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13051.

Which is the oldest mountain range in India ?

Answer»

Correct Answer is Aravallis.
Discussion
13052.

Decadal population growth rate of Haryana as per 2011 Census is:1. 17.64%2. 28.43%3. 21.34%4. 19.90%

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 19.90%

the correct answer is 19.90%.

  • Haryana has recorded a decadal population growth of 19.90 percent during 2001-2011.
  • As compared to 28.43 percent in the previous decade of 1991-2001.

  • The share of Haryana’s population in the country’s total population has increased from 2.06 to 2.09 percent.
  • Also, the state recorded a population density of 573 per square km in 2001-2011 as compared to 478 in the decade of 1991-2001.
  • While the total population has increased from 21,144,564 in 2001 to 25,353,081 in 2011.
  • The number of males has increased from 11,363,953 in 2001 to 13,505,130 in 2011.
  • The number of females also increased from 9,780,611 to 11,847,951 in 2011.

  • The literacy rate has increased from 67.91 in 2001 to 75.55 in 2011 Census.
  • The percentage of literate males increasing from 78.49 to 84.38 percent
  • Percentage of literate females from 55.73 to 66.77 in the same period.
  • The highest literacy rate has been reported from the Gurgaon district which is 84.44 percent  
  • The lowest level of literacy has been reported from Mewat district which stood at 56.14 percent.
Discussion
13053.

What’s the Categoryrye, oats, barley, wheat

Answer»

Correct answer is cereals
Discussion
13054.

How many Biosphere Reserves have been set up in India as per 2017?1. 202. 183. 74. 10

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 18

The correct answer is 18.

  • There are18 Biosphere reserves in India.
  • Biosphere reserves are areas of terrestrial and coastal ecosystems promoting solutions to reconcile the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use.
    • They are internationally recognized, nominated by national governments, and remain under the sovereign jurisdiction of the states where they are located. 
  • They often include one or more National Parks and/or preserves, along with buffer zones that are open to some economic uses. Protection is granted not only to the flora and fauna of the protected region, but also to the human communities who inhabit these regions, and their ways of life.
  • First Biosphere Reserve: Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (Est. 1986)
  • Largest Biosphere Reserve: Gulf of Mannar
  • Smallest Biosphere Reserve: Panna

 There are 18 biosphere reserves in India:

  • Cold Desert, Himachal Pradesh
  • Nanda Devi, Uttrakhand
  • Khangchendzonga, Sikkim
  • Dehang-Debang, Arunachal Pradesh
  • Manas, Assam
  • Dibru-Saikhowa, Assam
  • Nokrek, Meghalaya
  • Panna, Madhya Pradesh
  • Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh
  • Achanakmar-Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh
  • Kachchh, Gujarat (Largest Area)
  • Similipal, Odisha
  • Sundarban, West Bengal
  • Seshachalam, Andhra Pradesh
  • Agasthyamala, Karnataka-Tamil Nadu-Kerala
  • Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu-Kerala (First to be Included)
  • Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu
  • Great Nicobar, Andaman & Nicobar Island
Discussion
13055.

Which of the following statements is/are correct about Gotra?1. Each gotra was named after a king and all those who belonged to the same gotra were regarded as his descendants. 2. Women were expected to give up their father’s gotra and adopt that of their husband on marriage.3. Members of the same gotra could not marry.1. 1 and 2 only2. 3 only3. 2 and 3 only4. 1 only

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 2 and 3 only

The correct answer is 2 and 3 only.

  • One Brahmanical practice, evident from c. 1000 BCE onwards, was to classify people (especially Brahmanas) in terms of gotras.
  • Each gotra was named after a Vedic seer, and all those who belonged to the same gotra were regarded as his descendants. Hence, Statement 1 is incorrect.
  • Two rules about gotra were particularly important:
    • women were expected to give up their father’s gotra and adopt that of their husband on marriage. Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
    • members of the same gotra could not marry. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
  • One way to find out whether this was commonly followed is to consider the names of men and women, which were sometimes derived from gotra names.
    • These names are available for powerful ruling lineages such as the Satavahanas who ruled over parts of western India and the Deccan (c. second-century BCE-second century CE).
    • Several of their inscriptions have been recovered, which allow historians to trace family ties, including marriages.
    • An examination of the names of women who married Satavahana rulers indicates that many of them had names derived from gotras such as Gotama and Vasistha, their father’s gotras.
    • They evidently retained these names instead of adopting names derived from their husband’s gotra name as they were required to do according to the Brahmanical rules.
    • What is also apparent is that some of these women belonged to the same gotra. As is obvious, this ran counter to the ideal of exogamy recommended in the Brahmanical texts.
Discussion
13056.

