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The upper and lower portions in common type of bi-focal lenses are respectively
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The upper and lower portions in common type of bi-focal lenses are respectively
Tungsten is used for the construction of filament in electric bulb because of its
Inactive Nitrogen and Argon gases are usually used in electric bulbs in order to
In the phenomenon of dispersion of light, the light wave of shortest wavelength is
An oscilloscope is an instrument which allows us to see waves produced by
The distribution of electrons into different orbits of an atom, as suggested by Bohr, is
Carbon or Graphite rods are used in atomic reactors as moderators for sustained nuclear chain reaction through nuclear fission process. In this process
The distance-time graph for an object is shown above [graph of distance plotted against time]. Which one of the following statements holds true for this object?
For a harmonic oscillator, the graph between momentum p and displacement q would come out as
Which one among the following is the generic name of the causal organism of Elephantiasis?
Which one among the following statements is not correct?
Which of the statements given below are correct?
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Which one among the following is the correct pathway for the elimination of urine?
Which of the following parts are found in both plant and animal cells?
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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Which of the following was the theme of World Environment Day 2014?
Which one of the following types of pesticides is convenient to control stored grain pests?
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List I (Animal):
List II (Phyla):
Code: A B C D
Which one among the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Which one among the following cattle breed produces highest amount of milk?
Bagasse, a by-product of sugar manufacturing industry, is used for the production of
The main constituent of Gobar gas is
Which of the following is a good lubricant
In Tritium (T), the number of protons (P) and neutrons (N) respectively are
When carbon dioxide is passed through lime water, the solution turns milky, but, on prolonged passage, the solution turns clear. This is because
The form of carbon known as graphite
Which one among the following is an example of chemical change?
Which of the following is not correct about Baking Soda?
Chromium oxide in paints makes the colour of paint
Which of the following are the most important reason/reasons of flood becoming a destructive natural hazard in the Ganga-Brahmaputra valley?
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Arrange the following states of India on the basis of conferring statehood (starting from the earliest):
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Plate tectonics is a scientific theory that describes the large scale motions of Earth's lithosphere. Which one among the following statements regarding Plate tectonics is not correct?
Consider the diagram given below [diagram showing the pressure conditions of three different places A, B and C]. The above diagram represents the pressure conditions of three different places, viz., A, B and C. Which of the following is the correct direction of movement of winds?
Consider the following statements regarding ground water in India:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Union Government in June 2014 granted Navaratna status to
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MONEX is associated with
Which one of the following would have happened if the Himalayas did not exist?
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List I (Phenomenon):
List II (Date):
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Which of the following statements regarding jhum cultivation in India are correct?
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Arrange the following features formed by rivers in its course starting from upstream :
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Which of the following statements relating to Indian agriculture is/are correct?
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Collision-Coalescence process of precipitation is applicable to
Arrange the following tiger reserves of India from North to South :
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Which of the following is/are basically meant to be deployed in the northern borders of India for monitoring the borders and also to stop smuggling and illegal immigration?
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Which of the following is/are the potential threat to safety of large dams?
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The Equatorial region has no other season except summer. What could be the reason?
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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List I (Hill range of Central India):
A. Satpura
B. Mahadeo
C. Vindhya
D. Maikala
List II (Location in map): 1, 2, 3, 4 (locations marked on the map of India)
Code:
A B C D
Consider the following statements relating to the Non-Alignment Movement :
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements relating to the World Bank :
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Which of the following statements about International Monetary Fund (IMF) are correct?
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Consider the following statements relating to the World Trade Organization (WTO) :
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements about local government in India:
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following is not correct regarding the 2014 FIFA Football World Cup?
World Bank in June 2014 released a study report on India's Power Sector titled 'More Power to India: The Challenge of Electricity Distribution'. Which of the following is/are the key recommendation(s) of the report?
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Which of the following is/are department(s) in Ministry of Defence?
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Consider the following statements about State Election Commission:
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Which of the following is/are Para-military Force(s) of India?
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"Garuda-V", concluded recently, is a joint exercise between the Air Forces of India and
Which of the following statements about Indian Judiciary is not correct?
Which among the following about the Rangarajan Panel Report on poverty estimation (submitted in July, 2014) is/are correct?
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In May 2014, an agreement for credit of US $ 24 million (equivalent) from World Bank for additional financing for Uttarakhand Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project was signed. The objective/objectives of the agreement was/were
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Which of the following statements about India-Sri Lanka relations is/are correct?
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Which among the following is/are correct statement about Malawi?
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Consider the following statements about FIFA:
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Consider the following statements about SAARC:
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Consider the following statements on SAFTA:
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Consider the following statements on Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC):
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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List I (Training institute):
List II (Location):
Code: A B C D
The Patola weave was traditionally done in
Which of the following about the principles of Panchsheel are correct?
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Consider the following statements:
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V M Dandekar and Neel Kanth Rath were well-known for their
Marco Polo's trip to India (1271 AD) earned much fame in Europe on account of
Consider the following statements about the recently concluded field exercise Sarvada Vijay:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one among the following is a state-of-the-art acoustic sensor-based target training system developed by the CSIR for shooters of the Indian Army?
Which of the statements given below about the Mughal rule in India is false?
The Ghadar party, formed in the USA, was determined to start a revolt in India. Which among the following provinces did the party choose to begin its armed revolt?
The ruins of the Vijayanagara at Hampi were brought to light in 1800 by
Consider the following statements about colonial economy of Vietnam (Indo-China):
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the four linguistic regions in South India remained unaffected by the Non-Cooperation Movement (1921-22)?
Which of the following statements about the penetration of English into Bengal is/are correct?
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Under the forceful thrust of British rule, a rapid transformation of the Indian economy took place. In this context, which of the following statements is/are correct?
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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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Manipur clinched the 20th Senior National Women's Football Championships title 2014 by defeating
Directions: The following 07 (Seven) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below: Code: (a) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I (b) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false (d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Directions: The following 07 (Seven) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below: Code: (a) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I (b) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false (d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Directions: The following 07 (Seven) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below: Code: (a) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I (b) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false (d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Directions: The following 07 (Seven) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below: Code: (a) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I (b) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false (d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Directions: The following 07 (Seven) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below: Code: (a) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I (b) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false (d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Directions: The following 07 (Seven) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below: Code: (a) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I (b) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false (d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Directions: The following 07 (Seven) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below: Code: (a) Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I (b) Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false (d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Which one among the following pairs is not correctly matched?
The way total output changes due to change in all inputs in same proportion is known as law of
Which of the following statements is/are true?
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A market in which there are large numbers of sellers of a particular product, but each seller sells somewhat differentiated but close products is termed as
The value of all final goods and services produced by the normal residents of a country and their property, whether operating within the domestic territory of the country or outside in a year is termed as
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National product at factor cost is equal to
Which of the following theories form the basis of international trade ?
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Which one among the following is not a source of tax revenue for the Central Government in India?
Which of the following does not form part of current account of Balance of Payments?
Novak Djokovic, who won the Men's Wimbledon Tennis Open Tournament 2014, is from
The technique of inducing rain from cloud is called
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List I (Founder/ First Director):
List II (Premier Research Institute):
Code: A B C D
Which of the following statements about Marrakesh Treaty is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements about GAGAN (GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation) system :
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Andaman and Nicobar Command is
Arihant is a
Which one among the following is not a Command of the Indian Army?
Master Chief Petty Officer is a rank in the
"Project Seabird" is connected with
Consider the following statements about world's first Modern Slavery Bill, published in June 2014 by the British House of Commons :
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Operation Kachhapa is an NGO initiative for the conservation of
Consider the following statements about 'Project Mausam' :
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is not the recommendation of the Arvind Mayaram Committee on Rationalizing the FDI/FPI definition (June 2014)?
Consider the following statements about Star Alliance Network :
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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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Baiji oil refinery is located at
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Stepwell Rani-ki-Vav was approved as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO recently. It is located at