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1.

After which one of the following tribes of India has a supercontinent of ancient geological history of the world been named? (a) Santhals (b) Khonds (c) Bhils (d) Gonds

Answer»

After Gonds is tribes of India has a supercontinent of ancient geological history of the world been named.
Discussion
2.

Which of the following is associated with the recent discovery of tungsten by the Geological Surveyor India? (a) Agucha in Rajasthan (b) Thar Desert in Rajasthan (c) Tuensang in Nagaland (d) Sirohi in Rajasthan

Answer»

(d) Sirohi in Rajasthan
Discussion
3.

Which is the largest public sector undertaking in India?

Answer»

The Indian Railway
Discussion
4.

Which of the following mountains are the oldest according to geological history? (a) Nilgiris (b) Satpura Range (c) Vindhyas (d) Aravalli

Answer»

Aravalli is mountains are the oldest according to geological history.
Discussion
5.

The largest oil field in India.

Answer»

Mumbai High in Maharashtra.
Discussion
6.

The general physical relief is likely to be the boldest in (a) the Himalayan Mountain Complex (b) the Indus Ganga Plain (c) the Deccan Plateau (d) the Central Indian Plateau

Answer»

(a) the Himalayan Mountain Complex 
Discussion
7.

What are the causes for air pollution?

Answer»

1. Increased use of varieties of fuels such as coal. Petrol, and diesel. 

2. increase in emission of Toxic gases from industrial activities into the atomosphere. 

3. Mining activities release dust in the air. 

4. Important pollutants are oxides of sulpher and nitrogen hydro carbons dioxide, carbon monoxide lead and asbestos
Discussion
8.

State the commodities of exports from India?

Answer»

Plantation crops, agricultural and- allied products, ores and minerals, chemical and related products, textiles, electronic goods, Information technology etc are the’ important exports of India.
Discussion
9.

Point-out conditions required for rubber cultivation.

Answer»

Temperature raging from 25°C to 35°C and annual rainfall of over 150 cm are ideal. Laterite soil is ideal.

Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are the leading producers.
Discussion
10.

Which number indicates good speakers who are neither post graduates nor doctors ? (A) 6 (B) 2 (C) 5 (D) 1

Answer»

Correct option (D) 1

Explanation:

By analyzing the venn diagram only option no. D follows. 
Discussion
11.

Triangle, Four-sided figure, Square,

Answer»

Correct option  (A)

Explanation:

By analyzing the venn diagram only option no. A follows
Discussion
12.

Numbers arrangement machine when given an input line of numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement `{:("Input: 92 54 73 15 40 25 86 77 62 68"),("Step I: 16 92 54 73 40 86 77 62 68 26"),("Step II: 41 16 92 73 86 77 62 68 26 55"),("Step III: 63 41 16 92 73 86 77 26 55 69"),("Step IV: 74 63 41 16 92 86 26 55 69 78"),("Step V: 87 74 63 41 16 26 55 69 78 93"):}` Step V., is the last step Input - 59 41 100 29 64 85 17 35 72 88 What is the position of 36 from the left end in second last step ?A. FirstB. FifthC. SecondD. Third

Answer» Correct Answer - D
In this input output question numbers are arranged in ascending order from both the ends such as lowest number is first arranged from the left end and the second lowest number is arranged from the right end. And also all the numbers which are getting arranged is added by 1.
`{:("Input: 59 41 100 29 64 85 17 35 72 88"),("Step I: 18 59 41 100 64 85 35 72 88 30"),("Step II: 36 18 59 100 64 85 72 88 30 42"),("Step IV: 73 60 36 18 100 88 30 42 65 86"),("Step V: 89 73 60 36 18 30 42 65 86 101"):}`
Discussion
13.

