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Which among the following neighbouring country of India is the largest producer of Opium in the World?

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  1. Pakista

  2. Afghanistan

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Maldives

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Correct Option: B

We can live without our friends but not without our ______________.

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  1. family

  2. necessaries

  3. pleasures

  4. neighbours

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Correct Option: D

'Project Seabird' is connected with ____________.

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  1. Greenfield naval base at West coast of India

  2. Antipirate operation of Somalia

  3. Indian Navy's island development project

  4. Shipyard in Kutchchh district, Gujarat

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Correct Option: A

Most of the attacks over India during the ancient times took place through the __________ passes of the northwest.

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  1. Bolan and Khyber

  2. Shipki-La and Zilep-La

  3. Kangra and Kulu

  4. Shipki-La and Kulu

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Correct Option: A

Line demarcating the boundary between India and China is

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  1. Durand Line

  2. McMohan Line

  3. Strafford Line

  4. Radcliffe Line

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Correct Option: B

Generally, the dynasties which were able to have control over the fertile Gangetic plain became the __________ of India.

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  1. Commanders

  2. Emperors

  3. Spiritual leaders

  4. Religious heads

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 The flat Indo-Gangetic plains are an extremely fertile area. The ancient civilizations of Indus Valley and Vedic period flourished here. Many battles have been fought from time to time to establish control over this area. Usually, the dynasties that established control over this fertile Gangetic plain also established empires in this area. 

Which of the following is a latest new State and has been inserted in the First Schedule of the Constitution of India in the year $2014$?

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  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Telangana

  4. Chhattisgarh

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Telangana was separated from the north-western part of Andhra Pradesh as the newly formed 29th state of India with Hyderabad as its permanent capital on 2nd June, 2014. 

It is the 11th largest state and the 12th most populated state in India. 
Telangana is bordered by the states of Maharashtra to the north, Chhattisgarh to the east, Karnataka to the west, and Andhra Pradesh to the east and south. 

Telangana has become a new State from.

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  1. $4$th March, $2013$

  2. $4$th March, $2014$

  3. $2$nd June, $2013$

  4. $2$nd June, $2014$

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Telangana was separated from the north-western part of Andhra Pradesh as the newly formed 29th state of India with Hyderabad as its permanent capital on 2nd June, 2014. 

What do you understand by the term 'Unity in Diversity'?

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  1. Our constitution has recognized the immense diversity of our country and considers all as one nation.

  2. It is the living culture of a community that has faith in different languages, cultures and religions.

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

India is a democratic republic State and the Constitution is the supreme law of the land by which the elected government derives power. India is a vast and diversified nation. It harbors various cultures, traditions, religions, castes, languages, races and ethnic groups. 
The conflict among the different communities of people can never be removed but they can be accommodated. In India, the constitution ensures equal participation of all people irrespective of differences. There is an equal representation of minorities along with the majority. The Rights and Interests of everyone are protected irrespective of Status and Unity.
 India is a secular nation and that guarantees each and every citizen to practice and profess their own religion without interference. People are united geographically, linguistic and politically which unified social diversity.

Which of the following natural formations (ecosystems) is not found in India?

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  1. High mountain ranges.

  2. Long rivers and large plains.

  3. Dense forests.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the natural formations (ecosystems) mentioned below are found in India, viz., high mountain ranges, long rivers and large plains, and dense forests. The land of India displays great physical variations. The physical features of India can be grouped under the following physiographic divisions

(1) The Himalayan Mountains
(2) The Northern Plains
(3) The Peninsular Plateau
(4) The Indian Desert
(5) The Coastal Plains
(6) The Islands