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| 64301. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The G20 was established in 2008 in the wake of global financial crisis led by the USA. 2. It brings together the major advanced and emerging economies to stabilise the global financial market. 3. India's stand on Mutual Assessment Process (MAP) for measuring imbalances between surplus and deficit economies in the Seoul Conference of G20 in the year 2010 was firmly endorsed by all the nations. Which of the statements given above is/are cor |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» D. 3 only | |
| 64302. |
Maharashtra government planned to provide freemedicare for poor families. Consider the following statements: (i) The plan will benefit 50 lakh families (ii) The plan will cover eight districts in state Choose the right option - |
| A. | Both (i) and (ii) are correct |
| B. | Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct |
| C. | Only (ii) is correct |
| D. | Only (i) is correct |
| Answer» B. Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct | |
| 64303. |
Consider the following statements - 1. In India the minimum denomination coin acceptable for transaction is 50 paise. 2. Coins below 50 paise is not a legal tender for payment. 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 | |
| 64304. |
Consider the following statements about soil of India: 1. Black soil becomes sticky when it is wet. 2. Black soil contains adequate nitrogen as well as phosphorus required for the growth of plants. 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 | |
| 64305. |
With reference to ionic compounds, consider the following statements: 1. Ionic compounds are insoluble in alcohol. 2. Ionic compounds in the solid state are good conductors of electricity. Which of the statements is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 & 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 64306. |
English is the official language of which one of the following Indian States? |
| A. | Nagaland |
| B. | Tripura |
| C. | Assam |
| D. | Manipur |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64307. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Champaran Satyagraha marked Gandhiji's second appearance in Indian politics as a leader of the masses. 2. The Champaran Satyagraha was launched to address the problems faced by Indigo plantation workers. 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» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 64308. |
Which of the following are envisaged as being part of the 'Right against Exploitation' in the Constitution of India'? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour. 2. Abolition of untouchability. 3. Protection of the interest of the minorities. 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines. Select the correct answer using the code given below- |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 64309. |
Which one of the following Fundamental Rights was included as per the 93rd amendment of the Indian constitution? A. Right to Constitutional Remedies B. Right to Free and Compulsory Education for all children in the age group of 6 to 14 C. Right to Equality D. Right to Freedom of Religion |
| A. | A |
| B. | B |
| C. | C |
| D. | D |
| Answer» C. C | |
| 64310. |
Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India need the ratification by the legislatures of not less than one-half of the States of effect amendment? 1. The manner of election of the President of India. 2. Extent of the executive power of the Union and the States. 3. Powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts. 4. Any of the Lists in the 7th Schedule. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1 and 2 only |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 only | |
| 64311. |
Consider the following passage and identify the three tribal principalities referred to therein using the code given below: In the early history of the far south in India, three tribal principalities are mentioned in Ashokan inscriptions of the third century BC and in Kharavela inscription of the first century BC. |
| A. | Cholas, Pandyas and Cheras |
| B. | Vakatakas, Cholas and Satvahanas |
| C. | Ikshvakus, Vakatakas and Pandyas |
| D. | Pallavas, Cholas and Pandyas |
| Answer» B. Vakatakas, Cholas and Satvahanas | |
| 64312. |
The Officers of the Parliament include - 1. Speaker, Lok Sabha 2. Dy. Speaker, Lok Sabha Secretary General of Lok Sabha Chairman of Rajya Sabha Select the correct answer from the code given below: |
| A. | Only 1 and 2 |
| B. | Only 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | Only 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | All the four |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64313. |