Numbers arrangement machine when given an input line of numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement `{:("Input: 92 54 73 15 40 25 86 77 62 68"),("Step I: 16 92 54 73 40 86 77 62 68 26"),("Step II: 41 16 92 73 86 77 62 68 26 55"),("Step III: 63 41 16 92 73 86 77 26 55 69"),("Step IV: 74 63 41 16 92 86 26 55 69 78"),("Step V: 87 74 63 41 16 26 55 69 78 93"):}` Step V., is the last step Input - 59 41 100 29 64 85 17 35 72 88 How many numbers are there between the one which is `2^(nd)` from the left end and 100 in step II ?A. oneB. more than threeC. ThreeD. none

Answer» Correct Answer - A
In this input output question numbers are arranged in ascending order from both the ends such as lowest number is first arranged from the left end and the second lowest number is arranged from the right end. And also all the numbers which are getting arranged is added by 1.
`{:("Input: 59 41 100 29 64 85 17 35 72 88"),("Step I: 18 59 41 100 64 85 35 72 88 30"),("Step II: 36 18 59 100 64 85 72 88 30 42"),("Step IV: 73 60 36 18 100 88 30 42 65 86"),("Step V: 89 73 60 36 18 30 42 65 86 101"):}`
Discussion
14.

Numbers arrangement machine when given an input line of numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement `{:("Input: 92 54 73 15 40 25 86 77 62 68"),("Step I: 16 92 54 73 40 86 77 62 68 26"),("Step II: 41 16 92 73 86 77 62 68 26 55"),("Step III: 63 41 16 92 73 86 77 26 55 69"),("Step IV: 74 63 41 16 92 86 26 55 69 78"),("Step V: 87 74 63 41 16 26 55 69 78 93"):}` Step V., is the last step Input - 59 41 100 29 64 85 17 35 72 88 How many numbers are there between 60 and the one which is `3^(rd)` to left of 86 in step V ?A. oneB. more than threeC. ThreeD. Two

Answer» Correct Answer - D
In this input output question numbers are arranged in ascending order from both the ends such as lowest number is first arranged from the left end and the second lowest number is arranged from the right end. And also all the numbers which are getting arranged is added by 1.
`{:("Input: 59 41 100 29 64 85 17 35 72 88"),("Step I: 18 59 41 100 64 85 35 72 88 30"),("Step II: 36 18 59 100 64 85 72 88 30 42"),("Step IV: 73 60 36 18 100 88 30 42 65 86"),("Step V: 89 73 60 36 18 30 42 65 86 101"):}`
Discussion
15.

Numbers arrangement machine when given an input line of numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement `{:("Input: 92 54 73 15 40 25 86 77 62 68"),("Step I: 16 92 54 73 40 86 77 62 68 26"),("Step II: 41 16 92 73 86 77 62 68 26 55"),("Step III: 63 41 16 92 73 86 77 26 55 69"),("Step IV: 74 63 41 16 92 86 26 55 69 78"),("Step V: 87 74 63 41 16 26 55 69 78 93"):}` Step V., is the last step Input - 59 41 100 29 64 85 17 35 72 88 Which of the following number is `6^(th)` to the left of 30 in the III step ?A. 36B. 60C. 18D. 100

Answer» Correct Answer - A
In this input output question numbers are arranged in ascending order from both the ends such as lowest number is first arranged from the left end and the second lowest number is arranged from the right end. And also all the numbers which are getting arranged is added by 1.
`{:("Input: 59 41 100 29 64 85 17 35 72 88"),("Step I: 18 59 41 100 64 85 35 72 88 30"),("Step II: 36 18 59 100 64 85 72 88 30 42"),("Step IV: 73 60 36 18 100 88 30 42 65 86"),("Step V: 89 73 60 36 18 30 42 65 86 101"):}`
Discussion
16.

Copper and mica are used in electrical goods. industry. What feature of these minerals is the reason for this?

Answer»
  • Copper – Conductor 
  • Mica – Insulator 
Discussion
17.

Triangle, Four-sided figure, Square

Answer»

Correct option (C)

Explanation:

By analyzing the venn diagram only option no. C follows 
Discussion
18.

What will be the difference between the number which is third from the left end and the number which is fourth from the right end in step 4 ?A. 49B. 68C. 69D. 70

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Input: Farmer 72 88 writer Thinner 18 Harmer 48 33 Cheaper
Step 1: Cheap Farmer 72 Writer Thiner 18 Harmer 48 33 89
Step 2 : 19 cheap farmer 72 Thinner Harmer 48 33 89 write
Step 3: Farm 19 cheap thinner harmer 48 33 89 Write 73
Step 4: 34 Farm 19 cheap harmer 48 89 write 73 thin
Step 5: Harm 34 farm 19 cheap 89 write 73 thin 49
Explanation : For step 1: The word which appears first in dictionary is arranged at left end and that comparative word is changes to positives degree word. And the highest numbers is increased by 1 and it is arranged at right end.
For step-2 : The lowest number is increased by 1 and it is arranged in leftend and the word which is appear last in the dictionary is arranged at right end and that comparative word is changes to positive degree word
Similarly step-3 follows the pattern of step 1 , and step 4 followes the patter of step2, and step 5 follows pattern of step 1
Discussion
19.

Numbers arrangement machine when given an input line of numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement `{:("Input: 92 54 73 15 40 25 86 77 62 68"),("Step I: 16 92 54 73 40 86 77 62 68 26"),("Step II: 41 16 92 73 86 77 62 68 26 55"),("Step III: 63 41 16 92 73 86 77 26 55 69"),("Step IV: 74 63 41 16 92 86 26 55 69 78"),("Step V: 87 74 63 41 16 26 55 69 78 93"):}` Step V., is the last step Input - 59 41 100 29 64 85 17 35 72 88 Which of the following number is 5th from the right end in step V?A. 36B. 60C. 18D. 30

Answer» Correct Answer - D
In this input output question numbers are arranged in ascending order from both the ends such as lowest number is first arranged from the left end and the second lowest number is arranged from the right end. And also all the numbers which are getting arranged is added by 1.
`{:("Input: 59 41 100 29 64 85 17 35 72 88"),("Step I: 18 59 41 100 64 85 35 72 88 30"),("Step II: 36 18 59 100 64 85 72 88 30 42"),("Step IV: 73 60 36 18 100 88 30 42 65 86"),("Step V: 89 73 60 36 18 30 42 65 86 101"):}`
Discussion
20.

Which of the following element is sixth from the right end in step 3 ?A. HarmerB. 95C. 24D. Farm

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Input: Farmer 72 88 writer Thinner 18 Harmer 48 33 Cheaper
Step 1: Cheap Farmer 72 Writer Thiner 18 Harmer 48 33 89
Step 2 : 19 cheap farmer 72 Thinner Harmer 48 33 89 write
Step 3: Farm 19 cheap thinner harmer 48 33 89 Write 73
Step 4: 34 Farm 19 cheap harmer 48 89 write 73 thin
Step 5: Harm 34 farm 19 cheap 89 write 73 thin 49
Explanation : For step 1: The word which appears first in dictionary is arranged at left end and that comparative word is changes to positives degree word. And the highest numbers is increased by 1 and it is arranged at right end.
For step-2 : The lowest number is increased by 1 and it is arranged in leftend and the word which is appear last in the dictionary is arranged at right end and that comparative word is changes to positive degree word
Similarly step-3 follows the pattern of step 1 , and step 4 followes the patter of step2, and step 5 follows pattern of step 1
Discussion
21.

A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearrangement them following a particular rule. The following is an illustration of input and re-arrangement. Input : Warmer 71 89 Scraper Leader 11 Greater 48 34 Adopter Step-1: Adopt Warmer 71 Scraper Leader 11 Greater 48 34 90 Step 2: 12 Adopt 71 Scraper Leader Greater 48 34 90 Warm Step 3: Great 12 Adopt Scraper Leader 48 34 90 warm 72 Step 4: 35 Great 12 Adopt Leader 48 90 Warm 72 scrap Step 5 Lead 35 Great 12 Adopt 90 Warm 72 Scrap 49 Step V is the output of the above input As per the rules followed in the above steps, find out in each of the following question the appropriate steps for the given input Input : Farmer 72 88 Writer Thinner 18 Harmer 48 33 Cheaper Which steps number would be the following output ? Farm 19 Cheap Thinner Hamer 48 33 89 Write 73A. 3B. 2C. 5D. 4

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Input: Farmer 72 88 writer Thinner 18 Harmer 48 33 Cheaper
Step 1: Cheap Farmer 72 Writer Thiner 18 Harmer 48 33 89
Step 2 : 19 cheap farmer 72 Thinner Harmer 48 33 89 write
Step 3: Farm 19 cheap thinner harmer 48 33 89 Write 73
Step 4: 34 Farm 19 cheap harmer 48 89 write 73 thin
Step 5: Harm 34 farm 19 cheap 89 write 73 thin 49
Explanation : For step 1: The word which appears first in dictionary is arranged at left end and that comparative word is changes to positives degree word. And the highest numbers is increased by 1 and it is arranged at right end.
For step-2 : The lowest number is increased by 1 and it is arranged in leftend and the word which is appear last in the dictionary is arranged at right end and that comparative word is changes to positive degree word
Similarly step-3 follows the pattern of step 1 , and step 4 followes the patter of step2, and step 5 follows pattern of step 1
Discussion
22.

