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| 1. |
The Great Mughals included Babar, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shahjahan and Aurangzeb in that chronological order. The Mughal emperors who came to the throne after the death of Aurangzeb are called the Later Mughals. Arrange the following four Later Mughals in their chronoiogical order. (a) Ahmad Shah (b) Bahadur Shah (c) Jahandar Shah (d) Mohammad Shah |
| A. | Ahmad Shah, Bahadur Shah, Jahandar Shah, Mohammad Shah |
| B. | Bahadur Shah, Jahandar Shah, Mohammad Shah, Ahmad Shah |
| C. | Bahadur Shah, Mohammad Shah, Jahandar Shah, Ahmad Shah |
| D. | Iahandar Shah, Mohammad Shah, Bahadur Shah, Ahmad Shah |
| Answer» C. Bahadur Shah, Mohammad Shah, Jahandar Shah, Ahmad Shah | |
| 2. |
Match the following: Column A Column B (a) Hawaiian Type (i) Erupt with great force (b) Strombolian (ii) Most violent (c) Vulcanian (iii) Erupt quietly (d) Peleean Type (iv) Erupt continuously |
| A. | (a)(b)(c)(d)n (iv)(iii)(ii)(i) |
| B. | (a)(b)(c)(d) n (iii)(iv)(i)(li) |
| C. | (a)(b)(c)(d)n (i)(ii)(iv)(iii) |
| D. | (a)(b)(c)(d)n(ii)(i)(iii)(iv) |
| Answer» C. (a)(b)(c)(d)n (i)(ii)(iv)(iii) | |
| 3. |
The Ganga Plains accomodate__________percent of population of India. |
| A. | 13 |
| B. | 23 |
| C. | 33 |
| D. | 43 |
| Answer» D. 43 | |
| 4. |
Match the following pairs and choose the correct option from those given below: Tribes States(a) Angami (i) Zarkhand(b) Kota (ii) Assam(c) Munda (iii) Nilgiri mountain (Tamil Nadu)(d) Chutiya (iv) Nagaland |
| A. | (a)(b)(c)(d)n(iv)(iii)(i)(ii) |
| B. | (a)(b)(c)(d)n (iii)(ii)(iv)(i) |
| C. | (a)(b)(c)(d)n (iv)(i)(iii)(ii) |
| D. | (a)(b)(c)(d)n(i)(iii)(iv)(ii) |
| Answer» B. (a)(b)(c)(d)n (iii)(ii)(iv)(i) | |
| 5. |
Match the following: Column A Column B (a) Gulf of Tonkin (i) Arctic Ocean (b) Parsian Gulf (ii) China Sea (c) Gulf of Aquaba (iii) Indian Ocean (e) Gulf of Ob (iv) Red sea |
| A. | (a)(b)(c)(d) n(ii)(iii)(iv)(i) |
| B. | (a)(b)(c)(d)n (iii)(ii)(i)(iv) |
| C. | (a)(b)(c)(d) n (ii)(i)(iv)(iii) |
| D. | (a)(b)(c)(d)n (iv)(iii)(ii)(i) |
| Answer» B. (a)(b)(c)(d)n (iii)(ii)(i)(iv) | |
| 6. |
Which of the following statements is in correct? (a) Chauth: Tax realized by Marathas from the areas outside their domain-equal to one fourth of the revenue paid to the Mughal Empire. (b) Sardeshmukhi: Tax realized by the Marathas equal to one tenth of the land revenue. (c) Misl: Political unit among the Rajputs, each loyal to its own particular leader. |
| A. | Only (a) |
| B. | (b) and (c) |
| C. | Only (c) |
| D. | None |
| Answer» D. None | |
| 7. |
The princely states that were unwilling to join the Indian Union until July 1947 included: (a) Baroda (b) Travancore (c) Bikaner (d) Bhopal |
| A. | All the above |
| B. | (a), (c) |
| C. | (b), (c) |
| D. | (b), (d) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
Who among the following strongly opposed the interference of the Ulemas in the affairs of the state? (i) Balban (iii) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq (ii) Alauddin Khilji (iv) Firoze Shah Tughlaq |
| A. | (i) and (ii) |
| B. | (iii) and (iv) |
| C. | (ii) and (iii) |
| D. | (iv) and (i) |
| Answer» C. (ii) and (iii) | |
| 9. |
The most outstanding Rajput ruler in the post Aurangzeb period was Sawai Raja Jai Singh of Amber. He built the beautiful city of Jaipur, He also erected astronomical observatories at five places. At how many of the following places he did not erect these? (a) Banaras (b) Ujjain (c) Mathura (d) Udaipur (e) Allahabad |
| A. | one |
| B. | Two |
| C. | Three |
| D. | Four |
| Answer» C. Three | |
| 10. |
Read statements (A) and (B) and choose appropriate option from the answer options: (A) Megasthenes mentions seven castes into which the Indian society was divided. (B) Megasthenes confused castes with professions. |
| A. | Both (A) and (B) are true, and (B) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| B. | Both (A) and (B) are true, but (B) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| C. | (A) is true, but (B) is false. |
| D. | (A) is false, but (B) is true. |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (B) are true, but (B) is not the correct explanation of (A). | |
| 11. |
Match the pairs. (Choose the correct answer option). List-I List-II (a) Adil shahi (i) Bidar (b) Nizam shahi (ii) Golconda (c) Imad shahi (iii) Vijapur (d) Qutub Shahi (iv) Ahemadnagar (e) Barid Shahi (v) Berar |
| A. | (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)n(iii)(v)(ii)(iv)(i) |
| B. | (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)n (v)(iv)(i)(i)(iii) |
| C. | (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)n(iii)(iv)(v)(ii)(i) |
| D. | (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)n(v)(iv)(ii)(iii)(i) |
| Answer» D. (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)n(v)(iv)(ii)(iii)(i) | |
| 12. |
He was given the title of Nizam-ul-Mulk. He was made the Governor of the Deccan. He founded the Asaf Jahi dynasty. His successors are called the Nizams of Hyderabad. Identify him: |
| A. | Chin Quilich Khan |
| B. | Murshid Quli Khan |
| C. | Saadat Khan |
| D. | Husain Ali Khan |
| Answer» B. Murshid Quli Khan | |
| 13. |
Which of the following statements are true about Ajatashatru? (a) His name was also Kunika, (b) He was the last ruler of the Haryanka dynasty. (c) The first Budhist council was held at Rajgruh during his regime. (d) He integrated Lichhavi kingdom into Magadh. |
| A. | (a), (b) and (d) |
| B. | (a), (c) and (d) |
| C. | (a), (b) and (c) |
| D. | (b), (c) and (d) |
| Answer» C. (a), (b) and (c) | |
| 14. |
In the following questions, choose the numbers similar to the group of numbers given.Question:580, 265, 373 |
| A. | 366 |
| B. | 490 |
| C. | 428 |
| D. | 383 |
| Answer» C. 428 | |
| 15. |
Which of the following plays were written by Harshavardhan? (i) Priyadarsika (ii) Ratanavali (iii) Nagananda |
| A. | (i) only |
| B. | (i) and (ii) only |
| C. | (ii) and (iii) only |
| D. | All the three |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
In the following questions, select the related letter/word/number from the given alternatives.Question: 42 : 20 : : 64 : ? |
| A. | 31 |
| B. | 32 |
| C. | 40 |
| D. | 42 |
| Answer» B. 32 | |
| 17. |
In the following questions, select the related letter/word/number from the given alternatives.Question: Ravishankar : Sitar : : Bismillah Khan : ? |
| A. | Sarod |
| B. | Santoor |
| C. | Shehnai |
| D. | Flute |
| Answer» D. Flute | |
| 18. |
In the following questions, select the related letter/word/number from the given alternatives.Question: HJLN : PRTV : : TOH : ? |
| A. | EET |
| B. | EAT |
| C. | AET |
| D. | ETA |
| Answer» D. ETA | |
| 19. |
In the following questions, select the related letter/word/number from the given alternatives.Question: India : Mango : : New Zealand : ? |
| A. | Apples |
| B. | Kiwi |
| C. | Grapes |
| D. | Bananas |
| Answer» C. Grapes | |
| 20. |
In the following questions, select the related letter/word/number from the given alternatives.Question:: Christmas : ? : : ? : Biryani |
| A. | Christian, Muslim |
| B. | Cashew, Rice |
| C. | Jesus, Ramzan |
| D. | Cake, Id-ul-fitre |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
In the following questions, select the related letter/word/number from the given alternatives.Question: VZS : EAH : : ? : JFM : ? |
| A. | QSM |
| B. | NUQ |
| C. | QUN |
| D. | QNU |
| Answer» D. QNU | |
| 22. |
A student walked out from the classroom towards the the library. She went first to the canteen on the left side, 24 ft. away. After a cup of tea, took a right turn and went to the laboratory 13 ft. away. she talked to a friend, in the garden 3 ft to the left. and continued walking in the same direction to the library, 10 ft more. What was the actual distance between the library and the classroom ? |
| A. | 42 ft. |
| B. | 65 ft. |
| C. | 39 ft. |
| D. | 34 ft. |
| Answer» D. 34 ft. | |
| 23. |
rganic systemas related to the organization implies its |
| A. | growth with the help of expert knowledge |
| B. | growth with input from science and technology |
| C. | steady all around development |
| D. | natural and unimpeded growth |
| Answer» C. steady all around development | |
| 24. |
Ifsegmentis coded as rffndou, thenritualis coded as |
| A. | shutbm |
| B. | qjutbk |
| C. | qhutbk |
| D. | qhubtk |
| Answer» D. qhubtk | |
| 25. |
The attainment of individual and organizational goals is mutually interdependent andlinked by a common denominator - employee work motivation. Organizational membersare motivated to satisfy their personal goals, and they contribute their efforts to theattainment of organizational objectives as means of achieving these personal goals.The passage best supports the statement that motivation - |
| A. | Encourages an individual to give priority to personal goals over organizational goals |
| B. | Is crucial for the survival of an individual and organization |
| C. | Is the product of an individual's physical and mental energy? |
| D. | Is the external force which induces an individual to contribute his efforts? |
| Answer» B. Is crucial for the survival of an individual and organization | |
| 26. |
The virtue of art does not allow the work to be interfered with or immediately ruledby anything other than itself. It insists that it alone shall touch the work in order to bringit into being. Art requires that nothing shall attain the work except through art itself.This passage best supports the statement that: |
| A. | Art is governed by external rules and conditions |
| B. | Art is for the sake of art and life |
| C. | Art is for the sake of art alone. |
| D. | Artist realizes his dreams through his artistic creation. |
| Answer» D. Artist realizes his dreams through his artistic creation. | |
| 27. |
Following questions are based on letter's analogy.First pair of letters should have the same relationshipas the second pair of letters or vice versa.? : BGLQ : : YDIN : VAFK |
| A. | EKNS |
| B. | DKMT |
| C. | DLMS |
| D. | EJOT |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
Predict the correct solution:1. All toffees are chocolates . 2.Some toffees are not good for health |
| A. | Some chocolates are not good for health |
| B. | Some toffees are good for health |
| C. | No toffees are good for health |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. Some toffees are good for health | |
| 29. |
It is up to our government and planners to devise ways and means for themobilization of about ten crore workers whose families total up about forty crore men,women and children. Our agriculture is over-manned. A lesser number of agriculturistswould mean more purchasing or spending power to every agriculturist. This will result inthe shortage of man-power for many commodities to be produced for which there will bea new demand from a prosperous agrarian class. This shortage will be removed bysurplus man-power released from agriculture as suggested above. The passage best supports the statement that: |
| A. | Employment in production is more fruitful than employment in agriculture. |
| B. | Indian economy is in a poor shape basically due to improper mobilization of manpower. |
| C. | A shift of labour from agricultural sector to the industrial sector would uplift the living standard. |
| D. | The industrial sector is labour-deficient while the agricultural sector is over-manned in our country. |
| Answer» C. A shift of labour from agricultural sector to the industrial sector would uplift the living standard. | |
| 30. |
One statement is given followed by two assumptions, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement. Indicate your answer.Statement: All the People in Kerala ae literate..Assumptions: I. People of Kerala are well educated and cultured.II. People of Kerala are hard working and sincere. |
| A. | Only I is implicit |
| B. | Only II is implicit |
| C. | Both I and II are implicit |
| D. | Neither I nor II is implicit |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
. The only true education comes through the stimulation of the child's powers by thedemands of the social situations in which he finds himself. Through these demands he isstimulated to act as a member of a unity, to emerge from his original narrowness ofaction and feeling, and to conceive himself from the standpoint of the welfare of thegroup to which he belongs.The passage best supports the statement that real education - |
| A. | Will take place if the children imbibe action and feeling. |
| B. | Will take place if the children are physically strong |
| C. | Is not provided in our schools today |
| D. | comes through the interaction with social situations |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
How long will a train 100m long travelling at 72kmph take to overtake another train200m long travelling at 54kmph? |
| A. | 30 seconds |
| B. | 40 second |
| C. | 1 minute |
| D. | 55 sec |
| Answer» D. 55 sec | |
| 33. |
Industrial exhibitions play a major role in a country's economy. Such exhibitions,now regularly held in Delhi, enable us to measure the extent of our own less advancedindustrial progress and the mighty industrial power and progress of countries like theU.K., U.S.A. and Russia whose pavilions are the centers of the greatest attention andattractionsThe passage best supports the statement that industrial exhibitions - |
| A. | Greatly tax the poor economies |
| B. | Are more useful for the developed countries like U.S.A. whose products stand out superior to those of the developing countries. |
| C. | Are not of much use to the countries that are industrially backward. |
| D. | Boost up production qualitatively and quantitatively by analytical comparison of a country's products with those of the developed countries. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
Which one is true ?1. All players are not tall.2. All basket ball players are tall.3. All tall people are players4. Some players are tall. |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 2 |
| D. | 1 |
| Answer» B. 3 | |
| 35. |
If the sum of n terms of two series of A.P are in the ratio 5n+4:9n+6 .find the ratio of their 13th terms? |
| A. | 129/231 |
| B. | 23/15 |
| C. | 1/2 |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. 23/15 | |
| 36. |
Each of the following questions contains a small paragraph followed by a question on it. Read each paragraph carefully and answer the question given below it.Due to enormous profits involved in smuggling, hundreds of persons have beenattracted towards this anti-national activity. Some of them became millionairesovernight. India has a vast coastline both on the Eastern and Western Coast. It hasbeen a heaven for smugglers who have been carrying on their activities with greatimpunity. There is no doubt, that from time to time certain seizures were made by theenforcement authorities, during raids and ambush but even allowing these losses thesmugglers made huge profits. The passage best supports the statement that |
| A. | Smuggling hampers the economic development of a nation |
| B. | Smuggling ought to be curbed. |
| C. | Authorities are taking strict measures to curb smuggling. |
| D. | Smuggling is fast increasing in our country owing to the quick profit it entails |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
Sanjeev's salary was reduced by 25%.Percentage increase to be effected to bring the salaryto the original level is |
| A. | 20 |
| B. | 30 |
| C. | 25 |
| D. | 33 1/3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
Ram and Shyam started from a fixed place. Ram moves 3 km. to the North and turns right, then walks 4 km. Shyam moves towards West and Walks 5 km. then turns to right and walks 3 km. How far Ram is from Shyam ? |
| A. | 13 km |
| B. | 16 km |
| C. | 9 km |
| D. | 10 km |
| Answer» D. 10 km | |
| 39. |
...... all intents and purposes, the manager is the master of the firm |
| A. | in |
| B. | upon |
| C. | with |
| D. | to |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
If cos2A + cos2B + cos2C = 1 then ABC is a |
| A. | right angled triangle |
| B. | equilateral triangle |
| C. | all acute angles |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. equilateral triangle | |
| 41. |
A radioactive element x has an atomic number of 100.It decays directly into an element y which decays directly into element z.In both processes a charged particle is emitted.Which of the following statements would be true?(a) y has an atomic number of 102(b) y has an atomic number of 101(c) z has an atomic number of 100(d) z has an atomic number of 101 |
| A. | b |
| B. | a |
| C. | c |
| D. | d |
| Answer» B. a | |
| 42. |
In the following questions, select the missing number from the given responses.5--------4 3------8 9------420------9 24----11 ?-----13 |
| A. | 36 |
| B. | 117 |
| C. | 52 |
| D. | 26 |
| Answer» B. 117 | |
| 43. |
When a bicycle is in motion,the force of friction exerted by the ground on the two wheels is such thatit acts(a) In the backward direction on the front wheel and in the forward direction on the rear wheel.(b) In the forward direction on the front wheel and in the backward direction on the rear wheel.(c) In the backward direction on both the front and rear wheels.(d) In the backward direction on both the front and rear wheels. |
| A. | a |
| B. | b |
| C. | c |
| D. | d |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
A man speaks the truth 3 out of 4 times.He throws a die and reports it to be a 6.What is the probability of it being a 6? |
| A. | 3/8 |
| B. | 5/8 |
| C. | 3/4 |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. 5/8 | |
| 45. |
Many of the advances of civilization have been conceived by young people just on the ...... of adulthood |
| A. | boundary |
| B. | threshold |
| C. | peak |
| D. | horizon |
| Answer» C. peak | |
| 46. |
Which protocol is used to transfer web pages? |
| A. | HTTP |
| B. | TCP |
| C. | IP |
| D. | FTP |
| Answer» B. TCP | |
| 47. |
In India today many of our intellectuals still talk in terms of the French Revolution and the Rights of Man, not appreciating that much has happened since then |
| A. | much has been happening |
| B. | much had happened |
| C. | much might happen |
| D. | No improvement |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
In the following questions, select the missing number from the given responses.28-----4 25--------5 ?-------37------11 5--------10 8------11 |
| A. | 22 |
| B. | 24 |
| C. | 25 |
| D. | 28 |
| Answer» C. 25 | |
| 49. |
If I take a state roadways bus, I'll get late...? |
| A. | isn't it |
| B. | won't I |
| C. | will I |
| D. | is it |
| Answer» C. will I | |
| 50. |
The paths of glory lead ...... to the grave |
| A. | straight |
| B. | but |
| C. | in |
| D. | directly |
| Answer» C. in | |