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Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at
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bringing the small entrepreneurs into formal financial system
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providing loans to poor farmers for cultivating particular crops
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providing pensions to old and destitute persons
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bringing the small entrepreneurs into formal financial system
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Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at bringing sole-proprietors or entrepreneurs of Small & Medium Enterprises into formal financial system.
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a
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Initiatives taken by Govt
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at##Option_A: bringing the small entrepreneurs into formal financial system###Option_B: providing loans to poor farmers for cultivating particular crops##Option_C: providing pensions to old and destitute persons##Option_D: bringing the small entrepreneurs into formal financial system##Answer:a##Explaination:Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at bringing sole-proprietors or entrepreneurs of Small & Medium Enterprises into formal financial system.##Topic:Initiatives taken by Govt##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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What is/are the purpose/purposes of the ‘Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR)’ announced by RBI? 1. These guidelines help improve the transparency in the methodology followed by banks for determining the interest rates on advances. 2. These guidelines help ensure availability of bank credit at interest rates which are fair to the borrowers as well as the banks. 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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To ensure better transmission and transparency of rates, the RBI introduced the MCLR framework, under which banks have to calculate their cost of funds based on the latest rates offered on deposits or borrowings. This was to ensure that changes in deposit rates were immediately reflected on banks’ cost of funds. Apart from helping improve the transmission of policy rates into the lending rates of banks, these measures are expected to improve transparency in the methodology followed by banks for determining interest rates on advances. The guidelines are also expected to ensure availability of bank credit at interest rates which are fair to the borrowers as well as the banks. Further, marginal cost pricing of loans will help the banks become more competitive and enhance their long run value and contribution to economic growth.
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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:What is/are the purpose/purposes of the ‘Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR)’ announced by RBI? 1. These guidelines help improve the transparency in the methodology followed by banks for determining the interest rates on advances. 2. These guidelines help ensure availability of bank credit at interest rates which are fair to the borrowers as well as the banks. 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:c##Explaination:To ensure better transmission and transparency of rates, the RBI introduced the MCLR framework, under which banks have to calculate their cost of funds based on the latest rates offered on deposits or borrowings. This was to ensure that changes in deposit rates were immediately reflected on banks’ cost of funds. Apart from helping improve the transmission of policy rates into the lending rates of banks, these measures are expected to improve transparency in the methodology followed by banks for determining interest rates on advances. The guidelines are also expected to ensure availability of bank credit at interest rates which are fair to the borrowers as well as the banks. Further, marginal cost pricing of loans will help the banks become more competitive and enhance their long run value and contribution to economic growth.##Topic:Banking Reforms##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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‘SWAYAM’, an initiative of the Government of India, aims at
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promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas
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providing financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs
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promoting the education and health of adolescent girls
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promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas
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Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM), is a Web portal where Massive Open On-line Courses (MOOCs) will be available on all kinds of subjects. SWAYAM is the Indian electronic e-education platform which proposes to offer courses from the high school stage to Post-Graduate stage in an interactive electronic platform. The IT platform for SWAYAM is going to be built and is expected to be operationalized by 31st March 2016 with a capacity to host nearly 2,000 courses.
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d
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no_topic_assigned
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:‘SWAYAM’, an initiative of the Government of India, aims at##Option_A: promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas###Option_B: providing financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs##Option_C: promoting the education and health of adolescent girls##Option_D: promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas##Answer:d##Explaination:Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM), is a Web portal where Massive Open On-line Courses (MOOCs) will be available on all kinds of subjects. SWAYAM is the Indian electronic e-education platform which proposes to offer courses from the high school stage to Post-Graduate stage in an interactive electronic platform. The IT platform for SWAYAM is going to be built and is expected to be operationalized by 31st March 2016 with a capacity to host nearly 2,000 courses.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Botany##Answer:d
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Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements: 1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land. 2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax. 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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Vijayanagara rulers followed an oppressive taxation policy. The prosperity of the empire can be explained through their taxation principles in the following lines. They collected variety of taxes ranging on the nature of lands. The villages were classified into eight types for tax purpose. They were: 1)The brahmadeya villages 2) The devadana villages 3) The mathapura villages 4) The sarvamanya villages 5) The kodagi lands 6) Rakta-kodagal lands 7) Guttagi lands 8) The rest of the villages or lands. The first four types prevailed prior to the Vijayanagar times. Private owners also paid industries taxes . Merchant guilds were empowered to levy taxes on goods manufactured, sold or transported
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c
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Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following statements: 1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land. 2. Private owners of workshops paid an industries tax. 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:Vijayanagara rulers followed an oppressive taxation policy. The prosperity of the empire can be explained through their taxation principles in the following lines. They collected variety of taxes ranging on the nature of lands. The villages were classified into eight types for tax purpose. They were: 1)The brahmadeya villages 2) The devadana villages 3) The mathapura villages 4) The sarvamanya villages 5) The kodagi lands 6) Rakta-kodagal lands 7) Guttagi lands 8) The rest of the villages or lands. The first four types prevailed prior to the Vijayanagar times. Private owners also paid industries taxes . Merchant guilds were empowered to levy taxes on goods manufactured, sold or transported##Topic:Sultanate Period: The Delhi Sultanate, Vijayanagar & other Kingdoms##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation. 2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which was not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dosslution of the Lok Sabha. 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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When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, all business including bills, motions, resolutions, notices, petitions and so on pending before it or its committees lapse. They (to be pursued further) must be reintroduced in the newly-constituted Lok Sabha. However, some pending bills and all pending assurances that are to be examined by the Committee on Government Assurances do not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. The position with respect to lapsing of bills is as follows: A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses (whether originating in the Lok Sabha or transmitted to it by the Rajya Sabha). A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses. A bill not passed by the two Houses due to disagreement and if the president has notified the holding of a joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha, does not lapse. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse. A bill passed by both Houses but pending assent of the president does not lapse. A bill passed by both Houses but returned by the president for reconsideration of Houses does not lapse.
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b
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Types of bills and Legislative procedure
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation. 2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which was not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dosslution of the Lok Sabha. 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:When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, all business including bills, motions, resolutions, notices, petitions and so on pending before it or its committees lapse. They (to be pursued further) must be reintroduced in the newly-constituted Lok Sabha. However, some pending bills and all pending assurances that are to be examined by the Committee on Government Assurances do not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. The position with respect to lapsing of bills is as follows: A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses (whether originating in the Lok Sabha or transmitted to it by the Rajya Sabha). A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses. A bill not passed by the two Houses due to disagreement and if the president has notified the holding of a joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha, does not lapse. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse. A bill passed by both Houses but pending assent of the president does not lapse. A bill passed by both Houses but returned by the president for reconsideration of Houses does not lapse.##Topic:Types of bills and Legislative procedure##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?
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Andaman Islands
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Anaimalai Forests
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Maikala Hills
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Andaman Islands
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Scientists at the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) discovered the new species of banana from a remote tropical rain forest on the Little Andaman islands. The new species has orange-coloured fruit pulp and is about 11 metres high, whereas as the usual banana species is about three to four metres high.
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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:Recently, our scientists have discovered a new and distinct species of banana plant which attains a height of about 11 metres and has orange-coloured fruit pulp. In which part of India has it been discovered?##Option_A: Andaman Islands###Option_B: Anaimalai Forests##Option_C: Maikala Hills##Option_D: Andaman Islands##Answer:a##Explaination:Scientists at the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) discovered the new species of banana from a remote tropical rain forest on the Little Andaman islands. The new species has orange-coloured fruit pulp and is about 11 metres high, whereas as the usual banana species is about three to four metres high.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in 2017. 2. The Agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed 2 o C or even 1.5 0 C above pre-industrial levels. 3. Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibility in global warming and committed to donate $ 1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climate change. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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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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21st Conference of Parties (COP21) also known as Paris Agreement successfully concluded in Paris under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The agreement is scheduled to go into effect from 2020. (Statement 1 is not correct). One of the main focus of the agreement is to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre- industrial level and on driving efforts to limit it even further to 1.5°C. It covers all the crucial areas identified as essential for a comprehensive and balanced agreement, including mitigation, adaptation, loss and damage, finance, technology development and transfer, capacity building and transparency of action and support. A marked departure from the past is the Agreement’s bottom-up approach, allowing each nation to submit its own national plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, rather than trying to repeat a top-down approach advocated by the Kyoto Protocol, giving each country an emission reduction target. Statement 3 is not correct.
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the Agreement at the UNFCCC Meeting in Paris in 2015, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Agreement was signed by all the member countries of the UN and it will go into effect in 2017. 2. The Agreement aims to limit the greenhouse gas emissions so that the rise in average global temperature by the end of this century does not exceed 2 o C or even 1.5 0 C above pre-industrial levels. 3. Developed countries acknowledged their historical responsibility in global warming and committed to donate $ 1000 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries to cope with climate change. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##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:21st Conference of Parties (COP21) also known as Paris Agreement successfully concluded in Paris under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The agreement is scheduled to go into effect from 2020. (Statement 1 is not correct). One of the main focus of the agreement is to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre- industrial level and on driving efforts to limit it even further to 1.5°C. It covers all the crucial areas identified as essential for a comprehensive and balanced agreement, including mitigation, adaptation, loss and damage, finance, technology development and transfer, capacity building and transparency of action and support. A marked departure from the past is the Agreement’s bottom-up approach, allowing each nation to submit its own national plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, rather than trying to repeat a top-down approach advocated by the Kyoto Protocol, giving each country an emission reduction target. Statement 3 is not correct.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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Which of the following is not a member of ‘Gulf Cooperation Council’?
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Iran
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Saudi Arabia
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Oman
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Iran
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The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, originally known as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), is a regional inter governmental political and economic union consisting of all Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq. Its member states are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
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a
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no_topic_assigned
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Civil Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is not a member of ‘Gulf Cooperation Council’?##Option_A: Iran###Option_B: Saudi Arabia##Option_C: Oman##Option_D: Iran##Answer:a##Explaination:The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, originally known as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), is a regional inter governmental political and economic union consisting of all Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq. Its member states are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Civil Engineering##Answer:a
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Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
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Georg Buhler
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James Prinsep
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Max Muller
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Georg Buhler
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It was James Prinsep in 1837 who succeeded in deciphering an ancient inscription on a large stone pillar in Delhi which was the edict of Emperor Ashoka.
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b
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Mughal Period
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?##Option_A:Georg Buhler###Option_B:James Prinsep##Option_C:Max Muller##Option_D:Georg Buhler##Answer:b##Explaination:It was James Prinsep in 1837 who succeeded in deciphering an ancient inscription on a large stone pillar in Delhi which was the edict of Emperor Ashoka.##Topic:Mughal Period##Subject:Geography##Answer:b
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There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit? 1. Reducing revenue expenditure 2. Introducing new welfare schemes 3. Rationalizing subsidies 4. Reducing import duty 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 3 only
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1 only
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In August 2015, Reserve Bank of India granted 'in-principle' approval to 11 applicants to start payments banks. These include Reliance Industries, Airtel M Commerce Services, Tech Mahindra, Vodafone m-pesa, Aditya Birla Nuvo, Department of Posts, Cholamandalam Distribution Services, Fino PayTech, PayTm, National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) and Sun Pharma. They can issue debit cards but not credit cards.FDI of 74% is allowed in these banks.
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c
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Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit? 1. Reducing revenue expenditure 2. Introducing new welfare schemes 3. Rationalizing subsidies 4. Reducing import duty Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:In August 2015, Reserve Bank of India granted 'in-principle' approval to 11 applicants to start payments banks. These include Reliance Industries, Airtel M Commerce Services, Tech Mahindra, Vodafone m-pesa, Aditya Birla Nuvo, Department of Posts, Cholamandalam Distribution Services, Fino PayTech, PayTm, National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) and Sun Pharma. They can issue debit cards but not credit cards.FDI of 74% is allowed in these banks.##Topic:Money: Definition, Functions and significance, Evolution of Money, Money supply in India and factors affecting it##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to "Astrosat"," the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Other than USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar observatory into space. 2. Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the Earth. 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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ASTROSAT is India’s first dedicated multi wavelength space observatory. ASTROSAT will observe universe in the optical, Ultraviolet, low and high energy X-ray regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. India’s observatory will be the fourth in space, after the Hubble(USA), Russia’s Spektr R and Suzaku of Japan. ASTROSAT with a lift-off mass of about 1513 kg was launched into a 650 km orbit inclined at an angle of 6 deg to the equator by PSLV-C30. ASTROSAT will observe universe in the optical, Ultraviolet, low and high energy X-ray regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, whereas most other scientific satellites are capable of observing a narrow range of wavelength band.
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d
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to "Astrosat"," the astronomical observatory launched by India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Other than USA and Russia, India is the only country to have launched a similar observatory into space. 2. Astrosat is a 2000 kg satellite placed in an orbit at 1650 km above the surface of the Earth. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:ASTROSAT is India’s first dedicated multi wavelength space observatory. ASTROSAT will observe universe in the optical, Ultraviolet, low and high energy X-ray regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. India’s observatory will be the fourth in space, after the Hubble(USA), Russia’s Spektr R and Suzaku of Japan. ASTROSAT with a lift-off mass of about 1513 kg was launched into a 650 km orbit inclined at an angle of 6 deg to the equator by PSLV-C30. ASTROSAT will observe universe in the optical, Ultraviolet, low and high energy X-ray regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, whereas most other scientific satellites are capable of observing a narrow range of wavelength band.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’?
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Arunachal Pradesh,
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Himachal Pradesh
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Karnataka
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Arunachal Pradesh,
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The Blue Mormon is a large, swallowtail butterfly found primarily in Sri Lanka and India, mainly restricted to the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, South India and coastal belts. It may occasionally be spotted in the Maharashtrian mainland between Vidarbha and Western Maharashtra. It is reportedly the second largest butterfly found in India, just smaller than the southern birdwing. Not uncommon. Not thought to be threatened. Occurs throughout the year but more common in the monsoon and immediately after it. Maharashtra has become the first State in the country to have a ‘State butterfly.’ Thus all statements are wrong.
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d
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’?##Option_A: Arunachal Pradesh,###Option_B: Himachal Pradesh##Option_C: Karnataka##Option_D: Arunachal Pradesh,##Answer:d##Explaination:The Blue Mormon is a large, swallowtail butterfly found primarily in Sri Lanka and India, mainly restricted to the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, South India and coastal belts. It may occasionally be spotted in the Maharashtrian mainland between Vidarbha and Western Maharashtra. It is reportedly the second largest butterfly found in India, just smaller than the southern birdwing. Not uncommon. Not thought to be threatened. Occurs throughout the year but more common in the monsoon and immediately after it. Maharashtra has become the first State in the country to have a ‘State butterfly.’ Thus all statements are wrong.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India? 1. Expenditure on acquisition of assets like roads, buildings, machinery, etc. 2. Loans received from foreign governments 3. Loans and advances granted to the States and Union Territories 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 3 only
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1 only
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The Capital Budget is an account of the assets as well as liabilities of the central government, which takes into consideration changes in capital. It consists of capital receipts and capital expenditure of the government. This shows the capital requirements of the government and the pattern of their financing The main items of capital receipts are loans raised by the government from the public which are called market borrowings, borrowing by the government from the Reserve Bank and commercial banks and other financial institutions through the sale of treasury bills, loans received from foreign governments and international organisations, and recoveries of loans granted by the central government. Capital Expenditure: There are expenditures of the government which result in creation of physical or financial assets or reduction in financial liabilities. This includes expenditure on the acquisition of land, building, machinery , equipment, investment in shares, and loans and advances by the central government to state and union territory governments, PSUs and other parties
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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:Which of the following is/are included in the capital budget of the Government of India? 1. Expenditure on acquisition of assets like roads, buildings, machinery, etc. 2. Loans received from foreign governments 3. Loans and advances granted to the States and Union Territories Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:The Capital Budget is an account of the assets as well as liabilities of the central government, which takes into consideration changes in capital. It consists of capital receipts and capital expenditure of the government. This shows the capital requirements of the government and the pattern of their financing The main items of capital receipts are loans raised by the government from the public which are called market borrowings, borrowing by the government from the Reserve Bank and commercial banks and other financial institutions through the sale of treasury bills, loans received from foreign governments and international organisations, and recoveries of loans granted by the central government. Capital Expenditure: There are expenditures of the government which result in creation of physical or financial assets or reduction in financial liabilities. This includes expenditure on the acquisition of land, building, machinery , equipment, investment in shares, and loans and advances by the central government to state and union territory governments, PSUs and other parties##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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India is an important member of the "International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor". If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?
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It can use thorium in place of uranium for power generation
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It attain a global role in satellite-navigation
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It can drastically improve the efficiency of its fission reactors in power generation
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It can use thorium in place of uranium for power generation
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ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) is an international nuclear fusion research and engineering megaproject, which will be the world's largest magnetic confinement plasma physics experiment.
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d
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:India is an important member of the "International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor". If this experiment succeeds, what is the immediate advantage for India?##Option_A: It can use thorium in place of uranium for power generation###Option_B: It attain a global role in satellite-navigation##Option_C: It can drastically improve the efficiency of its fission reactors in power generation##Option_D: It can use thorium in place of uranium for power generation##Answer:d##Explaination:ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) is an international nuclear fusion research and engineering megaproject, which will be the world's largest magnetic confinement plasma physics experiment.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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What is/are unique about ‘Kharai camel’, a breed found in India? 1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater. 2. It survives by grazing on mangroves. 3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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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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The Kharai camel grazes on mangroves and is tolerant to saline water. It is found only in Gujarat’s coastal areas. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometers into the sea in search of mangroves. 3rd statement is incorrect. It can be domesticed. Given the breed’s ability to survive both on land and sea, the Kharai camel is one of the most preferred choices of graziers in the arid coastal region of Kachchh. People consume its milk, while male calves are sold for economic returns.
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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:What is/are unique about ‘Kharai camel’, a breed found in India? 1. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometres in seawater. 2. It survives by grazing on mangroves. 3. It lives in the wild and cannot be domesticated. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:a##Explaination:The Kharai camel grazes on mangroves and is tolerant to saline water. It is found only in Gujarat’s coastal areas. It is capable of swimming up to three kilometers into the sea in search of mangroves. 3rd statement is incorrect. It can be domesticed. Given the breed’s ability to survive both on land and sea, the Kharai camel is one of the most preferred choices of graziers in the arid coastal region of Kachchh. People consume its milk, while male calves are sold for economic returns.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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With reference to ‘IFC Masala Bonds’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1. The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank. 2. They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector, 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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Bonds are instruments of debt - typically used by corporates to raise money from investors. Masala bonds have to be explained in the context of Indian corporates raising money from overseas investors. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, issued a Rs. 1,000 crore bond in November last year. The purpose of the issue was to fund infrastructure projects in India. Companies including NTPC, Neyveli Lignite Corporation, Power Finance Corporation, Power Trading Corporation and Rural Electrification Corporation are likely to launch these Masala Bonds totalling $1 billion in the next three or four months in the UK to gauge the investor appetite. The tenor of these bonds is likely to be limited to a band of five to seven years and these are going to be in smaller denominations ranging from $150-250 million. These will be subject to decisions made by the Boards of the PSU energy companies.
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c
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Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to ‘IFC Masala Bonds’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1. The International Finance Corporation, which offers these bonds, is an arm of the World Bank. 2. They are the rupee-denominated bonds and are a source of debt financing for the public and private sector, 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:c##Explaination:Bonds are instruments of debt - typically used by corporates to raise money from investors. Masala bonds have to be explained in the context of Indian corporates raising money from overseas investors. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the investment arm of the World Bank, issued a Rs. 1,000 crore bond in November last year. The purpose of the issue was to fund infrastructure projects in India. Companies including NTPC, Neyveli Lignite Corporation, Power Finance Corporation, Power Trading Corporation and Rural Electrification Corporation are likely to launch these Masala Bonds totalling $1 billion in the next three or four months in the UK to gauge the investor appetite. The tenor of these bonds is likely to be limited to a band of five to seven years and these are going to be in smaller denominations ranging from $150-250 million. These will be subject to decisions made by the Boards of the PSU energy companies.##Topic:Basic Terms and Concepts, Equity and debt Instruments, Primary market and Secondary markets etc##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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‘Belt and Road Initiative’ is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of
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African Union
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Brazil
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European Union
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African Union
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It is a developmental strategy and framework, unveiled by Chinese leader Xi Jinping in September and October 2013 in announcements revealing the SREB (Silk Road Economic Belt) and MSR (Maritime Silk Road), respectively. The “belt and road” run through the continents of Asia, Europe and Africa. It focuses on connectivity and cooperation among countries primarily in Eurasia, which consists of two main components, the land-based SREB and oceangoing MSR and it is known as “One Belt One Road”(OBOR). The “belt and road” would be serviced by a network of roads, high-speed railways, fibre-optic lines, transcontinental submarine optical cable projects, and satellite information passageways.
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d
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no_topic_assigned
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Civil Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:‘Belt and Road Initiative’ is sometimes mentioned in the news in the context of the affairs of##Option_A: African Union###Option_B: Brazil##Option_C: European Union##Option_D: African Union##Answer:d##Explaination:It is a developmental strategy and framework, unveiled by Chinese leader Xi Jinping in September and October 2013 in announcements revealing the SREB (Silk Road Economic Belt) and MSR (Maritime Silk Road), respectively. The “belt and road” run through the continents of Asia, Europe and Africa. It focuses on connectivity and cooperation among countries primarily in Eurasia, which consists of two main components, the land-based SREB and oceangoing MSR and it is known as “One Belt One Road”(OBOR). The “belt and road” would be serviced by a network of roads, high-speed railways, fibre-optic lines, transcontinental submarine optical cable projects, and satellite information passageways.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Civil Engineering##Answer:d
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With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. 2. It provides for refinance through SIDBI. 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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"Stand Up India Scheme" was initiated to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Castes, Schedule Tribes and Women. The scheme will provide financial aid through the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) with an initial amount of Rs 10,000 crore. The system will personally guide each entrepreneur through the pre-loan and operational phases. The scheme will also familiarise the entrepreneurs with factoring services, e-market places and registration with online platforms and other aspects of web entrepreneurship.
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c
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no_topic_assigned
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs. 2. It provides for refinance through SIDBI. 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:c##Explaination:"Stand Up India Scheme" was initiated to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Castes, Schedule Tribes and Women. The scheme will provide financial aid through the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) with an initial amount of Rs 10,000 crore. The system will personally guide each entrepreneur through the pre-loan and operational phases. The scheme will also familiarise the entrepreneurs with factoring services, e-market places and registration with online platforms and other aspects of web entrepreneurship.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Botany##Answer:c
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With referene to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements: 1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any reason of the year. 2. This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains. 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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Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is the new crop damage insurance scheme that has been approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2016. It will replace the existing two crop insurance schemes National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and Modified NAIS. The new scheme will come into force from the Kharif season starting in June this year. One of the highlights included there will be a uniform premium of only 2% to be paid by farmers for all Kharif crops and 1.5% for all Rabi crops. In case of annual commercial and horticultural crops, the premium to be paid by farmers will be only 5%. Also POST-HARVEST LOSSES includes (individual farm basis): Coverage is available upto a maximum period of 14 days from harvesting for those crops which are kept in "cut & spread" condition to dry in the field after harvesting, against specific perils of cyclone / cyclonic rains, unseasonal rains throughout the country. Hence only statement 2 is correct.
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Botany
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With referene to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements: 1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of two percent for any crop they cultivate in any reason of the year. 2. This scheme covers post-harvest losses arising out of cyclones and unseasonal rains. 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:Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is the new crop damage insurance scheme that has been approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2016. It will replace the existing two crop insurance schemes National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and Modified NAIS. The new scheme will come into force from the Kharif season starting in June this year. One of the highlights included there will be a uniform premium of only 2% to be paid by farmers for all Kharif crops and 1.5% for all Rabi crops. In case of annual commercial and horticultural crops, the premium to be paid by farmers will be only 5%. Also POST-HARVEST LOSSES includes (individual farm basis): Coverage is available upto a maximum period of 14 days from harvesting for those crops which are kept in "cut & spread" condition to dry in the field after harvesting, against specific perils of cyclone / cyclonic rains, unseasonal rains throughout the country. Hence only statement 2 is correct.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Botany##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements: The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO 1. is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission 2. made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit the Mars after USA 3. made India the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbit the Mars in its very first attempt Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) has various achievements to its credit after it was inserted into Mars orbit on September 24, 2014. The details of significant achievements of MOM include i. First interplanetary mission realized by India and first Indian spacecraft to incorporate full scale on-board autonomy to overcome the long distances and the communication gaps due to non-visibility periods. ii. First Indian spacecraft to successfully survive Van Allen belt crossing 39 times. iii. First Indian spacecraft to escape the Sphere Of Influence of Earth and orbit Sun. iv. First Mars mission in the world to succeed Mars Orbit Insertion in first attempt. v. Most economical interplanetary mission in the world and paved way for cost-effective access to deep space. The launch vehicle, Spacecraft and Ground Segment have been realised with a budget of Rs 450 Cr. Statement 2 is not correct. Since the first successful flyby in 1965, four entities have successfully made it to Mars: NASA, the Soviet Union, the European Space Agency and the Indian Space Research Organization, while others, including Japan and China, have tried.
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c
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: The Mangalyaan launched by ISRO 1. is also called the Mars Orbiter Mission 2. made India the second country to have a spacecraft orbit the Mars after USA 3. made India the only country to be successful in making its spacecraft orbit the Mars in its very first attempt Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) has various achievements to its credit after it was inserted into Mars orbit on September 24, 2014. The details of significant achievements of MOM include i. First interplanetary mission realized by India and first Indian spacecraft to incorporate full scale on-board autonomy to overcome the long distances and the communication gaps due to non-visibility periods. ii. First Indian spacecraft to successfully survive Van Allen belt crossing 39 times. iii. First Indian spacecraft to escape the Sphere Of Influence of Earth and orbit Sun. iv. First Mars mission in the world to succeed Mars Orbit Insertion in first attempt. v. Most economical interplanetary mission in the world and paved way for cost-effective access to deep space. The launch vehicle, Spacecraft and Ground Segment have been realised with a budget of Rs 450 Cr. Statement 2 is not correct. Since the first successful flyby in 1965, four entities have successfully made it to Mars: NASA, the Soviet Union, the European Space Agency and the Indian Space Research Organization, while others, including Japan and China, have tried.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel?
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Andhra Pradesh
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Chhattisgarh
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Karnataka
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Andhra Pradesh
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Government of Rajasthan is planning to develop Inland Shipping Port at Jalore which would be connected to the Arabian Sea by developing a channel along the Kutch Creek.
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d
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently, which of the following States has explored the possibility of constructing an artificial inland port to be connected to sea by a long navigational channel?##Option_A: Andhra Pradesh###Option_B: Chhattisgarh##Option_C: Karnataka ##Option_D: Andhra Pradesh##Answer:d##Explaination:Government of Rajasthan is planning to develop Inland Shipping Port at Jalore which would be connected to the Arabian Sea by developing a channel along the Kutch Creek.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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The term ‘Base Erosion and Profit Shifting’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
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mining operation by multinational companies in resource-rich but backward areas
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curbing of the tax evasion by multinational companies
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exploitation of genetic resources of a country by multinational companies
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mining operation by multinational companies in resource-rich but backward areas
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The 2015 final reports of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)-led project on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) — which refer to the erosion of a nation’s tax base due to the accounting tricks of Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) and the legal but abusive shifting out of profits to low-tax jurisdictions respectively — lays out 15 action points to curb abusive tax avoidance by MNEs. As a participant of this project, India is expected to implement at least some of these measures.
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b
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Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The term ‘Base Erosion and Profit Shifting’ is sometimes seen in the news in the context of##Option_A: mining operation by multinational companies in resource-rich but backward areas###Option_B: curbing of the tax evasion by multinational companies##Option_C: exploitation of genetic resources of a country by multinational companies##Option_D: mining operation by multinational companies in resource-rich but backward areas##Answer:b##Explaination:The 2015 final reports of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)-led project on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) — which refer to the erosion of a nation’s tax base due to the accounting tricks of Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) and the legal but abusive shifting out of profits to low-tax jurisdictions respectively — lays out 15 action points to curb abusive tax avoidance by MNEs. As a participant of this project, India is expected to implement at least some of these measures.##Topic:Fiscal Policy: Public Finance - Role and Importance, Public Expenditure - Revenue and Capital, Development and Non-Development, Public Revenue - Sources of Revenue, Taxes: Classification, Direct and Indirect, Social and Economic Objectives of Taxes, Object##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?
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Introduction of communalism into Indian politics b Lord Minto
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Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government
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Foundation of Muslim League
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Introduction of communalism into Indian politics b Lord Minto
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Surat Split refers to the splitting of the Congress party into 'Moderates' and 'Extremists' after a clash at the session. The extremists were led by Lokmanya Tilak, Lajpat Rai and Sri Aurobindo and the moderates were led by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Pherozeshah Mehta and Surendranath Banerjee. The divided Congress re-united in the crucial Lucknow session of congress in 1916.
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b
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No_topic
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?##Option_A: Introduction of communalism into Indian politics b Lord Minto###Option_B: Extremists’ lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government##Option_C: Foundation of Muslim League##Option_D: Introduction of communalism into Indian politics b Lord Minto##Answer:b##Explaination:Surat Split refers to the splitting of the Congress party into 'Moderates' and 'Extremists' after a clash at the session. The extremists were led by Lokmanya Tilak, Lajpat Rai and Sri Aurobindo and the moderates were led by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, Pherozeshah Mehta and Surendranath Banerjee. The divided Congress re-united in the crucial Lucknow session of congress in 1916.##Topic:No_topic##Subject:General Studies##Answer:b
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‘Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’, often in the news, is
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a division of World Health Organization
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a non-governmental international organization
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an inter-governmental agency sponsored by European Union
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a division of World Health Organization
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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) or Doctors without Borders, an international NGO has warned India that it will no more remain ‘the pharmacy of the developing world’ if the proposed proposals in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement are adopted.
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Civil Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:‘Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)’, often in the news, is##Option_A:a division of World Health Organization###Option_B:a non-governmental international organization##Option_C:an inter-governmental agency sponsored by European Union##Option_D:a division of World Health Organization##Answer:b##Explaination:Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) or Doctors without Borders, an international NGO has warned India that it will no more remain ‘the pharmacy of the developing world’ if the proposed proposals in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement are adopted.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Civil Engineering##Answer:b
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Which of the following best describes the term ‘import cover’, sometimes seen in the news?
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It is the ratio of value of imports to the Gross Domestic Product of a country
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It is the total value of imports of a country in a year
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It is the ratio between the value of exports and that of imports between two countries
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It is the ratio of value of imports to the Gross Domestic Product of a country
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Import cover is an important indicator of the stability of the currency. It measures the number of months of money available in the national bank to cover the cost of imports or the stock of foreign exchange reserves in terms of months of retained imports of goods as at end of year. During the currency crisis of 2013, when foreign exchange reserves fell to around $275 billion, import cover dipped to around seven months.
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d
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International Trade and Bodies: IMF: Purpose and Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's, Reforms etc., World Bank, Bilateral and Regional Cooperation
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following best describes the term ‘import cover’, sometimes seen in the news?##Option_A: It is the ratio of value of imports to the Gross Domestic Product of a country###Option_B: It is the total value of imports of a country in a year##Option_C: It is the ratio between the value of exports and that of imports between two countries##Option_D: It is the ratio of value of imports to the Gross Domestic Product of a country##Answer:d##Explaination:Import cover is an important indicator of the stability of the currency. It measures the number of months of money available in the national bank to cover the cost of imports or the stock of foreign exchange reserves in terms of months of retained imports of goods as at end of year. During the currency crisis of 2013, when foreign exchange reserves fell to around $275 billion, import cover dipped to around seven months.##Topic:International Trade and Bodies: IMF: Purpose and Objectives, Organization and Functions, Working and Evaluation, IMF and Underdeveloped Countries, SDR's, Reforms etc., World Bank, Bilateral and Regional Cooperation##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:d
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With reference to the ‘Trans-Pacific Partnership’, consider the following statements: 1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia. 2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only. 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 Trans-Pacific Partnership was signed by only 12 member nations of Pacific rim, not all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia. The members are: Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam. It is not a strategic alliance. It is a trade alliance.
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d
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no_topic_assigned
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Civil Engineering
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the ‘Trans-Pacific Partnership’, consider the following statements: 1. It is an agreement among all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia. 2. It is a strategic alliance for the purpose of maritime security only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:The Trans-Pacific Partnership was signed by only 12 member nations of Pacific rim, not all the Pacific Rim countries except China and Russia. The members are: Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam. It is not a strategic alliance. It is a trade alliance.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Civil Engineering##Answer:d
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With reference to ‘LiFi’, recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission. It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than ‘WiFi’. 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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Using light to deliver wireless internet will also allow connectivity in environments that do not currently readily support Wi-Fi, such as aircraft cabins, hospitals and hazardous environments. Light is already used for data transmission in fibre-optic cables and for point to point links, but Li-Fi is a special and novel combination of technologies that allow it to be universally adopted for mobile ultra high speed internet communications. Using the visible light spectrum, Li-Fi technology can transmit data and unlock capacity which is 10,000 times greater than that available within the radio spectrum.
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c
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to ‘LiFi’, recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission. It is a wireless technology and is several times faster than ‘WiFi’. 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:c##Explaination:Using light to deliver wireless internet will also allow connectivity in environments that do not currently readily support Wi-Fi, such as aircraft cabins, hospitals and hazardous environments. Light is already used for data transmission in fibre-optic cables and for point to point links, but Li-Fi is a special and novel combination of technologies that allow it to be universally adopted for mobile ultra high speed internet communications. Using the visible light spectrum, Li-Fi technology can transmit data and unlock capacity which is 10,000 times greater than that available within the radio spectrum.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements: 1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015. 2. The Alliance includes all the member countries of the United Nations. 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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India and France have launched an International Solar Alliance to boost solar energy in developing countries. The initiative was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris. It will be a common platform for cooperation among solar resource rich countries lying fully or practically between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. It will not duplicate or replicate the efforts that others (like International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP), International Energy Agency (IEA), Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21), United Nations bodies, bilateral organizations etc.) are currently engaged in, but will establish networks and develop synergies with them.
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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:Consider the following statements: 1. The International Solar Alliance was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2015. 2. The Alliance includes all the member countries of the United Nations. 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:India and France have launched an International Solar Alliance to boost solar energy in developing countries. The initiative was launched at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris. It will be a common platform for cooperation among solar resource rich countries lying fully or practically between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. It will not duplicate or replicate the efforts that others (like International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP), International Energy Agency (IEA), Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21), United Nations bodies, bilateral organizations etc.) are currently engaged in, but will establish networks and develop synergies with them.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Recently, India’s first ‘National Investment and Manufacturing Zone’ was proposed to be set up in
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Andhra Pradesh
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Gujarat
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Maharashtra
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Andhra Pradesh
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Andhra Pradesh is set to house India's first national investment and manufacturing zone after the state assured the Centre of availability of 10 sq km of land in one place in Prakasham district. The imminent final approval for the NIMZ, which is expected to give a fillip to Make in India campaign, comes four years after the concept was mooted to boost manufacturing in the country and two years after the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion gave an in-principle nod to Andhra Pradesh in this regard.
