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1. Who is the finder of quantum theory of radiation?
(A). Einstein
(B). Bohr
(C). Plank
(D). S N Bose
Right Answer: C
2. The Daocheng Yading Airport is located in
(A). Thailand
(B). Philippines
(C). China
(D). Tibet
Right Answer: C
3. Which one of the following is responsible for the working of Newton's colour disc experiment?
(A). Formation of pure spectra
(B). Formation of impure spectra
(C). Persistence of vision
(D). Principle of complementary colour
Right Answer: C
4. Where did Aurangzeb die?
(A). Pune
(B). Aurangabad
(C). Ahmadnagar
(D). Mumbai
Right Answer: C
5. Fiber optics cable used in communication,works on the principle of
(A). regular reflection of light
(B). diffuse reflection of light
(C). refraction of light
(D). total internal reflection of light
Right Answer: D
6. Which was the first electronic computer constructed at the Moore School of Engineering
(A). EOVAC
(B). ONIVAC
(C). ENIAC
(D). EDSAC
Right Answer: C
7. Which among the following standard protocols is the most widely used by the internet
(A). HTTP
(B). TCP/IP
(C). SMTP
(D). SLIP
Right Answer: B
8. The outer most skin of the crustaceans are made up of a carbohydrate called
(A). cellulose
(B). galactose
(C). chitin
(D). starch
Right Answer: C
9. Rutherford's scattering experiment proved the presence of
(A). atoms in all matter
(B). electrons in atoms
(C). neutrons in atoms
(D). nucleus in atoms
Right Answer: D
10. Blood pressure may be increased by the excessive secretion of
(A). Thyroxine
(B). Testosterone
(C). Estradiol
(D). Estrol
Right Answer: C
11. SARUS CRANE is the state bird of
(A). Rajasthan
(B). Uttar pradesh
(C). Madhya pradesh
(D). West bengal
Right Answer: B
12. `Martyr's Day` is marked on
(A). 1 January
(B). 15 January
(C). 30 January
(D). 9 January
Right Answer: C
13. When a metal is heated in a flame,the electrons absorb energy and jump to higher energy state.On coming back to the lower energy state,they emit light,which we can absorb in
(A). Raman spectra
(B). Absorbtion spectra
(C). Emission spectra
(D). Fluorescence
Right Answer: C
14. The concept of 'Green House Gases' was postulated by
(A). Joseph Fourier
(B). Abdul Kalam
(C). M S Swaminathan
(D). Richael Carlson
Right Answer: A
15. 'Bhopal gas tragedy' 1984 is related to
(A). Aluminium Phosphide
(B). Methyle bromide
(C). Methyle isocyanate
(D). Carbon dioxide
Right Answer: C
16. The Particulate Matter (PM-10) exhaled from the polluted atmosphere is often filtered out during the process of
(A). Coughing
(B). Sneezing
(C). (a) and (b)
(D). Urination
Right Answer: C
17. The Tongario volcano erupted on November 21,2012 is in
(A). Australia
(B). Indonesia
(C). Papua New Guinea
(D). New Zealand
Right Answer: C
18. BCCI named the "Indian Cricketer Of The Year 2011-12" to honour
(A). Sunil Gavaskar
(B). VVS Laxman
(C). Virat Kohli
(D). Yuvraj Singh
Right Answer: C
19. Who won the 6th World Carrom Championship 2012
(A). Rashmi Kumari
(B). Mirabai Chanu
(C). Nishantha Fernando
(D). Both (a) and (b)
Right Answer: D
20. The animal who can consume more salt among the following is
(A). Sheep
(B). Camel
(C). Donkey
(D). Dog
Right Answer: B
21. Which of the following is only domestic airport
(A). Dabolin Airport,Goa
(B). Srinagar Airport
(C). Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport,Indore
(D). None of the above
Right Answer: D
22. Second India-Africa Forum Summit 2011 was held in
(A). Eretrea
(B). Ethiopia
(C). Sudan
(D). Nigeria
Right Answer: B
23. The principle of maximum social advantage is the basic principle of
(A). Micro Economics
(B). Macro Economics
(C). Fiscal Economics
(D). Environmental Economics
Right Answer: B
24. Which Five year plan is not correct among the following
(A). First 1951-56
(B). Second 1956-61
(C). Third 1961-66
(D). Fourth 1966-71
Right Answer: D
25. The ordinary and maximum tolerance limit of sound by human being is
(A). 50 db to 70 db
(B). 60 db to 80 db
(C). 65 db to 75 db
(D). 70 db to 85 db
Right Answer: D
26. An economic theory is a/an
(A). Axion
(B). Proposion
(C). Hypothesis
(D). Tested Hypothesis
Right Answer: D
27. Indian Special Economic Rules amendment came in the year
(A). 2000
(B). 2002
(C). 2004
(D). 2006
Right Answer: D
28. Provision of Citizenship in Indian constitution,became applicable in
(A). 1950
(B). 1949
(C). 1951
(D). 1952
Right Answer: B
29. Who gave the title 'Sardar' to Ballabh Bhai Patel
(A). Mahatma Gandhi
(B). Vinoba Bhave
(C). Women of Bardoli
(D). Peasants of Gujrat
Right Answer: C
30. According to Marx,the source of value is
(A). Capital
(B). Land
(C). Labor
(D). None of these
Right Answer: C
31. The National Emergency in India declared by the President of India due to the external aggression or armed revolt through
(A). Article 352
(B). Article 356
(C). Article 360
(D). Article 368
Right Answer: A
32. The Community Development Programme was launched in the year
(A). 1950
(B). 1952
(C). 1951
(D). 1953
Right Answer: B
33. What Satyagrah was held at Nagpur in 1923
(A). Salt Satyagrah
(B). Individual Satyagrah
(C). Ryots Satyagrah
(D). Flag Satyagrah
Right Answer: D
34. Which one of the following is not a sect of Buddhism
(A). Mahayana
(B). Hinayana
(C). Digambara
(D). Theravad
Right Answer: C
35. Who was the Viceroy when Delhi became the capital of British India
(A). Lord Curzon
(B). Lord Minto
(C). Lord Hardinge
(D). Lord Wavell
Right Answer: C
36. Who established the Indian Civil Liberties Union in 1936
(A). Subhash Chandra Bose
(B). Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(C). Jawahar lal Nehru
(D). Rajendra Prasad
Right Answer: C
37. Which of the following was established first?
(A). Banaras Hindu University
(B). University of Bombay
(C). Aligarh Muslim University
(D). University of Allahabad
Right Answer: B
38. 'Yosemite' is a
(A). River
(B). Peak
(C). Waterfall
(D). Park
Right Answer: D
39. The first Indian Satellite Aryabhatta was launched in
(A). 1972
(B). 1975
(C). 1977
(D). 1979
Right Answer: B
40. Where is the shore based steel plant located
(A). Tuticorin
(B). Salem
(C). Vishakhapattnam
(D). Mangalore
Right Answer: C
41. Which two of the following are connected by the North-South corridor
(A). Srinagar and Kanyakumari
(B). Mumbai and Chennai
(C). Amritsar and Kolkata
(D). Hyderabad and Bhopal
Right Answer: A
42. The pollutants which move downward with percolating ground water are called
(A). Leachates
(B). Pollutates
(C). Earthites
(D). Percolates
Right Answer: A
43. Lungs are located in the
(A). Abdominal cavity
(B). Pericardial cavity
(C). Peritoneal cavity
(D). Pleural cavity
Right Answer: D
44. Which one of the following is the ideal food for new born babies
(A). Water
(B). Sugar
(C). Honey
(D). Milk
Right Answer: D
45. Transcription means the synthesis of
(A). Lipids
(B). Protein
(C). DNA
(D). RNA
Right Answer: D
46. Hydrochloric acid is secreted by the cells lining the
(A). Oral cavity
(B). Stomach
(C). Ileam
(D). Colon
Right Answer: B
47. Emulsification is
(A). Breaking fats into small globules
(B). Digestion of fats
(C). Absorption of fats
(D). Storage of fats
Right Answer: A
48. Taxonomy is a science that deals with
(A). Marphology
(B). Anatomy
(C). Classification
(D). Economic Uses
Right Answer: C
49. The dimension MLT-2 corresponds to
(A). Force
(B). Work done
(C). Acceleration
(D). Velocity
Right Answer: A
50. Tick the correct option with regards to the contribution towards GDP (Gross Domestic Product) from Agriculture
(A). During 1950-51 (GDP 51.88%) and 2011-12 (GDP 14.01%)
(B). During 1950-51 (GDP 11.00%) and 2011-12 (GDP 25%)
(C). During 1990-91 (GDP 29.53%) and 2011-12 (GDP 66.77%)
(D). During 1980-81 (GDP 35.69%) and 2011-12 (GDP 20.69%)
Right Answer: A
51. The percentage of nitrogen present in ammonia sulphate is
(A). 18%
(B). 21%
(C). 25%
(D). 30.5%
Right Answer: B
52. Externality theory is the basic theory of the following branch of Economics
(A). Macro Economics
(B). Environomics
(C). Fiscal Economics
(D). International Economics
Right Answer: D
53. Diamonds are priced higher than water because
(A). Consumers do not buy them at lower prices
(B). They are sold by selected firms with monopolistic powers
(C). Their marginal utility to buyers is higher than that of water
(D). Their total utility to buyers is higher than that of wafer
Right Answer: C
54. Transboundary pollution (or) Acid rain is caused by
(A). Nitrogen oxide and sulphur dioxide
(B). Carbon monoxide
(C). Carbon dioxide
(D). Hydrocarbon
Right Answer: A
55. Functional Finance is associated with
(A). Abba P Lerner
(B). Adolph Wogner
(C). Adam Smith
(D). Adams
Right Answer: A
56. Of the following land uses, which is restricted to Special Economic Zones?
(A). Information Technology Companies
(B). Educational Institutions
(C). Free Trade Centres
(D). Marketing Centres
Right Answer: B
57. Who among the following enjoys the rank of Cabinet Minister in Union Cabinet
(A). Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission
(B). Judge of Supreme Court
(C). Secretary to Government of India
(D). Political Advisor to PM
Right Answer: A
58. Who gave the title of Mahamana to Madan Mohan Malaviya
(A). Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(B). Dadabhai Nauroji
(C). Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(D). Mahatma Gandhi
Right Answer: D
59. The vacancy of the office of the President must be filled within
(A). 3 months
(B). 6 months
(C). 12 months
(D). 1 month
Right Answer: B
60. In which part of the Indian Constitution, the Fundamental Duties are enshrined?
(A). IV
(B). IV-A
(C). IV-B
(D). V
Right Answer: B
61. Who described the Government of India Act, 1935 as a new charter of bondage?
(A). B. R. Ambedkar
(B). Mahatma Gandhi
(C). Rajendra Prasad
(D). Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Right Answer: D
62. Who was the Viceroy at the time of Quit India Movement?
(A). Lord Irwin
(B). Lord Mountbatten
(C). Lord Wavell
(D). Lord Linlithgow
Right Answer: D
63. Who was the other Congress leader who joined with Motilal Nehru to start the Swaraj Party in 1923 ?
(A). G. K. Gokhale
(B). B. G. Tilak
(C). Chittaranjan Das
(D). M. K. Gandhi
Right Answer: C
64. What is the first sermon of Buddha called as ?
(A). Mahaparinirvansutta
(B). Brahmajalasutta
(C). Dhammachakkapabattanasutta
(D). Kachchayanagottasutta
Right Answer: C
65. From which of the following banks did Madan Mohan Malaviya take loans for financing The Hindustan Times ?
(A). State Bank of India
(B). Punjab National Bank
(C). Bank of Maharashtra
(D). Bank of Baroda
Right Answer: B
66. Who wrote the book Why Socialism ?
(A). Jayaprakash Narayan
(B). Mahatma Gandhi
(C). Acharya Narendra Dev
(D). M .N. Roy
Right Answer: A
67. Multi-purpose river valley projects are the New temples of modern India. The above statement is made by
(A). Jawaharlal Nehru
(B). Motilal Nehru
(C). Mahatma Gandhi
(D). Rajiv Gandhi
Right Answer: A
68. Where are the Todas found?
(A). Madhya Pradesh
(B). Tamil Nadu
(C). Rajasthan
(D). Arunachal Pradesh
Right Answer: B
69. The eastward continuation of the Brazil current is called
(A). North Atlantic drift
(B). South Atlantic drift
(C). Counter Equatorial drift
(D). West Atlantic drift
Right Answer: B
70. Which of the following is an endemic species?
(A). Nicobar pigeon
(B). Horn bill
(C). Indian Rhino
(D). Pink-head duck
Right Answer: A
71. The natural disaster in which carbon-dioxide suddenly erupts from a deep lake water is known as
(A). Liminic
(B). Lacaustrine
(C). Fluvial
(D). Glacial
Right Answer: A
72. Blood group was discovered by
(A). Alexander Fleming
(B). William Harvey
(C). Landsteiner
(D). Pavlov
Right Answer: C
73. Pick out the correct match
(A). Egg yolk Protein and Fat
(B). Fleshy food Calcium and Protein
(C). Fish Starch and Vitamin
(D). Milk Fibre and Mineral
Right Answer: A
74. Blood is a
(A). Reproductive tissue
(B). Connective tissue
(C). Epithelial tissue
(D). Muscular tissue
Right Answer: B
75. DPT vaccine is administered to prevent diseases like
(A). Diphtheria, Pertussis and Typhoid
(B). Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus
(C). Dengue, Pertussis and Typhoid
(D). Dengue, Polio and Tetanus
Right Answer: B
76. The disease that has been eradicated from the world is
(A). Smallpox
(B). Leprosy
(C). Poliomyelitis
(D). Chickenpox
Right Answer: A
77. In dicots the pollen-grains possess
(A). one germ pore
(B). two germ pores
(C). three germ pores
(D). four germ pores
Right Answer: C
78. Farad is the unit of
(A). Conductance
(B). Capacitance
(C). Inductance
(D). Resistance
Right Answer: B
79. Steel is more elastic than rubber because it
(A). is harder than rubber
(B). requires larger deforming force
(C). is never deformed
(D). is deformed very easily
Right Answer: B
80. Communication satellites are used to
(A). transmit communication signal only
(B). receive communication signal only
(C). receive and redirect communication signal
(D). provide information of natural resources only
Right Answer: C
81. What type of information system would be recognised by digital circuits ?
(A). Hexadecimal system
(B). Binary system
(C). Both hexadecimal and binary system
(D). Only Roman system
Right Answer: B
82. Which of the following is an impact printer?
(A). Daisy wheel printer
(B). Ink-jet printer
(C). Bubble-jet printer
(D). Laser printer
Right Answer: A
83. Identify the odd term amongst the following group
(A). Coaxial cable
(B). Optical fibre
(C). Twisted pair wire
(D). Microwaves
Right Answer: D
84. Stains of rust on clothes can be removed by
(A). H2O2
(B). Oxalic acid
(C). Petrol
(D). Alcohol
Right Answer: B
85. Stains of rust on clothes can be removed by
(A). H2O2
(B). Oxalic acid
(C). Petrol
(D). Alcohol
Right Answer: B
86. Ethanol containing 5% water is known as
(A). Absolute alcohol
(B). Dilute alcohol
(C). Power alcohol
(D). Rectified spirit
Right Answer: D
87. The hormone used as an oral contraceptive is
(A). Aldesterone
(B). Cortisone
(C). Progesterone
(D). Testosterone
Right Answer: C
88. Expand the term IPCC
(A). International Pollution Control Council
(B). International Panel of Climate Control
(C). Interim Panel of Climate Change
(D). Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Right Answer: D
89. The One Straw Revolution was written by
(A). Masanobu Fukuoka
(B). Richael Carlson
(C). M. S. Swaminathan
(D). Norman Borlaug
Right Answer: A
90. Acceptable Noise Pollution Level in India ranges between
(A). 10 - 15 dec
(B). 16 - 35 dec
(C). 40 - 45 dec
(D). 70 - 100 dec
Right Answer: C
91. Endosulfan spray on cashew crop resulted in the pollution to the tune of tragedy in
(A). Tamil Nadu
(B). Kerala
(C). Andhra Pradesh
(D). Karnataka
Right Answer: B
92. Aung San Suu Kyi is a native to
(A). Tibet
(B). China
(C). Myanmar
(D). Arunachal Pradesh
Right Answer: C
93. India and Japan inked two agreements during November 2012 to enable Tokyo to import from India
(A). Leather goods
(B). Rare earth minerals
(C). Basmati type rice
(D). Rubber-based products
Right Answer: B
94. Non Resident Indians (NRI) Day is marked on
(A). January 7
(B). January 9
(C). January 17
(D). January 19
Right Answer: B
95. Whether I earned your vote or not, I have listened to you, I have learned from you. You have made me a better President, was said by
(A). Pranab Mukherjee
(B). Barack Obama
(C). George Bush
(D). APJ Abdul Kalam
Right Answer: B
96. First Hindu-American to enter in the US House of Representative as senator is
(A). Tulsi Gabbard
(B). Sunita Williams
(C). Jyoti Sengupta
(D). Ami Bera
Right Answer: A
97. Who was not a politician
(A). H. N. Bahuguna
(B). I. K. Gujral
(C). S. L. Bahuguna
(D). J. Jayalalithaa
Right Answer: C
98. The WISE Prize-2012, also known as the Nobel Prize for Education, was conferred by the WISE Summit in Doha on
(A). Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
(B). Dr. Madhav Chavan
(C). Dr. Yash Pal
(D). Dr. M. S. Swaminathan
Right Answer: B
99. The most powerful woman in business in India as rated by the Fortune for the year 2012 is
(A). Chanda Kochhar
(B). Prabha Parameswaran
(C). Debjani Ghosh
(D). Anjali Bansal
Right Answer: A
100. Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development - 2012 was awarded to
(A). Tereza Fajksova
(B). Sunita Williams
(C). Chanda Kochhar
(D). Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Right Answer: D
101. Gross Domestic Product is the monetary value of
(A). stock of goods and services
(B). all final goods and services produced in a year
(C). goods produced for the market only
(D). goods produced for the market and for self consumption
Right Answer: B
102. Which one of the following market structures has a kinked demand curve ?
(A). Perfect competition
(B). Monopoly
(C). Oligopoly
(D). Monopolistic competition
Right Answer: C
103. Which of the following pairs is not correct ?
(A). I Plan (1951 - 1956)
(B). III Plan (1966 - 1971)
(C). XI Plan (2007 - 2012)
(D). VI Plan (1980 - 1985)
Right Answer: B
104. Which of the following institutions deals with credit to Agriculture and Rural Development ?
(A). IDBI
(B). NABARD
(C). SIDBI
(D). ICICI
Right Answer: B
105. As per the results of the 2011 Population Census, which of the following groups occupies the three top places in respect of literacy ?
(A). Kerala, Goa, West Bengal
(B). Chandigarh, Goa, Kerala
(C). Kerala, Lakshadweep, Mizoram
(D). Mizoram, Kerala, Tripura
Right Answer: C
106. District Judges in a State are appointed by the
(A). Advocate General of the State
(B). Council of Ministers of the State
(C). Governor
(D). Chief Justice of High Court
Right Answer: C
107. Who will head the jury of the Awards Committees of Padma, Ratna and other highest honorary awards?
(A). President of India
(B). Vice-President of India
(C). Home Minister
(D). Prime Minister of India
Right Answer: B
108. Most important responsibility of a Welfare State is
(A). to preserve private property
(B). to promote religion of the people
(C). to check exploitation
(D). to check encroachments of Fundamental Rights.
Right Answer: C
109. Which one of the following events are chronologically correct
(A). Civil Disobedience Movement Quit India Movement The Cabinet Mission Plan
(B). The Cabinet Mission Plan Civil Disobedience Movement Quit India Movement
(C). Quit India Movement Civil Disobedience Movement Cabinet Mission Plan
(D). Civil Disobedience Movement The Cabinet Mission Plan Quit India Movement
Right Answer: A
110. Who founded the Vikramasila University ?
(A). Dhruva
(B). Devapala
(C). Dharmapala
(D). Mahipala
Right Answer: C
111. Which of the following was not known during the Rigvedic period
(A). Joint family system
(B). Agriculture
(C). Varna system (caste)
(D). Marriage system
Right Answer: C
112. Abul Fazl wrote
(A). Babur- Nama
(B). Humayun-Nama
(C). Akbar-Nama
(D). Alamgir-Nama
Right Answer: C
113. Which of the following is called the 'Crossroads of the Pacific' ?
(A). Tonga
(B). Fiji
(C). Hawaii
(D). Ellice
Right Answer: B
114. Which one of the following is an act of man that disturbs the ecological balance
(A). Vanamahotsav
(B). Afforestation
(C). Lumbering
(D). Social forestry
Right Answer: C
115. Which one is not correctly matched
(A). Longcoy - Russia
(B). Rhine - Germany
(C). Glasgow - Great Britain
(D). Pittsburg - USA
Right Answer: A
116. How many states in India are coastal ?
(A). 7
(B). 8
(C). 9
(D). 10
Right Answer: C
117. International boundary between India and Pakistan is demarcated by
(A). Mc Mahon Line
(B). Durand Line
(C). Radcliffe Line
(D). Maginot Line
Right Answer: C
118. Which one of the following is called the amphibian in plant kingdom ?
(A). Algae
(B). Fungi
(C). Bryophyte
(D). Pteridophyta
Right Answer: C
119. Find the odd one out
(A). Hookworm
(B). Guinea worm
(C). Tapeworm
(D). Ringworm
Right Answer: D
120. National Institute of Nutrition is a research institute located in the State of
(A). Andhra Pradesh
(B). Himachal Pradesh
(C). Madhya Pradesh
(D). Uttar Pradesh
Right Answer: A
121. A tree's age can be found by
(A). measuring its height
(B). counting the number of annual rings
(C). counting the number of branches
(D). no means
Right Answer: B
122. The left aortic arch is observed in
(A). Amphibians
(B). Mammals
(C). Reptiles
(D). Aves
Right Answer: B
123. Tendon connects
(A). Bone to bone
(B). Muscle to bone
(C). Bone to muscle
(D). Muscle to muscle
Right Answer: B
124. Mercury is generally used in thermometers because it has a
(A). high fluidity
(B). high density
(C). high conductivity
(D). high specific heat
Right Answer: C
125. To an observer on the lunar surface, during daytime, the sky will appear to be
(A). Light yellow
(B). Blue
(C). Orange
(D). Black
Right Answer: D
126. Which of the following quantities is the measure of 'inertia'
(A). Velocity
(B). Acceleration
(C). Mass
(D). Weight
Right Answer: C
127. The intensity of a wave - 1. follows inverse square law. 2. is proportional to its amplitude. 3. is proportional to the square of the amplitude
