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26301.

How many Union territories states are India? (a) 6(b) 7(c) 8 (d) 9  

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7 Union territories states are India.

26302.

What do we call Indian Economy ?(a) Private economy (b) Captalism economy (c) Mixtre economy(d) None of these 

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we call Indian Economy is Mixtre economy

26303.

What was the period of third 5 year plan?(a) 1951-56(b)1952-57(c) 1947-52 (d) 1961- 66 

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The period of third 5 year plan is 1961- 66 

26304.

a. Atmaram Pandurang : Social reformer b. GSubramania Iyer:……

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b. GSubramania Iyer Journalist

26305.

Which of the following is found in more than one trophic level in a pond ecosystem? (a) Frog (b) Phytoplankton (c) Fish (d) Zooplankton

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 Fish  is found in more than one trophic level in a pond ecosystem

26306.

‘Chipko movement’ is launched for protection of- (a) Marshy land (b) Grassland (c) Forest (d) Animal community

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‘Chipko movement’ is launched for protection of  Forest.

26307.

The great Sanskrit poet and dramatist, Rajshekhar lived at the court of:1. Raja Bho2. Mahipal3. Mahendrapala4. Indra - III

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Mahendrapala

The correct answer is Mahendrapala.

  • The great Sanskrit poet and dramatist, Rajshekhar lived at the court of Mahendrapala.

 

  • Mahendrapala I (885–910) was a ruler of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, the son of Mihir Bhoja I and queen Candra-Bhatta-Rika-Devi.
  • He was also mentioned on various inscriptions in Kathiawar, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh by names Mahindrapala, Mahendrayudha, Mahisapaladeva, and also Nirbhayaraja and Nirbhayanarendra in the plays of Rajasekhara.
26308.

Who among the following founded the Servants of India Society in 1905?1. Dadabhai Naoroji2. Motilal Nehru3. Gopal Krishna Gokhale4. Lala Lajpat Rai

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Gopal Krishna Gokhale

The correct answer is Gopal Krishna Gokhale.

  • G.K Gokhale founded servants of the Indian Society.

  • Gandhiji regarded him as his political guru.
  • He was the President of the Banaras Session of INC, 1905, supported the Swadeshi Movement.
  • He was the founder of the Servants of Indian Society in 1905.
  • The INC took up the Swadeshi call in the Benares Session, 1905 AD presided by G.K. Gokhale and supported the Swadeshi and Boycott Movement of Bengal nationalism spearheaded by Trio of Lal-Bal- Pal (Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Bipin Chandra Pal). 

  • Dadabhai Naoroji:-
    • Also known as the "Grand Old Man of India" and "Unofficial Ambassador of India".
  • Motilal Nehru:-
    • Formed the Congress-Khilafat Swarajaya Party with Das as the president and Nehru as one of the secretaries.
  • Lala Lajpat Rai:-
    • He was popularly known as Punjab Kesari.
  • Tilak took the Swadesi movement to different parts of India, especially in Pune and Bombay.
  • Ajit Singh and Lala Lajpat Rai spread the Swadeshi message in Punjab and other parts of Northern India. 
  • Syed Haider Raza set up to agenda in Delhi. 
  • Chidambaram Pillai took the movement to Madras Presidency
26309.

Shimla became the Summer Capital of India in:1. 18542. 18643. 18744. 1884

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1864
In 1864, Shimla was declared the Summer Capital of British India.
  • It was declared by Sir John Lawrence.
  • The British used to move from Calcutta to Shimla between April to October every year.
  • Later, Shimla was transferred to the capital of Punjab.
  • And lastly, Himachal Pradesh got Shimla as a capital.

Hence, we can conclude that Shimla became the Summer Capital of India.

26310.

What is the model of Indian system of economy ?(a) Socialistic(b) Capitalistic(c) Communistic(d) None of these

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(d) None of these

26311.

