treasury bills Grants-in-aid from foreign countries Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Small savings (Post-Office Savings Accounts, National Savings Certificates, etc.) come under the Capital receipts. Income from sale of Treasury bills is a part of government borrowings which comes under capital receipts. Grants-in-aid from foreign countries and international organisations come under the non-tax revenue of revenue receipts. Hence D is the correct answer. A receipt is a revenue receipt, if it satisfies the following two essential conditions: (i) The receipt must not create a liability for the government. For example, taxes levied by the government are revenue receipts as they do not create any liability. However, any amount, borrowed by the government, is not a revenue receipt as it causes an increase in Satisfies both the Conditions the liability in terms of repayment of borrowings. (ii) The receipt must not cause decrease in the assets. For example, a receipt from sale of shares of a public enterprise is not a revenue receipt as it leads to a reduction in assets of the government.##Topic:Budgeting: Evolution of Budgeting, Institutions and Laws, The Union Budget: Components - Revenue Account, Capital Account, Measures of Government Deficit etc., Weaknesses in the Budgetary Process##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which one of the following publishes the "Global Competitiveness Index" report periodically?
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World Economic Forum
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The World Bank
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IMF
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World Economic Forum
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The Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) is a yearly report published by the World Economic Forum. The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Swiss nonprofit foundation, based in Cologny, Geneva. India has been placed at 55th position on 2015 Global Competitiveness Index of the world's most competitive economies. India moved up 16 positions in this edition of index as compared to 71th position in 2014.
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a
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no_topic_assigned
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Electrical Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following publishes the "Global Competitiveness Index" report periodically?##Option_A: World Economic Forum###Option_B: The World Bank##Option_C: IMF##Option_D: World Economic Forum##Answer:a##Explaination:The Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) is a yearly report published by the World Economic Forum. The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Swiss nonprofit foundation, based in Cologny, Geneva. India has been placed at 55th position on 2015 Global Competitiveness Index of the world's most competitive economies. India moved up 16 positions in this edition of index as compared to 71th position in 2014.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Electrical Engineering##Answer:a
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Consider the following Government Acts/policies: Shram Suvidha portal Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015 Retrospective Taxation Which of the initiatives given above will improve ease of doing business in India?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1 only
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Shram Suvidha Portal under ministry of labour and employment facilitates ease of reporting at one place for various Labour Laws, consolidated information of Labour Inspection and its enforcement. It is one of the various steps taken by government of India regarding labor reforms to improve ease of doing business. Recently Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015 and Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts Act, 2015 was passed by the parliament for expeditious settlement of commercial disputes that would improve ease of doing business in the country. Retrospective taxation will hurt the interests of investors and thus will not improve ease of doing business. Hence B is the correct answer.
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b
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Misc Economic Issues
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following Government Acts/policies: Shram Suvidha portal Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015 Retrospective Taxation Which of the initiatives given above will improve ease of doing business in India?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Shram Suvidha Portal under ministry of labour and employment facilitates ease of reporting at one place for various Labour Laws, consolidated information of Labour Inspection and its enforcement. It is one of the various steps taken by government of India regarding labor reforms to improve ease of doing business. Recently Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Act, 2015 and Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts Act, 2015 was passed by the parliament for expeditious settlement of commercial disputes that would improve ease of doing business in the country. Retrospective taxation will hurt the interests of investors and thus will not improve ease of doing business. Hence B is the correct answer. ##Topic:Misc Economic Issues##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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Which of the following are classified under the Right to Freedom of Religion?
Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion.
Freedom of conscience and free profession of religion.
Protection of culture of minorities.
Freedom to manage religious institutions and affairs.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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2 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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1st and 3rd statements are incorrect as they pertain to Article 15 and 29 respectively.
Right to Freedom of Religion consists of the following Articles (25-28):
Article 25 - Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion.
Article 26- Freedom to manage religious affairs.
Article 27- Freedom from payments of taxes for promotion of any religion.
Article 28- Freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious worship in certain educational institutions
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c
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Fundamental Rights
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following are classified under the Right to Freedom of Religion?
Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion.
Freedom of conscience and free profession of religion.
Protection of culture of minorities.
Freedom to manage religious institutions and affairs.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 1, 2 and 4 only
##Option_C: 2 and 4 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
1st and 3rd statements are incorrect as they pertain to Article 15 and 29 respectively.
Right to Freedom of Religion consists of the following Articles (25-28):
Article 25 - Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion.
Article 26- Freedom to manage religious affairs.
Article 27- Freedom from payments of taxes for promotion of any religion.
Article 28- Freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious worship in certain educational institutions
##Topic:Fundamental Rights##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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In the context of modern scientific development, the term ‘excitonium’, recently seen in news, is
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a new element in periodic table
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a drug to use during operations
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a new form of matter
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a new element in periodic table
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Scientists have proven the existence of new form of matter called excitonium - which was first theorised almost 50 years ago. Excitonium exhibits macroscopic quantum phenomena, like a superconductor and is made up of excitons, particles that are formed in a very strange quantum mechanical pairing.
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c
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New Technologies, Devices and Discoveries
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:In the context of modern scientific development, the term ‘excitonium’, recently seen in news, is ##Option_A:a new element in periodic table###Option_B:a drug to use during operations##Option_C:a new form of matter##Option_D:a new element in periodic table##Answer:c##Explaination:Scientists have proven the existence of new form of matter called excitonium - which was first theorised almost 50 years ago. Excitonium exhibits macroscopic quantum phenomena, like a superconductor and is made up of excitons, particles that are formed in a very strange quantum mechanical pairing.##Topic:New Technologies, Devices and Discoveries##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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Consider the following features about an Indian painting: Traditionally, done by womenfolk on mud walls, it is now also painted on cloth, handmade paper and canvas. Its main theme revolves around Hindu deities. Generally, empty spaces are filled with various motifs. Which of the following paintings is characterized by the above mentioned features?
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Kangra Painting
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Mithila Painting
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Kalamkari Painting
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Kangra Painting
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Mithila painting (also known as Madhubani Painting) originated in a small village, known as Maithili, of the Bihar state of India. Themes of the Maithili painting revolve around Hindu deities like Krishna, Rama, Lakshmi, Shiva, Durga and Saraswati. The natural themes that are used include the Sun, the Moon and the religious plants like tulsi. The painting was traditionally done by womenfolk on freshly plastered mud walls and floors of huts, but now they are also done on cloth, handmade paper and canvas. One can also find paintings based on scenes from the royal courts and social events, like weddings. If any empty space is left after painting the main theme, it is filled up with the motifs of flowers, animals and birds or geometric designs. Mithila painting, as a domestic ritual activity, was unknown to the outside world until the massive India-Nepal border earthquake of 1934 when the houses and walls tumbled down. Then British colonial officer in Madhubani District, William G. Archer, while inspecting the damage 'discovered' the paintings on the newly exposed interior walls of Mithila homes.
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b
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Paintings
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following features about an Indian painting: Traditionally, done by womenfolk on mud walls, it is now also painted on cloth, handmade paper and canvas. Its main theme revolves around Hindu deities. Generally, empty spaces are filled with various motifs. Which of the following paintings is characterized by the above mentioned features?##Option_A:Kangra Painting###Option_B:Mithila Painting##Option_C:Kalamkari Painting##Option_D:Kangra Painting##Answer:b##Explaination:Mithila painting (also known as Madhubani Painting) originated in a small village, known as Maithili, of the Bihar state of India. Themes of the Maithili painting revolve around Hindu deities like Krishna, Rama, Lakshmi, Shiva, Durga and Saraswati. The natural themes that are used include the Sun, the Moon and the religious plants like tulsi. The painting was traditionally done by womenfolk on freshly plastered mud walls and floors of huts, but now they are also done on cloth, handmade paper and canvas. One can also find paintings based on scenes from the royal courts and social events, like weddings. If any empty space is left after painting the main theme, it is filled up with the motifs of flowers, animals and birds or geometric designs. Mithila painting, as a domestic ritual activity, was unknown to the outside world until the massive India-Nepal border earthquake of 1934 when the houses and walls tumbled down. Then British colonial officer in Madhubani District, William G. Archer, while inspecting the damage 'discovered' the paintings on the newly exposed interior walls of Mithila homes.##Topic:Paintings##Subject:Geology##Answer:b
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Recently the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the creation of a buffer stock for pulses. Which of the following agencies would be involved in procurement?
Food Corporation of India (FCI)
National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED)
Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for creation of buffer stock of pulses. The buffer stock will be created in current year itself. It has approved procurement of about 50,000 ton pulses from the kharif crop 2015-16 and one lakh ton out of arrivals of rabi crop of 2015-16. Procurement of pulses will be done at market prices through Food Corporation of India (FCI), National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED), Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) and any other agency as may be decided. SFAC will undertake procurement through Farmer Producer Organisations. The procurement in kharif and rabi 2015-16 will be done at market price above Minimum Support Price (MSP) out of the Price Stabilisation Fund.
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d
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Initiatives taken by Govt
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Recently the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the creation of a buffer stock for pulses. Which of the following agencies would be involved in procurement?
Food Corporation of India (FCI)
National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED)
Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 2 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for creation of buffer stock of pulses. The buffer stock will be created in current year itself. It has approved procurement of about 50,000 ton pulses from the kharif crop 2015-16 and one lakh ton out of arrivals of rabi crop of 2015-16. Procurement of pulses will be done at market prices through Food Corporation of India (FCI), National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED), Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) and any other agency as may be decided. SFAC will undertake procurement through Farmer Producer Organisations. The procurement in kharif and rabi 2015-16 will be done at market price above Minimum Support Price (MSP) out of the Price Stabilisation Fund.
##Topic:Initiatives taken by Govt##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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Which of the following states of India have regions of rainfall exceeding 200cm as well as the regions with less than 50cm of rainfall? Maharashtra Rajasthan West Bengal Karnataka Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 4 only
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2 and 4 only
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1 and 3 only
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Western Ghats in Karnataka and Maharashtra receive more than 200cm of rainfall. Deccan plateau regions of Maharashtra and Karnataka receive less than 50cm of rainfall. West Bengal has no regions with less than 50cm of rainfall. Rajasthan has no regions with more than 200cm of rainfall.
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b
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Precipitation Forms & Types, Distribution of Rainfall
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following states of India have regions of rainfall exceeding 200cm as well as the regions with less than 50cm of rainfall? Maharashtra Rajasthan West Bengal Karnataka Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 1 and 4 only##Option_C: 2 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Western Ghats in Karnataka and Maharashtra receive more than 200cm of rainfall. Deccan plateau regions of Maharashtra and Karnataka receive less than 50cm of rainfall. West Bengal has no regions with less than 50cm of rainfall. Rajasthan has no regions with more than 200cm of rainfall.##Topic:Precipitation Forms & Types, Distribution of Rainfall##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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The term "Polar" in Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) signifies that
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the PSLV satellite orbits based on the position of pole star.
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the PSLV satellite orbits the earth from pole-to-pole.
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PSLV satelite is launched from North pole because of low air resistance.
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the PSLV satellite orbits based on the position of pole star.
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PSLV launches the satellites in polar orbits. That is, the satellites which would revolve around the earth from south pole to north pole(pole to pole) will be launched by PSLVs. The PSLV is one of world's most reliable launch vehicles. It is used for delivering various satellites to Low Earth Orbits. It is designed mainly to deliver the "earth-observation" or "remote-sensing" satellites with lift-off mass of up to about 1750 Kg to Sun-Synchronous circular polar orbits of 600-900 Km altitude. Few important points about PSLV and GSLV: The PSLV and GSLV are two rocket launch systems developed by ISRO, to launch satellites into orbit. The PSLV is older than the GSLV The GSLV has a much greater load capacity than the PSLV. While the PSLV can only lift slightly over a ton of payload, the GSLV is capable of lifting more than double that with a rated capacity of 2 to 2.5 tons. The GSLV use cryogenic fuel while the PSLV doesn't The PSLV has 4 stages that alternate between solid and liquid fuels while the GSLV has three stages with the only the first stage having solid fuel. The GSLV has 4 liquid boosters while the PSLV has 6 solid boosters.
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The term "Polar" in Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) signifies that##Option_A: the PSLV satellite orbits based on the position of pole star.###Option_B: the PSLV satellite orbits the earth from pole-to-pole.##Option_C: PSLV satelite is launched from North pole because of low air resistance.##Option_D: the PSLV satellite orbits based on the position of pole star.##Answer:b##Explaination:PSLV launches the satellites in polar orbits. That is, the satellites which would revolve around the earth from south pole to north pole(pole to pole) will be launched by PSLVs. The PSLV is one of world's most reliable launch vehicles. It is used for delivering various satellites to Low Earth Orbits. It is designed mainly to deliver the "earth-observation" or "remote-sensing" satellites with lift-off mass of up to about 1750 Kg to Sun-Synchronous circular polar orbits of 600-900 Km altitude. Few important points about PSLV and GSLV: The PSLV and GSLV are two rocket launch systems developed by ISRO, to launch satellites into orbit. The PSLV is older than the GSLV The GSLV has a much greater load capacity than the PSLV. While the PSLV can only lift slightly over a ton of payload, the GSLV is capable of lifting more than double that with a rated capacity of 2 to 2.5 tons. The GSLV use cryogenic fuel while the PSLV doesn't The PSLV has 4 stages that alternate between solid and liquid fuels while the GSLV has three stages with the only the first stage having solid fuel. The GSLV has 4 liquid boosters while the PSLV has 6 solid boosters.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Economics##Answer:b
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With reference to the growth of Sufi Movements in the religious history of medieval India, consider the following statements: It rose in protest against the growing materialism of the Caliphate. Sufis were critical of the dogmatic interpretation of Quran by the theologians. Sufis of all order defied 'sharia' laws. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Statement 1 is correct: In the early centuries of Islam, a group of religious minded people called the 'Sufis' turned into ascetism and mysticism in protest against the growing materialism of the Caliphate as a religious and political institution. Statement 2 is correct: The Sufis were critical of the dogmatic definitions & scholastic methods of interpreting the Quran and 'Sunna' (traditions of Prophet) adopted by the theologians. Instead they laid emphasis on seeking salvation through intense devotion & love for God. Statement 3 is not correct: Some Sufis initiated movements against radical interpretations of sufi ideals. They ignored rituals & practised extreme ascetism, observed celibacy, etc. they were known by different names like - 'Qalandars', 'Madaris', 'Malangs', ' Haidaris', etc. Because of their deliberate defiance of sharia they were known as 'be-sharia' , in contrast to those Sufis who complied with the sharia (ba-sharias).
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a
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Movements, Bhakti Movement, Sufi Movement
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the growth of Sufi Movements in the religious history of medieval India, consider the following statements: It rose in protest against the growing materialism of the Caliphate. Sufis were critical of the dogmatic interpretation of Quran by the theologians. Sufis of all order defied 'sharia' laws. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Statement 1 is correct: In the early centuries of Islam, a group of religious minded people called the 'Sufis' turned into ascetism and mysticism in protest against the growing materialism of the Caliphate as a religious and political institution. Statement 2 is correct: The Sufis were critical of the dogmatic definitions & scholastic methods of interpreting the Quran and 'Sunna' (traditions of Prophet) adopted by the theologians. Instead they laid emphasis on seeking salvation through intense devotion & love for God. Statement 3 is not correct: Some Sufis initiated movements against radical interpretations of sufi ideals. They ignored rituals & practised extreme ascetism, observed celibacy, etc. they were known by different names like - 'Qalandars', 'Madaris', 'Malangs', ' Haidaris', etc. Because of their deliberate defiance of sharia they were known as 'be-sharia' , in contrast to those Sufis who complied with the sharia (ba-sharias).##Topic:Movements, Bhakti Movement, Sufi Movement##Subject:Geography##Answer:a
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Arrange the following major oceans in order of decreasing size: 1. Pacific Ocean 2. Indian Ocean 3. Atlantic Ocean 4. Arctic Ocean Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1-2-3-4
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1-2-4-3
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2-1-3-4
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1-2-3-4
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The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean having area larger than the combined area of all continents. It is also deeper than any other ocean In order of size the major oceans are – the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean and the Arctic Ocean. The extension of the Pacific, the Atlantic and the Indian Oceans around Antarctica is called the Southern Ocean.
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d
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Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Arrange the following major oceans in order of decreasing size: 1. Pacific Ocean 2. Indian Ocean 3. Atlantic Ocean 4. Arctic Ocean Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:
1-2-3-4
###Option_B:
1-2-4-3
##Option_C:
2-1-3-4
##Option_D:
1-2-3-4
##Answer:d##Explaination:The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean having area larger than the combined area of all continents. It is also deeper than any other ocean In order of size the major oceans are – the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean and the Arctic Ocean. The extension of the Pacific, the Atlantic and the Indian Oceans around Antarctica is called the Southern Ocean.##Topic:Oceans of the world Features, Ocean waves, currents, tides & Tsunamis##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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With reference to earthquakes, consider the following statements:
The magnitude scale is known as the Mercalli scale.
The magnitude is expressed in absolute numbers of I to XII.
A seismograph is used to record earthquake waves.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 only
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nan
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c
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Earthquakes, Folding, Faulting, Isostasy
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to earthquakes, consider the following statements:
The magnitude scale is known as the Mercalli scale.
The magnitude is expressed in absolute numbers of I to XII.
A seismograph is used to record earthquake waves.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:Earthquakes, Folding, Faulting, Isostasy##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following is not a type of architectural style?
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Pietra Dura
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Panchayatan
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Vesra
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Pietra Dura
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All are architectural styles.
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d
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Difference between Architecture & Sculpture
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is not a type of architectural style?
##Option_A: Pietra Dura
###Option_B: Panchayatan
##Option_C: Vesra
##Option_D: Pietra Dura
##Answer:d##Explaination:All are architectural styles.##Topic:Difference between Architecture & Sculpture##Subject:Geology##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements:
Article 16(4) provides reservations for the backward classes.
State legislature can prescribe residence in the state as a qualification for employment to certain posts.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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.
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b
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Fundamental Rights
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
Article 16(4) provides reservations for the backward classes.
State legislature can prescribe residence in the state as a qualification for employment to certain posts.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:.##Topic:Fundamental Rights ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements with respect to the National Population Register (NPR):
NPR was prepared for the first time in 2015
It is not mandatory for every usual resident of India to register under NPR
The NPR is normally conducted along with Census and in 2015 NPR was ceded with Aadhar
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 Only
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2 Only
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3 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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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with respect to the National Population Register (NPR):
NPR was prepared for the first time in 2015
It is not mandatory for every usual resident of India to register under NPR
The NPR is normally conducted along with Census and in 2015 NPR was ceded with Aadhar
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 Only ###Option_B:2 Only ##Option_C:3 Only ##Option_D:1 Only ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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.Consider the following statements regarding Article 20:
1. The immunity under the provision of no ex-post facto law can also be claimed in
2. The protection against double jeopardy is available in both the proceedings i.ecase of preventive detention before a court of law and administrative authorities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both1 and 2
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Only 1
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.
