UPPSC Prelims 2018 General Studies PYQ · Set B

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How many teams participated in the FIFA World Cup organised in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018?

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In which of the following countries did Prime Minister Modi start 'Ramayana Circuit' on May 11, 2018?

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'Purvanchal Expressway' in Uttar Pradesh will not pass through which of the following cities?

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According to the United Nations E-Government Development Index, 2018, India ranks at which place?

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Which of the following States was in the news for the outbreak of Nipah virus disease in May-June, 2018?

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In which city the Indian National Digital Library was dedicated to the nation in June 2018 by Prakash Javadekar?

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What is India's rank in the world according to the Global Peace Index (GPI), 2018?

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8

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The 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas in January 2019 will be held in which city?

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9

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From 4 July 2018, the Minimum Support Price (MSP) during 2018–19 for paddy per quintal is:

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10

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Who among the following won the Pakistan's Parliamentary Elections in July 2018 and became the Prime Minister?

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Who among the following won the Magsaysay Award in 2018?

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12

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The 10th BRICS Summit 2018 was held in which of the following countries?

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13

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Which of the following is a Samhita of Shukla Yajurveda?

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Given below are two statements, one is labelled asAssertion (A) :and the other as Reason (R).Assertion (A):Turkish invasions of India were successful.Reason (R):There was no political unity in North India.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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Arrange the following temples in chronological order andselect the correct answer from the codes given below:I.Brihadiswara templeII.Gangaikonda cholapuram templeIII.Shore temple of MahabalipuramIV.Seven Pagodas

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The inscription of Hathigumpha is the source of information about which king?

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17

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Given below are two statements, one is labelled asAssertion (A) :and the other as Reason (R).Assertion (A):In 1946, the Muslim League withdrew its acceptance of the Cabinet Mission Plan.Reason (R):The Muslim League joined the interim government formed in 1946.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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18

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Which among the following sites provides evidence of domestication of animals in the Mesolithic period?

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19

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Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

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Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

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Arrange the following events in their chronological order andselect the correct answer from the codes given below: A. Hunter Commission B. Sadlar Commission C. Wood's Despatch D. Sargeant Plan Codes:

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22

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Who among the following leaders founded the revolutionary organization-'Abhinav Bharat Society'?

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23

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Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? Rebellion Year

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24

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Which of the following is the highest waterfall in India?

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25

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'Vegetation is the true index of climate'. This statement is associated with

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26

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In which of the following countries is the Pampas grasslands situated?

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27

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Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? Desert Country

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28

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Arrange the following coffee-producing countries in descending order of their coffee production (2016, quantity) andselect the correct answer from the codes given below: A. Colombia B. Vietnam C. Brazil D. Indonesia

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29

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By how much the maritime distance between India and Europe was reduced after the construction of the Suez Canal?

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30

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Arrange the following Indian Meteorological Headquarters in Chronological order of their establishment and select your correct answer from the codes given below: A. New Delhi B. Kolkata C. Shimla D. Pune Codes:Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

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32

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MacMohan line forms the boundary between

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33

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At the mouth of which of the following rivers the 'bird's foot' type delta is formed?

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34

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Natural growth of population is the outcome of which of the following? A. Crude Birth Rate B. Crude Death Rate C. Migration D. MarriagesSelect the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes:

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35

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The Human Development Index (HDI) was first developed by which of the following?

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36

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Which of the following is the largest rural employment programme in India?

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37

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Which of the following is measured by the Lorenz curve?

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38

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Which of the following States is ranked economically at the top but the lowest on the basis of sex-ratio?

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39

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Which of the following taxes in levied by the Gram Panchayats?

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40

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In India which of the following Five Year Plans was launched with a focus on sustainable growth?

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41

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Which of the following cities in Uttar Pradesh has NOT been selected for development under the Smart City Development Programme of the Central Government?

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42

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What is the current Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of India according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) (2015–16)?

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43

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Which of the following committees was set up in India for identification of BPL families in Urban Areas ?

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44

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According to the India State of Forest Report, 2017, what percentage of total geographical area of the country is under forest?

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45

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When was 'Project Tiger' launched in India?

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46

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Which of the following is an example of an anthropogenic biome?

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47

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Which of the following animals can live for the longest duration without drinking water?

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48

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The first National Centre for Marine Biodiversity (NCMB) of India is situated in which city?

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49

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Dachigam National Park is associated with which of the following?

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50

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When the world biodiversity Day is observed?

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51

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Which of the following is concerned with soil?

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52

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The maximum concentration of Ozone is found in which of the following?

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53

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As a result of global warming the frequency and severety of which of the following are increasing due to global warming?

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54

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Which of the following is NOT an example of in- situ conservation strategy?

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55

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Ultra-violet radiation from sun light causes the reaction that produce which of the following?

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56

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Norman Borlaug was given Nobel Prize in which field?

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57

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Which of the following paris is NOT correctly matched?

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58

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Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

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59

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According to J.V. Narlikar which of the following has so far NOT been considered as a science?

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60

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Which of the following was invented by Wilhelm Roentgen?

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61

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Double-helical structure of DNA was given by whom?

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62

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Which of the following electro magnetic radiations has the maximum energy?

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63

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Methane is emitted from which of the following?

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64

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Which of the following elements is a semiconductor?

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65

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How many types of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity in that order has been mentioned in the preamble of constitution of India?

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66

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Who was the UPA candidate for the 2017 Presidential election ?

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67

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Who was the first Vice-Chairperson of NITI Aayog?

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68

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Which of the following is the first State in India formed on the basis of languages?

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69

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Which of the following is an extra- constitutional agency?

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70

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The recommendations of Sarkaria Commission relate to which of the following?

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71

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Parliamentary government was first established in which country?

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72

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The Council of States has exclusive powers in relation to which of the following?

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73

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In which Part of the Constitution of India we find the provisions relating to citizenship?

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74

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Parliament can Amend the provision on official language of India under the Constitution by

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75

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After how many days of absence from Parliament without permission can a M.P. be disqualified?

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76

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Who among the following Governor Generals ridiculed congress as representing only a 'microscopic minority' of people?

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77

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What is Dhing Express?

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78

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Mary Kom was recently (September 2018) made the brand ambassador of which of the following?

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79

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The Supreme Court's judgment regarding homosexuality is related to which of the following?

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80

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Supersonic Cruise Missile BrahMos is a joint venture between which of the following?

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81

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Andrés Manuel López Obrador is President elected in July 2018 of which of the following country?

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82

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On the basis of Panama Papers, the Prime Minister of which of the following countries was sentenced to 10 years in jail for corruption?

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83

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As per the draft National Register of Citizens (NRC) published in July 2018, in which State were more than 40 lakh illegal immigrants found?

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84

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Who inaugurated SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting) in July 2018?

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85

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As per the report released by the U.S. journal Science on 26 July 2018, on which planet was a massive underground lake detected?

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86

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American President Donald Trump met North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on 12 June 2018 in which country?

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87

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below.List I · Contemporary kings of South India in Samudragupta's accountList II · RegionA. Dhananjaya1. AvamuktaB. Nilaraja2. KanchiC. Ugrasena3. KusthalpuraD. Vishnugopa4. PalakaMatch List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below.Code:

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88

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Which of the following centres related to Indus Valley are situated in Uttar Pradesh?Select the correct answer from the codes given below:I.KalibangaII.LothalIII.AlamgirpurIV.Hulas Codes:

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Which of the following institutions belonged to foreign trade?

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90

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Given below are two statements, one is labelled asAssertion (A) :and the other as Reason (R).Assertion (A):Many Sanskrit works on music were translated into Persian during the medieval period.Reason (R):The early Chisti Sufis were fond of musical assemblies called 'sama'.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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91

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Which of the following inscriptions gives the information about two Ashwamedha Yajnas performed by the King Pushyamitra Shung?

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92

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The term 'chakla' has been used in Medieval Indian History sources. This was

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93

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The Maratha claim of revenue for protection is known by what name?

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94

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The mosque-the Khayr-ul-manzil opposite to the Purana Qila in Delhi was constituted by whom?

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95

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Which of the following pairs is NOT S correctly matched? Place Leadership

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96

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Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? State Ruler

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Arrange the following into chronological order andselect the correct answer from the codes given below: A. Muhammad Shah B. Jahandar Shah C. Alamgir II D. Ahmadshah Codes:

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98

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Which of the following States of India has the longest coastline ?

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99

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Which of the following rivers of Uttar Pradesh has been declared a 'Biological Disaster due to environmental pollution?

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100

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The world-famous temple of Lord Venkateswara (Tirupati) is situated in which of the following hills?

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101

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Rajasthan desert or Thar desert is the expanse of which of the following?

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102

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Which of the following rivers of India does NOT originate from the Western Ghats ?

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103

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The development of the concept of 'Global Village' is based on

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104

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Which of the following countries has the maximum production of milk per cow?

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105

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Which of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh has the lowest female literacy rate as per 2011 census?

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106

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The Sultana, Gulabi and Kali Champa varieties in different regions of India are varieties of which of the following major fruits?

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107

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Which of the following States is the largest producer of cardamom and pepper in India?

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108

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.List I · StateList II · Highest PeakA. Kerala1. Dodda BettaB. Nagaland2. Nanda DeviC. Uttarakhand3. Anai MudiD. Tamil Nadu4. SaramatiMatch List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.Code:

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109

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Which of the following countries is the leading producer of iodine in the world?

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110

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According to 2011 census, which of the following states has the lowest child sex-ratio both in Rural and Urban areas?

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111

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According to 2011 census, which of the following states has the largest rural population?

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112

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Consider the following events.1.First reptiles2.First insects3.Shelled animals4.First mammals. Arrange the above events in Chronological order of their origin on the earth andselect the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: A B C D

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113

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'Saving energy and other resources for the future without sacrificing people's comfort in the present' is the definition of which of the following concepts?

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114

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World Population Day is observed on

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115

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Which of the following determines the poverty line in India?

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116

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Which of the following States ranks first in India in length of roads?

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Direct Tax Code in India is related to which of the following?

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118

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The Headquarters of the 'Green Peace International' is located at

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119

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ABC Index announced by the Government of India is associated with which of the following?

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120

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According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), what percentage of the world’s total population lives in urban areas?

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121

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Which among the following is the secondary pollutant?

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In which of the following ecosystems the species diversity is relatively higher ?

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Which of the following is NOT obtained from insects?

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Which of the following represents the decibel level of rustling of tree leaves under normal circumstances?

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125

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United Nations Conference on climate change, COP21 was held in

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126

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When was India's first National Action Plan on Climate Change released?

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127

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Which is the most stable ecosystem?

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128

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Incinerators are used for which of the following?

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129

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What is 'Green House Effect"?

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130

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Which of the following is the main component of the natural gas?

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131

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Which pain killer given to cattle is responsible for near extinction of vultures in India?

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132

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Which of the following countries was the largest emitter of CO in 2015?

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Which of the following statements are true ?1.Natural disasters cause maximum damage in developing countries.2.Bhopal gas tragedy was man-made.3.India is a disaster free country.4.Mangroves reduce the impact of cyclones.Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Codes: