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If one plots the tank irrigation in India and superimposes it with map of well irrigation,one may find that the two are negatively related. Which of the following statements explain the phenomenon?1. Tank irrigation predates well irrigation.2. Tank irrigation is in the areas with impervioussurface layers.3. Well irrigation requires sufficientground water reserves.4. Other forms of irrigation are not available.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 3	B) 2 and 3 only
C) 3 and 4	D) 1 and 4

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

The Tank irrigation is more in the rocky plateau area of the county, where the rainfall is uneven and highly seasonal. The Eastern Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Interiors of Tamil Nadu and some parts of Andhra Pradesh have more land under tank irrigation.Well Irrigation is common in alluvial plains of the country except the deserts of Rajasthan. Plains of UP, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka & Tamil Nadu are the states which are more prominently under the well irrigation.These areas have huge groundwater reserves.

Well irrigation is much older than tank irrigation in India.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

The upward force that a fluid exerts on a body floating in it

A) Upthrust	B) Plunge
C) Submerge	D) Capsize

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Upthrust

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Chicken out

A) Quickly move from one position to another in a game of chess or war.	B) Be a lover of non vegetarian delicacies.
C) Be easily confused over small issues.	D) To decide not to do something because you are too frightened.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To decide not to do something because you are too frightened.

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Which dynasty was ruling in Vijaynagar empire at the time of the Battle of Talikota?

A) Sangam	B) Aniridu
C) Tuluva	D) Saluva

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tuluva

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Who introduced the term 'Hindu rate of growth' ?

A) Amartya Sen	B)
C) Raj Krishna	D) V. K. R. V. Rao

Answer & Explanation Answer: B)

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As per guidelines of the RBI, payments banks can accept demand deposits (savings and current) up to a maximum of _______________ per customer.

A) Rs 1,00,000	B) Rs 2,00,000
C) Rs 50,000	D) Rs 5,00,000

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 1,00,000

Explanation:

As per guidelines of the RBI, payments banks can accept demand deposits – savings and current – up to a maximum of ?1 lakh per customer. To overcome this restriction of holding a maximum balance of ?1 lakh per customer, payments banks have entered into tie-ups with mainline banks so that balances over ?1 lakh can be converted into fixed deposits with the latter.

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If objects appear enlarged and inverted in a rear view mirror, then which type of mirror is used?

A) Concave	B) Convex
C) Cylindrical	D) Plane

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Concave

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Gaur dance is a popular folk dance of ____________.

A) Chhattisgarh	B) Tripura
C) Jharkhand	D) Uttarakhand

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