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a
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Fundamental Rights
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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 Article 20:
1. The immunity under the provision of no ex-post facto law can also be claimed in
2. The protection against double jeopardy is available in both the proceedings i.ecase of preventive detention before a court of law and administrative authorities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?##Option_A:Only 1
###Option_B:Only 2
##Option_C:Both1 and 2
##Option_D:Only 1
##Answer:a##Explaination:.##Topic:Fundamental Rights ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Reservation in promotion for SC"s and ST"s was first introduced :
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by 77th amendment Article 16 (4A) and is a statutory and legal right
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by 78th amendment Article 16 (4A) and is a statutory but not a legal right
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by 77th amendment Article 16 (4A) and is a legal right
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by 77th amendment Article 16 (4A) and is a statutory and legal right
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.
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a
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Fundamental Rights
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Reservation in promotion for SC"s and ST"s was first introduced :##Option_A:by 77th amendment Article 16 (4A) and is a statutory and legal right###Option_B:by 78th amendment Article 16 (4A) and is a statutory but not a legal right##Option_C:by 77th amendment Article 16 (4A) and is a legal right##Option_D:by 77th amendment Article 16 (4A) and is a statutory and legal right##Answer:a##Explaination:.##Topic:Fundamental Rights ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements-: 1. The first Jain council was presided by Jain monk Sthulbhadra 2. In this council teachings of Tirthankars were compiled in 14 books known as the Purvas. Choose the incorrect statements from the codes given below
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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nan
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d
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No_topic
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements-: 1. The first Jain council was presided by Jain monk Sthulbhadra 2. In this council teachings of Tirthankars were compiled in 14 books known as the Purvas. Choose the incorrect statements from the codes given below##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements:
1. Article 16(4) provides reservations for the backward classes in educational institutions
2. State legislature can prescribe residence in the state as a qualification for employment to certain posts.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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.
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c
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Fundamental Rights
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements:
1. Article 16(4) provides reservations for the backward classes in educational institutions
2. State legislature can prescribe residence in the state as a qualification for employment to certain posts.
Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:.##Topic:Fundamental Rights ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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Which of the following are associated with thunderstorms?
1) Lightening 2) Heavy rain 3) Cumulonimbus clouds 4) Strong winds
Select the code for the correct answer:
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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1,2 and 4
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1 and 2
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.
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d
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Others
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are associated with thunderstorms?
1) Lightening 2) Heavy rain 3) Cumulonimbus clouds 4) Strong winds
Select the code for the correct answer:##Option_A:1 and 2###Option_B:2 and 3##Option_C:1,2 and 4##Option_D:1 and 2##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:Others##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following characteristics of Indian soil: This soil resembles a brick in terms of its deep red color and surface texture. It is heavily leached soil. The red color is imparted by the presence of iron oxide. It is widely found in Kerala. Which of the following soils is characterized by the above-mentioned features?
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Laterite soil
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Alluvial soil
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Red soil
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Laterite soil
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All these are the characteristic features of laterite soil. It develops in areas of high rainfall and high temperature. Due to heavy rainfall, other water-soluble minerals are leached away and soil rich in iron oxide and aluminum compounds is left behind. This imparts the typical brick-like red color and texture to this soil type. Hence option (a) is the correct answer.
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a
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Soils Classification, distribution, erosion & Conservation
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following characteristics of Indian soil: This soil resembles a brick in terms of its deep red color and surface texture. It is heavily leached soil. The red color is imparted by the presence of iron oxide. It is widely found in Kerala. Which of the following soils is characterized by the above-mentioned features?##Option_A: Laterite soil###Option_B: Alluvial soil##Option_C: Red soil##Option_D: Laterite soil##Answer:a##Explaination:All these are the characteristic features of laterite soil. It develops in areas of high rainfall and high temperature. Due to heavy rainfall, other water-soluble minerals are leached away and soil rich in iron oxide and aluminum compounds is left behind. This imparts the typical brick-like red color and texture to this soil type. Hence option (a) is the correct answer.##Topic:Soils Classification, distribution, erosion & Conservation##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements regarding Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS) commissioned at Kochi, Kerala :
1. It can detect, track and warn both surface and underwater threats.
2. It has been designed by DRDO.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS) is a state-of-the-art automated system capable of detecting, identifying, tracking and generating warning for both surface and underwater threats. Kochi naval harbour became the first in the country to get this top-notch defence system.
Similar coastal defence systems are deployed at 150 locations across the world. In India, the decision to cast a network of electro-optical sensors, thermal imaging sensors, radar and high-definition underwater sensors around naval jetties was taken in the aftermath of 26/11 with a view to strengthening security around the coast and high-value naval assets.
Besides Kochi, naval harbours at Mumbai, Vishakhapatnam and Port Blair are slated to be equipped with the system as a force protection measure. The multi- agency Joint Operations Centre (JOC), set up in coastal States to coordinate coastal security operations, will receive real-time images relayed by these sensors. The system, comprising a cluster of coastal surveillance radars, high-power underwater sensors and diver detection sonars, was designed by Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI) ELTA.
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a
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS) commissioned at Kochi, Kerala :
1. It can detect, track and warn both surface and underwater threats.
2. It has been designed by DRDO.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
The Integrated Underwater Harbour Defence and Surveillance System (IUHDSS) is a state-of-the-art automated system capable of detecting, identifying, tracking and generating warning for both surface and underwater threats. Kochi naval harbour became the first in the country to get this top-notch defence system.
Similar coastal defence systems are deployed at 150 locations across the world. In India, the decision to cast a network of electro-optical sensors, thermal imaging sensors, radar and high-definition underwater sensors around naval jetties was taken in the aftermath of 26/11 with a view to strengthening security around the coast and high-value naval assets.
Besides Kochi, naval harbours at Mumbai, Vishakhapatnam and Port Blair are slated to be equipped with the system as a force protection measure. The multi- agency Joint Operations Centre (JOC), set up in coastal States to coordinate coastal security operations, will receive real-time images relayed by these sensors. The system, comprising a cluster of coastal surveillance radars, high-power underwater sensors and diver detection sonars, was designed by Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI) ELTA.
##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Which of the following issues the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) ?
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World Economic Forum (WEF)
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United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
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World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)
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World Economic Forum (WEF)
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As per the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) 2015, of the World Economic Forum, rank of India has improved significantly to 52nd in 2015 from 65th in 2013. Improving ranking of India from 65th to 52nd position in travel and tourism competitiveness index had been set as a target in the Result Framework Document (RFD) of Ministry of Tourism for the year 2014-15.
Some of the measures taken by the Government to improve India's tourism competitiveness, particularly regarding infrastructure and restrictive visa policy are as below:
1. Following two new schemes were launched in 2014-15 under Central Sector:
(a)Swadesh Darshan - Integrated Infrastructure Development as Theme-Based Tourist Circuits.
(b)National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD).
2.Introduction of e-Tourist Visa facility which would enable the prospective visitor to apply for an Indian Visa from his/her home country online without visiting the Indian Mission and also pay the visa fee online.
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a
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Reports(International)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following issues the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) ?
##Option_A: World Economic Forum (WEF)
###Option_B: United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
##Option_C: World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)
##Option_D: World Economic Forum (WEF)
##Answer:a##Explaination:
As per the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) 2015, of the World Economic Forum, rank of India has improved significantly to 52nd in 2015 from 65th in 2013. Improving ranking of India from 65th to 52nd position in travel and tourism competitiveness index had been set as a target in the Result Framework Document (RFD) of Ministry of Tourism for the year 2014-15.
Some of the measures taken by the Government to improve India's tourism competitiveness, particularly regarding infrastructure and restrictive visa policy are as below:
1. Following two new schemes were launched in 2014-15 under Central Sector:
(a)Swadesh Darshan - Integrated Infrastructure Development as Theme-Based Tourist Circuits.
(b)National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive (PRASAD).
2.Introduction of e-Tourist Visa facility which would enable the prospective visitor to apply for an Indian Visa from his/her home country online without visiting the Indian Mission and also pay the visa fee online.
##Topic:Reports(International)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Aerial seeding refers to technique of using helicopters and aeroplanes for
(a) Sowing seeds
(b) Generating artificial rain
(c) Spraying fertilizers and pesticides
(d) Both
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nan
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Generating artificial rain
(c) Spraying fertilizers and pesticides
(d) Both (a) and
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nan
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nan
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Aerial seeding is a technique of sowing seeds using helicopters and aeroplanes to scatter them. This technique was recently employed in Andhra Pradesh in Krishna and Guntur districts. This was done for the aerial seeding of nearly 1,500 hectares of degraded forest on hill slopes that are not suitable for traditional methods of sowing.
Seeds of five forest spices – Neem, Tamarind, Subabul, Konda Tangedu (Millettia auriculata) and Konda Ganuga (Indian Beech) – that had been pre-germinated and palletised (coated with clayey substance) would be seeded aerially. The coating would provide the seed protection and the substratum for germination initially.
Earlier, planes were used to seed mountain areas in Honolulu that were inaccessible to traditional methods after forest fires.
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a
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Aerial seeding refers to technique of using helicopters and aeroplanes for
(a) Sowing seeds
(b) Generating artificial rain
(c) Spraying fertilizers and pesticides
(d) Both ##Option_A:nan###Option_B: Generating artificial rain
(c) Spraying fertilizers and pesticides
(d) Both (a) and ##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:
Aerial seeding is a technique of sowing seeds using helicopters and aeroplanes to scatter them. This technique was recently employed in Andhra Pradesh in Krishna and Guntur districts. This was done for the aerial seeding of nearly 1,500 hectares of degraded forest on hill slopes that are not suitable for traditional methods of sowing.
Seeds of five forest spices – Neem, Tamarind, Subabul, Konda Tangedu (Millettia auriculata) and Konda Ganuga (Indian Beech) – that had been pre-germinated and palletised (coated with clayey substance) would be seeded aerially. The coating would provide the seed protection and the substratum for germination initially.
Earlier, planes were used to seed mountain areas in Honolulu that were inaccessible to traditional methods after forest fires.
##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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With reference to the Sendai Framework, consider the following statements :
1. It is related to Disaster Risk reduction.
2. It is a voluntary and non-binding agreement.
3. It is the successor instrument to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA).
Which of the statements given above is/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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The “Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030” was adopted during the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction held in Sendai, Japan in March, 2015. It is the first major agreement of the post-2015 development agenda, with seven targets and four priorities for action.
The Sendai Framework is a 15-year, voluntary, non-binding agreement which recognizes that the State has the primary role to reduce disaster risk but that responsibility should be shared with other stakeholders including local government, the private sector and other stakeholders.
The Sendai Framework is the successor instrument to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters.
The Seven Global Targets:
1. Substantially reduce global disaster mortality by 2030, aiming to lower average per 100,000 global mortality rate in the decade 2020-2030 compared to the period 2005-2015.
2. Substantially reduce the number of affected people globally by 2030, aiming to lower average global figure per 100,000 in the decade 2020 -2030 compared to the period 2005-2015.
3. Reduce direct disaster economic loss in relation to global gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030.
4. Substantially reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services, among them health and educational facilities, including through developing their resilience by 2030.
5. Substantially increase the number of countries with national and local disaster risk reduction strategies by 2020.
6. Substantially enhance international cooperation to developing countries through adequate and sustainable support to complement their national actions for implementation of this Framework by 2030.
7. Substantially increase the availability of and access to multi-hazard early warning systems and disaster risk information and assessments to the people by 2030.
The Four Priorities for Action under the Framework:
1. Understanding disaster risk
2. Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk
3. Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience
4. Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and to “Build Back Better” in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction
India will implement the Sendai framework for disaster risk reduction in letter and spirit and will assist its neighbours and other countries in the field of disaster risk reduction.
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d
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to the Sendai Framework, consider the following statements :
1. It is related to Disaster Risk reduction.
2. It is a voluntary and non-binding agreement.
3. It is the successor instrument to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA).
Which of the statements given above is/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:
The “Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030” was adopted during the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction held in Sendai, Japan in March, 2015. It is the first major agreement of the post-2015 development agenda, with seven targets and four priorities for action.
The Sendai Framework is a 15-year, voluntary, non-binding agreement which recognizes that the State has the primary role to reduce disaster risk but that responsibility should be shared with other stakeholders including local government, the private sector and other stakeholders.
The Sendai Framework is the successor instrument to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters.
The Seven Global Targets:
1. Substantially reduce global disaster mortality by 2030, aiming to lower average per 100,000 global mortality rate in the decade 2020-2030 compared to the period 2005-2015.
2. Substantially reduce the number of affected people globally by 2030, aiming to lower average global figure per 100,000 in the decade 2020 -2030 compared to the period 2005-2015.
3. Reduce direct disaster economic loss in relation to global gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030.
4. Substantially reduce disaster damage to critical infrastructure and disruption of basic services, among them health and educational facilities, including through developing their resilience by 2030.
5. Substantially increase the number of countries with national and local disaster risk reduction strategies by 2020.
6. Substantially enhance international cooperation to developing countries through adequate and sustainable support to complement their national actions for implementation of this Framework by 2030.
7. Substantially increase the availability of and access to multi-hazard early warning systems and disaster risk information and assessments to the people by 2030.
The Four Priorities for Action under the Framework:
1. Understanding disaster risk
2. Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk
3. Investing in disaster risk reduction for resilience
4. Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response and to “Build Back Better” in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction
India will implement the Sendai framework for disaster risk reduction in letter and spirit and will assist its neighbours and other countries in the field of disaster risk reduction.
##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Amendments to the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 have been cleared by the Union Cabinet to give effect to which of the following conventions ?
1. Bunker Convention
2. Nairobi Convention
3. Salvage Convention
Select the correct answer using the code given below
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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The Union Cabinet had ratified the shipping ministry’s proposal and thereby cleared amendments to the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 to give effect to the Bunker Convention, Nairobi Convention and Salvage Convention of the International Maritime Organisation or IMO — the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping that is entrusted with creating the regulatory framework for the shipping industry in the form of Conventions for universal adoption and implementation.
While India has already acceded to three International Conventions of the IMO, for implementing these, the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, requires amendments.
Bunker Commission - The Convention was adopted to ensure that adequate, prompt, and effective compensation is available to persons who suffer damage caused by spills of oil, when carried as fuel in ships' bunkers.The Convention applies to damage caused on the territory, including the territorial sea, and in exclusive economic zones of States Parties. The bunkers convention provides a free-standing instrument covering pollution damage only.
Nairobi Convention - Convention will provide the legal basis for States to remove, or have removed, shipwrecks that may have the potential to affect adversely the safety of lives, goods and property at sea, as well as the marine environment. The Convention will fill a gap in the existing international legal framework by providing the first set of uniform international rules aimed at ensuring the prompt and effective removal of wrecks located beyond the territorial sea. The Convention also includes an optional clause enabling States Parties to apply certain provisions to their territory, including their territorial sea.
Salvage Convention - The salvage convention applies to judicial or arbitral proceedings pertaining to salvage. Salvage is generally between private parties and disputes between them are generally decided by arbitration/judicial process. It introduces the concept of an "enhanced salvage award", which may be awarded by an arbitrator or a tribunal if the salvor took effective action to prevent or minimize environmental damage but nevertheless failed to salvage the ship or its cargo. Earlier, a salvor was only rewarded if the salvage operation successfully rescues the ship or its cargo.
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d
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National Unclassified
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Amendments to the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 have been cleared by the Union Cabinet to give effect to which of the following conventions ?
1. Bunker Convention
2. Nairobi Convention
3. Salvage Convention
Select the correct answer using the code given below
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 3 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
The Union Cabinet had ratified the shipping ministry’s proposal and thereby cleared amendments to the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 to give effect to the Bunker Convention, Nairobi Convention and Salvage Convention of the International Maritime Organisation or IMO — the global standard-setting authority for the safety, security and environmental performance of international shipping that is entrusted with creating the regulatory framework for the shipping industry in the form of Conventions for universal adoption and implementation.
While India has already acceded to three International Conventions of the IMO, for implementing these, the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, requires amendments.
Bunker Commission - The Convention was adopted to ensure that adequate, prompt, and effective compensation is available to persons who suffer damage caused by spills of oil, when carried as fuel in ships' bunkers.The Convention applies to damage caused on the territory, including the territorial sea, and in exclusive economic zones of States Parties. The bunkers convention provides a free-standing instrument covering pollution damage only.
Nairobi Convention - Convention will provide the legal basis for States to remove, or have removed, shipwrecks that may have the potential to affect adversely the safety of lives, goods and property at sea, as well as the marine environment. The Convention will fill a gap in the existing international legal framework by providing the first set of uniform international rules aimed at ensuring the prompt and effective removal of wrecks located beyond the territorial sea. The Convention also includes an optional clause enabling States Parties to apply certain provisions to their territory, including their territorial sea.
Salvage Convention - The salvage convention applies to judicial or arbitral proceedings pertaining to salvage. Salvage is generally between private parties and disputes between them are generally decided by arbitration/judicial process. It introduces the concept of an "enhanced salvage award", which may be awarded by an arbitrator or a tribunal if the salvor took effective action to prevent or minimize environmental damage but nevertheless failed to salvage the ship or its cargo. Earlier, a salvor was only rewarded if the salvage operation successfully rescues the ship or its cargo.
##Topic:National Unclassified##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Which of the following pairs of rivers have been taken up for the Interlinking of River (ILR) programme?
1. Ken-Betwa
2. Krishna-Kaveri
3. Damanganga-Pinjal
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has formulated a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for Water Resources Development in the year 1980 envisaging inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas. The Detailed Project Reports (DPR) of Ken – Betwa Link Project, Damanganga – Pinjal Link Project and Par-Tapi-Narmada link project have been completed. In an historic step in the mission to inter-link rivers, the Godavari has been formally connected with the Krishna in Andhra Pradesh.
The Interlinking of Rivers Programme is critical for enhancing water and food security of the country especially in the water short, drought prone and rainfed farming areas. The Government of India is committed to the Implementation of the ILR Programme through consensus and cooperation of the concerned State Governments. The Supreme Court in its judgment of February 2012 has held the ILR programme to be in national interest and has directed for its early implementation. Cooperation of all the States is essentially required for the success of Interlinking of Rivers Programme, which shall bring prosperity to the nation.
