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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The cells which are closely associated and interacting with guard cells are- |
| A. | Transfusion tissue |
| B. | Comoplementary cells |
| C. | subsidiary cells |
| D. | Hypodermal cells |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
The Monetary and credit policy is announced by which of the following? |
| A. | Ministry of Finance in Centre |
| B. | Reserve Bank of India |
| C. | State Bank of India |
| D. | Planning Commission of India |
| Answer» C. State Bank of India | |
| 3. |
What does the letter 'e' denotes in the term 'e-banking'? |
| A. | Essential Banking |
| B. | Economic Banking |
| C. | Electronic Banking |
| D. | Expansion Banking |
| Answer» D. Expansion Banking | |
| 4. |
Which is the first Indian Company to be listed in NASDAQ- |
| A. | Reliance |
| B. | TCS |
| C. | HCL |
| D. | Infosys |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
Which of the following Genetically modified vegetable is recently being made available in Indian market ? |
| A. | Carrot |
| B. | Radish |
| C. | Brinjal |
| D. | Potato |
| Answer» D. Potato | |
| 6. |
Natural sources of air pollution are- |
| A. | forest fires |
| B. | Volcanic eruptions |
| C. | dust storm |
| D. | smoke from burning dry leaves |
| Answer» C. dust storm | |
| 7. |
Who among the following Rajputa kings defeated Muhammad Ghori for the first time ? |
| A. | Prithaviraj III |
| B. | Baghel Bhim |
| C. | Jaichandra |
| D. | Kumarpal |
| Answer» B. Baghel Bhim | |
| 8. |
Which one of the following is also known as solution? |
| A. | A Compound |
| B. | A homogeneous mixture |
| C. | A heterogeneous mixture |
| D. | A suspension |
| Answer» C. A heterogeneous mixture | |
| 9. |
Bull's eye is used in the game of- |
| A. | Boxing |
| B. | Basketball |
| C. | Polo |
| D. | Shooting |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
In galvanisation, iron is coated with- |
| A. | Copper |
| B. | zinc |
| C. | tin |
| D. | nickel |
| Answer» C. tin | |
| 11. |
Which is the purest commercial form of iron? |
| A. | Pig iron |
| B. | Steel |
| C. | Stainless Steel |
| D. | Wrought iron |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Brass contains- |
| A. | Copper and zinc |
| B. | copper and Tin |
| C. | Copper and Silver |
| D. | Copper and Nickel |
| Answer» B. copper and Tin | |
| 13. |
The Unit of electrical power is - |
| A. | Volt |
| B. | Watt |
| C. | Kilowatt hour |
| D. | ampere |
| Answer» C. Kilowatt hour | |
| 14. |
Soil erosion can be prevented by- |
| A. | increasing bird population |
| B. | afforestation |
| C. | removal of vegetation |
| D. | overgrasing |
| Answer» C. removal of vegetation | |
| 15. |
HIV often changes its shape due to the presence of an enzyme called |
| A. | Reverse Transcriptase |
| B. | Enterokinase |
| C. | Nucleotidase |
| D. | Nucleoditase |
| Answer» D. Nucleoditase | |
| 16. |
Conversion of starch to sugar is essential for- |
| A. | Stomatal opening |
| B. | Stomatal closing |
| C. | stomatal formation |
| D. | stomatal growth |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
Fleming's right hand rule is used to find the direction of the- |
| A. | Alternate current |
| B. | direct current |
| C. | Induced current |
| D. | actual current |
| Answer» D. actual current | |
| 18. |
Arab were defeated in 738 AD by |
| A. | Pratiharas |
| B. | Rashtrakutas |
| C. | Palas |
| D. | Chalukyas |
| Answer» B. Rashtrakutas | |
| 19. |
The Section of the CPU that selects interprets and monitors the execution of programe instructions is- |
| A. | Memory |
| B. | Register Unit |
| C. | Control Unit |
| D. | ALU |
| Answer» D. ALU | |
| 20. |
Which of the following is not a renewable resource? |
| A. | Thorium |
| B. | Geothermal heat |
| C. | Tidal power |
| D. | Radiant energy |
| Answer» B. Geothermal heat | |
| 21. |
Certain substances loose their electrical resistance completely at super low temperature. Such substances are called: |
| A. | Super conductors |
| B. | semi conductors |
| C. | dielectrics |
| D. | perfect conductors |
| Answer» B. semi conductors | |
| 22. |
Myrmecology is study of- |
| A. | Insects |
| B. | Ants |
| C. | Crustaceans |
| D. | Arthropods |
| Answer» C. Crustaceans | |
| 23. |
NIN (National Institute of Nutrition) Central Office is located at: |
| A. | Hyderabad |
| B. | Mumbai |
| C. | Bengaluru |
| D. | Kolkata |
| Answer» B. Mumbai | |
| 24. |
Which of the following resources is renewable one ? |
| A. | Uranium |
| B. | Coal |
| C. | Timber |
| D. | Natural Gas |
| Answer» D. Natural Gas | |
| 25. |
Cactus is referred to as- |
| A. | Hydrophyte |
| B. | Mesophyte |
| C. | Xerophyte |
| D. | Epiphyte |
| Answer» D. Epiphyte | |
| 26. |
Who was the first child born after operative procedure? |
| A. | Caesar |
| B. | Huxley |
| C. | William |
| D. | Pasteur |
| Answer» B. Huxley | |
| 27. |
How many neck canal cells are found in the archegonium of a fern? |
| A. | One |
| B. | Two |
| C. | Three |
| D. | Four |
| Answer» C. Three | |
| 28. |
Which angiosperm is vesselless ? |
| A. | Hydrilla |
| B. | Trochodendron |
| C. | Maize |
| D. | Wheat |
| Answer» C. Maize | |
| 29. |
Which one among the following industries produces the most non-biodegradable wastes? |
| A. | Thermal power plant |
| B. | Food processing Units |
| C. | Textile mills |
| D. | paper mills |
| Answer» B. Food processing Units | |
| 30. |
The concept of carbon credit originated from which one of the following- |
| A. | Kyoto Protocol |
| B. | Earth Summit |
| C. | Montreal Protocol |
| D. | G-8 Summit |
| Answer» B. Earth Summit | |
| 31. |
Eco-Mark is given to an Indian product which is - |
| A. | Rich in protein |
| B. | Environment friendly |
| C. | Economically viable |
| D. | Pure and unaulterated |
| Answer» C. Economically viable | |
| 32. |
Which one of the following strongly threatens biodiversity ? |
| A. | Fragile ecosystems such as mangroves and wetlands. |
| B. | Inaccessible habitats in the Himalayas |
| C. | Destruction of natural habitats and vegetation, and jhum cultivation |
| D. | Creation of biosphere reserves |
| Answer» D. Creation of biosphere reserves | |
| 33. |
Polar bears are carnivores and prey on many arctic birds and fish. However, under natural conditions, no one found polar bears predating any penguin. This is because- |
| A. | Penguins have chemical substance in their muscles which is toxic to polar bears. |
| B. | Penguins are gregarious and always move in groups. Therefore, a polar bear cannot approach them |
| C. | Polar bears and penguins never coexist under natural conditions. The former lives in the North Pole while the latter lives in the South Pole. |
| D. | Polar bears and penguins display symbiotic relationships and they help each other for their existence in the ice-cold ecosystem. |
| Answer» D. Polar bears and penguins display symbiotic relationships and they help each other for their existence in the ice-cold ecosystem. | |
| 34. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes. 2. Along the mountain gradients,, bodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes.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 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 35. |
TheRed Data Bookspublished by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) contain lists of:1.Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots. 2. Threatened plant and animal species 3.Protected sites for conservation of nature and natural resources in various countries. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 36. |
Human activities in the recent past have caused the increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, but a lot of it does not remain in the lower atmosphere because of: 1. Its escape into the outer strato-sphere. 2. The photosynthesis by phyto-plankton in the oceans 3. The trapping of air in the polar ice capsWhich of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» D. 3 only | |
| 37. |
Recentlyoilzapperwas in the news. What is it ? |
| A. | It is an eco-friendly technology for the remediation of oily sludge and oil spills |
| B. | It is the latest technology developed for under-sea oil exploration |
| C. | It is a genetically engineered high biofuel-yielding maize variety. |
| D. | It is the latest technology to controlthe accidentally caused flames from oil wells |
| Answer» B. It is the latest technology developed for under-sea oil exploration | |
| 38. |
Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in the following ways:1. Soil formation 2. Prevention of soil erosion 3. Recycling of waste 4. Pollination of cropsSelect the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 only |
| B. | 2,3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1 and 4 only |
| D. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
There is a concern over the increase in harmful algal blooms in the seawaters of India. What could be the causative factors for this phenomenon ? 1. Discharge of nutrients from the estuaries 2. Run-off from the land during the monsoon. 3. Upwelling in the seasSelect the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 40. |
In the context of ecosystem productivity, marine upwelling zones are important as they increase the marine productivity by bringing the:1. decomposer microorganisms to the surface 2. nutrients to the surface. 3. bottom-dwelling organisms to the surface.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 2 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» C. 2 and 2 | |
| 41. |
Consider the following:-1. Carbon dioxide 2. Oxides of Nitrogen 3. Oxides of SulphurWhich of the above is/are the emission/emissions from coal combustion at thermal power plants ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
India is regarded as a country withDemographic DividendThis is due to: |
| A. | Its high population in the age group below 15 years |
| B. | Its high population in the age group of 15-64 years |
| C. | Its high population in the age group above 65 years |
| D. | Its high total population |
| Answer» C. Its high population in the age group above 65 years | |
| 43. |
Three of the following criteria have contributed to the recognition of Western Ghats-Sri Lanka and Indo-Burma regions as hotspots of Biodiversity: 1. Species richness 2. Vegetation density 3. Endemism 4.Ethno-botanical importance 5. Threat perception 6. Adaptation of flora and fauna to warm arid humid condtionsWhich three of the above are correct criteria in this context ? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 6 |
| B. | 2, 4 and 6 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 5 |
| D. | 3, 4 and 6 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
Between India and East Asia, the navigation time and distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following ?1. Deeping the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia.2. Opening a new canal across the Kraisthmus between the Gulf of Siam and Andaman Sea. Which of the statement given above is /are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 45. |
The formation of ozone hole in the Antarctic region has been a cause of concern . What could be the reason for the formation of this hole ? |
| A. | Presence of prominent tropo-spheric turbulence; and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons |
| B. | Presence of prominent polar front and stratospheric; clouds: and inflow of chlorogluorocarbons |
| C. | Absence of Polar front and Stratospheric clouds; and inflow of methane and chlorofluorocabons |
| D. | Increased temperature at polar region due to global warming. |
| Answer» C. Absence of Polar front and Stratospheric clouds; and inflow of methane and chlorofluorocabons | |
| 46. |
A state in India has the following characteristics: 1. Its northern part is arid and semiarid. 2. Its central part produces cotton 3. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops:Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristic ? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Karnataka | |
| 47. |
Regardingcarbon creditswhich one of the following statements is not correct ? |
| A. | The carbon credit system was ratified in conjunctionwith the Kyoto Protocol. |
| B. | Carbon credits are awarded to countries or groups that have reduced green house gases below their emission quota. |
| C. | The goal of the carbon credit system is to limit the increase of carbon dioxide emission. |
| D. | Carbon credits are traded at a price fixed from time to time by the United Nations Environment Programme |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
Four milkmen rented a pasture. A grazed 18 cows for 4 months: B 25 cows for 2 months, c 28 cows for 5 months and D 21 cows for 3 months. If A s share of rent is Rs. 360, the total rent of the field is: |
| A. | 1625 |
| B. | 1656 |
| C. | 1626 |
| D. | 1648 |
| Answer» B. 1656 | |
| 49. |
In a partnership, A invests (1/6) of the capital for (1/6) of the time, B invests (1/3) of the capital for (1/3) of the time and C, the rest of the capital for the whole time. Out of a profit of Rs. 4600, B’s share is: |
| A. | 3750 |
| B. | 3660 |
| C. | 3600 |
| D. | 3800 |
| Answer» D. 3800 | |
| 50. |
Arrange the following Indian States in a chronological order, according to their formation, and select the correct answer by using the codes given at the end- 1. Chhattisgarh 2. Arunachal Pradesh 3. Jharkhand 4.Sikkim. |
| A. | 4, 3, 1, 2 |
| B. | 4, 2, 1, 3 |
| C. | 3, 2, 1, 4 |
| D. | 1, 4, 2, 3 |
| Answer» C. 3, 2, 1, 4 | |