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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. |
When the RBI reduces the statutory liquidity ratio by 50 points, which of the following is likely to happen? |
| A. | indias gdp growth rate increases drastically |
| B. | foreign institutional investors may bring more capital into our country |
| C. | schedules commercial bank may cut their lending rates |
| D. | it may drastically reduce the liquidity to the banking system |
| Answer» D. it may drastically reduce the liquidity to the banking system | |
| 2. |
In the Mekong-Ganga cooperation, an initiative of six countries which of the following is/are not participants 1)Bngladesh2)Combodia3)China4)Myammar5)ThailandSelect the correct answer using the code given below? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 5 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 5 | |
| 3. |
Passage 6:Vast number of indian citizens without bank accounts live in rural areas and financially and functionally illiterate, and have little experience with technology. A research study was conducted in a particular area in whichj electronic wage payments in Mahatma gandhi NAtional Rural Employment Guarantee scheme (MGNREGS) are meant to go directly to the poor. It was observed that recipients often assume that the village leader needs to mediate the process, as was the case under the previous paper based system. Among households under this research study area who claimed to have atleast one bank account, Over a third reported still receiving MGNREGS wages in cash directly from a village leader.Q6: Which is most logical , rational and crucial message that is employed in the above passage? |
| A. | MGNREGS should be extended only to those who have a bank account. |
| B. | the paper based system of payments is more efficient than electronic payment in the present scenario. |
| C. | the goal of electronic wage payments was not to eliminate mediation by village leaders. |
| D. | it is essential to provide financial literacy to the rural poor |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
Consider the following statements:1) The accelerated irrigation benefits programme was launched during 1996-97 to provide loan assistance to poor farmers.2)The command area development programme was launched in 1974-75 for the development of water use efficiency.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 | |
| 5. |
Read the following seven passages and answer the items that follows. Your answers to these items should be based on the passages only.PASSAGE- 5 : Flamingos in large flocks in the wild are social and extremely loyal. They perform group mating dances. Parents are very fond of their chicks, gathering them into creches for protection while both males and females fly off to search the food.Question: Which among the following is the most logical corollary to the above passage? |
| A. | Mass nesting in all species of birds is essential to ensure complete survival of their offspring. |
| B. | Only birds have the capacity to develop social behaviour and thus can do mass nesting to raise their chicks in safety. |
| C. | Social behaviour in some species of birds increases the odds of survival in an unsafe world. |
| D. | All species of birds set up creches for their chicks to teach them social behaviour and loyalty. |
| Answer» D. All species of birds set up creches for their chicks to teach them social behaviour and loyalty. | |
| 6. |
which of the following issue theglobal economic prospectsreport periodically? |
| A. | the Asian development bank |
| B. | the European bank for reconstruction and development |
| C. | the US federal reserve bank |
| D. | the world bank |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
with reference to 'DUGONG', a mammal found in india. which of the folowing are correct?1.it is herbivores marine animal.2. it is found along the entire coast of india.3. it is given legal protection under scheduled I of the wildlife (protection) act, 1972.correct answer? |
| A. | 1,2 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 1,3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» D. 3 only | |
| 8. |
Who of the following was/were economic critic/critics of colonialism in india?1.dada bhai nairoji2.G.Subrmania Iyer3. R C DuttaSelect correct option? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 1,2 |
| C. | 2,3 |
| D. | 1,2,3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
with reference to forest carbon partnership facility which of the following statement are correct?1. it is global partnership of governments , businesses, civil society and indigenous peoples2. it provides financial aid to universities, individual, scientists and institutions involved in scientific forestry research to develop eco friendly and climate adaptation technologies for sustainable forest management.3. it assists the countries in theirREDD+(reducing emission from defirestation and forest degradation+)efforts by providing them with financial and technical assistance.Select correct answer? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2,3 |
| C. | 1,3 |
| D. | all |
| Answer» C. 1,3 | |
| 10. |
beijing declaration and platform for action often seen in the news is? |
| A. | a strategy to tackle the regional terrorism, an outcome of a meeting of the Shanghai co-operation organization |
| B. | a plan of action for sustainable economic growth in the asia pacific region, an outcome of the deliberations of the asia pacific economic forum |
| C. | an agenda for womens empowerment, an outcome of a world conference convened by the united nations |
| D. | a strategy to combat wildlife trafficking, a declaration of the east asia summit. |
| Answer» D. a strategy to combat wildlife trafficking, a declaration of the east asia summit. | |
| 11. |
Read the following seven passages and answer the items that follows. Your answers to these items should be based on the passages only.PASSAGE-III : The ultimate aim of government is not to rule or control by fear, nor to demand obedience, but conversely, to free every man from fear, that he may live in all possible security. In other words, to strengthen his natural right to exist and work without injury to himself or other. The object of government is not to change men from rational beings into beasts or puppets. It should enable them to develop their minds and bodies in security, and to employ their reason unshackled. Question: Which among the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be made from the above passage? |
| A. | The true aim of government is to secure the citizens their social and political freedom. |
| B. | The primary concern of government is to provide absolute social security to all its citizens. |
| C. | The best government is the one that allows the citizen to enjoyabsolute liberty in all matters of life. |
| D. | The best government is the one that provides absolute physical security to the people of the country. |
| Answer» B. The primary concern of government is to provide absolute social security to all its citizens. | |
| 12. |
Which of the following was given classical language status recently? |
| A. | odia |
| B. | konkani |
| C. | bhojpuri |
| D. | Assamese |
| Answer» B. konkani | |
| 13. |
H1 N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference to which disease? |
| A. | AIDS |
| B. | Bird flue |
| C. | Dengue |
| D. | Swine Flue |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
The problem of international liquidity is related to the non availability of? |
| A. | goods and services |
| B. | gold and silver |
| C. | dollar and other hard currencies |
| D. | exportable surplous |
| Answer» D. exportable surplous | |
| 15. |
There is a parliamentry system of government in india because the? |
| A. | Loksabha is elected directly by the people |
| B. | PARLIAMENT CAN AMEND THE CONSTITUTION |
| C. | Rajya sabha cannot be dissolved |
| D. | counsil of ministers is responsible to Lok sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
With reference to bio toilets used by the indian railways, consider following statements:1. The decomposition of human waste in bio toilets is initiated by fungal inoculum.2, Amoenia and water vapour are the only end product in this decomposition which are released to atmosphereWhich are correct? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | both |
| D. | none of above |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 17. |
With reference toFuel cellsin which hydrogen rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity.Consider the following statements:1. if pure hydrogen is used as fuel, the fuel cell emits heat and water as by products.2. fuel cells can be used for powering buildings and not for small devices like laptop computers3. fuel cells produce electricity in form of alternating current(Ac)Correct option are? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2,3 |
| C. | 1,3 |
| D. | 1,2,3 |
| Answer» B. 2,3 | |
| 18. |
In which of the following activities Indian Remote Sensing (IRS) satellites are used?1)Assessment of crop productivity2)Locating groundwater resources3)Mineral exploration4)Telecommunications5)Traffic studiesSelect the crrect answer using the code given below? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 4 and 5 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 , 4 and 5 |
| Answer» B. 4 and 5 only | |
| 19. |
the substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of? |
| A. | labour augmenting technological progress |
| B. | capital/augmenting technological progress |
| C. | capital-reducing technological progress |
| D. | none of above |
| Answer» C. capital-reducing technological progress | |
| 20. |
The ideal of welfare state in indian constitution is enshrined in its? |
| A. | preamble |
| B. | directive principles of state policy |
| C. | fundamental rights |
| D. | seventh schedule |
| Answer» C. fundamental rights | |
| 21. |
The fundamental object of panchayati raj system is to ensure which of the following?1.peoples participation in development2. political accountability3. democratic de-centralizations4,. financial mobilizationsSelect correct answer? |
| A. | 1,2,3 |
| B. | 2,4 |
| C. | 1,3 |
| D. | All |
| Answer» B. 2,4 | |
| 22. |
Consider the following countries:1. china2. france3, india4 Israel5. PakistanWhich are nuclear weapon states as recognized by treaty on the no proliferation of nuclear weapons commonly known as nuclear non proliferation treaty(NPT)? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1,3,4,5 |
| C. | 2,4,5 |
| D. | all |
| Answer» B. 1,3,4,5 | |
| 23. |
With reference to inflation in india, select correct statement: |
| A. | .Controlling inflation in india is responsibility of government of india only |
| B. | the RBI has no role in controlling the inflation |
| C. | Decreased money circulation helps in controlling the inflation |
| D. | Increased money circulation help in controlling inflation |
| Answer» D. Increased money circulation help in controlling inflation | |
| 24. |
Which of the following is best description of term Ecosystem? |
| A. | A community of organisms interacting with one another |
| B. | the part of earth which is inhabited by living organmism |
| C. | a community of organisms together with the environment in which they live |
| D. | the flora and fauna of a geographical area |
| Answer» B. the part of earth which is inhabited by living organmism | |
| 25. |
With reference to indian economy consider the following:1. bank rate2. open market operations3. public debt4. public revenueWhich of the above are component of monetary policy? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2,3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | 1,4,3 |
| Answer» D. 1,4,3 | |
| 26. |
In a particular region in India the local people train the roots of living trees into robust bridges across the streams. As the time passes, these bridges become stronger. These unique living bridges are found in |
| A. | Meghalaya |
| B. | Himachal Pradesh |
| C. | Jharkhand |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» B. Himachal Pradesh | |
| 27. |
Tides occur in the ocean and seas due to which of the following1)Gravitational force of the sun2)Gravitational force of the moon3)Centrifugal force of the earthSelect the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
To uphold and protect the sovereignty unity and integrity of india is a provision made in the ? |
| A. | preamble of the constitution |
| B. | directive principle of state policy |
| C. | fundamental rights |
| D. | fundamental duties |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
With reference to Indian Ocean Rim Association for regional cooperation (IOR-ARC), Consider the following statements:1) It was established very recently in response to the incident of piracy and accidents of oil spills.2)It is an alliance meant for maritime security 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» E. | |
| 30. |
Consider the following styatement:1. The legislative council of state in india can be larger in size than half of the legislative assembly of that particular state:2. The governor of a state nominates the chairman of the legislative counsil of that articular state.Which of the above statement are correct? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | both |
| D. | none |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
In india which of the following types of forest is take a dominant tree species? |
| A. | Tropical moist deciduous forest |
| B. | Tropical rain forest |
| C. | TROPICAL THORN SCRUB FOREST |
| D. | TEMPERATE FOREST WITH GRASSLANDS |
| Answer» B. Tropical rain forest | |
| 32. |
Which of the following movements has contributed to a split in the indian national congress resulting in the emergence of 'moderate' and 'extremist'? |
| A. | Swadeshi Movement |
| B. | Quit India Movement |
| C. | Non-Cooperation Movement |
| D. | CivilDisobedience movement |
| Answer» B. Quit India Movement | |
| 33. |
With reference to an organization known as BirdLife International, which of the following statements are true?1. Itis global partnership of conservation organization2.The concept of biodiversity hotspots originated from these organizations3. it identifies the sites known/referred to asimportant bird and biodiversity areas.Select the correct answer using the code below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1,2 and 3 | |
| 34. |
wITH REFERENCE TO INDIAN ECONOMY , consider the following statements:1. The rate of growth of real gross domestic product has steadily increased in the last decade.2. The GDP at market prices in Rupees has steadily increased in the last decade .Which if bove statement are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | both |
| D. | neither one nor two |
| Answer» D. neither one nor two | |
| 35. |
Which of the following country of south west Asia does not open out to mediterranian sea? |
| A. | Syria |
| B. | Jordan |
| C. | Lebanon |
| D. | Israel |
| Answer» C. Lebanon | |
| 36. |
Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the constitution of the India? |
| A. | The President of India |
| B. | The Prime minister of India |
| C. | The Lok Sabha Secretariat |
| D. | The Supreme court of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
The term 'IndARC', sometimes seen in the news, is the name of? |
| A. | an indegenously developed radar system inducted into Indian Defence |
| B. | India's satellite to provide services to the countries of Indian Ocean Rim |
| C. | A scientific establishment set up by India in Antarctic Region |
| D. | India;s underwater observatory to scientifica;lly study the arctic region. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
In India Steel production industry requires import of |
| A. | Saltpetre |
| B. | rock phosphate |
| C. | coking coal |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 39. |
Consider the following states:1. Arunachal pradesh2.Himachal pradesh3. MizoramIn which of the above states doTropical Wet Evergreen Forestsoccur? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | a and 3 |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1,2 and 3 | |
| 40. |
India is member f which among the following?1.Asia-Pacific Economic cooperation2. Association of south east Asian nation 3. East Asia SummitSelect the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | India is member of none of them |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 41. |
ioCarbon fund initiative for sustainable forest landscapeis managed by the |
| A. | Asian development bank |
| B. | Asian monetary fund |
| C. | United nations environment programme |
| D. | World bank |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
With reference to the Union Government, Consider the following statements:1)The department of revenue is responsible for the preparation of the union budget that is presented to the parliament.2)No amount can be withdrawn from the consolidated fund of India without the authorization from the parliament of the India.3)All the disbursement made from the public Amount also need the authorization from the parliament of the India.Which of the following given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 43. |
With reference to Indian history which one of the following is/are the essential element/elements of the feudal system?1)A very strong centralized political authority and a very weak provincial or local political authority2)Emergence of administrative structure based on control and possession of land3)Creation of lord vassal relationship between the feudal lord and his overlordSelect the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 44. |
With reference to art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest? |
| A. | Lingaraja temple at bhubneswara |
| B. | Rock cut elephant at dhauli |
| C. | Rock cut monument at mahabalipuram |
| D. | varaha image at udayagiri |
| Answer» C. Rock cut monument at mahabalipuram | |
| 45. |
Which one of the following national park has a climate that varies from tropical to subtropical, temperate and arctic? |
| A. | Kancgchendzona National park |
| B. | Nandadevi National park |
| C. | Nerora valley National park |
| D. | NamdaphaNational park |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
In the following passages some of the words have been left out. Read the assages carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blanks.PASSAGE: Superstition is a (91) in (92)., which (93) be explained by the (94) of nature and also not by religion. For (95) a superstitious person believes that a black cat (96) his path will bring him (97). In Brazil, for instance, many people believe that a person can be harmed or even killed by (98) needless in puppet which (99) the person to be harmed. This is called 'voodoo-magic. People who do not believe in (100) things consider them superstition.Question No.:96 |
| A. | crosses |
| B. | crossed |
| C. | crossing |
| D. | cross |
| Answer» D. cross | |
| 47. |
In the following passages some of the words have been left out. Read the assages carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blanks.PASSAGE: Superstition is a (91) in (92)., which (93) be explained by the (94) of nature and also not by religion. For (95) a superstitious person believes that a black cat (96) his path will bring him (97). In Brazil, for instance, many people believe that a person can be harmed or even killed by (98) needless in puppet which (99) the person to be harmed. This is called 'voodoo-magic. People who do not believe in (100) things consider them superstition.Question No.:99 |
| A. | points |
| B. | pointing |
| C. | represents |
| D. | represet |
| Answer» D. represet | |
| 48. |
In the following passages some of the words have been left out. Read the assages carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blanks.PASSAGE: Superstition is a (91) in (92)., which (93) be explained by the (94) of nature and also not by religion. For (95) a superstitious person believes that a black cat (96) his path will bring him (97). In Brazil, for instance, many people believe that a person can be harmed or even killed by (98) needless in puppet which (99) the person to be harmed. This is called 'voodoo-magic. People who do not believe in (100) things consider them superstition.Question No.:97 |
| A. | luck |
| B. | properties |
| C. | fortune |
| D. | misfortune |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
In the following passages some of the words have been left out. Read the assages carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blanks.PASSAGE: Superstition is a (91) in (92)., which (93) be explained by the (94) of nature and also not by religion. For (95) a superstitious person believes that a black cat (96) his path will bring him (97). In Brazil, for instance, many people believe that a person can be harmed or even killed by (98) needless in puppet which (99) the person to be harmed. This is called 'voodoo-magic. People who do not believe in (100) things consider them superstition.Question No.:100 |
| A. | this |
| B. | just |
| C. | such |
| D. | thus |
| Answer» D. thus | |
| 50. |
In the following passages some of the words have been left out. Read the assages carefully and choose the correct answer to each question out of the four alternatives and fill in the blanks.PASSAGE: Superstition is a (91) in (92)., which (93) be explained by the (94) of nature and also not by religion. For (95) a superstitious person believes that a black cat (96) his path will bring him (97). In Brazil, for instance, many people believe that a person can be harmed or even killed by (98) needless in puppet which (99) the person to be harmed. This is called 'voodoo-magic. People who do not believe in (100) things consider them superstition.Question No.:98 |
| A. | sticking |
| B. | pulling |
| C. | pushing |
| D. | drawing |
| Answer» B. pulling | |