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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. |
A bag contains 2 red, 3 green and 2 blue balls. Two balls are drawn at random. What is the probability that none of the balls drawn is blue ? |
| A. | 10/21 |
| B. | 11/21 |
| C. | 2/7 |
| D. | 5/7 |
| Answer» B. 11/21 | |
| 2. |
Where is the Rail wheel Factory situated ? |
| A. | Srirangpattam |
| B. | Gulbarga |
| C. | Hampi |
| D. | Yelahanka |
| Answer» E. | |
| 3. |
In how many different ways can the letters of the word DETAIL be arranged so that the vowels occupy only the old positions? |
| A. | 32 |
| B. | 48 |
| C. | 36 |
| D. | 605)120 |
| Answer» D. 605)120 | |
| 4. |
In how many different ways can the letters of the word JUDGE be arranged in such a way that the vowels always come together ? |
| A. | 48 |
| B. | 120 |
| C. | 124 |
| D. | 1605)None of these |
| Answer» B. 120 | |
| 5. |
In how many different ways can the letters of the word LEADING be arranged in such a way that the vowels always come together ? |
| A. | 360 |
| B. | 480 |
| C. | 720 |
| D. | 50405)none of these |
| Answer» D. 50405)none of these | |
| 6. |
In how many different ways can the letters of the word OPTICAL be arranged so that the vowels always come together ? |
| A. | 120 |
| B. | 720 |
| C. | 4320 |
| D. | 21605)none of these |
| Answer» D. 21605)none of these | |
| 7. |
In how many ways can the letters of the word LEADER be arranged ? |
| A. | 72 |
| B. | 144 |
| C. | 360 |
| D. | 7205)None of these |
| Answer» D. 7205)None of these | |
| 8. |
In how many different ways can the letters of the word RUMOUR be arranged ? |
| A. | 180 |
| B. | 90 |
| C. | 30 |
| D. | 7205)None of these |
| Answer» B. 90 | |
| 9. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below : Assertion (A) : Inland waterways are not well developed in India. Reason (R) : Most parts of India receive rainfall only for four months in a year. Codes : |
| A. | Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
| C. | (A) is true but (R) is false. |
| D. | (A) is false but (R) is true. |
| Answer» C. (A) is true but (R) is false. | |
| 10. |
The world largest Railway platform is at: |
| A. | Talchar |
| B. | New York |
| C. | Kharagpur |
| D. | Gorakhpur |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
Which one of the following ports is not located on the eastern coast of India ? |
| A. | Chennai |
| B. | Kandla |
| C. | Paradwip |
| D. | Tuticorin |
| Answer» C. Paradwip | |
| 12. |
According to Census 2001, which one of the following States has the highest literacy ? |
| A. | Mizoram |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Punjab |
| D. | West Bangal |
| Answer» B. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 13. |
Which one of the following races is correctly matched ? |
| A. | Hemites—Uganda |
| B. | Semites—Malaysia |
| C. | Sakai—Sudan |
| D. | Bushman—Botswana |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Arrange the following States of India is descending order of their population-size and select the correct answer from the codes given below :1. Andhra Pradesh2. Bihar3. Maharashtra4. West BengalCodes : |
| A. | 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| B. | 1, 2, 4, 3 |
| C. | 3, 2, 4, 1 |
| D. | 3, 1, 2, 4 |
| Answer» D. 3, 1, 2, 4 | |
| 15. |
Which of the following statements are true about the Rajasthan Desert ? Use the codes given below to select the correct answer :1. It is the most densely populated desert of the world.2. It is about 10,000 years old mainly caused by excessive human interference.3. Here only 40 to 60 per cent of the area is suitable for farming.4. The increase in net sown area has adversely affected the coverage of grazing lands.Codes : |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 16. |
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below 1. Maharashtra is the most urbanised State of the country.2. Urban growth along the coast is converting the area into a concrete jungle.3. From Mumbai to Ahmedabad, the largest megalopolis of the country is in the offing.4. Cities are full of slums and highly polluted.Codes : |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 4 | |
| 17. |
Among the following places which one gets the least rainfall ? |
| A. | Bikaner |
| B. | Jaisalmer |
| C. | Jodhpur |
| D. | Leh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
In India the State known for its sandalwood is: |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Assam |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» B. Assam | |
| 19. |
Who among the following has been conferred with Forbes Lifetime Achievement Award, 2008 ? |
| A. | Ratan Tata |
| B. | Lakshmi Mittal |
| C. | B. K. Birla |
| D. | Bill Gates |
| Answer» C. B. K. Birla | |
| 20. |
In which of the years given below, growth-rate of Indian exports was highest ? |
| A. | 2002-03 |
| B. | 2003-04 |
| C. | 2004-05 |
| D. | 2005-06 |
| Answer» D. 2005-06 | |
| 21. |
Major coalfields of India are located in the river valley of: |
| A. | Damodar |
| B. | Godavari |
| C. | Mahanadi |
| D. | Wardha5)damodar6)Kanpur7)Hyderbad |
| Answer» B. Godavari | |
| 22. |
Which States of India have derived maximum benefits from green revolution ? |
| A. | Bihar, West Bengal and Assam |
| B. | Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra |
| C. | Punjab, Haryana u0026 Wastern U. P. |
| D. | Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala |
| Answer» D. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala | |
| 23. |
In which of the following years, foodgrain production had a negative growth-rate ? |
| A. | 2001-02 |
| B. | 2003-04 |
| C. | 2004-05 |
| D. | 2005-06 |
| Answer» D. 2005-06 | |
| 24. |
Which one of the following is a rich source of iron ? |
| A. | Carrot |
| B. | Pea |
| C. | Rice |
| D. | Spinach |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
When was the first National Forest Policy issued by the Government of India ? |
| A. | 1940 |
| B. | 1942 |
| C. | 1952 |
| D. | 1999 |
| Answer» D. 1999 | |
| 26. |
Which one of the following is evergreen fruit plant ? |
| A. | Apple |
| B. | Almond |
| C. | Peach |
| D. | Loquat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
Nuclear energy is a mineral based energy source. It is derived from : |
| A. | Uranium |
| B. | Thorium |
| C. | pLUTONIUM |
| D. | All of These |
| Answer» E. | |
| 28. |
Where did Lord Buddha Breathe his last (Mahaparinirvan)? |
| A. | Rajgir |
| B. | Bodh Gaya |
| C. | Sarnath |
| D. | Kushinagar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
Which one of the following is not the problem of Small Scale Industries (SSIs) ? |
| A. | Finances |
| B. | Marketing |
| C. | Raw materials |
| D. | Strikes and lockouts |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as theSoulof the Constitution ? |
| A. | Fundamental rights |
| B. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| C. | The Preamble |
| D. | Right to Constitutional Remedies |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
Which one of the following States had the lowest per capita income at current prices in the year 2004-05 ? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Orissa |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Orissa | |
| 32. |
Under which Article of Indian Constitution, President of India enjoys power to withhold his assent on any Bill ? |
| A. | Article 63 |
| B. | Article 108 |
| C. | Article 109 |
| D. | Article 111 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R) :Assertion (A) : There has been a growing demand for review of Centre-State relationship. Reason (R) : The States have no adequate resources to take up developmental projects. In the light of above two statements, which one of the following is correct ?Codes : |
| A. | (A) and (R) are individually true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | Both (A) and (R) are individually true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (A) is true, but (R) is false |
| D. | (A) is false, but (R) is true |
| Answer» B. Both (A) and (R) are individually true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
| 34. |
Arrange the following in chronological order. Select the correct answer from the codes given below :1. Non-Cooperation Movement2. Civil Disobedience Movement3. Khilafat Movement4. Quit India MovementCodes : |
| A. | 1, 3, 2, 4 |
| B. | 2, 3, 1, 4 |
| C. | 3, 1, 2, 4 |
| D. | 4, 2, 3, 1 |
| Answer» D. 4, 2, 3, 1 | |
| 35. |
Who addressed Gandhiji as theFather of the Nationfor the first time ? |
| A. | Subhash Chandra Bose |
| B. | Rabindra Nath Tagore |
| C. | Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel |
| D. | Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru |
| Answer» B. Rabindra Nath Tagore | |
| 36. |
What is the longest irrigation canal India Called ? |
| A. | Yamuna Canal |
| B. | Sirhind Canal |
| C. | Indira Gandhi Canal |
| D. | Upper Bari Doab Canal |
| Answer» D. Upper Bari Doab Canal | |
| 37. |
Who among the following British Officers lost their lives at Lucknow ?1. General John Nicholson2. General Neill3. Major General Havelock4. Sir Henry LawrenceSelect the correct answer from the codes given below :Codes : |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | All the above |
| Answer» D. All the above | |
| 38. |
Where was the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association founded in 1928 ? |
| A. | Kanpur |
| B. | Delhi |
| C. | Allahabad |
| D. | Lahore |
| Answer» C. Allahabad | |
| 39. |
Which medieval Indian ruler started the system ofPattaandQabuliyat? |
| A. | Alauddin Khalji |
| B. | Mohammad Bin Tughlaq |
| C. | Sher Shah |
| D. | Akbar |
| Answer» D. Akbar | |
| 40. |
In whose reign was theTreaty of Chittorsigned between the Mughals and Rana of Mewar ? |
| A. | Akbar |
| B. | Jehangir |
| C. | Shahjahan |
| D. | Aurangzeb |
| Answer» C. Shahjahan | |
| 41. |
Which one of the following is the highest gravity dam: |
| A. | Beas Dam |
| B. | Nangal Dam |
| C. | Bhakra Dam |
| D. | Hirakud Dam |
| Answer» D. Hirakud Dam | |
| 42. |
In which battle did Mohammad Ghori defeat Jaichand ? |
| A. | Battle of Tarain (1191 AD) |
| B. | Battle of Tarain (1192 AD) |
| C. | Battle of Chandawar (1194 AD) |
| D. | Battle of Kannauj (1194 AD) |
| Answer» D. Battle of Kannauj (1194 AD) | |
| 43. |
In which of the following conditions wet clothes will dry earliest? |
| A. | 100% RH, 60°C temperature |
| B. | 100% RH, 20°C temperature |
| C. | 20% RH, 20°C temperature |
| D. | 20% RH, 60°C temperature |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
In the Vedic period, which animal was known asAghanya? |
| A. | Bull |
| B. | Sheep |
| C. | Cow |
| D. | Elephant |
| Answer» D. Elephant | |
| 45. |
Which one of the following Buddhist texts speaks of theSixteen Mahajanapadas? |
| A. | Anguttar Nikaya |
| B. | Majjhim Nikaya |
| C. | Khuddaka Nikaya |
| D. | Digha Nikaya |
| Answer» B. Majjhim Nikaya | |
| 46. |
Who became the first follower of Mahavira ? |
| A. | Jamalis |
| B. | Yashoda |
| C. | Aanojja |
| D. | Trishala |
| Answer» B. Yashoda | |
| 47. |
Mother of Gautam Buddha belonged to which dynasty ? |
| A. | Shakya dynasty |
| B. | Maya dynasty |
| C. | Lichchavi dynasty |
| D. | Koliya dynasty |
| Answer» E. | |
| 48. |
. Match the pollutants with their long-term effects with the help of the given code : Pollutants(a) Carbon monoxide(b) Oxides of Nitrogen(c) Soil particles(d) LeadEffects1. Damage to lever and kidney2. Cancer3. Ailments related to breathing4. Central nervous systemCodes : |
| A. | (a)2 (b)3 (c)4 (d)1 |
| B. | (a)4 (b)32 (c)2 (d)1 |
| C. | (a)1 (b) 2(c)3 (d)4 |
| D. | (a) 3(b)4 (c) 1(d)2 |
| Answer» C. (a)1 (b) 2(c)3 (d)4 | |
| 49. |
which one of the following sites has yielded the cultural remains from Neolithic to Harappan period ? |
| A. | Amri |
| B. | Mehrgarh |
| C. | Kotdiji |
| D. | Kalibangan |
| Answer» C. Kotdiji | |
| 50. |
The largest river of Penisular India is: |
| A. | Narmada |
| B. | Godavari |
| C. | Mahanadi |
| D. | Cauvery |
| Answer» C. Mahanadi | |