- The following leading British Parliament and Politician admitted that the Revolt of 19\857 was National Revolt and not a Military Mutiny:
(a) Lord Dalhousie
(b) Lord Canning
(c) William Gladstone
(d) Benjnamin Disraeli
Ans:- (d) Benjnamin Disraeli
- Which organized passed the following resolution in 1940? “India should not take part in a war which will neither bring freedom or democracy, nor will the workers benefit in ant way from ir ‘
(a) India National Congress
(b) Muslim League
(c) All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC)
(d) Hindu Mahasabha
Ans:- (c) All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC)
- Gandhar art was influenced by __________art.
(a) Greek and Chinese
(b) Union and Roamn
(c) Persian and Greek
(d) Chinese and Persian
Ans:- (b) Union and Roamn
- List of the species useful for the treatment of disease :
(a) Willow Pant
(b) Yew tree
(c) Dog fish
(d) Wine (Ancistrocladus korupennis)
(e) Frog (Epidobates tricolor)
Which species is /are uised for the isolation of ‘taxol’ which is used for the treatment of cancer ?
(1) (a)
(2) (b)
(3) (c) and (e)
(4) (d)
Ans:- (2) (b)
- We find the following two specific trends at the beginning of the middle age in India History.
(a) Rise of philosopher like Advaita, Vedanta.
(b) Progress in sculpture as per Buddhism
(c) Development of temple towns like Chidambaram, Madurai
(d) Trade with Roman empire
(1) (c), (d)
(2) (b), (c)
(3) (a), (c)
(4) (a), (d)
Ans:- (3) (a), (c)
- Which of the following was not a part of the Non- Cooperation Movement ?
(a) Boycot of schools
(b) Boycott of the courts
(c) Boycott of the foreign cloth
(d) Non-payment of Tax
Ans:- (d) Non-payment of Tax
- North Indian powers were defeated at the hands of invaders from Central Asia Because :
(a) India soldiers could not hope to get plunder.
(b) Three was no unity among India soldiers due casteism.
(c) Central Asian soldiers had more modern weapons.
(d) The invading army was led by salves.
(1) (a), (b)
(2) (b), (d)
(3) (c) , (d)
(4) (a), (c)
Ans:- (1) (a), (b)
- What was the outcome of the Gandhi – Irwin Pact ?
(a) The demand for Purna Swaraj was accepted.
(b) Salt tax was abolished.
(c) Gandhiji resigned from Congress membership.
(d) None of the above
Ans:- (d) None of the above
- Where was ‘Khoti system’ Being implemented ?
(a) Marathwada
(b) Khandesh
(c) Vidarbha
(d) Konkan
Ans:- (d) Konkan
- Gun power is a mixture which ignited a number of chemical reactions take place producing explosion. It consists of:
(a) Potassium nitrate
(b) Powdered charcoal.
(c) Sulphur
(d) Sodium Carbonate
(e) Calcium Sulphate
(1) (a), (b) , (c)
(2) (b) , (c) , (d)
(3) (a) , (b), (e)
(4) (a) , (c), (d)
Ans:- (1) (a), (b) , (c)
- Mumbai High accounts for 63% of petroleum production in India and produces about 80% of India’s natural gas. The ONGC STRUCK OIL HERE IN 1974. To which does this oil belong :
(a) Eocene
(b) Miocene
(c) Pliocene
(d) Pleistocene
Ans:- (b) Miocene
- Consider the following areas:
(a) Andes Mountain
(b) New Zealand
(c) Philippines
(d) Taiwan
(1) only (a) (2) (a) and (b) (3) (b), (c) and (d) (4) (a),(b), (c) and (d)
Ans:- (4) (a),(b), (c) and (d)
- A river produces various lansforms during its entire course. Which of the following land forms is not produced by a river in its upper course ?
(a) Gorge
(b) Rapids
(c) Water fall
(d) Spur
Ans:- (d) Spur
- In which areas settlement distribution will be decided by flood water level ?
(a) Narmada delta
(b) Rohilkhand
(c) Malwa
(d) Ramand
Ans:- (b) Rohilkhand
- Which of the following characteristics does to the hot and wet quatorial type of climate ?
(a) There is no winter
(b) Afternoon Rains
(c) Uniform temperature throughout the year
(d) Orographic rain
Ans:- (d) Orographic rain
- Soil erosion has affected large tracts of our country. Which is a state with largest area under soil erosion?
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Ans:- (a) Rajasthan
- How much percent weight of sugarcane can be converted into sugar ?
(a) 40%
(b) 30 %
(c) 20%
(d) 10%
Ans:- (d) 10%
- Consider the following statements and state what is not true of the Alluvial Soils?
(a) Alluvial soils are most widely spread soils.
(b) Alluvial soils as a whole are very fertile .
