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Civil Services Preliminary 2003
Civil Services Preliminary 2003
Which one of the following statements if NOT correct?
which-one-of-the-following-statements-if-not-correct
The Basque people who are frequently in the news for their separatist activity live in:
the-basque-people-who-are-frequently-in-the-news-for-their-separatist-activity-live-in
Which one of the following statements if correct? (1) Liquid Sodium is employed as a coolant in nuclear reactors (2) Calcium carbonate is an ingredient of tooth paste (3) Bordeaux mixture consists of Sodium sulphate and lime (4) Zinc amalgams are used as a dental filling
which-one-of-the-following-statements-if-correct-1-liquid-sodium-is-employed-as-a-coolant-in-nuclear-reactors-2-calcium-carbonate-is-an-ingredient-of-tooth-paste-3-bordeaux-mixture-consists-of-sodium-sulphate-and-lime-4-zinc-amalgams-are-used-as-a-dental-filling
Diffusion of light in the atmosphere takes place due to:
diffusion-of-light-in-the-atmosphere-takes-place-due-to
In India, the fist bank of limited liability managed by Indians and founded in 1881 was:
in-india-the-fist-bank-of-limited-liability-managed-by-indians-and-founded-in-1881-was
Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-not-correct
The government holding in BPCL is:
the-government-holding-in-bpcl-is
During the year 2000-01, which one of the following industries recorded highest growth rate in India?
during-the-year-2000-01-which-one-of-the-following-industries-recorded-highest-growth-rate-in-india
An oil tanker is partially filled with oil and moves forward on a level road with uniform acceleration. The free surface of oil then:
an-oil-tanker-is-partially-filled-with-oil-and-moves-forward-on-a-level-road-with-uniform-acceleration-the-free-surface-of-oil-then
In which one of the following countries is Rupee its currency?
in-which-one-of-the-following-countries-is-rupee-its-currency
Which one of the following countries is land locked?
which-one-of-the-following-countries-is-land-locked
The sportsperson Soma Biswas is associated with:
the-sportsperson-soma-biswas-is-associated-with
Which one of the following is produced during the formation of photochemical smog?
which-one-of-the-following-is-produced-during-the-formation-of-photochemical-smog
Consider the following statements: (1). Kitab-I-Nauras, a collection of songs in praise of Hindu deities and Muslim saints, was written by Ibrahim Adil Shah II. (2). Amir Khusrau was the originator in India of the early form of the musical style known as Qawali. Which of these statements is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-1-kitab-i-nauras-a-collection-of-songs-in-praise-of-hindu-deities-and-muslim-saints-was-written-by-ibrahim-adil-shah-ii-2-amir-khusrau-was-the-originator-in-india-of-the-early-form-of-the-musical-style-known-as-qawali-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
Three bells toll at intervals of 9, 12 and 15 minutes respectively. All the three begin to toil at 8 a.m. At what time will they first toll together again?
three-bells-toll-at-intervals-of-9-12-and-15-minutes-respectively-all-the-three-begin-to-toil-at-8-a-m-at-what-time-will-they-first-toll-together-again
Consider the following three statements: In the Electoral College for Presidential Election in India, (1)The value of the vote of an elected Member of Legislative Assembly equals to = (State Population÷ divided by Number of elected MLAs of the State) x 100 (2)The value of the vote of an elected Member of Parliament equals to = Total value of the votes of all elected MLAs ÷ divided by Total number of elected MPs 3. there were more than 5000 members in the latest election. Which of these statements is/are correct?
consider-the-following-three-statements-in-the-electoral-college-for-presidential-election-in-india-1-the-value-of-the-vote-of-an-elected-member-of-legislative-assembly-equals-to-state-population-divided-by-number-of-elected-mlas-of-the-state-x-100-2-the-value-of-the-vote-of-an-elected-member-of-parliament-equals-to-total-value-of-the-votes-of-all-elected-mlas-divided-by-total-number-of-elected-mps-3-there-were-more-than-5000-members-in-the-latest-election-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-not-correct
Which of the following Constitutional Amendments are related to raising the number of Members of Lok Sabha to be elected from the States?
which-of-the-following-constitutional-amendments-are-related-to-raising-the-number-of-members-of-lok-sabha-to-be-elected-from-the-states
How did Sultan Qutb-ud-din Aibak die?
how-did-sultan-qutb-ud-din-aibak-die
Among the following which planet takes maximum time for one revolution around the Sun?
among-the-following-which-planet-takes-maximum-time-for-one-revolution-around-the-sun
Which one of the following provisions was NOT made in the Charter Act of 1833?
which-one-of-the-following-provisions-was-not-made-in-the-charter-act-of-1833
With reference to normal human beings, consider the following statements: (1). In response to the presence of HCl, secretin is produced from the duodenum. (2). Enterogastrone is produced in the small intestine in response to the presence of fatty acids. Which of these statements is/are correct?
with-reference-to-normal-human-beings-consider-the-following-statements-1-in-response-to-the-presence-of-hcl-secretin-is-produced-from-the-duodenum-2-enterogastrone-is-produced-in-the-small-intestine-in-response-to-the-presence-of-fatty-acids-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
Survey of India is under the Ministry of:
survey-of-india-is-under-the-ministry-of
Which among the following countries was the earliest to give women the right to vote?
which-among-the-following-countries-was-the-earliest-to-give-women-the-right-to-vote
Total time taken by a person in going to a place by walking and returning on cycle is 5 hours 45minutes. He would have gained 2 hours by cycling both ways. The time taken by him to walk both ways is:
total-time-taken-by-a-person-in-going-to-a-place-by-walking-and-returning-on-cycle-is-5-hours-45minutes-he-would-have-gained-2-hours-by-cycling-both-ways-the-time-taken-by-him-to-walk-both-ways-is
Sandeep Pandey, the winner of Ramon Magsaysay Award is mainly an activist in:
sandeep-pandey-the-winner-of-ramon-magsaysay-award-is-mainly-an-activist-in
What was the main reason for a great civil strife in Argentina recently?
what-was-the-main-reason-for-a-great-civil-strife-in-argentina-recently
With reference to colonial rule in India, what was sought by the Ilbert Bill in 1883?
with-reference-to-colonial-rule-in-india-what-was-sought-by-the-ilbert-bill-in-1883
An important aspect of the Cripps Mission of 1942 was:
an-important-aspect-of-the-cripps-mission-of-1942-was
When Congress leaders condemned the Montagu-Chelmsford Report, many moderates left the party to form the:
when-congress-leaders-condemned-the-montagu-chelmsford-report-many-moderates-left-the-party-to-form-the
In the FIFA World Cup Football event in the year 2002, the number of goals scored by Ronaldo of Brazil were:
in-the-fifa-world-cup-football-event-in-the-year-2002-the-number-of-goals-scored-by-ronaldo-of-brazil-were
Who won the title in the finals of French Open men’s singles tennis championship in the year 2002?
who-won-the-title-in-the-finals-of-french-open-men-s-singles-tennis-championship-in-the-year-2002
Which one among the following States has the highest female literacy rate as per the Census 2001?
which-one-among-the-following-states-has-the-highest-female-literacy-rate-as-per-the-census-2001
Which one among the following countries has the lowest GDP per capita?
which-one-among-the-following-countries-has-the-lowest-gdp-per-capita
Consider the following statements: (1). In Macedonia, ethnic Albanians are a minority. (2). In Kosovo, Serbians area majority. Which of these statements is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-1-in-macedonia-ethnic-albanians-are-a-minority-2-in-kosovo-serbians-area-majority-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
Israel has common borders with:
israel-has-common-borders-with
What is the correct sequence of the rivers – Godavari, Mahanadi, Narmada and Tapi in the descending order of their lengths?
what-is-the-correct-sequence-of-the-rivers-godavari-mahanadi-narmada-and-tapi-in-the-descending-order-of-their-lengths
If the radius of the earth were to shrink by one percent, its mass remaining the same, the value of ‘g’ on the earth’s surface would:
if-the-radius-of-the-earth-were-to-shrink-by-one-percent-its-mass-remaining-the-same-the-value-of-g-on-the-earth-s-surface-would
With reference to the entry of European powers into India, which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
with-reference-to-the-entry-of-european-powers-into-india-which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-not-correct
With reference to Indian freedom struggle, which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
with-reference-to-indian-freedom-struggle-which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-not-correct
Consider the following statements: (1). In the last five years, Indian software exports have increased at a compound annual growth rate of about 60% (2). The software and service industry in India registered an overall growth of about 28% in rupee terms during the year 2001-2002. Which of these statements is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-1-in-the-last-five-years-indian-software-exports-have-increased-at-a-compound-annual-growth-rate-of-about-60-2-the-software-and-service-industry-in-india-registered-an-overall-growth-of-about-28-in-rupee-terms-during-the-year-2001-2002-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-not-correct
Which one of the following statements is correct?
which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-correct
With reference to Government of India’s decisions regarding Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the year 2001-02, consider the following statements: (1). Out of the 100% FDI allowed by India in a tea sector, the foreign firm would have to disinvest 33% of the equity in favour of an Indian Partner within four years. (2). Regarding the FDI in print media in India, the single largest Indian shareholder should have a holding higher than 26% Which of these statements is/are correct?
with-reference-to-government-of-india-s-decisions-regarding-foreign-direct-investment-fdi-during-the-year-2001-02-consider-the-following-statements-1-out-of-the-100-fdi-allowed-by-india-in-a-tea-sector-the-foreign-firm-would-have-to-disinvest-33-of-the-equity-in-favour-of-an-indian-partner-within-four-years-2-regarding-the-fdi-in-print-media-in-india-the-single-largest-indian-shareholder-should-have-a-holding-higher-than-26-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
Alam Khan, one of those who invited Babur to invade India was:
alam-khan-one-of-those-who-invited-babur-to-invade-india-was
The battle of Dharmat was fought between
the-battle-of-dharmat-was-fought-between
Which one among the following has the largest shipyard in India?
which-one-among-the-following-has-the-largest-shipyard-in-india
. With reference to the work of human kidney, consider the following statements: (1). After the waste is removed in the kidney, the cleaner blood is sent back through renal artery (2). From Bowman’s capsule, the filtered liquid passes through tiny tubes where much of the glucose is reabsorbed and sent back to the blood in the renal vein. Which of these statements is/are correct?
with-reference-to-the-work-of-human-kidney-consider-the-following-statements-1-after-the-waste-is-removed-in-the-kidney-the-cleaner-blood-is-sent-back-through-renal-artery-2-from-bowman-s-capsule-the-filtered-liquid-passes-through-tiny-tubes-where-much-of-the-glucose-is-reabsorbed-and-sent-back-to-the-blood-in-the-renal-vein-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
A hydrogen-inflated polythene balloon is released from the surface of the earth. As the balloon rises to an altitude up in the atmosphere, it will:
a-hydrogen-inflated-polythene-balloon-is-released-from-the-surface-of-the-earth-as-the-balloon-rises-to-an-altitude-up-in-the-atmosphere-it-will
The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union List of Legislative Powers rests with:
the-power-to-enlarge-the-jurisdiction-of-the-supreme-court-of-india-with-respect-to-any-matter-included-in-the-union-list-of-legislative-powers-rests-with
Which one of the following High Courts has the Territorial Jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
which-one-of-the-following-high-courts-has-the-territorial-jurisdiction-over-andaman-and-nicobar-islands
Under which article of the Indian Constitution did the President make a reference to the Supreme Court to seek the Court’s opinion on the Constitutional validity of the Election Commission’s decision on deferring the Gujarat Assembly elections (in the year 2002)?
under-which-article-of-the-indian-constitution-did-the-president-make-a-reference-to-the-supreme-court-to-seek-the-court-s-opinion-on-the-constitutional-validity-of-the-election-commission-s-decision-on-deferring-the-gujarat-assembly-elections-in-the-year-2002
Consider the following statements: (1). India launched its first full-fledged meteorological satellite (METSAT) in September, 2002. (2). For the first time, the space vehicle PSLV-C4 carried a payload of more than 1000 kg into a geosynchronous orbit. Which of these statements is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-1-india-launched-its-first-full-fledged-meteorological-satellite-metsat-in-september-2002-2-for-the-first-time-the-space-vehicle-pslv-c4-carried-a-payload-of-more-than-1000-kg-into-a-geosynchronous-orbit-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
Nanda Devi peak forms a part of:
nanda-devi-peak-forms-a-part-of
Consider the following statements: (1). India is the original home of the cotton plant (2). India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton variety leading to increased production Which of these statements is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-1-india-is-the-original-home-of-the-cotton-plant-2-india-is-the-first-country-in-the-world-to-develop-hybrid-cotton-variety-leading-to-increased-production-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
Who is the author of the book ‘New Dimensions of India’s Foreign Policy’?
who-is-the-author-of-the-book-new-dimensions-of-india-s-foreign-policy
How did the Mughal Emperor Jahandar Shah’s reign come to an early end?
how-did-the-mughal-emperor-jahandar-shah-s-reign-come-to-an-early-end
In India, among the following locations, the Dutch established their earliest factor at:
in-india-among-the-following-locations-the-dutch-established-their-earliest-factor-at
Consider the following statements: (1). While members of the Rajya Sabha are associated with Committees on Public Accounts and Public Undertakings, members of Committee on Estimates are drawn entirely from Lok Sabha. (2). The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs works under the overall direction of Cabinet Committee on parliamentary Affairs (3). The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs nominates Members of parliament on Committees, Councils,Boards and Commissions etc. set up by the Government of India in the various ministries. Which of these statements is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-1-while-members-of-the-rajya-sabha-are-associated-with-committees-on-public-accounts-and-public-undertakings-members-of-committee-on-estimates-are-drawn-entirely-from-lok-sabha-2-the-ministry-of-parliamentary-affairs-works-under-the-overall-direction-of-cabinet-committee-on-parliamentary-affairs-3-the-minister-of-parliamentary-affairs-nominates-members-of-parliament-on-committees-councils-boards-and-commissions-etc-set-up-by-the-government-of-india-in-the-various-ministries-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee, whose permission is required for cultivation of any genetically modified crop such as Bt-Cotton in India, is under the Union Ministry of:
the-genetic-engineering-approval-committee-whose-permission-is-required-for-cultivation-of-any-genetically-modified-crop-such-as-bt-cotton-in-india-is-under-the-union-ministry-of
As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence?
as-per-indian-protocol-who-among-the-following-ranks-highest-in-the-order-of-precedence
Among the following cities, which one is at the highest altitude above mean sea level?
among-the-following-cities-which-one-is-at-the-highest-altitude-above-mean-sea-level
Consider the following statements: (1). Steam at 1000C and boiling water at 1000C contain same amount of heat. (2). Latent heat of fusion of ice is equal to the latent heat of vaporization of water (3). In an air-conditioner, heat is extracted from the room-air at the evaporator coils and is rejected out at the condenser coils. Which of these statements is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-1-steam-at-1000c-and-boiling-water-at-1000c-contain-same-amount-of-heat-2-latent-heat-of-fusion-of-ice-is-equal-to-the-latent-heat-of-vaporization-of-water-3-in-an-air-conditioner-heat-is-extracted-from-the-room-air-at-the-evaporator-coils-and-is-rejected-out-at-the-condenser-coils-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
Consider the following statements: (1). Molasses is a by-product of sugar production process. (2). Bagasse obtained in the sugar mills is used as a fuel in the boilers to generate steam for the sugar factories. (3). Sugar can only be produced from sugarcane as the raw material. Which of these statements is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-1-molasses-is-a-by-product-of-sugar-production-process-2-bagasse-obtained-in-the-sugar-mills-is-used-as-a-fuel-in-the-boilers-to-generate-steam-for-the-sugar-factories-3-sugar-can-only-be-produced-from-sugarcane-as-the-raw-material-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
Consider the following statements: (1). Longitude of jabalpur’s location is between those of Indore and Bhopal (2). Latitude of Aurangabad’s location is between those of Vadodara and Pune (3). Bangalore is situated more southward than Chennai. Which of these statements is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-1-longitude-of-jabalpur-s-location-is-between-those-of-indore-and-bhopal-2-latitude-of-aurangabad-s-location-is-between-those-of-vadodara-and-pune-3-bangalore-is-situated-more-southward-than-chennai-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
Which one among the following States is smallest in area?
which-one-among-the-following-states-is-smallest-in-area
Consider the following statements: A4-wheel vehicle moving in a sharp circular path at high speed will: (1). overturn about its outer wheels. (2). overturn about its inner wheels (3). skid outwards (4). skid inwards Which of these statements is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-a4-wheel-vehicle-moving-in-a-sharp-circular-path-at-high-speed-will-1-overturn-about-its-outer-wheels-2-overturn-about-its-inner-wheels-3-skid-outwards-4-skid-inwards-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
Which one of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution lists the names of States and specifies their territories?
which-one-of-the-following-schedules-of-the-indian-constitution-lists-the-names-of-states-and-specifies-their-territories
The thermal power plant of Bokaro is located in:
the-thermal-power-plant-of-bokaro-is-located-in
Among the following commodities imported by India during the year 2000-01, which one was the highest in terms of Rupee value?
among-the-following-commodities-imported-by-india-during-the-year-2000-01-which-one-was-the-highest-in-terms-of-rupee-value
With reference to ionic compounds, consider the following statements: (1). Ionic compounds are insoluble in alcohol. (2). Ionic compounds in the solid state are good conductors of electricity. Which of these statements is/are correct?
with-reference-to-ionic-compounds-consider-the-following-statements-1-ionic-compounds-are-insoluble-in-alcohol-2-ionic-compounds-in-the-solid-state-are-good-conductors-of-electricity-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-not-correct
With reference to India, which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
with-reference-to-india-which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-not-correct
Which amongst the following States has the highest population density as per Census-2001?
which-amongst-the-following-states-has-the-highest-population-density-as-per-census-2001
The Ninth Schedule to the Indian Constitution was added by:
the-ninth-schedule-to-the-indian-constitution-was-added-by
Who headed the Interim Cabinet formed in the year 1946?
who-headed-the-interim-cabinet-formed-in-the-year-1946
The waterfall’Victoria’ is associated with the river:
the-waterfall-victoria-is-associated-with-the-river
The leader of the Bardoli Satyagraha (1928) was:
the-leader-of-the-bardoli-satyagraha-1928-was
The Kelkar proposals which were in the news recently were the:
the-kelkar-proposals-which-were-in-the-news-recently-were-the
Consider the following statements: (1). The joint sitting of the two houses of the Parliament in India is sanctioned under Article 108 of the Constitution (2). The first joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was held in the year 1961 (3). The second joint sitting of the two Houses of Indian Parliament was held to pass the Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill. Which of these statements is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-1-the-joint-sitting-of-the-two-houses-of-the-parliament-in-india-is-sanctioned-under-article-108-of-the-constitution-2-the-first-joint-sitting-of-lok-sabha-and-rajya-sabha-was-held-in-the-year-1961-3-the-second-joint-sitting-of-the-two-houses-of-indian-parliament-was-held-to-pass-the-banking-service-commission-repeal-bill-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
Life expectancy is highest in the world in:
life-expectancy-is-highest-in-the-world-in
During the colonial period in India, what was the purpose of the Whitley Commission?
during-the-colonial-period-in-india-what-was-the-purpose-of-the-whitley-commission
Octopus is:
octopus-is
Consider the following conditions of a sick human body: (1). Swollen lymph nodes (2). Sweating at night (3). Loss of memory (4). Loss of weight Which of these are the symptoms of AIDS?
consider-the-following-conditions-of-a-sick-human-body-1-swollen-lymph-nodes-2-sweating-at-night-3-loss-of-memory-4-loss-of-weight-which-of-these-are-the-symptoms-of-aids
Emperor Harsha’s southward march was stopped on the Narmada river by:
emperor-harsha-s-southward-march-was-stopped-on-the-narmada-river-by
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President give his assent to the ordinance on electoral reforms when it was sent back to him by the Union Cabinet without making any changes (in the year 2002)?
under-which-article-of-the-indian-constitution-did-the-president-give-his-assent-to-the-ordinance-on-electoral-reforms-when-it-was-sent-back-to-him-by-the-union-cabinet-without-making-any-changes-in-the-year-2002
Consider the following statements: (1). The maximum limit of shareholding of Indian promoters in private sector banks in India is 49 percent of the paid up capital. (2). Foreign Direct Investment upto 49 percent from all sources is permitted in private sector banks in India under the automatic route. Which of these statements is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-1-the-maximum-limit-of-shareholding-of-indian-promoters-in-private-sector-banks-in-india-is-49-percent-of-the-paid-up-capital-2-foreign-direct-investment-upto-49-percent-from-all-sources-is-permitted-in-private-sector-banks-in-india-under-the-automatic-route-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
Regarding the atom of a chemical element, the magnetic quantum number refers to:
regarding-the-atom-of-a-chemical-element-the-magnetic-quantum-number-refers-to
Consider the following statements: (1). The common blue green algae Spirogyra and Ulothrix are found in both fresh water ponds and oceans. (2). The chameleon can look ahead with one eye, and at the same time look behind with another. Which of these statements is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-1-the-common-blue-green-algae-spirogyra-and-ulothrix-are-found-in-both-fresh-water-ponds-and-oceans-2-the-chameleon-can-look-ahead-with-one-eye-and-at-the-same-time-look-behind-with-another-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
Which among the following countries has the largest population?
which-among-the-following-countries-has-the-largest-population
In December 2002, the prime Minister of India signed ‘Delhi declaration’ with the:
in-december-2002-the-prime-minister-of-india-signed-delhi-declaration-with-the
Among the following cities, which one is nearest to the Tropic of Cancer?
among-the-following-cities-which-one-is-nearest-to-the-tropic-of-cancer
‘Mrichchhakatika’ an ancient Indian book written by Shudraka deals with:
mrichchhakatika-an-ancient-indian-book-written-by-shudraka-deals-with
Consider the following statements: (1). Vardhamana Mahavira’s mother was the daughter of Lichchavi chief Chetaka. (2). Gautama Buddha’s mother was a princess from the Koshalan dynasty. (3). parshvanatha, the twenty-third Tirthankara, belonged to Banaras. Which of these statements is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-1-vardhamana-mahavira-s-mother-was-the-daughter-of-lichchavi-chief-chetaka-2-gautama-buddha-s-mother-was-a-princess-from-the-koshalan-dynasty-3-parshvanatha-the-twenty-third-tirthankara-belonged-to-banaras-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
A car travels the first one-third of a certain distance with a speed of 10km/hr, the next one-third distance with a speed of 20 km/hr and the last one-third distance with a speed of 60 km/hr. The average speed of the car for the whole journey is:
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Consider the following statements: The purpose of adding sodium sulphate and sodium silicate to the detergent in a washing powder is: (1). to keep the washing powder dry. (2). to maintain the alkalinity of the powder Which of these statements is/are correct?
consider-the-following-statements-the-purpose-of-adding-sodium-sulphate-and-sodium-silicate-to-the-detergent-in-a-washing-powder-is-1-to-keep-the-washing-powder-dry-2-to-maintain-the-alkalinity-of-the-powder-which-of-these-statements-is-are-correct
Debenture holders of a company are its:
debenture-holders-of-a-company-are-its
Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides that ‘It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance’?
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‘A’ walks around a circular field at the rate of one round per hour while ‘B’ runs around it at the rate of six rounds per hour. They start in the same direction from the same point at 7.30 a.m. They shall first cross each other at:
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Consider the following statements: In India, stamp duties on financial transactions are: (1). levied and collected by the State Government. (2). appropriated by the Union Government. Which of these statements is/are correct?
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Which one of the following statements is correct?
which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-correct
With reference to Indian defence, which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
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Whom did Mahesh Bhupati and Max Mirnyi beat in the US Open men’s doubles tennis championship in the year 2002 to win the title?
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Four different candles, which can last for 5 hours, 4 hours, 3 hours, 2 hours of burning, respectively, are lit in a room at the same instant and allowed to burn till such time that the three candles in the room get extinguished. The cost of burning each one of these candles is 75 paise per hour. The cost involved is:
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Which one of the following statements is correct with reference to FEMA in India?
which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-correct-with-reference-to-fema-in-india
Consider the following statements: (1). India’s import of crude and petroleum products during the year 2001-02 accounted for about 27% of India’s total imports. (2). During the year 2001-02, India’s exports had increased by 10% as compared to theprevious year. Which of these statements is/are correct?
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Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
which-one-of-the-following-statements-is-not-correct
As per the Human Development Index given by UNDP, which one of the following sequences of South Asian countries is correct, in the order of higher to lower development?
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Which one of the following statements if NOT correct?
which-one-of-the-following-statements-if-not-correct
Which one of the following statements if correct?
which-one-of-the-following-statements-if-correct
Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliament separately, by special majority?
which-one-of-the-following-bills-must-be-passed-by-each-house-of-the-indian-parliament-separately-by-special-majority
Consider the following animals of India: (1). Crocodile (2). Elephant Which of these is/are endangered species?
consider-the-following-animals-of-india-1-crocodile-2-elephant-which-of-these-is-are-endangered-species
Which one among the following covers the highest percentage of forest area in the world?
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Consider the following statements: (1). The last Mauryan ruler, Brihadratha was assassinated by his commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga. (2). The last Sunga king, Devabhuti was assassinated by his Brahmana minister Vasudeva Kanva who usurped the throne (3). The last ruler of the Kanva dynasty was deposed by the Andhras. Which of these statements is/are correct?
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The aim of education as stated by the Wood’s dispatch of 1854 was:
the-aim-of-education-as-stated-by-the-wood-s-dispatch-of-1854-was
Match List-I (High Officials) with List-II (Organisation) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: (All is of related to status as on year 2002-2003.
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Which one of the following countries does NOT border the Caspian Sea?
which-one-of-the-following-countries-does-not-border-the-caspian-sea
Match List-I (Distinguished Lady) with List-II (Organisation/Industry) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:
match-list-i-distinguished-lady-with-list-ii-organisation-industry-and-select-the-correct-answer-using-the-codes-given-below-the-lists
Three flags, each of different colour, are available for a military exercise. Using these flags, different codes can be generated by waving (1) single flag of different colours, or (2) any two flags in a different sequence of colours, or (3) three flags in a different sequence of colours The maximum number of codes that can be generated is:
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Assertion (A): Emperor Akbar marched towards Afghanistan in 1581 with a huge army. Reason (R): He was on his way to reclaim his ancestral country of Ferghana in Central Asia.
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Consider the following statements: (1). The Cholas defeated Pandya and Chera rulers and established their domination over peninsular India in the early medieval times. (2). The Cholas sent an expedition against Sailendra empire of South East Asia and conquered some of the areas. Which of these statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the relations between India and Pakistan: (1) During Shimla Agreement, Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Bhutto agreed tomaintain the sanctity of LOC. (2) Lahore Summit took place in the year 1997. (3) Islamabad Summit was held between Rajiv Gandhi and Nawaz Sharif. Which of these statements is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements: The function(s) of the Finance Commission is/are (1). to allow the withdrawal of money out of the Consolidated Fund of India. (2). to allocate between the States the shares of proceeds of taxes. (3). to consider applications for grants-in-aid from States. (4). to supervise and report on whether the Union and State governments are levying taxes in accordance with the budgetary provisions. Which of these statements is/are correct?
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Match List-I (Organisation) with List-II (Location) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
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‘A’ and ‘B’ are two fixed points in a field. A cyclist ‘C’ moves such that ACB is always a right angle. In this context, which one of the following statements is correct?
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A two member committee comprising of one male and one female member is to be constituted out of five males and three females. Amongst the females, Ms. A refuses to be a member of the committee in which Mr. B is taken as the member. In how many different ways can the committee be constituted?
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Match List-I (Name of the Person) with List-II (Associated with) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List-I List-II
match-list-i-name-of-the-person-with-list-ii-associated-with-and-select-the-correct-answer-using-the-codes-given-below-the-lists-list-i-list-ii
Match List-I (Item in the Indian Constitution) with List-II (Country from which it was derived) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
match-list-i-item-in-the-indian-constitution-with-list-ii-country-from-which-it-was-derived-and-select-the-correct-answer-using-the-codes-given-below-the-lists
Assertion (A): During the year 2001-02, the value of India’s total exports declined, registering a negative growth of 2.17%. Reason (R): During the year 2001-02, negative growth in exports was witnessed in respect of iron and steel, coffee, textiles and marine products.
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Assertion (A): The eastern coast of India produces more rice than the western coast. Reason (R): The eastern coast receives more rainfall than the western coast.
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Assertion (A): Marathas emerged as the strongest native power in India after the decline of Mughal empire. Reason (R): Marathas were the first to have a clear concept of a united Indian nation.
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Assertion (A): Saluva Narasimha put an end to the old dynasty and assumed the royal title. Reason (R): He wanted to save the kingdom from further degeneration and disintegration.
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Assertion (A): Areas lying within five to eight degrees latitude on either side of the equator receive rainfall throughout the year. Reason (R): High temperatures and high humidity cause convectional rain to fall mostly in the afternoons near the equator.
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Assertion (A): Shah Alam Ii spent the initial years as an Emperor far away from his capital. Reason (R): There was always a lurking danger of foreign invasion from the north-west frontier.
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Assertion (A): In 1916, Maulana Mohammad Ali and Abul Kalam Azad resigned from the Legislative Council. Reason (R): The Rowlatt Act was passed by the Government in spite of being opposed by all Indian members of the Legislative Council.
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Assertion (A): Unlike temperate forests, the tropical rain forests, if cleared, can yield productive farmland that can support intensive agriculture for several years even without chemical fertilizers. Reason (R): The primary productivity of the tropical rain forest is very high when compared to that of the temperate forests.
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Assertion (A): The amount of moisture in the atmosphere is related to latitude. Reason (R): The capacity to hold moisture in the form of water vapour is related to temperature.
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Assertion (A): Unsaturated fats are more reactive compared with the saturated fats. Reason (R): Unsaturated fats have only single bonds in their structure.
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Assertion (A): The new EXIM policy is liberal, market-oriented and favours global trade. Reason (R): GATT has played a significant role in the libralisation of the economy.
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Assertion (A): In the periodic table of chemical elements, electron affinity is always found to increase from top to bottom in a group. Reason (R): In a group, the atomic radii generally increase from top to bottom.
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Assertion (A): Coal-based thermal power stations contribute to acid-rain. Reason (R): Oxides of carbon are emitted when coal burns.
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Assertion (A): The weight of a body decreases with the increase of latitude on earth. Reason (R): The earth is not a perfect sphere.
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