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First factory of Europeans :
1# Portuguese - Calicut
2# Britishers - Surat
3# Dutch - Masulipatnam
4# Danish - Tranquebar in Tamil Nadu
5# French - Surat
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C) Maharastra (✓)
A - Kerala: Approximately 590 kilometers
B - Odisha: Approximately 480 kilometers
C - Maharashtra: Approximately 720 kilometers
D - Karnataka: Approximately 320 kilometers
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None should be the answer (✓)
A- Arctic home of the Vedas written Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B- India wins freedom by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C-Unhappy india was written by lala lajpat rai
D- divided india was written by Rajendra Prasad
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B) Yellow-Green (✓)
The human eye is most sensitive to yellow-green light because it falls within the peak sensitivity range of the eye's photoreceptor cells, known as cones. These cones are most responsive to wavelengths around 555 nanometers, which corresponds to yellow-green
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Bankruptcy and insolvency are listed in the concurrent list in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
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d.) Gopal Krishna Gokhale (✓)
Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a member of the Imperial Legislative Council. He was popularly famous as a great champion of compulsory primary education for the first time in India.
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Surendranath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose created the Indian National Association, also known as the Indian Association, in 1876 in the present-day Kolkata district of West Bengal as the first overtly nationalist organization in British India.
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SAMBHAV (✓)
In line with the ethos of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', the Indian Army has indigenously developed an "end-to-end secure mobile ecosystem" to provide secure communication with instant connectivity on the move. The ecosystem -- SAMBHAV (Secure Army Mobile Bharat Version) --
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The Nagara style of architecture is a significant tradition in Indian temple design, and within it, variations such as Valabhi, Phamsana, Latina, Shekhari, and Bhumija styles showcase distinct characteristics reflecting regional influences and artistic choices.
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एक बार डॉ. जयशंकर ने पॉडकास्ट में कहा था कि मैं किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति को माफ नहीं कर सकता जो विदेशी धरती पर मेरे देश का झंडा फाड़ता है, मेरा खून खौलता है, आप सभी की तरह।
जानकारी के लिए बता दूं कि विक्रम यादव पहले सीआरपीएफ में थे, लेकिन वे स्पेशल डेपुटेशन पर रॉ में चले गए.
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B.) Yellow-Green (✓)
The human eye is most sensitive to yellowish-green colour in the daylight. The sensitivity of the human eye to light of a certain intensity varies strongly over the wavelength range between 380 and 800 nm.
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Longwood shola and karaivetti bird sanctuary are from Tamil Nadu while the other 3 recognised Ramsar sites are from Karnataka.
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B) Balakot (✓)
Nageshwar and Balakot were specialized centres for making shell objects.
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A) Golden Mahseer (✓)
Golden Mahseer is not a bird. It is a type of freshwater fish found in the Himalayan region and is prized for its sporting value.
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B) Maha upanishad (✓)
The theme "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" or "One Earth-One Family-One Future" is drawn from the Maha Upanishad. It is a collection of philosophical texts that explore the nature of reality and the self.
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C) Ecotone (✓)
Ecotones are areas of transition between two distinct ecological communities or biomes. They typically have a mix of species from both adjacent environments, as well as unique species adapted to the specific conditions of the ecotone itself.
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D) Earth (✓)
Earth has the highest density of any planet in the Solar System, at 5.514 g/cm3
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B) Satluj and kali river (✓)
The Kumaon Himalayas are situated in the northern part of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. They extend from the Satluj River in the west to the Kali River in the east. This geographical region is characterized by its majestic mountain peaks, deep
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Madan Mohan Malviya founded the paper "The Leader" was published in Allahabad. Under C. Y. Chintamani, a dynamic editor from 1909 to 1934, it acquired a large readership in North India.
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A.) Coffee (✓)
There are three varieties of coffee i.e. arabica, robusta and liberica. India mostly grows superior quality coffee, arabica, which is in great demand in the International market. It is cultivated in the highlands of Western Ghats.
