Current Affairs-Objective GK QuestionsMore Questions : [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ]51. How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra depicted on the National Flag of India ?(A) 16(B) 20(C) 24(D) 3252. Who is the author of the book ‘Long Walk to Freedom’?(A) Nelson Mandela(B) Louis Fischer(C) Aung Sang Sukyi(D) MaoTse Tung53. Who among the following is referred as ‘Desert Fox’?(A) Lord Wavell(B)
Saturday, 16 May 2009
Current Affairs-Objective GK Questions
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Current Affairs-Objective GK QuestionsMore Questions : [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ]76. Chandigarh’s ‘Rock Garden’ is the creation of—(A) Kishan Chand(B) Nek Chand(C) Gyan Chand(D) Mool Chand77. Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists :List-I (Musician)(a) Asad Ali Khan(b) Mallikarjun(c) Vismillah Khan(d) T.N. KrishnanList-II (Excellence in)1.
Current Affairs-Objective GK Questions
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Current Affairs-Objective GK QuestionsMore Questions : [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ]101. Which of the following industries suffered a huge loss of almost Rs. 20 crore per day, due to floods in Gujarat ?(A) Oil and Natural Gas(B) Information Technology(C) Textile Industry(D) Sugar Mills(E) None of these102. Who amongst the following is the author of the book ‘‘A Call to Honour, in Service of
Current Affairs-Objective GK Questions
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Current Affairs-Objective GK QuestionsMore Questions : [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ]26. Magsaysay Awards are not given in which of the following categories ?(A) Literature(B) Peace and International Understanding(C) Music(D) Public service(E) Emergent leadership27. Who amongst the following is the author of the book ‘Colours of the rainbow’ ?(A) A.V. Kamath(B) Anita Nayyar(C) Pritish Nandy(D)
Current Affairs-Objective GK Questions
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Current Affairs-Objective GK QuestionsMore Questions : [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ]1. Which organization was set up in November 1966 following the recommendation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East to faster economic growth and co-operation in the region of Asia and the Far East ?(A) International monetary fund(B) Food and agricultural organization(C) Asiatic
Sports Objective Questions
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Sports Objective Questions1. Serena Williams, who won the Australian Open Tennis women’s singles title 2009, is from which country ?(A) Belgium(B) USA(C) Germany(D) Slovakia2. With which one of the following sports is Jayanta Talukdar associated ?(A) Golf(B) Snookar(C) Archery(D) Shooting3. Which of the following team has won the Women’s World Cup Cricket 2009 ?(A) Australia(B) New Zealand(C)
Indian Economy-Objective GK Questions
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Indian Economy-Objective GK QuestionsMore Questions - [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] 61. Invisible export means export of—(A) Services(B) Prohibited goods(C) Unrecorded goods(D) Goods through smuggling62. A labour intensive industry is one that—(A) Requires hard manual labour(B) Pays adequate wages to the labour(C) Employs more hands(D) Provides facilities to labour63. Select the one which is not
Indian Economy-Objective GK Questions
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Indian Economy-Objective GK QuestionsMore Questions - [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] 91. ‘Gresham’s law’ in economics relates to—(A) Supply and demand(B) Circulation of currency(C) Consumption of supply(D) Distribution of goods and services92. Which one of the following sets of sources of revenue belongs to the union government alone ?(A) Gift tax, Holding tax(B) Sales tax, Income tax(C) Custom
Indian Economy-Objective GK Questions
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Indian Economy-Objective GK QuestionsMore Questions - [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] 121. According to the S.K. Sharma panel, which of the following documents should be revalidated after a certain period so that it cannot be misused by the people—(A) PAN Card(B) Credit Card(C) Driving Licence(D) ID Cards issued by the election commission(E) None of these122. How many items are reserved for small scale
Indian Economy-Objective GK Questions
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Indian Economy-Objective GK QuestionsMore Questions - [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] 31. Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the decreasing order of contribution of different sectors to the Gross Domestic Product of India ?(A) Services–Industry–Agriculture(B) Services–Agriculture–Industry(C) Industry–Services–Agriculture(D) Industry–Agriculture–Services32. Govt. of India recently
Indian Economy-Objective GK Questions
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Indian Economy-Objective GK QuestionsMore Questions - [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] 1. Consider the following statements about the 13th finance commission :1. It was constituted to give recommendations on specified aspects of centre-state fiscal relationsduring 2010-2015.2. It will give recommendation for the cordial relation between centre & the statesWhich of the statements given above is / are
World Geography-Objective GK Questions
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World Geography-Objective GK Questions More Questions - [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]76. Through which one of the following straits does a tunnel connect the United Kingdom and France ?(A) Davis strait(B) Denmark strait(C) Strait of Douer(D) Strait of Gibraltor77. Where is copaeabana Beach located ?(A) Buenos Aires(B) Hawaian Islands(C) Rio de Janeiro(D) Valletta78. Which one of the
World Geography-Objective GK Questions
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World Geography-Objective GK Questions More Questions - [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]101. The highest tea producing state is—(A) West Bengal(B) Tamil Nadu(C) Karnataka(D) Asom102. Ravi crops are sown in—(A) Spring(B) Summer(C) Autumn(D) Winter103. The source of the Brahmaputra is in—(A) Tibet(B) Asom(C) Kundon Himalayas(D) Kashmir104. Which is not a mineral of Aluminium ?(A) Bauxite(B)
World Geography-Objective GK Questions
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World Geography-Objective GK Questions More Questions - [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ]126. Which one of the following rivers originates at Amarkantak ?(A) Damodar(B) Mahanadi(C) Narmada(D) Tapti127. Which one among the following Major Indian cities is most eastward located ?(A) Hyderabad(B) Bhopal(C) Lucknow(D) Benguluru (Bangalore)128. Dalbergia species is associated with which one of the
World Geography-Objective GK Questions
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World Geography-Objective GK Questions More Questions - [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]51. As a result of metamorphism the lime stone becomes—(A) Graphite(B) Quartzite(C) Granite(D) Marble52. Rift valley is the result of which of the following ?(A) Earthquake(B) Fold(C) Fault(D) All of these53. Who discovered the laws of planetary motion ?(A) Copernicus(B) Kepler(C) Aryabhatta(D) Newton54.
