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Q:

Rivers such as the Ganga and Son flowed through ______, a mahajanapada in ancient India.

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    Kamboja
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    Kosala
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    Magadha
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    Machcha
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Answer : 3. "Magadha"
Explanation :

1. Ganga and Son rivers flowed through the Magadha Mahajanapada of ancient India.

2. Magadha Mahajanapada was located in the area of modern Bihar and Jharkhand states.

3. Ganga river flowed through the northern part of Magadha, while Son river flowed through the southern part of Magadha.

Q:

Part ______ of the Constitution of India deals with the amendment of the Constitution.

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    18
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    13
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    20
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    10
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Answer : 3. "20"
Explanation :

1. Part 20 of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment process of the Constitution.

2. Part XX contains only one article i.e. Article 368 which deals with amendment of the Constitution.

Q:

Which of the following is NOT a public sector insurance company?

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    United India Insurance Company Limited
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    The New India Assurance Company Limited
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    SBI Life Insurance
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    General Insurance Corporation of India
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Answer : 3. "SBI Life Insurance"
Explanation :

There are public sector insurance companies.

1. United India Insurance Company Limited

2. The New India Assurance Company Limited

3. General Insurance Corporation of India

Q:

As per the recommendations of the National Statistical Commission, the Base Year of the GDP Series in India was revised from 2004-05 to ______ with effect from January 2015.

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    2011-12
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    2013-14
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    2005-06
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    2009-10
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Answer : 1. "2011-12"
Explanation :

1. From January 2015, as per the recommendations of the National Statistical Commission, the GDP in India The base year of the (GDP) series was revised from 2004-05 to 2011-12.

Q:

Which of the following is a dance form from the state of Uttarakhand?

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    Therukoothu
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    Choliya
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    Rouf
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    Kutiyattam
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Answer : 2. "Choliya"
Explanation :

1. Chholiya dance is a sword dance, meant to depict the martial arts traditions of the Kumaoni tribe.

2. This dance form is over a thousand years old, and is performed during local Rajput weddings.

3. There are four folk dances of Uttarakhand state.

- Chholiya: It is a sword dance that portrays the martial arts traditions of the Kumaoni tribe.

- Jhoda: It is a circular dance which is popular in both Garhwal and Kumaon regions.

- Tandi: It is a fast-paced dance which is popular in the Garhwal region.

- Langveer: It is a dance that depicts the stories of heroic warriors.

Q:

Which of the following statements about the city of Ahmedabad is NOT true?

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    The first mill in Ahmedabad was established in the year 1895.
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    Ahmedabad is located on the banks of the river Sabarmati.
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    Ahmedabad was often referred to as the ‘Manchester of India’.
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    Ahmedabad is situated very close to cotton growing areas.
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Answer : 1. "The first mill in Ahmedabad was established in the year 1895."
Explanation :

All the statements about Ahmedabad city are true.

1. The first mill in Ahmedabad was established on May 30, 1861.

2. Ahmedabad is located on the banks of the river Sabarmati.

3. Ahmedabad was often referred to as the ‘Manchester of India’.

4. Ahmedabad is situated very close to cotton-growing areas.

Q:

Sponges belong to phylum ______ of the animal kingdom.

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    Echinodermata
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    Porifera
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    Aschelminthes
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    Mollusca
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Answer : 2. "Porifera"
Explanation :

1. Sponge belongs to Porifera phylum of the animal kingdom.

2. These are primitive multicellular animals. The study of sponges is known as para zoology.

3. Sponges are mostly irregular in shape and have radial symmetry.

4. The body of a sponge has two layers-

- Epidermis: This is the outer layer that helps move water in and out.

- Mesohyl: This is the middle layer which contains the cells of the sponge.

Q:

Which part of the soil contains humus?

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    A-horizon
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    C-horizon
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    Bedrock
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    B-horizon
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Answer : 1. "A-horizon"
Explanation :

1. Humus is found in the topmost layer of soil (A-horizon).

2. Humus is a black or brown colored substance which makes the soil fertile.

3. It is an important source of nutrients for plants, and it helps the soil absorb water and air.

4. There are many ways to promote humus, including-

- Leaving crop residues in the field

- Using livestock manure

- making compost

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