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Question 1 of 100
1. Question
With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is a Public Limited Government Company.
- It is a Non-Banking Financial Company.
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Question 2 of 100
2. Question
Which of the following has/have been accorded ‘GeographicalIndication’ status?
- Banaras Brocades and Sarees
- Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma
- Tirupathi Laddu
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Question 3 of 100
3. Question
There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which of the following actions can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit?
- Reducing revenue expenditure
- Introducing new welfare schemes
- Rationalizing subsidies
- Expanding industries
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Question 4 of 100
4. Question
Which one of the following best describes the main objective of ‘Seed Village Concept?
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Question 5 of 100
5. Question
Kalamkari painting refers to
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Question 6 of 100
6. Question
With reference to ‘fuel cells’ in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity, consider the following statements :
- If pure hydrogen is used as a fuel, the fuel cell emits heat and water as by-products.
- Fuel cells can be used for powering buildings and not for small devices like laptop computers.
- Fuel cells produce electricity in the form of Alternating Current (AC).
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
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Question 7 of 100
7. Question
The problem of international liquidity is related to the non-availability of
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Question 8 of 100
8. Question
With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements:
- The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum.
- Ammonia and water vapour are the only end products in this decomposition which are released into the atmosphere.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 9 of 100
9. Question
H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which one of the following diseases?
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Question 10 of 100
10. Question
There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the
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Question 11 of 100
11. Question
The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of
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Question 12 of 100
12. Question
The ideal of “Welfare State” in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its
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Question 13 of 100
13. Question
Consider the following countries
- China
- France
- India
- Israel
- Pakistan
Which among the above are Nuclear Weapons States as recognized by the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?
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Question 14 of 100
14. Question
Which reference to inflation in India, which of the following statements is correct?
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Question 15 of 100
15. Question
With reference to India economy, consider the following :
- Bank rate
- Open market operations
- Public debt
- Public revenue
Which of the above is/are component/components of Monetary Policy?
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Question 16 of 100
16. Question
The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following?
- People’s participation in development
- Political accountability
- Democratic decentralization
- Financial mobilization
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Question 17 of 100
17. Question
Which one of the following is the best description of the term “ecosystem”?
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Question 18 of 100
18. Question
“To uphold and protect the Sovereignty Unity and Integrity of India” is a provision made in the
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Question 19 of 100
19. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Legislative Council of a state in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular state.
- The Governor of a state nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 20 of 100
20. Question
With reference to India economy, consider the following statements:
- The rate of growth of real Gross Domestic Product has steadily increased in the last decade.
- The Gross Domestic Product at market prices (in rupees) has steadily increased in the last decade
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
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Question 21 of 100
21. Question
“Each day is more or less the same, the morning is clear and bright with a sea breeze; as the sun climbs high in the sky, heat mounts up, dark clouds form, than rain comes with thunder and lightning. But rain is soon over.”
Which of the following regions is described in the above passage?
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Question 22 of 100
22. Question
‘Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action’ often seen in the news, is
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Question 23 of 100
23. Question
In India, in which one of the following types of forests is teak a dominant tree species?
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Question 24 of 100
24. Question
Which one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea?
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Question 25 of 100
25. Question
With reference to an organization known as ‘Birdlife International’ which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is a Global Partnership of Conservation Organizations.
- The concept of ‘biodiversity hotspots’ originated from this organization.
- It identifies the sites known/referred to as ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas’.
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Question 26 of 100
26. Question
Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?
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Question 27 of 100
27. Question
With reference to ‘Forest Carbon Partnership Facility’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- it is global partnership of governments, businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples
- it provides financial aid to universities, individual scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco-friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management
- It assists the countries in their ‘REDD + (Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation+)’ efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance.
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Question 28 of 100
28. Question
The term ‘IndARC’ sometimes seen in the news, is the name of?
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Question 29 of 100
29. Question
Consider the following States:
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Himachal Pradesh
- Mizoram
In which of the following states do “Tropical Wet Evergreen Forests” occur?
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Question 30 of 100
30. Question
With reference to ‘Near Field Communication (NFC) Technology’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is a contactless communication technology that uses electromagnetic radio fields
- NFC is designed for use by devices which can be at a distance of even a metre from each other
- NFC can use encryption when sending sensitive information.
