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General Science QUIZ for Competitive Exams 100 MCQs: Multiple choice questions (MCQs) based on Indian History which are asked in various examinations like RAS, IAS, IES, IRS and SSC conducted by RPSC, UPSC and other state level PSCs. Here is collection of top Frequently asked Questions(FAQs) from General Science, RAS Exam or RPSC Exams normally contains 5-7% questions based on General Science. General Science MCQs as part of RasExam.com QUIZ TIME.  



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QUIZ Diseases and Disorders Questions Answers

Diseases and Disorders based General QUIZ for Competitive Exams: Normally asked questions based on Disease, Disorders and cause. Vitamins, diseases based questions asked in various examinations like RAS, IAS, IES, IRS and SSC conducted by RPSC, UPSC and other state level PSCs. Here is collection of top Frequently asked Questions(FAQs) from Diseases and Disorders as part of RasExam.com QUIZ TIME.  

Isabgol in Rajasthan, India

ISABGOL (Psyllium seed husk) is indigestible and are a source of soluble dietary fiber. Rajasthan is among one of producer of Isabgol in India. Jalore district of south-west Rajasthan is largest producer of Isabgol in Rajasthan. Isabgol are used to relieve constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, and diarrhea. They are also used as a regular dietary supplement to improve and maintain regular GI transit. Some recent research is also showing them to be promising in lowering cholesterol and controlling diabetes. Other uses include gluten-free baking, where ground psyllium seed husks bind moisture and help make the bread less crumbly. 

General Science quiz for Competitive Exams

General Science QUIZ for Competitive Exams 100 MCQs: Multiple choice questions (MCQs) based on Indian History which are asked in various examinations like RAS, IAS, IES, IRS and SSC conducted by RPSC, UPSC and other state level PSCs. Here is collection of top Frequently asked Questions(FAQs) from General Science, RAS Exam or RPSC Exams normally contains 5-7% questions based on General Science. General Science MCQs as part of RasExam.com QUIZ TIME.  
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1. Red-rot and Ergot disease are associated with the Production of:
A. Bajra and wheat
B. Groundnut and sugarcane 
C.Wheat and groundnut
D.Sugarcane and Bajra
Ans: D
2. Who among the following received Nobel prize for unraveling the helical structure of Protein ?
A. Linus pauling
B. Maurice Wilkins
C. Sanger
D. Watson and Crick
Ans: A
3. Which one of the following kinds of organism causes maleria ?
A. Bacterium
B. Fungus
C. Protozoan
D. Virus
Ans: C
4. Which among the following is poorest source of Fat ?
A. Curd
B. Egg
C. Fish
D. Milk
Ans: C
5. The release of which one of the following into Ponds and wells helps in controlling mosquitoes ?
A. Crab
B. Gambusia Fisha
C. Dogfish
D. Snail
Ans: B

Yellowstone National Park, USA

Yellowstone National Park is a national park located primarily in USA. Yellowstone, widely held to be the first national park in the world, is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular features in the park. The main attractions are all located on the grand loop road and here are some of the top reasons to visit the park. This site has a lot of the information you need for your trip and you may also consider our dvd "The Wonders of Yellowstone" to help you plan your visit.
Points to Remember:
1. Country: USA
2. World's First National Park
3. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Indian History QUIZ - Questions and Answers

Indian History QUIZ:  Multiple choice questions (MCQs) based on Indian History which are asked in various examinations like RAS, IAS, IES, IRS and SSC conducted by RPSC, UPSC and other state level PSCs. Here is collection of top Frequently asked Questions(FAQs) from Indian History as part of RasExam.com QUIZ TIME.  
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1. The Mehrauli pillar inscription belongs to the period of the ?
A. Mauryas
B. Sungas
C. Kushanas
D. Guptas
Ans: D
2. Moti Masjid in Red Ford, Delhi was constructed by ?
A. Shershah
B. Shahjahan
C. Aurangzeb
D. Bahadurshah Zafar
Ans: C
3. Who introduced the principle of Doctrine of Lapse ?
A. Clive
B. Cornwallis
C. Hastings
D. Dalhousie
Ans: D
4. Which one of the following nations was the first to start sea trade with India ?
A. England
B. France
C. Netherland
D. Portugal
Ans: D
5. Which one of the following dynasties was ruling at the time of Alexanders invasion ?
A. Nanda Dynasty
B. Maurya Dynasty
C. Sunga Dynasty
D. Kanva Dynasty
Ans: A

RAS Pre 2012 Results out on 24th November 2012

Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer has announced RAS Pre 2012 Results on 23rd November 2012 on RPSC Ajmer official website www.rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. So NoRAS Mains 2012 can be conducted in December 2012 or January 2013. 
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Nobel Prize Winners 2012

Nobel Prize Winners 2012 List: Nobel Prizes are awarded each year by Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the Swedish Academy, the Karolinska Institute, and the Norwegian Nobel Committee to individuals and organizations who make outstanding contributions in the fields of Chemistry, Physics, Literature, Peace, and Physiology or Medicine. They were established by the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel, which dictates that the awards should be administered by the Nobel Foundation. Another prize, the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, was established in 1968 by the Sveriges Riksbank, the central bank of Sweden, for contributors to the field of economic. Nobal Prize 2012 are declared in Most of Subject. Here is complete list of Nobel prize winners 2012.
Nobel Prize Winners 2012:
Medicine or Physiology Nobal prize winner 2012: Sir John Gurdon (UK) and Shinya Yamanaka (JAPAN)
Nobel prize 2012 for medicine awarded to Sir John Gurdon and Shinya Yamanaka for a crucial discovery in stem-cell science: how to make what are known as pluripotent stem cells from ordinary body cells. What the citation did not say was that this work also allows clones to be made from adult animals, potentially including people. 
Physics Nobal prize winner 2012: Serge Haroche (France), and David Wineland (USA)
Serge Haroche, a French-Jewish physicist who was born in Casablanca, Morocco, has won the Nobel Prize in Physics jointly with David Wineland from the United States. The Nobel Prize in Physics 2012 went to the scientists "for ground-breaking experimental methods that enable measuring and manipulation of individual quantum systems," the website of the Nobel Prize said.
Chemistry Nobal prize winner 2012: Robert J Lefkowitz (USA), Brian K Kobilka (USA).
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2012 was awarded jointly to Robert J. Lefkowitz and Brian K. Kobilka "for studies of G-protein-coupled receptors". Americans Robert J Lefkowitz and Brian K Kobilka have won this year's chemistry Nobel for their work on G-protein-coupled receptors, which allow cells to sense light, flavour, odour and receive signals from hormones and neurotransmitters. 
Literature Nobal prize winner 2012: Mo Yan (CHINA)
Chinese author Mo Yan, who left school for a life working the fields at the age of 12, has become the first Chinese citizen ever to win the Nobel prize in literature, praised by the Swedish Academy for merging "folk tales, history and the contemporary" with "hallucinatory realism". The win makes Mo Yan the first Chinese citizen to win the Nobel in its 111-year history: although Gao Xingjian won in 2000, and was born in China, he is now a French citizen
Peace Nobal prize winner 2012: European Union (EU) has won the Nobel Peace Prize 2012.
Economic Sciences Nobal prize winner 2012:  Alvin E. Roth and Lloyd S. Shapley (USA)
Two US Economic Academicians - Alvin E. Roth from Harvard University, Cambridge, and Lloyd S. Shapley from University of California, Los Angeles have been selected for Nobel Prize winners in Economics category for year 2012 for giving the theory "stable allocations and the practice of market design".

RPSC Headmaster Exam 2012 Answer key

Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer officially uploaded the ANSWER KEY of Head Master (HM) Written Examination held for Secondary Education Department on 15th May 2012
Candidates can check the answer key on RPSC website or below website link, if having any objection with answer, candidates can submit their objection, if any, up to 15th October 2012 to RPSC Ajmer.

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Mukundra Hills Tiger reserve, Rajasthan

Mukundra Hills Tiger reserve: Mukundra Hills National Park is one of Five Tiger reserve announced by Govt. of India in August 2012. The proposed Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve constitutes three wildlife sanctuaries including Darrah, Jawahar Sagar and Chambal. An erstwhile royal hunting preserve of the Maharaja of Kota, it is a thickly forested sanctuary lying along the southeastern border of Kota. This hilly sanctuary with thick forests is worth a visit. The animals here include Wolf, Sloth Bear, Chinkara and Leopard. This sanctuary is stretched in the area of 250 sq Km, around 50 Km from Kota.
Environment Minister Jayanthi Natarajan in the Rajya Sabha today.
Spelling out the initiatives taken by Government for conservation of the big cats, the Minister said in-principle approval has been accorded by the National Tiger Conservation Authority for creation of following Five tiger reserves are:
1. Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh)
2. Ratapani (Madhya Pradesh)
3. Sunabeda (Odisha)
4. Mukundara Hills (Rajasthan)
5. Satyamangalam (Tamil Nadu).

Madhya Pradesh(MP) Civil Services Exam 2012 Notification, Apply ONLINE

Madhya Pradesh(MP) Civil Services Exam 2012-13:  Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC), Indore (MP) notification has been released. As per the advertisement given on the commission website the preliminary examination is scheduled to be held on 24 February 2013:
State Administrative Service Examination-2012 (PCS)
Age : Minimum 21 years amd maximum 30 years 01/01/2013. Relaxation is age as per rules.
Qualification : Graduate from a recognised university.
Scheme of Examination: The preliminary examination of MPPSC consists of two papers. In the first paper questions on general studies will be asked while second paper will be of general aptitude test.
Center of Examination: For MP state Service PT examination 50 centers have been made across the state that includes Bhopal, Indore and Gwalior.
Educational Qualification: Graduate from a recognized university.
Application Fee : Application Fee Rs.180/- (Rs. 90/- for SC/ST/OBC/PH of MP)  + Rs. 35/- as portal fee will be only be accepted by Credit Card, Internet Banking or by cash at authorised kiosks of MPPSC at various place. No payment will be done through Bank DD or Postal Order.
Important dates:
Preliminary exam date: 24th February 2013
Last date Online application: 5th November 2012
How to Apply : Apply only on the Online prescribed format at MP PSC websites https://www.mponline.gov.in from 12.00 5th October 2012 to 4th November 2012.
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Current Affairs: October 2012

Current Affairs Question October 2012: Current General Knowledge Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) for RAS/ IAS/ Bank Jobs. Question of Rajasthan GK, India GK and World GK will be updated daily during whole month of October 2012. For Current Affairs Live Updates Follow us on FACEBOOK OR GOOGLE+
1. Digitization is Compulsory from 31st October 2012 in which of following cities ?
A. Jaipur, Delhi
B. Delhi, Kolkata
C. Bangalore, Delhi
D. Kolkata, Chennai
Ans: D (Digitization is compulsory for TV in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata as per new Govt. norms)
2. United Nations conference on biodiversity is held in which Indian City in Oct. 2012 ?
A. Delhi
B. Bangalore
C. Hyderabad
D. Jaipur
Ans: C (United Nations conference on biodiversity begins on 1st Oct. 2012 in Hyderabad. About 2,000 delegates from more than 150 countries will attend the sixth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (COP MOP 6).
3. Which Mobile phone has sold out 2 Million in Just 24 Hours of launch ?
A. BlackBerry Playbook
B. Apple iPhone 5
C. Nokia Luminia
D. Apple iPhone 4S
Ans: B 
4. Which Indian company signed a pact with a French Energy company GDF Suez to import LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas)?
A. ONGC
B. INDANE
C. BharatGas
D. GAIL
Ans: D
5. Dhanush is ?
A. Worship
B. Spaceship launched by ISRO
C. Nuclear capable Missile
D. New Navy chief
Ans: C (India successfully test-fired nuclear capable Dhanush, the naval version of Prithvi short-range ballistic missile, from a warship off Odisha coast on 5th October 2012.