GS Questions – Oct-2023
1. Recently, the UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) India, in collaboration with the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) has unveiled the India Ageing Report 2023. Consider the following statements regarding United Nations Population Fund - (1) It is a subsidiary organ of the UN Security Council. (2) It was established as a trust fund in 1967 and began operations in 1969. (3) In 1987, it was officially renamed the United Nations Population Fund. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above 2. The European Union (EU) has taken significant steps in recent years to address deforestation and environmental concerns through the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR) related to palm oil production. Consider the following statements regarding Palm Oil - (1) Thailand and Vietnam together account for almost 90% of the global palm oil production. (2) India is the biggest importer of palm oil. (3) In 2021, India unveiled the National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above 3. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, organized 'Samajik Adhikarita Shivirs' camps.Consider the following statements - (1) Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana was launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.It is a central sector scheme funded from the Senior Citizens’ Welfare Fund. (2) The Scheme is being implemented by the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO), a PSU (3) (Public Sector Undertaking) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) All of the above 4. In recent times, Monoclonal antibodies being considered for compassionate use in India amidst the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala's Kozhikode district.With reference to the monoclonal antibodies, consider the following statements - (1) These are man-made proteins that act like human antibodies in the immune system. (2) Each monoclonal antibody has the ability to bind to multiple antigens. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) (D) None of the above 5. Recently, Jharkhand Chief Minister wrote a letter to Prime Minister, requesting the recognition of the Sarna religious code for tribals. Consider the following statements regarding Tribal Advisory Council (TAC) - (1) Article 244 deals with the Scheduled and Tribal Areas. (2) It is to consist of 20 members, three-fourths of whom are representatives of the scheduled tribes in the state assembly. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) (D) None of the above 6. Recently, V O Chidambaranar Port in Tamil Nadu imported Green Ammonia for the first time, as part of its 'Go Green' initiative.Consider the following statements regarding V O Chidambaranar Port -(1) It is the Second-largest container terminal in India. (2) The V O Chidambaranar Port Trust was formerly known as the Tuticorin Port Trust. (3) The port was declared a major port in 1974.Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above 7.The Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology for 2023 has been awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman.Consider the following statements - (1) Nobel Prizes in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology and Literature are awarded in Oslo, Norway. (2) The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Stockholm, Sweden.Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) (D) None of the above 8. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has placed two contracts with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range(BVR) Missile. Consider the following statements regarding to Astra Mk-1 - (1) The Astra Mk-1 is a Beyond Visual Range (BVR), surface-to-Air Missile (AAM). (2) The range for Astra Mk-1 is around 110 km. (3) Designed and Developed by - Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above 9. Boundaries in science, particularly the Karman Line, are gaining attention for their role in defining and distinguishing elements that could otherwise merge. Consider the following statements regarding Karman Line - (1) The line is named after Theodore von Kármán, who first determined the altitude at which the atmosphere becomes too thin to support aeronautical flight. (2) NASA defines the Kármán line as the altitude of 100 kilometres (62 miles) above Earth’s mean sea level. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) (D) None of the above 10. The 2023 Nobel Prize for Physics has been awarded to three distinguished scientists: Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz, and Anne L'Huillier.Consider the following statements regarding Nobel Laureates in the Field of Physics - (1) 2022 - Alain Aspect, John F Clauser and Anton Zeilinger “for experiments with entangled photons, establishing the violation of Bell inequalities". (2) 2021 - Giorgio Parisi “for the discovery of the interplay of disorder and fluctuations in physical systems from atomic to planetary scales”. (3) 2020 - James Peebles “for theoretical discoveries in physical cosmology”. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above 11. The MGNREGA has been marred by persistent concerns regarding a high incidence of corruption. Consider the following statements regarding MGNREGA Scheme - (1) MGNREGA was launched in 2005 by the Ministry of Rural development. (2) Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Govt of India is monitoring the entire implementation of this scheme. (3) Section 17 of the MGNREGA has mandated Social audit of all Works executed under the MGNREGA. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above 12. Vultures in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve depending on cattle carcasses for food are at risk of poisoning: study.Consider the following statements regarding Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve - (1) The reserve spans across three Indian states: Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Kerala. (2) It was the first biosphere reserve in India established in 1986. (3) It is the India’s first biosphere reserve under UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above 13. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has successfully completed nine years of implementation.Consider the following statements regarding Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (1) It was launched on August 28, 2014. (2) It is led by the Ministry of Home Affairs. (3) Accident Insurance Cover of Rs 2 lakh is available to PMJDY account holders. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above 14. India’s production of both rice and wheat hit alltime highs in 2022, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.Consider the following statements regarding Rice and Wheat - (1) India is the second-largest producer of rice after China. (2) Success of the Yellow Revolution contributed to the growth of Rabi crops, especially wheat. (3) Leading Producer States of Rice: West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above 15. Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that children born of void or voidable marriages can inherit their parent's share in a joint Hindu family property under the Mitakshara Law. With reference to the history of ancient India,which of the following statements is/are correct? (1) Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes. (2) In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the property during the lifetime of the father. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) (D) None of the above 16. The 63rd Foundation Day of the National Council of Educational Research and Training was recently observed in New Delhi. Regarding Wood’s Dispatch, which of the following statements are true? (1) Grants-in-Aid system was introduced. (2) Establishment of universities was recommended. (3) English as a medium of instruction at all levels of education was recommended. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above 17. The price of a cutting-edge Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) drug, Tenofovir disoproxil, Lamivudine and Dolutegravir (TLD), will be slashed as the Global Fund announced a deal with generic pharmaceutical manufacturers. Which of the following diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through tattooing? (1) Chikungunya (2) Hepatitis B (3) HIV-AIDS Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above 18. Researchers from Indiana University published in the journal Nature, explores how cells stripped down to only essential genes can adapt and evolve.With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of ‘genome sequencing’, often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future? (1) Genome sequencing can be used to identify genetic markers for disease resistance and drought tolerance in various crop plants. (2) This technique helps in reducing the time required to develop new varieties of crop plants. (3) It can be used to decipher the host-pathogen relationships in crops. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) All of the above 19. Recently, some researchers from India and the US have proposed a novel method to determine the Hubble constant.Consider the following statements - (1) In 1929, Georges Hubble formulated Hubble's law. (2) Hubble's law provided the first mathematical description of the universe's expansion. (3) The precise rate of this expansion, termed the Hubble constant. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above 20. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor has highlighted the potential of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or Erupee in improving cross-border payments' efficiency.With reference to Central Bank digital currencies, consider the following statements - (1) It is possible to make payments in a digital currency without using US dollar or SWIFT system. (2) A digital currency can be distributed with condition programmed into it such as a timeframe for spending it. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) (D) None of the above 21. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) launched the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” program to come forward and help in better upkeep and rejuvenation of India's rich cultural heritage. Consider the following statements regarding International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) -(1) It acts as an advisory body of the World Heritage Committee for the implementation of the World Heritage Convention. (2) It was established by UNESCO for the conservation and protection of cultural heritage places. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) (B) (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) (D) None of the above 22. Principal of Eklavya Model Residential School Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh has received the prestigious National Teachers’ Award for 2023.Consider the following statements regarding Eklavya Model Residential School - (1) The EMRS scheme was initiated in 1997-98. (2) The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. (3) The scheme offered free education to Scheduled caste children. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above 23. Recently, a newly launched data platform called "Marine Sand Watch" sheds light on this critical issue, revealing the scale of sand extraction and its far-reaching consequences.Consider the following statements - (1) The Global Ocean Commission grants licenses for seabed exploration and mining in international waters. (2) India has received licences for seabed mineral exploration in international waters. (3) ‘Rare earth minerals’ are present on the seafloor in international waters.Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above 24. The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has recently released an "Assessment Report on Invasive Alien Species and their Control." Consider the following statements regarding IUCN and CITES - (1) IUCN is an organ of the United Nations and CITES is an international agreement between governments. (2) IUCN runs thousands of field projects around the world to better manage natural environments. (3) CITES is legally binding on the States that have joined it, but this Convention does not take the place of national laws. Which of the above is/are correct? (A) Only (1) and (3) (B) Only (1) and (2) (C) Only (2) and (3) (D) None of the above 25. The Malabar series of naval exercises is set to begin off Australia's eastern coast. Consider the following - 1 - India, 2 - US, 3 - UK, 4 - Japan, 5 - Australia, 6 - South Korea How many of the above countries are part of the Malabar Exercise? (A) Three only (B) Four only (C) Five only (D) All six
Statement Based General Awareness
1. Consider the following statements: 1. Matsya Mahajanapada was the area around modern Jaipur. 2. Chedi Mahajanapada was the area around modern Allahabad. 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 2. Consider the following statements: 1. During the period of Mahmud Ghaznavi, Firdausi composed Shahnama. 2. The famous scholar in the court of Mahmud Gaznavi was the Utabi. 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 3. Consider the following statements: 1. Gona Reddy is called Tulsidas of Telugu. He composed Ranganath Ramayana. 2. Haridas, the court poet of Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara wrote the IasumayaValkakkam. 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 4. Consider the following statements: 1. Dyer was responsible for the Jallianwalla Bagh massacre. 2. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919. 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 5. Consider the following statements: 1. India's first census was held in 1872 AD but the first complete census was completed in 1881 AD 2. India's population is more than the total population of North America, South America and Australia. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 6. Consider the following statements: 1. The period from 1901 to 1921 is called the stable phase of the growth of India's population. 2. The period from 1921 to 1951, is known as the period of steady growth of population. 3. The period of 1951-1981 are known as the period of population explosion in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) Only 1 (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 7. Consider the following statements: 1. World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June. 2. International Yoga Day is celebrated on 21 June. 3. World Health Day is celebrated on 7th April. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) Only 1 (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 8. Consider the following statements: 1. The name changed to Kandla port is Deendayal port. 2. Fully functional by women railway station is Matunga. 3. Railway Zone with 100% LED Light is South Central Railway. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) Only 1 (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 9. With reference to the writs, consider the following statements: 1. The writ of Certiorari can be issued against administrative authorities affecting rights of individuals. 2. The writ of Quo-Warranto can be sought only by the aggrieved person. 3. The writ of Prohibition can be issued against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 10. Consider the following statements: 1. Ministry of Women and Child Development set up the Justice Rajesh Bindal Committee to presented its report on ‘Inter Country Parental Child Removal Disputes Resolution Authority’. 2. Judiciary interprets the constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 11. Consider the following statements: 1. Since Independence, three times National Emergency has been declared in India. 2. There is no financial emergency declared till now in India. 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 12. Consider the following statements: 1. Three-year times the Presidents Rule can be extended in India with the approval of Parliament in every six months. 2. Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of both the houses summoned by the President of India. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 13. Which of the following statement (s) is true? I. Radiation, that portion of the electromagnetic spectrum extending from the violet, or shortwavelength, end of the visible light range to the Xray region II. Ozone saves the biosphere by absorbing high energy radiations called ultraviolet rays. Select the correct option. (A) Only I (B) Only II (C) Both I & II (D) Neither I nor II 14. Which of the following statement (s) is true? I. The sliding friction is greater than the static friction. II. Fluorescence, emission of electromagnetic radiation usually visible light. Select the correct option. (A) Only I (B) Only II (C) Both I & II (D) Neither I nor II 15. Which of the following statement (s) is true? I. Kelvin (K) is the unit of measurement of temperature. II. Absolute zero, temperature at which a thermodynamic system has the lowest energy. Select the correct option. (A) Only I (B) Only II (C) Both I & II (D) Neither I nor II 16. Which of the following statement (s) is/are true? I. In Atmospheric ultraviolet rays are absorbed by the Ozone. II. Pyrex Glass variety of glass is heat resistant. Select the correct option. (A) Only I (B) Only II (C) Both I & II (D) Neither I nor II 17. Consider the following statements: 1. Calcium oxide is used for cement and glass making. 2. Along with sodium bi carbonate, there is also Tartric acid in baking powders. 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 18. Consider the following statements: 1. Otto von Guericke invented the vacuum pump. 2. Carbon dioxide gas is heavier than oxygen. 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 19. Consider the following statements: 1. Process of loosing electrons is known as oxidation. 2. Anions are formed by gaining of electrons.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 20. Consider the following statements: 1. Azo dye is used to color the wool, silk nylon etc. 2. The effect of the Azo Dye has no effect on the cotton fabrics. 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 21. Which of the following statement (s) is true? I. Our bones and teeth are generally made of Tricalcium phosphate. II. Angora wool is extracted from sheep. Select the correct option. (A) Only I (B) Only II (C) Both I & II (D) Neither I nor II 22. Which of the following statement (s) is true? I. 70-100 is the limit of MG/DL of blood sugar in the normal person at the time of fast. II. Bones are held together by elastic tissues are called Ligaments. Select the correct option. (A) Only I (B) Only II (C) Both I & II (D) Neither I nor II 23. Which of the following statement (s) is true? I. Kidney called the ‘chemical factory’ of our body. II. Both, haemoglobin and myoglobin require iron for formation. Select the correct option. (A) Only I (B) Only II (C) Both I & II (D) Neither I nor II 24. Which of the following statement (s) is true? I. Phloem fibres are made up of sclerenchymatous cells. II. xylem parenchyma live plant cells that are short, lignified and generally thin walled. Select the correct option. (A) Only I (B) Only II (C) Both I & II (D) Neither I nor II 25. Which of the following statement (s) is true? I. The age of the tree is determined by rings made on it. II. The first formed primary xylem elements are called Protoxylem. Select the correct option. (A) Only I (B) Only II (C) Both I & II (D) Neither I nor II
Current Affairs
1. What is the rank of India in 2023 World Talent Ranking? (A) 41 (B) 56 (C) 52 (D) 59 2. Recently launched "Sankalp Saptaah" will be observed at block level in how many districts across the country? (A) 329 districts (B) 423 districts (C) 384 districts (D) 296 districts 3. The PM's call for "Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath" is associated with which campaign? (A) Jal Jeevan Mission (B) Swachh Bharat Mission (C) National Education Mission (D) National Health Mission 4. Which tech giant has unveiled its Earthquake Alerts System for smartphones in India? (A) Google (B) Apple (C) Microsoft (D) Meta 5. Cognizant Technology Solutions has appointed whom as its new CFO? (A) Tulsi Naidu (B) Ireena Vittal (C) M K Sharma (D) Jatin Dalal 6. SBI Life Insurance has appointed whom as its new Chief Executive Officer? (A) Narayan Seshadri (B) Amit Jhingran (C) Shobinder Duggal (D) Tejendra Bhasin 7. Who has become the first Indian to reach the quarter-finals of the women's singles table tennis competition at the Asian Games? (A) Mouma Das (B) Neha Agarwal (C) Aditi Sinha (D) Manika Batra 8. Reserve Bank of India has given approval to International Finance Corporation to acquire stake in which bank? (A) State Bank of India (B) Yes Bank (C) Federal Bank (D) Bank of India 9. In which district will the second tiger reserve of Bihar state be established? (A) West Champaran (B) Kaimur (C) East Champaran (D) Darbhanga 10. On World Tourism Day, The Tourism Minister of Uttarakhand has unveiled the country’s first Cartography Museum in which city? (A) Nainital (B) Rishikesh (C) Shiml (D) Mussoorie 11. The 28th Meeting of the Standing Advisory Committee concluded in which city to review credit flow to MSMEs? (A) Kolkata (B) Chennai (C) New Delhi (D) Lucknow 12. What is the theme of BioAsia 2024, annual event dedicated to the life sciences sector? (A) Right Time, Right Now (B) Move the Needle (C) Future Ready (D) Data and Al: Redefining Possibilities 13. In which location did the Umling La fashion show surpass the previous Guinness World Record for the highest-altitude fashion show in the world? (A) Jammu and Kashmir (B) Ladakh (C) Arunachal Pradesh (D) Sikkim 14. Which state government has launched Mukhymantri Nirmaan Shramik Pension Yojana? (A) Chhattisgarh (B) Madhya Pradesh (C) Rajasthan (D) Uttar Pradesh 15. Who will be awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine? (A) Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman (B) Susan Francia and Ozlem Tureci (C) Ozlem Tureci and Csaba Bojte (D) Csaba Bojte and Katalin Kariko 16. Which state/UT has achieved 100% "Open Defecation Free Plus Model" status? (A) Jammu and Kashmir (B) Ladakh (C) Arunachal Pradesh (D) Nagaland 17. Who has been taken charges as the 28th Director General of the Border Roads Organisation? (A) Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry (B) Lt Gen Suresh Sharma (C) Lt Gen Raghu Srinivasan (D) Lt Gen Harpal Singh 18. Tajinderpal Singh Toor has clinched the gold medal in which sport at the Asian Games 2023? (A) Archery (B) Boxing (C) Shot Put (D) Hockey 19. Who has recently took oath as a Member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)? (A) Lt Gen Raj Shukla (B) Mrs Preeti Sudan (C) Ms Suman Sharma (D) Dr Dinesh Dasa 20. Who has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Advertising Standards Council of India? (A) Shivram Seth (B) Saugata Gupta (C) Manisha Kapoor (D) N S Rajan 21. How many scientists have been jointly awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in the year 2023? (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5 22. Outside India, in which country will the largest statue of Dr BR Ambedkar be unveiled? (A) England (B) USA (C) Russia (D) France 23. Who has recently elected as The President of Maldives? (A) Mohamed Solih (B) Qasim Ibrahim (C) Mohamed Muizzu (D) Arif Latif 24. India's first solar roof cycling track was inaugurated in which city? (A) Mumbai (B) Varanasi (C) Hyderabad (D) Guwahati 25. Who has been taken over as the Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff? (A) Tarun Sobti (B) Kanchan Chitnis (C) Nihar Mohanty (D) Krishna Swaminathan
History
1. Who among the following leader presided the historic 1916 Lucknow Session of the Congress? (A) Annie Besant (B) Madan Mohan Malviya (C) Ambika Charan Majumdar (D) Subhas Chandra Bose 2. Which of the following statement is not correct about Raja Ram Mohan Roy? (A) Raja Ram Mohan Roy was born in a wellto-do family in Bengal, probably in 1772. (B) He died in Indian in 1832. (C) He was given the title of Raja by the Mughal Emperor. (D) He started the newspaper named “Sambad Kaumudi” 3. The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli in Delhi is believed to record the achievements of- (A) Ashoka (B) Chandragupta Maurya (C) Samudragupta (D) Chandragupta II 4. Who of the following leaders is not associated with the Brahma Samaj? (A) Debendranath Tagore (B) Keshab Chandra Sen (C) Raaja ram Mohan Rai (D) Atma Ram Pandurang 5. Who among the following Kushan Emperors was the first to introduce the gold coinage in India? (A) Vima Kadphises (B) Vima Taktu (C) Vasishka (D) Kujula Kadphises 6. Which of the following act led to the introduction of dual system of government in India? (A) Pitt’s India Act, AD 1784 (B) The Regulating Act, AD 1773 (C) Charter Act, 1793 AD (D) Charter Act, 1813 AD 7. Which of the following is not a holy book of Jainism? (A) Anga sahitya (B) Upang sahitya (C) Sutta pitaka (D) Kalpasutra 8. Who was established the Hindu College, Calcutta? (A) Dada bhai naroji (B) Captain mohan singh (C) Raaja ram Mohan Rai (D) Bal gangadhar tilak 9. Who started the English weekly 'New India'? (A) Lala Lajpat Rai (B) Bipin Chandra Pal (C) Dada Bhai Naoroji (D) Madan Mohan Malaviya 10. When was congress split? (A) At Surat session in 1907 (B) At Benares session in 1905 (C) At Madras in1908 (D) At Lahore in1909 11. Which of the following books is not written by Harshavardhan? (A) Harshacharita (B) Nagananda (C) Ratnavali (D) Priyadarshika 12. Arrange the following in chronological order: 1. Warren Hastings 2. Clive 3. Lord Cornwallis 4. Lord Wellesley (A) 4, 3, 2, 1 (B) 1, 2, 3, 4 (C) 3,1,4,2 (D) 2,1,3,4 13. Who has appointed to the newly created post of Archaeological Survey of Government of India? (A) Alexander Cunningham (B) Lord Curzon (C) John Marshall (D) Allan Cunningham 14. Mohenjo-Daro (Mound of the Dead Men) is located in which province of Pakistan? (A) Sindh (B) Balochistan (C) Punjab (D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 15. Which of these Chinese travellers was came India in during the Gupta rule. (A) Yijing (B)Hiuen Tsang (C) Faxian (D) None of these 16. During the reign of which Gupta ruler, a large number of gold coins were minted. (A) Chandragupta (B) Samudragupta (C) Skandagupta (D) Chandragupta 17. The main capital of the Kanishka Empire was located at _________. (A) Patilaputra (B) Rajagriha (C) Vaishali (D) Puruṣapura 18. Which ruler assumed the title of Vatapikonda? (A) Simhavarman (B) Narasimhavarman (C) Paramesvaravarman (D) Narasimhavarman 19. The Kailashnath Temple at Kanchipuram and the Mamallapuram Temple were built by which ruler of the Pallava dynasty? (A) Simhavarman (B) Narasimhavarman (C) Paramesvaravarman (D) Rajasimha 20. In the inscriptions, who is mentioned as Satyashree, Vallabha and Dharmamaharaj? (A) Pulakeshin II (B) Pulakeshin I (C) Vikramaditya I (D) Kirtivarman II 21. Consider the following statements: 1. Kalibanga is situated on the left bank of Ghagghar river in Ganganagar district of Rajasthan. 2. Excavation in 1953 was done by B. B. Lal and B. K. Thapar. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 22. Consider the following statements: 1. The interpretation of the glory of Brahma in Kenopanishad is explained. 2. There is a dialogue between Yama Raj and Nachiketa in kathopanishad. 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 23. Consider the following statements: 1. Information about 16 Mahajanapadas comes from Buddhist and Jain literature and from Panini's Ashtadhyayi. 2. The Gandhara Mahajanapadas were around modern Rawalpindi and Peshawar city. 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 24. Consider the following statements: 1. The capital of Anga Mahajanapada was Champa. 2. Shravasti was the capital of the Kaushal Mahajanapada. 3. Kaushambi was the capital of the Kuru Mahajanapada. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 25. Consider the following statements: 1. Rajpur was the capital of the Kamboja Mahajanapada. 2. Kushavati/Kushinagar was the capital of the Malla Mahajanapada. 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
Geography
1. Lal Bahadur Shastri Dam also known as Almaty Dam is a multipurpose project on which of the following rivers? (A) Mahanadi (B) Krishna (C) Ganga (D) Tungabhadra 2. The Bharat Oman Refineries Ltd operates which of the following refineries? (A) Numaligarh Refinery (B) Bina Refinery (C) Jamnagar Refinery (D) Kochi Refinery 3. Amarkantak is the place from where Narmada originates, in which state it is located. (A) Sikkim (B) Madhya Pradesh (C) Maharashtra (D) Jharkhand 4. Which channel separates Minicoy island from the main Lakshadweep? (A) 8 Degree Channel (B) 9 Degree Channel (C) 10 Degree Channel (D) Grand Channel 5. Which river of Africa crosses the Tropic of Capricorn twice? (A) Congo River (B) Limpopo River (C) Mahi River (D) None of these 6. Which type of forests occupies the highest percentage of area in India? (A) Equatorial Moist Evergreen (B) Mediterranean Forests (C) Tropical Deciduous Forest (D) Warm Temperate Deciduous Forest 7. Sardar sarovar dam The foundation stone of the project was laid out by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on 5 April 1961, is constructed on which river___ (A) Bramhapurta (B) Godavari (C) Kaveri (D) Narmada 8. Where are the Naharkatiya petroleum deposits and Digboi mines located in the which state? (A) Jharkhand (B) Assam (C) Rajasthan (D) Chhattisgarh 9. Which coastal plains are locally called Kayles? (A) Konkan coast (B) Coromandel Coast (C) Malabar Coast (D) Kanara Coast 10. The concept of differential heating was mainly given to explain which geographical phenomenon in India (A) Cyclones (B) Monsoon (C) storms (D) streams 11. Which planet has the longest day in our solar system? (A) Mars (B) Jupiter (C) Saturn (D) Venus 12. The hill ranges which geographically divide northern India from the Deccan Plateau? (A) Vindhyas (B) Satpura (C) Aravalli Range (D) Eastern ghats 13. Which among the following Island of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands contains the only known examples of volcanoes in India, called locally as “jalki (A) Car Nicobar (B) Barren Island (C) Havelock Island (D) Baratang Island 14. Luni River, which originates in the Pushkar Valley of Aravalli range ends in which among the following? (A) In Bay of Bengal (B) In Arabian Sea (C) In Rann of Kutch (D) As a tributary to Ganga 15. The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system is located in which country? (A) Africa (B) USA (C) Japan (D) Australia 16. ......A warm northeasterly ocean current of the coast of Japan. This current is also called the gulf stream of the Pacific ocean (A) kuroshio (B) Irminger (C) El Nino (D) California 17. The Farakka Barrage issue is between India and Bangladesh, related to distribution of water of which among the following rivers? (A) Bramhaputra (B) Ganga (C) Hooghly (D) Damodar 18. Tungabhadra Multipurpose project is an interstate project between which among the following states? (A) Tamilnadu - Karnataka (B) Kerala - Andhra Pradesh (C) Andhra Pradesh - Karnataka (D) Tamilnadu - Goa 19. Which types of crop is mainly grown in Laterite soils? (A) Tobacco (B) Sugarcane (C) Cotton (D) tea 20. The Naga Hills are the watershed between India and which country. (A) China (B) Bhutan (C) Nepal (D) Myanmar 21. Consider the following statements: 1. The Gobi desert is located in Asia. 2. The Sahara desert is located in North America. 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 22. Consider the following statements: 1. Brazil's border connects to Columbia and Bolivia. 2. The Argentina connects to Venezuela and Ecuador. 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 23. Consider the following statements: 1. The border of China connects Ukraine and Saudi Arabia. 2. India's border connects to Bhutan and Myanmar. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 24. Consider the following statements: 1. According to Coriolis, the direction of wind is affected by centrifugal force and the centripetal force. 2. Earth's deflecting force is not the same everywhere. It is the minimum on the equator and maximum at the poles. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 25. Consider the following statements: 1. Nanda devi peak forms a part of kumaon Himalayas. 2. Chikmagalur is famous for coffee cultivation. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2
Polity
1. Under which Articles, the Supreme Court has been given the powers to review any judgment pronounced or order made it previously? (A) Article 131 (B) Article 132 (C) Article 137 (D) Article 139 2. The Chief Election Commissioner of India may be removed from his post by a ------- majority passed by Parliament. (A) one-thirds (B) two-thirds (C) one -fourth (D) two-fourth 3. Which of the following cannot be removed by impeachment passed by a majority in Parliament? (A) State Governor (B) Chief Justice of SC (C) CAG (D) Chief Election Commissioner 4. How is Article 53 related to the President? (A) Election of president. (B) Term of office of president. (C) Executive power of the president. (D) Procedure for impeachment of the president. 5. Which of the following bill shall not be introduced in the Rajya Sabha? (A) Amendment Bill (B) Money Bills (C) Impeachment Bills (D) None of these 6. Which Committee recommended for the inclusion of The Fundamental Duties into the Constitution? (A) Hanumant Rao Committee (B) Goiporia Committee (C) Bimal Jalan committee (D) Sardar Swaran Singh 7. The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the ______________. (A) President (B) Prime Minister (C) Chief justice of High Court (D) Chief Minister 8. To whom will the State Council of Ministers collectively be responsible? (A) Legislative Assembly of the State (B) Vidhan Parishad (C) Governor (D) Chief Minister 9. To whom can the Governor address his resignation? (A) Chief Minister (B) Prime Minister (C) President (D) Chief justice of High Court 10. The maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament cannot be more than _________. (A) Four months (B) Six months (C) Three months (D) Five months 11. The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. How many types of writ are there in the Indian Constitution? (A) 5 (B) 4 (C) 3 (D) 2 12. Who was the first Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha? (A) G. V. Mavalankar (B) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (C) M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar (D) Dr P V Cherian 13. In the presence of which of the following, does the Vice President takes Oath? (A) President (B) Lok Sabha Speaker (C) Chief Justice of India (D) Attorney General 14. Indian Citizenship is granted by_______ . (A) The President of India (B) The Prime Minister (C) The Ministry of Home Affairs (D) The Ministry of External Affairs 15. Who among the following is the Chairman of the National Integration Council? (A) The President (B) The Vice President (C) The Prime Minister (D) The Chief Justice of India 16. Within what period, the Parliament has to approve Financial emergency declared by the President? (A) Six Months (B) Two Months (C) Three Months (D) Four Months 17. To become a member of the Legislative Assembly, a person must be a citizen of India, how many years has he completed his age? (A) 21 (B) 30 (C) 25 (D) 35 18. The Governors and Lieutenant Governors/Administrators of the states and union territories of India have similar powers and functions at the state level as that of the President of India at Union level. The salary and allowances of the Governor are charged to (A) the Consolidated Fund of India (B) the Consolidated Fund of the State (C) the Contingency Fund of India (D) none of the above 19. Can a person act as Governor of more than one state? (A) yes (B) no (C) only for a period of six months (D) only for a period of one year 20. What makes the Judiciary the guardian of the Constitution? (A) Independence (B) Service conditions (C) Salary (D) Judicial Review 21. Attorney-General of India 1. Participate in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha. 2. Can be a member of any committee of the Lok Sabha. 3. Speak in the Lok Sabha. 4. Can vote in the Lok Sabha. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 1 and 4 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 only 22. Consider the following statements about the President of India. 1. The President has the right to address and send a message to the Council of ministers to elicit specific information 2. The President can call for information relating to proposals for legislation. 3. All decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the Union must be communicated to the president. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 23. Which of the following statement(s) regarding Rajya Sabha is/are correct? 1. The maximum permissible strength of Rajya Sabha is 250. 2. It shares legislative powers equally with Lok Sabha in matters such as creation of All India Services. 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 24. Consider the following statements: 1. Forming a cooperative society is a fundamental Right in India. 2. Cooperative societies do not fall within the ambit of the Right to information act, 2005. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 25. Consider the following statements: 1. The constitution of India assures economic Justice to citizens through preamble. 2. Pawan Chamling has become the India’s longest serving Chief Minister of India. 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
Economics
1. When did the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) come into being? (A) 1973 (B) 1975 (C) 1980 (D) 1981 2. Contribution of agriculture to Gross National Product is approximately? (A) 14% (B) 15% (C) 16.5% (D) 17.5% 3. How much population is living below poverty line in India? (A) Approx. 24% (B) Approx. 25% (C) Approx. 26% (D) Approx. 27% 4. The terms 'Marginal Standing Facility Rate' and 'Net Demand and Time Liabilities', sometimes appearing in news, are used in relation to _____. (A) Banking operations.(B) Communication networking. (C) Military strategies.(D) Supply and demand of agricultural Products. 5. If the interest rate is decreased in an economy, it will ___________. (A) Decrease the consumption expenditure in the economy. (B) Increase the tax collection of the Government. (C) Increase the investment expenditure in the economy. (D) Increase the total savings in the economy. 6. What does venture capital mean? (A) A short-term capital provided to industries. (B) A long-term start-up capital provided to new entrepreneurs. (C) Funds provided to industries at times of incurring losses. (D) Funds provided for replacement and renovation of industries. 7. India is regarded as a country with "Demographic Dividend". This is due to: (A) Its high population in the age group below 15 years. (B) Its high population in the age group of 15-64 years. (C) Its high population in the age group above 65 years. (D) Its high total population. 8. To obtain full benefits of demographic dividend, what should India do? (2013) (A) Promoting skill development.(B) Introducing more social security schemes. (C) Reducing infant mortality rate. (D) Privatization of higher education. 9. On which commission’s recommendations; Reserve Bank of India was established? (A) Chamberlain Commission (B) Hilton Young Commission (C) Keynes Commission (D) None of the above 10. Who mints the coins in India? (A) Ministry of Finance (B) Reserve Bank of India (C) Prime Minister's Office (D) Commerce and Industry Ministry 11. Which agency is responsible for marketing of agricultural products in India? (A) TRIFED (B) ISOPOM (C) NAFED (D) APMC 12. Who recommends the MSP and issue prices? (A) Ministry of agriculture (B) Planning commission (C) NABARD (D) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) 13. Which of the following option is NOT correct about Rajeev Awas Yojna? (A) Its main aim is to make slum free India. (B) About 500 cities of the country have been. planned to get covered by the end of 12th fiveyear plan. (C) Its 50% share will be shared by the central government. (D) All are correct. 14. India International Exchange (INX) is located at- Published on 10 Jan 1917? (A) Gandhinagar (B) Mumbai (C) Chennai (D) Pune 15. An economy is at the take off stage on its path to development when it. (A) Becomes stagnant (B) Begins steady growth (C) Is liberalized (D) Gets maximum foreign aid 16. When the productive capacity of the economic system of a State is inadequate to create sufficient number of jobs, it is called? (A) Seasonal unemployment (B) Structural unemployment (C) Disguised unemployment (D) Cyclical unemployment 17. Which one among the following is not a clause of World Trade Organization? (A) Lowering trade barriers with negotiations. (B) Providing financial support to the countries having deficit balance of payments. (C) Discouraging unfair trade practices such as anti-dumping and export subsides. (D) None of these. 