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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. |
With reference to Indian History, theMembers of the Constituent Assembly from theProvinces were |
| A. | Directly elected by the people of thosenProvinces |
| B. | Nominated by the Indian National Congressnand the Muslim League |
| C. | Elected by the Provincial LegislativenAssemblies |
| D. | Selected by the Government for their expertisenin constitutional matters |
| Answer» D. Selected by the Government for their expertisenin constitutional matters | |
| 2. |
Consider the following:1. Star tortoise2. Monitor lizard3. Pygmy hog4. Spider monkeyWhich of the above are naturally found inIndia? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 3. |
Recombinant DNA technology (GeneticEngineering) allows genes to be transferred1. across different species of plants2. from animals to plants3. from microorganisms to higher organismsSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
83.Which of the following can be found aspollutants in the drinking water in some partsof India?1. Arsenic2. Sorbitol3. Fluoride4. Formaldehyde5. UraniumSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow. |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2, 4 and 5 only |
| C. | 1,3 and 5 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 | |
| 5. |
The Chinese traveler Yuan Chwang (HiuenTsang) who visited India recorded the generalconditions and culture of India at that time. Inthis context, which of the following Statementsis/are correct?1. The roads and river-routes were completelyimmune from robbery.2. As regards punishment for offences, ordeals byfire, water and poison were the instruments fordetermining the innocence or guilt of a person.3. The tradesmen had to pay duties at ferries andbarrier stations.Select the correct answer using the codes 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 | |
| 6. |
With reference to the history of Indianrock-cut architecture, consider the followingstatements:1. The caves at Badami are the oldest survivingrock-cut caves in India.2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originallymade for Ajivikas by Emperor ChandraguptaMaurya.3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.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» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 7. |
Which one of the following pairs iscorrectly matched?Geographical Feature Region |
| A. | Abyssinian Plateau :Arabia |
| B. | Atlas, Mountains :North-WesternnAfrica |
| C. | Guiana Highlands :South-Western Africa |
| D. | Okavango Basin |
| Answer» C. Guiana Highlands :South-Western Africa | |
| 8. |
What will follow if a Money Bill issubstantially amended by the Rajya Sabha? |
| A. | The Lok Sabha may still proceed with Bill,naccepting or not accepting the recommendationsnof the Rajya Sabha |
| B. | The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further |
| C. | The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the RajyanSabha for reconsideration |
| D. | The President may call a joint sitting fornpassing the Bill |
| Answer» B. The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further | |
| 9. |
Which of the following diseases can betransmitted from one person to anotherthrough tattooing?1. Chikungunya2. Hepatitis B3. HIV - AIDSSelect the correct answer using the codes 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 | |
| 10. |
Who amongst the following organised Ashwamedha Yajna ? |
| A. | Ajatshatru |
| B. | Ashoka |
| C. | Samudragupta |
| D. | Chandragupta |
| Answer» D. Chandragupta | |
| 11. |
Which of the following statements is/areapplicable to Jain doctrine?1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is topractice penance.2. Every object, even the smallest particle has asoul.3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must beended.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Photochemical smog is a resultant of thereaction among |
| A. | NO2, O3 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in thenpresence of sunlinght |
| B. | CO, O2 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in thenpresence of sunlight |
| C. | CO, CO2 and NO2 at low temperature |
| D. | high concentration of NO2 O3 and CO in thenevening |
| Answer» B. CO, O2 and peroxyacetyl nitrate in thenpresence of sunlight | |
| 13. |
Which of the following characterizes /characterize the people of Indus Civilization?1. They possessed great palaces and temples.2. They worshipped both male and female deities.3. They employed horse-drawn chariots inwarfare.Select the correct statement / statements usingthe codes given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | None of the statements given above is correct |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 14. |
Consider the following minerals:1. Calcium2. Iron3. SodiumWhich of the minerals given above is / arerequired by human body for the contraction ofmuscles? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
Which one of the following terms describesnot only the physical space occupied by anorganism, but also its functional role in thecommunity of organisms ? |
| A. | Ecotone |
| B. | Ecological niche |
| C. | Habitat |
| D. | Home range |
| Answer» C. Habitat | |
| 16. |
In India, deficit financing is used for raisingresources for |
| A. | economic development |
| B. | redemption of public debt |
| C. | adjusting the balance of payments |
| D. | reducing the foreign debt |
| Answer» B. redemption of public debt | |
| 17. |
The Reserve Bank of India regulates thecommercial banks in matters of1. liquidity of assets2. branch expansion3. merger of banks4. winding-up of banksSelect the correct answer using the code givenbelow. |