Which of the following awards is given in the field of Social Work by Madhya Pradesh Government?1. Shankar and Raghunath Shah Puruksar Award2. Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Samman Award3. Rani Durgavati Puruksar Award4. None of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Samman Award

The correct answer is Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Samman Award.

  • This award is given in the field of social work by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Ambedkar Samman award was started in the year 2001-02.
  • The first recipient of this award was given to Late Mr Basant Menon. 

  • The Shankar and Raghunath Shah Puruksar Award is given for the creativity in Adivasi art.
  • Rani Durgavati Puruksar Award is given to encourage creativity and administrative skills among women.
Discussion
13057.

Which among the following is not one of the objectives of Biosphere Reserves in India?1. To conserve biological and cultural diversity of plants and other organisms2. To promote research on ecological conservation 3. To provide facilities for education and research4. To build more biosphere reserves near the deltas and basins

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : To build more biosphere reserves near the deltas and basins

The correct answer is To build more biosphere reserves near the deltas and basins.

  • The statement To build more biosphere reserves near the deltas and basins is not correct.
  • Biosphere reserves are areas of terrestrial and coastal ecosystems which are internationally recognised within the framework of UNESCO's 'Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme'.
  • These reserves are required to meet a minimal set of criteria and adhere to a minimal set of conditions before being admitted to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves designated by UNESCO.
  • The main objectives of biosphere reserves are-
    • To conserve biological and cultural diversity and integrity of plants, animals, birds, reptiles, micro-organisms and unique features of pristine nature.
    • To promote research on ecological conservation and other environmental aspects.
    • To provide facilities for education, research, awareness, and training.
  • There are currently 714 biosphere reserves in 129 countries, including 21 transboundary sites, that belong to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
  • The Biosphere Reserves Programme was initiated in India in 1986.
  • The structure of Biosphere Reserve- Core Areas, Buffer Zone, and Transition Zone.

  • There are18 biosphere reserves in India:-
    • Cold Desert, Himachal Pradesh
    • Nanda Devi, Uttrakhand
    • Khangchendzonga, Sikkim
    • Dehang-Debang, Arunachal Pradesh
    • Manas, Assam
    • Dibru-Saikhowa, Assam
    • Nokrek, Meghalaya
    • Panna, Madhya Pradesh
    • Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh
    • Achanakmar-Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh-Chhattisgarh
    • Kachchh, Gujarat
    • Similipal, Odisha
    • Sundarban, West Bengal
    • Seshachalam, Andhra Pradesh
    • Agasthyamala, Karnataka-Tamil Nadu-Kerala
    • Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu-Kerala 
    • Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu
    • Great Nicobar, Andaman & Nicobar Island
Discussion
13058.

Who had set up the Anti-Untouchability League for the eradication of the evil of untouchability? (a) Jagjivan Ram (b) Dr BR Ambedkar (c) Acharya Kripalani(d) Mahatma Gandhi

Answer»

(d) Mahatma Gandhi
Discussion
13059.

The practice of untouchability is dying down because of the gradual increase in1) Income2) Social Status3) Occupation4) Literacy

Answer»

Correct option is 4) Literacy
Discussion
13060.

Name the factors which influence foreign policy of a country?

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  • To regulate the interaction with other countries.
  • To maintain peaceful relations with other countries. 
  • For cordial trade and commerce. 
  • National security. 
  • To develop friendly relations with other countries to check enemy countries.
Discussion
13061.

What are the main objectives of Biosphere Reserves.

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  • Biospheres are special protected area of land or coastal enviroments. 
  • For conservation fo Ecology. 
  • For research 
  • For educational purpose
  • To spread awarness of ecology among locals.
Discussion
13062.

How is Untouchability a social evil? Discuss.

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Untouchability is a social evil in India. It has its roots in the Vedas and based on the varna system, Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vysya & Shudra. The caste group occupied the lowest position on the caste system and were considered untouchables.

The untouchables were not allowed to lead a dignified life. They were not allowed to touch wells, tanks and cemetery used by upper caste people. They had to do menial jobs like carrying in the night spil dead animals and filthy jobs. They were barred from using the footwear, though footwear made by them were worn by the upper caste people. Untouchables were denied education and social justice. Untouchables were not allowed to own property. This is in human and also the violation of basic human rights.
Discussion
13063.

Which of the following is correct regarding the Standard Time zone?1. It is calculated as the angular distance from the Greenwich meridian.2. Indian Standard time is 5.5 hours ahead of Greenwich Meridian Time.3. A country can have multiple Standard Time Zone.1. 1 and 2 only2. 2 and 3 only3. 1, 2 and 34. 3 only

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1, 2 and 3

The correct answer is 1, 2, and 3.

  • Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.58° E longitude and is uniform all around the country. (5.5 hours ahead of Greenwich Meridian Time) Hence statement 2 is correct.
  • Standard Time: A uniform time for places in approximately the same longitude, established in a country or region by law or custom.
  • International Date Line is also known as the line of demarcation as it separates two consecutive calendar dates.
  • It is an imaginary longitude located at about 180 degrees east or west of the Greenwich Meridian. Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • It is not straight and curves from the normal 180 degrees Meridian at the Bering Strait, Fiji, Tonga, Aleutian Islands, Kiribati Islands, Wrangel Island, etc. to prevent confusion of day and date. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
  • The time difference between either side of the international date line is not always 24 hours because of uncertainties due to local time zone variations. 
  • Date changes when one crosses it. 
  • If one crosses the dateline moving east, then one has to subtract a day. 
  • Whereas if one is moving West then one has to add a day.
Discussion
13064.

In which year did the Khilafat Movement start?1. 19222. 19233. 19194. 1921

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1919

The correct answer is 1919.

  • The Khilafat Movement started in the year 1919.​

  • Khilafat Movement (1920 AD-1922 AD):
    • The Ali Brothers–Mohammad Ali and Shaukat Ali–launched an anti-British movement in 1919.
    • The movement was for the restoration of the Khilafat Movement.
    • Maulana Abul Kalam Azad also led the movement.
    • It was supported by Mahatma Gandhi and INC.
    • On October 17, 1919, ‘Khilafat Day’ was celebrated.

  • Turkish Revolution (1923 AD):
    • Turkey was called the Sick man of Europe.
    • The disintegration of the Ottoman Empire began in the 19th century and was completed after Turkey’s defeat in the First World War.
    • The treatment meted out to turkey by the Allies had led to a mass upsurge in India directed against Britain.
    • This upsurge is known as the Khilafat Movement.
    • Turkey was proclaimed a republic on October 29, 1923 AD and Kemal became the first President of Turkey.
    • The Turkish Sultan had carried the title of Caliph (Khalifa) the new government abolished the institution of Caliph (Khalifa) in 1924 AD.
    • Mustafa Kemal Pasha is known as the ‘founder of modern Turkey and Ataturk’ (the father of the Turks).
Discussion
13065.

Which village has shown that it is possible to reverse land degradation?1. Bhandardara2. Majuli3. Katarmal4. Sukhomajri

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Sukhomajri

The correct answer is Sukhomajri.

  • Sukhomajri village has shown that it is possible to reverse land degradation.

  • The restoration of degraded land in the village of Sukhomajri in Haryana.
  • The village adopted rainwater harvesting in the 1970s and ensured a reliable water supply.
  • As a result, it was able to grow trees in the land that was earlier barren.
  • The tree density increase Sukhomajri is increased from 13 per hectare in 1976 to 1272 per hectare in 1992.

 

  • Land degradation is a process in which land is affected by human-induced processes.
  • This process is seen as a disturbance to the land which is deleterious.
  • Loss of fertility, soil erosion, waterlogging, salinity, floods, and droughts are some of the major aspects of land degradation.
  • With a reliable source of water, trees can be planted, which can protect the top soil from erosion.
  • Once the top soil is preserved, the fertility of the land can be restored and crops can be grown there.  
Discussion
13066.

Rice is the most important food crop of India. Jusify.

Answer»
  • Staple food of eastern, southern and south-western India. 
  • India has largest area under rice cultivation in the world. 
  • India is second largest producer of rice. 
  • It the major kharif crop of India. 
  • Grown in all states of India.
Discussion
13067.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) system is one of the largest domestic communication satellite systems in the Asia-Pacific region with nine operational communication satellites placed in Geo-stationary orbit.2. India has one of the largest constellations of remote sensing satellites in operation.1. 1 only2. 2 only3. Both 1 and 24. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Both 1 and 2

The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.

 Indian National Satellite (INSAT) system:

  • The Indian National Satellite (INSAT) system is one of the largest domestic communication satellite systems in the Asia-Pacific region with nine operational communication satellites placed in Geo-stationary orbit. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
  • Established in 1983 with the commissioning of INSAT-1B, it initiated a major revolution in India’s communications sector and sustained the same later.
  • GSAT-17 joins the constellation of INSAT System consisting 15 operational satellites, namely - INSAT - 3A, 3C, 4A, 4B, 4CR and GSAT - 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 18.
  • The INSAT system with more than 200 transponders in the C, Extended C, and Ku-bands provides services to telecommunications, television broadcasting, satellite newsgathering, societal applications, weather forecasting, disaster warning and Search and Rescue operations.

