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Which of the following is not a common use of Polaroid sheets? |
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Polaroid sheets in sunglasses protect our eyes from glare. |
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Polaroid is used in creating 3D pictures for enhanced visual effects. |
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Polaroid sheets are commonly used to create partially polarized light beams. |
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Polaroid technology is used in the analysis and study of light beams. |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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In an alternating current (AC) circuit, the voltage across an inductance and a capacitor exhibits a certain phase relationship. What is the phase difference between the voltages across the inductance and the capacitor? |
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30 degrees |
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B |
90 degrees |
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C |
0 degrees |
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D |
180 degrees |
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E |
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Answer |
D |
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Consider a solenoid coil with a certain number of turns. If the number of turns in the solenoid is doubled, how will this affect the self-inductance of the coil? |
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The self-inductance will become 2 times greater. |
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B |
The self-inductance will become 4 times greater. |
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The self-inductance will become 6 times greater. |
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The self-inductance will not be affected. |
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Answer |
B |
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The losses occurring in the core of a transformer that produce sound and vibrations are known as: |
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Humming losses |
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B |
Hysteresis losses |
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Iron losses |
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D |
Core losses |
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Answer |
A |
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What are the substances called that exhibit strong magnetic properties and align their magnetism with the direction of an applied magnetic field? |
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Diamagnetic substances |
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B |
Paramagnetic substances |
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C |
Ferromagnetic substances |
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D |
Antiferromagnetic substances |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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7 |
Which of the following is an example of a pure substance? |
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Salt |
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B |
Wine |
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C |
Sea Water |
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D |
Air |
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Answer |
A |
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8 |
The principle behind the hydrogen bomb involves: |
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Chemical reactions |
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B |
Nuclear fusion |
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C |
Electromagnetic radiation |
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D |
Gravitational collapse |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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9 |
Which instrument is specifically used to measure liquid pressure? |
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A |
Differential Manometer |
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B |
Barometer |
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C |
Piezometer |
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D |
Manometer |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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10 |
What principle does Bernoulli's equation conserve? |
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Temperature |
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B |
Velocity |
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C |
Density |
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D |
Energy |
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Answer |
D |
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11 |
Nipah henipa virus is primarily transmitted by which of the following animals? |
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Hens |
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B |
Bats |
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C |
Water |
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D |
Air |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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12 |
The bacterium Yersinia pestis causes which of the following diseases? |
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Typhoid Fever |
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B |
Bubonic Plague |
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C |
Cholera |
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D |
Rubella |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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13 |
Which type of fermentation process is used in the industrial production of penicillin |
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Lactic acid fermentation |
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B |
Alcoholic fermentation |
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C |
Aerobic fermentation |
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D |
Acetic acid fermentation |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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14 |
Which of the following antibiotics is most commonly associated with side effects like hypotension, itching, and flushing? |
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Penicillin |
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B |
Vancomycin |
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C |
Ceftriaxone |
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D |
Gentamicin |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Which of the following organisms is known for nitrogen fixation and forms a symbiotic association with Azolla in rice paddies? |
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Rhizobium |
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B |
Tolypothrix |
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Spirulina |
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D |
Anabaena |
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E |
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Answer |
D |
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16 |
Which of the following algae is commonly used as a food source for humans? |
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Chlorella |
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B |
Polysiphonia |
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C |
Laminaria |
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D |
Spirogyra |
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E |
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Answer |
A |
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Which of the following structures is prominently found on the surface of intestinal epithelial cells to enhance nutrient absorption? |
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Cilia |
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B |
Flagella |
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C |
Microvilli |
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D |
Nuclei |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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Which term refers to the repeating units that make up a polymer? |
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Monomers |
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B |
Blocks |
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C |
Resins |
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D |
Mers |
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E |
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Answer |
D |
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Drugs that block an enzyme's active site to prevent the binding of a substrate are known as? |
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Activators |
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B |
Antagonists |
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Inhibitors |
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D |
Catalysts |
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Answer |
C |
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20 |
Which of the following substances is involved in regulating stomach acid production by stimulating its release? |
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Histamine |
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B |
Proton Pump Inhibitors |
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C |
H2-Receptor Antagonists |
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D |
Antacids |
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E |
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Answer |
A |
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Instruction |
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21 |
Which of the following devices can produce alternating current (AC)? |
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Battery |
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B |
Dynamo |
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C |
Rectifier |
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D |
Transformer |
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Answer |
B |
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What effect does an increase in resistance have on the quality factor (Q) of an LCR circuit? |
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It Increases |
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B |
It Decreases |
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C |
It Remains the Same |
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D |
It Becomes Zero |
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Answer |
B |
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For which of the following components is the power factor exactly one (unity)? |
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A |
Series RLC Circuit |
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B |
Pure Inductor |
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C |
Pure Resistor |
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D |
Pure Capacitor |
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Answer |
C |
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24 |
Which cytokinin, found in coconut milk, is known to enhance plant growth? |
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Cytokinin A |
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B |
Zeatin |
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C |
Auxin B |
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D |
Gibberellin C |
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Answer |
B |
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25 |
Which plant hormone is typically found in a gaseous state? |
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Ethylene |
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B |
Methane |
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C |
Acetylene |
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D |
Argon |
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Answer |
A |
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What term is used to describe the locus of all points in a medium that are vibrating in the same phase? |
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Wavefront |
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B |
Interference Pattern |
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C |
Harmonic Node |
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D |
Phase Shift |
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Answer |
A |
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27 |
Which type of material exhibits the highest magnetic susceptibility? |
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Paramagnetic Material |
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B |
Ferromagnetic Material |
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C |
Non-Magnetic Material |
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D |
Diamagnetic Material |
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Answer |
B |
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Which type of solution consistently obeys Raoult’s law across all concentration levels? |
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Ideal Solution |
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Non-Ideal Solution |
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Dilute Solution |
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D |
Saturated Solution |
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Answer |
A |
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Instruction |
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What term describes the event when the last individual of a species dies out? |
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Extinction |
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B |
Migration |
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C |
Adaptation |
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D |
Overpopulation |
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Answer |
A |
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Which of the following is considered the basic unit of classification and the fundamental taxonomic rank? |
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Genus |
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B |
Species |
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C |
Family |
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D |
Order |
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Answer |
B |
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“The right to freely profess, practice, and propagate religion guarantees a negative liberty, meaning that the state must ensure there is no interference or obstacle in exercising this freedom.” Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution guarantees this right? |
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Article 26 |
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B |
Article 28 |
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C |
Article 25 |
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D |
Article 27 |
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Answer |
C |
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The Ramamurti Committee Report (1990), Unnikrishnan JP vs State of Andhra Pradesh & Others (1993) case, and Tapas Majumdar Committee (1999) are related to which of the following? |
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Health |
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B |
Education |
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C |
Employment |
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D |
Environment |
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Answer |
B |
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The 'Vishakha Guidelines' issued by the Supreme Court of India are related to which of the following? |
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Protection of women's rights in the workplace |
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Regulation of environmental standards |
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C |
Reforms in the education sector |
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D |
Prevention of money laundering |
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Answer |
A |
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Which of the following is most crucial for protecting individual freedoms in a liberal democracy? |
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An independent judiciary |
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B |
Centralized authority |
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C |
Elected representatives |
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D |
Distribution of governmental powers |
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E |
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Answer |
D |
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Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is violated if a legislation grants the executive or administrative authority unrestricted and unchecked discretionary power in law application? |
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A |
Article 14 |
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B |
Article 21 |
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C |
Article 32 |
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D |
Article 44 |
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E |
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Answer |
A |
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According to the Indian Constitution, the concentration of wealth in a few hands contravenes which of the following principles? |
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A |
Fundamental Rights |
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B |
Directive Principles of State Policy |
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C |
Fundamental Duties |
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D |
Constitutional Morality |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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What does the term "Constitutional government" refer to? |
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A government with a federal structure and representative institutions |
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B |
A government where the Head of State holds ceremonial powers |
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A government where the Head of Government has executive authority |
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D |
A government that operates within the limits defined by a constitution |
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Answer |
D |
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for the effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, at the national level? |
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
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B |
Ministry of Rural Development |
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C |
Ministry of Tribal Affairs |
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D |
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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Which of the following features in Indian polity indicates its federal character? |
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The independence of the judiciary |
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B |
The presence of elected representatives from states in the Union Legislature |
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The Union Cabinet includes members from various regional parties |
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The enforceability of Fundamental Rights by the Courts |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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What is the status of the Right to Property in India? |
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A Fundamental Right available only to citizens |
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B |
A legal right available to any person |
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A legal right specifically for citizens |
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D |
No longer recognized as either a Fundamental Right or a legal right |
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E |
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Answer |
B |
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Which Pallava king bore the title of "Avanisimha"? |
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Mahendravarman I |
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B |
Simhavishnu |
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C |
Simhavarman |
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D |
Shivaskandavarman |
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Answer |
B |
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Who authored the ancient text Rasaratnakara? |
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Sridhara |
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B |
Madhavakara |
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C |
Nagarjuna |
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D |
Varahamihira |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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During which period did Pulakeshin I reign, and what significant achievements marked his rule? |
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519 - 548 CE |
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B |
536 - 556 CE |
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535 - 566 CE |
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D |
514 - 536 CE |
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Answer |
C |
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Who conquered Madurai and assumed the titles of Madurantaka and Maduraikonda? |
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Rajaraja I |
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B |
Rajendra I |
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C |
Parantaka I |
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D |
Sundara Chola |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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Which of the following sites is known for its Neolithic period remains in North-East India? |
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Sarutaru |
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B |
Burzahom |
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C |
Chandraketugarh |
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D |
Koldihwa |
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E |
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Answer |
A |
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Which deity was considered the God of the Shudras in the Later Vedic period? |
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Pushan |
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B |
Vishnu |
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C |
Vishnu |
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D |
Indra |
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E |
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Answer |
C |
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Who is recognized as the pioneering figure in Indian archaeology? |
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A |
Sir Alexander Cunningham |
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B |
John Marshall |
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C |
James Prinsep |
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D |
William Jones |
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Answer |
A |
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Who is the author of the ancient Indian literary work 'Brihat Katha'? |
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Gunadhya |
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B |
Kalidasa |
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C |
Bhasa |
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D |
Banabhatta |
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E |
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Answer |
A |
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Pushkalavati was the capital of which ancient kingdom? |
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A |
Gandhara |
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B |
Maurya |
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C |
Kushan |
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D |
Saka |
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E |
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Answer |
A |
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Who used the title 'Ksitipasatapatih' (Lord of a Hundred Kings)? |
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A |
Samudragupta |
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B |
Skandagupta |
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C |
Kumaragupta I |
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D |
Chandragupta II |
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E |
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Answer |
B
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