31. Which Indian state/UT is set to form a Migration commission, to identify the skills of returning migrant workers and provide employment?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] West Bengal
[D] Bihar
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The state government of Uttar Pradesh has announced that it will form a Migration commission to identify the skills of returning migrant workers and provide employment to them.
The government has also planned to provide insurance and a job security scheme to the returning workers. During the announcement, 23 lakh workers and migrants have returned to the state. The proposed Migration commission will map details of migrants, their skills and will provide training, employment and credit facilities.
32. Which country was the largest source of FDI in India during 2019-20 financial year?
[A] United States
[B] Singapore
[C] Mauritius
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [Singapore]
Notes:
As per the recent data of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Singapore was the largest source of FDI in India during 2019-20 with USD 14.67 billion worth investments. It was followed by Mauritius and the Netherlands.
The data also showed that FDI in India grew by 13 per cent to a record high USD 49.97 billion in 2019-20. Maximum foreign inflows were in service sector (USD 7.85 billion), followed by computer software and hardware.
33. On which of the following areas NITI Aayog doesnt have a task force?
[A] Agricultural developement
[B] Agricultural Insurance
[C] Planning
[D] Poverty Elimination
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Correct Answer: C [Planning]
Notes:
NITI Aayog has formed task force on Agricultural development ,Agricultural Insurance and Poverty Elimination.
34. In which year Mauryan King Bindusara died?
[A] 265 BCE
[B] 270 BCE
[C] 273 BCE
[D] 276 BCE
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Correct Answer: C [273 BCE]
Notes:Bindusara, who was also known as Amitraghata or Amitrochates was the son of Chandragupta Maurya. He ruled the Mauryan empire from 298 BCE to 273 BCE. He believed to have conquered 16 states of the Indian subcontinent. He died in 273 BCE and was succeeded by his son Ashoka.
35. Which of the following was the lowest level of administration during the Satavahana dynasty?
[A] Village
[B] Town
[C] Province
[D] District
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Correct Answer: A [Village]
Notes:
The lowest level of administration during the Satavahana period was a grama or village. It was under the charge of a gaulmika or village headman. The village headman was also the head of a military regiment consisting of nine chariots, nine elephants, 25 horses and 45 foot soldiers.
36. Who compiled the first star catalogue in the greek astronomy?
[A] Aristotle
[B] Aristillus
[C] Ptolemy
[D] Copernicus
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Correct Answer: B [Aristillus]
Notes:
Aristillus, a greek astronomer, created the first star catalogue in the western world in 3rd century BC. In this star catalogue,the stars are identified by numerical measurements of their positions.
37. Which of the following kings is credited for uniting the eastern Chalukyas of Vengi with the Cholas?
[A] Kollutung I
[B] Rajendra I
[C] Rajendra II
[D] Athirajendra
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Correct Answer: A [Kollutung I]
Notes:
Kollutung I who ruled from 1070 A.D. to 1122 A.D was the last important Chola king and adopted the title of Shungamtavirtta. He is credited with uniting the eastern Chalukyas of Vengi with the Cholas.
38. How many types of spices are produced according to International Organization for Standardization (ISO)?
[A] 60
[B] 85
[C] 75
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [75]
Notes:
India is the world’s largest producer, consumer, and exporter of spices. India produces about 75 of the 109 varieties listed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
39. Which is the largest fish producing state in India?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Karnataka
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: D [West Bengal]
Notes:
The top 4 fish producing states are:
1. West Bengal
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Gujarat
4. Kerala
40. Which of the following is the characteristic feature of Narmada Valley?
[A] Glacial origin
[B] Aeolian origin
[C] Structural origin
[D] Volcanic origin
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Correct Answer: C [Structural origin]
Notes:
Narmada valley creates the traditional boundary between North India and South India and has a structural origin.
