31. Private equity Major KKR & Co. Inc., that has bought 2.32 per cent stake Jio platform, is based in which country?
[A] South Korea
[B] United States
[C] United Kingdom
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: B [United States]
Notes:
Major private equity of the United States, KKR & Co. Inc. has recently acquired a 2.32 per cent stake in the digital unit of Reliance Industries, Jio platform for Rs 11,367 crore.
As per the announcement of the Reliance Industries, this is the fifth deal in the last four weeks for sale of minority stake in Jio platform. Earlier, it had raised Rs 67,194.75 crore from global technology investors including Facebook, Silver Lake Partners, Vista Equity Partners and General Atlantic.
32. In Which year did India start Liberalizing its Economy?
[A] 1991
[B] 1990
[C] 1999
[D] 1992
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Correct Answer: A [1991]
Notes:
Indian under PV Narasimha Rao liberalized its economy in 1991. This was undertaken when India faced a huge financial crisis. India became a mixed market economy from the state economy.
33. Who wrote “The Economics of imperfect Competition”?
[A] E.H.Chamberlin
[B] John Robinson
[C] J.R.Hicks
[D] Dean Baker
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Correct Answer: B [John Robinson]
Notes:
John Robinson in 1933 published The Economics of Imperfect Competition (2nd ed., 1969), in which she analyzed distribution, allocation, and the concept of exploitation.
34. Which of the following built canals and did a lot of irrigation work?
[A] Kalasoka
[B] Mahapadma Nanda
[C] Dhanananda
[D] Chandragupta Maurya
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Correct Answer: B [Mahapadma Nanda]
Notes:
Mahapadma Nanda made very methodical collection of taxes. He regularly appointed officials for this purposed. He also built many canals and did a lot of irrigation work.
35. Which of the following refers to the royal share of merchandise brought into a town or harbour by merchants?
[A] Shulka
[B] Bhaga
[C] Bhoga
[D] Kara
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Correct Answer: A [Shulka]
Notes:
Shulka during the Gupta period was a royal share of merchandise which was brought into a town or harbour by merchants. Therefore it can also be equated with the customs and tolls.
36. Which of the following is the most popular and well known Tantric text?
[A] Mahaniryana Tantra
[B] Hevajra Tantra
[C] Vajrapatala Tantra
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Mahaniryana Tantra]
Notes:
Mahaniryana Tantra is one of the most popular and well known Tantric texts. The text deals with Brahaman which, according to the Saktas, is nothing but Sakti. Sakti is eternal dynamic source of all things.
37. What is the body’s closest approach to the sun called ?
[A] Aphelion
[B] Perihelion
[C] Ellipse
[D] Prograde
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Correct Answer: B [Perihelion ]
Notes:
Aphelion is the most distant approach to the sun. While perihelion is the most closest approach.
38. Which of the following Chalukyan King set up a pillar of victory on the shores of the Southern Ocean?
[A] Vikramaditya I
[B] Vinayaditya I
[C] Vijayaditya
[D] Vikramaditya II
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Correct Answer: D [Vikramaditya II]
Notes:
Vikramaditya II is believed to have destroyed the Cholas, Keralas, Pandyas, Kalabhras and other kings. He also set up a pillar of victory on the shores of the Southern Ocean.
39. Which of the following kings assumed the title of Kongarkoman?
[A] Maravarman Arikesari Parankusan
[B] Maravarman Rajasimha I
[C] Koccadiyan Ranadhira
[D] Srimar Srivallabha
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Correct Answer: C [Koccadiyan Ranadhira]
Notes:
Koccadiyan Ranadhira who ruled from 700 A.D. to 730 A.D. reduced an Ay chief at Mardur “a hill country between Tinnevelly and Travancore.” He also conquered the Kongu country and assumed the title of Kongarkoman.
40. Which of the following were the important ports of India on the western coast during the Sangam age?
1. Bharukachchha
2. Sopara
3. Kalyana
4. Muziris
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 4
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Important ports of India on the western coast during the Sangam period were Bharukachchha (Broach), Sopara, Kalyana, and Muziris. The ships sailed from these ports to the Roman Empire through the Red Sea.