Which of the following rivulets does not coverage into Sahibi?1. Dohan2. Kasavati3. Indori4. Drishadvati

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Drishadvati

The correct answer is Drishadvati.

  • Sota, Kotkasim, Indori rivulets coverage into Sahibi.
  • Somb, Thapana, Sahibi are the tributaries of Yamuna river.
  • These are the rivers with their tributaries:
Name of RiversOriginTributariesDam/Barrages
GhaggarShivalik Hills, HimachalMarkanda, Saraswati, Kaushalaya Ottu Barrage in Sirsa
Kaushalya RiverShivalik Hills, HimachalSeasonal Shivalik streamsKaushalya Dam
Markanda Shivalik Hills, HimachalBegnaBarrage at Jalbehra in Kurukshetra
Tangri / DangriShivalik Hills, HimachalSeasonal Shivalik streamsNone
Saraswati/ SarsutiShivalik Hills, HimachalSeasonal Shivalik streamsNone
ChoutangShivalik Hills, HimachalSeasonal Shivalik streamsNone
Dohan  Aravali Hills Range, Rajasthan Season Aravali StreamsHamidpur Check Dam
Krishanvati / KasuntiAravali Hills Range, RajasthanSeason Aravalli StreamsNorana Check Dam, Rajasthan
YamunaBandar Punch Glacier, Uttarakhand Somb, Thapana, SahibiHathini Kund Barrage
SombShivalik Hills, Yamuna NagarPathrala (Bali Nadi)Dadupur Barrage (Pathrala Barrage)
SahibiAravali Hills Range, Rajasthan Sota river, Kotkasim drain and Indori riverMasani
26312.

The name of Karkhana (department) of Jaipur state where the artist made paintings and miniatures was1. Toshakhana 2. Sutarkhana3. Suratkhana 4. Jawaharkhana

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Suratkhana 

The correct answer is Suratkhana 

  • Suratkhana of Jaipur state where the artist made paintings and miniatures.

 

  • Toshakhana is a word of Persian origin that literally translates into "treasure-house". In Mughal ruled India, a toshakhana was a place where princes store gifts.
  • Sutarkhana was the factory in Ajmer.
  • Jawahar Khana is originally a haveli but when it was used for keeping treasury of Jodhpur state
26313.

Read the following passage. Tenali Raman was a poet and jester in the court of King Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagar. He was famous for his wit and intelligence. This interesting play provides an example of his wit. Now answer the following questions. a) What was Tenali Raman? b) Which kingdom did King Krishnadevaraya rule? c) What do you call a person who amuses people? d) Two qualities of Tenali Raman were mentioned in the passage. What are they?e) What are the people in the court called?

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a) Tenali Raman was a poet and jester. 

b) Krishnadevaraya ruled Vijayanagara kingdom. 

c) Jester 

d) He was famous for his wit and intelligence. 

e) Courtiers

a) Tenali Raman was a poet and a jester in the court of the king krishnadevaraya of vijayanagar
b) Vijaynagar
c) jester
d) He was famous for his wit and intelligence 

26314.

General name of the star group arranged in definite pattern is:1. Milky Way2. Constellation3. Andromeda4. Solar System

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Constellation

The correct answer is option 2) i.e. Constellation.

CONCEPT:

Milky Way
  • Milky Way is the name of the galaxy where our solar system belongs.
Constellation
  • A constellation is a group of stars arranged in a definite pattern.
Andromeda
  • Andromeda is the name of a galaxy situated 2.5 light-years away from Earth.
  • It is also known as the Messier 31 or M31.
Solar System
  • The sun and the celestial bodies revolving around it together form the solar system.

EXPLANATION:

  • The stars forming a group that has a recognizable shape or pattern is called a constellation. 
26315.

Muhammad Ghori was defeated by a ______ ruler in 1191.1. Maurya2. Chalukya3. Chahamana4. Gahadavala

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Chahamana

The correct answer is Chahamana.

