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| 57851. |
Which one among the following statement about Mohamed Nasheed of Maldives is not correct ? |
| A. | He was the first President of Maldives to be elected through multiparty elections |
| B. | He became the President of Maldives in the year 2008 |
| C. | He was a strong advocate of the policies of long time President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom |
| D. | He has been advocating and promoting democracy and human rights in Maldives |
| Answer» D. He has been advocating and promoting democracy and human rights in Maldives | |
| 57852. |
The suppression of Indian language newspapers under the Vernacular Press Act of 1878 was caused by the criticism of – |
| A. | lavish lifestyle of the English officials |
| B. | ill–treatment given to indigo workers by their English masters |
| C. | inhuman approach of English officials towards the victims of the famine of 1876–77 |
| D. | misuse of religious places of India by English officials |
| Answer» D. misuse of religious places of India by English officials | |
| 57853. |
Which Indian woman was recently included in the Fortune magazine's global list of 50 most powerful women in business? |
| A. | Lalita Gupte |
| B. | Meena Venkatesh |
| C. | Rama Bijapurkar |
| D. | Tina Ambani |
| Answer» B. Meena Venkatesh | |
| 57854. |
The product of HCF and LCM of 18 and 15 is : |
| A. | 120 |
| B. | 150 |
| C. | 175 |
| D. | 270 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 57855. |
The density of water varies with temperature which helps the aquatic animals to live in cold water. At what temperature is the density of water maximum ? |
| A. | (A) 1°C |
| B. | (B) 2°C |
| C. | (C) 3°C |
| D. | (D) 4°C |
| Answer» E. | |
| 57856. |
Assertion (A) : The Himalayan soils are rich in humus. Reason (R) : The Himalayas have the largest area under forest cover. Codes : |
| A. | (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
| B. | (B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
| C. | (C) (A) is true but (R) is false |
| D. | (D) (A) is false but (R) is true |
| Answer» B. (B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) | |
| 57857. |
What brand name was given , in 1924, by the Mayor of Tokyo when he released the first watch produced by Shokosha Watch Company? |
| A. | Seiko |
| B. | Citizen |
| C. | Tissot |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Tissot | |
| 57858. |
Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the year 2012 was given for the work on– |
| A. | G-protein coupled receptors |
| B. | human stem cell cloning |
| C. | antimalarial vaccine |
| D. | neurotransmitters |
| Answer» B. human stem cell cloning | |
| 57859. |
The Preamble is useful in constitutional interpretation because it – |
| A. | uses value–loaded words |
| B. | contains the real objective and philosophy of the Constitution makers |
| C. | is a source of power and limitation |
| D. | gives an exhaustive list of basic features of the Constitution |
| Answer» C. is a source of power and limitation | |
| 57860. |
With which of the following companies has the Department of Posts and Telegraph of India tied up to provide a comprehensive range of financial services? |
| A. | LIC of India |
| B. | Corporation Bank |
| C. | Master Card International |
| D. | Visa International |
| Answer» D. Visa International | |
| 57861. |
हाल ही में एक अफ्रीकी देश सूडान का दो भागों में टूट गया और एक नया देश बना, जिसे दक्षिण सूडान का नाम दिया गया। दक्षिण सूडान की अर्थव्यवस्था किस पर निर्भर करेगी? |
| A. | उसके कृषि उत्पाद पर |
| B. | उसके खनिजों पर |
| C. | उसके वन उत्पाद पर |
| D. | उसके मत्स्य उत्पाद पर |
| Answer» B. उसके खनिजों पर | |
| 57862. |
Which one among the following is not an attribute of sustainability of Indian democratic model ? |
| A. | Unity in diversity in socio–cultural patterns |
| B. | Sustained economic growth specially after the 1990s |
| C. | Regular elections in the Centre and States since 1950s |
| D. | A strong industrial base with a vibrant federal structure |
| Answer» D. A strong industrial base with a vibrant federal structure | |
| 57863. |
Which one among the following is a fixed cost to a manufacturing firm in the short run ? |
| A. | Insurance on buildings |
| B. | Overtime payment to workers |
| C. | Cost of energy |
| D. | Cost of raw materials |
| Answer» B. Overtime payment to workers | |
| 57864. |
Rafael Nadal won the French Open Tennis Title, 2012. He defeated– |
| A. | Andy Murray |
| B. | Roger Federer |
| C. | Novak Djokovic |
| D. | David Ferrer |
| Answer» D. David Ferrer | |
| 57865. |
hich parts of the earth's surface experience least variation in incoming solar radiation throughout the year ? |
| A. | Poles |
| B. | Equatorial Regions |
| C. | Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn |
| D. | Arctic and Antarctic Circles |
| Answer» C. Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn | |
| 57866. |
What is the name of the instrument used to measure blood pressure? |
| A. | Barometer |
| B. | Hygrometer |
| C. | Hydrometer |
| D. | Sphygmomanometer |
| Answer» E. | |
| 57867. |
Directions : statement I and statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below : Code : Statement I : Tsunami is small in open ocean yet may be over 30 m high when it reaches a coastline. Statement II : Tsunamis have long wavelength and they travel across the open ocean at high speed. As they approach shore, the wavelength decreases and the wave height increases. |
| A. | Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I |
| B. | Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I |
| C. | Statement I is true but statement II is false |
| D. | Statement I is false but statement II is true |
| Answer» B. Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I | |
| 57868. |
Who is the CEO of Microsoft? |
| A. | Bill Gates |
| B. | Paul Allen |
| C. | Larry Ellison |
| D. | Steve Ballnes |
| Answer» E. | |
| 57869. |
Which one among the following writs literally means you may have the body? |
| A. | Certiorari |
| B. | Habeas corpus |
| C. | Mandamus |
| D. | Quo warranto |
| Answer» C. Mandamus | |
| 57870. |
वन्य-प्राणी संरक्षण में, निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा एक, 'स्थानिक' जाति की सर्वोत्तम व्याख्या करता है? |
| A. | वन में परजीवी आक्रमण के कारण जब किसी जाति की क्रांतिक संख्या कम हो जाती है |
| B. | कोई जाति जब विश्वजनीन हो और जीवमंडज में सामान्य रूप में मिलती हो |
| C. | एक संकटग्रस्त जाति, जो पृथ्वी पर कुछ प्रतिबंधित क्षेत्रों में ही मिलती है |
| D. | वह जाति, जो किसी विशेष क्षेत्र में सीमित हो और किसी अन्य जगह न मिलती हो |
| Answer» E. | |
| 57871. |
A and B can do a piece of work in 10 hours. B and C can do it in 15 hours, while A and C take 12 hours to complete the work. B independently can complete the work in : |
| A. | 12 hours |
| B. | 16 hours |
| C. | 20 hours |
| D. | 24 hours |
| Answer» E. | |
| 57872. |
Which one among the following Committees of the Parliament of India has no members of the Rajya Sabha ? |
| A. | Public Accounts Committee |
| B. | Estimates Committee |
| C. | Public Undertakings Committee |
| D. | Departmentally Related Standing Committee on Finance |
| Answer» C. Public Undertakings Committee | |
| 57873. |
निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा एक विटामिन रक्त का थक्का बनने के लिए आवश्यक है? |
| A. | विटामिन A |
| B. | विटामिन D |
| C. | विटामिन K |
| D. | विटामिन C |
| Answer» D. विटामिन C | |
| 57874. |
Which one of the following iron and steel plants was established with the British collaboration ? |
| A. | (A) Bhilai |
| B. | (B) Rourkela |
| C. | (C) Bokaro |
| D. | (D) Durgapur |
| Answer» E. | |
| 57875. |
हाल ही में चीन ने अपतट तेल खोज के लिए दूसरे देश के साथ अपने संयुक्त प्रयास में एक भारतीय कपंनी के भाग लेने पर आपत्ति की। निम्नलिखित मे से वह कौन-सा देश है? |
| A. | म्यांमार |
| B. | दक्षिण कोरिया |
| C. | ताइवान |
| D. | वियतनाम |
| Answer» E. | |
| 57876. |
Which one of the following has least number of divisors ? |
| A. | 88 |
| B. | 91 |
| C. | 96 |
| D. | 99 |
| Answer» C. 96 | |
| 57877. |
Directions : statement I and statement II. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below : Code : Statement I : Operation Parakram involved the mobilization of Indian troops along India’s border with Pakistan. Statement II : After the year 2001 Parliament attacks, India wanted to pressure Pakistan into acting against terror groups operating from areas under its control. |
| A. | Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I |
| B. | Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I |
| C. | Statement I is true but statement II is false |
| D. | Statement I is false but statement II is true |
| Answer» B. Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I | |
| 57878. |
जब एक अर्थव्यवस्था स्फीति दबावों से गुजर रही हो, तो निम्नलिखित उपायों में से कौन-सा / से अपनाया जाना चाहिये / अपनाए जाने चाहिए? 1. प्रत्यक्ष कर बढा देने चाहिए। 2. ब्याज-दर घटा देनी चाहिए। 3. सार्वजनिक व्यय बढा देना चाहिए। नीचे दिए गए कूट का प्रयोग कर सही उत्तर चुनिए : कूट : |
| A. | केवल 1 |
| B. | केवल 2 |
| C. | 2 और 3 |
| D. | 1 और 2 |
| Answer» B. केवल 2 | |
| 57879. |
45 people take 18 days to dig a pond. If the pond would have to be dug in 15 days, then the number of people to be employed will be : |
| A. | 50 |
| B. | 54 |
| C. | 60 |
| D. | 72 |
| Answer» C. 60 | |
| 57880. |
Interest rates in India have been reduced in recent years for a number of objectives. 1. To induce private investments 2. To facilitate cheap public borrowing 3. To encourage savings 4. To reduce economic inequalities Which of the above is/are not correct ? Select it from the code given below— Codes : |
| A. | (A) 1 and 2 |
| B. | (B) 2 and 3 |
| C. | (C) 3 and 4 |
| D. | (D) 2 and 4 |
| Answer» B. (B) 2 and 3 | |
| 57881. |
With which one of the following countries, India shares maximum length of the border ? |
| A. | (A) Bangladesh |
| B. | (B) Pakistan |
| C. | (C) China |
| D. | (D) Nepal |
| Answer» D. (D) Nepal | |
| 57882. |
The father of modern biology is— |
| A. | Aristotle |
| B. | Darwin |
| C. | Mendel |
| D. | Vesalius |
| Answer» B. Darwin | |
| 57883. |
What is the greatest number that divides 13850 and 17030 and leaves a remainder 17 ? |
| A. | 477 |
| B. | 159 |
| C. | 107 |
| D. | 87 |
| Answer» C. 107 | |
| 57884. |
Which one of the following is the correct order in which the following cities are located from West to East ? |
| A. | (A) Alwar – Gorakhpur – Ranchi – Bhagalpur |
| B. | (B) Bhagalpur – Ranchi – Alwar – Gorakhpur |
| C. | (C) Ranchi – Alwar – Bhagalpur – Gorakhpur |
| D. | (D) Gorakhpur – Bhagalpur – Ranchi – Alwar |
| Answer» B. (B) Bhagalpur – Ranchi – Alwar – Gorakhpur | |
| 57885. |
Consider the following statements about Shivaji’s military acumen : 1. He was a master in guerrilla tactics and swift cavalry warfare. 2. He had built a series of fortified strongholds on the table mountains of the Western Deccan. 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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 57886. |
During the last part of November 2012, there was a severe fire accident which took away the lives of more than hundred people in Bangladesh. The accident occurred inside a– |
| A. | textile factory |
| B. | jute factory |
| C. | polythene manufacturing factory |
| D. | cement factory |
| Answer» B. jute factory | |
| 57887. |
Who led the "Ocean to Sky" expedition that travelled along the Ganga (Ganges) river to its source? |
| A. | Sir Edmund Hillary |
| B. | Tenzing Norgay |
| C. | Chris Bonington |
| D. | Doug Scott |
| Answer» B. Tenzing Norgay | |
| 57888. |
Which country is the company Nestle head quartered? |
| A. | Sweden |
| B. | Switzerland |
| C. | The Netherlands |
| D. | Luxemburg |
| Answer» C. The Netherlands | |
| 57889. |
In normal adult human, what is the rate of heartbeat per minute ? |
| A. | (A) 72–80 |
| B. | (B) 70–75 |
| C. | (C) 80–97 |
| D. | (D) 82–87 |
| Answer» B. (B) 70–75 | |
| 57890. |
सूची-I को सूची-II से सुमेलित कीजिए और सूचियों के नीचे दिए गए कूट का प्रयोग कर सही उत्तर चुनिए। सूची-I (बाघ आरक्षित क्षेत्र) (a) इंद्रावती (b) पेरियार (c) सिमलीपाल (d) बांदीपुर सूची-II (राज्य) 1.कर्नाटक 2. उड़ीसा 3. केरल 4. छत्तीसगढ़ कूट: a. b. c. d. |
| A. | 1 2 3 4 |
| B. | 1 3 2 4 |
| C. | 4 3 2 1 |
| D. | 4 2 3 1 |
| Answer» D. 4 2 3 1 | |
| 57891. |
Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males. In a place the total inhabitants are 19,35,000 out of which 9,35,000 are females. What is the sex ratio for the place ? |
| A. | 935 |
| B. | 1000 |
| C. | 1935 |
| D. | 9350 |
| Answer» B. 1000 | |
| 57892. |
भारत के लिए कैबिनेट मिशन योजना ने किस पर विचार किया? |
| A. | महासघं (फेडरेशन) |
| B. | परिसंघ (कन्फेडरेशन) |
| C. | एकात्मक स्वरूप की सरकार |
| D. | राज्यों का संघ |
| Answer» B. परिसंघ (कन्फेडरेशन) | |
| 57893. |
भारतीय संविधान के अंतर्गत निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा एक, नागरिकों का मूल कर्तव्य है? |
| A. | पड़ोसी देशों के लोगों को मैत्रीपूर्ण सहयोग प्रदान करना |
| B. | राष्ट्रीय महत्व के स्मारकों का संरक्षण करना |
| C. | राष्ट्र की रक्षा करना और राष्ट्रीय सेवा प्रदान करना, जब ऐसा करने के लिए आह्वान किया जाए |
| D. | भारत के इतिहास के विषय में अधिकाधिक जानना |
| Answer» D. भारत के इतिहास के विषय में अधिकाधिक जानना | |
| 57894. |
Which is the largest airport in the world? |
| A. | Singapore airport |
| B. | International airport at Kaula Lumpur |
| C. | Heathrow at London |
| D. | King Khalid at Saudi Arabia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 57895. |
Silk routes are a good example of vibrant pre–modern trade and cultural links between distant parts of the world. Which one among the following is not true of silk routes ? |
| A. | Historians have identified several silk routes over land and by sea |
| B. | Silk routes have linked Asia with Europe and Northern Africa |
| C. | Silk routes existed before the Christian era and thrived almost up to the fifteenth century |
| D. | As a result of silk route trade, precious metals like gold and silver, flowed from Asia to Europe |
| Answer» E. | |
| 57896. |
Which one of the following is neither prime number nor composite number ? |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. 2 | |
| 57897. |
Consider the following statements about Sufism : 1.The Sufis were critical of the dogmatic definitions and scholastic methods of interpreting the Quran and Sunna (traditions of the Prophet) adopted by the theologians. 2.The Sufis sought an interpretation of the Quran on the basis of their personal experience. 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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 57898. |
Which bathing soap advertises with the baseline, 'For total skincare since 1918' in India? |
| A. | Camay |
| B. | Mysore Sandal |
| C. | Hamam |
| D. | Lux |
| Answer» C. Hamam | |
| 57899. |
रामप्रसाद बिस्मिल का नाम किससे संबद्घ है? |
| A. | कानपुर षडयंत्र केस |
| B. | अलीपुर षडयंत्र केस |
| C. | काकोरी षडयंत्र केस |
| D. | मेरठ षडयंत्र केस |
| Answer» D. मेरठ षडयंत्र केस | |
| 57900. |
Why hard water does not give lather with soap ? |
| A. | Hard water contains Ca and Mg ions which form precipitate with soap |
| B. | Hard water contains sulphate and chloride ions which form precipitate |
| C. | pH of hard water is high |
| D. | pH of hard water is less |
| Answer» B. Hard water contains sulphate and chloride ions which form precipitate | |