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Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth for UPSC Preparation
Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth is one of the most popular ad comprehensive books to study for the civil service examination. Polity is an eminent and important segment of the General Studies in the civil service exam, which includes topics ...
Write short note on Wood’s Despatch ?
In 1854, Sir Charles Woods, the President of the Board of Control of the British East India Company, prepared a formal despatch and sent it to the then Governor-General of India, Lord Dalhousie. It suggested a large shift in English language use within India. The Wood's despatch is also known as theRead more
In 1854, Sir Charles Woods, the President of the Board of Control of the British East India Company, prepared a formal despatch and sent it to the then Governor-General of India, Lord Dalhousie. It suggested a large shift in English language use within India. The Wood’s despatch is also known as the “Magna Carta of education development in India”.
See lessIt rejected the downward infiltration theory and recommended a hierarchical education level. Provision was made for a systematic method of education from the primary level to the university level.
The medium of instruction at the primary level was to be vernacular, while at the higher levels, it would be English.
It recommended the promotion of vocational language and teacher training.
It also proposed to promote secular education.
Which one of the following is the appropriate reason to considering the Gondwana rocks as the most important of rock systems of India?
Over 90% of the coal reserves of India are found in Gondwana rocks
Over 90% of the coal reserves of India are found in Gondwana rocks
See lessDinesh Goswami Committee was concerned with:
Dinesh Goswami committee was appointed in 1990 for electoral reforms. The committee suggested that a candidate should not be allowed to contest election from more than two constituencies.
Dinesh Goswami committee was appointed in 1990 for electoral reforms. The committee suggested that a candidate should not be allowed to contest election from more than two constituencies.
See lessFour children are sitting in a row. ‘A’ is occupying the seat next to ‘B’ but not next to ‘C’. If ‘C’ is not sitting next to ‘D’, who is/are occupying the seat/seats adjacent to ‘D’?
C - B - A - D
C – B – A – D
See lessWith reference to the Mughal Period, the term ‘Jizya’ refers to:
"Ushr" was the land tax collected from peasants. "Zakat" was a religious tax imposed on rich Muslims. "Jizya" was a religious tax on non-muslims.
“Ushr” was the land tax collected from peasants.
See less“Zakat” was a religious tax imposed on rich Muslims.
“Jizya” was a religious tax on non-muslims.
Speed and time taken by boat
6 hours.
6 hours.
See lessBlue-bay syndrome is a condition caused by polluted water. Which of the following is responsible for blue-baby syndrome?
Excess nitrate reacts with haemoglobin to form non-functional methaemoglobin and impairs oxygen transport. This condition is known as blue-baby syndrome.
Excess nitrate reacts with haemoglobin to form non-functional methaemoglobin and impairs oxygen transport. This condition is known as blue-baby syndrome.
See lessWhich one of the following is the correct sequence of a food chain?
Diatoms are autotrophs that prepare their own food. Crustaceans are herbivorous animals that feed on diatoms, whereas Herrings are carnivorous animals that feed on Crustaceans. Crustaceans are members of zooplanktons and are eaten by Herring fish. It completes the food chain.
Diatoms are autotrophs that prepare their own food.
See lessCrustaceans are herbivorous animals that feed on diatoms, whereas Herrings are carnivorous animals that feed on Crustaceans. Crustaceans are members of zooplanktons and are eaten by Herring fish. It completes the food chain.
Minerals required by human body
Calcium is needed for healthy bones and teeth, helps muscle relax and contract. It is also important in never functioning, blood clotting, etc. Sodium is required for nerve transmission, proper fluid balance and muscle contraction.
Calcium is needed for healthy bones and teeth, helps muscle relax and contract. It is also important in never functioning, blood clotting, etc.
See lessSodium is required for nerve transmission, proper fluid balance and muscle contraction.
What is the meaning of the term ‘tax expenditure’ ?
The tax expenditure budget consists of the estimated revenue losses that occur due to various exclusions, deductions, exemptions, non-refundable credits, deferrals, preferential rates, etc., in the tax code. These provisions reduce the liabilities incurred due to income tax or businesses that undertRead more
The tax expenditure budget consists of the estimated revenue losses that occur due to various exclusions, deductions, exemptions, non-refundable credits, deferrals, preferential rates, etc., in the tax code. These provisions reduce the liabilities incurred due to income tax or businesses that undertake certain types of activities.
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