World Geography-Objective GK Questions
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World Geography-Objective GK Questions More Questions - [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]26. The local time of a place is 6 : 00 a.m. when the Greenwitch mean time (G.M.T.) is 3 : 00 a.m. What is the longitude of the place ?(A) 45° W(B) 45° E(C) 120° E(D) 120° W27. Which of the following is also known as ‘Eternal City’ ?(A) London(B) Rome(C) Athens(D) Berlin28. The largest island in the world
World Geography-Objective GK Questions
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World Geography-Objective GK Questions More Questions - [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]1. The strait of malacca lies between—(A) Myanmar and Malaysia(B) Malaysia and Sumatra(C) Indonesia and Philippines(D) Philippines and Taiwan2. How many states of India border Myanmar ?(A) Two(B) Three(C) Four(D) Five3. In which layer of the atmosphere do most weather phenomena occur ?(A) Exosphere(B)
Friday, 15 May 2009
Allahabad Bank (Clerk) Exam 2009 (IInd Shift) : English Language (Solved)
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Allahabad Bank (Clerk) Exam., 2009(Held on 15-3-2009) (IInd Shift)English Language :Solved PaperDirections—(Q. 1–12) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.Rajendra stayed in a tiny hut with his goat. One day, his uncles tied it alongside the goats that
Indian Geography-Objective GK Questions
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Indian Geography-Objective GK QuestionsMore Questions : [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] 26. How many National waterways are there in India ?(A) 3(B) 5(C) 7(D) 1027. Which state of India has the highest population density ?(A) UP(B) Kerala(C) West Bengal(D) Bihar28. Consider the following statements about Uttar Pradesh—1. Geographical area of UP is about 2,41,000 sq. kms.2. Sex Ratio in UP as per 2001 census
Indian Geography-Objective GK Questions
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Indian Geography-Objective GK QuestionsMore Questions : [ 1 ] [ 2 ] 51. Which one of the following hydroelectric projects does not belong to Tamil Nadu ?(A) Idukki(B) Aliyar(C) Periyar(D) Kundan52. In terms of area, which one of the following Indian states has the largest coverage of forests ?(A) Arunachal Pradesh(B) Chhattisgarh(C) Madhya Pradesh(D) Orissa53. The largest irrigated area in India
Indian Geography-Objective GK Questions
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Indian Geography-Objective GK QuestionsMore Questions : [ 2 ] [ 3 ] 1. Which one of the following rivers originates near Mahabaleshwar ?(A) Godavari(B) Krishna(C) Kaveri(D) Tapi2. With reference to the climate of India, the western disturbances originate over which one of the following ?(A) Arabian Sea(B) Baltic Sea(C) Caspian Sea(D) Mediterranean Sea3. In which one of the following states is
Indian Polity - Objective GK Questions
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Indian Polity - Objective QuestionsMore Questions : [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]61. The provisions related to official language of India can be amended by—(A) Simple majority(B) Minimum 2/3 majority(C) Minimum ¾ majority(D) Cannot be amended62. Who among the following can participate in the proceedings of both the Houses of Parliament ?(A) Vice-President(B) Solicitor-General(C) Chief
Indian Polity - Objective GK Questions
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Indian Polity - Objective QuestionsMore Questions : [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]91. All the following are fundamental rights guaranteed by the Indian constitution except—(A) The right to equality(B) The right against exploitation(C) The right to adequate means of livelihood(D) The right to freedom of religion92. The total number of members in the legislative council of a state cannot
Indian Polity - Objective GK Questions
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Indian Polity - Objective QuestionsMore Questions : [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]121. Consider the following statements—1. The Constitution of India classifies the members of the council of union ministers into three ranks.2. A members of Rajya Sabha can be chosen as a union minister and he enjoys the right to votein the Lok Sabha.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?(A) 1
Indian Polity - Objective GK Questions
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Indian Polity - Objective QuestionsMore Questions : [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]31. To be officially recognised by the speaker of the Lok Sabha as an opposition Group, a party or coalition of parties must have at least—(A) 55 members(B) 60 members(C) 80 members(D) 1/3 of total members of the Lok Sabha32. Which of the following is not included in the directive principles of state policy ?(A
Indian Polity - Objective GK Questions
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Indian Polity - Objective QuestionsMore Questions : [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]1. Setting up of which one of the following is not stated in the constitution of India ?(A) Planning Commission(B) Finance Commission(C) Election Commission(D) Union Public Service Commission2. A Money Bill in the Parliament can be introduced only with the recommendation of the—(A) President of India(B) Union Cabinet
Indian National Movement-Objective GK Questions
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Indian National Movement 1. During the Indian freedom struggle who of the following founded the Prarthana Samaj ?(A) Atmaram Pandurang(B) Gopal Hari Deshmukh(C) Ishwar Chand Vidya Sagar(D) Keshab Chandra Sen2. Which one of the following periodicals was published by Mahatma Gandhi during his stay in South Africa ?(A) Afrikanes(B) Indian opinion(C) India Gazette(D) Navjivan3. In which session of
History and Culture of India-Objective GK Questions
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More Questions : [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]51. Who was the Hindu king shown playing veena on the ancient-coins ?(A) Shivajee(B) Vikramaditya(C) Samudra Gupta(D) Ashoka52. What was unique to Harappan civilization in comparision to Egyptian and mesopotamian civilization ?(A) Pictographic script(B) Temples(C) Rectangular town planning(D) Drainage system53. The Ryotwari settlement was
History and Culture of India-Objective GK Questions
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More Questions : [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]75. What was the main effect of vedic culture an Indian history ?(A) Progress of Metaphysics(B) Development of Sanskrit(C) Solidification of race(D) None of these76. Title of Vikramaditya was adopted by—(A) Ashok(B) Chandra Gupta II(C) Kanishka(D) Samudra Gupta77. Which important event took place in the history of India in the year 1526 ?(A) The
History and Culture of India-Objective GK Questions
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More Questions : [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]101. Who founded for Matthas in the four corners of India ?(A) Shankaracharya(B) Ramanujacharya(C) Bhaskaracharya(D) Madhvacharya102. Purushasukta is found in the—(A) Bhagavad Gita(B) Manusmriti(C) Rigveda(D) Atharva Veda103. Mughal painting flourished during the reign of—(A) Akbar(B) Jahangir(C) Shahjahan(D) Aurangzeb104. The Indus Valley
History and Culture of India-Objective GK Questions
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More Questions : [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]126. The Governor-General associated with the prohibition of Sati was—(A) Cornwalis(B) Bentinck(C) Wellesley(D) Amherst127. The capital of Shasanka was—(A) Karnasubana(B) Mahabalipuram(C) Kamlhipuram(D) Kannauj128. The book written by Hieun Tsang is called—(A) Shakuntala(B) Indica(C) Si-yu-ki(D) Yeun-chi129. Who wrote ‘Rajtarangini’ ?(A) Kalhan(
History and Culture of India-Objective GK Questions
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More Questions : [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]26. Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya was the disciple of—(A) Sheikh Alauddin Sabir(B) Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti(C) Baba Farid(D) Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi27. Which one of the following was favoured by Nehru but not favoured by Gandhiji ?(A) Truth(B) Non-violence(C) Untouchability(D) Heavy industrialization28. Ashtadhayi was written by—(A) Vedavyas(B) Panini(C
History and Culture of India-Objective GK Questions
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More Questions : [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ]1. Who among the following taught the doctrine of ‘Shunyata’ ?(A) Nagarjuna(B) Shankaracharya(C) Harisena(D) Vallabhacharya2. Who of the following kings was an ardent follower of Jainism ?(A) Bimbsara(B) Mahapadma Nanda(C) Kharavela(D) Pulakesin II3. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists—
Friday, 8 May 2009
Allahabad Bank Agriculture Officers Exam, 2009 : Solved Paper
