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Match the dams and the States in which they are situated:
* Mahanadi dam is built across the Mahanadi River. It is the longest dam in Chhattisgarh.
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The latitude passing through the northernmost part of India is:
India is a vast country. Lying entirely in the Northern hemisphere the mainland extends between latitudes 8°4'N and 37°6'N and longitudes 68°7'E and 97°25'E. The northernmost point of India is located in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The point is known as Indira Col (Chinese-controlled 35.6644° N, 76.7978° E).
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What is the amount given along with the statuette and commendation to a Dronacharya award winner?
The Dronacharya Award, officially known as Dronacharya Award for Outstanding Coaches in Sports and Games, is the sports coaching honour of India. The Awardees receive a cash prize of ₹15 lakhs (increased from ₹5 lakhs in 2020) in addition to the bronze statue of Dronacharya and a certificate.
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Which of the following processes are associated with plants during the dark period?
Conduction and respiration are associated with plants during the dark period. Conduction is the process by which vital nutrients are transported to the different parts of a plant. This process is independent of the light factor. Respiration always occurs in plants, but night respiration is more evident since the photosynthesis process ceases.
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What is the minimum age laid down for a candidate to seek election to the Lok Sabha?
In order to be chosen a member of Parliament (Article 84(b)), a person must be a citizen of India and not less than 30 years of age in the case of Rajya Sabha and not less than 25 years of age in the case of Lok Sabha.
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Being the non-member, who among the following can participate in the proceedings of either house of the Parliament without having right to vote?
The Attorney General for India is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution of India. S/he has the right to speak and to take part in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament or their joint sitting and any committee of the Parliament of which s/he may be named a member but without a right to vote.
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The majority of the provisions of the Indian Constitution can be amended:
The procedure of amendment in the constitution is laid down in Article 368 of the Constitution of India. The major part of the Constitution can be amended by the Parliament alone either by a special majority or by a simple majority. Only in a few cases, the consent of the state legislatures is required and that too, only half of them.
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The declaration of Constitutional Emergency in an Indian State has to be approved by the Parliament within a period of:
As per article 356, parliamentary approval is necessary for the imposition of the President's Rule on any state. The proclamation of President's Rule should be approved in both Houses of Parliament within two months of its issue. The approval is through a simple majority. The President's Rule is initially for a period of six months. Later, it can be extended for a period of three years with parliamentary approval, every six months.
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The system of issuing and monitoring of money in the market is known as:
The system of issuing and monitoring of money in the market is known as minimum reserve ratio. Minimum reserves allow credit institutions to smooth out fluctuations in liquidity such as those caused by the demand for banknotes.
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Gresham's law is related to:
In economics, Gresham's law is a monetary principle stating that “bad money drives out good”. For example, if there are two forms of commodity money in circulation, which are accepted by law as having similar face value, the more valuable commodity will gradually disappear from circulation.
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Which country/countries started privatisation of State-owned enterprises as a major State Policy?
The United Kingdom, under Margaret Thatcher started privisation of state-owned enterprises as a major state policy. The Ridley report devised for the Thatcher shadow cabinet, recommended a policy of breaking up the public sector and dismembering unions.
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The process of curing inflation by reducing money supply is called:
The process of curing inflation by reducing money supply is called Disinflation. Disinflation is a temporary slowing of the pace of price inflation and is used to describe instances when the inflation rate has reduced marginally over the short term.
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What percentage of Indian population is below the official poverty line?
Altogether, around 22 percent of the Indian population is carrying out its livelihood, while being below the poverty line.
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The Headquarters of the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) is at:
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security. It was founded in October 1945 and is headquartered in Rome, Italy.
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Which of the following organisations is the oldest?
IMF (established in 1944), WHO (established in 1948), ILO (established in 1919) and FAO (established in 1945) are United Nations agencies.
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Which of the following was not ordered by Alauddin Khalji to control black-marketing and hoarding?
In the early 14th century, the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khalji instituted price controls and related reforms in his empire.
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Pycnometer is an instrument used to measure the:
Pycnometers are used for measuring and comparing densities or specific gravities of liquids and solids, including soil.
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An egg sinks in soft water but floats in a concentrated solution of salt because:
The egg is denser than the soft water, this causes it to sink. Dissolving salt in the water increases the density (adding more molecules per square inch).
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When was the Panchayati Raj System introduced in India?
The Panchayat Raj system was first introduced in Bihar by the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act of 1947. It was a continued legacy of local self-government started by Lord Ripon in the British era. Later it was implemented by Rajasthan in Nagaur district on 2 October 1959. Rajasthan was the first state to introduce the panchayat system in India after independence.
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The tutor of Alexander, the Great was:
In 343 BC, King Philip called on the great philosopher Aristotle to tutor his son. Aristotle sparked and fostered Alexander's interest in literature, science, medicine and philosophy.
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