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2023 8 questions

1. Q1242023 · 3 Sept 2023

   Which of the following statements about the technological innovations during the Industrial Revolutions are correct? 1. Mule was the nickname for a machine invented in 1779, that allowed the spinning of strong and fine yarn. 2. Water Frame, invented in 1769 by Richard Arkwright, made it possible to weave pure cotton clothes. 3. Power loom, invented by Edmund Cartwright in 1787, could be used to weave any kind of materials. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

2. Q1252023 · 3 Sept 2023

   Who among the following is known as the architect of Indian planning?

   1. A.V.K.R.V. Rao
   2. B.Sukhamoy Chakravarty
   3. C.P.C. Mahalanobis
   4. D.John Mathai
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   Answer: C

3. Q1432023 · 3 Sept 2023

   Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: $$\begin{array}{llll}\text{LIST I}& & \text{LIST II}& \\ \text{(Bilateral Exercise)}& & \text{(Participating Country)}& \\ \text{A.}& \text{Garuda Shakti}& 1.& \text{India and Japan}\\ \text{B.}& \text{Nomadic Elephant}& 2.& \text{India and Sri Lanka}\\ \text{C.}& \text{Mitra Shakti}& 3.& \text{India and Mongolia}\\ \text{D.}& \text{Dharma Guardian}& 4.& \text{India and Indonesia}\end{array}$$

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

4. Q1452023 · 3 Sept 2023

   Consider the following statements about Centralized Laboratory Net- work (CLN): 1. CLN works to test vaccines can be used during which pandemic 2. India is a member of CLN 3. CLN is a part of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

5. Q1462023 · 3 Sept 2023

   Consider the following statements about Kavach, the automatic train protection system: 1. It is designed and developed by Research Design and Standard Organisation (RDSO) in collaboration with Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI), Japan 2. The trials of Kavach were facilitated by the Southern Railway 3. Kavach is a state-of-the-art electronic system with Safety Integrity Level-4 (SIL-4) Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

6. Q1112023 · 16 Apr 2023

   Consider the following statements about 'Exercise Sea Vigil-22': 1. Its aim is to assess India's preparedness in the domain of Maritime security and coastal defence. 2. Naval forces of USA and Japan also took part in the exercise. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   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: A

7. Q1432023 · 16 Apr 2023

   Which Renaissance artist painted 'The Last Supper'?

   1. A.Michelangelo
   2. B.Donatello
   3. C.Botticelli
   4. D.Leonardo da Vinci
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   Answer: D

8. Q1442023 · 16 Apr 2023

   Which one of the following European explorer conquered Mexico?

   1. A.Vasco da Gama
   2. B.Bartholomew Diaz
   3. C.Magellan
   4. D.Hernán Cortés
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   Answer: D