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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. |
“Climate is extreme, rainfall is scanty andthe people used to be nomadic herders”.The above statement best describes which ofthe following regions? |
| A. | African Savannah |
| B. | Central Asian Steppe |
| C. | North American Prairie |
| D. | Siberian Tundra |
| Answer» C. North American Prairie | |
| 2. |
The annual range of temperature in theinterior of the continents is high as comparedto coastal areas.What is/are thereason/reasons?1. Thermal difference between land and water.2. Variation in altitude between continents andoceans.3. Presence of strong winds in the interior.4. Heavy rains in the interior as compared tocoastsSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 only | |
| 3. |
31.Which of the following constitute CapitalAccount1. Foreign Loans2. Foreign Direct Investment3. Private Remittances4. Portfolio InvestmentSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 4. |
Consider the following historical places :1. Ajanta Caves2. Lepakshi Temple3. Sanchi StupaWhich of the above places is/are also known formural paintings? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | None |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 5. |
The most important fishing grounds of theworld are found in the regions where |
| A. | warm and cold atmospheric currents meet |
| B. | rivers drain out large amounts of freshwaterninto the sea |
| C. | warm and cold oceanic currents meet |
| D. | continental shelf is undulating |
| Answer» D. continental shelf is undulating | |
| 6. |
In the context of India, which of thefollowing principles is/are impliedinstitutionally in the parliamentarygovernment?1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of theParliament.2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoyconfidence in the Parliament.3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 3 only | |
| 7. |
With reference to the history ofphilosophical thought in India, consider thefollowing statements regarding Sankhya school:1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth ortransmigration of soul.2. Sankhya holds that it is the self- knowledge thatleads to liberation and not any exterior influenceor agent.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 8. |
Which of the following is/are uniquecharacteristic/ characteristics of equatorialforests?1. Presence of tall, closely set trees with crownsforming a continuous canopy.2. Coexistence of a large number of species.3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
Consider the following statements : TheParliamentary Committee on Public Accounts1. consists of not more than 25 Members of theLok Sabha.2. scrutinizes appropriation and finance accountsof the Government.3. examines the report of the Comptroller andAuditor General of India.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 3 only | |
| 10. |
Which of the following grants/grant directcredit assistance to rural households 1. Regional Rural Banks2. National Bank for Agriculture and RuralDevelopment.3. Land Development Banks.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 11. |
Which of the following longitudes is known as Standard Meridean in India ? |
| A. | 87 Degree 30' E |
| B. | 85 Degree 30' E |
| C. | 84 Degree 30' E |
| D. | 82 degree 30' E |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
With reference to the food chains inecosystems, which of the following kinds oforganism is/are known as decomposerorganism/organisms?1. Virus2. Fungi3. BacteriaSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 13. |
India has been divided into how many Seismic Risk Zones ? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 7 |
| Answer» B. 6 | |
| 14. |
Consider the following Bhakti Saints :1. Dadu Dayal2. Guru Nanak3. TyagarajaWho among the above was/were preachingwhen the Lodi dynasty fell and Babur tookover? |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 15. |
The longest rock tunnel of the world is located in : |
| A. | Finland |
| B. | Greenland |
| C. | Japan |
| D. | Sweden |
| Answer» B. Greenland | |
| 16. |
The state leading in Manganese production is: |
| A. | Orissa |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | M.P. |
| Answer» B. Karnataka | |
| 17. |
Which one of the following is not temperate grass land ? |
| A. | Savanna |
| B. | Pampas |
| C. | Veld |
| D. | Downs |
| Answer» B. Pampas | |
| 18. |
Which of the following regions is the original habitat of ,Toda Tribe,? |
| A. | Jaunsar Hills |
| B. | Garo Hills |
| C. | Niligiri Hills |
| D. | Jaintia Hills |
| Answer» D. Jaintia Hills | |
| 19. |
The largest proven oil reserve of the world lies in; |
| A. | Venezuela |
| B. | Saudi Arabia |
| C. | Iran |
| D. | Iraq |
| Answer» C. Iran | |
| 20. |
Which one of the following cities of California (USA) is not located within the Silicon Valley ? |
| A. | Campbell |
| B. | Palo Alto |
| C. | Santa Rosa |
| D. | Santa Clara |
| Answer» D. Santa Clara | |
| 21. |
How many paper mill are in India ? |
| A. | 75 |
| B. | 80 |
| C. | 60 |
| D. | 85 |
| Answer» B. 80 | |
| 22. |
India,s most important potential water power region is: |
| A. | Himalayas |
| B. | Western Ghats |
| C. | Eastern Ghats |
| D. | Satopure and Vindhyas |
| Answer» B. Western Ghats | |
| 23. |
India is the largest world producer of : |
| A. | Bauxite |
| B. | Iron ore |
| C. | Manganese |
| D. | Mica |
| Answer» E. | |
| 24. |
The principal copper deposit of India lie in: |
| A. | Hazaribagh and Singhbhum in Jharkhand |
| B. | Khetri and Dariba in Rajasthan |
| C. | Malajhand In Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Malajhand In Madhya Pradesh | |
| 25. |
The largest producer of salt in India is: |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Gujrat |
| D. | Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» D. Tamil Nadu | |
| 26. |
Who was the founder of Pattini cult related to worship of goddess of chastity- kannagi ? |
| A. | Sengattuval |
| B. | Karikala |
| C. | Nendujeliyan |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Karikala | |
| 27. |
Which rock system has the maximum concentration of minerals |
| A. | Cuddapah |
| B. | Dharwar System |
| C. | Gondwana system |
| D. | Vindhyan system |
| Answer» C. Gondwana system | |
| 28. |
Which of the following is called The Bible of Tamil Land ? |
| A. | Kural |
| B. | Tokkappiyam |
| C. | Silappaditaram |
| D. | Manimekalai |
| Answer» B. Tokkappiyam | |
| 29. |
Recently reserves of Diamond have been reported in Madhya Pradesh from: |
| A. | Jabalpur |
| B. | Devbhog |
| C. | Rewa |
| D. | Chindwara |
| Answer» C. Rewa | |
| 30. |
Who among the following constitute theNational Development Council?1. The Prime Minister2. The Chairman, Finance Commission3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet4. Chief Ministers of the StatesSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 2 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 4 only | |
| 31. |
The position of India in terms of production of coal is : |
| A. | First |
| B. | Second |
| C. | Fourth |
| D. | Fifth |
| Answer» D. Fifth | |
| 32. |
The known forces of nature can be dividedinto four classes, viz., gravity,electromagnetism, weak nuclear force andstrong nuclear force. With reference to them,which one of the following statements is notcorrect? |
| A. | Gravity is the strongest of the four |
| B. | Electromagnetism acts only on particles withnan eclectic charge |
| C. | Weak nuclear force causes radioactivity |
| D. | Strong nuclear force holds protons andnneutrons inside the nucleus of an atom |
| Answer» B. Electromagnetism acts only on particles withnan eclectic charge | |
| 33. |
The efforts to detect the existence of Higgsboson particle have become frequent news inthe recent past.What is/are theimportance/importances of discovering thisparticle?1. It will enable us to understand as to whyelementary particles have mass.2. It will enable us in the near future to developthe technology of transferring matter from onepoint to another without traversing the physical space between them.3. It will enable us to create better fuels fornuclear fission.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 34. |
The national income of a country for agiven period is equal to the |
| A. | Total value of goods and services produced bynthe nationals |
| B. | Sum of total consumption and investmentnexpenditure |
| C. | Sum of personal income of all individuals |
| D. | Money value of final goods and servicesnproduced |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
Which of the following coal fields and the states on which they occur is not correctly matched : |
| A. | Jharia ------Jharkhand |
| B. | Talcher-------Maharashtra |
| C. | Sohagpur------Chatisgarh |
| D. | Singaraini----Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 36. |
Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been used inrehabilitating degraded sites becausemycorrhiza enables the plants to1. Resist drought and increase absorptive area2. Tolerate extremes of pH3. Resist disease infestationSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 37. |
Which of the following statements is/arecorrectViruses lack enzymes necessary for thegeneration of energy2. Viruses can be cultured in any syntheticmedium3. Viruses are transmitted from one organism toanother by biological vectors only.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow codes |
| A. | 1only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 38. |
The Author of Kural or Muppal, a treatise on polity, ethics ad social norms, was- |
| A. | Tolakapiyaar |
| B. | Tiruvalluvar |
| C. | IIango Adigal |
| D. | Sittalai Sattanar |
| Answer» C. IIango Adigal | |
| 39. |
Which of the following leaf modificationoccurs/occur in desert areas to inhibit waterloss?1. Hard and waxy leaves2. Tiny leaves or no leaves3. Thorns instead of leavesSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
Economic growth in country X willnecessarily have to occur if |
| A. | there is technical progress in the worldneconomy |
| B. | there is population growth in X |
| C. | there is capital formation in X |
| D. | the volume of trade grows in the worldneconomy |
| Answer» D. the volume of trade grows in the worldneconomy | |
| 41. |
Rock cut architecture in harappan culture context has been found at- |
| A. | Kalibangan |
| B. | Dholavira |
| C. | Kotdiji |
| D. | Amri |
| Answer» C. Kotdiji | |
| 42. |
Many transplanted seedling do not growbecause |
| A. | the new soil does not contain favourablenminerals |
| B. | most of the root hairs grip the new soil toonhard |
| C. | most of the root hair are lost duringntransplantation |
| D. | leaves get damaged during transplantation |
| Answer» D. leaves get damaged during transplantation | |
| 43. |
Ball bearings are used in bicycles, cars, etc.,because |
| A. | the actual area of contact between the wheelnand axle is increased |
| B. | the effective area of contact between the wheelnand axle is increased |
| C. | the effective area of contact between the wheel and axle is reduced |
| D. | None of the above statements is correct |
| Answer» D. None of the above statements is correct | |
| 44. |
Interior of the Deccan Plateau receives an annual rainfall of less than 60 cm mainly because: |
| A. | It is rain shadow region. |
| B. | It is located parallel to wind direction |
| C. | It is away from the coast |
| D. | Rain bearing clouds are absent |
| Answer» D. Rain bearing clouds are absent | |
| 45. |
Rainbow is produced when sunlight falls ondrops of rain.Which of the following physicalphenomena are responsible for this?1. Dispersion2. Refraction3. Internal reflectionSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
Supply of money remaining the same whenthere is an increase in demand for money, therewill be |
| A. | a fall in the level of prices |
| B. | an increase in the rate of interest |
| C. | a decrease in the rate of interes |
| D. | an increase in the level of income andnemployment |
| Answer» C. a decrease in the rate of interes | |
| 47. |
Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibitlonger storage life because |
| A. | Exposure to sunlight is prevented |
| B. | Concentration of carbon dioxide in thenenvironment is increased |
| C. | Rate of respiration is decreased |
| D. | There is an increase in humidity |
| Answer» D. There is an increase in humidity | |
| 48. |
Which of the following regions of India receives winter rainfall by western disturbances. |
| A. | Tamil Nadu coast |
| B. | andhra coast |
| C. | Orissa Coast |
| D. | Punjab Coast |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
High temperature and low pressure over the Indian Sub-continent during the summer seasons draws air from the Indian Ocean leading to the blowing of the: |
| A. | South-east monsoon |
| B. | South west monsoon |
| C. | Trade winds |
| D. | Westerlies |
| Answer» C. Trade winds | |
| 50. |
Which state receives rainfall from north-east monsoons: |
| A. | Orissa |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Kerala |
| Answer» D. Kerala | |