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Question : In which year did India make its One-Day International (ODI) debut?

Option 1: 1971

Option 2: 1974

Option 3: 1975

Option 4: 1972

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Correct Answer: 1974


Solution : The correct answer is 1974.

On July 13, 1974, the Indian cricket team played their first-ever One-Day International (ODI) against England at Headingley, Leeds. Ajit Wadekar led the Indian team. England defeated India by four wickets. The England team's captain was Michael Denness. 

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Question : Statement 1: Pakistan has a higher rate of population growth compared to India and China.

Statement 2: Factors such as high fertility rates and inadequate family planning contribute to Pakistan's higher population growth rate.

Option 1: Both statements are true.

Option 2: Both statements are false.

Option 3: Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.

Option 4: Statement 2 is true, Statement 1 is false.

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Correct Answer: Both statements are true.


Solution : The correct answer is (a) Both statements are true.

Pakistan has a higher rate of population growth compared to India and China. This can be attributed to various factors, including high fertility rates and inadequate family planning measures. The lack of effective family planning programs and limited access to contraception contribute to the higher population growth rate in Pakistan.

Therefore, both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true, and Statement 2 provides a valid explanation for Pakistan's higher population growth rate.

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Question : When was the Panchayati Raj System introduced in India?

Option 1: 1959 A.D.

Option 2: 1945 A.D.

Option 3: 1947 A.D.

Option 4: 1962 A.D.

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Correct Answer: 1959 A.D.


Solution : The correct answer is 1959 A.D.

The Panchayati Raj System, a three-tier structure, was introduced in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan on October 2, 1959. Later, in 1992, the system was added to the Constitution through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act.

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Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
India continues to ____________ the highest amount of e-waste, more than China, the US, Japan and Germany.

Option 1: generate

Option 2: remake

Option 3: stake

Option 4: select

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Correct Answer: generate


Solution : The first option is the correct answer.

In the context of the sentence, it means that India is consistently producing or creating a significant quantity of electronic waste. Generate is a fitting term for describing the ongoing process of e-waste production.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Remake means to create something again.

  • Stake refers to a share or interest in a business or venture.

  • Select means to choose or pick.

Therefore, the complete sentence is: "India continues to generate the highest amount of e-waste, more than China, the US, Japan, and Germany."

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Question : The White Revolution in India is associated with the production and development of:

Option 1: Wheat
   

Option 2: Milk and dairy products
    

Option 3: Pulses

  

Option 4: Horticultural crops

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Correct Answer: Milk and dairy products
    


Solution : The correct answer is (b) Milk and dairy products.

The White Revolution, also known as Operation Flood, was a dairy development program initiated in India in the 1970s. The program aimed to increase milk production and make India self-sufficient in milk and dairy products.

Under the White Revolution, various strategies were implemented to enhance milk production and improve the dairy industry. These included promoting dairy cooperatives, introducing modern dairy farming practices, improving cattle breeds through artificial insemination, establishing milk processing and distribution infrastructure, and encouraging farmers to participate in dairy activities.

The program brought about significant improvements in milk production and dairy processing in India. It led to the formation of cooperative societies like Amul, which played a crucial role in organizing and empowering dairy farmers. The White Revolution revolutionized the dairy sector, making India one of the largest producers of milk and dairy products in the world.

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Question : When was the Secretary of State for India made responsible for the Government of British India by bringing about changes in the Home Government?

Option 1: 1858

Option 2: 1833

Option 3: 1857

Option 4: 1813

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Correct Answer: 1858


Solution : The correct answer is 1858.

The Secretary of State for India was made responsible for the government of British India by bringing about changes in the home government through the Government of India Act of 1858. This act transferred the governance of India from the British East India Company to the British Crown.

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Question : Consider the following statements about unemployment in India:

a) Seasonal unemployment is mainly found in urban areas.

b) Educated unemployed people are mainly found in rural areas of India.

c) Higher cropping intensity is desirable for reducing unemployment in the rural economy.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?

Option 1: Only c

Option 2: Only b and c

Option 3: Only a and b

Option 4: Ony a

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Correct Answer: Only c


Solution : The correct option is only c.

Higher cropping intensity is desirable for reducing unemployment in the rural economy. This suggests a positive relationship between cropping intensity and reducing rural unemployment. Higher cropping intensity means more crops are grown on the same land in a given period, which can potentially generate more employment opportunities in agriculture.

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Question : Direction: If each of the letters in the English alphabet is assigned an even numerical value beginning  A = 2, B = 4 and so on, what will be the total value of the letters for the word INDIA?

Option 1: 72

Option 2: 86

Option 3: 74

Option 4: 94

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Correct Answer: 74


Solution : Given: 

A = 2; B = 4

Let's find the even numerical value of all alphabets →

ALPHABETS A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
EVEN NUMERICAL VALUE 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52

So, the even numerical value of INDIA  is → 18, 28, 8, 18, 2

Then, add all the obtained number → 18 + 28 + 8 + 18 + 2 = 74

Hence, the third option is correct.

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Question : Who was the viceroy when Delhi became the capital of British India ?

Option 1: Lord Curzon

Option 2: Lord Minto

Option 3: Lord Hardinge

Option 4: Lord Waveli

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Correct Answer: Lord Hardinge


Solution : The Correct Answer is Lord Hardinge

Delhi's status as the nation's financial and political hub during the earlier eras of Indian rule was one of the factors in its designation as the country's capital. Prior to its relocation, Lord Hardinge served as Viceroy of India and advocated in a letter for the British Empire to switch its capital from Calcutta to Delhi. The cost of moving the entire administration from Kolkata to Delhi was four million British pounds. 

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Question : Which of the following pairs of "sports - medals" is correct regarding the performance of India in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games?

I. Javelin throw - Silver
II. Men's Hockey - Gold

Option 1: Only II

Option 2: Neither I nor II

Option 3: Both I and II

Option 4: Only I

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Correct Answer: Neither I nor II


Solution : The correct answer is Neither I nor II.

Neeraj Chopra won an Olympic gold medal in the javelin throw at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with the best throw of 87.58 m. The Indian men's hockey team won the bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Both I and II are incorrect statements.

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