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2. How many languages are there in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
A. 19 B. 22 C. 18 D. 16
6. Which of the following are the two volcanic Islands in the Indian Territory?
A. Kavaratti and New Moore B. Bitra and Kavaratti
C. Pamban and Barren D. Nacondam and Barren
10. Which of the following rivers was known as “Drishdvati” in Vedic Era?
A. Ravi B. Chenab C. Jhelum D. Ghagghar
12. The “Empire of Saatvahanas” is coterminous with which among the following states of India?
A. Maharastra B. Andhra Pradesh C. Karnataka D. Tamil Nadu
13. The States which have common borders with China are:
1. Jammu and Kashmir 2. Sikkim 3. Arunachal Pradesh 4. Himachal Pradesh
Codes:
A. 1, 3 and 4 B. 1, 2 and 3 C. 1 and 3 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
14. Which of the following is used as raw material for the manufacture of rayon?
A. Cellulose B. Petroleum C. Coal D. Plastic
15. Which of the following region is famous for the lion-tailed macaque?
A. Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh B. Western Ghats of Kerala
C. Shivalik Hills of Northern India D. Hills of North-East India
16. The Chauri Chaura Incident paved the way for end of which among the following movements?
A. Civil Disobedience Movement B. Non-Cooperation Movement
C. Quit India Movement D. Kheda Satyagraha
17. The point on the Earth surface directly above the origin of an earthquake is know as
19. Aurangazeb was a good player of which among the following instruments?
A. Tabla B. Veena C. Mridang D. Pakhawaj
20. Which of the following reason is the driving factor of tropical climate of India?
A. Seasonal influence of jet streams B. Location of the Himalayas in its north
C. Over-powering influence of Indian Ocean D. Country being a part of Asian landmass
23. Which among the following Muslim Scholar came to India during the time of Mahmud of Ghazni?
A. Al-beruni B. Amir Khusrau C. Abu Zayd Balkhi D. Muhammad al-Idrisi
24. Which of the following States has the longest coast line?
A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat C. Andhra Pradesh D. Orissa
28. Between which ranges does the Kashmir Valley in the Himalayas lie?
A. Siwalik and Pir Panjal B. Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar
C. Zaskar and Pir Panjal D. Dhauladhar and Zaskar
31. Abdul Qadir Badauani”, Naqib Khan & Shaikh Sultan of Thaneshwar were the scholars in which among the following
Mughal emperors’ court?
A. Akbar B. Jahangir C. Shah Jahan D. Aurangzeb
33. Which one among the following rivers does not flow into the Bay of Bengal?
A. Mahanadi B. Cauveri C. Tapti D. Godavari
35. Who among the following had written the ancient classic “Indica”?
A. Eratosthenes B. Strabo C. Megasthenes D. Deimachus
36. Which of the following classical economists gave a systematic theory of Economic growth?
A. T. R. Malthus B. David Ricardo C. Adam Smith D. J. S. Mill
37. The power to issue writs by the Supreme Court has been envisaged under which of the following articles?
A. Article 226 B. Article 32 C. Article 31 D. Article 25
40. Match the names of writs in list I with their meanings in list II.
Name of the writ Meaning of the writ
List I List II
1. Habeas Corpus A. To command
2. Mandamus B. By what warrant
3. Certiorari C. You should have the body
4. Quo Warranto D. To inform
A. 1-B; 2-D; 3-A; 4-C B. 1-B; 2-A; 3-D; 4-C C. 1-C; 2-D;3-A; 4-B D. 1-C;2-A; 3-D; 4-B
41. Which among the following country is known as “Land of White Elephant”?
A. Thailand B. Myanmar C. Indonesia D. Sri Lanka
42. Mohiniattam dance form developed originally in which of the following states?
A. Karnataka B. Kerala C. Odisha D. Tamil Nadu
43. What is the age of retirement of member of a Union Public Service Commission?
A. 65 yr B. 64 yr C. 63 yr D. 62 yr
44. India’s Jhoom cultivation is known by which among the following names in Malaysia?
A. Ladang B. Tamrai C. Chena D. Tungya
45. The power of Supreme Court of India to decide the dispute between the Centre and States falls under it
A. Original Jurisdiction B. Constitutional Jurisdiction
C. Advisory Jurisdiction D. Appellate Jurisdiction
48. In which language did Babur write his memories called ‘Tuzuk-i-Baburi’?
A. Mongol B. Persian C. Turkish D. Arabic
49. To whom the Speaker of the Lok Sabha gives his resignation?
A. President B. Chief justice of India C. Prime minister D. Deputy speaker of Lok Sabha
51. The twin planet of the earth which resembles in size, density and mass is
A. Venus B. Mercury C. Mars D. Jupiter
54. Which of the following is NOT the fundamental duty for Indian citizens?
A. To safe guard public property B. To protect and improve the natural environment
C. To obey all the women D. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of enquiry
56. A demand curve, which is parallel to the horizontal axis, showing quantity has the peace elasticity equal to
A. One B. Less than one C. Infinite D. Zero
57. Which of the following is not the pillar of Directive Principal of State Policy?
A. Democratic principles B. Liberal principles
C. Gandhian principles D. Socio-Economic principles
58. Which among the following articles of Constitution of India abolishes the untouchablity?
A. Article 15 B. Article 16 C. Article 17 D. Article 20
60. Which of the following articles is called the “Soul of the Constitution” by the Dr. Ambedkar?
A. Article 32 B. Article 368 C. Article 19 D. Article 15
61. Which among the following articles speaks about impeachment of the President of India?
A. Article 60 B. Article 61 C. Article 62 D. Article 63
62. Who has authored the book “The Kingdom of God is Within you”?
A. Henry David B. Mahatma Gandhi C. John Ruskin D. Leo Tolstoy
63. Which of the following article remains in force during the National Emergency?
A. Article 32 B. Article 21 C. Article 19 D. Article 15
64. Which among the following body has been set up under the mandate of Constitution of India?
A. National Development Council B. Planning Commission
66. For which among the following periods, an Attorney General is appointed in India?
A. 6 years B. 3 years
C. 5 years D. Any period which the president feels suitable
68. Name the Republic which was a confederacy of tribes in the 6 th B.C.
A. Vajji B. Kosala C. Avanti D. Gandhara
70. When was Quit India Movement or the August Movement Launched?
A. 1941 B. 1942 C. 1943 D. 1944
71. A semi-enclosed coastal body of water which has a free connection with the open sea is called
A. Fjord B. Cove C. Ria coast D. Estuary
72. The book 'The Man who knew Infinity' by Robert Kanigel is the biography of
A. Srinivasa Ramanujan B. Sir C. V. Raman
C. Homi Bhabha D. Vikram Sarabhai
77. Which of the following colour of light deviates least through the prism?
A. green B. violet C. red D. yellow
79. The crop sown in July -August and harvested in October is called?
A. Rabi B. Kharif C. Zaid D. None of them
80. The part of brain which controls emotional reaction in our body is
A. Cerebrum B. Meaninges C. Thalamus D. Hypothalamus
81. Which among the following hormone can be used as a drug to treat cardiac arrest and some other cardiac problems?
A. Thyroxin B. Epinephrine C. Calcitonin D. Insulin
84. Which among the following blood protein regulates the amount of water in plasma?
A. Globulin B. Albumin C. Fibrin D. Fibulin
87. Agriculture, Irrigation and Power Projects were given highest priority in which among the following plans?
A. First Five Year Plan B. Second Five Year Plan
C. Third Five Year Plan D. Fourth Five Year Plan
89. Who is the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold in 400 m runs?
A. Kamaljit Sandhu B. Shiny Abraham C. P.T. Usha D. Sania Mirza
90. Where are the headquarters of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) ?
A. Geneva B. Paris C. Frankfurt D. London
91. On which among the following dates Earth may be on Perihelion (Closest to Sun)?
A. January 4 B. June 21 C. March 22 D. December 21
92. The air we inhale is mixture of gases. Which of the following gases in the mixture is highest in percentage?
A. Carbon dioxide B. Nitrogen C. Oxygen D. Ozone
93. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given planets in increasing order of their size (diameter)?
A. Mars-Venus-Earth-Mercury-Uranus B. Mercury-Mars-Venus-Earth-Uranus
C. Mercury-Mars-Venus-Uranus-Earth D. Venus-Mercury-Mars-Earth-Uranus
94. On Summer Solstice, Sun’s rays fall perpendicular on which among the following circles?
A. Tropic of Capricorn B. Equator C. Tropic of Cancer D. None of them
96. Which one of the following statements is correct? The velocity of sound:
A. does not depend upon the nature of media
B. is maximum in gases and minimum in liquids
C. is maximum in solids and minimum in liquids
D. is maximum in solids and minimum in gases
97. Mars appears red because of presence of the following compounds on its surface?
A. Copper Oxide B. Iron Oxide C. Copper Sulphide D. Magnesium Oxide
98. Which one of the following vitamins has a role in blood clotting?
A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B C. Vitamin D D. Vitamin K
100. In which among the following provinces of India, the first signs of unrest during the mutiny of 1857 appeared?
A. Madras B. Bombay C. Punjab D. Bengal, Bihar and Odisha
101. Vitamin B12 deficiency causes pernicious anemia. Animals cannot synthesize vitamin B12. Human must obtain all their
vitamin B12 form their diet. The complexing metal ion in Vitamin B12 is:
A. Mg2+ (Magnesium ion) B. Fe2+ (Iron ion)
C. Co3+ (Cobalt ion) D. Zn2+ (Zinc ion)
102. The name of Baba Ram Singh is associated with which among the following movements?
A. Sanyasi Rebellion B. Kuka Movement C. Khaksar Movement D. Santhal rebellion
103. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List – I List – II
(Mahajanapada) (Capital)
A. Vats 1. Champa
B. Avanti 2. Sothivati Nagari
C. Chedi 3. Ujjaiyini
D. Anga 4. Kausambi
Codes:
A B C D
A. 1 2 3 4
B. 2 3 4 1
C. 3 4 2 1
D. 4 3 2 1
105. Kohinoor Diamond was found probably from which among the following mines?
A. Golconda B. Kalahandi C. Panna D. Bijapur
106. Who of the following was the first Satyagrahi of the Individual Civil Disobedience Movement started by Gandhiji in
October 1940?
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad B. J. B. Kripalani
C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel D. Acharya Vinoba Bhave
108. Who among the following was the first to adopt the new religion propounded by Akbar called Din-i-Ilahi?
A. Abul Fazal B. Faizi C. Birbal D. Raja Todarmal
109. Which one of the following is the common element between the Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora and the Shore Temple at
Mamallapuram?
A. Both are examples of Nagara architecture
B. Both are carved out from solid rocks
C. Both are Gupta period temples
D. Both were built under the patronage of Pallava Kings
110. After the death of Aurangzeb , which of the following Mughals abolished jazia tax for the first time?
A. Jahandar Shah B. Rafi Ul Darjat C. Mohammad Shah Rangila D. Farrukhsiyar
111. Which one of the following terms is used in Economic to denote a technique for avoiding a risk by making a
counteracting transaction?
A. Dumping B. Hedging C. Discounting D. Deflating
112. Who among the following are known as King Makers in Indian History?
A. Sayyid Brothers B. Hussain Brothers C. Hassan Family D. Tardi Begh
113. The Right to Education was added to the Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India through the:
A. Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002 B. Constitution (93rd Amendment) Act, 2005
C. Constitution (87th Amendment) Act, 2003 D. Constitution (97th Amendment) Act, 2011
114. Who among the following laid the foundation of Shalimar & Nishaat Garden in Kashmir?
A. Akbar B. Jahangir C. Shahjahan D. Nur Jahan
116. In which among the following parts of Constitution of India are enshrined the Fundamental Duties?
A. Part III B. Part IIIA C. Part IVA D. Part IV
117. Which one of the following languages is not recognized in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India?
A. English B. Sanskrit C. Urdu D. Nepali
120. The makers of Constitution of India chose the scheme of federation of India, as prevalent in which among the following
countries?
A. United States B. United Kingdom C. Australia D. Canada
121. The handle of pressure cockers is made of plastic because it should be made non-conductor of heat. The plastic used
there is the first man-made plastic, which is :
A. Polythene B. Terylene C. Nylon D. Bakelite
125. Which one of the following formed the basic premise for developing the Indian Constitution?
A. The Government of India Act, 1935 B. The U.S. Constitution
C. The British Constitution D. The UN Charter
126. Till now how many judges of Supreme Court of India have been removed from Office through impeachment?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. None
127. The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties
A. With the consent of all the States B. With the consent of majority of the States
C. With the consent of the States concerned D. Without the consent of any State
128. How many members can be nominated by the president to the Rajya Sabha & Lok Sabha Respectively?
A. 12 & 2 B. 10 & 2 C. 12 & 4 D. 12 & 6
129. Which of the following industries were first established during the British Rule in India?
A. Cotton Textile Industry; and Jute Industry B. Jute Industry; and Iron and Steel Industry
C. Cotton Textile Industry; and Chemical Industry D. Jute Industry; and Chemical Industry
132. Till now, the Preamble of Constitution of India has been amended for how many times?
A. Never B. Once C. Twice D. Thrice
135. Black soil is the most-suited for which of the following crops?
A. Wheat B. Paddy C. Cotton D. Jute
136. Ghazi Malik was the founder and first ruler of which among the following dynasties?
A. Khilji Dynasty B. Mamluk Dynasty C. Tughlaq Dynasty D. Slave Dynasty
137. What is the correct sequence of states lying on the Tropic of Cancer from West to East?
A. Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram
B. Gujarat, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, MP, Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram
C. Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Tripura, West Bengal and Nagaland
D. Gujarat, MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram
138. Indus Valley site at Surkotada is located in which among the following states?
A. Rajasthan B. Haryana C. Punjab D. Gujarat
140. What can be the maximum number of members of the Lok Sabha ?
A. 545 B. 550 C. 552 D. 560
142. New All India services can be initiated in India only if the following makes a recommendation?
A. President B. Rajya Sabha C. Lok Sabha D. Council of Ministers
147. The word ‘Monsoon’ has been derived from which language?
A. Arabic B. Hindi C. Persian D. Urdu
148. Which among the following is the first national park of India?
A. Bandipur B. Corbett C. Periyar D. Keoladeo
149. Which of the following is the biggest contributor of foreign exchange reserve of India?
A. Foreign currency assets B. Gold
C. Reserve tranche with IMF D. Special drawing Rights (SDR)
151. Who was the chairman of the 14th Finance Commission of India?
A. Vimal Jalan B. Y.V. Reddy C. Nachiket More D. Yashwant Sinha
154. Any moving object on earth finally comes to rest due to which among the following?
A. Gravity B. Friction C. Inertia D. Momentum
155. If interest payment is deducted from the fiscal deficit then what would left?
A. Primary deficit B. Budget deficit C. monetary deficit D. Revenue deficit
156. “Right to vote” can be placed in which among the following categories?
A. Fundamental Right B. Constitutional Right
C. Fundamental Duty D. Legal Obligation
158. India’s Andaman and Nicobar Islands share a maritime border with which among the following?
A. Thailand B. Thailand and Indonesia
160. Who among the following is ascribed for the work Mudrarakshaha?
A. Kalidasa B. Vishakhadatta C. Kautilya D. Bhatrihari
162. Who among the following kings was a contemporary of both Mahavira and Buddha?
A. Ajatshatru B. Nandivardhana C. Bimbisara D. Asoka
164. Sikkim became a new state in the Union by the __________Amendment act __________?
A. 32nd, 1974 B. 35th, 1975 C. 36th, 1975 D. 37th, 1978
165. Which of the following statement is not correct about INDIRA AWAS YOJNA?
A. It was launched in 1985-86
B. Now it became the part of Bharat Nirman Programme.
C. A minimum of 60% fund is used for the constructions of houses of SC/STs.
D. Its financial burden is shared by the states in the ratio of 50:50.
166. The age for retirement of judges from supreme courts and high courts are respectively ?
A. 65 & 62 B. 65 & 60 C. 65 for both D. 65 and 63
167. Which of the following statement is NOT correct about Rajeev Awas Yojna?
A. Its main aim is to make slum free India.
B. About 500 cities of the country have been planned to get covered by the end of 12th five year plan.
C. Its 50% share will be shared by the central government.
D. All are correct
171. Who was the supreme body in the Britain at the time of commencement of the Government of India Act- 1858?
A. Queen Victoria B. The British Parliament
C. Government of Britan D. None of these
174. Which among the following incidents established the supremacy of British over French in India?
A. Battle of Buxar B. Battle of Wandiwash C. Carnatic Wars D. Battle of Chingleput
175. Who said that “My ultimate aim is to wipe every tear from every eye”?
A. Lord Curzon B. Mahatma Gandhi C. Jawahar Lal Nehru D. Daya Nand Saraswati
176. Who among the following headed the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded
Areas a committee under the Constituent Assembly?
