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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Question 1</u></b> - Consider the following statements :</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1. Google India on September 22, 2014 & announced to launch a nationwide contest to develop a mobile application for Prime Minister's Office (PMO).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. The contest will showcase how Indian's can build a world class application.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Which of the following statements is/are correct?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a. Only 1</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b. Only 2</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c. Both 1 & 2</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d. None of the above</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Question 2</u></b> - Choose the correct statement(s).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1. The Union Government has appointed Debroy Panel to suggest ways for restructuring the Railway Board.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. The Panel would submit its report till the end of 2018.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. The other members of the Panel are Cabinet Secretary, Former CMD of P & G, Former MD of National Stock Exchange & Senior Fellow of Centre for Policy Research.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a. Only 1</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">b. 1 & 2</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c. 1 & 3</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d. All of these</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Question 3</u></b> - Which of the following is/are the objective(s) of "Make in India" campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1. To get manufacturing sector to grow over 10% on a sustainable basis over a long run.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. To transform the economy from the services driven growth model to labour-intensive manufacturing driven growth.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3. To increase the GDP to a level of 8-9% by the year 2020.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4. To create jobs for over 10 millions people, who join to workforce every year.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a. 1 & 3</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b. 2 & 4</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c. 1,2 & 4</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d. All of these</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Question 4</u></b> - Consider the following statements :</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1. Election Commission of India has development a video game titled 'Get! Set! Vote!' amongst  a series of edutainment materials on Voters Awareness & education.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. The Game has been created  to encourage voters to participate in Election process.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Choose the correct statement(s).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a. Only 1</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b. Only 2</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c. Both 1 & 2</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d. None of these</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Question 5</u></b>. Which of the following statements regarding the National Career Service Portal is/are correct?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1. The portal will connect to people seeking jobs with people/companies looking for employees to hire.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. The portal can be accessed by employees from the public sector & private sector along with intermediates like recruitment agencies, skill development institutes & trainers.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a. Only 1</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b. Only 2</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c. Both 1 & 2</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d. None of these</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Question 6</u></b>. Consider the following statements :</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1. Supreme Court formed a 5 Member Committee headed by Registrar of Jammu & Kashmir High Court to evaluate the ground situation in the flood ravaged state on September 24, 2014.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. The committee is also intended to give recommendation on the state of dams & various hydroelectric projects.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Which of the following statements is/are correct?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a. Only 1</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b. Only 2</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c. Both 1 & 2</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d. None of these</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Question 7</u></b>. Choose the correct(s) statements.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1. Union Government accorded in-principle approval for setting up six more Software Technology Parks of India (STPIs), in Odisha.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. These six STPIs will be developed at Jaypore in distirct, Sambalpur, Jajpur, Angul, Rayagada & Bhawanipatna in Kalahandi.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a. Only 1</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b. Only 2</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c. Both 1 & 2</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d. None of these</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Question 8.</u></b> Which of the following statements are correct regarding the National Disaster Management Authority ?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1. It observed its 10th Foundation Day on September 29, 2014.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2. The rank of the Members of the NDMA has been reduced to Secretary of Union Government from Union Minister of State.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a. Only 1</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b. Only 2</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c. Both 1 & 2</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d. None of these</span><br />
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Answers - (1-c), (2-c), (3-c), (4-a), (5-c), (6-a), (7-c), (8-c)</div>

November 2014 - Current Affairs Questions - National (Part-I)

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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><u style="font-size: x-large;">Question 1.</u><span style="font-size: large;"> Comets revolve around</span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Sun</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Earth</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Venus</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. no single heavenly body</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 2.</u>Which planet is known as the Earth's twin?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Venus</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Mars</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Uranus</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Neptune</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 3.</u> Which one of the following planets takes the same number of days for rotation and revolution?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Mars</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Venus</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Mercury</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Jupiter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 4.</u> On which of the following planets of the solar system does the Sun rise in the West and set in the East?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Venus</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Mars</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Jupiter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Saturn</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 5.</u> The Sun spots cause</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. aurora borealis and aurora australis</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. magnetic storms on  the surface of the Sun</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Polar auroras</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. All of the above</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 6.</u> The period of one revolution of Sun around the centre of galaxy is called</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Parsec</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Astronomical</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Cosmic year</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Light year</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 7.</u> Which two planets of the solar system have no satellites?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Mercury and Venus</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Venus and Mars</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Mercury and Mars</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Venus and Neptune</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 8.</u> The planet having thirteen moons is</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Venus</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Mars</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Uranus</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Neptune</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 9.</u> In order of their distances from the Sun, which of the following planet lie between Mars and Uranus?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Earth ans Jupiter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Jupiter and Saturn</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Saturn and Earth</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Saturn and Neptune</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 10.</u> The Correct sequence of planets in the descending order of their equatorial diameter is</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Mars, Mercury, Uranus, Earth</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Earth, Mars, Mercury, Uranus</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Earth</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Uranus, Earth, Mars, Mercury</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Answer:</u> 1.(a), 2.(a), 3.(b), 4.(a), 5.(d), 6.(c), 7.(a), 8.(d), 9.(b), 10(d).</span></div>
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<u style="font-size: x-large;">Question 1.</u><span style="font-size: large;"> Which of the following are formed due to collision of continental plates?</span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. The Alps</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. The Himalayas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. The Rockies</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. The Caucases Mountain</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Select the corrects answer using the codes given below</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. 1, 2 and 3</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. 2, 3 and 4</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. 1, 2 and 4</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. 1, 3 and 4</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 2.</u> Which type of lake is formed by volcanic activities?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Caldera lake</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Karst lake</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Lagoon</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Fresh water lake</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 3.</u> The material that comes out of a volcano at the time of eruption is</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. solid, liquid, gaseous</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. solid and liquid</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. solid and gaseous</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. liquid and gaseous</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 4.</u> The movement inside the Earth's crust is studied by</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Geodesy</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Geology</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Plate Tectonics</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Seismology</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 5.</u> The Hawaii Islands are the top of submerged</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. block mountains</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. folded mountains</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. volcanic mountains</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. dome mountains</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 6.</u> Formation of Rift Valley is due to</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. the formation of fold mountains</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. the forces of tension in the Earth's crust </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. the subsidence of the floor of a river valley</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. the over-deepening of a valley by ice action</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 7.</u> Which form of coal is mainly suitable for producing thermal power?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Anthracite</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Bituminous</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Lignite</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Peat</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 8.</u> The best representative of the acid igneous rocks is</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. besalt </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. granite</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. dolerte</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. gabbro</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 9.</u> Which of the following types of coal represents the first stage of formation of coal?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Anthracite</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Lignite</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Peat</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Bituminous</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 10.</u> Which of the following is a block mountain?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Andes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Alps</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Rockies</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Answer:</u> 1.(a), 2.(a), 3.(a), 4.(d), 5(c), 6.(b), 7.(b), 8.(b), 9.(c), 10.(d).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 1. </b>Study of the Universe is called <b>Cosmology, </b>study of the Earth is called <b>Geology Climatology </b>is the study of Earth`s atmosphere and <b>Oceanography </b>is the study of oceans. What is the study of Earth surface is known?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Geomorphology </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 2. </b>Landforms on Earth are created by endogenetic forces and are degraded by exogenetic forces through different stages that is first described by WM Davis. Such process is normally known as...........</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Cycle of Erosion</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 3. </b>Pre-Cambtian mountain range<b>s </b>are the oldest whereas Alpine types are the youngest mountains on Earth. Rockies in North America, Andes in South America and Alps in Europe are young mountains. Name an important young mountain in Asia.</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. The Himalayas</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 4. Lithosphere </b>is made of several plate which are moving continuously by magmatic thrusts. Continental drift Theory of A. Wenger first explain such phenomena . Name the recent theory completely explains these phenomena.</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Plate Tectonic Theory</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 5. </b>Ford mountains from when Earth crust bends and are rich in mineral resources. Andes, the longest fold mountain, is in South America, Rockies<b> </b>in North America, Alps in Europe and Alas in Africa. Which is the highest fold mountain on Earth?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. The Himalayas</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 6. </b>At the subduction zone, the heavier plates sink down below the lighter plate when collide. Himalayan fold mountain is formed over a water body when Indian plate collide with the Eurasian plate. Which is that water body?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Tethys sea</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 7.</b>The resurgence spread to Norther Europe during the first half of the 16th century. It emerged roughly between CE 1300 and CE 1550 in which country?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Italy</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 8. </b>School of paintings such as the Florentine and the Venetian <b> </b>developed during renaissance period. <b>Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael </b>and <b>Michelangelo </b>were masters of which traditions?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Florentine School</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 9. </b>The renaissance architecture of Italy was an imitation of Roman style and hence called <b>Romanesque. </b>The most <b>s</b>plendid architecture  of Roman style St. Peter`s Basilica in Rome , was designed by whom?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Michelangelo</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 10. </b>Ban on dissection of human corpses was fitted in 13th century in Europe. The French surgeon, who is considered as <b>Founder of Modern Surgery </b>by developing many new techniques, was...............</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Ambroise Pare</span></b></div>

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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 1.</u> Which is the difference between the antelopes Oryx and Chiru ?</span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Oryx is adapted to live in hot and arid areas whereas Chiru is adapted to live in Steppe and semi-desert areas of cold high mountains</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Oryx is poached for its antlers whereas Chiru is poached for its musk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Oryx exists in Western India only whereas Chiru exists iin North-East India only</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. None of the above</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 2.</u>Which one of the following is located in the Bastar region ?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Bandhavgarh National Paark</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Dandeli Sanctuary</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Rajaji National Park</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Indravati National Park</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 3.</u> Which one of the following is not a site for in situ method of conservation of flora ?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Biosphere Reserves</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Botanical Garden</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Wild Life Sanctuary</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. National Park</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 4.</u> Which one of the following is a Biosphere reserve ?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Gulf of Khambhat</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Panna</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Panchmarhi</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Kinnaur</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 5.</u> Acid rain is caused by the pollution of environment by</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. carbon dioxide and nitrogen</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. ozone and carbon dioxide</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 6.</u> In the grasslands, trees do not replace the grasses as a part of an ecological succession because of</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. insects and fungi</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. limited sunlight and paucity of nutrients </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. water limits and fire</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. None of the above</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 7.</u> Which one of the following is the correct sequence of ecosystem in the order of decreasing productivity</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Oceans, lakes, grasslands, mangroves</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Mangroves, oceans, grasslands, lakes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Mangroves, grasslands, lakes, oceans</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Oceans, mangroves, lakes, grasslands</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 8.</u> Consider the following pairs National Park River flowing through the park</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Corbett National Park : Ganga</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Kaziranga National Park : Manas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Silent Valley National Park : Kaveri</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. 1 and 2</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Only 3</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. 1 and 3</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. None of these</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Answer:</u> 1.(a), 2.(d), 3.(c), 4.(a), 5.(c), 6.(a), 7.(c), 8(b).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 1.</u> Identify the metal which was not mentioned in the Rig Veda?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A. Gold</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">B. Lead</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">C. Copper</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">D. Bronze</span><br />
