Q. When was the bill to create a separate hill state of Uttarakhand out of Uttar Pradesh passed by the Lok Sabha?

Correct Answer

1st August, 2000

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  • Q. Match the following List-I List-II a. Jhiri Fair 1. Tullamula b. Tulip Festival 2. Jammu c. Kheer Bhawani Festival 3. Srinagar
    A)a-3, b-2, c-1
    B)a-1, b-2, c-3
    C)a-2, b-3, c-1
    D)a-1, b-3, c-2
    Answer: a-2, b-3, c-1
  • Q. The Kathargad-Dasmantpur is a breed of which of the following animals?
    A)Sheep
    B)Pig
    C)Buffalo
    D)Goat
    Answer: Sheep
  • Q. …………… is an important harbour for shipping activity.
    A)Diamond harbour
    B)Bakkhali
    C)Frasergunj
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Diamond harbour
  • Q. The Central Semen Station has been set-up at which place?
    A)Satna
    B)Indore
    C)Bhopal
    D)None of these
    Answer: Bhopal
  • Q. Which of the following rivers of Himachal Pradesh has highest potential for generating hydel power?
    A)Beas
    B)Yamuna
    C)Sutlej
    D)Ravi
    Answer: Sutlej
  • Q. The Second Suket Movement took place under the leadership of
    A)Amar Chand
    B)Wazir Narottam
    C)Ratan Singh
    D)All of these
    Answer: Ratan Singh
  • Q. In which city is the Wheel and Axle Plant of the Indian Railways located?
    A)Varanasi
    B)Rae Barelly
    C)Kapurthala
    D)Bangalore
    Answer: Bangalore
  • Q. The economy of Madhya Pradesh is –
    A)Capital dominant
    B)Industry dominant
    C)Agricultural dominant
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Agricultural dominant
  • Q. Which of the following semi – precious stone is found abundantly in Rajasthan?
    A)Ruby
    B)Turquoise
    C)Sapphire
    D)Sulemani stone
    Answer: Sulemani stone
  • Q. Which of the following states are involved in the dispute over the sharing of the water of the Mahadayi River? 1. Maharashtra 2. Karnataka 3. Telangana 4. Andhra Pradesh Select the correct option:
    A)3 & 4 Only
    B)2, 3 & 4 Only
    C)1 & 2 Only
    D)1, 2, 3 & 4
    Answer: 1 & 2 Only
  • Q. Bhimsen Joshi belongs to which Gharana?
    A)Atrauli Gharana
    B)Banaras Gharana
    C)Kirana Gharana
    D)Rampur Sahaswan Gharana
    Answer: Kirana Gharana
  • Q. Which is the largest river in the state of Karnataka?
    A)Hemavati
    B)Krishna
    C)Kaveri
    D)Ghataprabha
    Answer: Kaveri
  • Q. What is the cash reward given by the Bihar State Government to the SC/ST, OBC students after qualifying the UPSC preliminary exam?
    A)Rs. 50,000
    B)Rs. 1 lakh
    C)Rs. 25,000
    D)Rs. 2 lakh
    Answer: Rs. 1 lakh
  • Q. Kalakot mine is famous for which mineral of Jammu and Kashmir?
    A)Limestone
    B)Gypsum
    C)Coal
    D)Borax
    Answer: Coal
  • Q. Chhanak is a type of
    A)headgear
    B)embroidery
    C)art
    D)song
    Answer: headgear
  • Q. Cotton and Sorghum are the main crops of
    A)Nimar Plains
    B)Jhabua Hills
    C)Malwa Plateau
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. In which year was Mysore renamed Karnataka?
    A)1973
    B)1971
    C)1972
    D)1975
    Answer: 1973
  • Q. The Fort William College of Kolkata was established in the year
    A)1800
    B)1820
    C)1810
    D)1900
    Answer: 1800
  • Q. Match the following List-I List-II a. Ethnically related to Tibetan people 1. Balti b. Champions of Polo game 2. Changpa c. Seller of Pashmina wool 3. Boto d. Nomadi tribe of this group is known as Phalpa 4. Changpa
    A)a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
    B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    C)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    D)a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
    Answer: a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
  • Q. Diamond cutting and polishing industry is located at
    A)Gwalior
    B)Surat
    C)Ratlam
    D)Bhopal
    Answer: Surat

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