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58001.

Which of the following statements about Sikkim are true ? Select the correct answer from the code given below— 1. It became an integral part of India in 1975. 2. It is considered as a botanist paradise. 3. Its population is mainly made up of the Lepchas. Codes :

A. (A) 1
B. (B) 1 and 2
C. (C) 2 and 3
D. (D) 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
58002.

रसायन में मैडम क्यूरी द्वारा नोबेल पुरस्कार जीतने के 100 वर्ष होने के उपलक्ष्य में वर्ष 2011को UNESCO और IUPAC द्वारा अंतरराष्ट्रीय रसायन वर्ष के रूप में मनाया जा रहा है। इस संदर्भ में निम्नलिखित कथनों में से कौन-सा / से सही है / हैं? 1.समारोह की एकीकृत विषयवस्तु है रसायन – हमारा जीवन, हमारा भविष्य। 2.ये समारोह विज्ञान के विकास में महिलाओं के योगदान को चिह्नित करने हेतु आयोजित किए जाते हैं। नीचे दिए गए कूट का प्रयोग कर सही उत्तर चुनिए: कूट:

A. केवल 1
B. केवल 2
C. 1 और 2 दोनों
D. न तो 1 और न ही 2
Answer» B. केवल 2
58003.

The waves that help scientists to understand the internal structure of the Earth are –

A. primary waves
B. secondary waves
C. surface waves
D. longitudinal waves
Answer» D. longitudinal waves
58004.

Who was Karl Marx's main collaborator on his famous works?

A. V I Lenin
B. Max Weber
C. Fredrick Engles
D. Joseph Stalin
Answer» D. Joseph Stalin
58005.

'Global Dimming' means–

A. gradual increase of the temperature of ionosphere
B. gradual loss of biodiversity hot spots
C. gradual reduction in the amount of global direct irradiance at the earth surface
D. gradual increase in the melting of ice in polar regions
Answer» D. gradual increase in the melting of ice in polar regions
58006.

Besides representation, the Parliament of India is also a deliberative body with diverse functions. Which one among the following is not a function of the Parliament of India ?

A. Ventilating the grievances of the people
B. Executing major policy decisions
C. Holding the government accountable for its actions and expenditure
D. Amending the Constitution
Answer» D. Amending the Constitution
58007.

Nicolas Leonard Sadi Carnot, the noted French physicist is associated with what branch of study?

A. Thermodynamics
B. Sub atomic particle theory
C. Superconductivity
D. None of these
Answer» B. Sub atomic particle theory
58008.

Which group of people have been involved in the terrorist activities and rampant killing spree after the death of King Birendra in Nepal?

A. The Gurkhas
B. The Maoists
C. The Khukris
D. The Awomi clan
Answer» C. The Khukris
58009.

सिंधु सभ्यता के निम्नलिखित शहरों में से कौन-सा एक, जल-प्रबंधन के लिए जाना जाता था?

A. लोथल
B. मोहनजोदड़ो
C. हड़प्पा
D. धौलावीरा
Answer» C. हड़प्पा
58010.

A cloth store is offering “Buy 3, get 1 free”. What is the net percentage discount being offered by the store ?

A. 0.2 %
B. 0.25 %
C. 0.3 %
D. 33 x (1/3) %
Answer» C. 0.3 %
58011.

In which year did Thomas Alva Edison invent the electric lamp?

A. 1854
B. 1879
C. 1904
D. 1888
Answer» C. 1904
58012.

The quadratic equation whose roots are 3 and -1 is :

A. x² - 4x + 3 = 0
B. x² - 2x - 3 = 0
C. x² + 2x - 3 = 0
D. x² + 4x + 3 = 0
Answer» C. x² + 2x - 3 = 0
58013.

Which insurance company, launched recently in India, will be using Snoopy from the cartoon series Peanuts in its advertising?

A. Aviva
B. HDFC Standard
C. MetLife
D. Sun Life
Answer» D. Sun Life
58014.

Which company has recently launched a range of biscuits in India following its takeover of Nutrine confectionery?

A. Hindustan Lever
B. Marico
C. Parke Davis
D. Sara Lee
Answer» E.
58015.

Who is the RBI governor?

A. Venkatraman
B. Brijesh Mishra
C. Ranjith Sau
D. Bimal Jalan
Answer» E.
58016.

Which one among the following was the immediate cause of attack by Nawab Siraj–ud–daullah on Calcutta in 1756?

A. Refusal of the English Company to pay the overdue trade tax
B. The English conspired against the Nawab with a view to deposing him from the Throne
C. Siraj–ud–daullah wanted to drive out the English from Bengal
D. Refusal of the English to demolish the fortification of Calcutta
Answer» E.
58017.

hat was ‘Ziyarat’ in the language of the Sufis ?

A. Pilgrimage to the tombs of Sufi saints for seeking barkat (spiritual grace)
B. Reciting divine name
C. Offering free kitchens run on futub (unasked for charity)
D. Setting up of auqaf (charitable trusts)
Answer» B. Reciting divine name
58018.

Delimitation of constituencies and determination of constituencies reserved for SCs and STc are done by –

A. Election Commission
B. Delimitation Commission
C. Planning Commission
D. Election Commission with the assistance of Delimitation Commission
Answer» E.
58019.

Which one among the following is not an attribute of sustainability of Indian democratic model?

A. Unity in diversity in sociocultural 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» E.
58020.

Consider the following statements about Malala Yousafzai–1. In November 2012, she was awarded with the Bravery Award by the World Peace and Prosperity Foundation.2. The United Nations declared November 10 as 'Malala Day' in honour of her contribution in the field of girls' education.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
58021.

निम्नलिखित कथनों में से कौन-सा एक, जोरवे संस्कृति के संबंध में सही नहीं है?

A. प्रवर-गोदावरी घाटी जोरवे संस्कृति की मूल क्षेत्र थी
B. जोरवे संस्कृति के मुख्य स्थल दाइमाबाद, इनामगांव, जोरवे और नेवासा हैं
C. दाइमाबाद में प्रतीकात्मक दफनाए जाने का पुरातात्विक साक्ष्य मिलता है
D. व्यावहारिक रूप में उत्तरी दक्कन में सभी जारवे बस्तियां अचानक उजाड़ हो गईं
Answer» E.
58022.

राज्य सभा की शक्तियों के संबंध में, निम्नलिखित कथनों में से कौन-सा एक सही नहीं है?

A. राज्य सभा में धन विधेयक पुर:स्थापित नहीं किया जा सकता है
B. राज्य सभा के पास धन विधेयक को अस्वीकार या संशोधित करने की शक्ति नहीं होती है
C. राज्य सभा वार्षिक वित्तीय विवरण पर चर्चा नहीं कर सकती है
D. राज्य सभा के पास अनुदान-मांगों पर मत देने की शक्ति नहीं होती है
Answer» D. राज्य सभा के पास अनुदान-मांगों पर मत देने की शक्ति नहीं होती है
58023.

What would happen if human blood becomes acidic (low pH) ?

A. Oxygen-carrying capacity of haemoglobin is increased
B. Oxygen-carrying capacity of haemoglobin is decreased
C. RBC count increases
D. RBC count decreases
Answer» C. RBC count increases
58024.

Directions (Qs. 37-42) : The following six (6) items consist of two statements, 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: 39. Statement I : Lornash Rishi and Sudama caves in the Barabar Hills, modelled on wooden architectural prototypes, are examples of the earliest cave architecture in India.Statement II : Barabar Hills caves were dedicated by Chandragupta Maurya to Ajivika monks.

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
58025.

With which brand would you identify the famous advertising slogan 'Think Different'?

A. Apple
B. IBM
C. Wipro
D. None of these
Answer» B. IBM
58026.

निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: हिंदू कानून के अनुसार, विवाह परिभाषित है – 1. एक अनुबंध के रूप में 2. एक संस्कार के रूप में 3. आपसी समझ के रूप में 4. अविच्छेद्य के रूप में उपर्युक्त कथनों में से कौन-सा / से सही है / हैं?

A. केवल 1
B. केवल 2
C. 1 और 3
D. 2 और 4
Answer» E.
58027.

Gaddis are –

A. fishermen of Kerala
B. pastoralists of Arunachal Pradesh
C. shepherds of Himachal Pradesh
D. nomads of Rajasthan desert
Answer» D. nomads of Rajasthan desert
58028.

Who is the chairperson of Bharti Group?

A. Raj Mittal
B. Alok Mittal
C. Sunil Mittal
D. Ramen Mittal
Answer» D. Ramen Mittal
58029.

Some atheists, skeptics and non- believers called to celebrate 'December 25' as Newtonmas Day instead of observing Christmas Day. The reason they propose that

A. both Isaac Newton and Jesus Christ were great
B. Isaac Newton was born on 25th December
C. Skeptic Society' was founded on 25th December
D. Isaac Newton was a deep believer of Christianity
Answer» C. Skeptic Society' was founded on 25th December
58030.

Age of X is six times that of Y. After 4 years, X is four times elder to Y. What is the present age of Y ?

A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. 7 years
Answer» D. 7 years
58031.

भारत में राजकोषीय नीति का निर्माण किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

A. भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक
B. योजना आयोग
C. वित्त मंत्रालय
D. भारतीय प्रतिभूति एवं विनिमय बोर्ड
Answer» C. वित्त मंत्रालय
58032.

Which is the longest running stage play in the world?

A. The Cats
B. The Mouse Trap
C. Three Blind Mice
D. Romeo and Juliet
Answer» C. Three Blind Mice
58033.

What is the pH value of pure water ?

A. (A) 1
B. (B) 6
C. (C) 7
D. (D) 10
Answer» D. (D) 10
58034.

Who invented Parachute?

A. Leonardo da Vinci
B. Scanderberg
C. Sigismund
D. Van Gogh
Answer» B. Scanderberg
58035.

'युद्घ अभ्यास' के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों में से कौन-सा एक सही है –

A. पाकिस्तान के संबंध में यह भानतीय सेना का एक 'युद्घ खेल' है
B. यह ओमान के साथ भारतीय सेना का एक अभ्यास है
C. यह भूटान के साथ भारतीय सेना का एक अभ्यास है
D. यह यू.एस. के साथ भारतीय सेना का एक अभ्यास है
Answer» E.
58036.

Industrial Revolution, in its early phase from C. 1760 to C. 1850, was largely dependent for its success on

A. machine power that replaced the labour on a large scale
B. elaborate road network for transportation of industrial products
C. network of electric power stations
D. organization of labour under factory system
Answer» E.
58037.

A ‘rectifier’ is an electronic device used to convert –

A. AC voltage into DC voltage
B. DC voltage into AC voltage
C. sinusoidal pulse into square pulse
D. None of the these
Answer» B. DC voltage into AC voltage
58038.

निम्नलिखित में से कौन-से विद्वान कनिष्क के समकालीन थे? 1. अश्वघोष 2. नागार्जुन 3. वसुमित्र 4. चाणक्य नीचे दिए गए कूट का प्रयोग कर सही उत्तर चुनिए: कूट :

A. केवल 1 और 2
B. 3 और 4
C. 2 और 4
D. 1, 2 और 3
Answer» E.
58039.

The Constituent Assembly of India convened to prepare the Constitution of India appointed a sub-committee headed by Gopinath Bordoloi. Which of the following recommendations was/were made by the Committee ?1. Fifth Schedule for the North-East Frontier (Assam) Tribal and Excluded Areas2. Constitution of District Councils in all autonomous districts of Assam3. Sixth Schedule for the North-East Frontier (Assam) Tribal and Excluded Areas4. Demarcation of territories in North-East IndiaSelect the correct answer using the code given below–

A. 1 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
58040.

Liberhan Commission has been appointed to deal with which one of the following ?

A. (A) Anti-Sikh Riots, 1984
B. (B) Demolition of Babri Masjid
C. (C) Godhra Incident
D. (D) Mumbai Communal Riots
Answer» C. (C) Godhra Incident
58041.

The Govt. of India had constituted a high level committee on financial sector reforms with Raghuram G.Rajan as its Chairman. Which of the following is / are the recommendations of the committee? (1) Liberalize the interest rate that banks/institution can charge to ensure credit for poors. (2) Create an office of the Ombudsman exclusively for financial sector. (3) Do not allow foreign investors in domestic stock markets.

A. (A) Only 1
B. (B) Only 2
C. (C) Only 3
D. (D) Both 1 & 2
E. (E) None of these
Answer» F.
58042.

10/40+1.5—5/25

A. 1.55
B. 2.1
C. 1.425
D. 1.175
Answer» B. 2.1
58043.

आशोक पंडित हे ........... साठी प्रसिध्द आहे ?

A. जलतरण्
B. कुस्ती
C. कबडडी
D. शुटींग
Answer» E.
58044.

भारतीय चलन खात्यापैकी कोणत्या देशात कायदेशीर वा वैध आहे ? नेपाळ ब, बांग्लादेश क. भुतान

A. नेपाळ
B. बांग्लादेश
C. भुतान
D. नेपाळ आणि भूतान
Answer» E.
58045.

खालीलपैकी अशुध्द शबद ओळखा

A. द्रिष्टी
B. दर्शनिय
C. महात्म्य
D. यापैकी नाही
Answer» B. दर्शनिय
58046.

घटनेतील दुरुस्ती संविधान ..... मध्ये समाविष्ट आहेत

A. भाग 16
B. भाग 18
C. भाग 20
D. भाग 22
Answer» D. भाग 22
58047.

54 च्या 1/12+40 च्या 15% च्या 200+0.40140=………….

A. 74
B. 74.5
C. 71.75
D. 72.5
Answer» E.
58048.

प्रवाह विज्ञानातील विक्षोफ आणि् परिसीमा स्तर या क्षेत्रात कोणत्या संशोधकाला अधिकाराला अधिकार संशोधक म्हणून मानले जाते ?

A. एस . एन . बोस
B. सतीश धवन
C. जे.जी.बोस
D. सी.व्ही.रमण
Answer» C. जे.जी.बोस
58049.

भारतातील सर्वात मोठे मंदीर कोणते आहे?

A. रामनंदस्वामी मंदीर, रामेश्वरम
B. लार्ड वेंकटेश्वर मंदीर, तिरुपती-तिरुमला
C. अक्षरधाम, दिल्ली
D. श्री. रंगराथस्वामी मंदीर, श्रीरंग
Answer» E.
58050.

क्रमशक्तीच्या समानतेवर आधारीत प्रति व्यक्ती जाीडीपी च्या बाबतीत जगात भारताचे स्थान ..... आहे

A. 126
B. 133
C. 142
D. 155
Answer» B. 133