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801.

Have you seen any similar incidents when people are unable to speak for themselves? Why do you think that happened and what prevented the person from speaking?

Answer» Have you seen any similar incidents when people are unable to speak for themselves? Why do you think that happened and what prevented the person from speaking?
802.

Find out the appropriate word which fits the 1st blank.

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Find out the appropriate word which fits the 1st blank.


803.

This is a ________ translation of the speech.

Answer» This is a ________ translation of the speech.
804.

What type of interrogative sentence is given below? Do I look like an idiot to you?

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What type of interrogative sentence is given below?

Do I look like an idiot to you?


805.

Where are the stories told by the ordinary people preserved?

Answer» Where are the stories told by the ordinary people preserved?
806.

When were the earliest coins used?

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When were the earliest coins used?


807.

Who among the following assumed the title of Ksitipasatapatih (Lord of hundred Kings)?

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Who among the following assumed the title of Ksitipasatapatih (Lord of hundred Kings)?


808.

Find out the appropriate word which fits the 1st blank.

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Find out the appropriate word which fits the 1st blank.


809.

Some of the maharajas, like the one at Kapurthala, had exquisite taste. A. In 1902, the Maharaja of Kapurthala gave his civil engineer photographs of the Versailles palace and asked him to replicate it, right down to the gargoyles. B. Yeshwantrao Holkar of Indore brought in Bauhaus aesthetics and even works of modern artists like Brancusi and Duchamp. C. Kitsch is the most polite way to describe them. D. But many of them, as the available-light photographs show, had execrable taste. 6. Like Ali Baba's Caves, some of the palaces were like warehouses with the downright ugly next to the sublimely aesthetic. (CAT 1997)

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Some of the maharajas, like the one at Kapurthala, had exquisite taste.
A. In 1902, the Maharaja of Kapurthala gave his civil engineer photographs of the Versailles palace and asked him to replicate it, right down to the gargoyles.
B. Yeshwantrao Holkar of Indore brought in Bauhaus aesthetics and even works of modern artists like Brancusi and Duchamp.
C. Kitsch is the most polite way to describe them.
D. But many of them, as the available-light photographs show, had execrable taste.
6. Like Ali Baba's Caves, some of the palaces were like warehouses with the downright ugly next to the sublimely aesthetic.

(CAT 1997)


810.

A. However, the severed head could not grow back. If fire could be applied at once to the amputated part. B. To get rid of this monstrosity was truly a Herculean task, for as soon as one head was cut off, two new ones replaced it. C. Hercules accomplished the labour through the aid of an assistant who cauterised the necks as fast as Hercules cut off the heads! D. One of the Twelve Labours of Hercules was the killing of Hydra, a water monster with nine heads. (CAT 1996)

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A. However, the severed head could not grow back. If fire could be applied at once to the amputated part.
B. To get rid of this monstrosity was truly a Herculean task, for as soon as one head was cut off, two new ones replaced it.
C. Hercules accomplished the labour through the aid of an assistant who cauterised the necks as fast as Hercules cut off the heads!
D. One of the Twelve Labours of Hercules was the killing of Hydra, a water monster with nine heads.

(CAT 1996)


811.

We get silk fibre from which part of silkworm?

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We get silk fibre from which part of silkworm?


812.

If n(U)=700, n(A)=200, n(B)=300 and n(A∩B)=100, then n(A′∩B′) = ____.

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If n(U)=700, n(A)=200, n(B)=300 and n(AB)=100, then n(AB) = ____.


813.

It has been claimed in the passage that “some roles are more absorbing than others”. According to passage, which of the following seem(s) appropriate reason(s) for such a claim? A. Some roles carry great expectations from the society preventing manifestation of the true self. B. Society ascribes so much importance to some roles that the conception of self may get aligned with the roles being performed. C. Some roles require development of skill and expertise leaving little time for manifestation of self.

Answer» It has been claimed in the passage that “some roles are more absorbing than others”. According to passage, which of the following seem(s) appropriate reason(s) for such a claim?
A. Some roles carry great expectations from the society preventing manifestation of the true self.
B. Society ascribes so much importance to some roles that the conception of self may get aligned with the roles being performed.
C. Some roles require development of skill and expertise leaving little time for manifestation of self.


814.

The Sanskrit term 'Veda' means?

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The Sanskrit term 'Veda' means?


815.

Which river from the following flowed through Magadha?

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Which river from the following flowed through Magadha?


816.

The lessons from Easter Island includes:

Answer» The lessons from Easter Island includes:
817.

Which option is a part of the relative clause? This is my dear uncle whose car I drive in.

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Which option is a part of the relative clause?

This is my dear uncle whose car I drive in.


818.

Do you think cloth is found frequently by archaeologists?

Answer» Do you think cloth is found frequently by archaeologists?
819.

Consider the following statements with reference to the Polavaram Project, the project presently under construction to overcome the deficit in water in the country. : Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements with reference to the Polavaram Project, the project presently under construction to overcome the deficit in water in the country. :

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?


820.

Discuss the importance of artificial selection in the derivation of the concept of natural selection.

Answer» Discuss the importance of artificial selection in the derivation of the concept of natural selection.
821.

Pulakesin II was a contemporary of

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Pulakesin II was a contemporary of


822.

From which century did the extensive use of iron start?

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From which century did the extensive use of iron start?


823.

Find out more and tell a story from one of the epics.

Answer» Find out more and tell a story from one of the epics.
824.

'The chiefs did not collect regular taxes'. Why?

Answer» 'The chiefs did not collect regular taxes'. Why?
825.

Which of the following statements are true with respect to the passage?

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Which of the following statements are true with respect to the passage?


826.

Why grams stuck in cotton when we want to remove sprouted grams from cotton

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Why grams stuck in cotton when we want to remove sprouted grams from cotton

827.

Statements: All desks are tables. No table is a wood. All woods are papers. Conclusions: I. Some papers are woods. II. No wood is a desk.

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Statements:

All desks are tables.

No table is a wood.

All woods are papers.

Conclusions:

I. Some papers are woods.

II. No wood is a desk.


828.

Which of the following became the most important city of northern India under Harsha?

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Which of the following became the most important city of northern India under Harsha?


829.

Make a list of all the activities performed by men in tribal societies. What do women do?

Answer» Make a list of all the activities performed by men in tribal societies. What do women do?
830.

The areas of Ujjain and Taxila were ruled from?

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The areas of Ujjain and Taxila were ruled from?


831.

Ashvamedha was also known as the

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Ashvamedha was also known as the


832.

You are in charge of a small plot of land and have to decide what crops to grow. What are the plants you would choose? Where would you get the seeds from? How would you plant them? How would you look after your plants? And when would they be ready for harvesting?

Answer» You are in charge of a small plot of land and have to decide what crops to grow. What are the plants you would choose? Where would you get the seeds from? How would you plant them? How would you look after your plants? And when would they be ready for harvesting?
833.

You have to interview an archaeologist. Prepare a list of five questions that you would like to ask her/him.

Answer» You have to interview an archaeologist. Prepare a list of five questions that you would like to ask her/him.
834.

Early maps did NOT put north at the top for all the following reasons EXCEPT

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Early maps did NOT put north at the top for all the following reasons EXCEPT


835.

What does the poet mean by 'Laistrygonians' and 'Cyclops'?

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What does the poet mean by 'Laistrygonians' and 'Cyclops'?


836.

What does the author mean by the 'hardware from Athens'?

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What does the author mean by the 'hardware from Athens'?


837.

Consider the following statements: Which of the above statements is/are correct

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Consider the following statements:

Which of the above statements is/are correct


838.

Along which river did people stay for many several thousand years?

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Along which river did people stay for many several thousand years?


839.

Q16. Arrange the following oil refineries of India from West to East: 1. Koyali 2. Bongaigaon 3. Mathura 4. Haldia

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Q16. Arrange the following oil refineries of India from West to East:

1. Koyali 2. Bongaigaon

3. Mathura 4. Haldia


840.

Who invented the symbol for zero?

Answer» Who invented the symbol for zero?
841.

In which script was Ashoka's inscriptions written?

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In which script was Ashoka's inscriptions written?


842.

Make a list of the chapters in which you find mention of metal working. What are the metals objects mentioned or shown in those chapters?

Answer» Make a list of the chapters in which you find mention of metal working. What are the metals objects mentioned or shown in those chapters?
843.

Pumice stone is an ideal example of which type of the following?

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Pumice stone is an ideal example of which type of the following?


844.

Which of the following is a past participle used as an adjective ? After the leather had been dried, processed and coloured, it was sent to the bespectacled cobbler.

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Which of the following is a past participle used as an adjective ?

After the leather had been dried, processed and coloured, it was sent to the bespectacled cobbler.


845.

What kinds of evidence do historians use to find out about trade and trade routes?

Answer» What kinds of evidence do historians use to find out about trade and trade routes?
846.

Q86. Consider the following statements with reference to the Polavaram Project, the project presently under construction to overcome the deficit in water in the country. : 1. Polavaram Project is a multi-purpose irrigation project which has been accorded national project status by the central government 2. This dam is being built across the Krishna River 3. The National River-Linking Project works under the aegis of the Indian Ministry of Water Resources. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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Q86. Consider the following statements with reference to the Polavaram Project, the project presently under construction to overcome the deficit in water in the country. :

1. Polavaram Project is a multi-purpose irrigation project which has been accorded national project status by the central government

2. This dam is being built across the Krishna River

3. The National River-Linking Project works under the aegis of the Indian Ministry of Water Resources.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?


847.

Describe the spread of Buddhism in different parts.

Answer» Describe the spread of Buddhism in different parts.
848.

What is indent

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What is indent

849.

Identify the Museum being described below: Code:

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Identify the Museum being described below:

Code:


850.

Consider the following statements: 1. India’s relationship with world through the maritime routes is much older than her land routes. 2. India has vast coastline of about 7516 km excluding Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep. 3. The Tropic of cancer passes through seven Indian states including Bihar and Jharkhand. Which among above statements are incorrect?

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Consider the following statements:

1. India’s relationship with world through the maritime routes is much older than her land routes.

2. India has vast coastline of about 7516 km excluding Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep.

3. The Tropic of cancer passes through seven Indian states including Bihar and Jharkhand.

Which among above statements are incorrect?