  • The best-known Chahamana ruler was Prithviraj III (1168- 1192), who defeated an Afghan ruler named Sultan Muhammad Ghori in 1191, but lost to him the very next year, in 1192.

  • Shihab al-Din, popularly known as Muhammad Ghori was the Muslim ruler who laid the foundation for the subsequent Islamic ruling dynasties of India which saw its pinnacle later in the Mughal Empire.
  • He was defeated in many battles, notably by Chahamana ruler Prithviraj III (1178-1192 CE) in the First Battle of Tarain in 1191 CE, by Gujrati Chalukya ruler Mularaja II  (1178 CE), and by the rulers of the Khwarazm Empire.
  • The Second Battle of Tarain established the Ghurid rule in India with the chief Rajput ruler Prithviraj being beaten.
26316.

We would have liked to have looked at that but that wasn’t part of the ______ you set us. A) brief B) on to a good thing C) back to the drawing board D) breathing down E) broke the news

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Correct option is A) brief

26317.

Read the following passage. For one thing, where is the other side of these two men? You can only see their one side. For another, where is the face of that cow? What an ignorant fool you are! Everything cannot be painted. You must imagine the bits that are missing. I bet I can paint better than that. Well, I could if I had the paints. Now answer the following questions. a) “Where is the other side…” Who said these words and to whom? b) Who was called ‘an ignorant fool’? c) Where did this incident take place? d) What must be imagined, according to the speaker? e) What did Tenali Raman bet?

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a) Tenali Raman said these words to the Raja and the artist. 

b) Tenali Raman 

c) In Krishnadevaraya’s court 

d) The other side of the picture 

e) Tenali Raman made a bet to make more beautiful painting than that of the artist.

26318.

Read the following passage. That is really a beautiful painting. I can almost feel the peace of the village scene. You are a very talented artist. Here is a bag of gold for you. We shall be very pleased if you can stay on at our court and make more beautiful paintings like these. Now answer the following questions a) Who liked the painting? b) What is the speciality mentioned in the painting? c) What did the king offer the artist? d) What was the request of Raja to the artist?e) Who really did not like the painting in the king’s court?

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a) The king and the courtiers 

b) The painting was a village scene with peaceful atmosphere. 

c) The king offered a bag of gold to the artist. 

d) The Raja requested the artist to stay, at their court and make more beautiful paintings. 

e) Tenali Raman

26319.

The more we looked at the abstract painting, ______. A) we liked it less B) better we liked it C) the less we liked it D) it looked better

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Correct option is C) the less we liked it

26320.

Moorti Devi Award is given for excellence in the field of -1. Literature2. Drama3. Dance4. Music

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Literature

The correct answer is Literature.

  • ‘Moorti Devi Award’ is given every year for excellence in the field of Literature. The Moorti Devi award is an Indian literary award and presented by the Bharatiya Jnanpith.
  • The award is given only two Indian writing in Indian language including in English schedule to the constitution of India. C K Nagaraja Rao was a writer who won Murti Devi award in 1983 for his Novel.
  • The last winner of Moorti Devi Award is Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari.

  • The three general categories that dance can be divided into when discussing function and intention are: religious, social and theatrical. There are many dance awards. Dance the movement of the body in the rhythmic we usually to music and within a given space for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion taking delight in the movement itself.
  • The Nobel Prize is widely considered the world's most prestigious award. It is awarded for achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, peace and economics. Music is our cultural activity and art form which is performed by a sound.
  • Written work that tells a story through action and speech it is called drama.

26321.

The Ninth Schedule was added by the ______ Amendment. (a) First (b) Ninth (c) Thirty-fifth (d) Thirty-sixth

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The Ninth Schedule was added by the First Amendment.

26322.

The Fundamental Right to ____ has been deleted by the ___ Amendment Act. (a) form associations; 44th (b) property; 44th (c) against exploitation; 42nd (d) private property; 42nd 

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(b) property; 44th

26323.