A. Jawahar Lal Nehru B. Vallabh Bhai Patel C. H C Mukherjee D. Maulana Azad
180. The winds which never change their direction are called?
A. Permanent Winds B. Trade Winds C. Planetary Winds D. Local Winds
184. Which among the following is the largest source of irrigation in India, apart from rains?
A. Tubewells B. Canals C. Rivers D. Tanks
185. With reference to Indian freedom struggle, which one of the following statements is not correct?
A. The Rowlatt Act aroused a wave popular indignation and led to the Jalianwalla Bagh Massacre
B. SubhashChandra Bose formed the Forward Bloc
C. Bhagat Singh was one of the founders of Hindustan Republican Socialist Association
D. In 1931, the Congress Session at Karachi opposed Gandhi-Irwin Pact
186. Which among the following ports of India is also known as “child of partition”?
A. Paradip B. Kolkata C. Kandla D. Haldia
187. Which of the following was not included in the Nehru Report?
A. India must be given Dominion status
B. The Governor General must be only the constitutional head
C. There was to be no separate electorate
D. Diarchy should be introduced both at the centre as well as provinces
189. Who among the following drafted the Poorna Swarajya pledge?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru B. SubhashChandra Bose C. Rajendra Prasad D. Mahatma Gandhi
190. If there is a lack of money supply in comparison to the supply of goods and services, then the possible consequence
would be?
A. Inflation B. Deflation C. Devaluation D. Hyperinflation
193. Match List-I (Name of Sculpture) with List-II (Discovered at) and select the correct answer using the codes given below
the lists:
List-I List-II
A. Dancing girl (Bronze) 1. Harappa
B. Incomplete male torso (Grey stone) 2. Mohenjo-Daro
C. Small male torso (red limestone) 3. Harappa
D. Bust of bearded man (steatite) 4. Mohenjo-Daro
5. Kalibanga
Code:
A B C D
A. 1 2 3 5
B. 1 2 4 5
C. 2 1 3 4
D. 1 3 2 4
194. During which plan Durgapur, Bhilai & Rourkela plants were set up ?
A. First Plan B. Second Plan C. Third Plan D. Fifth Plan
199. Who among the following Mughal rulers banned music and dancing?
A. Jahangir B. Babar C. Aurangzeb D. Humayun
200. Who was the governor-general during the Second Anglo- Mysore War?
A. Lord Wellesley B. Sir John Shore C. Lord Cornwallis D. Warren Hastings
Answer Key
1-B 2-B 3-C 4-C 5-D 6-D 7-C 8-C 9-D 10-D
11-C 12-B 13-D 14-A 15-B 16-B 17-C 18-D 19-B 20-B
21-B 22-A 23-A 24-B 25-A 26-C 27-A 28-C 29-A 30-C
31-A 32-C 33-C 34-B 35-C 36-C 37-B 38-B 39-B 40-D
41-A 42-B 43-A 44-A 45-A 46-C 47-C 48-C 49-D 50-B
51-A 52-B 53-D 54-C 55-A 56-D 57-A 58-C 59-D 60-A
61-B 62-D 63-B 64-C 65-C 66-D 67-B 68-A 69-B 70-B
71-D 72-A 73-B 74-D 75-B 76-B 77-C 78-B 79-B 80-D
81-B 82-D 83-A 84-B 85-D 86-C 87-A 88-A 89-A 90-A
91-A 92-B 93-B 94-C 95-C 96-D 97-B 98-D 99-C 100-D
101-C 102-B 103-D 104-B 105-A 106-D 107-B 108-C 109-C 110-A
111-B 112-A 113-A 114-B 115-B 116-C 117-A 118-D 119-D 120-D
121-D 122-C 123-A 124-D 125-A 126-D 127-D 128-A 129-A 130-B
131-C 132-B 133-D 134-A 135-C 136-C 137-D 138-D 139-A 140-C
141-C 142-B 143-B 144-B 145-B 146-B 147-A 148-B 149-A 150-A
151-B 152-C 153-A 154-B 155-A 156-B 157-B 158-B 159A 160-B
161-D 162-C 163-B 164-C 165-D 166-A 167-B 168-C 169-A 170-C
171-B 172-C 173-D 174-B 175-C 176-B 177-D 178-C 179-C 180-C
181-D 182-B 183-A 184-A 185-D 186-C 187-D 188-B 189-D 190-B
191-B 192-C 193-C 194-B 195-C 196-C 197-C 198-D 199-C 200-D