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1. Radio frequency spectrum is used for a wide range
of purposes. In this context, consider the following
devices:
1. Terrestrial broadcast television
2. Satellite broadcasting television
3. Bluetooth
4. WiFi
5. Remote car keys
Which among the above use Radio spectrum?
[A]Only 1, 3, 4 & 5
[B]Only 1, 3 & 4
[C]Only 2, 3, 4 & 5
[D]1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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2. Which one of the following correctly represents the
top four largest solar power producing states?
[A]Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Tamil Nadu
[B]Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Maharashtra
[C]Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu
[D]Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Andhra
Pradesh
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3. With respect to the biomes, consider the following
statements:
1. Taiga Biome is absent in southern hemisphere
2. Maximum part of world's geographical area
comes under Savannah
Which among the above is / are correct observations?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
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4. With respect to a country, consider the following:
1. Final Goods
2. Intermediary Goods
3. Value added goods
4. Services
The total market value of which among the above is
called Gross Domestic Product?
[A]Only 1 & 4
[B]Only 1, 2 & 4
[C]Only 1, 3 & 4
[D]1, 2, 3 & 4
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5. For a healthy growth of service sector, what should
government do?
[A]Increase minimum wages
[B]Provide broadband services in rural areas
[C]Provide tax sops to infrastructure companies
[D]Revive growth in farm and industrial sectors
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6. With reference to the halogen family of elements,
consider the following:
1. The halogen that is most active chemically
2. The halogen with the smallest ionic radius
3. The halogen that first shows some visible metallic
properties at room temperature
Which among the following is the correct set of
elements denoting the above properties respectively:
[A]Fluorine, Chlorine, Iodine
[B]Iodine, Fluorine, Chlorine
[C]Fluorine, Fluorine, Iodine
[D]Fluorine, Iodine, Chlorine
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7. Consider the following:
1. Atomic number
2. Atomic mass
3. Number of protons
4. Number of neutrons
Which among the above is / are same for each of C-12,
C-13 and C-14?
[A]1 & 3
[B]2 & 4
[C]2 & 3
[D]1 & 4
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8. With reference to the Financial Affairs of the
Government of India, which among the following
reports / documents are caused by the President to be
laid before Parliament annually?
1.Annual Financial Statement
2.Economic Survey
3.Medium-term Fiscal Policy Statement
4.Macro-economic Framework Statement
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 1 & 2
[C]Only 1, 2 & 3
[D]1 and 4
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9. Rising NPAs or bad debts are one of the major
issues for Indian Banking Industry in recent times. In
this context, consider the following:
1. Lok Adalats
2. Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRT)
3. Sarfaesi Act
Which among the above work(s) as channel(s) to
recover the bad debts?
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
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10. What is common between the teachings of Gautam
Buddha and Mahavira?
1. Both emphasized upon Ahimsa
2. Both rejected existence of soul
3. Both rejected existence of god
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 1 & 2
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
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11. Consider the following statements:
1. The Maurya Era is known for triumph of monarchy
and collapse of republics / oligarchies in India
2. Kautilya was most ardent advocate of royal
absolutism during Maurya era
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
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12. Under the provisions of which among the following
acts, the Europeans were excluded from settling in
India ?
[A]Pitts India Act 1784
[B]Charter Act 1813
[C]Charter Act 1833
[D]Charter Act 1853
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13. The Hinayana sect of Buddhism:
1. follows the doctrine of elders and believes in
Bodhisattvas
2. was patronized by Asoka
3. used Pali Language for canonical works
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
[A]Only 1 is correct
[B]Only 1 & 2 are correct
[C]Only 2 & 3 are correct
[D]All are correct
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14. If a Candle is make to burn in Zero Gravity__:
[A]The Candle will burn for a very long time compared
to normal gravity
[B]The flame of the candle will become round
[C]There is no impact of gravity on the burning of
candle
[D]The Candle will not burn in zero gravity
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15. The 14 points of Jinnah included__:
1. Separate set of Fundamental Rights for Muslims
2. Reservation of one Third of Seats for Muslims
3. Separation of Sindh from Bombay
4. One Third Muslim Ministers
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1, 2 & 3
[B]Only 2, 3 & 4
[C]Only 3 & 4
[D]1, 2, 3 & 4
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16. The Vernacular press act:
1. was passed during the times of Lord Lytton
2. empowered the magistrate to deposit a security,
which could be confiscated if the printer violated the
Bond
3. was repealed during times of Lord Ripon
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
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17. Parliament of India is empowered to make laws
with every matter that is enumerated in the State List
in the national interest. What is / are prerequisites for
this?
