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According to 2011 Census figures, which state has recordedthe highest sex ratio?

A) Uttar Pradesh B) Haryana
C) Punjab D) Manipur
 
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BRICS is the acronym for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China and _______________.

A) Saudi Arabia B) South Africa
C) Singapore D) Sri Lanka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) South Africa

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'Vikalp' is a scheme launched by Indian Railways to help wait-listed passengers. Which of the following is NOT true about this scheme?

A) Confirmed berths in alternate trains. B) No-extra charges will be taken from passengers.
C) Wait-listed passengers can avail opportunity of travelling in Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Special trains even when booking made is in other mail/express trains. D) Vikalp scheme will be initially available for e-tickets only.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Confirmed berths in alternate trains.

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The Constitution of India was promulgated on January 26, 1950 because--

A) This day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929 B) This was desired by the farmers of India
C) The British did not want to leave India earlier than this date D) It was an auspicious day
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) This day was being celebrated as the Independence Day since 1929

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Because in 1929, the Indian National Congress had passed aresolution under the Presidentship of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in its Lahore session to observe January 26 every yearas Purna Swarajya or Independence Day

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In India, the Black Revolution is associated with self dependence in the production of ___________.

A) oil seeds production   B) crude petroleum
C) black box D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) crude petroleum

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Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

A) Jog - Karnataka B) Papanasham - Himachal Pradesh
C) Dhuandhar - Madhya Pradesh D) Hundru - Jharkhand
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Papanasham - Himachal Pradesh

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Sea water is saltier than rain water because

A) Sea animals are salt producing B) The air around the sea is saltish
C) Rivers wash away salts from earth and pour them into the sea D) Sea beds have salt producing mines
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rivers wash away salts from earth and pour them into the sea

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_________ is the first Indian company to list on NASDAQ.

A) Industries Limited B) Infosys
C) TCS D) Bharti Airtel
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Infosys

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