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Mr. Dubey • 100.64K Points
Coach History

Q) The surgery that was practised in ancient India is known from the works of which of the following scholars ?

  • (A) Atreya
  • (B) Sushruta
  • (C) Charaka
  • (D) Vegbhata
Correct Answer - Option (B)

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Ranjeet • 34.60K Points
Instructor I Geography

Q) The forest in Sundarban is called

  • (A) Scrub jungle
  • (B) Mangrove
  • (C) Deciduous forest
  • (D) Tundra
Correct Answer - Option (B)

Explanation :

The Sundarbans is a natural region comprising southern Bangladesh and a part in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the largest single block of tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world.

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Ranjeet • 34.60K Points
Instructor I Geography

Q) Which of the following Indonesian regions was a victim of massive earthquake in 2004 ?

  • (A) Irian Jaya
  • (B) Sumatra
  • (C) Kalibangan
  • (D) Java
Correct Answer - Option (B)

Explanation :

On December 26, 2004, a massive earthquake (9.1-9.3 magnitude) struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia.

It triggered a devastating tsunami that affected multiple countries around the Indian Ocean, causing massive destruction and loss of life.


Other Options Explained:

(A) Irian Jaya – A province in eastern Indonesia, not affected by the 2004 earthquake.

(C) Kalibangan – An ancient Indus Valley Civilization site in India, unrelated to Indonesia.

(D) Java – Another Indonesian island, but the earthquake's epicenter was near Sumatra.


Thus, the correct answer is (B) Sumatra

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Ranjeet • 34.60K Points
Instructor I General Awareness

Q) The first non-stop air-conditioned 'DURANTO' train was flagged off between

  • (A) Sealdah – New Delhi
  • (B) Mumbai – Howrah
  • (C) Bangalore – Howrah
  • (D) Chennai – New Delhi
Correct Answer - Option (A)

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Ranjeet • 34.60K Points
Instructor I Geography

Q) Which one of the following states does not form part of Narmada River basin ?

  • (A) Madhya Pradesh
  • (B) Rajasthan
  • (C) Gujarat
  • (D) Maharashtra
Correct Answer - Option (B)

Explanation :

The Narmada River basin primarily covers parts of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

The river originates from Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, and flows westward into the Arabian Sea.

Rajasthan does not fall within the Narmada River basin.


Other Options Explained:

(A) Madhya Pradesh – The Narmada originates here and covers a major portion of the state.

(C) Gujarat – The river flows into the Arabian Sea through Gujarat.

(D) Maharashtra – Some tributaries of the Narmada originate in Maharashtra.


Thus, the correct answer is (B) Rajasthan.
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