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Allahabad Bank Agriculture Officers Exam., 2009(Held on 1-3-2009)General Awareness : Solved Paper 1. According to the World Economic Forum which of the following groups of countries have the most developed financial system in the world ?(A) USA–France(B) France–Britain(C) India–USA(D) Britain–Australia(E) USA–BritainAns : (E)2. Which of the following sectors of US economy were passing through a
Monday, 4 May 2009
MP PSC (Pre) Exam, 2008 : Public Administration
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Madhya Pradesh P.S.C. (Pre.) Exam., 2008(Held on 11-01-2009)Public Administration : Solved Paper 1. Which of the following administrative thinkers has defined administration as “the organization and direction of human and material resources to achieve desired ends” ?(A) L. D. White(B) J. M. Pfiffner(C) J. A. Veig(D) H. A. SimonAns : (B) 2. Which one of the following statements is not correct in
Thursday, 30 April 2009
General Awareness Questions
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1. In the eye donation, which part of the eye is transplanted from the donor ?(A) Cornea(B) The whole eye(C) Lens(D) Retina2. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?(A) Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) —Satellite Programme(B) Falcon—Under-seacable system(C) Discovery —Space Shuttle(D) Atlantis —Space Station3. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of
Thursday, 23 April 2009
Important Facts of Indian History : Medieval India
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Important Facts of Indian HistoryHistory of Medieval India● Made in the times of Bhoj, an idol of ‘Vakdevi’ is at present preserved in the British Museum.● The Jain temples of Dilwara were constructed during the period of Parmars.● In Udaipur Prashasti, Munj is entitled ‘Kavi Vrish’ due to his literary attainments.● Qutubuddin was purchased as a slave in his childhood by Qazi Fakruddin Abdul
Important Facts of Indian History : Ancient India
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Important Facts of Indian HistoryHistory of Ancient India ● The Harappan Fort in the shape of a parallel square is 460 yards in length (north-south) 215 yards in breadth (east-west) and 15-17 yards in height.● The script of Indus civilization was pictorial in which there were more than 600 picture-letters and 60 original letters.● The excavations of Chanhudaro were carried out in 1925 under the
Indian Economy Objective Questions
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[For : Bank, UPSC, RAS/RTS , UPPCS, B.ED., MBA, BBA, RRB, SSC]1. Which country is the largest oil producing country of the world ?(A) Saudi Arabia(B) Russia(C) America(D) None of these2. At the end of December 2008, the teledensity in India has become—(A) 25·89%(B) 26·89%(C) 32·32%(D) 33·23%3. Which of the following took the decision of establishing ‘South Asian Development Fund’ ?(A) ADB(B)
Indian Economy Objective Questions
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[For : Bank, UPSC, RAS/RTS , UPPCS, B.ED., MBA, BBA, RRB, SSC]1. The committee associated with establishing new stock exchanges was—(A) M. J. Ferwani(B) M. Narsimham(C) S.N. Nadkarni(D) R. Janakiraman2. Consumer Protection Act (COPRA) was implemented in—(A) 1985(B) 1986(C) 1987(D) 19883. Narsimham committee recommended to make banking structure of the country—(A) Two tier(B) Three tier(C) Four
Indian Economy Objective Questions
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[For : Bank, UPSC, RAS/RTS , UPPCS, B.ED., MBA, BBA, RRB, SSC]1. What is ‘Super 301’ ?(A) A name of modern computer(B) A new variety of rice(C) American trade law(D) American treatment name for Aids2. Which day is celebrated as ‘National Excise Duty Day’ ?(A) 26th January(B) 24th February(C) 14th April(D) 10th June3. Air Deccan has been re-named as—(A) Kingfisher Red(B) Jet Red(C) Sahara Red(D)
Indian Economy Objective Questions
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[For : Bank, UPSC, RAS/RTS , UPPCS, B.ED., MBA, BBA, RRB, SSC]1. Which State/Union Territory has been placed at the top in the list of per capita income for the year 2006-07 ?(A) Gujarat(B) Chandigarh(C) Punjab(D) Delhi2. According to 2001 census, Indian Population was—(A) 98·7 crore(B) 100·0 crore(C) 102·9 crore(D) 105·7 crore3. Which Union Territory ensured Lowest Population in 2001 census ?(A)
Indian Economy Objective Questions
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[For : Bank, UPSC, RAS/RTS , UPPCS, B.ED., MBA, BBA, RRB, SSC]1. The State having the highest literacy rate among woman in India is—(A) Tamil Nadu(B) Kerala(C) West Bengal(D) Maharashtra2. IRDP was introduced in the year—(A) 1978-79(B) 1979-80(C) 1980-81(D) 1981-823. As per 61st Round of NSSO Survey employment growth rate during 1999–2000 to 2004–05has been estimated to be—(A) 2·6%(B) 2·8%(C) 3·0
Indian Economy Objective Questions
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[For : Bank, UPSC, RAS/RTS , UPPCS, B.ED., MBA, BBA, RRB, SSC]1. CAPART is related with—(A) Assisting and evaluating rural welfare programmes(B) Computer hardware(C) Consultant service of export promotion(D) Controlling pollution in big industries2. Note issuing deptt. of RBI should always possess the minimum gold stock of worth—(A) Rs. 85 crore(B) Rs. 115 crore(C) Rs. 200 crore(D) None of these3
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Journey of Indian Post Office
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Year — Work1766 — Establishment of first Indian Postal system by Lord Clive in India.1774 — Establishment of first G.P.O. in Kolkata by Warren Hastings.1786 — Establishment of Madras G.P.O.1793 — Establishment of G.P.O. at Mumbai1854 — On October 1, 1854, Indian Post Office was recognised as of national importance and was brought under the authority of Director-General. Year 2004 was celebrated
First Woman in India
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● Prime-Minister—Indira Gandhi● Woman (India and World) who crossed English Channel through Swimming—Arti Shah● Governor—Sarojini Naidu (U. P.)● I. P. S.—Kiran Bedi● President of National Congress—Anne Besant● Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission—Rose-William Baithu● Winner of Nobel Prize—Mother Teresa (for peace)● Awardee of Miss World—Reeta Farhia● Awardee of Miss Universe—Sushmita
First in India
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● Census—1872● Regular Decadal Census—Since 1881● Warship Aircraft Carrier—I. N. S. Vikrant● National Nuclear Power Submarines—I. N. S. Chakra● Football Club—Mohan Bagan–1889● Hydro-electric Project—Shiv Samudram (1902)● Newspaper—Bengal Gazette (James Hikki)● Vernacular Daily—Samachar Darpan● Hindi Newspaper—Udant-Martand● Telegraph Line—Diamond Harbour to Kolkata (1853)● International Telephone
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
First Person in India
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Lord Lewis Mountbatten● First Governor-General of Independent India—Lord Lewis Mountbatten● Indian Governor-General of Independent India—Chakravarti Rajgopalachari● Chief of the Indian Armed Forces—General K. M. Carriappa● Field Marshall—General S. H. F. J. Manekshaw● President—Dr. Rajendra Prasad● Vice-President—Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan● Prime-Minister—Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru● Non-Congress
Monday, 20 April 2009
Places in The News
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RomeRome, the headquarters of food and Agriculture Organization, witnessed FAO Summit on climate, energy and food on June 5, 2008. The representatives from 193 member states of the FAO attended the threeday long summit. All the representatives of various countries stressed on the huge rise in the food production.LucknowLucknow has become Asia’s first and World’s second city where DNA bank has
BIMSTEC-At a Glance
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The leaders of BIMSTEC member states who are participating in the summit2 at New Delhi BIMSTEC BackgroundOn June 6, 1997, a new sub-regional grouping came into existence in Bangkok and was given the name BIST-EC (Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand Economic Cooperation). Myanmar attended the inaugural June Meeting as an observer and joined the organisation as a full member at a Special
Friday, 17 April 2009
Allahabad Bank (Clerk) Exam, 2009 : English Language
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Allahabad Bank (Clerk) Exam., 2009English Language : Solved Paper(Held on 15-3-2009)Directions—(Q. 1–12) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.One day Nandu rode his horse to the village fair. On his way back he met Somendra, the merchant. The merchant was
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
Dena Bank (Clerk) Exam, 2009 : English Language
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Dena Bank (Clerk) Exam., 2009(Held on 8-3-2009) English Language : Solved Paper Directions—(Q. 1–15) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.Bhaskar was a wealthy, wordly wise merchant. On his deathbed, he called his only son, Nakul, and gave him some advice.
Common Admission Test 2008 : Solved Paper PDF
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Common Admission Test 2008 : Solved Paper (PDF File)This section contains 25 questions.1. The intergers 1, 2 …, 40 are written on a blackboard. The following operation is then repeated 39 times : In each repetition, any two numbers, say a and b, currently on the blackboard are erased and a new number a + b – 1 is written. What will be the number left on the board at the end ?(A) 820 (B) 821(C)
Monday, 13 April 2009
UPSC CPF Assistant Commandants Exam, 2008 : General Awareness
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UPSC C.P.F. Assistant Commandants Exam., 2008(Held on 5-10-2008)General Awareness : Solved Paper1. In which one of the following animals is respiration done by skin ?(A) Flying fish(B) Sea horse(C) Frog(D) ChameleonAns : (C) 2. “Foot and Mouth Disease” is found in—(A) Cats and Dogs(B) Cattle(C) Poultry(D) HumansAns : (B)3. Who of the following recognized that large quantity of energy is released
Sunday, 12 April 2009
SSC Central Police Organisation Sub Inspectors Exam : 2008 Solved Paper
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SSC Central Police OrganisationSub Inspectors Exam-2008 : Solved Paper Solved Paper in Hindi : Download Here
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) : Art Solved Paper
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Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) : Art Solved Paper Solved Paper in Hindi : Download
Saturday, 11 April 2009
MP PSC State Service (Pre) Exam, 2008 : Geography (Solved)
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Madhya Pradesh P.S.C. State Service (Pre.) Exam., 2008(Held on 11-01-2009)Geography : Solved Paper 1. Which of the following pairs does not match ?(A) Trans Siberian Railway—Moscow to Vladivostok(B) Canadian Pacific Railway—Halifax to Vancouver(C) Orient Express Railway—Paris to Istanbul(D) Cape Cairo Railway—Warsaw to Madrid2. Which is the largest canal of the world ?(A) Suez canal(B) Panama
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
S.S.C. Section Officers (Audit) Exam, 2008 : General Awareness
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S.S.C. Section Officers (Audit) Exam., 2008 General Awareness : Solved Paper(Held on 30-11-2008) 1. The maximum number of goals scored by India in the history of international hockey tournaments were in 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles when it beat USA by—(A) 26–0(B) 24–1(C) 22–0(D) 20–0Ans : (B)2. When was the Jawahar Rozgar Yojna launched ?(A) 1985(B) 1987(C) 1989(D) 1991Ans : (C)3. The cause for
OBC Probationary Officers Exam, 2008 : General Awareness
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Oriental Bank of Commerce Probationary Officers Exam., 2008 (Held on 21-12-2008)General Awareness : Solved Paper 1. Which of the following crops cannot be called a Plantation Crop ?(A) Wheat(B) Oil Palm(C) Rubber(D) Coffee(E) Coconut2. Which of the following is the name of the spacecraft launched by India as a part of Mission to Moon ?(A) Moon-1(B) Chandrayaan-1(C) Kalpana(D) RADOM(E) None of
DLF-IPL Season-II Schedule 2009
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DLF-IPL Season-II Schedule 2009Mumbai—Kingsmead in Durban will host 16 of the 59 DLF-IPL Season-II matches to be held in South Africa from April 18 to May 24.The opening ceremony will be held in Newlands while the Final will be at the Wanderers in Johannesburg.The Schedule :April 18 : Opening ceremony followed by Rajasthan Royals Vs. Royal Challengers and Mumbai Indians Vs. Chennai Super Kings (
DLF IPL 2009 Schedule Timings - Indian Premier League T20 Cricket
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Now Indian Premier League Matches will be held in South AfricaAfter three weeks of uncertainty, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on March 22, 2009 that the domestic T-20 league tournament would be moved outside India. South Africa has been chosen as the venue for the tournament. The tournament, which was scheduled from April 10 to May 24, could not get a clearance from
Monday, 6 April 2009
Mankind and Various Tribes
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Bhils Tribe Mankind and Various Tribes Adivasis—A tribe living in Central Madhya Pradesh. Bedouins—Wandering tribes of Arabia and North Africa. Bhils—Certain uncivilized tribes inhabiting certain parts of India. Specially in border areas of Gujarat, M.P. and Rajasthan. Boer—A name applied to South Africans of Dutch or Huguenot descendants, especially to early settlers of Transvaal and the Orange
Multipurpose River Valley Projects in India
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Bhakhra Nangal Project Important Multipurpose Projects 1. Bhakhra Nangal Project (Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan)A joint venture of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, the Bhakhra Nangal Project is India’s biggest multi-purpose river valley project so far completed at a cost of Rs. 236 crores. It consists of a straight gravity dam, 518 metre long and 226 metre high across the Sutlej at Bhakhra. The
Sunday, 5 April 2009
PNB Agriculture Officers Exam, 2009 : Professional Knowledge (Agriculture)
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Punjab National Bank Agriculture Officers Exam., 2009Professional Knowledge (Agriculture) : Solved Paper(Held on 4-1-2009) 1. This ‘Biofertilizer’ is a nitrogen fixing micro-organism, beneficial for non-leguminous as well as for vegetable crops—(A) Rhizobium (RHZ)(B) Azotobacter (AZT)(C) Azospirillum (AZS)(D) Blue Green Algae (BGA)(E) Phosphate Solubilising (PSB) mobilizing bacteria2. What
Top 10 Hotel Management Institutes
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Top 10 Hotel Management Institutes Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration1. Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal, Karnataka2. Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Chennai, Tamil Nadu3. Institute of Hotel Management Catering & Nutrition, Ahmedabad, Gujarat4. Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management Catering & Nutrition,
Thursday, 2 April 2009
RAS/RTS (Pre) Exam, 2008 : Political Science (Solved)
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R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre.) EXAM., 2008(Held on 7-1-2009)Political Science : Solved Paper1. Who among the following supported ‘partyless democracy’ ?(A) Jawaharlal Nehru(B) Mao-Tse Tung(C) Jayaprakash Narayan(D) Lal Bahadur Shastri2. Who among the following identified democracy with corruption, machine politics and gangsterism ?(A) Pareto(B) Laski(C) Robert Dahl(D) C. W. Mills3. Who among the following
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
First War of Indian Independence : 1857
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First War of Indian Independence : 1857Causes—(1) Doctrine of Lapse; (2) Discontent among the people; (3) The spread of Christianity alarmed the people; (4) Discrimination between the English and the Indians; (5) Increase in taxation; (6) Introduction of new cartridges supposed to be greased with the fat of cow or pig.Heroes of the War—Tantya Tope, Nana Sahib, Mangal Pandey, Rani Laxmi Bai of
The British Rule in India
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The British Rule in IndiaThe British Empire in India was founded by Clive. He was the representative of the East India Company in India. He was twice the head of the administration—first from 1757-60 and second from 1765-67.Clive defeated Siraj-ud-Daullah at the decisive Battle of Plassey in 1757. He gave stability and political status to East India Company by acquiring the Diwani rights of
Important Events in World History
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Important Events in World History Magna CartaIt was signed in 1215 A.D. by King John II at Runnymede. It is treated as the “Charter of Liberties’ according to which the English people would be governed by definite laws and not by whims of a despotic king. The elder Pitt, an eighteenth century Parliamentarian described the Magna Carta as the ‘Bible of the English Constitution.” RenaissanceIt is a
Important Land Marks in the Constitutional Development of India
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Important Land Marks in the Constitutional Development of IndiaPitt’s India Act, 1784—It was passed to bring the affairs of the Company under the control of the British Parliament.Transfer of the Administration of India to the Crown—Soon after the First War of Indian Independence (1857), the Act of 1858 was passed to transfer the rule of the East India Company to the Crown. Henceforth India was
Famous Viceroys of India
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Famous Viceroys of IndiaLord Canning (1858–1862)—After the transfer of Government of India to the British Crown. Lord Canning was appointed the first Viceroy of India. He reorganized the whole administration and made it efficient and responsible. Indian Councils Act 1861 was passed during his time.Lord Ripon (1880–1884)—He had to soft corner for the Indian people. He was responsible for the
Monday, 30 March 2009
Indian States and Union Territories
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INDIAN STATES[Capital, Area, Population (Census 2001 final figures), Principal Languages] Andhra Pradesh—Capital : Hyderabad; Area : 2,75,068 sq. km; Population : 76,210,007; Languages : Telugu and Urdu; Districts : 23. Arunachal Pradesh—Capital : Itanagar; Area : 83,743 sq. km; Population : 1,097,968; Language : Tribal dialects, inaugurated as the 24th State of the Indian Union on Feb. 20, 1986
Important Amendments to the Indian Constitution
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Important Amendments to the Indian Constitution The Constitution (31st Amendment) Act, 1973—It increases the upper limit of representation of the States to the Lok Sabha from 500 to 525 and decreases the existing limit for Union Territories from 25 to 20. The Constitution (34th Amendment) Act, 1974—It seeks to extend protection to the ‘States’ land ceiling laws and land tenure reforms from
Chhattisgarh Pre B.Ed. Exam 2008 : Solved Paper
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Solved PaperChhattisgarh Pre. B.Ed. Exam. 20081. General Mental Ability2. General Knowledge3. Teaching Aptitude4. Samanya Hindi5. General EnglishDownload Solved Paper PDF File : in English :: in Hindi
Sunday, 29 March 2009
Chhattisgarh Pre B.Ed. Exam 2008 : General English
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Chhattisgarh Pre. B.Ed. Exam. 2008 General Knowledge - Teaching Aptitude - General EnglishGeneral English : Solved Paper181. Choose the word opposite in meaning to ‘Dormant’—(A) Inert(B) Deaf(C) Indulgence(D) Active182. Choose the word opposite in meaning to ‘Malignant’—(A) Virulent(B) Benign(C) Prudent(D) Swallow183. The word ‘Tacit’ means—(A) Formal(B) Fear(C) Silent(D) Celestial184. The word ‘
Chhattisgarh Pre B.Ed. Exam 2008 : Teaching Aptitude
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Chhattisgarh Pre. B.Ed. Exam. 2008 General Knowledge - Teaching Aptitude - General EnglishTeaching Aptitude : Solved Paper101. Most important work of teacher is—(A) to organize teaching work(B) to deliver lecture in class(C) to take care of children(D) to evaluate the students102. A teacher should be—(A) Honest(B) Dilligent(C) Dutiful(D) Punctual103. Environmental education should be taught in
Chhattisgarh Pre B.Ed. Exam 2008 : General Knowledge
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Chhattisgarh Pre. B.Ed. Exam. 2008 General Knowledge - Teaching Aptitude - General EnglishGeneral Knowledge : Solved Paper61. Who is the author of the book “Chhattisgarh Geet Sangraha, Antas Ke Geet” ?(A) Brij Mohan Agarwal(B) Rajesh Chouhan(C) Devendra Verma(D) Dr. Raman Singh62. The highest dam in India, Bhakra, is built ozn—(A) Vyas river(B) Jhelum river(C) Sutlej river(D) Ghaghara river63.