(A). 1 and 2 are true
(B). 2 and 3 are true
(C). Only 2 is true
(D). 1 and 3 are true
Right Answer: D
128. Which data communication method is used for sending data in both directions at the same time ?
(A). Super duplex
(B). Simplex
(C). Half duplex
(D). Full duplex
Right Answer: D
129. What does the acronym ISDN stand for ?
(A). Indian Standard Digital Network
(B). Intergrated Services Digital Network
(C). Intelligent Services Digital Network
(D). Integrated Services Data Network
Right Answer: B
130. Darkening property of photo-chromatic glass is due to the presence of
(A). silver bromide
(B). silver oxide
(C). silver nitrate
(D). silver chloride
Right Answer: D
131. Supersonic aircrafts discharge the following substance into the stratosphere
(A). NOX
(B). SOX
(C). CO2
(D). H2
Right Answer: B
132. Chemical nature of laughing gas is
(A). Nitric oxide
(B). Hydrogen chloride
(C). Nitrous oxide
(D). Sulphur dioxide
Right Answer: C
133. The difference between isotopes of an element is due to the presence of a different number of
(A). protons
(B). neutrons
(C). electrons
(D). photons
Right Answer: B
134. The increasing abundance of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has led to the following effects except
(A). Global warming
(B). Depletion of ozone layer in the stratosphere
(C). Oxygen fertilization effect
(D). Carbon dioxide fertilization effect
Right Answer: C
135. Which of the following fuels causes minimum environmental pollution
(A). Diesel
(B). Kerosene
(C). Hydrogen
(D). Coal
Right Answer: C
136.
Passage
(A). Beyond imagination of people
(B). Outside the purview of common people
(C). Not to be governed
(D). Ungovernable
Right Answer:
137. The author is of the opinion that
(A). The centre should start negotiations with Google , Twitter and Facebook
(B). The centre should help the citizens to evacuate their city
(C). The centre should not block the sites.
(D). The centre should arrest the guilty
Right Answer:
138. Which of the following is closest to the meaning of ‘nebulous’?
(A). Confused
(B). Vague
(C). Iridescent
(D). Glowing
Right Answer:
139.
(A). Our leaders should display their powers of censorship when needed
(B). If this is the official idea of prompt action at a time of crisis among communities , then Indians have more reasons to fear their protectors than the nebulous mischief -maker of the cyber - world.
(C). The politicians deflect attention from their own incompetence
(D). If a few morphed images spurious texts can unsettle entire nation , then there is something deeply wrong with the nation.
Right Answer:
140. The word ‘spurious’ means
(A). Genuine
(B). Authentic
(C). substantial
(D). Fake
Right Answer:
141. The author warns us against
(A). Not playing false with the citizens
(B). Dangers inherent in the cyber - world
(C). Not using cyber - world judiciously
(D). Not protecting the citizens from dangerous politicians
Right Answer:
142. ‘Parody’ means
(A). Twist
(B). Jeopardize
(C). ridicule
(D). imitate
Right Answer:
143. What is the opposite of ‘Wrong headed’?
(A). silly
(B). sane
(C). insane
(D). insensible
Right Answer:
144. The passage suggests different ways of keeping the public busy with ‘inessentials’. Pick the odd one out.
(A). By blocking websites which are vaguely suspicious
(B). blaming neighbour countries across the borders
(C). By turning the attention of the people to violence in Assam
(D). By getting involved in a discourse on bilateral relations
Right Answer:
145. The following is a list of statements made by the author of the above passage . Pick the odd one out .
(A). It is absurd to ban Twitter accounts that parody despatches from the Prime Minister's Office
(B). Twitters take these parodies for genuine despatches from the PMO
(C). To describe such forms of humour as 'misrepresenting' the PMO makes the PMO look more ridiculous
(D). The precedent for such action was set recently by the Chief Minister of West Bengal.
Right Answer:
146. Direction ::some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct .Find out which part of a sentence and blacken the oval corresponding to the appropriate letter (A,B,C) if a sentence is free from error , blacken the error corresponding to letter D 163. In India (a)/ working women had a life of dual responsibilities (b)/ If they are married and have a family. (c)/ no errors . (d)
(A). In India
(B). working women had a life of dual responsibilities
(C). If they are married and have a family.
(D). no errors .
Right Answer:
147. Direction ::some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct .Find out which part of a sentence and blacken the oval corresponding to the appropriate letter (A,B,C) if a sentence is free from error , blacken the error corresponding to letter D Greatly to our surprise (a)/ We find the ringleaders . (b)/ was blame. (c)/ No error (d)
(A). Greatly to our surprise
(B). We find the ringleaders
(C). was blame
(D). No error
Right Answer:
148. Direction ::some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct .Find out which part of a sentence and blacken the oval corresponding to the appropriate letter (A,B,C) if a sentence is free from error , blacken the error corresponding to letter D Many overseas students (a)/attended colleges (b)/ in the Great Britain (c)/ No error (d)
(A). Many overseas students
(B). attended colleges
(C). in the Great Britain
(D). No error
Right Answer:
149. Directions : (q 168-172)In the following questions , sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s). For alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. 168. Students -parking should be ....., students should not be charged to buy parking stickers.
(A). fined
(B). costly
(C). free
(D). Cheap
Right Answer:
150. If you have roses growing in your garden , you can make a lovely .......... of flowers at home .
(A). bouquette
(B). bucquete
(C). bouquete
(D). bouquet
Right Answer:
151. The ........... of the middle school is a woman of .........
(A). Principles, Principal
(B). Principals , Principal
(C). Principal , Princple
(D). Principle , Principals
Right Answer:
152. With the changing times , most of the students have come business like they are ......... and want to take only those courses which they find rewarding
(A). Idealistic
(B). Pragmatic
(C). Enthusiastic
(D). Partial
Right Answer:
153.
(A). a,the,an
(B). the ,a,an
(C). an , a ,the
(D). the , an ,a
(A). Einstein
(B). Bohr
(C). Plank
(D). S N Bose
Right Answer: C
2. The Daocheng Yading Airport is located in
(A). Thailand
(B). Philippines
(C). China
(D). Tibet
Right Answer: C
3. Which one of the following is responsible for the working of Newton's colour disc experiment?
(A). Formation of pure spectra
(B). Formation of impure spectra
(C). Persistence of vision
(D). Principle of complementary colour
Right Answer: C
4. Where did Aurangzeb die?
(A). Pune
(B). Aurangabad
(C). Ahmadnagar
(D). Mumbai
Right Answer: C
5. Fiber optics cable used in communication,works on the principle of
(A). regular reflection of light
(B). diffuse reflection of light
(C). refraction of light
(D). total internal reflection of light
Right Answer: D
6. Which was the first electronic computer constructed at the Moore School of Engineering
(A). EOVAC
(B). ONIVAC
(C). ENIAC
(D). EDSAC
Right Answer: C
7. Which among the following standard protocols is the most widely used by the internet
(A). HTTP
(B). TCP/IP
(C). SMTP
(D). SLIP
Right Answer: B
8. The outer most skin of the crustaceans are made up of a carbohydrate called
(A). cellulose
(B). galactose
(C). chitin
(D). starch
Right Answer: C
9. Rutherford's scattering experiment proved the presence of
(A). atoms in all matter
(B). electrons in atoms
(C). neutrons in atoms
(D). nucleus in atoms
Right Answer: D
10. Blood pressure may be increased by the excessive secretion of
(A). Thyroxine
(B). Testosterone
(C). Estradiol
(D). Estrol
Right Answer: C
11. SARUS CRANE is the state bird of
(A). Rajasthan
(B). Uttar pradesh
(C). Madhya pradesh
(D). West bengal
Right Answer: B
12. `Martyr's Day` is marked on
(A). 1 January
(B). 15 January
(C). 30 January
(D). 9 January
Right Answer: C
13. When a metal is heated in a flame,the electrons absorb energy and jump to higher energy state.On coming back to the lower energy state,they emit light,which we can absorb in
(A). Raman spectra
(B). Absorbtion spectra
(C). Emission spectra
(D). Fluorescence
Right Answer: C
14. The concept of 'Green House Gases' was postulated by
(A). Joseph Fourier
(B). Abdul Kalam
(C). M S Swaminathan
(D). Richael Carlson
Right Answer: A
15. 'Bhopal gas tragedy' 1984 is related to
(A). Aluminium Phosphide
(B). Methyle bromide
(C). Methyle isocyanate
(D). Carbon dioxide
Right Answer: C
16. The Particulate Matter (PM-10) exhaled from the polluted atmosphere is often filtered out during the process of
(A). Coughing
(B). Sneezing
(C). (a) and (b)
(D). Urination
Right Answer: C
17. The Tongario volcano erupted on November 21,2012 is in
(A). Australia
(B). Indonesia
(C). Papua New Guinea
(D). New Zealand
Right Answer: C
18. BCCI named the "Indian Cricketer Of The Year 2011-12" to honour
(A). Sunil Gavaskar
(B). VVS Laxman
(C). Virat Kohli
(D). Yuvraj Singh
Right Answer: C
19. Who won the 6th World Carrom Championship 2012
(A). Rashmi Kumari
(B). Mirabai Chanu
(C). Nishantha Fernando
(D). Both (a) and (b)
Right Answer: D
20. The animal who can consume more salt among the following is
(A). Sheep
(B). Camel
(C). Donkey
(D). Dog
Right Answer: B
21. Which of the following is only domestic airport
(A). Dabolin Airport,Goa
(B). Srinagar Airport
(C). Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport,Indore
(D). None of the above
Right Answer: D
22. Second India-Africa Forum Summit 2011 was held in
(A). Eretrea
(B). Ethiopia
(C). Sudan
(D). Nigeria
Right Answer: B
23. The principle of maximum social advantage is the basic principle of
(A). Micro Economics
(B). Macro Economics
(C). Fiscal Economics
(D). Environmental Economics
Right Answer: B
24. Which Five year plan is not correct among the following
(A). First 1951-56
(B). Second 1956-61
(C). Third 1961-66
(D). Fourth 1966-71
Right Answer: D
25. The ordinary and maximum tolerance limit of sound by human being is
(A). 50 db to 70 db
(B). 60 db to 80 db
(C). 65 db to 75 db
(D). 70 db to 85 db
Right Answer: D
26. An economic theory is a/an
(A). Axion
(B). Proposion
(C). Hypothesis
(D). Tested Hypothesis
Right Answer: D
27. Indian Special Economic Rules amendment came in the year
(A). 2000
(B). 2002
(C). 2004
(D). 2006
Right Answer: D
28. Provision of Citizenship in Indian constitution,became applicable in
(A). 1950
(B). 1949
(C). 1951
(D). 1952
Right Answer: B
29. Who gave the title 'Sardar' to Ballabh Bhai Patel
(A). Mahatma Gandhi
(B). Vinoba Bhave
(C). Women of Bardoli
(D). Peasants of Gujrat
Right Answer: C
30. According to Marx,the source of value is
(A). Capital
(B). Land
(C). Labor
(D). None of these
Right Answer: C
31. The National Emergency in India declared by the President of India due to the external aggression or armed revolt through
(A). Article 352
(B). Article 356
(C). Article 360
(D). Article 368
Right Answer: A
32. The Community Development Programme was launched in the year
(A). 1950
(B). 1952
(C). 1951
(D). 1953
Right Answer: B
33. What Satyagrah was held at Nagpur in 1923
(A). Salt Satyagrah
(B). Individual Satyagrah
(C). Ryots Satyagrah
(D). Flag Satyagrah
Right Answer: D
34. Which one of the following is not a sect of Buddhism
(A). Mahayana
(B). Hinayana
(C). Digambara
(D). Theravad
Right Answer: C
35. Who was the Viceroy when Delhi became the capital of British India
(A). Lord Curzon
(B). Lord Minto
(C). Lord Hardinge
(D). Lord Wavell
Right Answer: C
36. Who established the Indian Civil Liberties Union in 1936
(A). Subhash Chandra Bose
(B). Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(C). Jawahar lal Nehru
(D). Rajendra Prasad
Right Answer: C
37. Which of the following was established first?
(A). Banaras Hindu University
(B). University of Bombay
(C). Aligarh Muslim University
(D). University of Allahabad
Right Answer: B
38. 'Yosemite' is a
(A). River
(B). Peak
(C). Waterfall
(D). Park
Right Answer: D
39. The first Indian Satellite Aryabhatta was launched in
(A). 1972
(B). 1975
(C). 1977
(D). 1979
Right Answer: B
40. Where is the shore based steel plant located
(A). Tuticorin
(B). Salem
(C). Vishakhapattnam
(D). Mangalore
Right Answer: C
41. Which two of the following are connected by the North-South corridor
(A). Srinagar and Kanyakumari
(B). Mumbai and Chennai
(C). Amritsar and Kolkata
(D). Hyderabad and Bhopal
Right Answer: A
42. The pollutants which move downward with percolating ground water are called
(A). Leachates
(B). Pollutates
(C). Earthites
(D). Percolates
Right Answer: A
43. Lungs are located in the
(A). Abdominal cavity
(B). Pericardial cavity
(C). Peritoneal cavity
(D). Pleural cavity
Right Answer: D
44. Which one of the following is the ideal food for new born babies
(A). Water
(B). Sugar
(C). Honey
(D). Milk
Right Answer: D
45. Transcription means the synthesis of
(A). Lipids
(B). Protein
(C). DNA
(D). RNA
Right Answer: D
46. Hydrochloric acid is secreted by the cells lining the
(A). Oral cavity
(B). Stomach
(C). Ileam
(D). Colon
Right Answer: B
47. Emulsification is
(A). Breaking fats into small globules
(B). Digestion of fats
(C). Absorption of fats
(D). Storage of fats
Right Answer: A
48. Taxonomy is a science that deals with
(A). Marphology
(B). Anatomy
(C). Classification
(D). Economic Uses
Right Answer: C
49. The dimension MLT-2 corresponds to
(A). Force
(B). Work done
(C). Acceleration
(D). Velocity
Right Answer: A
50. Tick the correct option with regards to the contribution towards GDP (Gross Domestic Product) from Agriculture
(A). During 1950-51 (GDP 51.88%) and 2011-12 (GDP 14.01%)
(B). During 1950-51 (GDP 11.00%) and 2011-12 (GDP 25%)
(C). During 1990-91 (GDP 29.53%) and 2011-12 (GDP 66.77%)
(D). During 1980-81 (GDP 35.69%) and 2011-12 (GDP 20.69%)
Right Answer: A
51. The percentage of nitrogen present in ammonia sulphate is
(A). 18%
(B). 21%
(C). 25%
(D). 30.5%
Right Answer: B
52. Externality theory is the basic theory of the following branch of Economics
(A). Macro Economics
(B). Environomics
(C). Fiscal Economics
(D). International Economics
Right Answer: D
53. Diamonds are priced higher than water because
(A). Consumers do not buy them at lower prices
(B). They are sold by selected firms with monopolistic powers
(C). Their marginal utility to buyers is higher than that of water
(D). Their total utility to buyers is higher than that of wafer
Right Answer: C
54. Transboundary pollution (or) Acid rain is caused by
(A). Nitrogen oxide and sulphur dioxide
(B). Carbon monoxide
(C). Carbon dioxide
(D). Hydrocarbon
Right Answer: A
55. Functional Finance is associated with
(A). Abba P Lerner
(B). Adolph Wogner
(C). Adam Smith
(D). Adams
Right Answer: A
56. Of the following land uses, which is restricted to Special Economic Zones?
(A). Information Technology Companies
(B). Educational Institutions
(C). Free Trade Centres
(D). Marketing Centres
Right Answer: B
57. Who among the following enjoys the rank of Cabinet Minister in Union Cabinet
(A). Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission
(B). Judge of Supreme Court
(C). Secretary to Government of India
(D). Political Advisor to PM
Right Answer: A
58. Who gave the title of Mahamana to Madan Mohan Malaviya
(A). Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(B). Dadabhai Nauroji
(C). Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(D). Mahatma Gandhi
Right Answer: D
59. The vacancy of the office of the President must be filled within
(A). 3 months
(B). 6 months
(C). 12 months
(D). 1 month
Right Answer: B
60. In which part of the Indian Constitution, the Fundamental Duties are enshrined?
(A). IV
(B). IV-A
(C). IV-B
(D). V
Right Answer: B
61. Who described the Government of India Act, 1935 as a new charter of bondage?
(A). B. R. Ambedkar
(B). Mahatma Gandhi
(C). Rajendra Prasad
(D). Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Right Answer: D
62. Who was the Viceroy at the time of Quit India Movement?
(A). Lord Irwin
(B). Lord Mountbatten
(C). Lord Wavell
(D). Lord Linlithgow
Right Answer: D
63. Who was the other Congress leader who joined with Motilal Nehru to start the Swaraj Party in 1923 ?
(A). G. K. Gokhale
(B). B. G. Tilak
(C). Chittaranjan Das
(D). M. K. Gandhi
Right Answer: C
64. What is the first sermon of Buddha called as ?
(A). Mahaparinirvansutta
(B). Brahmajalasutta
(C). Dhammachakkapabattanasutta
(D). Kachchayanagottasutta
Right Answer: C
65. From which of the following banks did Madan Mohan Malaviya take loans for financing The Hindustan Times ?
(A). State Bank of India
(B). Punjab National Bank
(C). Bank of Maharashtra
(D). Bank of Baroda
Right Answer: B
66. Who wrote the book Why Socialism ?
(A). Jayaprakash Narayan
(B). Mahatma Gandhi
(C). Acharya Narendra Dev
(D). M .N. Roy
Right Answer: A
67. Multi-purpose river valley projects are the New temples of modern India. The above statement is made by
(A). Jawaharlal Nehru
(B). Motilal Nehru
(C). Mahatma Gandhi
(D). Rajiv Gandhi
Right Answer: A
68. Where are the Todas found?
(A). Madhya Pradesh
(B). Tamil Nadu
(C). Rajasthan
(D). Arunachal Pradesh
Right Answer: B
69. The eastward continuation of the Brazil current is called
(A). North Atlantic drift
(B). South Atlantic drift
(C). Counter Equatorial drift
(D). West Atlantic drift
Right Answer: B
70. Which of the following is an endemic species?
(A). Nicobar pigeon
(B). Horn bill
(C). Indian Rhino
(D). Pink-head duck
Right Answer: A
71. The natural disaster in which carbon-dioxide suddenly erupts from a deep lake water is known as
(A). Liminic
(B). Lacaustrine
(C). Fluvial
(D). Glacial
Right Answer: A
72. Blood group was discovered by
(A). Alexander Fleming
(B). William Harvey
(C). Landsteiner
(D). Pavlov
Right Answer: C
73. Pick out the correct match
(A). Egg yolk Protein and Fat
(B). Fleshy food Calcium and Protein
(C). Fish Starch and Vitamin
(D). Milk Fibre and Mineral
Right Answer: A
74. Blood is a
(A). Reproductive tissue
(B). Connective tissue
(C). Epithelial tissue
(D). Muscular tissue
Right Answer: B
75. DPT vaccine is administered to prevent diseases like
(A). Diphtheria, Pertussis and Typhoid
(B). Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus
(C). Dengue, Pertussis and Typhoid
(D). Dengue, Polio and Tetanus
Right Answer: B
76. The disease that has been eradicated from the world is
(A). Smallpox
(B). Leprosy
(C). Poliomyelitis
(D). Chickenpox
Right Answer: A
77. In dicots the pollen-grains possess
(A). one germ pore
(B). two germ pores
(C). three germ pores
(D). four germ pores
Right Answer: C
78. Farad is the unit of
(A). Conductance
(B). Capacitance
(C). Inductance
(D). Resistance
Right Answer: B
79. Steel is more elastic than rubber because it
(A). is harder than rubber
(B). requires larger deforming force
(C). is never deformed
(D). is deformed very easily
Right Answer: B
80. Communication satellites are used to
(A). transmit communication signal only
(B). receive communication signal only
(C). receive and redirect communication signal
(D). provide information of natural resources only
Right Answer: C
81. What type of information system would be recognised by digital circuits ?
(A). Hexadecimal system
(B). Binary system
(C). Both hexadecimal and binary system
(D). Only Roman system
Right Answer: B
82. Which of the following is an impact printer?
(A). Daisy wheel printer
(B). Ink-jet printer
(C). Bubble-jet printer
(D). Laser printer
Right Answer: A
83. Identify the odd term amongst the following group
(A). Coaxial cable
(B). Optical fibre
(C). Twisted pair wire
(D). Microwaves
Right Answer: D
84. Stains of rust on clothes can be removed by
(A). H2O2
(B). Oxalic acid
(C). Petrol
(D). Alcohol
Right Answer: B
85. Stains of rust on clothes can be removed by
(A). H2O2
(B). Oxalic acid
(C). Petrol
(D). Alcohol
Right Answer: B
86. Ethanol containing 5% water is known as
(A). Absolute alcohol
(B). Dilute alcohol
(C). Power alcohol
(D). Rectified spirit
Right Answer: D
87. The hormone used as an oral contraceptive is
(A). Aldesterone
(B). Cortisone
(C). Progesterone
(D). Testosterone
Right Answer: C
88. Expand the term IPCC
(A). International Pollution Control Council
(B). International Panel of Climate Control
(C). Interim Panel of Climate Change
(D). Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Right Answer: D
89. The One Straw Revolution was written by
(A). Masanobu Fukuoka
(B). Richael Carlson
(C). M. S. Swaminathan
(D). Norman Borlaug
Right Answer: A
90. Acceptable Noise Pollution Level in India ranges between
(A). 10 - 15 dec
(B). 16 - 35 dec
(C). 40 - 45 dec
(D). 70 - 100 dec
Right Answer: C
91. Endosulfan spray on cashew crop resulted in the pollution to the tune of tragedy in
(A). Tamil Nadu
(B). Kerala
(C). Andhra Pradesh
(D). Karnataka
Right Answer: B
92. Aung San Suu Kyi is a native to
(A). Tibet
(B). China
(C). Myanmar
(D). Arunachal Pradesh
Right Answer: C
93. India and Japan inked two agreements during November 2012 to enable Tokyo to import from India
(A). Leather goods
(B). Rare earth minerals
(C). Basmati type rice
(D). Rubber-based products
Right Answer: B
94. Non Resident Indians (NRI) Day is marked on
(A). January 7
(B). January 9
(C). January 17
