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Q1. Indus Valley people spoke which of the following languages?
Correct answer : 4
Q2. Aryan Civilisation is also known as ........
Correct answer : 1
Q3. Indus Valley people had not known the use of ...........
Correct answer : 4
Q4. Third Battle of Panipat was fought between
Correct answer : 3
Q5. Who defeated Afzal Khan of Adil Shahi Dynasty of Bijapur in 1659?
Correct answer : 3
Q6. The Gandhian programme of four stage non-cooperation was approved at the Calcutta Special Congress in September 1920 by the decisive support of ..........
Correct answer : 3
Q7. Pick the wrong one from the following:
Correct answer : 3
Q8. Pick the wrone one from the following
Correct answer : 3
Q9. Which of the following factors did NOT directly contribute towards the grant of Independence during 1945-47?
Correct answer : 3
Q10. The Lucknow Session of INC of 1916 is noted for............
Correct answer : 2
Q11. Mahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932 mainly because
Correct answer : 3
Q12. For which movement was there support both from Hindus and Muslims?
Correct answer : 3
Q13. Which of the following classes participated the least in the Indian National Movement?
Correct answer : 2
Q14. To counteract unfavourable articles on India in the British Press and to supply authentic information, a journal was started in 1890. Name it?
Correct answer : 4
Q15. He was the most passionate exponent of the extremists' point of view and the programme spelled out by him anticipated the one adopted by Gandhi some years later. Whom are we talking about?
Correct answer : 2
Q16. In Central India the 1857 revolt was led by ....................
Correct answer : 3
Q17. Which of the following is NOT true about India Councils Act of 1909?
Correct answer : 1
Q18. The Mughal Emperor to give permission to the British to start trading in India was
Correct answer : 2
Q19. ....................was instrumental in abolishing 'sati' in India.
Correct answer : 2
Q20. "Doctrine of Lapse" was the policy of British for annexing princely regions with no apparent heir devised by
Correct answer : 3
Q21. When was the Mahatma Gandhi series of currency issued in India?
Correct answer : 3
Q22. What was the first currency to be issued by Independent India?
Correct answer : 3
Q23. In which year the currency of 10000 demonetized?
Correct answer : 2
Q24. Which Bank was the first to issue paper currency in India?
Correct answer : 1
Q25. What was the first currency to be issued by the Reserve Bank of India?
Correct answer : 4
Q26. When from the new currency symbol of Rupee came to be used?
Correct answer : 3
Q27. How many other countries have "Rupee" or other similar term currency?
Correct answer : 1
Q28. When was paper currency introduced in India?
Correct answer : 1
Q29. "Rupee" is a word derived from………
Correct answer : 2
Q30. Whenfrom the decimal coinage system was introduced in India?
Correct answer : 3
Q31. Who introduced the "Rupee" system of currency to our country?
Correct answer : 3
Q32. Who was the Chief Planner of the first two five year plans?
Correct answer : 3
Q33. Which five year plan had the objective of "Garibi Hatao" ?
Correct answer : 2
Q34. Which five year plan of planning commission defined the "Poverty Line"?
Correct answer : 1
Q35. What was the Plan Holiday Periods in our various planning periods?
Correct answer : 2
Q36. What was the First Five Year Plan period?
Correct answer : 3
Q37. Who is the ex-officio (automatic by virtue of post held) chairman of the Planning Commission?
Correct answer : 3
Q38. When was the Planning Commission set up?
Correct answer : 4
Q39. Which country's concept of planning is adopted in our planning system?
Correct answer : 2
Q40. Where was the first Indian Military Academy Started in united India (undivided India)?
Correct answer : 2
Q41. Which state has a lower literacy rate than country's literacy rate according to 2001 census?
Correct answer : 3
Q42. Which of the following is NOT a part of the Ministry of Finance?
Correct answer : 4
Q43. Who among the following was the first to make a scientific attempt to calculate National Income of India?
Correct answer : 2
Q44. Rashtriya Vikas Parishad means .....
Correct answer : 3
Q45. ............functions solely to monitor and arrange flow of agriculture credit in India.
Correct answer : 2
Q46. Veeru ordered 4 pairs of white socks and some additional pairs of blue socks. The price of white socks per pair was twice that of the blue socks. When the order was filled, it was found that the number of pairs of the two colours had been interchanged. This increased the bill by 50%. Find the ratio of the number of pairs of white socks to that of the pairs of blue socks in the original order placed by Veeru.
Correct answer : 1
Q47. Deepa walks 3.36 Kms. In 4 weeks by walking an equal distance each day. How many meters does she walk each day?
Correct answer : 3
Q48. A earnes 10% more than B, but 15% less than C. If B earns Rs.85/- then C earns ?
Correct answer : 3
Q49. Two taps A and B can fill a cistern in 36 minutes and 45 minutes respectively. Both the taps are opened for a certain time but being clogged only 9/10th of the quantity of water flows through the tap A and 15/16th through the tap B. After the obstructions are removed the cistern is filled in 14 and a half minutes from that moment. How long were the taps remain clogged?
Correct answer : 3
Q50. The population in a city increases at the rate of 5% annually. Its present population is 185220. The population 3 years ago was .....
Correct answer : 2
Q51. John's disease mostly affects the .........................
Correct answer : 3
Q52. Sandalwood trees are generally found in ..............regions.
Correct answer : 1
Q53. "Deodar" trees are commonly found in ..........
Correct answer : 4
Q54. The soil that is treated with gypsum to make it suitable for cropping is...........
Correct answer : 2
Q55. ......................is usually found in river estuaries.
Correct answer : 3
Q56. Rinderpest is a disease that mostly affects ....................
Correct answer : 2
Q57. The ideal temperature for the cultivation of wheat is....................
Correct answer : 2
Q58. The growing of different crops one after the other continuously to maintain soil fertility is called as .............
Correct answer : 4
Q59. Of the following crops, which one requires water - logging for its cultivation?
Correct answer : 3
Q60. ...................soil is ideal for the cultivation of rice.
Correct answer : 2
Q61. Jute is obtained from the ............of the plant.
Correct answer : 1
Q62. The pepper plant is a .....................
Correct answer : 3
Q63. ................is the major producer of red chillies in India.
Correct answer : 2
Q64. .......................is the leading producer of Saffron.
Correct answer : 3
Q65. .................is the leading producer of Ginger.
Correct answer : 1
Q66. What was the name of the operation to boost milk production in our country?
Correct answer : 2
Q67. Resin is the major produce of .....................
Correct answer : 3
Q68. Coffee is obtained from the ...............plant.
Correct answer : 2
Q69. "Sugar Bowl of India" is................
Correct answer : 4
Q70. The temperature needed for cultivation of rubber is..............
Correct answer : 3
Q71. In p-orbital the maximum number of electrons present will be…….
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Q72. Energy is emitted when an electron jumps from ..... shell to ... shell.
Correct answer : 1
Q73. Rutherford's atomic model does not account for……….
Correct answer : 3
Q74. Orbits are …………..
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Q75. When an electron is present in a stationary orbit it ……………………………. Energy
Correct answer : 2
Q76. Reduction is a chemical reaction which involves……….
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Q77. Oxidising agents are…………
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Q78. The oxidation number of an element in the free state is……….
Correct answer : 1
Q79. Neil Bohr proposed that the electrons revolve around the nucleus only in…………
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Q80. Hydrogen has .... Isotopes.
Correct answer : 3
Q81. The equivalent weight of a trivalent element is 9. Its atomic weight will be………
Correct answer : 2
Q82. The tribasic acid Phosphoric Acid has a molecular weight of 98. What will be its equivalent weight?
Correct answer : 1
Q83. Acidity of a base is the number of replacable ……………
Correct answer : 3
Q84. Basicity of an acid is the number of replacable .....
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Q85. In the titration of weak acid with a weak base………………
Correct answer : 4
Q86. A solution containing 40g of NaOH in 1 litre of water is…………….
Correct answer : 4
Q87. The equivalent weight of a base depends on its …………..
Correct answer : 4
Q88. The molecular weight of sulphuric acid is 98. What will be its equivalent weight?
Correct answer : 2
Q89. One mole of carbon dioxide contains ……g of Carbon
Correct answer : 3
Q90. PV= Constant at Constant temperature is known as………………
Correct answer : 3
Q91. The weight of 5 moles of water is…………
Correct answer : 3
Q92. The atomicity of Nitrogen is…………….
Correct answer : 3
Q93. An ideal gas always obeys ...
Correct answer : 3
Q94. When the vapour density of oxygen is 16, what will be its molecular weight/
Correct answer : 32
Q95. In an endothermic reaction, the heat is…………..
Correct answer : 1
Q96. Energy has to be supplied to the reactants in which of the following reactions?
Correct answer : 4
Q97. A reaction which is brought about by supplying electric current is called as……..
Correct answer : 2
Q98. In an exothermic reaction, the total energy of the reactants will be .......
Correct answer : 2
Q99. With which of the following steels, watch springs and razor blades are made?
Correct answer : 2
Q100. Manganese Steel is generally used in the manufacture of…………..
Correct answer : 2
Q101. "Ammonal" is a mixture of which of the following?
Correct answer : 2
Q102. Thermite is used in the field of .....
Correct answer : 3
Q103. "Thermite" is a mixture of which of the following?
Correct answer : 3
Q104. With which of the following Razor blades are made?
Correct answer : 4
Q105. Which one of the following is one of the properties of non-metals?
Correct answer : 4
Q106. Which one of the following is one of the properties of a metal?
Correct answer : 3
Q107. Generally a metal is extracted from its oxide ore by the process of .....
Correct answer : 3
Q108. Ruby is an oxide of which of the following?
Correct answer : 4
Q109. Magnetite is an ore of which of the following?
Correct answer : 1
Q110. Aluminium is purified by which of the following process?
Correct answer : 1
Q111. The heat gained or lost by a body during a change of state is ........ heat.
Correct answer : 2
Q112. The heat absorbed by the coolant is transferred to the water in the .............
Correct answer : 2
Q113. The fusion reaction occurs at
Correct answer : 3
Q114. The gravitational force acting on an object is called its
Correct answer : 2
Q115. The function of the live wire is to
Correct answer : 2
Q116. The function ‘of the carbon brushes in a DC motor is to .............
Correct answer : 4
Q117. The frequency of tuning fork that vibrates 3750 times in 5 s is.
Correct answer : 2
Q118. The frequency of a wave is 330 Hz and the velocity of sound in air is 330 m/s, then what is the wavelength of the wave?
Correct answer : 2
Q119. The frequency of AC mains used in India is
Correct answer : 2
Q120. The free surface of liquid behave like
Correct answer : 2
Q121. The free surface of a liquid possesses
Correct answer : 2
Q122. The force with which the earth attracts an object is
Correct answer : 2
Q123. The force which acts over short distances is .............
Correct answer : 3
Q124. The force on a charged particle moving in a magnetic field is maximum. What is the angle between the direction of motion and field?
Correct answer : 1
Q125. The force of surface tension is always to the liquid surface.
Correct answer : 2
Q126. The force of surface tension is always to the liquid surface
Correct answer : 2
Q127. The force of attraction between the molecules of the same substance is
Correct answer : 2
Q128. The force developed within the body due to molecular displacement is called
Correct answer : 1
Q129. The force acting on an object perpendicular to the surface is called
Correct answer : 1
Q130. The following particles are moving with a same velocity. Which one has a maximum Debroglie wavelength?
Correct answer : 4
Q131. The planets, whose position keeps changing, depending on the distance from the Sun is/are........A) Uranus B) Neptune C) Pluto D) Jupiter
Correct answer : 2
Q132. Which among the following states possesses oil resources based on geographical location?
Correct answer : 3
Q133. When will South Pole experience continuous light?
Correct answer : 2
Q134. Moyar Valley is found in ........
Correct answer : 2
Q135. ............will experience sunlight for the longest period in Summer.
Correct answer : 2
Q136. Gondwana hills are located in
Correct answer : 3
Q137. The northern most part of the Himalayas (Great Himalayas) is also known as ..........
Correct answer : 3
Q138. Of the following cities of India, which one has a moderate temperature throughout the year?
Correct answer : 2
Q139. Which of the following statement is true about "Andromeda" ?
Correct answer : 3
Q140. Pick the wrongly matched pair: (A) Winter Solstice - 22nd December (B) Autumnal Equinox - 21st June (C) Summer Solstice - 21st March D) Vernal Equinox .. 21st September
Correct answer : 3
Q141. Who according to Hebrew Bible, built the first temple in Jerusalem?
Correct answer : 4
Q142. Sachin Tendulkar's father in law Anand Mehta was a former national champion in which sport?
Correct answer : 3
Q143. Which famous Indian cricketer bowled with a wrist withered by Polio?
Correct answer : 4
Q144. Captained the Indian Test Team against the West Indies in 1974-1975 and on the very next test he was a twelfthman. Who was he?
Correct answer : 2
Q145. She was a teacher, received Bharat Ratna and Nobel Peace Prize, and died on the Teachers Day of India.Who was she?
Correct answer : 3
Q146. "Stigma" with reference to medieval days refers to....
Correct answer : 3
Q147. The famous "Marie" biscuits are named after?
Correct answer : 3
Q148. "Dilmah" is a famous tea brand from .....
Correct answer : 2
Q149. Who invented the "vulcanisation" process that has made a revolution in the use of rubber?
Correct answer : 3
Q150. How is "Florida" state of USA is also known?
Correct answer : 1
Q151. Which ancient Indian authored the "Yog Darsana" (philosophy of yoga)?
Correct answer : 1
Q152. When did India conduct its first nuclear test?
Correct answer : 2
Q153. What was the code name for the first nuclear test conducted by India in 1974 at Pokhran, Rajasthan?
Correct answer : 3
Q154. Which Indian born scientist's experiment led to the invention of optical fibre?
Correct answer : 4
Q155. "Durgeshnandini" and "Kapalakundala" were written by....
Correct answer : 2
Q156. What was the call sign of Apollo 13 command module?
Correct answer : 1
Q157. What was the name of the first talking cartoon of Mickey Mouse?
Correct answer : 1
Q158. Who wrote the book 'Economic consequences of Peace"?
Correct answer : 2
Q159. "Shabdatharapadham" is the autobiography of....
Correct answer : 4
Q160. In which event did P T Usha come fourth in the 1984 Los Angeles, USA?
Correct answer : 3
Q161. In which country is the world's highest airport located?
Correct answer : 2
Q162. Mount Everest was scaled for the first time by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in ......
Correct answer : 3
Q163. Kathakali, Mohini Aattam and Ottam Thullal are regional dances of ....
Correct answer : 2
Q164. How many times Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup?
Correct answer : 3
Q165. When was Hockey introduced in the Asian Games?
Correct answer : 1
Q166. Durand Cup is associated with which sport in India?
Correct answer : 1
Q167. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, former Vice President of India, started his career as a .......
Correct answer : 4
Q168. Frederick Sanger is a two time Nobel Prize winner for which subject?
Correct answer : 2
Q169. Where in India is the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute located?
Correct answer : 2
Q170. "let's go" is the historical statement of which internationally reputed person
Correct answer : 3
Q171. "Fire Temple" is the place of worship of which of the following religions?
Correct answer : 3
Q172. Where in India is the 'Garampani" sanctuary located?
Correct answer : 4
Q173. In which year, the Nobel Prizes were first awarded?
Correct answer : 3
Q174. Which country will host the 2014 Commonwealth Games?
Correct answer : 4
Q175. In the question below is given three statements followed by two conclusions numbeFF0000 (1) and (2). You have to take the three given statements to be true even if they seem to at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts. STATEMENTS: All buses are scooters. No scooter is a train. Some trains are jeeps. CONCLUSIONS: (1) No bus is a train. (2) Some jeeps are scooters.
Correct answer : 1
Q176. What number will come next in the following series? 5,8,9,14,16,23,26 ?
Correct answer : 1
Q177. Doctor: Patient :: Politician: ?
Correct answer : 1
Q178. Below in the question are given two statements A and B. These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choice correctly depicts the relationship between these two STATEMENTS: (A) More than two billion pounds of chemicals are spewed in the air everyday by industries and vehicles of some countries. (B) International Pollution Control Organization is expected to penalize the countries which cross the maximum emission limits.
Correct answer : 1
Q179. There are mice in the field which act as prey to snakes. Hawks eat the snakes. Some dogs are brought into the field. What will be its effect?
Correct answer : 4
Q180. Give the meaning for DISHEVELLED
Correct answer : 1
Q181. Under which heading or letter does the Library of Congress system classify "e;Language and Literature"e; books>
Correct answer : 2
Q182. They have bought this house. Now it is .........
Correct answer : 4
Q183. In the following question, out of the four options, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence: "e; An extreme fear of being in a small confined place"e;
Correct answer : 2
Q184. Rearrange the following six sentences in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the question that follows: (A) This shows how politicians value little a common man's life. (B) However, the rash of tragedies has not apparently perturbed the Minister of Railways. (C) Despite opposition parties coming down heavily on her, the Minister of Railways remains undisturbed. (D) The Minister of Railways in question, already has fourteen train mishaps in his kitty in a year. (E) He should take a lession from the late Lal Bahadur Shastri who quit after a single accident. (F) Floating conspiracy theory is not going to improve the railways report card. Which of these sentences will be the SECOND one after the rearrangement?
Correct answer : 1
Q185. Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word: QUARRY
Correct answer : 2
Q186. Ravindra is ...........to visit his friends next week
Correct answer : 2
Q187. In the question, a part of the sentence is highlighted. Replace the highlighted part with the options given which may improve the sentence. "e; Neither plants nor animals, can survive without oxygen."e;
Correct answer : 4
Q188. In 2015, Mother Theresa was canonised by the Pope. Mother Theresa was born in ..................
Correct answer : 1
Q189. The Finance Ministry has recently announced that for all purchases and sales above Rs.............., the Pan Card must be quoted.
Correct answer : 3
Q190. In December 2015, which country allowed women to vote and also contest in the local body elections?
Correct answer : 1
Q191. What refers to how system can quickly transform to support environmental changes?
Correct answer : 4
Q192. Which of the following format you can decide to apply or not in Auto Format dialog box?
Correct answer : 4
Q193. A series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it is known as ......
Correct answer : 3
Q194. Expand XOR
Correct answer : 2
Q195. The environment provided to ASP is based on
Correct answer : 1
Q196. The earliest software was developed using ....
Correct answer : 1
Q197. Which of the following number systems is used to store data and perform calculations in a computer?
Correct answer : 1
Q198. BCNF is needed because
Correct answer : 4
Q199. An organised information or a database help us
Correct answer : 4
Q200. The mechanism by which the data and function are bounded together with an object definition ....