Rewrite the following sentences into active voice.  1. We are taught grammar by Mr. Harsha 2. He was praised by the teacher.3. The injured were taken to the hospital by the firemen.4. The town was destroyed by an earthquake.5. The building was damaged by the fire.7. By whom were you taught Hindi?8. You will be given a ticket by the manager9. The streets were thronged with spectators.10. We will be blamed by everyone.

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1. Mr. Harsha teaches us grammar

2. The teacher praised him.

3. The injured were taken to the hospital by the firemen.

4. An earthquake destroyed the town.

5. The boy’s work pleased the teacher.

6. The fire damaged die building.

7. Who taught you Hindi? ,

8. The manager will give you a ticket.

9. Spectators thronged the streets.

10. Everyone will blame us.

26324.

Make sentences with the phrasal verbs given below i) catch up ii) part from iii) lookout iv) get through v) get on vi) look after

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i} catch up: Komal has to catch up with others in studies. 

ii) part from: Sonam cried when she had to part from her parents. 

iii) look out: Look out! The tiger is coming.

iv) get through: Mani worked hard and got through all the difficulties. 

v) get on: You should get on with good and bad people. 

vi) look after: Geetha looks after her little brother, when her mother goes out.

26325.

The June 2012, Rio + 20 conference on sustainable development advocated the "green economy" model. In whose book the term 'green economy' was coined? 1. Amartya Sen, D. Friedman, Samuelsan2. D. Pearce, A. Markandya, E. Barbier3. I. Quadeer, W. Berry, N. Hatekar4. D. Greenberg, J Taylor, Schmidth

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : D. Pearce, A. Markandya, E. Barbier

The correct answer is D. Pearce, A. Markandya, E. Barbier.

  • In 1989, The book 'Blueprint for a Green Economy' was published by David Pearce with Anil Markandya and E Barbier.
  • David William Pearce was a pioneer of environmental economics having published over fifty books on the subject, including his 'Blueprint for a Green Economy' series.
  • David Pearce was awarded from Global 500 Roll of Honour by the United Nations Environment Programme in 1989 and the 'Lifetime Achievement Award'.
  • The economist Edward Barbier published the study The Concept of Sustainable Economic Development in 1987.

  •  About Green Economy - The term green economy was first coined in a pioneering 1989 report for the Government of the United Kingdom by a group of leading environmental economists.
    • The report was commissioned to advise the UK Government if there was a consensus definition to the term "sustainable development" and the implications of sustainable development for the measurement of economic progress and the appraisal of projects and policies. 
26326.

Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?(a) To vote in public elections (b) To develop the scientific temper (c) To safeguard public property (d) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals

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(a) To vote in public elections

26327.

A government is federal or unitary on the basis of relations between the: (a) three organs of government (b) Centre and States (c) Legislature and the Executive (d) Constitution and the States

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(b) Centre and States

26328.

Right to Information is(a) fundamental right (b) legal right (c) neither fundamental right nor legal right (d) both fundamental right as well as legal Right

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Right to Information is fundamental right.

26329.

Which of the following are among the Fundamental Duties as listed in the Constitution? I. To preserve the heritage of our composite culture. II. To abide by the Constitution. III. To strive for excellence in scientific research to win international fame. IV. To render national service when called upon to do so. (a) I, II and III (b) l and II (c) I, II and IV (d) II, III and IV

Answer»

The correct option:(c) I, II and IV

26330.

A particle is moving in the x-y plane. At certain instant of time, the components of its velocity and acceleration are as follows: `v_(x)=3ms^(-1), v_(y)=4ms^(-1), a_(x)=2ms^(-2) and a_(y)=1ms^(-2)`. The rate of change of speed at this moment isA. `4 m//s^(2)`B. `2 m//s^(2)`C. `sqrt3 m//s^(2)`D. `sqrt5 m//s^(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
speed `v = sqrt(v_(x^(2)) + v_(y^(2))) :, 2v (dv)/(dt) = 2v_(x)a_(x) + 2v_(y)a_(y)`
`(dv)/(dt) = (v_(x)a_(x) + v_(y)a_(y))/(v) = (3 xx 2 + 4 xx 1)/(sqrt(3^(2) + 4^(2))) = 2 m//s^(2)`
26331.

In a tug of war, the team that exerts a larger tangential foce on the ground wins. Consider the period in which a team is dragging the opposite team by applying a larger tangential force on the ground. Which of the following works are negative ?A. work by the loosing team on the winning teamB. work by the ground on the winning teamC. work by the ground on the loosing teamD. none of these

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Displacement of the winning team is zero. Hence work done by loosing team on the winning team is zero.
Ground applies a frictional force on the losing team in a direction opposite to its displacement hence work done by ground on losing team is zero.
26332.

Please, try ___ quiet, everyone is sleeping. A) be B) to be C) being D) having been E) been

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Correct option is B) to be

26333.

Polite-Impolite, Responsible-______?

Answer»

Correct answer is Irresponsible

26334.

A person who is impolite or doesn’t show respect is ______

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Correct option is  rude

26335.

Teacher: “You ___ ring me up when you ___ my advice. A) could / need B) may / need C) can / will need D) must / needed E) have to / need

Answer»

Correct option is B) may / need

26336.

___ I take your book ? I ___ write many exercises tomorrow. A) must / must B) should / have to C) may / shall have to D) might / had toE) can / would

Answer»

Correct option is C) may / shall have to

26337.

“Never put off till tomorrow what you ___ do today.” A) have to B) must C) might D) can E) should

Answer»

Correct option is D) can

26338.

We should finish today, but as the time running ______ we may have to continue tomorrow. A) out B) down C) away D) off

Answer»

Correct option is A) out

26339.

"Of age" means to be _____. A) capable B) not able C) old enough

Answer»

Correct option is C) old enough

26340.

I’m feeling ______ and could do with a holiday. A) run across B) run down C) run out D) run over

Answer»

Correct option is B) run down

26341.

The theory of Fundamental Rights implies:(a) sovereignty of the people (b) equality of opportunity for all (c) limited government (d) equality of all before law

Answer»

(c) limited government

26342.

With reference to the Constitution of India, which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?Subject List(a) Stock Exchange State List(b) ForestConcurrent List(c) InsuranceUnion List(d) Marriage and Divorce(d) Marriage and Divorce

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(a) Stock Exchange State List

26343.

Which one among the following is not guaranteed by the Constitution of India?(a) Freedom to move freely throughout the country (b) Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms (c) Freedom to own, acquire and dispose of property anywhere in the country (d) Freedom to practice any trade or profession

Answer»

(c) Freedom to own, acquire and dispose of property anywhere in the country

26344.

Which one is not correctly matched? (a) Freedom of speech and expression - Include freedom of press (b) Freedom of conscience - Include right to wear and carry kirpans by Sikhs(c) Right to Personal liberty - Include right to carry on any trade or business (d) Right to Equality - Include principles of natural justice

Answer»

(c) Right to Personal liberty - Include right to carry on any trade or business

26345.

If your "name is mud" you are _____. A) well liked B) well respected C) in trouble

Answer»

Correct option is C) in trouble

26346.

A "golf widow" is a woman who is _____. A) left at home when her husband plays golf B) in charge of the house C) not married

Answer»

Correct option is A) left at home when her husband plays golf

26347.

To "grin and bear it" means to _____. A) put up with something B) be angry C) misunderstand

Answer»

Correct option is A) put up with something

26348.

Find the word which is out of the logic list:A) laborer B) executive C) administrator D) manager

Answer»

Correct option is A) laborer

26349.

Find the word which is out of the logic list:A) boycott B) ban C) embargo D) complaint

Answer»

Correct option is D) complaint

26350.

Can we rest? I'm too exhausted to go on. A) zapped B) zoomed C) zealous

Answer»

Correct option is A) zapped