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  1. Which is the fastest running train on Indian Railways ?











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    The fastest train in India is Bhopal Shatabdi between New Delhi - Bhopal Junction with a maximum speed of 161 km/h (100 mph) and an average speed of 87.17 km/h (56.5 mph), excluding stops is the train which attains highest speed by an Indian train. The Duronto Express trains introduced in 2009, runs without stop between major cities, is projected the fastest train in India, when new services are introduced with a higher speed limit of 130 km/h. Despite limited to a much lower speed limit, it is as fast as a Rajdhani or Shatabdi on the same route with one exception that Duronto Express trains have no intermediate halts.

    Correct Option: E

    The fastest train in India is Bhopal Shatabdi between New Delhi - Bhopal Junction with a maximum speed of 161 km/h (100 mph) and an average speed of 87.17 km/h (56.5 mph), excluding stops is the train which attains highest speed by an Indian train. The Duronto Express trains introduced in 2009, runs without stop between major cities, is projected the fastest train in India, when new services are introduced with a higher speed limit of 130 km/h. Despite limited to a much lower speed limit, it is as fast as a Rajdhani or Shatabdi on the same route with one exception that Duronto Express trains have no intermediate halts.


  1. Which is the Agency the Government has engaged to grade the standardise various agricultural products ?









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    The Directorate of marketing and inspection implements the agricultural marketing programmes of the Union Government under the supervision and control of Union Ministry of Agriculture. It aims at bringing integrated development of marketing of agricultural and allied produce in the country. It is responsible for Promotion of Standardisation and Grading of Agricultural and Allied Produce.

    Correct Option: B

    The Directorate of marketing and inspection implements the agricultural marketing programmes of the Union Government under the supervision and control of Union Ministry of Agriculture. It aims at bringing integrated development of marketing of agricultural and allied produce in the country. It is responsible for Promotion of Standardisation and Grading of Agricultural and Allied Produce.



  1. Which is the earliest Engineering Educational Institution in India ?









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    Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (commonly known as IIT Roorkee or IITR), formerly the University of Roorkee(1948-2001) and the Thomason College of Civil Engineering(1853-1948), is a public university located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India. Established in 1847 in British India by the then lieutenant governor, Sir James Thomason, it was given university status in 1949 and was converted into an Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) in 2001.

    Correct Option: C

    Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (commonly known as IIT Roorkee or IITR), formerly the University of Roorkee(1948-2001) and the Thomason College of Civil Engineering(1853-1948), is a public university located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India. Established in 1847 in British India by the then lieutenant governor, Sir James Thomason, it was given university status in 1949 and was converted into an Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) in 2001.


  1. Which country/countries started privatisation of State-owned enterprises as a major State Policy?









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    After entering 10 Downing Street, Thatcher introduced a series of political and economic initiatives to reverse what she perceived to be Britain’s precipitous national decline. Her political philosophy and economic policies emphasised deregulation (particularly of the financial sector), flexible labour markets, the privatisation of state-owned companies, and reducing the power and influence of trade unions.

    Correct Option: A

    After entering 10 Downing Street, Thatcher introduced a series of political and economic initiatives to reverse what she perceived to be Britain’s precipitous national decline. Her political philosophy and economic policies emphasised deregulation (particularly of the financial sector), flexible labour markets, the privatisation of state-owned companies, and reducing the power and influence of trade unions.



  1. Which amidst the SAARC countries rank highest in the Human Development Index released by the UNDP in 2002?









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    In the Human Development Index released by the UNDP in 2002, India stood 124th in ranking. India’s Human Development Index — a statistic that is compiled on the basis of life expectancy, literacy and GDP — was estimated at 0.577. Pakistan stood marginally lower with a HDI of 0.499. Sri Lanka’s HDI was higher than the entire South Asian region.

    Correct Option: D

    In the Human Development Index released by the UNDP in 2002, India stood 124th in ranking. India’s Human Development Index — a statistic that is compiled on the basis of life expectancy, literacy and GDP — was estimated at 0.577. Pakistan stood marginally lower with a HDI of 0.499. Sri Lanka’s HDI was higher than the entire South Asian region.