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Which of the following ports has the largest hinterland?
Specifically, by the doctrine of the hinterland, the hinterland is the inland region lying behind a port and is claimed by the state that owns the coast. Mumbai has a vast hinterland covering the whole of Maharashtra and large parts of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan.
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Which of the following is called “brown paper”?
Jute is also called “brown paper” as the colour of the jute fibres is brown. Jute is used chiefly to make cloth for wrapping bales of raw cotton, make sacks and coarse cloth and making fine printing paper.
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Ashoka called the Third Buddhist Council at:
The Third Buddhist council was convened in about 247 BCE at Asokarama in Pataliputra, under the patronage of Emperor Ashoka.
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Blood pressure is controlled by:
Blood pressure is controlled by Adrenal gland. Adrenal glands produce hormones that help regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, response to stress and other essential functions. Adrenal glands are composed of two parts — the cortex and the medulla — which are each responsible for producing different hormones.
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Who is the author of “Ageless Body, Timeless Mind”?
The author of the book “Ageless Body, Timeless Mind” is Deepak Chopra. The book is published in 1993. This book goes beyond current anti-aging research and ancient mind/body wisdom to dramatically demonstrate that we do not have to grow old!
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A polymeric substance used to make parachute is:
A parachute is usually made of a light, strong fabric. Terylene - A type of polyester fabric that is now being used as a material for parachutes as it is very strong and heat resistant.
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Which of the following is used in dating archaeological findings?
14C6 is used in dating archaeological findings up to about 60,000 years old. Radiocarbon dating (carbon-14 dating) is a method used for dating archaeological findings by using the properties of radiocarbon (14C6), a radioactive isotope of carbon.
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The density of a gas is maximum at:
The density of a gas is directly proportional to pressure and indirectly proportional to temperature. Thus, the density of a gas is maximum at low temperature and high pressure.
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The deepest surface depression on the earth is:
The deepest known depression on the earth is the Mariana Trench, which lies east of the Mariana Islands in the western North Pacific Ocean. It reaches 11,034 metres at its deepest point.
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During an emergency, imposed under Article 352, which of the following Constitutional provisions stands suspended?
According to Article 358, when a proclamation of National Emergency (Article 352) is made, the six fundamental rights under article 19 are automatically suspended. Article 19 is automatically revived after the expiry of the emergency.
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A motion moved by a member in a legislature when it is desired to have a discussion on a matter of urgent public importance is called:
The primary object of an adjournment motion is to draw the attention of the House to a recent matter of urgent public importance having serious consequences. Adjournment motion is introduced only in the Lok Sabha (or legislative assembly).
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Which one of the following is not considered as an infrastructure investment?
Infrastructure investments are a form of real assets, which contain physical assets we see in everyday life like bridges, roads, highways, railways, sewage systems, telecommunication or energy.
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Open market operation refers to:
Open market operations refer to the selling and purchasing of treasury bills and government securities by the central bank of any country (RBI) in order to regulate money supply in the economy.
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Which of the following is not viewed as national debt?
In public finance, internal national debt or domestic debt is the component of the total government debt in a country that is owed to lenders within the country. The major holders of India's national debt are: Commercial Banks, Provident Funds, Others Foreign Portfolio Investors, Co-operative Banks, State Governments, Mutual Funds Institutions, Corporates Non-Bank. Premium collected in the form of different life insurance policies does not contribute to any kind of debt.
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Given the money wages, if the price level in an economy increases, then the real wages will:
When the price level rises and the money wage rate is constant, the real wage rate decrease (as the purchasing power of their wages is lower) and employment increases. When the price level falls and the money wage rate is constant, the real wage rate increases and employment decreases.
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The main source of long-term credit for a business unit is:
Companies issue stocks and bonds (securities) to the public to raise funds. A company decides to sell stock when it needs long-term access to capital.
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Open market operations of RBI refer to buying and selling of:
Open Market Operations (OMO) is the simultaneous sale and purchase of government securities and treasury bills by RBI. The objective of OMO is to regulate the money supply in the economy.
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The capital of IMF is made up by contribution of the:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international financial institution, headquartered in Washington DC. The IMF's resources mainly come from the money that countries pay as their capital subscription (quotas) when they become members. Each member of the IMF is assigned a quota, based broadly on its relative position in the world economy. Countries can then borrow from this pool when they fall into financial difficulty.
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The Rathas of Mahabalipuram was built during the reign of the:
The magnificent 'Ratha' cave temples of Mahabalipuram (Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu) was built by the Pallava king Narsimha in the 7th and 8th centuries.
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Which of the following is associated with Sufi saints?
A khanqah is a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood or tariqa and is a place for spiritual retreat and character reformation.
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