Q1. Some time back, the Government of India, decided to delicense
‘white goods’ industry. ‘White goods’ include
(a) stainless steel and aluminium utensils
(b) milk and milk products
(c) items purchased for conspicuous consumption
(d) soaps, detergents and other mass consumption goods
Q2. Examine the following three statements:
I. Processed meat is a perishable food.
II. All perishable foods are packed in sealed tins.
III. Sealed tins sometimes do not contain processed meat.
Which one of the following inferences can be drawn from the above
statements?
(a) Sealed tins always contain perishable food
(b) Processed meat is sometimes not packed in sealed tins
(c) Processed meat is always packed in sealed tins
(d) Nonperishable foods are never packed in sealed tins
Q3. What is the correct sequence of the following Indian states in
descending order of their length of surface roads per 100 km2 of
their area ?
I. Haryana
II. Maharashtra
III. Punjab
IV. Tamil Nadu
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Codes :
(a) IV, II, III, I
(b) IV, III, I, II
(c) III, IV, I, II
(d) III, IV, II, I
Q4. The four railway junctions shown by numerals 1, 2, 3, 4 on the
rough outline map of Gujarat are respectively
(a) Palanpur, Mahesana, Ahmedabad and Vadodara
(b) Mahesana, Surendranagar, Rajkot and Junagarh
(c) Palanpur, Kanda, Bhuj and Okla
(d) Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bhavnagar and Broach
Q5. The damage to the Spektr Module of the Russian Space Station
Mir was due to
(a) collision with a Soyuz cargo ship
(b) faulty material design of the Spektr Module
(c) explosion inside the space station
(d) collision with an asteroid
Q6. he meeting of G15 countries held in Malayasia in 1997 was
attended by
(a) 14 member countries
(b) 15 member countries
(c) 16 member countries
(d) 17 member countries
Q7. Olympics 2000 is to be held in
(a) Johannesberg
(b) Capetown
(c) Rome
(d) Sydney
Q8. The educated middle class in India
(a) opposed the revolt of 1857
(b) supported the revolt of 1857
(c) remained neutral to the revolt of 1857
(d) fought against native rulers
Q9. Which one of the following regions of the world supplies the
maximum of our imported commodities (in terms of rupee value)?
(a) Africa
(b) America
(c) Asia and Oceania
(d) Europe
Q10. The currency of the proposed European Monetary Union will
be
(a) Dollar
(b) Euro
(c) Guilder
(d) Mark
Q11. Which one of the following was the venue for the preliminary
talks between the Sri Lankan Government and representatives of
Tamil United Liberation Front and other militant groups ?
(a) New Delhi
(b) Colombo
(c) Zirconiun
(d) Chennai
Q12. ‘MERCOSUR’ consists of group of countries of
(a) Africa
(b) Asia
(c) Latin America
(d) South East Asia
Q13. Which one of the following countries has replaced Italy as the
major importer of bauxite from India ?
(a) Canada
(b) Greece
(c) Ukraine
(d) United Arab Emirates
Q14. Lord Mountbatten came to India as Viceroy along with specific
instructions to
(a) balkanize the Indian subcontinent
(b) keep India united if possible
(c) accept Jinnah’s demand for Pakistan
(d) persuade the Congress to accept partition
Q15. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the
states (labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4) of India shown on the map in
descending order in terms of their available ground water resources
for irrigation ?
(a) 3, 4, 1, 2
(b) 3, 4, 2, 1
(c) 4, 3, 1, 2
(d) 4, 3, 2, 1
Q16. Consider the following statements :
The price of any currency in international market is decided by the
I. World Bank.
II. demand for goods/services provided by the country concerned.
III. stability of the government of the concerned country.
IV. economic potential of the country in Q.
Of these statements :
(a) I, II, III and IV are correct
(b) II and III are correct
(c) III and IV are correct
(d) I and IV are correct
Q17. A consumer is said to be in equilibrium, if
(a) he is able to fulfil his need with a given level of income
(b) he is able to live in full comforts with a given level of income
(c) he can fulfil his needs without consumption of certain items
(d) he is able to locate new sources of income
Q18. Among the Indian states shown labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the
rough outline map given, the correct sequence of descending order
of per cent of scheduled tribe population to their total population is :
(a) 1, 3, 2, 4
(b) 3, 1, 2, 4
(c) 3, 1, 4, 2
(d) 1, 3, 4, 2
Q19. Which one of the following sets of states stands to benefit the
most from the Konkan Railway ?
(a) Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala
(b) Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
(c) Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra
(d) Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu
Q20. The supplyside economics lays greater emphasis on the point
of view of
(a) producer
(b) global economy
(c) consumer
(d) middleman
Q21. Which one of the following languages belongs to the Austric
group ?
(a) Marathi
(b) Ladakhi
(c) Khasi
(d) Tamil
Q22. Indonesian forest fire in 1997 was caused by
(a) greenhouse effect
(b) depletion of ozone layer
(c) El Nino effect
(d) None of the above
Q23. Match the following research institutes A, B, C and D with their
respective location labelled as 1 to 6 in the given rough outline map
A. Central Drug Research Institute
B. National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation
C. National Institute of Ocean Technology
D. Temperate Forest Research Centre
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Codes:
(a) A4, B3, C2, D6
(b) A4, B5, C1, D6
(c) A2, B3, C4, D5
(d) A1, B6, C2, D3
Q24. Bharat Ratna was awarded in 1997 to
(a) Dr. Homi Bhabha (Posthumous)
(b) Former President R. Venkataraman
(c) Satyajit Ray (Posthumous)
(d) Dr. Abdul Kalam
Q25. Which of the following statements are true about the Indianborn woman astronaut Kalpana Chawla ?
I. She was born in Kamal.
II. She flew on board the shuttle flight STS87.
III. She was trained at the Kennedy Space Centre.
IV. She did a spacewalk to retrieve the Spartan Satellite.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Codes :
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) I, II and III
(d) I, II and IV
Q26. Assertion (A):
The Gandhara School of art bears the mark of Hellenistic influence.
Reason (R):
Hinayana form was influenced by that art.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Q27. Assertion (A):
At first the Turkish administration in India was essentially military.
Reason (R):
The country was parcelled out as ‘Iqtas’ among leading military
leaders.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Q28. Assertion (A):
According to Asoka’s edicts social harmony among the people was
more important than religious devotion.
Reason (R):
He spread ideas of equity instead of promotion of religion.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Q29. Assertion (A):
The Khilafat movement did bring the urban Muslims into the fold of
the National Movement.
Reason (R):
There was a predominant element of antiimperialism in both the
National and Khilafat Movements.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Q30. Assertion (A):
Partition of Bengal in 1905 brought to an end the Moderates’ role in
the Indian freedom movement.
Reason (R):
The Surat session of Indian National Congress separated the
Extremists from the Moderates.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Q31. Assertion (A):
The first ever Bill to make primary education compulsory in India
was rejected in 1911.
Reason (R):
Discontent would have increased if every cultivator could read.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Q32. Assertion (A):
The Congress rejected the Cripps proposals.
Reason (R):
The Cripps Mission consisted solely of whites.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Q33. Assertion (A):
The United States of America has threatened to ask the World
Trade Organisation (WTO) to apply sanctions against the
developing countries for the nonobservance of ILO conventions.
Reason (R):
The United States of America itself has adopted and implemented
those ILO conventions.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Q34. Assertion (A):
During the reign of Shahjahan, Dara Sikoh was sent on expedition to
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Balkha, Badakhshan and Qandahar.
Reason (R):
The expedition sent by Shahjahan to the MiddleEast was a
marvellous success.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Q35. Assertion (A):
Gandhi stopped the NonCooperation Movement in 1922.
Reason (R):
Violence at ChauriChaura led him to stop the movement.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Q36. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ?
I. Lothal : Ancient dockyard
II. Sarnath : First Sermon of Buddha
III. Rajgir : Lion capital of Asoka
IV. Nalanda : Great seat of Buddhist learning
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes :
(a) I, II, III and IV
(b) III and IV
(c) I, II and IV
(d) I and II
Q37. Which one of the following pairs of cities has recently been
connected through a 6lane express way ?
(a) Ahmedabad : Vadodara
(b) Dhaka : Chittagong
(c) Islamabad : Lahore
(d) Mumbai : Pune
Q38. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the
codes given below the lists :
List I List II
I. Ringgit (A) Indonesia
II. Baht (B) South Korea
III. Rupiah (C) Thailand
IV. Won (D) Malayasia
Codes:
(a) IA, IIC, IIID, IVB
(b) ID, IIC, IIIA, IVB
(c) IA, IIB, IIID, IVC
(d) ID, IIB, IIIA, IVC
Q39. Consider the following statements :
Ahadis were those troopers who
I. offered their services singly.
II. did not attach themselves to any chief.
III. had the emperor as their immediate colonel.
IV. attached themselves to Mirzas.
Of these statements :
(a) I, III and IV are correct
(b) I, II and III are correct
(c) II and III are correct
(d) I and IV are correct
Q40. When the Indian Muslim League was inducted into the interim
government in 1946, Liyaqat Ali Khan was assigned the portfolio of
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(a) Foreign affairs
(b) Home
(c) Finance
(d) Defence
Q41. Which one of the following ancient Indian records is the
earliest royal order to preserve foodgrains to be utilised during the
crises in the country ?
(a) Sohagaura Copperplate
(b) Rummindei pillaredict of Asoka
(c) PrayagaPrasasti
(d) Mehrauli Pillar inscription of Chandra
Q42. According to Meadows (1972), if the present trends in world
population, industrialisation, pollution, food production and resource
depletion continue unchanged, the “Limits to Growth” on our planet
will be reached in the next
(a) 50 years
(b) 100 years
(c) 150 years
(d) 200 years
Q43. Human Poverty Index was introduced in the Human
Development Report of the year
(a) 1994
(b) 1995
(c) 1996
(d) 1997
Q44. Consider the following :
I. Tughlaquabad Fort.
II. Lodi Garden.
III. Qutub Minar.
IV. Fatehpur Sikri.
The correct chronological order in which they were built is :
(a) III, I, IV, II
(b) III, I, II, IV
(c) I, III, II, IV
(d) I, III, IV, II
Q45. The concept of Eightfold path forms the theme of
(a) Dipavamsa
(b) Divyavadana
(c) Mahaparinibban Sutta
(d) Dharma Chakara Pravartana Sutta
Q46. The recent Land Mines Conference to sign the historic treaty
was held in the Capital city of
(a) Canada
(b) Japan
(c) Sweden
(d) Zimbabwe
Q47. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ?
I. Dow Jones : New York
II. Hang Seng : Seoul
III. FTSE 100 : London
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) I, II and III
(b) II and III
(c) I and II
(d) I and III
Q48. The Indian National Congress agreed in 1947 to the partition of
the country mainly because
(a) the principle of twoNation theory was then acceptable to them
(b) it was imposed by the British Government and the Congress was
helpless in this regard
(c) they wanted to avoid largescale communal riots
(d) India would have otherwise lost the opportunity to attain freedom
Q49. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the
codes given below the lists :
List I List II
I. 1556 (A) Battle of Haldi Ghati
II. 1600 (B) Nadir Shah’s capture of Delhi
III. 1686 (C) Death of Shivaji
IV. 1739 (D) Grant of Charter to East India Company
(E) Accession of Akbar
Codes:
(a) IC, IID, IIIB, IVA
(b) IE, IID, IIIC, IVB
(c) IE, IIB, IIIA, IVD
(d) IA, IIE, IIIC, IVB
Q50. Match rivers labelled A, B, C and D on the given map with their
names given in the list and select the correct answer using the
codes given below the list:
1. St. Lawrence
2. Orinoco
3. Mackenzie
4. Amazon
5. Yukon
Codes:
(a) A4, B3, C2, D1
(b) A5, B3, C1, D2
(c) A5, B4, C1, D3
(d) A3, B1, C4, D2
Q51. At the time of India’s Independence, Mahatma Gandhi was
(a) a member of Congress Working Committee
(b) not a member of the Congress
(c) the President of the Congress
(d) the General Secretary of the Congress
Q52. The economist who was associated with the WTO draft
document is
(a) A.K. Sen
(b) T.N. Srinivasan
(c) J.N. Bhagwati
(d) Avinash Dixit
Q53. In the given map, the shaded part represents Akbar’s empire
at a certain juncture: ‘A’ stands for an independent country and ‘B’
marks the site of a city. Which one of the following alternatives gives
all correct information ?
(a) Akbar in 1557 : (A) Golkunda (B) Lahore
(b) Akbar in 1557 : (A) Khandesh (B) Multan
(c) Akbar in 1605 : (A) Gondwana (B) Multan
(d) Akbar in 1605 : (A) Gondwana (B) Lahore
Q54. Estuaries possess distinct blooms of excessive growth of a
pigmented dinoflagellates. These blooms are called
(a) red tides
(b) sea tides
(c) black tides
(d) sea flowers
Q55. Consider the following climatic conditions (northern
hemisphere) :
Temperature
°C
Rainfall
cm
January 3.9 4.7
February 4.4 5.7
March 8.3 8.2
April 14.4 9.2
May 20.0 9.2
June 23.3 17.7
July 27.8 14.5
August 27.8 14.0
September 22.3 12.7
October 18.3 7.0
November 12.2 5.0
December 6.7 3.5
These are most likely to be found in the natural regions of
(a) China type
(b) Equatorial type
(c) Hot desert type
(d) Monsoon type
Q56. The number of economically active women (excluding students
and those doing domestic duties in their homes) as a percentage of
all women of working age (generally those aged 1564 years) was
the highest in 1996 in
(a) USA
(b) China
(c) Russia
(d) S. Korea
Q57. When there is noon at G. M .T. meridian people on another
place of the Earth are taking their 6 o’clock morning tea. The
longitude of the place is
(a) 17° 30’ E
(b) 7° 30’ W
(c) 172° 30’ E
(d) 90° W
Q58. The given map relates to
(a) Kaniska at the time of his death
(b) Samudragupta after the close of his South Indian campaign
(c) Asoka towards close of his reign
(d) Empire of Thaneswar on the eve of Harsha’s accession
Q59. Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of
India contains provisions regarding AntiDefection Act?
(a) Second Schedule
(b) Fifth Schedule
(c) Eighth Schedule
(d) Tenth Schedule
Q60. Many of the Greeks, Kushanas and Shakas embraced
Buddhism rather than Hinduism because
(a) Buddhism was in the ascendant at that time
(b) they had renounced the policy of war and violence
(c) casteridden Hinduism did not attract them
(d) Buddhism provided easier access to Indian society
Q61. The satellites of which one of the following countries have
helped in the preparation of a detailed and complete map of
Antarctica ?
(a) Canada
(b) France
(c) Russia
(d) USA
Q62. The Indian parliamentary system is different from the British
parliamentary system in that India has
(a) both a real and a nominal executive
(b) a system of collective responsibility
(c) bicameral legislature
(d) the system of judicial review
Q63. The member of Shivaji’s Astha Pradhana who looked after
foreign affairs was
(a) Peshwa
(b) Sachiv
(c) Pandit Rao
(d) Sumant
Q64. Panchayati Raj was first introduced in India in October, 1959 in
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Tamil Nadu
(c) Kerala
(d) Karnataka
Q65. Some people in Manipur live in houses built on floating islands
of weeds and decaying vegetation held together by suspended silt.
These islands are called
(a) Tipis
(b) Barkhans
(c) Phoomdis
(d) Izba
Q66. The Asokan major rock edicts which tell us about the Sangam
Kingdom include rock edicts
(a) I and X
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(b) I and XI
(c) II and XIII
(d) II and XIV
Q67. Which one of the following east flowing rivers of India has rift
valley due to down warping ?
(a) Damodar
(b) Mahanadi
(c) Sone
(d) Yamuna
Q68. According to the World Development Report, low income
economies are those for which the per capita GNP in 1994 was
(a) US $ 925 or less
(b) US $ 825 or less
(c) US $ 725 or less
(d) US $ 525 or less
Q69. What is the correct sequence of the following events ?
I. Tilak’s Home Rule League
II. Kamagatamaru Incident
III. Mahatma Gandhi’s arrival in India
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Codes :
(a) I, II, III
(b) III, II, I
(c) II, I, III
(d) II, III, I
Q70. The loss of Qandhar was a big blow to the Mughal empire from
the view point of
(a) natural resources
(b) buffer territory
(c) communication
(d) strategic stronghold
Q71. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ?
I. Mrichchakatikam — Shudraka
II. Buddhacharita — Vasuvandhu
III. Mudrarakshasha — Vishakhadatta
IV. Harshacharita — Banabhatta
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Codes:
(a) I, II, III and IV
(b) I, III and IV
(c) I and IV
(d) II and III
Q72. Forest areas have been labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the rough
outline map given:
Among these, those which were threatened in 1997 by a serious
epidemic include
(a) teak forests of 3 and 4
(b) oaks forests of 1 and sal forests of 2
(c) sal forests of 3
(d) sandalwood forests of 4
Q73. Simon Commission of 1927 was boycotted because
(a) there was no Indian Member in the Commission
(b) it supported the Muslim League
(c) Congress felt that the people of India are entitled to Swaraj
(d) there were differences among the members
Q74. The Indian Muslims, in general, were not attracted to the
Extremist movement because of the
(a) influence of Sir Sayyid Ahmed Khan
(b) antiMuslim attitude of extremist leaders
(c) indifference shown to Muslim aspirations
(d) Extremists’ policy of harping on Hindu past
Q75. Commercial production of mineral oil has started recently in
which one of the areas of India, labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the rough
map given below :
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
Q76. The banks are required to maintain a certain ratio between
their cash in hand and total assets. This is called
(a) SBR (Statutory Bank Ratio)
(b) SLR (Statutory Liquid Ratio)
(c) CBR (Central Bank Reserve)
(d) CLR (Central Liquid Reserve)
Q77. What is the correct chronological order in which the following
appeared in India ?
I. Gold coins
II. Punchmarked silver coins
III. Iron plough
IV. Urban culture
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Codes :
(a) III, IV, I, II
(b) III, IV, II, I
(c) IV, III, I, II
(d) IV, III, II, I
Q78. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the
codes given below the lists :
List I List II
(Minerals) (Mining area)
I. Graphite (A) Bellary
II. Lead (B) Didwana
III. Salt (C) Rampa
IV. Silver (D) Zawar
Codes:
(a) IC, IID, IIIA, IVB
(b) IA, IID, IIIB, IVC
(c) IC, IIA, IIID, IVB
(d) IB, IIC, IIIA, IVD
Q79. Which one of the following events, was characterised by
Montague as ‘Preventive Murder’ ?
(a) Killing of INA activists
(b) Massacre of Jallianwalla Bagh
(c) Shooting of the Mahatma
(d) Shooting of CurzonWythe
Q80. Fawazil in the Sultanate period meant
(a) extra payment made to the nobles
(b) revenue assigned in lieu of salary
(c) excess amount paid to the exchequer by the iqtadars
(d) illegal exactions extracted from the peasants
Q81. The discovery of Oak flora in 1966 added a new chapter to the
history of Indian Sericulture. Which one of the following states is the
leading producer of Oak tasar silk ?
(a) Assam
(b) Bihar
(c) Manipur
(d) Orissa
Q82. What is the correct sequence of the following events ?
I. The August Offer
II. The I.N.A. trial
III. The Quit India Movement
IV. The Royal Indian Naval Ratings’ Revolt
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Codes :
(a) I, III, II, IV
(b) III, I, II, IV
(c) I, III, IV, II
(d) III, I, IV, II
Q83. Nobel Prize in Economics for the year 1997 was awarded for
contribution in the area of
(a) International Economics
(b) Financial Economics
(c) Public Economics
(d) Development Economics
Q84. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the
codes given below the lists :
List I List II
(Places) (Industries)
I. Jamnagar (A) Aluminium
II. Hospet (B) Woollen Textile
III. Korba (C) Fertilizers
IV. Haldia (D) Cement
(E) Iron and Steel
Codes:
(a) ID, IIC, IIIA, IVB
(b) IB, IIE, IIIA, IVC
(c) ID, IIE, IIIB, IVA
(d) IB, IIA, IIID, IVC
Q85. Which one of the following defines extremist ideology during
the early phase of Indian freedom movement ?
(a) Stimulating the production of indigenous articles by giving them
preference over imported commodities
(b) Obtaining selfgovernment by aggressive means in place of
petitions and constitutional ways
(c) Providing national education according to the requirements of the
country
(d) Organising coups against the British empire through military
revolt
Q86. In the vicinity of Mumbai, a number of specialised towns have
been developed. Match the lists of specialisation with towns and
select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List I List II
(Towns) (Specialisation)
I. Alibag (A) Fishing Centre
II. Balapur (B) Holiday resort
III. Nhava Sheva (C) Petrochemical complex
IV. Ratnagiri (D) Port
Codes:
(a) IA, IIC, IIIB, IVD
(b) IB, IIC, IIID, IVA
(c) IC, IID, IIIB, IVA
(d) IB, IIA, IIID, IVC
Q87. The accounting year of the Reserve Bank of India is
(a) AprilMarch
(b) JulyJune
(c) OctoberSeptember
(d) JanuaryDecember
Q88. The Sultan of Delhi who is reputed to have built the biggest
network of canals in India was
(a) Iltutmish
(b) Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
(c) Feroz Shah Tughlaq
(d) Sikandar Lodi
Q89. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched ?
I. Theodore Beck : Mohammadan AngloOriental College, Aligarh
II. Ilbert Bill : Ripon
III. Pherozesha : Indian National Mehta Congress
IV. Badruddin Tyabji : Muslim League
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Codes :
(a) I, II, III and IV
(b) II and lV
(c) I, III and IV
(d) I, II and III
Q90. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the
codes given below the lists :
List I List II
(Agricultural products) (Foremost producer)
I. Cotton (A) Madhya Pradesh
II. Gram (B) Gujarat
III. Black pepper (C) West Bengal
IV. Pineapple (D) Kerala
Codes:
(a) IB, IIA, IIID, IVC
(b) IB, IIA, IIIC, IVD
(c) IA, IIB, IIID, IVC
(d) IA, IIB, IIIC, IVD
Q91. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of
decreasing order of the given currencies in terms of their value in
Indian Rupees ?
(a) US dollar, Canadian dollar, New Zealand dollar, Hong Kong
dollar
(b) US dollar, New Zealand dollar, Canadian dollar, Hong Kong
dollar
(c) US dollar, Hong Kong dollar, New Zealand dollar, Canadian
dollar
(d) US dollar, Hong Kong dollar, Canadian dollar, New Zealand
dollar
Q92. ‘Eco mark’ is given to the Indian products that are
(a) pure and unadulterated
(b) rich in proteins
(c) environment friendly
(d) economically viable
Q93. Capital Account Convertibility of the Indian Rupee implies
(a) that the Indian Rupee can be exchanged by the authorised
dealers for travel
(b) that the Indian Rupee can be exchanged for any major currency
for the purpose of trade in goods and services
(c) that the Indian Rupee can be exchanged for any major currency
for the purpose of trading financial assets
(d) None of the above
Q94. What are the official languages of the U.N.O. ?
(a) English, French and Russian
(b) English, French, German and Russian
(c) English, French, Russian, Chinese and Hindi
(d) English, French, Chinese, Russian, Arabian and Spanish
Q95. The rough outline map given shows centres of cement industry
labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4. Match these centres with the following sets of
names :
Names
(A) Katni
(B) Tirunelveli
(C) Sikka
(D) Churk
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Codes :
(a) A3, B4, C2, D1
(b) A2, B4, C1, D3
(c) A1, B2, C4, D3
(d) A2, B3. C1, D4
Q 96. “The Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my great
ambitions while in India, is to assist it to a peaceful demise.” This
statement is attributed to
(a) Lord Dufferin
(b) Lord Curzon
(c) Lord Lytton
(d) None of the above
Q97. Economic Survey in India is published officially, every year by
the
(a) Reserve Bank of India
(b) Planning Commission of India
(c) Ministry of Finance, Government of India
(d) Ministry of Industries, Government of India
Q98. Which one of the following ports shown on the rough outline
map of India is a riverine port ?
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
Q99. Who was the leader of the Ghaddar Party?
(a) Bhagat Singh
(b) Lala Hardayal
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(d) V. D. Savarkar
Q100. Which of the following Parties were not a part of the United
Front which was in power during ‘9697’ ?
I. Bahujan Samaj Party
II. Samata Party
III. Haryana Vikas Party
IV. Asom Gana Parishad
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes :
(a) I, II, III and IV
(b) I, II and III
(c) III and IV
(d) I and II
Q101. World Environment Conference to discuss global warming
was held in 1997 in
(a) Stockholm
(b) Rio de janeiro
(c) Paris
(d) Kyoto
Q102. The water pollution in river is measured by the dissolved
amount of
(a) Chlorine
(b) Ozone
(c) Nitrogen
(d) Oxygen
Q103. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using
the codes given below the lists :
List I List II
I. Potassium bromide (A) Fertiliser
II. Potassium nitrate (B) Photography
III. Potassium sulphate (C) Bakery
IV. Monopotassium tartarate (D) Gunpowder
Codes:
(a) IB, IID, IIIA, IVC
(b) IB, IID, IIIC, IVA
(c) ID, IIB, IIIC, IVA
(d) ID, IIB, IIIA, IVC
Q104. Which one of the following elements is essential for the
construction of nuclear reactors ?
(a) Cobalt
(b) Nickel
(c) Zirconium
(d) Tungsten
Q105. Consider the following statements regarding asteroids :
I. Asteroids are rocky debris of varying sizes orbiting the Sun.
II. Most of the asteroids are small but some have diameter as large
as 1000 km.
III. The orbit of asteroids lies between the orbits of Jupiter and
Saturn.
Of these statements :
(a) I, II and III are correct
(b) II and III are correct
(c) I and II are correct
(d) I and III are correct
Q106. Consider the following statements :
Coke is one of the materials of the charge added to blast furnace for
the production of steel/iron. Its function is to
I. act as a reducing agent.
II. remove silica associated with the iron ore.
III. function as fuel, to supply heat.
IV. act as an oxidizing agent.
Of these statements:
(a) I and II are correct
(b) II and IV are correct
(c) I and III are correct
(d) III and IV are correct
Q107. Which one of the following metals does not form amalgams ?
(a) Zinc
(b) Copper
(c) Magnesium
(d) Iron
Q108. A fuse is used in main electric supply as a safety device.
Which one of the following statements about the fuse is correct?
(a) It is connected in parallel with the main switch
(b) It is made mainly from silver alloys
(c) It must have a low melting point
(d) It must have a very high resistance
Q109. The correct sequence of different layers of the atmosphere
from the surface of the Earth upwards is
(a) Troposphere, Stratosphere, Ionosphere, Mesosphere
(b) Stratosphere, Troposphere, Ionosphere, Mesosphere
(c) Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere
(d) Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Ionosphere
Q110. Consumption of fish is considered to be healthy when
compared to flesh of other animals because fish contains
(a) polyunsaturated fatty acids
(b) saturated fatty acids
(c) essential vitamins
(d) more carbohydrates and proteins
Q111. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using
the codes given below the lists :
List I List II
(Disease) (Organism)
I. Malaria (A) Fungi
II. Poliomyelitis (B) Bacteria
III. Tuberculosis (C) Virus
IV. Ringworm (D) Protozoan
Codes:
(a) ID, IIC, IIIB, IVA
(b) ID, IIC, IIIA, IVB
(c) IC, IID, IIIA, IVB
(d) IC, IID, IIIB, IVA
Q112. Haemophilia is a genetic disorder which leads to
(a) decrease in haemoglobin level
(b) rheumatic heart disease
(c) decrease in WBC
(d) nonclotting of blood
Q113. Consider the following statements about acetylene :
I. It is used in welding industry.
II. It is raw material for preparing plastics.
III. It is easily obtained by mixing silicon carbide and water.
Of these statements :
(a) I and II are correct
(b) I and III are correct
(c) II and III are correct
(d) I, II and III are correct
Q114. A ball is dropped from the top of a high building with a
constant acceleration of 9.8 m/s2. What will be its velocity after 3
seconds ?
(a) 9.8 m/s
(b) 19.6 m/s
(c) 29.4 m/s
(d) 39.2 m/s
Q115. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using
the codes given below the lists :
List I List II
(Special Characteristic) (Name of Planet)
I. Farthest planet from the sun (A) Mercury
II. Largest planet of the solar system (B) Venus
III. Planet second from the Sun in the solar system (C) Jupiter
IV. Planet nearest to the Sun (D) Pluto
(E) Saturn
Codes:
(a) IB, IIC, IIIE, IVA
(b) IC, IIE, IIIA, IVB
(c) ID, IIA, IIIB, IVC
(d) ID, IIC, IIIB, IVA
Q116. Which one of the following types of microorganisms is most
widely used in industries ?
(a) Bacteria
(b) Bacteria and fungi
(c) Bacteria and algae
(d) Bacteria, microalgae and fungi
Q117. Match the names of outstanding Indian scientists given in List
I with area of their specialised work given in List II and select the
correct answer using the codes given below the lists :
List I List II
I. Dr. Raja Ramanna (A) Plant Chemistry
II. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan (B) Nuclear Physics
III. Prof. U.R. Rao (C) Thermodynamics and astrophysics
IV. Prof. Meghnad Saha (D) Space research
(E) Agricultural sciences
Codes:
(a) IC, IIE, IIIB, IVA
(b) IB, IIA, IIID, IVC
(c) IB, IIE, IIID, IVC
(d) IC, IIA, IIID, IVB
Q118. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using
the codes given below the lists :
List I List II
I. Fruit (A) Ovule
II. Seed (B) Leaf
III. Wood (C) Stem
IV. Starch (D) Ovary
Codes:
(a) IB, IIA, IIIC, IVD
(b) ID, IIA, IIIC, IVB
(c) IB, IIC, IIIA, IVD
(d) ID, IIC, IIIA, IVB
Q119. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using
the codes given below the lists :
List I List II
I. Theory of Mutation (A) Beadk and Tatum
II. Theory of Evolution (B) Jacob and Monod
III. One gene one enzyme hypothesis (C) Darwin
IV. Operon concept (D) De Vries
Codes:
(a) IC, IID, IIIA, IVB
(b) ID, IIC, IIIA, IVB
(c) ID, IIC, IIIB, IVA
(d) IC, IID, IIIB, IVA
Q120. A tree species in Mauritius failed to reproduce because of the
extinction of a fruiteating bird. Which one of the following was that
bird ?
(a) Dove
(b) Dodo
(c) Condor
(d) Skua
Q121. Which one of the following statements regarding starch and
cellulose is not correct ?
(a) Both of them are of plant origin
(b) Both of them are polymers
(c) Both of them give colour with iodine
(d) Both of them are made up of glucose molecules
Q122. Ergotism is due to consumption of
(a) contaminated grains
(b) rotting vegetables
(c) contaminated water
(d) stale cooked food
Q123. The complete conversion of glucose In the presence of
oxygen into carbon dioxide and water with release of energy is
called
(a) aerobic respiration
(b) anaerobic respiration
(c) glycolysis
(d) hydrolysis
Q124. The major chemical compound found in human kidney stones
is
(a) Uric acid
(b) Calcium carbonate
(c) Calcium oxalate
(d) Calcium sulphate
Q125. One Astronomical Unit is the average distance between
(a) Earth and the Sun
(b) Earth and the Moon
(c) Jupiter and the Sun
(d) Pluto and the Sun
Q126. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using
the codes given below the lists :
List I List II
I. Blue vitriol (A) Sodium bicarbonate
II. Epsom salt (B) Sodium hydroxide
III. Baking soda (C) Magnesium sulphate
IV. Caustic soda (D) Copper sulphate
Codes:
(a) IC, IID, IIIB, IVA
(b) ID, IIC, IIIC, IVA
(c) IC, IID, IIIA, IVB
(d) ID, IIC, IIIA, IVB
Q127. Assertion (A) :
Formic acid is a stronger acid than acetic acid.
Reason (R):
Formic acid is ah organic acid.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Q128. Assertion (A) :
The temperature of a metal wire rises when an electric current is
passed through it.
Reason (R):
Collision of metal atoms with each other releases heat energy.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Q129. Assertion (A) :
Phenyl is used as a household germicide.
Reason (R):
Phenyl is a phenol derivative and phenol is an effective germicide.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Q130. Assertion (A) :
Sodium metal is stored under kerosene.
Reason (R):
Metallic sodium melts when exposed to air.
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
Q131. The misery index is the sum of a country’s unemployment
and inflation rate. The higher the index, the more miserable is the
country to live in. The figure given below is the Misery Index for
various countries in Europe :
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the misery
index given above ?
I. Britain is the most miserable country to live in.
II. The inflation rate in Spain is less than that in Belgium and Britain.
III. Italy and France seem to have almost identical unemployment
rate.
IV. The higher the misery index, the higher the inflation rate.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
(a) I alone
(b) II and III
(c) I, II, III and IV
(d) None of the above
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1. C 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. D 8. C 9. D 10. B
11. C 12. C 13. A 14. D 15. D 16. B 17. A 18. B 19. A 20. A
21. D 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. C 27. A 28. A 29. A 30. D
31. A 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. A 36. C 37. A 38. B 39. B 40. C
41. A 42. B 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. A 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. B
51. B 52. C 53. D 54. A 55. A 56. D 57. D 58. C 59. D 60. D
61. C 62. D 63. D 64. A 65. C 66. C 67. B 68. D 69. D 70. D
71. B 72. C 73. A 74. D 75. A 76. B 77. D 78. B 79. B 80. C
81. A 82. A 83. D 84. B 85. B 86. B 87. B 88. C 89. D 90. A
91. A 92. C 93. B 94. D 95. B 96. B 97. C 98. D 99. B 100.B101.
D102.D103.A104.C105.C106.C107.D108.C109.C110.A111.A112.D113.A114.C15.D116.D117.C118.B119.B120.B121.C122.A
123.A124.C125.A126.D127.B128.C129.A130.C131.B132.A
133.B134.B135.A136.B137.C138.A139.C140.B141.D142.C143.B
144.D145.A146.C147.C
148.B149.A150.D