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a
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no_topic_assigned
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently, India’s first ‘National Investment and Manufacturing Zone’ was proposed to be set up in##Option_A: Andhra Pradesh###Option_B: Gujarat##Option_C: Maharashtra##Option_D: Andhra Pradesh##Answer:a##Explaination:Andhra Pradesh is set to house India's first national investment and manufacturing zone after the state assured the Centre of availability of 10 sq km of land in one place in Prakasham district. The imminent final approval for the NIMZ, which is expected to give a fillip to Make in India campaign, comes four years after the concept was mooted to boost manufacturing in the country and two years after the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion gave an in-principle nod to Andhra Pradesh in this regard.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:a
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Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practicing drip irrigation? 1. Reduction in weed 2. Reduction in soil salinity 3. Reduction" in-soil erosion Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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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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Advantages of Drip Irrigation: 1. Maximum use of available water. 2. No water being available to weeds. 3. Maximum crop yield. 4. High efficiency in the use of fertilizers. 5. Less weed growth and restricts population of potential hosts. 6. Low labour and relatively low operation cost. 7. No soil erosion. 8. Improved infiltration in soil of low intake. 9. Ready adjustment to sophisticated automatic control. 10. No runoff of fertilizers into ground water. 11. Less evaporation losses of water as compared to surface irrigation. 12. Improves seed germination. 13. Decreased to tillage operations. Disadvantages of Drip Irrigation: In spite of the fact that drip irrigation has so many potential benefits , they’re a certain limitation also, there are as follow: 1. Sensitivity to clogging 2. Moisture distribution problem 3. Salinity hazards 4. High cost compared to furrow. 5. High skill is required for design, install and operation.
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c
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no_topic_assigned
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are the advantage/advantages of practicing drip irrigation? 1. Reduction in weed 2. Reduction in soil salinity 3. Reduction" in-soil erosion Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Advantages of Drip Irrigation: 1. Maximum use of available water. 2. No water being available to weeds. 3. Maximum crop yield. 4. High efficiency in the use of fertilizers. 5. Less weed growth and restricts population of potential hosts. 6. Low labour and relatively low operation cost. 7. No soil erosion. 8. Improved infiltration in soil of low intake. 9. Ready adjustment to sophisticated automatic control. 10. No runoff of fertilizers into ground water. 11. Less evaporation losses of water as compared to surface irrigation. 12. Improves seed germination. 13. Decreased to tillage operations. Disadvantages of Drip Irrigation: In spite of the fact that drip irrigation has so many potential benefits , they’re a certain limitation also, there are as follow: 1. Sensitivity to clogging 2. Moisture distribution problem 3. Salinity hazards 4. High cost compared to furrow. 5. High skill is required for design, install and operation.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements: 1. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work. 2. The World Bank participates as observer in IMFC’s meetings. 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 IMFC advises and reports to the IMF Board of Governors on the supervision and management of the international monetary and financial system, including on responses to unfolding events that may disrupt the system although the IMFC has no formal decision-making powers, in practice, it has become a key instrument for providing strategic direction to the work and policies of the IMF. A number of international institutions, including the World Bank, participate as observers in the IMFC’s meetings.
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c
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no_topic_assigned
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements: 1. IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work. 2. The World Bank participates as observer in IMFC’s meetings. 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 IMFC advises and reports to the IMF Board of Governors on the supervision and management of the international monetary and financial system, including on responses to unfolding events that may disrupt the system although the IMFC has no formal decision-making powers, in practice, it has become a key instrument for providing strategic direction to the work and policies of the IMF. A number of international institutions, including the World Bank, participate as observers in the IMFC’s meetings.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements: The India-Africa Summit 1. held in 2015 was the third such Summit 2. was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951 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 3rd India-Africa summit was held in New Delhi in October 2015. The previous two gatherings were held in 2008 in New Delhi and in 2011 in Addis Ababa.
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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:Consider the following statements: The India-Africa Summit 1. held in 2015 was the third such Summit 2. was actually initiated by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1951 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 3rd India-Africa summit was held in New Delhi in October 2015. The previous two gatherings were held in 2008 in New Delhi and in 2011 in Addis Ababa.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?
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Shramana
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Parivraajaka
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Agrahaarika
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Shramana
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During Gupta period, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories or epic tales was the work of a different group of people, the sutas and magadhas.
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d
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no_topic_assigned
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the cultural history of India, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories and epic tales was the profession of who of the following?##Option_A: Shramana###Option_B: Parivraajaka##Option_C: Agrahaarika##Option_D: Shramana##Answer:d##Explaination:During Gupta period, the memorizing of chronicles, dynastic histories or epic tales was the work of a different group of people, the sutas and magadhas.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?
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Swapnavasavadatta
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Malavikagnimitra
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Meghadoota
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Swapnavasavadatta
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Kalidasa is the most distinguished dramatist and his treatment of the rasa of love in all its possible manifestations in the three plays Malavikagnimitra (Malavika and Agnimitra), Vikramorvasiya (Vikram and Urvasi) and Abhigyana Shakuntala (the recognition of Shakuntala) is unparalleled. He is the poet of love and beauty, and believes in the affirmation of life, the joy of which lies in pure, sacred and ever-widening love
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following books of ancient India has the love story of the son of the founder of Sunga dynasty?##Option_A: Swapnavasavadatta###Option_B: Malavikagnimitra##Option_C: Meghadoota##Option_D: Swapnavasavadatta##Answer:b##Explaination:Kalidasa is the most distinguished dramatist and his treatment of the rasa of love in all its possible manifestations in the three plays Malavikagnimitra (Malavika and Agnimitra), Vikramorvasiya (Vikram and Urvasi) and Abhigyana Shakuntala (the recognition of Shakuntala) is unparalleled. He is the poet of love and beauty, and believes in the affirmation of life, the joy of which lies in pure, sacred and ever-widening love##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Geology##Answer:b
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Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally
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agriculturists
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warriors
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weavers
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agriculturists
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There were many kinds of traders in medieval period these included the Banjaras .They were the most important trader nomads. Their caravan was called tanda. Sultan Alauddin Khalji used the Banjaras to transport grain to the city markets. Emperor Jahangir wrote in his memoirs that the Banjaras carried grain on their bullocks from different areas and sold it in towns.
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d
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no_topic_assigned
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Banjaras during the medieval period of Indian history were generally##Option_A: agriculturists###Option_B: warriors##Option_C: weavers##Option_D: agriculturists##Answer:d##Explaination:There were many kinds of traders in medieval period these included the Banjaras .They were the most important trader nomads. Their caravan was called tanda. Sultan Alauddin Khalji used the Banjaras to transport grain to the city markets. Emperor Jahangir wrote in his memoirs that the Banjaras carried grain on their bullocks from different areas and sold it in towns.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Geography##Answer:d
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‘Project Loon’, sometimes seen in the news, is related to
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waste management technology
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wireless communication technology
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solar power production technology
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waste management technology
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Project Loon is a research and development project being developed by Google X with the mission of providing Internet access to rural and remote areas. The project uses high-altitude balloons placed in the stratosphere at an altitude of about 18 km (11 mi) to create an aerial wireless network with up to 4G-LTE speeds. By partnering with Telecommunications companies to share cellular spectrum Google is trying to enable people to connect to the balloon network directly from their phones and other LTE-enabled devices. Microsoft is planning to use unused TV spectrum to provide internet access in remote areas.
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:‘Project Loon’, sometimes seen in the news, is related to##Option_A:waste management technology###Option_B:wireless communication technology##Option_C:solar power production technology##Option_D:waste management technology##Answer:b##Explaination:Project Loon is a research and development project being developed by Google X with the mission of providing Internet access to rural and remote areas. The project uses high-altitude balloons placed in the stratosphere at an altitude of about 18 km (11 mi) to create an aerial wireless network with up to 4G-LTE speeds. By partnering with Telecommunications companies to share cellular spectrum Google is trying to enable people to connect to the balloon network directly from their phones and other LTE-enabled devices. Microsoft is planning to use unused TV spectrum to provide internet access in remote areas. ##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of
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S. Ramanujan
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S. Chandhrashekhar
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S. N. Bose
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S. Ramanujan
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‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’, movie is based on a book by the same name written by Robert Kanigel on the life and times of Ramanujan. The 46th IFFI opened with the film
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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:A recent movie titled The Man Who Knew Infinity is based on the biography of##Option_A: S. Ramanujan###Option_B: S. Chandhrashekhar##Option_C: S. N. Bose##Option_D: S. Ramanujan##Answer:a##Explaination:‘The Man Who Knew Infinity’, movie is based on a book by the same name written by Robert Kanigel on the life and times of Ramanujan. The 46th IFFI opened with the film##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements: 1. New Development Bank has been set up by APEC. 2. The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai. 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 New Development Bank (NDB) BRICS group of nations comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa . To begin with, the bank will start operating with $50 billion in initial capital with the five BRICS contributing $10 billion each. According to the pact, the capital of the bank will be divided equally among the five participating nations and initially it will focus on infrastructure projects member countries. The headquarters of the bank will be located in Shanghai, China. Eminent banker Kundapur Vaman Kamath was appointed as first President New Development Bank (NDB) of BRICS nations. The Bank shall mobilize resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and other emerging economies and developing countries, complementing the existing efforts of multilateral and regional financial institutions for global growth and development Unlike the World Bank, which assigns votes based on capital share, in the New Development Bank each participant country will be assigned one vote, and none of the countries will have veto power.
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. New Development Bank has been set up by APEC. 2. The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai. 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 New Development Bank (NDB) BRICS group of nations comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa . To begin with, the bank will start operating with $50 billion in initial capital with the five BRICS contributing $10 billion each. According to the pact, the capital of the bank will be divided equally among the five participating nations and initially it will focus on infrastructure projects member countries. The headquarters of the bank will be located in Shanghai, China. Eminent banker Kundapur Vaman Kamath was appointed as first President New Development Bank (NDB) of BRICS nations. The Bank shall mobilize resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and other emerging economies and developing countries, complementing the existing efforts of multilateral and regional financial institutions for global growth and development Unlike the World Bank, which assigns votes based on capital share, in the New Development Bank each participant country will be assigned one vote, and none of the countries will have veto power.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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‘Global Financial Stability Report’ is prepared by the
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European Central Bank
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International Monetary Fund
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International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
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European Central Bank
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Global Financial Stability Report is published by International Monetary Fund. The financial stability report assesses the risks faced by the global financial system. The latest report released, warns that global output could decline 3.9 per cent by 2021 if action is not taken to address the risks faced by the financial system. The main message of this report is that additional measures are needed to deliver a more balanced and potent policy mix for improving the growth and inflation outlook and securing financial stability.
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:‘Global Financial Stability Report’ is prepared by the##Option_A: European Central Bank###Option_B: International Monetary Fund##Option_C: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development##Option_D: European Central Bank##Answer:b##Explaination:Global Financial Stability Report is published by International Monetary Fund. The financial stability report assesses the risks faced by the global financial system. The latest report released, warns that global output could decline 3.9 per cent by 2021 if action is not taken to address the risks faced by the financial system. The main message of this report is that additional measures are needed to deliver a more balanced and potent policy mix for improving the growth and inflation outlook and securing financial stability.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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What is ‘Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)’, recently in the news?
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Electric plane tested by NASA
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Solar-powered two-seater aircraft designed by Japan
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Space observatory launched by China
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Electric plane tested by NASA
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The Greased Lightning or GL-10 is the electric plane with 10 engines tested by NASA that can take off and land like a helicopter and fly efficiently like an aircraft.
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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:What is ‘Greased Lightning-10 (GL-10)’, recently in the news?##Option_A: Electric plane tested by NASA###Option_B: Solar-powered two-seater aircraft designed by Japan##Option_C: Space observatory launched by China##Option_D: Electric plane tested by NASA##Answer:a##Explaination:The Greased Lightning or GL-10 is the electric plane with 10 engines tested by NASA that can take off and land like a helicopter and fly efficiently like an aircraft.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:a
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With reference to ‘Bitcoins’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Bitcoins are tracked by the Central Banks of the countries. 2. Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoin address. 3. Online payments can be sent without either side knowing the identity of the other. 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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Bitcoin is a digital currency that is not tied to a bank or government and allows users to spend money anonymously. The coins are created by users who ''mine'' them by lending computing power to verifying other users' transactions. They receive bitcoins in exchange. The coins also can be bought and sold on exchanges with U.S. dollars and other currencies. Bitcoins have become popular because transactions can be made anonymously, making the currency popular with libertarians as well as tech enthusiasts, speculators - and criminals.
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to ‘Bitcoins’, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Bitcoins are tracked by the Central Banks of the countries. 2. Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoin address. 3. Online payments can be sent without either side knowing the identity of the other. 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:b##Explaination:Bitcoin is a digital currency that is not tied to a bank or government and allows users to spend money anonymously. The coins are created by users who ''mine'' them by lending computing power to verifying other users' transactions. They receive bitcoins in exchange. The coins also can be bought and sold on exchanges with U.S. dollars and other currencies. Bitcoins have become popular because transactions can be made anonymously, making the currency popular with libertarians as well as tech enthusiasts, speculators - and criminals.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:b
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With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements: 1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. 2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy. 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 twelfth century witnessed the emergence of a new movement in Karnataka, led by a Brahmana named Basavanna (1106-68) who was initially a Jaina and a minister in the court of a Chalukya king. His followers were known as Virashaivas (heroes of Shiva) or Lingayats (wearers of the linga).The Lingayats challenged the idea of caste and the “pollution” attributed to certain groups by Brahmanas. They also questioned the theory of rebirth. These won them followers amongst those who were marginalised within the Brahmanical social order. Siddhas (Sittars) Saiva school in Tamil Nadu which held the monotheistic puritan creed and roundly condemned idolatry, there history are not known they seem to be known as most active during 16th and 17th century.
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c
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no_topic_assigned
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Geography
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements: 1. Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. 2. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy. 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 twelfth century witnessed the emergence of a new movement in Karnataka, led by a Brahmana named Basavanna (1106-68) who was initially a Jaina and a minister in the court of a Chalukya king. His followers were known as Virashaivas (heroes of Shiva) or Lingayats (wearers of the linga).The Lingayats challenged the idea of caste and the “pollution” attributed to certain groups by Brahmanas. They also questioned the theory of rebirth. These won them followers amongst those who were marginalised within the Brahmanical social order. Siddhas (Sittars) Saiva school in Tamil Nadu which held the monotheistic puritan creed and roundly condemned idolatry, there history are not known they seem to be known as most active during 16th and 17th century.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Geography##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements: 1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years. 2. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dessolution continues only for the remainder period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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1 only
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The minimum age for contesting elections to panchayats is 21 years. In case of dissolution of Panchayats before expiry of its term, it is mandatory to hold elections within 6 months of its dissolution. Every Panchayat shall continue for full term of 5 years. However, a Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution shall continue for only the reminder of the period. If the period is less than 6 months then it is not mandatory to held the elections.
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements: 1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years. 2. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dessolution continues only for the remainder period. 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 minimum age for contesting elections to panchayats is 21 years. In case of dissolution of Panchayats before expiry of its term, it is mandatory to hold elections within 6 months of its dissolution. Every Panchayat shall continue for full term of 5 years. However, a Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution shall continue for only the reminder of the period. If the period is less than 6 months then it is not mandatory to held the elections.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Both have rock-cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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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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The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, a World Heritage Site, are 30 rock-cut cave Buddhist temples carved into the sheer vertical side of a gorge near a waterfall-fed pool located in the hills of the Sahyadri mountains. Guntapalle is a rock-cut cave site near Eluru . The other important site where rock-cut stupas have been excavated is Anakapalle near Vishakhapatanam. The Pallavas were one of the ancient South Indian dynasties that were active in the Andhra region from the second century CE onwards and moved south to settle in Tamil Nadu. Their early buildings, it is generally assumed, were rockcut, while the later ones were structural. The tradition of rock-cut cave continued in the Deccan and they are found not only in Maharashtra but also in Karnataka, mainly at Badami and Aihole, executed under the patronage of the Chalukyas; in Andhra Pradesh in the area of Vijayawada; and in Tamil Nadu, mainly at Mahabalipuram, under the patronage of the Pallavas.
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Both have rock-cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given below.##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:The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, a World Heritage Site, are 30 rock-cut cave Buddhist temples carved into the sheer vertical side of a gorge near a waterfall-fed pool located in the hills of the Sahyadri mountains. Guntapalle is a rock-cut cave site near Eluru . The other important site where rock-cut stupas have been excavated is Anakapalle near Vishakhapatanam. The Pallavas were one of the ancient South Indian dynasties that were active in the Andhra region from the second century CE onwards and moved south to settle in Tamil Nadu. Their early buildings, it is generally assumed, were rockcut, while the later ones were structural. The tradition of rock-cut cave continued in the Deccan and they are found not only in Maharashtra but also in Karnataka, mainly at Badami and Aihole, executed under the patronage of the Chalukyas; in Andhra Pradesh in the area of Vijayawada; and in Tamil Nadu, mainly at Mahabalipuram, under the patronage of the Pallavas.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Geology##Answer:b
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What is/are the purpose/purposes of Government’s ‘Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme’ and ‘Gold Monetization Scheme’? 1. To bring the idle gold lying with Indian households into the economy. 2. To promote FDI in the gold and jewellery sector 3. To reduce India’s dependence on gold imports 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 3 only
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1 only
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The government had launched three ambitious schemes to reduce the physical demand for gold and fish out 20,000 tonnes of the precious metal worth $800 billion lying idle with households. PM launched the maiden sovereign gold bond, gold monetisation and the Indian gold coin scheme. The main objectives of the schemes is to reduce India's gold imports and bring all the gold lying idle with individuals and households.
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c
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no_topic_assigned
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Anthropology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is/are the purpose/purposes of Government’s ‘Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme’ and ‘Gold Monetization Scheme’? 1. To bring the idle gold lying with Indian households into the economy. 2. To promote FDI in the gold and jewellery sector 3. To reduce India’s dependence on gold imports Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:c##Explaination:The government had launched three ambitious schemes to reduce the physical demand for gold and fish out 20,000 tonnes of the precious metal worth $800 billion lying idle with households. PM launched the maiden sovereign gold bond, gold monetisation and the Indian gold coin scheme. The main objectives of the schemes is to reduce India's gold imports and bring all the gold lying idle with individuals and households.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Anthropology##Answer:c
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With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory to the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011? 1. List of ingredients including additives 2. Nutrition information 3. Recommendation, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions 4. Vegetarian/non-vegetarian Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2 and 3
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2, 3 and 4
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1, 2 and 4
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1, 2 and 3
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Every pre-packaged items in India the following information on the label: 1. Name of the food 2. list of ingredients 3. declaration of food additives 4. Net quantity or net weight 5. Batch identification 6. Name and address of the manufacturer 7. Date Marking 8. Veg/ Non veg declaration
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c
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no_topic_assigned
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Economics
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory to the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011? 1. List of ingredients including additives 2. Nutrition information 3. Recommendation, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions 4. Vegetarian/non-vegetarian Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A:1, 2 and 3###Option_B:2, 3 and 4##Option_C:1, 2 and 4##Option_D:1, 2 and 3##Answer:c##Explaination:Every pre-packaged items in India the following information on the label: 1. Name of the food 2. list of ingredients 3. declaration of food additives 4. Net quantity or net weight 5. Batch identification 6. Name and address of the manufacturer 7. Date Marking 8. Veg/ Non veg declaration ##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Economics##Answer:c
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Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently?
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Amphibious warfare ship
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Nuclear-powered submarine
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Torpedo launch and recovery vessel
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Amphibious warfare ship
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INS Astradharini is India’s first totally indigenously designed (95%) and built torpedo launch and recovery vessel (TLRV).
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c
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently?##Option_A: Amphibious warfare ship###Option_B: Nuclear-powered submarine##Option_C: Torpedo launch and recovery vessel##Option_D: Amphibious warfare ship##Answer:c##Explaination:INS Astradharini is India’s first totally indigenously designed (95%) and built torpedo launch and recovery vessel (TLRV).##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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With reference to the ‘Gram Nyayalaya Act’, which of the following statements is/are corect? 1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases. 2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators. 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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Gram Nyayalayas are mobile village courts in India established under Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 for speedy and easy access to justice system in the rural areas. 1st statement is not correct. Gram Nyayalaya exercises the powers of both Criminal and Civil Courts. The Gram Nyayalaya are supposed to try to settle the disputes as far as possible by bringing about conciliation between the parties and for this purpose, it can make use of the conciliators such social activists/mediators.
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the ‘Gram Nyayalaya Act’, which of the following statements is/are corect? 1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases. 2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators. 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:Gram Nyayalayas are mobile village courts in India established under Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 for speedy and easy access to justice system in the rural areas. 1st statement is not correct. Gram Nyayalaya exercises the powers of both Criminal and Civil Courts. The Gram Nyayalaya are supposed to try to settle the disputes as far as possible by bringing about conciliation between the parties and for this purpose, it can make use of the conciliators such social activists/mediators.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science##Answer:b
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Why does the Government of India promote the use of ‘Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture?
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Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms
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Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil
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Nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas, is not at all released into atmosphere by crop fields
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Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms
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Urea is an important supplier of nitrogen, which is necessary for the development of plants. But only 30-40 per cent of nitrogen present in the urea is utilised by crops. The rest gets degraded. When ordinary urea is applied, it gets converted to ammonium carbamate. Some of this gets converted to ammonia gas in what is called ammonia volatilisation. About 8-10 per cent nitrogen is lost during volatilization. The rest of the ammonium carbamate undergoes chemical transformation and nitrates are formed. Some of these are absorbed by the plants. The rest are either leached into the underground water or are denitrified to gaseous nitrogen and nitrous oxide under anaerobic conditions (absence of oxygen). Neem has properties that check nitrogen loss at each stage. It slows down the process of nitrate formation and hence excess nitrate is not available for denitrification. When farmers use this urea, the slow release of nitrogen helps the fertility of the soil. Therefore, there will be more yield to the extent of 15-20%. Also, the higher usage of neem-coated urea would check diversion of urea for industrial use. Neem coated urea also works as insecticide.
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Why does the Government of India promote the use of ‘Neem-coated Urea’ in agriculture?##Option_A: Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms###Option_B: Neem coating slows down the rate of dissolution of urea in the soil##Option_C: Nitrous oxide, which is a greenhouse gas, is not at all released into atmosphere by crop fields##Option_D: Release of Neem oil in the soil increases nitrogen fixation by the soil microorganisms##Answer:b##Explaination:Urea is an important supplier of nitrogen, which is necessary for the development of plants. But only 30-40 per cent of nitrogen present in the urea is utilised by crops. The rest gets degraded. When ordinary urea is applied, it gets converted to ammonium carbamate. Some of this gets converted to ammonia gas in what is called ammonia volatilisation. About 8-10 per cent nitrogen is lost during volatilization. The rest of the ammonium carbamate undergoes chemical transformation and nitrates are formed. Some of these are absorbed by the plants. The rest are either leached into the underground water or are denitrified to gaseous nitrogen and nitrous oxide under anaerobic conditions (absence of oxygen). Neem has properties that check nitrogen loss at each stage. It slows down the process of nitrate formation and hence excess nitrate is not available for denitrification. When farmers use this urea, the slow release of nitrogen helps the fertility of the soil. Therefore, there will be more yield to the extent of 15-20%. Also, the higher usage of neem-coated urea would check diversion of urea for industrial use. Neem coated urea also works as insecticide.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:b
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The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War
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India should be granted complete independence
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India should be partitioned into two before granting independence
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India should be made a republic with the condition that she will join the Commonwealth
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India should be granted complete independence
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Cripps Mission was sent to India under the president ship of Stafford Cripps in march 1942. The intention was to get Indian support for Britishers in the ongoing World War II. It proposed: An Indian Dominion that will be free to decide its relations with the commonwealth and United Nations A constituent assembly to be convened to frame a new constitution. Any province not willing to join the Union could have a separate constitution and form a separate. Other points in the proposal were- Acceptance of Indian constitution by British government would be subject to condition that any province would have the right to have separate union and a treaty to be negotiated to effect the power transfer to safeguard racial and religious minorities Defense of India to remain in British hands.
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d
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no_topic_assigned
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General Studies
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:The plan of Sir Stafford Cripps envisaged that after the Second World War##Option_A: India should be granted complete independence###Option_B: India should be partitioned into two before granting independence##Option_C: India should be made a republic with the condition that she will join the Commonwealth##Option_D: India should be granted complete independence##Answer:d##Explaination:Cripps Mission was sent to India under the president ship of Stafford Cripps in march 1942. The intention was to get Indian support for Britishers in the ongoing World War II. It proposed: An Indian Dominion that will be free to decide its relations with the commonwealth and United Nations A constituent assembly to be convened to frame a new constitution. Any province not willing to join the Union could have a separate constitution and form a separate. Other points in the proposal were- Acceptance of Indian constitution by British government would be subject to condition that any province would have the right to have separate union and a treaty to be negotiated to effect the power transfer to safeguard racial and religious minorities Defense of India to remain in British hands.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:General Studies##Answer:d
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Which of the following is/are tributary/ tributaries of Brahmaputra? 1. Dibang 2. Kameng 3. Lohit 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 3 only
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1 only
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All the given rivers Dibang, Kameng and Lohit are the tributaries of Brahmaputra.
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d
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no_topic_assigned
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are tributary/ tributaries of Brahmaputra? 1. Dibang 2. Kameng 3. Lohit Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 only ###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only ##Option_D: 1 only ##Answer:d##Explaination:All the given rivers Dibang, Kameng and Lohit are the tributaries of Brahmaputra.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following pairs: Community sometimes mentioned in the news In the affairs of 1. Kurd : Bangladesh 2. Madhesi : Nepal 3. Rohingya : Myanmar Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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1 and 2
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2 only
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2 and 3
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1 and 2
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The Madhesi also referred to as Teraibasi Nepali are an indigenous ethnic group of Nepalese people who are natives of the Madhesh plains of Southern Nepal in Terai belt of South Asia. Between 25 and 35 million Kurds inhabit a mountainous region straddling the borders of Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Iran and Armenia. They make up the fourth-largest ethnic group in the Middle East, but they have never obtained a permanent nation state. The Rohingya are an ethnic Muslim minority in the majority Buddhist Myanmar . Many of their enemies refuse to acknowledge that the Rohingya are an ethnically distinct group. They claim instead that the Rohingya are Bengali and that their presence in Myanmar is the result of illegal immigration (more on that later). The Rohingya, for their part, claim to be pre-colonial residents of Myanmar’s Rakhine state, the Middle East Institute explains, with the earliest known appearance of the term Rohingya in 1799
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c
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Community sometimes mentioned in the news In the affairs of 1. Kurd : Bangladesh 2. Madhesi : Nepal 3. Rohingya : Myanmar Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: 1 and 2###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3##Option_D: 1 and 2##Answer:c##Explaination:The Madhesi also referred to as Teraibasi Nepali are an indigenous ethnic group of Nepalese people who are natives of the Madhesh plains of Southern Nepal in Terai belt of South Asia. Between 25 and 35 million Kurds inhabit a mountainous region straddling the borders of Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Iran and Armenia. They make up the fourth-largest ethnic group in the Middle East, but they have never obtained a permanent nation state. The Rohingya are an ethnic Muslim minority in the majority Buddhist Myanmar . Many of their enemies refuse to acknowledge that the Rohingya are an ethnically distinct group. They claim instead that the Rohingya are Bengali and that their presence in Myanmar is the result of illegal immigration (more on that later). The Rohingya, for their part, claim to be pre-colonial residents of Myanmar’s Rakhine state, the Middle East Institute explains, with the earliest known appearance of the term Rohingya in 1799##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:c
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With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism. 2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment. 3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentinent beings on their path to it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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2 only
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1 only
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Bodhisattva in Buddhism is one who seeks awakening or enlightment. This concept is central to Mahayana sect of Buddhism. In Mahayana Buddhism, bodhisattva refers to a human being committed to the attainment of enlightenment for the sake of others. A Bodhisattva may delay achieving his own salvation to help all sentinent beings on their path to it.
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b
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no_topic_assigned
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Geology
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect of Buddhism. 2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way to enlightenment. 3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentinent beings on their path to it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Bodhisattva in Buddhism is one who seeks awakening or enlightment. This concept is central to Mahayana sect of Buddhism. In Mahayana Buddhism, bodhisattva refers to a human being committed to the attainment of enlightenment for the sake of others. A Bodhisattva may delay achieving his own salvation to help all sentinent beings on their path to it.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Geology##Answer:b
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Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF’s SDR?
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Rouble
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Rand
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Indian Rupee
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Rouble
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The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund decided to include the Chinese currency, the renminbi (yuan), into its basket of currencies that make up the IMF’s Special Drawing Right (SDR). The decision was taken during the IMF’s five-yearly review of the basket of currencies. SDRs are artificial currency created to augment international liquidity. It is neither a currency nor a claim on IMF rather it supplements the existing reserves of member countries of IMF. To be included as SDR a currency must be freely usable, widely used and widely traded. U.S. dollar, the euro, British pound and the Japanese yen form the SDR basket. IMF has decided to include Yuan in the SDR basket with effect from October 1, 2016. The respective weights of the U.S. dollar, euro, Chinese renminbi, Japanese yen, and pound sterling are 41.73 percent, 30.93 percent, 10.92 percent, 8.33 percent.
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d
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no_topic_assigned
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Chemistry
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF’s SDR?##Option_A:Rouble###Option_B:Rand##Option_C:Indian Rupee##Option_D:Rouble##Answer:d##Explaination:The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund decided to include the Chinese currency, the renminbi (yuan), into its basket of currencies that make up the IMF’s Special Drawing Right (SDR). The decision was taken during the IMF’s five-yearly review of the basket of currencies. SDRs are artificial currency created to augment international liquidity. It is neither a currency nor a claim on IMF rather it supplements the existing reserves of member countries of IMF. To be included as SDR a currency must be freely usable, widely used and widely traded. U.S. dollar, the euro, British pound and the Japanese yen form the SDR basket. IMF has decided to include Yuan in the SDR basket with effect from October 1, 2016. The respective weights of the U.S. dollar, euro, Chinese renminbi, Japanese yen, and pound sterling are 41.73 percent, 30.93 percent, 10.92 percent, 8.33 percent.##Topic:no_topic_assigned##Subject:Chemistry##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements in relation to rail network density (kms of rail line per Sq. km area) in different continents excluding Antarctica.
1. North American continent has highest rail network density.
2. African continent has lowest rail network density.
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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Statement 1 is incorrect. The highest rail network density is in European continent with EU contributing 2,29,450 km in area of about 4.32 m Sq km. Next being North American continent in which US alone contributes about 2,26,427 km over 9.82 m Sq km. Overall North America has highest railway lines but spread over large area.
Statement 2 is correct. African continent has merely 40, 000 km railway lines spread over large area.
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b
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Transport and Communication
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements in relation to rail network density (kms of rail line per Sq. km area) in different continents excluding Antarctica.
1. North American continent has highest rail network density.
2. African continent has lowest rail network density.
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:
Statement 1 is incorrect. The highest rail network density is in European continent with EU contributing 2,29,450 km in area of about 4.32 m Sq km. Next being North American continent in which US alone contributes about 2,26,427 km over 9.82 m Sq km. Overall North America has highest railway lines but spread over large area.
Statement 2 is correct. African continent has merely 40, 000 km railway lines spread over large area.
##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Consider the following statements regarding trans continental railways. 1. The trans Canadian rail route connects Vancouver and Halifax. 2. The trans Andean rail route connects Buenos Aires and Rio De Janeiro. 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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Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect. The trans Andean rail route links Buenos Aires in Argentina with Valparaiso in Chile across the Andes through the Uspallatta pass located at about 3900m height.
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a
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Transport and Communication
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding trans continental railways. 1. The trans Canadian rail route connects Vancouver and Halifax. 2. The trans Andean rail route connects Buenos Aires and Rio De Janeiro. 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:Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect. The trans Andean rail route links Buenos Aires in Argentina with Valparaiso in Chile across the Andes through the Uspallatta pass located at about 3900m height.##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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With reference to major highways in the world, which of the following pairs is/are matched correctly? Name of the Highway Cities Connected 1. Trans canadian highway Vancouver to St Johns city 2. Trans continental Stuart highway Perth to Sydney 3. The Alaskan highway link Alaska to New York 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 Trans continental Stuart highway connects Darwin on nothern coast with Melbourne on southern coast passing through Alice Springs. It is a north south connecting link.It is the Trans Australian railway line that connects Perth with Sydney on West coast and east coast respectively. The Alaskan highway connects Anchorage in Alaska and Edmonton in Canada.
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a
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Transport and Communication
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:With reference to major highways in the world, which of the following pairs is/are matched correctly? Name of the Highway Cities Connected 1. Trans canadian highway Vancouver to St Johns city 2. Trans continental Stuart highway Perth to Sydney 3. The Alaskan highway link Alaska to New York 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:a##Explaination:The Trans continental Stuart highway connects Darwin on nothern coast with Melbourne on southern coast passing through Alice Springs. It is a north south connecting link.It is the Trans Australian railway line that connects Perth with Sydney on West coast and east coast respectively. The Alaskan highway connects Anchorage in Alaska and Edmonton in Canada. ##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements. 1. The Union and Pacific railway connects New York on Pacific Coast to San Francisco on Atlantic Coast. 2. The Orient express line connects Moscow in Russia with Istanbul in Turkey. 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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Statement 1 is incorrect. The Union and Pacific railway connects New York on Atlantic Coast to San Francisco on Pacific Coast. Statement 2 is incorrect. The orient express is rail line connecting Europe with Asia Minor. It links Paris in France with Istanbul in Turkey.
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d
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Transport and Communication
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements. 1. The Union and Pacific railway connects New York on Pacific Coast to San Francisco on Atlantic Coast. 2. The Orient express line connects Moscow in Russia with Istanbul in Turkey. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: Both 1 and 2##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Statement 1 is incorrect. The Union and Pacific railway connects New York on Atlantic Coast to San Francisco on Pacific Coast. Statement 2 is incorrect. The orient express is rail line connecting Europe with Asia Minor. It links Paris in France with Istanbul in Turkey. ##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements regarding the Commercial Livestock Rearing: It is highly organized and capital intensive. Rearing of animals is done on scientific basis. It is essentially associated with Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Commercial Livestock Rearing is rearing of animals in large ranches organized on scientific basis. It is highly capital intensive as it uses latest sophisticated technology for processing of meat ,hided wool etc. Therefore, both the statements 1 and 2 are correct. Commercial livestock ranching is essentially associated with western cultures and is practiced on permanent ranches. New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, Uruguay and United States of America are important countries where commercial livestock rearing is practiced. Therefore, statement 3 is not correct.
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b
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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 the Commercial Livestock Rearing: It is highly organized and capital intensive. Rearing of animals is done on scientific basis. It is essentially associated with Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:Commercial Livestock Rearing is rearing of animals in large ranches organized on scientific basis. It is highly capital intensive as it uses latest sophisticated technology for processing of meat ,hided wool etc. Therefore, both the statements 1 and 2 are correct. Commercial livestock ranching is essentially associated with western cultures and is practiced on permanent ranches. New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, Uruguay and United States of America are important countries where commercial livestock rearing is practiced. Therefore, statement 3 is not correct.##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##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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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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nan
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a
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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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:a##Explaination:nan##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Studies have revealed that Ocean Noise has increased tenfold since 1960s. Which of the following could be the reasons for this increase? 1. Increase in the global shipping trade. 2. Increase in the number of ships plying the oceans. 3. Higher speed of vessels. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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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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d
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No_topic
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Studies have revealed that Ocean Noise has increased tenfold since 1960s. Which of the following could be the reasons for this increase? 1. Increase in the global shipping trade. 2. Increase in the number of ships plying the oceans. 3. Higher speed of vessels. Select the correct answer using the code given below. ##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:##Topic:No_topic##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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The part of the center fresh(chewing gum) which is left after the flavor is over is derived from?
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Plants
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Algae
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Trees
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Plants
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The part of the chewing gums left after the flavor is over is called as chicle
It is derived from the milky juice of Zapota tree
Zapota tree is native to southern Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
It is also found in southern region of 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:
The part of the center fresh(chewing gum) which is left after the flavor is over is derived from?
##Option_A:Plants
###Option_B:Algae
##Option_C:Trees
##Option_D:Plants
##Answer:c##Explaination:
The part of the chewing gums left after the flavor is over is called as chicle
It is derived from the milky juice of Zapota tree
Zapota tree is native to southern Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
It is also found in southern region of India
##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements about different tribes practicing nomadic Herding: They move from mountains to plains during summers for pastures. In Tundra region, they move from South to North during summers for pastures. Bakarwals and Gaddis of India are nomadic herding tribes who practice Transhumance. Which of the following statements given above is/are not correct?
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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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Nomadic heding is a primitive form of subsistence activity. Here, cattles are used by herders for tools, transport, food and clothing. Different tribes moves with cattles in search of pastures both horizontally (across latitude) and vertically (across elevation) in search of pastures. Moving of tribes up the mountain during summers for pastures and subsequently coming back to plains during winters is called as Transhumance. Therefore, statement 1 incorrect. In tundra region, tribes moves from South to north in summers and north to south in winters. Therefore, statement 2 is correct. In India Gaddis, Gujjars, Bakarwal and Bhotiyas in himalayan region are the nomadic herding tribes who practice transhumance. Therefore, statement 3 is correct.
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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 about different tribes practicing nomadic Herding: They move from mountains to plains during summers for pastures. In Tundra region, they move from South to North during summers for pastures. Bakarwals and Gaddis of India are nomadic herding tribes who practice Transhumance. Which of the following statements given above is/are not correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 3 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:Nomadic heding is a primitive form of subsistence activity. Here, cattles are used by herders for tools, transport, food and clothing. Different tribes moves with cattles in search of pastures both horizontally (across latitude) and vertically (across elevation) in search of pastures. Moving of tribes up the mountain during summers for pastures and subsequently coming back to plains during winters is called as Transhumance. Therefore, statement 1 incorrect. In tundra region, tribes moves from South to north in summers and north to south in winters. Therefore, statement 2 is correct. In India Gaddis, Gujjars, Bakarwal and Bhotiyas in himalayan region are the nomadic herding tribes who practice transhumance. Therefore, statement 3 is correct.##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Shifting Cultivation? The ashes left by burning of vegetation add to the fertility of the soil. Mechanised tools like tractors are used in patches for cultivation It is primarily prevalent in the temperate regions of the world. 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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Shifting agriculture is a form of agriculture, in which an area of ground is cleared of vegetation by burning and cultivated for a few years and then abandoned for a new area until its fertility has been naturally restored. Statement 1 correct. The ashes after burning of vegetation increase the fertility of soil for temporary period. Statement 2 incorrect. It is a primitive form of agriculture in which primitive tools like sticks and hoes are used. Statement 3 incorrect. It is largely prevalent in tropical regions. Locally it is known by different names such as: Jhuming in NE India, Jadang in Indonesia and Malaysia, Milpa in Central America and Mexico.
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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:Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to Shifting Cultivation? The ashes left by burning of vegetation add to the fertility of the soil. Mechanised tools like tractors are used in patches for cultivation It is primarily prevalent in the temperate regions of the world. 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:a##Explaination:Shifting agriculture is a form of agriculture, in which an area of ground is cleared of vegetation by burning and cultivated for a few years and then abandoned for a new area until its fertility has been naturally restored. Statement 1 correct. The ashes after burning of vegetation increase the fertility of soil for temporary period. Statement 2 incorrect. It is a primitive form of agriculture in which primitive tools like sticks and hoes are used. Statement 3 incorrect. It is largely prevalent in tropical regions. Locally it is known by different names such as: Jhuming in NE India, Jadang in Indonesia and Malaysia, Milpa in Central America and Mexico.##Topic:Land Resources and Agriculture##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following is/are reasons for higher sex ratio in some parts of India? 1. Women have biological advantage over men. 2. Infanticide 3. Labor migration Consider the correct code from following options:
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1 only
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1, 3 only
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1, 2 only
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1 only
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1- is correct because biologically females are more resilient than men and hance have advantage over them.
2- is not correct because cases of infanticide has been observed against female child and thus it would not lead to more men than women
3- is correct because labor migration which is predominantely of men makes the sex ratio favorable to women
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b
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are reasons for higher sex ratio in some parts of India? 1. Women have biological advantage over men. 2. Infanticide 3. Labor migration Consider the correct code from following options:##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1, 3 only##Option_C: 1, 2 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
1- is correct because biologically females are more resilient than men and hance have advantage over them.
2- is not correct because cases of infanticide has been observed against female child and thus it would not lead to more men than women
3- is correct because labor migration which is predominantely of men makes the sex ratio favorable to women
##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following statements are correct regarding sex ratio trends in world ? 1. In general, Asia has sex ratio which is unfavourable to women. 2. Russia has lowest sex ratio in world. 3. Sex ratio is unfavourable to women in most of the countries of UN Consider the correct code from following options:
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1 only
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1,3 only
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2,3 only
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1 only
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1- is correct as most of the Asian coutries have sex ratio skewed against women
2- is not correct because Russia have more women than men and has healthy sex ratio
3- is not correct as Sex ratio is favorable to females in 139 countries and to males in 72 of UN countries.
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a
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements are correct regarding sex ratio trends in world ? 1. In general, Asia has sex ratio which is unfavourable to women. 2. Russia has lowest sex ratio in world. 3. Sex ratio is unfavourable to women in most of the countries of UN Consider the correct code from following options: ##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1,3 only##Option_C: 2,3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:
1- is correct as most of the Asian coutries have sex ratio skewed against women
2- is not correct because Russia have more women than men and has healthy sex ratio
3- is not correct as Sex ratio is favorable to females in 139 countries and to males in 72 of UN countries.
##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Demographic structure? High proportion of youth population would mean that the region has high birth rate. Triangular shaped population pyramid with wide base is typical of developing countries. Bell shaped population pyramid tapering to top represents almost equal birth and death rate. 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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Statement 1 is correct as countries with more youth population like India has more birth rate.
A population pyramid is used to show age-sex structure of population. Statement 2 is correct as triangular shaped pyramid with a wide base and is typical of less developed countries. These have larger populations in lower age.
Statement 3 is correct. When age-sex pyramid is bell shaped and tapers towards top then birth and death rate is almost equal tending to constant population.
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d
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Demographic structure? High proportion of youth population would mean that the region has high birth rate. Triangular shaped population pyramid with wide base is typical of developing countries. Bell shaped population pyramid tapering to top represents almost equal birth and death rate. 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:d##Explaination:
Statement 1 is correct as countries with more youth population like India has more birth rate.
A population pyramid is used to show age-sex structure of population. Statement 2 is correct as triangular shaped pyramid with a wide base and is typical of less developed countries. These have larger populations in lower age.
Statement 3 is correct. When age-sex pyramid is bell shaped and tapers towards top then birth and death rate is almost equal tending to constant population.
##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements:
1. India is the second most populous country in the BRICS grouping
2. Egypt is the most populous country in the African continent
Which of the above statements 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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India is the second most populous country in the BRICS grouping, it ranks below China
The top ten most populous countries are as follows:
China>India>USA>Indonesia>Brazil>Pakistan>Nigeria>Bangladesh>Russia>Japan
The most populous country in Africa is Nigeria and not Egypt, Therefore statement 2 is incorrect
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a
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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 statements:
1. India is the second most populous country in the BRICS grouping
2. Egypt is the most populous country in the African continent
Which of the above statements are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: Both 1 and 2
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:a##Explaination:
India is the second most populous country in the BRICS grouping, it ranks below China
The top ten most populous countries are as follows:
China>India>USA>Indonesia>Brazil>Pakistan>Nigeria>Bangladesh>Russia>Japan
The most populous country in Africa is Nigeria and not Egypt, Therefore statement 2 is incorrect
##Topic:World: Population , Distribution & Density , Races & Tribes , Settlement & Migration##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements: Natural growth of population does not take into account the migration of population. Actual growth of population is always greater than the natural growth of population. 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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Statement 1 is correct. Natural Growth = Births - Deaths Actual Growth of Population = {Births - Deaths} + {In Migration - Out Migration} Net migration will determine whether natural growth is greater or actual growth is greater. Therefore it cannot be said that actual growth of population is always greater than the natural growth of population. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
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a
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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 statements: Natural growth of population does not take into account the migration of population. Actual growth of population is always greater than the natural growth of population. 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:Statement 1 is correct. Natural Growth = Births - Deaths Actual Growth of Population = {Births - Deaths} + {In Migration - Out Migration} Net migration will determine whether natural growth is greater or actual growth is greater. Therefore it cannot be said that actual growth of population is always greater than the natural growth of population. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.##Topic:World: Population , Distribution & Density , Races & Tribes , Settlement & Migration##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following areas tend to have more population density? Areas which have fertile loamy soils. Areas with harsh climate and more seasonal variation. 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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Statement 1 is correct. Fertile soils are important for agricultural and allied activities. Therefore, areas which have fertile loamy soils have more people living on them as these can support intensive agriculture. Statement 2 is not correct. Areas with a comfortable climate, where there is not much seasonal variation attract more people. Therefore, areas with harsh climate and more seasonal variation are less populous.
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a
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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:Which of the following areas tend to have more population density? Areas which have fertile loamy soils. Areas with harsh climate and more seasonal variation. 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:Statement 1 is correct. Fertile soils are important for agricultural and allied activities. Therefore, areas which have fertile loamy soils have more people living on them as these can support intensive agriculture. Statement 2 is not correct. Areas with a comfortable climate, where there is not much seasonal variation attract more people. Therefore, areas with harsh climate and more seasonal variation are less populous.##Topic:World: Population , Distribution & Density , Races & Tribes , Settlement & Migration##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Air transport has brought about a connectivity revolution in the world. It is often the only means to reach inaccessible areas. With reference to this consider following statements regarding Inter-Continental Air Routes
1. In the Northern Hemisphere ,U.S.A. alone accounts for 60 per cent of the airways of the world.
2. In the Southern hemisphere, There are limited air services between 10-35 latitudes.
3. Africa, Asiatic part of Russia and South America lack air services.
Which of the statement 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 both
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1 and 2 only
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All statements are correct.
statement 2 is correct :There are limited air services between 10-35 latitudes in the Southern hemisphere due to sparser population, limited landmass and economic development.
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d
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Transport and Communication
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Air transport has brought about a connectivity revolution in the world. It is often the only means to reach inaccessible areas. With reference to this consider following statements regarding Inter-Continental Air Routes
1. In the Northern Hemisphere ,U.S.A. alone accounts for 60 per cent of the airways of the world.
2. In the Southern hemisphere, There are limited air services between 10-35 latitudes.
3. Africa, Asiatic part of Russia and South America lack air services.
Which of the statement given above is / are correct?
##Option_A: 1 and 2 only
###Option_B: 2 and 3 only
##Option_C: 1 and 3 both
##Option_D: 1 and 2 only
##Answer:d##Explaination:
All statements are correct.
statement 2 is correct :There are limited air services between 10-35 latitudes in the Southern hemisphere due to sparser population, limited landmass and economic development.
##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following pairs: Inland Waterways Country 1. Rhine waterways Germany 2. Volga Russia 3. Mississippi Brazil Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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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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The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands. It is navigable for 700 km from Rotterdam, at its mouth in the Netherlands to Basel in Switzerland. The Volga is one of the most important river of Russia. It provides a navigable waterway of 11,200 km and drains into the Caspian Sea. The Mississippi-Ohio waterway connects the interior part of U.S.A. with the Gulf of Mexico in the south.
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c
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Transport and Communication
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following pairs: Inland Waterways Country 1. Rhine waterways Germany 2. Volga Russia 3. Mississippi Brazil Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 2 and 3 only##Option_C: 1 and 2 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands. It is navigable for 700 km from Rotterdam, at its mouth in the Netherlands to Basel in Switzerland. The Volga is one of the most important river of Russia. It provides a navigable waterway of 11,200 km and drains into the Caspian Sea. The Mississippi-Ohio waterway connects the interior part of U.S.A. with the Gulf of Mexico in the south.##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements regarding River waterways:
1. Rivers are the only means of transport in dense forests.
2. They lost importance in comparison to ancient times.
Which of the statement given above is / are correct?
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1 only
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2 only
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1 and 2 both
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1 only
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Statement 1 is correct : Other than river waterways no other medium of transport is feasible.
Statement 2 is correct :In ancient times, riverways were the main highways of transportation as in the case of India. But they lost importance because of competition from Railways,lack of water due to its diversion for iirgation,and poor maintenance.
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c
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Transport and Communication
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements regarding River waterways:
1. Rivers are the only means of transport in dense forests.
2. They lost importance in comparison to ancient times.
Which of the statement given above is / are correct?
##Option_A: 1 only
###Option_B: 2 only
##Option_C: 1 and 2 both
##Option_D: 1 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Statement 1 is correct : Other than river waterways no other medium of transport is feasible.
Statement 2 is correct :In ancient times, riverways were the main highways of transportation as in the case of India. But they lost importance because of competition from Railways,lack of water due to its diversion for iirgation,and poor maintenance.
##Topic:Transport and Communication##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Consider the following statements with respect to Modern Large Scale Industries:
1. It requires specialised skills and managerial techniques for production.
2. It is a labour intensive industry.
3. It requires technological innovation.
4. It is a feature of capitalist countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1, 3 and 4 only
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1, 2 and 3 only
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Statement 2 is wrong. Large Scale Industries are capital intensive and not labour intensive. Other statements are the features of the Large Scale Industries.
Large scale industries is a synergy of various process such as application of power, mass production of identical products and specialised labour in factory settings for the production of standardised commodities. More emphasis is given to the kind of ‘industrial’ activity which involves less complicated systems of production. This require the innovation on continuous basis which make it capital intensive industry. Capitalist countries (developed countries) having sufficient source of capital go on establishing large sacle industries.
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c
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Industriestypes and their locational factors
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:
Consider the following statements with respect to Modern Large Scale Industries:
1. It requires specialised skills and managerial techniques for production.
2. It is a labour intensive industry.
3. It requires technological innovation.
4. It is a feature of capitalist countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
##Option_A: 1, 2 and 3 only
###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only
##Option_C: 1, 3 and 4 only
##Option_D: 1, 2 and 3 only
##Answer:c##Explaination:
Statement 2 is wrong. Large Scale Industries are capital intensive and not labour intensive. Other statements are the features of the Large Scale Industries.
Large scale industries is a synergy of various process such as application of power, mass production of identical products and specialised labour in factory settings for the production of standardised commodities. More emphasis is given to the kind of ‘industrial’ activity which involves less complicated systems of production. This require the innovation on continuous basis which make it capital intensive industry. Capitalist countries (developed countries) having sufficient source of capital go on establishing large sacle industries.
##Topic:Industriestypes and their locational factors##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which among the following is/are the characteristic feature(s) of Mediterranean type of agriculture? Viticulture Subsistence Agriculture Collective Farming 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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Statement 1 is correct. Viticulture or grape cultivation is a specialty of the Mediterranean region. Best quality wines in the world with distinctive flavours are produced from high quality grapes in various countries of this region. The inferior grapes are dried into raisins and currants. Statement 2 is not correct. Mediterranean agriculture is highly specialised commercial agriculture. Statement 3 is not correct. Collective farming is based on social ownership of the means of production and collective labour which is not a characteristic feature of Mediterranean region.
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a
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Agriculture and Industry of world
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which among the following is/are the characteristic feature(s) of Mediterranean type of agriculture? Viticulture Subsistence Agriculture Collective Farming 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:a##Explaination:Statement 1 is correct. Viticulture or grape cultivation is a specialty of the Mediterranean region. Best quality wines in the world with distinctive flavours are produced from high quality grapes in various countries of this region. The inferior grapes are dried into raisins and currants. Statement 2 is not correct. Mediterranean agriculture is highly specialised commercial agriculture. Statement 3 is not correct. Collective farming is based on social ownership of the means of production and collective labour which is not a characteristic feature of Mediterranean region.##Topic:Agriculture and Industry of world##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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What is "Truck Farming"?
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Farming in the regions where farmers specialise in vegetables.
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Livestock, particularly poultry farming and cattle rearing.
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Usage of heavy machinery for ploughing and distribution of high yield variety seeds.
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Farming in the regions where farmers specialise in vegetables.
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Option (a) is the correct answer. The farming where farmers specialise in vegetables is know as truck farming. The distance of truck farms from the market is governed by the distance that a truck can cover overnight, hence the name truck farming.
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a
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Agriculture and Industry of world
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:What is "Truck Farming"?##Option_A: Farming in the regions where farmers specialise in vegetables.###Option_B: Livestock, particularly poultry farming and cattle rearing.##Option_C: Usage of heavy machinery for ploughing and distribution of high yield variety seeds.##Option_D: Farming in the regions where farmers specialise in vegetables.##Answer:a##Explaination:Option (a) is the correct answer. The farming where farmers specialise in vegetables is know as truck farming. The distance of truck farms from the market is governed by the distance that a truck can cover overnight, hence the name truck farming.##Topic:Agriculture and Industry of world##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Consider the following statements regarding Shaft Mining method: It is done when ore lies deep below the earth’s surface. Overhead costs such as safety precautions and equipment is relatively low in this method. It is safer than the open-cast mining. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 only
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Statement 1 is correct. When the ore lies deep below the surface, underground mining method (shaft method) has to be used. In this method, vertical shafts have to be sunk, from where underground galleries radiate to reach the minerals. Minerals are extracted and transported to the surface through these passages. Statement 2 and 3 are incorrect. It requires specially designed lifts, drills, haulage vehicles, ventilation system for safety and efficient movement of people and material. This method is risky and as well as expensive. Overhead costs such as safety precautions and equipment is relatively low in open-cast mining method.
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c
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Agriculture and Industry of world
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Consider the following statements regarding Shaft Mining method: It is done when ore lies deep below the earth’s surface. Overhead costs such as safety precautions and equipment is relatively low in this method. It is safer than the open-cast mining. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?##Option_A: 1 only###Option_B: 1 and 2 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 only##Answer:c##Explaination:Statement 1 is correct. When the ore lies deep below the surface, underground mining method (shaft method) has to be used. In this method, vertical shafts have to be sunk, from where underground galleries radiate to reach the minerals. Minerals are extracted and transported to the surface through these passages. Statement 2 and 3 are incorrect. It requires specially designed lifts, drills, haulage vehicles, ventilation system for safety and efficient movement of people and material. This method is risky and as well as expensive. Overhead costs such as safety precautions and equipment is relatively low in open-cast mining method.##Topic:Agriculture and Industry of world##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:c
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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Occupation structure of a population? Developed countries have bulk of working population in secondary and tertiary sector. Developing and underdeveloped countries have bulk of their working population in primary and Quaternary sector. 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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In primitive and developing economies , majority of population is engaged in agriculture, fisheries and other primary activities. As the economy expands, employment begins to grow in labor intensive secondary and tertiary sector.
Statement 1 is correct because only a developed economy with industries and infrastructure can accommodate more workers in the secondary, tertiary and Quaternary sector.
Statement 2 is not correct because developing and underdeveloped economies will have most of their population in primary sector. Quaternary sector which consist of research and developing ideas is not very important in such countries.
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a
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Occupation structure of a population? Developed countries have bulk of working population in secondary and tertiary sector. Developing and underdeveloped countries have bulk of their working population in primary and Quaternary sector. 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:
In primitive and developing economies , majority of population is engaged in agriculture, fisheries and other primary activities. As the economy expands, employment begins to grow in labor intensive secondary and tertiary sector.
Statement 1 is correct because only a developed economy with industries and infrastructure can accommodate more workers in the secondary, tertiary and Quaternary sector.
Statement 2 is not correct because developing and underdeveloped economies will have most of their population in primary sector. Quaternary sector which consist of research and developing ideas is not very important in such countries.
##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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Which of the following is/are associated with "Population ageing"? High birth rate and high death rate Working age population shrinking Sex rate declining Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 and 2 only
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Population ageing is a process by which the population of older people becomes proportionally higher:
1 is not correct because population ageing is accompanied with low birth rate and low death rate
2 is correct because low birth rate leads to a condition where working population decreases and low death rate ensures that population of dependent older people increases
3 is not correct as population ageing is not associated with Sex ratio.
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b
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Population, Migration, Settlements
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following is/are associated with "Population ageing"? High birth rate and high death rate Working age population shrinking Sex rate declining Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2 only##Option_C: 1 and 3 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:b##Explaination:
Population ageing is a process by which the population of older people becomes proportionally higher:
1 is not correct because population ageing is accompanied with low birth rate and low death rate
2 is correct because low birth rate leads to a condition where working population decreases and low death rate ensures that population of dependent older people increases
3 is not correct as population ageing is not associated with Sex ratio.
##Topic:Population, Migration, Settlements##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following regions are the densely populated regions of the world? South Asia High Rainfall zones near Equator Hot and Cold Deserts North Western Europe Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 4 only
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The North-Eastern part of U.S.A., North-Western part of Europe, South, South-East and East Asia are the densely populated parts of the world with more than 200 persons on every sq km. Other areas like those near the North and South Poles, the hot and the cold deserts and high rainfall zones near the Equator have very low density of population. These are the sparsely populated regions of the world with less than 01 person per sq km. In general, if climate of the areas is taken into consideration along with other factors like availability of mineral and less oppressive weather, answer can be arrived at easily. Therefore, (b) is the correct answer.
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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:Which of the following regions are the densely populated regions of the world? South Asia High Rainfall zones near Equator Hot and Cold Deserts North Western Europe Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1, 2 and 4 only###Option_B: 1 and 4 only##Option_C: 2 and 3 only##Option_D: 1, 2 and 4 only##Answer:b##Explaination:The North-Eastern part of U.S.A., North-Western part of Europe, South, South-East and East Asia are the densely populated parts of the world with more than 200 persons on every sq km. Other areas like those near the North and South Poles, the hot and the cold deserts and high rainfall zones near the Equator have very low density of population. These are the sparsely populated regions of the world with less than 01 person per sq km. In general, if climate of the areas is taken into consideration along with other factors like availability of mineral and less oppressive weather, answer can be arrived at easily. Therefore, (b) is the correct answer.##Topic:World: Population , Distribution & Density , Races & Tribes , Settlement & Migration##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:b
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Which of the following factors influence the location of an industry? Access to agglomeration Economies Access to power/energy Government Policies Access to Transportation facilities Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1 and 2 only
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2, 3 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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1 and 2 only
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Statement 1 is correct. Many industries benefit from nearness to a leader industry and other industries. Savings are derived from the linkages which exist between different industries. Statement 2 is correct. Industries which use more power are located close to the source of the energy supply such as the aluminium industry. Statement 3 is correct. Goverments adopt 'regional policies' to promote 'balanced' economic development and hence set up industries in particular areas. Statement 4 is correct. Speedy and efficient transport facilities to carry raw materials to the factory and to move finished goods to the market are essential for the development of industries. The cost of transport plays an important role in the location of industrial units.
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d
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Industriestypes and their locational factors
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question:Which of the following factors influence the location of an industry? Access to agglomeration Economies Access to power/energy Government Policies Access to Transportation facilities Select the correct answer using the code given below.##Option_A: 1 and 2 only###Option_B: 2, 3 and 4 only##Option_C: 1 and 4 only##Option_D: 1 and 2 only##Answer:d##Explaination:Statement 1 is correct. Many industries benefit from nearness to a leader industry and other industries. Savings are derived from the linkages which exist between different industries. Statement 2 is correct. Industries which use more power are located close to the source of the energy supply such as the aluminium industry. Statement 3 is correct. Goverments adopt 'regional policies' to promote 'balanced' economic development and hence set up industries in particular areas. Statement 4 is correct. Speedy and efficient transport facilities to carry raw materials to the factory and to move finished goods to the market are essential for the development of industries. The cost of transport plays an important role in the location of industrial units.##Topic:Industriestypes and their locational factors##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:d
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Consider the following statements:
1. Higher the temperature of anybody shorter will be the wavelength of radiation emitted by it. 2. The radiations emitted by the earth are of shorter wavelengths. 3. In the Green House effect the atmosphere is warmed mainly by UV radiation coming from the Sun. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1 and 3 only
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1 only
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a
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Climate
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Agriculture
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This is some mcq of UPSC standerd ##Question: Consider the following statements:
1. Higher the temperature of anybody shorter will be the wavelength of radiation emitted by it. 2. The radiations emitted by the earth are of shorter wavelengths. 3. In the Green House effect the atmosphere is warmed mainly by UV radiation coming from the Sun. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? ##Option_A:1 only###Option_B:2 and 3 only##Option_C:1 and 3 only##Option_D:1 only##Answer:a##Explaination:.##Topic:Climate##Subject:Agriculture##Answer:a
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