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<u>Question 2.</u> According to the Dharmashastras, 'Anuloma' is a marriage between a</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A. higher caste men and a lower caste women</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">B. lower caste man and a higher caste women </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">C. man and a woman of the same gotra</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">D. man and a woman of the same caste</span><br />
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<u>Question 3.</u> Which of the following animals was know as ancient Vedic people ?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A.  Elephant</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">B. Bear</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">C. Tiger </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">D. Lion</span><br />
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<u>Question 4.</u> In the Vedic society, the term used to denote a group of families was</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A. gotra</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">B. jana</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">C. vish</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">D. grama</span><br />
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<u>Question 5.</u> The family of the Rigvedic Aryans was</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A. patrilineal </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">B. patriarchal</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">C. matriarchal</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">D. matrilineal</span><br />
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<u>Question 6.</u> Which of the Vedas was divided into 'white'n and 'black' parts ? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A. Rig</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">B. Sama</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">C. Yajur</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">D. Atharva</span><br />
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<u>Question 7.</u> The term nishks, which meant armament in the Vedic period, was used in later times to denote a/an</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A. coin</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">B. weapon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">C. script</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">D. agricultural implement</span><br />
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<u>Question 8.</u> 'The world is God is my soul' is the philosophy contained in the </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A. Vedas</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">B. Puranas</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">C. Brahamanas</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">D. Upanishads</span><br />
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<u>Question 9.</u> The expounder of Yoga philosophy is</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A. Patanjali</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">B. Gautam</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">C. Jaimini</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">D. Shankaracharya</span><br />
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<u>Question 10.</u> Which of the following gives the correct chronological order of the Vedas ?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A. Rig, Sama, Atharva, Yajur</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">B. Rig, Sama, Yajur, Atharva</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">C. Rig and Sama together, Yajur and Atharva together</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">D. All simultaneously</span><br />
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<u>Answer:</u> 1.(b), 2.(a), 3.(d), 4.(d), 5(b), 6.(c), 7.(a), 8.(d), 9.(a), 10.(b). </span></div>

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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 1.</u> Which of the following is an Upanishad ?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Aitreya</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Vijasena</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Krishna Karnamruta</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Vedant</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 2.</u> The chief characteristic of the Rigvedic religion was</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. worship of images</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. belief in the existence of heaven </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. performance of sacrifices</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. preponderance of female goddeses</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 3.</u> The God not worshipped during the time of Rigvedic Aryans was</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Indra</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Agni</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Marut</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Shiva</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 4.</u> The ninth mandala of the Rig Veda Samhita is devoted wholly to</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Urvashi and the Heaven</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. 'Soma' and the God, who is named after the drink</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Indra and his elephant</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Gods related to plants and drugs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 5.</u> The Aryans came to India from</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Eastern Europe</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Central Asia</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. South- East Asia</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. None of these</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 6. </u> Which of the following was common both to the Harappan society and the Rigvedic society ?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Iron implements</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Female deities</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Urban centres</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Horses</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 7.</u> The tax, which the kings used to collect from the people in the Vedic period was called</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Kara</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Varman</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Bali</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Vidatha</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 8.</u> Which of the following were the Yajnas that were performed during the Vedic AGE ?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Vratyastama Yajna</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Asvamedha Yajna</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Rajasuya Yajna</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Select the correct answer using the codes given below</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. 1 and 2</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. 2 and 3</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. 1 and 3</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. All of these</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 9.</u> The Gayatri Mantra contained in the Rig Veda is dedicated to which deity ?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Agni</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Marut</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Surya</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Savitri</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 10.</u> Which one of the following contains the Gayatri Mantra ?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Rig Veda</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Yajur Veda</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Upanishad</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Sama Veda</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Answer:</u> 1.(a), 2.(c), 3.(d), 4.(b), 5.(b), 6.(d), 7(c), 8.(d), 9.(d), 10.(a).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 1. </b>England established their first factory in 1611 at Masulipatnam. Jahangir allowed the Britishers to set-up a permanent factory on west coast in 1613 at.................</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Surat</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 2. East India Company </b>(EIC) was joint stock enterprise set-up with an objective to trade with India. It was established on..............</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. December 31, 1600</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 3. </b>Golden Farmaan was issued to English East India Company allowing them to trade within the ports of the Golconda Kingdom freely by sultan of Golconda on payment of duties worth 500 pagodas a year, in....................</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. 1632</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 4. </b>Charles-11, the king of England, received Bombay from Portugal after marrying Portuguese princess Catherine Braganza in 1661 as part of dowry. The English East India Company received it from Charles-11 in....................</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. 1668</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 5. </b>All settlements of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa were placed under Fort William. Who was the first President of Fort William?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Sir Charles Eyre</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 6. </b>East India Company sent diplomatic mission which reached Farrukhsiyar`s court in 1715. The mission was carried by Dr. William Hamilton, who cured Farrukhsiyar of a  painful disease . The mission was led by................</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. John Surman</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 7. </b>Farrukhsiyar granted a Farmaan in 1717 to Wast India Company (EIC) to carry on trade duty-free in Bengal for Rs. 3000 a year. The farmaan was known as........</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Dastak</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 8. </b>The imperial Farmaan Dastak was issued by Farrukhsiyar in 1717. It was called by British East India Company as................</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Magna Carta</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 9. </b>French, British, Dutch and Portuguese came to India for trade. Who was the first country to establish their trade and influence in India?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Portuguese</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 10.</b> British established East India Company (EIC) on December 31, 1600. In 1702, the nomenclature of EIC was changed to.............</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. United Company of Merchants of England Trading in the East Indies</span></b></div>

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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 1. </b>England, France and Russia had several colonies. While those powerful nations who did not have colonies wanted for economic imperiaalism, which was one of important causes of first world war. Which Europeans strongholds has no colonies?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Germany and Italy</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 2. </b>In Pre-World War-1 period, two big alliances were formed, who fought together in first world war with a tittle manupulation in alliances. What were these two groups?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Triple Alliance and Triple Entente ( The Allies )</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 3. </b>Germany, Australia and Italy were part of <b>Triple Alliance. </b>Who were the part of Triple Entente?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. France, Russia and England</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 4. </b>Peace efforts were made in Europe in pre-world war-1 period, which failed. Declaration of Paris was such one effort. When was it happened?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. 1856</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 5. </b>Two Hague conferences took place to maintain peace in Europe. First  took place in 1889. When was second held?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. 1907</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 6. </b>Moroccan crisis took place in 1905. It arose to the annexation of Bosnia in 1908 from which country?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Australia</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 7. </b>Other international wars and crisis which opened the path for first world war crisis of Aagdir in 1911 and Balkan wars in...........</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. 1912</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 8. </b>Immediate cause of first world war was assassination of Australia Archduke by a Serbian nationalist on June 28, 1914. in Bosnia. What was his name?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Archduke Ferdinand</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 9. </b>Italy was part of Triple Alliance but joined other group (Allies) for sake of territorial gains. This happened in...................</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. 1915</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 10. </b>Many new world powers joined the first world war later on. On which side Japan fought the first world war?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. The Allies</span></b></div>

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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 1. </b>Fascism was started in Italy by Mussolini, whose members wear black shirts. At  which place , it was started?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Milan (Italy)</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 2. </b>Hitler formed <b>National Socialist Party </b>(Nazi Party) in 1920, whose promotion and advertisement was managed by Gobles. What was the name of autobiography of Hitler?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Mein Kempf</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 3. </b>Hitler gave the slogan `One Nation-One Leader` and later became Prime Ministry of Germany. Which country was first victim of his expansionist policy?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Australia</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 4. </b>Hitler signed treaty with Poland of non-aggression in 1934. Still he attacked Poland on September 1, 1939, which led to start of............</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Second World War</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 5. </b>Second world war was started on September 1, 1939 and ended in 1945. Hitler suicided at the end of war, on...............</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. April 30, 1945</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 6. </b>Italy started to support Germany on June 10, 1940 and they attacked together at many places. Which was the first victim of their joint attack?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Spain</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 7. </b>The USA left the policy of being inert of the world war later during second world war. It did not participated in first world war. Who was President of USA during second world war?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Franklin Roosevelt</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 8. </b>Japan was the last country of Axis Powers to accept defeat. Japan attack over USA`s warship was the major reason for direct fight between them. Where did Japan attacked at?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Pearl Harbour</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 9. </b>Atom bomb was invented only during the second world war just few days ago its attack over Japan. When was it tested for the first time?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. July, 1945</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 10. </b>Munich Treaty occurred in September, 1938. Czechoslovakia accepted all its clauses without any condition. This treaty was signed between Britain and France with...............</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Hitler and Mussolini</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 1. </b>Who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Ethics Commission of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWS) in August, 2013?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Birendra Prasad Baishya</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 2. </b>Syed Ali has been awarded with Dhyan Chand Award for the year 2013. He is associated with which sport?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Hockey</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 3. </b>Who has been named as the ICC Umpire of the Year (winning the David Shepherd Trophy) 2013?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Richard Kettleborough</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 4. </b>Which state emerged as the Champion in the 29th Junior National Athletics Championships, which concluded on December 7, 2013?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Kerala</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 5. </b>Who has become the first Indian to win the Indonesian Open golf tournament in December, 2013?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Gaganjeet Bhullar</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 6. </b>Who has won the women`s singles trophy at the Macau Open Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament 2013?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. PV Sindhu</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 7. </b>Jason Day won the Golf World Cup at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne on November 24, 2013. He belongs to which country?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Australia</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 8. </b>Magnus Carisen won the FIDE World Chess Championship 2013. He belongs to which country?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Norway</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 9. </b>Redek Stepanek won the Davis Cup title 2013. He belongs to which country?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Czech Republic</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 10. </b>Name the player who won silver medal in women`s 50-m Rifle 3 position event at the ISSF World Cup in Granada, Spain in July, 2013?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Lajja Goswami</span></b></div>

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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 1. </b>Cellular respiration is primarily a Catabolic process as it degrade glucose into carbon dioxide and water. On the other hand, it also produces intermediate molecule which are precursor of other reactions. Thus, respiration is an..........</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Amphibolic Pathway</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 2. </b>Capability of receiving stimuli or being excited by stimuli is called sensitivity, and organs responsible are called as Sensory Organs. The organ is human that receives photochemical stimulus, is..........</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Eye</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 3. </b>Which blood group is universal donor?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Blood Group-O</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 4. 5% </b>of solid part of human body is inorganic mineral salts mostly in the <b>form of iron. </b>Major elements are Ca, P, S, K, Na, Mg, Fe and I. The iron is related with the discover.............</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Anaemia</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 5. </b>Genetics deals with the study of transfer of character from one generation to other generation. Which chemical decides the character of offsprings?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. DNA</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 6. </b>Hydrochloric acid is synthesised in human stomach, which helps in digestion of food. It is secreted by lining of stomach. A major problem, due to excess secretion of hydrocloric acid, is..........</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Acidity or Heart Burn</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 7. </b>Thyroid gland is the largest gland of our body and involves in the development of T-lymphocytes that develop defence against pathogens. This gland is found in the ............</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Neck</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 8. </b>Cerebrum is the seat of intelligence and provides ability to read, write, speak and make calculations. It is situated in the head of human and forms a part of.............</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Brain</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 9. </b>Jaundice is yellowish pigmentation of the skin and other membrane, and caused by accumulation of bilirubin in the extracellular fluid. Jaundice is mainly caused due to disorder and malfunction of............</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Liver</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 10. </b>Insulin is a hormone secreted by pancreas and regulates the glucose level of blood. It acts in coordination with other pancreatic hormone <i>i.e., </i>Glucagon. The cells of pancreas that secrete insulin , are...........</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. <i>B-cells</i></span></b></div>

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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 1. </b>Weight and measures in Indus valley civilisation were made of limestone and steatite, generally in cubicle shape with linear system of measurement. Weights were in multiple of..................</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. 16</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 2. </b>Harappan pots were generally decorated with the designs of tree and circles along with human images. Script is also engraved on it. Generally, the colour is.................</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Dark Red</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 3. </b>Domestication of animals was an important part in Harapppan economy. Remains of horse bones have been found in Surkotada, which is now in..................</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Gujarat</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 4. </b>Discovery of numerous seals and granaries suggested flourishing trade in Indus valley. They had regulated weights and method of trade was mainly...................</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Barter System</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 5. </b>Indus valley civilisation was a secular society with presence of religious elements. Temple worship was not practiced. Worship of ambiguous animal is proved by the worship of...................</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Unicorn</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 6. </b>No religious structure has been found in Indus valley civilisation except the great bath in Mohenjodaro. Cemetry R-37 suggests grave burial as a large practice, which is discovered from.............</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Harappan</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 7. </b>Harappan rulers were more concerned with commerce than conquests, so lacked weapons. Priest had no major impact in the society. The society was probably ruled by some...............</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Merchants</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 8. </b>Sugarcane was not known to Indus people. Indus valley people were earliest people to produce cotton. Greeks called cotton as..............</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Sindon</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 9. </b>Indus valley civilisation was extended to Alamgirpur in the East, Daimabad in the South, Manda ( Jammu-Kashmir ) in the North and Western boundary of Indus valley civilisation represented by.............</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Suktagendor</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 10. </b>Elephants were well known to the Harappans. Oxens, buffaloes, goats, sheeps and pigs were domesticated, and dogs were treated as pets . Seal with rhinoceros depiction has been found at................</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Amri</span></b></div>

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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 1. </b>To celebrate the remembrance of the evolution of Khasis and their indigenous democratic state called Hima, Nongkrem dance is performed in Meghalaya. When it is celebrated?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. During Autumn</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 2.</b> Bhangra was a seasonal dance, practiced in the month leading up to the festival of Baisakhi. The core areas of Bhangra were Sialkot, Gujranwalla, Sheikhupur and  Gurdaspur. It is a dance of which state?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Punjab</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 3. National School of Drama (NSD)</b> became an independent school in 1975. In 2005, it was granted deemed university status, but in 2011, it was revoked on the institute`s request. To decentralise its activities, the NSD opened regional resource centres, across India. When and where was the first one opened?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Bangaluru ( 1994 )</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 4. </b>Bharata`s Natyashastra was the earliest treatise on dramaturgy. It gives a divine origin to Indian theatre, attributing it to the Natyaveda. This holy book was believed to be created by which lord?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Lord Brahma</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 5. Tamaasha </b>is a traditional folk theatre evolved from the folk forms such as Gondhal, Jagran and Kirtan. In tamaasha, the female actress is the chief exponent of dance movement known as `Murki`. It is born in which state?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Maharashtra</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 6. MS Subhalakshmi, </b>a renowned carnatic vocalist, was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, and also the first to receive Roman Magsaysay award. In which year she got Bharat Ratna?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. 1998</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 7. Amir Khusro,</b>a sufi musician, poet and scholar, invented musical instruments `Sitar` and `Tabla`. He is regarded as the father of Qawwali and introduced the Ghazals into India. At the same time , he was the originator of some kinds of music. What are they?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Khayal and Tarana</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 8. </b>Minicoy is renowned for its tradition of the Lava dance. It is performed during the festive occasions on the Island. Dancers dressed in Multi-hued customes and headgears and carry a drum while dancing. It belongs to which Island?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Lakshadweep</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 9. Sanskar Rang Toli, </b>a theatre-in-education company, established in 1989. It has become India`s premier educational resource centre and coaches children aged 8 to 16 years. Who established this company?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. National School of Drama ( NSD )</span></b><br />
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<b>Question 10. </b>National School of Drama ( NSD ) is a theatre training institute situated at New Delhi. It was set-up in 1959 by the Sangeet Natak Academi. It comes under which Ministry?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Ministry of Culture</span></b></div>

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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 1 Which of the following is not an output device?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Plotter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Printer</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Monitor</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Touch Screen</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 2 Which device uses a handheld operation system?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) A PDA</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) A personal computer</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) A laptop</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A mainframe</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 3 On the banks of which river is the city Kathmandu situated?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Arun</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Saptakoshi</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Bagmati</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Sunkosi</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 4 Which one of the following agricultural patterns is not practiced in western Europe?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Diary farming</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Mixed farming</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Market gardening</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Intensive subsistence farming</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 5 Why was Africa called as a 'Dark Continent'?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Because of dark colour of the Negros</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Because Africa was a mystery</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Because it was unpenetrable</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) None of the above</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 6 The famous 'Kirti Stambh' at Chittor was built by</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Rana Pratap</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Rana Kumbha</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Rana Hammir</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Rana Sangram Singh</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 7 The title'Desert fox' is given to</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Prince Bismarck</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Hitler</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Gen Rommel</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) John of Arc</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 8 Name the India's highest award which is given to a civilian.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Bharat Ratna</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Param Vir Chakra</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Ramom Magsaysay</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Jnanpith</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 9 The 'Cannes Award' is given for excellence in which of the following fields?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Literature</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Films</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Jouranalism</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Economics</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 10 Study of Bones is called</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Orology</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Oesteology</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Seromology</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Geology</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">ANS KEY</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1(d), 2(a), 3(c), 4(d) 5(c), 6(b), 7(c), 8(a), 9(b), 10(b)</span></div>

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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 1 Grasshopper is a</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) bird</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) disease</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) chemical</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) insect</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 2 Which of the following organ cannot be transplanted</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Kidney</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Heart</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Lungs</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Brain</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 3 Red Blood Corpuscles are also known as</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) erythrocytes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) leucocytes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) thrombocytes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) eosinophils</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 4 Quinine is obtained from</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Pappaver</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Canabis</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Cinchona</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Aconitum</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 5 The molarity of pure water is</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) 100 m</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) 55.6 m</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) 50 m</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) 18m</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 6 Which of the following is not an ore of iron?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Magnetite</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Limonite</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Caniterite</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) None of these</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 7 Which one of the following is the weakest acid?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) HF</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) HCL</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) HBr</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) HI</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 8 Which one of the following allotropes of the carbon is used in cutting and drilling?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Diamond</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Graphite</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Activated charcoal</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Carbon black</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 9 The water pollution in river is measured by the dissolved amount of</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) chlorine</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) ozone</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) nitrogen</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) oxygen</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">ANS KEY</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1(d), 2(d), 3(a), 4(c), 5(b), 6(c), 7(a), 8(a), 9(d)</span></div>

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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 1 Which one of the following is the largest (area -wise) Lok Sabha Constituency?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Kangra</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Ladakh</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Kutch</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Bhilwara</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 2 In which house of the Parliament, the presiding officer is not a member of the house?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Lok Sabha</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Rajya Sabha</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Vidhan Sabha</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Vidhan Parishad</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 3 The Fundamental Duties are mentioned in the following part of the constitution of India</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Part -3</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Part -4</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Part-4A</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Part-6</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 4 What is the maximum age limit prescribed for the post of President of India?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) 58 years</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) 60 years</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) 62 years</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) No maximum age limit</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 5 Who exercises the actual executive power under the parliamentary forum of the government?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Parliament</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) President</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Prime Minister</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Bureaucracy</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 6 Which congress President negotiated with both Cripps mission and Lord wavell?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Abul Kalam Azad</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Jawahar Lal Nehru</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) JB Kriplani</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) C. Rajagopalachari</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 7 Quit India movement began on</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) August 9, 1942</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) August 10, 1942</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) August 15, 1942</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) August 16, 1942</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 8 Who among the following was associated with the newspaper 'the common wheel'?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) John Bright</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Shyamji Krishna Verma</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) William Wedderburn</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Annie Besant</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 9 Who was the first Indian to get selected in ICS?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) SN Tagore</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Sarojini Naidu</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Lala Lajpat Rai</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) CR Das</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 10 The place where the computer stores programs and data is called</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) memory</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) storehouse</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) storage unit</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) back up</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">ANS KEY</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1(b), 2(b), 3(c), 4(d), 5(c), 6(a), 7(a), 8(d), 9(a), 10(c)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 1. </b>Alaknanda has its source in the Sato Panth glacier above Badrinath and Mandakni flows near Kedarnath. Recently flash flood results in massive devastation in Kedarnath valley and swept away the Manikarnika temple. This temple was on the bank of which famous river?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Bhagirathi</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 2. </b>River Ganga has a length of 2525 km of which maximum course in the Uttar Pradesh ( 1450 km ) followed by West Bengal (520 km ), Bihar ( 445 km ) and Uttarakhand ( 110 km ). Which is the largest tributary of Ganga that sources from southern plateau?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Son</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 3. </b>Yamuna is the longest<b> </b>and western most tributary of the Ganga that sources from Yamunotri glacier. It joins Ganga at Prayag in Allahabad. Chambal is the largest tributary of Yamuna. Which is the source region of Chambal?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Mhow ( Madhya Pradesh )</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 4. Ranapratap Sagar dam </b>and famous Gandhi Sagar dam built on the Chambal river. Chambal has made a gorge at Kota. Chambal is famous for its bad land topography that is otherwise called...............</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Ravines</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 5. </b>Gandak rises between Mount Everest and Dhaulagiri drains centre of Nepal and enters in Bihar at Champaran that meets Gangs near Patna where as river Sanda also called Kali meets Ganga at Chhapra in Bihar. Which is known as `sorrow of Bihar` as it changes its course frequently?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Kosi</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 6. </b>Hughli is a distributory of Ganga and also has tidal bore that help in operation of Haldia Port. Damodar river emerges from Chhotanagpur plateau flowing through a rift valley joins Hugli. Damodar valley multipurpose project is now operational on this river. Which river is called the Sorrow of Bengal?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Damodar</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 7.</b>Sharda rises from Milam glacier also known as Goriganga. Mahananda is the last left bank tributary of Ganga rises in the Darjeeling hills. Son is the largest South bank tributary of Ganga originating in the Amarkantak plateau. Where Son meets Ganga?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Patna ( Bihar )</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 8. </b>Brahmputra originates from Chemayungdung glacier near Mansarovar lake and flows West to East in Tibet in the name Tsangpo. At Namcha Barwa, it turns South and enters India as Dihang near Sadiya in Arunachal Pradesh and flows through Asom valley. Where it enters the Bangladesh?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Dhubri</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 9. Ganga system </b>and <b>Brahmaputra system </b>make the largest alluvial plain and also the largest delta known as Sundarban delta. The Ganga at its mouth makes delta and sand bars. Name the deltaic island on the mouth of Ganga that is disputed between India and Bangladesh?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Sagar Island</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 10. </b>Tapti originates from Betul plateau and drains Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Ukai project is on this river. Mahanadi originates near Sinawa in Raipur and forms delta in Odisha coast. Which is the largest river flowing in Odisha?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Mahanadi</span></b></div>

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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 1.</u> The famous figure of a dancing girl found in the excavation of Harappa was made up of </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. terracotta</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. steatite</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. bronze</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. red limestone</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 2.</u> The Indus Valley people knew the use of</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. gold, silver, copper, bronze but not iron</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. copper, iron, gold but not bronze</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. silver, lead, iron but not gold</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. gold, tin, bronze but not copper</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 3.</u> The Indus Valley Civilisation was discovered in</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. 1902</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. 1921</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. 1922</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> D. 1932</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 4.</u> The main characteristic of the Indus Valley Civilisation was</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. town planning</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. drainage system</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. well laid out roads</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. pacca house</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 5.</u> The Indus Valley Civilisation is know as Pre-Aryan Civilisation because of the evidence of</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. art</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. copper</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. pottery</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. script</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 6.</u> Use of plough has been evidenced at</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Kalibangan </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Lothal</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Harappa</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Banwali</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 7.</u> The Stone Age people had the first domestic</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. asses</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. dogs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. horses</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. sheep</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 8.</u> Nomad man started settling in</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Palaeolithic Age</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Mesolithic Age</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Neolithic Age</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. None of these</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 9.</u> The earliest evidence of silver in India is found in the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Harappa culture</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Chalcolithic cultures of Western India</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Vedic texts</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Silver punch marked coins</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 10.</u> During the Neolithic Age in India, the only metal know to the people was</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. iron </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. copper</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. gold</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. silver</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Answer:</u> 1.(a), 2.(b), 3.(a), 4.(d), 5.(b), 6.(b), 7.(c), 8.(a) 9.(b), 10.(b).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 1  Which among the following Indian cricketers  won the Spirit of Cricket Award at the LG ICC  Awards 2011?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) MS Dhoni                b) Rahul Dravid</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Sachin Tendulkar     d) Zaheer Khan</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 2 India has approved a $ 750 million loan for which among the following neighbouring countries to develop the trade infrastructure?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Sri Lanka              b) Pakistan</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Bangladesh           d) Afganistan</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 3 Which State government has brought into force a rule which prohibits falling a student throughout primary school years?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Uttar Pradesh</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Bihar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Chhattisgarh</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Maharashtra</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 4 India's seventh largest technology services firm, Patni Computer system, has been sold to iGate Corporation is based in</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) USA                        b) Germany</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Switzerland              d) UK</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 5 According to a new study published in the prestigious 'The Lancet' journal, which blood group protects people against the attacks?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) A      b) B     c) AB      d) O</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 6 The first explosion of an atomic device in India was carried out in the states of</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Jammu and Kashmir</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Nagaland</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Manipur</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Rajasthan</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 7 Long distance short-wave radio broadcasting uses</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) ground wave</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) ionospheric wave</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) direct wave</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) sky wave</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 8 A fuse wire is made of an alloy of</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) tin and copper</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) tin and lead</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) tin and aluminium</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) nickel and chromium</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 9 In electric supply lines in India, which parameter is kept constant?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Voltage</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Current</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Frequency</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Power</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 10 Electromagnets are used in</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) electric bells only</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) telephone only</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) dynamos only</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) All of the above</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">ANS KEY</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1(a)    2(c)     3(c)    4(a)   5(d)   6(d)     7(b)   8(b)    9(c)    10(d)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 1 Tarapore nuclear station is located in</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">a) Mumbai</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Thane</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Chandra Nagar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Nagpur</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 2 The only sanctuary where Kashmir stag is found is</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Kanha                 b) Dachigram</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Gir                      d) Mudumalai</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 3 The western parts of Kerala represents</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) mountain climate</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) equatorial climate</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) tropical savanna climate</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) tropical rainy climate</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 4 The Jog waterfalls are on the river</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Tungabhadra</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Saraswathi</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Koyna</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Netravathi</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 5 which one of the following countries has the largest forested areas in the world?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Brazil</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Canada</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Russia Federation</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) The USA</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 6 The lowest female to male ratio among the States is in</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) Arunachal Pradesh</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) Tripura</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) Sikkim</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) Manipur</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 7 In which was the first regular census held in India?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) 1881</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) 1991</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) 1911</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) 1951</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 8 In India, agriculture income is calculated by</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) output method</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) input method</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) expenditure method</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) commodity flow method</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 9 The slogan 'Garibi Hatao' (poverty abolition) was given during</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) second five year plan</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">b) fourth five year plan</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">c) sixth five year plan</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">d) tenth five year plan</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Question 10 Which one of the following is the longest National Highways?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">a) NH-2               b) NH-7</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">C) NH-8              d) NH-15</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1(b), 2(b), 3(d), 4(b), 5(c), 6(c), 7(a), 8(a), 9(b), 10(b)</span></div>

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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 1. </b>Shahjahan forced the kingdoms of Bijapur and Golconda to accept his overlordship. Both Bijapur and Golconda signed a treaty with emperior. Khandesh, Berar, Telengana and Daulatabad were made into four Mughal provinces. When the next war broke out again in Deccan?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. In 1656 AD</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 2. </b>Shahjahan enticed some Maratha leaders into his service, like Shahji Bhosle. He also expelled the Portuguese from Hooghly, as they were abusing their trading provileges and indulging in piracy and slave trade. What happened to Kamrup?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. It was also Annexed</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 3. </b>The first viceroy of Deccan, Aurangzeb, controlled all four provinces from CE 1636 to 1677. In between <b>six </b>viceroys controlled, each one for a short period only. Again Aurangzeb in CE 1652 for the second time joined as viceroy. He made Khirki, the capital of the Mughal`s in Deccan and renamed it as.............</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Aurangabad</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 4. </b>Khirki was originally founded by Malik Amber. The land revenue collected was, however insufficient to maintain the huge army necessary to control the hilly terrain. The financial bickering between father and son forms a large part of Aurangzeb`s correspondence known as..........</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Adab-i- Alamgiri</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 5. </b>Aurangzeb ruled for almost 58 years. His empire stretched from Kashmir in the North to Pinpi in the South and from the Hindukush in the West to Chittagong in the East. His direct attention was concentrated on the affairs of....................</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. North India</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 6. </b>Malik Amber is credited with training Marathas in Guerilla warfare instilled self-confidence in them. With the assistance of Sidis of Janjira, he organised a naval force. In his territory of jurisdiction, he implemented land revenue plan of which king?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Ans. Raja Todar Mal</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 7. </b>Qasim Khawaha of Baghdad brought him and sold to Miraq Dabir, wazir of Ahmedanagar ruler Murtaza Nizam Shah. Riding on his abilities soon Malik Amber became the wazir of Ahmedanagar. His warfare tactics was known as..................</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Vargi-Gini</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 8. </b>Dara Shikon, the eldest son of Shahjahan, is known for his generous religious thinking. Shahjahan nominated him as his heir and gave him the title <b>Shahbuland Iqbal. </b>Stanley Lanepool called him title Akbar. He was follower of Qadri Sufi Mulla Shah<b> </b>Badakshi. What book did he write?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Mazm-ul`Behrain</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 9. </b>In CE 1575, Akbar ordered the construction of Ibadat Khana near the Jama Masjid in his newly built town of Fatehpur Sikri. Only the Sunnis were initially allowed to participated in religious discussions. Who were the principal debators?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Abdul Qadir Badayuni and Abul Fazl</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Question 10. </b>In the Ain-i-Akbari, Abul Fazl deals with a number of laws made by Akbar for secularising the state. Which were, however, termed as illegal by the orthodox Badayuni. Akbar prohibited polygamy and allowed a second marriage only in exceptional circumstances. What else he had prohibited?</span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;">Ans. Child Marriage</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 1.</u> On the coast of which state is Wheeler Island?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Goa</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Gujarat</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Odisha</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Tamil Nadu</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 2.</u> In which state is the Guru Sikhar Peak Located?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Rajasthan</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Gujarat</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Madhya Pradesh </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Maharashtra</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 3.</u> What is the name of the highest summit of Nilgiri hills?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Coonoor-betta</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Anaimudi</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Doda-betta</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Vellangiri</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 4.</u> Which one among the following India States shares international boundaries with three nations?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Uttarakhand</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Himachal Pardesh</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Arunachal Pradesh</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Asom</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 5.</u>Consider the following mountain ranges</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Ladakh range</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Karakoram</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Greater Himalayas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Zaskar range</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What is the correct sequence of these from South to North?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. 3, 4, 1, 2</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. 3, 1, 4, 2</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. 4, 2, 3, 1</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. 4, 3, 2, 1</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 6.</u> Where is Aghil Pass located?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Nepal Himalayas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Sikkim Himalayas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Eastern Himalayas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Trans Himalayas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 7.</u> Which one of the following is the junction point of the Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Javadi hills</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Nilgiri hills </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Anaimalai hills</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Shevaroy hills</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 8.</u> The highest peak of the Himalayas in India is in</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Uttar Pradesh </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Kashmir</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Sikkim</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Himachal Pradesh</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 9.</u> Consider the following statements</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Mahadeo hills</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Sahyadri Parvat</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Satpura range</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Which is the correct sequence of teh above from North to the South?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. 1, 2, 3</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. 2, 1, 3</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. 1, 3, 2</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. 2, 3, 1</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Question 10.</u> Nanda Devi Peak forms a part of </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A. Asom Himalayas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">B. Kumaon Himalayas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">C. Nepal Himalayas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">D. Punjab Himalayas</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>Answer:</u> 1.(c), 2.(a), 3.(c), 4.(c), 5.(a), 6.(c), 7.(b), 8.(c), 9.(c), 10.(b).</span></div>
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