The mid-day meal that children now receive in government and government-aided schools is because of a/an:
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FIR
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PIL
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CITES
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When would you consider a thing as resource?
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When it has got some usefulness
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When it has got some value
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When we get it by paying some money
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Both [A] and [B]
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None of these
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Practice of untouchability allowed:
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The domination of lower castes over the upper
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The domination of majority over the minority
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The domination of rich over the poor
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The domination of upper castes over the lower
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None of these
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Read both the statements given below and pick your option. Statement I: Indian secularism provides room for the reform of religions. Statement II: In order to maintain religious equality, (both between as well as within religions) the Indian secular State maintains a separation as well as intervenes in religion.
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Only I is true
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Only II is true
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Both I and II are true
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Neither I nor II is true
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Which Fundamental Right of Indian Constitution guarantees that no citizen can be discriminated against on grounds of religion, race, caste, gender, and place of birth?
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Right against exploitation
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Right to freedom
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Right to life
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Right to equality
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James Mill, a Scottish economist and political philosopher, divided Indian history into three periods, namely:
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British, Muslim, Hindu
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Hindu, Muslim, British
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Muslim, British, Hindu
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Muslim, Hindu, British
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Which of the following is an important factor that can change substances into resources?
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Technology
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Value
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Time
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Both [A] and [C]
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None of these
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In a democracy why it is very important for us to elect our leaders wisely?
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Because they exercise power on behalf of us.
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Because we need efficient persons to rule the country.
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Because we need responsible persons to run the administration of the country.
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Because we all cannot rule at the same time.
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None of these
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Sometimes it is actually incorrect to fix precise dates on a historical event. Why?
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Because things might have happened over a stretch of time.
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Because, it is a custom for the study of historical events to refer only to an approximate period.
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Because history is all about an account of battles and big events.
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Level of development and use, origin, stock and distribution are the basis on which _______ are classified.
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Sources of energy
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Minerals
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Natural resources
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Industries
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None of these
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Markets everywhere tend to be exploitative of people - whether as workers, consumers or producers. To protect people from such exploitation:
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People must be organised
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The government makes certain laws
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NGOs play a big role
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Press must be vigilant
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None of these
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What do you understand by "Human Resource"?
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It refers to the quantity of people.
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It refers to the abilities of people.
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It refers to the things used by people.
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Both [A] and [B]
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Murshid Quit Khan was followed by _____ in Bengal.
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Siraj-ud-Daulah
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Alivardi Khan
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Mir Qasim
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East India Company
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Law requiring that the quality of goods meet certain prescribed standards, is for the protection of:
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Workers
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Producers
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Consumers
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Markets
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None of these
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What do you understand by sustainable development?
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Careful utilization of resources to meet the complete requirements of the present generation.
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Careful conservation of resources for the future generations.
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Careful utilization of resources so that besides meeting the requirements of the present, it can take care of future generations as well.
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None of these
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Who of the following was asked to remove corruption in company administration on being appointed as the Governor in Bengal?
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Lord Clive
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Lord Wellesley
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Lord Bentinck
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Lord Curzon
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Why plains and river valleys are the most densely populated areas of the world?
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They offer better climatic condition
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They offer suitable land for agriculture
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They offer no shortage of water
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Both [A] and [C]
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None of these
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Name the state which has officially published plans for the rescue and rehabilitation of children working as domestic servant.
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Maharashtra
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Tamil Nadu
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Karnataka
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All of these
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None of these
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In dry areas plants have leaves with thorny and waxy surface. Why?
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To reduce loss of moisture by transmission
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To increase moisture by condensation
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To reduce loss of moisture by transpiration
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For pollination
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None of these
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Recently a large travel agency was asked to pay Rs 8 lakh as compensation to a group of tourists, for which of the following reason?
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The group could not do shopping in Paris
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The group could not visit Disneyland
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The entire trip was very poorly managed
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All of these
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None of these
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Pumps at contaminated wells are painted red by the government around the UC factory in Bhopal. Yet, local people continue to use them. Why?
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People in general have a tendency to ignore such caution.
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People living nearby are less or no educated, hence they do not understand the caution.
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People have no other accessible source of clean water.
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All of these
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None of these
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Rani Channamma was of:
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Mysore
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Sind
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Kitoor
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Punjab
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Hazard mapping relates to which one of the following?
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To locate areas prone to landslides
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Tsunami warning
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To assessing industrial disasters
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To map areas prone to earthquakes
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None of these
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Why Tipu Sultan was known as the "Tiger of Mysore"?
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Because of his brave struggle with the East India Company
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Because he never surrendered to the British
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Because of his fondness for tiger
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Because he fought a tiger unarmed once and eventually killed it
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Indian Parliament, while in session, begins with a/an:
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Zero hour
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Question hour
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Prime Minister's address
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Highlight of drawbacks of the government by the opposition parties
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Brahma Kamal is a/an:
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Organization of 18th century working for the women education
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Flower found in tropical rain forest
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Type of vegetation typical to Deccan Plateau
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Medicinal herb
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Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) was used throughout India for the first time in which of the following years?
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In 2011 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election
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In 2014 general elections
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In 2004 general elections
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In 2004 Gujarat election
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None of these
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Union Carbide was a/an:
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American company
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Indian company
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British company
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German company
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None of these
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The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between________ in_______.
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Marathas and the East India Company, 1782
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Hyder Ali and the British, 1818
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Marathas and Ahmed Shah Abdali, 1761
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Marathas and the British, 1863
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The degradation of land resources is checked by:
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The use of chemical fertilizer
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Land reclamation
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The use of pesticide
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Overgrazing
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None of these
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Which one of the following kingdom was NOT annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse?
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Satara
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Udaipur
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Nagpur
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Punjab
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None of these
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Look at the given pictures carefully and say which one of these needs protection?
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Why in Indian Parliament some seats are reserved for SC/ST?
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To produce a perfect reflection of society
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To give adequate representation to the communities who have been historically marginalized
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To represent Dalit and Adivashi interest
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None of these
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Which of the following is a mineral?
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Salt
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Graphite
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Diamond
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Why do you think an access to courts and there by justice has always been difficult for a vast majority of the poor in India?
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Legal procedures involve a lot of paperwork
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Legal procedures involve a lot of time
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Legal procedures involve a lot of money
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None of these
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What does the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) aim for?
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To ensure that international trade in specimens of plants does not threaten their survival
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To ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals does not threaten their survival
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To stop international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants
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Both [A] and [B]
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None of these
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The oldest rocks in the world are in:
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Eastern Australia
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Western Australia
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Eastern America
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Western America
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Which of the following is a conventional source of energy?
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Fire wood
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Wind
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Solar
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Water
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None of these
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Who used to give different interpretations of local laws based on different schools of the dharmashastra?
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Maulavis
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Qazis
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Muftis
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Brahman Pandits
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None of these
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Which of the following is NOT true?
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Adivasis are a non-homogeneous population.
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Adivasis are a homogeneous population.
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There are over 500 different Adivasi groups in India.
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Adivasi societies are most distinctive as they are not organised around the principles of caste system.
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None of these
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Identify the correct sequence of the Nawab of Bengal.
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Murshid Quli Khan \[\to \] Sirajuddaulah \[\to \] Alivardi Khan \[\to \] Mir Jafar \[\to \] Mir Qasim \[\to \] Mir Jafar
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Alivardi Khan \[\to \] Murshid Quli Khan \[\to \]Sirajuddaulah \[\to \] Mir Jafar \[\to \] Mir Qasim \[\to \] Mir Jafar
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Murshid Quli Khan \[\to \] Alivardi Khan\[\to \] Sirajuddaulah \[\to \] Mir Jafar \[\to \] Mir Qasim \[\to \] Mir Jafar
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Alivardi Khan \[\to \] Sirajuddaulah \[\to \] Mir Jafar \[\to \] Murshid Quli Khan \[\to \] Mir Qasim \[\to \] Mir Jafar
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Find the incorrect match.
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USA World's largest geothermal power plants
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Scotland World's First solar and wind powered bus shelter
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Norway First country in the world to develop hydroelectricity
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India First country in the world to use natural gas for the domestic purposes
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Match the given incidents with their corresponding violation of Fundamental Rights.
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Fundamental Rights
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A group of people are note given permission to open a Bengali medium school in Assam
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Right to Freedom.
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The government makes a law that no women can be promoted to the rank of major in Indian Army
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Right against Exploitation
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A 12-year old child is working as a labour in a construction site
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Cultural and Educational Right
(d)
A politician in one state decides not to allow labourers from other states to work in his state
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Right to Equality
A)
a\[\to \]ii, b\[\to \]iii, c\[\to \]i, d\[\to \]iv
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a\[\to \]iii, b\[\to \]iv, c\[\to \]ii, d\[\to \]i
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a\[\to \]i, b\[\to \]ii, c\[\to \]iv, d\[\to \]iii
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None of these
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Which of the following is an incorrect statement so far the effects of Sepoy Mutiny is concerned?
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The land and property of Muslisms was confiscated on a large scale and they were treated with suspicion and hostility.
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The proportion of Indian soldiers in the army was reduced.
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Policies were made to protect landlords and zamindars.
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The India Council was created to advise the Secretary of State for India.
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None of these
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Fill in the blank. On an average, one spell of rain for two hours is enough to save ______ of water.
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3,000 litres
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8,000 litres
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6,000 litres
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4,000 litres
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None of these
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Identify the logo of the 'brand' with which you can relate the addressing of the problem of sanitation in India.
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Complete the sentence. The central dome of the Rashtrapati Bhavan __________.
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was copied from the Buddhist stupa at Sanchi
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were borrowed from Mughal architecture
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was Classical Greece (fifth century BCE)
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was copied from Buckingham Palace, England
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In India accidents are common to construction sites. Yet, very often, safety equipment and other precautions are ignored. Which of the following may be the reason for this?
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Safety laws in India are not strictly enforced by the authorities.
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Making use of the workers' vulnerability, employers ignore safety in workplaces.
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The safety laws are lax in India.
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Since there is so much unemployment, there are many workers who are willing to work in unsafe conditions in return for a wage.
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None of these
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Which of the following is a subject on the Union List under the constitution of India?
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Agriculture
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Economic and social planning
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Education
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Forest
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Which of the following Bills/Acts allowed the trial of British/ European persons by Indian and sought equality between British and Indian judges in the country?
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The Rowlatt Act
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Ilbert Bill
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The Vernacular Act
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The Arms Act
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