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  1. The largest her-barium of India is located at










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    The largest her-barium in India is situated at The Indian Botanical Garden, Kolkata. It is situated on the banks of the Hooghly. The great Banyan tree, one of the largest trees in size in the world, is the main centre of attraction of this garden. It appears like a miniature forest in itself.

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    The largest her-barium in India is situated at The Indian Botanical Garden, Kolkata. It is situated on the banks of the Hooghly. The great Banyan tree, one of the largest trees in size in the world, is the main centre of attraction of this garden. It appears like a miniature forest in itself.


  1. F C R A administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs stands for _____?









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    F C R A stands for Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. It is an Indian legislation enacted in 2010 for regulating the foreign funding of NGOs in India. F C R A 2010 repeals (and replaces) the Foreign Contribution (regulation) Act, 1976.

    Correct Option: B

    F C R A stands for Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. It is an Indian legislation enacted in 2010 for regulating the foreign funding of NGOs in India. F C R A 2010 repeals (and replaces) the Foreign Contribution (regulation) Act, 1976.



  1. The founding father of “Theory of bureaucracy” was









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    Max Weber, a German sociologist, propounded the theory of bureaucracy – a theory related to authority structure and relations. According to him, bureaucracy is the formal system of organization and administration designed to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. He suggested an ideal model for management as bureaucratic approach.

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    Max Weber, a German sociologist, propounded the theory of bureaucracy – a theory related to authority structure and relations. According to him, bureaucracy is the formal system of organization and administration designed to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. He suggested an ideal model for management as bureaucratic approach.


  1. The first Field Marshall of India was









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    Field Marshal Sam Jamshedji Manekshaw was the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the five-star rank of field marshal.It was first conferred to Sam Manekshaw in 1973, as recognition to his service and leadership in 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.After Manekshaw, the second person to be conferred the rank was Kodandera M. Cariappa.

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    Field Marshal Sam Jamshedji Manekshaw was the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the five-star rank of field marshal.It was first conferred to Sam Manekshaw in 1973, as recognition to his service and leadership in 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.After Manekshaw, the second person to be conferred the rank was Kodandera M. Cariappa.



  1. Which is the only car in India named after Mr. Sumant Moolgaokar?









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    Sumant Moolgaokar was an Indian industrialist, known as architect of Tata Motors. Tata Sumo, a multi-utility vehicle produced by India’s largest automotive company, was named in his honour. The first two letters of the car: Su” and “Mo” are the first two letters of his name and surname respectively.

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    Sumant Moolgaokar was an Indian industrialist, known as architect of Tata Motors. Tata Sumo, a multi-utility vehicle produced by India’s largest automotive company, was named in his honour. The first two letters of the car: Su” and “Mo” are the first two letters of his name and surname respectively.