41. 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).
42. Which country is the largest producer of buffalo meat?
[A] India
[B] Bangladesh
[C] Australia
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [India]
Notes:
India is the largest producer of buffalo meat and 2nd largest producer of goat meat.
43. Which among the following about the Palk Strait is/ are correct?
1. It connects the Bay of Bengal with Palk Bay
2. Vaigai River of Tamil Nadu drains into it
3. Though it is located in the sea dominated area, the height of the waves are low
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 2 only
[B] 1 & 2
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Palk Strait was named after the governor of Madras, Robert Palk. It connects the Bay of Bengal with Palk Bay. Vaigai River of Tamil Nadu drains into it. Though it is located in the sea dominated area, the height of the waves are low.
44. What is a depressed block of the crust of a planet bordered by parallel faults called?
[A] Horst
[B] Graben
[C] Dome
[D] Sand boil
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Correct Answer: B [Graben ]
Notes:
Tectonic landforms are landforms created by tectonic activity.
Graben is a depressed block of planetary crust bordered by parallel faults. Graben is a German word for ditch or trench
45. ‘DefExpo 2020’ was organized in which of the following cities of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Noida
[B] Varanasi
[C] Lucknow
[D] Kanpur
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Correct Answer: C [Lucknow]
Notes:
‘DefExpo 2020’ is the 11th biennial arms exhibition of the defence ministry. It was organized in Lucknow. The theme of ‘DefExpo 2020’ was “India: the emerging defence manufacturing hub’’. It is Asia’s biggest arm show which aimed at making Uttar Pradesh as one of the two important defence manufacturing hubs.
46. Who among the following runner of India has been suspended by NADA after failing in the dope test?
[A] Anjali Devi
[B] Prachi Choudhary
[C] Himashree Roy
[D] Jayanti Behera
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Correct Answer: B [Prachi Choudhary]
Notes:
400-meter runner Prachi Choudhary from the state of Uttar Pradesh has been suspended by NADA (National Anti Doping Agency) after failing in dope test. She was excluded from the squad of the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games and she also filed a case in the Supreme Court against the selection procedure of the Athletics Federation of India.
47. Initially how many districts of Uttar Pradesh have been selected for Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan?
[A] 25
[B] 31
[C] 45
[D] 55
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Correct Answer: B [31]
Notes:
Initially, a total of 31 districts of Uttar Pradesh have been selected for Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan. Uttar Pradesh has a total number of 75 districts. The migrant and daily wage workers from the rest 44 districts could also avail the benefit of the scheme.
48. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu Arabi-Farsi University is located at which of the following places of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Kanpur
[B] Noida
[C] Varanasi
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow]
Notes:
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu Arabi-Farsi University is located in Lucknow. Recently, the cabinet has decided a new name for the university which is “Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Languages University”.
49. The fifth International Toxicology Conference was held in which of the following places of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Prayagraj
[B] Mathura
[C] Noida
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: D [Lucknow]
Notes:
The fifth International Toxicology Conference was held in Lucknow. It was held at the campus of the Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR).
50. Recently, the Government of Uttar Pradesh cleared a proposal to launch how many electric buses in 14 cities across the states?
[A] 100
[B] 250
[C] 500
[D] 700
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Correct Answer: D [700]
Notes:
Recently, the Government of Uttar Pradesh cleared a proposal to launch 700 electric buses in 14 cities across the states. The responsibility has given to PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Private Limited.
