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Q1. Tyrannic and repressive attitude of King Louis XVII led to the outbreak of .................
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Q2. "Auckland's folly' is a term associated with which of the following wars?
Correct answer : 3
Q3. Who was the founder of the Asiatic Society of Bengal?
Correct answer : 2
Q4. The most notable contribution made by Dadabhai Naoroji to the cause of Indian National Movement was that....(1) he exposed the economic exploitation of India by the British. (2) interpreted the ancient Indian texts and restored the self confidence of Indians. (3) stressed the need for eradication of all the social evils. Pick the correct answer.
Correct answer : 1
Q5. Abraham Lincoln Brigade fought in which conflict?
Correct answer : 4
Q6. The regime of which dictator did Fidel Castro overthrow in the Cuban Revolution?
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Q7. In which Indian city would you find Raymond's Tomb?
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Q8. Skanderbeg is which country's national hero?
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Q9. Idris I, a 20th century ruler, was the first and last king of which country?
Correct answer : 2
Q10. Which treaty, signed in 1918, ended the WWI?
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Q11. As a result of which war in 1898 did the US acquire Puerto Rico?
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Q12. Which of these countries invaded Hong Kong during 1940s?
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Q13. Julius Caesar made his famous "the die is cast" remark after crossing which river?
Correct answer : 3
Q14. How many representatives did the Princely States have in the Constituent Assembly of India?
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Q15. Where did the White Lotus Rebellion take place during 1794-1796?
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Q16. Who was the President of USA during WWI?
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Q17. Who was the first ruler of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir?
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Q18. Who commanded the British East India Co., in the Battle of Buxar in 1764?
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Q19. Who was the eldest son of Mughal emperor of Shah Jahan?
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Q20. Who was the Finance Minister under Mughal Emperor Akbar?
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Q21. "Birr" is the currency of
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Q22. Which company in the world has the largest number of share holders?
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Q23. Who coined the term "SENSEX"?
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Q24. CRISIL, ICRA, DCR INDIA, ONICRA are ……
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Q25. By amalgamating Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris stock exchanges which new stock exchange was formed?
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Q26. What is the name for the dynamic sculpture with 729 spherical balls suspended on Cables that moves and forms dynamic shapes to indicate the nature of the London Stock Market?
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Q27. London stock exchange was originally started in a …...
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Q28. "Integrity protecting the interests of man" is the tagline of which stock exchange of the world?
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Q29. When was NASDAQ (National Association of Securities Dealers' Automated Quotient) established in New York?
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Q30. Which is the largest stock exchange in terms of volume of trading?
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Q31. Which is the largest stock exchange in terms of listed companies?
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Q32. "Buttonwood Agreement" relates to the establishment of which of the following stock exchanges?
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Q33. When was the BSE SENSEX index started?
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Q34. When was the SEBI Stock Exchange Board of India started?
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Q35. "Edge is Efficiency" is the slogan of which stock exchange?
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Q36. Which is the oldest stock exchange of India?
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Q37. Which is the oldest stock exchange in the world?
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Q38. Which committee's recommendations brought about the changes and developments in the insurance sector?
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Q39. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority - IRDA - is the regulatory authority on Insurance sector. When was it formed?
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Q40. From which year private companies were allowed to participate and conduct business in Insurance sector?
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Q41. Which of the following is a Public Sector Unit?
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Q42. Under which Article of the Constitution, the Finance Commission is appointed?
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Q43. Post office funds will now be managed in capital market by ......
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Q44. What is a DEBIT CARD?
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Q45. OTCEI is a .......
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Q46. Find the approximate answer in place of the question mark :22.005% of 449.999=?
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Q47. The product of two consecutive natural numbers is Rs.240. The higher of the two numbers is.....
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Q48. What approximate value should come in place of the question mark? 23.001x18.999x7.998=?
Correct answer : 2
Q49. There are 5 numbers. The average of first four is 8 and the last four is 10. If the first number is 4, what is the last number?
Correct answer : 2
Q50. Calculate the compound interest on a sum of Rs.800 at 5% rate in 2 years?
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Q51. Snake venom is used as a ...................
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Q52. Small pox is controlled by ..........
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Q53. Hydrochloric acid is secreted in the stomach by which of the following?
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Q54. ....................is essential for the formation of haemoglobin.
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Q55. Of the following, which are fat soluble vitamins?
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Q56. A) Women with Turner's Syndrome are infertile. B) Their ovaries and breasts are not properly developed.
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Q57. All the segments of the earthworms are similar in structure. This characteristic feature is called as ...............
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Q58. What is the name for the Study that deals with the functions of various organs of human body?
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Q59. Through which of the following the blood flows faster in peristatic movements?
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Q60. Which of the following carries the blood towards the heart?
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Q61. Through which of the following the blood flows slowly?
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Q62. ...............gives the red colour to the blood.
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Q63. Among the following which one helps the RBCs to carry oxygen from the lungs to different parts of the body?
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Q64. Nutrients, protein antibodies, acids, waste products, enzymes, hormones etc are the constituent of ...............
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Q65. For which type of animals, the circulatory system helps to maintain the body temperature?
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Q66. What is the term for the separation and elimination of wastes from the body?
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Q67. Lungs help in sending out..................
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Q68. Which of the following is excreted by the Skin?
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Q69. Urine consists of waste materials like.....
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Q70. The urine collected by the urinary bladder is sent out through the ...............
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Q71. A bond breaking and a bond making process is called ......
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Q72. Of the following which one is a slow reaction?
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Q73. Which of the following compounds is charred by concentrated sulphuric acid?
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Q74. Which one does not react with Caustic Soda?
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Q75. Acetylene is …………… compound
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Q76. Tritium has atomic number 1 and mass number 3. What will be the number of particles present in its nucleus?
Correct answer : 3
Q77. The filling up of orbitals by electrons takes place according to……
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Q78. Ammonium Hydroxide is a ...
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Q79. Equivalent weight of an element can be obtained by the atomic weight by….
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Q80. The weight of 2 moles of water is.......
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Q81. The volume occupied by 2.8g of nitrogen at S.T.P is………litres
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Q82. If the vapour density of a volatile substance is 14, what would be its molecular mass?
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Q83. 28g of nitrogen occupies .......litres
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Q84. The building units of the universe are……
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Q85. Of the following which one is an 'element'?
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Q86. Of the following non metals which one forms an essential contituent of the bones?
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Q87. Which of the following is used in the manufacture of telegraph wires?
Correct answer : 3
Q88. High Speed tools are made from…….
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Q89. Which of the following is used in the making of rock crushing machinery and helmets?
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Q90. Metals are acting as…….
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Q91. Of the following, which one is used in the making of space satellites?
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Q92. Of the following factors, which one does not affect the rate of the reaction?
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Q93. The Law of conservation of mass is applicable to which of the following reactions?
Correct answer : 1
Q94. By which process sulphur is extracted from the earth's crust?
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Q95. Sodium silicate solution is also known as……
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Q96. Hydrogen is a non-metal and has only……… electron/s
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Q97. Sulphur is used in which of the following fields?
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Q98. Of the following which one is used for vulcanization of rubber?
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Q99. The first most abundant element occuring in the earth's crust is…………..
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Q100. Of the following which one is used in manufacturing cutting and grinding tools?
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Q101. Silicone is used in and as ....
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Q102. Organo silicon polymers are known as .....
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Q103. Which is the second most abundant element found in the earth's crust?
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Q104. Pipes, stoves, and hot water radiators are manufactured with…..
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Q105. The flux used during extraction of iron is........
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Q106. By which process Bauxite ore is processed?
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Q107. Electroplating with zinc is known as…..
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Q108. Of the following which one rusts easily?
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Q109. The second most abundant metal in the earth's crust is……….
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Q110. From which of the following, helmets and steels are made of?
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Q111. The output and input currents in a transformer are 10 A and 40 A respectively. The transformer ratio is ...........
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Q112. The other name of Nm is
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Q113. The oil in a wick rises up due to?
