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| 1. |
Rift Valley is formed : |
| A. | between two anticlines |
| B. | between two faults |
| C. | erosion of synclinal basin |
| D. | due to volcanic eruption |
| Answer» C. erosion of synclinal basin | |
| 2. |
Which is the fourth letter to the left of the letter that is mid-way between 'O' and 'P' in 'CARDIOGRAPH' ? |
| A. | D |
| B. | 1 |
| C. | O |
| D. | R |
| Answer» B. 1 | |
| 3. |
In below questions two statements are followed by two conclusions. Assuming that the two given statements are true (however absurd they may be) decide which of the two conclusions follows strictly from the given statements. Select the most appropriate alternative. All men are chairs.All animals are chairsConclusions :1 All men are animals.2 No animal is a man. |
| A. | Only 1 follows |
| B. | Only 2 follows |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 follow |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 follows |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
The number of Nationalized Banks in India are : |
| A. | 14 |
| B. | 21 |
| C. | 20 |
| D. | 22 |
| Answer» C. 20 | |
| 5. |
When were the Fundamental Duties incorporated in the Constitution ? |
| A. | 1975 |
| B. | 1976 |
| C. | 1977 |
| D. | 1979 |
| Answer» C. 1977 | |
| 6. |
In below questions two statements are followed by two conclusions. Assuming that the two given statements are true (however absurd they may be) decide which of the two conclusions follows strictly from the given statements. Select the most appropriate alternative. No bird has wings.All birds are rational.Conclusions :1 Some rationals have wings.2 Wingless are birds. |
| A. | Only 1 follows |
| B. | Only 2 follows |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 follow |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 follows |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 follow | |
| 7. |
Small farmers in the country have been defined as those farmers having land holdings of : |
| A. | below one hectare |
| B. | one to two hectare |
| C. | two to three hectare |
| D. | three to four hectare |
| Answer» B. one to two hectare | |
| 8. |
In below questions two statements are followed by two conclusions. Assuming that the two given statements are true (however absurd they may be) decide which of the two conclusions follows strictly from the given statements. Select the most appropriate alternative. All philosophers are rational people.Some rational people are happy.Conclusions :1 Some happy people are philosophers.2 Some happy people are rational. |
| A. | Only 1 follows |
| B. | Only 2 follows |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 follow |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 follows |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 follow | |
| 9. |
In below questions two statements are followed by two conclusions. Assuming that the two given statements are true (however absurd they may be) decide which of the two conclusions follows strictly from the given statements. Select the most appropriate alternative. Buckets are means of transport.Stairs are means of transport.Conclusions :1 Buckets are stairs.2 Some stairs are buckets. |
| A. | Only 1 follows |
| B. | Only 2 follows |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 follow |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 follows |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
What is the maximum gap permissible between two sessions of Parliament ? |
| A. | one month |
| B. | three months |
| C. | Six months |
| D. | Twelve months |
| Answer» D. Twelve months | |
| 11. |
Which of the following supervised the entire election process that led to the independence of Namibia : |
| A. | United Nations |
| B. | European Union |
| C. | ASEAN |
| D. | Common Wealth |
| Answer» B. European Union | |
| 12. |
Who is the 'Chief Administrative Officer' of the UN Secretariate : |
| A. | Special Secretary |
| B. | Secretary-in-Charge |
| C. | Secretary General |
| D. | Dy. Secretary General |
| Answer» D. Dy. Secretary General | |
| 13. |
Which is not a correct statement : |
| A. | Peacekeeping operations are established by the Security Council. |
| B. | Peacekeepers are identified only by a United Nations red helmet |
| C. | UN has no military forces of its own. |
| D. | Peacekeepers wear their country's uniform. |
| Answer» C. UN has no military forces of its own. | |
| 14. |
After efforts by the UN for Namibia's independence, which was the date when Namibia became an independent country : |
| A. | 21st March, 1990 |
| B. | 28th March, 1990 |
| C. | 26th March, 1990 |
| D. | 29th March, 1990 |
| Answer» B. 28th March, 1990 | |
| 15. |
Which date is observed every year by the UN on the subject of Namibia day : |
| A. | 15th August |
| B. | 18th August |
| C. | 25th August |
| D. | 26th August |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
How many vote does each member of the Trusteeship Council possess : |
| A. | One |
| B. | Two |
| C. | Three |
| D. | Four |
| Answer» B. Two | |
| 17. |
Who are the members of the Trusteeship Council : |
| A. | US, China |
| B. | France |
| C. | Russian Federation and UK |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
In the subject of independence of which country, UN General Assembly took initiative and secured independence from South Africa : |
| A. | India |
| B. | Ethiopia |
| C. | Namibia |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 19. |
Which UN body shall exercise all functions of the UN relating to strategic areas, including the approval of the terms of the trusteeship agreements and also their alteration or amendment : |
| A. | UN General Assembly |
| B. | Security Council |
| C. | UN body |
| D. | Developed countries |
| Answer» C. UN body | |
| 20. |
Which is the original trust territory under the Trusteeship System : |
| A. | Western Samva |
| B. | Rwanda-Urundi |
| C. | Minonesia |
| D. | Somaliland |
| Answer» D. Somaliland | |
| 21. |
Which is the first specialised agency of the UN : |
| A. | UNCTAD |
| B. | ILO |
| C. | UNESCO |
| D. | UNDP |
| Answer» C. UNESCO | |
| 22. |
In which year, UN General Assembly terminated South Africa's mandate over Namibia: |
| A. | 1968 |
| B. | 1966 |
| C. | 1969 |
| D. | 1965 |
| Answer» C. 1969 | |
| 23. |
Which of the following established as the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944 : |
| A. | IMF |
| B. | ILO |
| C. | WHO |
| D. | UNDP |
| Answer» B. ILO | |
| 24. |
Which are the territories placed under the Trusteeship System : |
| A. | New Geneva and Nauru (Australia), Rwanda- Urundi (Belgium) |
| B. | Cameroon and Togoland (France), Someell (Italy), Western Samva (New Zealand) |
| C. | Cameroon, Togoland and Tanzania, (UK), Pacific Islands Trust Territory (US) |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
When was the first restructured substantive session of the Economic and Social Council held : |
| A. | 29 April to 31 July 1992 |
| B. | 27 April to 30 July 1992 |
| C. | 27 June to 31 July 1992 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 26. |
Which of the following is UN special agency and not programme : |
| A. | UNDP |
| B. | UNIFEM |
| C. | IBRD |
| D. | UNFPA |
| Answer» D. UNFPA | |
| 27. |
Before 31st August, 1965, how many members were in the Economic and Social Council: |
| A. | 18 |
| B. | 17 |
| C. | 16 |
| D. | 13 |
| Answer» B. 17 | |
| 28. |
How many votes are entitled for members of the UN Economic and Social Council: |
| A. | Two votes |
| B. | Three votes |
| C. | One vote |
| D. | Five votes |
| Answer» D. Five votes | |
| 29. |
Which UN organization may make or initiate studies and forward reports with respect to economic, social, cultural, educational, health and other related matters to the UN General Assembly : |
| A. | ILO |
| B. | IMF |
| C. | Security Council |
| D. | Economic and Social Council |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
How many Regional Commissions are established by the UN Economic and Social Council : |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 1 |
| Answer» D. 1 | |
| 31. |
In which year did UN establish the UN Conference on Trade and Development : |
| A. | 1964 |
| B. | 1963 |
| C. | 1969 |
| D. | 1967 |
| Answer» B. 1963 | |
| 32. |
Which of the following is UN Programme and not special agency : |
| A. | UNEP |
| B. | UNESCO |
| C. | WHO |
| D. | ILO |
| Answer» B. UNESCO | |
| 33. |
Which are the regional Commissions of the UN Economic and Social Council: |
| A. | Economic Commission for Europe, Economic Commission for Asia and Pacific |
| B. | Economic Commission for Africa |
| C. | Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
What is the present strength of members in the Economic and Social Council of the UN body : |
| A. | 53 |
| B. | 54 |
| C. | 55 |
| D. | 56 |
| Answer» C. 55 | |
| 35. |
Which permanent member of the Security Council used double veto on the question of Greece, Czechoslovakia and Spain : |
| A. | USA |
| B. | USSR |
| C. | Britain |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Britain | |
| 36. |
How many permanent members are required to give their affirmative vote on important decisions taken by the Security Council : |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 2 |
| Answer» C. 3 | |
| 37. |
In which subject, Security Council's recommendation is necessary for UN General Assembly decision : |
| A. | Admitting a new state of the UN |
| B. | The suspension and expulsion of UN members |
| C. | Appointment of Secretary General |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
The United Nations Secretarial consists of : |
| A. | Commissions and Committees |
| B. | Specialised agencies and related organisations |
| C. | Secretaries and Secretary General |
| D. | Departments and Offices |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
Which UN organ separately elects the judges of International Court of Justice: |
| A. | UN General Assembly |
| B. | UN Security Council |
| C. | A and B |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 40. |
To which UN organ, does the Security Council send its annual report : |
| A. | General Assembly |
| B. | General Council |
| C. | Special Council |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» B. General Council | |
| 41. |
Who can challenge the decision of the President of the Security Council : |
| A. | Developed countries |
| B. | Developing countries |
| C. | Permanent members of Security Council |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 42. |
When was the definition of aggression finally adopted without vote by the UN General Assembly : |
| A. | December, 13, 1974 |
| B. | December, 12, 1974 |
| C. | December, 18, 1974 |
| D. | December, 14, 1974 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 43. |
Which of the following statement is not correct: |
| A. | Trusteeship Council was established by the Charter in 1945. |
| B. | By 1994 all trust territories had attained self government or independence. |
| C. | The last trust territory of the Pacific Islands (Palau) became the 185th member state of the UN. |
| D. | The functions of the Trusteeship Council are transferred to the General Assembly. |
| Answer» C. The last trust territory of the Pacific Islands (Palau) became the 185th member state of the UN. | |
| 44. |
Under Article 43 of the UN Charter, Security Council asks whom to contribute for the maintenance of international peace and security and make available its armed forces, etc: |
| A. | ILO |
| B. | International Peace Keeping Force |
| C. | UN members |
| D. | Non-aligned Nations |
| Answer» D. Non-aligned Nations | |
| 45. |
What are the functions and powers of the Security Council: |
| A. | Maintenance of international peace and security, elective functions |
| B. | Supervisory functions |
| C. | Constituent functions |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
Which members in the Security Council were conferred upon the veto power: |
| A. | China, Russia |
| B. | America, Britain |
| C. | France |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
Which committee advise and assist Security Council on all matters relating to its military requirements for maintenance of international peace and security : |
| A. | Military Advisory Committee |
| B. | Military Staff Committee |
| C. | Military Security Council |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Military Security Council | |
| 48. |
Its work completed-its membership reduced now to the five permanent-members of the Security Council-for which this statement is relevant : |
| A. | UNESCO |
| B. | Trusteeship Council |
| C. | Economic and Social Council |
| D. | General Assembly |
| Answer» C. Economic and Social Council | |
| 49. |
Under Article 41 of the UN Charter, how does the Security Council take military action against any country : |
| A. | through air |
| B. | through sea |
| C. | through land |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
When 'veto is not considered as action of a permanent member' : |
| A. | US Senate passed resolution |
| B. | British Parliament made a law |
| C. | Security Council permanent members absent during meeting of the Security Council |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |