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1.consider the following pillers:

Revolutionary Organisation Related Person

(1) Anushilan samiti Promotha mitter

(2) Ramosi Peasant Force Bhagwan singh

(3) Mitra mela V.D.Sawarkar

(4) Anjuman-i-Mohisban-i-Watan Ajit Singh

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 1,3 and 4 only

(d)1, 2,3 and 4 only

Explanation: C

Pairs 1,3 and 4 are correctly matched. Balwant Fadke is related to Ramosi Peasant Force

2. In the context of cultural history of India, the terms ghatikas and matha refers to:

(a) traditional pottery works

(b) educational institutions

(c) poetic literary compositions

(d) commercial centers of trade and Commerce

Explanation: B

Terms ghatikas and matha refers to educational institutions

3.which of the following book were not written by Mahatma Gandhi :

1.Hind swaraj

2. Village Swaraj

3.A study in karma

4.Constructive programme –its meaning and places

Explanation: C



“A study in karma” is written by Annie Besant

4. The European planters had been forcing the peasant to grow indigo on ____part of the

total land

1. 3/10

2. 3/20

3. 3/30

4. 3/50

Explanation: B

5. The theme of Ravana Shaking mount kailash is found at

(a) Ajanta Caves

(b) Ellora Caves

(c) Barabar Caves

(d) Bhimbetka Caves

Explanation: B

The theme of Ravana shaking Mount Kailasha has been found in the caves of Ellora. The

image is dated to the eighth century CE.

6. Kiratarjuniyam is a composition of which among the following poets?

(a) Kalidas

(b) Dandin

(c) Bharvi

(d) None of the above

Explanation: C

While some believe that it is the story of the descent of the Ganga from heaven to earth,

others believe that the main story is of Kiratarjuniya or Arjuna‘s penance, a poetic work by”

Bharvi “ which is known to have been popular in the Pallava court.

7. The term, “sulh-i kul” means:

(a) The religion of God

(b) Universal peace



(c) The rules of war


Explanation: B

Sulh-i kul means ―universal peace‖

8. In Buddhism “Upasaka” means

a. Lay Worshipper

b. Death of Buddha

c. Tantric Buddhism

d. First Sermon

Explanation: B

9. The Nalayira Divya Prabandham was composed by the:

(a) The Alvars

(b) The Nayanars

(c) The Lingayats


Explanation: B

The Nalayira Divya Prabandham is one of the major anthologies of compositions by the

Alvars.It was frequently described as the Tamil Veda

10. The Razmnama is a translated version of Indian epic:

(a) Mahabharata

(b) Ramayana

(c) Upanishads


Explanation: A

Translations of Sanskrit texts such as the Mahabharata and the Ramayana into Persian

were commissioned by the Mughal emperors. The Mahabharata was translated as the

Razmnama (Book of Wars)

11. The chief items of export in the Vijayanagar Empire were



(a) Horses, pearls and rice

(b) Cotton, iron and saltpetre

(c) Saltpetre, spices and horse

(d) Copper, silk and spices

Explanation: B

According to the accounts of the foreign travellers, the Vijayanagar Empire was one of the

wealthiest parts of the world at that time. The chief items of exports were cotton and silk

clothes, spices, rice, iron,saltpetre and sugar. The imports consisted of horses, pearls,

copper, coral, mercury, China silk and velvet clothes.

12. Consider the following pairs is not correct

Leaders Area of Revolt, 1857

a. General Bakht Khan Bareilly

b. Nana Sahib Poona

c. Hazrat Mahal Lucknow

Explanation: B

At Kanpur, the Revolt was led by Nana Sahib, the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II. The

most loyal servants of Nana Sahib were Tantia Tope and Azimullah.

13. Tirath Singh is relating to which revolt

a. Kandh

b. Santhal

c. Khasi

d. Kol

Explanation: C

The Khasis, Garos, Khamptis and the Singhpos organised themselves under Tirath Singh to

drive away the strangers from the plains. The uprising developed into a popular revolt

against the British rule in the area. By 1833, the superior English military force had

suppressed the revolt.

14. The Jain Philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by

(a) Universal Soul



(b) Universal Truth

(c) Universal Faith

(d) Universal Law

Explanation: D

Like the Charvakas, the Jains too do not believe in the Vedas, but they admit the existence

of a soul. They believed that the world is created and maintained by Universal Law.

15. The outcome of “Shimla Deputation “was

a.Government of india act of 1919

b. Indian council act of 1909

c.Indian council act of 1892

d.Government of india act of 1935

Explanation: B

In October 1906, a group of muslim elties called the shimla deputation ,led by the Aga khan ,

met lord minto and demanded separate electorates for the muslims. with reference to these

demands Indian council act of 1909 was passed .

16.Who is called the father of india archeology

a.Mortimer wheeler

b.John marshall

c.James prinsep

d.Alexander Cunningham

Explanation: D

17. Which of the following statements regarding Tropical cyclone is incorrect ?

(a) These are developed only on the hot ocean surface

(b) These are formed by different fronts

(c) Every parts of tropical cyclone gets rain

(d) These are not originated at equator.

Explanation: B

Temperate cyclone are formed by fronts not tropical cyclone.

18. "Kanto" is the largest plain of which country?

(a) Itly

(b) Mexico



(c) Japan

(d) China

Explanation: C

Kanto is the largest plain of japan . This is the geographical region of the biggest island of

japan "Honshu"

19. Sargasso Sea is part of which ocean?

(a) Arctic ocean

(b) Atlantic ocean

(c) Pacific ocean

(d) Indian ocean

Explanation: B

The Sargasso Sea is part of the Atlantic Ocean or the center of marine flora called "Plantak"

produced by mixing of hot and cold water streams where fish production is high.

20.The "Kainchee Dam" is built on which river?

(a) Niger

(b) Nile

(c) Zambeji

(d) Amazon

Explanation: A

Kainchee Dam is located on Niger river.Sennar Dam is located on Blue Nile and Kariba Dam

is located on Zambezi River.

21.Which of the following areas in the world is not basically dependent on agriculture?

(a) The Mediterranean Sea coastal region

(b) Egypt's Nile Valley

(c) Brahmaputra Valley

(d) North-East USA.

Explanation: D

The North Eastern region of the USA is known as the Developed Industrial Area. Major

industrial cities here are Bostow , Portland,

Road Iceland Province, Massachusetts etc. Industrial cities which are not famous for agro

based industry sector. The rest of the above options basically depend on agriculture.

22.Which of the following gulfs has the world's highest tide?

(a) Bay of Bengal

(b) Bay of Hudsan

(c) Bay of Fundy

(d) Bay of Khambhat

Explanation: C

The highest tide in the world comes in the Bay of Fundy, located on the eastern border of

USA and Canada, which is 20% higher than the other Tides.

23.In which state of India is the Subansiri Hydroelectric Project located?

(a) Manipur



(b) Meghalaya

(c) Arunachal pradesh

(d) Tamilanadu

Explanation: C

Subansiri Hydroelectric Project is located on the Subansiri River in Arunachal Pradesh.

24.At what altitude is the alpine vegetation group found above average sea level?

(a) 2200-3200

(b) 3200-3700

(c) 3200-4200

(d) 4200-5200

Explanation: B

Alpine flora has an average elevation of 32 to 37 meters above sea level. Major trees include

silver,fur,juniper, etc. These are economically important.

25.Correct ascending order of creation of following states-

(a) Nagaland, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh

(b) Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh , Nagaland, Sikkim

(c) Arunachal pradesh, Nagaland,Sikkim, Meghalaya

(d) Sikkim, Nagaland, Arunachal pradesh, Meghalaya

Explanation: A

Nagaland was formed in 1963, Meghalaya was formed in 1972, Sikkim was formed in 1975

and Arunachal Pradesh was formed in 1987.

26.From which of the following places copper is mined?

(a) Kudremukh

(b) Koraput

(c) Singreni

(d) Khetri

Explanation: D

Copper is produced from Khetri Mining in Rajasthan, while iron ore is produced from

Kudremukh and coal is produced from Singareni.

27.Which of the following is a radio wave reflected from atmospheric layers, which is

transmitted from the Earth and then back to the Earth?

(a) Mesosphere

(b) Ionosphere

(c) Stratosphere

(d) Troposphere

Explanation: B

Radio waves sent from the Earth to the ionosphere at an altitude of 90 km are reverted so

that we can hear or watch broadcasts on our electronic devices.

28.Which of the following statements is not correct with reference to India

(a) Iron is abundant in red soil.

(b) Phosphorus, nitrogen and organic matter are found in abundance in black soil.

(c) Alluvial soil contains a significant amount of potash, but it contains a very small

amount of phosphorus.



(d) Red soil is suitable for the production of brides and coarse grains.

Explanation: B

Black soil is formed by the cooling of lava material from volcanic eruptions. This soil is rich

in iron, aluminum, magnesium and lime and nitrogen phosphorus and organic matter are not

found. Also called regur soil or wheat is world famous for cotton production.

29.Which of the following is not correct?

(a) Lake Titicaca -Bolivia - Peru

(b) Urmila Lake- Iran

(c) Reindeer Lake- Russia

(d) Athabasca Lake -Canada.

Explanation: C

Reindeer Lake is located in Canada. Its depth is 337 meters. Winnipeg Great Bear Great

Slave heads in other Canadian lakes.

30.Which of the following statements is not correct?

(a) The Boss Strait is located between Australia and Tasmania.

(b) The Terrace Strait is located between Australia and New Guinea.

(c) The Cook Strait separates the 2 big countries of New Zealand.

(d) The Great Australian Bay lies to the east of Australia

Explanation: D

The Great Australia Bay is an open bay with a coastline in the central western part of

Australia. All other statements are true.

31.Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

Tribes. Places

(a) Kol. Rewa

(b) Mudiya. Paudi Garhwal

(c) Kodagu. Korba

(d) Birhor Ranchi plateau

Explanation: B

Mudia tribe resides in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh.

32. Rajghat river project jointly established by which two states ?

(a) Uttar pradesh and Rajasthan

(b) Bihar and jharakhand

(c) Madhya pradesh and Maharashtra

(d) Uttar pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

Explanation: D

The Rajghat Dam is a joint project of the state of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

located on the Betwa River.

33.Which of the following pairs is not correctly mached?

(a) Kudremukh mines- iron ore

(b) Talcher - Coal

(c) Singareni - Copper

(d) Korba-Aluminum.

Explanation: C



Singrauli is famous for coal production. The remaining statement is true.

34.Which of the following is a source of atmospheric energy?

(a) Infrared radiation is emitted downward from clouds.

(b) Visible radiation is scattered upward in space.

(c) Latent heat is released

(d) Albedo of earth and atmosphere.

Explanation: C

The latent heat present in the water vapor is an indicator of atmospheric energy. It is from

these that cyclones get energy.

35.Which of the following processes is important in the creation of electricity in the cloud

being formed?

(a) Absorption of solar cosmic rays

(b) Small lapse rate

(c) Intense vertical air stream

(d) Heavy rainfall

Explanation: C

Intense vertical or rising air when condensed above the condensation point creates

electricity in a cloud that causes heavy thunderstorms to rain.

36.In which of the following cities was the first City Improvement Trust established?

(a) Bombay

(b) Calcutta

(c) Hyderabad

(d) Lucknow

Explanation: A

The first City Improvement Trust of India was established in Mumbai city. This trust was

established keeping in mind the challenges of rapid growth of the Mumbai metropolis and

unplanned urbanization. The purpose of this trust was to revisit the mass transit system,

planning urban population and strengthening urban institutions. The City Improvement Trust

has also been established in other metros of the country under the Mumbai model.

37.Almost all of India's movable oil deposits are located in which of the following rocks?

(a) Ancient Granite Deposition Area

(b) Ancient Sedimentary Deposition Area

(c) Metamorphic Deposition Area

(d) Tertiary Depressed Area

Explanations: D

Almost all of India's movable oil deposits are located in sedimentary rocks dating back to the

Tertiary era. Oil deposit refers to mineral oil or petroleum or a mixture of hydrocarbon

compounds. The deposit storage of oil in India is in both offshore and onshore areas. The

major area of oil deposit in India is as follows. Brahmaputra Valley Gujarat Coast Western

Offshore Area, North Eastern Offshore Area.

38.Uttar Pradesh has a number of central universities-

(a) 5

(b) 4



(c) 3

(d) 2

Explanation: B

There are a total of four central universities in Uttar Pradesh. University of Allahabad,

Banaras Hindu University, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow and Aligarh Muslim

University.

39.Match List 1 with List 2 and choose the correct answer from the code given below the

lists -

List 1. List 2

Industry. Centre

(a) Wooden toy - Meerut

(b) Sporting goods. - Bareilly

(c) Brass sculptures. - Varanasi

(d) Matchmaker industry - Mathura

Code:. A. B. C. D

(a) 1. 4. 3. 2

(b) 3. 1. 4. 2

(c) 3. 2. 1. 4

(d) 2. 1. 4. 3

Explanation: B

Self explanatory

40.Karma folk dance is -

(a) Mahoba

(b) Poorvanchal

(c) Sonbhadra

(d) Braj region

Explanation: C

Karma folk dance is performed by Kharwar tribal people. Its area is Sonbhadra / Mirzapur.

41.Which is the famous pilgrimage place of both Jain and Buddhist religions in Uttar

Pradesh?

(a) Saranath

(b) Kaushambi

(c) Kushinagar

(d) Shravasti

Explanation: B

Kaushambi is the famous pilgrimage center for both Jain and Buddhist religions in Uttar

Pradesh, while Sarnath and Kushinagar are only related to Buddhism.

42.Renowned Thumri singer Girija Devi is related to -

(a) From Jaipur Gharana

(b) From Lucknow Gharana

(c) From Banaras Gharana.


Explanation: C



Renowned Thumri singer Girija Devi is associated with the Banaras Gharana of Uttar

Pradesh, a famous music house.

43.Nawabganj Birds Vihar is located-

(a) Gonda

(b) Unnao

(c) Gaziabad

(d) Raibarelli

Explanation: B

Nawabganj Birds santuachury is located in Unnao. It was established in 1984 while Parvati

Aranga Bird Sanctuary in Gonda ; Okhla Birds sanctuary in Ghaziabad ; Samaspur Birds

santuachry in Rae Bareli .

44. First Biotech park is located in Uttar Pradesh-

(a) Lucknow

(b) Allahabad

(c) Varanasi

(d) Ghaziabad

Explanation: A

Self explanatory

45. Internal Security Academy is located -

(a) Mount abu

(b) Nasik

(c) Pune

(d) Hyderabad

Explanation: A

The Academy of Internal Security is located in Mount Abu, Rajasthan. It was established in

1975 to train officers of the Central Reserve Police Force.

46.Folk dance Rahula is associated with which one of the following regions of UP?

(a) From the eastern region

(b) From the western region,

(c) From the central region

(d) From the Bundelkhand region.

Explanation: D

The folk dance Rawala belongs to the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh. In this style of

laughing laughs, enlightening shlokas sayings, teachings are staged.

47.Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Conservation Award is given to

(a) To Wildlife Conservatives

(b) To Forest and Wildlife Officers

(c) To Research Institutes.

(d) All of above

Explanation: D

The Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Conservation Award is presented by the Ministry of Environment

and Forests to officers and field workers who have made significant contributions in the field

of wildlife conservation research . The award is being given since 1998.



48.The main feature of the Act of 1861 was-

(a) The Governor General was empowered to issue ordinances when required.

(b) The provinces were empowered to enact laws regarding local subjects.

(c) Responsive governance was established.

(d) All the above statements are true

Explanation: A

The main feature of the Act of 1861 was. 1.Executive Council of a Governor General was

expanded. 2.Departmental system started. 3.The Governor General was given the power to

issue ordinances for the first time. 4. The Governor General was empowered to establish the

Legislative Council in Bengal, the North Western Frontier Province and Punjab.

49.The President's emergency powers have been adopted under the Indian Constitution

(a) From the Constitution of the Soviet Union

(b) Government of India Act 1919,

(c) From the Weimar Constitution of Germany,

(d) From the Constitution of the United States of America.

Explanation: C

The President of India has the power to suspend fundamental rights during the Emergency

in the Indian Constitution. She is very similar to which article of Germany's voimer

constitution. Emergency provisions are also derived from the Weimar Constitution of

Germany.

50.Which one of the following objectives is not included in the Preamble of the Constitution

of India?

(a) Freedom of thought

(b) Economic freedom

(c) Freedom of expression

(d) Freedom of belief.

Explanation: B

The Preamble of the Constitution of India provides for ensuring socio-economic and political

justice in addition to providing freedom of thought expression, faith, religion and worship to

the citizens.

51.Article 1 of the Indian Constitution declares India as a

(a) Union of states.

(b) Declares a federal state.

(c) Declares a unitary state.

(d) Declares a republican state.

Explanation: A

Article 1 of the Constitution of India declares that India, which is India, will be a union of

states, which makes it clear that the Union State is not in any way a result of the mutual

agreement of the states because any state should be separated from the Union. Does not

have authority.

52.Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

State. Article



(a) Nagaland. Art.371 A

(b) Assam. Art. 371 B

(c) Meghalaya. Art. 371 C

(d) Andhra pradesh. Art.371 D

Explanations: C

Art 371 C is related to Manipur.

53. The concept of linguistic state was endorsed

(a) Nehru report

(b) Dhar commission

(c) Cabinet mission

(d) Simon commission

Explanation: B

The commission was constituted by the President of the Constituent Assembly, Dr. Rajendra

Prasad. The chairman of this commission was SK Dhar, retired judge of Allahabad High

Court. There were 4 members in this commission. The task of this Commission, especially

in South India, was to investigate the demand that states should be reorganized on the basis

of language or not. This Commission in its report opposed the reorganization of states on the

basis of language and on the basis of administrative convenience. But supported the

reorganization of states.

54.Which of the following articles in Indian Constitution is about citizenship in India?

(a) Art 333 - Art 337

(b) Art 17-Art 20

(c) Art 5 - Art 11

(d) Art 1 - Art 4

Explanation: C

There is a provision related to citizenship under Articles 5 to 11 of the Constitution. Articles

1 to 4 have provisions relating to the Union and its territory and Article 17 ends

untouchability. Article 18 ends the titles. Article 19 makes provisions for protection of

certain rights of speech and expression and Article 20 in relation to conviction for offenses.

55.Which of the statements is correct?

(a)The Constitution of India is presidency.

(b)India is a nominal monarchy.

(c) India is an oligarchy.

(d)India is a communal democracy.

Explanation:D

The expression of the Preamble of the Constitution makes it clear that the Constitution of

India has recognized the ultimate source of political power to the people. According to the

constitution, the cabinet will be answerable before the house elected by the public and the

second part of the executive ie the President is also responsible before the Parliament in the

sense that in certain circumstances the Parliament can remove it by impeachment.

56.One point at which equality is found in Indian and American federalism is:

(a) the residual powers to be near the center.

(b) Residual powers possess states.

(c) In some cases there is a provision for concurrent area.



(d) In disputes between states, the Supreme Court resolves the dispute.

Explanation: D

The American federal system and the Indian federal system means that the right has been

divided between the union and its units in both countries and the Supreme Court acts as a

decider if a dispute arises between the union and its units.

57.Which of the following is stated in the Constitution of India?

(a) President will not be a member of any House of Parliament.

(b) The Parliament will consist of the President and two Houses.

Codes:

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) 1 and 2 both


Explanation: C

Article 79 of the Constitution of India provides that there shall be an MP for the Union, whose

President shall consist of the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. The President shall not be a

member of either House on Parliament.

58. If any money bill is approved by the Lok Sabha, then Rajya Sabha can stop it at most-

(a) 6 month

(b) 4 month

(c) 1 month

(d) 14 days

Explanation: D

Article 110 of the constitution states that a bill will be a money bill only if the speaker of the

Lok Sabha gives a certificate of its being. The money bill is passed in the Lok Sabha and

sent to the Rajya Sabha. If the Rajya Sabha does not take any action within 14 days, it is

presumed that it has accepted the bill and will be deemed to have been passed by both the

Houses. But if an amendment is passed by the Rajya Sabha, the Money Bill can accept or

reject the recommendations of the Lok Sabha.

59.How does the Indian Parliament control the administration?

(a) Through Parliamentary committees.

(b) Through the consultancy committees of various ministries.

(c) Send periodic reports to the administrators.

(d) Forcing the executive to issue writ.

Explanation:A

The Parliament of India controls the administration through committees. For example, it

controls public finance through 3 committees. Public Accounts Committee, Estimates

Committee, Committee on Public Undertakings.

60.Under which article of Indian constitution can the Governor reserve a bill for the

consideration of the President?

(a) Art 169

(b) Art 200

(c) Art 201

(d) Art 257



Explanation: B

Under Article 200, the Governor can reserve any bill passed by the State Legislature for

consideration of the President.

61.How long can a member of the Council of Ministers stay in his office without becoming a

member of the state assembly?

(a) 1 years

(b) 3 years

(c) 6 month

(d) 3 month

Explanation: C

According to Article 164, no Minister who is not a member of the State Legislature for a

continuous period of 6 months shall cease to be a Minister at the end of this period.

62.In which of the following years was the Federal Court of India established?

(a) 1935

(b) 1934

(c) 1936

(d) 1937

Explanation: D

The Federal Court in India was established in 1933 under the Government of India Act,

1935.

63.Panchayats were granted constitutional status-

(a) Art 226

(b) Art 239

(c) Art 243

(d) Art 219

Explanation: C

Constitutional status has been accorded to Panchayats under Article 243. A provision has

been made in relation to Panchayats under Article 243 of Part 9 of the Constitution.

64.The state government does not have control over local units in any of the following areas

(a) Citizen's complaints.

(b) Economic matters.

(c) Law formation.

(d) Personnel matters

Explanation:A

The 11th schedule has been added to the Constitution by 73 constitutional amendments.

The provisions related to Panchayati Raj institutions have been included in this. In this, state

governments have been given authority over local bodies over certain areas. Personnel law

is important in the economic field, etc., but excludes citizen complaints.

65.The State Election Commission of Uttar Pradesh is -

(a) a statutory body.

(b) An executive body.

(c) A constitutional body.

(d) A unit of the Election Commission of India.



Explanation: C

Article 324 provides for an Election Commission for India. The Election Commission is a

constitutional and all-India institution as it is common to both the central and state

governments.

66.Which instrument is used to measure height?

(a) Ammeter

(b) Anemometer

(c) Hydrometer

(d) Altimeter.

Explanation: D

Altimeter is a height measuring instrument mainly used in planes. Hydrometer is a

comparative density measuring device of water. The ammeter is an electric current

measuring device. Anemometer is an air velocity measuring device.

67.What are the atoms that have the same number of protons but different numbers of

neutrons?

(a) Isobars

(b) Isomers

(c) Isotherms

(d) Isotopes

Explanation: D

Atoms of the same element with the same atomic number but different mass numbers are

called isotopes.The reason why an element has the same atomic number of different

isotopes is that they have the same number of protons in their nucleus, but the number of

neutrons in them varies, due to which their mass numbers vary.

68.Which of the following is the basic element of carbon?

(a) Sand

(b) Diamond

(c) Marble

(d) Suger

Explanation: B

Diamond is chemically the purest form of carbon. So it is a basic element. The sand is

mainly silicon and oxygen. Marble, calcium carbon and oxygen. And sugar is mainly a

mixture of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

69.Aluminum pages are often anodized. It means depositing on it -

(a) Chromium oxide layer

(b) Aluminum oxide layer

(c) Nickel oxide layer

(d) Zinc oxide layer

Explanation: B

Anodizing is the electrochemical process by which a metal surface is made durable and

corrosion resistant. In this process, aluminum oxide layer is deposited on aluminum.

70.Which of the following does not contain carbon? (a)Diamond

(b) graphite



(c)Coal

(d) Sand

Explanation: D

diamond is the crystalline form of carbon. Its relative density is 3.5. Graphite is a crystalline

form of carbon that is a smooth shiny black color while coal is a solid organic material that is

used as a fuel.

71.Which of the following gases is used to purify drinking water?

(a) Carbondioxide

(b) Fluorine

(c) Chlorine

(d) Helium

Explanation: C

The Chlorine is used as a disinfectant for making bleaching powder and as a germicide in

drinking water.

72.The chemical name of blue thoth is-

(a) Sodium bicarbonate

(b) Sodium hydroxide

(c) Magnesium sulfate

(d) Copper sulfate.

Explanation: D

Blue Thoth is Copper Sulphate ;Epsom Salt is Magnesium Sulphate ;Baking Soda is Sodium

Bicarbonate ;Caustic Soda is Sodium hydroxide.

73.Which of the following promotes the ripening of fruits?

(a) Carbon dioxide

(b) Sulfur dioxide

(c) Nitrogen

(d) Ethylene

Explanation: D

Ethylene gas is used in ripening of fruits.

74. What gas is produced in plastic?

(a) Polynitrogen

(b) Polyhydrones

(c) Polychlorin

(d) Polyethylene.

Explanation: D

Polyethylene gas is produced from plastic

75.Which of the following is found in lactic acid,

(a) Lemon

(b) Butter

(c)Milk

(d) Vinegar

Explanation: C



Lactic acid in milk is found in acetic acid in vinegar and citric acid in lemon. Butyric acid is

found in butter.

76.Which one of the following is not a Ape? (a) Gibbon

(b)Gorilla,

(c)Langur

(d)Orang Utan

Explanation: C

The langur is not included in the Ape but in monkey.

77.Which of the following vitamins is called Riboflavin?

(a) B1

(b) B2

(c) B6

(d) C

Explanation: B

The chemical name of B1 is thiamine. Due to its deficiency, there is a disease called Berry

Berry. Riboflavin to Vitamin B2. Pyridoxine to vitamin B6. Vitamin C is called ascorbic acid.

78.The National Academy of Agricultural Research Management is located.

(a) Bengaluru

(b) Hyderabad

(c) Kolakata

(d) New delhi

Explanation: B

79.Which of the following fruits is found in abundant quantity?

(a) Jamun

(b) Karaunda

(c) Lokat

(d) Guava.

Explanation: B

80.Where is Nauchandi fair held in Uttar Pradesh?

(a) Varanasi

(b) Pryagraj

(c) Meerut

(d) Saharanpur

Explanation: C

81.According to Indian Council of Agricultural Research, India has number of agricultural

ecological zones?

(a) 15

(b) 20

(c) 17

(d) 18

Explanation: B



82.Total number of census towns in India as per 2011 census-

(a) 3894

(b) 4041

(c) 5161

(d) 7935

Explanation: D

As per the 2011 population, the total number of census towns in India was 7935 while in

2001 they were 5161.

83.In which city is the Agro Processing Zone located in Uttar Pradesh?

(a) Unnao

(b) Saharanpur

(c) Kanpur

(d) Lucknow

Explanation: B

The Leather Technology Park is in Unnao. Agro Processing Zone is located in Saharanpur,

Bio Technology Park in Lucknow, Apparel Park in Kanpur.

84.In Which states locusts enter India?

(a) Gujrat

(b) Maharastra

(c) West Bengal

(d) Rajasthan

Explanation: D

Locuts enters Rajasthan state from Pakistan in India.

85.The Human Development Report is published globally every year:

(a) UNDP

(b) WTO

(c) IMF

(d) WORLD BANK

Explanation: A

UNDP (United Nations Development Programme)

86.Which of the following is not included in the 8 goals of the Climate Action Plan of the

Government of India?

(a) Solar Power

(b) Consumer

(c) Nuclear

(d) Housing Area.

Explanation: C

The 8 goals of the Climate Action Plan of the Government of India include the National Solar

Mission, National Enhanced Energy Saving Mission, National Sustainable Habitat Mission,

National Water Mission, National Himalaya Ecological Preservation Mission, National Green

India Mission, National Sustainable Agriculture Mission, National Climate Change Strategic

Knowledge Mission.

Hence it is clear that it does not include nuclear power.



87.In which year was the Water Pollution Prevention and Control Act implemented?

(a) 1986

(b) 1981

(c) 1974

(d) 1972

Explanation: C

The Central Pollution Control Board of India was formed in September 1974 under the Water

Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1974 as a statutory organization. It provides technical

services to the Ministry of Environment and Forests under the provisions of the Environment

Protection Act 1986.

88.Which of the following is not a water borne disease?

(a) Typhoid

(b) Hepatitis

(c) Cholera

(d) Dengue

Explanation: D

Typhoid, hepatitis is a waterborne disease. Dengue is caused by a type of virus infection

that is spread by a fly called Aedes aegypti.

89.Sort the following National Parks of India from north to south direction:

(a) Indravati National Park,

(b) Nagarhole National Park

(c) Corbett National Park

(d) Madhav National Park.

Codes:

(a) 2,3,4,1

(b) 2,1,4,3

(c) 1,3,4,2

(d) 3,4,1,2

Explanation: D

Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand; Madhav National Park, Madhya Pradesh; Indravati

National Park, Chhattisgarh; Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka.

90.Which one of the following is a source of methane emission in the atmosphere?

(a) Automatic vehicle vacuum sputter

(b) Industrial chimney

(c) Mining

(d) Wetlands.

Explanation: D

Methane gas emissions predominantly from leaks in wetlands such as rice fields, livestock,

land, and natural gas systems or account for 11% of greenhouse emissions.

91.In geographical areas, Kanha National Park is related to which one?

(a) Tropical low wet forest

(b) Tropical wet forest

(c) Tropical dry forest

(d) Subtropical forest



Explanation: A

The biographical areas of Kanha National Park are related to tropical low humid forest

92.The range of the number of animals in a certain area that the environment can support is

called the

(a)Population.

(b) Carrying capacity

(c)Number or the pyramid of bio mass

(d)None of the above.

Explanation: B

93.Nitrogen oxide is the major source of pollution in urban areas

(a) Energy power plants

(b) Road transport

(c) Commerce sector

(d) Industries.

Explanation: B

Nitrogen oxide originates from the burning of mineral oil and coal. Due to excessive

concentration of nitric oxide in the human body and many diseases it suffers from diseases.

Such as gingivitis, bleeding, pneumonia, lung cancer

94.When is Biodiversity Day celebrated?

(a) 28 Feburary

(b) 29 December

(c) 27 June

(d) 22 May

Explanation: B

Biodiversity Day is celebrated by United Nations on 22 May, while many countries of the

world celebrate Biodiversity Day on 29 December. It is noteworthy that the Convention on

Biodiversity was effective from 29 December 1993.

95. YASH Program, recently in the news, is related to:

(a) Gold monetisation

(b) Health and risk communication

(c) Employment for rural workers amid Covid-19 outbreak

(d) Welfare measures for defence personnel

Explanation: B

The National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department

of Science & Technology (DST) has launched a programme on health and risk

communication ‘Year of Awareness on Science & Health (YASH)’ with focus on Covid-

19.The programme is a comprehensive and effective science and health communication

effort for promoting grass-root level appreciation and response on health.

96.When did the World Trade Organisation come into effect?



(A) March 6, 1996

(B) April 8, 1994

(C) February 5, 1994

(D) January 1, 1995

Explanation: D

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that is

concerned with the regulation of international trade between nations. The WTO officially

commenced on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement, signed by 123 nations on

15 April 1994, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which

commenced in 1948. It is the largest international economic organization in the world.

97.Mount Harriet National Park, recently in the news, is located in:

(a) Karnataka

(b) Dada and Nagar Haveli

(c) Goa

(d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Explanation: D

Mount Harriet National Park is a national park located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

union territory of India. The park, established in 1969.

98.Which Indian state/UT has formed a dedicated commission to create employment

opportunities for the migrant labourers?

(a) Odisha

(b)Madhya Pradesh

(c)Uttar Pradesh

(d)Bihar

Explanation: B

The state government of Madhya Pradesh has formed a dedicated commission to create

employment opportunities for the migrant labourers.

Named as the Madhya Pradesh State Migrant Labourer Commission (MPSMLC), it aims to

create jobs to those who have returned from other parts of the country during the Covid 19-

induced lockdown.

99.What is the theme of the ‘International Day of Parliamentarism’ 2020?

(a)Parliaments in a time of pandemic

(b) Role of Parliaments

(c)Democracy and Parliament

(d) Parliaments Matter

Explanation: A [Parliaments in a time of pandemic]

June 30 is the day designated by the United Nations to celebrate the International Day of

Parliamentarism.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intergovernmental_organization

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_trade

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marrakesh_Agreement

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Agreement_on_Tariffs_and_Trade

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_park

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andaman_and_Nicobar_Islands

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_territory



The United Nations General Assembly recognized the role of parliaments in developing the

world, and designated the special day. On the same day in the year 1889, the global

organization of parliaments called the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) was established.

100.The term “SPICe”, sometimes seen in news, is related to which of the following fields?

(a) Science & Technology

(b)Environment Protection

(c) Business & Economy

(d) Defence and Arms Production

Explanation: C

Ministry of Corporate Affairs is replacing the existing SPICe (Simplified Proforma for

Incorporating Company Electronically) form with a new web form called SPICe+.

101.Who is the head of the High level expert group on farm exports, recently set up by the

15th Finance Commission?

(a) N K Singh

(b) U K Sinha

(c) Tapan Ray

(d) Sanjiv Puri

Explanation: D

The 15th Finance Commission (FFC) recently set up a High level expert group on farm

exports. The group is to be headed by the Chairman and Managing director of ITC, Sanjiv

Puri.The committee will suggest performance-based incentives to the state governments for

2021-22 to 2025-26, to accelerate agricultural reforms and exports in the sector.

102.In which year Government of India started Navratna category?

(a)1992

(b) 1993

(c) 1995

(d) 1997

Explanation: D (1997)

The Public Sector Enterprises are run by the Government under the Department of Public

Enterprises of Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises. The government grants

the status of Navratna, Miniratna and Maharatna to Central Public Sector Enterprises based

upon the profit made by these CPSEs. The Maharatna category has been the most recent

one since 2009, other two have been in function since 1997.

103.The portion of profits that a company distributes among its shareholders in the form of

cash is usually known as _____?

(a) Yield

(b) Dividend

(c) Stock Split

(d) Free Float

Explanation: B

Dividend is the portion of profits that a company distributes among its shareholders in the

form of cash. Usually it is expressed per share. In some cases it is expressed as a

percentage of the share`s face value.



104.What is the number of indicators in Multi-dimensional Poverty Index (MPI) ?

(a) 8

(B)9

(c) 10

(d) 11

Explanation: C

Dimension Indicators Deprivation Cutoffs[10][11]

Health Child

mortality

Deprived if a child under the age of 18 years has died in the family

In the 5 years preceding the survey.

Nutrition Deprived if any adult or child, for whom there is nutritional

information, is undernourished.

Education Years of

schooling

Deprived if no household member has completed six years of

schooling.

School

attendance

No household member aged 'school entrance age + six' years or

older has completed six years of schooling.

Standard of

living

Cooking

fuel

Deprived if the household cooks with dung, wood or charcoal.

Sanitation Deprived if the household's sanitation facility is not improved

(according to MDG guidelines), or it is improved but shared with

other households.

Drinking

water

Deprived if the household does not have access to improved

drinking water (according to MDG guidelines) or improved drinking

water is more than a 30-minute walk from home round trip.

Electricity Deprived if the household has no electricity.

Housing Deprived if at least one of the three housing materials for roof,

walls and floor are inadequate: the floor is of natural materials

and/or the roof and/or walls are of natural or rudimentary

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multidimensional_Poverty_Index#cite_note-10

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multidimensional_Poverty_Index#cite_note-10

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennium_Development_Goals



materials.

Assets Deprived if the household does not own more than one of these

assets: radio, TV, telephone, computer, animal cart, bicycle,

motorbike or refrigerator and does not own a car or truck

105.In India, Banks can accept interest free deposits in ___

(a)Current Account

(b)Saving Account

(c)Demand Deposits

(d)Term Deposits

Explanation: A

Banks cannot accept interest free deposits other than in current account.

106.Which of the following is / are auctioned in Open Market Operations?

(a) Shares

(b) Debentures

(c) Securities

(d) Bullion

Explanation: C

Open Market Operations refer to the purchase and sale of the Government securities (G-

Secs) by RBI from / to market.

107.Which Investment bank collapse started the 2008 global financial crisis?

(a) Morgan Stanley

(b)Goldman Sachs

(c)Lehman Brothers

(d) Merill Lynch

Explanation: C

The collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008 has started the crisis in 2008. The bank filed

bankruptcy after it failed to repay its payments. It was an investment banking firm.

108.Sahyog-Kaijin’ is an annual joint exercise between the Coast Guards of India and which

country?

(a) Bangladesh

(b) China

(c) Japan

(d) Sri Lanka

Explanation:C

Sahyog-Kaijin’ is an annual joint exercise between the Coast Guards of India and Japan.

The 19th edition of the exercise is scheduled to begin in Chennai, India.



109.What is the theme of the DefExpo 2020, the 11th edition of the biennial defence

exhibition?

(a)India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub

(b)Artificial Intelligence in Defence

(c) Make in India- A pride in Defence

(d) Digital battlefield of the future

Explanation: A

The 11th edition of the biennial mega defence exhibition, DefExpo 2020 is to be held in the

capital city of Uttar Pradesh- Lucknow from February 5 to 9, 2020. The theme of this edition

of the event is ‘India: The Emerging Defence Manufacturing Hub’. The sub-theme is

announced as ‘Digital Transformation of Defence’.

110.According to the recent Economic Survey 2019-20, which state has the cheapest

Vegetarian Thali (food plate)?

(a) Kerala

(b) Jharkhand

(c) Bihar

(d) Tripura

Explanation: B

The term called ‘Thalinomics’ was used, which means the affordability of buying a Thali

(Food Plate).

It states that, Jharkhand has the cheapest Vegetarian Thali (meals plate), less than Rs.50.

111.Which Indian businessperson has entered the top-10 of Forbes India Rich List 2020 for

the first time?

(a) Gautam Adani

(b) Shiv Nadar

(c)Cyrus Poonawalla

(d) Uday Kotak

Explanation: C

As per the Forbes India Rich List 2020 that was released recently, the chairman of Reliance

Industries Limited Mukesh Ambani remains the richest Indian for the 13th consecutive

year.His net worth stands at USD 88.7 billion.The new entrant in the top 10 is Cyrus

Poonawalla, the Chairman of Serum Institute of India (SII).

112.Who has been recently awarded with the Subash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan

Puraskar, 2020?

(a) Vijay Kumar

(b) Sylendra Babu

(c) Kumar Munnan Singh

(d) Naveen Kumar

Explanation: C

Kumar Munnan Singh has been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan

Puraskar 2020 under the Individual category. Under the Institution category, Disaster

Mitigation & Management Centre, Uttarakhand has been selected for the award. Kumar



Munnan Singh was the founding member of the National Disaster Management Authority in

2005. He is also lauded for establishing the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

113.Which Indian sportsperson is set to take charge as the President of the Paralympic

Committee of India?

(a) Devendra Jhajharia

(b) Deepa Malik

(c) Mariyappan Thangavelu

(d) Varun Singh Bhati

Explanation: B

india’s first and only woman Paralympics silver medallist, Deepa Malik is set to take charge

as the President of the Paralympic Committee of India.

114.‘World Consumer Rights Day’, 2020 is -

(a) 12 March

(b) 13 March

(c) 14 March

(d) 15 March

Explanation: D

World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated every year on March 15 across the world to

spread awareness about the rights and needs of a consumer. Theme of this year is

“Sustainable Consumer”.

115.When did this year’s Earth Overshoot Day fall?

(a) August 20

(b) August 22

(c) June 19

(d) June 22

Explanation: B

This year, the Earth Overshoot Day fell on 22nd August, 2020. Earth Overshoot Day is the

date when the demand for ecological resources and services by human beings exceeds

what Earth can regenerate in a given year.This is computed by the think tank named Global

Footprint Network.

116.Axone, a popular condiment of Nagaland is made from which of the following?

(a) Rice

(b) Wheat

(c) Corn

(d) Soya bean

Explanation: D

117.Global Economic Prospects report is released by?

(a) World Bank

(b) World Trade Organisation

(c) International Monetary Fund

(d) World Economic Forum

Explanation:A



118.Which numbers will come next in the following series?

21 11 6 3.5 ?

(a) 2.5 (b)1.5 (c)2 (d)2.25

Explain- D

21+1 and divided by 2=11

11+1 and divided by 2=6

So 3.5+1 and divided by 2 = 2.25

119. Choose the correct option..

54:9::?:7

(a) 63

(b) 42

(c) 21

(d) 28

Explain (B)

9×6=54 so 7×6=42

120. Which one of the following number is different from other?

(a) 96

(b) 87

(c) 69

(d) 68

Explain (D)

Because sum of the number is 15

121. Which one of the following is different from other three?



(a) Shyam: honest

(b) Ram: loyal

(c) Sita:lazy

(d) Sunder:dark face

Explain ( D)

dark face is god gifted

122. In a certain code if

RAM = 321

NAVI = 6245

HARIOM = 92381

MOHAN = ??

(a) 54321

(b) 19876

(c) 18926

(d) 89678

Explain (C )

number used as word code

123. As Sita is related to Ram then in which of them related to shyam??

(a) Dwarika

(b) Radha

(c) Sudama

(d) Gwal

Explain (B)

used as god




(a) HI = 17

(b) MN = 13.5

(c) PQ = 16.5

(d) ZS = 22.5

Explain (A)

sum of the place value of the word and divided by 2

125. Which one of them is not created from 'INFORMATION'?

(a) FROM

(b) FOR

(c) MENTION

(d) MOTION

Explain (C)

E is not in INFORMATION

126. Fill the blanks..

COMP_ _ _ _

(a) OTER

(b) UTER

(c) UTAR

(d) UTRE

Explain (B)

COMPUTER




(a) 9×11=99

(b) 8×9=72

(c) 14×12=84

(d) 16×14=64

Explaination :(D)

LCM of the number

128.CogX, a global leadership summit, is related to:

(a) Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technology

(b) Preservation of Corals

(c) Space Junk

(d) Freedom of Press

Explanation: A

CogX is a prestigious Global Leadership Summit and Festival of Artificial intelligence &

Emerging Technology held annually in London with over 15,000 participants in attendance

from the highest levels of business, government, industry, and research.

129.The ‘Tangam language’ which is marked ‘critically endangered’ by UNESCO is spoken

in which state?

(a) Kerala

(b) Chattisgarh

(c) Arunachal Pradesh

(d) Mizoram

Explanation: C

tangam is a little-known community within the larger Adi tribe of Arunanchal pradesh which

resides in the hamlet of Kugging in Upper Siang district’s Paindem circle.For long, the

only account of the Tangams could be found in a book, “Tangams” (1975) where the

community’s population was pegged at 2,000 spread across 25 villages.

130. In which year The Central Drug Reaserch Institute was established

(a) 1949

(b) 1950

(c) 1951

(d) 1952

Explanation: C

The Central Drug Research Institute was one of the first laboratories to be established in

India right after its independence. It is among the thirty nine laboratories that are functioning

under the aegis of the council of scientific and Industrial Research Council of Scientific and

Industrial Research of India. The research institute was formally inaugurated on 17 February

1951 by Prime Minister, Jawahar Lal Nehru.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_Scientific_and_Industrial_Research

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_Scientific_and_Industrial_Research

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_India

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jawahar_Lal_Nehru



131.. Recently in news, the ‘Peace Forest Initiative’ has been launched by:

(a) South Korea

(b) India

(c) Brazil

(d) Bhutan

Explanation: A

Peace Forest Initiative: It is an initiative of South Korea to use ecological restoration as a

peace-building process. It aims at addressing the issue of land degradation in conflict-torn

border areas and would go a long way in alleviating tensions and building trust between

communities living there and between enemy countries in particular.

132.Which of the following water bodies borders Saudi Arabia:

1. Red Sea

2. Gulf of Aden

3. Persian Gulf

4. Mediterranean Sea

Choose the correct option:

(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 only

Explanation: A

133.The first census was conducted in India -

(a) 1861

(b) 1972

(c) 1883

(d) 1881

Explanation: D

A systematic and modern population census, in its present form was conducted non

synchronously between 1865 and 1872 in different parts of the country. This effort

culminating in 1872 has been popularly labeled as the first population census of India

However, the first synchronous census in India was held in 1881. Since then, censuses have

been undertaken uninterruptedly once every ten year.

134.Danakil Depression is located in which of the following country?

(a) Australia

(b) Yemen

(c) Ethiopia

(d) Russia

Explanation: C

The Danakil Depression is the northern part of the Afar Triangle or Afar Depression in

Ethiopia, a geological depression that has resulted from the divergence of three tectonic

plates in the Horn of Africa.

135.What is the correct descending order of Rice producing states in india?

(a) Punjab, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh And Andhra Pradesh

(b) Punjab, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh And Andhra Pradesh

(c) Punjab, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh And Andhra Pradesh

(d) West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, And Andhra Pradesh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afar_Triangle

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sink_(geography)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horn_of_Africa



Explanation: D

Top Rice Producing States: West Bengal > Punjab > Uttar Pradesh > Andhra Pradesh >

Bihar. It is the staple food crop of majority of Indian people. India is the second largest

producer of rice in the world after China. In states like Assam, West Bengal and Odisha,

three crops of paddy are grown in a year.

136.Who approves the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane?

(a) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs

(b) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices

(c) Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Ministry of Agriculture

(d) Agricultural Produce Market Committee

Explanation: A

The Federal/Central Government announces Fair and Remunerative Prices which are

determined on the recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and

Prices (CACP) and are announced by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs,

which is chaired by Prime Minister.The State Advised Prices (SAP) are announced by key

sugarcane producing states which are generally higher than FRP.

137.The persons who became the Chief Minister for the longest period in India ?

(a) E.K. Nayanar

(b) Vasantha Sate

(c) Jyothi Basu

(d) K. Karunakaran

Explanation: C

Jyoti Basu was an Indian politician and statesman who served as the Chief Minister of West

Bengal state from 1977 to 2000

138. In which place the first Medical college was established in India ?

(a) Kolkota

(b) Agra

(c) Bangalore

(d) Delhi

Explanation: A

Calcutta Medical College, officially Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, is an Indian

medical school and hospital. The school was established in 1835 by Lord William Bentinck

as Medical College, Bengal during British Raj.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_Minister_of_West_Bengal

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chief_Minister_of_West_Bengal



139.Who introduced English education in India ?

(a) Cornwalis

(b) Rippon

(c) Delhousie

(d) William Bentinck

Explanation: D

140.Van Vihar National Park, recently seen in news, is located in

(a) Andhra Pradesh

(b) Meghalaya

(c) Odisha

(d) Madhya Pradesh

Explanation: D

Van Vihar National Park is a national park in Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh in

central India. Declared a national park in 1979



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhopal

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madhya_Pradesh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_India

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