Download Question Paper 1. Shramanik tradition : (A) Believe in the authority of the Vedas (B) Do not believe in the authority of the Vedas (C) Is indifferent to Vedas (D) Is not a part of the Indian Philosophy Answer: (B) Do not believe in the authority of the Vedas Explanation: The Shramanik tradition is …
Answer: (C) All of these Explanation Nature writing emphasizes historical facts, philosophical interpretation, and scientific information. The passage clearly mentions that nature writing includes natural history facts, philosophical reflections, and draws heavily on scientific data, making all three aspects central to its content. Answer: (C) 1750 till 1899 Explanation The passage states that modern nature …
Download Question Paper (C) 82 million Explanation The passage states that according to the most recent UNHCR report, there are over 82 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. This includes refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons. Hence, option (C) is the correct answer. (A) Turkey Explanation The passage clearly mentions that Turkey alone hosts more …
Download Question Paper 1. Answer: (B) Personalities Explanation Identical twins may share the same physical appearance, but they differ in personalities and abilities. Despite having the same DNA, one may be shy while the other is outgoing, or one may be cleverer or kinder. These differences are shaped by environmental factors, not genetics, making each …
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1. For outstanding contribution to which one of the following fields is Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize given? A. Literature B. Performing Arts C. Science D. Social service Answer: C Explanation The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is one of the most prestigious science awards in India. It is awarded annually for outstanding research contributions in various …
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1. Match list-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list: List-I (Person) A. Nagender Singh B. A. N. Ray C. R.K. Trivedi D. Ashok Desai List-II (Position) Chief Election Commissioner of India President, International Court of Justice Chief Justice of India Attorney General of India Codes: (a) 1 …
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1. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List-I (Town) List-II (River Nearer to it) A. Betul 1. Indravati B. Jagdalpur 2. Narmada C. Jabalpur 3. Shipra D. Ujjain 4. Tapti A B C D (a) 1 4 2 3 (b) 4 1 2 3 (c) 4 1 3 2 …
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1. Match List . I with List . II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists : List . I (National Park/ Wildlife Sanctuary) A. Chandra Prabha B. Karera C. Jaisamand D. Nahargarh List . II (Nearby Town) Jaipur Jhansi Agra Varanasi Udaipur A B C D (a) 4 1 …
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The British colonial rule in India provoked widespread resistance from various sections of society, particularly among peasants and tribal communities who bore the brunt of economic exploitation and cultural disruption. These movements, spanning from the late 18th to early 20th centuries, represented grassroots resistance against colonial policies that destroyed traditional agricultural systems, social structures, and …
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The 19th and early 20th centuries marked a transformative period in Indian history, characterized by widespread social reform movements that challenged age-old customs and practices. These movements emerged as a response to the encounter between traditional Indian society and Western liberal ideas introduced through colonial education and administration. The reformers sought to modernize Indian society …