31. What is the difference between the Gross value added and Net value-added ?
[A] Value added
[B] Depreciation
[C] Production flow
[D] Investment
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Correct Answer: B [Depreciation]
Notes:
Net value added = Gross value added – depreciation
32. Which of the following is the author of play Chudamani?
[A] Bhavabhuti
[B] Saktibhadra
[C] Murari
[D] Hastimalla
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Correct Answer: B [Saktibhadra]
Notes:
Sakthibhadran was a Classical Sanskrit writer, who lived in ancient Kerala. He wrote Ascharyachoodamani, the first Sanskrit drama from South India. Saktibhadra is also the author of a play called Chudamani or Ascharya-Chudamani.
33. Which of the following kings assumed the title of Kongarkoman?
[A] Maravarman Arikesari Parankusan
[B] Maravarman Rajasimha I
[C] Koccadiyan Ranadhira
[D] Srimar Srivallabha
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Correct Answer: C [Koccadiyan Ranadhira]
Notes:
Koccadiyan Ranadhira who ruled from 700 A.D. to 730 A.D. reduced an Ay chief at Mardur “a hill country between Tinnevelly and Travancore.” He also conquered the Kongu country and assumed the title of Kongarkoman.
34. General Charles Brown is the first African-American Chief of the Air Force of which country?
[A] United States
[B] United Kingdom
[C] Brazil
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: A [United States]
Notes:
The United States has confirmed General Charles Q. Brown Jr. as the Chief of the Air Force of the country.
Charles Q. Brown is currently serving as the four-star general and is the first African-American to hold the position. The General recently opened up about his experience with racism in the United States. The Senate has unanimously confirmed the General for the post with full vote.
35. Which animal/Bird is raised maximum in the world?
[A] Goat
[B] Cow
[C] Hen
[D] Duck
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Correct Answer: C [Hen]
Notes:
Chicken is the most popular vegetarian food in the world. The hen is the moist reared bird in the world.
36. Which among the following is a bird disease?
[A] H1N1
[B] H5N1
[C] H5N5
[D] H2N5
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Correct Answer: B [H5N1]
Notes:
H5N1 is Bird fl. It is Avian influenza refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses. H1N1 is known as swine flu.
37. Who among the following argued that Fjords are tectonic in origin?
[A] Jens Esmark
[B] Alexander Boldt
[C] John Walter Gregory
[D] Henry Hess
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Correct Answer: C [John Walter Gregory]
Notes:
Fjord is a steep sided long and narrow inlet created by the glacier. It is formed when a glacier cuts a U-shaped valley by the process of abrasion of the surrounding rock.
John Walter Gregory argued that Fjords are formed due to tectonic forces and not by glaciers.
38. Which digital platform of the Indian Government won two awards at the prestigious Global Leadership Summit, CogX 2020?
[A] MyGov Corona
[B] Digital India
[C] Fit India
[D] Swachh Bharat Mission
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Correct Answer: A [MyGov Corona]
Notes:
An Artificial Intelligence enabled digital platform of the Indian Government named MyGov Corona Helpdesk bagged two awards at the Global Leadership Summit, CogX 2020.
The helpdesk bagged two awards under categories namely “Best Innovation for Covid-19 – Society” and “People’s Choice Covid-19 Overall Winner”. CogX 2020 is a prestigious Global Festival of AI & Emerging Technology held annually in London.
39. Which Indian Badminton star is to launch the series of Fit India’s interactive sessions called ‘Fit India Talks’?
[A] Saina Nehwal
[B] P V Sindhu
[C] Sai Praneeth
[D] Srikanth Kidambi
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Correct Answer: B [P V Sindhu]
Notes:
India’s flagship fitness awareness movement, Fit India is launching a new series of interactive sessions with ace sportspersons of the country.
This series of interactive sessions has been launched with an objective of inspiring young children of the country and to encourage them to actively take part in sports. Badminton star P V Sindhu and Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri will launch the inaugural session, in the presence of HRD Minister and Sports Minister.
40. Which among the following about the Bhabar plain are correct?
1. It is located to the south of the Shiwalik and north of the Tarai tract
2. Due to its high porosity, all small streams disappear here
3. This place is highly suited for agriculture
4. It is wider in the western plain with compare to the eastern plain
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
The Bhabar plain is not suited for agricultural activities. Mainly the Gujjars inhabitants of this place make their living by cattle keeping.