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Drainage System
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following pairs of rivers have been taken up for the Interlinking of River (ILR) programme?
1. Ken-Betwa
2. Krishna-Kaveri
3. Damanganga-Pinjal
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 3 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has formulated a National Perspective Plan (NPP) for Water Resources Development in the year 1980 envisaging inter-basin transfer of water from surplus basins to deficit basins/areas. The Detailed Project Reports (DPR) of Ken – Betwa Link Project, Damanganga – Pinjal Link Project and Par-Tapi-Narmada link project have been completed. In an historic step in the mission to inter-link rivers, the Godavari has been formally connected with the Krishna in Andhra Pradesh.
The Interlinking of Rivers Programme is critical for enhancing water and food security of the country especially in the water short, drought prone and rainfed farming areas. The Government of India is committed to the Implementation of the ILR Programme through consensus and cooperation of the concerned State Governments. The Supreme Court in its judgment of February 2012 has held the ILR programme to be in national interest and has directed for its early implementation. Cooperation of all the States is essentially required for the success of Interlinking of Rivers Programme, which shall bring prosperity to the nation.
##Topic:Drainage System##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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With reference to the usefulness of ‘Titanium Sponge’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It has been used extensively for space and defence applications.
2. Can be used in orthopaedic implants because of its biocompatibility.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2)
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1 only
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Titanium Sponge: It is a Titanium (Ti) alloy products produced by conversion of raw titanium through Kroll process which is subjected to leaching or heated vacuum distillation to remove impurities and gaining the purest form (99.7 per cent) of Titanium Sponge. India has become the seventh country in the world producing Titanium sponge commercially. It is extensively applicable in aerospace and defence areas due to its high strength to weight ratio and excellent corrosion resistance.
The benefits of Titanium sponges are:
It has a high Resistance to corrosion and also it is Fire and shock resistant.
Titanium sponge is very Light -weight.
It has a Low cost of maintenance.
It is biocompatible and also recyclable.
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c
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to the usefulness of ‘Titanium Sponge’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It has been used extensively for space and defence applications.
2. Can be used in orthopaedic implants because of its biocompatibility.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2)
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Titanium Sponge: It is a Titanium (Ti) alloy products produced by conversion of raw titanium through Kroll process which is subjected to leaching or heated vacuum distillation to remove impurities and gaining the purest form (99.7 per cent) of Titanium Sponge. India has become the seventh country in the world producing Titanium sponge commercially. It is extensively applicable in aerospace and defence areas due to its high strength to weight ratio and excellent corrosion resistance.
The benefits of Titanium sponges are:
It has a high Resistance to corrosion and also it is Fire and shock resistant.
Titanium sponge is very Light -weight.
It has a Low cost of maintenance.
It is biocompatible and also recyclable.
##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Which one of the following best describes the concept of cloud seeding ?
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Use of plants for food prodution in International space station.
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It means providing moisture-borne seeds for greater productivity.
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Provide information to fishermen regarding the pollution level in seas.
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Use of plants for food prodution in International space station.
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Cloud Seeding is a process of intervening chemically to induce precipitation — rain or snow — from clouds. Rain happens when moisture in the air reaches levels at which it can no longer be held, and cloud seeding aims to facilitate and accelerate that process by making available chemical ‘nuclei’ around which condensation can take place. These ‘seeds’ of rain can be the iodides of silver or potassium, dry ice (solid carbon dioxide), or liquid propane. Research has shown promising results from the use of salts, including table salt, as well.
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following best describes the concept of cloud seeding ?##Option_A:Use of plants for food prodution in International space station. ###Option_B:It means providing moisture-borne seeds for greater productivity. ##Option_C:Provide information to fishermen regarding the pollution level in seas. ##Option_D:Use of plants for food prodution in International space station. ##Answer:d##Explaination:Cloud Seeding is a process of intervening chemically to induce precipitation — rain or snow — from clouds. Rain happens when moisture in the air reaches levels at which it can no longer be held, and cloud seeding aims to facilitate and accelerate that process by making available chemical ‘nuclei’ around which condensation can take place. These ‘seeds’ of rain can be the iodides of silver or potassium, dry ice (solid carbon dioxide), or liquid propane. Research has shown promising results from the use of salts, including table salt, as well. ##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Which of the following is/are the characteristics of a Cryogenic engine?
1. All cryogenic rocket engines are liquid engines.
2. Carry payload of low mass than the solid propellants.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Cryogenics is the science and technology of temperatures below 120 Kelvin (−153° Celsius), the limit being defined by the boiling point of methane, a principal component of natural gas.
Propellants that are usually gases at room temperature but become liquids when cooled to very low temperatures to achieve the high density are called cryogenic liquid propellants.
Thus, all cryogenic rocket engines are liquid engines but they should be distinguished from rocket engines that use earth-storable liquid propellants that are liquids at ordinary temperatures and can, therefore, be stored as liquids easily. The most common cryogenic propellants used in rocket engines are liquid hydrogen (LH2), which liquefies at −253° C, as the fuel and liquid oxygen (LOX), which liquefies at −183° C, as the oxidiser.
Cryogenic propellants are preferred as rocket propellants when rockets have to carry payloads of high mass because they have the greatest efficiency in terms of thrust generated. This efficiency is measured by what is called “specific impulse”. It is defined as the thrust generated per unit mass of propellant consumed per unit time or, equivalently, the rate of mass ejected from the rocket nozzle. It is measured in units of seconds.
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the characteristics of a Cryogenic engine?
1. All cryogenic rocket engines are liquid engines.
2. Carry payload of low mass than the solid propellants.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:Cryogenics is the science and technology of temperatures below 120 Kelvin (−153° Celsius), the limit being defined by the boiling point of methane, a principal component of natural gas.
Propellants that are usually gases at room temperature but become liquids when cooled to very low temperatures to achieve the high density are called cryogenic liquid propellants.
Thus, all cryogenic rocket engines are liquid engines but they should be distinguished from rocket engines that use earth-storable liquid propellants that are liquids at ordinary temperatures and can, therefore, be stored as liquids easily. The most common cryogenic propellants used in rocket engines are liquid hydrogen (LH2), which liquefies at −253° C, as the fuel and liquid oxygen (LOX), which liquefies at −183° C, as the oxidiser.
Cryogenic propellants are preferred as rocket propellants when rockets have to carry payloads of high mass because they have the greatest efficiency in terms of thrust generated. This efficiency is measured by what is called “specific impulse”. It is defined as the thrust generated per unit mass of propellant consumed per unit time or, equivalently, the rate of mass ejected from the rocket nozzle. It is measured in units of seconds. ##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Which of the following are the parameters required for Special Category States?
1. Flood and drought prone areas.
2. Hilly and difficult terrain.
3. More than 30% BPL population.
4. Low population density.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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How is SCS accorded? The NDC considered factors such as hilly and difficult terrain, low population density and/or a sizeable share of tribal population, strategic location along borders, economic and infrastructural backwardness, and non-viable nature of state finances.
The National Development Council first accorded SCS in 1969 to Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and Nagaland. Over the years, eight more states were added to the list — Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Tripura and, finally, in 2010, Uttarakhand.
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following are the parameters required for Special Category States?
1. Flood and drought prone areas.
2. Hilly and difficult terrain.
3. More than 30% BPL population.
4. Low population density.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: 1 and 3 only
###Option_B: 1 and 4 only
##Option_C: 2 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 3 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:How is SCS accorded? The NDC considered factors such as hilly and difficult terrain, low population density and/or a sizeable share of tribal population, strategic location along borders, economic and infrastructural backwardness, and non-viable nature of state finances.
The National Development Council first accorded SCS in 1969 to Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and Nagaland. Over the years, eight more states were added to the list — Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, Tripura and, finally, in 2010, Uttarakhand. ##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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With reference to Payment Banks, consider the following sentences:
1. It can undertake both deposit and lending activities.
2. Deposit can be even a crore per individual.
3. Required to maintain CRR
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Objectives of payment banks:
The objectives of setting up of payments banks will be to further financial inclusion by providing (i) small savings accounts and (ii) payments/remittance services to migrant labour workforce, low income households, small businesses, other unorganised sector entities and other users.
Scope of activities:
Acceptance of demand deposits. Payments bank will initially be restricted to holding a maximum balance of Rs. 100,000 per individual customer.
Issuance of ATM/debit cards. Payments banks, however, cannot issue credit cards.
BC of another bank, subject to the Reserve Bank guidelines on BCs.
Distribution of non-risk sharing simple financial products like mutual fund units and insurance products, etc.
Deployment of funds:
The payments bank cannot undertake lending activities.
Apart from amounts maintained as Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) with the Reserve Bank on its outside demand and time liabilities, it will be required to invest minimum 75 per cent of its "demand deposit balances" in Statutory Liquidity Ratio(SLR) eligible Government securities/treasury bills with maturity up to one year and hold maximum 25 per cent in current and time/fixed deposits with other scheduled commercial banks for operational purposes and liquidity management.
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Payment Banks, consider the following sentences:
1. It can undertake both deposit and lending activities.
2. Deposit can be even a crore per individual.
3. Required to maintain CRR
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:Objectives of payment banks:
The objectives of setting up of payments banks will be to further financial inclusion by providing (i) small savings accounts and (ii) payments/remittance services to migrant labour workforce, low income households, small businesses, other unorganised sector entities and other users.
Scope of activities:
Acceptance of demand deposits. Payments bank will initially be restricted to holding a maximum balance of Rs. 100,000 per individual customer.
Issuance of ATM/debit cards. Payments banks, however, cannot issue credit cards.
BC of another bank, subject to the Reserve Bank guidelines on BCs.
Distribution of non-risk sharing simple financial products like mutual fund units and insurance products, etc.
Deployment of funds:
The payments bank cannot undertake lending activities.
Apart from amounts maintained as Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) with the Reserve Bank on its outside demand and time liabilities, it will be required to invest minimum 75 per cent of its "demand deposit balances" in Statutory Liquidity Ratio(SLR) eligible Government securities/treasury bills with maturity up to one year and hold maximum 25 per cent in current and time/fixed deposits with other scheduled commercial banks for operational purposes and liquidity management.
##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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The Sendai Framework is related to which of the following?
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Improve bilateral trade relation between India and Japan.
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Inter-governmental agreement to reduce nuclear proliferation.
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Equitable sharing of biodiversity resources.
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Improve bilateral trade relation between India and Japan.
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The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (Sendai Framework) is the first major agreement of the post-2015 development agenda, with seven targets and four priorities for action.
It was endorsed by the UN General Assembly following the 2015 Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR).
The Sendai Framework is a 15-year, voluntary, non-binding agreement which recognizes that the State has the primary role to reduce disaster risk but that responsibility should be shared with other stakeholders including local government, the private sector and other stakeholders. It aims for the following outcome: The substantial reduction of disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health and in the economic, physical, social, cultural and environmental assets of persons, businesses, communities and countries.
The Sendai Framework is the successor instrument to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters .
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d
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Sendai Framework is related to which of the following?
##Option_A: Improve bilateral trade relation between India and Japan.
###Option_B: Inter-governmental agreement to reduce nuclear proliferation.
##Option_C: Equitable sharing of biodiversity resources.
##Option_D: Improve bilateral trade relation between India and Japan.
##Answer:d##Explaination:The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (Sendai Framework) is the first major agreement of the post-2015 development agenda, with seven targets and four priorities for action.
It was endorsed by the UN General Assembly following the 2015 Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR).
The Sendai Framework is a 15-year, voluntary, non-binding agreement which recognizes that the State has the primary role to reduce disaster risk but that responsibility should be shared with other stakeholders including local government, the private sector and other stakeholders. It aims for the following outcome: The substantial reduction of disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health and in the economic, physical, social, cultural and environmental assets of persons, businesses, communities and countries.
The Sendai Framework is the successor instrument to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters .##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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The Sendai Framework is related to which of the following?
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Improve bilateral trade relation between India and Japan.
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Inter-governmental agreement to reduce nuclear proliferation.
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Equitable sharing of biodiversity resources.
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Improve bilateral trade relation between India and Japan.
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The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (Sendai Framework) is the first major agreement of the post-2015 development agenda, with seven targets and four priorities for action.
It was endorsed by the UN General Assembly following the 2015 Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR).
The Sendai Framework is a 15-year, voluntary, non-binding agreement which recognizes that the State has the primary role to reduce disaster risk but that responsibility should be shared with other stakeholders including local government, the private sector and other stakeholders. It aims for the following outcome: The substantial reduction of disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health and in the economic, physical, social, cultural and environmental assets of persons, businesses, communities and countries.
The Sendai Framework is the successor instrument to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters .
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Also in News(Misc)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The Sendai Framework is related to which of the following?
##Option_A: Improve bilateral trade relation between India and Japan.
###Option_B: Inter-governmental agreement to reduce nuclear proliferation.
##Option_C: Equitable sharing of biodiversity resources.
##Option_D: Improve bilateral trade relation between India and Japan.
##Answer:d##Explaination:The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (Sendai Framework) is the first major agreement of the post-2015 development agenda, with seven targets and four priorities for action.
It was endorsed by the UN General Assembly following the 2015 Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR).
The Sendai Framework is a 15-year, voluntary, non-binding agreement which recognizes that the State has the primary role to reduce disaster risk but that responsibility should be shared with other stakeholders including local government, the private sector and other stakeholders. It aims for the following outcome: The substantial reduction of disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health and in the economic, physical, social, cultural and environmental assets of persons, businesses, communities and countries.
The Sendai Framework is the successor instrument to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters .##Topic:Also in News(Misc)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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With respect to the inter-linking of rivers, consider the following statements:
1. Gravity will play an important role in transfer of water.
2. Diversion will be from north and west to southern rivers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Interlinking of rivers involves diverting surplus water through a network of canals to relatively drier areas either within a state or two or more states. Water doesn’t always flow as one wishes, so a dam is built at the ‘from’ end to raise the level and then let gravity take over.
The idea behind ILR is to divert water from surplus rivers in the north and east, which face frequent flooding, to waterscarce regions in the south and west, where droughts are a common occurrence.
Few environmentalists and hydrologists have expressed deep concern at the irreversible damage that interlinking of rivers can do to the country and water resources. Some say that the large network of dams and canals will alter natural drainage, leading to flooding and water logging, and that vast tracts will submerge leading to displacement of innumerable people. There are also concerns that surplus water should not be diverted from a river on such a large scale as excess water is necessary to keep river basins healthy—it percolates down the soil and recharges groundwater.
Also, the marine life is stable under a specific temperature, pressure, salinity, pH differences of water etc. With the mixing of waters, there can be threat to the flora and fauna present in the water bodies.
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Drainage System
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With respect to the inter-linking of rivers, consider the following statements:
1. Gravity will play an important role in transfer of water.
2. Diversion will be from north and west to southern rivers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:Interlinking of rivers involves diverting surplus water through a network of canals to relatively drier areas either within a state or two or more states. Water doesn’t always flow as one wishes, so a dam is built at the ‘from’ end to raise the level and then let gravity take over.
The idea behind ILR is to divert water from surplus rivers in the north and east, which face frequent flooding, to waterscarce regions in the south and west, where droughts are a common occurrence.
Few environmentalists and hydrologists have expressed deep concern at the irreversible damage that interlinking of rivers can do to the country and water resources. Some say that the large network of dams and canals will alter natural drainage, leading to flooding and water logging, and that vast tracts will submerge leading to displacement of innumerable people. There are also concerns that surplus water should not be diverted from a river on such a large scale as excess water is necessary to keep river basins healthy—it percolates down the soil and recharges groundwater.
Also, the marine life is stable under a specific temperature, pressure, salinity, pH differences of water etc. With the mixing of waters, there can be threat to the flora and fauna present in the water bodies. ##Topic:Drainage System##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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If you travel through the Western Himalayan Region across the year, you are Iikely to see which of the following crops?
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Rice, Maize, Wheat, Litchis, Saffron
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Rice, Potato, Tea, Litchis and Lime
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Jute, Maize, Potato, Mango and Saffron
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Rice, Maize, Wheat, Litchis, Saffron
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The Western Himalayan Region covers Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and the hill region of Uttarakhand. There is alluvial soil in the valleys of Kashmir, Kullu and Dun, and brown soil in the hills.
The valley floors grow rice, while the hilly tracts grow maize in the kharif season. Winter crops are barley, oats, and wheat. The region supports horticulture, especially apple orchards and other temperate fruits such as peaches, apricot, pears, cherry, almond, litchis, walnut, etc. Saffron is grown in this region.
The high altitude alpine pastures, locally known as ‘dhoks’ or ‘margs’, are used by the Gujjars, Bakarwals and Gaddis to rear their sheep, goats, cattle and horses. The economy is largely agrarian.
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Land Resources and Agriculture
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:If you travel through the Western Himalayan Region across the year, you are Iikely to see which of the following crops?
##Option_A: Rice, Maize, Wheat, Litchis, Saffron
###Option_B: Rice, Potato, Tea, Litchis and Lime
##Option_C: Jute, Maize, Potato, Mango and Saffron
##Option_D: Rice, Maize, Wheat, Litchis, Saffron
##Answer:a##Explaination:The Western Himalayan Region covers Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and the hill region of Uttarakhand. There is alluvial soil in the valleys of Kashmir, Kullu and Dun, and brown soil in the hills.
The valley floors grow rice, while the hilly tracts grow maize in the kharif season. Winter crops are barley, oats, and wheat. The region supports horticulture, especially apple orchards and other temperate fruits such as peaches, apricot, pears, cherry, almond, litchis, walnut, etc. Saffron is grown in this region.
The high altitude alpine pastures, locally known as ‘dhoks’ or ‘margs’, are used by the Gujjars, Bakarwals and Gaddis to rear their sheep, goats, cattle and horses. The economy is largely agrarian. ##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements regarding land use pattern in India:
1. Culturable Waste Land are those land
which is left uncultivated for more than five years.
2. Current Fallow land are those land which is left uncultivated for more than a year
but less than five years.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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Statement 1 is correct: any land which is left uncultivated for more than five years are included in Culturable Waste-Land
Statement 2 is incorrect: those land which is left uncultivated for more than a year but less than five years are included in fallow other than current fallow land.
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a
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Land Resources and Agriculture
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding land use pattern in India:
1. Culturable Waste Land are those land
which is left uncultivated for more than five years.
2. Current Fallow land are those land which is left uncultivated for more than a year
but less than five years.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c ) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:
Statement 1 is correct: any land which is left uncultivated for more than five years are included in Culturable Waste-Land
Statement 2 is incorrect: those land which is left uncultivated for more than a year but less than five years are included in fallow other than current fallow land.
##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statement regarding cropping season in Northern part of India:
1.Subtropical crops are largely cultivated under kharif season.
2.Under rabi season largely temperate crops are cultivated.
3.Zaid cropping season beginning after harvesting of rabi crops.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
(c ) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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Statement 1 is incorrect:In northern India under the kharif season largely coincides with Southwest Monsoon under which the cultivation of tropical crops such as rice, cotton, jute, jowar, bajra and tur is possible.
Statement 2 is correct: The rabi season begins with the onset of winter in October-November and ends in March-April. The low temperature conditions during this season facilitate the cultivation of temperate and subtropical crops such as wheat, gram and mustard.
3.Statement 3 is correct: Zaid is a short duration summer cropping season beginning after harvesting of
rabi crops. The cultivation of watermelons, cucumbers, vegetables and fodder crops during this season is done on irrigated lands.
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c
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Land Resources and Agriculture
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statement regarding cropping season in Northern part of India:
1.Subtropical crops are largely cultivated under kharif season.
2.Under rabi season largely temperate crops are cultivated.
3.Zaid cropping season beginning after harvesting of rabi crops.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
(c ) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:c##Explaination:
Statement 1 is incorrect:In northern India under the kharif season largely coincides with Southwest Monsoon under which the cultivation of tropical crops such as rice, cotton, jute, jowar, bajra and tur is possible.
Statement 2 is correct: The rabi season begins with the onset of winter in October-November and ends in March-April. The low temperature conditions during this season facilitate the cultivation of temperate and subtropical crops such as wheat, gram and mustard.
3.Statement 3 is correct: Zaid is a short duration summer cropping season beginning after harvesting of
rabi crops. The cultivation of watermelons, cucumbers, vegetables and fodder crops during this season is done on irrigated lands.
##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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A particular crops sown in India has the following characteristics:
1. it is considered to be a crop of tropical humid areas.
2. It is successfully grown from sea level to about
2,000 m altitude.
3. yield of this crop is very low in rainfed areas of Madhya
Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha .
Which one among the following crops has all the above characteristics?
(a) Rice (b) Maize
(c ) Wheat (d) cotton
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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Exp: . Rice is considered to be a crop of tropical humid area, It is successfully grown from sea level to about 2,000 m altitude. and from humid areas in eastern India to dry but irrigated areas of Punjab, Haryana, western U.P. and northern Rajasthan.yield of this crop is very low in rainfed areas of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha .
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a
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Land Resources and Agriculture
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
A particular crops sown in India has the following characteristics:
1. it is considered to be a crop of tropical humid areas.
2. It is successfully grown from sea level to about
2,000 m altitude.
3. yield of this crop is very low in rainfed areas of Madhya
Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha .
Which one among the following crops has all the above characteristics?
(a) Rice (b) Maize
(c ) Wheat (d) cotton
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:
Exp: . Rice is considered to be a crop of tropical humid area, It is successfully grown from sea level to about 2,000 m altitude. and from humid areas in eastern India to dry but irrigated areas of Punjab, Haryana, western U.P. and northern Rajasthan.yield of this crop is very low in rainfed areas of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha .
##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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) consider the following crops of India:
1.Ragi 2. Moong 3.Guar
Which of the above is/are predominantly confined to dryland farming region in India?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c ) 2 only (d) 1,2 and 3
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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ragi , bajra , moong, gram aand guar (fodder crops) are considerd as hardy and drought
resistant crops and cultivation of this crops is possible in dryland farming region
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d
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Land Resources and Agriculture
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
) consider the following crops of India:
1.Ragi 2. Moong 3.Guar
Which of the above is/are predominantly confined to dryland farming region in India?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c ) 2 only (d) 1,2 and 3
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:d##Explaination:
ragi , bajra , moong, gram aand guar (fodder crops) are considerd as hardy and drought
resistant crops and cultivation of this crops is possible in dryland farming region
##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements : 1.Groundnut is cultivated during rabi season in western parts of the country. 2. In southern India it is culitaved in both rabi and kharif season 3. Maharashtra is the leading producer of groundnut in India Which of the statement given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c ) 2 only (d) 1,2 and 3
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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Explanation:Statement 1 is incorrect: Groundnut is cultivated during kharif season in western parts of the country. It is largely a rainfed kharif crop of drylands.
Statement 2 is correct: . In southern India it is culitaved in both rabi and kharif season because in southern parts of the country. the temperature is high enough to growtropical crops during any period in the year provided the soil moisture is available.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Gujarat, TamilNadu,Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra are the leading producers of groundnut in India.
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c
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Land Resources and Agriculture
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements : 1.Groundnut is cultivated during rabi season in western parts of the country. 2. In southern India it is culitaved in both rabi and kharif season 3. Maharashtra is the leading producer of groundnut in India Which of the statement given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c ) 2 only (d) 1,2 and 3##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:c##Explaination:
Explanation:Statement 1 is incorrect: Groundnut is cultivated during kharif season in western parts of the country. It is largely a rainfed kharif crop of drylands.
Statement 2 is correct: . In southern India it is culitaved in both rabi and kharif season because in southern parts of the country. the temperature is high enough to growtropical crops during any period in the year provided the soil moisture is available.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Gujarat, TamilNadu,Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra are the leading producers of groundnut in India.
##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding a particular mineral found in India.
1. It is an important raw material for smelting of iron ore and also used for
Manufacturing ferro alloys.
2. Odisha is the leading producer of it.
3. In Odisha Mines are located particularly in Bonai, Kendujhar, Sundergarh,
Koraput and Kalahandi.
Which one among the following minerals is associated with all the above characteristics?
(a) Copper (b) Zinc
(c ) Manganese (d) Bauxite
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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Manganese is an important raw material for smelting of iron ore and also used for manufacturing ferro alloys. Odisha is the leading producer of Manganese. Major mines in Odisha are located in the central part of the iron ore belt of India, particularly in Bonai, Kendujhar, Sundergarh,Gangpur, Koraput, Kalahandi and Bolangir.
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c
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Mineral and Energy Resources
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding a particular mineral found in India.
1. It is an important raw material for smelting of iron ore and also used for
Manufacturing ferro alloys.
2. Odisha is the leading producer of it.
3. In Odisha Mines are located particularly in Bonai, Kendujhar, Sundergarh,
Koraput and Kalahandi.
Which one among the following minerals is associated with all the above characteristics?
(a) Copper (b) Zinc
(c ) Manganese (d) Bauxite
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:c##Explaination:
Manganese is an important raw material for smelting of iron ore and also used for manufacturing ferro alloys. Odisha is the leading producer of Manganese. Major mines in Odisha are located in the central part of the iron ore belt of India, particularly in Bonai, Kendujhar, Sundergarh,Gangpur, Koraput, Kalahandi and Bolangir.
##Topic:Mineral and Energy Resources##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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With reference to Black earths or Chernozem soils of Ukraine and Black Soils of India, which of the following statements is/are not correct :
1. Both are rich in humus and calcium.
2. Both are unleached soils.
3. Both attribute their color to humus.
4. Both are highly retentive of moisture.
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
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1 and 2 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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The black earths or chernozems are rich in humus and calcium. However, black soils are rich in iron, calcium, lime, potash but poor in nitrogen, phosphorus and organic matter. Therefore, 1st statement is not correct. Black earths are unleached soils. However, in black soils of India, it is due to leaching that there is very less humus content. In both the cases, dark color is associated with the mineral martix and not humus. In case of India it is titaniferous magnetite, compounds of iron and aluminium. Last statement is correct.
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b
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Soils
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to Black earths or Chernozem soils of Ukraine and Black Soils of India, which of the following statements is/are not correct :
1. Both are rich in humus and calcium.
2. Both are unleached soils.
3. Both attribute their color to humus.
4. Both are highly retentive of moisture.
Select the correct answer using the code given below-
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 1, 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 2 and 4 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:The black earths or chernozems are rich in humus and calcium. However, black soils are rich in iron, calcium, lime, potash but poor in nitrogen, phosphorus and organic matter. Therefore, 1st statement is not correct. Black earths are unleached soils. However, in black soils of India, it is due to leaching that there is very less humus content. In both the cases, dark color is associated with the mineral martix and not humus. In case of India it is titaniferous magnetite, compounds of iron and aluminium. Last statement is correct.##Topic:Soils##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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With reference to the zonal classification of the soils, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. While Pedalfers are found in humid climates, Pedocals are associated with arid, semi-arid and sub-humid zones. 2. While Pedalfers are leached soils, in Pedocals calcification is observed. 3. The black earths or chernozems are of the richest soils of the Pedalfers group. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Two main zonal groups of soils are the Pedalfers and the Pedocals. Pedalfers - These are leached (downward movement of salts) soils found in Humid Climates extending from high-latitude coniferous forests, mid-latitude deciduous forests to low-latitude tropical forests and grasslands. Pedocals - These are associated with arid, semi-arid and subhumid zones. Here, because of potential evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation, both the soluble minerals and water move upwards. This leads concentration of calcium, sometimes in layers, which is known as calcification. The black earths or chernozems are of the richest soils of the Pedocals group. They are rich in humus and have a crumby or nut-like structure. They need little irrigation because of greater moisture holding capacity. The steppes of Ukraine, the central part of the USA, Central Africa, South America and Australia have become famous for growing big harvests of grain crops like wheat and oats or for livestock grazing on these soils.
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b
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Soils
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the zonal classification of the soils, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. While Pedalfers are found in humid climates, Pedocals are associated with arid, semi-arid and sub-humid zones. 2. While Pedalfers are leached soils, in Pedocals calcification is observed. 3. The black earths or chernozems are of the richest soils of the Pedalfers group. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Two main zonal groups of soils are the Pedalfers and the Pedocals. Pedalfers - These are leached (downward movement of salts) soils found in Humid Climates extending from high-latitude coniferous forests, mid-latitude deciduous forests to low-latitude tropical forests and grasslands. Pedocals - These are associated with arid, semi-arid and subhumid zones. Here, because of potential evapotranspiration exceeds precipitation, both the soluble minerals and water move upwards. This leads concentration of calcium, sometimes in layers, which is known as calcification. The black earths or chernozems are of the richest soils of the Pedocals group. They are rich in humus and have a crumby or nut-like structure. They need little irrigation because of greater moisture holding capacity. The steppes of Ukraine, the central part of the USA, Central Africa, South America and Australia have become famous for growing big harvests of grain crops like wheat and oats or for livestock grazing on these soils.##Topic:Soils##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Cordillera refers to a chain of mountain ranges
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Formed due to faulting
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Acting as watersheds
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That are roughly parallel or run in one general direction
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Formed due to faulting
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Cordillera refers to a chain of mountain ranges which are roughly parallel or run in one general direction. A prominent example of this is found in the North American continent. The western part of the continent is a mountanious region known as the Western Cordilleras. It stretches from the north to the south along the entire length of the continent. Most of the rivers of North America rise in the Western Cordilleras. It consists of several parallel ranges. The Rocky Mountain is most prominent among them. The Coastal Range and the Sierra Nevada are the two other ranges.
Caldera are the most explosive of the earth's volcanoes. They are usually so explosive that when they erupt they tend to collapse on themselves rather than building any tall structure. The collapsed depressions are called calderas. Their explosiveness indicates that the magma chamber supplying the lava is not only huge but is also in close vicinity.
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c
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Structure and Physiography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Cordillera refers to a chain of mountain ranges
##Option_A: Formed due to faulting
###Option_B: Acting as watersheds
##Option_C: That are roughly parallel or run in one general direction
##Option_D: Formed due to faulting
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Cordillera refers to a chain of mountain ranges which are roughly parallel or run in one general direction. A prominent example of this is found in the North American continent. The western part of the continent is a mountanious region known as the Western Cordilleras. It stretches from the north to the south along the entire length of the continent. Most of the rivers of North America rise in the Western Cordilleras. It consists of several parallel ranges. The Rocky Mountain is most prominent among them. The Coastal Range and the Sierra Nevada are the two other ranges.
Caldera are the most explosive of the earth's volcanoes. They are usually so explosive that when they erupt they tend to collapse on themselves rather than building any tall structure. The collapsed depressions are called calderas. Their explosiveness indicates that the magma chamber supplying the lava is not only huge but is also in close vicinity.
##Topic:Structure and Physiography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following plateaus :
1. The Great Basin
2. The Tibetan Plateau
3. The Bolivian Plateau
Which of the above are intermontane plateaus ?
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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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Intermontane plateaus are plateaus lying between mountains or mountain ranges. They are generally quite high.
Bolivian Plateau - in between the the Andes mountain ranges. Lake Titicaca, one of the largest lakes of South America, is located in this plateau region. La Paz, capital of Bolivia, is the world's highest administrative capital.
Great Basin - The Western cordilleras of the North America enclose a few intermontane plateaus. The Great Basin is the largest intermontane plateau of this continent. As the waters of its rivers do not reach the oceans, it forms an area of inland drainage.
Tibetan Plateau - Between the Karakoram and Himalayan ranges in the south and the Kunlun range in the north, is the Tibetan Plateau.
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d
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Structure and Physiography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following plateaus :
1. The Great Basin
2. The Tibetan Plateau
3. The Bolivian Plateau
Which of the above are intermontane plateaus ?
##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:
Intermontane plateaus are plateaus lying between mountains or mountain ranges. They are generally quite high.
Bolivian Plateau - in between the the Andes mountain ranges. Lake Titicaca, one of the largest lakes of South America, is located in this plateau region. La Paz, capital of Bolivia, is the world's highest administrative capital.
Great Basin - The Western cordilleras of the North America enclose a few intermontane plateaus. The Great Basin is the largest intermontane plateau of this continent. As the waters of its rivers do not reach the oceans, it forms an area of inland drainage.
Tibetan Plateau - Between the Karakoram and Himalayan ranges in the south and the Kunlun range in the north, is the Tibetan Plateau.
##Topic:Structure and Physiography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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What explains the several number of large lakes in the highland region of Africa ?
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Meteor Strike
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Presence of rift valley
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Artificially created for exploiting hydro-potential of rivers
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Meteor Strike
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One of the special physical features of Africa is its Great Rift Valley. A Rift Valley is a long and deep valley formed due to cracks of rifts in the land. It is bounded by wall-like steep slopes on both sides. In Africa, there is long chain of such rift valleys running from the south of lake Malawi northward to the Red Sea and then through the Gulf Of Suez and The Gulf of Aqfuaba to the Dead Sea. Many of these valleys are filled with water called. Therefore, there are several large lakes in the highland region of Africa.
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b
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Structure and Physiography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
What explains the several number of large lakes in the highland region of Africa ?
##Option_A: Meteor Strike
###Option_B: Presence of rift valley
##Option_C: Artificially created for exploiting hydro-potential of rivers
##Option_D: Meteor Strike
##Answer:b##Explaination:
One of the special physical features of Africa is its Great Rift Valley. A Rift Valley is a long and deep valley formed due to cracks of rifts in the land. It is bounded by wall-like steep slopes on both sides. In Africa, there is long chain of such rift valleys running from the south of lake Malawi northward to the Red Sea and then through the Gulf Of Suez and The Gulf of Aqfuaba to the Dead Sea. Many of these valleys are filled with water called. Therefore, there are several large lakes in the highland region of Africa.
##Topic:Structure and Physiography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements regarding the Great Barrier Reef: It is a very long ridge-like feature located off the north-west coast of Australia. It has been formed as a result of the deposition of skeletons of corals. It forms part of the Coral Triangle bio-region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 and 3 only
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2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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The Great Barrier Reef is a very long ridge-like feature located off the north-east coast of Australia. It has been formed as a result of the deposition of skeletons of corals. It is a World Heritage Site. Coral Reefs - When the corals die their hard skeletons remains fixed in place and new corals grow upon them. These large accumulations of skeletons of corals are known as Coral Reefs. Coral Triangle - The Coral Triangle covers Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, The Solomon Islands, and East Timor and contains nearly 30 percent of the world's reefs and more than 3,000 species of fish. It is more biodiverse than the Great Barrier Reef.
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b
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Structure and Physiography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding the Great Barrier Reef: It is a very long ridge-like feature located off the north-west coast of Australia. It has been formed as a result of the deposition of skeletons of corals. It forms part of the Coral Triangle bio-region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 and 3 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 3 only##Answer:b##Explaination:The Great Barrier Reef is a very long ridge-like feature located off the north-east coast of Australia. It has been formed as a result of the deposition of skeletons of corals. It is a World Heritage Site. Coral Reefs - When the corals die their hard skeletons remains fixed in place and new corals grow upon them. These large accumulations of skeletons of corals are known as Coral Reefs. Coral Triangle - The Coral Triangle covers Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, The Solomon Islands, and East Timor and contains nearly 30 percent of the world's reefs and more than 3,000 species of fish. It is more biodiverse than the Great Barrier Reef.##Topic:Structure and Physiography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following raw materials is/are the reasons behind localization of fertilizer industry near ports in India? Naphtha Rock phosphate Non-coking coal Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Naphtha, rock phosphate, sulphur, smelter gases and gypsum are important raw materials to produce chemical fertilizers. Naphtha is mportant to manufacture nitrogenous fertilizers. It is the supply of naphtha which has affected the location of fertilizer units near the ports and oil refineries. The major source of naphtha is a petroleum refinery. As majority of the refineries are located near ports, due to crude oil import, naphtha is easily available there. Coke and coke-oven gas are other important feedstocks used by the fertilizer industry. Rock phosphate is used as a raw material for making phosphatic fertilizers. About 90% of the country's requrement is met through import. Non-coking coal comprises lion's share of Indian coal. The estimated reserve of coking coal is about 29.70 billion tonnes while non-coking coal reserves being 166.32 billion tonnes.
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a
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Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following raw materials is/are the reasons behind localization of fertilizer industry near ports in India? Naphtha Rock phosphate Non-coking coal Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Naphtha, rock phosphate, sulphur, smelter gases and gypsum are important raw materials to produce chemical fertilizers. Naphtha is mportant to manufacture nitrogenous fertilizers. It is the supply of naphtha which has affected the location of fertilizer units near the ports and oil refineries. The major source of naphtha is a petroleum refinery. As majority of the refineries are located near ports, due to crude oil import, naphtha is easily available there. Coke and coke-oven gas are other important feedstocks used by the fertilizer industry. Rock phosphate is used as a raw material for making phosphatic fertilizers. About 90% of the country's requrement is met through import. Non-coking coal comprises lion's share of Indian coal. The estimated reserve of coking coal is about 29.70 billion tonnes while non-coking coal reserves being 166.32 billion tonnes.##Topic:Infrastructure, Location factors and distribution of key natural resources across the world##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following pairs :
Geographical Region Associated Region
1. Levant Eastern Mediterranean
2. Melanesia Oceania
3. Nordic Countries North-west Europe
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?
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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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Levant - The Levant is an old term referring to countries of the eastern Mediterranean. Some scholars include in it Cyprus and a small part of Turkey. But basically the Levant has throughout history meant Syria, Lebanon and Palestine. This means Jordan, the West Bank (now under Israeli occupation) and Israel itself are part of the Levant.
Melanesia - one of the three principal divisions of Oceania, comprising the island groups in the South Pacific North-east of Australia. The other two regions are - Polynesia and Micronesia.
Nordic Countries - The Nordic countries are a geographical region in North-west Europe, where it is most commonly known as Norden. It consists of five countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) as well as their autonomous regions (the Åland Islands, the Faroe Islands, and Greenland). Politically, Nordic countries do not form a separate entity, but they co-operate in the Nordic Council.
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d
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Introduction: Location, Area and Boundaries
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following pairs :
Geographical Region Associated Region
1. Levant Eastern Mediterranean
2. Melanesia Oceania
3. Nordic Countries North-west Europe
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?
##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:
Levant - The Levant is an old term referring to countries of the eastern Mediterranean. Some scholars include in it Cyprus and a small part of Turkey. But basically the Levant has throughout history meant Syria, Lebanon and Palestine. This means Jordan, the West Bank (now under Israeli occupation) and Israel itself are part of the Levant.
Melanesia - one of the three principal divisions of Oceania, comprising the island groups in the South Pacific North-east of Australia. The other two regions are - Polynesia and Micronesia.
Nordic Countries - The Nordic countries are a geographical region in North-west Europe, where it is most commonly known as Norden. It consists of five countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) as well as their autonomous regions (the Åland Islands, the Faroe Islands, and Greenland). Politically, Nordic countries do not form a separate entity, but they co-operate in the Nordic Council.
##Topic:Introduction: Location, Area and Boundaries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding Coral Triangle bio-region : 1. It is a marine area located in the western Pacific Ocean. 2. It contains the highest diversity of iridescent corals and marine plant species on Earth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The Coral Triangle is a marine area located in the western Pacific Ocean. It includes the waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and Solomon Islands.It contains the highest diversity of iridescent corals, fish, crustaceans, molluscs and marine plant species on Earth. It is said to be 10 times as biodiverse as Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. However, according to the report by the World Resources Institute, more than 85 percent of reefs in Asia's Coral Triangle are directly threatened by human activities such as coastal development, pollution, and overfishing. When these threats are combined with recent coral bleaching, prompted by rising ocean temperatures, the percent of reefs rated as threatened increases to more than 90 percent.
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c
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Structure and Physiography
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Coral Triangle bio-region : 1. It is a marine area located in the western Pacific Ocean. 2. It contains the highest diversity of iridescent corals and marine plant species on Earth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:
The Coral Triangle is a marine area located in the western Pacific Ocean. It includes the waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and Solomon Islands.It contains the highest diversity of iridescent corals, fish, crustaceans, molluscs and marine plant species on Earth. It is said to be 10 times as biodiverse as Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. However, according to the report by the World Resources Institute, more than 85 percent of reefs in Asia's Coral Triangle are directly threatened by human activities such as coastal development, pollution, and overfishing. When these threats are combined with recent coral bleaching, prompted by rising ocean temperatures, the percent of reefs rated as threatened increases to more than 90 percent.
##Topic:Structure and Physiography##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following set of cities do not have the same time zone ?
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Washington DC, Lima and Panama
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Athens, Jerusalem and Pretoria
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Moscow, Baghdad and Nairobi
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Washington DC, Lima and Panama
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North Korea in August moved its clock back 30 minutes to create a new “Pyongyang Time”- breaking from a standard imposed by Japanese imperialists more than a century ago. The change will put the standard time in North Korea at GMT+8:30, 30 minutes behind South Korea which, like Japan, is at GMT+9:00.
Washington DC, Lima and Panama - (GMT-5)
Athens, Jerusalem and Pretoria - GMT + 2
Moscow, Baghdad and Nairobi - GMT + 3
Jakarta - GMT + 7
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d
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Introduction: Location, Area and Boundaries
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following set of cities do not have the same time zone ?
##Option_A: Washington DC, Lima and Panama
###Option_B: Athens, Jerusalem and Pretoria
##Option_C: Moscow, Baghdad and Nairobi
##Option_D: Washington DC, Lima and Panama
##Answer:d##Explaination:
North Korea in August moved its clock back 30 minutes to create a new “Pyongyang Time”- breaking from a standard imposed by Japanese imperialists more than a century ago. The change will put the standard time in North Korea at GMT+8:30, 30 minutes behind South Korea which, like Japan, is at GMT+9:00.
Washington DC, Lima and Panama - (GMT-5)
Athens, Jerusalem and Pretoria - GMT + 2
Moscow, Baghdad and Nairobi - GMT + 3
Jakarta - GMT + 7
##Topic:Introduction: Location, Area and Boundaries##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following deserts is not located on the western coasts of continents ?
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Mohave Desert
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Great Australian Desert
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Atacama Desert
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Mohave Desert
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The major hot deserts of the world are located on the western coasts of continents. The aridity of the hot deserts is mainly due to the effects of the off-shore trade winds. Eg- Mohave Desert in USA, Great Australian Desert, Atacama Desert etc.
The temperate deserts are rainless because of their interior location in the temperate latitude, well away from the rain bearing winds. Eg- Gobi, Patagonian Deserts. However, Patagonian Desert is more due to its rain-shadow position on the leeward side of the lofty Andes than to continentality.
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d
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The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following deserts is not located on the western coasts of continents ?
##Option_A: Mohave Desert
###Option_B: Great Australian Desert
##Option_C: Atacama Desert
##Option_D: Mohave Desert
##Answer:d##Explaination:
The major hot deserts of the world are located on the western coasts of continents. The aridity of the hot deserts is mainly due to the effects of the off-shore trade winds. Eg- Mohave Desert in USA, Great Australian Desert, Atacama Desert etc.
The temperate deserts are rainless because of their interior location in the temperate latitude, well away from the rain bearing winds. Eg- Gobi, Patagonian Deserts. However, Patagonian Desert is more due to its rain-shadow position on the leeward side of the lofty Andes than to continentality.
##Topic:The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Which of the following rivers do not drain into the Atlantic Ocean ?
1. Nile
2. Congo
3. Niger
4. Zambezi
5. Orange
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 only
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1 and 4 only
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1, 4 and 5 only
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1 only
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Nile - It is the longest river in the world. It drains about 10 percent of the whole of Africaand has two major tributaries: the White Nile and the Blue Nile. They meet near Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. From there the river flows northward through the Sahara desert and finally flowing into the Mediterranean Sea via its large delta. The majority of Egyptians live on or close to the Nile and it is their life blood. Khartoum, Aswan, Luxor and Cairo are the major settlements on the river.
Congo - It is Africa's second longest river. It flows westwards through central Africa. Being located in Africa’s largest rainfall belt it discharges a massive 34 000 cubic meters of water a second into the Atlantic ocean, second only in terms of water flow to the Amazon River. It has the biggest catchment basin in Africa covering 4.1 million square km, and thanks to some of its canyons, is the deepest river in the world. Major settlements along the way include Mbandaka, Kinshasa, Kisangani and Brazzaville.
Niger - It is Africa’s third longest river. Its boomerang shape confused Europeans for centuries, as its source is only 240 km from the Atlantic Ocean. The Niger discharges into the Atlantic Ocean at an area known as the Gulf of Guinea. An unusual feature of the river is the Niger Inland Delta. This forms where the river suddenly becomes less steep.The yearly floods make the delta very good for fishing and farming. It is also an important stopover for migrating birds.
Zambezi - It is Africa's fourth largest river but is the largest east flowing river in to the Indian ocean. Its best known feature is the Victoria Falls, the largest curtain of water in the world and one of the Seven Natural Wonder of the World. It boasts one of the largest Conservation areas in the world, the Zambezi Transfontier Conservation Area, which covers 280 000 square km.
Orange - It is Africa's fifth largest river. It is a major source hydro electric power and irrigation water. The Orange River also supplies the Eastern Cape with water via the Orange Fish Tunnel, the second longest supply tunnel in the world at 83km long.As it flows westward it passes through semi arid regions of the Kalahari and Namib deserts which receive less than 50 mm of rainfall per annum therefore contributing little water to its volume.
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b
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The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following rivers do not drain into the Atlantic Ocean ?
1. Nile
2. Congo
3. Niger
4. Zambezi
5. Orange
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 1 and 4 only
##Option_C: 1, 4 and 5 only
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
Nile - It is the longest river in the world. It drains about 10 percent of the whole of Africaand has two major tributaries: the White Nile and the Blue Nile. They meet near Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. From there the river flows northward through the Sahara desert and finally flowing into the Mediterranean Sea via its large delta. The majority of Egyptians live on or close to the Nile and it is their life blood. Khartoum, Aswan, Luxor and Cairo are the major settlements on the river.
Congo - It is Africa's second longest river. It flows westwards through central Africa. Being located in Africa’s largest rainfall belt it discharges a massive 34 000 cubic meters of water a second into the Atlantic ocean, second only in terms of water flow to the Amazon River. It has the biggest catchment basin in Africa covering 4.1 million square km, and thanks to some of its canyons, is the deepest river in the world. Major settlements along the way include Mbandaka, Kinshasa, Kisangani and Brazzaville.
Niger - It is Africa’s third longest river. Its boomerang shape confused Europeans for centuries, as its source is only 240 km from the Atlantic Ocean. The Niger discharges into the Atlantic Ocean at an area known as the Gulf of Guinea. An unusual feature of the river is the Niger Inland Delta. This forms where the river suddenly becomes less steep.The yearly floods make the delta very good for fishing and farming. It is also an important stopover for migrating birds.
Zambezi - It is Africa's fourth largest river but is the largest east flowing river in to the Indian ocean. Its best known feature is the Victoria Falls, the largest curtain of water in the world and one of the Seven Natural Wonder of the World. It boasts one of the largest Conservation areas in the world, the Zambezi Transfontier Conservation Area, which covers 280 000 square km.
Orange - It is Africa's fifth largest river. It is a major source hydro electric power and irrigation water. The Orange River also supplies the Eastern Cape with water via the Orange Fish Tunnel, the second longest supply tunnel in the world at 83km long.As it flows westward it passes through semi arid regions of the Kalahari and Namib deserts which receive less than 50 mm of rainfall per annum therefore contributing little water to its volume.
##Topic:The Hydrosphere : Ocean water and their circulation##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following pairs : Active Volcano Location 1. Erebus : Antarctica 2. Cotopaxi : Chile 3. Soputan : Indonesia 4. Etna : Italy Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?
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1, 3 and 4 only
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2 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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Cotopaxi - Ecuador
Rest all are correct.
Mount Erebus is the only live volcano on Antarctica.
Mount Etna is the tallest active volcano in Europe.
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a
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs : Active Volcano Location 1. Erebus : Antarctica 2. Cotopaxi : Chile 3. Soputan : Indonesia 4. Etna : Italy Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?##Option_A: 1, 3 and 4 only###Option_B: 2 and 4 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1, 3 and 4 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
Cotopaxi - Ecuador
Rest all are correct.
Mount Erebus is the only live volcano on Antarctica.
Mount Etna is the tallest active volcano in Europe.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following countries :
1. Russia
2. Azerbaijan
3. Iran
4. Kazakhstan
5. Turkmenistan
Which of the above open out to Caspian Sea ?
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 5 only
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2, 3, 4 and 5 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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Caspian Sea - It is the world’s largest inland body of water. It lies to the east of the Caucasus Mountains and to the west of the vast steppe of Central Asia. The sea’s name derives from the ancient Kaspi peoples, who once lived in Transcaucasia to the west. The sea is bordered in the northeast by Kazakhstan, in the southeast by Turkmenistan, in the south by Iran, in the southwest by Azerbaijan, and in the northwest by Russia. The major rivers—the Volga, Ural, and Terek—empty into the northern Caspian, with their combined annual flow accounting for about 88 percent of all river water entering the sea. The Caspian Sea has been famous for its sturgeon, a fish prized for its caviar, and the sea accounts for the great bulk of the world catch. Petroleum and natural gas have become the region’s most important resources.
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d
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following countries :
1. Russia
2. Azerbaijan
3. Iran
4. Kazakhstan
5. Turkmenistan
Which of the above open out to Caspian Sea ?
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only
###Option_B: 1, 3 and 5 only
##Option_C: 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:Caspian Sea - It is the world’s largest inland body of water. It lies to the east of the Caucasus Mountains and to the west of the vast steppe of Central Asia. The sea’s name derives from the ancient Kaspi peoples, who once lived in Transcaucasia to the west. The sea is bordered in the northeast by Kazakhstan, in the southeast by Turkmenistan, in the south by Iran, in the southwest by Azerbaijan, and in the northwest by Russia. The major rivers—the Volga, Ural, and Terek—empty into the northern Caspian, with their combined annual flow accounting for about 88 percent of all river water entering the sea. The Caspian Sea has been famous for its sturgeon, a fish prized for its caviar, and the sea accounts for the great bulk of the world catch. Petroleum and natural gas have become the region’s most important resources.##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding Oceanic or Marine Type of climate :
1. Rainfall occurs all round the year.
2. It is a region of temperate, mixed forests where beech and pine are valuable trees.
3. It is generally found on the eastern coasts of the temperate regions.
Which of the statements given above is/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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Oceanic or Marine Type of climate - These are found on western coasts of the temperate regions which are under the influence of the Westerlies all round the year. Therefore, rainfall occurs all round the year.They are also referred to as British Type of Climate. It is a region of temperate, mixed forests where beech and pine are valuable trees. Apart from Britain, other regions include Southern Chile and coastlands of British Columbia.
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a
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The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding Oceanic or Marine Type of climate :
1. Rainfall occurs all round the year.
2. It is a region of temperate, mixed forests where beech and pine are valuable trees.
3. It is generally found on the eastern coasts of the temperate regions.
Which of the statements given above is/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:a##Explaination:
Oceanic or Marine Type of climate - These are found on western coasts of the temperate regions which are under the influence of the Westerlies all round the year. Therefore, rainfall occurs all round the year.They are also referred to as British Type of Climate. It is a region of temperate, mixed forests where beech and pine are valuable trees. Apart from Britain, other regions include Southern Chile and coastlands of British Columbia.
##Topic:The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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"South of the tropical grasslands of Southern Brazil lies the region of temperate grasslands. This region has a warm climate with rain all through the year, although it rains more in summers than in winter. These grasslands are found in central Argentina." Which of the following regions is described in the above passage?
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Selvas
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Campos
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Gran Chaco
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Selvas
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The passage describes the Pampas region.
Selvas - The Amazon basin which lies close to the equator has an equitorial type of climate. It is hot and wet all the year round. This region is, therefore, covered with equatorial rain-forests locally known as Selvas.
Campos (and Llanos) - On either side of the Amazon forests lies the belt which has the Savanna type of Climate. This is the region of grasslands. In the north, in the Orinoco river basin, they are locally known as the Llanos. In the south, in central Brazil, they are known as Campos. In this region, there is a distinct dry period and the rain occurs mainly in summer.
Gran Chaco - In the lowlands of northern Argentina and western Paraguay, it is dry during winter and wet during summer. Rains are heavy. This region is covered with thick forests and grasslands and is locally known as the Gran Chaco.
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d
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The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:"South of the tropical grasslands of Southern Brazil lies the region of temperate grasslands. This region has a warm climate with rain all through the year, although it rains more in summers than in winter. These grasslands are found in central Argentina." Which of the following regions is described in the above passage?##Option_A: Selvas###Option_B: Campos##Option_C: Gran Chaco##Option_D: Selvas##Answer:d##Explaination:
The passage describes the Pampas region.
Selvas - The Amazon basin which lies close to the equator has an equitorial type of climate. It is hot and wet all the year round. This region is, therefore, covered with equatorial rain-forests locally known as Selvas.
Campos (and Llanos) - On either side of the Amazon forests lies the belt which has the Savanna type of Climate. This is the region of grasslands. In the north, in the Orinoco river basin, they are locally known as the Llanos. In the south, in central Brazil, they are known as Campos. In this region, there is a distinct dry period and the rain occurs mainly in summer.
Gran Chaco - In the lowlands of northern Argentina and western Paraguay, it is dry during winter and wet during summer. Rains are heavy. This region is covered with thick forests and grasslands and is locally known as the Gran Chaco.
##Topic:The Atmosphere : Structure , Weather & Climate , Solar Radiation , Heat Balance & Temperature , Pressure & Wind , Water in the Atmosphere##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements:
1.More than ninty percent of coal reserves of India occur in the valleys of Damodar, Sone,
Mahanadi and Godavari.
2. Majority of the coal deposits in India is of bituminous type .
3. Bailadila,Dalli and Rajhara are the important mines of coal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c ) 1 and 2 only (d) 1,2 and 3
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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Statement 1 is correct: More than ninty (97) percent of coal reserves of India occur in the valleys of Damodar, Sone. Mahanadi and Godavari.
Statement 2 is also correct: Majority (80 percent)of the coal deposits in India is of bituminous type .
Statement 3 is incorrect: Bailadila,Dalli and Rajhara are the important mines of iron ore.
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c
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Mineral and Energy Resources
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements:
1.More than ninty percent of coal reserves of India occur in the valleys of Damodar, Sone,
Mahanadi and Godavari.
2. Majority of the coal deposits in India is of bituminous type .
3. Bailadila,Dalli and Rajhara are the important mines of coal.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c ) 1 and 2 only (d) 1,2 and 3
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:c##Explaination:
Statement 1 is correct: More than ninty (97) percent of coal reserves of India occur in the valleys of Damodar, Sone. Mahanadi and Godavari.
Statement 2 is also correct: Majority (80 percent)of the coal deposits in India is of bituminous type .
Statement 3 is incorrect: Bailadila,Dalli and Rajhara are the important mines of iron ore.
##Topic:Mineral and Energy Resources##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following vegetation types in Africa as one proceeds from North to South from the Northern coast ? 1. Desert Vegetation 2. Tropical Rain-forests 3. Savanna Grassland 4. Mediterranean Vegetation Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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4-3-1-2
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3-4-2-1
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4-1-3-2
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4-3-1-2
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Major part of Africa lies within the tropical zone. The belt lying along the equator on both sides has a hot, wet climate throughout the year. It rains almost daily and there is only one season, namely, the hot-wet summer. This is known as the equitorial type of climate. It is covered with thick forests called Tropical Rain-forests. To the north and south of the rainforests, there are regions of warm summers and mild winters. In these belts, most of the rain occurs in summer with a distinct dry period. Total rainfall is also much less than that in the tropical rainforests. This climate is known as the Sudan type of climate. Its vegetation is mostly grasses. The region covered with tall and coarse grasses is known as Savanna. Beyond the Savanna, both in the northern and southern part, there are extensive deserts. They are known as Sahara in the north and Kalahari in the south. Vegetation is either absent of includes scrub and bushes. The northern and the southern coasts of Africa have mild and rainy winters and dry summers. This is known as the Mediterranean type of climate.
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c
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Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following vegetation types in Africa as one proceeds from North to South from the Northern coast ? 1. Desert Vegetation 2. Tropical Rain-forests 3. Savanna Grassland 4. Mediterranean Vegetation Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 4-3-1-2###Option_B: 3-4-2-1##Option_C: 4-1-3-2##Option_D: 4-3-1-2##Answer:c##Explaination:Major part of Africa lies within the tropical zone. The belt lying along the equator on both sides has a hot, wet climate throughout the year. It rains almost daily and there is only one season, namely, the hot-wet summer. This is known as the equitorial type of climate. It is covered with thick forests called Tropical Rain-forests. To the north and south of the rainforests, there are regions of warm summers and mild winters. In these belts, most of the rain occurs in summer with a distinct dry period. Total rainfall is also much less than that in the tropical rainforests. This climate is known as the Sudan type of climate. Its vegetation is mostly grasses. The region covered with tall and coarse grasses is known as Savanna. Beyond the Savanna, both in the northern and southern part, there are extensive deserts. They are known as Sahara in the north and Kalahari in the south. Vegetation is either absent of includes scrub and bushes. The northern and the southern coasts of Africa have mild and rainy winters and dry summers. This is known as the Mediterranean type of climate.##Topic:Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following:
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Nawagam
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Naharkatiya
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Moran
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Nawagam
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Explanation: Naharkatiya and Moran are important oil producing field in Assam along with Digboi.
Nawagam , Ankaleshwar,Kalol, Mehsana, Kosamba and Lunej are major oil fields of Gujarat.
Bander is famous coal field in Maharashtra.
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c
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Mineral and Energy Resources
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following:
##Option_A:Nawagam
###Option_B:Naharkatiya
##Option_C:Moran
##Option_D:Nawagam
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Explanation: Naharkatiya and Moran are important oil producing field in Assam along with Digboi.
Nawagam , Ankaleshwar,Kalol, Mehsana, Kosamba and Lunej are major oil fields of Gujarat.
Bander is famous coal field in Maharashtra.
##Topic:Mineral and Energy Resources##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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consider the following statements:
1. nuclear power contributing only about three percent in power generation.
3.Kudankulam nuclear plant has PHWR type of Reactors.
3. PHWR reactor utilizes natural uranium as the fuel and heavy water as both moderator and coolant.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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Explanation:statement 1 is correct: nuclear power contributing only about three percent in power generation(2.9 %) total nuclear power plant capacity 5780 Mwe.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Kudankulam nuclear plant has PWR type of reactors, PHWR is similar to that in a PWR with the difference being the use of heavy water as primary coolant whereas PWR used water as coolant and enriched uranium as fool.
Statement 3 is correct: The pressurized heavy water reactor utilizes natural uranium as the fuel and heavy water as both moderator and coolant. The use of heavy water as moderator facilitates the use of natural uranium as the fuel.
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c
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Mineral and Energy Resources
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
consider the following statements:
1. nuclear power contributing only about three percent in power generation.
3.Kudankulam nuclear plant has PHWR type of Reactors.
3. PHWR reactor utilizes natural uranium as the fuel and heavy water as both moderator and coolant.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:c##Explaination:
Explanation:statement 1 is correct: nuclear power contributing only about three percent in power generation(2.9 %) total nuclear power plant capacity 5780 Mwe.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Kudankulam nuclear plant has PWR type of reactors, PHWR is similar to that in a PWR with the difference being the use of heavy water as primary coolant whereas PWR used water as coolant and enriched uranium as fool.
Statement 3 is correct: The pressurized heavy water reactor utilizes natural uranium as the fuel and heavy water as both moderator and coolant. The use of heavy water as moderator facilitates the use of natural uranium as the fuel.
##Topic:Mineral and Energy Resources##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following vegetation types in Russia as one proceeds from South to North ?
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Mountain vegetation - steppes - mixed deciduous - taiga - tundra
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Mixed deciduous - steppes - mountain vegetation - taiga - tundra
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Steppes - mixed deciduous - mountain vegetation - tundra - taiga
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Mountain vegetation - steppes - mixed deciduous - taiga - tundra
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In Russia, there is a great variety in the vegetation. The vegetation belts lie one after the other in a more or less regular sequence from the north to the south. The northernmost belt has the tundra type of vegetation. It is followed by the taiga, the mixed deciduous, the steppes and the mountain vegetation. In the northern part, the vegetation is of the tundra type consisting of lichens, moss and a few stunted tress. Taiga - It is a region of coniferous forests. Trees are tall and straight with a cone-like shape. Pine, Spruce and fur are common trees. They provide valuable softwood. Mixed forests - It has some coniferous trees and mostly broad leaved deciduous trees which shed their leaves in winter. Oak, ash and popular are common here. Steppes - These are extensive grasslands. Most of this grassland has been brought under cultivation.
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a
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Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following vegetation types in Russia as one proceeds from South to North ?
##Option_A: Mountain vegetation - steppes - mixed deciduous - taiga - tundra
###Option_B: Mixed deciduous - steppes - mountain vegetation - taiga - tundra
##Option_C: Steppes - mixed deciduous - mountain vegetation - tundra - taiga
##Option_D: Mountain vegetation - steppes - mixed deciduous - taiga - tundra
##Answer:a##Explaination:In Russia, there is a great variety in the vegetation. The vegetation belts lie one after the other in a more or less regular sequence from the north to the south. The northernmost belt has the tundra type of vegetation. It is followed by the taiga, the mixed deciduous, the steppes and the mountain vegetation. In the northern part, the vegetation is of the tundra type consisting of lichens, moss and a few stunted tress. Taiga - It is a region of coniferous forests. Trees are tall and straight with a cone-like shape. Pine, Spruce and fur are common trees. They provide valuable softwood. Mixed forests - It has some coniferous trees and mostly broad leaved deciduous trees which shed their leaves in winter. Oak, ash and popular are common here. Steppes - These are extensive grasslands. Most of this grassland has been brought under cultivation.##Topic:Natural Vegetation, Plant and Animal Life##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements regarding India interlinking of Rivers(ILR) Programme: 1. has been envisaged in two components—the Himalayan rivers with 14 links and the Peninsular rivers with 16. 2. Godavari and Krishna river interlinking is the first of India’s interlinking of rivers programme. 3. Task Force on Interlinking of Rivers set up under the Chairmanship of BN Navaliwala . Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 3 only (c ) 1 and 2 only (d) 1,2 and 3
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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Explanation: The programme has been envisaged in two components—the Himalayan rivers with 14 links and the Peninsular rivers with 16 total 30 links
Statement 2 is incorrect:Ken and betwa linking is the first in India’s ILR programme.
Statement 3 is correct: . Task Force on Interlinking of Rivers set up under the Chairmanship of BN Navaliwala . to suggest ways to fast-track projects, coming up with Plan Bs and means to convince states that are still not on board.
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a
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Water Resources
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding India interlinking of Rivers(ILR) Programme: 1. has been envisaged in two components—the Himalayan rivers with 14 links and the Peninsular rivers with 16. 2. Godavari and Krishna river interlinking is the first of India’s interlinking of rivers programme. 3. Task Force on Interlinking of Rivers set up under the Chairmanship of BN Navaliwala . Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 3 only (c ) 1 and 2 only (d) 1,2 and 3##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:
Explanation: The programme has been envisaged in two components—the Himalayan rivers with 14 links and the Peninsular rivers with 16 total 30 links
Statement 2 is incorrect:Ken and betwa linking is the first in India’s ILR programme.
Statement 3 is correct: . Task Force on Interlinking of Rivers set up under the Chairmanship of BN Navaliwala . to suggest ways to fast-track projects, coming up with Plan Bs and means to convince states that are still not on board.
##Topic:Water Resources##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following:
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Saryu Nahar Pariyojana
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Gosikhurd
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Upper Siang
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Saryu Nahar Pariyojana
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Saryu Nahar Pariyojana(Uttar Pradesh), Gosikhurd(Maharashtra),Upper Siang(Arunanchal Pradesh) Ujh multipurpose project (J&K) all are come under National project on Irrigation
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d
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Water Resources
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following:
##Option_A:Saryu Nahar Pariyojana
###Option_B:Gosikhurd
##Option_C:Upper Siang
##Option_D:Saryu Nahar Pariyojana
##Answer:d##Explaination:
Saryu Nahar Pariyojana(Uttar Pradesh), Gosikhurd(Maharashtra),Upper Siang(Arunanchal Pradesh) Ujh multipurpose project (J&K) all are come under National project on Irrigation
##Topic:Water Resources##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding World population projections released by United nations on August 2015:
1.The Population growth rate is slower in present decade than previous one.
2. Nigeria will be the third largest populated country in the world in 2050 .
3. India to surpass China by 2022 to become world's most populous country.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c ) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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Explanation:Statement 1 is correct: The Population growth rate is slower in present decade than previous one, world population is growing slower now; 10 years ago, the growth rate was 1.24 per cent a year, while today, it is growing by 1.18 per cent.
Statement 2 is correct: Nigeria which will be the third largest populated country in the world in 2050 overtaking the United States — grow the fastest.
Statement 3 is correct: . India to surpass China by 2022 to become world's most populous country. and will have 1.7 billion residents by 2050 as per UN population prospects.
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d
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Reports(International)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding World population projections released by United nations on August 2015:
1.The Population growth rate is slower in present decade than previous one.
2. Nigeria will be the third largest populated country in the world in 2050 .
3. India to surpass China by 2022 to become world's most populous country.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c ) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:d##Explaination:
Explanation:Statement 1 is correct: The Population growth rate is slower in present decade than previous one, world population is growing slower now; 10 years ago, the growth rate was 1.24 per cent a year, while today, it is growing by 1.18 per cent.
Statement 2 is correct: Nigeria which will be the third largest populated country in the world in 2050 overtaking the United States — grow the fastest.
Statement 3 is correct: . India to surpass China by 2022 to become world's most populous country. and will have 1.7 billion residents by 2050 as per UN population prospects.
##Topic:Reports(International)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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First sunhak peace prize are awarded to Dr. Modadugu Vijay Gupta and Anote Tong,consider the following statement regarding this:
.1.Anote Tong has been selected for his pioneering work in the blue revolution
2. Modadugu Vijay Gupta Has been selected for his pioneer work in global awareness of the severity of climate change.
3.Sunhak peace prize is instituted by South Korean religious leader.
Which of the statement above is/are correct?
(a)1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
(c ) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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Explanation:Statement 1 is incorrect: Anote Tong President of Kiribati Islands has been selected for his pioneering work in creating global awareness on the severity of climate change issue and sought for action by the international community for its solution.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Noted Indian agriculture scientist Modadugu Vijay Gupta, who has done pioneering work in aquaculture in India and several other countries has been selected for his pioneering work in the blue revolution.He was also the recipient of the World Food Prize in 2005 for development and dissemination of low-cost techniques for freshwater fish farming.
Statement 3 is correct: South Korean religious leader Hak Ja Han Moon, the wife of late Rev Sun Myung Moon, who instituted the awards to recognise and highlight the work of individuals making big efforts for the betterment of people.
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b
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World Famous
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
First sunhak peace prize are awarded to Dr. Modadugu Vijay Gupta and Anote Tong,consider the following statement regarding this:
.1.Anote Tong has been selected for his pioneering work in the blue revolution
2. Modadugu Vijay Gupta Has been selected for his pioneer work in global awareness of the severity of climate change.
3.Sunhak peace prize is instituted by South Korean religious leader.
Which of the statement above is/are correct?
(a)1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
(c ) 2 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:b##Explaination:
Explanation:Statement 1 is incorrect: Anote Tong President of Kiribati Islands has been selected for his pioneering work in creating global awareness on the severity of climate change issue and sought for action by the international community for its solution.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Noted Indian agriculture scientist Modadugu Vijay Gupta, who has done pioneering work in aquaculture in India and several other countries has been selected for his pioneering work in the blue revolution.He was also the recipient of the World Food Prize in 2005 for development and dissemination of low-cost techniques for freshwater fish farming.
Statement 3 is correct: South Korean religious leader Hak Ja Han Moon, the wife of late Rev Sun Myung Moon, who instituted the awards to recognise and highlight the work of individuals making big efforts for the betterment of people.
##Topic:World Famous##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Recently B5 Disiel is in news,consider the following statement regarding this:
1.It is a bio-diesel blended diesel fuel.
2. fuel has almost no sulphur or aromatics .
3.One of the disadvantage of blending of bio-diesel would result in increase of unburnt hydrocarbons.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a)1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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Explanation:Statement 1 is correct: The bio-diesel (B100) shall be blended in a ratio of 5 per cent with diesel and marketed as Bio-diesel blended Diesel B5 HSD.
Statement 2 is also correct: It is an environment friendly fuel which has almost no sulphur or aromatics and has about 10 per cent built in oxygen.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Blending of bio-diesel would result in reduction of unburnt hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and particulate matter in auto emissions.
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a
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Also in News(Geo+Eco)
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Recently B5 Disiel is in news,consider the following statement regarding this:
1.It is a bio-diesel blended diesel fuel.
2. fuel has almost no sulphur or aromatics .
3.One of the disadvantage of blending of bio-diesel would result in increase of unburnt hydrocarbons.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a)1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c ) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:a##Explaination:
Explanation:Statement 1 is correct: The bio-diesel (B100) shall be blended in a ratio of 5 per cent with diesel and marketed as Bio-diesel blended Diesel B5 HSD.
Statement 2 is also correct: It is an environment friendly fuel which has almost no sulphur or aromatics and has about 10 per cent built in oxygen.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Blending of bio-diesel would result in reduction of unburnt hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and particulate matter in auto emissions.
##Topic:Also in News(Geo+Eco)##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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With reference to cropping seasons in India, consider the following statements: Kharif season is suitable for cultivation of temperate crops, while rabi season is suitable for cultivation of tropical crops. The crops grown in zaid season require hot and humid conditions for their growth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The kharif season (June-September) largely coincides with southwest monsoon under which the cultivation of tropical crops such as rice, cotton, jute, jowar etc is possible. The rabi season begins with the onset of winter in October- November and ends in March- April. The low temperature conditions during this season facilitate the cultivation of temperate and subtropical crops such as wheat, gram and mustard. Hence, statement 1 is wrong.
Zaid is a short duration summer cropping season begining after harvesting of rabi crops in the monts of April-June. The crops such as sunflower, melons etc. are grown which require hot and humid conditions for growth
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b
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to cropping seasons in India, consider the following statements: Kharif season is suitable for cultivation of temperate crops, while rabi season is suitable for cultivation of tropical crops. The crops grown in zaid season require hot and humid conditions for their growth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
The kharif season (June-September) largely coincides with southwest monsoon under which the cultivation of tropical crops such as rice, cotton, jute, jowar etc is possible. The rabi season begins with the onset of winter in October- November and ends in March- April. The low temperature conditions during this season facilitate the cultivation of temperate and subtropical crops such as wheat, gram and mustard. Hence, statement 1 is wrong.
Zaid is a short duration summer cropping season begining after harvesting of rabi crops in the monts of April-June. The crops such as sunflower, melons etc. are grown which require hot and humid conditions for growth
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following is/are the advantages of inter-linking of rivers?
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Improved irrigation facilities.
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Generation of hydropower.
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Flood control.
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Improved irrigation facilities.
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The National river interlinking project envisages linking 26 major rivers of India by constructing 30 different link canals. It has two components: (a) Himalayan Rivers Development Component and (b) Peninsular Rivers Development Component . The two can be linked on the Mahanadi.
Interlinking of rivers shall provide additional irrigation and generation of hydropower, besides providing substantial flood control in various river basins such as the Ganga and Brahmaputra basins enhance the inland navigation facilities across the country.
It has been pointed out that surplus water should not be diverted from a river on such a large scale as excess water is necessary to keep river basins healthy—it percolates down the soil and recharges groundwater. Some have also raised the issue that interlinking a toxic river with a non-toxic one will have a devastating impact on rivers, humans and wildlife. Hence, statement 4 is wrong.
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a
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GS_Geography_unclassified
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following is/are the advantages of inter-linking of rivers?
##Option_A:Improved irrigation facilities.
###Option_B:Generation of hydropower.
##Option_C:Flood control.
##Option_D:Improved irrigation facilities.
##Answer:a##Explaination:
The National river interlinking project envisages linking 26 major rivers of India by constructing 30 different link canals. It has two components: (a) Himalayan Rivers Development Component and (b) Peninsular Rivers Development Component . The two can be linked on the Mahanadi.
Interlinking of rivers shall provide additional irrigation and generation of hydropower, besides providing substantial flood control in various river basins such as the Ganga and Brahmaputra basins enhance the inland navigation facilities across the country.
It has been pointed out that surplus water should not be diverted from a river on such a large scale as excess water is necessary to keep river basins healthy—it percolates down the soil and recharges groundwater. Some have also raised the issue that interlinking a toxic river with a non-toxic one will have a devastating impact on rivers, humans and wildlife. Hence, statement 4 is wrong.
##Topic:GS_Geography_unclassified##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following pairs:
Tribes Location
1. Jarawa Nicobar
2. Shompen Andaman
3. Onge Little Andaman
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Jarawas : This tribe mostly inhabits the western coasts of Middle and South Andaman Islands. They are dependent mainly on hunting for food and water.
The Nicobarese (Nicobari) and Shompen of the Mongoloid origin constitute the Nicobar Island tribes.
Onge : One of the most ancient tribes in the country, Onge people mostly stay at Dugong Creek in Little Andaman Island. Earlier they used to only depend on nature for food, however, with the recent developments, they have been endowed with pucca houses, clothes, food, medicines etc by the Andaman Government.
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c
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World: Population , Distribution & Density , Races & Tribes , Settlement & Migration
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs:
Tribes Location
1. Jarawa Nicobar
2. Shompen Andaman
3. Onge Little Andaman
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:Jarawas : This tribe mostly inhabits the western coasts of Middle and South Andaman Islands. They are dependent mainly on hunting for food and water.
The Nicobarese (Nicobari) and Shompen of the Mongoloid origin constitute the Nicobar Island tribes.
Onge : One of the most ancient tribes in the country, Onge people mostly stay at Dugong Creek in Little Andaman Island. Earlier they used to only depend on nature for food, however, with the recent developments, they have been endowed with pucca houses, clothes, food, medicines etc by the Andaman Government.##Topic:World: Population , Distribution & Density , Races & Tribes , Settlement & Migration##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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With reference to ‘Jarawa’ community of India, consider the following statement: 1. They live mainly in the Nicobar Island. 2. They mainly depend upon hunting and gathering. 3. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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3 only
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1 and 2 only
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The tribes of the Andaman Islands – the Jarawa, Great Andamanese, Onge and Sentinelese – are believed to have lived in their Indian Ocean home for up to 55,000 years. Considered one of the most isolated people on earth, the Jarawa are a hunter-gatherer tribe that has lived in the dense forests of Andaman Islands completely cut off from the outside world for thousands of years.
However, with the increasing flow of outsiders, the Jarawas are facing the threat of extinction. Today, approximately 400 members of the nomadic Jarawa tribe live in groups of 40-50 people in chaddhas – as they call their homes.
They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes.
Some more facts about Jarawas:
1. Contraceptive methods used by Jarawa: As contraceptive leaves known as Vachahi and Hatho are used.
2. The jarawa have certain traditional medicines and heath practices such as to clean the genitals during the menustruation period.
3. There are specific divisions of labour among the jarawas when they are on movement. Male members pick and carry their hunting implements and clean the way, the female members carry the food articles and other household belongings.
4. The jarawas of both sexes go complete naked. However some ornaments are worn by them but these are not in the sense to cover their nudity.
5. The marriage generally occurs between the adolescents. A widow/widower can get marry in the Jarawa community. Though the jarwa are strictly monogamous, subsequent marriages are common.
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b
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World: Population , Distribution & Density , Races & Tribes , Settlement & Migration
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to ‘Jarawa’ community of India, consider the following statement: 1. They live mainly in the Nicobar Island. 2. They mainly depend upon hunting and gathering. 3. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:The tribes of the Andaman Islands – the Jarawa, Great Andamanese, Onge and Sentinelese – are believed to have lived in their Indian Ocean home for up to 55,000 years. Considered one of the most isolated people on earth, the Jarawa are a hunter-gatherer tribe that has lived in the dense forests of Andaman Islands completely cut off from the outside world for thousands of years.
However, with the increasing flow of outsiders, the Jarawas are facing the threat of extinction. Today, approximately 400 members of the nomadic Jarawa tribe live in groups of 40-50 people in chaddhas – as they call their homes.
They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes.
Some more facts about Jarawas:
1. Contraceptive methods used by Jarawa: As contraceptive leaves known as Vachahi and Hatho are used.
2. The jarawa have certain traditional medicines and heath practices such as to clean the genitals during the menustruation period.
3. There are specific divisions of labour among the jarawas when they are on movement. Male members pick and carry their hunting implements and clean the way, the female members carry the food articles and other household belongings.
4. The jarawas of both sexes go complete naked. However some ornaments are worn by them but these are not in the sense to cover their nudity.
5. The marriage generally occurs between the adolescents. A widow/widower can get marry in the Jarawa community. Though the jarwa are strictly monogamous, subsequent marriages are common. ##Topic:World: Population , Distribution & Density , Races & Tribes , Settlement & Migration##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements. 1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues are found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatnatyam. 2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatnatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movement. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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.
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a
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Indian Dance
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements. 1. Dancers occasionally speaking dialogues are found in Kuchipudi dance but not in Bharatnatyam. 2. Dancing on the brass plate by keeping the feet on its edges is a feature of Bharatnatyam but Kuchipudi dance does not have such a form of movement. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:.##Topic:Indian Dance##Subject:Geology##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements with reference to Mohiniattam: 1. It generally narrates the story of a feminine dance by Vishnu. 2. Costume is of special importance with white and off-white being principal colours. Select the code for the incorrect statements.
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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.
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d
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No_topic
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements with reference to Mohiniattam: 1. It generally narrates the story of a feminine dance by Vishnu. 2. Costume is of special importance with white and off-white being principal colours. Select the code for the incorrect statements.##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 only##Option_C:Both 1 and 2##Option_D:1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Consider the following :
Tipu Sultan had desire to change with the times. This was symbolized in the introduction of
New calendar
New system of coinage
New scales of weights and measures
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 only
2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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Haider Ali was succeeded by his son Tipu, who ruled Mysore til his death at the hands of the British in 1799. He was, for one, an innovator. His desire to change with the times was symbolised in the introduction of a new calendar, a new system of coinage, and new scales of weights and measures. He. showed keen interest in the French Revolution. He planted a ‘Tree of Liberty’ and he became a member of a Jacobin Club. He tried to do away with the custom of giving jagirs, and thus increase state income. He also made an effort to build a modern navy after 1796 for which he established two dockyards. He sent emissaries to France, Turkey, Iran and Pegu Myanmar to develop foreign trade. He also traded with China. He even tried to set up a trading company on the pattern of European companies.
Though not free from contemporary economic backwardness, Mysore flourished under Haider Ali and Tipu, especially when seen in contrast with its immediate past or with the rest of the country. When British occupied Mysore, they were surprised to find that the Mysore Peasant was much more prosperous than the peasant in British occupied Madras.
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d
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India in the late Eighteenth Century
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following :
Tipu Sultan had desire to change with the times. This was symbolized in the introduction of
New calendar
New system of coinage
New scales of weights and measures
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 only
2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:d##Explaination:
Haider Ali was succeeded by his son Tipu, who ruled Mysore til his death at the hands of the British in 1799. He was, for one, an innovator. His desire to change with the times was symbolised in the introduction of a new calendar, a new system of coinage, and new scales of weights and measures. He. showed keen interest in the French Revolution. He planted a ‘Tree of Liberty’ and he became a member of a Jacobin Club. He tried to do away with the custom of giving jagirs, and thus increase state income. He also made an effort to build a modern navy after 1796 for which he established two dockyards. He sent emissaries to France, Turkey, Iran and Pegu Myanmar to develop foreign trade. He also traded with China. He even tried to set up a trading company on the pattern of European companies.
Though not free from contemporary economic backwardness, Mysore flourished under Haider Ali and Tipu, especially when seen in contrast with its immediate past or with the rest of the country. When British occupied Mysore, they were surprised to find that the Mysore Peasant was much more prosperous than the peasant in British occupied Madras.
##Topic:India in the late Eighteenth Century##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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The natural phenomena in which the Sun does not set during the months of the Summer season is known as:
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mid-night Sun
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mid-night Moon
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mid-afternoon Sun
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mid-night Sun
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.
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a
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Motions and Inclinations of the Earth and their effects
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The natural phenomena in which the Sun does not set during the months of the Summer season is known as:##Option_A:mid-night Sun###Option_B:mid-night Moon##Option_C:mid-afternoon Sun##Option_D:mid-night Sun##Answer:a##Explaination:.##Topic:Motions and Inclinations of the Earth and their effects##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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With reference to Mercury, consider the following statements:
1. Mercury has a thin atmosphere also called as exosphere.
2. Its thin atmosphere is because of blasting of solar winds with its atmosphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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.
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c
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to Mercury, consider the following statements:
1. Mercury has a thin atmosphere also called as exosphere.
2. Its thin atmosphere is because of blasting of solar winds with its atmosphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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explain for testing
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b
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literature
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:b##Explaination:
explain for testing
##Topic:literature##Subject:Geology##Answer:b
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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.tetsing from IT Explanation
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c
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Banking Reforms
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:nan##Option_A:nan###Option_B:nan##Option_C:nan##Option_D:nan##Answer:c##Explaination:.tetsing from IT Explanation##Topic:Banking Reforms##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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How many fundamental rights are available for Indian citizens?
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9
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8
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7
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9
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.
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d
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Fundamental Rights
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:How many fundamental rights are available for Indian citizens?##Option_A: 9###Option_B: 8##Option_C: 7##Option_D: 9##Answer:d##Explaination:.##Topic:Fundamental Rights ##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:d
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पंथनिरपेक्षता के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये
1- भारतीय अवधारणा सकारात्मक है जबकि पश्चिमी अवधारणा नकारात्मक है
2- भारतीय अवधारणा में विधिक तत्वों पर बल है जबकि पश्चिमी अवधारणा में नैतिक मूल्यों में विशेष बल है
3- भारत में बहुसंख्यक एवं अल्पसंख्यक दोनों को सहयोग एवं संरक्षण जबकि पश्चिमी देशों में इसका अभाव देखा जाता है
उपरोक्त में कौन सा/से कथन असत्य हैं
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केवल 1 और 2
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केवल 2 और 3
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केवल 2
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केवल 1 और 2
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nan
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c
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The Preamble
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:पंथनिरपेक्षता के संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये
1- भारतीय अवधारणा सकारात्मक है जबकि पश्चिमी अवधारणा नकारात्मक है
2- भारतीय अवधारणा में विधिक तत्वों पर बल है जबकि पश्चिमी अवधारणा में नैतिक मूल्यों में विशेष बल है
3- भारत में बहुसंख्यक एवं अल्पसंख्यक दोनों को सहयोग एवं संरक्षण जबकि पश्चिमी देशों में इसका अभाव देखा जाता है
उपरोक्त में कौन सा/से कथन असत्य हैं ##Option_A:केवल 1 और 2 ###Option_B:केवल 2 और 3 ##Option_C:केवल 2 ##Option_D:केवल 1 और 2 ##Answer:c##Explaination:nan##Topic:The Preamble##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:c
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“They now began to brand the nationalists as , disloyal babus , seditious Brahmins, and viole nt villains. The Congress was described as a factory of sedition and Congressmen as disappointed candidates for office and discontented lawyers who represent no one but themselves. ” In the statement "They" refers to
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Extremists
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British officials
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Moderates
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Extremists
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The British had been suspicious of the National Congress from its inception. But they had not been overtly hostile, in the first few years of its existence because they believed its activities would remain academic and confined to a handful of intellectuals. However, as soon as it became apparent that the Congress would not remain so narrowly confined, and that it was becoming a focus of Indian nationalism, the officials turned openly critical of the Congress, the nationalist leaders and the Press. They now began to brand the nationalists as disloyal babus‘ seditious Brahmins,‘ and violent villains.‘ The Congress was described as ‗a factory of sedition‘ and Congressmen as disappointed candidates for office and discontented lawyers who represent no one but themselves.‘ In 1888, Dufferin, the Viceroy, attacked the National Congress in a public speech and ridiculed it as representing only the elite a microscopic minority. George Hamilton, Secretary of State for Indi a, accused the Congress leaders of possessing seditious and double sided character.‘
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c
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Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:“They now began to brand the nationalists as , disloyal babus , seditious Brahmins, and viole nt villains. The Congress was described as a factory of sedition and Congressmen as disappointed candidates for office and discontented lawyers who represent no one but themselves. ” In the statement "They" refers to ##Option_A: Extremists###Option_B: British officials##Option_C: Moderates##Option_D: Extremists##Answer:c##Explaination:
The British had been suspicious of the National Congress from its inception. But they had not been overtly hostile, in the first few years of its existence because they believed its activities would remain academic and confined to a handful of intellectuals. However, as soon as it became apparent that the Congress would not remain so narrowly confined, and that it was becoming a focus of Indian nationalism, the officials turned openly critical of the Congress, the nationalist leaders and the Press. They now began to brand the nationalists as disloyal babus‘ seditious Brahmins,‘ and violent villains.‘ The Congress was described as ‗a factory of sedition‘ and Congressmen as disappointed candidates for office and discontented lawyers who represent no one but themselves.‘ In 1888, Dufferin, the Viceroy, attacked the National Congress in a public speech and ridiculed it as representing only the elite a microscopic minority. George Hamilton, Secretary of State for Indi a, accused the Congress leaders of possessing seditious and double sided character.‘
##Topic:Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements about Dadabhai Nauroji
1.The East India Associations was organized by Dadabhai Nauroji.
2. He was the founding member of Indian national Congress
3.He wrote a book on colonial economic exlpoitation named as “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India”.
4.He was also the mermber of second international along with kautsky and Plekhanov.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct aswer using the codes given below:
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1, 2, and 3
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2, 3, and 4
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1 and 4
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1, 2, and 3
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Dadabhai Naoroji (4 September 1825 – 30 June 1917), known as the Grand Old Man of India, was a Parsi intellectual, educator, cotton trader, and an early Indian political and social leader. He was a Liberal Party member of parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom House of Commons between 1892 and 1895, and the first Asian to be a British MP , [1] if one does not count the Anglo-Indian MP David Ochterlony Dyce Sombre .
Naoroji is also credited with the founding of the Indian National Congress , along with A.O. Hume and Dinshaw Edulji Wacha . His book Poverty and Un-British Rule in India brought attention to the draining of India's wealth into Britain. He was also member of the Second International along with Kautsky and Plekhanov
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d
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GS_History_unclassified
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements about Dadabhai Nauroji
1.The East India Associations was organized by Dadabhai Nauroji.
2. He was the founding member of Indian national Congress
3.He wrote a book on colonial economic exlpoitation named as “Poverty and Un-British Rule in India”.
4.He was also the mermber of second international along with kautsky and Plekhanov.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct aswer using the codes given below:
##Option_A: 1, 2, and 3
###Option_B: 2, 3, and 4
##Option_C: 1 and 4
##Option_D: 1, 2, and 3
##Answer:d##Explaination:
Dadabhai Naoroji (4 September 1825 – 30 June 1917), known as the Grand Old Man of India, was a Parsi intellectual, educator, cotton trader, and an early Indian political and social leader. He was a Liberal Party member of parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom House of Commons between 1892 and 1895, and the first Asian to be a British MP , [1] if one does not count the Anglo-Indian MP David Ochterlony Dyce Sombre .
Naoroji is also credited with the founding of the Indian National Congress , along with A.O. Hume and Dinshaw Edulji Wacha . His book Poverty and Un-British Rule in India brought attention to the draining of India's wealth into Britain. He was also member of the Second International along with Kautsky and Plekhanov
##Topic:GS_History_unclassified##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Which of the following was not the aims and objective of initial Inidan National Congress?
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Politicise and politically educate the people
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To promote and nurture Indian unity among people irrespective of caste, religion or province
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To eradicate the social inequality in terms of catse, creed or religion
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Politicise and politically educate the people
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Aims and Objectives :
The initial aims and objectives of the congress, were
1. To flourish solidarity and friendship amongst the people of India
2 To strengthen the feelings of National unity.
3. Consideration of the opinions of educated classes on the issues related to the problems of society.
4. To formulate guidelines for future plan of action in the public interest.
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c
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Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following was not the aims and objective of initial Inidan National Congress?
##Option_A: Politicise and politically educate the people
###Option_B: To promote and nurture Indian unity among people irrespective of caste, religion or province
##Option_C: To eradicate the social inequality in terms of catse, creed or religion
##Option_D: Politicise and politically educate the people
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Aims and Objectives :
The initial aims and objectives of the congress, were
1. To flourish solidarity and friendship amongst the people of India
2 To strengthen the feelings of National unity.
3. Consideration of the opinions of educated classes on the issues related to the problems of society.
4. To formulate guidelines for future plan of action in the public interest.
##Topic:Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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The book “India Today” , which made the myth of the safety-valve a staple of left-wing opinion and claimed that the Congress was brought into existence through direct Governmental initiative, was written by
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C. F Andrews
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Rajani P Dutt
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Girija Mukherji
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C. F Andrews
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Rajani Palme Dutt‘s authoritative work 'India Today' made the myth of the safety-valve a staple of left-wing opinion. Emphasizing the myth, Dutt wrote that the Congress was brought into existence through direct Governmental initiative and guidance and through a plan secretly pre-arranged with the Viceroy‘ so that it (the Government) could use it as an intended weapon for safeguarding British rule against the rising forces of popular unrest and anti-British feeling.‘ It was an attempt to defeat, or rather forestall, an impending revolution.‘
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b
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Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The book “India Today” , which made the myth of the safety-valve a staple of left-wing opinion and claimed that the Congress was brought into existence through direct Governmental initiative, was written by##Option_A: C. F Andrews###Option_B: Rajani P Dutt##Option_C: Girija Mukherji ##Option_D: C. F Andrews##Answer:b##Explaination:Rajani Palme Dutt‘s authoritative work 'India Today' made the myth of the safety-valve a staple of left-wing opinion. Emphasizing the myth, Dutt wrote that the Congress was brought into existence through direct Governmental initiative and guidance and through a plan secretly pre-arranged with the Viceroy‘ so that it (the Government) could use it as an intended weapon for safeguarding British rule against the rising forces of popular unrest and anti-British feeling.‘ It was an attempt to defeat, or rather forestall, an impending revolution.‘ ##Topic:Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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With reference to Madame Blavatsky consider the following statements :
1. She along with Anie Basent established the Theosophical Society
2. A.O Hume was a member of Theosophical Society and was influenced by Blavatsky
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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1 Only
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2 Only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 Only
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The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City , United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna . Blavatsky , Colonel Henry Steel Olcott , William Quan Judge and others. It was self-described as "... an unsecterian body of seekers after Truth, who endeavour to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity." Olcott was its first president, and remained president until his demise in 1907. In the early months of 1875, Olcott and Judge had come to realize that, if Blavatsky was a spiritualist , she was no ordinary one.Anie basent was not the founding member of the society.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_Blavatsky#Indian_Independence_Movement
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b
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Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to Madame Blavatsky consider the following statements :
1. She along with Anie Basent established the Theosophical Society
2. A.O Hume was a member of Theosophical Society and was influenced by Blavatsky
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
##Option_A: 1 Only
###Option_B: 2 Only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 Only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
The Theosophical Society was officially formed in New York City , United States, on 17 November 1875 by Helena Petrovna . Blavatsky , Colonel Henry Steel Olcott , William Quan Judge and others. It was self-described as "... an unsecterian body of seekers after Truth, who endeavour to promote Brotherhood and strive to serve humanity." Olcott was its first president, and remained president until his demise in 1907. In the early months of 1875, Olcott and Judge had come to realize that, if Blavatsky was a spiritualist , she was no ordinary one.Anie basent was not the founding member of the society.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_Blavatsky#Indian_Independence_Movement
##Topic:Social – Religious Movements in 19th – 20th centuries##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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With reference to Santhal rebellion consider the following statements:
1.The Santhals believed that their actions had the blessings of God.
2.The Santhals did not revolt against the British but only against the moneylenders and outsiders
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1 only
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2 only
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both 1 and 2
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1 only
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Among the numerous tribal revolts, the Santhal hool or uprising was the most massive. The Santhals, who live in the area between Bhagalpur and Rajmahal, known as Daman-i-koh, rose in revolt; made a determined attempt to expel the outsiders the dikus and proclaimed the complete annihilation‘ of the alien regime. The social conditions which drove them to insurrection were described by a contemporary in the Calcutta Review as follows: Zamindars, the police, the revenue and court alas have exercised a combined system of extortions, oppressive exactions, forcible dispossession of property, abuse and personal violence and a variety of petty tyrannies upon the timid and yielding Santhals. Usurious interest on loans of money ranging from 50 to 500 per cent; false measures at the haul and the market; wilful and uncharitable trespass by the rich by means of their untethered cattle, tattoos, ponies and even elephants, on the growing crops of the poorer race; and, such like illegalities have been prevalent.
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a
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The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to Santhal rebellion consider the following statements:
1.The Santhals believed that their actions had the blessings of God.
2.The Santhals did not revolt against the British but only against the moneylenders and outsiders
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
Among the numerous tribal revolts, the Santhal hool or uprising was the most massive. The Santhals, who live in the area between Bhagalpur and Rajmahal, known as Daman-i-koh, rose in revolt; made a determined attempt to expel the outsiders the dikus and proclaimed the complete annihilation‘ of the alien regime. The social conditions which drove them to insurrection were described by a contemporary in the Calcutta Review as follows: Zamindars, the police, the revenue and court alas have exercised a combined system of extortions, oppressive exactions, forcible dispossession of property, abuse and personal violence and a variety of petty tyrannies upon the timid and yielding Santhals. Usurious interest on loans of money ranging from 50 to 500 per cent; false measures at the haul and the market; wilful and uncharitable trespass by the rich by means of their untethered cattle, tattoos, ponies and even elephants, on the growing crops of the poorer race; and, such like illegalities have been prevalent.
##Topic:The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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With reference to the safety valve theory, consider the following statements:
1.The Indian National Congress was started by A.O. Hume and others under the official direction, guidance and advice of no less a person than Lord Ripon
2. It was done to provide safe and constitutional outlet for the rising discontent among the masses, to avert a popular and violent revolution
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct statement using the code given below:
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1 Only
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2 Only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 Only
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A powerful and long-lasting myth, the myth of the safety valve,‘ has arisen around this question. Generations of students and political activists have been fed on this myth. But despite widespread popular belief, this myth has little basis in historical fact. The myth is that the Indian National Congress was started by A.O. Hume and others under the official direction, guidance and advice of no less a person than Lord Dufferin, the Viceroy, to provide a safe, mild, peaceful, and constitutional outlet or safety valve for the rising discontent among the masses, which was inevitably leading towards a popular and violent revolution. Consequently, the revolutionary potential was nipped in the bud. The core of the myth, that a violent revolution was on the cards at the time and was avoided only by the foundations of the Congress, is accepted by most writers; the liberaIs welcome it, the radicals use it to prove that the Congress has always been compromising if not loyalist vis-a-vis imperialism, the extreme right use it to show that the Congress has been anti-national from the beginning. All of them agree that the manner of its birth affected the basic character and future work of the Congress in a crucial manner.
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b
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Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to the safety valve theory, consider the following statements:
1.The Indian National Congress was started by A.O. Hume and others under the official direction, guidance and advice of no less a person than Lord Ripon
2. It was done to provide safe and constitutional outlet for the rising discontent among the masses, to avert a popular and violent revolution
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct statement using the code given below:
##Option_A: 1 Only
###Option_B: 2 Only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 Only
##Answer:b##Explaination:
A powerful and long-lasting myth, the myth of the safety valve,‘ has arisen around this question. Generations of students and political activists have been fed on this myth. But despite widespread popular belief, this myth has little basis in historical fact. The myth is that the Indian National Congress was started by A.O. Hume and others under the official direction, guidance and advice of no less a person than Lord Dufferin, the Viceroy, to provide a safe, mild, peaceful, and constitutional outlet or safety valve for the rising discontent among the masses, which was inevitably leading towards a popular and violent revolution. Consequently, the revolutionary potential was nipped in the bud. The core of the myth, that a violent revolution was on the cards at the time and was avoided only by the foundations of the Congress, is accepted by most writers; the liberaIs welcome it, the radicals use it to prove that the Congress has always been compromising if not loyalist vis-a-vis imperialism, the extreme right use it to show that the Congress has been anti-national from the beginning. All of them agree that the manner of its birth affected the basic character and future work of the Congress in a crucial manner.
##Topic:Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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Which of the following were the demands of nationalists in the initial days of freedom struggle ?
1. No reduction of import duties on textile import
2. No expansion in Afghanistan or Burma,
3. Higher expenditure on famine relief,
4. The right of Indian judges to try Europeans in criminal cases
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1,2, and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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1,2, and 3 only
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On the surface, the nationalist Indian demands of those years -no reduction of import duties on textile import no expansion in Afghanistan or Burma, the right to bear arms, freedom of the Press, reduction of military expenditure, higher expenditure on famine relief, Indianization of the civil services, the right of Indians to join the semi-military volunteer corps, the right of Indian judges to try Europeans in criminal cases, the appeal to British voters to vote for a party which would listen to Indians-look rather mild, especially when considered separately. But these were demands which a colonial regime could not easily concede, for that would undermine its hegemony over the colonial people.
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d
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Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Which of the following were the demands of nationalists in the initial days of freedom struggle ?
1. No reduction of import duties on textile import
2. No expansion in Afghanistan or Burma,
3. Higher expenditure on famine relief,
4. The right of Indian judges to try Europeans in criminal cases
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
##Option_A:1,2, and 3 only
###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only
##Option_C: 1 and 4 only
##Option_D:1,2, and 3 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
On the surface, the nationalist Indian demands of those years -no reduction of import duties on textile import no expansion in Afghanistan or Burma, the right to bear arms, freedom of the Press, reduction of military expenditure, higher expenditure on famine relief, Indianization of the civil services, the right of Indians to join the semi-military volunteer corps, the right of Indian judges to try Europeans in criminal cases, the appeal to British voters to vote for a party which would listen to Indians-look rather mild, especially when considered separately. But these were demands which a colonial regime could not easily concede, for that would undermine its hegemony over the colonial people.
##Topic:Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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With reference to the Ilbert Bill, consider the following statements
1. This Bill would enable Indian Megistrate to try Europeans
2.This bill was introduced during the period of Lord Lytton.
3. This Bill was successfully thwarted by the Europeans
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which of the above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 Only
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2 and 3 Only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 Only
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A major agitation was organized during 1883 in favour of the Ilbert Bill which would enable Indian magistrates to try Europeans. This Bill was successfully thwarted by the Europeans.
Ilbert Bill, in the history of India, a controversial measure proposed in 1883 that sought to allow senior Indian magistrates to preside over cases involving British subjects in India. The bill, severely weakened by compromise, was enacted by the Indian Legislative Council on Jan. 25, 1884. The bitter controversy surrounding the measure deepened antagonism between British and Indians and was a prelude to the formation of the Indian National Congress the following year
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c
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The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
With reference to the Ilbert Bill, consider the following statements
1. This Bill would enable Indian Megistrate to try Europeans
2.This bill was introduced during the period of Lord Lytton.
3. This Bill was successfully thwarted by the Europeans
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which of the above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 Only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 Only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 Only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
A major agitation was organized during 1883 in favour of the Ilbert Bill which would enable Indian magistrates to try Europeans. This Bill was successfully thwarted by the Europeans.
Ilbert Bill, in the history of India, a controversial measure proposed in 1883 that sought to allow senior Indian magistrates to preside over cases involving British subjects in India. The bill, severely weakened by compromise, was enacted by the Indian Legislative Council on Jan. 25, 1884. The bitter controversy surrounding the measure deepened antagonism between British and Indians and was a prelude to the formation of the Indian National Congress the following year
##Topic:The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements:
1.The foundation of the Indian National Congress in 1885 was a sudden and historical event
2.The first session was attended by 78 delegates from all provices
3. The British were suspicious of the INC from the very beginning itself
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1 and 2 Only
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2 and 3 Only
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3 only
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1 and 2 Only
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The foundation of the Indian National Congress in 1885 was not a sudden event, or a historical accident. It was the culmination of a process of political awakening that had its beginnings in the 1860s and 1870s and took a major leap forward in the late 1870s and early 1880s. The year 1885 marked a turning point in this process, for that was the year the political Indians, the modem intellectuals interested in politics, who no longer saw themselves as spokesmen of narrow group interests, but as representatives of national interest vis-a-vis foreign rule, as a national party, ‟ saw their efforts bear fruit. The all-India nationalist body that they brought into being was to be the platform, the organizer, the headquarters, the symbol of the new national spirit and politics. British officialdom, too, was not slow in reading the new messages that were being conveyed through the nationalist political activity leading to the founding of the Congress, and watched them with suspicion, and a sense of foreboding. As this political activity gathered force, the prospect of disloyalty, sedition and Irish-type agitations began to haunt the Government. The first session was attended by 72 delegates from the all provinces
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c
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Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements:
1.The foundation of the Indian National Congress in 1885 was a sudden and historical event
2.The first session was attended by 78 delegates from all provices
3. The British were suspicious of the INC from the very beginning itself
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
##Option_A:1 and 2 Only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 Only
##Option_C: 3 only
##Option_D:1 and 2 Only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
The foundation of the Indian National Congress in 1885 was not a sudden event, or a historical accident. It was the culmination of a process of political awakening that had its beginnings in the 1860s and 1870s and took a major leap forward in the late 1870s and early 1880s. The year 1885 marked a turning point in this process, for that was the year the political Indians, the modem intellectuals interested in politics, who no longer saw themselves as spokesmen of narrow group interests, but as representatives of national interest vis-a-vis foreign rule, as a national party, ‟ saw their efforts bear fruit. The all-India nationalist body that they brought into being was to be the platform, the organizer, the headquarters, the symbol of the new national spirit and politics. British officialdom, too, was not slow in reading the new messages that were being conveyed through the nationalist political activity leading to the founding of the Congress, and watched them with suspicion, and a sense of foreboding. As this political activity gathered force, the prospect of disloyalty, sedition and Irish-type agitations began to haunt the Government. The first session was attended by 72 delegates from the all provinces
##Topic:Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:c
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Which one of the following was not an objective of the Indian National Congress in its initial years?
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To weld Indians into a nation.
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To gain independence from the British.
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To create a common all-India national-political leadership.
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To weld Indians into a nation.
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In the initial years, independence from the British was not an agenda for INC. INC did not espouse the cause of untouchable and peasants when it was formed for the fear that it would lose the support of the industrialist and zamindars.
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b
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Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following was not an objective of the Indian National Congress in its initial years? ##Option_A: To weld Indians into a nation.###Option_B: To gain independence from the British.##Option_C: To create a common all-India national-political leadership.##Option_D: To weld Indians into a nation.##Answer:b##Explaination:In the initial years, independence from the British was not an agenda for INC. INC did not espouse the cause of untouchable and peasants when it was formed for the fear that it would lose the support of the industrialist and zamindars.##Topic:Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements: 1. From the beginning, the Congress was organized in the form of a Parliament. 2. The proceedings of the Congress sessions were conducted democratically. 3.The national leaders struggled for separation of judicial and executive powers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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From the beginning, the Congress was organized in the form of a Parliament. In fact, the word Congress was borrowed from North American history to connote an assembly of the‟ people. The proceedings of the Congress sessions were conducted democratically, issues being decided through debate and discussion and occasionally through voting. It was, in fact, the Congress, and not the bureaucratic and authoritarian colonial state, as some writers wrongly argue, which indigenized, popularized and rooted parliamentary democracy in India. The national leaders struggled for seperation of judicial and excetive powers and fought against racial decrimination.
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d
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Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. From the beginning, the Congress was organized in the form of a Parliament. 2. The proceedings of the Congress sessions were conducted democratically. 3.The national leaders struggled for separation of judicial and executive powers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A: 1 and 2 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only ##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 and 2 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:From the beginning, the Congress was organized in the form of a Parliament. In fact, the word Congress was borrowed from North American history to connote an assembly of the‟ people. The proceedings of the Congress sessions were conducted democratically, issues being decided through debate and discussion and occasionally through voting. It was, in fact, the Congress, and not the bureaucratic and authoritarian colonial state, as some writers wrongly argue, which indigenized, popularized and rooted parliamentary democracy in India. The national leaders struggled for seperation of judicial and excetive powers and fought against racial decrimination.##Topic:Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements:
1. Leaders like Gokhale and Ranade identified that the colonialism operated through the more disguised and complex mechanism of free trade and foreign capital investment
2. Ramesh Chandra Dutta’s “ The Economic History of Inida” in which he examined in minute detail of economic record of colonial rule since 1757
3. Prithwis Chandra Ray was an eminent critic of the British exploitation of India
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1 and 2 Only
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2 and 3 Only
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1 and 3 Only
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1 and 2 Only
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Three names stand out among the large number of Indians who initiated and carried out the economic analysis of British rule during the years 1870-1905. The tallest of the three was Dadabhai Naoroji, known in the pre-Gandhian era as the Grand Old Man of India. Born in 1825, he became a successful businessman but devoted his entire life and wealth to the creation of a national movement in India. His near contemporary Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade, taught an entire generation of Indians the value of modem industrial development. Romesh Chandra Dutt, a retired ICS officer, published The Economic History of India at the beginning of the 20th century in which he examined in minute detail the entire economic record of colonial rule since 1757. These three leaders along with G.V. Joshi, G. Subramaniya lyer, G.K. Gokhale, Prithwis Chandra Ray and hundreds of other political workers and journalists analysed every aspect of the economy and subjected the entire range of economic issues and colonial economic policies to minute scrutiny. They raised basic questions regarding the nature and purpose of British rule. Eventually, they were able to trace the process of the colonialization of the Indian economy and conclude that colonialism was the main obstacle to India ‟ s economic development .
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d
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The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements:
1. Leaders like Gokhale and Ranade identified that the colonialism operated through the more disguised and complex mechanism of free trade and foreign capital investment
2. Ramesh Chandra Dutta’s “ The Economic History of Inida” in which he examined in minute detail of economic record of colonial rule since 1757
3. Prithwis Chandra Ray was an eminent critic of the British exploitation of India
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
##Option_A: 1 and 2 Only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 Only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 Only
##Option_D: 1 and 2 Only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
Three names stand out among the large number of Indians who initiated and carried out the economic analysis of British rule during the years 1870-1905. The tallest of the three was Dadabhai Naoroji, known in the pre-Gandhian era as the Grand Old Man of India. Born in 1825, he became a successful businessman but devoted his entire life and wealth to the creation of a national movement in India. His near contemporary Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade, taught an entire generation of Indians the value of modem industrial development. Romesh Chandra Dutt, a retired ICS officer, published The Economic History of India at the beginning of the 20th century in which he examined in minute detail the entire economic record of colonial rule since 1757. These three leaders along with G.V. Joshi, G. Subramaniya lyer, G.K. Gokhale, Prithwis Chandra Ray and hundreds of other political workers and journalists analysed every aspect of the economy and subjected the entire range of economic issues and colonial economic policies to minute scrutiny. They raised basic questions regarding the nature and purpose of British rule. Eventually, they were able to trace the process of the colonialization of the Indian economy and conclude that colonialism was the main obstacle to India ‟ s economic development .
##Topic:The Revolt of 1857 & change after 1857##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements :
1. Early nationalists were against foreign capital because they saw it as an unmitigated evil which did not develop a country but exploited and impoverished it.
2. Interestingly, John Stuart Mill and Alfred Marshall had argued that foreign capital was needed for India to develop
3. Lord Curzon, the Viceroy, said that foreign capital was „a sine qua non to the national advancement ‟ of India
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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1 Only
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2 and 3 Only
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1 and 2 only
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1 Only
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Nearly all the early nationalists were clear on one question: However great the need of India for industrialization, it had to be based on Indian capital and not foreign capital. Ever since the1840s, British economists, statesman and officials had seen the investment of foreign capital, along with law and order, as the major instrument for the development of India. John Stuart Mill and Alfred Marshall had put forward this view in their economic treatises. In 1899, Lord Curzon, the Viceroy, said that foreign capital was „a sine qua non to the national advancement ‟ of India. The early nationalists disagreed vehemently with this view. They saw foreign capital as an unmitigated evil which did not develop a country but exploited and impoverished it. Or, as Dadabhai Naoroji popularly put it, foreign capital represented the „despoilation ‟ and „exploitation ‟ of Indian resources. Similarly, the editor of the Hindustan Review and Kayastha Samachar described the use of foreign capital as „a system of international depradation.
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a
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Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements :
1. Early nationalists were against foreign capital because they saw it as an unmitigated evil which did not develop a country but exploited and impoverished it.
2. Interestingly, John Stuart Mill and Alfred Marshall had argued that foreign capital was needed for India to develop
3. Lord Curzon, the Viceroy, said that foreign capital was „a sine qua non to the national advancement ‟ of India
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
##Option_A: 1 Only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 Only
##Option_C: 1 and 2 only
##Option_D: 1 Only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
Nearly all the early nationalists were clear on one question: However great the need of India for industrialization, it had to be based on Indian capital and not foreign capital. Ever since the1840s, British economists, statesman and officials had seen the investment of foreign capital, along with law and order, as the major instrument for the development of India. John Stuart Mill and Alfred Marshall had put forward this view in their economic treatises. In 1899, Lord Curzon, the Viceroy, said that foreign capital was „a sine qua non to the national advancement ‟ of India. The early nationalists disagreed vehemently with this view. They saw foreign capital as an unmitigated evil which did not develop a country but exploited and impoverished it. Or, as Dadabhai Naoroji popularly put it, foreign capital represented the „despoilation ‟ and „exploitation ‟ of Indian resources. Similarly, the editor of the Hindustan Review and Kayastha Samachar described the use of foreign capital as „a system of international depradation.
##Topic:Moderate Phase (1885 – 1905)##Subject:General Studies##Answer:a
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