41. During conversion of a solid from one shape to another, the volume of the solid will (A) decrease (B) remain unaltered (C) increase (D) More than one of the above (E) None of the above Answer: (B) remain unaltered Explanation: When a solid is reshaped from one form to another, such as from a …
The Indian economy represents one of the world’s most complex and diverse economic structures, characterized by a unique blend of traditional and modern sectors coexisting within a mixed economy framework. As the world’s fifth-largest economy by nominal GDP and third-largest by purchasing power parity, India’s economic structure has undergone significant transformation since independence in 1947, …
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Q.1) Consider the following statements: The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is appointed by the Central Government. Certain Provisions in the Constitution of India give the Central Government the right to Issue directions to the RBI in public interest. The Governor of the RBI draws his power from the RBI Act. Which …
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 …
The educational transformation of India under British colonial rule represents one of the most profound cultural revolutions in human history, involving the systematic displacement of indigenous learning systems and the introduction of Western educational paradigms that fundamentally altered Indian society, intellectual traditions, and cultural identity. The State of Indigenous Education: Traditional Learning Systems Pre-colonial India …
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The British expansion into Punjab represents the final chapter in the East India Company’s conquest of the Indian subcontinent, marking the end of the last major independent Indian kingdom. This fifty-year struggle between the Sikh Empire and British colonial forces culminated in the complete annexation of Punjab, transforming the region from Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s powerful …
The three Anglo-Maratha Wars represent one of the most significant chapters in Indian colonial history, marking the gradual but inexorable expansion of British dominance over the Indian subcontinent. These conflicts, spanning over four decades from 1775 to 1818, witnessed the transformation of the East India Company from a trading entity to the paramount power in …
The Battle of Buxar, fought on October 22, 1764, stands as one of the most decisive military encounters in Indian history, marking the consolidation of British supremacy in the Indian subcontinent. While the Battle of Plassey (1757) had established British influence in Bengal, it was Buxar that transformed the East India Company from a trading …
The conflict between the English East India Company and the Nawabs of Bengal in the mid-18th century represents one of the most decisive turning points in Indian history. This confrontation, culminating in the dramatic clash between Siraj-ud-Daulah and the English, fundamentally transformed the nature of European presence in India from commercial enterprise to territorial dominion. …
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The Carnatic Wars (1746-1763) represent one of the most pivotal series of conflicts in Indian history, fundamentally altering the balance of power in South India and establishing the foundation for British colonial dominance. These three successive wars between the English East India Company and the French East India Company, fought primarily in the Carnatic region …