18. Special Drawings Rights (SDRs) relate to- (A) The World Bank (B) The Reserve Bank of India (C) The World Trade Organization (D) The International Monetary Fund 19. The TEAM-9 initiative is a techno economic cooperation venture between India and eight countries of ___________. (A) West Africa (B) East Africa (C) North Africa (D) Central Africa 20. The present Indian monetary system is based on which system? (A) Gold Reserve System (B) Proportional Reserve System (C) Convertible Currency System (D) Minimum Reserve System 21. Full convertibility of a rupee means______. (A) Purchase of foreign exchange for rupees freely.(B) Payment for imports in terms of rupees. (C) Repayment of loans in terms of rupees.(D) Determination of rate of exchange between rupee and foreign currencies freely. by the market forces of demand and supply. 22. India is called a mixed economy because of the existence of? (1) Public Sector (2) Private Sector (3) Joint Sector (4) Cooperative Sector (A) 1, 4 (B) 1, 2 (C) 3, 4 (D) 2, 4 23. The term stagflation refers to a situation where? (A) Growth has no relation with the change in prices. (B) Rate of growth and prices both are decreasing. (C) Rate of growth is faster than the rate of price increase. (D) Rate of growth is slower than the rate of price increase. 24. In Economics the terms 'Utility' and 'Usefulness' have _________. (A) Same meaning (B) Different meaning (C) Opposite meaning (D) None of the above 25. Which of the following public sector banks has the largest number of branches in foreign countries? (A) Bank of India (B) Bank of Baroda (C) Punjab National Bank (D) Corporation BankPhysics
1. What is the standard unit of the mass? (A) Quintal (B) Kg (C) Gram (D) Newton 2. Which is the force that takes place between two magnetic poles? (A) Electrostatic force (B) Magnetic force (C) Gravitational force (D) All of the above 3. What is the S.I. unit of concentration? (A) Cubic meter per kilogram (B) Ampere per meter (C) Mole per cubic meter (D) Kilogram meter per second 4. What is the speed of light in a vacuum? (A) 3 x10 8 m/s (B) 3 x105 m/s (C) 3 x103 m/s (D) 3 x104 m/s 5. "The value of an electric current flowing in a conductor is directly proportional to its potential difference at its ends." Whose rule is it? (A) Faraday's law (B) Ohm’s law (C) Lenz's law (D) Coulomb's law 6. By the use of Solar panel while converting solar energy which of the following is produced? (A) Light energy (B) Electric energy (C) Chemical energy (D) Heat energy 7. Wy are impurities added to a semiconductor? (A) To increase its life (B) To enable it to withstand higher voltages (C) To increase its electrical conductivity (D) To increase its electrical resistivity 8. What is the SI unit of resistance? (A) Volt (B) Coulomb (C) Ampere (D) ohm 9. Raman effect involves (A) Scattering of light (B) Diffraction of light (C) Interference of light (D) All the above 10. DC current can be controlled by which one of the following components? (A) Impedance (B) Resistance (C) Capacitance(D) Inductance 11. Ball pen works on the principles of- (A) Viscosity (B) Gravitational force (C) Boyle’s law (D) Capilliarity and surface tension 12. TV waves are otherwise known as (A) Radio waves (B) Cosmic rays (C) Micro waves (D) UV rays 13. In a reactor, cadmium rods are used for ____. (A) Absorping neutrons (B) Speeding neutrons (C) Slowing fast neutrons (D) Dispersing neutrons 14. Filament of an electric bulb is made of which element? (A) Copper (B) Silver (C) Iron (D) Tungsten 15. Oil or soap film when in daylight appears coloured because of _______. (A) Reflection (B) Refraction (C) Interference(D) Surface energy 16. A falling drop of rain water acquires the spherical shape due to which force? (A) Viscosity (B) Gravitational force (C) Surface tension (D) Atmospheric pressure 17. The principle of Dynamo was discovered by (A) Max Planck (B) Michael Faraday (C) Albert Einstein (D) Sir Humphrey Davy 18. In a sitar wire which one of the following types of vibration is produced? (A) Progressive longitudinal (B) Stationary longitudinal (C) Progressive transverse (D) Stationary transverse 19. Recoil of a gun is an example of- (A) Conservation of mass (B) Conservation of energy (C) Conservation into Kinetic Energy (D) Conservation of linear momentum 20. Who of the following recognized that large quantity of energy is released as a result of the fusion of hydrogen nuclei to form deuterium? (A) Enrico Fermi (B) Glenn Seaborg (C) Hans Bethe (D) Werner Heisenberg 21. Consider the following statements about doctors. 1. Conductors are materials that allow electrons to flow freely from atom to atom. 2. The resistance of a given conductor depends on the material it is made of, and its dimensions. Which is/are the correct statement? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 22. Consider the following statement (s) regarding Sound waves. 1. Sound waves above 20 kHz are known as ultrasound and are not audible to humans. 2. Sound can propagate through a medium such as air, water and solids as longitudinal waves and also as a transverse wave in solids. 3. The speed of sound depends on the Volume and density of the medium Which is/are correct statement? (A) Only 1 (B) Both 1 & 2 (C) Both 1 & 3 (D) None of these 23. Consider the following statement (s) regarding centripetal and centrifugal Force. 1. The earth's revolution around the sun is the examples of centrifugal force. 2. The working principle of the washing machine is based on centrifugal force Which is/are correct statement? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 & 2 (D) None of these 24. Which of the following statement (s) is true? I. Watt is the SI unit of Power. II. Horsepower, the common unit of heat. Select the correct option. (A) Only I (B) Only II (C) Both I & II (D) Neither I nor II 25. Which of the following statement (s) is true? I. In the absence of the earth’s atmosphere, sky would appear red. II. If the orbit of a planet is an ellipse then what is the point at which the Sun is located called focus. Select the correct option. (A) Only I (B) Only II (C) Both I & II (D) Neither I nor II
Chemistry