Saturday, 28 March 2009
Important Dynasties in The South
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Important Dynasties in The SouthChalukyas— Pulkeshin I was the founder of this dynasty. He made Kanchi or Modern Badami his capital. His grandson Pulkeshin II (609–642) was the most distinguished ruler of this dynasty. He measured swords with king Harsha and defeated him on the bank of the Narmada.Cholas—Parantoka I was the founder of this dynasty in 947. Chola rule reached its high water mark of
Important Dynasties of India
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Important Dynasties of IndiaMaurya Dynasty (300 B.C.–184 B.C.)Chandragupta Maurya (324–300 B.C.)—He founded the Maurya Empire in India with the help of Kautilya. He was a military genius and an eminent statesman.Ashoka the great (273–236 B.C.)—Coronation in 269 B.C. He was the son of Bindusara. He conquered; Kalinga in 261 B.C. This was killed the soldier in him and he embraced Buddhism.Kushan
Museums and other Institutions in India
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Museums and other Institutions in India1. Birla Industrial and Technological Museum, Kolkata (West Bengal).2. Central Indian Medicinal Plants Organisation, Lucknow.3. Indian Institute of Experimental Medicine, Kolkata (West Bengal).4. Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh.5. Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre, New Delhi.6. Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun (
Research Institutes in India
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Research Institutes in India1. Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee (Uttarakhand).2. Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow (U.P.).3. Central Electro-Chemical Research Institute, Karaikudi (Tamil Nadu).4. Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani (Rajasthan).5. Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore (Karnataka).6. Central Fuel Research Institute, Dhanbad
National Laboratories in India
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National Laboratories in IndiaFunctions of National Laboratories—The National Laboratories undertake basic and applied research with special reference to the problems of industries falling within their spheres. These laboratories are actively associated with work of industrial development and standardisation, each having its own detailed programme of work drawn up by expert committees. 1.
Indian Navy - At a Glance
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Flag of Indian NavyIndian NavyThe Indian Navy is organised into three commands under Flag Officer Commanding in Chief : (1) Western Naval Command (Mumbai), (2) Eastern Naval Command (Vishakhapattnam); (3) Southern Naval Command (Cochin). The navy has two fleets—the Western Fleet and the Eastern Fleet. Ships of the Indian FleetIndia’s first aircraft carrier INS Vikrant has been converted into a
Indian Air Force - At a Glance
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Flag of Indian ForceIndian Air ForceIt was established in 1933; and modernisation began in 1948. The Indian Air Force proved its mettle during two Indo-Pak conflicts. It gave a fine account of itself during Kargil conflict. The air force is organised into seven commands : (1) Western Command; (2) Central Command; (3) Eastern Command; (4) South Western Command; (5) Training Command; (6)
Indian Army - At a Glance
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Flag of Indian ArmyIndian Defence : Indian Army The Indian army is organised into six commands—(1) Southern, (2) Northern, (3) Eastern, (4) Central, (5) Western, and (6) South Western*, (7) Army Training Command, each under a General Officer Commandingin-Chief of the rank of Lieutenant General. The Commands are divided into Areas and sub-areas. An area is commanded by a General Officer Commanding
Friday, 27 March 2009
India’s Space Programme
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India’s Space ProgrammeIndia is working assiduously to make a dent in space research. The steps to build know-how for satellite technology were taken by late Dr. S. Vikram Sarabhai. He set up, in 1970, the Satellite Systems Division (SSD) as part of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Trivendrum with Prof. U.R. Rao as its head. On May 10, 1972 India signed an agreement with the Soviet Union
Variety of Animals
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Variety of AnimalsAlbatross—Sea bird found in North Pacific off the American coast.Alpaca—Animal found in Chile (South America).Antelope—A group of hollow-horned ruminants related to sheep and goats.Chameleon—A lizard which changes colour of its own skin in Africa.Cod—Well known food fish, found in abundance off the British and Iceland coasts. In Iceland, extraction of oil from these fish forms
Largest, Smallest, Highest and Longest in India
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Largest, Smallest, Highest and Longest in IndiaBiggest Hotel — Oberai-Sheraton on the shore of the Arabian Sea in South Bombay.Highest Mountain Peak — K2 (8‚611 metres)Largest Populated City — MumbaiLongest River (Flow in India) — Ganga (2510 km)Highest Waterfall — Gersoppa Waterfall, Karnataka, (830 ft.)Largest Lake — Wular Lake, KashmirLongest Electric Railway Line — Kolkata to DelhiLargest
The Largest, Longest, Biggest, Highest, Smallest in the World
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The Largest, Longest, Biggest, Highest, Smallest in the WorldArchipelago, Largest — IndonesiaLargest Railway Bridge — Herey P. Long Bridge, Lovisiana, U.S.A. (7 km.)Bird, largest — OstrichBird, smallest — Humming birdBuilding, Tallest — Taipei-101, in Taipei (Taiwan) 508 metre highLongest Irrigational Canal — Thekalakumsky Canal (1200 km)Canal, longest (Joining two oceans) — Suez Canal (168 km)
Crops of India
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Crops of IndiaRabi crops—These are winter crops sown in October/November and reaped in March/April. These are wheat, barley, gram, linseeds, mustard etc.Kharif crops—These are the crops raised in rainy season. They are sown in June/July and harvested in September/October. These are maize, rice, cotton, millets etc.Zaid (Summer) crops—Like Cucurbits— Lauki, Khera, Bhindi, Torai etc. sown in
Plants of Chief Industries in India
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Plants of Chief Industries in IndiaIron & Steel—Jamshedpur, Bokaro (Jharkhand), Bhadravati (Karnataka), Bhilai (Chhattisgarh), Rourkela (Orissa), Durgapur, Kulti, Hirapur (W. Bengal), Visakhapatnam (A.P.), Salem (Tamil Nadu).Ship-building—Vishakhapatnam, Cochin, Mazgoan, Mumbai.Cotton Industry—Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Surat, Sholapur, Coimbatore, Nagpur, Madurai, Kanpur, Delhi, Bangalore, Ludhiana,
Minerals, Crops and Other Products where Found
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Minerals, Crops and Other Products where FoundAluminium—U.S.A., Canada, Norway, Switzerland, France and India.Carpets—Iran and India.Cheese—U.S.A., England, Netherlands and Australia.Coal—U.S.A., England, Germany, Russia, Australia and India.Coca—Ghana, S. America and West Indies.Coffee—Brazil, Columbia, Indonesia, Ethiopia.Copper—Chile, U.S.A.Cotton—U.S.A., Uzbekistan, Egypt, India, Brazil,
Minerals—where found (India)
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Minerals—where found (India)Aluminium—Kerala, U.P. and M.P.Antimony—Punjab and Karnataka.Asbestos—Bihar, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.Bantonite—Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir.Bauxite—Bihar, Orissa, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.Beryllium—Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Kashmir and Bihar.Carborundum—Asom, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kashmir.Cement—Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Andhra
Countries Associated with Industries
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Countries Associated with IndustriesAfghanistan—Carpets, wool, dry and fresh fruits.Australia—Wheat, wool, meat, dairy products.Austria—Machinery, textile, leather goods.Belgium—Glass, textiles.Brazil—Coffee.Canada—Wheat, machinery, newsprint.Chile—Copper.China—Rice, tea, silk, iron and steel, oil refining.Cuba—Sugar, Tobacco.Denmark—Dairy products.England—Textiles, machinery, medicines, motor
Foreign Towns Associated with Industries
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Foreign Towns Associated with IndustriesBaku (Azerbaijan)—Petroleum.Bangkok (Thailand)—Ship building, Teak wood.Belfast (Ireland)—Linen goods, Ship building.Buenos Aires (Argentina)—Dairy Products, meat.Cadiz (Portugal)—Coork.Chicago (U.S.A.)—Agricultural implements, grain and meat, automobiles.Cologne (West Germany)—On river Rhine, Eau-de-Cologne, cotton and woollen industries.Dacca (Bangladesh)
Indian Towns Associated with Industries or Factories
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Indian Towns Associated with Industries or FactoriesAgra (U.P.)—Marble, leather, carpets, stoneware.Ahmedabad (Gujarat)—Cotton Textiles.Aligarh (U.P.)—Locks, cutlery and dairy industry.Ambernath (Maharashtra)—Machine Tools Prototype Factory.Ankleshwar (Gujarat)—Oil fields.Bangaluru (Karnataka)—Cotton textiles, toys, carpets, motors, Hindustan Aircraft, Telephone and Machine tools.Bareilly (U.P.)—
Important Residences of the World
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10-Downing Street (London)—Prime Minister of U.K.Important Residences of the WorldBogor Palace—Summer palace of the President of Indonesia.Buckingham Palace (London)—King/Queen of England.10-Downing Street (London)—Prime Minister of U.K.Elysee Palace (Paris)—French President.Rashtrapati Bhawan (New Delhi)—Indian President.Vatican City (Rome)—Pope.White House—U.S. President.
