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Q1082017 · 10 Sept 2017
Which one of the following was not a Chishti Sufi saint?
1. A.Khwaja Moinuddin
2. B.Baba Fariduddin Ganj-i-Shakar
3. C.Nizamuddin Auliya
4. D.Shaikh Bahauddin Zakariya
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Answer: D
Q1142017 · 10 Sept 2017
Sunrise in eastern Arunachal Pradesh would be about how many hours before the sunrise in western Gujarat?
1. A.One hour
2. B.Two hours
3. C.Three hours
4. D.Four hours
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Answer: B
Q1162017 · 10 Sept 2017
Which one of the following States in India has the longest coastline?
1. A.Odisha
2. B.Tamil Nadu
3. C.Karnataka
4. D.West Bengal
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Answer: B
Q1202017 · 10 Sept 2017
Where is Mekong Delta located?
1. A.Thailand
2. B.Cambodia
3. C.Myanmar
4. D.Vietnam
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Answer: D
Q1232017 · 10 Sept 2017
The shortest day length that occurs in the Northern hemisphere is on
1. A.21st March
2. B.23rd September
3. C.22nd November
4. D.22nd December
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Answer: D
Q1242017 · 10 Sept 2017
The Indian Railways have gone in for qualitative improvements since independence. Which of the following have taken place in recent years? 1. Gauge conversion 2. Track electrification 3. Automatic signals Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
1. A.1 and 2 only
2. B.2 and 3 only
3. C.1 and 3 only
4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
Q1262017 · 10 Sept 2017
Which set of the following biosphere reserves in India is included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves?
1. A.Gulf of Mannar, Nokrek, Panchmarhi and Simlipal
2. B.Gulf of Mannar, Kanchanjunga, Nokrek and Seshachalam
3. C.Nilgiri, Nokrek, Panchmarhi and Panna
4. D.Nilgiri, Nokrek, Panchmarhi and Seshachalam
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Answer: A
Q1272017 · 10 Sept 2017
Which of the following statements about magnetite ore of iron is/are correct? 1. It is known as black ore. 2. It contains 60% to 70% of pure iron. 3. It possesses magnetic properties. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
1. A.1 only
2. B.2 and 3 only
3. C.1 and 3 only
4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: D
Q1312017 · 10 Sept 2017
Arrange the following Indian cities according to their locations from west to east: 1. Bilaspur 2. Jodhpur 3. Bhopal 4. Ranchi Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. A.3-2-1-4
2. B.2-3-1-4
3. C.4-1-2-3
4. D.2-1-3-4
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Answer: B
Q1342017 · 10 Sept 2017
Koradi Thermal Power Station is located in
1. A.Nagpur
2. B.Raipur
3. C.Mumbai
4. D.Secunderabad
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Answer: A
Q1352017 · 10 Sept 2017
The creation of the institution of Lokpal was first recommended by
1. A.Law Commission
2. B.Santhanam Committee
3. C.Shah Commission
4. D.Administrative Reforms Commission
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Answer: D
Q1392017 · 10 Sept 2017
The Cabinet Mission Plan for India envisaged a
1. A.Federation
2. B.Confederation
3. C.Unitary form of Government
4. D.Union of States
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Answer: A
Q1412017 · 10 Sept 2017
Which one of the following is the theme of the World Health Day, 2017 celebrated by the World Health Organization?
1. A.Diabetes
2. B.Food Safety
3. C.Depression : Let’s Talk
4. D.Ageing and Health
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Answer: C
Q1442017 · 10 Sept 2017
Which one of the following is the theme of the International Day for Monuments and Sites (World Heritage Day) 2017?
1. A.The Heritage of Sport
2. B.Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Tourism
3. C.Past and Present Heritage
4. D.Heritage and Science
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Answer: B
Q1452017 · 10 Sept 2017
In April 2017, USA dropped MOAB (Massive Ordnance Air Blast popularly known as the Mother of All Bombs) in the suspected hideouts of militants in which one of the following countries?
1. A.Iran
2. B.Syria
3. C.Afghanistan
4. D.Somalia
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Answer: C
Q1462017 · 10 Sept 2017
Who among the following is the winner of the Singapore Open Superseries Badminton Men’s Singles title 2017?
1. A.Kidambi Srikanth
2. B.Lin Dan
3. C.B. Sai Praneeth
4. D.Kento Momota
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Answer: C
Q1492017 · 10 Sept 2017
According to the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI) 2017 released by the World Economic Forum, among the 136 economies across the world, India ranked
1. A.50th
2. B.40th
3. C.30th
4. D.20th
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Answer: B
Q1112017 · 23 Apr 2017
Which one of the following is a feature of thought and philosophy of the Kandukuri Viresalingam?
1. A.He believed that science and morality were unconnected to truth
2. B.He believed in universal education
3. C.He believed that language had no role in inculcating morality in students
4. D.He did not attempt to build a national consciousness on a cultural base
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Answer: B
Q1122017 · 23 Apr 2017
Name the calligrapher in Akbar’s court who was honoured with the title “Zarrin Kalam” or Golden Pen
1. A.Abul Fazl
2. B.Tansen
3. C.Muhammad Husayn
4. D.Muhammad Kasim
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Answer: C
Q1152017 · 23 Apr 2017
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : | List I (Industry) | List II (Place) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Petrochemical | 1. Coimbatore | | B. Aircraft | 2. Pinjore | | C. Machine tools | 3. Bengaluru | | D. Cotton textiles | 4. Bongaigaon | Code : A B C D
1. A.4 3 2 1
2. B.4 2 3 1
3. C.1 2 3 4
4. D.1 3 2 4
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Answer: A
Q1172017 · 23 Apr 2017
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : | List I (Mineral) | List II (Leading State) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Manganese | 1. Uttarakhand | | B. Gypsum | 2. Karnataka | | C. Limestone | 3. Rajasthan | | D. Magnesite | 4. Odisha | Code : A B C D
1. A.1 3 2 4
2. B.1 2 3 4
3. C.4 2 3 1
4. D.4 3 2 1
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Answer: D
Q1182017 · 23 Apr 2017
Which one among the following is the correct order of tiger reserves situated from North to South in India ?
1. A.Corbett - Simlipal - Sariska - Periyar
2. B.Periyar - Sariska - Simlipal - Corbett
3. C.Corbett - Sariska - Simlipal - Periyar
4. D.Periyar - Simlipal - Sariska - Corbett
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Answer: C
Q1232017 · 23 Apr 2017
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: | List I (Place) | List II (Mineral) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Lakwa | 1. Copper | | B. Malanjkhand | 2. Petroleum | | C. Kalakot | 3. Zinc | | D. Zawar | 4. Coal | Code : A B C D
1. A.3 4 1 2
2. B.3 1 4 2
3. C.2 1 4 3
4. D.2 4 1 3
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Answer: C
Q1252017 · 23 Apr 2017
Which of the following regions is/are NOT known for cotton-textile industry? 1. Mumbai – Pune region 2. Madurai – Coimbatore region 3. Dhanbad – Jamshedpur region 4. Indore – Ujjain region Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. A.1 and 3
2. B.2 and 3
3. C.1, 2 and 4
4. D.3 only
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Answer: D
Q1272017 · 23 Apr 2017
Which one of the following sections of the Golden Quadrilateral Highway in India is the longest in terms of route distance?
1. A.Delhi – Kolkata
2. B.Kolkata – Chennai
3. C.Chennai – Mumbai
4. D.Mumbai – Delhi
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Answer: B