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Which one of the following is a component of Food Security System?

A) Buffer stock B) Minimum support price
C) Fair price shops D) Mid day meals
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Buffer stock

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Which one of the following is not a correct statement regarding the provision of Legislative Council in the State Legislature?

 

A) The States of Bihar and Telangana have Legislative Councils B) The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State shall not exceed one third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly
C) One twelfth of all members shall be elected by electorates consisting of local bodies and authorities D) one twelfth of all members shall be elected by graduates residing in the State
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State shall not exceed one third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly

Explanation:

3 is incorrect.

The total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State having such a Council shall not exceed one-third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that State: Provided that the total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State shall in no case be less than forty.

Of the total number of members of the Legislative council of a State-

(a) as nearly as may be, one-third shall be elected by electorates consisting of members of municipalities, district boards and such other local authorities in the State as Parliament may by law specify;

(b) as nearly as may be, one-twelfth shall be elected by electorates consisting of persons residing in the State who have been for at least three years graduates of any university in the territory of India or have been for at least three years in possession ofqualifications prescribed by or under any law made by Parliament as equivalent to that of a graduate of any such university;

(c) as nearly as may be, one-twelfth shall be elected by electorates consisting of persons who have been for at least three years engaged in teaching in such educational institutions within the State, not lower in standard than that of a secondary school, as may be prescribed by or under any law made by Parliament;

(d) as nearly as may be, one-third shall be elected by the members of the Legislative Assembly of the State from amongst persons who are not members of the Assembly;

(e) the remainder shall be nominated by the Governor in accordance with the provisions of clause.

There are only seven states which have two-tier of legislature –Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Jammu & Kashmir.

 

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Which of the following is not a vector quantity?

A) Acceleration B) Electric current
C) Force D) Velocity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Electric current

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Why does water tank appear shallower when viewed from the top?

A) Due to reflection B) Due to refraction
C) Due to diffraction D) Due to total internal reflection
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Due to refraction

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Name the platform used for ritual purposes by the kings of the Vijayanaggira Empire.

A) Mahanavami Dibba B) Lotus Mahal
C) Hazara Rama D) Virupaksha
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mahanavami Dibba

Explanation:

Dasara Dibba or the Mahanavami Dibba is a beautiful stone platform located within the Royal Enclosure of Hampi. It was built during the Vijayanagara period by King Krishnadevaraya to commemorate his victory over Udaygiri. It was here where the King of Vijayanagar used to celebrate the festival of Dasara (Dussehra)

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Q:

Bajirao I (1720–1740 AD) was the ruler of which dynasty?

A) Nanda B) Peshwas
C) Haryanka D) Maurya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Peshwas

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Q:

Shays rebellion was significant because it

A) led for new constitution of US B) Many farmers got their lands back
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) led for new constitution of US

Explanation:

In the year 1786, in US Shay's rebellion was a rebellion among the farmers of Massachusetts and significant because as it is one of the major factor which led to the writing of new US constitution.

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Which among the following is not correctly matched?

A) Victoria Falls - Australia B) Niagara Falls - Canada
C) Angel Falls - Venezuela D) Iguazu Falls - Argentina
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Victoria Falls - Australia

Explanation:

In the given machings, Victoria falls is not in Australia. It is in South Africa between Zambia and Zimbabwe on the zambezi river.

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