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
Foreign Towns, Architectures, Monuments etc.
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Foreign Towns, Architectures, Monuments etc.● Abadan—Famous for oil fields in Iran.● Abu Simbel—Famous ancient mosque cut out of rock is located in Egypt.● Alexandria—A famous city and sea-port of Egypt, in Mediterranean sea.● Alice Springs—Are situated in Central Australia. These are famous springs with medical properties.● Almaty—Kazakhistan, where a conference of the Asian countries was held
Battles and Wars Outside India
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Battles and Wars Outside IndiaBattle of Marathon (490 B.C.)—This battle was fought between the Greeks and Persians in 490 B.C. A small Greek Army defeated much larger Persian force.Battle of Hastings (1066 A.D.)—This war was fought between England and Normans in 1066 A.D. King Harold of England was defeated and England came under the Norman control.‘Hundred Years’ War (1338-1453)—It was fought
Popular Quotations
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Popular Quotations● Hey Ram. —Mahatma Gandhi● Swarajya is my birth right. —Bal Gangadhar Tilak● Aram Haram Hai. —Jawahar Lal Nehru● “We have now to fight for peace with the same courage and deter-mination as we fought against aggression.” —Lal Bahadur Shastri● “……the light that shone in this country was no ordinary light. For that light represented living truth.” —Jawahar Lal Nehru● Jai Jawan Jai
Famous Characters in Literature
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Famous Characters in LiteratureAdam—(1) A character in the Bible; also in ‘Paradise Lost’ by Milton.(2) In Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’–an aged servant of Orlando.(3) In Shakespeare’s ‘Comedy of Errors’–Officer known by his dress, a skin coat.Aladdin—A well-known character in the ‘Arabian Nights’, in possession of the magic ring and lamp.Alice—A little girl in ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and ‘Through
Famous Indian Authors
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Famous Indian AuthorsAssameseHem Chandra Barua, Madhav Kondali, Hem Chand Goswami, Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya (Recipient of Jnanpith Award, 1979), Nilmani Phukan (Winner of Bhartiya Bhasha Parishad Award 2000), Apoorva Sharma (Winner of Sahitya Academy Award for 2000), Indira Goswami (Winner of the Jnanpith Award for 2000), Mahima Bora (Recipient of Sahitya Academy Award, 2001), Nalinidhar
Famous Authors in Different Languages
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Famous Authors in Different LanguagesEnglish—Chaucer, Spenser, Christopher Marlowe, William Shakespeare, Francis Bacon, John Milton, Bunyan, Dryden, Dr. Johnson, Alexander Pope, Henry Fielding, Oliver Goldsmith, Sheridan, Walter Scott, William Wordsworth, S.T. Coleridge, Lord Byron, P.B. Shelley, John Keats, Robert Browning, Charles Lamb, Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy, W.M. Thackeray, George
Religious Books
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Religious BooksHindus — Four Vedas, The Bhagwad Gita, The Ramayan, The Puranas, The Mahabharat, The Upnishads, The RamcharitmanasMuslims — The Holy QuranSikhs — Guru Granth SahibChristians — The BibleParsis — Zend Avesta
Everyday Science - Questions and Answers
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Everyday ScienceScientific, Geographical and Astronomical Phenomena(Questions and Answers) Q. Why does a piece of iron get rusted if left exposed in the open ?Ans. Iron piece rusts if left exposed in the open because it reacts with the oxygen in the air, forming iron oxide—a compound of Iron and oxygen.Q. Why can petrol fire not be put out with water ?Ans. Petrol is a hydro carbon which remains
National Means-cum-Merit Class VIII Solved Paper
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National Means-cum-Merit scholarship (NMMS) Examination-2009Class VIII : Solved Paper in HindiClick Here
TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher)-Agriculture (Solved Paper)
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TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) Entrance ExamsAgriculture : Solved Paper in Hindi Click Here
Latest Inventions / Discoveries in Science
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Latest Inventions / Discoveries in ScienceSubstitute for human skin developed—Israeli surgeons have now developed a successful, safe and effective substitute for the human skin which in expected to find used market soon. The artificial skin called the ‘Omiderm’ in thin plastic transparent sheet.Artificial corneas developed—For the first time in the history of medical science lab grown corneas,
Inventions and Discoveries
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Physics and ChemistryArchimedes—Invention of the famous Archimedean law, discovery of the principles of lever and specific gravity.Avogadro—An Italian scientists known for Avogadro’s hypothesis.Bacquarrel—Radio-activity of uranium.Baird J.L.—Television.Benjamin Franklin—Lightning conductor.Bhabha H.J.—Research in cosmic rays and quantum theory.Binet—Intelligence tests.Bose, J.C.—Crescograph.Bose,
Working Principle of Some Scientific Instruments
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Working Principle of Some Scientific Instruments Diesel EngineIt is a low cost internal combustion engine with high efficiency. It consists of a cylinder with air-tight piston and provided with two valves. As the piston compresses the mixture of air and diesel, the temperature increases to 600°C leading to its ignition. The gases formed by ignition expand and push the piston out with a great
Scientific Terms Explained
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Scientific Terms ExplainedAbsolute Zero—On the temperature scale is the lowest temperature theoretically possible. The theoretical point is equivalent to— 459•6ºF or—273•16º at which all molecular motion stops. Acupuncture—It is an ancient technique, very much in vogue in China, of deadening pain. It is claimed that by the use of acupuncture major surgical operations can be performed without
Scientific Instruments
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Some Scientific Instruments Altimeter—An instrument used for measuring altitudes in aircraft. Ammeter—An instrument for measuring electrical currents in amperes. Anemometer—An instrument for measuring the force and velocity of wind. Audiometer—An instrument for measuring the intensity of sound. Audiophone—An instrument for improving imperfect sense of hearing. Barometer—An apparatus used for
Monday, 23 March 2009
UGC-NET/JRF/SET : Management (Syllabus)
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UGC-NET/JRF/SETManagement (Paper-II)SyllabusUnit–IManagerial Economics—Demand AnalysisProduction FunctionCost-output relationsMarket StructuresPricing theoriesAdvertisingMacro-economicsNational Income conceptsInfrastructure—Management and PolicyBusiness EnvironmentCapital BudgetingUnit–IIThe concept and significance of organisational behaviour—Skills and roles in an organisation—Classical,
Sunday, 22 March 2009
Indian Towns, Architectures, Monuments and Buildings
