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64201.

Which of the following will be the middle digit of the second lowest number among the five number given 317 528 439 254 861

A. 5
B. 3
C. 1
D. 6
Answer» D. 6
64202.

Select the missing number from the given responses: 4 8 20 9 3 15 6 6 ?

A. 22
B. 18
C. 16
D. 24
Answer» C. 16
64203.

Which combination of alphabets would come in the position of the question mark in the following sequence? ABP, CDQ, EFR, ?

A. GHS
B. GHT
C. HGS
D. GHR
Answer» B. GHT
64204.

4 3 2 36 2 100 7 ? 5

A. 71
B. 49
C. 64
D. 81
Answer» C. 64
64205.

If Q means +, T means -, R means ÷ and K means x, then 24 R 4 Q 8 K 6 T 10 = ?

A. 48
B. 24
C. 44
D. 02-03-2015 12:00:00 AM
Answer» D. 02-03-2015 12:00:00 AM
64206.

The SEBI chief UK Sinha has said that a multi-pronged approach would help control the menace of ponzi schemes. The SEBI now haspowers to regulate illegal collective investment schemes where the amount involved is more than

A. Rs 10 cr
B. Rs 20 cr
C. Rs 50 cr
D. Rs 100 cr
Answer» E.
64207.

08 * 0.5 + 0.9 = ?

A. 1.3
B. 0.94
C. 0.112
D. 1.5
Answer» C. 0.112
64208.

As per the new guidelines issued by SEBI, companies are required to list shares within how many days of the closure of the Initial Public Offers (IPOs) ?

A. 60 days
B. 12 days
C. 30 days
D. 45 days
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
64209.

Which of the following is/are considered a Renewable Source of Energy ? Wind Energy Solar Energy Nuclear Energy

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
D. Only 1 and 2
E. All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E. All 1, 2 and 3
64210.

Consider the following events of Indian National Movement.1. Gandhi Irwin Pact2. Poona Pact3. Karachi Session of Indian National Congress.4. Individual SatyagrahaSelect the correct chronological order of the events from the codes given below.

A. 1, 3, 2
B. 2, 3, 4
C. 4, 2, 1
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
64211.

The Bombay High Court has quashed the IT department’s Rs 18,000-cr tax order against which of the following companiesrecently?

A. Shell India
B. Total Oil India
C. Vodafone
D. Nokia
Answer» B. Total Oil India
64212.

The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) has cleared the long-pending proposal of which of the following banks tohike foreign holding in the bank to 74 per cent recently?

A. ICICI Bank
B. Axis Bank
C. Federal Bank
D. HDFC Bank
Answer» E.
64213.

Lok Sabha on December 27, 2011 passed the Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011. Consider the following statements- (i) The setting up of Lokayuktas by the states would not be mandatory (ii) The constitutional amendment Bill fell through Choose the right option-

A. Both (i) and (ii) are correct
B. Only (i) is correct
C. Only (ii) is correct
D. Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct
Answer» B. Only (i) is correct
64214.

Which of the statements given below about the Champaran Satyagraha is/are correct?It was related to Indigo plantations. It started because the European planters oppressed the Zamindars. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. Both 1 and 2
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
64215.

The 4th SAARC culture ministers meeting will be held in which of the following countries?

A. Bangladesh
B. Sri Lanka
C. Nepal
D. Maldives
Answer» B. Sri Lanka
64216.

Which of the following is a mineral?

A. Diamond
B. Castor
C. Cinnamon
D. Clove
Answer» B. Castor
64217.

Consider the following statements: 1. National Cadet Corps (NCC)is a pre-independence organisation. 2. The motto of NCC is 'Unity and Discipline. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

A. Neither 1 nor 2
B. 1 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. 2 only
Answer» E.
64218.

Manoj Kumar, who was earlier denied the award by the Kapil Dev-led selection committee, has received the prestigious ArjunaAward. The 2010 Commonwealth Games gold-medalist is associated with

A. Wrestling
B. Weightlifting
C. Boxing
D. Shooting
Answer» D. Shooting
64219.

Arrange the following events in chronological order and choose the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Jallianwalabagh Massacre 2. Chaurichaura Episode 3. Champaran Movement 4. Moplah Rebellion

A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 2, 1, 2, 4
C. 3, 1, 4, 2
D. 3, 1, 2, 4
Answer» D. 3, 1, 2, 4
64220.

Who of the following had started the Khilafat Movement? Choose the answer from the code given below: 1. Shaukat Ali 2. Mohammad Ali 3. Shariatullah 4. Abul Kalam Azad

A. 1 and 2
B. 1, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1, 2, 3, 4
Answer» B. 1, 3 and 4
64221.

The United States has granted the status of major non-NATO ally? to which of the following countries recently ?

A. Pakistan
B. India
C. Afghanistan
D. Myanmar
Answer» B. India
64222.

Which of the following classes did not participate in the Revolution of 1857? 1. Agriculture 2. Money lenders 3. Peasants 4. Zamindars

A. 2 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 2
Answer» D. 1 and 2
64223.

Under what circumstances can the Indian President proclaim emergency according to article 352 of the Constitution? i) External Aggression ii) Armed Rebellion iii) Instability of Government iv) Financial Crisis

A. (i) and (ii)
B. (i) and (iii)
C. (ii) and (iv)
D. Only (i)
Answer» B. (i) and (iii)
64224.

Which one of the following tools is used by RBI for selective credit control ?

A. It advises banks to lend against certain commodities
B. It advises banks to recall the loans for advances against certain commodities
C. It advises banks to charge higher rate of interest for advance against certain commodities
D. It discourages certain kinds of lending by assigning higher risk weights to loans it deems undesirable
E. None of these
Answer» D. It discourages certain kinds of lending by assigning higher risk weights to loans it deems undesirable
64225.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the first Indian Premier in 33 years to visit Fiji. Who among the following is the current PrimeMinister of Fiji?

A. Epeli Nailatikau
B. Laisenia Qarase
C. Mahendra Chaudhry
D. Frank Bainimarama
Answer» E.
64226.

The QE is an unconventional monetary policy used by central banks to stimulate the economy when standard monetary policy hasbecome ineffective. QE stands for

A. Quantitative Easing
B. Qualitative Easing
C. Quantitative Effort
D. Qualitative Effort
Answer» B. Qualitative Easing
64227.

Global positioning system (GPS) is associated with 1. determining latitude and longitude 2. constellation of satellites 3. US system of GPS and Russian system of GLONASS 4. navigation Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 4 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» B. 1, 2 and 4 only
64228.

Consider the following statement: "No Indian could have started the Indian National Congress...if the founder of the Congress had not been a great Englishman and a distinguished ex-official, such was the distrust of political agitation in those days that the authority would have at once found some way or the other to suppress the movement." Who among the following gave the statement on the establishment of Indian National Congress?

A. W. Wedderburn
B. G.K. Gokhale
C. R. Palme Dutt
D. Allan Octavian Hume
Answer» C. R. Palme Dutt
64229.

Consider the following statements about Gandhiji's thinking on environment: 1. His environmental thinking is rooted in his larger philosophical and moral thinking 2. He preferred sustainable environmental practices to nourish the soil and the natural world. 3. He laid emphasis on the rigorous ethic of non-injury in our treatment of animals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2 and 3 only
Answer» D. 2 and 3 only
64230.

A bill presented in Parliament becomes an Act after -

A. It is passed by both the Houses
B. The President has given her/his assent
C. The Prime Minister has signed it
D. The Supreme Court has declared it to be within the competence of the Union Parliament
Answer» C. The Prime Minister has signed it
64231.

Inclusive growth' is a phrase used in India's 1. 9th Plan 2. 10th Plan 3. 11th Plan 4. 12th Plan

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 2 and 4
C. 3 and 4
D. 4 only
Answer» D. 4 only
64232.

Which of the following statements about Fourth Anglo-Mysore War are correct? 1. The Madras Council suggested a policy of rigorous and intense attack on Mysore. 2. Lord Wellesley tried to revive the Triple Alliance. 3. Tipu sent emissaries to Arabia, Versailles, Mauritius and Kabul enlisting support against the English. 4. The War was of a very short duration though decisive Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code:

A. 2, 3 and 4
B. 1, 3 and 4
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1 and 3 only
Answer» B. 1, 3 and 4
64233.

Which of the following changes have been brought in Egypt after the recent popular uprising that overthrew President Hosni Mubarak? 1. Adopting a new constitution. 2. Reducing presidential term from 6 years to 4 years. 3. Limiting the president to two terms. 4. Presidential candidate must be over 40 years. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 2
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 2 and 4 only
Answer» C. 3 and 4 only
64234.

Human Poverty Index(HPI) developed by UNDP is based on which of the following deprivations? 1.Income deprivation 2.Literacy deprivation 3.Social service deprivation 4.Employment deprivation

A. 1,2,3 and 4
B. 1,2 and 3 only
C. 1,3 and 4 only
D. 2 and 4 only
Answer» C. 1,3 and 4 only
64235.

Consider the following statements - 1. GSAT-8 is the heaviest and largest satellite built by ISRO. 2. It was one of the two copassengers in ISRO's launch carried by Ariane-5 on May 21, 2011. 3. The two communications satellites which the 800 tonne Ariane-5 launched carried weighed 9,000kg. 4. The other and even heavier satellite was from Singapore and Taiwan. which of the above is correct?

