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What is the outermost layer of the sun called?

  1. Chromosphere

  2. Corona

  3. Photosphere

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B

In which of the following planets does the sun rise in the west and set in the east?

  1. Saturn

  2. Venus

  3. Mercury

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Venus rotates in the opposite direction to most other planets.

Which of the following substances gives the maximum production of edible oil?

  1. Sunflower

  2. Groundnut

  3. Mustard

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B

Which of the following states is the poorest state in India?

  1. Bihar

  2. Orissa

  3. Punjab

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B

In ancient India, the earliest capital of Magadha kingdom was _______.

  1. Vaishali

  2. Pataliputra

  3. Rajgir

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C

The upper part of the mantle upon which the crust of Earth floats is called ________.

  1. mesosphere

  2. barysphere

  3. asthenosphere

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C

In which year was the 'Azad Hind Fauj' formed?

  1. 1941

  2. 1942

  3. 1943

  4. 1947


Correct Option: B

Which layer forms the major part by taking total volume of the Earth?

  1. Sima

  2. Mantle

  3. Core

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C

Who appoints the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir?

  1. President

  2. Chief Justice of India

  3. Prime Minister

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

Gandhara School of art developed during the time of _______.

  1. Sungas

  2. Kushans

  3. Sakas

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B

Ministers in a State get salaries as determined by _________.

  1. governor

  2. parliament

  3. state legislature

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C

Buddha died in ………….. Mahajanpada.

  1. Chedi

  2. Avanti

  3. Malla

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C

The best means of saving during inflation is to keep _________.

  1. money

  2. equity

  3. bonds

  4. none of these


Correct Option: A

The first time Gandhiji tried out his method of Satayagraha was _________.

  1. at Champaran

  2. at Bardoli

  3. in South Africa against racist policies

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C

Which among the following calamities occurs in Bay of Bengal?

  1. Tornado

  2. Willy-Willy

  3. Cyclone

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C

Which of the following planets is the brightest planet?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B

Which is the oldest Veda?

  1. Samaveda

  2. Rigveda

  3. Atharvaveda

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B

Which is the largest tiger reserve in India?

  1. Nagarjuna

  2. Manas

  3. Corbett

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C

Gol Gumbaz is located in _________.

  1. Karnataka

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Pondicherry

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

Where are the largest coal reserves found in India?

  1. Assam

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Orissa

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B

The 'Planning Commission' is

  1. an advisory body

  2. a ministry

  3. a government department

  4. none of these


Correct Option: A

Which of the following deserts is located in Australia?

  1. Gibson

  2. Sonoran

  3. Patagonia

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

What is the minimum permissible age for employment in any factory or mine?

  1. 14 years

  2. 16 years

  3. 18 years

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

Which of the following Chief Justices of India acted as President of India?

  1. M.Hidayatullah

  2. P.N.Bhagwati

  3. P.B.G. Gadkar

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

Which of the following sectors does not come under tertiary sector?

  1. Electricity

  2. Transport

  3. Trade

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
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