With reference to the history of India, the term, ‘Chumuri’ refers to:
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Non- monarchical state
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Tribes
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Military tool
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A form of tax
With reference to the history of India, the term, ‘gocharman’ refers to:
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Cattles
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Measure of time
50%
Measure of an area
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Wealthy person
Which of the following statements about the ‘nad gavundas’ is correct?
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They were hereditary samantas of the Pala kings.
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They were hereditary servants of Rashtrakuta kings.
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They were hereditary revenue collectors in Deccan.
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They were military commanders of the Prathihara kings.
Which of the following personalities is credited for writing the Telugu version of the Mahabharata?
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Kamban
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Nanniah
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Amoghavarsha
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Pampa
What is a key feature of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)?
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Requires extensive use of antibiotics to ensure water quality
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Depends on natural water bodies for filtration
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Allows free-flowing water in open ponds
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Utilizes mechanical and biological filtration to recycle water
What is the primary cause of the rapid decline in Dead Sea water levels?
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Diversion of water to surrounding agricultural lands
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Overfishing and ecological imbalance
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Restricted tributary flow and high evaporation rates
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Increased salinity
The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, also known as the Amritsar Massacre, occurred on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar, Punjab, during British colonial rule in India. On that day, thousands of unarmed men, women, and children gathered at Jallianwala Bagh—a public garden enclosed by walls with limited exits—to protest the repressive Rowlatt Act and to celebrate the Baisakhi festival.
Brigadier General Reginald Dyer, perceiving the assembly as a violation of a recently imposed ban on public gatherings, ordered his troops to block the main exit and opened fire on the crowd without warning. The troops fired approximately 1,650 rounds over ten minutes, resulting in the deaths of at least 379 individuals and injuring over 1,200 others, according to official British estimates. However, Indian sources suggest the actual number of casualties was significantly higher .
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Brigadier General Reginald Dyer, perceiving the assembly as a violation of a recently imposed ban on public gatherings, ordered his troops to block the main exit and opened fire on the crowd without warning. The troops fired approximately 1,650 rounds over ten minutes, resulting in the deaths of at least 379 individuals and injuring over 1,200 others, according to official British estimates. However, Indian sources suggest the actual number of casualties was significantly higher .
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, ensured equality, justice, and liberty for all citizens. He led the drafting committee and emphasized rights for marginalized communities, abolished untouchability, and introduced reservations. Ambedkar promoted secularism, democracy, and women’s rights, making the Constitution a tool for social transformation and empowerment of every Indian.
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In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is:
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to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance
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to let opposition members collect information from the ministers
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to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant
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to postpone proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of some members
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Which one of the following ports was developed by the British but its significance diminished eventually with the diversion of exports to other ports such as Vishakhapatnam and Paradwip? Must Join : @iascircle
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Haldia port
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Chennai port
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Tuticorin port
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Kolkata port