A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearrangement them following a particular rule. The following is an illustration of input and re-arrangement. `{:("INPUT- 3846 9231 7283 4731 8152 3285"),("STEP I- 3468 1239 2378 1347 1258 2358"),("STEP II - 1239 1258 1347 2358 2378 3468"),("STEP III- 23 25 34 35 37 46"),("STEP IV - 5 7 7 8 10 10"):}` Step IV is the last step of the rearrangement. As per the rules followed in the above steps, find out in each of the following questions the appropriate steps for the given input Input : 7925 4758 2538 8561 7426 3625 6245 What will the addition of the numbers which is second, forth, sixth and eight from the left end in step IV ?A. 32B. 23C. 38D. 40

Answer» Correct Answer - D
In the given input-output question the logic is
for step I-All the digits of the given numbers are arranged in ascending order withing the numbers
for step II- all the numbers obtained in step 1 are arranged in ascending order from the left end.
For step II- All the number obtained in step I are arranged in ascending order from the left end.
For step III First and last digits of the number are omitted.
For step IV- The digits of the numbers obtained in step III are added.
`{:("INPUT-7925 4758 2538 5628 7426 3625 6245"),("STEP i-2579 4578 2358 3568 1568 2467 2356 2456"),("STEP II-1568 2356 2358 2456 2467 2568 2579 4578"),("STEP-iii -56 35 35 45 46 56 57 57"),("STEP -IV -11 8 8 9 10 11 12 12"):}`
Discussion
23.

A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearrangement them following a particular rule. The following is an illustration of input and re-arrangement. Input : Warmer 71 89 Scraper Leader 11 Greater 48 34 Adopter Step-1: Adopt Warmer 71 Scraper Leader 11 Greater 48 34 90 Step 2: 12 Adopt 71 Scraper Leader Greater 48 34 90 Warm Step 3: Great 12 Adopt Scraper Leader 48 34 90 warm 72 Step 4: 35 Great 12 Adopt Leader 48 90 Warm 72 scrap Step 5 Lead 35 Great 12 Adopt 90 Warm 72 Scrap 49 Step V is the output of the above input As per the rules followed in the above steps, find out in each of the following question the appropriate steps for the given input Input : Farmer 72 88 Writer Thinner 18 Harmer 48 33 Cheaper How many elements are there between 89 and 19 in step 5 ?A. OneB. TwoC. NoneD. Three

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Input: Farmer 72 88 writer Thinner 18 Harmer 48 33 Cheaper
Step 1: Cheap Farmer 72 Writer Thiner 18 Harmer 48 33 89
Step 2 : 19 cheap farmer 72 Thinner Harmer 48 33 89 write
Step 3: Farm 19 cheap thinner harmer 48 33 89 Write 73
Step 4: 34 Farm 19 cheap harmer 48 89 write 73 thin
Step 5: Harm 34 farm 19 cheap 89 write 73 thin 49
Explanation : For step 1: The word which appears first in dictionary is arranged at left end and that comparative word is changes to positives degree word. And the highest numbers is increased by 1 and it is arranged at right end.
For step-2 : The lowest number is increased by 1 and it is arranged in leftend and the word which is appear last in the dictionary is arranged at right end and that comparative word is changes to positive degree word
Similarly step-3 follows the pattern of step 1 , and step 4 followes the patter of step2, and step 5 follows pattern of step 1
Discussion
24.

In the following diagram rectangle represents women, triangle represents Sub. Inspector of Police and circle represents graduates. Which numbered area represents women graduate Sub. Inspector of Police ?(A) 5 (B) 13 (C) 8 (D) 3

Answer»

Correct option (D) 3

Explanation:

By analyzing the venn diagram only option no. D follows
Discussion
25.

A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearrangement them following a particular rule. The following is an illustration of input and re-arrangement. `{:("INPUT- 3846 9231 7283 4731 8152 3285"),("STEP I- 3468 1239 2378 1347 1258 2358"),("STEP II - 1239 1258 1347 2358 2378 3468"),("STEP III- 23 25 34 35 37 46"),("STEP IV - 5 7 7 8 10 10"):}` Step IV is the last step of the rearrangement. As per the rules followed in the above steps, find out in each of the following questions the appropriate steps for the given input Input : 7925 4758 2538 8561 7426 3625 6245 Which of the following would be the difference of the numbers which is 2nd from left end in step I and forth from right end in step II ?A. 1138B. 2187C. 2111D. 2125

Answer» Correct Answer - C
In the given input-output question the logic is
for step I-All the digits of the given numbers are arranged in ascending order withing the numbers
for step II- all the numbers obtained in step 1 are arranged in ascending order from the left end.
For step II- All the number obtained in step I are arranged in ascending order from the left end.
For step III First and last digits of the number are omitted.
For step IV- The digits of the numbers obtained in step III are added.
`{:("INPUT-7925 4758 2538 5628 7426 3625 6245"),("STEP i-2579 4578 2358 3568 1568 2467 2356 2456"),("STEP II-1568 2356 2358 2456 2467 2568 2579 4578"),("STEP-iii -56 35 35 45 46 56 57 57"),("STEP -IV -11 8 8 9 10 11 12 12"):}`
Discussion
26.

A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearrangement them following a particular rule. The following is an illustration of input and re-arrangement. Input : Warmer 71 89 Scraper Leader 11 Greater 48 34 Adopter Step-1: Adopt Warmer 71 Scraper Leader 11 Greater 48 34 90 Step 2: 12 Adopt 71 Scraper Leader Greater 48 34 90 Warm Step 3: Great 12 Adopt Scraper Leader 48 34 90 warm 72 Step 4: 35 Great 12 Adopt Leader 48 90 Warm 72 scrap Step 5 Lead 35 Great 12 Adopt 90 Warm 72 Scrap 49 Step V is the output of the above input As per the rules followed in the above steps, find out in each of the following question the appropriate steps for the given input Input : Farmer 72 88 Writer Thinner 18 Harmer 48 33 Cheaper Whcih word will be the third to the left of the word which is seventh from the left end in step -4 ?A. 19B. HarmerC. CheaperD. Cheap

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Input: Farmer 72 88 writer Thinner 18 Harmer 48 33 Cheaper
Step 1: Cheap Farmer 72 Writer Thiner 18 Harmer 48 33 89
Step 2 : 19 cheap farmer 72 Thinner Harmer 48 33 89 write
Step 3: Farm 19 cheap thinner harmer 48 33 89 Write 73
Step 4: 34 Farm 19 cheap harmer 48 89 write 73 thin
Step 5: Harm 34 farm 19 cheap 89 write 73 thin 49
Explanation : For step 1: The word which appears first in dictionary is arranged at left end and that comparative word is changes to positives degree word. And the highest numbers is increased by 1 and it is arranged at right end.
For step-2 : The lowest number is increased by 1 and it is arranged in leftend and the word which is appear last in the dictionary is arranged at right end and that comparative word is changes to positive degree word
Similarly step-3 follows the pattern of step 1 , and step 4 followes the patter of step2, and step 5 follows pattern of step 1
Discussion
27.

A word and number arrangement machine when given an input line of words and numbers rearrangement them following a particular rule. The following is an illustration of input and re-arrangement. `{:("INPUT- 3846 9231 7283 4731 8152 3285"),("STEP I- 3468 1239 2378 1347 1258 2358"),("STEP II - 1239 1258 1347 2358 2378 3468"),("STEP III- 23 25 34 35 37 46"),("STEP IV - 5 7 7 8 10 10"):}` Step IV is the last step of the rearrangement. As per the rules followed in the above steps, find out in each of the following questions the appropriate steps for the given input Input : 7925 4758 2538 8561 7426 3625 6245 Which of the following element will be 3rd to the left of 7th from the left end in step III ?A. 57B. 46C. 35D. 45

