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| 1. |
Read the following six passages and answer the items that follow. Your answers to these items should be based on the passages only.Passage- 1: Human history abounds in claims and theories confining the right of governing to a few select citizens. Exclusion of the many is justified on the ground that human beings may be rightfully segregated for the good of society and viability of the political process.Which one of the following statements is least essential as a part of the argument in the above passage ? |
| A. | Man seeks control over external things affecting him. |
| B. | In society, there are super and 'sub' human beings. |
| C. | Exceptions to universal citizen participation are conducive to systemic efficacy. |
| D. | Governing implies recognition of disparities in individual capacities. |
| Answer» B. In society, there are super and 'sub' human beings. | |
| 2. |
In theIndex of Eight core industrieswhich of the following given the highest weight? |
| A. | Coal production |
| B. | Electricity generation |
| C. | Fertilizer production |
| D. | Steel production |
| Answer» C. Fertilizer production | |
| 3. |
which of following statement regardingGreen climate fundare correct?1.it is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.2.it is founded under the Aegis of UNEP,OECD,Asian development bank and world bank.select correct answer? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | both |
| D. | none |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 4. |
The mangroves can shed tons of leaves per acre every year; fungi and bacteria break down this leaf litter and consume it, they then are consumed by tiny worms and crustaceans, which in turn feed small fish, which feed larger fish and birds and crocodiles.Which among the following is the most logical inference of the above statements ? |
| A. | Coastal areas cannot have food chains without mangroves. |
| B. | Mangroves are an essential component of all marine ecosystems. |
| C. | Mangroves have a crucial role in some of the coastal food chains. |
| D. | The composition of marine flora and fauna is largely determined by mangroves. |
| Answer» D. The composition of marine flora and fauna is largely determined by mangroves. | |
| 5. |
Which one of the following pairs of the state of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost states? |
| A. | Assam and Rajasthan |
| B. | Arunachal pradesh and rajasthan |
| C. | Assam and gujarat |
| D. | Arunachal pradesh and gujarat |
| Answer» C. Assam and gujarat | |
| 6. |
Consider the following statements regarding the directive principle of the state policy1.The principle state out the socio-economic democracy in the company2.The provisions contained in these principles are not enforceable by any court.Which of the above statement is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 7. |
who of the following founded a new city on the south bank of a tributory to river krishna and undertook to rule his new kingdom as the agent of the deity to whom all the land south of the river krishna was supposed to belong? |
| A. | Amogha varsha I |
| B. | Ballala II |
| C. | Harihara I |
| D. | Prataparudra II |
| Answer» D. Prataparudra II | |
| 8. |
consider the following statement:1.the first women president of indian national congress was sariojini naidu.2. the first muslim president of indian national congress was Badruddin Tyabjiwhich statement is correct? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | both |
| D. | none |
| Answer» C. both | |
| 9. |
The 'Fortaleza declaration' recently in the news is related to the affairs of |
| A. | ASEAN |
| B. | BRICS |
| C. | OECD |
| D. | WTO |
| Answer» C. OECD | |
| 10. |
In a parking area, the total number of wheels of all the cars (four-wheelers) and scooters/motorbikes (two-wheelers) is 100 more than twice the number of parked vehicles. The number of cars parked is: |
| A. | 35 |
| B. | 45 |
| C. | 50 |
| D. | 55 |
| Answer» D. 55 | |
| 11. |
consider following statements:1.the executive power of the union in india is vested in the prime minister.2. the prime minister is the ex officio chairman of the civil services board.which of the statement are correct? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | both |
| D. | none |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
A decrease in the tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following?1.Slowing economic growth rate2.Less equitable distribution of national incomeSelect the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | both 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. both 1 and 2 | |
| 13. |
In a group of persons traveling in a bus, 6 persons can speak Tamil, 15 can speak Hindi and 6 can speak Gujarati. In that group none can speak any other language. If 2 persons in the grioup can speak two languages only and one person can speak all the three languages, then how many persons are there in the group ? |
| A. | 21 |
| B. | 22 |
| C. | 23 |
| D. | 24 |
| Answer» D. 24 | |
| 14. |
In the south atlantic and the south eastern pacific regions in tropical latitudes, cyclones does not originates what is the reason? |
| A. | Sea surface temperature are low |
| B. | Inter-Tropical convergence zone seldom occurs |
| C. | Coriolis force is too weak |
| D. | Absence of land in those regions |
| Answer» C. Coriolis force is too weak | |
| 15. |
the term goldilocks zone often seen in the news in the context of? |
| A. | the limits of habitable zone above the surface of earth |
| B. | region inside the earth where shale gas is available |
| C. | search for earth like planets in outer space |
| D. | search for meteoriorites containing precious metals. |
| Answer» B. region inside the earth where shale gas is available | |
| 16. |
which of the following kingdoms were associated with the life of buddha?1.avanti2.gandhara3.kosala4.magadhaselect correct answers? |
| A. | 1,2,3 |
| B. | 2,3 |
| C. | 1,3,4 |
| D. | 3,4 |
| Answer» D. 3,4 | |
| 17. |
which of the following is associated with the issue of control and phasing out of the use of ozone depliating substances? |
| A. | bretton woods conference |
| B. | montreal protocol |
| C. | kyoto protocol |
| D. | Nagoyo protocol |
| Answer» C. kyoto protocol | |
| 18. |
With reference to the fourteenth finance commission which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It has increased the share of states in the central divisible pool from 32 percent to 42 percent.2.It has made recommendations concerning sector-specific grants.Select the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | both 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 19. |
The government of india has established an ITI ayog to replace the? |
| A. | human rights commision |
| B. | finance commision |
| C. | law comission |
| D. | planning commision |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
radhan mantri Jan dhan yojnalaunched for |
| A. | providing housing loan to poor people at cheaper interest rate. |
| B. | promoting women's self help groups in backward areas |
| C. | promoting financial inclusions in the country |
| D. | providing financial help to marginalized communities |
| Answer» D. providing financial help to marginalized communities | |
| 21. |
Two equal glasses of same type are respectively 1/3 and 1/4 full of milk. They are then filled up with water and the contents are mixed in a pot. What is the ratio of milk and water in the pot ? |
| A. | 7 : 17 |
| B. | 1 : 3 |
| C. | 9 : 21 |
| D. | 11 |
| Answer» B. 1 : 3 | |
| 22. |
consider the following :the arrival of babar into india led to the :1.introduction of gun powder in sub continent2.introduction of arch and dome in the regions architecture3.establishment of timurid dynasty in the region.select answer? |
| A. | 1,2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 1,3 |
| D. | 1,2,3 |
| Answer» D. 1,2,3 | |
| 23. |
Out of 130 students appearing in an examination, 62 failed in English, 52 failed in Mathematics, whereas 24 failed in both English and Mathematics. The number of students who passed finally is: |
| A. | 40 |
| B. | 50 |
| C. | 55 |
| D. | 60 |
| Answer» B. 50 | |
| 24. |
which of the following region of india has a combination of magrov forest, evergreen forest and decidous forest? |
| A. | north coastal andhra pradesh |
| B. | south west bengal |
| C. | southern saurashtra |
| D. | andaman nicobar islands |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
Which of the following has/have been accorded 'Geographical indication' Status?1.Banaras brocades and sarees2.Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma3.Tirupathi LadduSelect the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
when a bill is referred to a joint city of the both houses of parliament, it has to be passed by? |
| A. | a simple majority of members present and voting |
| B. | three fourth majority of members present and voting |
| C. | two third majority of houses |
| D. | absolute majority of houses |
| Answer» B. three fourth majority of members present and voting | |
| 27. |
With reference to Indian renewable energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statement is/are correct?1.It is Public limited government company2.It is a non-banking financial companySelect the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | both 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 28. |
Consider the following rivers:1.Vamsadhara2.Indravati3.Pranahiti4.Pennarwhich of above are tributes of Godavari? |
| A. | 1,2,3 |
| B. | 2,3,4 |
| C. | 1,2,4 |
| D. | 2,3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
Shahid and Rohit start from the same point in opposite directions. After each 1 km, Shahid always turns left and Rohit always turns right. Which of the following statements is correct. |
| A. | After both have travelled 2 km., the distance between them is 4 km. |
| B. | They meet after each has travelled 3 km. |
| C. | They meet for the first time after each has travelled 4 km. |
| D. | They go on without ever meeting again. |
| Answer» C. They meet for the first time after each has travelled 4 km. | |
| 30. |
Examine the following statements:1. Lady's finger is tastier than cabbage.2. Cauliflower is tastier than lady's finger.3. Cabbage is not tastier than peas.The conclusion that can be drawn from these statements is that: |
| A. | peas are as tasty as lady's finger. |
| B. | peas are as tasty as cauliflower and lady's finger. |
| C. | cabbage is the least tasty of the four vegetables. |
| D. | cauliflower is tastier than cabbage. |
| Answer» D. cauliflower is tastier than cabbage. | |
| 31. |
In a 500 metres race, B starts 45 metres ahead of A, but A wins the race while B is still 35 metes behind. What is the ratio of the speeds of A to B assuming that both start at the same time? |
| A. | 25 : 21 |
| B. | 25 : 20 |
| C. | 5 : 3 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» B. 25 : 20 | |
| 32. |
convertibility of Rupee implies ? |
| A. | being able to convert rupee notes into gold |
| B. | allowing the value of rupee to be fixed by market forces |
| C. | freely permitting the conversion of rupee to other currencies and vice versa |
| D. | developing an international market for currencies in india |
| Answer» D. developing an international market for currencies in india | |
| 33. |
The 'agreement on agriculture', 'agreement on the application of sanitory and phytosanitary measures' and 'peace clause' appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the ? |
| A. | food and agriculture organization |
| B. | united nations framework conference on climate change |
| C. | WTO |
| D. | united nations environment program |
| Answer» D. united nations environment program | |
| 34. |
There has been persistent deficit budget year after year. Which of the following statement can be taken by the government to reduce the deficit? 1.Reducing revenue expenditure2.Introducing new welfare schemes3.Rationalizing subsidies4.Expanding industriesSelect the correct answer using the code given below? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 35. |
area known as 'golan heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of events related to? |
| A. | central asia |
| B. | middle east |
| C. | south east asia |
| D. | central africa |
| Answer» C. south east asia | |
| 36. |
with reference to 'near field commmunication (NFC) technology' which of following statement are correct?1.it is contactless communication technology that uses electromagnetic radio fields.2.NFC is designed for use by devices which can be at a distance of even a metre from each other.3.NFC can use encryption when sending sensitice information.select correct answers? |
| A. | 1,2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 1,3 |
| D. | 1,2,3 |
| Answer» D. 1,2,3 | |
| 37. |
Which one of the following describe the main objective of seed village concept? |
| A. | Encouraging the farmer to use their own farm seeds and discouraging them to buy the seeds from other. |
| B. | Involving the farmer in training in quality seed production and thereby to make available quality seeds to other at appropriate time and affordable cost. |
| C. | Earmarking some villages exclusively for production of certified seeds. |
| D. | Identifying the entrepreneursin villages and providing them technology and finance to set up seed company |
| Answer» C. Earmarking some villages exclusively for production of certified seeds. | |
| 38. |
consider the following pairs:Medieval Indian State Present Region1.Champaka central india2.Durgara Jammu3.Kuluta Malabarwhich of above pair is correctly matched? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 1,3 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 39. |
In the context of modern scientific research, consider the following statement aboutice cube, a particle detector located at south pole which was recently in the news?1.it is the worlds largest neutrino detector,encompassing a cubic km of ice2.it is powerful telescope to search for dark matter.3. it is burried deep in the ice.Select correct statement? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2,3 |
| C. | 1,3 |
| D. | 1,2,3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
consider the following statements:1. Rajya sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a money bill.2. Rajya sabha cannot vote on demand for grants.3.Rajya sabha cannot discuss the annual financial statements?Which statement is true?u003e |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 1,2 |
| C. | 2,3 |
| D. | all |
| Answer» C. 2,3 | |
| 41. |
Which of the following bring the consumer price index number for industrial workers? |
| A. | the RBI |
| B. | the department of economic affairs |
| C. | the labour bureau |
| D. | the department of personnel and training |
| Answer» D. the department of personnel and training | |
| 42. |
Each of A, B, and D has Rs.100. A pays Rs.20 to B, who pay Rs.10 to C, who gets Rs.30 from D. In this context, which one of the following statements is not correct.? |
| A. | C is the richest. |
| B. | D is the poorest. |
| C. | C has more than what A and D have together. |
| D. | B is richer than D. |
| Answer» D. B is richer than D. | |
| 43. |
If A runs less fast than B, and B runs as fast but not faster than C; then, as compared to A, C runs. |
| A. | slower than A |
| B. | faster than A |
| C. | with same speed as A |
| D. | Given data is not sufficient to determine. |
| Answer» C. with same speed as A | |
| 44. |
Consider the following statements1)The winds which blows 30 degree N 60 degree S latitudes through-out the year are known as westerlies.2)The moist air masses that cause winter rain in north western region of India are part of Westerlies.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 45. |
The government of india act of 1919 clearly defines? |
| A. | the separation of power between the judiciary and legislature |
| B. | the jurisdiction of the central and provincial governments |
| C. | the power of secretary of state for india and the viceroy |
| D. | none |
| Answer» C. the power of secretary of state for india and the viceroy | |
| 46. |
with reference to congress socialist party, consider the following statements:1.it advocated the boycott of british goods and evasion of taxes.2.it wanted to establish the dictatorship of proletariate.3.it advocated separate electrorate for minorities and uprest classes.select correct statements? |
| A. | 1,2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 1,2,3 |
| D. | none |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
in india, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the? |
| A. | essential commodities act, 1955 |
| B. | agricultural produce market committee act enacted by states |
| C. | agricultural produce (grading and marking) act, 1937 |
| D. | food products order, 1956 and meat and food products order, 1973 |
| Answer» C. agricultural produce (grading and marking) act, 1937 | |
| 48. |
'Base III Accord' or simply 'Base III' often seen in the news seeks to |
| A. | develop national strategy for the conservation and sustainable use of the biodivesity |
| B. | improve banking sectors ability to deal with financial and economic stress and improve risk management |
| C. | reduce the green house gas emissions but placed a heavier burden on developed countries |
| D. | transfer technologies from developed countries to poor countries to enable them to replace the use of cholorofluorocarbons (CFC) in refrigeration with harmless chemicals |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:1. Higher economic growth is essential to ensure reduction in economic disparity.2. Environmental degradation is sometimes a consequence of economic growth. Which of the above is/are valid assumption/assumptions ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 50. |
with reference to the use of nano technology in health sector which of following statement are correct?1. targeted drug delivery is made possible by nano technology2. nano technology can largely contribute to gene therapy.select correct? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 1,2 |
| D. | none |
| Answer» D. none | |