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| 196701. |
Quarizite is metamorphosed from |
| A. | Limestone |
| B. | Obsidian |
| C. | Sandstone |
| D. | Shale |
| Answer» D. Shale | |
| 196702. |
If the stars are seen to rise perpendicular to the horizon by an observer, he is located on the |
| A. | Equator |
| B. | Tropic of Cancer |
| C. | South Pole |
| D. | North Pole |
| Answer» B. Tropic of Cancer | |
| 196703. |
Consider the following statements :1. Most magmas are a combination of liquid, solid and gas.2. Water vapour and carbon dioxide are the principal gases dissolved in a magma. 3. Basaltic magma is hotter than the silicic magma.4. The magma solidified between sedimentary rocks in a horizontal position is known as dike.which of these statements are correct ? |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 2,3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 1,2 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2,3 and 4 | |
| 196704. |
Which one of the following weather conditions is indicated by a sudden fall in barometer reading ? |
| A. | Stormy weather |
| B. | Calm weather |
| C. | Cold and dry weather |
| D. | Hot and sunny weather |
| Answer» B. Calm weather | |
| 196705. |
The high density of population in Nile Valley and Island of Java is primarily due to |
| A. | Intensive agriculture |
| B. | Industrialization |
| C. | Urbanization |
| D. | Topographic constraints |
| Answer» B. Industrialization | |
| 196706. |
Consider the following statements regarding the earthquakes:1. The intensity of earthquake is measured on Mercalli Scale. 2. The magnitude of an earthquake is a measure of energy released.3. Earthquake magnitudes are based on direct measurements of the amplitude of seismic waves.4. In the Richter scale,each whole number demonstrates a hundredfold increase in the amount of energy released. |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 2,3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2,3 and 4 | |
| 196707. |
Which one of the following is known as theCoffee portof the world ? |
| A. | sao paulo |
| B. | Santos |
| C. | Rio de Janeiro |
| D. | Buenos Aires |
| Answer» C. Rio de Janeiro | |
| 196708. |
Consider the following provinces of former Yugoslavia:1. Bosnia 2. Croatia 3. Slovenia 4.Yugoslavia The correct sequence of these provinces from the east to the west is: |
| A. | 4,1,3,2 |
| B. | 4,1,2,3 |
| C. | 1,4,3,2 |
| D. | 1,4,2,3 |
| Answer» C. 1,4,3,2 | |
| 196709. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I(Minerals) List-II(Major producer )A. Mineral oil 1. Zambia B. Copper 2. Guyana C. Manganese 3. Venezuela D. Bauxite 4. Gabon |
| A. | A-(3),B-(1),C-(4),D-(2) |
| B. | A-(3),B-(1),C-(2),D-(4) |
| C. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(4),D-(4) |
| D. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(4),D-(2) |
| Answer» B. A-(3),B-(1),C-(2),D-(4) | |
| 196710. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list: List-I(Oceanic Trench ) List-II(Location)A. Aleutian 1. Indian Ocean B. Kermadec 2. North Pacific Ocean C. Sunda 3. South Pacific OceanD. S. Sandwich 4. south Atlantic Ocean |
| A. | A-(2),B-(4),C-(1),D-(3) |
| B. | A-(2),B-(3),C-(1),D-(4) |
| C. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(2),D-(4) |
| D. | A-(1),B-(4),C-(2),D-(3) |
| Answer» C. A-(1),B-(3),C-(2),D-(4) | |
| 196711. |
A'black hole is a body in space which does not allow any radiation to come out. This property is due to its |
| A. | very small size |
| B. | very large size |
| C. | very high density |
| D. | very low density |
| Answer» D. very low density | |
| 196712. |
Which one of the following lakes forms an international boundary between Tanzania and Uganda ? |
| A. | Chad |
| B. | Malawi |
| C. | Victoria |
| D. | Zambezi |
| Answer» D. Zambezi | |
| 196713. |
A person of mixed European and Indian blood in Latin america is called a |
| A. | Mulatto |
| B. | Mestizo |
| C. | Meiji |
| D. | Mau Mau |
| Answer» C. Meiji | |
| 196714. |
Which one of the following port cities in Venezuela has been developed as an oil port ? |
| A. | Caracas |
| B. | Maracaibo |
| C. | Maracay |
| D. | Carupano |
| Answer» C. Maracay | |
| 196715. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct ?Dinar/ New Dinar is the currency of |
| A. | Sudan |
| B. | Yugoslavia |
| C. | U.A.E. |
| D. | Tunisia |
| Answer» B. Yugoslavia | |
| 196716. |
A ship sailing from the eastern extremity of the Aleutian Islands to Dutch crosses 180 Degree meridian at 23.30 hrs on January 1,1999. What time and date will be recorded by the captain of the ship in his diary after one-hour journey from the point of crossing of the meridian ? |
| A. | January 1, 0030hrs |
| B. | January 1, 0030 hrs |
| C. | January 3, 0030 hrs |
| D. | January 4, 0030 hrs |
| Answer» D. January 4, 0030 hrs | |
| 196717. |
Which one of the following types of coal contains a higher percentage of carbon than the rest ? |
| A. | Bituminous coal |
| B. | Lignite |
| C. | Peat |
| D. | Anthracite |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196718. |
Which one of the following scholars suggests the earth's origin from gases and dust particles ? |
| A. | James Jeans |
| B. | H. Alfven |
| C. | E. Hoyle |
| D. | O. Schmidt |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196719. |
If it is 10.00 a.m. I.S.T., then what would be the local time at shillong on 92 Degree E longitude? |
| A. | 9.38 a.m. |
| B. | 10.38 a.m. |
| C. | 10.22 a.m. |
| D. | 9.22 a.m. |
| Answer» C. 10.22 a.m. | |
| 196720. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Volcanic Mountain) List -II(Country)A. Mt.Rainler 1. Italy B. Etna 2. Mexico C. Paricutin 3. Philippines D. Taal 4. U.S.A. |
| A. | A-(4),B-(2),C-(1),D-(3) |
| B. | A-(4),B-(1),C-(2),D-(3) |
| C. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(4),D-(3) |
| D. | A-(4),B-(3),C-(2),D-(1) |
| Answer» C. A-(2),B-(1),C-(4),D-(3) | |
| 196721. |
Match List-I with List -II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I(Special characteristic) List-II(Name of planet)A. Smallest planet of the solar system 1. Mecury B. Largest planet of the solar system 2. Venus C. Planet second from the sun in the solar system 3. Jupiter D. Planet nearest to the sun 4. Pluto 5. Saturn |
| A. | A-(2),B-(3),C-(5),D-(1) |
| B. | A-(3),B-(5),C-(1),D-(2) |
| C. | A-(4),B-(1),C-(2),D-(3) |
| D. | A-(4),B-(3),C-(2),D-(1) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196722. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Timber) List-II(Country ) A. Cedar 1. Myanmar B. Douglas Fir 2. Canada C. Mahogany 3. Mexico D. Teak 4. Honduras |
| A. | A-(3),B-(2),C-(1),D-(4) |
| B. | A-(3),B-(2),C-(4),D-(1) |
| C. | A-(2),B-(3),C-(4),D-(1) |
| D. | A-(2),B-(3),C-(1),D-(4) |
| Answer» C. A-(2),B-(3),C-(4),D-(1) | |
| 196723. |
Estuaries possess distinct blooms of excessive growth of a pigmented dianoflagellates. These blooms are called |
| A. | red tides |
| B. | sea tides |
| C. | black tides |
| D. | sea flowers |
| Answer» B. sea tides | |
| 196724. |
Match List -I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-IIA. Ringgit 1. Indonesia B. Baht 2. South Korea C. Rupiah 3. Thailand D. Won 4. Malaysia |
| A. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(4),D-(2) |
| B. | A-(4),B-(3),C-(1),D-(2) |
| C. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(4),D-(3) |
| D. | A-(4),B-(2),C-(1),D-(3) |
| Answer» C. A-(1),B-(3),C-(4),D-(3) | |
| 196725. |
The correct sequence of different layers of the atmosphere from the surface of the Earth upwards is : |
| A. | Troposphere,Stratosphere,Ionosphere,Mesosphere |
| B. | Stratosphere,Troposphere,Ionosphere,Mesosphere |
| C. | Troposphere,Stratosphere,Mesosphere,Ionosphere |
| D. | Stratosphere,Troposphere,Mesosphere,Ionosphere |
| Answer» D. Stratosphere,Troposphere,Mesosphere,Ionosphere | |
| 196726. |
Consider the following statements regarding asteroids :1. Asteroids are rocky debris of varying sizes orbiting the sun.2. Most of the asteroids are small but some have diameter as large as 1000km.3. The orbit of asteroids lies between orbits of Jupiter and saturn |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 are correct |
| B. | 2 and 3 are correct |
| C. | 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 are correct | |
| 196727. |
One will NOT have to pass through the Suez Canal while going from Bombay to |
| A. | Alexandria |
| B. | Suez |
| C. | Port Said |
| D. | Benghazi |
| Answer» C. Port Said | |
| 196728. |
During a flight from Delhi to Tokyo the following are the landing airports:1. Hongkong 2. Hanoi 3. Taipel 4. Bangkok The correct sequence of the landing at these airports during an onward journey is |
| A. | 1,2,3,4 |
| B. | 4,2,1,3 |
| C. | 3,4,1,2 |
| D. | 4,1,2,3 |
| Answer» C. 3,4,1,2 | |
| 196729. |
If the earth's direction of rotation is reversed, what would be the IST when it is noon at the International Date Line ? |
| A. | 06.30hrs |
| B. | 05.30hrs |
| C. | 18.30 hrs |
| D. | 17.30 hrs |
| Answer» B. 05.30hrs | |
| 196730. |
Which one of the following conditions is most relevant for the presence of life on Mars |
| A. | Atmospheric composition |
| B. | Thermal conditions |
| C. | Occurrence of ice caps and frozen water |
| D. | Occurrence of ozone |
| Answer» D. Occurrence of ozone | |
| 196731. |
Which one of the following stars is nearest to the Earth ? |
| A. | Polaris |
| B. | Alpha Centauri |
| C. | Sun |
| D. | Sirius |
| Answer» D. Sirius | |
| 196732. |
Which one of the following countries is the largest producer of fuel wood in the world ? |
| A. | Indonesia |
| B. | Russia |
| C. | India |
| D. | China |
| Answer» C. India | |
| 196733. |
The group of small pieces of rock revolving round the sun between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter are called |
| A. | meteors |
| B. | comets |
| C. | meteorites |
| D. | asteroids |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196734. |
Which among the following state has won Krishi Karman Award 2013-14 for record Grain production? |
| A. | Odisha |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Haryana |
| D. | Punjab |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196735. |
From Aceh in the far north west to Torres Strait in the east is 5000 miles, almost as far as from London to Baghdad. The archipelago has 14000 islands, some mere equatorial rocks, others some of the largest in the world.This description best fits. |
| A. | West Indies |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | Philippines |
| D. | Indonesia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196736. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below in the lists: List-I (Crops) and List-II (Geographical conditions)A. Barley 1. Hot and dry climate with poor soil B. Rice 2. Cool climate with poorer soil C. Millets 3. Warm and Moist climate with high altitude D. Tea 4. Hot and Moist climate with rich soil |
| A. | A-(2),B-(4),C-(1),D-(3) |
| B. | A-(3),B-(4),C-(1),D-(2) |
| C. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(4),D-(3) |
| D. | A-(3),B-(2),C-(4),D-(1) |
| Answer» B. A-(3),B-(4),C-(1),D-(2) | |
| 196737. |
World Innovation Summit for Health(WISH) 2015 held in which country |
| A. | Japan |
| B. | Qatar |
| C. | France |
| D. | India |
| Answer» C. France | |
| 196738. |
Which state will set up organic cotton textile park,which will be first of its kind in India |
| A. | Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196739. |
National Green Tribunal has been in the news recently, it is headed by |
| A. | Justice Anjali Prasad |
| B. | Justice Swatanter Kumar |
| C. | Justice Punam Kalra |
| D. | Justice Kalyani Saxena |
| Answer» C. Justice Punam Kalra | |
| 196740. |
Who among the following player has become first batsman to hit double century in world cup history |
| A. | Sikhar Dhawan |
| B. | Virat Kohli |
| C. | Chris Gayle |
| D. | Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
| Answer» D. Mahendra Singh Dhoni | |
| 196741. |
20th February is celebrated as statehood day of which of the two North Eastern States of India |
| A. | Tripura and Meghalaya |
| B. | Mizoram and Tripura |
| C. | Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram |
| D. | Arunachal Pradesh and Assam |
| Answer» D. Arunachal Pradesh and Assam | |
| 196742. |
Who among the following Indian Cricketer has been inducted in to the ICC Hall of Fame in February 2015 |
| A. | Sachin Tendulkar |
| B. | Rahul Dravid |
| C. | Virat Kohli |
| D. | Anil Kumble |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196743. |
The Prime Minister of which one of the following countries is chosen by the ruling prince from a slate of three candidates put up to him by the President of France ? |
| A. | San Marius |
| B. | Liechtenstein |
| C. | Malta |
| D. | Monaco |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196744. |
Which one of the following factors is responsible for the change in the regular direction of the ocean currents in the Indian Ocean ? |
| A. | Indian Ocean is ' half an ocean ' |
| B. | Indian Ocean has Monsoon drift |
| C. | Indian Ocean is a land -locked ocean |
| D. | Indian Ocean has greater variation in salinity |
| Answer» C. Indian Ocean is a land -locked ocean | |
| 196745. |
The Land Acquisition Ordinance, 2014 creates five special categories of land use for which Social Impact Assessment is exempted. Which of the following is not in that list? |
| A. | Rural infrastructure |
| B. | Industrial corridors |
| C. | Affordable housing |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196746. |
The memorandum of understanding on Defence Salary Package was signed between Indian Army and which bank: |
| A. | Federal Bank of India |
| B. | Corporation Bank |
| C. | Punjab National Bank |
| D. | State Bank of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196747. |
The tail of a comet is directed away from the sun because |
| A. | as the comet rotates around the sun, the lighter mass of the comet is pushed away due to the centrifugalforce alone |
| B. | as the comet rotates, the lighter mass of the comet is attracted by some star situated in the direction of its tail |
| C. | the radiation emitted by the sun exerts a radial pressure on the comet throwing its tail away from the sun |
| D. | the tail of the comet always exists in the same orientation |
| Answer» B. as the comet rotates, the lighter mass of the comet is attracted by some star situated in the direction of its tail | |
| 196748. |
Who amongst the following was the first Hindu Chief Justice of Pakistan? |
| A. | Rana Bhagwandas |
| B. | Kiran Kumar |
| C. | SK Sinha |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Kiran Kumar | |
| 196749. |
Who is the first batsman to score a double hundred in a World Cup game? |
| A. | Virendra Sehwag |
| B. | Chris Gayle |
| C. | Sachin Tendulkar |
| D. | Rohit Sharma |
| Answer» C. Sachin Tendulkar | |
| 196750. |
Which one of the following layers of the atmosphere is responsible for the deflection of radio waves ? |
| A. | Troposphere |
| B. | Stratosphere |
| C. | Mesosphere |
| D. | Ionosphere |
| Answer» E. | |