(c) On the basic of their age they are classified into two- old: Banger and new : Khasar.
(d) Alluvial soils are ideal for sugarcane, paddy, wheat and pulses
(1) (c) (2) (d) (3) (e) (4) None
- Some of the species from India are as follows :
(a) Tiger
(b) Indian cheetah
(c) Salemender
(d) Gibbon
(e) Great Indian Bustard
(f) TWO Horned Rhinoceros
Which is /are the extinct species from India ?
(1) Only (b)
(2) Only (c)
(3) only (d)
(4) (b) and (f)
Ans:- (4) (b) and (f)
- Statement about Eutrophication:
(a) The eutrophication occurs in lotic water body primary hilly region.
(b) The eutrophivcation occurs in lintic water and there is gradual accumulation of organisms and their products.
(c) The eutrophication promotes fish growth as algal blooms serve as source of food to fishes.
(d) The eutrophicated water is oxygen rich and safe for human consumption without treatment.
Which is /are the correct statements (s) ?
(1) only
(2) only (d)
(3) (b) and (c)
(4) (a) and (d)
Ans:- (3) (b) and (c)
- Following are some theories of climate of change given scientists :
(a) Sir George theory.
(b) Theory based on sunspot cycle.
(c) Astronomical theory.
(d) Variation in the quantities of radiation absorbed by atmosphere gases selectively.
In which theory of climate charge, the five principle effective are considered and mathematical model for expansion and contractions of ice sheets has been given ?
(1) (a)
(2) (b)
(3) (c)
(4) (d)
Ans:- (3) (c)
- Which of the following was replaced by multi-dimensional poverty Index in 1997 ?
(a) Consumer Index
(b) Indian Poverty Index
(c) Below Poverty Index
(d) Human Poverty Index
Ans:- (d) Human Poverty Index
- Which of the following was not an objective of land reforms policy of India ?
(a) Tenancy Reforms
(b) Abolition of Intermediaries
(c) Agriculture Finance
(d) Co- operative Farming
Ans:- (c) Agriculture Finance
- Which of the following methods of financing economic development can lead to inflation ?
(a) Inter and External Borrowings
(b) Progressive Taxation
(c) Deficit Financing
(d) Government Bonds
Ans:- (c) Deficit Financing
- The Immediate objective of National Population 2000 is to :
(a) Meet the needs of health infrastructure
(b) Reducing the total fertility rate
(c) Stabilise the size of population
(d) All the above
Ans:- (a) Meet the needs of health infrastructure
- Following statements relate to the definition of poverty in India :
(a) Poverty line is defined in terms of calories
(b) Poverty and hunger are one and the same.
(c) Poverty Line Basket (PLB) goods and services have been changed over time.
(d) New methodology to include expenditure on education and heath is recommended.
Which of the above statements is /are correct as per definition of poverty given by S.D. Tendulkar Committee ?
(1) (a) and (d)
(2) (b)
(3) (b) and (c)
(4) (d)
Ans:- (4) (d)
- Department of Agriculture and Cooperation has a Saffron Mission to be implemented from 2010 to 214. What does it involve ?
(a) Replanting
(b) Improving health
(c) Strengthening Irrigation
(d) Weather Station development
(e) Enhancing Research and Extension
(1) (a), (b), (c),
(2) (a), (b),(c), (e)
(3) (a), (b), (d), (e)
(4) (a), (c), (d), (e)
Ans:-
- The National Policy for Empowerment of Women (2000) seeks to:
(a) eliminate discrimination against girl child and all from of violence against women
(b) grant women human right and equal opportunity in power sharing
(c) both (1) and (2) above
(4) None of the above
Ans:- (c) both (1) and (2) above
- The main objective of Rashtriya Krishi Yojna in 11th five year plan was :
(a) To incentivise the state to increase public investment in agriculture and allied sectors.
(b) To provide incentive to India agriculture exporters .
(c) To generate revenue for the Government.
(d) None of the above
Ans:- (a) To incentivise the state to increase public investment in agriculture and allied sectors.
- Following statements relate to the Millennium Development Goal (MDGs) :
(a) UN MDGs are be achieved by 2015.
(b) One of the MDGs is to reduce the world’s population suffering from lack of safe drinking water by 50%
(c) Free and trade among all nations.
(d) There are eight MDG.
Which of the above statement are true ?
(1) All the above
(2) (a) , (b) and (c)
(3) (a), (c) and (d)
(4) (a) , (b) and (d)
Ans:- (4) (a) , (b) and (d)
- Consider the following metals :
(a) Platinum
(b) Gold
(c) Copper
(d) Lead
Their correct arrangement in the increasing of density is :
(1) (c), (d), (b), (a)
(2) (d), (c), (b), (a)
(3) (a), (b), (c), (d)
Ans: – (1) (c), (d), (b), (a)
- Which of the following statements is not true ?
(a) CO2 LASER can be used for cutting stainless steel.
(b) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is used for obtaining detailed images of the brain and it does use radiation.
(c) RADAR system is used to detect enemy’s missiles .
(d) SOANR technique is used to do gold plating on silver ornaments .
Ans:- (d) SOANR technique is used to do gold plating on silver ornaments .
- Following are general statements about water drops.
(a) Surface tension is responsible for the spherical shape of the eater drops .
(b) Even in the absence of gravitations, water drops have spherical shape.
(c) Formation of water drops occurs, if mass of the water is stretched.
Which of the above statements/ statements is / are corrects ?
Which of the the above statement / statements is / are correct ?
(1) (a) only
(2) (a) and (b) only
(3) (c) only
(4) (a), (b) and (c)
Ans:- (4) (a), (b) and (c)
- Botanically fibre plants bast fibres. These are actually which of the following parts of the plants ?
(a) Phloem
(b) Xylem
(d) Roots
(d) Leaves
Ans:- (a) Phloem
- Which of the following hormones is odd?
(a) Glucocorticoid
(b) Progesteron
(c) Testisteron
(d) Insulin
Ans:- (d) Insulin
- Which of the following may be called as co- factors of an enzyme ?
(a) Iron
(b) Vitamin – D
(c) Proteins
(d) Carbohydrate
Ans:- (d) Carbohydrate
- Generally through kidney which of the following in not filtered ?
(a) Ammonia
(b) Uric acid
(c) Water
(d) Sugar
Ans:- (d) Sugar
- Coal can be made more efficient and clearner fuel by converting it into ___________.
(a) Liquid form
(b) Liq – solid mixture
(c) Gaseous form
(d) Liq – mixture
Ans:- (c) Gaseous form
- __________ is a natural drug.
(1) Morphine
(2) Ampicillin
(3) Chloroquinine
(4) Phencyclidine
Ans:- (4) Phencyclidine
- Atoms are held together in a molecule by ________.
(a) Intermolecullar forces
(b) intramolecular forces
(c) Dipole – Dipole forces
(d) Van der Wall’s forces
Ans:- (b) intramolecular forces
- Potato Chips manufactures usually flush bags of chips with some gas to prevent the chips from getting oxidized. Which of the following gases is used for purpose :
(a) Hydrogen
(b) Sulphur dioxide
(c) Nitrogen
(d) Carbon dioxide
Ans:- (c) Nitrogen
- A stain of curry on a which cloth becomes reddish brown when soap is scrubbed on it. It turns yellow again when the cloth is washed with plenty of water. It had turned reddish brow because :
(a) Soap is basic in nature
(b) Soap is acidic in nature
(c) Soap is neutral
(d) None of the above
Ans:- (a) Soap is basic in nature
- Indicate which of the following is apure substance ?
(a) Iron (b) Gasoline (c) Cow’s milk (d) Sea water
(1) (b), (c) and (d)
(2) (a) only
(3) (b) only
(d) (c) only
Ans:- (2) (a) only
- Who is the first – India recipient of the Bharat Ratna award ?
(a) Martin Luther King
(b) Mother Teresa
(c) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
(d) Dalai Lama
Ans:- (c) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
- Who can remove the Chairman of the State Public Service Commission ?
(a) The President on the recommended of the Supreme Court
(b) The Government on the recommended of the High Court
(c) The Chief justice of High Court
(d) The Governor of the concerned sate on his own .
Ans:- (a) The President on the recommended of the Supreme Court
- Which one of the following is not mentioned in the Constituting of India as a fundamental duty ?
(a) To develop the scientific temper.
(b) To safeguard public property
(c) To cast vote in the election.
(d) To respect the Constituting and its ideals.
Ans:- (c) To cast vote in the election.
- Which one of the following statements the Association of South East Asian NATIONS (ASEAN) is not correct ?
(a) ASEAN was established in the year 1967 in Bangkok by five member countries.
(b) Singapore is noe of the founder members of ASEAN.
(c) India is sectors dialogue partner of AAEAN.
(d) ASEAN has ten members.
(1) (a) and (d)
(2) only (b)
(3) only (c)
(4) only (d)
Ans:-
- Consider the following statements :
(a) Tulsi Gabbard is the first Hindu women ever to get elected to the US House of Representatives.
(b) She was awarded by Kuwait Army Guard.
Which one of the above statements is correct ?
(1) only (a)
(2) only (b)
(3) (a) and (b)
(4) None of them
Ans:- (3) (a) and (b)
- Why is Indian Secularism called as a mosaic frame ?
(a) Because in it various relions and language flourish with freedom and dignity.
(b) Because in it all groups without losing their identity become a part of the composite culture.
(c) It units common masses
(d) There is no state religion in India.
