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Consider the following statements:

  1.  Naupada which is famous for salt fields is located in Odisha
  2. Narayan Sarovar Sanctuary, which is identified as one of the last remaining habitats of the cheetah in India, is located in the Rann of Kutch region

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. 1 and 2 Both

d. Neither 1 nor 2

C

B.. naupada is in AP

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A United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change briefing report in 2009 said that

shifting cultivation like “dangar chas” supplements nutrition to the food baskets of indigenous

communities across the world without jeopardising the climate or causing forest loss. “Dangar

chas” is practised in which of the following states?

(a) Rajasthan

(b) Assam

(c) Madhya Pradesh

(d) Odisha

Source: examshack.com

odisha

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ARS21said

does LTRO come under OMO?

yes

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  1. The city of Jaunpur was founded in the memory of
    1. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
    2. Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq
    3. Firoz Tughlaq
    4. Akbar
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"It is found in lentic ecosystem, flowers of this plant are capable of thermoregulation and leaves are hydrophobic in nature". The statement best describes which flower? 

a.   Water Hyacinth

b.        Orchids

c.        Sacred Lotus

d.        Sea Buckthorm

B??


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#10)With which of the following temples, the unique feature of “SaReGaMa Pillars” or "Musical pillars” is associated?

(a) Temples of Mahabalipuram

(b) Vijaya Vittala Temple

(c) Hoysaleswara Temple

(d) Hazara Rama Temple

Vijaya vittala temple:- The musical pillars are a testimony of Hindu art. The Vijaya Vittala Temple in Hampi has 56 Musical Pillars also known as the SaRiGaMa Pillars. Sa, Ri, Ga, Ma, are the four of the seven musical notes. The pillars produce musical tones when struck with a thumb. It sounds like bells ringing.

                                    Some sound like musical instruments. The geological analysis of these pillars reveal that the rocks are resonant not only because of the presence of metallic ore, but also because of the large amounts of silica

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#11)With reference to the Bhitargaon Temple, 

consider the following statements:

1. The temple at Bhitargaon was among several Mauryan period temples.

2. The temple has a tall pyramidical spire above the inner sanctum.

3. The walls of the temple are decorated with terracotta sculptures of God and Goddesses like Shiva, Parvati etc.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

B

It was built in 5th century A.D. and is the first brick temple of India. It is in kanpur district, U.P.

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#18)With reference to Judicial Reforms in India under colonial rule, consider the following statements:

1. The Cornwallis Code provided for separation of revenue and justice administration in India.

2. The Charter Act of 1813 led to the establishment of Supreme Court at Calcutta.

3. The first Law Commission was established under the Charter Act of 1833.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

supreme court at calcutta was founded under the regulating act 1773


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#31)Arrange these events in a chronological time frame in ascending order: 

(1) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 

(2) Setting up of Jamia Millia Islamia 

(3) Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act 

(4) Moplah Rebellion 

Select the correct answer using the code given below. 

(a) 2-1-3-4 

(b) 2-4-1-3 

(c) 2-1-4-3 

(d) 3-1-2-4

Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act  is also  called as Rowlatt Act 1919(March)

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre - 1919(April)

Setting up of Jamia Millia Islamia  1920

Moplah rebellion is malabar rebelion and related to wagon tragedy and it happened in 1921

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Consider the following oceanic features:

1. Abyssal Plain
2. Continental Slope
3. Continental Shelf
4. Continental Rise

Which of the following is the correct sequence of given above features as we move from Coast to the Ocean?

a) 1 - 3 - 2 - 4
b) 3 - 2 - 4 - 1
c) 1 - 2 - 3 - 4
d) 3 - 2 - 1 - 4

d

c is

correct

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Consider the following statements:

1. The term ‘Bharat’ is not mentioned anywhere in the Constitution.
2. ‘Territory of India’ represents more territory than ‘Union of India’.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

bharat is mentioned in article 1 of the constitution of india as "india, that is bharat"

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