Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
General Knowledge Exam Paper-2008
Forest Ranger & Assistant Conservator Exam
76. Out of the following Shiv Samudram water-fall is situated on which River ?
- Tungabhadra River
- Narmada River
- Kaveri River
- Chambal River
77. In India which of the following has the longest Railway Division ?
- Eastern Railway
- Western Railway
- Northern Railway
- Central Railway
78. When was life originated on Earth ?
- 300 mllion years ago
- 3500 million years ago
- 1000 million years ago
- 4500 million years ago
79. What is an Atomic Reactor ?
- A Reservoir of Heavy Water
- Atomic furnace in which nuclear fission produces heat
- A Chemical Reservoir
- An Atom Bomb
80. In Datia (M.P.) ‘Kudau Singh Music School’ was started in his memory. Kudau Singh was associated with which area of music ?
- Bansuri
- Tabla
- Sitar
- Mridang and Pakhawaj
81. What is Param 10,000 ?
- Radar
- Surface to Surface missile
- Surface to Air missile
- Computer
82. In Madhya Pradesh Panna is associated with—
83. Who was the first Caliph ?
- Imam Husain
- Abu Bakr
- Sulaiman
- Constantine
84. India is the Chief Exporter of—
85. Who wrote ‘Arthashashtra’ ?
- Bana Bhatta
- Kalidas
- Kautilya
- R. K. Narayan
86. Who wrote the book ‘Wings of Fire’ ?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Kuldeep Nayar
- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- J. B. Kriplani
87. Which is the National Anthem of India ?
- Vande Mataram
- Jana Gana Mana
- Sare Jahan Se Achchha Hindostan Hamara
- Jhanda Uncha Rahe Hamara
88. ‘Kiwi’ is the inhabitant of ?
- South Africa
- Indonesia
- Hungary
- New Zealand
89. Shambhu Maharaj was connected with—
- Painting
- Kathak dancing
- Film Music
- Photography
90. Who discovered Bacteria ?
- Jenner
- Leeuwenhock
- Linnaeus
- Ronald Ross
91. After India became independent who suggested that ‘Indian National Congress’ should be dissolved ?
- C. Rajgopalachari
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Acharya Kriplani
- Jai Prakash Narayan
92. Of the following dances which one is performed by single person ?
- Kuchipudi
- Bharat Natyam
- Odissi
- Mohiniattam
93. Who called ‘Britain is a nation of shop-keepers’ ?
- Mussolini
- Hitler
- Napoleon
- Garibaldi
94. Who founded, ‘Servants of India Society’ ?
- Pandit Hridaya Nath Kunjru
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- Shriniwas Shastri
95. In which country were the 2008 Olympic Games held ?
- China
- Australia
- Spain
- England
96. Who was the first Indian Woman to swim across the English Channel ?
- Kamaljit Sandhu
- Rita Faria
- Arti Saha
- Shanta Rangaswami
97. When was the India’s Communication Satellite INSAT-C3 was launched from Kourou in French Guiana ?
- February 28, 2000
- May 26, 1999
- March 22, 2000
- January 24, 2002
98. Which country is called the ‘Playground of Europe’ ?
- France
- Scotland
- Netherland
- Switzerland
99. When was the United Nations Organisation founded ?
- October 20, 1945
- June 16, 1945
- November 11, 1944
- October 24, 1945
100. Keil Canal links the following—
- North Sea and Baltic Sea
- Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean
- Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
- Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
