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When was the first National Forest Policy issued by the Government of India?
India is one of the few countries which has a forest policy since 1894. The first National Forest Policy in independent India came into effect in 1952.
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The city of “Tashkent” is located in:
Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and the largest city in Central Asia.
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Molybdenum deficiency affects the activity of:
Molybdenum deficiency affects the activity of nitrate reductase. Without sufficient molybdenum plants accumulate nitrate in their leaves, but cannot use it to make proteins for normal growth. The plant becomes stunted and the leaves show symptoms of nitrogen deficiency, appearing pale green or yellowish-green in colour between the veins.
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Match the following:
Chlorophyll - Photosynthetic pigment, Nostoc - Diazotroph (bacteria), Transpiration - Loss of water from plant surface, Rust of wheat - Plant disease (fungal disease of wheat).
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Scurvy is caused due to the deficiency of:
Scurvy is caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid). It is caused by not having enough vitamin C in the diet for at least three months. Vitamin C is mainly found in fruit and vegetables.
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Bleaching powder is used in drinking water as a/an:
Bleaching powder is used in drinking water as a disinfectant. It is an active agent which is used to kill germs and bacteria in drinking water. The main content of the bleaching powder is the Chlorine element which acts as the main disinfectant material.
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The green colour of the leaves is due to the presence of:
Leaves are green due to the presence of a green-coloured pigment, called chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is important because it helps plants make energy from sunlight—a process called photosynthesis.
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Which of the following is the petroleum wax?
Paraffin wax is a colourless soft, solid wax obtained from petroleum, coal or oil shale. It consists of a mixture of hydrocarbon molecules containing between twenty and forty carbon atoms. It's often used in skin-softening salon and spa treatments on the hands, cuticles, and feet.
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What is the maximum permitted length of a cricket bat?
The maximum permitted length of a cricket bat is 38 inches (965 mm) and the maximum permitted width is 4.25 inches (108 mm).
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The term 'Isoneph' indicates the lines of equal:
Isoneph is a line on a map connecting points that have the same average percentage of cloudiness.
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Who is competent to dissolve the Rajya Sabha?
Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years.
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Which of the following folk/tribal dances is associated with Uttar Pradesh?
Vilasini Natyam is an Indian classical dance from the state of Andhra Pradesh. Kajri is popular in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Tamasha is a popular folk art that originated in rural Maharashtra. Buiya is a popular dance form that originated in Arunachal Pradesh.
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Which of the following is a stringed instrument?
The Indian santoor instrument is a trapezoid-shaped hammered dulcimer. The instrument is generally made of walnut and has 25 bridges. Each bridge has 4 strings, making for a total of 100 strings.
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After leaving the Congress, Subhash Chandra Bose formed, in 1939, his own party, named:
The Forward Bloc of the Indian National Congress was formed on 3rd May 1939 by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, who had resigned from the presidency of the Indian National Congress on 29 April after being outmaneuvered by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
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In a rechargeable cell what kind of energy is stored within the cell?
In a rechargeable cell, chemical energy is stored within the cell. Chemical energy is energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules. Batteries, biomass, petroleum, natural gas, and coal are examples of chemical energy.
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According to the theory of relativity, which of the following always remains constant?
The Special Theory of Relativity is based on Einstein's recognition that the speed of light does not change even when the source of the light moves.
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Where was the wildlife institute of India established in 1982 for research and training programmes?
The Wildlife Institute of India is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate change, Government of India. It was established in 1982. It is located in Dehradun.
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Who was the first Indian to become a member of British Parliament?
Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Indian to be elected to Parliament in Britain. Naoroji travelled to Britain in 1885 as a business partner of Cama and Company. A member of several businesses, he became Professor of Gujarati at University College, London (1856–65).
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What is the common currency of the European Union?
The euro is the official currency for 19 of the 27 European Union (EU) member countries.
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Where is the satellite launching centre of India located?
Sriharikota Range is a rocket launch centre operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is located in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Sriharikota Range was renamed in 2002 after ISRO's former chairman Satish Dhawan.
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