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57551.

Jaubani is a dance form traditionally performed in North Eastern India by the –

A. Dimasas
B. Mizos
C. Khasis
D. Bodos
Answer» B. Mizos
57552.

Which among the following phenomena can occur when very warm and humid air is rising over a mass of a very cold air? 1. Calm weather 2. Snowfall 3. Storms and cyclonic storms 4. Intense rain and hail. Select the correct answer using the code given below : Code :

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 4
Answer» D. 1 and 4
57553.

मानसेहरा और शहबाजगढ़ी के अशोक के लेख किसमें लिखे हुए हैं?

A. प्राकृत भाषा, खरोष्ठी लिपि
B. प्राकृत भाषा, ब्राह्री लिपि
C. प्राकृत-आरामाइक भाषा, ब्राह्री लिपि
D. आरामाइक भाषा, खरोष्ठी लिपि
Answer» B. प्राकृत भाषा, ब्राह्री लिपि
57554.

To which business group did the Ambanis of Reliance Group sell their holding in Larsen and Toubro?

A. RP Goenkas
B. A V Birla
C. Kanorias
D. Mittals
Answer» C. Kanorias
57555.

निम्नलिखित कथनो में से कौन-सा एक सही है?

A. 1857 का विद्रोह हैदराबाद के निजाम द्वारा समर्थित नहीं था
B. अनहैपी इंडिया' पुस्तक के लेखक दीनबंधु मित्र थे
C. झांसी की रानी को ग्वालियर के सिंधिया घराने ने शरण दी थी
D. मंगल पांडे ने दिल्ली की ओर सिपाही अभियान का नेतृत्व किया
Answer» B. अनहैपी इंडिया' पुस्तक के लेखक दीनबंधु मित्र थे
57556.

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी अभिक्रिया सूर्य से ऊर्जा विकिरण का मुख्यं कारण है?

A. संलयन अभिक्रिया
B. विखंडन अभिक्रिया
C. रासायनिक अभिक्रिया
D. विसरण अभिक्रिया
Answer» B. विखंडन अभिक्रिया
57557.

Q 35

A. 150
B. 216
C. 316
D. 450
Answer» C. 316
57558.

सूची-I को सूची-II से सुमेलित कीजिए और सूचियों के नीचे दिए गए कूट का प्रयोग कर सही उत्तर चुनिए। सूची-I (युद्ध) (a) तृतीय कर्नाटक युद्ध (b) तृतीय मैसूर युद्ध (c) प्रथम मराठा युद्ध (d) प्रथम पंजाब सिख युद्ध सूची-II (संधि) 1. सालबई की संधि 2. लाहौर की संधि 3. पेरिस की संधि 4. श्रीरंगपटनम की संधि Otpion : a. b. c. d. to

A. 2 1 4 3
B. 2 4 1 3
C. 3 4 1 2
D. 3 1 4 2
Answer» D. 3 1 4 2
57559.

Which one among the following regarding G-20 is not correct ?

A. A group of developed countries
B. An integral part of the United Nations
C. Outside the World Bank and IMF
D. An offshoot of G-7
Answer» C. Outside the World Bank and IMF
57560.

किस कानून के अंतर्गत यह विहित है कि भारत के उच्चतम न्यायालय की समस्त कार्यवाही अंग्रेजी भाषा में होगी?

A. उच्चतम न्यायालय नियम, 1966
B. संसद द्वारा किया गया विधि-निर्माण
C. भारत के संविधान का अनुच्छेद 145
D. भारत के संविधान का अनुच्छेद 348
Answer» E.
57561.

Which antibiotic can cure Anthrax, if detected at an early stage?

A. Amoxycillin
B. Erythromycin
C. Cephalospirin
D. Ciprofloxacin
Answer» E.
57562.

Consider the following events— 1. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 2. Second Civil Disobedience Movement 3. Congress Split at Surat 4. Boycott of Simon Commission Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above events ?