Scientists discovered unknown species off the coast of Antarctica. Consider the following statements: 1. The temperature in this region rises to 380 degree Celsius. 2. There is plenty of light in this region. Which of the above statement is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 64314. |
Which of the following are the functions of the 'supreme Court of India? i) Protection of Fundamental Rights of Citizens ii) Judicial Review iii) Grant of clemency to condemned prisoners iv) Arbitration between states and states and the centre |
| A. | (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct |
| B. | (i) and (iii) are correct |
| C. | (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct |
| D. | (iii) and (iv) are correct |
| Answer» D. (iii) and (iv) are correct | |
| 64315. |
Maldives on January 4,2012 lifted ban on Spas in the upmarket tourist destination. Consider the following statements: 1. The tourism industry is an important foreign exchange earner in the Maldives. 2. Maldives in 2011 received more than 850000 tourists. Choose the right option: |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| C. | Only 2 is correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» C. Only 2 is correct | |
| 64316. |
With reference to India Premier League Championship 2011 which of the following is not correctly matched? Award Winner (A) Best Individual Performance - M.S. Dhoni (B) Purple Cap Award - Lasith Malinga (C) Rising Star in IPL - Iqbal Abdullah (D) Golden Player Award- Chris Gayle |
| A. | (A) |
| B. | (B) |
| C. | (C) |
| D. | (D) |
| Answer» B. (B) | |
| 64317. |
Who among the following is/are the Indian Writer(s) shortlisted for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature for the year 2013? 1. Amitabh Ghosh 2. Jeet Thayil 3. Uday Prakash 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 | |
| 64318. |
European Union agreed in principle to ban import of Iranian Crude oil. Consider the following statements: 1. The European Union (EU) is one of Iran's biggest markets for oil. 2. The EU is a political and economical union of 27 member states. Choose the right option: |
| A. | Only 1is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct | |
| 64319. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Cyclone is a low pressure system. 2. The wind movement is clockwise in the cyclone of northern hemisphere. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 2 Only |
| B. | 1 Only |
| C. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| D. | Both 1 and 2 |
| Answer» C. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 64320. |
The Vice-President of India, 1. is the second highest dignitary of India. 2. has no formal function attached to his office. 3. discharges the functions of the President during his absence. 4. acts as President, if the resident resigns or is removed or dies. Select the correct answer from the code given below: |
| A. | Only 1 and 2 |
| B. | Only 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | Only 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | All the four |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64321. |
The two diseases that most often kill AIDS victims are 1.Kaposi's sarcoma 2.Lymphangioma 3.Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia 4.Systemic Lupus erythromatosus |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 3 and 4 | |
| 64322. |
Union Government provides subsidy on which of the following commodities in India? 1) Fertilizers 2) Seeds 3) Tractors |
| A. | Only A |
| B. | Only B |
| C. | Only C |
| D. | Only B & C |
| Answer» B. Only B | |
| 64323. |
The petrochemical complexes of the country are located at- 1. Auraiya 2. Barauni 3. Hazira 4. Tangaghat Select the correct answer from the codes given below- Codes |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | All the places |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 only | |
| 64324. |
Which among the following is/are example /examples of youth unrest in India? 1. Naxalite movement 2. Anti-foreigners movement in Assam 3. Anti-Mandal Commission agitation Select the correct answer using the code given below- |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 64325. |
Consider the following statements: 'We believe that it is the inalienable right of the Indian people as of any other people, to have freedom and to enjoy the fruits of their toil and have the necessities of life so that they may have full opportunities of growth'. Identify the correct context of this statements from below: |
| A. | Pledge of independence to publicly taken all over India on 26 January 1930 |
| B. | Preamble of the Constitution of India adopted in 1950. |
| C. | Congress Working Committee Resolution adopted at the Special Calcutta Congress in 1920 |
| D. | Part of Speech delivered by Subhash Bose at the launch of Azad Hind Fauj |
| Answer» B. Preamble of the Constitution of India adopted in 1950. | |
| 64326. |
West Bengal State cabinet approved the newly drafted land acquisition and resettlement Bill. Consider the following features of the Bill- (i) The private enterprises would have to acquire land for their projects directly from the landowners. (ii) The new policy provides that the government would acquire land only for projects of public utility like building, hospitals, irrigation projects, bridges, laying railway tracks, setting up of embankments, and projects relating to internal secu |
| A. | Both (i) and (ii) are correct |
| B. | Only (i) is correct |
| C. | Only (ii) is correct |
| D. | Nither (i) nor (ii) is correct |
| Answer» B. Only (i) is correct | |
| 64327. |
Which among the following is/ are example/examples of youth unrest in India? 1. Naxalite movement 2. Anti-foreigners movement in Assam. 3. Anti-Mandal Commission agitation. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 64328. |
Major steel plants in India have been established with the financial technological collaborations with developed countries. Match the list I and II and choose the correct code - List-I (a)Bhilai (b)Rourkela (c)Durgapur (d)Bokaro List II 1.USSR 2.UK 3.Germany |
| A. | a-1, b-3, c-2,d-1 |
| B. | a-2, b-3, c-1, d-3 |
| C. | a-3, b-3, c-2, d-1 |
| D. | a-2, b-1,c-3,d-2 |
| Answer» B. a-2, b-3, c-1, d-3 | |
| 64329. |
Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? Enzyme:Function/Characteristic |
| A. | Trypsin: curdles the milk protein caesin |
| B. | Zymase: Converts sugar to alcohol |
| C. | Pepsin: Changes proteins into peptones |
| D. | Ptyalin: Changes starch to maltose |
| Answer» B. Zymase: Converts sugar to alcohol | |
| 64330. |
Which one among the following statements regarding the Eighth five year Plan in India is not correct? |
| A. | The Plan was postponed by two years because of political upheavals at the center. |
| B. | It set before itself the two principal objectives of 'growth with stability' and 'growth with justice' |
| C. | It aimed at high growth of both agriculture and manufacturing sectors |
| D. | Its emphasis was on growth in export and import, improvement in trade and current account deficit |
| Answer» C. It aimed at high growth of both agriculture and manufacturing sectors | |
| 64331. |
With references to 58th National Film Award 2010 which of the following is not correctly matched? Award Film (A) Best Feature Film - Adaminte Makan Abu (B) Best Popular Film - Dabangg (C) Nargis Dutt Award for Best Film on Integration - Moner Manush (D) Best Film on Social Issues - Baboo Band Baja |
| A. | (A) |
| B. | (B) |
| C. | (C) |
| D. | (D) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64332. |
India approved the acquisition of French advanced missile systems to arm the Mirage-2000 fighter jets. Consider the following statements: 1. The cabinet committee on Security cleared the contract for the fire and forget MICA with French company MBDA. 2. MICA are interception and aerial combat missiles. Choose the right option: |
| A. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| B. | Only 1 is correct |
| C. | Only 2 is correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» B. Only 1 is correct | |
| 64333. |
Inflation has become a major area of concern in India these days. What measure does not Govt. of India/RBI normally take to control the same? 1. Fixation of maximum price of the commodities. 2. System of Dual prices. 3. Increase in supply of food grains. 4. Control on credit and liquidity in market. |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only3 |
| D. | Only 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64334. |
Which of the following statements about sexual reproduction in flowering plants are correct? 1. Stamen is present in the centre of a flower. 2. Stamen produces pollen grains in the ovary. 3. The swollen bottom part of carpel is the ovary. 4. The fusion of germs cells gives rise to zygote. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 2, 3 and 4 only. |
| B. | 2 and 4 only. |
| C. | 1 and 3 only. |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64335. |
In India who regulates the money supply? 1. Reserve Bank of India 2. State Bank of India 3. NABARD 4. Commercial Banks Select the correct answer from the code given below - |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 64336. |
Arrange the following events that took place in the first decade of the 20th century in chronological order: 1. Indian National Congress, Bombay Session. 2. Establishment of All India Muslim League 3. Partition of Bengal. 4. Indian National Congress, Surat Session. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 2 3 4 |
| B. | 1 3 2 4 |
| C. | 4 3 2 1 |
| D. | 2 4 1 3 |
| Answer» C. 4 3 2 1 | |
| 64337. |
Which of the following is correctly matched? Wildlife Sanctuary - State |
| A. | Bandipur - Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Manas - Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Ranthambhor - Rajasthan |
| D. | Simlipal - Bihar |
| Answer» D. Simlipal - Bihar | |
| 64338. |
What is the correct chronological order of the dynasties in which they invaded India? 1. Huns 2. Kushanas 3. Aryans 4. Greeks |
| A. | 4, 3, 2, 1 |
| B. | 3, 4, 2, 1 |
| C. | 4, 2, 3, 1 |
| D. | 3, 4, 1, 2 |
| Answer» C. 4, 2, 3, 1 | |
| 64339. |
A recent survey (by Bloomberg) shows that the USA has fallen behind emerging markets in Brazil, China and India as the preferred to invest. Why is it so? 1. Unstable economic situation of the USA which the global investors feel not likely to improve in the near future. 2. Global investors are finding Brazil, China and India to be actually more amendable to foreign investment 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 | |
| 64340. |
To boost India's power-generating capacity, the Jawaharlal Nehru Solar Mission was launched in India in January 2010. Which of the following statements regarding this Mission is/are correct? 1. India is fast exhausting reserves of fossil fuel resources. 2. Solar energy is clean source of energy. 3. India lacks technology for development of other alternative sources of power generation. 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 | |
| 64341. |
In the case of nuclear disaster, which of the following options for cooling the nuclear reactors may be adopted? 1. Pumping of water to the reactors. 2. Use of boric acid. 3. Taking out the fuel rods and keeping them in a cooling pond. Select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 64342. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Charles Wood's Despatch of 1854 laid exclusive emphasis on the development of higher education in India and neglected primary and secondary education. 2. The Carlyle Circular issued by R.W.Carlyle sought to check the spread of revolutionary activities in educational institutions. 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» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 64343. |
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. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 64344. |
Apart from Sir Stafford Cripps who was the President of the Board of Trade, who among the following was/were part of the Cabinet Mission that visited India in 1946? 1.Lord Pethic Lawrence 2.A. V. Alexander 3.C. H. Philips 4.Allan Campbell-Johnson Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 64345. |
Consider the following statements regarding osmosis in animal cells: 1. If the water potential of the solution surrounding the cell is too high, the cell shrinks. 2. If the water potential of the solution surrounding the cell is too low, the cell swells and bursts. 3. It is important to maintain a constant water potential inside the animal body. 4. In animal cells, water potential far exceeds the solute potential. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 4 | |
| 64346. |
Which of the following statements about the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS) is/are correct? 1. It will facilitate real time access of classified criminal data to the law enforcement authorities. 2. National Crime Record Bureau is the nodal agency mandated to implement the network in all the states. 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» B. 2 only | |
| 64347. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct? Under the provisions of Article 200 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of a state may:withhold his assent to a bill passed by the state legislature reserve the Bill passed by the state legislature for consideration of the President. return the Bill, other than a money Bill, for reconsideration of the legislature select the correct answer using the code given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64348. |
Which of the following atmospheric gases constitute greenhouse gases? 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Nitrogen 3. Nitrous oxide 4. Water vapour Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64349. |
Consider he following declaration and identify the person who made it using the code given below: 'The time has come when badges of honour make our shame glaring in their incongruous context of humiliation, and, I, for my part, wish to stand shorn of all special distinction, by the side or my countrymen who, for their so-called insignificance are liable to suffer degradation not fit for human beings' Code: |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | Dadabhai Naoroji |
| D. | Rabindranath Tagore |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64350. |
Match list-I with List-II List-I (Distinguished Lady) A. Amrita B. Anu Aga C. Mallika Srinivasan D. Priya Paul List-II (Organization/Industry) 1. National Dairy Development 2. Park Hotels 3. Pfizer Limited 4. Thermax Limited 5. Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited |
| A. | A-1, B-4, C-5, D-2 |
| B. | A-2, B-4, C-1, D-5 |
| C. | A-1, B-3, C-5, D-2 |
| D. | A-2, B-3, C-1, D-5 |
| Answer» B. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-5 | |