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SOURCE/ANALYSIS
and APPROACH FOR PAPER 1 OF APPSC GROUP 2 EXAM 2019
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Que #
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Question asked in the examination
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Subject area/ source of question
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1
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Which of the following planets has
the highest number of natural satellites?
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NCERT
Science
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2
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Which article in the Constitution
provides Legislative Council to be constituted in the States.
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Indian
Polity (Laxmikanth’s Indian polity)
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3
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How many Revenue Villages were
transferred to Andhra Pradesh after merging 7 mandals from Khammam district
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AP
Bifurcation related news
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4
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Which Schedule has to be amended to
create a new State?
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Indian
Polity (Laxmikanth’s Indian polity
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5
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OCTOPUS in Andhra Pradesh was
established in which year
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GK
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6
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As per A P Reorganization Act, how
many seats are reserved for SC and ST in AP
State Assembly |
AP
Reorganization Act 2014
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7
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Which section of AP Reorganization
Act indicate, the Central government to fulfill
the Shortage of resources arose to residual Andhra Pradesh |
AP
Reorganization Act 2014
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8
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As per which provision and section of
AP Reorganization Act the opportunity for
quality higher education to all students. |
AP
Reorganization Act 2014
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9
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The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes)
order, 1950, shall stand amended to AP Reorganization Act as directed in
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AP
Reorganization Act 2014
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10
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In India, the Civil services day is
celebrated on
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Newspaper/
current Affairs magazine
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11
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Who was the first Minister for
Information and Broadcasting of Free India?
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GK
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12
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All India Radio was previously known
as
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GK
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13
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Which was the first Indian sound
film?
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GK
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14
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The Wall Street Journal is published
from
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GK
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15
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Ability to influence other individuals’
attitudes or overt behaviour in a desired way
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Mental
ability
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16
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Which one is not an initiative of
the BHARAT NIRMAN program
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Government
Scheme (Press information Bureau)
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17
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Banana Research Station under Dr. YSR
Horticultural University is being
established at……. |
Newspaper/current
affairs magazine
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18
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What is the number of victims of the
Agri gold scandal in Andhra Pradesh and the
budget allocated to settle the issue in 2019-20? |
Newspaper/Current
Affairs magazine
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19
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MS Dhoni holds the honorary rank of
____________ in the Territorial Army unit of
the Parachute Regiment (106 Para TA battalion). |
Newspaper/current
affairs magazine
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20
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Pradhan MantriMatruVandanaYojana
(PMMVY) was introduced in India in the year_____.
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Government
Scheme (Press information Bureau)
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21
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Which of the following programmes is
not a Flagship programmes of Prime Minister Shree Narendra Modiji‟s 10 flagship programmes?
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Government
Scheme (Press information Bureau)
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22
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Choose the pair in which the words
are differently related?
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Mental
ability
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23
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Arya Samaj was founded by?
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Modern
India History by Spectrum
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24
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Female infanticide Prevention Act was
passed in the year?
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Modern
India History by Spectrum
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25
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Which of the following UN agencies
works in for the upliftment of well being of children?
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GK
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26
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Which of the following was
established in 1993 as a registered society to promote women's self help
groups and lend credit for microenterprises of women through NGOs?
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Government
Scheme (Press information Bureau)
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27
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The sum of three consecutive numbers
is 126. Find the highest number.
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Mental
Abiltiy
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28
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Inland fisheries are:
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Science
NCERT 10th class
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29
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Which of the following country is the
largest producer of pearls?
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GK
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30
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Which nation ranks second in world
aquaculture production?
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GK
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31
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What is IQF in food preservations?
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GK
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32
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The total weight of all organisms in
a unit area or volume a given time
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33
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The national fish of India is
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GK
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34
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Which year was declared as the
International year of Biodiversity
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GK
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35
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What is the National Aquatic Animal
of India
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GK
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36
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Which molecular methodology from the
following is used for species identification?
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Newspaper
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37
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Identify functions of insulin from
the following
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NCERT
Science 10th class
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38
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Who published the book ‘Origin of
Species’
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NCERT
Science 9th class
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39
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What is the full form of IUCN?
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NCERT
social science 10th class
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40
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Change the sign where it is necessary
to make equation correct
28 – (3 + 4) + (2 x 2) = 0 |
Mental
Ability
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41
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The Rythu Bazars started
functioning in Andhra Pradesh State from
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AP
Socio-economic survey
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42
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If a clock takes seven seconds to
strike seven, how long will it take to strike ten?
