How many of the above statements are correct?
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18%
a) Only one
41%
b) Only two
39%
c) All three
2%
d) None
‘Truck Farming’ refers to which of the following?
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12%
Plantation of ornamental flowers for commercial purpose.
52%
Growing one or more vegetable crops on a large scale for shipment to distant markets.
17%
Plantation of medicinal plant in a truck especially in hilly areas.
20%
Plantation and transportation of shrub from landscape to mountainous areas.
‘Calicos’ and ‘Chintz’ refers to which of the following?
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15%
Varieties of Coffee produced in north-eastern part of the country.
50%
Fine variety of cotton cloth of the country.
26%
Species of Butterfly, that recently became state butterfly of Tamil Nadu.
10%
State turmeric of Telangana that recently got GI tag.
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Arrange the following events in chronological order: 1. Launch of Golden Quadrilateral Project 2. Launch of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) 3. Commencement of operations of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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8%
2-1-3
32%
3-1-2
27%
1-3-2
32%
3-2-1
In the context of Sanyasi-Fakir rebellion of 18th century, consider the following statements:
1. The sanyasis were descendants of the 'dasnami' group who were followers of Shankaracharya.
2. It was a combined armed resistance by Sanyasis and Muslim Fakir against the East India Company of India
3. The Sanyasis apart from being religious mendicants acted as traders, moneylenders and mercenaries.
4. They revolted mainly against the reversal of benefits like having tax-free lands and free movement which they received traditionally.
1. The sanyasis were descendants of the 'dasnami' group who were followers of Shankaracharya.
2. It was a combined armed resistance by Sanyasis and Muslim Fakir against the East India Company of India
3. The Sanyasis apart from being religious mendicants acted as traders, moneylenders and mercenaries.
4. They revolted mainly against the reversal of benefits like having tax-free lands and free movement which they received traditionally.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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17%
Only two
44%
Only three
38%
All four
1%
None
Consider the following description:
1. It is a high-altitude wetland and an important breeding ground for the Black-necked Crane.
2. The site experiences extreme cold desert conditions, with temperatures dropping below freezing for most of the year.
3. It is located in a rain-shadow region, making it one of the driest wetlands in the country.
1. It is a high-altitude wetland and an important breeding ground for the Black-necked Crane.
2. The site experiences extreme cold desert conditions, with temperatures dropping below freezing for most of the year.
3. It is located in a rain-shadow region, making it one of the driest wetlands in the country.
Which of the following Ramsar sites is best described by the description given above?
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10%
Loktak Lake
25%
Wular Lake
59%
Tso Kar Wetland Complex
6%
Chandra Taal Wetland
Which of the following type of citizens are covered under the National Social Assistance Programme?
1. Person of 60 years and above and belonging to a family living below the poverty line.
2. Farm laborer of 45 years and above.
3. Widow of 40 years belonging to a family living below the poverty line.
4. All people with severe or multiple disabilities.
1. Person of 60 years and above and belonging to a family living below the poverty line.
2. Farm laborer of 45 years and above.
3. Widow of 40 years belonging to a family living below the poverty line.
4. All people with severe or multiple disabilities.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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24%
1 and 4 only
29%
2 and 3 only
37%
1 and 3 only
10%
2 and 4 only
With reference to subduction zones, consider the following statements:
1. Subduction zones occur only when an oceanic plate moves underneath a continental plate.
2. Subduction zones are major sites for the formation of metamorphic rocks.
3. The Andes Mountain range is an example of a geological feature formed by the process of subduction.
1. Subduction zones occur only when an oceanic plate moves underneath a continental plate.
2. Subduction zones are major sites for the formation of metamorphic rocks.
3. The Andes Mountain range is an example of a geological feature formed by the process of subduction.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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12%
3 only
14%
1 only
49%
2 and 3 only
25%
1, 2, and 3
Consider the following statements regarding the Z-Morh Tunnel:
1. It is a 6.5 km-long tunnel located near Sonamarg in Jammu & Kashmir.
2. It provides all-weather connectivity to Kargil and Ladakh.
3. The tunnel has been constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
1. It is a 6.5 km-long tunnel located near Sonamarg in Jammu & Kashmir.
2. It provides all-weather connectivity to Kargil and Ladakh.
3. The tunnel has been constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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8%
1 only
29%
1 and 2 only
23%
2 and 3 only
40%
1, 2 and 3
As per the third schedule of the Indian constitution, which of the following authorities need to take an Oath of Secrecy?
1. Members of Parliament
2. Ministers of Union
3. Ministers of States
4. Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts
5. President of India
1. Members of Parliament
2. Ministers of Union
3. Ministers of States
4. Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts
5. President of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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11%
1 and 5 only
27%
2 and 3 only
30%
1, 2, 3 and 4 only
32%
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana?
1. It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme for unorganized workers to ensure old-age protection.
2. It guarantees a minimum assured pension of Rs 5,000 per month to the subscriber after attaining the age of 60 years.
3. The spouse is entitled to the same amount of pension as a family pension after the subscriber's death.
1. It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme for unorganized workers to ensure old-age protection.
2. It guarantees a minimum assured pension of Rs 5,000 per month to the subscriber after attaining the age of 60 years.
3. The spouse is entitled to the same amount of pension as a family pension after the subscriber's death.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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30%
1 only
37%
1 and 2 only
14%
2 and 3 only
19%
1, 2 and 3