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Q.1 In most of the children's toys, a toxic chemical remains
present. In this respect, which among the following statements is/are correct?
1. The name of the toxic element is phthalates which are
esters of phthalic acid.
2. They are mainly used as plasticizers, i.e., substances
added to plastics to increase their flexibility and longevity.
3. They are easily released into environment because
there is no covalent bond between the phthalates and plastics in which they are
mixed.
Codes:
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. D
Q.2 With reference to Earth Overshoot day, which among
the following statements are correct ?
1) It is observed when humans created more waste than
nature can absorb
2) Every year it is celebrated as World environment day
3) Humans consume more than biosphere can replace
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. A
Q.3 Consider the following pairs :
1. Bhadrachalam :
Godavari
2. Badrinath
: Bhagirathi
3. Omkareshwar :
Narmada
Codes:
A) Only 1
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 3
D) 1,2,3
Ans. C
Q.4 With reference to pill camera which is a step further
in endoscopy , consider the following statements :
1) Pill camera can take
12 images per second
2) Pill camera can be steered by doctors from outside the
body through patient’s skin through magnetic device
Codes :
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. A
Q.5 Why was the region of Darfur of Sudan was in news
recently ?
A) Bird flu started from there
B) Thousands of black African civilians were killed or
displaced by the janaweeds who are supported by the Arab-dominated sudan’s
Government
C) A dam over the river Blue Nile was swept away killing
thousands of people
D) Americans bombed the terrorist training camps set up
over there by the Janaweed militiamen of Sudan
Ans. B
Q.6 Aflatoxin is produced as a result of growth of :
A) Algae
B) Fungus
C) Bacteria
D) Protozoan
Ans. B
Q.7 Lead chromate is used as an adulterant in :
A) Black pepper
B) Wheat flour
C) Turmeric powder
D) Chilli powder
Ans. C
Q.8 Which one of
the following is used in preparing Kargasok tea ?
A) Fungus
B) Bacterium
C) Insect larva
D) Latex of plant
Ans. A
Q.9 Consider the
following :
1) Vulnerability to
death at a relatively early age
2) Adult literacy
rate
3) Percentage of
the population not using an improved water source
4) Percentage of
families having water-seal toilets
Which of the above
dimensions are used for measuring the Human Poverty Index-1 (HPI-1) as per the
UNDP
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 3 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, 3 and 4
D) 4 only
Ans. A
Q.10 Consider the
following :
1) Indian Board of
Wildlife
2) Finance
Commission
3) National
Development Council
4) Planning
Commission
Which of the above
is/are headed by the Prime Minister of India?
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 1 and 4 only
C) 4 only
D) 1, 3 and 4 only
Ans. D
Q.11 Which of the following tribes
practices fraternal polyandry ?
A) Oraon
B) Munda
C) Toda
D) Bhil
Ans. C
Q.12 Which one of the following is true
of a Matrilineal society ?
A) Women are always in control of
property
B) Not only inheritance is passed in mother’s
line of descent but she is also in control of property
C) Only inheritance is passed in
mother’s line of descent but men are still on control of property
D) Marriage between mother’s brother
daughter & sister’s son is an established custom
Ans. B
Q.13 Which of the following is detected
& estimated by the pollution check carried out on motor cars at service
stations ?
A) Lead & carbon particles
B) Carbon di oxide
C) Carbon monoxide
D) Oxides of nitrogen & sulphur
Ans. A
Q.14 Which among the following is
important characteristic amongst Khambat, Ankleshwar, Kalol & Mehsana of
Gujarat ?
A) They are connected to Mumbai high by
Gas pipeline
B) They are petroleum refining centres
C) All are port towns
D) They are major on shore oil & gas
fields
Ans. D
Q.15 In the vincinity of Iron ore mining
areas which among the following elements would be high in ground water ?
A) Calcium
B) Nitrate
C) Fluoride
D) Arsenic
Ans. D
Q.16 Who among the following are the navratnas of
Vikramaditya ?
1) Kalidasa
2) Sanku
3) Vararuchi
4) Amarsimha
Codes:
A) 1,3,4
B) 2,3,4
C) 1,2,3
D) 1,2,3,4
Ans. D
Q.17 Which among the following were used for the land
measurements during Gupta period ?
1) Nivartana
2) Kulyapa
3) Dronavapa
Codes:
A) 1 & 2
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D
Q.18 Which among the following are the schools of hindu
philosophy ?
1) Nyaya
2) Vaisheshika
3) Sankya
4) Yoga
5) Mimansa
6) Vedanta
Codes:
A) 1,2,3,5,6
B) 2,3,5,6,
C) 1,2,3,4,5,6
D) 1,2,4,5,6
Ans. C
Q.19 Which among the following are the characteristic
features of Gupta temples ?
1) Gupta temple was modeled on the architectural norms of the
Mathura school
2) It was characterized by a single entrance
3) The basic element consists of a square sanctum & a pillared
torch
Codes:
A) 1 & 3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D
Q.20 Which of the following measures should be taken when
an economy is going through inflationary pressures?
1) The direct taxes
should increased.
2) The interest
rate should be reduced.
3) The public
spending should be increased.
Select the correct
answer using the code given below:
Codes:
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 2 and 3
D) 1 and 2
Ans. A
Q.21
Which one of the following ancient cities is related to the life of Gautam
Buddha ?
1)
Champa
2)
Saketa
3)
Pataliputra
4)
Kosambi
Codes:
A)
1,3,4
B)
2,3,4
C)
1,2,4
D)
1,2,3
Ans.
C
Q.22
In context with the news there was term Pusa Hydrogel, which among the
following statements are correct ?
1)
It helps in surviving of plants by releasing water for plants
2)
It helps in improving seed germination
3)
It generally absorbs retain water
Codes:
A)
1 & 3
B)
2 & 3
C)
1 & 2
D)
1,2,3
Ans.
D
Q.23
With reference to eco-cooker which among the following are correct ?
1)
It can cook multiple times thus preserving food’s nutritional value
2)
It is energy efficient & consumes less energy than LPG
3)
Modified
burner design & sealed close circuit are the characteristics of the
eco-cooker
Codes:
A) 1 &
3
B) 2 &
3
C) 1 &
2
D) 1,2,3
Ans. D
Q.24 Which one among the following is true for Special Economic Zones?
1) No licence is required for import
2) Manufacturing and service activities are allowed
3) No permission for subcontracting
4) No routine examination of cargo for export/import by customs
authorities
Codes:
A) 1,3,4
B) 2,3,4
C) 1,2,4
D) 1,2,3
Ans. C
Q.25 Which one of
the following areas is noted for mangrove vegetation ?
A) Corbett national
park of U.P
B) Dandakaranya
forest of Orissa
C) Sajnekhali
forest of south 24 parganas
D) Lava forest of
Kalimpong
Ans. C
Q.26 Which of the
following causes small air bubbles in water which is stored in a glass vessel ,
to appear to shine with a silver luster ?
A) Reflection of
light rays
B) Refraction of
light rays
C) Polarisation of
light rays
D) Total Internal
Reflection
Ans. C
Q.27 Consider the following statements:
Tornadoes are
1. Tropical cyclones
2. Anticyclones
3. Temperate cyclones
4. Atmospheric disturbances
Select the correct answer from the codes
given below:
A) 1 & 2
B) 1 & 4
C) 2 & 4
D) 2 & 3
Ans. B
Q.28 Recently ‘Swat’ area is in news
frequently. Where is it located?
A) India
B) Pakistan
C) Nepal
D) Sri Lanka
Ans. B
Q.29 Annie Besant
formed the Home Rule League in India based on the pattern of Home Rule Movement
in
A) Ireland
B) Scotland
C) England
D) Eastern Europe
Ans. A
Q.30 Of the
following types of chemical compounds, which one is key ingredient in the
formation of photochemical smog?
A) Carbon dioxides
B) Halogenated
hydrocarbons
C) Nitrogen oxides
D) Lead particles
Ans. C
Q.31 ‘Operation Green Hunt’ is military
operation against
A) Extremists of North east India
B) Naxalite movement
C) LTTE operatives in Srilanka
D) Militants of Jammu & Kashmir
Ans. B
Q.32 Which of the following statements are not correct
?
A) Bleeding gums & loosening of teeths are symptoms
of deficiency of vitamin B1
B) Deficiency of vitamin B5 can cause
inflammation of skin , memory disorder & diarrhea
C) Deficiency of vitamin A can cause night blindness
D) Pain in the muscles & joints along with fatigue
, loss of weight & poor wound healing are the symptoms of deficiency of vitamin
C
Ans. A
Q.33 Why does bleeding occur through nose in high
mountaineous regions ?
A) Pressure at high altitudes is greater than that of
the plains
B) Pressure of blood in capillaries is greater than the
outside pressure
C) Blood pressure of a person increases at high
altitudes
D) Blood pressure fluctuates & finally decreases
drastically
Ans. B
Q.34 In context with the ordinance which among the
following
statements are correct ?
1) An ordiance can be passed during the
session of parliament, but a
pending
bill has no affect on the passage of the ordinance.
2)
It does not subvert legislative action in the long term as it has to be
approved
within 6 weeks of the first session of parliament
Codes:
A)
Only 1
B)
Only 2
C)
Both are correct
D)
Both are incorrect
Ans.
B
Q.35 Which of the
following powers are available to the President of India but not to the
Governor of a State?
1) Power to grant
pardon in case of death sentence
2) Diplomatic
powers
3) Power to veto
the bills passed by the State Legislature
4) Power to declare
emergency
Select the correct
answer using the code given below:
Code:
A) 1 and 4 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1, 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 4
Ans. D
Q.36 Consider the following statements about
Parliamentary Committees :
1) They are a subset of Council of Ministers.
2. The scrutiny of Legislative and Constitutional
Amendment Bills gets
done in these Committees.
Codes:
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. B
Q.37 Consider the following statements about Indian
elections :
1. The Constitution provides that elections to the House
of the People and the Legislative Assemblies of States are to be held on the
basis of universal adult suffrage.
2. The Constitution stipulates that there will be
separate electoral rolls for Parliamentary and State Assembly elections.
Codes:
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. A
Q.38 Consider the following statements about Rig Veda :
1. It reflects a naturalistic polytheism—a belief in many
Gods who personified natural phenomenon.
2. The Gods were conceived of as anthropomorphic, i.e.,
as having a physical form similar to that of humans.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. C
Q.39 Consider the following statements :
1. Creepers or climbers are commonly found in the
tropical rain forest.
2. The epiphytes, which do not have their roots on the
ground, survive on the trees in the tropical rain forest.
3. All epiphytes are not creepers.
Codes :
A) 1,2,3
B) 2 & 3
C) 1 & 2
D) Only 3
Ans. A
Q.40 The Eleventh Schedule inserted by the 73rd Amendment distributes powers between the State Legislatures and the Panchayats, and lists 29 items. Which among the following are listed in the Eleventh Schedule?
1. Minor irrigation
2. Animal husbandry
3. Women and child development
4. Fire service
5. Cattle pounds, prevention of cruelty to animals
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 1, 4 and 5
C) 2, 3 and 4
D) 3, 4 and 5
Ans. A
Q.41 Consider the following statements :
1) Part B of the budget speech of the finance minister includes
description of the initiatives on economic front to be taken up by the
government for the coming year in addition to direct & indirect tax
proposals
2) Receipts on account of the partial disinvestment of Central
Government’s holding in the equity capital of public sector enterprises are
revenue receipts
Codes:
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. D
Q.42 Consider the following statements :
1. Discovery of Higgs boson of which scientists are
almost certain, may
discard Einstein's special theory of relativity.
2. Probable discovery of a particle which moves faster
than light may prove Stephen Hawking wrong.
3. Probable discovery of a particle that moves faster
than light may go against Einstein's special theory of relativity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 and 2
B) 1 only
C) 3 only
D) 1 and 3
Ans. C
Q.43 Consider the following statements :
1. The Rajya Sabha is never dissolved and can be called
to session any time at short notice.
2. Under the Constitution of India, the law-making powers
of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament are symmetrical.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. A
Q.44 Which of the following statements about National
Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is/are correct?
1. It is an alternative non-judicial channel.
2. Victims of human rights violations can seek reparation
through NHRC.
3. It cannot grant immediate relief.
4. It has the direct power of enforcement.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1, 2 and 4
D) 2, 3 and 4
Ans. D
Q.45 Which one among the following is not a goal of National Action Plan for
Climate Change?
A) To promote the development and use of solar energy
B) To reduce energy consumption through supply side
management
C) Afforestation of degraded forest lands
D) Improvement in water-use efficiency through pricing
and other measures
Ans. B
Q.46 Chauri Chaura is known in the history of India’s struggle for
freedom because :
A) Gandhiji withdrew his satyagraha movement when an irate mob set fire
to a police station & burnt some policeman
B) Hundreds of freedom fighters were shot dead at this place by the
police
C) Gandhiji sat on hunger strike
D) Gandhiji launched his first satyagraha in India from this place
Ans. A
Q.47
Consider the following statements :
1) Chief minister of Delhi is appointed by the President
of India
2) Delhi police & municipal corporation of Delhi do
not come under the administrative purview of Delhi Government
Codes:
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. C
Q.48 Which of the following is not correct statement
?
A) Height of the western half of the Himalayas is greater
than that of eastern half
B) Himalayas are young fold mountains
C) Shivalik ranges are made of unconsolidated river
deposits
D) Himalayas are wide in Kashmir & become narrow
towards the east
Ans. C
Q.49
Which
among the following is not a
contribution of Kushanas to
Indian culture ?
A) Turban and Trousers
B) Use of reins and saddles in
cavalry
C) Devnagari script
D) Use of curtain in theatre
Ans. C
Q.50
Which
of the following is/are unique
to the Mathura school of art ?
1. Combination of Hellenistic.
west Asiatic and native elements.
2. Earliest, entirely Indian
representation of the Buddha
3. Use of spotted red
sandstone as the material for making images, and statues.
Select the correct answer
using the code given below :
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 and 3
C) 2 only
D) 3 only
Ans. B
Q.51 What was the hallmark of
the Buddhist council held at patliputra under Ashoka’s patronage ?
1) Sutta Pitaka, a collection
of Buddha’s sermons on matters of doctrine and ethics was complied.
2) A schims took place and
Buddhism broke into Sathaviradins and Mahasanghikas.
3) Expulsion of heretics and
the establishment of the Sthaviravada school as orthodox.
4)The last section,
Kathavatthu was added to the Pali scripture, Abhidhamma Pitaka.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
A) 1, 3 and 4
B) 2 only
C) 1 and 2
D) 3 and 4 only
Ans. A
Q.52
Which
of the following statements is/are correct ?
1) Sravana Belagola is famous
for its Jaina heritage and history.
2) Ajanta is famous for Jaina
sculptures and paintings.
3) Mamallapuram is famous for
its rock-cut monolithic Buddhist temples.
Select the correct answer
using the code given below :
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 1 and 2
D) 2 and 3
Ans. C
Q.53 Hinny is derived from
A) male donkey and mare
B) lion and tigress
C) tiger and lioness
D) stallion and female donkey
Ans. D
Q.54 Consider the following
statements about Mahatma Gandhi :
1) Non-Violence to him, is
both an instrument of action as well as a personal creed.
2) He was opposed to violence,
and class wars, and resisted mass poltical action.
3) He was a nationalist,
therefore he believed in a centralized polity.
4)He rejected the practice of
Untouchability and called for the abolition of Varnashramadhanna
Which of the above can be
implied from a reading of Gandhian thought?
A)1 only
B) 1, 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 4 only
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans. C
Q.55 Which of the following
are the reasons behind the Constitutional design of Rajya Sabha?
1) Mature input in legislative
and constituent process from more experienced persons.
2) Tending some degree of
continuity to the parliamentary work in view of the fact that the Rajya Sabha is a continuous chamber.
3) Unequal weightage to votes
in Rajya Sabha since there is
equal number of seats given to all states.
Select the correct answer
using the code given below :
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1 and 3 only
Ans. B
Q.56 "Which one of the following chemicals is used
by farmers to destroy weeds ?
A) DDT
B) Malathion
C) Methyl bromide
D)
2, 4-D
Ans.
D
Q.57 Consider the following :
1) Ajanta caves
(Maharashtra)
2) Lepakshi temple (Andhra Pradesh)
3) Mahabodhi
temple complex (Bihar)
Which of the above is/are World Heritage Properties as
per UNESCO ?
A) 1only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D)
2 and 3
Ans.
C
Q.58 Consider the following statements:
1) As per the
Constitution of India, there are ten Fundamental Duties for every citizen of
India.
2) The promotion of
international peace and security is stated in the Preamble to the Constitution
of India
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) Both 1 and 2
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans. D
Q.59 What is Levy Sugar?
A) The portion of
sugar production of the country meant for export
B) The sugar which
is imported by the Government and allotted to Public Distribution System at a
cost lower than that incurred by the Government
C) The portion of sugar
production that the Government takes away from sugar mills at lower than market
rates for supplying to the Public Distribution System
D) The portion of
sugar production that the State Governments supply to the Union Government at
less than market rates
Ans. C
Q.60 With reference to the climate of India, the 'Western Disturbances'
originate over
A) Arabian Sea
B) Baltic Sea
C) Caspian Sea
D) Mediterranean
Sea
Ans. D
Q.61 Consider the
following:
1) Flying squirrel
2) Porcupine
3) Barking deer
Which of the above
is/are naturally found in India?
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. D
Q.62 Consider the following regions
1) North-Eastern
Madhya Pradesh
2) South-Western
Andhra Pradesh
3) Saurashtra
Which of the above
regions is/are considered to be semi-arid?
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 only
C) 2 and 3
D) 3 only
Ans. C
Q.63 Which of the
following statements regarding Home Rule Leagues in India are correct?
1. The movement was
led by the moderate Congress leaders.
2. There were two
Home Rule Leagues.
3. The movement
became strong, because other mass agitations could not be launched by the
Congress during the World War.
4. The government
was non-reactive to the movement.
Select the correct
answer using the code given below:
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 1 and 4 only
D) 2 and 3 only
Ans. D
Q.64 Which of the
following statements about Sufism is/are correct?
1) Sufism was the
mystical interpretation that developed within Islam.
2) Sufi philosophy
highlighted the atmosphere of religious tolerance by speaking about the
universal love in quest of the Almighty.
3) The Sufis
developed a very complex philosophy and initiated very complicated practices
unintelligible to the masses.
Select the correct
answer using the code given below:
A) 1 and 2
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 1 and 3
Ans. A
Q.65 Which of the
following is the correct statement ?
A) Spring tide
occurs on the full moon day
B) Neap tides occur
on the new moon day
C) West coast of
India experience tides four times a day
D) Tides do not
occur in the gulfs
Ans. A
Q.66 Which of the
following pairs are correctly matched?
1) Jamnalal Bajaj :
Satyagraha Ashram
2) Dadabhai Naoroji
: Bombay Association
3) Syed Ahmed Khan
: MAO College
4) Lala Lajpat Rai
: Anusilan Samiti
Select the correct
answer using the code given below:
A) 1 and 2 only
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 3 and 4 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. D
Q.67 Which of the
following statements about Theosophical Society are correct?
1) Its founders
were non- Indians.
2) Its advocates were
in favour of the revival of Hinduism.
3) It advocated for
the adoption of rational and Scientific approach based on western ideas.
4) It helped people
to overcome the sense of false pride.
Select the correct
answer using the code given below:
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 2, 3 and 4
C) 1, 3 and 4
D) 1 and 2 only
Ans. C
Q.68 Which of the
following processes would explain ozone losses in the atmosphere?
When ozone is
exposed to
1. CFCs and UV
radiation
2. long winter
circumpolar winds to form ice crystals
3. singlest oxygen
atom and chlorine monoxide
Select the correct
answer using the code given below:
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 2 and 3
C) 1 and 2 only
D) 1 and 3 only
Ans. C
Q.69 Which one of
the following consequences will happen if large quantities of domestic sewage are
Continuously discharged in a stream?
A) Increase in the
algal bloom of the stream water
B) Increase in the
temperature level of the stream water
C) Reduction in the
carbon dioxide level of the stream water
D) Reduction in the
dissolved oxygen level of the stream water
Ans. D
Q.70 Which of the
following statements regarding 'Prahar' missile developed by DRDO and
test-fired are correct?
1) It is a single
stage missile.
2) Its striking
range is about 500 Km.
3) It is fuelled by
solid propellants.
4) Several prahar
missiles can be fired in one salvo.
Select the correct
answer using the code given belwo:
A) 1, 2, 3 and 4
B) 1 and 3 only
C) 1, 3 and 4 only
D) 2 and 4 only
Ans. C
Operational range is : 150 km
Q.71The Bahmani
architecture in the Deccan is marked by its distinct originality and
independent style. Which of the following statements about Bahmani architecture
are correct?
1) It derived its
elements from the atchitectural style of the Delhi Sultanate and that of
distant Persia.
2) The forts built
by the Bahmanis were undoubtedly the greatest monuments far exceeding any of
the same period in Europe.
3) Bahmani
architecture did reflect a harmonious belend of both Hindu and Islamic styles.
Select the correct
answer using the code given below.
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 2 and 3 only
C) 1 and 3 only
D) 1 and 2 only
Ans. C
Q.72 India is a
land of many beautiful ancient temples. Which one among the following temples
displays the most extensive and sumptuous rock-cut shrines and is the most
marvellous architectural freak in India?
A) The Rath temple
at Mamallapuram
B) The Kailash
temple at Ellora
C) The Chaturbhuja-
Vishnu temple at Khajuraho
D) The Kailash
temple at Kanchi
Ans. A
Q.73 While managing a
mass disaster, the term "triage" applies to?
A) It is the
principle of "first come, first treated."
B) It is the
classification of the injured on the basis of severity of injuries with the
concept of treating the most seriously injured first.
C) It is the
classification of the injured on the basis of severity of injuries with concept
of treating the children and adolescents first.
D) It is the
classification of the injured on the basis of severity of injuries with concept
of treating those first who are likely to survive with medical intervention.
Ans. D
Q.74 Consider the following statements:
1) The state emblem
of India is an adaptation from the Sarnath Lion.
2) The Sarnath Lion
originally comes the capital of Asoka the Emperor.
3) The Government
adopted the emblem on 15th August 1947.
4) In the original
Sarnath Capital, there are four lions.
Which of the above
statements stand true with regard to the state emblem of India?
A) 1, 2 and 3 only
B) 1, 2 and 4 only
C) 1, 2, 3 and 4
D) 1 and 3 only
Ans. B
Q.75 Which one of
the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Name of Field Country
A) Kirkuk Iraq
B) Burgan Kuwait
C) Alqaiq Iran
D) Safaniya Saudia Arabia
Ans. C
Q.76 With reference to
the period of Indian freedom struggle, who of the following set up the Gyan
Prasarak Mandali (Society for Promotion of Knowledge) for the education of
adult menfolk?
A) Annie Besant
B) Bhikaji Cama
C) Dadabhai Naoroji
D) G.K. Gokhale
Ans. C
Q.77 Consider the following plants:
1) Banana
2) Grape
3) Rose
Which of the above is/are propagated by
vegetative methods?
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. D
Q.78 From the
evolutionary point of view, which one among the following animals is most
primitive?
A) Leech
B) Octopus
C) Snail
D) Spider
Ans. D
Q.79 Which of the following disease is not transmitted by Aedes aegypti?
A) Chikungunya
B) Dengue
C) Chicken-pox
D) Yellow fever
Ans. C
Q.80 Which one
among the following minerals is essential for the transmission of nerve impulses
in the nerve fibres of human body?
A) Calcium
B) Cobalt
C) Iodine
D) Sodium
Ans. D
Q.81 Which one among the
following did not happen in the year 1946?
A) Announcement of
the Cabinet Mission to India
B) 'Direct Action'
call given by the Muslim League
C) Formation of
Interim Government
D) Lord Mountbatten's appointment as Viceroy of India
Ans. D
Q.82 If the annual Union
Budget is not passed by Lok Sabha?
A) the President of
India asks the Finance Minister to resign
B) the Prime
Minister asks the Finance Minister to resign
C) the Speaker of
the Lok Sabha asks the Finance Minister to modify it and present it again
D) the Prime
Minister submits the resignaton of his Cabinet
Ans. C
Q.83 Consider the following statements :
1) Kaziranga national park is a world heritage site recognized by the
UNESCO
2) Kaziranga national park is a home to sloth bear & hoolock gibbon
Codes:
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both are correct
D) Both are incorrect
Ans. C
Q.84 Which one of the
following taxes is levied by the State Governments in India?
A) Service tax
B) Sales tax
C) Excise duty
D) Securities
transaction tax
Ans. B
Q.85 All of the
following Indian rivers are snow-fed except:
A) Sone
B) Jhelum
C) Chenab
D) Sutlej
Ans. A
Q.86 All of the
following rivers join the Ganga except:
A) Gomti
B) Mahanadi
C) Alaknanda
D) Sone
Ans. B
Q.87 Which one of the
following is not an ionising radiation?
A) Infrared
radiation
B) X-rays
C) Gamma rays
D) Cosmic rays
Ans. A
Q.88 Aquatic animals breathe much faster than
terrestrial animals because of:
A) low amount of dissolved oxygen in water
B) low amount of hemoglobin in their blood
C) high metabolic rate of aquatic animals
D) large amount of dissolved nitrogen in water
Ans. C
Q.89 A farmer sows beans in his fields after
harvesting a crop of wheat. Which one of the following agricultural practice is
he following?
A) Multiple cropping
B) Crop rotation
C) Fallow field
D) Mixed cropping
Ans. B
Q.90 Which one of the following statements is not
correct about “Flavr Savr” tomatoes?
A) It is genetically engineered
B) Its ripening process is slow
C) The fruit cannot be left on the plant for a
long period
D) They have increased yield and better flavour
Ans. D
Q.91 In Buddhist principle, the performance of
Sila and the achievement of Samadhi and Prajna lead to Nirvana. What does this
Sila stand for?
A) Mental control
B) Physical control
C) Development of insight
D) Strict penance
Ans. A
Q.92 In the year 1919, what was the reason for
Mahatma Gandhi to warn the viceroy that a country wide satyagraha would be
launched ?
A) He wanted the government to withdraw rowlatt
act immediately
B) He was forcing the British rulers to be
sensitive to the Khilafat movement
C) He wanted the government to abolish Zamindari
system to alleviate the miseries of peasants
D) He was forcing the british rulers to give
atleast dominion status to India to make Home Rule possible
Ans. A
Q.93 Which of the following is not a correct
description of the ‘zero hour’?
A) The time allotted after the Question Hour
B) Question on issues of national importance or
serious grievances of the people can be raised by members of either House
C) Questions to he asked during zero hour
are circulated one day in advance only
D) The justification for its origin lies in
allowing for democratic discussion beyond rules and procedures
Ans. C
Q.94 Which of the following statements is not
correct?
A) Rajaya Sabha can make recommendations on a
money bill
B) Rajya Sabha can amend a money bill
C) Rajya Sabha can delay the passing of a money
bill up to a maximum of 14 days
D) Rajaya Sabha cannot reject a money bill
Ans. B
Q.95 Which of the following statements are correct?
The attorney general of India
a) must have the qualifications as that required
by a judge of the supreme court
b) enjoys the same privileges and immunities as
the members of Parliament.
c) has the right of audience in all courts of
India.
d) his salaries and expenses are charged on the
Consolidated Fund of India.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
A) a, b and c
B) a and b only
C) c and d
D) b and d
Ans. A
Q.96 Which one
among the following is not a
clause of World Trade Organization?
A) Most favoured
nation treatment
B) Lowering trade
barriers with negotiations
C) Providing
financial support to the countries having deficit balance of payments
D) Discouraging
unfair trade practices such as anti-dumping and export subsides
Ans. C
Q.97 Stockholm syndrome is a mental
condition experienced by :
A) Young persons who take up jobs in the
industry after passing out from the management schools
B) Hostage & Kidnap victims in which
positive feelings develop towards their captors
C) Drug addicts in the rehabilitation
centres
D) Persons who migrate from rural areas
to urban cities,during earlier stages of their stay
Ans. B
Q.98 Bacteria & viruses cause :
A) Allergies
B) Non-communicable diseases
C) Degenerative diseases
D) Infectious diseases
Ans. D
Q.99 Consider the following statements :
1) Demand for commodities having a large
no. of close substitutes is less elastic than the commodities having a smaller
number of substitutes
2) Luxury items have highly elastic
demand
3) Commodities whose consumption cannot
easily be postponed have less elastic demand
Which are correct ?
A) 1 & 2
B) Only 1
C) 1,2,3
D) 2 & 3
Ans. D
Q.100 “Raksha Kavach” is :
A) a new design for earthquake resistant
buildings
B) a new safety equipment designed for
soldiers of Indian army
C) a new device for the Indian airports
for the safe landing of aircrafts
D) an anti-collision device to prevent
collision between trains designed by the Konkan railway corporation
Ans. D
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