Earth Observation Satellites

  • Starting with IRS-1A in 1988, ISRO has launched many operational remote sensing satellites.
  • Today, India has one of the largest constellations of remote sensing satellites in operation. Hence statement 2 is correct.
  • Currently, *thirteen* operational satellites are in Sun-synchronous orbit – RESOURCESAT-1, 2, 2A CARTOSAT-1, 2, 2A, 2B, RISAT-1 and 2, OCEANSAT-2, Megha-Tropiques, SARAL and SCATSAT-1, and *four* in Geostationary orbit- INSAT-3D, Kalpana & INSAT 3A, INSAT -3DR.
  • Varieties of instruments have been flown onboard these satellites to provide necessary data in diversified spatial, spectral, and temporal resolutions to cater to different user requirements in the country and for global usage.
  • The data from these satellites are used for several applications covering agriculture, water resources, urban planning, rural development, mineral prospecting, environment, forestry, ocean resources, and disaster management.
Discussion
13068.

The first Indian satellite, Aryabhata, was launched on 19 April ______.1. 19772. 19743. 19764. 1975

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1975

The correct answer is 1975.

  • Aryabhata was the first Indian satellite launched on 19 April 1975.
  • It was named after Indian Mathematician and astronomer Aryabhata.
  • It was built ISRO and launched with Russian rocket launch vehicle Kosmos-3M

  • ISRO - Indian Space Research Organisation, Indian space agency develop Indian space programs.
  • Founded - 1969
  • Headquarter - Bangalore 
  • Chairman - K. Sivan

  • On 18 may 1974, first successful nuclear bomb test was performed by India at Pokhran, an Indian Army base in Rajasthan.
    • The code for this mission was Smiling Buddha and it is also known as Pokhran-I test.
    • Indira Gandhi was Prime minister at that time.
  • Pokhran-II test was a series of five nuclear bomb test explosions in 1998 at Pokhran, an Indian Army base in Rajasthan.
    • The code for this mission was Operation Shakti–98 and five bombs were named as Shakti– i to iv.
    • Atal Bihari Vajpayee was Prime minister at that time.
Discussion
13069.

Which was the first Indian Satellite named after Indian mathematician launched in 1975 by the Soviet Union?1. INSAt 1A2. Bhaskara Sega-I3. Rohini RS-D14. Aryabhatta

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Aryabhatta

The correct answer is Aryabhatta.

  • Aryabhata was the first Indian Satellite named after an Indian mathematician launched in 1975 by the Soviet Union.

  • The satellite was named Aryabhata by India's first woman Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi.
  • The 360-kilogram satellite was built by ISRO.
  • It was launched by Russia from Kapustin Yar rocket launch and development site using a Kosmos-3M launch vehicle.
  • Aryabhata re-entered the Earth's atmosphere after 17 years of its launch on February 11, 1992.
  • Aryabhatta, the great mathematician, wrote Aryabhatiyam and Surya Siddhanta.
    • He placed the value of the first-line number and the use of zero (‘0’).

 

  • INSAT-1A was a communications satellite and a part of the Indian National Satellite System.
    • It was launched in 1982.
  • Bhaskara-I was the First Experimental Remote Sensing Satellite built in India. 
  • Rohini RS-D1 was an experimental spin-stabilized satellite designed with a power handling capability of 16W.
Discussion
13070.

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow: A divine order? To jusify their claims, Brahmans often cited a verse from a hymn in the Rigveda known as the Purusha Sukta, describing the sacrifice of Purusha, the primeval man. All the elements of the universe, including the four social categories, were supposed to have emanated from his body: The Brahmans was his mouth, of his arms was made the Ks hatriya. His thighs became the Vaishya, of his feet the Shudra was born. How does Rigveda describe the sacrifice of Purusha?

Answer» According to Rigveda Purusa is a primeval giant that is sacrificed by the God and from whose bodies the world and the varnas are built. Rigveda presents the nature of Purusha or the cosmic being as both immanent in the manifested world and yet transcendent to it and that the sacrifice was imperative for creation of the world.
Discussion
13071.

