Cobalt is associated with _________.
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Growth hormone
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Vitamin B12
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Intestinal enzymes
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Haemoglobin
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None of these
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Measles is a disease caused by ________.
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Bacteria
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virus
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Worm
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protozoa
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None of these
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If a ship has to go from Chennai to Kochi, it has to go around Sri Lanka rather than crossing through the Palk Strait. Why?
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It is too shallow for ships to cross.
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The Palk Strait has disputed islands and the Sri Lankan navy does not allow the ships to cross through.
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The route around Sri Lanka is actually shorter than crossing through the Palk Strait.
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Shipping is prohibited through the Palk Strait due to its religious significance connected with the epic Ramayana.
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None of these
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After the general elections, the 'protein speaker is ________.
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The senior most member of the Lok Sabha
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Elected by the Lok Sabha
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Appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
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Appointed by the President of India
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None of these
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Which of the following is/are not central tenet(s) of the Constitution of India?
1. Provides freedom to profess any religion. 2. Prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion. 3. Gives official status to certain religions. 4. Ensures equality of all citizens within religious communities. Select the correct answer using the options given below:
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1, 2 and 3
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Only 2
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Only 3
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Only 2, 3 and 4
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The very first Five-Year Plan of India was based on the model of_________.
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Bombay Plan
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Mahalanobis Model
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Harrod Domar Model
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All the above
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None of these
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With which of the following can you relate the slogan of 'Garibi Hatao'?
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3rd Five-Year Plan
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4th Five-Year Plan
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5th Five-Year Plan
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6th Five-Year Plan
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Indian Economy is________.
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Socialistic Economy
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Mixed Economy
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Free Economy
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Gandhian Economy
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None of these
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Tansen Award is given by which of the following states?
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Chhattisgarh
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Bihar
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Rajasthan
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Uttar Pradesh
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Who was the viceroy of India at the time of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
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Lord Curzon
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Lord Hardinge
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Lord Chelmsford
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Lord Irwin
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The Indian Independence League was established by:
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Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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Mahatma Gandhi
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Rash Behari Bose
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Aruna Aasaf Ali
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Who was called by the British rulers as the 'Father of Indian Unresf??
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M.K .Gandhi
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Gopal Krishna Gokhale
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Subhash Chandra Bose
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Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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When Subhash Chandra Bose resigned, who was appointed as the President of Indian National Congress (INC)?
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Pattabhi Sitaramish
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Mahatama Gandhi
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Rajendra Prasad
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C. Rajgopalachari
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Which of the following Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Constitution of the Parliament of India?
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Article 72
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Article 73
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Article 78
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Article 79
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None of these
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Zero hour in the Parliamentary system has been initiated by:
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USA
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Britain
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Japan
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India
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Consider the following Indian states:
1. Chattisgarh 2. Telangana 3. Andhra Pradesh 4. Tamil Nadu 5. Uttarakhand Which of the states given above are the largest and smallest respectively (in terms of geographical area)?
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1 and 5
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4 and 1
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3 and 5
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2 and 4
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Match the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the options given below the lists:
List I City List II Earthquake Zone P. Kolkata 1. Zone II Q. Delhi 2. Zone III R. Chennai 3. Zone IV S. Guwahati 4. Zone V
A)
P\[\to \]2, Q\[\to \]3, R\[\to \]4, S\[\to \]1
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P\[\to \]3, Q\[\to \]2, R\[\to \]1, S\[\to \]4
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P\[\to \]2, Q\[\to \]3, R\[\to \]1, S\[\to \]4
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P\[\to \]3, Q\[\to \]2, R\[\to \]4, S\[\to \]1
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None of these
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Which of the following is/are the indicator/ indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?
1. Undernourishment 2. Child stunting 3. Child mortality Select the correct answer using the options given below.
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1 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
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1 and 3 only
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None of these
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Which one of the following is a purpose of 'UDAY?, a scheme of the Government of India?
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Providing technical and financial assistance to start-up entrepreneurs in the field or renewable sources of energy.
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Providing for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies.
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Replacing the coal-based power plants with natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind and tidal power plants over a period of time.
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Providing electricity to every household in the country by 2018.
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None of these
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Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at _________.
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Providing pensions to old and destitute persons
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Providing loans to poor farmers for cultivating particular crops
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Bringing the small entrepreneurs into formal financial system
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Funding the voluntary organization involved in the promotion of skill development and employment generation
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None of these
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Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL) was established as its wholly owned subsidiary on _______.
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1988
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1992
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2002
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1995
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None of these
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What is the maximum period of time for which a Vice-President can act as a President in the latter's absence?
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3 months
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6 months
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1 year
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5 years
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None of these
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In the cities of our country, which among the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of Air Quality Index?
1. Carbon monoxide 2. Methane 3. Nitrogen dioxide 4. Sulphur Dioxide 5. Carbon dioxide Select the correct answer using the options given below:
A)
Only 1, 2 and 3
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Only 1, 3 and 4
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Only 1, 4 and 5
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1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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None of these
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What was the main reason for the split in the Indian National Congress at Surat in 1907?
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Extremists' lack of faith in the capacity of the moderates to negotiate with the British Government
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Introduction of communalism into Indian politics by Lord Minto
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Foundation of the Muslim League
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Aurobindo Ghosh's inability to be elected as the President of the Indian National Congress
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None of these
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With reference to 'Li-Fi?, recently in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is a wireless technology. 2. It is several time faster than 'WiFi. 3. It uses light as the medium for high-speed data transmission. Select the correct answer using the options given below:
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Only 1
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Only 2
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1, 2 and 3
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Only 1 and 2
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None of these
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With reference to Rowlatt Satyagraha, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The Rowlatt Act was based on the recommendations of the 'Sedition Committee'. 2. In Rowlatt Satyagraha Gandhiji tried to use the Home Rule League. 3. Demonstrations against the Simon Commission coincided with the Rowlatt Satyagraha. Select the correct answer using the options given below:
A)
Only 1
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Only land 3
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Only 2 and 3
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1,2 and 3
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None of these
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Which of the following brings out the 'Consumer Price Index Number for the Industrial Workers'?
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The Reserve Bank of India
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The Department of Economic Affairs
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The Labour Bureau
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The Department of Personnel and Training
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None of these
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by United Nations on________.
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18th December, 1947
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10th December, 1948
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1st August, 1950
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15th September, 1945
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None of these
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Which one of the following regions of India has a combination of mangrove forest, evergreen forest and deciduous forest?
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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South-West Bengal
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Southern Saurashtra
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North Coastal Andhra Pradesh
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None of these
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Consider the following statements about the soils of India:
1. High temperature during most of the year retards formation of humus. 2. Titanium in basalt impart black colour to the peripheral areas of the Indian plateau. 3. Soils which have humus require regular application of chemical fertilizers to remove nitrogen deficiency. 4. Red soils are confined to the peripheral areas of the Indian plateau. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A)
Only 1 and 2
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Only 1, 2 and 4
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Only 2 and 4
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Only 2 and 3
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None of these
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India beat which country by 2-1 in the final to win the 2017 Asia Cup Hockey tournament held in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Malaysia
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Pakistan
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South Korea
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China
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None of these
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commissioned scorpene-class submarine INS Kalvari into the Indian Navy in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Which among the following statements is/ are true about INS Kalvari?
1. The Kalvari will be the most modern non nuclear submarine in the Navy and is powered by an extremely silent diesel electric motor making it very difficult to detect underwater. 2. MS Kalvari is the most modern non nuclear stealth submarine in Indian Navy. 3. 'Kalvari' is a Malayalam word that means deep sea tiger shark.
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Only 1 and 2
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1, 2 and 3
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Only 2 and 3
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Only 1
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None of these
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The third Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Distinguished Indologist Award for the year 2017 was awarded to _________.
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Professor Hiroshi Marui
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Professor Yu Long Yu
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Professor Lokesh Chandra
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Professor Heinrich Freiherr von Stietencron
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None of these
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Who was crowned Miss Universe 2017 at pageant held at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States?
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Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters
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Margaret Gardiner
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Laura Gonzalez
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Davina Bennett
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Recently, Mary Kom won gold medal in Asian Women's Boxing Championships in Light Flyweight (48 kg) category. How many gold medals have been won by her in Asian Women's Boxing Championships till date?
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Three
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Four
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Five
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Six
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None of these
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Recently, the Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage under UNESCO has inscribed 'Kumbh Mela' on UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Kumbh Mela is the _________intangible cultural heritage from India to be listed in UNESCO's list.
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12th
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13th
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14th
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15th
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None of these
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Scientists from New Zealand have developed world's first artificial intelligence politician named SAM. It may help to bridge the growing political and cultural divide in many countries. Consider the following statements about SAM?
1. The virtual politician SAM can answer person's queries regarding local issues such as policies around housing, education and immigration. 2. If constantly learns to respond to people through Facebook Messenger as well as a survey on its homepage. 3. It was created by Nick Gerritsen. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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1 only
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1 and 2
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1 and 3
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1, 2 and 3
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Recently in cricket, this country has become 1st Ever Team to register Hundred 300 + ODI Totals.
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India
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Pakistan
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South Africa
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Australia
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None of these
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What is the name of new initiative which has been launched by the Union Health Ministry on Universal Health Coverage Day (UHCD)?
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Saubhagya
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Laqshya
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Aarambh
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Sagar
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None of these
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Recently, who has taken the charge as the Director general of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)?
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Sharad Kumar
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Yogesh Chander Modi
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Shri Kanth Jadhav
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Ajit Doval
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The district of Uttar Pradesh which has been included in the National Capital Region now becoming the 8th district from the State is:
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Meerut
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Ghaziabad
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Gautam Budh Nagar
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Shamli
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None of these
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With reference to 'Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)' consider the following statements:
1. It is an organisation of European Union in working relation with NATO and WHO. 2. It provides assistance and protection to State (parties) against chemical weapons threats. 3. It monitors chemical industry to prevent new weapons from emerging. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Only 1 and 2
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Only 2 and 3
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Only 1 and 3
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1, 2 and 3
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None of these
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In which of the following regions of India are you most likely to come across the 'Great Indian Hornbill' in its natural habitat?
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Sand deserts of northwest India
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Higher Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir
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Salt marshes of western Gujarat
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Western Ghats
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None of these
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When the Reserve Bank of India reduces the Statutory Liquidity Ratio by 50 basis points, which of the following is likely to happen?
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Foreign Institutional Investors may bring more capital into our country.
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It may drastically reduce the liquidity to the banking system.
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Scheduled Commercial Banks may cut their lending rates.
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India's GDP growth rate increases drastically.
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None of these
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Consider the following statements.
1. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants. 2. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill. 3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Only 1
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Only 1 and 2
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Only 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3
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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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Bretton Woods Conference
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Montreal Protocol
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Kyoto Protocol
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Nagoya Protocol
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None of these
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The provisions in the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to:
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Protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes.
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Determine the boundaries between states.
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Determine the powers, authorities and responsibilities of Panchayats.
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Protect the interests of all the border States.
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None of these
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Tides occur in oceans and seas due to which of the following reason?
1. Gravitational Force of the Earth. 2. Gravitational Force of the Moon. 3. Gravitational Force of the Sun. Select the correct answer using the options given below.
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Only 1
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Only 2 and 3
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Only 1 and 3
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1, 2, and 3
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None of these
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Consider the following countries:
1. Denmark 2. Japan 3. France 4. Sweden 5. United States of America Which of the above are the members of the 'Arctic Council?
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1, 2 and 3
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2, 3 and 4
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1, 4 and 5
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1, 3 and 5
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With reference to 'Changpa? community of India, consider the following statements:
1. They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand. 2. They rear the Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool. 3. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Only 1
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Only 2 and 3
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Only 3
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1, 2 and 3
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None of these
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