A. (A) 3, 1, 4, 2
B. (B) 1, 4, 2, 3
C. (C) 4, 2, 3, 1
D. (D) 2, 3, 1, 4
Answer» B. (B) 1, 4, 2, 3
57563.

Mr. Shiv Nadar is the Chairman of which of the following groups of companies?

A. Wipro
B. HCL
C. Aptech
D. None of these
Answer» C. Aptech
57564.

Earth quake waves travel fastest in—

A. Soil
B. Molten rock
C. Water
D. Flexible rock
Answer» D. Flexible rock
57565.

'ऑपरेशन पोली' निम्नलिखित देशी राज्यों में से किस एक के, भारतीय संघ में समामेलन से संबधित है?

A. कश्मीर
B. जूनागढ़
C. त्रावणकोर
D. हैदराबाद
Answer» E.
57566.

Match List-I (Category) with List-II (54th National Film Award Winners) and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists— List-I (Category) (a) Best Feature Film (b) Best Popular Film (c) Best Children Film (d) Best Hindi Film List-II (54th National Film Award Winners) 1. Case of Footpath 2. Khosla ka Ghosla 3. Pullijaman 4. Lage Raho Munna Bhai Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)

A. (A) 1 2 4 3
B. (B) 3 4 1 2
C. (C) 4 1 3 2
D. (D) 2 3 1 4
Answer» C. (C) 4 1 3 2
57567.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :List-I (Agent) A. Arsenic B. Fluoride C. Dust D. NoiseList-II (Disease) 1. Fluorosis 2. Melanosis 3. Presbycusis 4. SilicosisCode: ABCD

A. 3 1 4 2
B. 3 4 1 2
C. 2 1 4 3
D. 2 4 1 3
Answer» D. 2 4 1 3
57568.

जहां तक महिलाओं की गरिमा एवं समानाधिकार का प्रश्न है, लोकतंत्र किस प्रकार सहायक है?

A. लोकतत्रं में महिलाओं को विधानमंडलों में समान मात्रा में राजनीतिक प्रतिनिधित्व प्राप्त होता है
B. लोकतंत्र में महिलाओं का प्रत्याभूम अधिकार प्राप्त होते है तथा उनके साथ सम्मानपूर्ण व्यवहार किया जाता है
C. लोकतंत्र में महिलाओं को सामाजिक जीवन के अधिकांश पक्षों में लिगं-भेद का सामना नहीं करना पड़ता
D. लोकतंत्र में समानता का सिद्धांत विधिक प्रतिमान के रूप में स्वीकृत है, जो उनकी स्वतंत्रता एवं गरिमा प्रत्याभूत करना आसान बनाता है
Answer» E.
57569.

What is an ECO-MARK ?

A. (A) A scheme for labeling pollution-free industrial unit
B. (B) A scheme for labeling environment friendly consumer product
C. (C) A cost-effective production technique
D. (D) An international certification recognizing eco-friendly building
Answer» C. (C) A cost-effective production technique
57570.

A car is traveling at a constant rate of 45 km per hour. The distance travelled by car from 10.40 am to 1.00 pm is :

A. 165 km
B. 150 km
C. 120 km
D. 105 km
Answer» E.
57571.

The President of India on 20th November, 2012 released a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of Ramgopal Maheswari's birth centenary year celebration. Which of the following statements regarding Ramgopal Maheswari is/are correct?1. He is regarded as a doyen of journalism in India.2. He was a trusted aid of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and helped him in mobilising the forces of Indian National Army in Kohima.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» D. Neither 1 nor 2
57572.

One of the following is not an Insurance Company—

A. ICICI Prudential
B. HDFC Natwest
C. OM Kotak Mahindra
D. Birla Sun Life
Answer» C. OM Kotak Mahindra
57573.

The writ of ‘Prohibition’ is issued by a superior court –

A. to prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction or acting contrary to the rules of natural justice
B. to an inferior court or body exercising judicial or quasijudicial functions to transfer the record of proceedings in a case for its review
C. where it can call upon a person to show under what authority he/she is holding the office
D. to an authority to produce an illegally detained person before the court for trial
Answer» B. to an inferior court or body exercising judicial or quasijudicial functions to transfer the record of proceedings in a case for its review
57574.

Consider the following statements regarding antibiotics–1. They are used to destroy disease-causing bacteria.2. They can be applied to the skin, swallowed or injected to fight micro-organisms inside the body.3. They are effective against disease-causing viruses.4. The first antibiotic to be discovered was tetracycline.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. 1 only
Answer» B. 1, 2 and 4
57575.

Let x ε {2, 3, 4} and y ε {4, 6, 9, 10}. Let A be the set of all order pairs (x, y) such that x is a factor of y. How many elements does the set A contain ?

A. 12
B. 10
C. 7
D. 6
Answer» E.
57576.

Iodex brand of pain balm is owned by—

A. Smithkline Beecham
B. Wyeth Laboratories
C. Glaxo
D. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Answer» B. Wyeth Laboratories
57577.

As per the recent Global Competitiveness Report from the World Economic Forum, which country replaced US as the most competitive economy in the world?

A. Canada
B. Sweden
C. Finland
D. Singapore
Answer» D. Singapore
57578.

Anna Hazare was awarded the Padma Bhushan in recognition for –

A. his war against corruption and launching Bhrashtachar Virodhi Jan Andolan
B. his service to the Indian Army
C. transforming a barren–dry village called Ralegan–Siddhi in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar district into a model village of self–sufficiency, ecofriendly and harmony
D. his remarkable social service in the Adivasi areas of Bihar
Answer» D. his remarkable social service in the Adivasi areas of Bihar
57579.

Which is the leading international audit firm that is facing serious charges on account of lapse in accounting practices?

A. Ferguson
B. PWH
C. Arthur Andersen
D. KPMG
Answer» D. KPMG
57580.

he fortification of Calcutta by the British in 1756 was regarded by the Nawab of Bengal, Sirajud-daulah, as–

A. growth of large-scale British trade
B. an attack upon his sovereignty
C. insecurity of the British in India
D. British control aver Bengal
Answer» C. insecurity of the British in India
57581.

Which among the following materials were used for minting coins during the rule of the Mauryas ?

A. Gold and Silver
B. Silver and Copper
C. Copper and Bronze
D. Gold and Copper
Answer» C. Copper and Bronze
57582.

The terms Lubb and Dubb relate to which one of the following ?

A. (A) Heart
B. (B) Eyes
C. (C) Teeth
D. (D) Lungs
Answer» B. (B) Eyes
57583.

Consider the following statements— 1. At the time of independence, the Government of India followed the calendar based on Saka era. 2. The National Calendar commenced on Chaitra 1 Saka, 1879 corresponding to 22 March 1957 A.D. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

A. (A) 1 only
B. (B) 2 only
C. (C) Both 1 and 2
D. (D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. (C) Both 1 and 2
57584.

In a certain school the ratio of boys to girls is 7 : 5. If there are 2400 students in the school, how many girls are there ?

A. 500
B. 700
C. 800
D. 1000
Answer» E.
57585.

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-से कथन चिरस्थायी बंदोबस्त के संबंध में सही हैं? 1. इसने कृषकों को स्वामित्व का अधिकार प्रदान किया। 2. जमींदारों को भूमि के स्वामियों के रूप में मान्यता मिली। 3. सरकार ने भूमि लगान मांग को स्थायी रूप से निश्चित कर दिया। 4. जमींदार, कृषकों और सरकार के बीच मध्यस्थों की भूमिका निभाने लगें। नीचे दिए गए कूट का प्रयोग कर सही उत्तर चुनिए: कूट:

A. 2, 3 और 4
B. केवल 3 और 4
C. 1 और 4
D. 1 और 3
Answer» B. केवल 3 और 4
57586.

Which of the following are responsible for the decrease of per capita holding of cultivated land in India? 1. Low per capita income 2. Rapid rate of increase of population 3. Practice of dividing land equally among the heirs 4. Use of traditional techniques of ploughing Select the correct answer using the code given below : Code :

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 4
D. 2, 3 and 4
Answer» C. 1 and 4
57587.

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा एक बहुलक, गोली-रोधी (बुलेट-प्रुफ) पदार्थ बनाने में प्रयुक्त होता है?

A. पॉलिविनाइल क्लोराइड
B. पॉलिस्टाइरीन
C. पॉलिएथिलीन
D. पॉलिएमाइड
Answer» D. पॉलिएमाइड
57588.

Consider the following statements regarding e-courts, launched recently in India :1. They will facilitate hearing of cases via video-conferencing.2. They will follow the same procedures that are laid out for the bench for hearing appeals in an open court.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» B. 2 only
57589.

The ‘Partnership Council’ was launched in May 2012 to implement the ‘Strategic Partnership Agreement’ signed in the year 2011 between India and –

A. United States
B. China
C. Maldives
D. Afghanistan
Answer» E.
57590.

Which one of the following peaks is the highest ?

A. (A) Nanda Devi
B. (B) Kanchenjunga
C. (C) Godwin Austen
D. (D) Nanga Parbat
Answer» D. (D) Nanga Parbat
57591.

Which one among the following programmes has now been restructured as the National Rural Livelihood Mission?

A. Swarna Jayanti Shahri Rozgar Yojana
B. Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
C. Janshree Bima Yojana
D. Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
Answer» C. Janshree Bima Yojana
57592.

In which year did Mahatma Gandhi launch The Dandi March?

A. 1924
B. 1930
C. 1941
D. 1942
Answer» C. 1941
57593.

Which one among the following is an appropriate description of ‘deflation’?

A. It is a sudden fall in the value of a currency against other currencies
B. It is a persistent recession in the economy
C. It is a persistent fall in the general price level of goods and services
D. It is a fall in the rate of inflation over a period of time
Answer» D. It is a fall in the rate of inflation over a period of time
57594.

Who among the following cultures were the first to paint their pottery ?

A. Mesolithic
B. Chalcolithic
C. Neolithic
D. Iron Age
Answer» D. Iron Age
57595.

During the recent Venus transit (Jue 2012), the planet appeared as a tiny black circle moving on the Sun. The black colour on the Sun is because the planet –

A. is black in colour
B. obstructed all light from the Sun
C. was invisible due to bright rays from the Sun
D. behaved as a block hole during its transit
Answer» D. behaved as a block hole during its transit
57596.

A man buys a television set which lists for Rs. 5,000 at 10% discount. He gets an additional 2% discount (after the first discount) for paying cash. What does he actually pay for the set ?

A. Rs. 4,410
B. Rs. 4,400
C. Rs. 4,000
D. Rs. 4,500
Answer» B. Rs. 4,400
57597.

Which family owns the Hero group of companies?

A. Munjals
B. Mansingh
C. Firodias
D. Hindujas
Answer» B. Mansingh
57598.

अफ्रीका में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा देश भूमि-परिबद्ध नहीं है?

A. बोत्स्वाना
B. जांबिया
C. लिसोथो
D. नाइजीरिया
Answer» E.
57599.

On walking 120 m towards a chimney in a horizontal line through its base the angle of elevation of tip of the chimney changes from 30° to 45°. The height of the chimney is :

A. 120 m
B. 60(√3 -1) m
C. 60(√ 3 +1) m
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
57600.

The Right to Information means and includes 1. inspection of documents 2. taking out files from office to any place desired by the applicant 3. taking photograph of files 4. obtaining information in tapes Select the correct answer using the code given below : Code :

A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1,3 and 4 only
D. 2 and 4 only
Answer» D. 2 and 4 only