A. only 1 and 2
B. only 3 and 4
C. only 1, 2 and 3
D. All the four
Answer» E.
64236.

Which among the following monoculture crops provide(s) immediate cash to the farmers? 1. Tea in Assam 2. Rubber in Africa 3. Sugarcane in Malaysia 4. Coffee in Brazil Select the correct answer using the code given below: Codes:

A. 2 and 3
B. 1 only
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 4
Answer» B. 1 only
64237.

Scientists produced artificial human semen to help infertile men. Consider the following statements- 1. The scientists grew the sperm by enveloping the germ cells in a special compound agar jelly. 2. The artificial human semen could help infertile men father own children. Choose the right option:

A. Both 1 and 2 are correct
B. Only 1is correct
C. Only 2 is correct
D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Answer» B. Only 1is correct
64238.

Who is the Chairman of the Rajya sabha?

A. President
B. Vice President
C. Prime Minister
D. Governor of Particular State
Answer» C. Prime Minister
64239.

With reference to recently held football, competitions, which of the following is incorrect? Winner Title/Trophy (A) Barcelona - Champions league (B) Manchester United - Premier League (C) A.C. Milan - La Liga Title (D) Porto - Europa League

A. (A)
B. (B)
C. (C)
D. (D)
Answer» D. (D)
64240.

Which of the following was/were reason/reasons fir the success of European trading companies in South India during the 17th Century? 1. The presence of the Mughals in the South was not as much as in the North 2. the Vijaya Nagar kingdom had been overthrown in the late 16th Century 3. The South had many small and weak states Select the correct answer using the code given below-

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 only
Answer» B. 1 and 2 only
64241.

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? Indian Missile:Feature 1.Trishul: Short-range surface to air missile 2.Akash: Medium-range multi target missile 3.Nag: Intermediate range missile 4.Brahmos: Surface to surface missile Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 and 3
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 2
Answer» E.
64242.

Which of the statements given below about Vivekananda are correct? 1. He believed that Vedanta was fully rational. 2. He criticized his countrymen for having lost touch with the outside world. 3. he condemned the caste system. 4. He considered the Veda to be infallible. Select the correct answer using the code given below-

A. 1, 3 and 4
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. 1 and 2 only
Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3
64243.

Which of the following is/are the highlights of the Railway Budget 2009-10 presented by Ms. Mamata Banerjee? (A)Several low fare AC Yuva Trains are introduced for the first time in the country. (B)Twelve non stop point-to-point trains between the select cities are introduced. (C)Railway will develop cold stored for farmers on surplus land of Railways so that vegetables and fruits can be stored there before loading on wagons.

A. Only A
B. Only B
C. All of the Above
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
64244.

Which of the following are the objects of International Monetary Fund? 1. Creation of International Monetary Cooperation. 2. Promotion of balanced growth of International Trade. 3. Multilateral payments. 4. All of the above. Select the correct answer from the code given below--

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. only 4
Answer» E.
64245.

The Indian constitution provides for the appointment of Ad Hoc judges in the-

A. Supreme Court
B. High Court
C. District and Session Court
D. All the above
Answer» B. High Court
64246.

Which of the following condition/condition must be fulfilled by the NRIs to be eligible to vote in elections in India? 1. They must be physically present in their place of origin to exercise their franchise. 2. NRIs whether they have acquired citizenship of other countries or not are eligible to vote. 3. Eligible NRIs have to register by filling up from 6-A with electoral registration office. Select the correct answer using the code given below-

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 3 only
Answer» C. 2 only
64247.

Study the following names and mark your answer as who were the contemporaries of Kanishka? I. Asvaghosh II. Vasumitra III. Kalidasa IV. Kambar

A. I and IV
B. II and III
C. I and II
D. All of them
Answer» D. All of them
64248.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists- List-I List-II (a) Lactic acid 1. Tamarind (b) Tartaric acid 2. Orange (c) Oxalic acid 3. Tomato (d)Citric acid 4. Citric acid Codes: (a) (b) (c) (d) (A) 2 3 1 4 (B) 2 1 3 4 (C) 4 3 1 2 (D) 4 1

A. (D)
B. (A)
C. (B)
D. (C)
Answer» B. (A)
64249.

Which of the statements about glass are correct? 1. Glass is a super-cooled liquid having infinite viscosity 2. Violet coloured glass is obtained by adding MnO2 3. Glass is a man-made silicate 4. Glass is a crystalline substance Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1, 2 and 4
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. 1 and 3 only
Answer» B. 1, 2 and 4
64250.

Which of the following is/are the Textile Research Associations (TRAs) financially supported by Ministry of Textiles? A. Wool Research Association (WRA) B. Man Made Textiles Research Association (MANTRA) C. Bombay Textiles Research Association (BTRA)

A. A & B
B. B & C
C. A & C
D. all these
Answer» E.