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| 196951. |
Airport Council International (ACI) that ranked Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport of Delhi as the world’s most performing airports is based out of which city: |
| A. | Geneva |
| B. | Paris |
| C. | Stockholm |
| D. | Berlin |
| Answer» B. Paris | |
| 196952. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I(Rivers ) List-II(Dams)A. Cauvery 1. AlamattiB. Krishna 2. MetturC. Narmada 3. Gandhi Sagar D. Chambal 4. Sardar Sarovar |
| A. | A-(1), B-(4),C-(2),D-(3) |
| B. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(4),D-(3) |
| C. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(3),D-(4) |
| D. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(4),D-(2) |
| Answer» C. A-(2),B-(1),C-(3),D-(4) | |
| 196953. |
Consider the following statements:Asseration(A): According to statistics, more female children are born each year than male childern in India.Reason(R) : In India, the death rate of a male child is higher than that of the female child |
| 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» E. | |
| 196954. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I(Resorts) List-II(States )A.Chakrota 1. Assam B. Haflong 2. West Bengal C. Kalimpong 3. Uttar Pradesh D. Kufri 4. Himachal Pradesh |
| A. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(2),D-(4) |
| B. | A-(3),B-(1),C-(4),D-(2) |
| C. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(4),D-(2) |
| D. | A-(3),B-(1),C-(2),D-(4) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196955. |
Which one of the following statements is not true of the Konkan Railway? |
| A. | The total length is about 760 km |
| B. | It runs through the states of Karnataka,Goa,Maharashtra and Kerala |
| C. | It is the only rail route that cuts across the Western Ghats |
| D. | The KonkanRailway Construction Company which came into being raised money through Public Issues |
| Answer» C. It is the only rail route that cuts across the Western Ghats | |
| 196956. |
The population growth rate in Kerala is the lowest among major Indian states. Which one of the following is the most widely accepted reason for this ? |
| A. | Kerala has made the highest investment in family planning |
| B. | Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India |
| C. | Kerala has invested heavily in promoting literacy and public health and placed high priority on social policies |
| D. | The population pyramid in Kerala has relatively fewer women in the reproductive age group |
| Answer» D. The population pyramid in Kerala has relatively fewer women in the reproductive age group | |
| 196957. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Industries) List-II(Industrial Centres)A. Pearl fishing 1. Pune B. Autombiles 2. Tuticorn C. Ship building 3. PinjoreD. Engineering goods 4. Marmagao |
| A. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(4),D-(3) |
| B. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(4),D-(4) |
| C. | A-(1),B-(2),C-(4),D-(3) |
| D. | A-(1),B-(2),C-(3),D-(4) |
| Answer» B. A-(2),B-(1),C-(4),D-(4) | |
| 196958. |
Some people in Manipur live in houses built on floating islands of weeds and decaying vegetation held together by suspended silt. These islands are called |
| A. | Tipis |
| B. | Burkhans |
| C. | Phoomdis |
| D. | Izba |
| Answer» D. Izba | |
| 196959. |
In the vicinity of Mumbai, a number of specialised towns have been developed. Match the lists of specialisation with towns and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I(Towns) List-II(specialisation) A. Alibag 1. Fishing Centre B. Balapur 2. Holiday resort C. Nhava sheva 3. Petro - Chemical complex D. Ratnagiri 4. Port |
| A. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(2),D-(4) |
| B. | A-(2),B-(3),C-(4),D-(1) |
| C. | A-(3),B-(4),C-(2),D-(1) |
| D. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(4),D-(3) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196960. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List-I(Agricultural products ) List-II(Foremost producer)A. Cotton 1. Madhya Pradesh B. Gram 2. Gujarat C. Black pepper 3. West Bengal D. Pineapple 4. Kerala |
| A. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(4),D-(3) |
| B. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(3),D-(4) |
| C. | A-(1),B-(2),C-(4),D-(3) |
| D. | A-(1),B-(2),C-(3),D-(4) |
| Answer» B. A-(2),B-(1),C-(3),D-(4) | |
| 196961. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List-I (Places) List-II(Industries)A. Jamnagar 1. AluminiumB. Hospet 2. Wollen Textile C. Korba 3. FertilizersD. Haldia 4. Cement 5. Iron and steel |
| A. | A-(4),B-(3),C-(1),D-(2) |
| B. | A-(2),B-(5),C-(1),D-(3) |
| C. | A-(4),B-(5),C-(2),D-(3) |
| D. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(4),D-(3) |
| Answer» C. A-(4),B-(5),C-(2),D-(3) | |
| 196962. |
Among which one of the following sets of social/ religious groups is the extent of poverty the highest,as per Government statistics for the nineties ? |
| A. | Muslims in Kerala, Gujarat and A.P. |
| B. | Tribals in Bihar, Orissa,M.P. and Maharashtra |
| C. | Scheduled Castes in Punjab, Western UP, northern Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Christians in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Assam |
| Answer» C. Scheduled Castes in Punjab, Western UP, northern Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu | |
| 196963. |
The Rawa offshore block,with great potential for oil,is located in |
| A. | Krishna-Godavari basin |
| B. | cauvery basin |
| C. | Mahanadi basin |
| D. | Polar -Pennar basin |
| Answer» B. cauvery basin | |
| 196964. |
The discovery of Oak flora in 1996 added a new chapter to the history of Indian Sericulture. Which one of the following states is the leading producer of Oak tasar silk ? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | Manipur |
| D. | Orissa |
| Answer» C. Manipur | |
| 196965. |
Which one of the following east flowing rivers of India has rift valley due to down warping ? |
| A. | Damodar |
| B. | Mahanadi |
| C. | Son |
| D. | Yamuna |
| Answer» C. Son | |
| 196966. |
What is the correct sequence of the following Indian states in descending order of their length of surface roads per 100 km^2 of their area ?1. Haryana 2. Maharashtra 3. Punjab 4. Tamil Nadu |
| A. | 4,3,2,1 |
| B. | 4,3,1,2 |
| C. | 3,4,1,2 |
| D. | 3,4,2,1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196967. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I ( Minerals ) List-II (Mining area ) A. Graphite 1. Bellary B. Lead 2. Didwana C. Salt 3. Rampa D. Silver 4. Zawar |
| A. | A-(3),B-(4),C-(1),D-(2) |
| B. | A-(1),B-(4),C-(2),D-(3) |
| C. | A-(3),B-(1),C-(4),D-(2) |
| D. | A-(2),B-(3),C-(1),D-(4) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196968. |
Which one of the following languages belongs to the Austric group ? |
| A. | Marathi |
| B. | Ladakhi |
| C. | Khasi |
| D. | Tamil |
| Answer» D. Tamil | |
| 196969. |
Which one of the following sets of states stands to benefit the most from the Konkan Railway ? |
| A. | Goa, Karnataka,Maharashtra, Kerala |
| B. | M.P.,Maharashtra,Tamil Nadu, Kerala |
| C. | Tamil Nadu,Kerala ,Goa,,Maharashtra |
| D. | Gujarat,,Maharashtra,Goa,Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» B. M.P.,Maharashtra,Tamil Nadu, Kerala | |
| 196970. |
Which of the following Indian states emerged the best amongs all the states at the recently concluded 35th National Games? |
| A. | Haryana |
| B. | Maharashtra |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Punjab |
| Answer» D. Punjab | |
| 196971. |
Match List -I (Hazardous industries using child labour leading to the filling of a public interest petition in the Supreme Court) with List-II (Located at) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-IIA. Glass Industry 1. MoradabadB. Brassware Industry 2. MarakpurC. Slate Industry 3. Ferozabad D. Handmade Carpet 4. Mirzapur Industry |
| A. | A-(3),B-(1),C-(2),D-(4) |
| B. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(4),D-(2) |
| C. | A-(3),B-(1),C-(4),D-(2) |
| D. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(2),D-(4) |
| Answer» B. A-(1),B-(3),C-(4),D-(2) | |
| 196972. |
Which one of the following is cultivated by transplanting seedlings ? |
| A. | Maize |
| B. | Sorghum |
| C. | Onion |
| D. | Soyabean |
| Answer» D. Soyabean | |
| 196973. |
The following are the major oilseeds produced in India.1. Sesamum 2. Mustard 3. Groundnut 4. Soyabeen Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the descending order of the quantity of their production ? |
| A. | 1,2,3,4 |
| B. | 3,2,4,1 |
| C. | 2,4,3,1 |
