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1.
Dhuria is folkd dance of</div>
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Avadh</div>
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(b)
Bundelkhand</div>
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(c)
Purvanchal</div>
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(d)
Rohelkhand</div>
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Ans. b</div>
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Explanation:
Dhuria is the dance form of tribal. This dance form is very famous in
Bundelkhand region </div>
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2. In
which one of the following States is Suil river project located?</div>
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(a)
Uttarakhand</div>
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(b)
Haryana</div>
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(c)
Punjab</div>
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(d)
Himachal Pradesh</div>
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Ans. d</div>
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Explanation:</div>
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Suil
river project is located in Himachal Pradesh.</div>
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3.
Consider the following statements:</div>
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Assertion
(A) : River Damodar was known as "River of Sorrow" in west Bengal
prior to the development of the Damodar Valley Corporation.</div>
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Reason
(R) : Damodar in its upper reaches flows rapidly and in its lower reaches it
runs too sluggishly. </div>
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Select
the correct answer using the codes given below:</div>
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Codes</div>
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(a) Both
(A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).</div>
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(b) Both
(A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).</div>
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(c) (A)
is true, but (R) is false.</div>
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(d) (A)
is false, but (R) is true.</div>
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Ans. a</div>
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Explanation:</div>
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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>
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4. Which
State has decided to establish a University for the disabled during 2009-10?</div>
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(a)
Maharashtra</div>
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(b)
Kerala</div>
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(c)
Madhya Pradesh</div>
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(d)
Uttar Pradesh</div>
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Ans. d</div>
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Explanation:
The U.P. Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University was established to
provide higher & professional education to persons with disabilities.</div>
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5. Which
one of the following is not included in the "National Food Security
Missions"?</div>
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(a) Oil
seeds</div>
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(b)
Wheat</div>
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(c) Rice</div>
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(d)
Pulses</div>
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Ans. a</div>
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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>
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6. March
List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below
the lists.</div>
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List-I
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A.
Kishan Maharag 1. Sarangi player</div>
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B. Hari
Prasad 2. Tabla </div>
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player</div>
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C. Pt.
Gopalji 3. Pakhawaj</div>
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Mishra
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D. Kudak
Singh 4. Bansuri</div>
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player</div>
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Codes:</div>
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A B C D</div>
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(a) 1 3
4 2</div>
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(b) 3 4
2 1</div>
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(c) 2 4
3 1</div>
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(d) 2 4
1 3</div>
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Ans. d</div>
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Explanation:</div>
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Hari
Prasad- Bansuri player</div>
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Kishan
Maharag -an Indian tabla player who belonged to the Benares gharana.</div>
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Pt.
Gopalji Mishra- Sarangi player</div>
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7. Which
one of the following is not correctly matched?</div>
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(a) Alha
- Bundelkhand</div>
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(b)
Birha - Purvanchal</div>
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(c)
Chaiti- Rohelkhand</div>
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(d)
Kajri - Avadh</div>
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Ans. c</div>
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Explanation:</div>
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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>
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Birha is
extremely popular among the farmers and laborers in eastern Uttar Pradesh and
Bihar.</div>
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Even
though Kajri is sung in a large region - Mirzapur is considered the real home
of the Kajri.</div>
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8. Which
one of the following is not a fold dance of Uttar Pradesh?</div>
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Charkula</div>
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(b)
Dadra</div>
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(c)
Karma</div>
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(d)
Muria</div>
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Ans. d</div>
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Explanation:</div>
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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>
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9. Sukna
scam case was recetly (first quarter of 2010) much in the news. With which
State is it concerned?</div>
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(a)
Himachal Pradesh</div>
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(b)
Jammu and Kashmir</div>
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(c)
Rajasthan</div>
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(d) West
Bengal</div>
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Ans. d</div>
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Explanation:</div>
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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>
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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>
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(a)
Adhijat Joshi</div>
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(b)
Mohammad Khalid</div>
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(c)
Chetan Bhagat</div>
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(d)
Rajkumar Hirani</div>
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Ans.
c </div>
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11.