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Q114. The object which moves in straight line comes under
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Q115. The number of sound vibrations per second is called
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Q116. The number of photo electron emitted during photo electric emission depends on
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Q117. The nucleus is asliumed to be spherical’in shape, this is in accordance with ............
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Q118. The nearest galaxy to earth is
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Q119. The nuclear volume is found to be .......... number
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Q120. The muscles of a normal eye are elastic strained when the eye is focused on an object.
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Q121. The moment of linear momentum of the particle is
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Q122. The moment of inertia of a body comes into play in
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Q123. The moment of inertion of a rotating body depends upon
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Q124. The moment of inertia does not depend on
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Q125. The mirror formula is valid for
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Q126. The molecule which is well inside the liquid is attracted
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Q127. The minimum number of separate images that need to be moved across the human eye per. second to create illusion of a moving picture is
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Q128. The minimum number of 2W resistors required to get resultant resistance of 3W is
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Q129. The minimum mass of the nuclear material below which the chain reaction stops is ..........
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Q130. The minimum mass of the nuclear fuel below which the chain reaction stops is ...........
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Q131. Over which region is the temperature the highest near the tropopause?
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Q132. The planets nearest to the Sun are ...
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Q133. Which of the following factors govern the velocity of winds?
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Q134. The latitude of a place situated on the Equator is .........
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Q135. Line demarcating the boundary between India and China is
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Q136. Which of the following statement is true about a Comet?
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Q137. The factors that do not affect the amount of insolation are....A) solar constant B)rotation of the earth C)Surface Temperature D) length of day.
Correct answer : 1
Q138. Why Stratosphere is considered to be the ideal place for flying of jet airplanes? Because,
Correct answer : 4
Q139. Laterite Soil is found in India in
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Q140. ............is the first season according to Indian convention.
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Q141. Hindi and Urdu languages have taken birth from which of the following?
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Q142. The aim of the Asiatic Society was to....
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Q143. With which of the following Raja Ram Mohan Roy was not related?
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Q144. Who introduced English education in India?
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Q145. " Rule of Law" during British India meant.....
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Q146. Who introduced "Indian Civil Service" in India?
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Q147. "Indians are hot tempered but honest" Whose quote is this?
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Q148. Which metal was first used by the vedic people?
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Q149. The first human statue worship in India was that of......
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Q150. The script of the Harappan people consisted of.....
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Q151. Arrange the following Hindu Gods in chronological order according to their importance during the later vedic period: a) Indra b)Vishnu c)Prajapati d)Rudra
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Q152. Pick out the unrelated statements with reference to: "In Rig vedic times the king was assisted in administration by......" a)the collector of taxes b)the administrator of Justice c)the Senani d)the Purohita
Correct answer : 1
Q153. Which of the following kings were the first to issue gold coins?
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Q154. Who suggested first that India could be reached from Europe by sailing west?
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Q155. The present characteristic features of Hinduism had developed during the time of......
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Q156. The first use to which the wheel was put appears to have been for
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Q157. The most peculiar characteristic and ability of a man, which makes the process of transmission of knowledge permanent and easier is to....
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Q158. "Rajatarangini" written by Kalhan is about......
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Q159. The earliest evidence of the practice of Sati can be gleaned from....
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Q160. Buddha's teachings were mainly centred around.....
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Q161. What was the central point in Ashoka's "Dhamma"?
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Q162. "Arthashastra" by Kautilya is a book on......
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Q163. "Tripitakas" are the sacred books of......
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Q164. What distinguishes Jainism from Buddhism?
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Q165. What does "Buddha" mean?
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Q166. "Milindapanha" represents....
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Q167. "Purushasukta" is found in which of the following?
Q169. Who among the following founded the four 'Matthas" in the four corners of India?
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Q170. Who started the 'Saka Era'?
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Q171. Which among the following pair is correctly matched?
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Q172. Mahabalipuram Cave temples were established by....
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Q173. Shrimad Bhagwad Gita was originally written in ......
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Q174. The 'Saka Era' began in the year....?
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Q175. Below in the question are given two statements A and B. These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two STATEMENTS: (A) Many people prefer to shop at the big retail chains than the local grocery stores. (B) Retail chains offer a discount of more than 25% as compaFF0000 to the local grocery shops.
