UPSC mains and interview pattern + Syllabus details

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <span style="font-size: large;">In earlier <a href="http://www.upscsite.com/2014/07/csat-preliminary-examination-pattern.html">post</a> we have already told about preliminary examination pattern which is most commonly known as CSAT pattern as of now. After qualifying the preliminary examination, an aspirant will be able to sit for the mains </span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYwllNn9-CIIqoByd3cBPRAszgPM_dhRmLR2_oEl4H6PumqbSGX3Q88QPV6BFiRw4jAw6jHSFZNwEeSQ7pQUBj326vzxM22LglytrgnFxN1EYmFXBAf7JqkLQMa-LG89qZT2plUPVDisk/s1600/upscsite.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="UPSC mains and interview pattern + Syllabus details" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYwllNn9-CIIqoByd3cBPRAszgPM_dhRmLR2_oEl4H6PumqbSGX3Q88QPV6BFiRw4jAw6jHSFZNwEeSQ7pQUBj326vzxM22LglytrgnFxN1EYmFXBAf7JqkLQMa-LG89qZT2plUPVDisk/s1600/upscsite.png" title="UPSC mains and interview pattern + Syllabus details" width="274" /></a></span></div> <span style="font-size: large;">examination. The mains examination is of written type and it consist of following papers: </span><br /> <h2 align="left"> <span style="font-size: large;"><i>Papers of Qualifying Nature:</i></span></h2> <div align="left"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Paper : A - </b>One of the Indian Language to be selected by the candidate from the Languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution. It will be of <b>300 Marks</b></span></div> <div align="left"> <br /></div> <div align="left"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Paper : B -  English is another paper of qualifying nature but its compulsory for all candidates appering into the mains examination.</b></span></div> <h2> <span style="font-size: large;"><i>Papers to be evaluated for qualifying the civil services examination:</i></span></h2> <table border="1" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><tbody> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Paper</b></span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Subject Name</b></span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Marks</b></span></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">Paper-1</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">Essay</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">250</span></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">Paper-2</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">General Studies–I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">250</span></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">Paper-3</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">General Studies –II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">250</span></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">Paper-4</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">General Studies –III  (Technology, Economic Development, Bio‐diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">250</span></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">Paper-5</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">General Studies –IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">250</span></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">Paper-6</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">Optional Subject – Paper 1</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">250</span></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">Paper-7</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">Optional Subject – Paper 2</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">250</span></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">Sub Total (Written test)</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">1750</span></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">Personality Test</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">275</span></td></tr> <tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">Grand Total</span></td><td bgcolor="#FFFFCC"><span style="font-size: large;">2025</span></td></tr> </tbody></table> <h2> <span style="font-size: large;">Candidates may choose any one of the optional subjects from amongst the list of subjects given below:</span></h2> <span style="font-size: large;"> </span><pre><span style="font-size: large;">Language Script Assamese Assamese Bengali Bengali Gujarati Gujarati Hindi Devanagari Kannada Kannada Kashmiri Persian Konkani Devanagari Malayalam Malayalam Manipuri Bengali Marathi Devanagari Nepali Devanagari Oriya Oriya Punjabi Gurumukhi Sanskrit Devanagari Sindhi Devanagari or Arabic Tamil Tamil Telugu Telugu Urdu Persian Bodo Devanagari Dogri Devanagari Maithilli Devanagari Santhali Devanagari or Olchiki</span></pre> <span style="font-size: large;"> </span><h2> <i><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></i></h2> <h2> <i><span style="font-size: large;">List of optional subjects for Main Examination:</span></i></h2> <ol> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Agriculture</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Anthropology</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Botany</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Chemistry</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Civil Engineering</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Commerce and Accountancy</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Economics</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Electrical Engineering</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Geography</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Geology</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">History</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Law</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Management</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Mathematics</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Mechanical Engineering</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Medical Science</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Philosophy</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Physics</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Political Science and International Relations</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Psychology</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Public Administration</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Sociology</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Statistics</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Zoology</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: large;">Literature of any one of the following languages: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and English.</span></li> </ol> <br /> <i><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Interview Process:</strong></span></i><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">After completing the mains examination candidates will need to appear in the Interview process. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;">There will be a board of members assigned for candidates to appear before them. They ask questions based on their academic career and personal thoughts about different things of their interest. They try to assess the personality of candidates, whether they are internally ready for becoming a civil servant or not? Their mental awareness and intellectual capability along with their balance of judgement, ability of tackling with social situations and leadership qualities are also evaluated.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Interview process held in very comfortable environment. The panel always try to assess the best qualities within a candidate. The panel never consider your academic or general knowledge test, which has already been evaluated in the preliminary and main examinations.</span></div>

UPSC mains and interview pattern + Syllabus details

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CSAT preliminary examination pattern and details update

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <span style="font-size: large;">The Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission of India every year. The pattern of preliminary examination conducted by the UPSC had been changed now and the present pattern is known as CSAT. This change was bring by the UPSC to evaluate the actual ability of a civil servant that he needs at critical situations. It's a test of their moral and ethical value, along with comprehensive test of their analytical ability, their communication and interpersonal skill etc. The change was brought by the UPSC for creating challenging aspirants in the near future. UPSC has changed their pattern to take out the real juice from the crowd. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;">The examination is conducted for the appointment on various posts as mentioned below.<br />(i) Indian Administrative Service.<br />(ii) Indian Foreign Service.<br />(iii) Indian Police Service.<br />(iv) Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Group ‘A’.<br />(v) Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’.<br />(vi) Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise), Group ‘A’.<br />(vii) Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’.<br />(viii) Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group ‘A’.<br />(ix) Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group ‘A’ (Assistant Works Manager,<br />Administration).<br />(x) Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’.<br />(xi) Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group ‘A’.<br />(xii) Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group ‘A’.<br />(xiii) Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group 'A'.<br />(xiv) Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group ‘A’.<br />(xv) Post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Group ‘A’<br />(xvi) Indian Defence Estates Service, Group ‘A’.<br />(xvii) Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Group ‘A’.<br />(xviii) Indian Trade Service, Group 'A' (Gr. III).<br />(xix) Indian Corporate Law Service, Group "A".<br />(xx) Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group ‘B’ (Section Officer’s Grade).<br />(xxi) Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra &<br />Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Group 'B'.<br />(xxii) Delhi, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman & Diu and Dadra &<br />Nagar Haveli Police Service, Group 'B'.<br />(xxiii) Pondicherry Civil Service, Group 'B'.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br data-mce-bogus="1" /></span> <span style="font-size: large;">The pattern of present CSAT examination is as follows:</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;">The Preliminary Examination shall comprise of two compulsory papers of 200 marks each.<br />Note (i) Both the question papers will be of the objective type (multiple choice questions).<br />(ii) The question papers will be set both in Hindi and English. However, questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class X level will be tested through passages from English Language only without providing Hindi translation thereof in the question paper.<br />(iii) Details of the syllabi are indicated in Part A of Section III.<br />(iv) Each paper will be of two hours duration. Blind candidates will however, be allowed an extra time of twenty minutes for each paper.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><br data-mce-bogus="1" /></span> <br /> <span style="font-size: large;">The present Syllabus for the CSAT preliminary Examination is follows:</span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br /> Part-A Preliminary Examination<br /> Paper I - (200 marks) Duration : Two hours<br /> > Current events of national and international importance.<br /> > History of India and Indian National Movement.<br /> > Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the world.<br /> > Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.<br /> > Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.<br /> > General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not<br /> require subject specialisation<br /> > General Science.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBjh6U3ub-flqZihS6l2XniK5TUVNxcgo3sXNFLXV4lB8nup81PyOYSz5bL7cxvhDAcXjodhZchgYUoqxrRQDolOxvNeXqePVF_5Nlg65Uhnfxrx6tN0Nw8r0ThnqReBIcyIL1NJ2cbA/s1600/CSAT+preliminary+examination+pattern+and+details+update.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="CSAT preliminary examination pattern and details update" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPBjh6U3ub-flqZihS6l2XniK5TUVNxcgo3sXNFLXV4lB8nup81PyOYSz5bL7cxvhDAcXjodhZchgYUoqxrRQDolOxvNeXqePVF_5Nlg65Uhnfxrx6tN0Nw8r0ThnqReBIcyIL1NJ2cbA/s1600/CSAT+preliminary+examination+pattern+and+details+update.jpg" style="cursor: move;" title="CSAT preliminary examination pattern and details update" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> Paper II- (200 marks) Duration: Two hours<br /> > Comprehension<br /> > Interpersonal skills including communication skills<br /> > Logical reasoning and analytical ability<br /> > Decision-making and problem solving<br /> > General mental ability<br /> > Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude,<br /> etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. -<br /> Class X level)<br /> > English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).<br /> Note 1 : Questions relating to English Language Comprehension skills of Class<br /> X level (last item in the Syllabus of Paper-II) will be tested through passages from<br /> English language only without providing Hindi translation thereof in the question paper.<br /> Note 2 : The questions will be of multiple choice, objective type.<br /> Note 3: It is mandatory for the candidate to appear in both the Papers of Civil Services (Prelim) Examination for the purpose of evaluation.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><br data-mce-bogus="1" /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br data-mce-bogus="1" /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br data-mce-bogus="1" /></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><br data-mce-bogus="1" /></span></div>

CSAT preliminary examination pattern and details update

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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Mains Paper 1: CIVIL SERVICE EXAM 2009

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /> <b>CIVIL SERVICE EXAM 2009 27.10. 2009</b><br /> <b>PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - Paper I</b><br /> <b></b><br /> Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300<br /> <b>INSTRUCTIONS</b><br /> <i>Each Question is printed both in Hindi and English Medium. Answer must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space provided for the purpose. No Marks will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specific in the Admission Certificate.</i><br /> <i></i><br /> <i>Candidates should attempt Question No. 1 and 5 which are compulsory and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each Section. The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.</i><br /> <b>SECTION – A</b><br /> <b>1. </b><i>Comments on any <b>THREE </b>of the following statements in not more than 200 words each: </i>20×3=60<br /> <ol><li>“ The Field of Public Administration is a field of business.” ( Woodrow Wilson ) </li> <li>“ New Public Administration is …… a revolution or radicalism in words , and ( at best ) status –quo in skills or technologies.” </li> <li>“ Taylor’s contribution was not a set of general principles for organizing work efficiency , nut a set of operating procedures that could be employed in each concrete situation to secure their application.” </li> <li>“ The Barnard – Simon Theory of organization is essentially a theory of motivation.” </li> </ol><b></b><br /> <b>2. </b><i>Answer the following in about 300 words each: </i>30×2=60<br /> <b>a) </b>Consider the statement below :<br /> i. “Technically, the bureaucracy represents the purest type of legal rational authority”<br /> ii. “Bureaucracy does not represent the only type of legal authority” <br /> Identify the theoretical context and analyze the above Statements.<br /> <b></b><br /> <b>b) </b>Which of the model(s) in development administration is / are characterised by ‘ Selectivism’ , ‘ Attainment’ and ‘ Poly-functionalism’ ? Describe the corresponding theoretical roots and attributes.<br /> <b></b><br /> <b>3. </b>It is said that “ the perspective of public administration , developed over a century , with a tradition of management of Public institution and services has received a jolt from the novelty of New Public Management”. <br /> Bring out the core values , approaches and assumptions of traditional public administration and show how the new Public Management has attempted to change or retain them , and to what extent. 60<br /> <b></b><br /> <b>4. </b>From Woodrow Wilson to Herbert Simon most writers on public administration have taken the achievement of efficiency as the central objective. Justify the statement with reference to the work of major writers. 60<br /> <b>SECTION – B</b><br /> <b>5. </b>Answer any <b><i>THREE </i></b><i>of the following questions in not more than 200 words each: </i>20×3=60<br /> <b></b><br /> <ol><li>“There is no doubts that departmentalization is fraught with complexities. These are in part technical, in part political .” Discuss. </li> <li>“ Technical like PERT and CPM help in effective office management.” Elaborate. </li> <li>“ ….. non –western states often , If not always , have unbalance politics , but these may not necessarily be bureaucratic politics.” Discuss. </li> <li>“ Yehezkel Dror’s normative models of policy making tend to be academic in perspective with poor operational utility.” Comment. </li> </ol><b></b><br /> <b>6. </b><i>Consider the statement below:</i><br /> <ol><li>Self-Help Groups ( SHGs ) enables women to realize their full potential in some spheres of life. </li> <li>Self-Help Groups ( SHGs ) are providing avenues of political mobilization. </li> </ol>Examine the implication of these two statements and assess the potential of SHGs for development. 60<br /> <b></b><br /> <b>7. </b>It is said that ‘ position classification’, as originally conceived is sound in terms of its operational characterics , but complicated and unresponsive in practice. Why is it still considered better than other models of civil service classification ? 60<br /> <b></b><br /> <b>8</b>.“ …….. even if policies are well organized , efficiently operated , widely utilized , adequately financed and supported , we may still ask , so what ? Do they work? …. 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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Mains Paper 1: CIVIL SERVICE EXAM 2009

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Public Administration Mains Paper- 2 :CIVIL SERVICE EXAM 2009

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /> <b>CIVIL SERVICE EXAM 2009 27.10. 2009</b><br /> <b></b><br /> <b>SI No. 2827 B-DTN-J-QBA</b><br /> <b></b><br /> <b>PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - Paper II</b><br /> <b></b><br /> Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum Marks: 300<br /> <b>INSTRUCTIONS</b><br /> <i>Each Question is printed both in Hindi and English Medium. Answer must be written in the medium specified in the Admission Certificate issued to you, which must be stated clearly on the cover of the answer book in the space provided for the purpose. No Marks will be given for the answers written in a medium other than that specific in the Admission Certificate.</i><br /> <i></i><br /> <i>Candidates should attempt Question No. 1 and 5 which are compulsory and any three of the remaining questions selecting at least one question from each Section. The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of the question.</i><br /> <b>SECTION – A</b><br /> <b>1. </b><i>Attempt any <b>THREE </b>of the following in not more than 200 words each: </i>20×3=60<br /> <ol><li>“Bureaucracy developed by the British stifled the village self rule.” Comment. </li> <li>“Comment on the view that despite different contexts, administrative maxims of Kautilya’s <i>Arthashatra </i>bear considerable similarity with features of Weber’s ideal bureaucratic model. </li> <li>“The weakest aspect of Indian Administration is grievance redressal machinery.” Discuss. </li> <li>“There is no basic contradiction between Civil Service neutrality and Civil Service activism.” Comment. </li> </ol><b></b><br /> <b>2. a) . </b>“Law and order problems of the twenty first century cannot be tackled through legislations and structures of the nineteenth century.” Give suggestions for transforming the law and order machinery at the State level. 30<br /> <b>b). </b>“ The Recommendations of the second Administrative Reform Commission on reforming the Civil Service are radical yet implementable.” Do you agree? 30<br /> <b></b><br /> <b>3. a). </b>Briefly discuss the main recommendations of any two of the followings: 30<br /> i. Paul Appleby ( 1953 and 1956 )<br /> ii. Santhanam Committee<br /> iii. Hota Committee<br /> iv. Sixth Pay Commission<br /> <b>b). </b>Examine the role of Finance Ministry of the Union Government in designing and implementing monetary and Fiscal policies. 30<br /> <b></b><br /> <b>4. a). </b>Discuss the relationship between governance and development in any one Indian state , giving illustrations. 30<br /> <b>b). </b>Do state Services suffer in comparison with All India and Central Services ? Suggest measures for enhancing the role , competence and impact of state services. 30<br /> <b>SECTION – B</b><br /> <b>5. </b>Comment on any <b><i>THREE </i></b><i>of the following statements in not more than 200 words each: </i>20×3=60<br /> <ol><li>“ India has failed to devise a long term strategy for drought management.” </li> <li>“ A fix tenure in Civil Service postings can increase productivity , accountability and probity in Government.” </li> <li>“ Sound municipal governance requires a cadre of specilised municipal services executives equal in status to state services.” </li> <li>“Administrative talent of a minister determines his success.” </li> </ol><b></b><br /> <b>6. a). </b>“ The respective roles of the cabinet Secretary of the Government of India and of the chief Secretary of a state are similar in certain respects, and dissimilar in others.” Explain. 30<br /> <b></b><br /> <b>b). </b>Do you agree with the view that citizen’s Charters in India have not succeeded in their objective of making of administrative system citizen –centric ? Analyze and give your suggestions in this regard. 30<br /> <b></b><br /> <b>7. a). </b>“ The National Human Rights Commissions has done a commendable job in developing job in developing a sense responsibility among organization towards the protection of human rights.” Comment on this assessment. 30<br /> <b></b><br /> <b>b). </b>In your view , which have been the five most important administrative reforms implemented after Independence? What has been their impact? 30<br /> <b></b><br /> <b>8.“a). </b>“ Value of Indian administration must be rooted in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.” Discuss. 30<br /> <b></b><br /> <b>b). </b>“Many of the programmes of development being implemented at the state and the local level have been initiated or financed by the Union Government. This has transformed the nature of Indian federalism.” Critically examine this assessment. 30<br /> </div>

Public Administration Mains Paper- 2 :CIVIL SERVICE EXAM 2009

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UPPSC Pre 2010 General Studies Solved Paper

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12.0pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; margin: 0in;"> </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 1. Dhuria is folkd dance of</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <a href="http://www.uppsc.org.in/images/uplogosmall_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Official Logo of Uttar Pradesh Government" border="0" src="http://www.uppsc.org.in/images/uplogosmall_1.jpg" /></a>(a) Avadh</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Bundelkhand</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Purvanchal</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Rohelkhand</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: Dhuria is the dance form of tribal. This dance form is very famous in Bundelkhand region </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 2. In which one of the following States is Suil river project located?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Uttarakhand</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Haryana</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Punjab</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Himachal Pradesh</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Suil river project is located in Himachal Pradesh.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 3. Consider the following statements:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Assertion (A) : River Damodar was known as "River of Sorrow" in west Bengal prior to the development of the Damodar Valley Corporation.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Reason (R) : Damodar in its upper reaches flows rapidly and in its lower reaches it runs too sluggishly. </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Select the correct answer using the codes given below:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Damodar River originates near Chandwa village, Palamau district, on the Chota Nagpur Plateau in the Jharkhand. The Chota Nagpur Plateau receives an average annual rainfall of around 1400 mm, almost all of it in the monsoon months between June and August. The huge volume of water that flows down the Damodar and its tributaries during the monsoons used to be a fury in the upper reaches of the valley but in the lower valley it used to overflow its banks and flood large areas.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 4. Which State has decided to establish a University for the disabled during 2009-10?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Maharashtra</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Kerala</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Madhya Pradesh</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Uttar Pradesh</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: The U.P. Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University was established to provide higher & professional education to persons with disabilities.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 5. Which one of the following is not included in the "National Food Security Missions"?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Oil seeds</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Wheat</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Rice</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Pulses</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: The National Development Council (NDC)in its 53rd meeting held on 29th May, 2007 adopted a resolution to launch a Food Security Mission comprising rice, wheat and pulses to increase the production of rice by 10 million tons, wheat by 8 million tons and pulses by 2 million tons by the end of the Eleventh Plan (2011-12).</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 6. March List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> List-I List-II</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A. Kishan Maharag 1. Sarangi player</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> B. Hari Prasad 2. Tabla </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> player</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> C. Pt. Gopalji 3. Pakhawaj</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Mishra player</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> D. Kudak Singh 4. Bansuri</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> player</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A B C D</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 1 3 4 2</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) 3 4 2 1</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 2 4 3 1</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) 2 4 1 3</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Hari Prasad- Bansuri player</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Kishan Maharag -an Indian tabla player who belonged to the Benares gharana.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Pt. Gopalji Mishra- Sarangi player</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 7. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Alha - Bundelkhand</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Birha - Purvanchal</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Chaiti- Rohelkhand</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Kajri - Avadh</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Chaiti is sung in the month of Chait that falls in March/April as per the Hindu calendar. This is certainly a season specific song. This season has a great importance in the largely agrarian society of Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for this is the season of harvest.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Birha is extremely popular among the farmers and laborers in eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Even though Kajri is sung in a large region - Mirzapur is considered the real home of the Kajri.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 8. Which one of the following is not a fold dance of Uttar Pradesh?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Charkula</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Dadra</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Karma</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Muria</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The dances in Uttar Pradesh can be broadly classified in to two categories namely Classical and Folk. The first group comprises Kathak where as the later has Charkula, Karma and Dadra in its list. </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 9. Sukna scam case was recetly (first quarter of 2010) much in the news. With which State is it concerned?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Himachal Pradesh</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Jammu and Kashmir</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Rajasthan</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) West Bengal</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Sukhna land scam case is concerned with West Bengal.The Court of Inquiry into the Sukhna land scam case, in which three other Army generals have been indicted, holds Lt General Prakash responsible for allegedly hiding information and taking undue interest in promoting the vested agenda of real estate developer and family friend Dilip Agarwal.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 10. The author of the book which recently became the root cause of the controversy regarding the script of the film "Three Indiots" is</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Adhijat Joshi</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Mohammad Khalid</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Chetan Bhagat</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Rajkumar Hirani</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 11. Consider the following statements:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 1. The crop insurance scheme in India was started in the year 1985.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 2. The total number of agroclimatic zone in U.P. is 9.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 3. Food for work programme was started in the year 1977.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 4. Blue resolution is concerned with production of mustard.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Of these statements:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) only 1 and 2 are correct</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) only 2 and 3 are correct</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) only 3 and 4 are correct</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) only 1, 2 and 3 are correct</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Since Independence, India has witnessed</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> significant increase in foodgrain production (green revolution), oilseeds (yellow revolution), milk (white revolution), fish (blue revolution), and fruits and vegetables (golden revolution).</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 12. In which year the Government of India included ten new tribes of Uttar Pradesh as Scheduled Tribes?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 2004 (b) 2003</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 2002 (d) 2001</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> In 2003, the Government of India included ten new tribes of Uttar Pradesh as Scheduled Tribes.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 13. In Uttar Pradesh, which one of the following districts has the largest population of Scheduled Tribes?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Sonebhadra</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Mirzapur</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Kheri</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Bijnore</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: District wise distribution of ST population shows that Kheri district has the highest proportion of STs (1.2 per cent), followed by Balrampur (1.1 per</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> cent).</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 14. How many nations were members of the BASIC Block at the December 2009 Copenhangen Meet?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Five (b) Four</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Three (d) Two</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: The BASIC countries (also Basic countries, BASIC or G4) are a bloc of four large developing countries – Brazil, South Africa, India and China – formed by an agreement on 28 November 2009. The four committed to act jointly at the Copenhagen climate summit, including a possible united walk-out if their common minimum position was not met by the developed nations. </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 15. The Rangnath Mishra Commission report which was tabled in the Parliament in December 2009, relates to</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Electoral reforms</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Police reforms</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Religious and Linguistic Minorities</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Tax reforms</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: Ranganath Mishra Commission is an enquiry commission assigned by Government of India to study and find solution for the minority status of India. The report was conducted by National Commission for Religious and Linguistic Minorities.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Main Findings</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> *15% of jobs in government services and seats in educational institutions for minorities</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> *reserves 8.4% out of existing OBC quota of 27% for minorities</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> *SC reservation to Dalit converts[1]</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 16. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> List-I List-II</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (Name of (The writing</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Film) inspiring the </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> film)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A. 3 Idiods 1. Pygmalion</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> B. Slum dog 2. Five Point some</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Millionaire one</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> C. Junoon 3. Q and A</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> d. My Fair Lady 4. A Flight Pigeons</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A B C D</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 2 1 4 3</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) 3 4 1 2</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 3 1 4 2</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) 2 3 4 1</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 17. Who has written the book "The Rediscovery of India" published around November 2009?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Ram Chandra Guha</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Meghnad Desai</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Arun Shourie</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Mohan Bhagwat</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: book "The Rediscovery of India"- Meghnad Desai</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 18. Which country lunched the World's first satellite dedicated to monitoring "greenhouse gas emissions" in 2009?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Japan (b) Brazil</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) India (d) U.S.A.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: The first satellite dedicated to monitoring carbon dioxide emissions was launched into space from a center in Japan. The satellite -- named "Ibuki," which means "breath" -- was sent into orbit along with seven other piggyback probes on a Japanese H2A rocket. Japan's space agency-JAXA</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 19. "Project Arrow" is concerned with the modernisation of which of the following?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Airports</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Post offices</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Road Transport</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Railways</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: The department of posts (DoP) launched ‘Project Arrow’, an initiative to transform India Post into a vibrant and responsive organization and to make a visible and positive difference in postal operations to benefit the customers, informed a senior department official.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 20. During Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh's visit to Russia in December 2009, India and Russia signed an agreement mainly relating to</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Civil nuclear cooperation</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Climate change</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Cooperation in agriculture sector</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Cooperation in science and technology sector</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh inked six major defense and nuclear deals including a crucial agreement on the use and cooperation of atomic energy during his three-day Russia visit.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 21. The city which has been selected by a famous International magazine "Travel and Leisure" in its survey 2009 as the best city from tourism point of view in the world is</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Udaipur (b) Hongkong</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Singapore (d) Dubai</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: Udaipur has been named the World's Best City in a poll by Travel and Leisure magazine. The Rajasthani city is the first South Asian hotspot to get the prestigious title. New York has been voted the 'Best City in America', for the ninth year in a row.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 22. Football World Cup 2010 will be held in</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Britain (b) Germany</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Portugal (d) South Africa</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the 19th FIFA World Cup, the premier international football tournament. It is scheduled to take place between 11 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa. This will be the first time that the tournament has been hosted by an African nation, after South Africa beat Morocco and Egypt in an all-African bidding process.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 23. How many seats BSP won in the elections to the U.P. Legislative Council held in January 2010?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 31 (b) 32</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 33 (d) 34</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: BSP has swept Legislative Council elections held for 36 seats, winning 33 seats.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 24. The Indian citizen who has been honoured with Ramon Magasaysay award for the year 2009 is</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Bhimsen Joshi</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Deep Joshi</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Indira Sinha</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Pankaj Srivastava</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: Deep Joshi is an Indian social worker and NGO activist and the recipient of 2009 Magsaysay awards announced. He was recognised for his vision and leadership in bringing professionalism to the NGO movement in India. He co-founded a non-profit organisation, Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN) of which he is the Executive Director. He was awarded the 2009 Magsaysay award for Community Leadership for his work for "development of rural communities".</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 25. At the 56th National Film Awards for 2008 the best feature film award was bagged by</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Antaheen (b) Fashion</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Jogeva (d) Rock on</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: BEST FEATURE FILM: Antaheen (Bengali)-Director : Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury; “For lyrical blend of technical devices in the right proportion to depict shifting human relationships in an urban scenario”.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 26. Commonwealth Games are scheduled to take place in New Delhi, India in 2010. Which location has been chosen for the next Commonwealth Games in 2014?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a)Brisbane - Australia</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Victorai - Canada</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Auckland - New Zealand</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Glasgow - Scotland</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: The 20th Commonwealth Games in 2014 will be held in Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland. It will be the largest multi-sport event ever held in Scotland, although the country previously hosted the Games in 1970 and 1986 in Edinburgh.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 27. Suresh Kalmadi has been elected Chairman of the 'Asian Athletic Association' on November 9th 2009 for the</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 2nd term (b) 3srd term</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 4th term (d) 5th term</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: The Asian Athletics Association is the Asian governing body for the sport of athletics. It is headquartered in Singapore. It organises the Asian Championships in Athletics and other continental competitions.Suresh Kalmadi of India is the current president. He was first elected to the position in 2000 and was re-elected for a third time in 2009. </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 28. ICC announced a list of 55 Cricket players in 2009 to be included in its inaugural "Hall of Fame" list.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Identify from the following cricketers who was not included in the list.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Kapil Dev</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Sachin Tendulkar</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Sunil Gavaskar</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Bishan Singh Bedi</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: Indian cricketers in list- Bishan Singh Bedi, Kapil Dev, Kapil Dev</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 29. 2016 Olympic Games will be held at </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Chicago</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Madrid</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Rio de Janeiro</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Tokyo</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: Rio de Janeiro has been chosen as the venue for the 2016 Olympic Games. This is the first time the Olympics are being held in a South American country. Rio de Janeiro beat Tokyo and Chicago among other cities to successfully bid for the hosting. </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 30. The mascot of the 19th Common-Wealth Games, to be held in 2010 in New Delhi is</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Bhaloo (b) Cheetah</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Chital (d) Shera</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: Shera, mascot of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi, is the most visible face of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. His name comes from the Hindi word Sher – meaning tiger. </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 31. The 'Man of the Series' in the triangular series of the Idea Cup 2010 concluded on 13th January, 2010 is</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) M.S. Dhoni</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Kumar Sangakkara</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Virat Kohli</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Virender Sehwag</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The 'Man of the Series' in the triangular series of the Idea Cup 2010 concluded on 13th January, 2010 is Kumar Sangakkara.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 32. The atmosphere exerts enormous pressure on us. But, we do not feel it because</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) our blood exerts a pressure slightly more than that of the atmosphere. </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) We are used to it</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) our bones are very strong and can withstand the pressure. </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) the surface area of our head is very small. </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The atmosphere exerts enormous pressure on us. But, we do not feel it because our blood exerts a pressure slightly more than that of the atmosphere. </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 33. In which of the following industries is mica used as a raw material?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Iron and Steel</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Toys</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Glass and Pottery</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Electrical</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: Mica has a high dielectric strength and excellent chemical stability, making it a favoured material for manufacturing capacitors for radio frequency applications. It has also been used as an insulator in high voltage electrical equipment, and between the bars of commutators in Direct Current motors and generators.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 34. The micro-organism which is associated with the production of Bt cotton is a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Fungus</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Bacterium</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Blue green Alga</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Virus</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: Mahyco (Maharashtra Hybrid Seed Company), in collaboration with Monsanto, has introduced Bt cotton technology into India. Bt cotton carries the Cry1Ac gene derived from the common soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, which results in the expression of the Cry1Ac protein that confers resistance to insect pests—notably Helicoverpa armigera, commonly referred to as American Bollworm. </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 35. Which of the following leguminous plant is also a petro-plant?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Pigeon-pea (b) Pea</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Gram (d) Pongam</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: Pongamia pinnata is a deciduous legume tree and used for anti-inflammatory, anti-plasmodial, anti-nonciceptive, anti-hyperglycaemic, anti-lipidperoxidative, anti-diarrhoeal, anti-ulcer, anti-hyperammonic and antioxidant. Its oil is a source of biodiesel. It has also alternative source of energy, which is renewable, safe and non-pollutant.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 36. If an apple is releasted from an orbiting spaceship, it will</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) fall towards the Earth</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) move at a lower speed</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) move along with the spaceship at the same speed</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) move at a higher speed</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> If an apple is releasted from an orbiting spaceship, it will move along with the spaceship at the same speed.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 37. Consider the following statements:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Assertion (A): Space Based Solar Poser (SBSP), it is suggested be made a national goal.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Reason (R) : Supply of SBSP is 99% uninterrupted throughout the year, besides the enormity of energy availability.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Select the correct answer using the codes given below:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a(?)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Space-based solar power (SBSP) is a system for the collection of solar power in space, for use on Earth. SBSP differs from the usual method of solar power collection in that the solar panels used to collect the energy would reside on a satellite in orbit, often referred to as a solar power satellite (SPS), rather than on Earth's surface. In space, collection of the Sun's energy is unaffected by the various obstructions which reduce efficiency or capacities of Earth surface solar power collection.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 38. Computer virus is a </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) fungus</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) bacterium</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) IC 7344</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Software program</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: A computer virus is a computer program that can copy itself and infect a computer. The term "virus" is also commonly but erroneously used to refer to other types of malware, adware, and spyware programs that do not have the reproductive ability.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 39. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> List-I List-II</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A. Arithant 1. American Cryogenic Rocket</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> B. Awacs 2. Anti tank missile</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> C. Atlas 3. Israel developed</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Centaur Falcon for Air </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Force</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> D. Nag 4. Atomic submarine</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A B C D</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 4 3 2 1</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) 4 3 1 2</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 3 4 1 2</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) 3 4 2 1</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The Atlas-Centaur was an American expendable launch system derived from the SM-65 Atlas missile. It was the first rocket to use cryogenic fuel; the Centaur stage burned liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> India’s first nuclear-powered submarine INS Arihant , becoming only the sixth country in the world to do so.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 40. Salk's vacine is connected with which one of the following diseases?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Small pox (b) Tetanus</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) T.B. (d) Polio</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: The Salk vaccine, or inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV), is based on three wild, virulent reference strains, type 1 poliovirus, type 2 poliovirus, and type 3 poliovirus The injected Salk vaccine confers IgG-mediated immunity in the bloodstream, which prevents polio infection.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 41. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> List-I List-II</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (Disease) (Cause)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A. Marasmus 1. Prolonged</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Starvation</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> B. Kwashiorkor 2. Protein</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Deficiency</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> C. T.B. 3. Bacterial</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Infection</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> D. Hepatitis B 4. Viral Infection</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A B C D</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 1 2 3 4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) 2 1 3 4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 4 2 3 1</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) 2 4 1 3</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <span style="font-family: Calibri;">Marasmus is a form of severe protein-energy malnutrition characterized by energy deficiency. Kwashiorkor (pronounced /kw</span><span style="font-family: "MS UI Gothic";">ɑ</span><span style="font-family: Gulim;">ː</span><span style="font-family: "MS UI Gothic";">ʃ</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">iˈ</span><span style="font-family: "MS UI Gothic";">ɔ</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">rk</span><span style="font-family: Tahoma;">ə</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">r/) is an acute form of childhood protein-energy malnutrition characterized by edema, irritability, anorexia, ulcerating dermatoses, and an enlarged liver with fatty infiltrates. Kwashiorkor was thought to be caused by insufficient protein consumption but with sufficient calorie intake, distinguishing it from marasmus.</span></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 42. Which one of the following is not property matched?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Gene splicing & recombinant DNA technology —Genetic Engineering</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) A diagnostic test to detect the presence or absence or genetic disorders in unborn child - Amniocentesis</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) A process by which living organisms break down complex matter into simpler constitutents - Biodegradation</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) An inbuilt time- keeping system in all organisms</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> - Bio-mass</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 43. Consider the following statements:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Assertion (A): If Ice collects on the freeze the cooling in the refrigerator is affected adversely. </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Reason (R) : Ice is a poor conductor.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Select the correct answer using the codes given below:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Early freezer units accumulated ice crystals around the freezing units. This was a result of humidity introduced into the units when the doors to the freezer were opened. This frost buildup required periodic thawing ("defrosting") of the units to maintain their efficiency.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 44. What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in the remote control of a television</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) infrared</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Ultraviolet</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Visible</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) None of these</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: Most of electronic remotes communicate to their respective devices via infrared (IR) signals and a few via radio signals. Television IR signals can be mimicked by a universal remote, which is able to emulate the functionality of most major brand television remote controls.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 45. Which one of the following statements is not true for a person suffering from hypermetropia?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) The person can see far objects distinctly. </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) The focal length of the lens is large.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) The image of the close objects is focussed behind the retina.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) A concave lens is used to correct this defect.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Also called far-sightedness, or far-sighted. Rays of light reflected off objects in front of the eye are focused behind the retina. hypermetropia caused by an imperfection in the eye (often when the eyeball is too short or The focal length of the lens is large). It may be corrected with convex lenses in eyeglasses.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 46. "Endoscope" used by Doctors for examining the inside of the patient's stomach, works on the principle of</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) reflection of light</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) dispersion of light</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) total internal reflection of light</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) refraction of light</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: "Endoscope" used by Doctors for examining the inside of the patient's stomach, works on the principle of total internal reflection of light</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 47. An enzyme which helps in the digestion of protein is</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) urease (b) sulfatase</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) trypsin (d) protease</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d (most correct answer)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: Trypsin is a serine protease found in the digestive system of many vertebrates, where it hydrolyses proteins.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A protease is any enzyme that conducts proteolysis, that is, begins protein catabolism by hydrolysis of the peptide bonds that link amino acids together in the polypeptide chain forming the protein.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 48. Methane is present in the atmosphere of</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Moon (b) Sun</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Jupiter (d) Mars</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Surface of Jupiter is made up of many gases like hydrogen, Helium and methan.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 49. Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) controlled fusion reaction</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) uncontrolled fusion reaction</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) controlled fission reaction</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) uncontrolled fission reaction</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: Hydrogen bomb, a thermonuclear weapon is based on the principle of uncontrolled fusion reaction.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 50. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> List-I List-II</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (Naturally (Elements present)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> occurring </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> substance)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A. Diamond 1. Calcium</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> B. Marble 2. Silicon</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> C. Sand 3. Aluminum</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> D. Ruby 4. Carbon</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A B C D</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 3 1 2 4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) 4 2 1 3</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 2 1 3 4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) 4 1 2 3</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 51. Which one of the following compounds is used as a sedative?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Potassium bromide</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Calcium chloride</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Ethyl alcohol</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Phosphorus trichloride</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: Potassium bromide (KBr) is a salt, widely used as an anticonvulsant and a sedative in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its action is due to the bromide ion (sodium bromide is equally effective). Potassium bromide is presently used as a veterinary drug, as an antiepileptic medication for dogs and cats.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 52. The hypo solution used in photography is the aqueous solution of</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Sodium thiosulphate</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Sodium tetrahionate</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Sodium sulphate</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) ammonium per sulphate</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: The hypo solution used in photography is the aqueous solution of Sodium thiosulphate. It is used as an antidote to cyanide poisoning. It is also widely used in rural area as a topical antifungal agent for tinea versicolor.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 53. Accumulation of which one of the following in the muscles leads to fatigue?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Lactic acid </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Benzoic acid</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Pyruvic acid </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Uric acid</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> . Accumulation of Lactic acid in the muscles leads to fatigue. </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 54. Which one of the following had supported the non-cooperation movement, but could not see its upshots?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Lala Lajpat Rai</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Motilal Nehru</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Chitranjan Das</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Bal Gangadhar Tilak had supported the non-cooperation movement, but could not see its upshots. Bal Gangadhar Tilay Gandhijee.k passed away on 1 Aug 1920. His place was soon taken. </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 55. Which of the following is a substance abundantaly available in the sea and administered in a certain deficiency disease?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Iron (b) Vitamin A</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Fluorine (d) Iodine</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Iodine is a substance abundantaly available in the sea and administered in a certain deficiency disease.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 56. In countries where polished rice is the mean cereal in their diet, people suffer from</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Pellagra (b) beri-beri</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) scurvy (d) osteomalacia</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> In countries where polished rice is the mean cereal in their diet, people suffer from beri beri because polices rice is deficient in water soluble vitamins specially vitamin B1.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 57. Which one of the following silver salts is used for producing artificial rains?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Silver chloride</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Silver bromide</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Silver nitrate</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Silver iodide</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Silver iodide and dry ice are used for producing artificial rains</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 58. With which one of the following movements was Aruna Asaf Ali associated?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Khilafat Movement </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Non Cooperative Movement</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Civil Disobedience Movement</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Quit India Movement</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Aruna went to prision during the 1930 and 1932 Civil Disobedience Movement and in 1040 in connection with Gandhijee’s call for Individual Satyagraha. She was elected the first mayer of Delhi in 1958.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 59 The official historian of India's struggle for independence was</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) R.C. Majumdar</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Tarachand</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) V.D. Savarkar</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) S.N. Sen</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d (?)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The official historian of India's struggle for independence was Tarachand.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 60. Who among the following was not associated with the Home Rule Movement?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) C.R. Das</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) S. Subramaniya Iyer</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Annie Besant</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) B. G. Tilak</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Two Home Rule Leagues were started in 1915-16, one under leadership of Lokamanya Tilak and the other under the leadership of Annie Besant and S. Subramaniya.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 61. Read the following events connected with Indian National Movement and find the correct chronological order of the events from the codes given below:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Cripps Mission</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Cabinet Mission Plan</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Quit India Movement</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Wavell Offer</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Code:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 1,3,4,2 (b) 1,2,3,4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 1,3,2,4 (d) 4,3,2,1</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Cripps Mission- In March 1942, a mission headed by Stafford Cripes was sent to India with Constitutional proposal to seek Indian supportfor the war.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Quit India Movement- After Cripps departure, Gandhi framed a resolution calling for British withdrawal and a non violent non cooperative movement against any Japanese invasion. The CWC meeting at Wardha July 14, 1942 accepted the idea for struggle.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Wavell Offer- The idea was to reconstruct the governor general’s executive council pending the the preparation of a new constitution.For this porosr, a conference was convened by The viceriy, Lord Wavell, at Simla in June 1945.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Cabinet Mission Plan- The Atttlee Government in Feb 1946 the decision to send a high powered mission of three British Cabinet members to India to find out the ways and means for a regociated, peacefull tranfer of power to India. </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 62. Given below are two statements labelled as:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Assertion(A): The Congress boycotted the Simon Commission. </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Reason(R): The Simon Commission did not have a single Indian member.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Simon Commission came in 1928 to explore possibility of further constitutional advance and bycotted by Indians because no indians represented in Commission.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 63. Who out of the following had told "Destruction is the best method of dealing with the foreign clothes?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Ravindra Nath Tagore</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Mahatma Gandhi</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Chitranjan Das</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Subhas Chandra Bose</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Mahatma Gandhi had told "Destruction is the best method of dealing with the foreign clothes.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 64. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) larry Collins - Freedom at</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> and Dominique Midnight</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Lapierre</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Durga Das - India from</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Curzon to</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Nehru and </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> After</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) K.K. Aziz - The Man </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Who Divided</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> India</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Maulana Abul - India Wins</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Kalam Azad Freedom</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> THE MAN WHO DIVIDED INDIA — An Insight into Jinnah's Leadership and its Aftermath: Rafiq Zakaria</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 65. Where was Mahatma Gandhi when a raid was made by Congress Volunteers on Dharsana Salt Depot?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) In Yervada Jail </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) In Sabarmati Jail</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) In Agha Khan Palace Poona</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) In Ahmadnagar Fort Jail</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Mahatma Gandhi was in Yervada Jail when a raid was made by Congress Volunteers on Dharsana Salt Depot. On May 1930, Sarojini Naidu, Imam Sahib and Manilal took up the unfnished task of leading a raid on Dharsana Salt Depot.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 66. Match the peasants revolts of the 19th century with their respective areas</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Kuki revolt 1. Punjab</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Kuka revolt 2. Bengal</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Pabna Peasant revolt 3. Bihar</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Birsa Munda revolt 4. Tripura</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Choose your answer with the help of given code:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A B C D</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 4 2 1 3</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) 2 3 1 4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 4 1 3 2</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) 4 1 2 3</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Kuki revolt-------------------Tripura </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Kuka revolt------------------ Punjab </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Pabna Peasant revolt------- Bengal</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Birsa Munda revolt----------- Bihar</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 67. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> List-I List-II</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A. Jhansi 1. Moulavi Ahmad</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Shah</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> B. Lucknow 2. Azimullah Khan</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> C. Kanpur 3. Begum Hazrat</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Mahal</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> D. Faizabad 4. Rani Laxmi Bai</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A B C C</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 4 3 2 1</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) 4 2 3 1</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 3 4 2 1</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) 1 2 3 4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Jhansi- Rani Laxmi Bai</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Lucknow- Begum Hazrat Mahal</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Kanpur- Azimullah Khan</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Faizabad-Moulavi Ahmad Shah</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 68. The entry of woman as a bhikshuni into the Buddhist Sangha was allowed by Gautam Buddha at</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Sravasti (b) Vaisali</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Rajagriha (d) Kushinagar</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The entry of woman as a bhikshuni into the Buddhist Sangha was allowed by Gautam Buddha at Vaisali. Buddha gave women permission to join the order at Vaisali after acceptance of the eight gurudhamma-eight important rules by his foster-mother Mahapajapati Gotami, who became the first ordained bhikkhuni. </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 69. Choose the correct pair</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Ellora Caves - Saka</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Mahabalipuram - Rashtrakutas</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Meenakshi Temple- pallavas</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Khajuraho - Chandellas</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ellora is an archaeological site, 30 km (19 mi) from the city of Aurangabad in the Indian state of Maharashtra built by the Rashtrakuta rulers.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Mahabalipuram is a town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Mahabalipuram was a 7th century port city of the South Indian dynasty of the Pallavas.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Meenakshi Temple is an historic Hindu temple located in the holy city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort, Goddess Parvati. Meenakshi temple were built during the Nayak rule.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 70. Budha is depicted on the coins of</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Wima Kadphises</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Kanishka</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Nahapana</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Budh Gupta</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Budha is depicted on the coins of Kanishka. Several of The Buddhist coins of Kanishka display Kanishka himself on the obverse, and the Buddha standing on the reverse.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 71. Put the following events in chronological order and choose your answer with the help of given code:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A. Formation of an interim Government</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> B. The arrival of the Cabinet Mission</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> C. Muslim League launches Direct Action</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> D. Jinnah's wrecking of the Shimla Conference</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) B D C A (b) D B C A</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) A B D C (d) D B A C</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The arrival of the Cabinet Mission</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Jinnah's wrecking of the Shimla Conference</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Muslim League launches Direct Action</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Formation of an interim Government</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 72. In which of the follwing movements did Mahatma Gandhi make the first use of hunger strike as a weapon?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Non-Cooperation Movement</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Rowlatt Satyagraha</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Ahmedabad Strike</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Bardoli Satyagraha</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ahmedabad Strike- first use of hunger strike as a weapon. Gandhi intervened in a dispute between mill owners of Ahmedabad and workers over the issue of discontinuation of the plague bonus. Gandhi asked the workers to go a strike and demand a 35% increase in wage.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 73. Mention of which of the following rivers in the Rigveda suggests the Aryan's connection with Afghanistan?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Asikni</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Parushni </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Kubha, Kramu</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Vipas, Sutudri</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Rigvedic aryans were wll aquainted with region of Afghanistan. Rigveda mentions Afghanistan’s rivers Kubha, Kramu, Gomati and Suvasti.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 74. The city plan of ancient Shravasti is in the shape</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Circular</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Crescentic</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Triangular</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Rectangular</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d(?)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The city plan of ancient Shravasti is in the shape rectangular.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 75. Where is the wild ass sasnctuary?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) U.P. (b) Assam</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Gujarat (d) Rajasthan</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary also known as the Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Little Rann of Kutch in the Gujarat state of India.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 76. Kissan Bahi Yojana was started in Uttar Pradesh in</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 1970 (b) 1975</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 1990 (d) 1992</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Kissan Bahi Yojana was started in Uttar Pradesh in 1992.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 77. Yapaniya was a school of</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Buddhism (b) Jainism</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Saivism (d) Vaisnavism</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Yapaniya was a Jain order in western Karnataka which is now extinct.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 78. The first Gupta ruler to assume the title of "Param Bhagawata" was</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Chandragupta I</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Samudragupta</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Chandragupta II</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Srigupta</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Chandragupta II was described as Param Bhagwata.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 79. Panini and Patanjali are the renowned names in the literary history of ancient India. Under which dynasty did they flourish?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Pushyabhukti (b) Kushanas</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Sungas (d) Guptas</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Patañjali is the compiler of the Yoga Sutras, an important collection of aphorisms on Yoga practice, and also the author of the Mahābhāṣya, a major commentary on Pāṇini's Ashtadhyayi. Panini and Patanjali flourished Under Sungas dynasty.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 80. The great Jain Scholar Hemachandra adorned the court of</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Amoghavarsha</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Kumarapala</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Jaysimha Siddharaja</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Vidyadhara</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> He was born in Dhandhuka, Gujarat. At the time, Gujarat was ruled by the Solanki dynasty. Hemachandra rose to prominence under the reign of Siddharaj Jaysinh I, and was an advisor to his successor Kumarapala (1143–1173). During Kumarapala's reign, Gujarat became a reputed center of culture.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 81. The three age system - Stone,Bronze and Iron from the collection of Copenhagen museum was coined by</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Thomson (b) Lubbock</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Taylor (d) Childe</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The three-age system is the periodization of human prehistory into three consecutive time periods, named for their respective predominant tool-making technologies:The Stone Age,The Bronze Age,The Iron Age. Its formal introduction is attributed to the Danish archaeologist Christian Jürgensen Thomsen in the 1820s in order to classify artifacts in the collection which later became the National Museum of Copenhagen, Denmark.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 82. Which musical instrument was played by the Mughal Emperor Aurganzeb?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Sitar</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Pakhawaj</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Veena</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) None of the above</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Mughal Emperor Aurganzeb was an accomplished veena player.The largest number of books on classical Indian music in Persian were written during Aurganzeb’s reign.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 83. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Babar - Battle of Khanwa</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Humayun - Battle of Chausa</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Akbar - Battle of Haldighati</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Jahangir - Battle of Balkh</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The Battle of Khanwa was the second in a series of three major battles, victories in which gave Zahir ud-Din Babur overlordship over North India.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> When Humayun turned his attention from the east Sherkhan attacked him at a place called Chausa. In this battle of Chausa in 1539, Humayun was defeated and he escaped to Agra.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The Battle of Haldighati was fought between the Mughal Empire and the forces of Mewar on June 21, 1576 at Haldighati in Rajasthan, India.It was a decisive victory for the Mughal Emperor Jalal ud-Din Muhammad Akbar's general Raja Maan Singh against the Maharana Pratap Singh of Mewar</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 84. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> List-I List-II</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (Monuments) (Builders)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A. Alai Darwaja, 1. Alauddin</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Delhi Khalji</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> B. Buland Darwaja 2. Akbar</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Fatehpur Sikri</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> C. Moti Masjid, Agra 3. Shahjahan</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> D. Moti Masjid, Delhi 4. Aurangzeb</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A B C C</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 1 2 3 4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) 3 2 1 4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 4 1 2 3 </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) 1 4 3 2</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The Alai Darwaza is a magnificent gateway built by Ala-ud-din Khilji of the Delhi Sultanate.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The Buland Darwaza is a grand gateway located in Fatehpur Sikri near Agra. This triumphal arch was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, when he defeated the king of Khandesh or Gujarat in 1573.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The Moti Masjid in Agra was built by Shah Jahan. During the rule of Shah Jahan. Moti Masjid's architectural features are quite similar to that of the Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The Moti Masjid is a large white marble mosque built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb at the Red Fort complex in Delhi, India,</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 85. In U.P. the first 'Biotechnology Park' was established at</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Lucknow (b) Noida</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Agra (d) Kanpur</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> In U.P. the first 'Biotechnology Park' was established at Lucknow.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 86. Who had composed the 'Gita Govinda'?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Dhoyi</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Govardhanacharya</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Jayadeva</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Lakshmana Sen</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri;">The Gita Govinda (Sanskrit </span><span lang="hi" style="font-family: Mangal;">गीत</span><span lang="hi" style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span lang="hi" style="font-family: Mangal;">गोविन्द</span><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri;">) (Song of Govinda) is a work composed by the 12th-century poet, Jayadeva, who was born in Kenduli Sasan near Puri in Orissa. This work has been of great importance in the development of the bhakti traditions of Hinduism.</span></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 87. Which medieval King of India introduced the "Iqkta system"?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Iltutmish</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Balban</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Alauddin Khalji</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) None of the above</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> In the Islāmic empire of the Caliphate, land granted to army officials for limited periods in lieu of a regular wage. The iqṭāʿ system was established in the 9th century ad to relieve the state treasury when insufficient tax revenue and little booty from campaigns made it difficult for the government to pay army salaries. Iltutmish King of India introduced the "Iqkta system" in India.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 88. Jain temple of Abu is made of</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Sandstone (b) Lime Stone</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Granite (d) marble</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Jain Temple of Abu is one of the finest Jain temple known world over for its extraordinary architecture and marvelous marble stone carvings.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 89. Which among the following organisations supportecd the Suddhi movement?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Arya Samaj</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Brahma Samaj</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Deva Samaj</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Prarthana Samaj</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The Arya Samajis were threatened with the invention of a mode of conversion and wanted to present themselves as the protectors of the entire Hindu community. In this regard the Suddhi Movement started.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 90. The institution of local self government got a fillip during the Viceroyalty os</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Lord Mayo</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Lord Ripon</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Lord Dufferin</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Lord Curzon</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> In the late 19th century, the British Government initiated the concept of Local Self Government. When Lord Ripon became the Viceroy of India and provided notable contribution to the development of Local Government in the country. Lord Ripon is considered to be the founding father of urban local government.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 91. With which Uprising is Mangal Pandey associated?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Barrackpur</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Meerut</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Delhi</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) None of the above</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Even before the outbreak at Meerut, Mangal Pande had become a martyr at Barrackpore.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 92. With one of the following is correctly matched?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A. Khuldabad- Tomb of Shaikh</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Salim Chisti</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> B. Fatehpur Tomb of Itimad-</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Sikri ud-Daula</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> c. Agra Tomb of </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Aurangzeb</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> d. Delhi Tomb of Abdur- Rahim Khan-i- khanan</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The tomb of Shaikh Salim was originally built with red sandstone but later converted into a beautiful marble mausoleum. The mausoleum was built by Akbar as a mark of his respect and reverence for the saint. Tomb of Sheikh Salim Chishti is located within the Jama Masjid complex of Fatehpur Sikri, U.P..</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Aurangzeb's tomb at Khultabad in Aurangabad at Mahrashtra state.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Itmad-ud-Daula's is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 93. The Kirtistambha at Chittor was built by</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Rana Sanga</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Rana Kumbha</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Rana Pratap</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Rajna Udai Singh</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b ( most correct answer)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The Kirtistambha at Chittor was built by Rana Kumbha(?).Kirti Stambh or "Tower of Fame" is situated at Chittorgarh fort in Rajasthan, India. The 22 metre high tower was built by a Bagherwal Jain merchant Jijaji Kathod in 12th century.Vijay Stambha or "Tower of Victory" is an imposing structure located in Chittorgarh fort in Rajasthan, India. It was constructed by Mewar king Rana Kumbha between 1442 AD and 1449 AD to commemorate his victory over the combined armies of Malwa and Gujarat led by Mahmud Khilji .</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 94. Who among the following rulers is famous as "Prithvi Raj Chauhan"? </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Prithvi Raj I</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Prithvi Raj II</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Prithvi Raj III</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) None of the above</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Prithvi Raj III, commonly known as Prithvi Raj Chauhan, who ruled the kingdom of Ajmer and Delhi in northern India during the latter half of the 12th century. </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 95. Arrange the following million cities of Uttar Pradesh in ascending order of their population size.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 1. Agra 2. Allahabad</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 3. Meerut 4. Lucknow</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> use the code given below to select the correct answer.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 1,3,2,4 (b) 4,2,1,3</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 2,1,4,3 (d) 2,3,1,4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: million cities of Uttar Pradesh in descending order of their population size.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 1. Kanpur</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 2. Lucknow</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 3. Agra</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 4. Ghaziabad</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 5. Meerut</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 6. Varanasi</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 7. Allahabad</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 96. The author of the book "India Divided" was</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Narendra Deva</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Asaf Ali</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The author of the book "India Divided" was Dr. Rajendra Prasad.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 97. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> List-I List-II</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (Authors) (Works)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A. Bankim Chandra 1. Anand Math</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Chatterji</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> B. Michael 2. Captive Lady</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> madhusudan Das</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> C. Ravindra Nath 3. Gora</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Tagore</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> D. Sarojini Naidu 4. The Broken Wing</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A B C C</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 1 2 3 4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) 2 3 4 1</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 1 4 2 3</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) 4 1 3 2</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Anand Math- is a Bengali novel, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterji.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The Broken Wing- Sarojini Naidu</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Gora- Ravindra NathTagore</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 98. In which of the Indian Provinces the first Communist Government was established?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Tamilnadu</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Andra Pradesh</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Kerala</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) West Bengal</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The first communist government assumed power in Kerala in 1957, after winning a majority in the state elections. Thus the EMS Namboodiripad government of 1957 set a a new example not only for the communist parties of other Indian states but also of the rest of the world to emulate.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 99. Which one of the following biosphere reserves is not ioncluded ion the list of world network of biosphere reserves of UNESCO?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Simlipal</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Sunderban</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Gulf of Mannar</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Nilgiri</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a (most correct answer)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> • Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> • Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> • Sundarbans national park</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> • Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> • Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> • Nokrek Biosphere Reserve</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> • Simlipal Biosphere Reserve</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The last three are among the 22 new sites recently added by UNESCO to its World Network of Biosphere Reserves. Their inclusion raises the number of Indian sites on the World list to seven, from a total of 15 Biosphere Reserves across the subcontinent. Recently India has added one more area as bsr namely cold desert of Himachal Pradesh taking the total count to 16.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 100. As per Census 2001, the class I cities of India claim a share of the total urban population of</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 40.40% (b) 56.50%</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 65.20% (d) 62.32%</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> As per Census 2001, the class I cities of India claim a share of the total urban population of 65.20%.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Note- As per Census 2001, Urban population as percentage to total population=27.82</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> As per Census 2001, the class I cities of India claim 178 millions population.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 101. Which megacity of India generates the largest solid waste per capital annually?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Bangalore (b) Chennai</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Delhi (d) Mumbai</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Mumbai generates the largest solid waste per capital annually. </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 102. Today the largest contributor to carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) China (b) Japan</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Russia (d) U.S.A.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> China Overtakes U.S. as No. 1 Emitter of Carbon Dioxide. </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 103. Which one of the following is the most important factor responsible for decline of bio-diversity?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Genetic assimilation</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Controlling predators</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Destruction of habitat</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Controlling pests</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Destruction of habitat following is the most important factor responsible for decline of bio-diversity.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 104. Which one of the following States of India has the highest rural literacy rate?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Maharashtra (b) Manipur</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Goa (d) Gujarat</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 105. The minimum percentage of population below the poverty limit is recorded in</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Jammu and Kashmir</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Punjab</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Haryana</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Goa</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 106. Jhooming is practised by</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) The Bhotias</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) The Khasis</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) The Santhals</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) The Todas</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Jhum cultivation or shifting agriculture used to be practiced by the tribal groups in the north-eastern states of India like Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland. This system often involves clearing of a piece of land followed by several years of wood harvesting or farming until the soil loses fertility. The Khasis inhabit the eastern part of Meghalaya and practice Jhum cultivation.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 107. Consider the following statements:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Assertion (A) : Madhya Pradesh is called the Ethiopia of India</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Reason (R) : Its hallmarks are excessive infantile mortality and malnutrition.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Select the correct answer using the codes given below:</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Madhya Pradesh seems to have emerged as the poverty bowl of the Asian region. It has not only surpassed its neighbouring states like Chhattisgarh, but has outdone even Ethiopia in terms of hunger, according to the Planning Commission. </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 108. The UNESCO has given international recognition to</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Nilgiri Biosphere</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Nanda Devi Biosphere</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Manas Biosphere</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Simlipal Biosphere</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Select the correct answer from the following code:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The UNESCO has given international recognition to Nilgiri Biosphere and Nanda Devi Biosphere.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 109. Which one of the following lakes has been recently included under National Lake Conservation Project?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Bhimtal (b) Pulicat</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Ooty (d) Sambhar</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India has initiated a Centrally Sponsored Scheme called the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP), since June, 2001, on 70:30 cost sharing basis between the Central Government and the respective State Government, with the objective of restoring and conserving the polluted and degraded lakes in urban and semi urban areas in the country. Bhimtal has been recently included under National Lake Conservation Project.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 110. The population of U.P. exceeds that of </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 1. Bangladesh 2. Brazil</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 3. Pakistan 4. Indonesia</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Select the correct answer from the following code:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b (most correct answer)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 1. Bangladesh-156 millions </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 2. Brazil-198 millions</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 3. Pakistan-176 millions </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 4. Indonesia-240 millions</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> UP-166 millions</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 111. If interest payment is added to primary deficit, it is equivalent to</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Budget deficit</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Fiscal deficit</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Deficit financing</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Revenue deficit</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> If interest payment is added to primary deficit, it is equivalent to Fiscal deficit. Concept of Fiscal deficit is being used since fiscal 1997-98 in India.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 112. Consider the following statements and state which is/are correct?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 1. The sub-prime crisis which hit the U.S. economy was caused by sudden increase in oil prices.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 2. The crisis ld to default in home-loan repayment. </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 3. It led to failure of some U.S. banks.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 4. Sub prime crisis caused crash in Indian Stock Market.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Choose your answer from given code.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 1 only</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) 2 and 4 only</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 2, 3 and 4 only</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The subprime mortgage crisis is an ongoing real estate crisis and financial crisis triggered by a dramatic rise in mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures in the United States, with major adverse consequences for banks and financial markets around the globe.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 113. In Uttar Pradesh, recognized Stock Exchange is at</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Lucknow (b) Kanpur</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Varanasi (d) Ghaziabad</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> In Uttar Pradesh, recognized Stock Exchange is at Kanpur.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 114. National Renewal Fund was constituted for the purpose of</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) providing pension for retiring employees</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) social security</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) rural reconstruction</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) restructuring & modernization of industries. </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> In order to protect the interest of workers, Government had set up a National Renewal Fund (NRF) in 1992. National Renewal Fund was constituted for the purpose of restructuring & modernization of industries.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 115. Open-market operations of Reserve Bank of India refer to</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) trading in securities</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) auctioning of Foreign Exchange</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) transaction in gold</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) none of the above</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Open market operations are the means of implementing monetary policy by which a central bank controls the short term interest rate and the supply of base money in an economy, and thus indirectly the total money supply. This involves meeting the demand of base money at the target rate by buying and selling government securities, or other financial instruments.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 116. An increase in CRR by the Reserve Bank of India results in</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) decrease in debt of the government.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) reduction in liquidity in the economy.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) attracting more FDI in the country.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) more flow of credit to desired sectors.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> An increase in CRR by the Reserve Bank of India results in reduction in liquidity in the economy. The Reserve Bank of India raised CRR of banks in April 2010 by 25 basis points which will suck out Rs. 12,500 crore in economy.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 117. Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act became effective in</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 2004 (b) 2005</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 2006 (d) 2007</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act, 2005, supported by SEZ Rules, have come into effect on 10th Feb 2006.Asia’s first EPZ was set up in Kandla, India in 1965.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 118. In the 11th Five Year Plan, which of the following sectors accounts for maximum combined Central, State and U.T. expenditure?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Transport</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Energy</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Agriculture and Rural Development</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Social sector</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Social sector accounts for maximum combined Central, State and U.T. expenditure In the 11th Five Year Plan. Expenditure on social services by Centre and State as a proportion of total expenditure is 23.8 in 2009-10.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 119. Which of the following provides the largest credit to agriculture and allied sectors?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Cooperative Banks</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Regional Rural Banks</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Commercial Banks</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Cooperative and Regional Rural Banks jointly.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Share of Agriculture Credit</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Commercial Bank-68 %</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Regional Rural Banks-12%</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Cooperative Banks-20%</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 120. Who had suggested an imposition of 'expenditure tax' in India for the first time?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Kalecki</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Kaldor</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) R.J. Chelliah</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Gautam Mathur</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> In order to widen the tax base, Kaldor in his tax reform proposal for India suggested the imposition of expenditure tax, wealth tax, gift tax and property tax.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 121. Which one of the following writes is issued during the pendency of proceedings in a court?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Mandamus</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Certiorari</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Prohibition</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Quo warranto</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Certiorari is writes is issued during the pendency of proceedings in a court. It is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal either to transfer a case pending with latter in a case. It is issued on the grounds of excess of Jurisdiction or lack of jurisdiction or error of law.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 122. The word 'Secularism' was inserted in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 25th Amendment</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) 42nd Amendment</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 44th Amendment</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) 52nd Amendment</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The word 'Secularism' was inserted in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by 42nd Amendment of 1976. The Indian Constitution embodies the positive concept of Secularism.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 123. Mid day Meal Scheme is financed and managed by</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Food and Civil Supply Department of State Governments</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Department of Consumer Affairs and Welfare</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Ministry of Programme Implementation.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Ministry of Human Resource Development</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Mid day Meal Scheme is financed and managed by Ministry of Human Resource Development. Mid Day Meal Scheme was launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development with effect from 15th August 1995. Foodgrains are supplied free of cast @ 100gram per child per school day where cooked meal is being seved with minimum content of 300 calories and 8-12 gram protein each day of school for minimum of 200 days.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 124. In which of the following Committees there is no representation of Rajya Sabha?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Public Accounts Committee</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Committee on Public Undertakings</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Estimates Committee</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Committee on Government Assurances</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> While members of the Rajya Sabha are associated with Committee on Public Accounts and Public Undertakings, the mebmers of the Committee on Estimates are drawn entirely from the Lok Sabha.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 125. Provision regarding Panchayats and Municipalities was made in the Indian Constitution in which year?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 1991 (b) 1995</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 2000 (d) 1993</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 gave constituttional recognition to the panchayats by adding a new Part IX and new Schedule 11 to the Constitution. Similarly, 74rd Amendment Act of 1992 gave constituttional recognition to the municipalities by adding a new Part IX-A and new Schedule 112 to the Constitution. Both Amendment Acts came inti force in 1993.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 126. The Provision for the Calling Attention Notices has restricted the scope of which of the following?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Short duration discussion</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Question hour</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Adjournment motion</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Zero hour</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The Provision for the Calling Attention Notices has restricted the scope of Short duration discussion. Calling Attention Notice is introduced in the Parliament by a member to the call the attention of the minister to a matter of urgent public importance, and seek authoritativre statement from him on that matter. In Short duration discussion, the Parliament members can raise such discussion on a matter of urgent public importance.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 127. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> List-I List-II</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A. Article 14 1. Amendment</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Procedure</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> B. Article 36 2. Council of </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ministers</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> C. Article 74 3. Right to Equality</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> D. Article 368 4. Directive Principles</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A B C C</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 2 1 4 3</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) 4 1 3 2</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c)1 2 3 4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) 3 4 2 1</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Article 14- Right to Equality</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Article 36- Directive Principles </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Article 74- Council of Ministers</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Article 368- Amendment Procedure</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 128. The following States were created after 1960. Arrange them in ascending chronological order of their formation and choose your answer from the given code.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 1. Haryana 2. Sikkim</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 3. Nagaland 4. Meghalaya</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 1,2,3,4 (b) 2,3,4,1</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 3,1,4,2 (d) 2,4,1,3</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Nagaland-1963</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Haryana-1966</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Meghalaya-1972</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Sikkim-1974</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 129. The function of the Pro-Temp. Speaker is to</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) conduct the proceedings of the House in the absence of Speaker.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) swear in members.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) officiate as Speaker when the Speaker is unlikely to be elected.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) only check if the election certificates of the members are in order.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c (most correct answer)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The president appoints and administers oath to the Speaker Pro Tem. Speaker Pro Tem presides over the first sitting of the newly elected Lok Sabha and administers oath to the new members. He also enables the House to elect the new spesker.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 130. Reema is twice as old as Sumita. Three years ago the was three times as old as Sumita. How old is Reema now?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 6 years (b) 7 years</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 8 eyars (d) 12 years</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Let</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Age of Reema=R</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Age of Sumita=S</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Reema is twice as old as Sumita</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> R=2XS---------------(1)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Three years ago the was three times as old as Sumita</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> R-3=(S-3)X3---------(2)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Replacing value of R in equation number (2)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 2S-3=3S-9</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> S=6</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> R=6X2=12 years</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 131. The marked price of a table is Rs. 2,000, which is 25% above the cost price. If the shopkeeper sells the table at 8% discount on the marked price, his percentage of profit would be</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 14% (b) 15%</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 16% (d) 20%</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Let</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Cost price= X</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> X + Xx25/100=2,000</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> X=1,600</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Selling price=2,000-2,000x8/100=1,840</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Profit=240x100/1600=15%</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 132. Which of the following statements is not true of the Indian Economy?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Its share of world population is only 16% but its share of world GDP is 1.6%.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) The share of service sector in India's GDP is only 25%</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 58% of its working population is engaged in agriculture, but the contribution of agriculture to the national income is 22%</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) India occupies only 2.4% of the world's geographical area.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Share of agriculture and allied sectors in GDP at factor cast has declined gradually to 14.6 % in 2009-10. During same period , the share of industry has remained the same at about 28 %, while that of services has gone up to 57.2 %.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 133. The expenses of Public Service Commission of Uttar Pradesh are charged upon</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Conolidated Fund of India</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Cosolidated Fund of State</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) It's own generated fund from fees</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Contringent Fund</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The expenses of Public Service Commission of Uttar Pradesh are charged upon cosolidated Fund of State. Thus, they are not subjucted to vote of the state legislature.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 134. In 1930 a person's age was 8 times that of his son. In 1938 the father's age becomes 10 times the age of his son's age in 1930. The ages of father and son in 1940 were respectively</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 58 and 16 years</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) 50 and 15 years</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 42 and 14 years</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) 34 and 13 years</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Let</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Father’s age in 1930 =F</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Son’s age in 1930=S</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> In 1930 a person's age was 8 times that of his son.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> F=8XS---------------------------(I)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> In 1938 the father's age becomes 10 times the age of his son's age in 1930.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> F+8=10(S)-----------------------(II)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Replacing value of F in equation number (II)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 8XS+8=10XS</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 2S=8</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> S=4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> F=32</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The ages of father and son in 1940 were respectively</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Father’s age=32+10=42</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Son’s age =4+10= 14 </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 135. Who is the brand ambassador of BSNL?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Shah Rukh Khan</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Abhishek Bachchan</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Priety Zinta</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Deepika Padukone</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Actress Deepika Padukone has been appointed by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) as its new brand ambassador. She replaces Preity Zinta, who was until now endorsing the brand. </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 136. The headquarer of R.B.I. is situated at </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Delhi</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Kolkata</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Mumbai</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Chennai</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935 in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The Central Office of the Reserve Bank was initially established in Calcutta but was permanently moved to Mumbai in 1937. Though originally privately owned, since nationalisation in 1949, the Reserve Bank is fully owned by the Government of India.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 137. An ox in a 'Kolhu' is tethered to a rope 3 m long. How much distance does the ox cover is 14 rounds?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 300 m (b) 250 m</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 264 m (d) 232 m</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <span lang="en-US">Circumference=2</span><span lang="el">π</span><span lang="en-US">r</span></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <span lang="en-US">Distance covered in 14 rounds=2</span><span lang="el">π</span><span lang="en-US">rX14</span></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> =2x22/7x3x14=264 </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 138. A can finish a work in 6 days whereas B can finish the work in 9 days. If both of them work together, what is the probability that the work will be finished on third day?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) ½ (b) 1/6</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 1 (d) 0</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d (?)</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A can finish a work in 6 days.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A’s 1 day’s work= 1/6</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Whereas B can finish the work in 9 days.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> B’s 1 day’s work-1/9</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> If both work togather</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 1 day’s work= 1/6 +1/9= 10/36</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> If both work togather </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Work will be copleted= 36/10=3.6 days</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 139. Which layer of atmosphere is responsible for Aurora Borealis</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Troposphere</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Thermosphere</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Ionospehre</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Exosphere</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The aurora borealis is also called the northern polar lights, as it is only visible in the sky from the Northern Hemisphere. Earth's magnetosphere is formed by the impact of the solar wind on the Earth's magnetic field. It forms an obstacle to the solar wind, diverting it. Auroras have also been observed on Venus and Mars.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 140. The Ruhr basin is the famous Industrial region of</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) China</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Germany</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Japan</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) United Kingdom</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ruhr river is situated in WC Germany, flowing west into the Rhine and major coal-mining & industrial region centered in the valley of this river is called Ruhr Basin</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 141. Which of the following countries are located on the Equator?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 1. Brunei 2. Columbia</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 3. Kenya 4. Venezuela</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Select the correct answer using the codes given below:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Coces:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation: Countries that Lie on the Equator</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 1. Sao Tome and Principe </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 2. Gabon </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 3. Republic of The Congo </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 4. Democratic Republic of The Congo </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 5. Uganda </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 6. Kenya </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 7. Somalia </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 8. Indonesia </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 9. Kiribati (the equator may or may not touch dry land) </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 10. Ecuador </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 11. Colombia </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 12. Brazil </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 142. If the Sun rises at RIRAP in Arunachal Pradesh at 5.00 am (IST), then what time (IST) the Sun will rise in Kandla in Gujarat?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) About 5.30 a.m.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) About 6.00 a.m.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) About 7.00 a.m.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) About 7.30 a.m.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> At present, India’s time is set in accordance with the 82.5 degrees East longitude that determines the Indian Standard Time (IST), set five-and-a-half-hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> If the sun rises at 5.00 AM at Tirap in Arunachal, it is only after about two hours that Kandla in Gujarat will get to see sunrise.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 143. Which one of the following islands of the East Indies is divided into three countries?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Borneo (b) Celebes</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) new Guinea (d) Timor</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Borneo is the third largest island in the world, located north of Australia, at the geographic centre of Maritime Southeast Asia. Politically, the island is divided among three countries: Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei. Approximately 73% of the island is Indonesian territory; the Indonesian named for the island, Kalimantan.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 144. 900E Ridge lies in</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Atlantic Ocean</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Indian ocean</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Pacific ocean</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Mediterranean sea</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 90 degree east ridge is an aseismic ridge it is so called due to the lack of seismicity. The volcanics from the Ninety East Ridge in the Indian Ocean consist of basalts and oceanic andesites. </div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 145. Which of the following rivers flow through a 'rift' valley?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Ganga</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Brahamputra</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Narmada</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Krishna</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> The Narmada is one of only three major rivers in peninsular India that runs from east to west (largest west flowing river) along with the Tapti River and the Mahi River. It is the only river in India that flows in a rift valley flowing west between the Satpura and Vindhya ranges although the Tapti River and Mahi River also flow through rift valleys but between different ranges.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 146. Which soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil moisture?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Alluvial soil</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Black soil</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Red soil</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Laterite soil</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Black soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil moisture. Among the in situ soils of India, the black soils found in the lava-covered areas are the most conspicuous. These soils are often referred to as regur but are popularly known as “black cotton soils,” since cotton has been the most common traditional crop in areas where they are found.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 147. In an area with annual rainfall of more than 200 cms and sloping hills which crop will be ideal?</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Jute (b) Cotton</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Tea (d) Maize</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. c</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> In an area with annual rainfall of more than 200 cms and sloping hills is ideal for tea cultivation.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 148. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> List-I List-II</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A. Etna 1. Ross Island</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> B. Vesuvius 2. Ecuador</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> C. Erebus 3. Italy</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> D. Cotopaxy 4. Sicily</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A B C D</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 1 2 3 4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) 4 3 1 2</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 3 4 2 1</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) 4 3 2 1</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. b</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Cotopaxy- Ecuador</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Vesuvius- Italy</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Mount Erebus in Antarctica is the southernmost historically active volcano on Earth. With a summit elevation of 3,794 metres (12,448 ft), it is located on Ross Island, which is also home to three inactive volcanoes, notably Mount Terror. Mount Erebus is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, which includes over 160 active volcanoes.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 149. The Anglo-American Culture Realm does not include</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 1. Canada 2. U.S.A.</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 3. Maxico 4. Cuba</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Select the correct answer from the codes given below:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Codes:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) 2 an 3 (d) 3 and 4</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. d</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Pertaining to Anglo-America, a term denoting an area of mixed English and American influence or heritage, or those parts of or groups within the Americas which have a tie to or which are influenced by England; or simply English-speaking America.</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> 150. The Kalpsar Project for supply of sweet water is located in</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (a) Gujarat </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (b) Haryana</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (c) Maharashtra </div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> (d) Rajasthan</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Ans. a</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> Explanation:</div> <div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;"> A project thus conceived initially as a tidal power project was transformed as tidal power cum fresh water supply project providing large multipurpose benefits. It is in fact a project envisaging total multipurpose development of the Gulf of Khambha</div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; margin: 0in;"> <br /></div> </div>

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