Art and Culture

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2022 · Set A (Q60)

According to Kautilya's Arthashastra, which of the following are correct?1.A person could be a slave as a result of a judicial punishment.2.If a female slave bore her master a son, she was legally free.3.If a son born to a female slave was fathered by her master, the son was entitled to the legal status of the master's son.Which of the statements given above are correct?
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2022 · Set A (Q78)

With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:1.The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.2.Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.3.Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain mission at the UN headquarters.Which of the statements given above are correct?
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2022 · Set A (Q93)

Which one of the following statements about Sangam literature in ancient South India is correct?
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2022 · Set A (Q94)

"Yogavasistha" was translated into Persian by Nizamuddin Panipati during the reign of:

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2021 · Set A (Q31)

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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2021 · Set A (Q33)

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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2021 · Set A (Q37)

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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2021 · Set A (Q49)

Which one of the following statements is correct?
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2021 · Set A (Q69)

Consider the following:1.Bacteria2.Fungi3.VirusWhich of the above can be cultured in artificial/synthetic medium?
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2021 · Set A (Q95)

With reference to India, the terms 'Halbi, Ho and Kui' pertain to

2020

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2020 · Set A (Q22)

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:1.Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism.2.Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism.3.The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered the Mahayana Buddhism.Which of the statements given above is/are Correct?
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2020 · Set A (Q24)

Consider the following events in the history of India:1.Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja 2 Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman-I3.Establishment of Chola power by Purantaka4.Pala dynasty founded by Gopala What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?
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2020 · Set A (Q27)

The Gandhi-Irwin Pact included which of the following? 1 Invitation to Congress to participate in the Round Table Conference 2. Withdrawal of Ordinances promulgated in connection with the Civil Disobedience Movement 3. Acceptance of Gandhiji's suggestion for enquiry into police excesses.4.Release of only those prisoners who were not charged with violenceSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

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2020 · Set A (Q31)

With reference to the cultural history of India,which one of the following is the correct description of the term paramitas?
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2020 · Set A (Q38)

With the print state of development, Artificial Intelligence can effectively do which of the following?1.Bring down electricity consumption in industrial units2.Create meaningful short stories and songs3.Disease diagnosis4.Text-to-Speech Conversion5.Wireless transmission of electrical energySelect the correct answer using the code given below:
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2020 · Set A (Q41)

When reference to carbon nanotubes, consider the following statements:1.They can be used as carriers of drugs and antigens in the human body.2.They can be made into artificial blood capillaries for an injured part of human body.3.They can be used in biochemical sensors.4.Carbon nanotubes are biodegradable.Which of the statements given above are correct?
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2020 · Set A (Q71)

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs:1.Parivrajaka Renunciant and Wanderer2.Shramana : Priest with a high status3.Upasaka : Lay follower of BuddhismWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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2020 · Set A (Q80)

What is the use of biochar in farming?1.Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in vertical farming.2.When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the growth of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms.3.When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it enables the growing medium to retain water for longer time.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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2020 · Set A (Q81)

If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?
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2020 · Set A (Q83)

What is/are the advantage/ advantages of zero tillage in agriculture?1.Sowing of wheat is possible without burning the residue of previous crop.2.Without the need for nursery of rice saplings, direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is possible.3.Carbon sequestration in the soil is possible.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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2020 · Set A (Q90)

In the context of India, which of the following is/are considered to be practice(s) of eco-friendly agriculture?1.Crop diversification2.Legume intensification3.Tensiometer use4.Vertical farmingSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
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2020 · Set A (Q91)

What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture?1.Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible.2.Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible.3.Increased availability of nutrients to plants is possible.4.Reduction in the leaching of chemical nutrients is possible.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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2020 · Set A (Q97)

With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:Famous Place Present State1.Bhilsa : Madhya Pradesh2.Dwarasamudra : Maharashtra3.Girinagar : Gujarat4.Sthanesvara : Uttar PradeshWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

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2019 · Set A (Q4)

Consider the following statements about 'the Charter Act of 1813':1.It ended the trade monopoly of the East India Company in India except for trade in tea and trade with China.2.It asserted the sovereignty of the British Crown over the Indian territories held by the Company.3.The revenues of India were now controlled by the British Parliament.Which of the statements given above are correct?
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2019 · Set A (Q5)

With reference to Swadeshi Movement consider the following statements:1.It contributed to the revival of the indigenous artisan crafts and industries.2.The National Council of Education was established as a part of Swadeshi Movement.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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