Consider the following statements:</div>
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1. The
crop insurance scheme in India was started in the year 1985.</div>
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2. The
total number of agroclimatic zone in U.P. is 9.</div>
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3. Food
for work programme was started in the year 1977.</div>
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4. Blue
resolution is concerned with production of mustard.</div>
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Of these
statements:</div>
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(a) only
1 and 2 are correct</div>
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(b) only
2 and 3 are correct</div>
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(c) only
3 and 4 are correct</div>
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(d) only
1, 2 and 3 are correct</div>
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Ans. d</div>
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Explanation:</div>
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Since
Independence, India has witnessed</div>
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significant
increase in foodgrain production (green revolution), oilseeds (yellow
revolution), milk (white revolution), fish (blue revolution), and fruits and
vegetables (golden revolution).</div>
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12. In
which year the Government of India included ten new tribes of Uttar Pradesh as
Scheduled Tribes?</div>
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(a) 2004
(b) 2003</div>
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(c) 2002
(d) 2001</div>
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Ans. b</div>
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Explanation:</div>
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In 2003,
the Government of India included ten new tribes of Uttar Pradesh as Scheduled
Tribes.</div>
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13. In
Uttar Pradesh, which one of the following districts has the largest population
of Scheduled Tribes?</div>
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(a)
Sonebhadra</div>
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(b)
Mirzapur</div>
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(c)
Kheri</div>
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(d)
Bijnore</div>
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Ans. c</div>
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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>
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cent).</div>
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14. How
many nations were members of the BASIC Block at the December 2009 Copenhangen
Meet?</div>
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(a) Five
(b) Four</div>
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(c)
Three (d) Two</div>
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Ans. b</div>
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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>
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15. The
Rangnath Mishra Commission report which was tabled in the Parliament in
December 2009, relates to</div>
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(a)
Electoral reforms</div>
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(b)
Police reforms</div>
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(c)
Religious and Linguistic Minorities</div>
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(d) Tax
reforms</div>
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Ans. c</div>
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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>
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Main
Findings</div>
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*15% of
jobs in government services and seats in educational institutions for
minorities</div>
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*reserves
8.4% out of existing OBC quota of 27% for minorities</div>
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*SC
reservation to Dalit converts[1]</div>
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16.
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists.</div>
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List-I
List-II</div>
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(Name of
(The writing</div>
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Film)
inspiring the </div>
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film)</div>
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A. 3
Idiods 1. Pygmalion</div>
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B. Slum
dog 2. Five Point some</div>
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Millionaire
one</div>
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C.
Junoon 3. Q and A</div>
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d. My
Fair Lady 4. A Flight Pigeons</div>
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Codes:</div>
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A B C D</div>
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(a) 2 1
4 3</div>
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(b) 3 4
1 2</div>
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(c) 3 1
4 2</div>
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(d) 2 3
4 1</div>
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17. Who
has written the book "The Rediscovery of India" published around
November 2009?</div>
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(a) Ram
Chandra Guha</div>
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(b)
Meghnad Desai</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;">
(c) Arun
Shourie</div>
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(d)
Mohan Bhagwat</div>
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Ans. b</div>
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Explanation:
book "The Rediscovery of India"- Meghnad Desai</div>
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18.
Which country lunched the World's first satellite dedicated to monitoring
"greenhouse gas emissions" in 2009?</div>
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(a)
Japan (b) Brazil</div>
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(c)
India (d) U.S.A.</div>
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Ans. a</div>
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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>
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19.
"Project Arrow" is concerned with the modernisation of which of the
following?</div>
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(a)
Airports</div>
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(b) Post
offices</div>
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(c) Road
Transport</div>
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(d)
Railways</div>
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Ans. b</div>
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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>
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20.
During Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh's visit to Russia in December 2009, India
and Russia signed an agreement mainly relating to</div>
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(a)
Civil nuclear cooperation</div>
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(b)
Climate change</div>
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(c)
Cooperation in agriculture sector</div>
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(d)
Cooperation in science and technology sector</div>
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Ans. a</div>
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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>
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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>
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(a)
Udaipur (b) Hongkong</div>
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(c)
Singapore (d) Dubai</div>
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Ans. a</div>
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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>
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22.
Football World Cup 2010 will be held in</div>
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(a)
Britain (b) Germany</div>
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(c)
Portugal (d) South Africa</div>
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Ans. d</div>
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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>
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23. How
many seats BSP won in the elections to the U.P. Legislative Council held in
January 2010?</div>
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(a) 31
(b) 32</div>
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(c) 33
(d) 34</div>
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Ans. d</div>
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Explanation:
BSP has swept Legislative Council elections held for 36 seats, winning 33
seats.</div>
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24. The
Indian citizen who has been honoured with Ramon Magasaysay award for the year
2009 is</div>
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(a)
Bhimsen Joshi</div>
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(b) Deep
Joshi</div>
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(c)
Indira Sinha</div>
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(d)
Pankaj Srivastava</div>
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Ans. b</div>
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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>
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25. At
the 56th National Film Awards for 2008 the best feature film award was bagged
by</div>
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(a)
Antaheen (b) Fashion</div>
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(c)
Jogeva (d) Rock on</div>
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Ans. a</div>
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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>
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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>
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(a)Brisbane
- Australia</div>
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(b)
Victorai - Canada</div>
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(c)
Auckland - New Zealand</div>
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(d)
Glasgow - Scotland</div>
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Ans. d</div>
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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>
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27.
Suresh Kalmadi has been elected Chairman of the 'Asian Athletic Association' on
November 9th 2009 for the</div>
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(a) 2nd
term (b) 3srd term</div>
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(c) 4th
term (d) 5th term</div>
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Ans. </div>
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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>
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28. ICC
announced a list of 55 Cricket players in 2009 to be included in its inaugural
"Hall of Fame" list.</div>
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Identify
from the following cricketers who was not included in the list.</div>
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(a)
Kapil Dev</div>
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(b)
Sachin Tendulkar</div>
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(c)
Sunil Gavaskar</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;">
(d)
Bishan Singh Bedi</div>
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Ans. b</div>
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Explanation:
Indian cricketers in list- Bishan Singh Bedi, Kapil Dev, Kapil Dev</div>
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29. 2016
Olympic Games will be held at </div>
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(a)
Chicago</div>
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(b)
Madrid</div>
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(c) Rio
de Janeiro</div>
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(d)
Tokyo</div>
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Ans. c</div>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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(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>
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Explanation:</div>
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The 'Man
of the Series' in the triangular series of the Idea Cup 2010 concluded on 13th
January, 2010 is Kumar Sangakkara.</div>
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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>
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Explanation:</div>
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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>
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<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>
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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>
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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>
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<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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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<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>
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(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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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Explanation:</div>
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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>
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115.
Open-market operations of Reserve Bank of India refer to</div>
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(a)
trading in securities</div>
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(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>
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Ans. a</div>
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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>
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116. An
increase in CRR by the Reserve Bank of India results in</div>
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(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>
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117.
Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act became effective in</div>
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(a) 2004
(b) 2005</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;">
(c) 2006
(d) 2007</div>
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Ans. c</div>
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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>
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118. In
the 11th Five Year Plan, which of the following sectors accounts for maximum
combined Central, State and U.T. expenditure?</div>
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(a)
Transport</div>
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(b)
Energy</div>
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(c)
Agriculture and Rural Development</div>
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(d)
Social sector</div>
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Ans. d</div>
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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>
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119.
Which of the following provides the largest credit to agriculture and allied
sectors?</div>
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(a)
Cooperative Banks</div>
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(b)
Regional Rural Banks</div>
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(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>
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Explanation:</div>
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Share of
Agriculture Credit</div>
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Commercial
Bank-68 %</div>
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Regional
Rural Banks-12%</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; margin: 0in;">
Cooperative
Banks-20%</div>
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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>
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(b)
Kaldor</div>
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(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>
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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>
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121.
Which one of the following writes is issued during the pendency of proceedings
in a court?</div>
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(a)
Mandamus</div>
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(b)
Certiorari</div>
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(c)
Prohibition</div>
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(d) Quo
warranto</div>
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Ans. b</div>
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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>
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<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>
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(b) 42nd
Amendment</div>
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(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>
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<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>
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<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>
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(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>
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<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>
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<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>
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(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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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(a)
Atlantic Ocean</div>
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(b)
Indian ocean</div>
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(c)
Pacific ocean</div>
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(d)
Mediterranean sea</div>
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Ans. b</div>
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Explanation:</div>
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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>
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145.
Which of the following rivers flow through a 'rift' valley?</div>
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(a)
Ganga</div>
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(b)
Brahamputra</div>
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(c)
Narmada</div>
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(d)
Krishna</div>
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Ans. c</div>
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Explanation:</div>
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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>
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146.
Which soil needs little irrigation as it retains soil moisture?</div>
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(a)
Alluvial soil</div>
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(b)
Black soil</div>
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(c) Red
soil</div>
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(d)
Laterite soil</div>
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Ans. b</div>
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Explanation:</div>
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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>
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147. In
an area with annual rainfall of more than 200 cms and sloping hills which crop
will be ideal?</div>
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(a) Jute
(b) Cotton</div>
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(c) Tea
(d) Maize</div>
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Ans. c</div>
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Explanation:</div>
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In an
area with annual rainfall of more than 200 cms and sloping hills is ideal for
tea cultivation.</div>
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148.
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given
below the lists</div>
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List-I
List-II</div>
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A. Etna
1. Ross Island</div>
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B.
Vesuvius 2. Ecuador</div>
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C.
Erebus 3. Italy</div>
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D.
Cotopaxy 4. Sicily</div>
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Codes:</div>
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A B C D</div>
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(a) 1 2
3 4</div>
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(b) 4 3
1 2</div>
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(c) 3 4
2 1</div>
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(d) 4 3
2 1</div>
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Ans. b</div>
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Explanation:</div>
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Cotopaxy-
Ecuador</div>
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Vesuvius-
Italy</div>
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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>
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149. The
Anglo-American Culture Realm does not include</div>
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1.
Canada 2. U.S.A.</div>
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3.
Maxico 4. Cuba</div>
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Select
the correct answer from the codes given below:</div>
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Codes:</div>
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(a) 1
and 2 (b) 1 and 3</div>
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(c) 2 an
3 (d) 3 and 4</div>
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Ans. d</div>
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Explanation:</div>
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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>
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150. The
Kalpsar Project for supply of sweet water is located in</div>
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(a)
Gujarat </div>
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(b)
Haryana</div>
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(c)
Maharashtra </div>
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(d)
Rajasthan</div>
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Ans. a</div>
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Explanation:</div>
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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>
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