(D). January 19
Right Answer: B
95. Whether I earned your vote or not, I have listened to you, I have learned from you. You have made me a better President, was said by
(A). Pranab Mukherjee
(B). Barack Obama
(C). George Bush
(D). APJ Abdul Kalam
Right Answer: B
96. First Hindu-American to enter in the US House of Representative as senator is
(A). Tulsi Gabbard
(B). Sunita Williams
(C). Jyoti Sengupta
(D). Ami Bera
Right Answer: A
97. Who was not a politician
(A). H. N. Bahuguna
(B). I. K. Gujral
(C). S. L. Bahuguna
(D). J. Jayalalithaa
Right Answer: C
98. The WISE Prize-2012, also known as the Nobel Prize for Education, was conferred by the WISE Summit in Doha on
(A). Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
(B). Dr. Madhav Chavan
(C). Dr. Yash Pal
(D). Dr. M. S. Swaminathan
Right Answer: B
99. The most powerful woman in business in India as rated by the Fortune for the year 2012 is
(A). Chanda Kochhar
(B). Prabha Parameswaran
(C). Debjani Ghosh
(D). Anjali Bansal
Right Answer: A
100. Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development - 2012 was awarded to
(A). Tereza Fajksova
(B). Sunita Williams
(C). Chanda Kochhar
(D). Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Right Answer: D
101. Gross Domestic Product is the monetary value of
(A). stock of goods and services
(B). all final goods and services produced in a year
(C). goods produced for the market only
(D). goods produced for the market and for self consumption
Right Answer: B
102. Which one of the following market structures has a kinked demand curve ?
(A). Perfect competition
(B). Monopoly
(C). Oligopoly
(D). Monopolistic competition
Right Answer: C
103. Which of the following pairs is not correct ?
(A). I Plan (1951 - 1956)
(B). III Plan (1966 - 1971)
(C). XI Plan (2007 - 2012)
(D). VI Plan (1980 - 1985)
Right Answer: B
104. Which of the following institutions deals with credit to Agriculture and Rural Development ?
(A). IDBI
(B). NABARD
(C). SIDBI
(D). ICICI
Right Answer: B
105. As per the results of the 2011 Population Census, which of the following groups occupies the three top places in respect of literacy ?
(A). Kerala, Goa, West Bengal
(B). Chandigarh, Goa, Kerala
(C). Kerala, Lakshadweep, Mizoram
(D). Mizoram, Kerala, Tripura
Right Answer: C
106. District Judges in a State are appointed by the
(A). Advocate General of the State
(B). Council of Ministers of the State
(C). Governor
(D). Chief Justice of High Court
Right Answer: C
107. Who will head the jury of the Awards Committees of Padma, Ratna and other highest honorary awards?
(A). President of India
(B). Vice-President of India
(C). Home Minister
(D). Prime Minister of India
Right Answer: B
108. Most important responsibility of a Welfare State is
(A). to preserve private property
(B). to promote religion of the people
(C). to check exploitation
(D). to check encroachments of Fundamental Rights.
Right Answer: C
109. Which one of the following events are chronologically correct
(A). Civil Disobedience Movement Quit India Movement The Cabinet Mission Plan
(B). The Cabinet Mission Plan Civil Disobedience Movement Quit India Movement
(C). Quit India Movement Civil Disobedience Movement Cabinet Mission Plan
(D). Civil Disobedience Movement The Cabinet Mission Plan Quit India Movement
Right Answer: A
110. Who founded the Vikramasila University ?
(A). Dhruva
(B). Devapala
(C). Dharmapala
(D). Mahipala
Right Answer: C
111. Which of the following was not known during the Rigvedic period
(A). Joint family system
(B). Agriculture
(C). Varna system (caste)
(D). Marriage system
Right Answer: C
112. Abul Fazl wrote
(A). Babur- Nama
(B). Humayun-Nama
(C). Akbar-Nama
(D). Alamgir-Nama
Right Answer: C
113. Which of the following is called the 'Crossroads of the Pacific' ?
(A). Tonga
(B). Fiji
(C). Hawaii
(D). Ellice
Right Answer: B
114. Which one of the following is an act of man that disturbs the ecological balance
(A). Vanamahotsav
(B). Afforestation
(C). Lumbering
(D). Social forestry
Right Answer: C
115. Which one is not correctly matched
(A). Longcoy - Russia
(B). Rhine - Germany
(C). Glasgow - Great Britain
(D). Pittsburg - USA
Right Answer: A
116. How many states in India are coastal ?
(A). 7
(B). 8
(C). 9
(D). 10
Right Answer: C
117. International boundary between India and Pakistan is demarcated by
(A). Mc Mahon Line
(B). Durand Line
(C). Radcliffe Line
(D). Maginot Line
Right Answer: C
118. Which one of the following is called the amphibian in plant kingdom ?
(A). Algae
(B). Fungi
(C). Bryophyte
(D). Pteridophyta
Right Answer: C
119. Find the odd one out
(A). Hookworm
(B). Guinea worm
(C). Tapeworm
(D). Ringworm
Right Answer: D
120. National Institute of Nutrition is a research institute located in the State of
(A). Andhra Pradesh
(B). Himachal Pradesh
(C). Madhya Pradesh
(D). Uttar Pradesh
Right Answer: A
121. A tree's age can be found by
(A). measuring its height
(B). counting the number of annual rings
(C). counting the number of branches
(D). no means
Right Answer: B
122. The left aortic arch is observed in
(A). Amphibians
(B). Mammals
(C). Reptiles
(D). Aves
Right Answer: B
123. Tendon connects
(A). Bone to bone
(B). Muscle to bone
(C). Bone to muscle
(D). Muscle to muscle
Right Answer: B
124. Mercury is generally used in thermometers because it has a
(A). high fluidity
(B). high density
(C). high conductivity
(D). high specific heat
Right Answer: C
125. To an observer on the lunar surface, during daytime, the sky will appear to be
(A). Light yellow
(B). Blue
(C). Orange
(D). Black
Right Answer: D
126. Which of the following quantities is the measure of 'inertia'
(A). Velocity
(B). Acceleration
(C). Mass
(D). Weight
Right Answer: C
127. The intensity of a wave - 1. follows inverse square law. 2. is proportional to its amplitude. 3. is proportional to the square of the amplitude
(A). 1 and 2 are true
(B). 2 and 3 are true
(C). Only 2 is true
(D). 1 and 3 are true
Right Answer: D
128. Which data communication method is used for sending data in both directions at the same time ?
(A). Super duplex
(B). Simplex
(C). Half duplex
(D). Full duplex
Right Answer: D
129. What does the acronym ISDN stand for ?
(A). Indian Standard Digital Network
(B). Intergrated Services Digital Network
(C). Intelligent Services Digital Network
(D). Integrated Services Data Network
Right Answer: B
130. Darkening property of photo-chromatic glass is due to the presence of
(A). silver bromide
(B). silver oxide
(C). silver nitrate
(D). silver chloride
Right Answer: D
131. Supersonic aircrafts discharge the following substance into the stratosphere
(A). NOX
(B). SOX
(C). CO2
(D). H2
Right Answer: B
132. Chemical nature of laughing gas is
(A). Nitric oxide
(B). Hydrogen chloride
(C). Nitrous oxide
(D). Sulphur dioxide
Right Answer: C
133. The difference between isotopes of an element is due to the presence of a different number of
(A). protons
(B). neutrons
(C). electrons
(D). photons
Right Answer: B
134. The increasing abundance of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has led to the following effects except
(A). Global warming
(B). Depletion of ozone layer in the stratosphere
(C). Oxygen fertilization effect
(D). Carbon dioxide fertilization effect
Right Answer: C
135. Which of the following fuels causes minimum environmental pollution
(A). Diesel
(B). Kerosene
(C). Hydrogen
(D). Coal
Right Answer: C
136.
English comprehension
Passage
The cyber world is ultimately ungovernable .This is alarming as well as convenient , sometimes , convenient because alarming .Some Indian politicians use this great advantage. When there is obvious failure in governance during a crisis they deflect attention from their own incompetence towards the ungovernable. So, having failed to prevent nervous citizens from fleeing their cities of work by assuring them proper protection, some national leaders now busy trying to prove to one another and to panic prone Indians , that a mischievous neighbour has been using the internet and social networking sites to spread dangerous rumours. And the Centre’s automatic reaction is to start blocking these sites and begin elaborate and potentially endless negotiations with Google, Twitter and Facebook about access to information. If this is teh official idea of prompt action at a time of crisis among communities , then Indians have more reasons to fear their protectors than the nebulous mischief makers of the cyber –world. Wasting time gathering proof , blocking vaguely suspicious websities , hurling accusations across the border and worrying about bilateral relations are ways of keeping busy with inessentials because one does not quite what to do about essentials of a difficult situations. Besides, only a fifth of the 245 websites’ blocked by the Centre mention the people of the North –East or the violence in Assam .And if a few morphed images and spurious texts can unsettle an entire nation , then there is something deeply wrong with the nation and with how it is being governed. This is what its leaders should be addressing immediately, rather than making a wrongheaded display of their powers of censorship.
It is just as absurd and part of the same syndrome , to dry to ban Twitter accounts that parody despatches from the Prime Minister’s office . To describe such forms of humour and dissent as ‘mis-representating’ the PMO- as if Twitters would take these parodies for genuine despatches from the PMO –makes the PMo look more ridiculous than its paodists manage to . With the precedent for such action set recently by the chief minister of west Bengal this is yet another puff that what Bengal thinks today India will think tomorrow. Using the cyber world for flexing the wrong muscles is essentially not funny .It might even prove to be quite dangerously distracting.
(A). Beyond imagination of people
(B). Outside the purview of common people
(C). Not to be governed
(D). Ungovernable
Right Answer:
137. The author is of the opinion that
(A). The centre should start negotiations with Google , Twitter and Facebook
(B). The centre should help the citizens to evacuate their city
(C). The centre should not block the sites.
(D). The centre should arrest the guilty
Right Answer:
138. Which of the following is closest to the meaning of ‘nebulous’?
(A). Confused
(B). Vague
(C). Iridescent
(D). Glowing
Right Answer:
139.
The author’s seriousness regarding the situation can best be described in the following sentence. Pick the odd one out.
(A). Our leaders should display their powers of censorship when needed
(B). If this is the official idea of prompt action at a time of crisis among communities , then Indians have more reasons to fear their protectors than the nebulous mischief -maker of the cyber - world.
(C). The politicians deflect attention from their own incompetence
(D). If a few morphed images spurious texts can unsettle entire nation , then there is something deeply wrong with the nation.
Right Answer:
140. The word ‘spurious’ means
(A). Genuine
(B). Authentic
(C). substantial
(D). Fake
Right Answer:
141. The author warns us against
(A). Not playing false with the citizens
(B). Dangers inherent in the cyber - world
(C). Not using cyber - world judiciously
(D). Not protecting the citizens from dangerous politicians
Right Answer:
142. ‘Parody’ means
(A). Twist
(B). Jeopardize
(C). ridicule
(D). imitate
Right Answer:
143. What is the opposite of ‘Wrong headed’?
(A). silly
(B). sane
(C). insane
(D). insensible
Right Answer:
144. The passage suggests different ways of keeping the public busy with ‘inessentials’. Pick the odd one out.
(A). By blocking websites which are vaguely suspicious
(B). blaming neighbour countries across the borders
(C). By turning the attention of the people to violence in Assam
(D). By getting involved in a discourse on bilateral relations
Right Answer:
145. The following is a list of statements made by the author of the above passage . Pick the odd one out .
(A). It is absurd to ban Twitter accounts that parody despatches from the Prime Minister's Office
(B). Twitters take these parodies for genuine despatches from the PMO
(C). To describe such forms of humour as 'misrepresenting' the PMO makes the PMO look more ridiculous
(D). The precedent for such action was set recently by the Chief Minister of West Bengal.
Right Answer:
146. Direction ::some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct .Find out which part of a sentence and blacken the oval corresponding to the appropriate letter (A,B,C) if a sentence is free from error , blacken the error corresponding to letter D 163. In India (a)/ working women had a life of dual responsibilities (b)/ If they are married and have a family. (c)/ no errors . (d)
(A). In India
(B). working women had a life of dual responsibilities
(C). If they are married and have a family.
(D). no errors .
Right Answer:
147. Direction ::some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct .Find out which part of a sentence and blacken the oval corresponding to the appropriate letter (A,B,C) if a sentence is free from error , blacken the error corresponding to letter D Greatly to our surprise (a)/ We find the ringleaders . (b)/ was blame. (c)/ No error (d)
(A). Greatly to our surprise
(B). We find the ringleaders
(C). was blame
(D). No error
Right Answer:
148. Direction ::some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct .Find out which part of a sentence and blacken the oval corresponding to the appropriate letter (A,B,C) if a sentence is free from error , blacken the error corresponding to letter D Many overseas students (a)/attended colleges (b)/ in the Great Britain (c)/ No error (d)
(A). Many overseas students
(B). attended colleges
(C). in the Great Britain
(D). No error
Right Answer:
149. Directions : (q 168-172)In the following questions , sentences are given with blanks to be filled with an appropriate word(s). For alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. 168. Students -parking should be ....., students should not be charged to buy parking stickers.
(A). fined
(B). costly
(C). free
(D). Cheap
Right Answer:
150. If you have roses growing in your garden , you can make a lovely .......... of flowers at home .
(A). bouquette
(B). bucquete
(C). bouquete
(D). bouquet
Right Answer:
151. The ........... of the middle school is a woman of .........
(A). Principles, Principal
(B). Principals , Principal
(C). Principal , Princple
(D). Principle , Principals
Right Answer:
152. With the changing times , most of the students have come business like they are ......... and want to take only those courses which they find rewarding
(A). Idealistic
(B). Pragmatic
(C). Enthusiastic
(D). Partial
Right Answer:
153.
1. John’s at .... institute studying French .
2. They’re building ..........school at the end of our street.
3. Do they live in ........... United Kingdoms or somewhere else?
(A). a,the,an
(B). the ,a,an
(C). an , a ,the
(D). the , an ,a