1. The most electropositive elements among the following is- (A) Na (B) Ca (C) K (D) Cs 2. The gas used for artificial ripening of green fruit is ________. (A) Ethylene (B) Ethane (C) Carbon dioxide (D) Acetylene 3. Which of the following elements are liquid at room temperature? 1. Helium 2. Mercury 3. Chlorine 4. Bromine Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 2 and 4 only (D) 1, 3 and 4 only 4. The substance which is useful for the photography: (A) Silver Nitrate (B) Silver bromide (C) Sulphuric acid (D) Citric acid 5. The gases employed for the respiratory activities of sailors (divers) are: (A) Oxygen and Hydrogen (B) Oxygen and Helium (C) Oxygen and Argon (D) Oxygen and Neon 6. Which of the following is assumed to be the most fundamental chemical in the chemical industry? (A) H2CO (B) HNO3 (C) H2SO4 (D) HCl 7. Which one of the following received the Greener Reaction Conditions Award in 1996? (A) Dow Chemical (B) Exon Chemicals (C) US EPA (D) None of these 8. The gaseous mixture of carbon monoxide and nitrogen is called: (A) Coal gas (B) Water gas (C) Producer gas (D) Natural gas 9. The main component of the natural gas is: (A) Methane (B) Ethane (C) Propane (D) Butane 10. Which of the following metal is the best conductor of the electricity? (A) Gold (B) Silver (C) Copper (D) Zinc 11. A positively and negatively charged atom or group of atoms is called: (A) Nucleus (B) Ion (C) Compound (D) Molecule 12. Which nonmetal is commonly used in firecrackers? (A) Hydrogen (B) Sulphur (C) Neon (D) Fluorine 13. Which is the polymer to amino acids? (A) Starch (B) Proteins (C) Cellulose (D) Rubber 14. Which metal is found in the most abundant form in the Earth's crust? (A) Iron (B) Silicon (C) Copper (D) Aluminium 15. Which tool was invented by Sir Jagdish Chandra Bose to measure growth in plants? (A) Crescograph (B) Auxanometer (C) Barometer (D) Hydrometer 16. Which chemical substance is present in bones and teeth. (A) calcium sulphate (B) calcium chloride (C) calcium phosphate (D) calcium borate 17. Which metal is used as a catalyst in hydrogenation of oils? (A) Pb (B) Ni (C) Cu (D) He 18. How can a mixture of iodine and potassium chloride be separated by iodine? (A) Filtration (B) Distillation (C) Sublimation(D) Sedimentation 19. Which gas is produced when water is added to bleaching powder? (A) Oxygen (B) Hydrogen (C) Carbon dioxide (D) Chlorine 20. Have similar same atomic number but different atomic masses. What are they called? (A) Isomers (B) Isotopes (C) Actinides (D) Isobars 21. Which of the following statement (s) is/are true? I. Cryogenic engines are used Rockets.II. A cannon ball is fired. The motion of this ball is an example of hyperbolic motion. Select the correct option. (A) Only I (B) Only II (C) Both I & II (D) Neither I nor II 22. Consider the following statements: 1. The plastic materials which become soft after heating again and can be fitted repeatedly in any desired shape, they are called thermoplastic. 2. Polyvinyl chloride is an example of thermosetting plastic. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 23. Consider the following statements: 1. The pH value of wine is 3.0 to 3.4. 2. The pH value of sea water is 8.2. 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 24. Consider the following statements: 1. The plastic material that once shielded in a shape, it is not soft to heat again, and they are called thermosetting plastics. 2. Urea, Bakelite is the example of thermoplastic. 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 25. Consider the following statements: 1. Calcium oxide reacting with water form Ca (OH) 2. 2. The first separation of aluminum was made in 1827. 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
Biology
1. Lathyrism is caused by excessive consumption of which thing? (A) Black lentils (B) Puy Lentils (C) Green Lentils (D) Khesari Lentils 2. What is symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit’ is best described in? (A) Commensalism (B) Mutualism (C) Symbiosis (D) Parasitic relationships 3. Cross bridges, which connect the molecules of a fibril during muscle contraction, are made of— (A) myosin (B) Sarcomere (C) Ligament (D) Tendon 4. In mammals which organ acts as blood bank? (A) Heart (B) Spleen (C) Pancreas (D) Lever 5. It has been observed the astronauts lose a substantial quantity of calcium through urine during space flight. This is due to. (A) Vacuum (B) Temperature (C) Microgravity (D) Radiation 6. In which part of the human body find the islet in Langerhans? (A) Liver (B) Stomach (C) Lungs (D) pancreas 7. Which one of the elements is needed in the human body to transfer electric signals by nerve cells? (A) Calcium (B) Sodium (C) Magnesium (D) Potassium 8. If bilrubin is high in the human body, which of the following organs is affected? (A) Lungs (B) Intestine (C) Liver (D) Pancreas 9. In the human body, which one of the hormones regulates blood calcium and phosphate? (A) Antidiuretic hormone (B) Parathyroid hormone (C) Oxytocin hormone (D) Adrenalin hormone 10. Which one of the parts of the human brain is the regulating center for swallowing and vomiting? (A) Medulla oblongata (B) Cerebrum (C) Cerebellum (D) Mid Brain 11. Which one of the following types of tissues has contractile proteins? (A) Epithelial tissue (B) Muscle tissue (C) Connective tissue (D) Nervous tissue 12. Which animal husbandry diseases are contagious? (A) Mastitis (B) Foot rot (C) Milk fever (D) Cowpox 13. Which one of the disease is not transmitted by tiger mosquitoes? (A) Japanese Encephalitis (B) Yellow fever (C) Chikungunya (D) Dengue 14. The plant which emits ozone during photosynthesis? (A) Mahagony (B) Amla Plant (C) Tulsi Plant (D) Banyan Tree 15. The plant hormone that is useful for the formation of roots? (A) Cytokinins (B) Gibberellins (C) Ethylene (D) Auxin 16. Which Is the Mammal That Can Differentiate Between Different Colurs? (A) Koala (B) Deer (C) Ape (D) Goat 17. Which helps in circulation of blood? (A) Neutrophils (B) Lymphocytes (C) Basophils (D) Monocytes 18. Which is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of amphibians (A) Entomology (B) Ichthyology (C) Anatomy (D) Herpetology 19. The production of secondary metabolites requires the use of ________. (A) Meristem (B) Protoplast (C) Axillary buds (D) Cell suspension 20. Which tissue transport food to various parts of a plant? (A) Phloem (B) Xylem (C) Both (D) Mineralized tissue 21. Consider the following statements: 1. The chemical substances that reduce acidity are called antacids. 2. There is a magnesium and aluminum salt in most of the antacids. 3. CaCO3 is also used like an antacid. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 1 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 22. Which of the following statement (s) is true? I. Bariatric surgery makes changes to a person’s Digestive system. II. The Deficiency of Vitamin A nutrient causes night blindness. Select the correct option. (A) Only I (B) Only II (C) Both I & II (D) Neither I nor II 23. Which of the following statement (s) is true? I. The phrase 'Survival of the fittest' as a way of describing the mechanism of natural selection was coined by Herbert Spencer. II. DNA is stored majorly in membrane of the cell. Select the correct option. (A) Only I (B) Only II (C) Both I & II (D) Neither I nor II 24. Which of the following statement (s) is true? I. Pholem tissue transport food to various parts of a plant. II. Xylem transport water from roots to stems in plants. Select the correct option. (A) Only I (B) Only II (C) Both I & II (D) Neither I nor II 25. Which of the following statement (s) is true? I. Ampicillin is a large spectrum Antibiotic II. In hypermetropia convex lens will the ophthalmologist recommend to correct the vision. Select the correct option. (A) Only I (B) Only II (C) Both I & II (D) Neither I nor II
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