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Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
India will host an international summit on Buddhism here on April 20 and 21. Delegates from 30 countries will participate, a notable exception (1) ________ China. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is also unlikely to attend the two-day conclave. The maiden conference being organised by the Union Culture Ministry and the International Buddhist Confederation will discuss (2) ________ global issues through a Buddhist perspective. Over 170 delegates from countries such as Mexico, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Japan and 150 from India will participate in the summit to be held in the national capital. The delegates (3) ________ prominent scholars, monks, diplomats, and members of Buddhist organisations across the globe. The largest number of delegates are from Sri Lanka (20) and Vietnam (30). Abhijit Haldar, Director General of the International Buddhist Confederation, said that while no delegate had been confirmed from China, there would be two participants from Taiwan. “The invitations (4) ________ sent to various Buddhist institutions and not to governments,” Mr. Haldar added. He also mentioned that the Dalai Lama (5) ________ not attend the event due to health issues.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: classical
Option 2: contemporary
Option 3: old
Option 4: ancient
Correct Answer: contemporary
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the second option.
Explanation: The sentence talks about discussing global issues through a Buddhist perspective at the international summit. "Contemporary" refers to current or modern times. In this context, it indicates that the summit will address current global issues, reflecting
Question : When was the first train steamed off in India?
Option 1: 1848
Option 2: 1853
Option 3: 1875
Option 4: 1880
Correct Answer: 1853
Solution : The correct answer is 1853
The train that travelled for the first time between Bori Bunder and Thane in 1853 was known as the Great Indian Peninsula Railway (GIPR). Sahib, Sultan and Sindh were the locomotives that propelled its thirteen carriages. This station was rebuilt
Question : Identify the cultural festival based on the given clues: i) This festival brings together craftsmen like potters, embroiderers, weavers, wood carvers, metal workers, stone smiths and painters from all over India on one platform in Haryana. ii) This crafts mela is held in February every year and provides a glimpse of the state’s cultural heritage and recent achievements.
Option 1: Kapil Muni fair
Option 2: Shamlaji fair
Option 3: Chitra Vichitra fair
Option 4: Surajkund mela
Correct Answer: Surajkund mela
Solution : The correct answer is Surajkund mela.
The Surajkund mela is organised jointly by the Surajkund mela Authority and Haryana Tourism in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Tourism, Textiles, Culture, External Affairs and Government of Haryana. This handicraft festival is famous for showcasing
Question : Which of the following cannot be grouped under the physiographic divisions of India?
Option 1: The Himalayas
Option 2: Appalachian Mountains
Option 3: The Indian Desert
Option 4: The Island
Correct Answer: Appalachian Mountains
Solution : The correct answer is the Appalachian Mountains.
The Appalachian range runs from the island of Newfoundland in Canada to Central Alabama in the United States. The highest peak of the mountain range is Mount Mitchell in North Carolina.
The physiographic divisions of India
Question : Which event directly led to the partition of India?
Option 1: Quit India Movement
Option 2: Simon Commission
Option 3: Lahore Resolution
Option 4: Dandi March
Correct Answer: Lahore Resolution
Solution : Correct Option: 3 Explanation: The Lahore Resolution, passed by the All-India Muslim League in 1940, called for the creation of independent states for Muslims in the northwestern and eastern regions of India. This resolution is considered a direct precursor to the partition of India.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The locust is an insect that belongs to the family of grasshoppers. These insects are essentially harmless (1)____________they meet certain circumstances under which they (2) __________more abundant and change their behaviour. India, Pakistan and Iran (3)___________currently thinking over the locust plague threat (4) __________over their economies. When these locusts meet (5) __________environmental conditions, they become gregarious and (6) __________breeding abundantly. With their population becoming (7) ______________, they form swarms and keep moving (8) ___________areas damaging the crops. These swarms attacking (9) ____________and thereby devastating the entire agricultural economy is (10) __________is commonly referred to as locust plague.
Question: Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 6.
Option 1: start
Option 2: create
Option 3: set up
Option 4: launch
Correct Answer: start
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The phrase start breeding abundantly fits the context as it describes the initiation of new behaviour (breeding in large numbers) by the locusts when they become gregarious. The start is used to indicate the beginning of this
Question : What is the name of the Comprehensive Household Survey providing labour force statistics in India, which was first conducted in 1955?
Option 1: Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
Option 2: Employment-Unemployment Survey (EUS)
Option 3: Quarterly Employment Survey (QES)
Option 4: Area Frame Establishment Survey (AFES)
Correct Answer: Employment-Unemployment Survey (EUS)
Solution : The correct answer is the Employment-Unemployment Survey (EUS).
The Employment-Unemployment Survey (EUS) is India's most thorough study of labour force data. It was initially carried out in 1955 during the National Sample Survey's (NSS) ninth round. Based on the M. L. Dantwala committee
Question : Which state in India had the lowest sex ratio according to the 2011 Census?
Option 1: Punjab
Option 2: Rajasthan
Option 3: Bihar
Option 4: Haryana
Correct Answer: Haryana
Solution : The correct option is Haryana.
Among Indian states, Haryana records the lowest sex ratio at 877, while the union territory of Daman and Diu has the overall lowest sex ratio at 618.
Question : What is Rann of Kutch of India famous for?
Option 1: Tidal and flats
Option 2: Fertile soils
Option 3: Dense vegetation
Option 4: All are correct
Correct Answer: Tidal and flats
Solution : The answer is Tidal and flats.
The Rann of Kutch is also known for its flats and tides. Tidal movements shape the terrain, with sections covered by shallow water at high tide and exposed flats at low tide. This phenomenon contributes to the
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