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Geography World Geography

Q. “Limnology” refers to the study of

A. Lakes and ponds

B. Limestone

C. Lignite of brown coal

D. Laterites

Answer

Correct Answer : Lakes and ponds

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Geography Rivers And Lakes in India

Q. “Loktak” is a

A. River

B. Valley

C. Lake

D. Mountain range

Answer

Correct Answer : Lake

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History Modern Indian

Q. “Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge” – this was stated on the night of August 14, 1947 by

A. C Raja Gopalchari

B. Dr. B R Ambedkar

C. Jawaharlal Neheru

D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Answer

Correct Answer : Jawaharlal Neheru

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Indian Politics

Q. “Man is a social animal” whose statement is this-

A. Aristotle

B. Plato

C. Rousseau

D. Laski

Answer

Correct Answer : Aristotle

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History Mughal Empire

Q. “Mansabdars” in Mughal period were

A. Officials of the state

B. Landlords and zamindars

C. Those who had to give revenue

D. Revenue collectors

Answer

Correct Answer : Officials of the state

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History World History

Q. “Middle Ages” in Western Europe includes the period __________

A. Beginning of Byzantine through the end of the Roman Empire

B. AD 300 - AD 1600

C. Beginning of Early Christian through the 13th or 14th centuries

D. End of the Roman Empire through the Byzantine period

Answer

Correct Answer : Beginning of Early Christian through the 13th or 14th centuries

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Indian Culture

Q. “Milind Panho” explaining the Buddhist doctrines in the form of a dialogue between Milind and his teacher Nagsena (the great Buddhist philosopher ) is in :

A. Pali Language

B. Sanskrit

C. Hindi

D. Santhali

Answer

Correct Answer : Pali Language

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Earth Geography

Q. “Mohs’ Scale” is used to indicate the ________

A. Degree of viscosity of a liquid

B. Degree of brittleness of a substance

C. Degree of hardness of minerals.

D. Degree of elasticity of a material

Answer

Correct Answer : Degree of hardness of minerals.

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Geography Indian Geography