(1) (a) (2) (b) (3) All the above (4) (a) and (c)
- James bond is the most popular spy of the World ! Who among the following has not played the role of james Bond so far ?
(a) Sean Connery
(b) Pierce Brosnan
(c) Daniel Craig
(d) Omar Sharief
Ans:- (d) Omar Sharief
- Which city is called the ‘Queen of Arabian Sea’
(a) Mumbai
(b) Cochin
(c) Porbandar
(d) Panambur
Ans:- (b) Cochin
- Which of the following language of the world the least number of words?
(a) Tamil
(b) Tirahi
(c) Hawaiyan
(d) Sanskrit
Ans:- (c) Hawaiyan
- Which one of the following state, is the first to scrap the “SEZ” policy in India ?
(a) Gujarat
(b) West Bengal
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Goa
Ans:- (d) Goa
- What is the main jurisdiction of the High Court ?
(a) Original Jurisdiction
(b) Appellate jurisdiction
(c) Supervisory jurisdiction
(d) Advisory jurisdiction
(1) (a), (c), (d)
(2) (b), (c), (d)
(3) (a), (b), (c)
(4) (a), (b), (d)
Ans:- (3) (a), (b), (c)
- Fill in the blank appropriately.
A trap laid for apprehending a Govt. employee taking bribe used phenophthelein powder coated currency notes. A solution carbonate sprinkled on the notes turn _____________ for lending proof for the crime.
(a) blue
(b) purple
(c) red
(d) black
Ans:- (b) purple
- What are the 5 most populous cities of India in the decreasing order of their population as per 2011 Census ?
(a) Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hydrabad, Ahmedabad
(b) Mumbai, Delhi, Culcutta, Chennai, Bangalore
(c) Mumbai, Delhi. Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Hydrabad
(d) Mumbai, Delhi, Hydrabad, Bangalore, Ahmedabad
Ans:- (c) Mumbai, Delhi. Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Hydrabad
- The Chief Minister of a state camn be removed if :
(a) a resolution is passed by 12/3rd members of the Legislative Council or the Rajya Sabha.
(b) In the opinion of the Government, there is breakdown of the constitional machinery in the state.
(c) a no – confidence motion is passed by the Legislative Assembly.
(d) a no – confidence motion is passed by both the house of State Legislature.
Codes:
(1) (a), (b) (2) (a), (b), (d) (3) (b), (c) (4) (a), (d)
Ans:- (3) (b), (c)
- The year 2012- 2013 was not a centenary for which Personality/Institution/ Movement of the following ?
(1) Cooperating movement
(2) Yashwantrao Chavan
(3) Bombay High Court
(d) Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Ans:- (d) Maharashtra Public Service Commission
- According to the 73rd Amendment which of the following are optional are provision left to the state government regarding organization of Panchayat Institution ?
(a) 2 – 3 tier structure
(b) Fixed tenure
(c) Role and scope of Gram Sabha
(d) District Planning Committees
(1) (c) and (d) (2) (a) and (b) (3) (b) and (d) (4) (a) and (c)
Ans:- (1) (c) and (d)
- The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission holds office a periods of :
(a) six years
(b) during the pleasure of the President
(c) For six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
(d) For five years, or till the age of 63 years, whichever is earlier.
Ans:- (c) For six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
- The office of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India resemble which of the following ?
(a) Parliamentary Commissioner of India
(b) Ombudsman in Scandinavia
(c) Prosecutor General of Russia
(d) Council of State in France
Ans:- (b) Ombudsman in Scandinavia
- It is illegal to drink and drive in Maharashtra and one also a permit :
(a) to buy liquor from an authorized shop.
(b) to consume liquor in a hotel or a bar.
(c) to possess it in your house.
(d) to carry it from one place another.
Which of the above four statements is/ are incorrect ?
(1) (a) and (c)
(2) (b)
(3) (c)
(4) None
Ans:-
- Which one of the following statements is correct , regarding the International Monetary fund ?
(a) IMF grants loans to any country.
(b) IMF grants loans to only developed countries.
(c) IMF grants loans only to member countries.
(d) IMF grants loans to the central bank of a country
Ans:- (c) IMF grants loans only to member countries.
- Consider the following statements :
(a) India was the first country to recognized the people’s Republic of China on 1st January, 1950.
(b) India objected to China’s permanent membership in the Security Council of UN.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct ?
(a) only (a)
(b) only (b)
(c) (a) and (b)
(4) None of them
Ans:- (a) only (a)
- If an election to the past of the President of India is set aside by the Supreme Court Then the orders made by the incumbent until then :
(a) Become invalid
(b) Remain valid
(c) The Supreme Court decides weather they are valid or otherwise
(d) it is decided on case to case basis.
Ans:- (c) The Supreme Court decides weather they are valid or otherwise
