The objective of Dhyan Chand Award is to honour those sports persons who have contributed to sports by their performance and continue to contribute in promotion of sports even after retirement from their active sporting career. This award carries an amount of Rs. 5 lakhs.

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The award was named after Dronacharya–the legendary guru of the epic age of Mahabharat, who taught archery and sports to Kauravas and Pandavas.
The award comprises fo a cheque, a plaque, a blazer and a citation. Up to 1986, the cash value of the award was Rs. 25,000.

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Q- 1. What is the phenomenon which established the transverse nature of light?

(A) Reflection
(B) Interference
(C) Diffraction
(D) Polarisation

Q- 2. What is the name of a memory buffer used to accommodate a speed differential?

(A) Cache
(B) Stack Pointer
(C) Accumulator
(D) DISC

Q- 3. What is contained in Chlorophyll ?

(A) Sodium
(B) Potassium
(C) Manganese
(D) Magnesium   

Q-4. Epigraphy is the study of which of the following ?

(A) Coins
(B) Inscriptions
(C) Temples
(D) Birds

Q- 5. Who won the Women’s Singles Wimbledon Championship 2016 ?

(A) Angilique Kuber
(B) Serena Williams
(C) Venus Williams
(D) Steffi Graff

Q- 6. In which field is (B)(C) Roy Award given ?

(A) Music
(B) Journalism
(C) Medicine
(D) Environment

Q- 7. What is Damodar Valley Corporation ?

(A) Statutory body
(B) Municipal Corporation looking after Damodar valley
(C) A private enterprise located in Bihar
(D) A non government organisation
 

Q-8. Which is the highest gallantry Award in India?

(A) Vir Chakra
(B) Param Vishist Seva Medal
(C) Kirti Chakra
(D) Param Vir Chakra

Q- 9. Who was recently appointed as the first woman president of Nepal?

(A) Sita Subedi
(B) Pampha Bhusal
(C) Urmila Rana
(D) Bidhya Devi Bhandari

Q-10. In which field is Pulitzer Prize awarded for outstanding work ?

(A) Environment study
(B) Science and Technology
(C) Literature and Journalism
(D) International Understanding

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This award is given to a sportsman who has displayed outstanding performance for three years (prior to the year of award) both at national and international levels.

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It was launched in the year 1991-92 with the objective of honouring sports persons to enhance their dignity and place of honour in society. Under this, an amount of Rs. 5 lakhs is given as award for the most spectacular and outstanding performance in the field of sports by an individual sports person or a team.

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These awards have been instituted by the Institute of Directors in 1991 have given boost to Indian Industry. One can fairly assert that India’s manufacturing success today is to a great measure due to the learning experience provided by the self assessment model on which the Golden Peacock Award is based. The Golden Peacock Awards are now considered as the holy grail of corporate excellence and its guidelines provide a checklist for improvement and self-assessment in areas of quality, innovation, training, governance, environment management and corporate social responsibility.

All institutions whether public, private, non-profit, government, business, manufacturing and service sector are eligible to apply. Leadership Awards are determined through nomination. They provide not only worldwide recognition and prestige but also a competitive advantage in driving business in this tumultuous world under Golden Peacock-award models. The awards are bestowed annually and are designed to encourage total improvement in each sector of business.

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Instituted in 1970, the Dada Saheb Phalke Award is awarded by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to the cause of cinema. The award is named after Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, the father of Indian cinema, who made India’s first feature film Raja Harischandra in 1913.The award comprises a Swarna Kamal, a cash prize of Rs.1,00,000 and a shawl. The award was first given to Devika Rani in 1969, who became the first lady recipient of the award. Prithviraj Kapoor was the first to be honoured posthumously with the Dada Saheb Phalke Award.

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ISRO : RECRUITMENT OF ASSISTANTS AND UPPER DIVISION CLERKS - 2017

Notification

Indian Space Research Organisation [ISRO] of the Department of Space [DOS] is looking for young, dynamic and dedicated candidates for filling-up the posts of ASSISTANTS (administrative support staff)and Upper Division Clerks in the Level 4 of Pay Matrix in CCS (RP) Rules 2016, for filling-up in various ISRO Centres/Units/Autonomous Bodies/CPSUs, across India. The zone-wise details of vacancies are as under:

How to apply :

The application for on-line registration will be hosted in the ISRO web-site between 11.07.2017 and 31.07.2017 Candidates may visit our web-site at www.isro.gov.in to register their applications on-line between 11.07.2017 and 31.07.2017 The candidates registered under National Career Services (NCS) portal and fulfilling the eligibility conditions may visit ISRO website and follow the application procedure as stated. Applications will be received on-line only. Scanned copies of latest passport sized Photograph and Signature of the candidates in the prescribed file size is required to be uploaded in the application. Upon registration, applicants will be provided with an on-line Registration Number, which should be carefully preserved for future reference. E-mail ID of the applicant will have to be given in the application compulsorily. On successful submission of the application an email confirmation regarding submission shall be sent to the candidate’s registered email id. However, the completion of application procedure is subject to receipt of ‘application fee’ (if applicable). The application is non-editable and details cannot be edited, once the application is registered. Hence, candidates are advised to verify whether, all the details entered in the application are correct, before final submission of the application.

Applications for Multiple Posts:

Candidates may apply for multiple posts, subject to conditions. A candidate may apply for different posts under same/different zones, but cannot apply for same post in different zones. For Ex : A candidate may apply for Post No. 1(Assistant) in Ahmedabad Zone, Post No 2 (UDC) under Dept. of Space and Post No. 3 (Assistant) under Autonomous institute under Bengaluru Zone. However, he/she cannot apply for Post No. 1 (Assistant) in Ahmedabad Zone and again Post No. 1 (Assistant) under Thiruvananthapuram Zone. However, such candidates should select   common (same) written test centre for all the posts applied for. Candidates have to make application fee payment separately for applications for different posts.

No Objection Certificate:

The candidates who are already employed under Central / State Govt/ PSU/ Autonomous Bodies have to send a `No Objection Certificate’ from the employer concerned, duly indicating their Registration Number and Post Number to the Administrative Officer [RMT], Antariksh Bhavan, ISRO Headquarters, New BEL Road , Bengaluru- 560094 within seven days of filing the applications on-line by the candidates and in any case not later than07.08.2017

Application Fee:

There will be an Application Fee of Rs.100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only) for each application. Candidates may make the payment ‘online’ using Internet Banking/Debit Card or ‘Offline’ by visiting nearest SBI Branch.

Online payment option:

Candidates after submitting their application can pay application fee immediately or any day before the last date for fee payment i.e. 01.08.2017 (11.59) pm.

Offline payment by Challan:

Candidates after submitting their application should download, print the pre-printed challan and pay the application fees in cash at any SBI Branch within 3 days of generation of challan or last day for payment, whichever is earlier. The last date for submitting online application is 01.08.2017 Candidates are, however, advised to make online payment by 30.07.2017 to avoid any unexpected transaction failures/issues Application fee is non-refundable and shall not be refunded under any circumstances.

Process for application fee payment

1. If candidate desires to pay application fee immediately  then he/she on submitting application will be shown a web page displaying registration number. On same web page, there exists “Make Payment” button which candidate may click and follow the payment process as outlined below 

2. If the candidate wants to pay application fee later, he/she can pay the fee before closure of the advertisement by accessing the link “Make Payment” link available in advertisement page. Candidate has to provide his/her registration number, Date of Birth and later click on the “Make Payment” button and follow the payment process as outlined below

3. The candidates on clicking the Make Payment button will be redirected to State Bank Multi Option Payments Systems (MOPS) page. The candidate may choose one of the payment modes shown below for making payment. Challan (Candidates should download, print and pay the application fees in cash at any SBI Branch within 3 days of generation of challan or last day for payment, whichever is earlier) The challan will be valid for the next three days only, from date of generation. If payment is not made within 3 days the challans, which are older than the specified time will be deemed unsuccessful. However, the candidate may
regenerate fresh challan, if required or alternatively, make payment online payment.

NOTE:

(i). Though application fee charged by ISRO is same across the payment modes the bank charges and taxes may vary. Therefore candidates are required to carefully follow the instructions shown. In case of Net banking and debit cards payments, the candidate on successful payment will be redirected to ISRO web portal and shown a page displaying transaction details. 

(ii) During entire payment processing do not click REFRESH or BACK button, else session will be aborted.

(iii) Please follow the instructions of the banks/payment gateways with respect to the mode of payment (net banking, debit cards, across SBI counters)

(iv) Candidates can check Payment status and Print Receipt by visiting “Payment Status” link available in advertisement page. No other mode of payment will be acceptable. For any technical issues with online payment candidates may send an email to icrb@isro.gov.in

All Women candidates/Scheduled Castes (SC)/ Scheduled Tribes (ST); Ex-serviceman [EX] and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) candidates are exempted from payment of Application Fee.

However, after registration of application on-line, the candidates have to down-load and print the personalized registration confirmation form from the ISRO system which will contain the Name of the candidate, Registration Number, Advertisement No., and Post number for future reference

8. (i) In case of submission of duplicate/multiple applications by Women candidates/Scheduled Castes (SC)/ Scheduled Tribes (ST); Ex-serviceman [EX] and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) candidates, the last application submitted before the last date for submission of application shall be considered for further processing.

(ii). ।In case of submission of duplicate/multiple applications by other candidates including OBC, the application against which the ‘application fee’ has been received within the last date for payment of application fee only will be considered.

Documents to be sent to ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (RMT) ANTARIKSH BHAVANISRO HEADQUARTERS, NEW BEL ROAD, BENGALURU -560094 by 07.08.2017

Selection Process :

The qualification prescribed is the MINIMUM requirement and the same does not automatically make candidates eligible for written test. Initial screening will be conducted to short-list candidates for taking-up written test. The written test will be conducted on 15.10.2017 [Sunday] at nine venues viz., Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi and Thiruvananthapuram. However, the Organisation reserves the right to cancel/change the written test venue and re-allot the candidates to any other test centre. The call letters for written test to the short-listed candidates will be sent only by e-mail during the firstweek of October 2017. Based on the performance in the written test, candidates will be shortlisted for skill test, depending on the number of vacancies notified, the schedule and venue of which will be notified. Those who secure minimum 50% marks each in both objective and descriptive type questions in the written test will be considered for shortlisting for ‘Skill Test(Computer Literacy Test)’. Skill Test will be purely go-no-go basis and marks obtained in the skill test shall not be considered for selection. The Skill Test shall be evaluated on a 100 points scale with minimum 60% for qualification. The final selection will be done amongst qualified candidates, purely on the scores obtained in the written test. From amongst candidates who qualify in the skill test with minimum 60% marks, empanelment shall be done in the order of marks obtained in the written test, subject to number of vacancies notified. In case, sufficient number of SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-servicemen candidates are not available for filling-up the vacancies reserved for these categories, relaxation will be extended to candidates belonging to the respective category, to make good the short-fall.

Pay and Allowances:

Selected candidates will be appointed as ‘Assistant’/ ‘Upper Division Clerk’in Level 4 of Pay Matrix and will be paid minimum basic pay of ₹25,500/- p.m. In addition, House Rent Allowance [HRA] and Transport Allowance at the prescribed rates in force at the place of posting will be paid for those who are not availing Departmental Housing and Transport facility, respectively. The employees will be governed by the National Pension Sytem. On employment in ISRO, other facilities are available such as medical facilities for self and dependents, subsidized canteen, transport allowance when official transport is not availed, limited housing facility for fresh entrants in lieu of HRA, LeaveTravel Concession, Group Insurance, advance for construction of house, etc as per Central Government orders.

Other Conditions/ Instructions:

• Candidates may apply for the post against any of the posts mentioned in the drop-down menu (Step 3) of the Application form.
• In addition, the candidate also has to clearly mention his/her graduation course name. For ex- BA (Honors) in case of Bachelors in Arts (Honors), BSc. for Bachelors in Science etc.
• Application Fee is nonrefundable and shall not be refunded under any circumstances. 
• ISRO is not responsible for any incomplete/pending/failed transactions of application fee payments.
• ISRO is not responsible for multiple payments for a single post by the candidates
• The candidates registered under National Career Services (NCS) portal and fulfilling the eligibility conditions may visit ISRO website and follow the application procedure as stated in the previous paragraphs.
• The posts are temporary, but likely to continue
• The appointees are liable to be posted in any of the Centres/Units of the Indian Space Research Organisation/Department of space situated anywhere in India as and when required.
• For details of ISRO Centres/Units and Autonomous institutions under Department of Space, please visit http://www.isro.gov.in/isro_centres.html
• Candidates attending the Skill Test will be reimbursed to and fro second-class train fare by the shortest route from the city indicated in the on-line application form to the place of Skill Test (change of address and city for the purpose will not be entertained)
• Candidates called for ‘Skill Test’ will have to produce all relevant original documents in proof of details furnished in their applications submitted on-line, at the time of Written Test/Skill Test
• If any information furnished on-line is found to be wrong or false, the candidate will not beallowed for skill test and TA will not be paid.
• No TA will be paid for attending the Written Test
• lSRO reserves the right not to fill up all or any of the posts, if it so desires
• Only Indian nationals need apply
• No interim correspondence will be entertained In case of any clarification, candidates may refer to the FAQs uploaded in the ISRO website against the advertisement or send their mail to icrb@isro.gov.in.
• Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.

It is for candidate to ensure that he/she fulfills the eligibility criteria and complied with the requirements adhered to the instructions contained in this advertisement as well as in the application form. Candidates are, therefore, urged to carefully read the advertisement and complete the application form and submit the same as per instructions given in this regard.

The Answer Keys will be published on the ISRO Web-site within three working days of the written test. The candidates may raise objections with valid justifications, if any, within 5 days of publishing the answer keys in the web-site, ONLY through the link that shall be provided after the written test. Objections, if any, received thereafter and through any other modes will not be considered under any circumstances.

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Q- 1. Which of the following is not a scheme/programme started by the NDA Government?

(A) Mission Indradhanush
(B) Jan Dhan Yojana
(C) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
(D) MNREGA

Q- 2. We are able to walk on earth without slipping because of

(A) Gravitational force
(B) Frictional force
(C) Viscous force
(D) Centrifugal force

Q- 3. Majority of the fungal bionts of lichens belong to

(A) Baridiomycetes
(B) Ascomycetes
(C) Gomycetes
(D) Deuteromycetes   

Q-4. Which of the following has open vascular system?

(A) Cockroach
(B) Human
(C) Rat
(D) Birds

Q- 5. The warm and cold ocean currents are caused by

(A) Prevailing winds
(B) Earth’s rotation
(C) Variations in density of sea water
(D) All of these

Q- 6. Who was known as the Second founder of the Maratha Empire?

(A) Balaji vishwanath
(B) Balaji Baji Rao
(C) Baji Rao I
(D) Madhav Rao

Q- 7. Mahatma Gandh’s concept of ‘Ram Rajya’ was :

(A) A centralized government
(B) A totalitarian state
(C) A stateless society
(D) Power in the hands of religious leaders
 

Q-8. Credit Rationing in India is done by

(A) RBI
(B) SBI
(C) LIC
(D) Finance Ministry

Q- 9. The human faeces is yellow in colour due to the presence of a pigment called

(A) Pepsin
(B) Renin
(C) Amylase
(D) Urobilin

Q-10. Where are coins minted in India?

(A) Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata
(B) Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad
(C) Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore
(D) Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, NOIDA

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Param Vir Chakra : The Param Vir Chakra is the highest decoration of valour awarded for most conspicuous bravery, or some act of valour (in self-sacrifice, in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air. The medal is made of bronze.

Mahavir Chakra : Mahavir Chakra is the second highest gallantry award for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy whether on land, at sea or in the air. The medal is made of standard silver.

Vir Chakra : Vir Charka is awarded for acts of gallantry in the presence of enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air. The medal is made of standard silver.

Ashok Chakra : It is awarded for most conspicuous bravery or some act of daring or pre-eminent valour or self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy. The medal is made of gold gilt.

Kirti Chakra : It is awarded for conspicuous gallantry, otherwise than in the face of the enemy. The medal is made of standard silver.

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In 1976, the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation was established for promoting Gandhian constructive programmes and assisting constructive workers who devoted themselves to the national cause. The foundation has instituted four annual awards, each carrying a cash prize of Rs. 5,00,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency, a citation and a trophy. The awards are intended to recognise outstanding contribution in :

• Constructive work

• Application of science and technology for rural development

• Upliftment and welfare of women and children and/or Gandhian constructive work by women workers

• Promotion of Gandhian values outside India by individuals other than Indian citizens.

On the occasion of the Jamnalal Bajaj Birth Centenary, the foundation conferred on Dr. Nelson Mandela, a Special Award of Rs.5,00,000, a citation and a specially sculptured trophy. It was presented on 18 October 1990, at a special function held in Raj Bhavan, Calcutta, by the Governor of West Bengal and in the presence of Shri Jyoti Basu, Chief Minister of West Bengal.

The foundation has undertaken several rural development programmes in the Wardha district, Maharashtra, Kheri district and Shikohabad near Ferozabad in Uttar Pradesh. It also extends financial assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in social and welfare programmes.

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Padma Awards fall next in line after the Bharat Ratna as national awards. They were also discontinued in 1977 along with the Bharat Ratna and revived again in 1980. There are three Padma awards, viz,

• Padma Vibhushan is the second highest national award, given for exceptional and distinguished service in any field including services rendered by government employees.
• Padma Bhushan is the third highest national award given for distinguished service in any field.
• Padma Shri is the fourth highest award given for distinguished service in any field.

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Bharat Ratna is the highest national award given for exceptional work for advancement of art, literature and science or in recognition of public service of the highest order.

Recipients of Bharat Ratna

eature : The decoration is the form of a Peepal leaf, 2 inch long, 1-1/8inch in width and 1/2 inch thick, toned in bronze. On the obverse side is embossed a replica of the sun, below which the words ‘Bharat Ratna’ are embossed in Hindi. On the reverse are the State Emblem and a motto in Hindi. The emblem, the sun and rim are made of platinum.

Discontinuation of the Award : The award was discontinued by the Janta Government (Prime Minister Morarji Desai on July 13, 1977, and those who received the award in the past were informed that they would not be allowed to use it as a title).

Revival of the Award : In January 1980 Prime Minister Indira Gandhi decided to revive this award. After the revival, Mother Teresa was the first recipient.

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Q- 1. In the context of non-conventional energy, what is the meaning of ‘OTE’?

(A) Ocean Tidal Energy
(B) Ocean Thermal Energy
(C) Ocean Tidal Electricity
(D) Other Thermal Energy

Q- 2. The atomic bomb is based on the principle of

(A) Uncontrolled nuclear fusion
(B) Uncontrolled nuclear fission
(C) Controlled nuclear fission
(D) Controlled nuclear fusion

Q- 3. Systems running more than one process concurrently are called _____________

(A) Multiprocessing
(B) Multiprogramming
(C) Real time
(D) Batch processing

Q-4. Butter is colloid formed when

(A) Proteins are dispersed in water
(B) Water is dispersed in fat
(C) Fat globules are dispersed in water
(D) Carbohydrates are dissolved in water

Q- 5. Charcoal can be made at home by burning

(A) Wood in absence of air
(B) Coal in absence of air
(C) Coal in an insufficient supply of air
(D) Wood in an insufficient supply of air

Q- 6. Depletion of ozone layer causes

(A) Breast cancer
(B) Skin cancer
(C) Lung cancer
(D) Blood cancer

Q- 7. SMOG is a combination of

(A) Air and water vapour
(B) Water and smoke
(C) Fire and water
(D) Smoke and fog
 

Q-8. ATM is the abbreviated form of

(A) Automatic Teller Machine
(B) Automated Teller Machine
(C) All Time Money
(D) Automatic Tally Machine

Q- 9. The Chairman of NITI Ayog is….

(A) Industry Minister
(B) Prime Minister
(C) Finance Minister
(D) Commerce Minister

Q-10. The film ‘Phoolan Devi’ was directed by

(A) Raj Kapoor
(B) Shashi Kapoor
(C) Shekhar Kapoor
(D) Anil Kapoor

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The GRAMMY Foundation was established in 1989 to cultivate an awareness, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music. American culture from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of the future generations of the music professionals. The GRAMMY Foundation works in partnership with its founder, the Recording Academy, to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving rich cultural legacy.

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Q- 1. Who appoints and dismisses the gazetted officials of the Union Government?

(A) The President of India
(B) The Prime Minister of India
(C) The Home Minister of India
(D) The Finance Minister of India

Q- 2. The industry having the largest investment in Indian Economy is?

(A) Tea
(B) Cement
(C) Steel
(D) Jute

Q- 3. Ajanta Ellora Caves are situated near which of the following cities?

(A) Mount Abu
(B) Aurangabad
(C) Bijapur
(D) Madurai

Q-4. Which of the following is a name of US Parliament?

(A) Diet
(B) Senate
(C) Congress
(D) House of Commons

Q- 5. Charles Correa is a renowned Indian

(A) Freedom fighter
(B) Painter
(C) Architect, urban planner
(D) Award-winning doctor

Q- 6. Banks earn interest on

(A) Deposits
(B) Loans
(C) Demand Drafts
(D) Bills of Exchange

Q- 7. Which is the most important factor that determines whether advertising by manufacturing sector will lead to higher sales?

(A) Demand is elastic
(B) Demand is inelastic
(C) The product can be differentiated
(D) The product can be homogenous.
 

Q-8. Which among the following is true for the Supreme Court of India?

(A) Federal Court
(B) Court of Appeal
(C) Guardian of the Constitution
(D) All of these

Q- 9. Who was the revolutionary leader who ended his days as a Swami of Ramakrishna Mission ?

(A) Ajit Singh
(B) Aurobindo Ghosh
(C) Jatindranath Bandopadhyay
(D) Hemachandra Kanung

Q-10. The “Red Shirts” movement was led by?

(A) Maulana Azad
(B) Mohammed Ali
(C) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
(D) Asfaqulla Khan

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Once a year, on 22 March, the anniversary of the death of Goethe, the Goethe Institute awards the Goethe Medal, an official decoration of the Federal Republic of Germany. This medal honours those foreign personalities who have done great services for the aims of the organisation.

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The medal, bearing the likeness and signature of world cinema giant Sergei Eisenstein is awarded to deserving individuals from the world of cinematography for their contribution a dialogue among peoples according to UNESCO.

The number of medals to be awarded has been limited to 25 under the terms of an agreement on the initiative between UNESCO, the Russian film company MOSFILM and the Russian VIVAT Foundation for music and the theatre.

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Q- 1. Which organism is responsible for alcohol fermentation?

(A) Chlorella
(B) Yeast
(C) Agaricus
(D) Puccinia

Q- 2. Which of the following groups of rivers have their source of origin in Tibet?

(A) Brahmaputra, Indus & Sutlej
(B) Ganga, Sutlej & Yamuna
(C) Brahmaputra, Ganga & Sutlej
(D) Chenab, Ravi & Sutlej

Q- 3. The most ideal region for the cultivation of cotton in India is

(A) The Brahmaputra Valley
(B) The Deccan Plateau
(C) The Indo-Gangetic Valley
(D) The Rann of Kutch

Q-4. Where do the electrical charges reside in a charged conductor?

(A) At The Core
(B) Throughout The Body
(C) Depended Upon The Nature Of The Body
(D) Outer Surface Of The Body

Q- 5. The colour of the ocean appears to be blue because the sunlight falling on it is

(A) Reflected
(B) Refracted
(C) Diffracted
(D) Scattered

Q- 6. In which mode can the computers that are associated send frames directly to each other?

(A) Adhoc mode
(B) Infrastructure mode
(C) Structured mode
(D) Anonymous mode

Q- 7. What was the immediate cause of the Mutiny of 1857?

(A) The discontentment of the soldiers
(B) The use of greased cartridges in the new Enfield Rifle
(C) The social conditions of India
(D) The introduction of railways and telegraphs
 

Q-8. Who introduced the "Doctrine of Lapse" to expand British territories in India?

(A) Lord Hastings
(B) Lord Wellesley
(C) Lord William Bentinck
(D) Lord Dalhousie

Q- 9. HRIDAY scheme launched by Urban Development Ministry aims at

(A) Education of girl child
(B) Development of smart cities
(C) Urban sewage treatment
(D) Development of heritage sites

Q-10. Global warming is expected to result in

(A) Increase in sea level
(B) Change in crop pattern
(C) Change in coastal line
(D) All of these

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