| D. | 3,4,2,1 |
| Answer» D. 3,4,2,1 | |
| 196974. |
Which of the following places are known for paper manufacturing industry ?1. Yamunanagar 2. Guwahati 3. Shahabad 4. Ballarpur Choose the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 1,2 and 4 |
| C. | 1,3 and 4 |
| D. | 2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1,3 and 4 | |
| 196975. |
Louis Jordan, a famous actor, who passed away recently belonged to which country: |
| A. | Jordan |
| B. | France |
| C. | United Kingdom |
| D. | United States |
| Answer» C. United Kingdom | |
| 196976. |
Who has been apointed the Chief executive officer (CEO) of accounting giant Deloitte’s global operations? |
| A. | Barry Salzberg |
| B. | Punit Renjen |
| C. | Faisal Siddiqui |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Faisal Siddiqui | |
| 196977. |
Who amongst the following Indian cricketers has most recently been awarded Honorary Life Membership of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)? |
| A. | Rahul Dravid |
| B. | Saurav Ganguly |
| C. | Sachin Tendulkar |
| D. | V.V.S. Laxman |
| Answer» C. Sachin Tendulkar | |
| 196978. |
The canal -carrying capacity of Farrakka is |
| A. | 75000 Cusecs |
| B. | 70000Cusecs |
| C. | 40000Cusecs |
| D. | 35000Cusecs |
| Answer» B. 70000Cusecs | |
| 196979. |
Anti Dumping Duty imposed on the import of Graphite electrodes would serve which of the following purposes: |
| A. | Prevent unsafe dumping of graphite electrodes u0026 encourage waste recycling |
| B. | Protect the domestic industry from below-cost shipments of graphite electrodes |
| C. | Restrict the production of Graphite electrodes in the country |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Restrict the production of Graphite electrodes in the country | |
| 196980. |
Match List-I with List-II select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I (Minerals ) List-II (Typical areas of occurrence )A. Coal 1. Bhandara B. Gold 2. Karanpura C. Mica 3. HuttiD. Maganese 4. Nellore |
| A. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(2),D-(4) |
| B. | A-(2),B-(3),C-(4),D-(1) |
| C. | A-(3),B-(4),C-(2),D-(1) |
| D. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(4),D-(3) |
| Answer» C. A-(3),B-(4),C-(2),D-(1) | |
| 196981. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-IIA. Deccan Traps 1. Late cenozoic B. Western Ghats 2. Pre-cambrianC. Aravalli 3. Cretaceous Eocene D. Narmada -Tapi 4. Cambrian alluvial deposits 5. Pleistocene |
| A. | A-(3),B-(5),C-(1),D-(4) |
| B. | A-(3),B-(1),C-(2),D-(5) |
| C. | A-(2),B-(1),C-(3),D-(4) |
| D. | A-(1),B-(4),C-(2),D-(5) |
| Answer» C. A-(2),B-(1),C-(3),D-(4) | |
| 196982. |
According to the latest census figures sex ratio in India is |
| A. | declining |
| B. | stable |
| C. | increasing |
| D. | fluctuating |
| Answer» C. increasing | |
| 196983. |
Match-List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I(Climatic conditions ) List-II(Reasons)A. Madras is warmer than Calcutta 1. North-East Monsoon B. Snowfall in Himalayas 2. Altitude C. Rainfall decreases from West Bengal 3. Western depressions to Punjab D. Sutlej -Ganga Plain gets some rain 4. Distance from sea winter 5. Latitude |
| A. | A-(1),B-(2),C-(4),D-(5) |
| B. | A-(4),B-(5),C-(1),D-(3) |
| C. | A-(5),B-(2),C-(4),D-(3) |
| D. | A-(5),B-(1),C-(3),D-(4) |
| Answer» D. A-(5),B-(1),C-(3),D-(4) | |
| 196984. |
What is the correct sequence of the descending order of the following States in respect of female literacy rates as per the 1991 census ?1. Mizoram 2. Kerala 3. Goa 4. Nagaland Choose the correct answer using the codes given below : |
| A. | 2,3,1,4 |
| B. | 2,1,3,4 |
| C. | 2,3,4,1 |
| D. | 1,2,4,3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196985. |
As per the 1991 Census, the average size of households in terms of number of persons per household in respect of the given states follows the sequence (highest first, lowest last ): |
| A. | Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh, west Bengal,Gujarat,Kerala |
| C. | Gujarat,Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196986. |
Which of the following pairs of states and their important crops are correctly matched ?1. Kerala : Tapioca2. Maharashtra : Cotton 3. West Bengal : Jute 4. Gujarat : Groundnut |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 1,2 and 4 |
| C. | 1,3 and 4 |
| D. | 2,3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196987. |
You might see a few curious Danes around, but that is because... used to be Danish outpost. This quaint toown with its fort and a beautiful church, the New Jerusalem, empty streets and deserted beachfront is a quaint gem.The place referred to in this quotation lies on the |
| A. | Tamil Nadu coast |
| B. | Kerala coast |
| C. | Karnataka coast |
| D. | Goa coast |
| Answer» C. Karnataka coast | |
| 196988. |
Consider the following rivers:1. Kishenganga 2. Ganga3. Wainganga 4. Penganga The correct sequence of these rivers when arranged in the north-south direction is |
| A. | 1,2,3,4 |
| B. | 2,1,3,4 |
| C. | 2,1,4,3 |
| D. | 1,2,4,3 |
| Answer» C. 2,1,4,3 | |
| 196989. |
Which one of the following areas of India prouces largest amount of cotton ? |
| A. | North western India and Gangetic West Bengal |
| B. | North western and Western India |
| C. | Western and Southern India |
| D. | Plains of Northern India |
| Answer» D. Plains of Northern India | |
| 196990. |
Consider the following statements: At the present level of technology available in India,solar energy can be conveniently used to 1. Supply hot water to residential buildings 2. supply water for minor irrigation projects.3. provide street lighting 4. electrifly a cluster of villages and small towns |
| A. | 1,2,3 and 4 are correct |
| B. | 2 and 4 are correct |
| C. | 1 and 3 are correct |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 are correct |
| Answer» B. 2 and 4 are correct | |
| 196991. |
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ?1. Idukki : Thermal power station2. Sabarigiri : Hydro-electric project3. Ghatprabha : Irrigation project 4. Ramganga : Multipurpose project |
| A. | 2,3 and4 |
| B. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» B. 1,2,3 and 4 | |
| 196992. |
Consider the following programmes:1. Afforestation and development of wastelands2. Reforestation and replantation existing forests 3. Encouraging the wood substitutes and supplying other types of fuel 4. Promotion of wide use of insecticides and pesticides to restrict the loss of forest area from degradation caused by pests and insects.The National Forest policy of 1988 includes |
| A. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1,3 and 4 |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196993. |
Local supply of coal is not available to |
| A. | TISCO, Jamshedpur |
| B. | VSL, Bhadravati |
| C. | HSL,Durgapur |
| D. | HSL,Bhilai |
| Answer» C. HSL,Durgapur | |
| 196994. |
Physico -chemical characteristics of water in water sources undergo changes due to : |
| A. | aquatic macrophytes |
| B. | aquatic fungi |
| C. | effluents |
| D. | evapotranspiration |
| Answer» D. evapotranspiration | |
| 196995. |
Which one of the following is an important crop of the Barak Valley ? |
| A. | Jute |
| B. | Tea |
| C. | Sugarcane |
| D. | Cotton |
| Answer» B. Tea | |
| 196996. |
Match List-I (Ores) with List-II (States where they are mined) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-IIA. Manganese 1. Madhya Pradesh B. Nickel 2. OrissaC. Lead-zinc 3. Rajasthan D. Asbestos 4. Andhra Pradesh |
| A. | A-(1),B-(3),C-(2),D-(4) |
| B. | A-(4),B-(3),C-(2),D-(1) |
| C. | A-(1),B-(2),C-(3),D-(4) |
| D. | A-(4),B-(2),C-(3),D-(1) |
| Answer» D. A-(4),B-(2),C-(3),D-(1) | |
| 196997. |
' Saddle peak ' the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is located in |
| A. | Great Nicobar |
| B. | Middle Andaman |
| C. | Little Andaman |
| D. | North Andaman |
| Answer» E. | |
| 196998. |
High temperature and low pressure over the Indian Sub-Continent during the summer season draws air from the Indian Ocean leading to the in-blowing of the |
| A. | Southeast Monsoon |
| B. | Southwest Monsoon |
| C. | Trade winds |
| D. | Westerlies |
| Answer» C. Trade winds | |
| 196999. |
As per the 1991 Census, which one of the following states has a lower population density than the other three ? |
| A. | Sikkim |
| B. | Nagaland |
| C. | Meghalaya |
| D. | Manipur |
| Answer» B. Nagaland | |
| 197000. |
Which one of the following regions of India is now regarded as an ' ecological hot sport ' ? |
| A. | WesternHimalayas |
| B. | EasternHimalayas |
| C. | Western Ghats |
| D. | Eastern Ghats |
| Answer» D. Eastern Ghats | |