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Mental
Ability
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43
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The central Agmark laboratory is
situated
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GK
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44
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A sum of Rs. 370 is to be divided
among A, B and C such that A’s Share = B’s Share
= 3. B’s Share C’s Share 4 Then, A’s share is |
Mental
Ability
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45
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The dimensions of a rectangular room
when increased by 4 m are in ratio of 4: 3 and
when decreased by 4 m are in ratio of 2: 1. The dimensions of the room are |
Mental
Ability
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46
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The total emoluments of A and B are
equal. However, A gets 65% of his basic salary
as allowance and B gets 80% of his basic salary as allowance. What is the ratio of the basic salaries of A and B? |
Mental
Ability
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47
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The average temperature from Monday
to Thursday is 480 and from Tuesday to
Friday is 520. If the temperature on Monday is 420, what was it on Friday? |
Mental
Ability
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48
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The batting average of 40 innings of
a cricket player is 50 runs. His highest score
exceeds his lowest score by 172 runs. If these two innings are excluded the average of the remaining 38 innings is 48. His highest score was |
Mental
Ability
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49
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A vendor sells 60% of apples he had
and throws away 15% of the remainder. Next
day he sells 50% of the remainder and throws away the rest. What percent of his apples does the vendor throw? |
Mental
Ability
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50
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The price of petrol is increased by
25%. How much percent must a car owner
reduce his consumption of petrol so as not to increase his expenditure on petrol? |
Mental
Ability
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51
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Ultimate goal of sustainable
agriculture is
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NCERT
book
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52
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A measure of land and water needed to
produce the resources we consume and
to dispose the waste we produce is known as |
NCERT
book
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53
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The major greenhouse gas produced
from low land rice production cultivation is
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NCERT
book
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54
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The Next Generation Sequencing (NSG)
facility was inaugurated in which city?
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Newspaper/
Current Affairs magazine
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55
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Major cropping system occupying more
area in India is
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NCERT
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56
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The most conspicuous effect of modern
agriculture is
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NCERT
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57
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Petrology is
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NCERT
Geography 9th class
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58
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Oxidation process means
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NCERT
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59
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Size of nano-particles is
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NCERT
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60
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Which of the following pairs is not
correctly matched
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61
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The ‘+1’ in ‘P5 + 1 Countries’ in UN
refers to
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Newspaper
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62
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Which one of the following is not
correct?
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63
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Validity in scientific research means
the study
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64
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A radio program which can be shared
via internet is also called
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GK
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65
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A: Measures of centrality are
statistical tools
R: They help in deriving numerical information about the data |
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66
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English weekly newspaper of
Publication Division of Govt. of India
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GK
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67
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Edema is a typical clinical feature
of which disease?
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NCERT
class 6 Science book
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68
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_____is a leading cause of maternal
mortality and is showing an increasing trend in Andhra Pradesh, affecting
infants, children, adolescent girls and women of
reproductive age. |
Newspaper
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69
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The extension worker translates the
scientific findings of the laboratories in such a way that the farm families
can voluntarily adopt them to satisfy their needs.” This is called
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70
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Which of the following methods
provides best opportunity to re-examine one’s own
as well as others point of view, feelings, behavior and experiences? |
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71
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Condition is a result of plaque
buildup in the arteries
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72
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An automatic response to a stimulus
is called
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NCERT
Science
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73
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The Central social welfare Board
initiated a for children aged 0-5 years of working women engaged in
agricultural work, building construction, economical backward class etc
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Government
scheme
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74
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Which of the followings is a Social Protection
Program
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Government
scheme (Press Information Bureau)
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75
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NIPCCD itself provide training to of
ICDS programme.
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Government
scheme (Press Information Bureau)
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76
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The curriculum is child centric and
based on child's natural abilities.
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77
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Which of the following is not a
priority area of National Policy on Education?
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78
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Who is set to take over as the Vice
Chief of Army Staff in 2019?
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Current
Affairs magazine/ Newspaper
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79
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In which place of Andhra Pradesh, the
government decided to establish Kidney
Research Centre & Super Specialty Hospital with an outlay of Rs. 50.00 Cr.? |
Newspaper
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80
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How many barbers and dhobis will be
benefitted by Rs.10,000/- financial support
provided by the Government during 2019- 20? |
Newspaper
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81
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Andhra Pradesh Government is
embarking on a massive school infrastructure modernization
program through…………….. scheme |
Newspaper
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82
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What is the fund allocated in 2019-20
(new) budget of Andhra Pradesh to implement YSR RythuBharosaprogramme?
