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A system of writing evolved by Sumerians is known as ______

A) Pictograms B) Cuneiform
C) Hieroglyphic D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cuneiform

Explanation:

The Sumerians were the first to evolve a proper system of writing called cuneiform. The script is wedge-shaped. Henry Rawlinson a British officer, deciphered the cuneiform script. He discovered by chance an inscription known as the behistun inscription. Relentless work of almost 12 years by Henry Rawlinson on this inscription, he managed to decipher the cuneiform script.

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Who among the following empasized the 'Five Relationships' ?

A) Lao-tse B) Buddha
C) Confucius D) Mahavira
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Confucius

Explanation:

To Confucius, Five Relationships were inportant : between ruler and subject

father and son

husband and wife

older brother and younger brother

older friend and younger friend

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Which one of the following causes rainfall in the north-western parts of india during winter season ? 

A) Cyclonic depression B) Retreating monsoon
C) Western disturbances D) South West monsoon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Western disturbances

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In India, Which type of forest among the following occupies the largest area?

A) Montane Wet Temporate Forest B) Sub - tropical Dry Evergreen Forest
C) Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest D) Tropical Wet Evergreen Forest
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest

Explanation:

In India, Tropical Moist Deciduous Forest occupies the largest area. The tropical monsoon deciduous forests are found in areas receiving annual rainfall of 100 to 200 cms in India, with a distinct dry and rainy seasons and a small range of temperature. They occur on the wetter western side of the Deccan Plateau, the north-eastern part of the Deccan Plateau and the lower slopes of the Himalayas, on the Siwalik Hills from Jammu in the west to West Bengal in the east.

 

They cover parts of Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkand, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

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Cotton is facing competition form Sugarcane in the region of the black soil in Maharashtra. This is due to 

A) Declined yield of cotton in this region B) A General Change in the climate of this region
C) Expansion of irrigation for which this region has become suitable for sugar-cane cultivation which is a profitable crop D) Increasing demand for Sugar and rising prices of sugar in the country
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Expansion of irrigation for which this region has become suitable for sugar-cane cultivation which is a profitable crop

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Which one of the following waterfalls in india has the most height _____

A) Barchipani Falls B) Kunchikal Falls
C) Meenmutty Falls D) Jog Falls
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kunchikal Falls

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The Dul Hasti Power Station is based on which one of the following rivers?

A) Beas B) Chenab
C) Ravi D) Sutlej
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Chenab

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Which of the following is the largest lagoon in India ?

A) Vembanad lagoon B) Chilka lagoon
C) Pulicat lagoon D) Kolleru
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Chilka lagoon

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