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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. |
As per the UN-Habitat s Global Report on Human Settlements 2009, which one among the following regions has shown the fastest growth rate of urbanization in the last three decades? |
| A. | Asia |
| B. | Europe |
| C. | Latin America and Caribbean |
| D. | North America |
| Answer» B. Europe | |
| 2. |
The largest Milk producing country in the world is: |
| A. | Canada |
| B. | Cenmark |
| C. | England |
| D. | India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
A new type of El Nino called El Nino Modoki appeared in the news. In this context, consider the following statements:1. Normal El Nino forms in the Central Pacific ocean whereas El Nino Modoki forms in Eastern Pacific ocean.2. Normal El Nino results in diminished hurricanes in the Atlantic ocean but El Nino Modoki results in a greater number of hurricanes with greater frequency.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» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 4. |
Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements:1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical andsubtropical areas.2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only.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» B. 2 only | |
| 5. |
The biggest producer of spices in India is: |
| A. | Gujarat |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Punjab |
| Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 6. |
Consider the following statements:1. The boundaries of a National Park are defined by legislation.2. A Biosphere Reserve is declared to conserve a few specific species of flora and fauna.3. In a Wildlife Sanctuary, limited biotic interference is permitted.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 7. |
The most controversial Babli Project is situated in which of the following States ? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Gujarat |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
Which of the following is a specific example of 'Out Port' ? |
| A. | Porbandar |
| B. | Haldia |
| C. | Panaji |
| D. | Vishakhapatnam |
| Answer» C. Panaji | |
| 9. |
The famous Tiger Reserve 'Sariska' is situated in which of the following states ? |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Rajasthan |
| C. | Uttarakhand |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Uttarakhand | |
| 10. |
What are the possible limitations of India in mitigating the global warming at present and in the immediate future?1. Appropriate alternate technologies are not sufficiently available.2. India cannot invest huge funds in research and development.3. Many developed countries have already set up their polluting industries in India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 11. |
In which one of the following countries are pampas Grasslands located ? |
| A. | Paraguay |
| B. | Bolivia |
| C. | Argentina |
| D. | Uruguay |
| Answer» D. Uruguay | |
| 12. |
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Dam/Lake: River |
| A. | Govind Sagar : Satluj |
| B. | Kolleru Lake : Krishna |
| C. | Ukai Reservoir : Tapi |
| D. | Wular Lake |
| Answer» C. Ukai Reservoir : Tapi | |
| 13. |
If there were no Himalayan ranges, what would have been the most likely geographical impact on India?1. Much of the country would experience the cold waves from Siberia.2. Indo-gangetic plain would be devoid of such extensive alluvial soils.3. The pattern of monsoon would be different from what it is at present.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Where the area known as 'Jangal Mahal is situated ? |
| A. | West Bengal |
| B. | Jharkhand |
| C. | Assam |
| D. | Bihar |
| Answer» B. Jharkhand | |
| 15. |
Which of the following areas of India recevies winter rainfall ? |
| A. | North-west |
| B. | South-West |
| C. | North-East |
| D. | South-East |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
Afghanistan does not have common border with? |
| A. | Uzbekistan |
| B. | Tajikistan |
| C. | Russia |
| D. | Turkmenistan |
| Answer» D. Turkmenistan | |
| 17. |
Which of the following Islands of the Pacific Ocean belongs of Melanesia group of Islands ? |
| A. | Soloman island |
| B. | Gilbert island |
| C. | Society island |
| D. | Marshall island |
| Answer» B. Gilbert island | |
| 18. |
World's longest rail-road runnel Seikan is in: |
| A. | China |
| B. | South Korea |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | Malaysia |
| Answer» D. Malaysia | |
| 19. |
The English Newspaper 'Independent' was associated to: |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | C.R.Das |
| C. | Jawahar Lal Nehru |
| D. | Moti Lal Nehru |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
The educational centre at Delhi called Madrasah-i-Begam was established by: |
| A. | Gulbadan Begam |
| B. | Maham Anaga |
| C. | Zia-un-nisa |
| D. | Zinat-un-nisa |
| Answer» C. Zia-un-nisa | |
| 21. |
Sati system was abolished by: |
| A. | Lord Warren Hastings |
| B. | Lord Wellesley |
| C. | Lord William Bentinck |
| D. | Lord Ripon |
| Answer» D. Lord Ripon | |
| 22. |
Where was Mahatma Gandhi arrested in connection with quit India Movement ? |
| A. | Bombay |
| B. | Madras |
| C. | Calcutta |
| D. | New Delhi |
| Answer» B. Madras | |
| 23. |
Which of the following State of India does not have common border with Myanmar ? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Nagaland |
| C. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| D. | Mizoram |
| Answer» B. Nagaland | |
| 24. |
When 1857 Revolt broke out, Governor General was: |
| A. | Dalhousie |
| B. | Canning |
| C. | Lawerence |
| D. | Curzon |
| Answer» C. Lawerence | |
| 25. |
When Gandhiji was arrested in Salt Satyagrah who took his place as leader of the movement ? |
| A. | Abbas Tyabji |
| B. | Abul Kalam Azad |
| C. | Jawahar Lal Nehru |
| D. | Sardar Patel |
| Answer» B. Abul Kalam Azad | |
| 26. |
The Indian National Congress was formed during Governor Generalship of: |
| A. | Lord Ripon |
| B. | Lord William Bentinck |
| C. | Lord Dafferin |
| D. | Lord Curzon |
| Answer» D. Lord Curzon | |
| 27. |
Mahodaya in an old name of : |
| A. | Allahabad |
| B. | Khajuraho |
| C. | Kannauj |
| D. | Patna |
| Answer» D. Patna | |
| 28. |
Who among the following is known as the Father of Hindi Khadi Boli' ? |
| A. | Amir Khusru |
| B. | Malik Muhammad Jaisi |
| C. | Kabir |
| D. | Abdul Rahim-Khan-i-Khana |
| Answer» B. Malik Muhammad Jaisi | |
| 29. |
The Muslim League demanded separate Pakistan for the first time in the year : |
| A. | 1939 |
| B. | 1940 |
| C. | 1941 |
| D. | 1942 |
| Answer» C. 1941 | |
| 30. |
Who among the following Sufis regarded Krishna among Auliya ? |
| A. | Shah Abdul Azeez |
| B. | Shah Walliullah |
| C. | Shah Kalimullah |
| D. | Muhammad Ghaus |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
Mughal Style of painting was started by: |
| A. | Jahangir |
| B. | Akbar |
| C. | Shahjahan |
| D. | Humayun |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Gandhiji's Champaran Movement was for: |
| A. | The Security of the Rights of Harijans |
| B. | Civil Disobedience Movement |
| C. | Maintaining of Unity of Hindu Society |
| D. | Solving the problems of Indigo worker |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
Who among the following prominently fought for and got widow remarriage legalised ? |
| A. | Annie Besant |
| B. | Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar |
| C. | M.G.Ranade |
| D. | Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| Answer» C. M.G.Ranade | |
| 34. |
Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of mill-made cotton yarn in the country. What could be the reason?1. Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the State.2. Rich pool of skilled labour is available.Which of the above is / are the correct reasons? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 35. |
Consider the following pairs:Protected area : Well-known for1. Bhiterkanika,Orissa : Salt Water Crocodile2. Desert National Park, Rajasthan:Great Indian Bustard3. Eravikulam, Kerala :Hoolak GibbonWhich of the pairs given above is/arecorrectly matched? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 only | |
| 36. |
With reference to the mineral resources of India, consider the following pairs:Mineral : 90% Naturalsources in1. Copper Jharkhand2. Nickel Orissa3. Tungsten KeralaWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 37. |
Which one of the following authorities makes recommendation to the Governor of a State as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the Panchayats in that particular State? |
| A. | District Planning Committees |
| B. | State Finance Commission |
| C. | Finance Ministry of that State |
| D. | Panchayati Raj Ministry of that State |
| Answer» B. State Finance Commission | |
| 38. |
With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices:1. Crop rotation 2. Sand fences3. Terracing 4. Wind breaksWhich of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
Following are the characteristics of an area in India:1. Hot and humid climate2. Annual rainfall 200 cm3. Hill slopes up to an altitude of 1100 metres4. Annual range of temperature 15 C to 30 CWhich one among the following crops are you most likely to find in the area described above? |
| A. | Mustard |
| B. | Cotton |
| C. | Pepper |
| D. | Virginia tobacco |
| Answer» D. Virginia tobacco | |
| 40. |
Consider the following statements:1. Biodiversity hotspots are located only in tropical regions.2. India has four biodiversity hotspots , Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas, Western Ghats and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. 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» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 41. |
The Instrument of Instructions contained in the Government of India Act 1935 have been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| C. | Extent of executive power of State |
| D. | Conduct of business of the Government of India |
| Answer» C. Extent of executive power of State | |
| 42. |
In the context of governance, consider the following:1. Encouraging Foreign Direct Investment inflows2. Privatization of higher educational Institutions3. Down-sizing of bureaucracy 4. Selling/offloading the shares of Public Sector UndertakingsWhich of the above can be used as measures to control the fiscal deficit in India? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 4 | |
| 43. |
With reference to Pondicherry (now Puducherry), consider the following statements:1. The first European power to occupy Pondicherry were the Portuguese.2. The second European power to occupy Pondicherry were the French.3. The English never occupied Pondichierry.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 44. |
Consider the following statements:The Supreme Court of India tendersadvice to the President of India on matters of law or fact1. on its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest).2. if he seeks such an advice. 3. only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 25)1 , 2 and 36)1 and 37)2 and 38)none of the above |
| Answer» C. 3 only | |
| 45. |
Consider the following statements:1. The Bombay Manifesto signed in 1936 openly opposed the preaching of socialist ideals.2. It evoked support from a large section of business community from all across 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 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 46. |
Consider the following statements:1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad persuaded Mahatma Gandhi to come to Champaran to investigate the problem of peasants.2. Acharya J. B. Kriplani was one of Mahatma Gandhi s colleagues in his Champaran investigation.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» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 47. |
After Quit India Movement, C. Rajagopalachari issued a pamphlet entitled The Way Out . Which one of the following was a proposal in this pamphlet? |
| A. | The establishment of a War Advisory Council composed of representatives of British India and the Indian States. |
| B. | Reconstitution of the Central Executive Council in such a way that all its members, except the Governor General and the Commander - in -Chief should be Indian leaders. |
| C. | Fresh elections to the Central and Provincial Legislatures to be held at the end of 1945 and the Constitution making body to be convened as soon as possible. |
| D. | A solution for the constitutional deadlock. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
With reference to feimon Commission s recommendations, which one of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | It recommended the replacement of diarchy with responsible government in the provinces. |
| B. | It proposed the setting up of interprovincial council under the Home Department. |
| C. | It suggested the abolition of bicameral legislature at the Centre. |
| D. | It recommended the creation of Indian Police Service with a provision for increasedpay andallowances for British recruits as compared to Indian recruits. |
| Answer» B. It proposed the setting up of interprovincial council under the Home Department. | |
| 49. |
The Muslim Leagues Annual Session which gave effect to Jinnah's Two Nation Theory was held in : |
| A. | Lahore |
| B. | Karachi |
| C. | Bombay |
| D. | Lucknow |
| Answer» B. Karachi | |
| 50. |
Why did Buddhism start declining in India in the early medieval times?1. Buddha was by that time considered as one of the incarnations of Vishnu and thus became a part of Vaishnavism..2. The invading tribes from Central Asia till the time of last Gupta king adopted Hinduism and persecuted Buddhists..3. The Kings of Gupta dynasty were strongly, opposed to Buddhism.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 only | |