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| 11701. |
International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) recently awarded Jamaican Usain Bolt and ...............Sally Pearson with ‘Athlete of the Year’ award in Monaco. |
| A. | Australian |
| B. | Jamaican |
| C. | Kenyan |
| D. | Cuban |
| Answer» B. Jamaican | |
| 11702. |
It would be highly unusual to find which two agricultural products raised on the same farm? |
| A. | corn and oats |
| B. | bananas and apricots |
| C. | apples and pears |
| D. | lettuce and asparagus |
| Answer» C. apples and pears | |
| 11703. |
Who was recently selected for the 21st Vyas Samman for his work Aam Ke Patte? |
| A. | Shrilal Shukla |
| B. | Kedarnath Singh |
| C. | Ramdarash Mishra |
| D. | Mannu Bhandari |
| Answer» D. Mannu Bhandari | |
| 11704. |
Who has been awarded this year’s Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award for Mathematics, the highest academic honour of India? |
| A. | Mahan Maharaj |
| B. | Amit Prakash Sharma |
| C. | Shirshendu De |
| D. | Shankar Doraiswamy |
| Answer» B. Amit Prakash Sharma | |
| 11705. |
Sukhada Tatke, winner of Prabha Dutt Fellowship, is a Senior Correspondent of which of the following newspapers? |
| A. | The Hindu |
| B. | The Indian Express |
| C. | Dainik Bhaskar |
| D. | The Times of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11706. |
An aeroplane covers a certain distance at a speed of 240 kmph in 5 hours. To cover the same distance in 1 2/3 hours, it must travel at a speed of ? |
| A. | 300 kmph |
| B. | 360 kmph |
| C. | 600 kmph |
| D. | 720 kmph |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11707. |
Aung San Suu Kyi, a Burmese pro-democracy activist, has recently been awarded the prestigious ‘National Order of the Legion of Honour’ by the government of |
| A. | Germany |
| B. | France |
| C. | Russia |
| D. | Spain |
| Answer» C. Russia | |
| 11708. |
The first S.K. Singh award for excellence in Indian Foreign Service (IFS) has recently been conferred by UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi to: |
| A. | Ranjan Mathai |
| B. | A.K. Seth |
| C. | D. Bala Venkatesh Varma |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 11709. |
Consider the following statements with regard to the mining industry of India:1 The spatial distribution of minerals is uneven2 The mining industry since colonial days has been export orientedWhich 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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 11710. |
Excluding stopages, the speed of a bus is 54 kmph and including stopages, it is 45 kmph. For how many minutes does the bus stop per hour? |
| A. | 9 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 20 |
| Answer» C. 12 | |
| 11711. |
In a flight of 600 km, an aircraft was slowed down due to bad weather. Its average speed for the trip was reduced by 200 km/hr and the time of flight increased by 30 minutes. The duration of the flight is ? |
| A. | 1 hour |
| B. | 2 hours |
| C. | 3 hours |
| D. | 4 hours |
| Answer» B. 2 hours | |
| 11712. |
Tomas Transtromer, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, is from which country? |
| A. | Iran |
| B. | Sweden |
| C. | Germany |
| D. | England |
| Answer» C. Germany | |
| 11713. |
The maximum duration for which the Vice President may officiate as the President, is? |
| A. | 6 months |
| B. | 4 months |
| C. | 1 year |
| D. | 9 months |
| Answer» B. 4 months | |
| 11714. |
Consider the following passage and identify the three tribal principalities referred to therein using the code given below: Code: In the early history of the far south in India, three tribal principalities are mentioned in Ashokan inscriptions of the third century BC and in Kharavela inscription of the first century BC. |
| A. | Vakatakas, Cholas and Satvahanas |
| B. | Cholas, Pandyas and Cheras |
| C. | Ikshvakus, Vakatakas and Pandyas |
| D. | Pallavas, Cholas and Pandyas |
| Answer» C. Ikshvakus, Vakatakas and Pandyas | |
| 11715. |
Article 78 of the Constitution deals with? |
| A. | Prime Minister's duty regarding keeping the President informed about the government's decisions and policies. |
| B. | President's power to get information from the Council of Ministers. |
| C. | President's power to send advisory messages to the Parliament. |
| D. | Emergency powers of the President |
| Answer» D. Emergency powers of the President | |
| 11716. |
A man on tour travels first 160 km at 64 km/hr and the next 160 km at 80 km/hr. The average speed for the first 320 km of the tour is? |
| A. | 35.55 km/hr |
| B. | 36 km/hr |
| C. | 71.11 km/hr |
| D. | 71 km/hr |
| Answer» D. 71 km/hr | |
| 11717. |
A car travelling with 5/7 of its actual speed covers 42 km in 1 hr 40 min 48 sec. Find the actual speed of the car? |
| A. | 17(6/7) km/hr |
| B. | 25 km/hr |
| C. | 30 km/hr |
| D. | 35 km/hr |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11718. |
Which foundation was recently conferred the Rajiv Gandhi International Prize for Technology in Education, an award instituted by Indira Gandhi National OpenUniversity (IGNOU)? |
| A. | Acumen Fund |
| B. | Bharat Sevashram Sangh |
| C. | Azim Premji Foundation |
| D. | Dean Foundation –India |
| Answer» D. Dean Foundation –India | |
| 11719. |
Who won the inaugural UEFA Best Player in Europe Award? |
| A. | David Villa |
| B. | Lionel Messi |
| C. | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| D. | Xavi Hernandez |
| Answer» C. Cristiano Ronaldo | |
| 11720. |
Which of the following provisions of the Constitutions of India need the ratification by the legislatures of not less than one-half of the States to effect amendment?1 The manner of election of the President of India2 Extent of the executive power of the Union and the States3Powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts4 Any of the Lists in the 7th ScheduleSelect the correct answer using the code given below:Code: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1 and 2 only |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 only | |
| 11721. |
Shabbir Ali was recently awarded the Dhyan Chand award for which of the following sports? |
| A. | Football |
| B. | Wrestling |
| C. | Swimming |
| D. | Athletics |
| Answer» B. Wrestling | |
| 11722. |
Which of the following diseases are transmitted from one person to another?1 AIDS2 Cirrhosis3 Hepatitis B4 SyphilisSelect the correct answer using the code given below:Code: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 only | |
| 11723. |
Leila Lopes, who has been recently crowned Miss Universe, hails from which country? |
| A. | South Africa |
| B. | Malaysia |
| C. | Angola |
| D. | China |
| Answer» D. China | |
| 11724. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:List-I (Natural Vegetation of India)tList – II (Annual Rainfall received)A. Tropical evergreen forestst1. 100 – 200 cmB. Tropical deciduous forestst2. Above 200 cmC. Tropical dry forestst3. Less than 50 cmD. Arid forestst4. Above 300 cm5. 50 – 100 cmCode: |
| A. | A - 1; B - 2; C - 5; D - 3 |
| B. | A - 4; B - 3; C - 1; D - 5 |
| C. | A - 2; B - 1; C - 5; D - 3 |
| D. | A - 2; B - 1; C - 3; D - 4 |
| Answer» D. A - 2; B - 1; C - 3; D - 4 | |
| 11725. |
In covering a distance of 30 km, Abhay takes 2 hours more than Sameer. If Abhay doubles his speed, then he would take 1 hour less than Sameer. Abhay's speed is ? |
| A. | 5 kmph |
| B. | 6 kmph |
| C. | 6.25 kmph |
| D. | 7.5 kmph |
| Answer» B. 6 kmph | |
| 11726. |
Who amongst the following coaches (former) was awarded the Dronacharya Award? |
| A. | Rajinder Singh |
| B. | Rajinder Singh Jr. |
| C. | Vasudevan Bhaskaran |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Rajinder Singh Jr. | |
| 11727. |
Which among the following monoculture crops provide(s) immediate cash to the farmers?1 Tea in Assam2 Rubber in Africa3 Sugarcane in Malaysia4Coffee in BrazilSelect the correct answer using the code given below:Code: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11728. |
Can you be _______ time tomorrow? |
| A. | at |
| B. | on |
| C. | in |
| D. | none |
| Answer» C. in | |
| 11729. |
I’m going the movies _______ 8 :00 |
| A. | at |
| B. | to |
| C. | on |
| D. | none |
| Answer» B. to | |
| 11730. |
She comes _______ school by bus. |
| A. | in |
| B. | on |
| C. | to |
| D. | none |
| Answer» D. none | |
| 11731. |
A farmer travelled a distance of 61 km in 9 hours. He travelled partly on foot @ 4 km/hr and partly on bicycle @ 9 km/hr. The distance travelled on foot is? |
| A. | 14 km |
| B. | 15 km |
| C. | 16 km |
| D. | 17 km |
| Answer» D. 17 km | |
| 11732. |
Summer starts _______ June. |
| A. | to |
| B. | in |
| C. | on |
| D. | none |
| Answer» C. on | |
| 11733. |
The ‘Best Actor’ award was shared by Dhanush and ............... at the 58th National Film Awards. |
| A. | Prakash Raj |
| B. | Amitabh Bachchan |
| C. | Salim Kumar |
| D. | Saif Ali Khan |
| Answer» D. Saif Ali Khan | |
| 11734. |
To boost India’s power-generating capacity, the Jawaharlal Nehru Solar Mission was launched in India in January 2010. Which of the following statements regarding this Mission is/are correct?1 India is fast exhausting reserves of fossil fuel resources.2Solar energy is a clean source of energy3 India lacks technology for development of other alternative sources of power generationSelect the correct answer using the code given below:Code: |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 11735. |
Suzanne works _______ the bank. |
| A. | at |
| B. | in |
| C. | on |
| D. | none |
| Answer» B. in | |
| 11736. |
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?1 Kiran MK11: Aerobatic aircraft2 MI 35 : Attack helicopter3 Mirage 2000: Military transport aircraftSelect the correct answer using the code given below:Code: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 11737. |
Bharatendu Harishchandra award, recently awarded to fourteen persons, is given in the field of |
| A. | Film-making |
| B. | Journalism |
| C. | Mass Communication |
| D. | Both (b) and (c) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11738. |
He arrived _______ 3 :00 |
| A. | at |
| B. | to |
| C. | in |
| D. | none |
| Answer» B. to | |
| 11739. |
My brother lives _______ Montréal. |
| A. | at |
| B. | to |
| C. | in |
| D. | none |
| Answer» D. none | |
| 11740. |
Nathalie is laughing _______ her brother. |
| A. | in |
| B. | to |
| C. | at |
| D. | none |
| Answer» D. none | |
| 11741. |
I always go ____ church __ Sunday. |
| A. | in |
| B. | to |
| C. | at |
| D. | none |
| Answer» C. at | |
| 11742. |
Which of the following films was adjudged as the ‘Best Film on Social Issues’ at the 58th National Film Awards? |
| A. | Guzaarish |
| B. | Brihaspati |
| C. | Champions |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 11743. |
Thomas Sargent, who has recently been conferred the Nobel Prize in Economics, hails from which country? |
| A. | United States of America |
| B. | England |
| C. | China |
| D. | Norway |
| Answer» B. England | |
| 11744. |
Which crop is sown in the largest area in M.P. ? |
| A. | Jowar |
| B. | Rice |
| C. | Soyabeen |
| D. | Wheat |
| Answer» C. Soyabeen | |
| 11745. |
Martine stood _______ the blackboard. |
| A. | at |
| B. | in |
| C. | on |
| D. | none |
| Answer» B. in | |
| 11746. |
Industrial Revolution in Europe mainly emerged due to1 Locating the production process in the countryside2 Declining of the guilds because of nonfarming production coming under a single roof (the factory)3 Growing role of merchant-capitalists in the production processSelect the correct answer using the code given below:Code: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 2 only |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 11747. |
I saw her _______ church yesterday. |
| A. | at |
| B. | to |
| C. | in |
| D. | none |
| Answer» C. in | |
| 11748. |
The post office is_______ Cathart Street. |
| A. | in |
| B. | on |
| C. | at |
| D. | none |
| Answer» C. at | |
| 11749. |
Who won the ‘Best Actress’ award at the 64th Cannes Film Festival? |
| A. | Kristen Stewart |
| B. | Angelina Jolie |
| C. | Kristen Dunst |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 11750. |
Who bagged the ‘Best Director’ award at the 58th National Film Awards? |
| A. | Mr. Salim Kumar |
| B. | Mr. Sanjay Leela Bhansali |
| C. | Mr. Vetrimaran |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |