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MPSC State Services Prelims 2022, GS Paper I, 21 Aug 2022 question paper

100 questions · 200 marks · 120 minutes · +2 per correct answer, -0.5 per wrong one

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  1. 1
    Observe the following statements : (a) Sagar cyclonic storm originated in May 2019 in Arabian Sea. (b) Sagar cyclonic storm disrupted properties on South Konkan coast. Answer options :

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  2. 2
    Research was done at ______ with reference to the Middle Age and Copper Age in terms of human settlement in Maharashtra.

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  3. 3
    Match the following :
    Country/AreaShifting Agriculture
    (a) India(i) Ladang
    (b) Central America(ii) Roca
    (c) Brazil(iii) Milpa
    (d) Indonesia(iv) Jhum
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  4. 4
    Match the following :
    Column IColumn II
    (a) Cepheid Theory(i) Laplace
    (b) Electromagnetic Theory(ii) Dr. Banerji
    (c) Nebular Theory(iii) Alfven
    (d) Binary Theory(iv) Lyttleton
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  5. 5
    The father of Human Geography is ______.

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  6. 6
    Match the following :
    Types of StreamExplanation
    (a) Consequent(i) Stream develops valley across outcrop
    (b) Obsequent(ii) Flow controlled by original slope
    (c) Subsequent(iii) Flowing opposite to the dip of rock
    (d) Braided(iv) Maze of interconnected channels
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  7. 7
    Observe the following statements : (a) Jhelum is a tributary of River Indus and flows through Lake Wular. (b) Sutlej is a southern tributary of River Indus. Answer Options :

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  8. 8
    Observe the following statements : (a) Mountain located between Pravara and Kukadi river is Harishchandra mountain. (b) River Manjira flows on Balaghat Plateau. (c) Satmala and Ajantha mountain ranges are between Tapi and Godavari river valleys. Answer Options :

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  9. 9
    Match the following for types of folds :
    Column IColumn II
    (a) Monoclinal fold(i) Both limbs parallel but inclined to one side
    (b) Isoclinal fold(ii) One limb turned over the other limb
    (c) Recumbent fold(iii) One limb inclined and the other perpendicular
    (d) Overturned fold(iv) Both limbs parallel to each other and the ground
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  10. 10
    Which of the following statements are correct about Bhabhar Plains ? (a) The porosity is very high and hence small rivers disappear. (b) The Bhabhar tract is suitable for crops. (c) The inhabitants of the Bhabhar Plains are cattle-keeping Gujjars. Answer Options :

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  11. 11
    Observe the statements regarding agriculture in Maharashtra : (a) Soil erosion is not a serious problem of agriculture. (b) Soil erosion takes place due to flooding in rivers, forest cutting and uncontrolled grazing. (c) Soils are saline due to over-irrigation. Answer Options :

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  12. 12
    Biosphere reserves are demarcated into ______.

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  13. 13
    Find the correct pair :
    Dams/ProjectsRiversStates
    (a) Tehri Dam(i) Kaveri(I) Jammu & Kashmir
    (b) Dulhasti Project(ii) Bhagirathi(II) Rajasthan
    (c) Shivasamudra Dam(iii) Chambal(III) Uttarakhand
    (d) Rana Pratap Sagar Project(iv) Chenab(IV) Karnataka
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  14. 14
    Match the following :
    Column IColumn II
    (a) Dome-shaped Plateau(i) Deccan Plateau
    (b) Volcanic Plateau(ii) Vindhya Plateau
    (c) Step-like Plateau(iii) Chota Nagpur Plateau
    (d) Piedmont Plateau(iv) Shillong Plateau
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  15. 15
    Examine the following statements and select the proper options : Statement (A) : Every longitude has a different local time due to the rotation of the Earth. Statement (B) : Standard time system is utilized to remove the difference in the local time. Answer Options :

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  16. 16
    In India, which of the following has become a hot-spot with reference to threats to biodiversity ?

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  17. 17
    Which of the following are characteristics of Coral Reefs ? (a) These are the oldest living communities on Earth. (b) It is a high biomass producer. (c) It is a rich floral and fauna diversity. (d) These are shallow water tropical ecosystems. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct ?

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  18. 18
    What is Alpha, Beta and Gamma Diversity ? (a) Richness of species (b) Simpson's Diversity Index (c) For measuring biodiversity over geographical scale (d) Whittaker (1972) suggested these terms Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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  19. 19
    Match the following :
    StateName of Sanctuaries
    (a) Andhra Pradesh(i) Radhanagari
    (b) Maharashtra(ii) Bhagwan Mahavir
    (c) West Bengal(iii) Pulicat
    (d) Goa(iv) Jaldapara
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  20. 20
    Which of the following factors are included in chemical environment ? (a) Temperature and soil (b) Water and soil (c) Vegetation and water (d) Human functions and Biological components Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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  21. 21
    Given the importance of supply side factors in determination of inflation in India, following long-term policies are likely to help. (a) Changing production patterns (b) Calibrated import policy (c) Focus on transportation (d) Storage infrastructure for perishable commodities Which of the above options is/are correct ?

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  22. 22
    Which factor is not considered while calculating Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI) ?

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  23. 23
    Which of the following statements are correct about the Total Poverty Gap (TPG) ?

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  24. 24
    Which of the following programmes have been supported by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) along with Government of India for poverty reduction and livelihoods promotion ? (a) Affordable Rural Housing for All (b) Improving Efficiency of Health Care System in Multiple States (2013 – 2017) (c) Governance and Accelerated Livelihoods Support (GOALS) (2013 – 2017) (d) Strengthening National Capacities in Tribal Areas (2013 – 2017) Answer Options :

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  25. 25
    Government of Maharashtra has adopted gender budgeting from the year ______.

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  26. 26
    Which of the following States had the lowest child sex ratio in 2011 ?

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  27. 27
    Which of the following, according to the World Bank, are critical issues to be addressed in India's urbanisation ? (a) Poor local governance (b) Weak finances (c) Inappropriate planning leading to high costs (d) Rapidly deteriorating environment Answer options :

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  28. 28
    Which of the following is/are applicable to Gender Inequality Index (GII) ? (a) It provides insights into gender disparities in health, empowerment and the labour market. (b) Higher values in the GII indicate worse achievements. (c) The empowerment dimension is partly measured by the share of parliamentary seats held by each gender. Answer Options :

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  29. 29
    Which of the following statement/s is/are applicable to the web based utility — BhoomiRashi ? (a) It was launched on 1st April, 2018. (b) It has been launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. (c) It has been introduced to fully digitize and automate the entire process of land acquisition. Answer Options :

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  30. 30
    Which of the following statements is/are correct about UN Conference on Sustainable Development Rio+20 ?

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  31. 31
    Goal-wise performance of India by NITI Aayog SDG India Index Report (2020 – 21) reveals that ______. (a) India's overall score improved to 66 in 2020 – 21 from 60 in 2019 – 20 and 57 in 2018 – 19. (b) Despite 2020 – 21 being a pandemic year, India performed well on eight of the 15 SDGs. Which of the above options is/are correct ?

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  32. 32
    Which of the following statements is/are true about Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) achievements in India ? (a) India has achieved the poverty reduction in an even manner. (b) India was on-track to achieve the hunger target after the 2015 deadline. (c) Empowering women remains a major development challenge. Answer Options :

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  33. 33
    Name the online platform launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to support women entrepreneurs.

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  34. 34
    Which of the following statements is/are correct about National Commission for Scheduled Tribes [NCST] ? (a) It is a constitutional body which came into existence in 2004. (b) Its function is to inquire into specific complaints with respect to the deprivation of rights and safeguards of Scheduled Tribes. (c) It works to improve literacy rate of Tribal community. (d) Its function is to facilitate women empowerment of Tribal women. Answer Options :

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  35. 35
    National Policy on Voluntary Sector (2007) covers which of the following voluntary organizations ? (a) Formal and Informal Groups (b) Community-based organizations (c) Charitable organizations (d) Support organizations Answer Options :

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  36. 36
    Which of the following methods is used for measurement of distance between Earth and planets ?

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  37. 37
    When a potential difference of 33 V is applied to a device whose resistance is 110 Ω, some current flows through it. If the same current is to be passed through a device whose resistance is 500 Ω, then how much potential difference is to be applied ?

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  38. 38
    Which one of the following is a natural magnet ?

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  39. 39
    SONAR (Sound Navigational Ranging) technique is used for ______.

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  40. 40
    Calculate the distance travelled by a sound wave having frequency 1000 Hz and wavelength 0.25 m, if it travels for 5 seconds in a certain medium.

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  41. 41
    A cat is sitting in between two plane mirrors. If the angle between two plane mirrors is 30 degrees, how many images of the cat will appear ?

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  42. 42
    Which of the following plant hormone is responsible for senescence ?

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  43. 43
    What will be the eye colour of all female individuals in F1 generation when a white eyed female Drosophila is crossed with a red eyed male Drosophila ?

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  44. 44
    Viroids are identified on the basis of which of the following three characteristic features ? (a) Much smaller in size than viruses (b) Consist of circular RNA molecule (c) RNA molecule covered by protein coat (d) Infect the plant cells Answer Options :

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  45. 45
    Which of the following substances are components of soil ? (a) Stones and sand (b) Fine soil and decomposed matter (c) Chemical substances (d) Colour substances (Dyes) Answer Options :

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  46. 46
    Which steps of taxons are followed for classification of animals ?

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  47. 47
    Ecosystem is a self-regulatory and self-sustained structural and functional unit of nature where biotic and abiotic components are linked together with the following processes : (a) Productivity (b) Decomposition (c) Nutrient cycling (d) Energy flow Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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  48. 48
    Pituitary gland is endocrine gland connected to hypothalamus at the base of the brain. It secretes many hormones. (a) It is called as master endocrine gland. (b) Its anterior part is neurohypophysis and posterior is adenohypophysis. (c) Oxytocin and Vasopressin are secreted by posterior pituitary. (d) STH, TSH, ACTH are secreted by adenohypophysis. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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  49. 49
    During Krebs cycle in respiration, fumaric acid gets converted into malic acid by ______.

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  50. 50
    In a diamond, each carbon atom is ______ surrounded by other carbon atoms.

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  51. 51
    An atomic number of Tritium is ______.

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  52. 52
    The ______ part of the Earth's atmosphere contains about 70% of the total air in the atmosphere.

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  53. 53
    The electrostatic repulsion between electron pairs such as lone pair – lone pair (l.p. – l.p.), bond pair – bond pair (b.p. – b.p.) and lone pair – bond pair (l.p. – b.p.) in a given valence shell decreases in the order of ______.

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  54. 54
    The maximum number of molecules are present in ______. [H = 1, C = 12, O = 16, I = 127]

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  55. 55
    The oxidation state of V in V2O7−4\mathrm{V_2O_7^{-4}} is ______.

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  56. 56
    “Directive Principles is a novel feature in a constitution framed for parliamentary democracy. They have no binding force. But whoever captures power will not be free to do what he likes with it. He will have to respect the Directive Principles. He cannot ignore them. He may not have to answer for their breach in a court of law, but he will certainly have to answer for them before the electorate at election time.” Who said this ?

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  57. 57
    Consider the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor General of India : (a) He holds office during the pleasure of the President. (b) He draws the same salary as a Supreme Court Judge. (c) Before entering upon his office, he swears an oath or affirmation before the Chief Justice of India. (d) He may be removed by the President only after an enquiry by the Supreme Court of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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  58. 58
    Who among the following was the first Chairperson of the National Commission for Women ?

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  59. 59
    Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament of India to create or abolish Legislative Councils, if the Legislative Assembly of the State passes a resolution to that effect ?

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  60. 60
    According to the provision of which Article of the Constitution can the President of India ask for advice from the Supreme Court ?

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  61. 61
    Which of the following provisions were made by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978 ? (a) Provided for the creation of the All India Judicial Service. (b) Empowered the President to send back once, the advice of the Cabinet for reconsideration. (c) Provided that the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by Article 20 and Article 21 cannot be suspended during the National Emergency. (d) Shifted five subjects from the State list to the Concurrent list. Answer Options :

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  62. 62
    Which of the following committees contains representatives of both the Houses of the Parliament ? (a) Committee on Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (b) Committee on Empowerment of Women (c) Business Advisory Committee (d) Committee on Privileges (e) Estimates Committee Answer Options :

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  63. 63
    The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (SC) is constituted by which Article of the Constitution ?

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  64. 64
    On 13th December, 1946 ______ moved the Objective Resolution in the Constituent Assembly of India.

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  65. 65
    Consider the following statements : (a) No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once, including any departmental proceedings. (b) The protection against self-incrimination extends to both oral evidence and documentary evidence. (c) The protection against self-incrimination extends to both criminal and civil proceedings. Answer Options :

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  66. 66
    Consider the following statements and choose the correct option : (a) The special provisions for Nagaland are made in Article 371 (A). (b) No act of the Parliament in respect to the religious or social practices of Nagas can be applied without the approval of the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland. (c) Tuensang is the most developed district of Nagaland. Answer Options :

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  67. 67
    Which of the following is not a Panchsheel principle of India's foreign policy ?

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  68. 68
    Consider the following statements and choose the correct option : (a) The subject, ‘Co-operative Societies’ has been included in the Constitution of India by the 97th Amendment in 2011. (b) The right to establish ‘Co-operative Societies’ is given in Article 19(1)(c). (c) The first law related to Co-operative Societies in India was passed in the tenure of Lord Curzon. Answer Options :

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  69. 69
    Which one of the following statements about dismissal or removal of persons employed in civil capacities under the Union or State (Article 311) is not correct ?

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  70. 70
    Consider the following statements : (a) A panel of Chairpersons is elected by the Lok Sabha from amongst its members. (b) A member of the panel of Chairpersons can preside over the Lok Sabha when the office of the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker is vacant. (c) In absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker and member of the panel of Chairpersons, the Speaker's duties are to be performed by a member appointed by the President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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  71. 71
    Choose the appropriate option among the following statements : (a) Crimea was a part of Ukraine till 2014. (b) Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. (c) NATO consists of 30 member countries. Answer Options :

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  72. 72
    Former JNU Vice Chancellor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar has been appointed as the Chairperson of which institution ?

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  73. 73
    Who amongst the following was chosen as the ‘Time Person of the Year, 2021’ by the Internationally acclaimed magazine — Time ?

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  74. 74
    R. Nagaswamy died in January 2022. He was related to the field of ______.

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  75. 75
    Which country launched the Hwasong-12 mid-range ballistic missile ?

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  76. 76
    Find out the incorrect statement from the following about the Yazidi group.

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  77. 77
    How much tax would be imposed on Cryptocurrency, as declared by the Central Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget 2022 – 23 ?

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  78. 78
    Which racing driver won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Tournament held in March 2022 ?

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  79. 79
    Which of the following statements is incorrect about Pulwama ? (a) It is known as the Rice Bowl of Kashmir. (b) Veshu and Jhelum rivers are flowing from Pulwama. (c) Aharbal Falls and Avantishwar Temple are famous tourist places near Pulwama. Answer Options :

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  80. 80
    Choose the correct option. (a) Deon Lendore of Trinidad and Tobago died in a car accident in January 2022. (b) He won a Bronze medal in the London Olympics, 2012. (c) Deon Lendore was a Chess Player. Answer Options :

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  81. 81
    Which State has signed Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt as the Brand Ambassador for its Golden Jubilee celebrations ?

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  82. 82
    Which of the following UN specialized agencies has completed 100 years of its formation ?

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  83. 83
    Consider the following statements and choose the appropriate option : (a) Padma Shri Awardee Milena Salvini was born in Italy. (b) She was a famous Kathakali dancer and had established a dance school named ‘Centre Mandapa’ in Paris. (c) The Indian Government honoured her with Padma Shri Award in 2019. Answer Options :

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  84. 84
    Which bank has became the first Indian Bank to have an office in Australia's Victoria State ?

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  85. 85
    Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) is related with which of the following subjects ?

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  86. 86
    Before the formation of ‘All India States Peoples’ Congress’ at the national level, which of the following organizations was active in Kolhapur to raise the concerns of the people ?

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  87. 87
    Pick out the odd person from the following :

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  88. 88
    Who was the president of the 1957 National Commission for Female Education ?

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  89. 89
    After passing away of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, who from the followers of Dr. Ambedkar, became members of the Congress ? (a) R.D. Bhandare (b) Rajabhau Bhole (c) Dadasaheb Rupwate (d) Bapusaheb Rajbhoj Answer Options :

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  90. 90
    Which of the following two places in Mumbai had Salt Markets during the British time ?

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  91. 91
    Who had established the Manav Dharma Sabha at Surat and Paramahansa Mandali at Bombay ?

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  92. 92
    Who wrote the book called Tahqiq-i-Hind, which gives a detailed description of North India ?

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  93. 93
    Which of the following is a large Mesolithic site in Rajasthan ?

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  94. 94
    Match the following :
    MahajanapadaKing
    (a) Kashi(i) Bimbisara
    (b) Kosal(ii) Ashwasena
    (c) Magadha(iii) Udayan
    (d) Vatsa(iv) Prasenjit
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  95. 95
    By which reward was V.R. Shinde felicitated in 1932-33 by the State of Baroda ?

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  96. 96
    How much fine was charged each month by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj from the parents who did not send their children to school ?

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  97. 97
    Which Act was sanctioned by British Parliament on 18th July, 1947 ? (a) Indian Partition Act (b) Indian Independence Act (c) Draft Constitution Act (d) Constitutional Amendment Act Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct ?

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  98. 98
    Where was the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association established by revolutionaries like Chandrashekher Azad and Sardar Bhagat Singh ? (a) Mumbai (b) Nagpur (c) Kolkata (d) Delhi Answer Options :

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  99. 99
    The British appointed Mir Jafar as the Nawab of ______ after the Battle of Plassey in 1757.

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  100. 100
    Who founded the Slave Dynasty which ruled from 1206 to 1290 ? (a) Mahmud Ghazni (b) Muhammad Ghori (c) Qutb-ud-Din Aibak (d) Iltutmish Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct ?

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