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Browse complete papersWhat is one word substitution for "one who writes or draws map"?
Geologist
Graphologist
Biographer
Cartographer
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Geologist
From which date did the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) make HUID mandatory for silver jewellery and artefacts in India?
15 Aug 2025
01 Sep 2025
01 Nov 2025
01 Aug 2025
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15 Aug 2025
निम्न में से अर्द्ध स्वर कौन-सा है?
र
ल
य
झ
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र
Is the President obliged to follow the advice of the Prime Minister on matters where such advice is given?
If the Council of Ministers so desires
Yes
It is discretionary
No
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If the Council of Ministers so desires
What is the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?
A desert region between 20°N and 30°N
A zone of permanent cold winds
A low-pressure zone at the equator where trade winds meet
A high-pressure zone at the poles
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A desert region between 20°N and 30°N
In which year was the Mark I computer built?
1937-44
1847-49
1837-44
1947-48
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1937-44
Pointing to a woman, Raghu said, "Her son is my daughter's uncle". How is the woman related to Raghu?
Daughter
Grandmother
Sister
Mother
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Daughter
Arunachal Pradesh in India has plenty of which resource?
Solar energy
Water resources
Petroleum
Coal deposits
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Solar energy
Which one of the following states comes under B-class region?
Rajasthan
Punjab
Uttar Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
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Rajasthan
The decline of Gana-Sanghas (republics) like the Vajji confederacy at the hands of monarchies like Magadha is a classic theme. In this context, which of the following factors was the MOST decisive in ensuring the victory of centralized monarchies?
The ability of monarchs to maintain a large, standing, professional army funded by a regular revenue system, coupled with ruthless political strategies.
The ideological appeal of a single, powerful 'Ekarat' (sole ruler) over a collective leadership.
The superior economic resources and manpower available to large monarchies like Magadha and Kosala.
The religious sanctions provided by Brahminical priesthood, which declared the king's rule as divine and legitimate.
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The ability of monarchs to maintain a large, standing, professional army funded by a regular revenue system, coupled with ruthless political strategies.