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On which of the following rivers, has Hirakud dam been constructed? (a) Mahanadi (b) Krishna (c) Narmada (d) Godavari

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In some parts of the country Ball Gard (Bt) cotton, which is a G M crop, is being cultivated by the farmers. What is the full form of G M cotton? 1 Green Mechanised Cotton 2 Gruadually Moisturised Cotton 3 Genetically Modified Cotton 4 None of these

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Meghavarna, the king of Ceylon was a contemporary of: (a) Ashoka (b) Kanishka (c) Samudragupta (d) Harshvardhana

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The river Damodar rises in the : (a) Rajasthan State (b) Gujarat State (c) Chhotanagpur Plateau (d) Arunachal Pradesh hills

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What is the minimum age for appointment as a Governor ? a) 25 years b) 30 years c) 35 years d) 40 years

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Which one of the following has not been enumerated in our Constitution among the Fundamental Duties for the citizens? (a) To safeguard public property and to abjure violence (b) To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform (c) To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture (d) To help the poor

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Which of the following is true about International Treaty on Landmines?1) After its ratification by 14 countries, it has become a law2) The stockpiles of landmines are to be destroyed within 10 years3) As per the law, all landmines would be removed in a phased manner within 20 years (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Only 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3

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In human body, the role of bile salts in digestion is to 1 Act as coenzymes during the digestion of carbohydrates 2 Emulsify fats and facilitate their absorption 3 Aid in the break-up of proteins into amino acids and their absorption 4 Stimulate the pancreas to release its enzymes

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. Why is it dangerous to have charcoal burning in a closed room? (a) Burning charcoal produces a poisonous gas called carbon monoxide (b) It consumes the whole of the oxygen and man cannot breathe (c) Smoke suffocates (d) None of these

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Mumbai is colder in summer and warmer in winter because of: (a) absence of any mountain range nearby (b) its nearness to the sea (c) rainfall during both the seasons (d) nearness to the Equator

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The world?s rainiest spot, Mawnysram, is located in which State of India? (a) Assam (b) Meghalaya (c) Nagaland (d) Arunachal Pradesh

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A commercial bank law creates credit only if it has (a) Cash in the vault (b) Excess reserves (c) Permission of Reserve Bank (d) Cooperation of other banks

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