Correct answer : 2
Q176. Each consonant in the word TIRADES is replaced by the previous letter in the English alphabet and each vowel is replaced by the next letter in the English alphabet and the new letters are rearranged alphabetically. Which of the following will be the fourth from the right end?
Correct answer : 2
Q177. In a certain code 'M' is written as '7'; 'K' is written as '$'; 'R' is written as '*'; 'Z' is written as '4'; 'W' is written as '2'; 'B' is written as '#'; 'D' is written as '%'; 'F' is written as '9' and 'J' is written as '5'. Then, #948% represents which of the following?
Correct answer : 1
Q178. STATEMENT: The government has instructed all the private schools in the city to maintain the current fees for atleast two more years. ASSUMPTIONS: (1) The authorities of private schools may not follow the government instruction as they are not dependent on government funds. (2) The parents of the students of private schools of the city may still be eager to pay her fees.
Correct answer : 4
Q179. During one year the sales of a cooperative milk society was Rs.41000.00. During the succeeding year the sales increased to Rs.59000.00. It is claimed that there is a 50% increase in the saleable proceeds of the milk handled by it. If we are to arrive at a conclusion to know whether there has been any improvement in its functioning, we must enquire whether.....
Correct answer : 2
Q180. In the question, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Replace the highlighted part with the options given which may improve the sentence. "e; Her love for animals grow each day as she watched her pet dog, Bruno, grow up.
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Q181. It is .......to blame for the mess
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Q182. This sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect form. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/direct form: "e;Rahul said, "e;I will do it now or never."e;
Correct answer : 3
Q183. Fill the blanks with appropriate words of options given: The blame game for the air tragedy is already in full ............with the authorities involved making attempts to ..........for themselves.
Correct answer : 1
Q184. Replace the highlighted part of the sentence with appropriate phrase given below: Akshay considered Suresh a complete pain in the neck as he kept asking baseless questions.
Correct answer : 4
Q185. Rearrange the following six sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the question that follows: (A) This shows how politicians value little a common man's life. (B) However, the rash of tragedies has not apparently perturbed the Minister of Railways. (C) Despite opposition parties coming down heavily on her, the Minister of Railways remains undisturbed. (D) The Minister of Railways in question, already has fourteen train mishaps in his kitty in a year. (E) He should take a lession from the late Lal Bahadur Shastri who quit after a single accident. (F) Floating conspiracy theory is not going to improve the railways report card.Which of the sentences will be the FIFTH one after rearrangement?
Correct answer : 3
Q186. Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word: QUINTESSENTIAL
Correct answer : 1
Q187. Read the sentence given here and find out whether there is any error in it. If yes, in which part? If no error, your answer is 5........The lawyer read (1) / part of an (2) / ancient statue to the (3) / members of the jury. (4) / No error. (5).
Correct answer : 3
Q188. The "Himayat" scheme announced by the Central Government in 2016, relates to ......................
Correct answer : 2
Q189. In 2016, China established rail link with which neighbouring country?
Correct answer : 1
Q190. In 2016, the World Health Organization declared .........as "Measles" free country.
Correct answer : 3
Q191. .xls, .doc, .ppt are extensions of ......respectively
Correct answer : 1
Q192. "e;>"e; symbol in DOS commands is used to ....
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Q193. If A=2, then ON A GOSUB 200,300,400,500 will transfer the control to the statement labelled
Correct answer : 2
Q194. Of the following which is NOT true about passwords?
Correct answer : 3
Q195. Pick the valid statement
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Q196. The piece of hardware that converts your computer's digital signal into an analog signal that can travel over telephone lines is called a
Correct answer : 1
Q197. The correct shortcut key to "e;underline"e; is .....
Correct answer : 2
Q198. Find the equivalent BASIC expression of the following algebraic expression 3a+5
Correct answer : 3
Q199. A long text with multiple lines can be inserted and displayed clearly in a single cell using .....
Correct answer : 4
Q200. Which of the following transmission techniques lets a computer alternatively send and receive data.....