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2023 37 questions

Q262023 · 20 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
What is the name of the branch of river Godavari that joins the Bay of Bengal flowing through the Yanam enclave of the Union territory of Puducherry?
1. A.Kapila
2. B.Indravati
3. C.Gautami
4. D.Bhavani
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Answer: C
Q422023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
The first phase of the ‘action plan for introduction of the Cheetah in India’ witnessed ________ being released in the Kuno National Park of Madhya Pradesh in September 2022.
1. A.10 cheetahs
2. B.6 cheetahs
3. C.8 cheetahs
4. D.12 cheetahs
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Answer: C
Q422023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
Which of the following dances is NOT predominantly performed in the Indian state of Odisha?
1. A.Paika
2. B.Ghumra
3. C.Dhap
4. D.Bhavai
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Answer: D
Q502023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
The State of Kerala Vs Leesamma Joseph case deals with ________.
1. A.Dowry
2. B.The economic weaker section
3. C.Education
4. D.Persons with disabilities
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Answer: D
Q272023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Which is the correct sequence of lakes according to depth (from maximum to minimum)?
1. A.Caspian Sea > Tanganyika > Vostok > Baikal
2. B.Baikal > Caspian Sea > Tanganyika > Vostok
3. C.Baikal > Tanganyika > Caspian Sea > Vostok
4. D.Caspian Sea > Baikal > Tanganyika > Vostok
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Answer: C
Q282023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Which from the following is a phylum of animals found in fresh water ponds, lakes and swamps provides setae or parapodia for locomotion?
1. A.Ctenophora
2. B.Porifera
3. C.Annelida
4. D.Platyhelminthes
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Answer: C
Q322023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Which state ranks first with a total length of 31.2 thousand km of rivers and canals, which is about 17% of the total length of rivers and canals in the country?
1. A.Kerala
2. B.West Bengal
3. C.Uttar Pradesh
4. D.Madhya Pradesh
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Answer: C
Q272023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Identify the black soil region of India from the following.
1. A.Coastal plains
2. B.Northern plains
3. C.Deccan trap
4. D.Himalayas
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Answer: C
Q302023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
According to Koeppen’s Scheme, which type of climate is denoted by ‘Cwg’ in India?
1. A.Monsoon with dry winter
2. B.Semi-arid steppe climate
3. C.Polar type
4. D.Monsoon with dry summer
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Answer: A
Q272023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Due to attraction of the sun and the moon, what is the frequency of up and falls down of ocean water in a day?
1. A.Two
2. B.Three
3. C.Four
4. D.One
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Answer: A
Q362023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Which of the following is NOT a freshwater lake in India?
1. A.Pulicat
2. B.Loktak
3. C.Bhimtal
4. D.Nainital
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Answer: A
Q412023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
The part of the Himalayas lying between Satluj and __________ rivers is known as Kumaon Himalayas.
1. A.Indus
2. B.Kali
3. C.Brahmaputra
4. D.Teesta
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Answer: B
Q292023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
Which of the following is the closest wild relative of domestic cattle protected in some of the famous national parks of India like Nagarhole and Bandipur?
1. A.Red angus
2. B.Asiatic buffalo
3. C.Nilgai
4. D.Gaur
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Answer: D
Q502023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
The Hemis Festival is widely celebrated in which state of India?
1. A.Arunachala Pradesh
2. B.Lakshadweep
3. C.Assam
4. D.Ladakh
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Answer: D
Q342023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Which group of rivers is a part of the peninsular drainage system?
1. A.Gandak and Ghaghra
2. B.Mahanadi and Godavari
3. C.Ganga and Yamuna
4. D.Damodar and Sarda
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Answer: B
Q462023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Which scientist thought of the concept of steady state of the universe?
1. A.Harold Jeffrey
2. B.Edwin Hubble
3. C.Fred Hoyle
4. D.Pierre-Simon Laplace
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Answer: C

2022 56 questions

Q292022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
Which of the following have mountain range young fold mountains?
1. A.Appalachians mountain range
2. B.Alps mountain range
3. C.Aravali mountain range
4. D.Ural mountain range
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Answer: B
Q372022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
'Thaipoosam’ festival is celebrated in which state of India?
1. A.Bihar
2. B.Andhra Pradesh
3. C.Tamil Nadu
4. D.Goa
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Answer: C
Q412022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 1
The first English Factory in Bengal set up on the banks of river “Hugli” in _______.
1. A.1671
2. B.1641
3. C.1661
4. D.1651
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Answer: D
Q422022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Which of the following is NOT ‘The Great Lakes’ of North America?
1. A.Superior
2. B.Huron
3. C.Erie
4. D.Victoria
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Answer: D
Q462022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Which of the following folk dances does NOT belong to the state of Mizoram?
1. A.Munari
2. B.Chailam
3. C.Zangtalam
4. D.Cheraw
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Answer: A
Q472022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 2
Which crop grows best on black soil?
1. A.Cotton
2. B.Coffee
3. C.Maize
4. D.Millets
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Answer: A
Q262022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 3
______ is the only continent through which the tropic of cancer, the equator and the tropic of capricorn passes.
1. A.North America
2. B.Africa
3. C.Europe
4. D.Asia
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Answer: B
Q302022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
The crust is the Earth's outermost layer that is less than ______ percent of Earth by mass, with oceanic crust and continental crust often consisting of more felsic rocks.
1. A.5
2. B.1
3. C.2
4. D.10
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Answer: B
Q452022 · 13 Dec 2022 · Shift 4
The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 prohibits which of the following activities in Antarctica? I. Nuclear explosion II. Introduction of non-sterile soil III. Discharge of garbage
1. A.I and II
2. B.I, II and III
3. C.Only III
4. D.II and III
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Answer: B