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The all India Census was

1.first attempted in 1872

2.regularly undertaken since 1881

3.always undertakenas a five-year exercise

 

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 2 only D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

While it has been conducted every 10 years, beginning in 1872, the first completecensus was taken in the year 1881. Post 1949, it has been conducted by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

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Decisions made by the ______ are binding on all other courts in India.

 

A) Supreme Court of India B) High Court of States
C) District Court D) No option is correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Supreme Court of India

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Which places is said to be the cathedral city of india?

A) Benaras B) Kancheepuram
C) Madurai D) Bhubaneswar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Bhubaneswar

Explanation:

Bhubaneswar, the capital city of the state Odisha in India, is called as The Cathedral City of India and the Temple City of India. With Puri and Konark it forms the Golden Triangle, one of eastern India's most visited destinations.

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Which  of  the  following  statements  about Bitcoin is/are correct?

1.It is a decentralized virtual currency.

2.It    is    generated    through    complex computer software systems.

3.The  Reserve  Bank  of  India  recognized it as a legal tender in January 2016.

Select  the  correct  answer  using  the  code given below.

A) 1 only B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only D) 1, 2 and 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 and 2 only

Explanation:

Bitcoin is the world's first cryptocurrency,    a    form    of electronic   cash.It   is   the    first decentralized digital  currency:  the system   was   designed   to   work without   acentral   bankor   single administrator.Bitcoins    are    sent from  user  to  user  on  the peer-to-peer bitcoin network directly, without the need for intermediaries.  These  transactions are verified by network nodes through cryptography and recorded in a public distributed ledger called a block chain. Bitcoin was invented by an unknown person or group of people   using   the   name Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoins are not recognised  as  a  legal  tender  by Reserve Bank of India. 

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Where did Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as Dharma Chakra Pravartan

A) Sanchi B) Sarnath
C) Sravasti D) Bodh Gaya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sarnath

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Which of the following statements about the National Water Academy (NWA) is/are correct?

1. The primary objective of the NWA is to function as Centre of Excellence in training for in-service engineers from Central and State organizations on various aspects of water resource planning.

2. The NWA is located in New Delhi.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 only B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 only

Explanation:

National Water Academy (formerly known as Central Training Unit) was set up in Central Water Commission Opens in a new window by the Ministry of Water Resources, RD and GR, opens in a new window Govt. of India in the year 1988, to impart training to the in-service engineers of various Central/State organizations involved in the Development & Management of Water Resources. It was established under USAID assistance and strengthened with the subsequent assistance received from the World Bank.

It is located at Pune

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Which article of the Constitution of India relates to Uniform Civil Code?

 

A) 41 B) 42
C) 43 D) 44
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 44

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In India, the oath of secrecy to union ministers is administered by whom?

 

A) The Prime Minister of India B) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
C) The President of India D) Chief Justice of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The President of India

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