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Indian Towns, Architectures, Monuments and BuildingsAbu Mt. (Rajasthan)—It is famous for Dilwara temples. It is centre of Jain Worshippers too.Adam’s Bridge—It is a part of sand and Rock Bank touching at two points with Indian soil at two places between Mannar Peninsula and Dhanuskoti.Aga Khan Palace—In Pune where Mahatma Gandhi was kept interned with his wife Kasturba Gandhi. Kasturba died in
Personalities : Past and Present
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Personalities[Past and Present]Akbar (1556–1605)—He was the greatest of Mughal Emperors of India, founder of the new religion ‘Din-i-Ilahi’.Alberuni—A great historian who visited India in company with Mahmud Ghazni’s forces.Amartya Sen Prof.—The recipient of Nobel Prize for Economics for the year 1998 Prof. Amartya Sen revolutionized world outlook on welfare economics.Andrew C.F.—A British
Terminology : Groups and Organisations
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Al Badr—An organisation which collaborated with the Pakistani occupation army in the atrocities it committed in Bangla Desh before it was jettisoned by the Indian army.Al Fateh—It is the name of the Palestine Liberation Movement—an organisation of guerilla fighters who indulge in hit and run attack against Israel. The chief of the organisation is Yasar Arafat.Anand Marg—It is an organisation
Terminology : Space Terms
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Terminology : Space Terms Absolute Zero—The starting point of absolute temperature where all molecular motion ceases.Artificial Gravity—This is actually the creation of centrifugal force by causing a craft-like object, the popularly known space station, to slowly rotate. This is just one more attempt to imitate the natural environment.Astronaut—One who is chosen to go on flights into
Terminology : Artistic, Literary Terms
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Terminology : Artistic, Literary TermsAllegory—A literary piece in narrative put in figurative language intended to point a moral e.g., Bunyan’s “Piligrim Progress.”Alliteration—The repetition of the same initial letter in every succeeding word; as, “Full fathom five thy father lies” (Shakespeare; The Tempest)Anthem—A national song.Anti-climax—A sudden descent in thought and expression. Aphorism—
Terminology : Military, Aviation and Naval Terms
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Terminology : Military, Aviation and Naval TermsAeronautics—Science of aerial navigation.Aircraft carrier—A huge warship used for take-off and landing of war planes on the high-seas; it serves as a floating aerodrome.Arsenal—A magazine or store for the storage of arms and military stores.Amphibious tank—A tank which can run on land and float on water as well.Amphibian aircraft—An aeroplane so
Terminology : Legal Terms
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Terminology : Legal Terms Affidavit—A statement on oath for use as evidence in judicial proceedings. Bye-Laws—These are special rules and regulations framed by any company or corporation for conducting its affairs, but they must not be repugnant to the laws of the land. Certiorari—A writ to transfer a law suit from a lower court to a higher one. Copyright—The exclusive right of an author invested
Terminology : Constitutional, Political, Diplomatic and Historical Terms
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Terminology : Constitutional, Political, Diplomatic and Historical Terms Ambassador—The highest diplomatic representative of one country in another. Amnesty—A general pardon granted by a government to offenders from political or other criminal prosecution or punishment. Apartheid—The policy of racial segregation followed by the white governments in South-Africa and Rhodesia (Zimbabwe).
Terminology : Economic, Commercial and Trade Terms
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Terminology : Economic, Commercial and Trade TermsAnte date—To give a date prior to that on which it is written, to any bill, cheque or any other document. Appreciation of money—It is a rise in the price of money due to fall in the general price level. Articles of Association—These are the rules and regulations elaborating the scope and method of conducting the business of a limited company.
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
OBC Clerk Exam, 2009 : English Language (Solved)
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Oriental Bank of Commerce Clerk Exam., 2009 (Held on 18-1-2009)English Language : Solved Paper Directions—(Q. 1 to 15) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.The Emperor's brother-in-law was also his Prime Minister and his avourite courtier. He was not
PNB (Agriculture Officers) Exam, 2009 : English Language
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Punjab National Bank (Agriculture Officers) Exam, 2009English Language : Solved Paper(Held on 4-1-2009) Directions—(Q. 1–15) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.We should recognise the indebtedness of the country to its farm families who toil to safeguard
Thursday, 12 March 2009
SSC Tax Assistant Examination, 2008 : General English
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S.S.C. Tax Assistant Examination, 2008(Held on 14-12-2008)General English : Solved Paper Directions—(Q. 1–10) Some of the sentences have errors and some have none. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and blacken the rectangle [■] corresponding to the appropriate letter (A), (B) or (C). If there is no error, blacken the rectangle [■ ] corresponding to the letter (D) in the Answer-Sheet.
Bank of Baroda Agriculture Officers Exam, 2008 : General Socio-Economic and Banking Awareness
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Bank of Baroda Agriculture Officers Exam., 2008(Held on 14-12-2008)General Socio-Economic and Banking Awareness : Solved Paper 1. As per the news published in various newspapers/magazines the UN Secretary General has asked nations to take special steps to reduce global food crisis. What suggestions he has given to overcome the problem of food crisis ?1. Increase productivity limit of small
RAS/RTS (Pre) Exam, 2008 : General Knowledge and General Science (Solved Paper)
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R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre.) Examination, 2008(Held On 7-1-2009)General Knowledge and General Science : Solved 1. Minamata disease is caused by—(A) Mercury(B) Cadmium(C) Lead(D) Zinc2. Government of Rajasthan has constituted one organisation to advise the government on reforms in economic matters. This organisation is named as—(A) Economic Policy and Reforms Council(B) Reform Committee on Economic Policy
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
MPPSC General Studies Solved Prelims Paper 2008
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Madhya Pradesh P.S.C. State Service (Pre.) Exam., 2008(Held on 11-1-2009)General Studies : Solved Paper
1. India was part of an ancient super continent called Gondwanaland. It included present day—
(A) South America (B) Africa
(C) Australia (D) All of these
Ans : (D)
2. Which plateau lies between the Aravalli and the Vindhya ranges ?
(A) Malwa plateau (B) Chhota Nagpur plateau
(C) Deccan
UP PCS Special (Pre) Exam, 2008 : Public Administration
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Uttar Pradesh P.C.S. Special (Pre.) Exam., 2008(Held on 28-12-2008)Public Administration : Solved Paper 1. Which of the following features of Development Administration are shared by New Public Administration ?1. Effective coordination2. Change orientation3. Temporal dimension4. Goal orientation5. Ecological perspectiveSelect the correct answer from the codes given below—Codes :(A) 1, 3 and 5(B)
RAS/RTS (Pre) Exam, 2008 : Geography (Solved)
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R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre.) Exam., 2008(Held on 7-1-2009)Geography : Solved Paper 1. Which of the following statements about the shape of the Earth is correct ?(A) It is oblate spheroid(B) It bulges slightly at the poles(C) It is a little flattened at the Equator(D) It is exactly spherical in shape without any bulge at any place2. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of landforms developed
Saturday, 7 March 2009
National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam, 2008 : Englsih
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National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam., 2008(Held on 17-08-2008)English : Solved Paper SYNONYMS Directions—(Q. 1–9) In this section, each of the following nine items consists of a word in CAPITAL LETTERS, followed by four words. Select the word that is most similar in MEANING to the bold word in CAPITAL LETTERS. 1. PERPLEX(A) Distract(B) Intrigue(C) Perspective(D) Baffle2. HOSPITABLE(A) Convivial(B
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
Vijaya Bank Probationary Officers Exam, 2008 : Reasoning Ability (Solved)
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Vijaya Bank Probationary Officers Exam., 2008(Held on 2-3-2008)Reasoning Ability : Solved Paper 1. ‘34’ is related ‘12’ in the same way as ‘59’ is related to—(A) 45 (B) 14(C) 42 (D) 38(E) 472. What should come next in the following number sequence ?2 2 3 2 3 4 2 3 4 52 3 4 5 6 2 3 4 5 6(A) 2 (B) 7(C) 8 (D) 3(E) None of these3. Among P, Q, R, S, T and U, R is taller than only P and U. S is shorter
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
Rajasthan Pre-B.Ed. Exam, 2008 : English (Solved)
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Rajasthan Pre-B.Ed. Exam., 2008 Solved Paper Section–A : Mental Ability :: Section–B : Teaching Attitude and Aptitude TestSection–C : General Awareness :: Section–D : Language Proficiency (English)Section–DLanguage Proficiency (English)Directions—(Q. 151–160) Read each sentence to find out if there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The letter of that part
Rajasthan Pre-B.Ed. Exam, 2008 : General Awareness (Solved)
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Rajasthan Pre-B.Ed. Exam., 2008 Solved Paper Section–A : Mental Ability :: Section–B : Teaching Attitude and Aptitude TestSection–C : General Awareness :: Section–D : Language Proficiency (English)Section–CGeneral Awareness101. Jaspal Rana is a distinguished athlete in which of the following games ?(A) Swimming (B) Weightlifting(C) Shooting (D) Archery102. ‘The Dronacharya Award’ is associated
Rajasthan Pre-B.Ed. Exam, 2008 : Teaching Attitude and Aptitude Test (Solved)
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Rajasthan Pre-B.Ed. Exam., 2008 Solved Paper Section–A : Mental Ability :: Section–B : Teaching Attitude and Aptitude TestSection–C : General Awareness :: Section–D : Language Proficiency (English)Section–BTeaching Attitude and Aptitude Test51. What will be most appropriate in case students conduct indecently ?(A) To make them fell guilty(B) To get very angry upon them(C) To punish them(D) To
Rajasthan Pre-B.Ed. Exam, 2008 : Mental Ability (Solved)
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Rajasthan Pre-B.Ed. Exam., 2008 Solved Paper Section–A : Mental Ability :: Section–B : Teaching Attitude and Aptitude TestSection–C : General Awareness :: Section–D : Language Proficiency (English)Section–AMental Ability1. Mohan is 18th from either end of a row of boys ? How many boys are there in that row ?(A) 26 (B) 32(C) 24 (D) 352. In a class of 60 where boys are twice that of girls, Ramya
SSC Sub-Inspectors Exam 2008 : General Awareness
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S.S.C. Central Police OrganizationsSub-Inspectors Exam. 2008General Awareness : Solved Paper Test–II 51. The Qutub Minar was completed by the famous ruler—(A) Qutub-ud-din Aibak(B) Iltutmish(C) Firoz Shah Tughlaq(D) Alauddin Khilji51. The Qutub Minar was completed by the famous ruler—(A) Qutub-ud-din Aibak(B) Iltutmish(C) Firoz Shah Tughlaq(D) Alauddin Khilji52. Which of the following are
Monday, 9 February 2009
Top 10 Mariah Carey Wallpapers
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Sunday, 8 February 2009
Uttar Pradesh PCS Special (Pre) Exam, 2008 : General Studies (Solved)
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Uttar Pradesh P.C.S. Special (Pre.) Exam., 2008(Held on 28-12-2008)General Studies : Solved Paper 1. Cardamom hills lie along the border of—(A) Karnataka and Tamil Nadu(B) Karnataka and Kerala(C) Kerala and Tamil Nadu(D) Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh2. Damodar is a tributory of river—(A) Ganga(B) Hugli(C) Padma(D) Suvarn Rekha3. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the
Saturday, 7 February 2009
West Bengal (MSC) Assistant Grade Exam, 2008 : General Studies (Solved)
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West Bengal (M.S.C.) Assistant Grade Exam., 2008(Held on 7-9-2008)General Studies : Solved Paper 1. For how long did Kurukshetra War continue ?(A) 20 days(B) 30 days(C) 18 days(D) 26 days 1. For how long did Kurukshetra War continue ?(A) 20 days (B) 30 days(C) 18 days (D) 26 days2. Which places was Chhattisgarh curved out from ?(A) Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh(B) Jharkhand and Bihar(C)
Dena Bank Agriculture Officers Exam, 2008 : Agriculture (Solved)
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Dena Bank Agriculture Officers Exam., 2008(Held on 2-9-2008)Agriculture : Solved Paper 1. Which of the following crops is tolerant of soil on water salinity ?(A) Date-palm(B) Cabbage(C) Orange(D) Grapes(E) Peas 2. How many minimum tractor hours per year of 40 H.P. power should be used approximately for purely agricultural use and not for custom service unit to become viable unit ?(A) 500 hrs. (B
Bank of Baroda Probationary Officers Exam, 2008 : Solved Paper
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Bank of Baroda Probationary Officers Exam., 2008(Held on 5-10-2008)General Socio-Economic & Banking Awareness : Solved Paper 1. RBI’s open market operation transactions are carried out with a view to regulate—(A) Liquidity in the economy(B) Prices of essential commodities(C) Inflation(D) Borrowing power of the banks(E) All the above 2. When more than one banks are allowing credit facilities to
Valentines Day Graphics
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Funny Pics - Sanday Make Funday
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Excellent People and Animals Funny Pics
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Top 10 Free Valentine Backgrounds & Wallpapers
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Friday, 6 February 2009
Allahabad Bank P.O. Exam : General Awareness (Solved)
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Allahabad Bank Probationary Officer Exam. 2007 General Awareness : Solved Paper1. As a part of its commitment to the World Trade Organization (WTO) India has taken various steps to reform its financial sector. Which of the following is one major step in this direction ?(A) Huge budgetary provision for Bharat Nirman Yojana(B) More and more foreign banks are allowed to open their branches in India(
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
6 Really Fantastic Desktop Wallpapers
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Tuesday, 3 February 2009
Uttarakhand PCS (Pre) Exam, 2008 : Public Administration
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Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre.) Exam., 2008(Held on 9-3-2008)Public Administration : Solved Paper 1. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below :—List-I (District)(a) Udham Singh Nagar(b) Tehri Garhwal(c) Chamoli(d) ChampawatList-II (Headquarters)1. Champawat2. Gopeshwar3. Rudrapur4. New Tehri5. BagheswarCodes :(a) (b) (c) (d)(A) 3 4 2 1(B) 2 5 3 4(C) 1 2 4
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
44th US President Barack Obama
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Barack Obama takes the Oath of Office as the 44th President of the United States as he is sworn in by US Chief Justice John Roberts with his wife Michelle by his side during the inauguration ceremony in Washington, on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Obama became the first African-American president in US history.
Barack Obama sworn in as 44th President of the United States
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Saturday, 17 January 2009
Make Sanday Funday
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Thursday, 1 January 2009
Important Dynasties of India
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Maurya Dynasty (300 B.C.–184 B.C.)Chandragupta Maurya (324–300 B.C.)—He founded the Maurya Empire in India with the help of Kautilya. He was a military genius and an eminent statesman. Ashoka the great (273–236 B.C.)—Coronation in 269 B.C. He was the son of Bindusara. He conquered; Kalinga in 261 B.C. This was killed the soldier in him and he embraced Buddhism. Kushan Dynasty (40–176 A.D.)
UP PCS Combined Lower Subordinate (Pre) Exam, 2008 : General Studies (Solved)
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U.P.-P.C.S. Combined Lower Subordinate (Pre.) Exam., 2008General Studies : Solved Paper(Held on 25-5-2008) 1. The power to establish an Administrative Tribunal for a State is vested in—(A) Supreme Court(B) Parliament(C) National Human Rights Commission(D) Governor2. The power to declare the election of an elected member of the parliament invalid is vested in—(A) The Election Commission(B) The
Great Personalities (Past and Present]
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Akbar (1556–1605)—He was the greatest of Mughal Emperors of India, founder of the new religion ‘Din-i-Ilahi’.Alberuni—A great historian who visited India in company with Mahmud Ghazni’s forces.Amartya Sen Prof.—The recipient of Nobel Prize for Economics for the year 1998 Prof. Amartya Sen revolutionized world outlook on welfare economics.Andrew C.F.—A British missionary who came to India in 1904.
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