The archaeologist and historians often use the name ‘Harappan Civilization’ for ‘Indus Valley Civilization’. In this context, read the following statements carefully and pick the correct statement from them.
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40%
The discovery of the Indus Civilization was made at Harappa.
21%
This civilization was limited to the valley of river Indus.
33%
Harappa is the largest known site of Indus civilization.
6%
Harappa is the type site of this civilization.
‘Deendayal Port’, recently seen in news, is located in which of the following Indian states?
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51%
Gujarat
28%
Maharashtra
19%
Odisha
2%
Andhra Pradesh
Which of the following is not correct regarding SDR (Special drawing Rights)?
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8%
It is the reserve currency of IMF in the form of a basket of currencies.
36%
IMF can claim the SDR amount from the member country & the latter has to surrender the amount to IMF
30%
It is the part of the forex reserves of the member country and it is accessible to the country.
25%
SDR is maintained in terms of four currencies i.e. Euro, Pound, Dollar and Yen.
The first day of a year is Sunday. What day of the week lies on the first day of the next year?
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12%
Saturday
24%
Friday
62%
Monday
2%
Thursday
Consider the following points about “Stem cells” and choose the Wrong statement from the options given below:
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21%
Stem cells are biological cells found in all organisms.
29%
Self-renewal and potency are the two unique properties of stem cells.
25%
Stem cells act as a repair system for an adult body.
25%
Embryonic stem cells are derived from the inner cell mass (ICM) of a blastocyst.
Who among the following philosophers/ religious leaders is said to have been influenced by Buddhist philosophy quite deeply?
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18%
Shankaracharya
32%
Ramanujacharya
22%
Madhvacharya
28%
Nathamuni
Which of the following activities is not involved in the process of shifting cultivation?
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33%
Rotation of crops
30%
Rotation of fields
16%
Burning of fields
21%
Loss of fertility of soil
Which of the following names is used for an assemblage of local plants, animals, and insects covering a large area such as a tropical rainforest or a grassland?
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9%
Bioregion
35%
Habitats
50%
Biosphere
5%
Biogeography
‘Kathak’ is one of the most popular classical dances in India. Which of the following statements is NOT correct about ‘Kathak dance’?
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20%
It originated as a result of activities of traditional nomadic bards.
33%
Both male and female artists perform this variety of Indian classical dance.
30%
Mughal emperor Akbar patronised Kathak dance in his court.
17%
It is famously known as ‘Ballet of East’.
Which among the following varieties of coal has lowest percentage of Carbon in it?
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16%
Anthracite
55%
Peat
19%
Brown coal
9%
Bituminous
The provision of “prohibition of employment of children in hazardous jobs” is a part of which of the following categories of Fundamental Rights?
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2%
Right to equality
20%
Right to liberty and personal freedom
7%
Right to freedom of religion
70%
Right against exploitation
In a class of 35 children, Ameya's rank is sixth from the top, Annie is seven ranks below Ameya. What is Annie’s rank from the bottom?
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10%
21
48%
22
33%
23
9%
None of the above
Consider the following points about the phenomenon of ‘sublimation’ and choose the right answer by using the options given below.
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49%
A substance moves into gaseous state from solid state without becoming liquid.
23%
Sublimation is an exothermic phase transition phenomenon.
24%
Solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) sublimes readily at atmospheric pressure.
4%
Snow and ice also witness phenomenon of ‘sublimation’.
As per India State of Forest Report-2021 released recently, which of the following Indian states has largest forest cover?
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15%
Arunachal Pradesh
70%
Madhya Pradesh
11%
Odisha
4%
Maharashtra
DNA fingerprinting technique is used quite commonly now a days to identify an individual. Which of the following statements is NOT true about it?
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30%
This technique was developed by British geneticist Alec Jeffreys.
18%
This technique is used by forensic scientists commonly.
40%
DNA sequence of any two individuals can never be the same
12%
This technique is also known as DNA profiling or genotyping.
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In the Government of India, under which Ministry is the National River Conservation Directorate?
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40%
Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change
23%
Ministry of Earth Sciences
10%
Ministry of Agriculture
28%
Ministry of Water Resources
Is it correct to conclude that you are having a good communication skill when the other person does most of the speaking during a meeting or discussion?
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20%
Yes, because listening is also a part of communication.
15%
Yes, because not speaking allows me to hide my incompetency.
60%
No, because in good communication speaking and listening should be balanced.
5%
No, because not speaking would mean that I am not a knowledgeable person.
Consider the following statements about Gir National Park and choose the correct statement from the options given below:
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12%
It is a national park and wildlife sanctuary.
20%
It was established erstwhile Nawab of Junagarh.
47%
It is famous for its Asiatic Lion species.
21%
A large population of Mugger Crocodile is found in this national park.
Which of the following socio–economic indicator(s) is/are NOT associated with the measurement of inequality in the society?
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13%
Lorentz curve
28%
Gini–Coefficient
29%
Multi–dimensional Poverty Index
31%
Kuznetz curve
The priest told the devotees, “The temple bell is rung at regular intervals of 45 minute. The last bell was rung five minutes ago. The next bell is due to be rung at 7.45 a.m.” At what time did the priest give this information to the devotee?
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11%
7.40 A.M.
50%
7.05 A.M.
30%
7.00 A.M.
9%
6.55 A.M.