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| 64251. |
Consider the following disease: 1. Cholera 2. Tuberculosis 3. Filaria 4. Typhoid Which of the above disease are caused by the bacteria? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64252. |
Which of the following feature is/are contrary to the norms of a federal polity? 1. Common All India Service 2. Single integrated judiciary Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 2 only |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 1 only | |
| 64253. |
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on December 15, 2011 approved amendment to the state industrial policy. Consider the following statements - (i) The amended industrial policy seeks to promote environmentally sustainable development in the state and encourage cleaner production and adoption. (ii) Under this policy, disincentive industries will be put on negative list. |
| A. | Both (i) and (ii) are correct |
| B. | Only (i) is correct |
| C. | Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct |
| D. | Only (ii) is correct |
| Answer» B. Only (i) is correct | |
| 64254. |
Which of the following can be found as greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere? 1. Carbon dioxide (CO2 2. Methane (CH) 3. Nitrous oxide (N) 4. Ozone 5. Water Vapours |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 2, 4 and 5 only |
| C. | 1, 3 and 5 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64255. |
Which of the following statements regarding ozone layer within the atmosphere is/are correct? 1. It absorbs most of the ultraviolet radiation found in the Sun's rays. 2. Chlorofluorocarbons are serious threat to the ozone layer. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | Both 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. 2 only | |
| 64256. |
Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct? 1. The colour of the soil is red due to ferric oxide content. 2. Red soils are rich in lime, humus and potash. 3. They are porous and have friable structure. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 only | |
| 64257. |
Which of the following statements relating to tsunami is/are correct? As the tsunami leave the deep water of the open sea and travel towards shallow water- 1. the speed is reduced considerably. 2. they attain enormous height. 3. they appear as a gentle rise and fall of the sea. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» C. 1 only | |
| 64258. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Buddhist in Deccan excavated rock-cut Chaityas and the Vaishnavas, Shaivas and Jainas imitated these in later centuries. 2. The Vaishnavas, Shaivas and Jainas excavated temples at sites far distant from rock-cut Chaityas. 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 | |
| 64259. |
The main constituent of vinegar is |
| A. | Citric acid |
| B. | Ascorbic acid |
| C. | Acetic acid |
| D. | Tartaric acid |
| Answer» D. Tartaric acid | |
| 64260. |
Consider the following statements about National Knowledge Commission: 1. It is an advisory body to the Prime Minister constituted as per the provisions of the Constitution of India. 2. Mr.Sam Pitroda is the Chairman of the Commission. 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. | |
| 64261. |
Which of the following gases in the atmosphere is/are responsible for acid rains? 1. Oxides of sulphur 2. Oxides of nitrogen 3. Oxide of carbon |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1,2 and 3 only |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 only | |
| 64262. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I List II (Natural Vegetation (Annual Rainfall Received) of India) A. Tropical evergreen forests 1. 100-200 cm B. Tropical deciduous forests 2. Above 200 cm C. Tropical dry forests 3. Less than 50 cm D. Arid forests 4. Above 300 cm 5. 50-100 cm code: A B C D |
| A. | (a) |
| B. | (b) |
| C. | (c) |
| D. | (d) |
| Answer» C. (c) | |
| 64263. |
Mr.X has been invited to participate in a conference to be held at Buenos Aires. He has chosen the following shortest flight route: Mumbai to Frankfurt (non-stop) Frankfurt to Sao Paulo (non-stop) Sao Paulo to Buenos Aires (non-stop) Which one of the following seas will likely to be flown over by Mr.X ? |
| A. | Labrador sea |
| B. | Tasman Sea |
| C. | Beaufort Sea |
| D. | Black Sea |
| Answer» B. Tasman Sea | |
| 64264. |
Scientists for the first time produced mixed embryo monkeys. Consider the following statements: 1. Scientists produced monkeys composed of cells taken from separate embryos. 2. The cells stay together and work together to from tissues and organs. 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 | |
| 64265. |
Consider the following statements and identify the author of the statements using the code given below: "I shall work for an India in which the poorest shall feel that it is their country, in whose making they have an effective voice, an India in which there shall be no high class and low class of people, an India in which all communities shall live in perfect harmony." |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Baba Saheb Ambedkar |
| C. | Pt.Jawaharlal Nehru |
| D. | Gurudev Tagore |
| Answer» B. Baba Saheb Ambedkar | |
| 64266. |
EI Nino' associated with the formation of the South West Monsoon of India is- |
| A. | an abnormally warm ocean current |
| B. | a periodic warm air-mass |
| C. | a periodic warm wind |
| D. | a periodic low pressure centre |
| Answer» B. a periodic warm air-mass | |
| 64267. |
Industrial Revolution in Europe mainly emerged due to 1. locating the production process in the countryside. 2. declining of the guilds because of non-farming production coming under a single roof (the factory). 3. growing role of merchant-capitalists in the production process. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 64268. |
Tiger woods is a - |
| A. | Golfer |
| B. | Leader |
| C. | Bank |
| D. | Company |
| Answer» B. Leader | |
| 64269. |
Arrange the following oil refineries of India from west to east - 1. Koyali 2. Bongaigaon 3. Mathura 4. Haldia Select the correct answer using the code given below- |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| B. | 1, 3, 4, 2 |
| C. | 3, 1, 2, 4 |
| D. | 2, 4, 3, 1 |
| Answer» C. 3, 1, 2, 4 | |
| 64270. |
Consider the following statements in relation to plant tissue 'chlorenchyma': 1. It is formed by the palisade and spongy mesophyll. 2. It is a form of parenchyma which contains chloroplasts. 3. It serves to transport organic solutes made by photosynthesis. 4. It is a thin transparent layer which has chiefly a protective function. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» C. 2 and 4 | |
| 64271. |
Which of the following are active volcanoes? 1. Etna 2. Fujiyama 3. Kilimanjaro 4. Vesuvius Select the correct answer from the codes given below- |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 | |
| 64272. |
Which of the following are the natural ports of India? 1. Chennai 2. Kochi 3. Tuticorin 4. Vishakhapatnam Select the correct answer from the codes given below : |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64273. |
Which of the following is / are the objectives of the National Mission on Sustainable Habitat? (A) Greater emphasis on urban waste management and recycling. (B) Emphasis on use of items made of plastics and other such material and not of metals, as they need deep digging of earth. (C) It suggests incentive for use of public transportation more and more. |
| A. | Only A |
| B. | Only B |
| C. | Both A & C |
| D. | Both A & B |
| Answer» D. Both A & B | |
| 64274. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The five permanent members of the Security Council are the only countries recognised as nuclear-weapon States under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. 2. The term of non-permanent members of the Council is five years. 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 | |
| 64275. |
Milan' is? 1. an annual gathering of navies of Indian Ocean countries 2. conducted at Chennai. 3. a joint anti-terrorism exercise. 4. aimed at enhancing inter-operability among navies Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64276. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists: I. 1st Plan (a) Rapid Industrialisation II. 2nd Plan (b) Community Development II. 3rd Plan (c) Expansion of basic industries IV. 4th Plan (d) Minimum Needs Programme V. 5th Plan (e) Achievement of self-reliance and growth with stability |
| A. | I-A, II-B, II-C, IV-D, V-E |
| B. | I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-E, V-C |
| C. | I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D, V-E |
| D. | I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-E, V-D |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64277. |
Nuclear fusion is a |
| A. | chain reaction |
| B. | exogeneric reaction |
| C. | endogeneric reaction |
| D. | thermal reaction |
| Answer» C. endogeneric reaction | |
| 64278. |
Consider the following statements 1.'Jana Gana Mana' the country's national anthem was first sung by Sarla Devi Choudhrani, a century ago at the 1911 Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress. 2. It was penned by famous Bengali author Bankim Chandra Chatarjee on his book 'Ananda Math'. 3. Originally written in Bengali and was adopted in its hindi version by the Constituent Assembly as it National Anthem of India on January 24th,1950 4. The complete song consists of five stanza |
| A. | 1,3 and 4 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | All of them |
| D. | None of them |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 64279. |
Which of the following changes were brought in Nepal after the the end of monarchy? 1. The Singha Durbar (Lion Palace)has become official seat of government of Nepal. 2. Narayanhity Royal Palace has been turned into a public museum. 3. King's portrait in Nepalese banknotes, was replaced by the image of Pashupatinath Temple. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 64280. |
Which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1. chloride of calcium 2. bicarbonate of calcium 3. sulphate of magnesium 4. bicarbonate of magnesium Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 only | |
| 64281. |
Which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1. The Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) was first enforced in the hills of Assam. 2. The AFSPA is enforced in regions notified as 'disturbed area'. 3. Under the provisions of the Act, the Chief Minister of a State can declare the whole State or part of it as 'disturbed are'. Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 64282. |
Consider the following statements associated with Chernobyl tragedy I. It is located in Siberia II. The tragedy killed 31 citizens and led to evacuation of lakhs of people. III. It caused radiation sickness in several countries. IV. It has forced some countries to decide for abandoning the nuclear power altogether. select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | I only |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | II, III and IV |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» D. I, II, III and IV | |
| 64283. |
Consider the following statements with regard to the mining industry of India: 1. The spatial distribution of minerals is uneven. 2. The mining industry since colonial days has been exportoriented. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 64284. |
With the help of the following code give the proper sequence of different stages in Locke's social contract- i) Civil society ii)Government iii) State of nature iv) Social contract |
| A. | (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) |
| B. | (ii), (iii), (i), (iv) |
| C. | (iii), (iv), (i), (ii) |
| D. | (iv), (i), (iii), (ii) |
| Answer» D. (iv), (i), (iii), (ii) | |
| 64285. |
Which of the following statements regarding the Deccan Traps is/are correct? 1. Intense volcanic activity in the form of fissure eruption took place towards the end of Cretaceous period 2. The volcanic lava spread out in horizontal sheets. 3. The regur soil found here is rich in nitrogen Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 64286. |
Many times we read in financial newspapers/magazines about "Share Swap" done by big corporates. What is "Share Swap"? (A) A business takeover in which acquiring company uses its own stock to pay for the acquired company (B) When a company uses its own shares to get some short term loan for working capital requirement, it is known as Share Swap (C) When companies are required to float a new issue to earn capital for their expansion programmes, each shareholder gets some additional preferential shares. The process of the allotment of preferential share is known as Share Swap. |
| A. | Only A |
| B. | Only B |
| C. | Only C |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. Only B | |
| 64287. |
Which among the following statements regarding Lord Ripon's plan for local self-government in India is/are correct? 1. The district should be the maximum area served by the one Committee or Local Board. 2. The Local Boards should consist of a large majority of nominated official members and be presided over by an official member as Chairman. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | Both 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 1 only | |
| 64288. |
Arrange the following in the same order as they figure in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution- i)Sovereign ii)Socialist iii)Republic iv) Secular |
| A. | (i), (ii), (iv), (v), (iii) |
| B. | (iii), (iv), (v), (ii), (i) |
| C. | (i), (iv), (ii), (v), (iii) |
| D. | (i), (v), (iv), (ii), (iii) |
| Answer» B. (iii), (iv), (v), (ii), (i) | |
| 64289. |
Consider the following statements and identify with the help of the code given below the person who made the statement: "It would be quite impossible for a few hundred British to administer against the active apposition of the whole of the politically minded of the population". |
| A. | Clement Attlee in January 1947 in a private letter addressed to Ernest Bevin |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru in April 1947 in an address to Congressmen at Lucknow |
| C. | Lord Mountbatten in December 1946 in a note given to British Parliament |
| D. | Viceroy Wavell in January 1946 in a letter to Secretary of State |
| Answer» B. Jawaharlal Nehru in April 1947 in an address to Congressmen at Lucknow | |
| 64290. |
Which of the following statements are correct? 1. The global economy relied on oil for much of the 20th century as a portable and indispensable fuel. 2. The immense wealth associated with oil generates political struggles to control it. 3. History of petroleum is also the history of war and struggle. 4. Now where is this more obviously the case of war and struggle than in West Asia and Central America. Select the correct answer using the code given below- |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» B. 2 and 4 only | |
| 64291. |
Who among the following Prime Minsters sent Cripps Mission to India? |
| A. | James RAmsay McDonald |
| B. | Stanley Baldwin |
| C. | Neville Chamberlain |
| D. | Winston Churchill |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64292. |
Consider the following statements with regard to the renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Mechanism launched in November 2010 by the Government of India: 1. It enables the obligated entities to meet their renewable purchase obligation. 2. It is one of the pioneering efforts in any developing country for mainstreaming the renewable energy generation through market mechanism. 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 | |
| 64293. |
Consider the following statements regarding India advocacy for a permanent seat in the United nations Security Council: 1. India is the largest democracy in the world. 2. India is among the top five largest growing economies in the world. 3. India has been the largest contributor to the United nations Peacekeeping Forces. 4. India is one of the top ten contributors of the United nations Budget Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 only |
| Answer» B. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 64294. |
Which among the following statements is/are true with regard to WTO membership? 1. All WTO members automatically receive the 'most favoured nation' status. 2. Over 75% of WTO members are from developing countries. WTO membership allows them access to developed markets at the lower tariff. 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 | |
| 64295. |
Consider the following statements on NATGRID - (i) NATGRID has been formed to link database for inputs to combat terrorism. (ii) It is meant to improve India's capability to counter threats to its internal security. 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 | |
| 64296. |
DPT vaccine is administered to prevent disease like |
| A. | Diphtheria, Pertussis and Typhoid |
| B. | Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus |
| C. | Dengue, Pertussis and Typhoid |
| D. | Dengue, Polio and Tetanus |
| Answer» C. Dengue, Pertussis and Typhoid | |
| 64297. |
Which of the following statements regarding red soils of India is/are correct? 1. The colour of the soil is red due to ferric oxide content. 2. Red soils are rich in lime, humous and potash. 3. They are porous and have friable structure. Select the correct answer using the code given below- |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | i and 3 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 64298. |
Which of the following newspapers advocated revolutionary terrorism during the period of Indian freedom struggle? 1. Sandhya 2. Yugantar 3. Kaal Choose the correct answer from the code given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 |
| B. | 1, 3 |
| C. | 2, 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64299. |
"Micro Credit" means ___________ (A)Loans of small amounts to people in unorganised sector (B)Loans to Self Help Groups (C)Loans amounting Rs. 50 lakhs to Rs. 5 crores to Medium and small Industrial Units |
| A. | Only A |
| B. | Only B |
| C. | Only A and B |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 64300. |
Which of the following statements regarding writ of certiorari is/are correct? 1. There should be court, tribunal or an officer having legal authority to determine the questions of deciding fundamental rights with a duty to act judicially. 2. Writ of certiorari is available during the tendency of proceedings before a subordinate court. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | Both 1 and 2 |
| Answer» B. 1 only | |