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Q1072023 · 3 Sept 2023
Which one among the following pairs of mine and mineral is NOT correctly matched?
1. A.Bailadila : Iron Ore
2. B.Zawar : Zinc
3. C.Ghatsila : Copper
4. D.Kudremukh : Bauxite
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Answer: D
Q1102023 · 3 Sept 2023
In which one of the following layers of the atmosphere all weather phenomenon occur?
1. A.Mesosphere
2. B.Troposphere
3. C.Thermosphere
4. D.Stratosphere
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Answer: B
Q1132023 · 3 Sept 2023
Consider the following statements regarding Sanchi and its archaeological findings: 1. When Sanchi was discovered in 1818, three of its four gateways were still standing, the fourth was lying on the spot where it had fallen 2. Animals depicted at Sanchi include elephants, horses, mon- keys and cattle Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. A.Only 1
2. B.Only 2
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: C
Q1142023 · 3 Sept 2023
Which Five Year Plan of India focused on rapid industrialization based growth process?
1. A.First Five Year Plan
2. B.Second Five Year Plan
3. C.Fifth Five Year Plan
4. D.Seventh Five Year Plan
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Answer: B
Q1192023 · 3 Sept 2023
Where is Central Institute of Buddhist Studies situated?
1. A.Leh
2. B.Kullu
3. C.Almora
4. D.Gangtok
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Answer: A
Q1222023 · 3 Sept 2023
Which of the following statements about Suez Canal is/are correct? 1. Suez is a man-made navigation canal 2. Suez links Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea 3. The economic significance of Suez Canal is less than that of Panama Canal Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. A.1 only
2. B.1 and 2 only
3. C.2 and 3 only
4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B
Q1272023 · 3 Sept 2023
Arrange the following in correct chronological order 1. Charak Samhita 2. Bharat's Natyashastra 3. Sangam Literature 4. Ashtadhyayi Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. A.1 - 3 - 4 - 2
2. B.2 - 4 -1 - 3
3. C.4 - 3 -1 - 2
4. D.3 -1 - 2 - 4
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Answer: C
Q1302023 · 3 Sept 2023
The North-south and East-west Road Corridors of India cross each other at which of the following cities?
1. A.Bhopal
2. B.Itarsi
3. C.Gwalior
4. D.Jhansi
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Answer: D
Q1342023 · 3 Sept 2023
Which one of the following crops is generally benefitted by the rain caused by western disturbances in India?
1. A.Rice
2. B.Wheat
3. C.Bajra
4. D.Cotton
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Answer: B
Q1352023 · 3 Sept 2023
Which one of the following pairs of city and industry is NOT correctly matched?
1. A.Saharanpur : Paper industry
2. B.Chanderi : Cotton textile industry
3. C.Bhadohi : Carpet industry
4. D.Raniganj : Iron and steel industry
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Answer: D
Q1412023 · 3 Sept 2023
The 480 MW Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project is situated in
1. A.Thailand
2. B.Indonesia
3. C.Nepal
4. D.Bhutan
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Answer: C
Q1472023 · 3 Sept 2023
The Nova Kakhovka dam, which was in news recently, is situated in
1. A.Belarus
2. B.Turkey
3. C.Ukraine
4. D.Poland
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Answer: C
Q1482023 · 3 Sept 2023
Aaron Finch, who recently retired from international cricket, was captain of men's cricket team of which one of the following countries?
1. A.South Africa
2. B.Australia
3. C.England
4. D.New Zealand
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Answer: B
Q1052023 · 16 Apr 2023
In terms of geological time scale, the quaternary period consists of two epochs. They are:
1. A.Pleistocene and Pliocene
2. B.Holocene and Pleistocene
3. C.Pleistocene and Miocene
4. D.Holocene and Eocene
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Answer: B
Q1072023 · 16 Apr 2023
Which one of the following is not a cold current?
1. A.Western Australian Current
2. B.Eastern Australian Current
3. C.Benguela Current
4. D.Peru Current
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Answer: B
Q1092023 · 16 Apr 2023
Joint Military exercise 'Keen Sword 23' was conducted between :
1. A.India and Japan
2. B.India and USA
3. C.USA and Japan
4. D.Japan and Taiwan
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Answer: C
Q1142023 · 16 Apr 2023
Which one among the following statements about the Mansabdari system is correct?
1. A.All army troopers were allotted mansabs.
2. B.Mansabs were usually assigned on the basis of ancestry.
3. C.Position and salary of mansabdars were indicated by a numerical designation called zat.
4. D.Mansabdars were never paid in cash.
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Answer: C
Q1162023 · 16 Apr 2023
Who among the following composed the 'Prayag Prashasti' of Samudragupta?
1. A.Harishena
2. B.Chand Bardai
3. C.Vishakhadatta
4. D.Kalidasa
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Answer: A
Q1182023 · 16 Apr 2023
At which one of the following places did the Danes establish their settlement in India?
1. A.Chinsura
2. B.Karaikal
3. C.Mahe
4. D.Tranquebar
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Answer: D
Q1192023 · 16 Apr 2023
Which one of the following is not a main greenhouse gas?
1. A.Water vapour
2. B.Oxygen
3. C.Carbon dioxide
4. D.Methane
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Answer: B
Q1202023 · 16 Apr 2023
Which one among the following is the northernmost geographical location?
1. A.New Delhi
2. B.Kathmandu
3. C.Thimphu
4. D.Dhaka
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Answer: A
Q1222023 · 16 Apr 2023
Which one among the following states is the leading producer of Manganese in India?
1. A.Madhya Pradesh
2. B.Jharkhand
3. C.Rajasthan
4. D.Karnataka
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Answer: A
Q1252023 · 16 Apr 2023
The $4^{th}$ edition of joint military exercise 'DUSTLIK' between the Indian Army and the Uzbekistan Army was held in :
1. A.Ranikhet
2. B.Gangtok
3. C.Pithoragarh
4. D.Leh
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Answer: C
Q1272023 · 16 Apr 2023
Which one among the following villages was recently declared as India's first 24 × 7 solar-powered village?
1. A.Mawlynnong, Meghalaya
2. B.Modhera, Gujarat
3. C.Ziro village, Arunachal Pradesh
4. D.Malana, Himachal Pradesh
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Answer: B
Q1282023 · 16 Apr 2023
Tableaux of which one of the following States was adjudged the best in the Republic Day Parade, 2023?
1. A.Uttarakhand
2. B.Punjab
3. C.Gujarat
4. D.Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: A