| A. | 1 and 4 only |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
An increase in the Bank Rate generallyindicates that the |
| A. | Market rate of interest is likely to fall |
| B. | Central Bank is no longer making loans toncommercial banks |
| C. | Central Bank is following an easy money policy |
| D. | Central Bank is following a tight money policy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
The people of India agitated against thearrival of Simon Commission because |
| A. | Indians never wanted the review of thenworking of the Act of 1919 |
| B. | Simon Commission recommended thenabolition of Dyarchy (Diarchy) in the Provinces |
| C. | there was no Indian member in the SimonnCommission |
| D. | the Simon Commission suggested the partitionnof the country |
| Answer» D. the Simon Commission suggested the partitionnof the country | |
| 20. |
According to the Constitution of India,which of the following are fundamental for thegovernance of the country? |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Fundamental Duties |
| C. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| D. | Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties |
| Answer» D. Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties | |
| 21. |
Which King of the Gupta Dynasty was called the Napolean of India ? |
| A. | Samudragupta |
| B. | Chandragupta Vikramaditya |
| C. | Srigupta |
| D. | Chandragupta I |
| Answer» B. Chandragupta Vikramaditya | |
| 22. |
The balance of payments of a country is asystematic record of |
| A. | all import and export transactions of a countrynduring a given period of time, normally a year |
| B. | goods exported from a country during a year |
| C. | economic transaction between the governmentnof one country to another |
| D. | economic transaction between the governmentnof one country to another |
| Answer» B. goods exported from a country during a year | |
| 23. |
Quit India Movement was launched inresponse to |
| A. | Cabinet Mission Plan |
| B. | Cripps Proposals |
| C. | Simon Commission Report |
| D. | Wavell Plan |
| Answer» C. Simon Commission Report | |
| 24. |
Which one of the following describes bestthe concept of Nirvana in Buddhism? |
| A. | The extinction of the flame of desire |
| B. | The complete annihilation of self |
| C. | A state of bliss and rest |
| D. | A mental stage beyond all comprehension |
| Answer» B. The complete annihilation of self | |
| 25. |
Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are calledChaityas, while the others are called Viharas.What is the difference between the two? |
| A. | Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya isnthe dwelling place of the monks |
| B. | Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara isnthe dwelling place of the monks |
| C. | Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave,nwhile vihara is the hall axial to it |
| D. | There is no material difference between thentwo |
| Answer» C. Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave,nwhile vihara is the hall axial to it | |
| 26. |
Which of the following adds/add nitrogen tothe soil ?1. Execretion of urea by animals2. Burning of coal by man3. Death of vegetationSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 27. |
In which of the following States is liontailedmacaque found in its natural habitat ?1. Tamil Nadu2. Kerala3. Karnataka4. Andhra PradeshSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow: codes |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 28. |
Acid rain is caused by the pollution ofenvironment by |
| A. | carbon dioxide and nitrogen |
| B. | carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide |
| C. | ozone and carbon dioxid |
| D. | nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
During which Gupta Kings reign did the Chinese traveller Fahien visit India ? |
| A. | Chandragupta I |
| B. | Chandragupta II |
| C. | samudragupta |
| D. | Kumargupta |
| Answer» C. samudragupta | |
| 30. |
With reference to food chains inecosystems, consider the following statements :1. A food chain illustrates the order in which achain of organisms feed upon each other.2. Food chains are found within the populations ofa species.3. A food chain illustrates the numbers of eachorganism which are eaten by others.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | None |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 only | |
| 31. |
Consider the following pairs :National Park River flowing throughthe Park1. Corbett National Park : Ganga2. Kaziranga National Park : Manas3. Silent Valley National Park : KaveriWhich of the above pairs is/are correctlymatched ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | None |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Consider the following organisms :1. Agaricus2. Nostoc3. SpirogyraWhich of the above is/are used asbiofertilizer/biofertilizers ? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 33. |
In the context of Indian economy, ‘OpenMarket Operations’ refers to |
| A. | borrowing by scheduled banks from the RBI |
| B. | lending by commercial banks to industry andntrade |
| C. | purchase and sale of government securities bynthe RBI |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 34. |
Due to improper / indiscriminate disposalof old and used computers or their parts, whichof the following are released into theenvironment as e-waste ?1. Beryllium2. Cadmium3. Chromium4. Heptachlor5. Mercury6. Lead7. PlutonimumSelect the correct answer using the codes givenbelow. |
| A. | 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 only |
| B. | 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only |
| C. | 2, 4, 5 and 7 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 |
| Answer» C. 2, 4, 5 and 7 only | |
| 35. |
‘Economic Justice’ as one of the objectivesof the Indian Constitution has been provided in |
| A. | the Preamble and the Fundamental Rights |
| B. | The Preamble and the Directive Principles ofnState Policy |
| C. | The Fundamental Rights and the DirectivenPrinciples of State Policy |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. The Fundamental Rights and the DirectivenPrinciples of State Policy | |
| 36. |
Improper handling and storage of cerealgrains and oilseeds result in the production oftoxins known as aflatoxins which are notgenerally destroyed by normal cooking process.Aflatoxins are produced by |
| A. | bacteria |
| B. | protozoa |
| C. | moulds |
| D. | viruses |
| Answer» D. viruses | |
| 37. |
Under the Scheduled Tribes and OtherTraditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition ofForest Rights) Act, 2006, who shall be theauthority to initiate the process fordetermining the nature and extent of individualor community forest rights or both ? |
| A. | State Forest Department |
| B. | District Collector / Deputy Commissioner |
| C. | Tahsildar / Block Development Officer /nMandal Revenue Officer |
| D. | Gram Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
Consider the following liquid assets :1. Demand deposits with the banks2. Time deposits with the banks3. Savings deposits with the banks4. CurrencyThe correct sequence of these assets in thedecreasing order of liquidity is |
| A. | 1-4-3-2 |
| B. | 4-3-2-1 |
| C. | 2-3-1-4 |
| D. | 4-1-3-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
Consider the following pairs :Tribe State1. Limboo (Limbu) : Sikkim2. Karbi : Himachal Pradesh3. Dongaria Kondh : Odisha4. Bonda : Tamil NaduWhich of the above pairs are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 4 only | |
| 40. |
During a thunderstorm, the thunder in theskies is produced by the1. meeting of cumulonimbus clouds in the sky.2. lightning that separates the nimbus clouds.3. violent upward movement of air and waterparticles.Select the correct answer using the code givenbelow. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | None of the above produces the thunder |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
With reference to National Legal ServicesAuthority, consider the following statements:1. Its objective is to provide free and competentlegal services to the weaker sections of the societyon the basis of equal opportunity.2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal ServicesAuthorities to implement the legal programmesand schemes throughout the countryWhich of the statements given above is/arecorrect ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 42. |
Consider the following statements :1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of theRajya Sabha are not the members of that House.2. While the nominated members of the twoHouses of the Parliament have no voting right inthe presidential election, they have the right tovote in the election of the Vice President.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 | |
| 43. |
The silver coins of the Gupta Period were known as- |
| A. | Dinar |
| B. | Rupyaka |
| C. | Satamana |
| D. | Karsharpana |
| Answer» C. Satamana | |
| 44. |
Consider the following statements :1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall becollectively responsible to the Parliament.2. The Union Ministers shall hold the officeduring the pleasure of the President of India.3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to thePresident about the proposals for legislation.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 45. |
Consider the following statements :1. National Development Council is an organ ofthe Planning Commission.2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept inthe Concurrent List in the Constitution of India.3. The Constitution of India prescribes thatPanchayats should be assigned the task ofpreparation of plans for economic developmentand social justice.Which of the statements given above is/arecorrect ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 46. |
Consider the following statements:1. Inflation benefits the debtors.2. Inflation benefits the bond-holders.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» B. 2 only | |
| 47. |
Consider the following crops :1. Cotton2. Groundnut3. Rice4. wheatWhich of these are Kharif crops? |
| A. | 1 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 2, and 3 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 48. |
Which of the following is/are thecharacteristic/ characteristics of Indian coal?1. High ash content2. Low sulphur content3. Low ash fusion temperatureSelect 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» B. 2 only | |
| 49. |
Which of the following statementsregarding laterite soils of India are correct?1. They are generally red in colour.2. They are rich in nitrogen and potash.3. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP.4. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on thesesoils.Select the correct answer using the codes givenbelow |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 only | |
| 50. |
Consider the following statements:1. Natural gas occurs in the Gondwana beds2. Mica occurs in abundance in Kodarma3. Charwars are famous for petroleumWhich of the statements given above is/arecorrect |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | None |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |