1. The Indians celebrated the Independence Day for the first time on—
01.01.1930
26.01.1930
15.08.1947
26.01.1950
2. The biggest palace in the world is situated in—
London
Moscow
Jodhpur
Vatican City
3. The famous song ‘Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram’ was sung by which renowned musician during Dandi March ?
Mallikarjun Mansur
Krishna Rao Shankar Pandit
Onkar Nath Thakur
Digambar Vishnu Paluskar
4. By which constitutional amendment anti-defection provision and tenth schedule was added to the Constitution ?
42nd
52nd
61st
65th
5. Normally how many pairs of chromosomes are there in the human body ?
46
43
23
24
6. Name the largest Lizard in the world—
Gila Monster
Crocodile
Komodo Dragon
Alligator
7. Which of these metals is the best conductor of electricity ?
Lead
Silver
Copper
Aluminium
8. In which State Thorium is found ?
Madhya Pradesh
Bihar
Kerala
Orissa
9. A clock seen through the mirror shows 3 : 15 O’clock. What is the correct time ?
8 : 00
8 : 45
12 : 20
12 : 40
10. A certain sum of money was given on loan on simple interest. It trebles in 25 years. What is the rate of interest ?
10%
8%
12%
15%
11. What is Gulf Stream ?
A cold current in Atlantic Ocean
A cold current in Pacific Ocean
A warm current in Atlantic Ocean
A warm current in Pacific Ocean
12. The Khajuraho temples were constructed by which dynasty ?
Parmar
Chalukya
Chandel
Chola
13. A lucky boy has been getting Heads every time in three tosses of the coin. What is the probability that he will get ‘Head’ against in the 4th tossing of the coin ?
1/16
1/8
1/4
1/2
14. The seat of M.P. Board of Revenue is located at—
Bhopal
Jabalpur
Gwalior
Indore
15. Synagogue is the place of worship of—
Judaism
Shintoism
Zoroastrianism
Taoism
16. Who was the last emperor of the Moghul Dynasty ?
Bahadur Shah Jafar
Humayun
Shahjahan
Jahangir
17. On the bank of which river Hyderabad city is located ?
Kaveri
Mahanadi
Narmada
Musi
18. Who constructed Suez canal ?
Robert Pierre
John Cabot
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Tasman
19. The country which had the first official family planning programme was—
U.S.A.
India
Sweden
China
20. Anti-tobacco day is observed on—
15 May
31 May
5 June
11 July
21. Which planet has maximum satellites ?
Saturn
Jupiter
Venus
Mars
22. When a ship enters the sea from a river, then which of the following statements is true ?
It will rise a little
It will sink a little
It will remain at the same level
It may rise or sink a little depending on the material it is made of
23. Which of these was not a film theme ?
Tamas
Water
Fire
Lajja
24. The first woman to conquer Mount Everest twice belonged to—
U.S.A.
India
France
U.K.
25. Who was the first Man to set foot on the Moon ?
Yuri Gagarin
Amundson
Roben Pears
Neil Armstrong
26. SAARC is an association of how many South-Asian countries ?
5
7
9
8
27. Bahai Lotus temple is located at—
Jammu
Mandu
Udaipur
Delhi
28. A night on Venus consists of how many days on earth ?
50 days on earth
180 days on earth
135 days on earth
118 days on earth
29. In computer what is the function of MODEM ?
Device that bypasses mes-sages
Device that transmits mes-sage to data centre
Device that eliminates mes-sages
None of the above
30. Who was the last Nawab of Awadh ?
Nasiruddin
Nisiuddaula
Mohammad Ali Shah
Wajid Ali Shah
31. Which ruler of Magadha was contemporary of Buddha ?
Chandra Gupta Maurya
Ajat Shatru
Bimbisara
Mahapadmananda
32. Which state is the largest producer of Red Chillies ?
Punjab
Andhra
Rajasthan
Karnataka
33. Who are Moplas ?
Tribals of Madhya Pradesh
Tribals of Asom
Muslims of Kerala
Tribals of W. Bengal
34. Among the following which planet takes maximum time for one revolution around the Sun ?
Earth
Jupiter
Mars
Venus
35. United Nations was formed in—
1945
1942
1946
1940
36. Where was ‘Param 10,000’ developed ?
Bangalore
Mumbai
Hyderabad
Pune
37. Who was the first Caliph ?
Imam Hussain
Abu Bakr
Sule-i-man
Constantine
38. Who wrote the book ‘Wings of Fire’ ?
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Kuldeep Nayyar
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
J. B. Kriplani
39. Which is the National Anthem of India ?
Vande Mataram
Jana Gana Mana
Sare Jahan Se Achchha Hindostan Hamara
Jhanda Uncha Rahe Hamara
40. ‘Mana’ wildlife sanctuary is located in—
Gujarat
Madhya Pradesh
Asam
Uttar Pradesh
41. What is Albumin ?
Carbohydrate
Vitamin
Protein
Fats
42. Viruses lack in—
proteins
enzymes
nucleic acids
tentacles
43. In which state is the Kudremukh iron ore scheme situated ?
Kerala
Karnataka
Tamilnadu
Maharashtra
44. The iron ore mined in Belaidila is exported to which country ?
Japan
Russia
England
Iran
45. Which river flows into the Arabian sea ?
Godavari
Narmada
Tapti
Chambal
46. Which of these words is not in the preamble of the Constitution of India ?
Socialist
Public Welfare
Sovereign
Secular
47. Light from the Sun takes so much time to reach the Earth—
8 seconds
12 minutes
8 minutes (Approximately)
4 minutes
48. pH of pure water is—
14
2
7
9
49. When was the Indian Communication Satellite INSAT-C3 was launched from Kourou in French Guiana ?
Union Public Service Commission Examination-2011 CSAT Preliminary Examination Paper-I Questions
Q.1.The 2004 Tsunami made people realize that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coastal calamities. How do mangroves function as a safety hedge?
The mangrove swamps separate the human settlements from the sea by a wide zone in which people neither live not venture out
The mangroves provide both food and medicines which people are in need of after any natural disaster.
The mangrove trees are tall with dense canopies and serve as an excellent shelter during a cyclone or tsunami
The mangrove trees do not get uprooted by storms & tides because of their extensive roots
Q.2.The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by
Universal Law
Universal Truth
Universal Faith
Universal Soul
Q.3.Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates,leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land?
It greatly increases the crop production
It makes some soils impermeable
It raises the water table
It fills the air spaces in the soil with water
Q.4.The “Red Data Books” published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resource (IUCN) contain lists of 1. Endemic plant and animal species present in the biodiversity hotspots. 2. Threatened plant and animal species. 3. Protected sites for conservation of nature & natural resources in various countries. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1 and 3
2 only
2 and 3
3 only
Q.5.Why is the offering of “teaser loans” by commercial banks a cause of economic concern? 1. The teaser loans are considered to be an aspect of sub-prime lending and banks may be exposed to the risk of defaulters in future. 2. In India,the teaser loans are mostly given to inexperienced entrepreneurs to setup manufacturing or export units. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.6.An artificial satellite orbiting around the Earth does not fall down. This is so because the attraction of Earth.
Does not exist at such distance
Is neutralized by the attraction of the moon
Provides the necessary speed for its steady motion
Provides the necessary acceleration for its motion
Q.7.In the context of Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. The growth rate of GDP has steadily increased in the last five years. 2. The growth rate in per capita income has steadily increased in the last five years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.8.In India,which of the following have the highest share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture and allied activities?
Commercial Banks
Cooperative Banks
Regional Rural Banks
Micro-finance Institutions
Q.9.Which of the following can aid in furthering the Government’s objective of inclusive growth? 1. Promoting Self-Help Groups 2. Promoting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. 3. Implementing the Right to Education Act Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Q.10.Why is the Government of India disinvesting its equity in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)? 1. The Government intends to use the revenue earned from the disinvestment mainly to pay back the external debt. 2. The Government no longer intends to retain the management control of the CPSEs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.11.Which is the difference between asteroids and comets? 1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material. 2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury. 3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
Q.12.Economic growth is usually coupled with
Deflation
Inflation
Stagflation
Hyperinflation
Q.13.The lowering of Bank Rate by the Reserve Bank of India leads to
More liquidity in the market
Less liquidity in the market
No change in the liquidity in the market
Mobilization of more deposits by commercial banks
Q.14.Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger & persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why? 1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere. 2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.15.Between India & East Asia,the navigation-time & distance can be greatly reduced by which of the following? 1. Deepening the Malacca straits between Malaysia and Indonesia. 2. Opening a new canal across the Kra isthmus between the Gulf of Siam and Andaman Sea. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.16.Consider the following: 1. Right to education. 2. Right to equal access to public service. 3. Right to food. Which of the above is/are Human Right/Human Rights under “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”?
1 only
1 and 2 only
3 only
1, 2 and 3
Q.17.There is a concern over the increase in harmful algal blooms in the sea waters of India. What could be the causative factors for this phenomenon? 1. Discharge of nutrients from the estuaries. 2. Run-off from the land during the monsoon. 3. Upwelling in the seas. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Q.18.Consider the following: 1. Photosynthesis 2. Respiration 3. Decay of organic matter 4. Volcanic action Which of the above add carbon dioxide to the carbon cycle on Earth?
1 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.19.Recently, the USA decided to support India’s membership in multi-lateral export control regimes called the “Australia Group” and the “Wassenaar Arrangement”. What is the difference between them? 1. The Australia Group is an informal arrangement which aim to allow exporting countries to minimize the risk of assisting chemical and biological weapons proliferation, whereas the Wassenaar Arrangement is a formal group under the OECD holding identical objectives. 2. The Australia Group comprises predominantly of Asian.African & North American countries, whereas the member countries of Wassenaar Arrangement are predominantly from the European Union and American continents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 Only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.20.The surface of a lake is frozen in severe winter,but the water at its bottom is still liquid. What is the reason?
Ice is a bad conductor of heat
The density of water is maximum at 4ºC
Both above
None of these is correct.
Q.21.A sandy and saline area is the natural habitat of an Indian animal species.The animal has no predators in that area but its existence is threatened due to the destruction of its habitat. Which one of the following could be that animal?
Indian wild buffalo
Indian wild ass
Indian wild boar
Indian gazelle
Q.22.La Nina is suspected to have caused recent floods in Australia.How is La Nina different from El Nino ? 1. La Nina is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperature in equatorial Indian Ocean whereas El Nino is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperature in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. 2. El Nino has adverse effect on south-west monsoon of India, but La Nina has no effect on monsoon climate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.23.The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the & settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793.The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?
Making Zamindar’s position stronger vis-a-vis the ryot
Making East India Company an overlord of Zamindars.
Making judicial system more efficient
None of the (a), (b) and (c) above
Q.24.Which one of the following observations is not true about the Quit India Movement of 1942?
It was a non-violent movement
It was led by Mahatma Gandhi
It was a spontaneous movement
It did not attract the labour class in general
Q.25.Which amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century?
Introduction of a new system of land revenue and taxation of tribal products
Influence of foreign religious missionaries in tribal areas
Rise of a large number of money lenders,traders & revenue farmers as middlemen in tribal areas
The complete disruption of the old agrarian order of the tribal communities
Q.26.India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with Southeast Asia across the Bay of Bengal. For this preeminence of early maritime history of Bay of Bengal, which of the following could be the most convincing explanation /explanations?
As compared to other countries, India had a better ship-building technology in ancient and medieval times
The rulers of southern India always patronized traders, Brahmin priests and Buddhist monks in this context
Monsoon winds across the Bay of Bengal facilitated sea voyages
Both (a) and (b) are convincing explanations in this context
Q.27.What is the difference between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi devices?
Bluetooth uses 2.4 GHz radio frequency band, whereas Wi-Fi can use 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency band
Bluetooth is used for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) only, whereas Wi-Fi is used for Wireless Wide Area Networks (WWAN) only
When information is transmitted between two devices using Bluetooth technology, the devices have to be in the line of sight of each other,but when Wi-Fi technology is used the devices need not be in the line of sight of each other.
The First Two statements are correct in this context
Q.28.With reference to micro-irrigation, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Fertilizer/nutrient loss can be reduced. 2. It is the only means of irrigation in dry land farming. 3. In some areas of farming, receding of ground water table can be checked. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Q.29.With reference to the period of colonial rule in India, “Home Charges” formed an important part of drain of wealth from India. Which of the following funds constituted “Home Charges”? 1. Funds used to support the India Office in London. 2. Funds used to pay salaries and pensions of British personnel engaged in India. 3. Funds used for waging wars outside India by the British. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Q.30.What was the reason for Mahatma Gandhi to organize a satyagraha on behalf of the peasants of Kheda? 1. The Administration did not suspend the land revenue collection in spite of a drought 2. The Administration proposed to introduce Permanent Settlement in Gujarat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.31.Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants.How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity?
They activate the enzymes necessary for vitamin synthesis in the body and help prevent vitamin deficiency
They prevent excessive oxidation of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body and help avoid unnecessary wastage of energy
They neutralize the free radicals produced in the body during metabolism
They activate certain genes in the cells of the body and help delay the ageing process
Q.32.Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements: 1. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element,though present, did not dominate the scene. 2. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.33.The lower Gangetic plain is characterized by humid climate with high temperature throughout the year.Which one among the following pairs of crops is most suitable for this region?
Paddy and cotton
Wheat and Jute
Paddy and Jute
Wheat and cotton
Q.34.What could be the main reason/reasons of formation of African & Eurasian desert belt? 1. It is located in the sub-tropical high pressure cells. 2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents. Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.35.The jet aircrafts fly very easily and smoothly in the lower stratosphere. What could be the appropriate explanation? 1. There are no clouds or water vapour in the lower stratosphere. 2. There are no vertical winds in the lower stratosphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.36.Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes. 2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.37.The Brahmaputra, Irrawady and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow through narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a “U” turn in its course to flow into India. This “U” turn is due to
Uplift of folded Himalayan series
Syntaxial bending of geologically young Himalayas
Geo-Tectonic disturbance in the tertiary folded mountain chains
Both (a) and (b) above
Q.38.A state in India has the following characteristics: 1. Its northern part is arid and semi-arid. 2. Its central part produces cotton. 3. Cultivation of cash crops is predominant over food crops. Which one of the following states has all of the above characteristics?
Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Q.39.What is “Virtual Private Network”?
It is a private compute network of an organization where he remote users can transmit encrypted information through the server of the organization.
It is a computer network across a public internet that provides users access to their organization’s network while maintaining the security of the information transmitted.
It is a computer network in which users can access a shared pool of computing resources through a service provider
None of the statements given above is a correct description of Virtual Private Network.
Q.40.The “dharma” and “rita” depict a central idea of ancient Vedic civilization of India. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Dharma was a conception of obligations and of the discharge of one’s duties to oneself and to others. 2. Rita was the fundamental moral law governing the functioning of the universe and all it contained. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Q.41.In the Union Budget 2011-12, a full exemption from the basic customs duty was extended to the biobased asphalt (bioashphalt). What is the importance of this material? 1. Unlike traditional asphalt, bio-asphalt is not based on fossil fuels. 2. Bioasphalt can be made from non-renewable resources. 3. Bioasphalt can be made from organic waste materials. 4. It is eco-friendly to use biosphalt for surfacing of the roads. Which of the statements given above are correct?
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 3 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.42.Consider the following: 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Oxides of Nitrogen 3. Oxides of Sulphur
Which of the above is/are the emission/emissions from coal combustion at thermal power plants?
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Q.43.Satellites used for telecommunication relay are kept in a geostationary orbit.A satellite is said to be in such an orbit when: 1. The orbit is geosynchronous. 2. The orbit is circular. 3. The orbit lies in the plane of the Earth’s equator. 4. The orbit is at an altitude of 22,236 km. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 3 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Q.44.India has experienced persistent and high food inflation in the recent past. What could be the reasons? 1. Due to a gradual switch over to the cultivation of commercial crops, the area under the cultivation of food grains has steadily decreased in the last five years by about 30%. 2. As a consequence of increasing incomes, the consumption patterns of the people have undergone a significant change. 3. The food supply chain has structural constraints. Which of the statements given above are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Q.45.At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes of DNA sequences on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us? 1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock. 2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases. 3. It is possible to develop disease-resistant animal breeds. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 and 2 only
2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Q.46.In terms of economy, the visit by foreign nationals to witness the XIX common Wealth Games in India amounted to
Export
Import
Production
Consumption
Q.47.Microbial fuel cells are considered a source of sustainable energy. Why? 1. They use living organisms as catalysts to generate electricity from certain substrates. 2. They use a variety of inorganic materials as substrates. 3. They can be installed in waste water treatment plants to cleanse water produce electricity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Q.48.Which one of the following statements appropriately describes the “fiscal stimulus”?
