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Test 29 Final Questions
Test 29 Final Questions
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INSIGHTS ON INDIA MOCK TEST SERIES FOR CIVIL SERVICES PRELIMINARY EXAM 2015
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b) scholarships to meritorious
students in pursuing higher
education
c) compulsory leadership
development courses in all higher
educational universities
d) growth opportunities for children
from BPL families by way of
Central assistance and mentor
support
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32. Some time ago, the RBI withdrew pre2005 notes from circulation. This was
done because
1. Pre-2005 notes had lesser security
features.
2. Fake currency from circulation
could be removed this way.
3. Black money could be flushed out
of the economy.
4. It would reduce cash hoarding.
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that India
continued to be a
dominion state of the British.
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Samkhya
Carvaka
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2. Dandi March
3. Poona Pact
4. Official demand for Pakistan by
Muslim league
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89. Which of the following types of microorganisms can NOT be used in Indian
industries?
1. Fungi
2. Yeast
3. Bacteria
4. Micro-algae
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b)
c)
d)
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100.
One striking feature of these
paintings is the verdant greenery it
depicts. The style is naturalistic, and
great attention is paid to detail. The
foliage depicted is vast and varied. This
is made noticeable by using multiple
shades of green. These paintings feature
flowering plants and creepers, leafless
trees, rivulets and brooks.
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description refer?
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