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BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 1
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Where is Lakshadweep located?

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Lakshadweep is a group of islands in the Arabian Sea at a distance of 200–300 km o Kerala coast (southwest India). It is also a union territory of India. Its total area is 32 sq km o. Most of the islands of Lakshadweep are of coral origin. The total number of islands in the Lakshadweep group is 36 while only 10 of these are inhabited.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 2
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Which of the following tribes is found in Kerala?

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The Lepcha tribe is found in Sikkim, Dafar in Saurashtra region of Gujarat and Dafla in Arunachal Pradesh and some parts of Assam. Chenchu ​​is originally a tribe from the Nallamala region of Andhra Pradesh and is also found in some parts of Kerala.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

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BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 3
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Which of the following is the deepest ocean?

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The South China Sea is a frontier in the south of China, a part of the Pacific Ocean. It extends to China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Melesia, Brunei, Indonesia and Vietnam. Its highest known depth is about 5016 meters. The Bering Sea is also a frontier sea, extending over about 884900 square meters. The highest known depth of the Bering Sea is about 4773 meters. The Mediterranean Sea is located between North Africa, Europe, Anatolia and the Middle East, with a known gerai of 4632 meters. The Japan Sea is a marine fraction of the Western Pacific Ocean. The sea lies between the archipelago of Japan, the Sakhalin Islands of Russia and the mainland of the continent of the continent of Asia. Its highest known depth is 3742 meters. Therefore, it is clear that South China Sea is the deepest among the above options.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 4
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The word Tirthankara is related to _________.
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The word Tirthankara signifies the founder of a tirtha which means a fordable passage across the sea of interminable births and deaths (called samsara). In Jainism, a Tirthankara is a saviour and spiritual teacher of the dharma. According to Jains, a Tirthankara is an individual who has conquered the saṃsāra, the cycle of death and rebirth, on their own and made a path for others to follow.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 5
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Which (web) search engine has introduced free public high-speed Wi-Fi service at 5 Indian railway stations?
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WR CPRO (Chief Public Relations Officer) Ravinder Bhakar said that the Central Railway's Rei Road station became the 1000th station to be covered under free Wi-Fi facility two days ago. "Now the Santa Cruz station has become the 1600th station in the country with fast railwire Wi-Fi," he said.

Hence, the correct option is ©.

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 6
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What is the order of Bihar in India in terms of population?
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Bihar is third in terms of population. The correct sequence is -

1. Uttar Pradesh

2. Maharashtra

3. Bihar

4. West Bengal

5. Andhra Pradesh

Hence, the correct option is (A)

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 7
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Which of the following groups of rivers form the boundary line between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh?
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The Karmanasa River is a tributary of the Ganges. It originates in the Kaimur district of Bihar and flows through the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Along the boundary between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, it has the districts of Sonbhadra, Chandauli, Varanasi, and Ghazipur on its left (UP side) and the districts of Kaimur and Buxar on its right (Bihar side).

Hence, the correct option is (C).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 8
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Which entity has acquired a 75 percent stake in Stater NV, a subsidiary of Netherlands-based ABN AMRO Bank?
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The Infosys technology giant has acquired a 75% stake in Stater NV, a subsidiary of Netherlands-based ABN AMRO Bank. It has been acquired by Infosys Consulting Pvt Ltd, a consultant for Infosys, for $ 144 million (Rs 999 crore) in cash. AMRO will hold the remaining 25% stake in STATER. ABN AMRO is the third largest Dutch bank headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 9
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100 Nangi 350 Rs. And Rs 48 per dozen. Percent profit or loss sold at the rate of -
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Purchase price = 35/100 = 3.5

Selling price = 48/12 = 4,

profit = (.5/3.5) × 100 =14(2/7)%

Hence, the correct option is (A)

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 10
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The average marks of 40 students of a class is 35. If 10 students, whose average marks are 50, leave the class, what is the new average of the class?
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New average = 35 x 40 - 50 x 10/30 = 900/30 = 30

Hence, the correct option is (A).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 11
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Which of the following amendments stabilized the number of representatives in the Lok Sabha and state legislatures to the current level by 2026?
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The number of representatives in the Lok Sabha and state legislatures has been stabilized at the current level by 2026 by the 84th amendment.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 12
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Where will the National Authority of Ship Recycling be set up?
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The Government of India informed the Director General of Shipping as the national authority for recycling of vessels under Section 3 of the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019. As the apex body, DG will manage, supervise and monitor all activities related to shipping vessels recycling. The National Authority of Ship Recycling will be set up in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 13
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If the marked price of 30 items is equal to the selling price of 40 items, find the percentage discount.
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30 face value = 40

selling price = 120 (Let)

So, face value = 4

and selling price = 3.

Hence, discount % = (4−3/4) × 100 = 25%

Hence, the correct option is (A)

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 14
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What is a group of gases around the earth called?
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Earth's passage: A group of existing gases (air) is called the atmosphere. Nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases are found in it.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 15
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The headquarters of the World Meteorological Organization is located at
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a specialist agency of the United Nations that studies the condition and behavior of the Earth's atmosphere. This organization was established on 23 March 1950. Its headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland. Its current general secretary is Pateri Tallas and president David Grimes.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 16
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The concept of Eco Niche was proposed by-
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The term Ecohe (Niche) was first introduced in 1917 by Joesph Grinnell, who called it Micro-Habitats.

Hence, the correct option is (A).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 17
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The reason for climate change is mainly due to the following -
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Human-caused atmospheric pollution can cause climate change. In addition, the burning of fossil fuels, the increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and the depletion of the ozone layer are the main causes of climate change.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 18
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The government has formed to regulate the insurance business-
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The Central Government has constituted (in the year 2000) the Insurance Regulation and Development Authority (IRDA) to regulate the insurance business. This authority is responsible to the Parliament. The Parliament also has the right to change its directions and give directions.

Hence, the correct option is (C).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 19
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Corey Creek (Investica) is located -
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Corey Creek or Investika is a tidal creek, located in the run of Kutch. It is a marshy land that forms the boundary line between India and Pakistan.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 20
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Which one of the following lakes forms the international border between Tanzania and Uganda?
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Lake Victoria is also known as Victoria Nyanja. It is the world's second-largest freshwater lake on the surface.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 21
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Canola specifies specific types of oilseed mustard varieties grown for human consumption. The main feature of these varieties is that -
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Canola is a type of edible oil that was primarily produced in Canada in the 1970s by Keith Downey and Balder Stephenson. Canola seeds are used in the production of edible oil that is favorable for human consumption because it has a lower amount of erucic acid than traditional rapeseed oils. In addition to a very small amount of erucic acid, its nutritional properties are also quite different.

Hence, the correct option is (D).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 22
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CPI was in the news recently, what is C ____________?
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C is for consumer. CPI stands for (Consumer Price Index).

Hence, the correct option is (B).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 23
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What is the order of Bihar in India in terms of geographical area?
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The total area of ​​Bihar is 94,163 sq km o. Bihar ranks twelfth in the order of states on the basis of area.

1. Rajasthan

2. Madhya Pradesh

3. Maharashtra

4. Andhra Pradesh

5. Uttar Pradesh

6. Jammu-Kashmir

7. Gujarat

8. Karnataka

9. Odisha

10. Chhattisgarh

11. Tamil Nadu

12. Bihar

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 24
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Genetic traits in organisms are carried to the offspring-
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Genetic traits in organisms are carried to the offspring by chromosomes. They are made of nucleoproteins and the scientist who named it was Waldair (1888). At the time of cell division, chromatin becomes apparent as small pieces of mesh-like thread. These small pieces of chromatin substance are called chromosomes on which genes are found. Although most genes are parts of DNA, but in some viruses they are parts of RNA in the Rio virus.

Hence, the correct option is (B).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 25
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Recently, for the first time container train trials between India and which country started.
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The container train has now been tested after starting passenger trains and freight trains between India and Bangladesh. As a test, the first container train was loaded with soybeans and army jeeps.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 26
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Disguised unemployment generally means that-
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In disguised unemployment even if workers are removed from any work, there will be no difference in production. Hence, the marginal productivity of workers is zero. Disguised unemployment is mainly seen in the agricultural sector.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 27
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Consider the following statements regarding the diverse geographical aspects of Bihar :

1. Agriculture contributes to about 67 percent of Bihar's domestic production.

2. The silk industry in Bihar provides self-employment to more than 1,50,000 people.

3. In Bihar, about 47 lakh acres of land gets flooded every year, while 10 lakh acres always remain waterlogged.

4. 85 to 90 percent of rural households in Bihar each own less than 5 acres of land.

Which of the following statements are correct?
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Agriculture accounts for 47.41 percent of the state's gross domestic production. The average size of land holdings in Bihar is between 1.38 hectares and 0.68 hectares. 76.6 percent of the farmers in the state fall under the category of marginal farmer who has one hectare or less land. 19.4 percent farmers own 1-4 hectares of land.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 28
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Sriharikota Island is located at
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Sriharikota Island is located near Pulicat Lake in Andhra Pradesh. The island separates Pulicat Lake from the Bay of Bengal. The satellite launch center of India 'Satish Dhawan Space Center' is located here.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 29
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The cellular and molecular control of processed cell death is called:
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Cellular and molecular control in processed cell death is called apoptosis. It occurs during embryonic development and development of organs.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 18 - Question 30
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The strategy of 'divide and rule' was adopted -
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Lord Minto adopted the strategy of DIvide and Rule. The fearful British Government decided to apply the policy of ' Divide and Rule' to break the unity of the people. Lord Minto decided to make the Indian Muslims against the Hindus and against the Congress.

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