The main reason for the development of jute textile industry
along Hooghly side is
(1) Abundant supply of coal
(2) Abundant supply of water
(3) Abundant supply of raw material
(4) Export oriented origin of jute industry
Managanese is produced in its maximum in the Indian State of: (a) Orissa (b) Uttar Pradesh (c) Rajasthan (d) Madhya Pradesh
The British government summoned in London the First Round Table Conference (1930) to: (a) finalise the Nehru Report (b) finalise the partition of the country (c) sign a pact with Gandhiji (d) discuss the Simon commission Report
During the South West Monssoon period Rajasthan is occupied by a low pressure. Yet it gets little rainfall because (1) The winds coming from Bay of Bengal become dry when they reach Rajasthan (2) Most of the air forming part of the Arabian Sea branch are from Iranian Plateau and hence dry (3) The lay of the mountains parallels the wind direction (4) All the above reasons
India has signed an agreement to purchase Admiral Gorshkov from Russia. This is a/an (a) Submarine (b) Aircraft carrier (c) Gun (d) Tank
When was the First Five Year Plan launched? (a) April 1, 1951 (b) March 7, 1949 (c) May 1, 1950 (d) August 15, 1956
The first India-made frigate is: (a) INS Vikrant (b) INS Kukri (c) INS Udaigiri (d) INS Nilgiri
The northern tip of the earth is inclined towards the sun on: (a) June 21 (b) December 22 (c) March 21
Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched ? (a) Encephalitis - Brain (b) Colitis - Colon (c) Hepatitis - Liver (d) Jaundice - Throat
Which of the following cities is famous for trading of diamonds in India? 1 Jaipur 2 Surat 3 Mumbai 4 None of these
Under the Cabinet Mission Plan, the Constituent Assembly was to consist of (a) 500 members (b) 389 members (c) 349 members (d) 400 members
Williamsburg summit was different from cancum meet in that : (1) It was the meet of only poor countries (2) India could not attend the meet (3) India did not attend the meet (4) It was an avenue in the East
Which of the following is the functions of the Vice-President? (a) Performs the functions of the Presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha (b) Has a casting vote in Rajya Sabha (c) He acts as President when President cannot perform functions due to illness or otherwise (d) All of the above mentioned