1. Lok Sabha must pass a resolution supported by two
thirds of the members present and voting
2. Governors of at least three states should send such a
proposal to President
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
[ ]
18. The highest Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) can
be expected in __?
[A]A running river
[B]A running polluted river
[C]Treated Municipal waste water
[D]Untreated Municipal waste water
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19. Consider the following:
1. Vikram Samvat
2. Shaka Samvat
3. Hijri calendar
Which among the following is the correct decreasing
order when 2015 is denoted in these calendars?
[A]1 2 3
[B]2 1 3
[C]3 1 2
[D]1 3 2
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20. Sir Pherozshah Mehta__:
1. was one of the founders of Indian National Congress
2. served as President of Indian National Congress
thrice
3. launched Bombay Chronicle
Which among the above is / are correct ?
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
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21. The key features of the Government of India Act
1919 included:
1. Introduction of Dyarchy in the Executive
Government of the Provinces
2. Introduction of Separate Communal electorates for
Muslims
3. Devolution of the Legislative authority by the centre
to provinces
4. Expansion and reconstruction of the Central
provincial legislatures
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 1, 3 & 4
[C]Only 2, 3 & 4
[D]1, 2, 3 & 4
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22. Which among the following ecosystems have an
inverted pyramid of biomass?
1. Grassland
2. Pond
3. Forest
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]1 & 2
[B]1 & 3
[C]2 only
[D]2 & 3 only
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23. The Population pyramids are useful to determine:
1. population growth rates.
2. age-sex distribution of a population
3. birth rates and death rates
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
24. Which of the following gases can deplete the
ozone layer in the stratosphere?
[A]Methane
[B]Carbon monoxide
[C]Ammonia
[D]Sulphur dioxide
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25. If a moving body turns its speed to 1.5 times, its
kinetic energy __:
[A]will become 1.5 times
[B]will become 3 times
[C]will become 2.25 times
[D]will become 6 times
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26. With reference to Kabaddi, consider the following
statements with respect to the Baulk Line and Bonus
Line:
1. The distance between the Baulk Line and Bonus Line
is 1 meter
2. The crossing of Bonus line by a raider means the
raider is out of game
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
[ ]
27. Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha have
to vacate their offices if __:
1. The President is of the belief that the Speaker and
Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha must vacate their
offices
2. The Ruling party has lost the confidence in the
House and now a new party has claimed to form
Government in center
3. Lok Sabha is just dissolved
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]1 Only
[B]2 Only
[C]1 or 3 only
[D]None of them
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28. Consider the following:
1. Sabarmati Ashram
2. Tolstoy Farm
3. Phoenix Farm
Which among the following presents the correct order
of their establishment by Mahatma Gandhi?
[A]1, 2, 3
[B]2, 1, 3
[C]3, 2, 1
[D]1, 3, 2
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29. Which among the following incidents took place
immediately after the Chauri Chaura incident:
1. Gandhi called off Civil Disobedience Movement
2. Gandhi was arrested and sent to jail
3. Swaraj Party was established
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
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30. With reference to swine flu, which among the
following is / are correct statements?
1. Swine flu viruses are spread mainly from person to
person through droplets spread while coughing or
sneezing by a person infected with the H1N1.
2. Swine flu viruses are readily spread by pork products
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
[ ]
31. With reference to the Shadow Cabinet in some
constitutions, consider the following statements:
1. Shadow cabinet' is an unique institution in the
united states
2. In India, the function of Shadow cabinet is
performed by Public Accounts Committee
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
[ ]
32. In which among the following countries, you can
find the Unitary governments?
1. Japan
2. Britain
3. France
4. China
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1, 2 & 4
[D]1, 2, 3 & 4
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33. Which among the following is / are correct
statements?
1. The images produced by Concave Mirrors are always
real images
2. The images produced by Flat Mirrors are always
virtual images
3. Converging Lens can produce virtual as well as real
images
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 is correct
[B]Only 2 is correct
[C]Only 1 & 2 are correct
[D]Only 2 & 3 are correct
[ ]
34. The service tax in India is __:
[A]collected and appropriated by the Union
Government
[B]collected by union government, appropriated by
state governments
[C]collected by state governments, appropriated by
union government
[D]collected and appropriated by state governments
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35. India has been long advocating the reform of the
United Nations including the expansion of the United
Nations Security Council (UNSC) in both permanent
and non-permanent categories. What arguments are
given by India to make its case?
1. The composition of the UNSC has remained
unchanged since World War -II
2. Representation in the UNSC by permanent and nonpermanent
members is not proportional geographically nor in terms of population
3.No country from Latin America or Africa has a permanent seat in UNSC
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
36. Which among the following were brought under
the provincial governments as per the MontgomeryChelmsford
Constitutional Reforms of 1919:
1.
Public
health
and
sanitation
2.
Vital
statistics
3. Local Self Government
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
37. Serious concerns and voices have been raised in
recent times to ban the use of PET or Polyethylene
terephthalate bottles. Which among the following is /
are correct statements with this respect:
1. PET is a non-degradable plastic that is harmful to
environment
2. Excessive and continued used of PET bottles can
lead to hormonal disruptions in humans
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
[ ]
38. Which among the following is not one of the eight
limbs of the Ashtanga Yoga?
[A]Yama
[B]Pranamayam
[C]Dhyana
[D]Vinyasa
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39. Both Nyaya and Vaisheshika:
1. accept the liberation of the individual self as the end
goal
2. view ignorance as the root cause of all pain and
misery
3. believe that liberation is attained only through right
knowledge of reality
Which among the above is / are correct?
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
40. Consider the following countries:
1. Turkey
2. Iran
3. Iraq
4. Lebanon
5. Syria
The so called Kurdistan is spread in which among the
above?
[A]1, 2, 3 & 4
[B]1, 2, 3 & 5
[C]1, 2 & 3
[D]1, 3 & 5
[ ]
41. What is Global Warming Potential?
[A]how much heat a greenhouse gas traps in the
atmosphere
[B]how much contribution an industry makes to global
warming
[C]how much contribution a country makes to global
warming
[D]None of the above is a correct definition
[ ]
42. Which among the following is / are components of
the Producer Gas?
1. Carbon Monoxide (CO)
2. Hydrogen (H2)
3. Methane (CH4)
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
43. With reference to the Land Holdings in India,
consider the following statements:
1. Most of the land holdings in India are medium
holdings with size between 4 to 10 hectares
2. Large holdings account for fewer than 1% of total
land holdings in India
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
[ ]
44. The power to issue writs in the nature of habeas
corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and
certiorari rests with __:
1. Supreme Court
2. High Courts
3. Any other court as defined by Parliament by law
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 1 & 2
[C]1, 2 & 3
[D]Only 1 & 3
[ ]
45. According to the Companies Act 2013, what
activities can be undertaken by a company to fulfil its
CSR obligations?
1. It can contribute to Prime Minister's National Relief
Fund
2. It can promote preventive healthcare in rural or
urban areas
3. It can contribute to a recognized political party
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 1 & 2
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
46. Consider the following:
1. Dengue
2. Leprosy
3. Rabies
Which among the above is / are tropical diseases?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 1 & 2
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
47. How Alligators are different from Crocodiles?
1. While Alligators and Crocodiles belong to same
family of reptiles, their orders are different
2. While Alligators prefer a freshwater habitat,
crocodiles prefer to live in brackish water or saltwater.
3. While the salt glands are non functional in Alligators,
they work in Crocodiles
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 is correct
[B]Only 2 & 3 are correct
[C]Only 2 is correct
[D]1, 2 & 3 are correct
[ ]
48. Consider the following endangered fauna of India:
1. Nilgiri Mystus
2. Sociable Lapwing
3. Pygmy hog
Which among the above is / are mammals?
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 3
[D]Only 1 & 3
[ ]
49. In recent times, the term "Import Substitution" was
making news. Which among the following is / are
correct statements in this context?
1. It means that a country should attempt to substitute
products which it imports (mostly finished goods) with
locally produced substitutes.
2. Import substitution protects domestic industries
from import competition
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
[ ]
50. Consider the following fauna:
1. Jerdon’s Courser
2. Slender Loris
3. Narcondam hornbills
Which among the above is / are found in Eastern Ghats
region of India?
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2
[C]Only 2 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
51. What is the difference between Compressed
Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied natural gas (LNG)?
1. The major component of CNG is Methane, while
major component of LNG is butane
2. CNG has greater thermal efficiency than LNG
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
[ ]
52. Consider the following matches:
1. Bedouin tribes - Kuwait
2. Hmong - Myanmar
3. Borneo - Malaysia
Which among the above is / are correct matches?
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
53. With reference to the ancient India, consider the
following statements about Shramana tradition:
1. The Shramana tradition gave rise to both Buddhism
and Jainism
2. Concept of Samsara (cycle of birth and death) and
moksha (liberation from that cycle) came from
Shramana tradition
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
[ ]
54. The terms Karna and Angahgara are most closely
related to __?
[A]Indian Classical Dance
[B]Ancient Sanskrit Dramas
[C]Ancient Buddhist Canons
[D]Gupta revenue administration
[ ]
55. Which among the following dance forms of India
was known as Bhagavata Mela Natakam originally?
[A]Odissi
[B]Sattariya
[C]Kuchipudi
[D]Bharatnatyam
[ ]
56. In recent times, the Emerging Infectious Diseases
(EIDs) have been a subject of concerns. What is the
major reason for rise in the Emerging Infectious
Diseases (EIDs)?
[A]Unwarranted use of antibiotics
[B]Too much soil and water pollution
[C]Heavy deforestation
[D]Unsanitary living conditions in third world
[ ]
57. Consider the following:
1. Manipuri Dance
2. Odissi Dance
3. Sattariya Dance
Which among the above involve themes related to
Lord Krishna?
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
58. Which among the following is the best place to find
massive polymetallic sulphide deposits in the Oceans?
[A]Ocean floor
[B]Hydrothermal vents
[C]Seamounts
[D]Guyots
[ ]
59. Consider the monetary transaction in the below:
1. A doctor in India providing diagnosis, treatment and
medical education in a remote part of Africa
2. A patient in UAE gets treatment in a hospital in
Gurgaon in India
3. A smuggler sends gold from India to abroad via
illegal channels
Which among the following is / are invisible exports?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 1 & 2
[C]Only 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
60. The stock exchanges help the economy by helping
in __:
1. Creation of money
2. Capital formation
3. Foreign investments
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
61. A vote on account:
1. Prevents the Government from imposing fresh taxes
or withdrawing old one
2. Allows the Government to withdraw an amount for a
period without the consent of Parliament
3. Covers the deficit left by the last budget
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 1 & 2
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
62. With reference to the business, what is working
capital?
[A]The investment made in the business
[B]Fixed assets
[C]Circulating assets- stocks, cash and debts owed to
the business
[D]Amount spent on machinery or for building up
stock
[ ]
63. With reference to the Finance Commission,
consider the following statements:
1. The qualifications for the chairman and other
members of the finance commission are laid down in
the constitution
2. The recommendations of the finance commission
are binding on neither parliament nor president
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
[ ]
64. The term "Open Employment" is used when:
[A]people are not willing to work
[B]people are willing but not get work
[C]people leave their jobs in search of better ones
[D]people get the jobs but no regular payments
[ ]
65. The monsoon climate is characterised by __:
1. seasonal change between wet tropical air masses
and dry tropical air masses
2. very wet season and a very dry season
3. domination of trade winds during wet season
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
66. With reference to the forests in India, which among
the following is / are correct statements about the
"Protected Forests"?
1. No public entry is allowed for collection of timber or
grazing of cattle in protected forests
2. Protected forests are under full control of the
government
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
[ ]
67. The alluvial soils are generally rich in __:
1. Humus
2. Potash
3. Lime
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
68. Generally, the animal cells differ from plant cells in
that animal cells have__:
[A]a cell wall made of cellulose
[B] lysosomes
[C]large vacuoles that store water
[D]centrioles within centrosomes
[ ]
69. In Human body, liver is one of the most important
organs. What functions are done by Liver?
1. storing amino acids that were absorbed in the
capillaries of the small intestine
2. detoxifying harmful substances such as alcohol or
nicotine
3. synthesizing bile salts that emulsify lipids
4. breaking down peptides into amino acids
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 , 2 & 3
[D]1, 2, 3 & 4
[ ]
70. Which among the following are found in all
viruses?
[A]DNA and proteins
[B]Nucleic acid and capsid
[C]DNA and cell membrane
[D]RNA and cell wall
[ ]
71. In human body, the digestive enzymes are secreted
by __:
1. Mouth cavity
2. Stomach
3. Gall bladder
4. Small intestine
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1, 2 & 3
[B]Only 1, 2 & 4
[C]Only 1 & 2
[D]1, 2, 3 & 4
[ ]
72. The following bar chart shows the relative biomass
of four different populations of a particular food
pyramid.
Which among the above populations is most likely of
producers?
[A]Population A
[B]Population B
[C]Population C
[D]Population D
[ ]
73. Over geological times, which among the below
facts hold true?
1. Moon is moving away from Earth
2. Earth is moving closer to Sun
3. Mean solar day is getting longer
4. Earth's rotation speed is getting down
Which among the above observations are correct:
[A]1 & 2
[B]1, 2, 3 & 4
[C]1, 3 & 4
[D]1 & 4
[ ]
74. Consider the following comparisons of the Aryans
and Indus Valley People:
1. Aryans were predominantly rural, while Indus Valley
people were predominantly urban
2. Aryans generally possessed weapons, Indus Valley
people were peace loving and possessed almost no
offensive weapons
3. Aryans kept horses, Indus Valley people never knew
about Horse
4. Aryans had great reverence for cow, Indus Valley
people had great reverence for Bull.
5. Aryan society was predominantly patriarchal, Indus
Valley Civilization predominantly was matriarchal
Which among the above are correct?
[A]1, 2 & 3
[B]1, 3, 4, 5
[C]1, 2, 4, 5
[D]1, 2, 3, 4, 5
[ ]
75. Which among the following is / are correct
statements with respect to the Tropical Storms?
1. Tropical storms generally form in the high
atmospheric pressure areas
2. The highest atmospheric pressures are generally
recorded at their centers
3. At any given altitude, environment inside the
cyclone is warmer than its outer surroundings
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]1 & 2
[B]2 & 3
[C]Only 2
[D]Only 3
[ ]
76. The fuse used in electric supply is __:
1. connected in parallel to the main switch
2. made up of a material which has a low melting point
3. made up of a material which has high resistance
Which among the above statements is/ are correct?
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]Only 2 & 3
[ ]
77. Which among the following mammals you will find
while visiting the Himalayan region in India?
1. Slow Loris
2. Dhole
3. Red Panda
4. Wild ass
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1
[B]1, 2 & 3
[C]Only 2 & 3
[D]1, 2, 3 & 4
[ ]
78. Which among the following is / are correct
statements with respect to the Sales Tax and Excise
duty in India?
1. Excise duty on alcohol and alcoholic preparations
are collected by the State Governments
2. Excise duty on narcotic substances is collected by
Central Government
3. While Sales Tax is a direct tax, Excise duty is an
indirect tax
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 1 & 2
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
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79. Regur soil:
1. is fine-grained soil of volcanic origin
2. has high water retaining capacity
3. is suitable for cash crops such as cotton and
sugarcane
4. is black because of presence of Phosphorus
Which among the above is / are correct?
[A]Only 1
[B]1, 2 & 3
[C]1, 3 & 4
[D]1, 2, 3 & 4
[ ]
80. Which among the following you will find while
visiting the peninsular plateau of India?
1. Deep and narrow valleys
2. Rounded hills
3. Old crystalline, igneous and metamorphic rocks
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]1, 2 & 3
[D]Only 3
[ ]
81. The 97th amendment of the constitution has made
provisions for__:
1. Reservation of SCs and STs in Cooperatives
2. Fixed term of elections to cooperatives
3. Fixed maximum number of directors
4. Mandatory audit
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]1, 2 & 3
[C]1, 2, 3 & 4
[D]1 & 2
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82. Consider the following:
1. Jelly Fish
2. Star Fish
3. Cuttle Fish
4. Silver Fish
Which among the above is / are true fishes (Pisces) ?
[A]Only 1 & 3
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 2 & 4
[D]None of them
[ ]
84. Consider the following countries:
1. Russia
2. Vietnam
3. Indonesia
4. Bangladesh
Tigers are found under natural habitats in which
among the above?
[A]Only 1, 2 & 3
[B]Only 2, 3 & 4
[C]Only 1, 2 & 4
[D]1, 2, 3 & 4
[ ]
85. Consider the following local winds:
1. Mistral
2. Sirocco
3. Nor'easter
Which among the above blow in Mediterranean
region?
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
86. What do you call the phenomenon when Moon
blocks the light coming from a star?
[A]Eclipse
[B]Occultation
[C]Transit
[D]Blockage
[ ]
87. Consider the following geographical terms and
their brief explanations:
1. Azores - group of volcanic islands in the North
Atlantic Ocean
2. Barbary coast - part of Eastern coast of Africa
3. Anatolia - Central part of Kazakhstan
Which among the above is / are correct?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 1 & 2
[C]Only 2 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
88. Consider the following:
1. Mazoor-Mahajan Sabha
2. Tilak Swaraj Fund
3. Sevagram
Which among the above was / were established by
Mahatma Gandhi?
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
89. Consider the following:
1. Sucralose
2. Aspartame
3. Xylitol
Which among the above is / are artificial sweeteners?
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
90. Parivarik Mahila Lok Adalats (PMLA):
1. can be organized by NGOs
2. are instruments of alternative dispute resolution
3. deliver the award which has same force as a decree
of a court of law
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
91. With reference to Natya Dharmi and Lok Dharmi
traditions in Indian performing arts, consider the
following statements:
1. While Natya Dharmi refers to symbolic
representation, Lok Dharmi is the natural
representation
2. While Natya Dharmi is mainly used in classical
dances, Lok Dharmi is used in Drama
Which among the above is / are correct?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
[ ]
92. Consider the following:
1. Sedimentary formations are most favourable for the
occurrence of mineral oil
2. In sedimentary formations, most of the petroleum
comes from synclines rather than anticlines
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
[ ]
93. Consider the following:
1. Sahara
2. Atacama
3. Thar
Which among the above is / are trade wind deserts?
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
94. Consider the following comparisons of the
Himalayan Rivers and Peninsular rivers:
1. Most of the Himalayan rivers are perennial, while
most of the peninsular rivers are rainfed
2. The gradient of the Himalayan rivers is steeper than
peninsular rivers
3. The peninsular rivers cause more erosion on their
way in comparison to the Himalayan rivers
Which among the above is / are correct?
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
95. With reference to the office of Governor in India,
consider the following statements:
1. The governor has no security of tenure and no fixed
term of office.
2. The report of Governor becomes the basis of
imposing emergency in a state under article 356
Which among the above is / are true statements?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
[ ]
96. The main objective of the Parliamentary Language
Committee is to__:
[A]Recommend on making the progressive use of the
Hindi language for the official purposes of the union
[B]Looking into the linguistic demands for new states
and make suggestions in that regard
[C]Identify the endangered languages and make
recommendations to protect and preserve them
[D]Examine the vernacular education and make
recommendations for effective implementation of
three language formula
[ ]
97. Consider the following statements with reference
to Grants-in-aid in India:
1. Grants-in-aid are to be given to those states which
are in need of financial assistance
2. Constitution allows the grants-in-aid to be
discriminatory in nature
3. The grants-in-aid to the local bodies comes from
Consolidated Fund of India
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
98. With reference to Whip in India, consider the
following statements:
1. Political parties cannot issue any direction or whip
to members to vote or not in Presidential poll
2. Political parties cannot issue any direction or whip
to members to vote or not in case of a money bill in
the parliament / assembly
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
[ ]
99. Which among the following statements is / are
correct with respect to the Gram Nyayalayas?
1. Each Gram Nyayalaya is a court of Judicial
Magistrate of the first class
2. Gram Nyayalaya exercises the powers of both
Criminal and Civil Courts
3. No appeal can be made anywhere except high
courts against a judgement of Gram Nyayalaya
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1 & 3
[D]1, 2 & 3
[ ]
100. With reference to Gram Sabha, which among the
following is / are correct statements?
1. In the Panchayat Raj System Gram Sabha is the only
permanent unit
2. Gram Sabha is the lowest tier in the three tier
Panchayat Institutions
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1
[B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 & 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
[ ]
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