Options appear in the order they were printed on the original paper, not by their position on the page. Changing the booklet series changes the order of the questions, never the answers.
Choose the most appropriate word from the given alternatives which bears the same relationship with the third word, as the first two bear. Mountain: Hill: :Tree: ?
A hill is a smaller version of a mountain; analogously a shrub is a smaller, lower woody plant than a tree — so Tree:Shrub matches Mountain:Hill (large:small of same type).
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Analogy (Verbal & Figure)
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Choose the odd one out.
Poland, Greece and France are all European countries, whereas Korea lies in Asia, making Korea the odd one out.
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Classification / Odd One Out
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If in a certain code, O is written as L, A as H, M as I, S as F, N as T, E as S, I as A, P as G and C as E, then how will COMPANIES be written in that code?
Apply the given map letter-by-letter: C→E, O→L, M→I, P→G, A→H, N→T, I→A, E→S, S→F, giving COMPANIES = ELIGHTASF (option D).
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Coding-Decoding
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The state bird of Rajasthan is _________.
The Great Indian Bustard (Godawan), found in the Desert National Park, is Rajasthan's official state bird.
Geography of Rajasthan · Wildlife & sanctuaries
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Which of the following peaks of Aravali Ranges is the highest?
Gurushikhar (about 1722 m) on Mount Abu in Sirohi is the highest peak of the Aravali Range (A).
Geography of Rajasthan · Location, extent & physiographic regions
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'Kalisindh Thermal Power Project' is located in which of the following areas of Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
The Kalisindh Thermal Power Project is a coal-based plant situated on the Kalisindh river in Jhalawar district (near Mundla village).
Geography of Rajasthan · Energy resources — conventional & renewable
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Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Gram is grown as "Rabi" crop in Rajasthan. Statement (II): Oilseeds are grown both in "Rabi" and "Kharif" seasons in Rajasthan. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Both statements are correct: gram (chana) is a Rabi (winter) crop in Rajasthan, and oilseeds (e.g., mustard-Rabi, til/groundnut-Kharif) are indeed grown in both Rabi and Kharif seasons.
Geography of Rajasthan · Crops — Rabi & Kharif
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For the sentence given, choose the most appropriate answer in the passive voice from the options below: My sister baked a cake.
Simple past active 'baked' converts to simple past passive 'was baked' (singular 'a cake'), keeping the tense intact.
General English · Active & passive voice
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Complete the given sentence choosing the most appropriate word from the options below: My brother is in the Indian Foreign Services and can speak many languages. He is a
A 'polyglot' is a person who knows and can speak many languages, which fits someone fluent in several languages.
General English · One word substitution
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Complete the given sentence choosing the most appropriate word from the options below: She remarked that she annoyed with him for his lack of sympathy for the victim.
The reporting verb 'remarked' is in the past tense, so in reported speech the verb in the that-clause must also shift to past simple — 'felt' (past of 'feel') maintains the sequence of tenses.
General English · Tenses & sequence of tenses
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Which of the following is not a medicinal plant?
Corchorus capsularis is jute — a fibre/commercial crop, not a medicinal plant, so it is the odd one out.
Science & Technology · Biodiversity
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Which part from 'ashvagandha' plant is used to make medicines?
In ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), the medicinal alkaloids (withanolides) are concentrated in the roots, which are used to make medicines.
Science & Technology · Agriculture & Animal Husbandry (Rajasthan)
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Natural rubber is a polymer of:
Natural rubber is a polymer of isoprene (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene), specifically cis-1,4-polyisoprene formed by addition polymerisation of isoprene units.
Science & Technology · Physical & Chemical Changes
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After Independence three states in Rajputana acceded to the Indian Union through the-
Princely states joined the Indian Union by signing the 'Instrument of Accession', the legal document used after Independence for accession.
Rajasthan Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage · Integration of Rajasthan
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Which of the following is an institutional factor of agriculture which influences the pattern and productivity of agriculture?
Size of land holding is an institutional (land-tenure) factor that determines investment, mechanisation and hence agricultural productivity and pattern.
Geography of India · Major Crops & Agriculture
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'Narma' is associated with which crop in Rajasthan?
'Narma' is the local Rajasthani name for American/long-staple cotton, widely grown in the canal-irrigated Ganganagar–Hanumangarh belt.
Economy of Rajasthan · Commercial & cash crops
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Which of the following statements is not correct about the Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas?
The statement about Monpa is incorrect: the Monpa tribe inhabits the Arunachal (Eastern) Himalayas, not the Darjeeling–Sikkim Himalayas, so D is the wrong statement (and the marked answer).
Geography of India · Mountains & Himalayan Ranges
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Who describes Prime Minister as "Primus inter pares" (First among equals) and "key stone of the Cabinet arch"?
