Question 1 / 15 Medium
Government Schemes
NBCFDC primarily works for the economic development of:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: NBCFDC supports economic and developmental activities for members of Backward Classes.
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Question 2 / 15 Medium
International
Chamundeshwari Temple is located near:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The temple stands atop Chamundi Hill overlooking Mysuru.
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Question 3 / 15 Medium
International
Chamundeshwari is regarded as a form of:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Chamundeshwari is a manifestation of Goddess Durga and is particularly worshipped in Mysuru.
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Question 4 / 15 Medium
Environment
The Indus River Dolphin is primarily associated with which river system?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The species is primarily associated with the Indus River system; India's population occurs in the Beas.
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Question 5 / 15 Medium
International
Kalai-II is primarily a:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The project is intended for hydropower generation.
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Question 6 / 15 Medium
Economy
Which of the following is associated with the formation of KABIL?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: KABIL was formed as a joint venture involving NALCO, HCL and MECL.
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Question 7 / 15 Medium
Environment
The plant species Impatiens nimspurjae was named in honour of:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The Himalayan plant species was named after Nepali mountaineer Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja.
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Question 8 / 15 Medium
Government Schemes
MyLIC and Super Sales Saathi are associated with:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: These mobile applications are associated with the Life Insurance Corporation of India.
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Question 9 / 15 Medium
Science Tech
Annatto is obtained from the seeds of:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Annatto is derived from the seeds of Bixa orellana, commonly called the achiote tree.
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Question 10 / 15 Medium
International
The Canary Islands are politically part of:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The Canary Islands are an autonomous community of Spain.
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Question 11 / 15 Medium
Science Tech
Which amino acids contain sulphur?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Cysteine and methionine are sulphur-containing amino acids.
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Question 12 / 15 Medium
International
Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project is located in:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Punatsangchhu-I is a major hydropower project in Bhutan.
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Question 13 / 15 Medium
Science Tech
The atomic number of sulphur is:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Sulphur has atomic number 16 and the chemical symbol S.
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Question 14 / 15 Medium
Environment
Geckos are generally important in ecosystems because many species:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Many geckos act as predators of insects and contribute to terrestrial food webs.
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Question 15 / 15 Medium
Government Schemes
These applications are examples of:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The applications use digital tools to support LIC-related services and operations.
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