WORLD GEOGRAPHY

[1] The largest gold producing country in the world is
A. China
B. Canada
C. South Africa
D. USA
Ans - A

[2] The hydrological cycle is a conceptual model that describes
A. the storage of water between biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and lithosphere
B. the movement of water between biosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere
C. both (a) and (b)
D. None of the above
Ans - C

[3] The least explosive type of volcano is called
A. Basalt plateau
B. Cinder cone
C. Shield volcanoes
D. Composite volcanoes
Ans - A

[4] The largest fish exporting region in the world is
A. the north-east atlantic region
B. the north-east pacific region
C. the north-west pacific region
D. the south-east asian region
Ans - A

[5] The largest country of the world by geographical area is
A. Russia
B. Vatican City
C. Australia
D. USA
Ans - A

[6] The hot and cold deserts together occupy nearly ____ land area of the world.
A. 1/2
B. 1/4th
C. 1/3rd
D. 3/4th
Ans - C

[7] The highest average salinity amongst the following seas is reported from
A. Dead Sea
B. Red Sea
C. Black Sea
D. Mediterranean Sea
Ans -  A

[8] The Himalayan mountain system belongs to which of the following?
A. Volcanic mountains
B. Residual mountains
C. Block mountains
D. Fold mountains
Ans - D

[9] The heavy day soils that show significant expansion and contraction due to the presence or absence of moisture is called
A. aridsols
B. vertisols
C. histosols
D. andisols
Ans - B

[10] The HBJ Upgradation project, upgraded the capacity of HBJ pipeline from 18.2 MM SC MD to
A. 20 MM SC MD
B. 33.4 MM SC MD
C. 22.3 MM SC MD
D. 29.6 MM SC MD
Ans - B

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FAMOUS PLACES IN INDIA

1. The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology is situated at
A. Patna
B. Jaipur
C. Hyderabad
D. New Delhi
Ans - C

2. Where is the Railway Staff College located?
A. Pune
B. Allahabad
C. Vadodara
D. Delhi
Ans - C

3. The famous Dilwara Temples are situated in
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Maharashtra
D. Madhya Pradesh
Ans - B

4. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology is located at
A. Delhi
B. Shimla
C. Dehradun
D. Kulu
Ans - C

5. Bijapur is known for its
A. severe drought condition
B. Gol Gumbaz
C. heavy rainfall
D. statue of Gomateswara
Ans - B

6. The headquarters of the National Power Training institute is located in
A. Pune
B. Bhopal
C. Faridabad
D. Lucknow
Ans - C

7. The Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University is at which of the following places?
A. Aurangabad
B. Nanded
C. Parbhani
D. Nagpur
Ans -A

8. The Indian Institute of Science is located at
A. Kerala
B. Madras
C. Bangalore
D. New Delhi
Ans - C

9. 'Bagh', a village in Gwalior is famous for
A. Sculptures
B. Architecture
C. Cave Painting
D. All of the above
Ans - C

10. Which city is known as 'Electronic City of India'?
A. Mumbai
B. Hyderabad
C. Guragon
D. Bangalore
Ans - D

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PHYSICS

1. Radiocarbon is produced in the atmosphere as a result of
A. collision between fast neutrons and nitrogen nuclei present in the atmosphere
B. action of ultraviolet light from the sun on atmospheric oxygen
C. action of solar radiations particularly cosmic rays on carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere
D. lightning discharge in atmosphere
Ans - A

2. It is easier to roll a stone up a sloping road than to lift it vertical upwards because
A. work done in rolling is more than in lifting
B. work done in lifting the stone is equal to rolling it
C. work done in both is same but the rate of doing work is less in rolling
D. work done in rolling a stone is less than in lifting it
Ans - D

3. The absorption of ink by blotting paper involves
A. viscosity of ink
B. capillary action phenomenon
C. diffusion of ink through the blotting
D. siphon action
Ans - B

4. Siphon will fail to work if
A. the densities of the liquid in the two vessels are equal
B. the level of the liquid in the two vessels are at the same height
C. both its limbs are of unequal length
D. the temperature of the liquids in the two vessels are the same
Ans - B

5. Large transformers, when used for some time, become very hot and are cooled by circulating oil. The heating of the transformer is due to
A. the heating effect of current alone
B. hysteresis loss alone
C. both the heating effect of current and hysteresis loss
D. intense sunlight at noon
Ans - C

6. Nuclear sizes are expressed in a unit named
A. Fermi
B. angstrom
C. newton
D. tesla
Ans - A

7. Light year is a unit of
A. time
B. distance
C. light
D. intensity of light
Ans - B

8. Mirage is due to
A. unequal heating of different parts of the atmosphere
B. magnetic disturbances in the atmosphere
C. depletion of ozone layer in the atmosphere
D. equal heating of different parts of the atmosphere
Ans - A

9. Light from the Sun reaches us in nearly
A. 2 minutes
B. 4 minutes
C. 8 minutes
D. 16 minutes
Ans - C

10. Stars appears to move from east to west because
A. all stars move from east to west
B. the earth rotates from west to east
C. the earth rotates from east to west
D. the background of the stars moves from west to east
Ans - B

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DAYS AND YEARS

1. The first death anniversary day of Sri Rajiv Gandhi was observed as the
A. National Integration Day
B. Peace and Love Day
C. Secularism Day
D. Anti-Terrorism Day
Ans - D

2. 20th August is celebrated as
A. Earth Day
B. Sadbhavana Divas
C. No Tobacco Day
D. None of these
Ans - B

3. When is the World Population Day observed?
A. May 31
B. October 4
C. December 10
D. July 11
Ans - D

4. January 15 is celebrated as the
A. Republic Day
B. Ugadhi
C. Teachers' Day
D. Army Day
Ans - D

5. The centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's arrival in South Africa was celebrated in
A. May 1993
B. August 1993
C. July 1993
D. September 1993
Ans - A

6. National Maritime Day falls on
A. April 5
B. June 5
C. October 5
D. September 5
Ans- A

7. Journalist Day was celebrated for the first time all over the country on
A. Oct. 20, 1984
B. Oct. 1, 1984
C. Oct 28, 1984
D. Oct. 8, 1984
Ans- C

8. 'Teacher's Day' is observed on which of the date?
A. September 5
B. January 30
C. November 14
D. October 2
Ans- A

9. The World Environment Day is celebrated on
A. April 7
B. June 5
C. August 6
D. June 16
Ans- B

10. Which day is observed as World No Smoking Day ?
A. 15th July
B. 31st December
C. 1st January
D. 31st May
Ans- D

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CHEMISTRY

1. The nucleus of an atom consists of
A. electrons and neutrons
B. electrons and protons
C. protons and neutrons
D. All of the above
Ans - C

2. The number of moles of solute present in 1 kg of a solvent is called its
A. molality
B. molarity
C. normality
D. formality
Ans - A

3. The most electronegative element among the following is
A. sodium
B. bromine
C. fluorine
D. oxygen
Ans - C

4. The metal used to recover copper from a solution of copper sulphate is
A. Na
B. Ag
C. Hg
D. Fe
Ans - D

5. The number of d-electrons in Fe2+ (Z = 26) is not equal to that of
A. p-electrons in Ne(Z = 10)
B. s-electrons in Mg(Z = 12)
C. d-electrons in Fe(Z = 26)
D. p-electrons in CI(Z = 17)
Ans - D

6. The metallurgical process in which a metal is obtained in a fused state is called
A. smelting
B. roasting
C. calcinations
D. froth floatation
Ans - A


7. The molecules of which gas have highest speed?
A. H2 at -73oC
B. CH4 at 300 K
C. N2 at 1,027oC
D. O2 at 0oC
Ans - A

8. The oldest rocks in the earth's crust were once molten, and came from deep inside the earth. The molten rock, called magma, spewed out in volcanic eruptions during the earth;s early life and solidified into hard rock's called
A. granite
B. basalt
C. igneous rocks
D. sedimentary rocks
Ans - C

9. The law which states that the amount of gas dissolved in a liquid is proportional to its partial pressure is
A. Dalton's law
B. Gay Lussac's law
C. Henry's law
D. Raoult's law
Ans - C

10. The main buffer system of the human blood is
A. H2CO3 - HCO3
B. H2CO3 - CO32-
C. CH3COOH - CH3COO-
D. NH2CONH2 - NH2CONH+
Ans - A

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GENERAL SCIENCE

1. Brass gets discoloured in air because of the presence of which of the following gases in air?
A. Oxygen
B. Hydrogen sulphide
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Nitrogen
Ans - B

2. Which of the following is a non metal that remains liquid at room temperature?
A. Phosphorous
B. Bromine
C. Chlorine
D. Helium
Ans - B

3. Chlorophyll is a naturally occurring chelate compound in which central metal is
A. copper
B. magnesium
C. iron
D. calcium
Ans - B

4. Which of the following is used in pencils?
A. Graphite
B. Silicon
C. Charcoal
D. Phosphorous
Ans - A

5. Which of the following metals forms an amalgam with other metals?
A. Tin
B. Mercury
C. Lead
D. Zinc
Ans - B


6. Chemical formula for water is
A. NaAlO2
B. H2O
C. Al2O3
D. CaSiO3
Ans - B

7. The gas usually filled in the electric bulb is
A. nitrogen
B. hydrogen
C.Mcarbon dioxide
D. oxygen
Ans - A

8. Washing soda is the common name for
A. Sodium carbonate
B. Calcium bicarbonate
C. Sodium bicarbonate
D. Calcium carbonate
Ans - A

9. Quartz crystals normally used in quartz clocks etc. is chemically
A. silicon dioxide
B. germanium oxide
C. a mixture of germanium oxide and silicon dioxide
D. sodium silicate
Ans - A

10. Which of the gas is not known as green house gas?
A. Methane
B. Nitrous oxide
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Hydrogen
Ans - D

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INDIAN ECONOMY

1. The central banking functions in India are performed by the
I. Central Bank of India
II. Reserve Bank of India
III. State Bank of India
IV. Punjab National Bank
A. I, II
B. II
C. I
D. II, III
Ans - B

2. Development expenditure of the Central government does not include
A. defence expenditure
B. expenditure on economic services
C. expenditure on social and community services
D. grant to states
Ans - A

3. ICICI is the name of a
A. chemical industry
B. bureau
C. corporation
D. financial institution
Ans - D

4. Gilt-edged market means
A. bullion market
B. market of government securities
C. market of guns
D. market of pure metals
Ans -B

5. In the last one decade, which one among the following sectors has attracted the highest foreign direct investment inflows into India?
A. Chemicals other than fertilizers
B. Services sector
C. Food processing
D. Telecommunication
Ans - D

6. Devaluation of a currency means
A. reduction in the value of a currency vis-a-vis major internationally traded currencies
B. permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
C. fixing the value of the currency in conjunction with the movement in the value of a basket of pre-determined currencies
D. fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultation with the IMF, the World Bank and major trading partners
Ans - A

7. In the second nationalization of commercial banks, ___ banks were nationalized.
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 8
Ans - C

8. Since independence, both development and non-development expenditures have increased; the increase in the former being a little more than in the other. Non-development expenditure involves
I. interest payments
II. subsidies
III. defence
IV. irrigation
A. I, II
B. I
C. I, II, III
D. II, III, IV
Ans - C

9. Depreciation means
A. closure of a plant due to lock out
B. closure of a plant due to labour trouble
C. loss of equipment over time due to wear and tear
D. destruction of a plant in a fire accident
Ans - C

10. Deficit financing leads to inflation in general, but it can be checked if
A. government expenditure leads to increase in the aggregate supply in ratio of aggregate demand
B. only aggregate demand is increased
C. all the expenditure is denoted national debt payment only
D. All of the above
Ans - D

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WORLD GEOGRAPHY

1. The Homolographic projection has the correct representation of
A. shape
B. area
C. baring
D. distance
Ans - B

2. The latitudinal differences in pressure delineate a number of major pressure zones, which correspond with
A. zones of climate
B. zones of oceans
C. zones of land
D. zones of cyclonic depressions
Ans - A

3. The higher the wind speed and the longer the fetch or distance of open water across which the wind blows and waves travel, the ____ waves and the ____ energy they process.
A. larger, more
B. larger, less
C. smaller, more
D. smaller, less
Ans -  A

4.  The hazards of radiation belts include
A. deterioration of electronic circuits
B. damage of solar cells of spacecraft
C. adverse effect on living organisms
D. All of the above
Ans - D

5. The great Victoria Desert is located in
A. Canada
B. West Africa
C. Australia
D. North America
Ans - C

6. The intersecting lines drawn on maps and globes are
A. latitudes
B. longitudes
C. geographic grids
D. None of the above
Ans - C


7. The light of distant stars is affected by
A. the earth's atmosphere
B. interstellar dust
C. both (a) and (b)
D. None of the above
Ans - C

8. The landmass of which of the following continents is the least?
A. Africa
B. Asia
C. Australia
D. Europe
Ans - C

9. Without ____ the equator would be much hotter than it is while the poles would be much cooler.
A. latitudinal redistribution of heat
B. cycle of air circulation
C. global wind pattern
D.All are similar terms
Ans - D

10. The habitats valuable for commercially harvested species are called
A. coral reefs
B. sea grass bed
C. hot spots
D. None of the above
Ans - B

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INDIAN CULTURE

1. The ratio of width of our National flag to its length is
A.3:5
B. 2:3
C. 2:4
D. 3:4
Ans- B 

2. Rabindranath Tagore's 'Jana Gana Mana' has been adopted as India's National Anthem. How many stanzas of the said song were adopted?
A. Only the first stanza
B. The whole song
C. Third and Fourth stanza
D. First and Second stanza
Ans-  A

3. 'Natya - Shastra' the main source of India's classical dances was written by
A. Nara Muni
B. Bharat Muni
C. Abhinav Gupt
D. Tandu Muni
Ans- B

4. 'Dandia' is a popular dance of
A. Punjab
B. Gujarat
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Maharashtra
Ans- B 

5. The words 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the base plate of the emblem of India are taken from
A. Rigveda
B. Satpath Brahmana
C. Mundak Upanishad
D. Ramayana
Ans-  C

6. Mohiniattam dance from developed originally in which state?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Orissa
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Ans- C

7. Which of the following folk dance forms is associated with Gujarat?
A. Nautanki
B. Garba
C. Kathakali
D. Bhangra
Ans-  B

8. Which of the following Akademis is responsible for fostering the development of dance, drama and music in India?
A. National School of Drama
B. Sangeet Akademi
C. Sahitya Akademi
D. Lalit Kala Akademi
Ans- B

9.  The Rath Yatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity
A. Ram
B. Jaganath
C. Shiva
D. Vishnu
Ans- B 

10. The book of Parsis is
A. Torah
B. Bible
C. Zend Avesta
D. Gita
Ans- C

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INDIAN HISTORY

[1] The central banking functions in India are performed by the
I. Central Bank of India
II. Reserve Bank of India
III. State Bank of India
IV. Punjab National Bank
A.I, II
B. II
C. I
D. II, III
Ans - B

[2] Development expenditure of the Central government does not include
A. defence expenditure
B. expenditure on economic services
C. expenditure on social and community services
D. grant to states
Ans - A

[3] ICICI is the name of a
A. chemical industry
B. bureau
C. corporation
D. financial institution
Ans - D

[4] Gilt-edged market means
A. bullion market
B. market of government securities
C. market of guns
D. market of pure metals
Ans - B

[5] In the last one decade, which one among the following sectors has attracted the highest foreign direct investment inflows into India?
A. Chemicals other than fertilizers
B. Services sector
C. Food processing
D. Telecommunication
Ans - D

[6] Devaluation of a currency means
A. reduction in the value of a currency vis-a-vis major internationally traded currencies
B. permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
C. fixing the value of the currency in conjunction with the movement in the value of a basket of pre-determined currencies
D.fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultation with the IMF, the World Bank and major trading partners
Ans - A

[7] In the second nationalization of commercial banks, ___ banks were nationalized.
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 8
Ans - C

[8] Since independence, both development and non-development expenditures have increased; the increase in the former being a little more than in the other. Non-development expenditure involves
I. interest payments
II. subsidies
III.defence
IV.irrigation
A. I, II
B. I
C. I, II, III
D. II, III, IV
Ans - C

[9] Depreciation means
A. closure of a plant due to lock out
B. closure of a plant due to labour trouble
C. loss of equipment over time due to wear and tear
D. destruction of a plant in a fire accident
Ans - C

[10] Deficit financing leads to inflation in general, but it can be checked if
A. government expenditure leads to increase in the aggregate supply in ratio of aggregate demand
B. only aggregate demand is increased
C. all the expenditure is denoted national debt payment only
D. All of the above
Ans - D

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QUESTIONS ON INDIAN POLITICS

[1] The Parliament of India cannot be regarded as a sovereign body because
A. it can legislate only on subjects entrusted to the Centre by the Constitution
B. it has to operate within the limits prescribed by the Constitution
C. the Supreme Court can declare laws passed by parliament as unconstitutional if they contravene the provisions of the Constitution
D. All of the above
Ans - D

[2] The name of the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi islands was changed to Lakshadweep by an Act of Parliament in
A. 1970
B. 1971
C. 1972
D. 1973
Ans - D

[3]The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by
A. the people
B. Lok Sabha
C. elected members of the legislative assembly
D. elected members of the legislative council
Ans - C

[4] The members of the panchayat are
A. nominated by the district officer
B. the electorates of the respective territorial constituencies
C. nominated by local self-government minister of the state
D. nominated by the block development organization
Ans - B

[5] The power to decide an election petition is vested in the
A. Parliament
B. Supreme Court
C. High courts
D. Election Commission
Ans - C

[6] The present Lok Sabha is the
A. 13th Lok Sabha
B. 14th Lok Sabha
C. 15th Lok Sabha
D. 16th Lok Sabha
Ans - D

[7] The Parliament of India can make use of the residuary powers
A. at all times
B. only during national emergency
C. during national emergency as well as constitutional emergency as well in a state
D. None of the above
Ans - A

[8] The members of Lok Sabha hold office for a term of
A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. 3 years
Ans - B

[9] The Parliament exercises control over council of ministers, the real executive, in several ways. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a method of control over executive?
A. Questions
B. Supplementary questions
C. Adjournment motions
D. None of the above
Ans - D


[10] The number of writs that can be prayed for and issued by the Supreme Court and/or a High Court is
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Ans -  C

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