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2015 5 questions

1. Q1062015 · 27 Sept 2015

   Which of the following features of the Permanent Settlement of 1793 is / are correct? 1. The Permanent Settlement vested Land ownership rights in the peasants 2. The Permanent Settlement vested land ownership rights in the Zamindars 3. The Zamindars had to pay a fixed amount of rent by a particular date 4. The Zamindars benefited hugely from the Permanent Settlement while the peasants suffered Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

2. Q1102015 · 27 Sept 2015

   The Senia tradition is:

   1. A.musical tradition that emerged from the colonial army (Sena)
   2. B.dance drama written by Keshab Chandra Sen
   3. C.textile tradition of eastern UP
   4. D.musical tradition that invoked the name of Tansen, the celebrated musician of Akbar’s Court
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   Answer: D

3. Q1162015 · 27 Sept 2015

   Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: | List I (*Manufacturing site*) | List II (*Industry*) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Ludhiana | 1. Auto parts | | B. Kanpur | 2. Woollen garments | | C. Varanasi | 3. Leather | | D. Vijayawada | 4. Handloom | *Code:* A B C D

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

4. Q1472015 · 27 Sept 2015

   Who among the following is the author of the book, “Pakistan Paradox: Instability and Resilience”?

   1. A.Christophe Jaffrelot
   2. B.G Parthasarthy
   3. C.Imran Khan
   4. D.Mamnoon Hussain
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   Answer: A

5. Q1482015 · 27 Sept 2015

   Which one of the following was the theme of the “International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers” for the year 2015?

   1. A.Peacekeeping is a Global Partnership
   2. B.UN 70 and UN Peacekeeping: Past, Present, and Future
   3. C.Women in Peacekeeping
   4. D.A Force for the Future
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   Answer: B