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Question 31 of 100
31. Question
The terms ‘Agreement on Agriculture’, ‘Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures’ and Peace Clause’ appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the:
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Question 32 of 100
32. Question
In the context of modern scientific research, consider the following statements about ‘IceCube’, a particle detector located at South Pole,which was recently in the news:
- It is the world’s largest neutrino detector, encompassing a cubic kilometre of ice.
- It is a powerful telescope to search for dark matter
- It is buried deep in the ice.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 33 of 100
33. Question
Which of the following brings out the ‘Consumer Price Index Number for the Industrial Workers’?
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Question 34 of 100
34. Question
The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined
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Question 35 of 100
35. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill
- The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
- The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 36 of 100
36. Question
With reference to Congress Socialist Party, consider the following statements:
- It advocated the boycott of British goods and evasion of taxes.
- It wanted to establish the dictatorship of proletariat.
- It advocated separate electorate for minorities and oppressed classes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 37 of 100
37. Question
Which one of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?
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Question 38 of 100
38. Question
In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the
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Question 39 of 100
39. Question
With reference to the use of nanotechnology in health sector, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Targeted drug delivery is made possible by nanotechnology
- Nanotechnology can largely contribute to gene therapy
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Question 40 of 100
40. Question
When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity by 50 basis points, which of the following is likely to happen?
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Question 41 of 100
41. Question
Which one of the following issues the “Global Economic Prospects” report periodically?
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Question 42 of 100
42. Question
Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in India?
- Dadabhai Naoroji
- G. Subramaniya Iyer
- R.C. Dutt
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Question 43 of 100
43. Question
With reference to ‘dugong’, a mammal found in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is a herbivorous marine animal.
- It is found along the entire coast of India
- It is given legal protection under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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Question 44 of 100
44. Question
With reference to ‘fly ash’ produced by the power plants using the coal as fuel, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Fly ash can be used in the production of bricks for building construction
- Fly ash can be used as a replacement for some of the Portland cement contents of concrete
- Fly ash is made up of silicon dioxide and calcium oxide only, and does not contain any toxic elements.
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Question 45 of 100
45. Question
Among the following which were frequently mentioned in the news for the outbreak of Ebola virus recently?
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Question 46 of 100
46. Question
With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the ‘Sedition Committee’
- In Rowlatt Satyagraha Gandhiji tried to use the Home Rule League
- Demonstrations against the Simon Commission coincided with the Rowlatt Satyagraha
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Question 47 of 100
47. Question
Consider the following pairs : (Place of Pilgrimage – Location)
- Srisailam – Nallamala Hills
- Omkareshwar – Satmala Hills
- Pushkar – Mahadeo Hills
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Question 48 of 100
48. Question
What explains the eastward flow of the equatorial counter-current?
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Question 49 of 100
49. Question
The Fair and Remunerative Price of Sugarcane is approved by the
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Question 50 of 100
50. Question
With reference to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which of the following statements is/are correct?
- IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments
- IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.
- CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.
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Question 51 of 100
51. Question
What can be the impact of excessive/inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture?
- Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur.
- Increase in the acidity of soil can take place
- Leaching of nitrate to the ground-water can occur.
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Question 52 of 100
52. Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding National Innovation Foundation-India (NIF)?
- IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments
- IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments.
- CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws.
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Question 53 of 100
53. Question
Which of the following National Parks is unique in being a swamp with floating vegetation that supports a rich biodiversity?
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Question 54 of 100
54. Question
In the Index of Eight Core Industries, which one of the following is given the highest weight?
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Question 55 of 100
55. Question
Consider the following Statements regarding the DPSP/ Directive Principles of State Policy:
- The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country
- The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.
Which of the statements given below are correct?
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Question 56 of 100
56. Question
Which of the following pairs of States of India indicates the easternmost and Westernmost State?
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Question 57 of 100
57. Question
In the South Atlantic and South Eastern Pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclone does not originate. What is the main reason?
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Question 58 of 100
58. Question
A decrease in tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following?
- Slowing economic growth rates
- Less equitable distribution of national income
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Question 59 of 100
59. Question
The ‘Fortaleza Declaration’ recently in the news, is related to the affairs of:
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Question 60 of 100
60. Question
With Reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 percent to 42 percent
- It has made recommendations concerning sector-specific grants
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Question 61 of 100
61. Question
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has been launched for
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Question 62 of 100
62. Question
In which of the following activities are Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites used?
- Assessment of crop productivity
- Locating ground water resources
- Mineral exploration
- Telecommunications
- Traffic studies
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Question 63 of 100
63. Question
Tides occur in oceans and seas due to which of the following?
