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Answer : 1. "A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV"
Explanation :

All columns match correctly.

(A) ICAR-Central Institute for Arid Horticulture            - Bikaner

(B) ICAR-Central Institute of Cotton Research             - Nagpur

(C) ICAR-National Rice Research Institute                   - Cuttack

(D) ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research    - Bengaluru

Q:

Pushyamitra, who was the commander of Brihadratha, the last Mauryan emperor, killed the king and established a new dynasty. Which of the following was his dynasty?

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    Shunga
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    Kanva
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    Satavahana
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    Chedi
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Answer : 1. "Shunga "
Explanation :

1. Pushyamitra established the Shunga dynasty by killing the last Maurya emperor Brihadratha.

2. When Brihadratha became king, Pataliputra was the capital of the Maurya Empire.

3. Brihadratha had rebuilt many Buddhist stupas, among which the stupas of Sanchi and Bharhut are very important.

Q:

Match the columns.

Season                        Month according to Indian calendar

(A) Vasanta               (I) Chartra-Vaisakha

(B) Grishma              (II) Asvina-Kartika

(C) Varsha                (III) Sravana-Bhadra

(D) Sharada              (IV) Jyaistha-Asadha

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    A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
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    A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
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    A-IV, B-I, C-III, D-II
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    A-IV, B-III, C-1, D-II
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Answer : 1. "A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II"
Explanation :

Here all the columns are matching correctly.

(A) Vasanta                - Chartra-Vaisakha

(B) Grishma               - Jyaistha-Asadha

(C) Varsha                  - Sravana-Bhadra

(D) Sharada              - Asvina-Kartika

Q:

In India, according to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, the process of insolvency resolution for companies should be completed in how many days?

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    180
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    150
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    170
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    120
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Answer : 1. "180"
Explanation :

1. According to the Insolvency and Disability Code, 2016 in India, the insolvency resolution process of companies must be completed in 180 days.

2. The IBC 2016 also attempted to deal with the difficulties in the existing law as well as other disagreements that may develop between debtors and creditors due to inadequacies in the information system.

Q:

Name the hot, dry oppressing winds that blow in between Delhi and Patna.

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    Nor westers
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    Mango shower
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    Blossom shower
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    Loo
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Answer : 4. "Loo"
Explanation :

1. The hot, dry, painful winds blowing between Delhi and Patna are called Loo.

2. Flows in the plains of northern India and Pakistan in the months of May and June.

3. Heat waves can reach temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius, and can last for several hours.

Q:

Which of the following launched NEAT 3.0 to provide best developed ed-tech solutions, in January 2022?

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    Ministry of Law and Justice
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    Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
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    Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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    Ministry of Education
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Answer : 4. "Ministry of Education"
Explanation :

1. Education Ministry launches NEAT 3.0 to provide best developed ed-tech solutions.

2. The Minister also released technical books prescribed by AICTE in regional languages.

Q:

In India, who among the following is responsible for auditing all receipts and expenditures of the Union and State governments?

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    Attorney General for India
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    Advocate General
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    Union Public Service Commission
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    Comptroller and Auditor- Genera
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Answer : 4. "Comptroller and Auditor- Genera"
Explanation :

1. There shall be a Comptroller and Auditor General of India, appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.

2. The administrative expenses of the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General, including salaries, allowances and pensions payable to or in respect of persons serving in that office, shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

Following are the paragraphs related to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

- Article 148 – Comptroller and Auditor General of India

- Article 149 - Duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India

- Article 150 - Format of accounts of the Union and the States

- Article 151 – Audit report

Q:

How many types of writs can be issued under Articles 32 and 226 of the Constitution of India?

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    4
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    6
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    5
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    7
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Answer : 3. "5"
Explanation :

1. Under Articles 32 and 226 of the Constitution of India, the following five types of writs can be issued.

2. This Writ: The High Court can issue 5 types of writs to enforce the fundamental rights of a person. He is -

1.Habeas Corpus

2. Mandamus

3. Prohibition

4. inducement

5. Rights Inquiry

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