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Mains Prelims

2021 General Studies · Set A

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Which one of the following is a filter feeder?

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In case ofwhich one of the following biogeochemical cycles, the weathering of rocks is the main source of release of nutrient to enter the cycle?

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28

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Which of the following are detritivores?1.Earthworms2.Jellyfish3.Millipedes4.Seahorses5.WoodliceSelect the correct answer

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The 'Common Carbon Metric', supported by UNEP, has been developed for

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30

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Which of the following have species that can establish symbiotic relationship with other organisms?1.Cnidarians2.Fungi3.ProtozoaSelect the correct answer using the code given below

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With reference to Chausath Yogini Temple situated near Morena, consider the following statements:1.It is a circular temple built during the reign of Kachchhapaghata Dynasty.2.It is the only circular temple built in India.3.It was meant to promote the Vaishnava cult in the

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Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?

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In the first quarter of seventeenth century, in which of the following was/were the factory/factories of the English East India Company located?1.Broach2.Chicacole3.TrichinopolySelect the correct answer using the code given below

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34

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From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India?1.The Guptas of Magadha

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According to Portuguese writer Nuniz, the women in Vijayanagara Empire were expert in which of the following areas?1.Wrestling2.Astrology3.Accounting4.SoothsayingSelect the correct answer using the code given below

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36

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With reference to Madanapalle of Andhra Pradesh,which one of the following statements is correct?

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37

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Consider the following pairs:Historical place : Well- known for1.Burzahom : Rock-cut shrines2.Chandra-ketugarh : Terracotta art3.Ganeshwar : Copper artefactsWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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38

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Consider the following statements:1.It was during the reign of Iltutmish that Chengiz Khan reached the Indus in pursuit of the fugitive Khwarezm prince.2.It was during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughluq that Taimur occupied Multan and crossed the Indus.3.It was during the reign of Deva Raya II of Vijayanagara Empire that Vasco da Gama reached the coast of Kerala.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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39

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Consider the following statements1.St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order.2.St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there.3.The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year.Which of the statements given above are correct?

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With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes.2.In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the property during the lifetime of the father, whereas in the Dayabhaga system, it is only after the death of the father that the sons can claim right to the property.3.The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property held by male members only of a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with the matters related to the property held by both male and female members of a family.Select the correct answer using the code given below

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41

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With reference to the history of ancient India, Bhavabhuti, Hastimalla and Kshemeshvara were famous

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42

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Consider the following statements:1.The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age of21.2.The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in legislature.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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43

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With reference to 8th August, 1942 in Indian history,which one of the following statements is correct?

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44

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Who among the following is associated with 'Song from Prison', a translation of ancient Indian religious lyrics in English?

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45

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With reference to medieval India,which one of the following is the correct sequence in ascending order in terms of size?

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46

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Who among the following was associated as Secretary with Hindu Female School which later came to be known as Bethune Female School?

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In the context of Colonial India, Shah Nawaz Khan, Prem Kumar Sehgal and Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon are remembered as

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48

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With reference to Indian history, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.The Nizamat of Arcot emerged out of Hyderabad State.2.The Mysore Kingdom emerged out of Vijayanagara Empire.3.Rohilkhand Kingdom was formed out of the territories occupied by Ahmad Shah Durrani.Select the correct answer using the code given below

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Which one of the following statements is correct?

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Consider the following statements:1.21st February is declared to be the International Mother Language Day by UNICEF.2.The demand that Bangla has to be one of the national languages was raised in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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