- Gravitational Force of the Sun
- Gravitational Force of the Moon
- Gravitational Force of the Earth
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Question 64 of 100
64. Question
In a particular region in India, the local people train the roots of living tree into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes these bridges become stronger. These unique ‘Living Root Bridges’ are found in
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Question 65 of 100
65. Question
Which one of the following movements has contributed to a split in the Indian National Congress resulting in emergence of ‘moderates’ and ‘extremists’?
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Question 66 of 100
66. Question
With reference to ‘Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)’, Consider the following statements:
- It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills
- It is an alliance meant for maritime security only
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 67 of 100
67. Question
Consider the following statements
- The winds which blow between 30 degrees N and 60 degrees S latitudes throughout the year are known as westerlies.
- The moist air masses that cause winter rams in North-Western region of India are part of westerlies.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 68 of 100
68. Question
‘Basel III Accord’ or simply ‘Basel III’, often seen in the news, seeks to
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Question 69 of 100
69. Question
In the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation, an initiative of six countries, which of the following is/are not a participant/ participants?
- Bangladesh
- Cambodia
- China
- Myanmar
- Thailand
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Question 70 of 100
70. Question
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is constituted under the
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Question 71 of 100
71. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.
- The Command Area Development Programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water-use efficiency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 72 of 100
72. Question
Who/Which of the following is the Custodian of the Constitution of India?
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Question 73 of 100
73. Question
With reference to the Union Government consider the following statements.
- The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the parliament
- No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization of Parliament of India.
- All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the Authorization from the Parliament of India
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 74 of 100
74. Question
The provisions in the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to
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Question 75 of 100
75. Question
In India the steel production industry requires the import of
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Question 76 of 100
76. Question
India is a member of which of the following?
- Asia-Pacific economic corporation.
- Association of South-East Asian Nations.
- East Asia Summit
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Question 77 of 100
77. Question
‘BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes’ is managed by the
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Question 78 of 100
78. Question
With reference to Indian history, which of the following is/are the essential elementary elements of the feudal system?
- A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority
- Emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of land
- Creation of lord-vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlord
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Question 79 of 100
79. Question
With reference to art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?
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Question 80 of 100
80. Question
Amnesty International is
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Question 81 of 100
81. Question
Which one of the following National Parks has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic?
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Question 82 of 100
82. Question
With reference to cabinet mission, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It recommended a federal government.
- It enlarged the powers of the Indian courts.
- It provided for more Indians in the ICS
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Question 83 of 100
83. Question
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which of the following?
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Question 84 of 100
84. Question
Which of the following statements regarding ‘Green Climate Fund’ is/are correct?
- It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.
- It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank
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Question 85 of 100
85. Question
Consider the following statements :
- The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu.
- The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 86 of 100
86. Question
Who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributary to river Krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of a deity to whom all the land south of the river Krishna was supposed to belong?
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Question 87 of 100
87. Question
Who of the following organized a march on the Tanjore coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930?
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Question 88 of 100
88. Question
The term ‘Goldilocks Zone’ is often seen in the news in the context of
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Question 89 of 100
89. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Executive Power of the union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.
- The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 90 of 100
90. Question
What is Rio+20 Conference, often mentioned in the news?
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Question 91 of 100
91. Question
The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the
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Question 92 of 100
92. Question
Consider the following:
The arrival of Babur into India led to the
- introduction of gunpowder
- introduction of the arch and dome in the region’s architecture
- establishment of Timurid dynasty
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Question 93 of 100
93. Question
Which one of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone-depleting substances?
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Question 94 of 100
94. Question
Which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of Buddha?
- Avanti
- Gandhara
- Kosala
- Magadha
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Question 95 of 100
95. Question
Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?
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Question 96 of 100
96. Question
When a bill is referred to a joint sitting both the Houses of the Parliament, has to be passed by
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Question 97 of 100
97. Question
Consider the following rivers :
- Vamsadhara
- Indravati
- Pranahita
- Pennar
Which of the above are tributaries of Godavari?
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Question 98 of 100
98. Question
Consider the following pairs : (Medieval Indian State : Present Region)
- Champaka : Central India
- Durgara : Jammu
- Kuluta : Malabar
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
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Question 99 of 100
99. Question
Convertibility of rupee implies:
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Question 100 of 100
100. Question
The area known as ‘Golan Heights’ sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to: