200950 + Mcqs in General McqOptions

1.	' a ' divides 228 leaving a remainder 18. The biggest two-digit value of ' a ' is :
A.	21
B.	35
C.	30
D.	70
Answer» E.

Discussion

2.	Find the value of 3+1/√3+(1/√3+3) +1/√-3
A.	3/2(√3+3)
B.	2√3
C.	6
D.	3
Answer» E.

Discussion

3.	The value of √40 + √9√81 is:
A.	9
B.	7
C.	11
D.	√111
Answer» C. 11

Discussion

4.	A sum becomes Rs.2916 in 2 yr at 8% per annum compound interest. The simple interest at 9% per annum for 3 yr. on the same amount will be :
A.	Rs.675
B.	Rs.650
C.	Rs.625
D.	Rs.600
Answer» B. Rs.650

Discussion

5.	The ratio of age of two boys is 5 : 6. After 2 yr. the ratio will be 7 : 8. The ratio of their ages after 12 yr. will be :
A.	15/16
B.	17/18
C.	11/12
D.	22/24
Answer» C. 11/12

Discussion

6.	If books bought at prices ranging from Rs.150 to Rs.300 are sold at prices ranging from Rs.250 to Rs.350, what is the greatest possible profit that might be made in selling 15 books ?
A.	Rs.750
B.	Rs.4250
C.	Rs.3000
D.	Cannot be determined
Answer» D. Cannot be determined

Discussion

7.	The cost price of a book is Rs.150. At what price should it be sold to gain 20% ?
A.	Rs.180
B.	Rs.100
C.	Rs.80
D.	Rs.120
Answer» B. Rs.100

Discussion

8.	A got 30% concession on the label price of an Article sold for Rs.8750 with 25% profit on the price he bought. The label price was :
A.	Rs.16000
B.	Rs.12000
C.	Rs.10000
D.	Rs.13000
Answer» D. Rs.13000

Discussion

9.	A invests Rs.64000 in a business. After few months B joined him with Rs.48000. At the end of year, the total profit was divided between them in the ratio 2 : 1. After how many months did B join ?
A.	4
B.	6
C.	7
D.	8
Answer» B. 6

Discussion

10.	A train is moving at a speed of 80 km/h and covers a certain distance in 4 - 5h. The speed of the train to cover the same distance in 4 h is :
A.	70 km/h
B.	85 km/h
C.	90 km/h
D.	100 km/h
Answer» D. 100 km/h

Discussion

11.	When did India and Nepal sign the revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)?
A.	2011
B.	2012
C.	2010
D.	2009
Answer» B. 2012

Discussion

12.	A shopkeeper blends two varieties of tea costing Rs.18 and Rs.13 per 100 g. in the ratio 7 :: 3. He sells the blended variety at the rate of Rs.18.15 per 100 g. His percentage gain in the transaction is :
A.	12%
B.	14%
C.	8%
D.	10%
Answer» E.

Discussion

13.	A can do a work in 20 days and B can do the same work in 30 days. In how many days can A and B together do the work ?
A.	10
B.	12
C.	15
D.	16
Answer» C. 15

Discussion

14.	If a=b²/b - a, then the value of a³ + b³ is :
A.	0
B.	1
C.	2
D.	6ab
Answer» B. 1

Discussion

15.	Let a=√6-√5, b= √5-2, c=2-√3. Then, point out the correct alternative among the four alternatives given below.
A.	a u003c c u003c b
B.	b u003c c u003c a
C.	a u003c b u003c c
D.	b u003c a u003c c
Answer» D. b u003c a u003c c

Discussion

16.	Which of the following countries are included in ASEAN plus Three?
A.	China, India, Japan.
B.	China, South Korea, Russia
C.	China, Russia, Japan
D.	China, Japan, South Korea
Answer» E.

Discussion

17.	What are the four defining elements of a regime?
A.	Principles, Norms, Rules, Decision making procedures.
B.	Principles, Rules, Regulations, Procedures.
C.	Norms, Rules, Regulations, Precedents.
D.	Principles, Precedents, Procedures, Practices.
Answer» B. Principles, Rules, Regulations, Procedures.

Discussion

18.	toms for Peacewas a disarmament plan put forward by which world leader?
A.	J. Nehru
B.	Krushchev
C.	Eisenhowerü
D.	Kennedy
Answer» D. Kennedy

Discussion

19.	Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (AS): In the Post-Soviet era, nuclear armed states are likely to have military run or weak civilian governments.Reason (R): They will lack the positive constraining mechanisms of civilian control.Codes:
A.	Both (AS) and (R) are true and(R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B.	Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C.	(AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D.	(AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).

Discussion

20.	Chronologically arrange the following milestones in the Women's movement in the correct ascending order.i. Mexico City - UN Conferenceii. Copenhagen - UN Conferenceiii. Beijingiv. NairobiSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:
A.	iv, i, iii, ii
B.	i, ii, iv, iii
C.	ii, iii, i, iv
D.	iii, iv, ii, i
Answer» C. ii, iii, i, iv

Discussion

21.	Chronologically arrange the following treaties in the correct ascending order:i. The Charter of the UNii. The Treaty of Westphaliaiii. Treaties of Utrechtiv. Treaty of ParisSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:
A.	iv, i, ii, iii
B.	iii, iv, i, ii
C.	ii, iii, iv, i
D.	i, ii, iii, iv
Answer» D. i, ii, iii, iv

Discussion

22.	Who created the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) as an international mechanism specifically for funding environmental projects in developing countries?
A.	IMF
B.	UNDP
C.	UNEP
D.	World Bank
Answer» E.

Discussion

23.	Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List - I (Thinkers) a. William Cohen b. Martin Shaw c. Raymond Aron d. Mary Kaldor List - II (Concepts)i. New Wars ii. Revolution in Military Affairsiii. Degenerate Wars iv. Hyperbolic Wars Codes:a b c d
A.	iiiiiivi
B.	iiiiiiiv
C.	iiiiviii
D.	iviiiiii
Answer» B. iiiiiiiv

Discussion

24.	Where is India's Hi-Tech Naval BaseProject Varshalocated?
A.	Rambilli
B.	Ezhimalai
C.	Araku Valley
D.	Kochi
Answer» B. Ezhimalai

Discussion

25.	Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (AS): Public Administration is generally characterised by an absence of profit motive.Reason (R): Governmental activities are not undertaken simply to maximize profit but to promote societal welfare.Codes:
A.	Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B.	Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C.	(AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D.	(AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).

Discussion

26.	Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R):Assertion (AS): Position - classification is the foundation of modern personnel administration.Reason (R): Position - classification allows rationalization in Civil Services.Codes:
A.	Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B.	Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C.	(AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D.	(AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).

Discussion

27.	Which of the following, according to Kautilya, are the principles of good governance for a king?1. Merging individuality with duties.2. Leading a disciplined life with a code of conduct.3. Maintaining law and order.4. Replacing bad ministers by lekhaks (writers).Select the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:
A.	1, 2 and 4
B.	1, 2 and 3
C.	2, 3 and 4
D.	1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4

Discussion

28.	Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List - I a. Line Agency b. General Staff c. Specialised Staff d. Personal Staff List - II1. Collection of data and its analysis.2. Maintenance of diary of different engagements of line officials.3. Functions directly contributing to goal achievement4. Looking after Personnel Administration Codes:a b c d
A.	3412
B.	2341
C.	1234
D.	4123
Answer» B. 2341

Discussion

29.	Who among the following is not a protagonist of the managerial view of Public Administration?
A.	Simon
B.	Smithburg
C.	Gulick
D.	Henry Fayol
Answer» E.

Discussion

30.	Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (AS): The relation between a generalist and a specialist is one of a senior and a subordinate.Reason (R): A specialist is required to assist the generalist in the formulation and implementation of public policy.Codes:
A.	Both (AS) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B.	Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C.	(AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D.	(AS) is false, but (R) is true.
Answer» E.

Discussion

31.	To which of the following classes of job in the public service in India, merit-cum-seniority principle is adopted in promotion?
A.	Class-I
B.	Class-II
C.	Class-III
D.	Class-I and II
Answer» E.

Discussion

32.	F.W. Taylor, the founding father of Scientific Management Movement, propounded the theory which was conceived to be a scientific methodology of
A.	Careful observation
B.	Managerial techniques
C.	Generalization
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

33.	Who among the following questioned the claim that Public Administration is a Science?
A.	Robert Dahl
B.	Luther Gulick
C.	L. Urwick
D.	Frank Goodnou
Answer» B. Luther Gulick

Discussion

34.	Who among the following has made pioneering contribution in the area of subaltern studies?
A.	Ramachandra Guha
B.	Ranjit Guha
C.	Rajni Kothari
D.	James Manor
Answer» C. Rajni Kothari

Discussion

35.	Which one of the following is not a sufficient ground for convening a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament?
A.	Rejection of a bill by one House of the Parliament when the other House has passed it.
B.	Both Houses have finally disagreed as to the amendments to be made in a bill.
C.	More than six months has elapsed from the date of the reception of the Bill by the other House without the Bill being passed by it.
D.	President has refused to give his assent to the Bill.
Answer» E.

Discussion

36.	Identify the correct chronological order of the following Prime Minister/ Chief Minister of J u0026 K:
A.	Sheikh Abdullah, Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad, Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah.
B.	Sheikh Abdullah, G.M. Sadiq, Mir Qasim, Farooq Abdullah.
C.	Sheikh Abdullah, G.M. Sadiq Shamsuddin, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed.
D.	Sheikh Abdulla, Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad, Shamsuddin, G.M. Sadiq.
Answer» E.

Discussion

37.	In which of the following case the Supreme Court of India held that, the power of amendment belonged to the Parliament, and this power was an unlimited one?
A.	Sankari Prasad V. Union of India
B.	Bela Banerjee and Others V. State of West Bengal
C.	Kesavananda Bharati V. State of Kerala
D.	Romesh Thapar V. State of Madras
Answer» B. Bela Banerjee and Others V. State of West Bengal

Discussion

38.	Who is the author of Federal India: A Design for Change?
A.	Balveer Arora
B.	K.C. Wheare
C.	Rasheeduddin Khan
D.	Ronald Watts
Answer» D. Ronald Watts

Discussion

39.	Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List - I (Conspiracy Cases) a. Nasik case (1909-10) b. Benares case (1916) c. Kakori case (1924) d. Lahore case (1929-30) List - II (Revolutionaries Punished)i. Sachindranath Sanyalii. Ram Prasad Bismil iii. Bhagat Singhiv. Vinayak Savarkar Codes :a b c d
A.	iiiiivii
B.	iiiiiiiv
C.	iviiiiii
D.	iiiiviii
Answer» D. iiiiviii

Discussion

40.	Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from codes given below:List - I (Books) a. Approaches to the Study of Politics b. Dynamics of Modernization c. Influencing Voters d. Studies in Political Development List - II (Authors)i. R. Young ii. C.E. Black iii. R. Rose iv. J.S. Coleman Codes:a b c d
A.	iiiiiiiv
B.	iiiiiivi
C.	iviiiiii
D.	iiiiviii
Answer» B. iiiiiivi

Discussion

41.	The concept of dependency evolved in the 1960s in
A.	Europe
B.	Africa
C.	Asia
D.	Latin America
Answer» E.

Discussion

42.	Who among the following writers classified Elites into broad types?(i) Organising and directing elites.(ii) Informally organised and diffused elites
A.	Vilfredo Pareto
B.	Robert Michaels
C.	Gaetano Mosca
D.	Karl Mannheim
Answer» E.

Discussion

43.	Arrange the following in their chronological sequence:i. Nehru Committee Reportii. Quit India Movementiii. Civil Disobedience Movementiv. Declaration of Complete IndependenceCodes:
A.	ii, i, iv, iii
B.	iii, ii, iv, i
C.	i, iv, iii, ii
D.	iv, ii, i, iii
Answer» D. iv, ii, i, iii

Discussion

44.	Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R).Assertion (AS): The 1980s, a period of great turbulence in Indian Politics, marked the appearance of several new political parties.Reason (R): National Parties got marginalized or became adjuncts to State Parties in many States.Codes:
A.	Both (AS) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B.	Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C.	(AS) is true, but (R) is false.
D.	(R) is true, but (AS) is false.
Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).

Discussion

45.	Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Choose the correct answer from the codes:Assertion (AS): Secularization does not necessarily imply that people have become antireligious, or that religion has disappeared from both the public domain and the domain of personal belief.Reason (R): Religion is not just one, and not necessarily the most important way in which people understand themselves and their relationships.Codes:
A.	Both (AS) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (AS).
B.	Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).
C.	(AS) is correct, but (R) is false.
D.	(R) is correct, but (AS) is false.
Answer» B. Both (AS) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (AS).

Discussion

46.	Who among the following classified parties under competitive system into two major categories?(i) Turnover and Hegemonic(ii) Ideological and Pragmatic
A.	Myron Weiner and Lapalombara
B.	G.A. Almond and Verba
C.	Neil A. Mcdonald
D.	Peter H. Merkel
Answer» B. G.A. Almond and Verba

Discussion

47.	Which one of the following is not a totalitarian form of Government?
A.	Military Government
B.	Fascist Government
C.	Communist Government
D.	Parliamentary form of Government
Answer» E.

Discussion

48.	Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List - I (Thinkers) a. Karl Marx b. Chalmers Johnson c. Ted Gurr d. Barrington MooreList - II (Ideas)i. State of paternalistic bond between peasantry and property ownersii. Aggregate psychological perspective iii. Revolution as a process through which structural inequalities could be eliminatediv. Value co-ordinated social system model Codes:a b c d
A.	iiiiiiiv
B.	iiiiiiiv
C.	iiiiviii
D.	iviiiiii
Answer» D. iviiiiii

Discussion

49.	Who among the following talks of pseudo-pressure groups?
A.	Jean Blondel
B.	Almond
C.	Maurice Duverger
D.	V.O. Key
Answer» D. V.O. Key

Discussion

50.	Arrange in ascending order the following stages of Political Development as enunciated by A.F.K. Organski. Select the correct answer from codes given below:i. Primitive National Unificationii. Abundanceiii. Industrialisationiv. National WelfareCodes:
A.	i, ii, iii, iv
B.	i, iii, ii, iv
C.	i, iii, iv, ii
D.	iv, ii, iii, i
Answer» D. iv, ii, iii, i

Discussion

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' a ' divides 228 leaving a remainder 18. The biggest two-digit value of ' a ' is :

Find the value of 3+1/√3+(1/√3+3) +1/√-3

The value of √40 + √9√81 is:

A sum becomes Rs.2916 in 2 yr at 8% per annum compound interest. The simple interest at 9% per annum for 3 yr. on the same amount will be :

The ratio of age of two boys is 5 : 6. After 2 yr. the ratio will be 7 : 8. The ratio of their ages after 12 yr. will be :

If books bought at prices ranging from Rs.150 to Rs.300 are sold at prices ranging from Rs.250 to Rs.350, what is the greatest possible profit that might be made in selling 15 books ?

The cost price of a book is Rs.150. At what price should it be sold to gain 20% ?

A got 30% concession on the label price of an Article sold for Rs.8750 with 25% profit on the price he bought. The label price was :

A invests Rs.64000 in a business. After few months B joined him with Rs.48000. At the end of year, the total profit was divided between them in the ratio 2 : 1. After how many months did B join ?

A train is moving at a speed of 80 km/h and covers a certain distance in 4 - 5h. The speed of the train to cover the same distance in 4 h is :

When did India and Nepal sign the revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)?

A shopkeeper blends two varieties of tea costing Rs.18 and Rs.13 per 100 g. in the ratio 7 :: 3. He sells the blended variety at the rate of Rs.18.15 per 100 g. His percentage gain in the transaction is :

A can do a work in 20 days and B can do the same work in 30 days. In how many days can A and B together do the work ?

If a=b²/b - a, then the value of a³ + b³ is :

Let a=√6-√5, b= √5-2, c=2-√3. Then, point out the correct alternative among the four alternatives given below.

Which of the following countries are included in ASEAN plus Three?

What are the four defining elements of a regime?

toms for Peacewas a disarmament plan put forward by which world leader?

Chronologically arrange the following milestones in the Women's movement in the correct ascending order.i. Mexico City - UN Conferenceii. Copenhagen - UN Conferenceiii. Beijingiv. NairobiSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

Chronologically arrange the following treaties in the correct ascending order:i. The Charter of the UNii. The Treaty of Westphaliaiii. Treaties of Utrechtiv. Treaty of ParisSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:Codes:

Who created the Global Environmental Facility (GEF) as an international mechanism specifically for funding environmental projects in developing countries?

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List - I (Thinkers) a. William Cohen b. Martin Shaw c. Raymond Aron d. Mary Kaldor List - II (Concepts)i. New Wars ii. Revolution in Military Affairsiii. Degenerate Wars iv. Hyperbolic Wars Codes:a b c d

Where is India's Hi-Tech Naval BaseProject Varshalocated?

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (AS) and the other labelled as Reason (R):Assertion (AS): Position - classification is the foundation of modern personnel administration.Reason (R): Position - classification allows rationalization in Civil Services.Codes:

Who among the following is not a protagonist of the managerial view of Public Administration?

To which of the following classes of job in the public service in India, merit-cum-seniority principle is adopted in promotion?

F.W. Taylor, the founding father of Scientific Management Movement, propounded the theory which was conceived to be a scientific methodology of

Who among the following questioned the claim that Public Administration is a Science?

Who among the following has made pioneering contribution in the area of subaltern studies?

Which one of the following is not a sufficient ground for convening a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament?

Identify the correct chronological order of the following Prime Minister/ Chief Minister of J u0026 K:

In which of the following case the Supreme Court of India held that, the power of amendment belonged to the Parliament, and this power was an unlimited one?

Who is the author of Federal India: A Design for Change?

The concept of dependency evolved in the 1960s in

Who among the following writers classified Elites into broad types?(i) Organising and directing elites.(ii) Informally organised and diffused elites

Arrange the following in their chronological sequence:i. Nehru Committee Reportii. Quit India Movementiii. Civil Disobedience Movementiv. Declaration of Complete IndependenceCodes:

Who among the following classified parties under competitive system into two major categories?(i) Turnover and Hegemonic(ii) Ideological and Pragmatic

Which one of the following is not a totalitarian form of Government?

Who among the following talks of pseudo-pressure groups?

Arrange in ascending order the following stages of Political Development as enunciated by A.F.K. Organski. Select the correct answer from codes given below:i. Primitive National Unificationii. Abundanceiii. Industrialisationiv. National WelfareCodes: