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2012 35 questions

1. Q1172012 · 15 Apr 2012

   William Bentinck attempted to reform Hindu society by suppressing/abolishing social evils. Which one among the following was not included in them?

   1. A.Sati
   2. B.Infanticide
   3. C.Thugi
   4. D.Slavery
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   Answer: D

2. Q1212012 · 15 Apr 2012

   Consider the following coal mines of India: 1. Bokaro 2. Adilabad 3. Raniganj 4. Bishrampur Select the correct sequence of the above from east to west.

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

3. Q1262012 · 15 Apr 2012

   Which one among the following is the most important source of fish catch in India?

   1. A.Deep-sea fisheries
   2. B.Coastal fisheries
   3. C.Inland natural fisheries
   4. D.Inland cultural fisheries
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   Answer: D

4. Q1322012 · 15 Apr 2012

   Which one among the following statements regarding the Government of India Act, 1935 is not correct?

   1. A.Provincial Autonomy came into existence
   2. B.Bicameral legislatures were provided in six provinces
   3. C.The principles of communal electorates and weightages were further extended
   4. D.The States were compelled to enter the Federation
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   Answer: D

5. Q1342012 · 15 Apr 2012

   Which one among the following was a newspaper founded and edited by Raja Rammohan Roy?

   1. A.The Calcutta Gazette
   2. B.Mirat-ul Akhbar
   3. C.Harijan
   4. D.The Bharat Mihir
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   Answer: B

6. Q1382012 · 15 Apr 2012

   Where do you find the Isle of Youth?

   1. A.Near Cuba
   2. B.Near Bahamas
   3. C.Near Jamaica
   4. D.Near Saint Lucia
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   Answer: A

7. Q1422012 · 15 Apr 2012

   Which one among the following is the largest exporter of small arms in the world?

   1. A.Russia
   2. B.The United States
   3. C.China
   4. D.France
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   Answer: B

8. Q1452012 · 15 Apr 2012

   The only operational Naval Base exclusively controlled by the Indian Navy is located at

   1. A.Puducherry
   2. B.Okha
   3. C.Karwar
   4. D.Kakinada
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   Answer: C

9. Q1462012 · 15 Apr 2012

   Who among the following led India to their first overseas test victory in cricket?

   1. A.C. K. Nayudu
   2. B.M. A. K. Pataudi
   3. C.Sunil Gavaskar
   4. D.Bishen Singh Bedi
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   Answer: B

10. Q1482012 · 15 Apr 2012

    Dhanush, a missile inducted into the Indian Navy

    1. A.is a customized and naval variant of Prithvi missile
    2. B.has a range of 700 km
    3. C.can be launched from an aircraft
    4. D.cannot carry nuclear warheads
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    Answer: A