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B) Article 21 {✓}
In the Lata singh vs. state of Uttar Pradesh case ,the Supreme Court viewed the right to marry as a component of the right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
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The Mariana Trench is the deepest part of the ocean and the deepest location on Earth about 11,035 meters (36,201 feet) deep. The deepest point of Mariana Trench is Challenger Deep. It is located in the South Pacific Ocean and hence the maximum depth of Lithosphere is found in
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The taiga forest, also known as the boreal forest, is associated with a subarctic climate. This climate is characterized by long, very cold winters and short, mild to cool summers. Precipitation is generally moderate, but because of the cold temperatures, much of it falls as
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B) Kunchikal waterfalls (✓)
Kunchikal Waterfall holds the title of the highest waterfall in India with a total height of around 1,493 feet (455 meters). It is situated near the Shimoga district in Karnataka and is formed by the Varahi River.
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B) Coins (✓)
In medieval India, the term 'Fanam' referred to a type of coin. The term was commonly used in South India, particularly in the regions of present-day Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The Fanam was usually made of gold and was used as a currency for trade and commerce.
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C) Jordon [✓] is not part of Arabian peninsula
The Arabian Peninsula, the largest peninsula in the world, and the Gulf region comprise the countries of Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Yemen.
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Members of the Drafting Committee:
1.) Dr BR Ambedkar (Chairman)
2.) N Gopalaswamy Ayyangar
3.) Alladi Krishnaswamy Ayyar
4.) Dr KM Munshi
5.) Syed Mohammad Saadullah
6.) N Madhava Rau
7.) TT Krishnamachari
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C) Dr. BR Ambedkar (✓)
Dr B.R Ambedkar actively supported the rights of the Dalits. He established the All India Scheduled Caste Federation in 1942 to put forth the issues of Dalits in an effective manner.
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D) Sudan (✓)
The Government of India launched Operation Kaveri to bring back Indian nationals from Sudan following a crisis that erupted in Sudan on 15 April 2023.
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D.) 2010 (✓)
The implementation of the Carbon Tax in India in 2010 was a response to the growing concerns about climate change and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By placing a tax on carbon emissions, the government aimed to incentivize industries to adopt cleaner
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C) River Mahananda (✓)
The Mahananda river originates from the Himalayas: it rises from the hills of Darjeeling, in West Bengal, and flows southwards through Bihar and West Bengal, joining the Ganges at Godagiri in Nawabganj district, Bangladesh.
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D) Mizoram (✓)
Mizoram has the largest forest area to its total land area. Mizoram has 90.38% of forest cover to geographical area and this is the highest in the country. Mizoram has highest percentage of area under forest cover.
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B) Lahore, 1929 (✓)
At the Congress 1929 Lahore session under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru, Purna Swaraj (complete independence) was declared as the party's goal, declaring 26 January 1930 as Purna Swaraj Diwas (Independence Day).
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D) California currents (✓)
Cold currents as currents usually move towards the Equator. These waters are colder than the water they are moving into. If you were swimming in the ocean whose temperature was 70º F and you swam into a current whose temperature was 60º F, the
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28th of May is the birth anniversary of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
Know about him :-
Savarkar became the president of the Hindu Mahasabha from 1937 to 1943. From February 1966, Savarkar gave up consuming food, water and medicines. According to him, giving up life when one was no
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C) Banaras Hindu University in 1916 (✓)
On 4 February 1916, Gandhiji's made his first public appearance after returning from South Africa in BHU. He addressed the audience in BHU, mostly consisting of impressionable youths, princes, bedecked and bejeweled, etc.
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The correct answer is (c) Appointing Judges to the Supreme Court ✓
The appointment of judges to the Supreme Court of India is not a function of the Parliament because it falls under the domain of the judiciary, specifically the collegium system where senior judges make
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C) effective demand (✓)
According to John Maynard Keynes, the volume of employment in a country depends on the level of 'effective demand' of people for goods and services.
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(d) Earth(✓)
Because Earth has a solid rocky surface and a very large mass packed into a relatively small volume in comparison to the other planets listed, it has the highest density of all the alternatives. It has a higher density due to its higher mass-to-volume ratio.
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B) chambal (✓)
In the Chambal basin, such lands are called ravines. These bad land gullies are present in the lower course of the Chambal basin, therefore, Chambal river valley of India is under the influence of intensive gully erosion.
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D) Article 37 (✓)
Article 37 of the Indian Constitution states that the Directive Principles of State Policy are fundamental in the governance of the country but are not enforceable by any court. They are rather directives given to the state to guide its policy-making.
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C) Industrial Sector (✓)
The emphasis on the industrial sector in the Second Five-Year Plan was driven by the goal of rapid industrialization to strengthen the economy and reduce dependence on imports. Industrial development was seen as crucial for achieving self-sufficiency,
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[A.] Article 249 (✓)
Article 249 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Rajya Sabha to authorize Parliament to legislate on a State subject by a two-thirds majority if it deems it necessary in the national interest. This provision allows for the central government to enact
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D) -273°c (✓)
Absolute zero occurs at a temperature of 0 kelvin, or -273.15 degrees Celsius, or at -460 degrees Fahrenheit.
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A) Marang buru (✓)
Marang Buru is considered the most important God of the Santhal Tribe because he is believed to be the creator of the universe and the protector of the Santhal community. He is revered as the supreme deity who governs all aspects of their lives, including
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A) Jawahar lal nehru (✓)
The Ninth Schedule contains a list of central and state laws that cannot be challenged in courts and was added by the Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951.
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"Sengol" is a term associated with the Chola Empire. It represents the path of service, duty, and nation, which aligns with the values and ethos of the Chola dynasty, known for its administrative efficiency, military prowess, and patronage of the arts and culture. The
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The Manjara River is a tributary of the Godavari River. It travels across the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana. It flows into the Godavari River from the Balaghat range of hills near Ahmednagar at an elevation of 823 metres.
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GDP is the right response. Indian economist Professor Rajkrishna first used the phrase "Hindu rate of growth" in 1978 to characterize the slow growth and provide an explanation for it in light of socialistic economic policy. GDP and Hindu growth rate are correlated.
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The Leader of the Opposition in India holds a statutory status, not a constitutional status. This position is defined under the Salary and Allowances of Leaders of Opposition in Parliament Act, 1977. The Act provides for the recognition of the Leader of the Opposition in both the
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Arunachal Pradesh shares a 520-km border with Myanmar while Nagaland shares a 215-km border with the country.
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A) Industrial emissions (✓)
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is primarily emitted into the atmosphere during industrial processes such as burning coal and oil at power plants or in manufacturing processes. These activities release sulfur compounds present in the fuels, leading to the
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B) Blue, red and Green (✓)
Red, green, and blue are the primary colors of light—they can be combined in different proportions to make all other colors. For example, red light and green light added together are seen as yellow light.
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A.) Shifting cultivation (✓)
Shifting cultivation is a form of agricultural practice or a cultivation system. In which an area of ground is cleared of vegetation and cultivated for a few years and then abandoned for a new area until its fertility has been naturally restored.
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B. 1833 [✓]
In 1833, the East India Company's monopoly was abolished, opening China trade to British companies. Opium traffic became profitable for some British companies in southern China, flooding the black market and raising concerns for the Chinese government.
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B) India (✓)
India has been the world's top rice exporter since the beginning of this decade.
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A) Gulf of Cambay [✓]
Coral reefs are not found in the Gulf of Cambay. Corals are marine invertebrates which provide shelter for many water complex habitat. Reefs are formed of groups of coral polyps held together by calcium carbonate. Coral reefs in India are present in the
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D.} Profundal zone (✓)
In deep ponds and lakes, light enters the water from above. However, as light penetrates further into the water, it is absorbed and scattered by particles and dissolved materials. This process limits the amount of light that reaches deeper regions of the
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🖼️Kalamkari Paintings :-
1# Kalamkari is a painting done by kalam (pen). These paintings are made in Andhra Pradesh. It is hand painted as well as block printing with vegetable dyes applied on cloth. Vegetable dyes are used for colour in the Kalam Kari
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(C) Constitutional Right (✓)
In India, the right to vote and to be elected is enshrined in the Constitution under various articles, such as Articles 326, 325, and others. These provisions outline the eligibility criteria, procedures, and safeguards related to elections, making
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C)प्रोफेसर नईमा खातून (✓)
एक सदी पुरानी परंपरा को तोड़ते हुए राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मू ने प्रोफेसर नईमा खातून को अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम विश्वविद्यालय (एएमयू) की पहली महिला कुलपति नियुक्त किया है।
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A) Stagflation (✓)
Stagflation is characterized by slow economic growth and relatively high unemployment or economic stagnation which is at the same time accompanied by rising prices (i.e. inflation).
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Answer this question on the occasion of 163rd Guru Rabindranath tagore's birth Anniversary ❓
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B) fifth schedule (✓)
According to the Samatha v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Ors (1997) judgment where the Supreme Court declared that the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining was null and void under the Fifth Schedule.
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Vajji and Malla were Gana-Sanghas. The Gana-Sanghas had a government by assembly and within the assembly they had oligarchy.
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D) mercury (✓)
According to the IAU definition, there are eight planets in the Solar System, which are (in increasing distance from the Sun): Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Jupiter is the largest, at 318 Earth masses, whereas Mercury is the
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Sikkim became the 22nd State of India. It was done by the Constitution (36th Amendment) Act 1975.
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B) Five (✓)
The quorum for a meeting of the Committee on Petitions of the Rajya Sabha is set at five members to ensure that there are enough representatives present to conduct official business and make decisions. This number is determined to strike a balance between ensuring
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(a) does not set below the horizon at the Arctic Circle
This is because 21st June is the date of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, when the North Pole is tilted closest to the Sun. At this time, regions within the Arctic Circle experience 24 hours of daylight.
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A.) प्राकृत (✓)
बहुत कम लोग ब्राह्मी भाषा समझते थे और केवल ब्राह्मण ही ब्राह्मी समझ सकते थे। प्राकृत को अधिकांश लोग समझते थे। संस्कृत को कई शताब्दियों बाद तक लिखा नहीं गया था, इसलिए वर्धमान महावीर को प्राकृत में पढ़ाया गया था।
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D) Clostridium (✓)
Clostridium is not typically involved in nitrogen fixation. It's a genus of bacteria that includes many species, some of which are known for their ability to cause diseases in humans and animals, but they are not known for nitrogen fixation.
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B) Focus (✓)
The point of origin of an earthquake wave, where the seismic energy is first released, is called the focus (or hypocenter). The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus.
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A) Helium and hydrogen (✓)
The exosphere layer is mainly composed of extremely low densities of hydrogen, helium and several heavier molecules including nitrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide closer to the exobase. The atoms and molecules are so far apart that they can travel
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B.) 2 and 4 only (✓)
Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide react with water vapor in the atmosphere to form sulfuric acid and nitric acid, which contribute to acid rain when they fall to the ground.
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A) Build trust between India and its neighbours (✓)
Gujral Doctrine is viewed as an achievement in India's international strategy. It was verbalized that the Gujral Doctrine as India's foreign policy as to accomplish better relations with
immediate neighbours and to establish
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B.) Lord Lytton (✓)
Lord Lytton, as Viceroy of India from 1876 to 1880, pursued an aggressive policy towards Afghanistan primarily through the Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1880). This war was aimed at preventing Russian influence in Afghanistan and securing British control
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D) (✓)
The Badshah Nama was written by Abul Hamid Lahori about the reign of Shahjahan. Later, it was revised by Sadullah Khan on the orders of Shah Jahan. Badshah Nama was called Padshahnama.
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