Match the names given in List-A with appropriate titles from List- B:List-AList-B(a) John Keats(i) Fire Hymn(b) Walter de la Mare(ii) Epitaph(c) Kamala Das(iii) Now the Leaves Are Falling Fast(d) Keki N.Daruwalla(iv) My Grandmother's House(e) W.H.Auden(v) To Autumn.

Answer»

(a)-(v) (b)-(ii) (c)-(iv) (d)-(i) (e)-(iii)
Discussion
13072.

Name the British Governor General who introduced railways in India:1. Lord Auckland2. Sir Charles Metcalfe3. Lord Hastings4. Lord Dalhousie

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Lord Dalhousie

The correct answer is Lord Dalhousie.

  • Lord Dalhousie was the British Governor-General who introduced railways in India:
    • He served as Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856.
    • He is popularly known as the "father of the Indian railway".
    • Passenger trains in railways, electric telegraph, and uniform postage in India were introduced during his tenure.
    • Governor-General known as the 'maker of modern India'.
    • Public Works Department in India was founded by Dalhousie.
    • He is the Governor-General who appointed 'Wood's education commission'.

  • Warren Hastings was the first Governor-general of British India
    • He is the only governor-general who impeached by the British government
    • He abolished the dual government system.
  • Lord Auckland served as Governor-General of India between 1836 and 1842.
    • He is popularly known as the most unsuccessful Governor-General of India.
  • Sir Charles Metcalfe served as the Governor-General of India between 1835 and 1836, known as the liberator of the press in India.
Discussion
13073.

______ was the last Governor General of India before the Indian Constitution came into existence.A. Chakravarti RajagopalachariB. The Viscount MountbattenC. Dr. Rajendra PrasadD. The Viscount Wavell1. A2. C3. D4. B

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : A

The correct answer is Chakravarti Rajagopalachari.

  • He was the first free and last Governor-General of India after Independence. Chakravarti Rajagopalachari was popularly known as Rajaji. 
  • Rajaji was a member of the Indian National Congress during the pre-independence era and a loyal supporter of Mahatma Gandhi.
  • He was born on 10th December 1878 in Madras state of Tamil Nadu. He was the author of the book "Environmentalism: A Global History".
  • Rajaji was an active participant in the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920. He became the editor of Gandhi's newspaper name "Young India".
  • He incumbent the Governor-General position till 26th January 1950. He also holds the Chief Minister position during his political career he became the Chief Minister of Madras in April 1952.

  • Lord Mountbatten was the last British  Governor-General of India.
  • Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India.
Discussion
13074.

Who was the last Governor General of India?A. Chakravarti Rajagopalachari B. Warren HastingsC. Louis MountbattenD. Edward Law1. C2. A3. D4. B

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : A

The answer is Chakravarti Rajagopalachari.

  • After independence, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (1878-1972) became the only Indian and last governor-general of India.
  • Rajagopalachari was appointed Governor-General of India's Interim Government in June 1948 and served until January 1950.

  • Chakravarti Rajagopalachari:
    • He was a member of the Indian National Congress's Working Committee for 20 years (1922–42).
    • From 1937 to 1939, he served as Chief Minister of Madras, his home state.
    • In 1954, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna for meritorious service to India.
    • In 1959, he founded and led the Swatantra (Independent) Party.

  • Warren Hastings:
    • He was the first Governor of Fort William in 1772.
    • From 1774 until 1785, he was the first Governor-General of Bengal.
    • During his presidency, the Regulating Act of 1773 was passed.
  • Louis Mountbatten:
    • From 12 February 1947 to 15 August 1947, Louis Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India.
    • From 15 August 1947 to 21 June 1948, he served as the first Governor-General of free India.
  • Edward Law:
    • He was the British governor-general of India from 1842–44.
Discussion
13075.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about C Rajagopalachari ?1. He was the first Indian to become the Governor General of India2. He was the founder of the Swatantra Party3. He was a senior leader of the Congress4. He was the first recipient of the Padma Shree Award

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : He was the first recipient of the Padma Shree Award

The correct answer is He was the first recipient of the Padma Shree Award.

  • C Rajagopalachari was an Indian politician, freedom fighter and member of the Constituent Assembly from Madras.
  • He was a senior leader of the Indian National Congress.
  • He was the first and last Indian Governor-General of free India.
  • He was known for the formulation of the proposal to solve the political deadlock between the All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress in 1944, popularly known as Rajagopalachari's formula.
  • He was one of the first recipients of the Bharat Ratna along with Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and C. V. Raman, in 1954.
  • He was the recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award for the Tamil language for his work retelling of the Ramayana – Chakravarti Thirumagan. 
  • He founded the Swatantra Party in 1959.
Discussion
13076.

