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
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
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
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