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From a large number of seals discovered from almost all the Harappan sites, it appears

Q. From a large number of seals discovered from almost all the Harappan sites, it appears that they were used for_____________ purposes. (a) ritualistic and religious (b) Commercial (c) Both (a) and (b) above (d) Symbolic Ans: (c) Both (a) and (b) above Explanation: The correct answer is (c) Both (a) and (b) above. […]

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Which of the following is not a feature of the religious life of the Indus civilization?

Q. Which of the following is not a feature of the religious life of the Indus civilization? (a) Pipal and Acacia trees were regarded as celestial plants (b) The tree of life figures with great frequency on the seals (c) The Indus deities, like the Vedic deities, were predominantly male (d) The people had faith

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In the Harappan buildings mostly burnt bricks were used, not stones, because

Q. In the Harappan buildings mostly burnt bricks were used, not stones, because (a) Without iron tools stone-cutting was difficult (b) Bricks provided better flood defence (c) Bricks were ideally suited for the moist climate (d) Stone was not readily available Ans: (d) Stone was not readily available Explanation: The correct answer is (d) Stone

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Daily Quiz on Current Affairs by Gkseries – 12 June 2023

As the world enters an El Niño phase countries are bracing themselves for extreme weather events. What is El Niño?

(a) A climate pattern characterized by cooler waters in the eastern Pacific(b) A climate pattern characterized by warmer waters in the eastern Pacific(c) A climate pattern characterized by stronger trade winds(d) A climate pattern characterized by increased rainfall in the Atlantic Ocean Ans.(b)Sol. El Niño is a climate pattern characterized by unusually warm waters in

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Which of the following states will witness the expansion of AirJaldi Networks under the ‘Contentful Connectivity’ program?

(a) Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Rajasthan.(b) Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.(c) Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Punjab.(d) Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal. Ans.(b)Sol. Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, as part of the program, AirJaldi Networks will expand its network to these three states, increasing the number of network locations and providing internet access to underserved beneficiaries in these

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How many insurers are currently operating in the Indian life insurance segment following the approval of Go Digit Life Insurance?

(a) 22(b) 24(c) 26(d) 28 Ans.(c)Sol. With the addition of Go Digit Life Insurance, the number of insurers in the Indian life insurance market has increased to 26.

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_____________ is the primary purpose of TReDS platforms?

(a) Facilitating financing for large corporations(b) Improving cash flows for insurance companies(c) Ensuring a steady supply of goods for buyers(d) Enhancing cash flows for MSMEs Ans.(d)Sol. TReDS platforms were introduced by the RBI with the objective of facilitating the financing of trade receivables for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to improve their cash flows.

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Which of the following military unit is an auxiliary organization with part-time volunteers, who assist the Indian Army?

[A] Territorial Army[B] Friends of Army[C] Friends of People[D] Border Volunteers Notes:The Territorial Army, a military unit in India, is an auxiliary organization with part-time volunteers who provide assistance to the Indian Army.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently approved the posting of women officers of the TA with Engineer Regiments along the LOC and as staff

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__________ is the first state to provide digital health cards for children?

[A] Uttar Pradesh[B] Assam[C] West Bengal[D] Rajasthan Sol:The School Health Program was launched recently by the Urban Development Department and Lucknow Smart City.This initiative makes Uttar Pradesh the first state in the country to provide digital health cards for children.

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Which of the following features of modern Hinduism is not derived from the Harappan cults?

Q. Which of the following features of modern Hinduism is not derived from the Harappan cults? (a) Shakti worship (b) Worship of Siva as Pashupati (c) Worship of Siva-linga in the form of conical and cylindrical stones (d) Dedication of temples to a particular deity Ans: (d) Dedication of temples to a particular deity Explanation:

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