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Consider the following statements regarding Pillars
(1) The Mauryan pillars are rockcut pillars (2) The Achamenian pillars are constructed in pieces by mason. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(1) The Mauryan pillars are rockcut pillars (2) The Achamenian pillars are constructed in pieces by mason. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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16%
1 only
17%
2 only
63%
Both 1 and 2
5%
Neither 1 nor 2
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Gandhara school of art emerged as a messenger of liberal and progressive character of Indian culture in ancient times. Which among the following was NOT a special feature of this school of art?
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18%
(a) This Art School was deeply influenced by Greco-Roman tradition of sculpture.
25%
(b) It enjoyed its period of greatest prosperity under the Kushana rulers of India.
35%
(c) Its subject matter was predominantly Buddhist and secular elements were absent in it.
23%
(d) It influenced the tradition of sculpture in whole of India in ancient age.
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People of Harappan Civilisation used ‘seals’ of different shapes and sizes in their trade and commercial transactions. With reference to Harappan Seals, which of the following statements is correct?
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30%
(a) Clay was the most common material used by Harappans to make their seals.
21%
(b) Alamgirpur was a prominent centre of seal-making.
15%
(c) Most Harappan seals were cylindrical in shape.
34%
(d) Unicorn was the most frequently depicted animal on Harappan seals.
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1. “Rapid Financing Instrument” and “Rapid Credit Facility” are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following?
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17%
(a) Asian Development Bank
46%
(b) International Monetary Fund
25%
(c) United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative
11%
(d) World Bank
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Which of the following is the correct objective of the “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana”?
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11%
To uplift the nutritional and health status of pregnant women, nursing mothers and infants.
72%
To address gaps in the fisheries value chain & set up a robust fisheries management framework.
12%
To provide support to aged persons, widows & disabled persons on death of primary bread winner.
4%
To improve programme delivery and interface with the marginalized sections of the population.