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Newspaper
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83
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How many fisher men will be
benefitted by the financial support provided by the
Government during fishing ban period imposed by the Government in the year 2019-20? |
Government
scheme (Press Information Bureau)
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84
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The nominated Nodal Officer or the
State Coordinator for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) should be: |
Government
Scheme (Press information Bureau)
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85
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The statutory authority, Unique
Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), works under the Ministry of: |
GK
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86
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The word ‘Democracy’ is derived from
which language
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NCERT
class 9 Political science book
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87
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The Martandam rural reconstruction
programme was based on certain principles known
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GK
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88
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Gandhiji’s approach and strategy of
rural development gets reflected in his initiative
of……………. |
GK
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89
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What is the name of the Center
established at Chintaladeevi of Andhra Pradesh?
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GK
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90
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Restructured Weather Based Crop
Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) aims to……
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Government
Scheme (Press information Bureau)
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91
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What is the Andhra Pradesh state
average score under Mission Antyodaya?
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Newspaper
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92
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What is the overall Delta Rank of
Visakhapatnam District under Aspirational District Programme as on June 2018?
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Newspaper
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93
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The year of completion for Pradhan
Mantri GrameenSadakYojana (PMGSY) is: |
Government
Scheme (Press information Bureau)
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94
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Geo-tagging of assets created
under MGNREGA is done through: |
Government
Scheme (Press information Bureau)
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95
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Year of Natural Farming declared by
Govt of Andhra Pradesh is: |
Newspaper
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96
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Which of the following is a cash
crop? |
NCERT
10th class social science
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97
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The Startup India Yatra is an
initiative
to: |
Government
Scheme (Press information Bureau
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98
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Which famous variety of mango was
registered as ‘Geographical Indications’ during May 2017? |
Current
Affairs
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99
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The largest (not for profit) Mid-day
Meal programme in India is: |
Government
Scheme (Press information Bureau
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100
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A single platform working towards
holistic and sustainable development of rainfed areas is |
Newspaper
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101
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Bharat Kokila or ‘Nightingale of India’
is: |
General
Knowledge
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102
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During 2018, the largest number of
money transfers under Direct Benefit transfer scheme: |
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103
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Two students appeared at an
examination. One of them secured 9 marks more
than the other and his marks was 56% of the sum of their marks. The marks obtained by them are: |
Mental
Ability
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104
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How many seats in Rajya Sabha have
been allotted to successor States of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
respectively?
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AP
Reorganization Act 2014
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105
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Which Ministry of Government of India
publishes The Gazette of India.
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GK
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106
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The square root of variance is
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Mental
Ability
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107
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The correct sequence of adopters of
innovation is
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108
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FCP software is used for
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GK
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109
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What is “innuendo”? in legal terms?
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GK
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110
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Assertion: (A) A free press necessary
for a vibrant democracy.
Reason: (B) New media technologies have facilitated participatory communication. |
Mental
Ability
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111
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Assertion (A) The mass media shape
the image and identity of political personalities
Reason (B) The ideology of the media outlet and treatment of news plays a significant role in creating an image |
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112
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Heliodisplay refers to
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GK
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113
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Public service broadcasting day is
observed on
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GK
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114
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Golden age of Indian cinema
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GK
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115
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The ____________ scale is method of
measuring attitude both in psychology and sociology.
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GK
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116
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Audio-visuals, voiceovers, animation
and graphics which are combined with text is
called |
GK
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117
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The scientific study of signs and
sign systems is called
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GK
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118
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Which of the following is NOT a
social media application?
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GK
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119
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Technological determinism means that
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GK
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120
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An infomercial is
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GK
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121
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Which of the following is not a
student satellite?
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Newspaper
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122
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Which of the following was a key
factor in the Western Model of Development ?
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123
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The new model of development for
developing societies focused on
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124
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According to knowledgeable/informed
sources” means
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GK
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125
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The agency for the measurement for TV
audiences is
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GK
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126
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The Drug and Magic remedies Act, 1954
prohibits
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GK
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127
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The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade
Practices, 1969 was replaced by
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GK
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128
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As per NFHS-4 the IMR rate in Andhra
Pradesh was
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Newspaper
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129
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Who is the grass root level
functionary under ICDS programme?
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Yojana/kurukshetra
magazine
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130
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MEAN : 11 :: MORE : ?
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Mental
ability
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131
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If a clock takes seven seconds to
strike seven, how long will it take to strike ten?
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Mental
ability
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132
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Identify the correct statements
related to JaganannaVidyaDeevena scheme:
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Newspaper
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133
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The Shyama Prasad MukherjiRurban
Mission (SPMRM)) was launched by the Govt of India on : |
Government
Scheme (Press information Bureau
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134
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By which date does Swacch Bharat
Mission (Gramin) seeks to achieve a clean and Open Defecation Free (ODF) India? |
Government
Scheme (Press information Bureau
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135
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The call for Bhoodan Movement in
India was given by |
Modern
India by Spectrum
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136
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The establishment of Institute of
Rural Management at Anand in Gujarat was through visionary efforts of: |
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137
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Which Programme has been merged with
RGSA, a Central Government Scheme
from 2015-16 |
Government
Scheme (Press information Bureau
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138
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The funds share between Central and
State Government for RURBAN mission is
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Government
Scheme (Press information Bureau
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139
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Funds and services of different
Government departments could be effectively used through
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GK
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140
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South Asia Poverty Alleviation
Program (SAPAP) in AP was supported by
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Newspaper
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141
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These soils spread in parts of Andhra
Pradesh are most important soils from the point of view of Agriculture
production
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142
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Etikoppaka is known for
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Current
Affairs
In
2017 Etikoppaka toys got GI tag
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143
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State level Sanctioning Committee for
the PMKSY program is Chaired by
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Government
Scheme (Press information Bureau)
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144
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The following process is employed to
enhance accountability in MGNREGA
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Government
Scheme (Press information Bureau
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145
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As per the A P Reorganization Act who
is to look after the allocation of water of
Srisailam reservoir to the successor States |
AP
Reorganization Act 2014
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146
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Study the following information
carefully and answer the
questions given below. A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circle facing the centre, not necessarily in the same order. D is not second to the left of F but D is second to the right of A. C is third to the right of A and C is second to the left of G. B is not an immediate neighbor of G.
Who is to the immediate right of C?
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Logical
Reasoning
(Puzzle
based)
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147
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Study the following information
carefully and answer the
questions given below. A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circle facing the centre, not necessarily in the same order. D is not second to the left of F but D is second to the right of A. C is third to the right of A and C is second to the left of G. B is not an immediate neighbor of G.
Who is the only one person sitting
between A and G?
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Logical
Reasoning
(Puzzle
based)
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148
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Study the following information
carefully and answer the
questions given below. A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circle facing the centre, not necessarily in the same order. D is not second to the left of F but D is second to the right of A. C is third to the right of A and C is second to the left of G. B is not an immediate neighbor of G.
Who is sitting immediate left of D?
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Logical
Reasoning
(Puzzle
based)
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149
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Study the following information
carefully and answer the
questions given below. A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circle facing the centre, not necessarily in the same order. D is not second to the left of F but D is second to the right of A. C is third to the right of A and C is second to the left of G. B is not an immediate neighbor of G.
Who is second to the left of C?
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Logical
Reasoning
(Puzzle
based)
|
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150
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Study the following information
carefully and answer the
questions given below. A, B, C, D, E, F and G are sitting around a circle facing the centre, not necessarily in the same order. D is not second to the left of F but D is second to the right of A. C is third to the right of A and C is second to the left of G. B is not an immediate neighbor of G.
What is E’s position with respect to
D?
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Logical
Reasoning
(Puzzle
based)
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Analysis & Approach:
If you analyse this paper you will understand
that
a. Most of the questions asked are of trivial
General knowledge based (eg. Golden age of Indian Cinema; Nightangle of India)
b. Approximately 25 questions were based on
various schemes of Government of India and AP state Government.
c. Compilations of The hindu and yojana/kurukshetra
magazine of atleast past 18 months is important.
d. More than 20 questions are from Mental
ability. All are basic in nature.
e. Nearly 18 questions came directly from NCERT
books of 6th to 10th class Science and social science
books.
f. 5 questions are from Modern India history
g. 6 questions are from AP bifurcation issues
It is possible to score in between 100 to 120 in
this paper if one is well prepared with the sources mentioned above.