Once, your neighbour Raju Uncle got terrible breathing problem and high fever. You rushed him to hospital and there he was admitted in ICU. Name the unit of hospital where Raju Uncle was admitted. a) Intensive control unit b) Infection control unit c) Intensive care unit d) Infection care unit

Answer»

Correct answer is c) Intensive care unit 
Discussion
13077.

If my car _____ stuck in a traffic jam, I’d be very angry, but I _____ my horn. A) is / won’t bang B) was / don’t bang C) were / won’t bang D) were / wouldn’t bang

Answer»

Correct option is D) were / wouldn’t bang
Discussion
13078.

The shoes fitted her ________. A) perfectly B) justly C) fairly D) rightly E) finely

Answer»

Correct option is A) perfectly

A) Perfectly
Discussion
13079.

Could you please ________ an appointment for me to see Mr. Smith? A) manage B) arrange C) do D) take E) have

Answer»

Correct option is B) arrange
Discussion
13080.

In the domestic architecture of Harappa there were no windows in the walls along the ground level. Identify the possible cause mentioned by the archaeologists from the following options.A. It was a custom B. To maintain privacy C. No concern of ventilation D. Part of unplanned process

Answer»

B. To maintain privacy
Discussion
13081.

Who among the following travelled in Vijayanagar Empire in the fifteenth century and was greatly impressed by the fortification of the empire? A. Duarte Barbosa B. Abdur Razzak C. Colin Mackenzie D. Domingo Paes

Answer»

B. Abdur Razzak
Discussion
13082.

As he was ill, he had to _____ the party. A) miss B) avoid C) regretD) lack E) fail

Answer»

Correct option is A) miss
Discussion
13083.

Vijay is undernourished as his weight is 45 kgs and his height is 1.78 meters. Find out his Body Mass Index (BMI) from the following options. A. 14.2 B. 13.5 C. 14.7 D. 15.2

Answer»

Option : A 14.2

B.M.I = Weight (kg)/ [Height in m]2

so, BMI = 45/ (1.78)2 = 14.2

Correct answer option C) 14.7

EXPLANATION: BMI = Weight divided by square of height
                                  = 45/1.78*1.78
                                  = 14
Discussion
13084.

___ was evident that ___ wanted ___ to drop the subject, ___ I did accordingly. A) she/she/I/who B) I/she/me/that C) it/she/me/which D) they/theirs/I/me E) that/us/him/-

Answer»

Correct option is C) it/she/me/which
Discussion
13085.

The composition of the Mahabharata has been traditionally attributed to a Rishi. Identify his name from the following options. A. Rishi Kanada B. Rishi Kapil C. Rishi Agastya D. Rishi Vyasa

Answer»

D. Rishi Vyasa
Discussion
13086.

Tell your brother to come ________, because it’s going to rain in a minute or two. A) indoors B) outdoors C) within D) inwards E) homewards

Answer»

Correct option is A) indoors
Discussion
13087.

Read the following statements regarding Kabir and select the appropriate option. I. Kabir was a nirguna saint II. He believed in formless supreme God. III He wanted to remove the differences based on caste and religion. IV. He condemned the superstitious cults, the ritualism, the doctrines of both Hinduism and Islam Options: A .I &II B I, II&III C. I,II,III&IVD. II,III&IV

Answer»

Answer is C. I,II,III&IV
Discussion
13088.

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion ( A )and the other labeled as Reason( R): Assertion –(A)-Krishnadev Raya’s rule was characterized by expansion and consolidation. Reason-(R)- Vijayanagar kingdom acquired land between Tungabhadra and Krishna River due to its military preparedness. From the above assertion and reason, find out which one of the following is true: A- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. B- Both A and R are false. C- A is correct but R is not correct. D- R is correct but A is not correct

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A- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Discussion
13089.

Which of the following is called as state flower of Madhya Pradesh?1. Cannonball2. Jarul3. Tecomella4. Parrot tree

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Parrot tree

The Correct Answer is option 4, i.e Parrot tree.

  • The parrot tree is called a state flower of Madhya Pradesh.
State of IndiaState Flower Name
PuducherryCannonball tree
MaharashtraJarul flower is also called as Pride of India
RajasthanTecomella
Madhya PradeshParrot tree is also called a Sacred tree
Discussion
13090.

When was the Malwa Agency of British India merged into Madhya Bharat?1. 19472. 19563. 19604. 1954

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 1947

The correct answer is 1947.

  • Malwa is a region in western India occupying a plateau of volcanic origin in the western part of Madhya Pradesh state.
    • This region had been a separate political unit from the time of the Aryan tribe of Malavas until 1947 when the British Malwa Agency was merged into Madhya Bharat.
    • Although political borders have fluctuated throughout history, the region has developed its own distinct culture and language.

  • The plateau that forms a large part of the region is named the Malwa Plateau, after the region.
    • The average elevation of the Malwa plateau is 500 meters, and the landscape generally slopes towards the north.
    • Most of the region is drained by the Chambal River and its tributaries; the western part is drained by the upper reaches of the Mahi River.
    • Ujjain was the political, economic, and cultural capital of the region in ancient times, and Indore is presently the largest city and commercial center.
    • Overall, agriculture is the main occupation of the people of Malwa.
    • The region has been one of the important producers of opium in the world. Cotton and soybeans are other important cash crops, and textiles are a major industry.
Discussion
13091.

In Peter Brook's production Mahabharata which famous Indian performer and social activist essayed the role of Draupadi?

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Mallika Sarabhai
Discussion
13092.

Look at the figure below. Which school of art is evident on the image of Bodhisatta?A. Gandhara School of Art B. Mathura School of Art C. Greeco-Roman School of Art D. Amaravati School of Art

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A Gandhara school of Art
Discussion
13093.

Read the following source carefully and answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option:                                          One Lord Here is a composition attributed to Kabir: Tell me, brother, how can there be No one lord of the world but two? Who led you so astray? God is called by many names: Names like Allah, Ram, Karim, Keshav, Hari, and Hazrat. Gold may be shaped into rings and bangles. Isn’t it gold all the same? Distinctions are only words we invent … Kabir says they are both mistaken. Neither can find the only Ram. One kills the goat, the other cows. They waste their lives in disputation1. Identify the connotation of Kabir from the following options. A. Monotheistic aspect B. Polytheistic Aspect C. Atheist Aspect D. Theocratic Aspect2. Kabir used different names for God or the Supreme power.What can one infer from this? A. Concept of Ultimate Reality B. Faith in Saguna bhakti C. Rituals a way to gain insight D. Reality is in worshipping idols3. How has Kabir’s compositions promote communal harmony at large? A. Kabir mentioned about one God in all B. He questioned religious practices C. He was a Hindu by birth D. He was a Muslim by birth4. Which of the following is the part of Kabir’s philosophy? A. He gave emphasis on traditions and rituals B. He used connotations such as Shabda or Shunya . C. He gave emphasis on Yajnas and sacrifices D. He was a fundamentalist in his approach5. Kabir’s poetry has a literary as well as a philosophical significance. Select the most appropriate option from the following that describes this essence. A. God is one who just has different names. B. God is vested in all saguna forms C. God is a philosophy in isolation from rituals D God is based on reincarnation

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1. A. Monotheistic aspect

2. A. Concept of Ultimate Reality

3. A. Kabir mentioned about one God in all

4. B. He used connotations such as Shabda or Shunya .

5. A. God is one who just has different names
Discussion
13094.

Read the following source carefully and answer the following MCQs by choosing the most appropriate option                              Draupadi’s question Draupadi is supposed to have asked Yudhisthira whether he had lost himself before staking her. Two contrary opinions were expressed in response to this question. One, that even if Yudhisthira had lost himself earlier, his wife remained under his control, so he could stake her. Two, that an unfree man (as Yudhisthira was when he had lost himself) could not stake another person. The matter remained unresolved; ultimately, Dhritarashtra restored to the Pandavas and Draupadi their personal freedom.1. To whom did Draupadi ask question after losing in the dice game? A. Yudhisthira B. Duryodhana C. Dhritarashtra D. Bheeshma2. Why is Draupadi raising these questions? A. She wanted to know her position as a wife. B. She wanted to challenge the Kauravas. C. She wanted to instigate the Pandavas for the war. D. She wanted to humiliate the Pandavas.3. How did Draupadi react to her humiliating treatment? A. She raised the legal issues of property and ownership B. She challenged context of patriarchal marriage C. She symbolized the figure of the ultimate lord, master and owner D. She cried in shock and dismay at the treatment that she faced as a wife4. How did Dhritirashtra react at the end? A. Dhritarashtra restored personal freedom to the Pandavas and Draupadi B. Dhritarashtra compelled the Pandavas to stay with Kauravas C. Dhritirashtra ordered Duryodhana to apologize D. Dhritirashtra called Yudhishthira to restore their power5. How do you evaluate the position of Draupadi as a wife on the basis of this case? A. She objected over the behavior of her husbands. B. She had the property rights like her husbands. C. The family had complete rights over her D. She was having hatred feelings for her husbands6. How was Draupadi’s question related to womanhood? A. She raised the question on the status of the women B. She took stand for patriarchal norms C. She raised all passive nature questions D. She quietly accepted her plight

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1. A. Yudhisthira

2. A. She wanted to know her position as a wife

3. D. She cried in shock and dismay at the treatment that she faced as a wife

4. A. Dhritarashtra restored personal freedom to the Pandavas and Draupadi

5. A. She objected over the behavior of her husbands.

6. A. She raised the question on the status of the women
Discussion
13095.

Bhuvan has some hens and some cows. If the total number of animal-heads are 71 and the total number of feet are 228, how many hens does Bhuvan have ?(a) 43       (b) 32(c) 24(d) Cannot be determined(e) None of these

Answer» (e) Let Bhuwan have x hens and y cows
According to the question,
x + y = 71 ...(i)
2 x + 4y = 228 ...(ii)
Multiply equation (i) by 4 and subtract equation (ii)
from it :
4x + 4y – 2x – 4y = 284 – 228
or, 2x = 56
or, x= 56/2 =28
Number of hens = 28
Discussion
13096.

Deepak has some hens and some goats. If the total number of animal heads is 90 and the total number of animal feet is 248, what is the total number of goats Deepak has ?(a) 32 (b) 36(c) 34(d) Cannot be determined(e) None of these

Answer» (c) Let total number of goats be x.

Then, total number of hens = (90 – x)

So, x × 4 + (90 – x) × 2 = 248

4x – 2x = 248 – 180

x=68/2=34
Discussion
13097.

Gopal has some hens and some goats. If the total number of animal heads are 43 and total number of feet are 142, how many hens does Gopal have?(a) 28     (b) 21(c) 15     (d) Cannot be determined(e) None of these

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(c) Let the number of hens = x 

Number of goats = 43 – x 

According to the question, x × 2 + (43 – x) × 4 = 142 

or, 2x + 172 – 4x = 142 

or, 2x = 172 – 142 

x = 30 2 = 15 

Number of hens = 15
Discussion
13098.

Name one earthworm species commercially used for making vermi-compost.

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Earthworm species for making vermi-compost: 

Red wigglers (Eisenia fetida) and red worms (Lumbricus rubellus).
Discussion
13099.

Neighboring countries A and B had always had very good, close relations, but in 1992, owing to a disagreement over the exact location of the border between them, a(an) __1__ began to develop. Finally, in 1994, in __2__ at military activity by country B near the border, country A announced its intention to __3__, __4__ relations with country B. Both countries withdrew their __5__ and the __6__ in the two countries were closed down, It is hoped that a solution will be found and that it will be possible to __7__ normal trade, cultural and diplomatic __8__ as soon as possible. 1. A) resume B) agreement C) link D) split 2. A) celebration B) protest C) agreement D) disagreement 3. A) break off B) break in C) break out D) break down 4. A) educational B) sanitary C) ambassador D) diplomatic 5. A) presidents B) ministers C) ambassadors D) bureaucrats 6. A) palaces B) embassies C) centers D) hotels 7. A) resume B) give up C) cease D) halt 8. A) borders B) embassies C) links D) splits

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1- D) split

2- B) protest

3- A) break off

4- D) diplomatic

5- C) ambassadors

6- B) embassies

7- A) resume

8-C) links
Discussion
13100.

The gigantic statue of Gautam Buddha, discovered at Sultanganj (near Bhagalpur in Bihar), has been dated to the ______ period.1. Shunga2. Nanda3. Gupta4. Maurya

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Gupta

The correct answer is Gupta.

  • Sultanganj Buddha is a copper Buddha figure which is dated between 500 and 700AD.

  • The statue's height is 2.3 meters and weighs around 500 kg.
  • It was found in Sultanganj, a North Indian town in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar.
  • It was found in 1861 during the construction of the East Indian Railway.
  • Currently, it is placed in Birmingham art gallery in Birmingham, England.
  • It dates back to the period of the Gupta Empire.
  • The Birmingham museum held an annual Buddha day in which it performed various traditions related to Buddhism.

  • The Gupta Empire was an ancient Indian empire existing from the mid-to-late 3rd century CE to 543 CE.
  • At its apex, from approximately 319 to 467 CE, it covered much of the Indian subcontinent.
  • This period is considered the "Golden Age of India" by historians. Sri Gupta was the founder of the Gupta Empire.
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