Answer» Correct Answer - D
In the given input-output question the logic is
for step I-All the digits of the given numbers are arranged in ascending order withing the numbers
for step II- all the numbers obtained in step 1 are arranged in ascending order from the left end.
For step II- All the number obtained in step I are arranged in ascending order from the left end.
For step III First and last digits of the number are omitted.
For step IV- The digits of the numbers obtained in step III are added.
`{:("INPUT-7925 4758 2538 5628 7426 3625 6245"),("STEP i-2579 4578 2358 3568 1568 2467 2356 2456"),("STEP II-1568 2356 2358 2456 2467 2568 2579 4578"),("STEP-iii -56 35 35 45 46 56 57 57"),("STEP -IV -11 8 8 9 10 11 12 12"):}`
Discussion
28.

Which number is present only in one figure ?(A) 1 (B) 3 (C) 5 (D) 7

Answer»

Correct option (C) 5   

Explanation:

By analyzing the venn diagram only option no. C follows
Discussion
29.

A man sold 16 toffee in Rs. 1 and got the profit of 25%. Find the numbers of toffee he bought in Rs. 1.1. 202. 183. 244. 12

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 20

Given:

A man sold 16 toffee in Rs. 1 and got the profit of 25%

Concept used:

Profit = [(SP – CP)/CP] × 100

Calculation:

16 toffee = Rs. 1

1 toffee = Rs 1/16

So, S.P = 1/16

Profit is 25% 

Cost price =  16 × (125/100) = 20 

∴ 20 toffee he bought in Rs. 1
Discussion
30.

What are the forest based Industry?

Answer»

The group of industries which are depending on forest products for the raw material purpose are called as forest based industry.
Discussion
31.

What are the source of energy?

Answer»

The two source of energy are 

  • Conventional source of energy. 
  • Non-conventional source of energy.
Discussion
32.

Why is it necessary to conserve water resources in India ? Explain.

Answer»

(i) Precondition for life : Water is necessary for life on earth. It is believed that life originated in water before it invaded land. Water is in fact a precondition of life. 

(ii) Water essential for crops: Cultivation of crops depends on the availability of water. Water dissolves minerals and other nutrients in the ground. The roots of the plants draw this nutritious water for the soil. India is an agricultural country so availability of water is a must. 

(iii) Water and industries : Industries need water as coolant, solvent, raw material, etc. 

(iv) Water for daily life : Water is also used for drinking and domestic consumption. The growing urbanisation with its modern lifestyle has been demanding greater share of water day by day. 

(v) Water an important component of ecosystem : Conservation of water is also important to prevent degradation of our natural ecosystems. 

(vi) Water scarcity : It is essential to conserve and manage water because its overuse and misuse has lead to water scarcity.
Discussion
33.

Which is the first million city of the world?

Answer»

London by around 1810.
Discussion
34.

Who is called as ‘water man’ and why?

Answer»

Myagassessay award winner Sri Rajendra Singh is called water man because he was nicely used. The rain water harvesting by check dams method.
Discussion
35.

Explain brain drain

Answer»

Brain drain is a slang term indicating substantial emigration or migration of individuals. A brain drain can result from turmoil within a nation, the existence of favorable professional opportunities in other countries, or from a desire to seek a higher standard of living.
Discussion
36.

The Centre for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT) was setup in ______ as an autonomous organisation by the Government of India.1. 19992. 19693. 19794. 1989

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1979

The correct answer is 1979

Union Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel launched the E-Portal of Centre for Cultural Resources and Training, CCRT ‘Digital Bharat Digital Sanskriti' and CCRT YouTube Channel in New Delhi. 

  • The Chairperson, CCRT Dr Hemlata S. Mohan was also present on the occasion.
  • This will enable the dissemination of cultural education through digital interactive medium into the classrooms all over the country.
  • For this initiative, CCRT has tied up with Routes 2 Roots, an NGO, for connecting seamlessly all the CCRT Regional Centres i.e., Guwahati, Udaipur and Hyderabad.
  • The e-portal aimed to take India to a newer digital pinnacle and to promote Indian culture.
  • The portal explores and understands the unknown aspects of India’s lesser-known places and their rural and semi-urban culture.
  • CCRT has started to publish books from the series Untold Tales of India’s Cities.
  • Nirmala Sitharaman - Finance Minister
  • Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' - Human Resource Development Minister of India 
Discussion
37.

On which river is the Singur Dam built?1. Indus2. Manjeera3. Brahmaputra4. Periyar

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Manjeera

The correct answer is Manjeera

Singur Dam was constructed in 1989 on the Manjeera River.

  • Singur Dam is situated in Telangana's Medak district.
  • Manjeera is a tributary of the River Godavari.
  • The river Manjeera flows from the states of Karnataka and Telangana and originates in Maharashtra.
  • It is a reservoir constructed for irrigation and hydroelectric purposes.
  • It also serves Hyderabad as a drinking water source.

  •  Capital- Hyderabad
  • Districts- 33
  • Chief Minister- K.Chandrashekar Rao
  • Governor- Tamilisai Soundararajan
Discussion
38.

The first passenger train between Bori Bunder and Thane ran in the year ______.1. 18532. 18493. 18634. 1877

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 1853

The correct answer is 1853

The great Indian Peninsula Railway is the name of the train that ran first from Bori Bunder to Thane in 1853.

  • With 14 carriages and 400 passengers, Great Indian Peninsula Railway operated the first passenger train in India from Bori Bunder to Thane.
  • The train had three locomotives engines named Sindh, Sultan, and Sahib.
  • It took off and embarked on an hour-and-fifteen-minute journey to Thane​.
  • This train was dedicated by Lord Dalhousie, the then Governor-General of India.
Discussion
39.

The first passenger train in India was started in the year1. 18532. 17533. 19324. 1850

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 1853

The correct answer is 1853.

  • The first passenger train started from Mumbai to Thane on 16 April 1853.
  • The train was operated by three locomotives which were named Sahib, Sultan, and Sindh, and had a total of thirteen carriages.
  • Railways were brought to India during the period of Lord Dalhousie.

  • Longest route Vivek express covers 4286km in 82hr30min
  • Longest railway platform: Gorakhpur 1366m
  • The first electric train in India started on 3rd Feb 1925.
  • The first bullet train in India will be launched in 2022 between Mumbai to Ahmadabad.
Discussion
40.

Which coalition has its government at the centre at present?(a) United Progressive Alliance(b) Left Front(c) Third Front(d) National Democratic Alliance.  

Answer»

National Democratic Alliance has its government at the centre at present.
Discussion
41.

Choose the group of letters which is different from others `:`A. CZHKB. MLAGC. XUBUD. SENO

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Discussion
42.

Pixels are associated with `:-`A. GraphicsB. SoundC. BytesD. Data processing

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Discussion
43.

Playing it My Way is the autlobiography of which Indian Cricketer ?A. Yuvraj singhB. AzaharuddinC. Sachin TendulkarD. Saurav Ganguly

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Discussion
44.

Which one of the following is an institation ?  (a) Village (b) Country  (c) School(d) Marriage. 

Answer»

Marriage is an institation .
Discussion
45.

Who founded All India Kisan Congress?(a) Jawahar Lal Nehru(b) Rajendra Prasad(c) Sardar Patel(d) Chowdhry Charan singh. 

Answer»

Sardar Patel founded All India Kisan Congress.
Discussion
46.

Which of the following American Universities has launched the APJ Abdul Kalam fellowship for Indian students?A. Harward UniversityB. University of south FloridaC. Univerty of CaliforniaD. University of Chicago

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Discussion
47.

Which of the following is the first historical monument of the world to have a twitter account ?A. The Red FortB. The Statue of LibertyC. The Taj MahalD. The Great Wall of China

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Discussion
48.

Who established Indian National Congress.  (a) Mahtma Gandhi (b) Moti Lal Nehru  (c) Rajendra Prasad (d) A.O. Hume. 

Answer»

A.O. Hume. established Indian National Congress.
Discussion
49.

Who has been elected as the new secretary General of the United Nations ?A. Antonio GuterresB. Anibal SilvaC. Matthew RycroftD. Vitaly Antonio

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Discussion
50.

Which one of the following subjects is included in the concurrent list? (A) Banking (B) Trade (C) Police (D) Education

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Education subjects is included in the concurrent list.
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