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The method of soil conservation in which stones, grass, soil are used to build barriers along contours and trenches are made in front of the barriers to collect water is called?

A) Mulching	B) Contour barriers
C) Rock dam	D) Terrace farming

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Contour barriers

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The most important function of an interest group is to

A) form the government	B) alter government policies to its liking
C) build up public opinion	D) Contest elections

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) alter government policies to its liking

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Which of the following statements are correct about ‘Saakshar Bharat’ scheme?

1.It is a centrally sponsored scheme which was launched during the Eleventh Five-year Plan.

2.The scheme applies to women in particular and disadvantaged groups in general.

3.The scheme applies to persons above the age of 10 years.

4.The scheme is anchored with Panchayati raj Institutions and Local self-Government.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1,2 and 4

Explanation:

Saakshar Bharat scheme was launched on 8th September 2009 during the 11th Five Year Plan, with an aim to raise literacy rate to 80%, to bridge gender gap to 10% .The scheme is anchored with Panchayati Raj Institutions and Local Self-government to decrease regional and social disparities and to focus on women, SCs, STs, minorities and other disadvantaged groups. It focused mainly on adult education, with emphasis on non-literates in the age group of 15-36 years.

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Which organisation has installed India’s largest floating solar photovoltaic plant in Kerala?

A) Nuclear Power Corporation of India	B) Power grid Corporation of India
C) National Hydroelectric Power Corporation	D) National Thermal Power Corporation

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) National Thermal Power Corporation

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Who is the winner of 2017 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix?

A) Sebastian Vettel	B) Lewis Hamilton
C) Valtteri Bottas	D) Kimi Raikkonen

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lewis Hamilton

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Which of the following award is to recognize distinguished service of a high order to the nation?

A) Padma Bhushan	B) Param Vir Chakra
C) Padma Vibhushan	D) Bharat Ratna

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Padma Bhushan

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Who is the author of Manimekalai?

A) Kovalan	B) Sathanar
C) Ilango Adigal	D) Timtakkatevar

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sathanar

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One of the finest jewels of Tamil poetry, the epic poem Manimekalai was written by Sathanar in 2nd century A.D. It is unique for the deep spirituality and mysticism it unfolds against the historical and geographical background of South India and of adjacent Jaffna.

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Which of the following statement is INCORRECT regarding Sodium?

A) Sodium reacts vigorously with oxygen and water	B) A lot of heat is generated when sodium reacts with water and oxygen
C) It is stored in kerosene	D) It is a non-metal

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