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2012 7 questions

1. Q1032012 · 19 Aug 2012

   Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: | List I *(World Heritage Site)* | List II *(State)* | | :--- | :--- | | A. Brihadisvara Temple | 1. Maharashtra | | B. Ellora Caves | 2. Karnataka | | C. Hampi | 3. Tamil Nadu | | D. Mahabodhi Temple | 4. Bihar | *Code :*

   1. A.A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
   2. B.A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
   3. C.A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
   4. D.A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
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   Answer: D

2. Q1302012 · 19 Aug 2012

   Which one among the following is not correct about the cave paintings at Ajanta?

   1. A.Scenes have no dividing frame and blend into each other
   2. B.Scenes are both religious and secular in nature
   3. C.The influence of the Gandhara art is seen
   4. D.Scenes mostly depict tales from Jatakas
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   Answer: C

3. Q1352012 · 19 Aug 2012

   Navroze is a festival celebrated in India by the

   1. A.Hindus
   2. B.Muslims
   3. C.Parsis
   4. D.Christians
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   Answer: C

4. Q1402012 · 19 Aug 2012

   Which one among the following statements is correct ? The press in democracy must

   1. A.be free and impartial
   2. B.be committed to the policies of the government
   3. C.highlight the achievement of the government without criticizing its policies
   4. D.criticize the policies of the government
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   Answer: A

5. Q1072012 · 15 Apr 2012

   The writ of certiorari is issued by a superior court to

   1. A.an inferior court to stop further proceedings in a particular case
   2. B.an inferior court to transfer the record of proceedings in a case for review
   3. C.an officer to show his/her right to hold a particular office
   4. D.a public authority to produce a person detained by it before the court within 24 hours
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   Answer: B

6. Q1162012 · 15 Apr 2012

   Which one among the following was not one of the causes of the Third Anglo-Maratha War?

   1. A.The Maratha Chiefs, particularly the Peshwa desired to throw off the restrictions imposed on them by the treaties with the English
   2. B.The determination of the English to give a finishing blow to the Maratha power
   3. C.The Pindari designs to seek support from the Marathas to drive the English away from India
   4. D.The attack of Peshwa Baji Rao on the residency at Khirki
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   Answer: D

7. Q1502012 · 15 Apr 2012

   Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Indian Army is organized into five Regional Commands. 2. The Headquarters of Northern Command is located at Lucknow. Select the correct answer using the code given below : Code :

   1. A.1 only
   2. B.2 only
   3. C.Both 1 and 2
   4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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   Answer: D