The Safety Valve Theory has been used to explain the formation of the Indian National Congress in the late 19th century. According to this theory, the British colonial government allowed the formation of the Indian National Congress as a way to channel the growing discontent among the Indian population into a peaceful and manageable movement. …
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Geography Optional Question Paper-1 (2022) Section-A Q. 1 Answer the following in about 150 words each: a) Define ‘speleothem’. Discuss the various forms and features of speleothems. Ans: A speleothem is a mineral deposit that forms in a cave or other underground space as a result of water percolating through the rock and carrying dissolved …
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UPSC Prelims 2021 Question Paper (Solved) Set D You are reading UPSC Prelims 2021 Question Paper (Solved). For the best results, try to solve the question by yourself before reading the solution. 1. Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid because A. it is dipolar in nature B. it is a good conductor …
UPSC Prelims 2021 Question Paper (Solved) Set D You are reading UPSC Prelims 2021 Question Paper (Solved). For the best results, try to solve the question by yourself before reading the solution. 1. Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid because A. it is dipolar in nature B. it is a good conductor …
UPSC Prelims 2021 Question Paper (Solved) Set D You are reading UPSC Prelims 2021 Question Paper (Solved). For the best results, try to solve the question by yourself before reading the solution. 1. Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid because A. it is dipolar in nature B. it is a good conductor …
You are reading SET A of UPSC Prelims 2015 Question Paper. 1. “Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojna’ has been launched for (a) providing housing loan to poor people at cheaper interest rates (b) promoting women’s Self-Help Groups in backward areas (c) promoting financial inclusion in the country (d) providing financial help to the marginalized communities Ans: …
Saramati Peak is a mountain located in the eastern Indian state of Nagaland, near the border with Myanmar. With an elevation of 3,826 meters (12,553 feet), it is the highest peak in the Naga Hills and is renowned for its rugged beauty, breathtaking views, and unique flora and fauna. It is considered sacred by the …
The 10 Degree Channel is a waterway located in the Indian Ocean. It is an important passage for vessels traveling between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The channel is approximately 150 km wide and lies along the 10th parallel north of the equator. It separates Andman and Nicobar islands. Significance of 10 Degree Channel The Ten …
The Montreux Record is a register of wetland sites on the List of Wetlands of International Importance where changes in ecological character have occurred, are occurring or are likely to occur as a result of human interference. It is maintained as part of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands and serves as an early warning system …