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River Damodar is called 'Sorrow of Bengal' because it:
The river Damodar is called the sorrow of Bengal because it brought floods and destruction. The river Hwang Ho was also known as the 'Sorrow of China' because it often used to change its course after floods.
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The adoption of High Yielding Variety Programme in Indian Agriculture started in:
The High Yielding Variety Programme (HYVP) was launched in the Kharif of 1966-67 with an objective to attain self-sufficiency in food by 1970-71.
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Which of the following rulers checked Harshavardhana's expedition in South India?
Chalukya ruler Pulkesin II checked Harshavardhana's expedition in South India. According to its Ahole inscription, Pulkesin II had not let Harshavardhan come across the Narmada river.
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Which of the following awards is not given by Madhya Pradesh Government?
The Chameli Devi Jain Award is an Indian journalism award named after Chameli Devi Jain, an Indian independence activist who became the first Jain woman to go to prison during India's independence struggle. The award is given by the Media Foundation.
5 / 20
Which one of the following is not a digestive enzyme?
Digestive enzymes are a group of enzymes that break down polymeric macromolecules into their smaller building blocks, in order to facilitate their absorption by the body. Insulin is not a digestive enzyme but a hormone made in the pancreas, a gland located behind the stomach. It allows the body to use glucose for energy.
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During dehydration what is the substance that is usually lost by the body?
Dehydration is caused by not drinking enough fluid or by losing more fluid than you take in. During dehydration, Sodium chloride is the substance that is usually lost by the body. Fluid is lost through sweat, tears, vomiting, urine or diarrhea. Dehydration is almost invariably associated with some loss of salt (sodium chloride) as well.
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A writ of Mandamus can be issued by the Supreme Court to:
A writ of mandamus (which means “we command” in Latin), is the name of one of the prerogative writs in the common law, and is issued by a superior court to compel a lower court or a government officer to perform mandatory or purely ministerial duties correctly.
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Which is the most essential function of an entrepreneur?
Risk-bearing is the most essential function of an entrepreneur. He has to pay to all the other factors of production in advance. There are chances that he may be rewarded with a handsome profit or he may suffer a heavy loss. Therefore, risk-bearing is the final responsibility of an entrepreneur.
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National Income Estimates in India are prepared by:
National Income Estimates in India are prepared by National Statistical Office (NSO). NSO came into existence on 23rd May 2019 by a merger of NSSO (National Sample Survey Office) and CSO (Central Statistics Office). It is the statistics wing of the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation.
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Which of the following sets belongs to Central tax?
The Central Government of India levies taxes such as customs duty, income tax, service tax, and central excise duty.
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Bacteria were first discovered by:
Antonie Philips van Leeuwenhoek is commonly known as the father of microbiology and one of the first microscopists and microbiologists. He discovered bacteria in 1676.
12 / 20
Who is said to be the father of modern Olympics?
Pierre de Coubertin is known as the father of the modern Olympic Games. He was a French educator and historian, founder of the International Olympic Committee, and its second president. He was particularly active in promoting the introduction of sport in French schools.
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Which of the following Mughal emperors spent a greater part of his reign to overthrow the Deccan Kingdoms?
Aurangzeb spent the last 25 years of his life (1682-1707) in the Deccan. He was an advocate of direct conquest of the Deccan states due to the strategic importance of the Deccan states and the administrative and economic necessity of the Mughal empire.
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Which of the following aspects is not common to both Bhakti movement and Sufi movement?
The “Worship of idols” is an aspect that is not common to both Bhakti movement and Sufi movement. The Sufis were mystics who called for liberalism in Islam. They emphasised on an egalitarian society based on universal love. The Bhakti saints transformed Hinduism by introducing devotion or bhakti as the means to attain God.
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Who prescribed the separate electorates for India on the basis of the Communal Award in August 1932?
The Communal Award, announced by Ramsay MacDonald on 16 August 1932, ensured the retention of separate electorates for Muslims, Sikhs and Europeans.
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Who amongst the following made it possible for the Indians to enter the Indian Civil Service through an Open Competitive examination?
For a long time, only British officers were appointed to all covenanted posts. Lord Dalhousie made it possible for the Indians to enter the Indian Civil Service through an Open Competitive examination. Satyendranath Tagore was the first Indian to join the Indian Civil Service.
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What is the time period of a pendulum clock?
A pendulum clock is a clock that uses a pendulum, a swinging weight, as its timekeeping element. It swings back and forth in a precise time interval. A pendulum clock takes 1 second to move from one extreme to the other extreme, so its time period is 2 seconds.
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Which of the following is a nonrenewable source of energy?
A nonrenewable resource is a natural substance that is not replenished with the speed at which it is consumed. There are four major types of nonrenewable resources: oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy. Oil, natural gas, and coal are collectively called fossil fuels.
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Which of the following could be used as fuel in propellants or rockets?
Rocket engines and boosters carry both fuel and an oxidizer. For solid fuel, the components are aluminium and ammonium perchlorate. For liquid fuel, the components are liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. When combined, the fuels release water, which allows the rocket to leave the ground.
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Which of the following sets of countries are referred to as The 'Gulden Crescent' the largest opium industry in the world?
The Golden Crescent of South Asia comprises Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan. This region is considered a global hub for heroin and morphine production.
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