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Q1272019 · 17 Nov 2019
In which one of the following folds is the axial plane found to be virtually horizontal?
1. A.Isoclinal
2. B.Anticlinal
3. C.Recumbent
4. D.Monoclinal
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Answer: C
Q1282019 · 17 Nov 2019
How many Ramsar conservation sites have been enlisted from India so far?
1. A.12
2. B.16
3. C.27
4. D.62
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Answer: C
Q1292019 · 17 Nov 2019
The Munda language group belongs to which family?
1. A.Austric
2. B.Dravidian
3. C.Sino-Tibetan
4. D.Indo-European
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Answer: A
Q1342019 · 17 Nov 2019
A deep valley characterized by steep step-like slope is known as
1. A.U-shaped valley.
2. B.Blind valley.
3. C.Gorge.
4. D.Canyon.
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Answer: D
Q1352019 · 17 Nov 2019
Which one of the following is a major plate?
1. A.Pacific Plate
2. B.Cocos Plate
3. C.Arabian Plate
4. D.Philippine Plate
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Answer: A
Q1362019 · 17 Nov 2019
Lithosphere consists of
1. A.upper and lower mantle.
2. B.crust and core.
3. C.crust and uppermost solid mantle.
4. D.mantle and core.
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Answer: C
Q1402019 · 17 Nov 2019
The principal component(s) of Nehru-Mahalanobis strategy of economic development was/were 1. Restructuring economic dependency on metropolitan capitalism into independent economic development. 2. Transition from semi-feudal agriculture to capitalist farming. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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: C
Q1422019 · 17 Nov 2019
The first UDAY (Utkrisht Double Decker Air-Conditioned Yatri) Express train runs between
1. A.Delhi and Kalka
2. B.Bengaluru and Coimbatore
3. C.Chennai and Visakhapatnam
4. D.Chennai and Bengaluru
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Answer: B
Q1442019 · 17 Nov 2019
Betel leaf of which one of the following States has been accorded a GI tag recently?
1. A.Andhra Pradesh
2. B.Madhya Pradesh
3. C.Kerala
4. D.Mizoram
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Answer: C
Q1452019 · 17 Nov 2019
CORAS is a separate Commando Unit of
1. A.National Security Guard
2. B.Central Industrial Security Force
3. C.Railway Protection Force
4. D.Central Reserve Police Force
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Answer: C
Q1462019 · 17 Nov 2019
World Humanitarian Day is celebrated on
1. A.26th June
2. B.17th July
3. C.19th August
4. D.27th September
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Answer: C
Q1472019 · 17 Nov 2019
Which one of the following is the name given to the lander of Chandrayaan-2?
1. A.Vigyan
2. B.Anusandhan
3. C.Pragyan
4. D.Vikram
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Answer: D
Q1492019 · 17 Nov 2019
Aishwarya Pissay excels in which one of the following sports?
1. A.Badminton
2. B.Boxing
3. C.Motorsports
4. D.Chess
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Answer: C
Q1002019 · 21 Apr 2019
In the Manusmriti which form of marriage results from the “Voluntary union of a maiden and her lover”?
1. A.Eighth form
2. B.Fifth form
3. C.Seventh form
4. D.Sixth form
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Answer: D
Q1062019 · 21 Apr 2019
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The following 3 (three) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below : Code : Statement I : Abul Fazl shaped, represented and articulated the ideas associated with the reign of Akbar
Statement II : The qualities of Abul Fazl impressed Akbar who found the former suitable as an adviser and spokesperson for his policies
1. A.Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
2. B.Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is NOT the correct explanation of Statement I
3. C.Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4. D.Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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Answer: A
Q1122019 · 21 Apr 2019
The Truman Doctrine of 1947 was announced to achieve which one of the following?
1. A.Containment of the USSR
2. B.Increasing agricultural production in the USA
3. C.Offering friendship to Europe
4. D.Strengthening the UNO
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Answer: A
Q1132019 · 21 Apr 2019
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. In 1948, Burma was admitted to the United Nations and immediately supported the USA in the Cold War 2. In 1948, Burma joined the United Nations but refused to denounce China as the aggressor in the Korean War Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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: B
Q1142019 · 21 Apr 2019
Who among the following presented 'The April Theses' to the Russian people in 1917?
1. A.Stalin
2. B.Trotsky
3. C.Bukharin
4. D.Lenin
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Answer: D
Q1162019 · 21 Apr 2019
The Azamgarh Proclamation of August 25, 1857 stressed on which one of the following issues?
1. A.Hindu-Muslim divide
2. B.Support to the English Government
3. C.The return of the Badshahi
4. D.The imposition of heavy Jumas (revenue demand)
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Answer: C
Q1172019 · 21 Apr 2019
Spring tides refer to
1. A.greatest difference in the sea level at high and low tides
2. B.lowest difference in the sea level at high and low tides
3. C.no difference in the sea level at high and low tides
4. D.counteraction of gravitational pull of the Sun to that of Moon
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Answer: A
Q1182019 · 21 Apr 2019
Which one of the following Union Territories of India is the smallest in terms of geographical area?
1. A.Daman and Diu
2. B.Chandigarh
3. C.Dadra and Nagar Haveli
4. D.Lakshadweep
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Answer: D
Q1192019 · 21 Apr 2019
“Campos” and “Llanos”, Tropical Savanna grasslands are generally found in
1. A.Australia
2. B.Central Africa
3. C.South America
4. D.East Asia
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Answer: C
Q1222019 · 21 Apr 2019
“Inversion of Rainfall” is associated with
1. A.Orographic rainfall
2. B.Convectional rainfall
3. C.Cyclonic rainfall (Tropical)
4. D.Cyclonic rainfall (Temperate)
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Answer: A
Q1272019 · 21 Apr 2019
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of proved coal reserves in the Indian States in decreasing order ?
1. A.Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal
2. B.Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal
3. C.Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh
4. D.Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Jharkhand
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Answer: B
Q1332019 · 21 Apr 2019
Kamarajar Port was commissioned in 2001 to handle thermal coal requirements. It is situated along the coast of which Indian State?
1. A.Andhra Pradesh
2. B.Odisha
3. C.Tamil Nadu
4. D.Karnataka
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Answer: C