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Question 3112

Alphonso mango that received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2018 belong to which state?

AMaharashtra

BMadhya Pradesh

CKerala

DTamil Nadu

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A. MaharashtraExplanation not yet available.

Question 3111

__________ is a freestyle dance form where performers dance with clay pots filled with burning incense.

AKuchipudi

BDhunuchi Naach

CKathakali

DOdissi

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B. Dhunuchi NaachExplanation not yet available.

Question 3110

Which of the following is not an Indian classical singer?

AM S Subbulaxmi

BUstad Bismillah Khan

CBhimsen Joshi

DDr. Balamuralikrishna

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B. Ustad Bismillah KhanExplanation not yet available.

Question 3109

Who took arms and led an anti-British movement when the British tried to annex the State of Kitoor?

ASethu Lakshmi Bhai

BRudramadevi

CRani Channamma

DRani Lakshmi Bhai

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C. Rani ChannammaExplanation: Rani Channamma of Kittur was one of the earliest female rulers to take up arms against the British. When the British tried to annex the State of Kittur under the Doctrine of Lapse, she led a strong armed rebellion in 1824. Her courageous resistance made her a symbol of early anti-British struggle, long before the Revolt of 1857.

Question 3108

Shadows are formed when a __________ object comes in the path of light.

AOpaque

BTransparent

CLuminous

DTranslucent

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A. OpaqueExplanation: Shadows are formed when an opaque object comes in the path of light. Opaque objects do not allow light to pass through them, causing a dark region called a shadow to form on the opposite side. Transparent and translucent objects allow light to pass fully or partially, so they form faint or no shadows.

Question 3107

Which Governor General was credited with the initiation of the policy of 'Paramountcy'?

ALord Richardson

BLord Hastings

CLord Clive

DLord Williamson

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B. Lord HastingsExplanation: Lord Hastings is credited with initiating the policy of ‘Paramountcy’ in India during his tenure as Governor-General (1813–1823). This policy asserted the supreme authority of the British over Indian princely states, compelling them to accept British dominance in political and military matters. It laid the foundation for expanding British control across the subcontinent.

Question 3106

What is the frequency range of audible waves?

A20 to 20000 Hz

B21000–24000 Hz

C25000–30000 Hz

D31000–40000 Hz

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A. 20 to 20000 HzExplanation: The audible range of sound refers to the frequencies that can be detected by the average human ear, typically from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (20 kHz). Sounds below 20 Hz are called infrasonic and those above 20,000 Hz are called ultrasonic. Hearing sensitivity decreases with age, and most adults can hear up to about 16,000 Hz.

Question 3105

Which of the following is the structural and functional unit of kidneys?

ANephron

BPits

CNutrofil

DTentacle

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A. NephronExplanation: The nephron is the basic structural and functional unit of the kidney. Each human kidney contains about 1 to 1.5 million nephrons. A nephron consists of two main parts — the renal corpuscle (Bowman's capsule and glomerulus) and the renal tubule. It performs three main functions: filtration of blood, reabsorption of essential substances, and secretion

Question 3104

Who is known as the bird man of India?

ARakesh Shukla

BDr Salim Ali

CAnil Grower

DV. S. Vijayan

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B. Dr Salim AliExplanation not yet available.

Question 3103

Who wrote the book "Parineeta"?

ASarat Chandra Chattopadhyay

BShashi tharoor

CAnad Bose

DBankim Chandra Chatterjee

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A. Sarat Chandra ChattopadhyayExplanation not yet available.

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Alphonso mango that received the Geographical Indication Tag in 2018 belong to which state?

__________ is a freestyle dance form where performers dance with clay pots filled with burning incense.

Which of the following is not an Indian classical singer?

Who took arms and led an anti-British movement when the British tried to annex the State of Kitoor?

Shadows are formed when a __________ object comes in the path of light.

Which Governor General was credited with the initiation of the policy of 'Paramountcy'?

What is the frequency range of audible waves?

Which of the following is the structural and functional unit of kidneys?

Who is known as the bird man of India?

Who wrote the book "Parineeta"?

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