Lord Morley famously described the Prime Minister as 'Primus inter pares' (first among equals) and the 'keystone of the Cabinet arch', stressing the PM's primacy within the cabinet.
Indian Polity (Rajasthan focus) · Prime Minister & Council of Ministers
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Who was the first Lokayukta of Rajasthan?
Justice I.D. Dua was the first Lokayukta of Rajasthan, appointed in 1973 after the Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas Act, 1973.
Indian Polity (Rajasthan focus) · Rajasthan Lokayukta
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What is the tenure of the Chairperson and Members of the Rajasthan Human Rights Commission?
As per the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act 2019, the Chairperson and Members of the State Human Rights Commission hold office for 3 years or until 70 years of age, whichever is earlier.
Indian Polity (Rajasthan focus) · Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission
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Who among the following was the first woman Governor of the state of Rajasthan?
Pratibha Patil was Rajasthan's first woman Governor (2004–2007) and later India's first woman President.
Indian Polity (Rajasthan focus) · Governor of Rajasthan
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The Planning Commission of India was formed on
The Planning Commission was set up by a Cabinet resolution on 15th March 1950 (a non-constitutional, non-statutory body).
Economy of India · Five-Year Plans & Planning
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Vergheese Kurien is known as the father of which revolution in India?
Verghese Kurien led Operation Flood and the Amul milk cooperative movement, earning him the title Father of the White (Milk) Revolution.
Economy of India · Agriculture Sector & Revolutions
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Rakesh spends 80% of his income. If his income is increased by 14% and saving decreases by 15%, then what will be percentage increase in his expenditure?
Take income 100, expenditure 80, saving 20. New income 114, new saving 17 (20−15%), so new expenditure = 114−17 = 97; rise = 17/80 = 21.25%.
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Percentage
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If 'm' is proportional to 'n' and m = 5 when n = 4, then what is the value of m when n = 20?
Direct proportion gives m = (5/4)·n; at n = 20, m = (5/4)×20 = 25.
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Ratio & Proportion
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The length of a cold storage is double its breadth. Its height is 3m. The area of its four walls (including the doors) is 108 m². Find its volume.
Let breadth=b, length=2b, height=3. Lateral area = 2(l+b)h = 2(3b)(3) = 18b = 108, so b=6, l=12. Volume = 12×6×3 = 216 m³.
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Surface Area & Volume (3D)
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There are five friends - Sachin, Kamal, Mohan, Arun and Ram. Sachin is shorter than Kamal, but taller than Ram. Mohan is the tallest. Arun is a little shorter than Kamal and a little taller than Sachin. Who is the second tallest?
Order is Mohan > Kamal > Arun > Sachin > Ram; Mohan is tallest, so Kamal is the second tallest.
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Order, Ranking & Sequencing
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Which of the following words will come second in the English dictionary?
Dictionary order: Magical, Magnetic, Magnify, Maternal — so Magnetic is second (Magn... beats Magi... no; 'Magi' < 'Magn', then within Magn, 'e' < 'i' puts Magnetic before Magnify).
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Order, Ranking & Sequencing
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Chandoli was declared as National Park in 2004. It is located in which Indian state?
Chandoli National Park (declared 2004) lies in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, part of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve.
Geography of India · Wildlife, Sanctuaries & National Parks
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Which state assembly passed a bill to provide reservation in state government jobs for SC, ST, OBC and EWS from 60% to 77%?
The Jharkhand Assembly passed a bill in November 2022 to raise SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservation from 60% to 77% (sent to the Centre for inclusion in the Ninth Schedule).
Current Events & Civic Duty · National current events & issues
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Which of the following articles empowers the parliament to legislate on any matter enumerated in the state list in the national interest, if the resolution is passed by the Rajya Sabha with a 2/3 majority of members present in the house and voting? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Article 249 lets Rajya Sabha, in the national interest, pass a resolution by 2/3 of members present and voting empowering Parliament to legislate on a State List subject (valid for 1 year).
Indian Polity (Rajasthan focus) · Parliament — Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
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Given below are two statements: Statement (I): ‘KARYA' is a program of department of science and technology, government of Rajasthan. Statement (II): 'KARYA' aims to provide short term research opportunities to students of basic sciences at graduate level only. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
KARYA is indeed a programme of Rajasthan's Department of Science & Technology (Statement I correct), but it is not limited only to graduate-level basic-science students—it covers wider categories, so Statement II is incorrect.
Current Events & Civic Duty · Rajasthan government schemes & policies
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Diesel engine converts energy from . (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
A diesel engine is an internal-combustion engine that converts the chemical energy of fuel (via combustion) into mechanical energy.
Science & Technology · Work, Energy & Power
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What may cause stress? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Stress arises when you increase the demands/pressure you place on yourself; raising expectations strains your coping capacity.
General English · Comprehension of a passage
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How to tell if you are too stressed out? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
A classic sign of excessive stress is time pressure — constantly running short of time to finish your tasks indicates overload and stress.
Public Health · Physical & mental fitness of youth
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What is one of the appropriate way to manage stress? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Planning and organising work reduces overload and uncertainty, which are core triggers of stress; structured time management is a recognised coping strategy.
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Choose the most appropriate meaning of the idiom "to be on your toes" from the options below:
'To be on your toes' means to stay alert, attentive and ready to act at any moment, matching 'be alert and ready for anything'.
General English · Idioms & phrases
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Who was known as 'Frontier Gandhi'?
Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, founder of the non-violent Khudai Khidmatgar movement in the NWFP, was called 'Frontier Gandhi' (Sarhadi Gandhi).
History (India & Rajasthan) · Freedom struggle leaders & contributors
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If CAT = 48, then MOUSE is equal to:
Rule = (sum of letter positions) × 2. CAT = (3+1+20)=24, ×2 = 48. MOUSE = (13+15+21+19+5)=73, ×2 = 146.
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Coding-Decoding
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Ranjan travelled 15 km northward, then turned right and travelled 10 km, then turned left and travelled 20 km, then turned left and travelled 10 km. How far was Ranjan from the starting point?
North 15, right (East) 10, left (North) 20, left (West) 10 — East-West cancels (10-10=0), total North = 15+20 = 35 km, so straight distance is 35 km.
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Direction & Distance Sense
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A group of girls stands in a single line. One girl is nineteenth in order from both the ends. How many girls are there in the class?
If a girl is 19th from both ends, total = (19 + 19) − 1 = 37, since she is counted once in each direction.
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Order, Ranking & Sequencing
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Which of the following rivers is the largest tributary of Indus river?
The Chenab is the largest tributary of the Indus by volume of water; it is formed by the Chandra and Bhaga rivers in Himachal Pradesh.
Geography of India · River Systems of India
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Where is the famous Sikh Shrine 'Hemkund Sahib' located?
Hemkund Sahib lies in the Garhwal Himalayas (Chamoli district, Uttarakhand) at about 4,632 m, near the Valley of Flowers.
Geography of India · Mountains & Himalayan Ranges
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Sewan, Dhaman and Karad are
Sewan, Dhaman and Karad are grasses found in the arid and semi-arid grazing lands of western Rajasthan, used as fodder.
Geography of Rajasthan · Natural vegetation & forests
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The perimeter of a rectangle is 90 m. If its length is twice its breadth, then its area is:
Perimeter 2(L+B)=90 gives L+B=45; with L=2B, 3B=45, so B=15, L=30, area=30×15=450 m².
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Area & Perimeter (2D)
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The average monthly income of 'A' and 'B' is ₹ 6,000, that of 'B' and 'C' is ₹ 5,500 and that of 'A' and 'C' is ₹ 5250. What is 'A's monthly income?
A+B=12000, B+C=11000, A+C=10500; summing gives 2(A+B+C)=33500 so A+B+C=16750, and A=16750-(B+C)=16750-11000=Rs.5750.
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Average
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'A' borrows a sum of ₹ 2000 from his friend 'B' on 31 December 2011 on the condition that he will return the same after one year with simple interest at 8% per annum. However 'A' gets into a position of returning the money on 1 July 2012. How much interest amount he has to pay to 'B'?
From 31 Dec 2011 to 1 July 2012 is 6 months (½ year); interest = 2000×8×(1/2)/100 = ₹80.
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Simple & Compound Interest
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In which of the following words is the prefix 'Prati' used? a. प्रत्येक b. प्रयोग c. प्रसार d. प्रतिकार e. प्रत्यक्ष Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Words a (प्रत्येक=प्रति+एक), d (प्रतिकार=प्रति+कार) and e (प्रत्यक्ष=प्रति+अक्ष) all use the prefix 'प्रति', making 'a, d, e' correct.
General Hindi · Prefix (Upsarg)
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Which of the following are two cash crops of Rajasthan?
Cotton and tobacco are classic cash (commercial) crops grown in Rajasthan, primarily sold for income rather than self-consumption.
Economy of Rajasthan · Commercial & cash crops
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Indira Gandhi Canal ends in which of the following districts of Rajasthan?
The Indira Gandhi Canal terminates in Jaisalmer district (Mohangarh/Gadra area) in westernmost Rajasthan in its final stage.
Economy of Rajasthan · Indira Gandhi Nahar Pariyojana (IGNP)
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Which city is known as 'Food Basket of Rajasthan'?
Sri Ganganagar, with extensive Gang Canal/IGNP irrigation, has high grain output and is called the 'Food Basket (Ann ka Katora) of Rajasthan'.
Economy of Rajasthan · Food crops of Rajasthan
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Choose the correct statements from the options given below: a. The British Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act on July 05, 1947. b. This Act was based on the Mountbatten Plan. c. The Act got royal assent on August 10, 1947. d. The Act was implemented on August 15, 1947. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statements a, b, d are correct: the Act was passed on 5 July 1947, based on the Mountbatten Plan, and came into force on 15 August 1947.
History (India & Rajasthan) · Partition & Independence of India
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Who declared "the status of women should also be raised and women should be trained to take a larger and more intelligent interest in public affairs" at the Maharashtra Provincial Conference in May, 1928?
Subhash Chandra Bose, presiding over the Maharashtra Provincial Conference (Pune) in May 1928, called for raising women's status and training them for active public life.
History (India & Rajasthan) · Freedom struggle leaders & contributors
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What will come in place of '?' 60, 45, 32, 21, ?
The differences decrease: 60−45=15, 45−32=13, 32−21=11, next difference 9 → 21−9=12, so the answer is 12.
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Number & Letter Series
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What will come in place of '?'
Following the matrix/series pattern, the missing figure is a circle with a horizontal line through it, which correctly continues the established sequence.
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Figure Matrix & Pattern Completion
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Some symbols are represented by letters as shown below: + - x ÷ = > < B G E C D A F Which of the following expression is most appropriate?
Mapping: B=+, G=-, E=×, C=÷, D==, A=>, F=<. Option C reads 15÷5 < 8÷4 + 6÷3 → 3 < (2+2)=4, which is true.
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Coding-Decoding
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Which of the following statements is not correct about the Gondwana Coal?
Statement C is the incorrect one (the question asks for the wrong statement): Gondwana coal is mainly bituminous (high-grade), whereas peat and lignite are low-grade Tertiary coals, not Gondwana.
Geography of India · Energy Resources
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Kattha is extracted from the inner wood of which tree?
Kattha (catechu) is extracted from the heartwood of the Khair tree (Acacia catechu) and used in paan.
Science & Technology · Biodiversity
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Take the given two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts, then decide which conclusion would follow on the basis of given statements? Statements I: No Apple is Banana. Some Bananas are grapes. Conclusion II: I. No Apple are grapes. II. All Apples are grapes is a possibility. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
From 'No Apple is Banana' and 'Some Bananas are grapes', no definite link forms between Apple and grapes, so a definite negative (Conc I) fails; but the possibility that 'All Apples are grapes' is not ruled out, so Conclusion II (a possibility) follows.
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Order, Ranking & Sequencing
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Anoop told Munna, "Yesterday, I defeated the only brother of the daughter of my grandmother". Whom did Anoop defeat?
The 'daughter of my grandmother' is Anoop's aunt/mother; her 'only brother' is Anoop's father, so Anoop defeated his father.
Reasoning, Mental Ability & Maths · Blood Relations
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Which one among the following is a "Fossil Park"?
The Akal Wood Fossil Park near Jaisalmer preserves fossilised tree trunks about 180 million years old, making it the fossil park.
Geography of Rajasthan · Natural vegetation & forests
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Which of the following statements is not correct about Sahariya tribe of Rajasthan?
The chief of the Sahariya tribe is called 'Kotwal'; 'Tapara' actually refers to their hamlet/settlement, so statement C is incorrect.
Geography of Rajasthan · Major tribes of Rajasthan
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Arrange the following States / UT of India in descending order according to their population density (Census 2011). a. Kerala c. Delhi b. West Bengal d. Bihar Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Census 2011 density (persons/sq km): Delhi ~11,320 > Bihar ~1106 > West Bengal ~1028 > Kerala ~860, giving descending order c, d, b, a (option B).
Geography of India · Northern Plains
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Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Alluvial soils contain an adequate amount of Potassium, Phosphoric Acid and lime, which are ideal for growth of sugarcane, paddy, wheat and other cereal and pulse crops. Statement (II): This soil contains enough quantity of Nitrogen. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Statement I is true (alluvial soils are rich in potash, phosphoric acid and lime, ideal for sugarcane/paddy/wheat), but Statement II is false — alluvial soils are generally deficient in nitrogen and humus; hence answer C.
Geography of India · Soils of India
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Among the following places in Rajasthan, where is the Pichola lake situated ?
Pichola Lake is an artificial freshwater lake in Udaipur, built in the 14th century, containing the Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas islands.
Geography of Rajasthan · Lakes of Rajasthan
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Which statements regarding Kuchamani Khayal are correct? a. Kuchamani Khayal was started by the famous folk dramatist Lachhi Ram. b. Chand Nilgiri, Rao Ridamal and Meera Mangal are the main khayals created by Lachhi Ram. c. Kuchamani Khayal is not performed in an open theatre. d. In this Khayal, players of Dhol, Sarangi, Clarinet and Dholak are the main accompanists. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
a, b, d are correct — Kuchamani Khayal was started by Lachhi Ram, his works include Chand-Nilgiri, Rao Ridamal and Meera-Mangal, and Dhol, Sarangi, Clarinet and Dholak are its accompaniments; statement c is wrong since it IS performed in open theatre, so answer D.
Rajasthan Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage · Folk music & instruments
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Which fair was started by Kachhwaha's to cherish their victory over Chandra Meena?
The Khalkani Mata Donkey (Gadhe) fair near Luniyawas (Jaipur) was begun by the Kachhwahas to commemorate their victory over the Chandra/Susawat Meenas.
Rajasthan Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage · Fairs of Rajasthan
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Choose the most appropriate antonym of the word "Ancient" from below :
'Ancient' means very old, so its direct antonym is 'Modern' (recent/present-day).
General English · Antonyms
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For the sentence given, choose the most appropriate answer in reported speech from the options below: Ravi said, "My mother is going to her home town."
With reporting verb 'said' in the past, the present continuous 'is going' backshifts to past continuous 'was going', and 'my' becomes 'his'.
General English · Direct & indirect narration
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In 1859, 'Relief of Lucknow' painting was painted by
The 1859 painting 'Relief of Lucknow' was painted by the British artist Thomas Jones Barker.
History (India & Rajasthan) · Revolt of 1857
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The University Education Commission was set-up in the year ______ under the Chairmanship of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
The University Education Commission (Radhakrishnan Commission) was set up in 1948 under Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and submitted its report in 1949.
History (India & Rajasthan) · Nehru era & nation building
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Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Most of the rulers of the princely states after Independence of India were averse to join the Constituent Assembly. Statement (II): This response of rulers of the princely states meant that after independence there was a very real possibility that India would get further divided into a number of small countries. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Both statements are correct — many princely rulers were reluctant to join the Constituent Assembly, and this stance did create a real risk of India fragmenting into many small countries (NCERT framing).
History (India & Rajasthan) · Integration of princely states
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Which of the following districts of Rajasthan is famous for the highest production of wheat in year 2022-23 in the state?
Sri Ganganagar, in the well-irrigated IGNP canal belt of northern Rajasthan, leads the state in wheat production in 2022-23.
Economy of Rajasthan · Food crops of Rajasthan
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Which among the following is not an Agro based Industry in the state of Rajasthan?
The Iron and Steel industry is mineral/metal-based, not built on farm produce, so it is not an agro-based industry.
Economy of Rajasthan · Agro-based industries
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Which of the following is not a web browser?
Gmail is an email service (webmail) by Google, not a program used to browse the web.
Computer Knowledge · Computer software & languages
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Which of the following statements is not true with regard to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India? a. The CAG is appoited by the President of India. b. The CAG can be removed on the recommendation of the President of Inidia. c. The salary and allowances of the CAG are charged on the consolidated fund of India. d. The Tenure of CAG is fixed for five years. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statements b, c, d are the untrue ones: CAG is removed by the President but only on Parliament's address (like a SC judge), not on mere Presidential recommendation; salary IS charged on the Consolidated Fund (so c as worded is true—but the set treats c as false in the given key); and tenure is 6 years or up to age 65, not a fixed 5 years. Only a (appointment by President) is correct.
Indian Polity (Rajasthan focus) · Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG)
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Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment and dismissal of the Council of Ministers?
Article 75 deals with the appointment of the Prime Minister and other Ministers by the President, their tenure, and collective responsibility to the Lok Sabha.
Indian Polity (Rajasthan focus) · Prime Minister & Council of Ministers
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The rate at which Reserve Bank of India lends money to commercial banks is called _______.
Repo rate is the interest rate at which RBI lends short-term funds to commercial banks against government securities.
Economy of India · Banking System & RBI
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As per the Budget 2024-25, the fiscal deficit is estimated to remain _______ of GDP in 2024-25.
In the Union Budget 2024-25, the fiscal deficit was estimated at 4.9% of GDP (revised down from the 5.1% interim figure), with a target to reach below 4.5% by 2025-26.
Economy of India · Fiscal Policy & Deficit
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In which year the Indian Government launched the New Economic Policy of India? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
India launched the New Economic Policy (LPG reforms) in 1991, under PM Narasimha Rao and FM Manmohan Singh, amid the balance-of-payments crisis.
Economy of India · Economic Reforms & Liberalization (LPG)
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Who from the following has the primary responsibility of distribution of the food grains in India?
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) handles procurement, storage and distribution of food grains for the PDS, making it the primary distributor.
Economy of India · Subsidy, PDS & Food Security
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Which country's armed forces were awarded the coveted 'Golden Owl' award for their outstanding performance in Dec 2023? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
The Indian Armed Forces received the 'Golden Owl' award in Dec 2023 at the International Pistol Shooting Championship held in Kuwait, for outstanding shooting performance.
Current Events & Civic Duty · Awards & honours
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Who was appointed as the first woman Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court?
Justice Ritu Bahri became the first woman Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court (sworn in February 2024).
Current Events & Civic Duty · Appointments & resignations
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Which one of the following is not the mode of Social media?
Broadband is an internet connectivity technology/medium, not a social-media platform—so it is the odd one out.
Science & Technology · Information & Communication Technology
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Who of the following space travellers born in India died in space shuttle of Columbia during its returning?
Kalpana Chawla, born in Karnal (India), perished when Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated on re-entry on 1 February 2003.
Science & Technology · Space Technology & Satellites
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Which of the following are not the Artificial Intelligence (AI) related projects initiated by the Rajasthan Government?
UID (Aadhaar) is a central UIDAI identity project, not a Rajasthan-Government AI initiative, so it is the odd one out.
Current Events & Civic Duty · Rajasthan government schemes & policies
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For the word given in Hindi, choose the most appropriate word in English from the options below: असमर्थनीय
'असमर्थनीय' means something that cannot be supported or defended, i.e., 'untenable'.
General English · Translation (Hindi–English)
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From which generation of computer the use of Integrated Circuits (IC) started?
Integrated Circuits (ICs) were first used in the Third Generation (1964-1971) of computers, replacing transistors.
Computer Knowledge · Characteristics & generations of computers
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A set of wires which carries a group of bits simultaneously, that is, in parallel, and has an associated control scheme is known as:
A bus is a set of parallel wires that carries a group of bits simultaneously between CPU components, with an associated control scheme (control bus) governing the transfer.
Computer Knowledge · CPU, ALU & control unit
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The name of the first Indian Satellite is :
India's first satellite was 'Aryabhatta', launched on 19 April 1975 with Soviet help; it was named after the ancient mathematician Aryabhata.
Science & Technology · Space Technology & Satellites
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Which part of the telephone device accepts voice and sends that information in the form of electromagnetic moves?
The mouthpiece houses the microphone (transmitter) that picks up the speaker's voice and converts the sound vibrations into electrical signals to send down the line.
Science & Technology · Information & Communication Technology
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In Olympic 2024, India was at ________ spot in the medals tally?
At the Paris Olympics 2024, India finished 71st in the medals tally with 6 medals (1 silver, 5 bronze, no gold).
Current Events & Civic Duty · Sports events & tournaments
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Which state hosted Outlook Planet Sustainability Summit and Awards-2024?
The Outlook Planet Sustainability Summit and Awards-2024 was hosted in Goa, focusing on sustainability and green initiatives.
Current Events & Civic Duty · Summits, conferences & agreements
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Which of the following is NOT a large scale Industry in India? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Khadi and Village Industry is a small-scale/cottage sector (decentralised, low-capital), so it is NOT a large-scale industry.
Economy of India · Industrial & Service Sectors
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The first Vice Chairman of NITI AYOG was
NITI Aayog was formed on 1 January 2015 and economist Arvind Panagariya served as its first Vice Chairman.
Economy of India · Five-Year Plans & Planning
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In which of the following budget year, the Railway Budget was merged with the Union Budget?
After 92 years, the Railway Budget was merged into the Union Budget starting from 2017-18 (first combined budget presented on 1 February 2017).
Economy of India · Union Budget & Public Finance
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In the sentence given, replace the underlined words, choosing the most suitable idiom from the options below: He was arrested without being given a reason.
'For no rhyme or reason' means without any logical cause or justification, which exactly matches being arrested without being given a reason.
General English · Idioms & phrases
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For the given sentence, choose the most appropriate answer from the options below: The language and style of a formal letter is-
A formal letter must maintain a courteous tone and convey the matter concisely, so its language and style are polite and brief.
General English · Letter writing (official, notices)
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Complete the sentence by choosing the most suitable article from the options given below: Please get me ____ umbrella when I go out shopping as the monsoons are approaching.
'Umbrella' begins with a vowel sound, so the article 'an' is used: 'an umbrella'.
General English · Articles & determiners
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Complete the sentence by choosing the most appropriate preposition from the options given below: I reached the school ____ the gates closed.
'Before' correctly links the two clauses to show that reaching the school happened prior to the gates closing (time conjunction/preposition of sequence).
General English · Prepositions
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Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Words) a. generous b. honour c. absurd d. accomplish List-II (Synonyms) I. esteem II. ridiculous III. achieve IV. charitable Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Correct synonym pairing: generous-charitable(IV), honour-esteem(I), absurd-ridiculous(II), accomplish-achieve(III), i.e. a-IV, b-I, c-II, d-III (option C).
General English · Synonyms
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Who amongst the following Indians has been recently selected for the 'Goldman Environmental Prize 2024'?
Chhattisgarh environmental activist Alok Shukla won the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize for protecting the Hasdeo Aranya forests.
Current Events & Civic Duty · Awards & honours
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Which of the following is the starting point of the Ram Setu in India?
Ram Setu (Adam's Bridge) begins on the Indian side at Arichal Munai, the tip of Dhanushkodi on Pamban Island, Tamil Nadu, and stretches toward Sri Lanka's Mannar.
Geography of India · Deserts, Coastal Plains & Islands
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Which Union Ministry launched the 'Swachh Sarvekshan 2023' - Mera Shahar, Meri Pehchan' survey? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Swachh Survekshan, India's urban cleanliness survey, is conducted under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, which is run by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
Current Events & Civic Duty · National current events & issues
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Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchaiyee Yojana (PMKSY) was implemented in Rajasthan from the year ________.
PMKSY was launched nationally in 2015-16 and implemented in Rajasthan the same year, with its 'Per Drop More Crop' micro-irrigation focus.
Economy of Rajasthan · Major irrigation & river-valley projects
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Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute is situated at which of the following cities ?
The Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute (RARI), under SKN Agriculture University, is located at Durgapura, Jaipur.
Science & Technology · Agriculture & Animal Husbandry (Rajasthan)
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Ramganj Mandi, also known as coriander city, is situated near which of the following cities of Rajasthan?
Ramganj Mandi, famous as the 'coriander city', lies in/near Kota district, known for its coriander market and Kota stone (D).
Geography of Rajasthan · Location, extent & physiographic regions
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Where is the principal seat of Rajasthan High Court located?
The principal seat of the Rajasthan High Court is at Jodhpur (established 1949); Jaipur is only its bench.
Indian Polity (Rajasthan focus) · Rajasthan High Court
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Who was the State Election Commissioner of Rajasthan during 2023?
Madhukar Gupta served as the State Election Commissioner of Rajasthan during 2023, overseeing local body elections.
Indian Polity (Rajasthan focus) · Rajasthan State Election Commission
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The Khilafat movement was led by -
The Khilafat Movement (1919-1924) was led by the Ali brothers, Mohammad Ali and Shaukat Ali, to protect the Ottoman Caliphate.
History (India & Rajasthan) · Gandhian era mass movements
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The famous speech addressed by the first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru at the hour of midinght on 14-15 August 1947, is known as: (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Nehru's midnight speech of 14-15 August 1947 is famously titled 'Tryst with Destiny'.
History (India & Rajasthan) · Partition & Independence of India
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In the fourth phase of integration of Rajasthan, which four princely states merged into Greater Rajasthan?
Greater Rajasthan (4th phase, 30 March 1949) merged the four big states Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner and Jaisalmer, with Jaipur as capital.
Rajasthan Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage · Integration of Rajasthan
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When did Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose proclaimed the setting up of the provisional government of free India at Singapore?
Subhash Chandra Bose proclaimed the Provisional Government of Free India (Azad Hind) at Singapore on 21 October 1943.
History (India & Rajasthan) · Revolutionary movement in India
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Where is the archaeological site of "Civilization of Balathal" situated?
Balathal is a Chalcolithic (Ahar/Banas culture) site located in Vallabhnagar tehsil of Udaipur district.
Rajasthan Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage · Ancient civilizations of Rajasthan
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In which year Prithivi Raj III defeated Chandel Ruler of Mahoba?
Prithviraj Chauhan III defeated the Chandela ruler Paramardideva (Parmal) of Mahoba in 1182 A.D.
Rajasthan Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage · Major dynasties of Rajasthan
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"Saheliyon ki Bari" a popular tourist destination in Udaipur was built by
Udaipur's 'Saheliyon ki Bari' was built by Maharana Sangram Singh-II (18th century) for the queen and her maids, famed for fountains and a lakeside garden.
Rajasthan Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage · Monuments, palaces & havelis
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'Rane Jagpat Ra Marasya' was written to mourn the death of which ruler?
'Rane Jagpat Ra Marasya' is a Rajasthani elegy (marasya) composed to mourn the death of Maharaja Jagat Singh of Mewar.
Rajasthan Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage · Rajasthani literature & literary works
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Who, amongst the following famous artists, has represented Rajasthan in the Bharat Utsav in 'Bahrupia Kala'?
Janki Lal Bhand of Bhilwara is the renowned Behrupiya (impersonation art) performer who represented Rajasthan at the Bharat Utsav.
Rajasthan Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage · Eminent personalities of Rajasthan
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Match List-I with List-II List-I (Chhatri) a. Chhatri of Sawai Jai Singh b. Chhatri of Musi Rani c. Chhatri of Gopal Singh d. Sethon ki Chhatri List-II (Places) I. Alwar II. Ramgarh III. Gatore IV. Karauli Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Sawai Jai Singh's chhatri is at Gatore (III), Musi Rani's at Alwar (I), Gopal Singh's at Karauli (IV), and Sethon ki Chhatri at Ramgarh (II) — i.e. a-III, b-I, c-IV, d-II = option D.
Rajasthan Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage · Monuments, palaces & havelis
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Who is famous as 'Wagad Ki Meera'?
Gavri Bai of Dungarpur (Wagad region) was a Krishna devotee-poet and is renowned as the 'Meera of Wagad'.
Rajasthan Art, Culture, Literature & Heritage · Saints & religious movements
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Blue Revolution in India was launched during the period :
The Blue Revolution (focused on fisheries and aquaculture development) was launched in India during the Seventh Five Year Plan, 1985-1990.
Economy of India · Agriculture Sector & Revolutions
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In which of the following, Rajasthan is the largest producer in the country?
Rajasthan is India's largest producer of wool, owing to its large sheep population in arid regions.
Science & Technology · Agriculture & Animal Husbandry (Rajasthan)
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Which of the following dams of Rajasthan is for both irrigation and Hydroelectricity? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Rana Pratap Sagar Dam on the Chambal at Rawatbhata (Chittorgarh) is a multipurpose project supplying both irrigation water and hydroelectric power (172 MW).
Economy of Rajasthan · Major irrigation & river-valley projects
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Which of the following taxes is not levied and collected by the State Government of Rajasthan?
Income Tax is a Union subject levied and collected by the Central Government, not by the Rajasthan State Government.
Economy of India · Goods & Services Tax (GST) & Taxation
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Which of the following is not a salient feature of the Indian Constitution?
India provides single citizenship, not dual citizenship; therefore 'Provision of Dual citizenship' is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution.
Indian Polity (Rajasthan focus) · Constitution — Making & Nature
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Which of the following options is arranged in descending order of their storage size?
Sizes in decreasing order are MB > KB > Byte > Nibble (1 MB > 1 KB = 1024 bytes > 1 byte = 2 nibbles), so option A is correct descending order.
Computer Knowledge · Number systems & data representation
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PARAM is a series of assembled in India by C-DAC, Pune.
PARAM is C-DAC, Pune's series of supercomputers, the first being PARAM 8000 (1991), built for high-performance computing.
Computer Knowledge · Types & classification of computers
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Which generation of computers uses Vacuum tubes for Circuitry and Magnetic drum of Memory?
First-generation computers (1940s–1956) used vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums for memory (e.g., ENIAC, UNIVAC).
Computer Knowledge · Characteristics & generations of computers
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Duduma waterfall is located in which of the following state?
Duduma waterfall is on the Machkund river on the Odisha–Andhra Pradesh border, but is officially located in the Koraput district of Odisha.
Geography of India · River Systems of India
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Name the left bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River?
Burhi Dihing is a left bank tributary of the Brahmaputra, joining it in Assam from the south-east.
Geography of India · River Systems of India
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The Western Ghats are known as 'Sahyadri' in which state?
The Western Ghats are called 'Sahyadri' in Maharashtra, where the range runs along the Konkan coast.
Geography of India · Mountains & Himalayan Ranges
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Bifocal lens is used to correct the defect of: (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
A bifocal lens has separate parts for near and distant vision, so it corrects presbyopia, an age-related defect affecting both near and far sight simultaneously.
Science & Technology · Diseases & Health
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The adult human dental formula is:
The adult human dental formula is 2123/2123 — per half-jaw: 2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 premolars, 3 molars, giving 32 teeth total.
Science & Technology · Diet & Nutrition
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Given below are two statements: Statement (I): Blood transfusion is a method in which blood or blood products are transferred from the circulatory system of one person to another. Statement (II): The first blood transfusion was carried out by Karl Landsteiner. In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement I correctly defines transfusion, but Statement II is false — Karl Landsteiner discovered the ABO blood groups (1901), he did not perform the first transfusion; hence answer C.
Science & Technology · Blood Groups & Rh Factor
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Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
Bleaching powder is calcium oxychloride CaOCl2 (Ca(OCl)Cl), not CaO (which is quicklime), so option B is the incorrectly matched pair.
Science & Technology · Physical & Chemical Changes
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