Which of the following options given below correctly explain(s) the difference(s) between a Cruise Missile and a Ballistic Missile?
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14%
A Cruise Missile can have a much longer range when compared with a Ballistic Missile
43%
A Cruise Missile travels a much lower altitude when compared with a Ballistic Missile
13%
A Cruise Missile can be easily detected by radar when compared with a Ballistic Missile
29%
All of the above are correct differences
Which of the following statements is NOT true about Central Water Commission (CWC)?
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15%
It is under the Ministry of Jal Shakti in Government of India.
26%
It provides consultation to state governments on water bodies related issues.
23%
It coordinates various governmental schemes for conservation of water resources.
37%
Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the Central Water Commission.
The text of which of the following Indian Sacred books is almost completely drawn from the Rig Veda?
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15%
Sama Veda
24%
Yajur Veda
49%
Dharma-sutra
12%
Grihya-sutra
In terms of its immediate objectives, Indian Gaganyaan Programme envisages undertaking the demonstration of human spaceflight in which of the following satellite orbits of earth?
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26%
Geosynchronous orbit (GSO)
50%
Low Earth orbit (LEO)
19%
Medium Earth orbit (MEO)
4%
High Earth orbit (MEO)
A person started his from his house and walked 15 m. and took a left turn and walked 25 m. Again turned to his right and walked 25 m. Finally turned to his left and walked 20 m. Now he was going toward South. In which direction did he start his journey?
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11%
East
47%
South
28%
North
15%
West
Ancient India was blessed with a number of extremely rich and diverse traditions of pottery cultures. Which among the following ancient Indian pottery cultures was oldest?
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26%
Northern Black Polished Ware Pottery Culture
29%
Painted Grey Ware Pottery Culture
29%
Black and red Ware Pottery Culture
16%
Ochre Coloured Pottery Culture
The weather phenomenon known as ‘Western Disturbances’ originates in which of the following geographical regions of world?
Anonymous Quiz
7%
Siberia region
21%
Atlantic Ocean region
65%
Mediterranean region
7%
Arabian Sea
In which of the Schedules of the Indian Constitution mentioned below the salaries and allowances for the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha and Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha are specified?
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4%
First Schedule
48%
Second Schedule
36%
Third Schedule
12%
Fourth Schedule
Which of the following Committees appointed by Government of India was not associated with the development of Panchayati Raj system in India?
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31%
Mohanlal Lallubhai Dantwala
36%
Indrajit Gupta Committee
21%
GVK Rao Committee
12%
Hanumantha Rao Committee
A poverty trap is a mechanism that makes it very difficult for people to escape poverty. Among the conditions given below, which of these correctly defines the situation of ‘Poverty Trap’?
Anonymous Quiz
25%
The population in an economy continues to remains poor even after increase in its ‘nominal income’.
41%
The rise in income of the poor people is equitably neutralized by the inflationary pressures.
21%
Unemployment rate starts increasing together with the inflation.
13%
Unemployed population getting unemployment allowance does not feel encouraged to get into job.
The ‘Finance Commission’ plays an important role in Indian Federal political system. Which among the following statements is NOT TRUE about its appointment, roles and responsibilities?
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12%
Article 280 of Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of Finance Commission.
54%
This Commission is constituted by Parliament of India on the recommendations of Union Cabinet.
19%
Most recent Finance Commission (15th Finance Commission) was chaired by N. K. Singh.
16%
Recommendations of 15th Finance Commission are for 2021-26 period.
Which of the following changes in Indian weather conditions is/are NOT witnessed due to the geoclimatic phenomenon of ‘Western Disturbances’?
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15%
Changes in pressure
27%
Changes in wind pattern
29%
Reduction in temperature
29%
Reduction in precipitation
Madan tells Mohan “I have four times toys as you have.” Mohan replies,” Yes but give me just five of your toys and l will have one more toy than you have". How many toys does Madan have?
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8%
3
40%
6
45%
12
7%
4
Four identical kettles, with the same amount of water, have bases made of different metals of the same thickness. If these kettles are placed on identical flames, the water will start boiling first in the which of the following kettles?
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6%
A kettle with a base made of Brass
39%
A kettle with a base made of Copper
43%
A kettle with a base made of Aluminium
12%
A kettle with a base made of Iron
Chemist shops in India do not generally encourage the buying of generic drugs in spite of various efforts being made by government of India to promote the use of these drugs. Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Indian generic drugs?
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14%
A generic drug is produced and distributed without patent protection.
24%
A generic drug is cheaper than its original formulation.
53%
A generic drug is less effective when compared with its costlier original formulation.
9%
A generic drug contains the same active ingredients as the original formulation.
Our Earth and its surrounding regions have been given different names by geographers. In this context, which of the statements given below in NOT correct?
Anonymous Quiz
40%
Narrow zone where all these domains come in contact with each other is called Hemisphere.
30%
Domain of the waters on the earth’s surface is known as the Hydrosphere.
15%
The realm of the air which surrounds the earth is known as the Atmosphere.
15%
None of the above
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Mosquitoes generally breed on the free surface of stagnant water and their eggs remain at the top of water because of which of the following reasons?
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27%
The eggs can remain at top because of low surface-tension of the liquid
18%
The eggs can only grow in filthy water
18%
The liquid does not provide buoyancy to the eggs
37%
Density of the eggs is less than density of the liquid
With reference to the impact of Temperature inversion, which of the following statements is correct?
Anonymous Quiz
14%
The dispersion rate of air pollutants such as dust particles and smoke increases.
31%
It results in more rainfall, therefore, increasing agricultural productivity.
50%
Fog is formed due to the situation of warm air above and cold air below.
5%
It restricts the formation of tornadoes.
Government of India is in the process of setting up a ‘Bad Bank’ to tackle the asset quality related challenges being faced by Indian banking system. Which of the following statements in not true about this proposed ‘Bad Bank’?
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19%
Private sector asset reconstruction (ARCs) firms can participate in bidding process to buy NPAs.
25%
Its actual name is National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL).
32%
It is aimed at reducing non-performing assets (NPA) of public & private sector banks.
24%
Creation of a Debt Management Company is also related to same initiative.
Immunity system of our body has two different mechanisms known as innate immunity and adaptive immunity. In this context, which of the following statements correctly explains the difference between these defence systems?
Anonymous Quiz
13%
Innate immune response is slower than adaptive immunity response.
43%
Innate immune system takes over if the adaptive immune system fails.
40%
An organism is born with innate immunity.
4%
Innate immunity is germ specific in its nature.