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4326
Which one of the following was the state that was not annexed by Lord Dalhousie by using the Doctrine of Lapse?
UPSC Prelims 1992 Modern Indian History
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4327
Three important micronutrients essential for humans are
UPSC Prelims 1992 General Science & Nutrition
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4328
The Reggio Emilia Tournament in which an Indian won early in 1992 is related to
UPSC Prelims 1992 General Awareness / Sports
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4329
What is the correct chronological sequence in which they were constructed?
1. The Great Wall of China
2. The Taj Mahal at Agra
3. The Leaning Tower of Pisa
4. The Angkor Vat Temple in Kampuchea
UPSC Prelims 1992 World History / Ancient Art & Architecture
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4330
Match List I with List II:

List IList II
(A) Barometer(1) Used for measuring altitudes and angles in navigation and astronomy
(B) Chronometer(2) Used for measurement of angular distances between two digits
(C) Sextant(3) Keeps very accurate time as the one that is used to determine longitude at sea
(D) Quadrant(4) Used for measuring atmospheric pressure

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UPSC Prelims 1992 General Science & Physics
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4331
Which one of the following was given to King Charles II as part of his dowry on the occasion of his marriage with Queen Catherina of Braganza?
UPSC Prelims 1992 Modern Indian History
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4332
Which one of the following has the highest number of female workers as per the 1990 Economic Census?
UPSC Prelims 1992 Indian Economy / Demography
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4333
Among the reasons for disguised unemployment in rural areas is
UPSC Prelims 1992 Indian Economy / Labour
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4334
Which one of the following has merged with Tanganyika to form the present Tanzania?
UPSC Prelims 1992 World Geography
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4335
What is the increasing order of the wavelengths of the following colours?
1. Orange
2. Indigo
3. Yellow
4. Violet
UPSC Prelims 1992 General Science & Physics
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4336
Which one of the following is the group of states that have shown net rise in population during 1981–91 according to the 1991 Census?
UPSC Prelims 1992 Indian Geography / Demography
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4337
Which of the following statements regarding literacy in India are correct?
1. A person who can only read but cannot write is not defined literate
2. Children below 5 years of age are not taken into consideration even if they are able to read and write
3. For the purpose of census, a person is deemed literate if he or she can read and write with understanding in any of the 15 languages mentioned in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution
4. The fact that a district has attained hundred per cent literacy does not mean that the entire population in the district is literate
UPSC Prelims 1992 Indian Demography
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4338
The introduction of Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques Bill in Parliament was prompted by the increasing incidence of
UPSC Prelims 1992 General Science & Health
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4339
Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called chaityas while the others viharas. What is the difference between the two?
UPSC Prelims 1992 Ancient Indian History / Art & Culture
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4340
Consider the maps of four islands given below: The figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively show
UPSC Prelims 1992 World Geography
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4341
Which of the following political parties/organisations were established by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar?
1. Swaraj Party
2. Samaj Samata Sangh
3. All India Scheduled Castes Federation
4. The Independent Labour Party
UPSC Prelims 1992 Modern Indian History
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4342
Which of the following are Financial Committees of Parliament in India?
1. Public Accounts Committee
2. Estimates Committee
3. Committee on Public Undertakings
UPSC Prelims 1992 Indian Polity
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4343
Match List I with List II:

List IList II
(A) Nankana(1) Guru Gobind Singh
(B) Nanded(2) Guru Amar Das
(C) Dera Baba Nanak(3) Guru Ram Das
(D) Amritsar(4) Guru Nanak

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UPSC Prelims 1992 Modern Indian History
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4344
Dry Farming in India is extensively practised in
UPSC Prelims 1992 Indian Geography / Agriculture
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4345
If Amsterdam is X + 1, Montreal is X – 5, Tokyo is X + 9 and Lisbon is X, X denotes
UPSC Prelims 1992 Physical Geography / Cartography
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4346
Which of the following republics, besides Russia, are nuclear powers?
1. Ukraine
2. Georgia
3. Belarus
4. Kazakhstan
UPSC Prelims 1992 World Affairs / Nuclear Geopolitics
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4347
Several states in the North-Eastern part of India were carved out by separating them from Assam. Which one of the following pairs is not among them?
UPSC Prelims 1992 Indian Geography
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4348
The definition of a small-scale industry is based on
UPSC Prelims 1992 Indian Economy
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4349
India has the maximum amount of foreign trade with
UPSC Prelims 1992 Indian Economy / Trade
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4350
Which of the following are associated with Lord Lytton?
1. Rowlatt Act
2. The Arms Act
3. The Vernacular Press Act
4. Abolition of duties on the import of coarse cotton goods
UPSC Prelims 1992 Modern Indian History
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