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8 Q: Find the reason why Vultures were usually seen until a few years ago but now a days the Vultures are rarely seen?
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622a0d48c17ed1454596e07c- 1Destruction of their place of residence by new migrant speciesfalse
- 2Drugs used by Animal farmer for treat sick animalstrue
- 3Food shortage of Vulturesfalse
- 4Spread of epidemic in Vulturesfalse
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Answer : 2. "Drugs used by Animal farmer for treat sick animals "
Q: In which of the following state, the Sabarimala Sri Dham Shashtha temple dedicated to Lord Ayyappa is located?
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636cb7115c30150185e38709- 1Maharashtrafalse
- 2Karnatakafalse
- 3Manipurfalse
- 4Keralatrue
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Answer : 4. "Kerala"
Explanation :
1. Sabarimala Temple is a famous temple in Kerala.
2. It is dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.
2. It is the 'sacred abode of Lord Ayyappa' and one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in India.
3. The temple is open to people of all religions.
4. It is open for worship only during the days of Mandal Puja, Makaravilakku, Vishu and the first day of every Malayalam month.
Q: Dadabhai Naoroji was a ______.
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6486e9a3772333474bad8f04- 1Liberal Party candidatestrue
- 2Doctorfalse
- 3Soldierfalse
- 4British Officerfalse
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Answer : 1. "Liberal Party candidates"
Explanation :
1. On 6 July 1892, Dadabhai Naoroji (Liberal Party candidate) won a closely-fought election to become the first non-white to be elected to the British Parliament.
2. He also became the first Asian member of the House of Commons.
3. One of Naoroji's most prominent supporters was the famous Florence Nightingale.
Q: When was Arya Samaj established?
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Answer : 1. "1875"
Explanation :
1. Arya Samaj is a monotheistic Hindu reform movement in India that promotes principles and practices based on belief in the infallible authority of the Vedas.
2. Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati founded the society on April 10, 1875.
3. Arya Samaj follows the belief that there is only one God and his idol worship is not appropriate.
4. Arya Samaj was the first Hindu organization to promote proselytism.
Q: The Trimbakeshwar is the origin of which of the following rivers?
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646c4a22cdae930acb9113ac- 1Mahanadifalse
- 2Taptifalse
- 3Ravifalse
- 4Godavaritrue
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Answer : 4. "Godavari"
Explanation :
1. Godavari River is also known as 'Dakshin Ganga' i.e. “Ganga River of South India”.
2. Godavari River is the largest river of South India.
3. The Godavari River flows in northwestern Maharashtra state before flowing eastward across the broad Deccan plateau (Peninsular India).
4. The Godavari River originates from Trimbakeshwar near Nashik in Maharashtra and flows about 1465 km before falling into the Bay of Bengal. Covers distance.
Q: Which of the following is the mountain range which is the oldest in India?
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63db864b0d9e560db811b8e8- 1Himalayasfalse
- 2Vindhyachalfalse
- 3Aravallitrue
- 4Sahyadrifalse
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Answer : 3. "Aravalli"
Explanation :
Aravali is the oldest mountain range in the geographical structure of India which is about 870 million years old.
Q: According to the Jain tradition, how many Tirthankaras have there been in Jainism?
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Answer : 3. "24"
Explanation :
1. Jainism and Buddhism originated during the later Vedic period when the people were developing into Mahajanapadas.
2. Jainism was founded by Rishabhdev who was born in Ayodhya and his symbol was the bull.
Sl. No. - Name - Symbol - Birthplace
1 Rishabhnath (Adinath) Bull Ayodhya
2 Ajitnath Hathi Ayodhya
22 Neminath Shankh Dwarka
23 Parshvanath snake Kashi
24 Mahavir Singh Sher Kshatriyakund
Q: International Tiger Day is observed on ______.
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64672e6145f1450a80d7e82f- 102 Julyfalse
- 220 Julyfalse
- 329 Julytrue
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Answer : 3. "29 July"
Explanation :
1. International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on 29 July.
2. This day is also called Global Tiger Day.
3. This day is celebrated every year to raise awareness about tiger conservation.