It is a massive investment by the Government in manufacturing sector to ensure the supply of goods to meet the demand surge caused by rapid economic growth
It is an intense affirmative action of the Government to boost economic activity in the country
It is Government’s intensive action on financial institutions to ensure disbursement of loans to agriculture and allied sectors to promote greater food production and contain food inflation
It is an extreme affirmative action by the Government to pursue its policy of financial inclusion
Q.49.The formation of ozone hole in the Antarctic region has been a cause of concern. What could be the reason for the formation of this hole?
Presence of prominent tropospheric turbulence; and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons
Presence of prominent polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of chlorofluorocarbons.
Absence of polar front and stratospheric clouds; and inflow of methane and chlorofluorocarbons.
Increased temperature at polar region due to global warming
Q.50.Consider the following actions which the government can take: 1. Devaluing the domestic currency. 2. Reduction in the export subsidy. 3. Adopting suitable policies which attract greater FDI and more funds from FIIs. Which of the above action/actions can help in reducing the current account deficit?
1 and 2
2 and 3
3 only
1 and 3
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Exam held On 10.06.2012 General Studies Solved Question Paper
51. Sharada Act fixed the minimum age of marriage of girls and boys respectively as
12 and 16
14 and 18
15 and 21
16 and 22
52.Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists :
List -1 (Newspaper) List- II (Language)
a. Bharat Mitra 1. Bengali
b. Rashtramata 2. Gujarati
c. Prajamitra 3. Hindi
d. Nayak 4. Marathi
1 2 4 3
2 3 1 4
3 4 2 1
4 1 3 2
53.Who among the following were Jahangiri painters ?Select the correct answer for the codes given below 1.Abdus Samad 2.Abul Hasan 3.Aqa Riza 4.MirSayyadAli
1 and 2
2 and 3
3 and 4
4 and 1
54.Which one of the following was the Emperor of India when British East India Company was forafed in London ?
Akbar
Jahangir
Shahjahan
Aurangzeb
55.At the time of Aurangzeb's death, the Maratha Leadership was in the hands of
Shambhuji
Rajaram
Jijabai
Tarabai
56.Ram Mohan Roy was given the title of Raja by
Lord William Bentinck
Akbar II
Followers of Brahma Samaj
Intellectuals opposing the custom of Sati
57.Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists :
List - I List-II
(Congress Presidents) (Venues of Session)
a.Dr. M.A. Ansari 1. Hanpura
b.Purushottam Das 2. Kanpur
c.Sarojini Naidu 3. Madras
d.Subhas Chandra 4. Nasik
1 2 4 3
2 3 1 4
3 4 2 1
4 1 3 2
58.Which Act for the first time made it possible for Indians to take some share in the administration of their country ?
Charter Act 1833
Charter Act 1853
Government of India Act 1858
Indian Councils Act 1861
59.A Provisional Government of India with Raja Mahendra Pratap as its President was established during the First World War in
Afghanistan
Germany
Singapore
Turkey
60.The National Leader who was elected President (Speaker) of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925 was
Motilal Nehru
C.R. Das
Vallabhbhai Patel
Vitthalbhai Patel
61. Who of the following was entrusted with finance portfolio in the ministry formed in U.P after the election of 1937?
Govind Ballabh Pant
Rafi Ahmad Kidwai
Kailash Nath Katju
Mohammed Ibrahim
62.Which of the following States of India has the largest area (2010) under tobacco cultivation ?
Uttar Pradesh
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Gujarat
63.In Uttar Pradesh the highest production of Aonla comes from
Rae Bareilly
Pratapgarh
Faizabad
Allahabad
64.Which of the following movements drew women out from the seclusion of home ? Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
1.Swadeshi Movement
2.Home Rule Movement
3.Non-Cooperation Movement
4.Civil Disobedience Movement
1 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
3 and 4 only
1,2, 3 and 4
65.Which of these west flowing rivers flow between two mountain ranges ?
Sharavati
Narmada
Mahi
Sabarmati
66.Which of the following is correctly matched ?
Lonar - Madhya Pradesh
Nakki - Gujarat
Kolleru - Andhra Pradesh
Pulicat - Kerala
67.Which of the following is not a kharif crop ?
Cotton
Groundnut
Maize
Mustard
68.Which of the following rivers is called biological desert on account of its pollutants ?
Yamuna
Periyar
Damodar
Mahanadi
69.Most of the production of Natural gas in India comes from
Andhra Pradesh Coast
Gujarat Coast
Bombay High
Tamil Nadu Coast
70.Which one of the following is the main area for producing "Tidal Energy" ?
Gulf of Bengal
Gulf of Mannar
Gulf of Khambhat (Cambay)
Gulf of Kutch
71.Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists :
List - I List - II
(Mining Areas) (Minerals)
a.Gurumahisam 1. Lead
b.Talchar 2. Uranium
c.Jaduguda 3. Iron ore
d.Zavar 4. Coal
3 4 2 1
3 2 1 4
2 4 3 1
1 2 3 4
72. Which of the following ports of India is afi open sea port ?
Haldia
Mumbai
Chennai
Vishakhapatnam
73. Which one of the following is not correctly matched ?
Nangal Dam - Satluj River
Sardar Sarovar - Narmada
Nagaijun Sagar - Godavari
Hirakud Dam - Mahanadi
74. Teak forest is found in which of the following States of India ?
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Jharkhand
Karnataka
75. Which of the following pairs of countries are around Aral Sea ?
Kazakhastan - Uzbekistan
Kazakhastan - Turkemenistan
Azerbaijan - Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan - Russia
76.Which of the following seas has the highest salinity ?
Caspian Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
Dead Sea
77. Which of the following countries is the largest producer of diamond ?
Australia
Venezuela
Russia
Botswana
78.The "Death Valley" in South California, USA is an example of
Anticlinal Valley
Synclinal Valley
Antecedent Valley
Rift Valley
79.Which of the following State is the largest manganese producer in India ?
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
Karnataka
Orissa
80. Which of the following Union Territories has the lowest population density ?
Daman and Diu
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Andaman and Nicobar
Puducheri
81. Which of the following is the highest Peak in South India ?
Anai Mudi
Doda Beta
Mahendragiri
Dhupgarh
82. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
Fulani - West Africa
Bantu - Sahara
Masai - East Africa
Nuba - Sudan
83. Indian Parliament consists of
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Prime Minister
Speaker and Lok Sabha
President and both the Houses
84. The joint sitting of the House of People and the Council of States is summoned by
The President
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Parliament
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
85. Money Bill is introduced in
Lok Sabha
Rajya Sabha
Joint sitting of both the Houses
None of the above
86. Who of the following Presidents of India was associated with Trade Union Movement ?
V.V. Gin
N. Sanjiva Reddy
K.R. Narayanan
Zakir Hussain
87. Which of the following is not a temperate grassland ?
Pampas
Veld
Downs
Savannah
88. The largest proven oil reserve of the world lies in
Venezuela
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Iraq
89. Peanuts are the main crop of
Georgia
Gambia
Ghana
Guatemala
90. The correct sequence of the following countries in terms of area in descending order is :
Brazil, Argentina, Australia, India
Australia, Brazil, India, Argentina
Argentina, India, Australia, Brazil
India, Brazil, Argentina, Australia
91. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to which of the following ?
Prime Minister
President
Rajya Sabha
Lok Sabha
92. No money bill can be introduced in the Legislative Assembly of a State, except on the recommendations of
the Parliament
the Governor of the State
the President of India
a Special Committee of Ministers
93. Who amongst ihg following elects the Vice President of India ? Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
1.Members o f Lok Sabha
2.Members of Rajya Sabha
3.Members Legislative Assemblies
4.Members of Legislative Councils
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1,2 and 3 only
1,2, 3 and 4
94. The Council of Ministers has to resign if a no-confidence motion is passed by a majority of members of
Lok Sabha
Rajya Sabha
Both the Houses separately
Both the Houses in joint sitting
95. State Governor is appointed by
Central Cabinet
Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Speaker of Lok Sabha
President of India
96. The Parliament can legislate on a subject in the State list
by the wish of the President
if the Rajya Sabha passes such a resolution
under any circumstances
by asking the legislature of the concerned State
97. Fundamental Duties were included in the Constitution of India on the recommendation of
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
lyenger Committee
Swaran Singh Committee
Thakkar Committee
98. Who has the right under the Constitution to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on question of law
President
Any High Court
Prime Minister
All the above
99. Which of the following are constitutional authorities ? Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
