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Subject Code : 29 series

2014

TEST BOOKLET

GENERAL STUDIES

Time allowed : 2(Two) Hours Full Marks : 200

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[No. of Question- 100]

  1. Zojila Pass is in

(A) Jammu and Kashmir
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Himachal Pradesh
(D) Andhra Pradesh

Option(A) Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation: Zojila Pass is a high mountain pass located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, connecting the region of Ladakh to the Kashmir Valley.

  1. Tungabhadra and Bhima are the tributaries of

(A) Narmada
(B) Mahanadi
(C) Krishna
(D) Kaveri

Option(C) Krishna
Explanation: Both the Tungabhadra and Bhima rivers are tributaries of the Krishna River, which is one of the major rivers in India.

  1. North Cachar Hill is known for

(A) graphite
(B) rock salt
(C) limestone
(D) coal

Option (A) graphite
Explanation: North Cachar Hills in Assam are known for the presence of graphite deposits, which are economically significant.

  1. In Assam, ‘red soil’ is the main feature of

(A) Bodoland Area
(B) North Cachar Hill Area
(C) Barak Valley Region
(D) Brahmaputra Valley Region

Option (B) North Cachar Hill Area
Explanation: The North Cachar Hill area in Assam is characterized by its red soil, which is primarily due to the lateritic formation.

  1. Which one of the following combinations is mainly concentrated in single State of North- East India?

(A) Khası-Naga
(B) Khasi-Garo
(C) Naga-Mizo
(D) Khasi-Mizo

Option (B) Khasi-Garo
Explanation: The Khasi and Garo tribes are predominantly found in the state of Meghalaya in North-East India.

  1. India’s permanent research station, ‘Dakshin Gangotri is located in

(A) Indian Ocean
(B) Himalayas
(C) Arabian Sea
(D) Antarctica

Option (D) Antarctica
Explanation: Dakshin Gangotri is one of India's research stations in Antarctica, established for scientific research.

  1. PSLV-C14 in its latest space quest had carried Oceansat-2 with how many forein nano satellites?

(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 7
(D) 9

Option(C) 7
Explanation: PSLV-C14 launched Oceansat-2 along with 7 foreign nano satellites in 2009

  1. National Sugar Institute (NSI) is located at

(A) Varanasi
(B) New Delhi
(C) Kanpur
(D) Lucknow

Option(C) Kanpur
Explanation: The National Sugar Institute is located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, and focuses on research and education related to sugar technology.

  1. The first telegraph line in India was laid between

(A) Calcutta and Delhi
(B) Calcutta and Bombay
(C) Calcutta and Agra
(D) Delhi and Bombay

Option (B) Calcutta and Bombay
Explanation: The first telegraph line in India was established between Calcutta (now Kolkata) and Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1851.

  1. India’s first supercomputer is known as

(A) SAGA
(Β) ΕΚΑ
(C) PARAM 2000
(D) PARAM 8000

Option (C) PARAM 2000
Explanation: PARAM 2000 was India's first supercomputer, developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).

  1. India’s first remote-sensing satellite (IRS-1A) 20. was launched from

(A) Sriharikota
(B) Baikonur
(C) Cape Kennedy
(D) French Guiana

Option (A) Sriharikota
Explanation: IRS-1A, India's first remote-sensing satellite, was launched from Sriharikota in 1982.

  1. Which was the first Indian satellite that was 21. launched from Soviet Cosmodrome in 1975?

(A) Aryabhatta
(B) Bhaskara-I
(C) Bhaskara-II
(D) INSAT-1A

Option (A) Aryabhatta
Explanation: Aryabhatta was the first Indian satellite launched by India in 1975 from the Soviet Union.

  1. Where was India’s first computer installed?

(A) Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
(B) Indian Iron and Steel Co. Ltd., Burnpur
(C) Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
(D) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Option (C) Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta
Explanation: The first computer in India was installed at the Indian Statistical Institute in Calcutta.

  1. Recently India’s largest solar power plant has been launched in which of the following States?

(A) Rajasthan
(C) Tamil Nadu
(B) Madhya Pradesh
(D) Gujarat

Option (A) Rajasthan
Explanation: Rajasthan is home to India's largest solar power plant, contributing significantly to renewable energy.

  1. Which of the following satellites helps to telecast TV network programmes all over the country?

(A) Aryabhatta
(B) APPLE
(D) INSAT-1B
(C) Rohini

Option (D) INSAT-1B
Explanation: INSAT-1B was one of the satellites used for broadcasting television signals across India.

16. Rajatarangini, written by Kalhana, is a story of the King of

(A) Nepal
(B) Kamrup
(C) Kashmir
(D) Orissa

Option(C) Kashmir
Explanation: 'Rajatarangini' is a historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir, authored by the poet Kalhana.

  1. The ‘Tartar’ tribe inhabitates in which part of the world?

(A) Siberia
(B) Kenya
(C) Europe
(D) None of the above

Option(A) Siberia
Explanation: The Tartar tribe, known for their historical presence, primarily inhabits regions in Siberia and parts of Central Asia.

  1. ‘Salsa’, a popular form of social dance, originated from

(A) Brazil
(B) Franch
(C) Italy
(D) America

Option(D) America
Explanation: Salsa originated in the Caribbean, particularly Cuba, and later developed into its current form in the United States.

  1. ‘Ikebana’ is a Japanese art of

(A) paper craft
(B) dress designing
(C) miniature tree farming
(D) flower arrangement

Option(D) flower arrangement
Explanation: Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement, emphasizing harmony, balance, and simplicity.

  1. Which tribe of North-East celebrates the ‘Agalmaka’ festival?

(A) Dimasa
(B) Garo
(C) Mishing
(D) Sonowal Kachari

Option(B) Garo
Explanation: The Garo tribe celebrates the 'Agalmaka' festival, which is an important cultural event for them.

  1. The author of Prahlada Caritra is

(A) Harivara Vipra
(B) Hem Saraswati
(C) Durgabar Kayastha
(D) Ananta Kandali

Option (B) Hem Saraswati
Explanation: Hem Saraswati was an Assamese poet and one of the earliest Assamese writers. He wrote the 'Prahlada Charitra,' a story based on the Puranic legend of Prahlada.

  1. Raja Harishchandra, an early Indian film, was produced by

(A) Dada Saheb Phalke
(B) Ashok Kumar
(C) Satyajit Ray
(D) Guru Dutt

Option (A) Dada Saheb Phalke
Explanation: Dadasaheb Phalke is regarded as the father of Indian cinema. He produced and directed Raja Harishchandra in 1913, which is considered India's first full-length feature film

  1. ‘Ugadi’ is a popular festival of

(A) Karnataka
(B) Bihar
(C) Himachal Pradesh
(D) Nepal

Option (A) Karnataka
Explanation: Ugadi marks the New Year’s Day for the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, and it falls in the month of March or April.

  1. Name the author of the famous book, Cha Garam, the tea story

(A) Maniram Dewan
(B) Hemendra Prasad Barooah
(C) Arup Kumar Dutta
(D) None of them

Option (C) Arup Kumar Dutta
Explanation: Arup Kumar Dutta is a renowned Indian author from Assam, known for his works on tea, including Cha Garam, which explores the history of tea plantations in Assam.

  1. Name the three capitals of Ahom Kingdom at different eras.

(A) Tipam, Namrup, Gargaon
(B) Moran, Bhogdoi, Charing
(C) Charaideo, Gargaon, Jorhat
(D) None of the above

Option (C) Charaideo, Gargaon, Jorhat
Explanation: The Ahom Kingdom had different capitals at various times. Charaideo was the first capital, followed by Gargaon, and later Jorhat became the capital in the late 18th century.

  1. One of the first ever Barbaruas of Ahom King- dom also achieved a memorable reputation. Name both father and son duo.

(A) Satram Barbarua (father), Kaliabhomora Barphukan (son)
(B) Momai Tamuli Barbarua (father), Lachit Barphukan (son
(C) Bholanath Barbarua (father), Haranath Barphukan (son)
(D) None of them

Option(B) Momai Tamuli Barbarua (father), Lachit Barphukan (son)
Explanation: Momai Tamuli Barbarua was the first Barbarua, and his son Lachit Barphukan is remembered for his heroism in the Battle of Saraighat, where he defended Assam from Mughal forces.

  1. Who built the Charminar of Hyderabad and on what occasion?

(A) Nawab of Hyderabad built it to celebrate freedom from British rule (1947)
(B) Nawab Safdar Jang built it to celebrate relief from a major famine (1739)
(C) Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah constructed it to commemorate the eradication of plague (1591)
(D) None of the above

Option (C) Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah constructed it to commemorate the eradication of plague (1591)
Explanation: The Charminar was built in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah to celebrate the end of a devastating plague in Hyderabad.

  1. Dimapur, the capital of the Kachari Kingdom, was occupied by the Ahom King

(A) Rudra Singha
(B) Gadadhar Singha
(C) Suhummong
(D) Rajeswar Singha

Option (C) Suhummong
Explanation: Suhummong (Swargadeo Suhungmung) conquered Dimapur, the capital of the Kachari kingdom, during his reign.

  1. The posts of Barbarua and Barphukan were created by

(A) Suteopha
(B) Pratap Singha
(C) Supatpha
(D) Rudra Singha

Option (B) Pratap Singha
Explanation: Pratap Singha, one of the most powerful kings of the Ahom dynasty, created the positions of Barbarua and Barphukan to streamline the administration of the kingdom.

  1. The Ashokan Pillar at Allahabad provides information about the reign of

(A) Chandragupta Maurya
(B) Chandragupta-I
(C) Samudragupta
(D) Chandragupta-II

Option (C) Samudragupta
Explanation: The Ashokan Pillar at Allahabad, which also contains inscriptions from the Gupta period, provides valuable information about the reign of Samudragupta, especially through the famous Prayag Prashasti (Allahabad pillar inscription).

  1. The Ain-i-Akbari was written by

(A) Farishta
(B) Ibn Batuta
(C) Abul Fazl
(D) Birbal

Option (C) Abul Fazl
Reason: Ain-i-Akbari was written by Abul Fazl, who was a close advisor and court historian to the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The Ain-i-Akbari is part of his larger work, the Akbarnama, and serves as a detailed record of Akbar’s administration, policies, and the social, cultural, and economic life of his empire. Abul Fazl documented this work to provide a thorough account of Akbar’s reign and showcase the structure and achievements of the Mughal Empire. None of the other figures listed were involved in creating this kind of administrative or historical document.

  1. The Kamakhya Temple was rebuilt by the Koch King

(A) Biswa Singha
(B) Raghu Dev
(C) Naranarayan
(D) Prananarayan

Option (C) Naranarayan
Explanation: The famous Kamakhya temple in Assam was rebuilt by King Naranarayan of the Koch dynasty in the 16th century after it had been damaged by invasions.

  1. Permanent Settlement in India was introduced by

(A) Lord Warren Hastings
(B) Lord Bentinck
(C) Lord Cornwallis
(D) Lord Ripon

Option (C) Lord Cornwallis
Explanation: Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in 1793 as part of his reforms to stabilize land revenue collection. It was aimed at creating a class of loyal landlords who would ensure steady revenue.

34. When did the British Governmen: take over the reign of India from the East India Com Dany and who was the first Vicercy?

(A) 1857, Lord Linlithgow
(B) 1858, Lord Canning
(C) 1861, Lord Curzon
(D) 1858, Lord Curzon

Option (B) 1858, Lord Canning
Explanation: After the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the British Crown took direct control of India in 1858, and Lord Canning was appointed the first Viceroy of India.

  1. In which year, Kushal Konwar was hanged by the British and for what cause?

(A) 1930, spearheading Quit India Movement in Upper Assam
(B) 1921, tacilitating Non-Cooperation Movement and Satyagraha in Sivsagar
(C) 1942, declared guilty of conspiracy for a train derailment near Golaghat.
(D) None of the above

Option (C) 1942, declared guilty of conspiracy for a train derailment near Golaghat.
Explanation: Kushal Konwar, a leader from Assam, was sentenced to death by the British in 1942 for his alleged involvement in a train derailment during the Quit India Movement.

  1. Who was the Ahom King in Assam during the Mutiny of 18577

(A) Gaurinath Singha
(B) Kandarpeswar Singha
(C) Lakshminath Singha
(D) None of them

Option(B) Kandarpeswar Singha
Explanation: Kandarpeswar Singha was the Ahom King at the time of the 1857 rebellion, although his kingdom had lost much of its power and prestige by this time.

  1. Who was the first Assamese to join the Indian National Congress during the Second Session held in 1886?

(A) Gopinath Bordoloi
(B) Tarurram Phukan
(C) Devicharan Baruah
(D) Nobin Chandra Bordoloi

Option (C) Devicharan Baruah
Explanation: Devicharan Baruah was the first Assamese to join the Indian National Congress during its second session in Calcutta (1886).

  1. Which freedom fighter of Assam refused to accept the Tamra Patra and said, “With all my profound sense of gratitude to the well-wish- ers of the Government, I would like to say humbly that I did not take part in the India’s freedom movement with an intention to get something in return”?

(A) Rohini Choudhury
(C) Nilamani Phukan
(B) Puspalata Das
(D) Kamala Miri

Option (C) Nilamani Phukan
Explanation: Nilamani Phukan, a freedom fighter from Assam, refused the Tamra Patra, a token of honor, as he believed his participation in the freedom movement was selfless.

39 Who was the first President of the Muslim League?

(A) Liaquat Ali Khan
(B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
(C) Aga Khan
(D) None of them

Option (C) Aga Khan
Explanation: Aga Khan was the first president of the All India Muslim League, which was formed in 1906 to represent the interests of the Muslim population in British India.

  1. Mahatma Gandhi was called the ‘Father of the Nation’ first by

(A) Jawaharlal Nehru
(B) Rabindranath Tagore
(C) Subhash Chandra Buse
(D) Lala Lapat Rai

Option (B) Rabindranath Tagore
Explanation: Rabindranath Tagore was the first to refer to Mahatma Gandhi as the 'Father of the Nation' due to his pivotal role in India’s struggle for independence.

  1. The First Round Table Conference was held in London in

(A) November 1930
(B) March 1919
(C) August 1942
(D) October 1939

Option(A) November 1930
Explanation: The First Round Table Conference took place in London in November 1930 to discuss constitutional reforms in British India.

  1. The first woman President of the Indian Ne- tonal Congress was

(A) Sarojini Naidu
(B) Anre Besant
(C) Aruna Asaf Ali
(D) Suhasini Mulay

Option (B) Annie Besant
Explanation: Annie Besant was the first woman to preside over the Indian National Congress in 1917. She was a British socialist and Indian independence activist.

  1. If ‘CAT’ and ‘BCAT’ are written as ‘XZG’ and ‘YLZG’ respectively in a code language, then how is ‘EGG’ to be written in the same lan guage?

(A) VSS
(B) URR
(C) VTT
(D) UTT

Option (B) URR
Explanation: The code shifts the alphabet backward by a certain number of positions, following a consistent pattern. Applying the same logic, 'EGG' becomes 'URR'.

  1. A cuboid has six sides of different colours. The red side is opposite lo black. The blue side is adjacent to white. The brown side is adjacent to blue. The red side is face down. Which one of the following would be opposite to brown?

(A) Red
(B) Black
(C) While
(D) Blue

Option (B) Black
Explanation: Based on the position and adjacency of the colors, black is opposite to the brown side.

  1. A man walks 3 km northwards and then turns left and goes 2 km. He again tums let and goes 3 km He then turns right and walks straight. In which direction he is walking now?

(A) East
(B) West
(C) North
(D) South

Option (A) East
Explanation: After following the directions step by step, the man is walking east in the final direction.

  1. In a class of 60, where boys are wice that of girls, Alaka is ranked 17th from the top. If there are 9 boys ahead of Alaka, then how many gifts are after her in the rank?

(A) 26
(B) 12
(C) 10
(D) 33

Option (B) 12
Explanation: Since there are 60 students and the ratio of boys to girls is 2:1, there are 40 boys and 20 girls. If 9 boys are ahead of Alaka, 7 girls are ahead, and 12 girls are ranked below

  1. Half of the villagers of a certain village have their own houses One-fifth of the villagers callivate paddy. One-third of the villagers are erate Four-fifth of the villagers are below twenty-five. There which one of the following is certainly true?

(A) All the villagers who have their own houses are literale
(B) A quarter of the villagers who have their own houses cultivate paddy
(C) Some villagers under twenty-five are in-cratc
(D) Half of the villagers who cultivale paddy are lilerate

Option (C) Some villagers under twenty-five are literate
Explanation: Since four-fifths of the villagers are below twenty-five and one-third are literate, it is certain that some villagers under twenty-five are literate.

  1. A fruit seller had some apples He sells 40%. apples and still has 420 apples Originally, how many apples he had?

(A) 588
(B) 600
(C) 672
(D) 700

Option (D) 700
Explanation: If 40% of the apples were sold, 60% remain. Since 60% equals 420 apples, the original number of apples is (420 / 0.60) = 700.

  1. A two-digit number is such that the product on the digits is &. When 18 is added to the number, then the digits are reversed. The number

(A) 18
(B) 24
(C) 42
(D) 81

(C) 42
Explanation: The digits must multiply to 8, and adding 18 results in the digits being reversed. The only number that fits this condition is 42, which becomes 24 when reversed.

  1. if X: Y-4-7 and Y 25 11,then XYZ 15

(A) 4:35:55
(B) 20:35:77
(C) 4:35;77
(D) 35:20;77

Option (B) 20:35:77
Explanation: To find the ratio X:Y
, you multiply X
by 5 and Y
by 7 to make Y consistent. The resulting ratio is 20:35:77.

  1. In how many phases, the Election to the Lo Sabha in the year 2014 was conducted?

(A) 6
(B) 7
(C) 8
(D) 9

Option (D) 9
Explanation: The 2014 Lok Sabha election in India was conducted in 9 phases from April 7 to May 12, 2014. It was the longest election in Indian history due to the large voter base and logistical challenges across various states.

  1. Which Lok Sabha Election resulted in a Hum Parliament?

(A) 9th Lok Sabha Election (1989)
(B) 10th Lok Sabha Election (1991)
(C) 11th Lok Sabha Election (1996)
(D) 13th Lok Sabha Election (1999

Option(C) 11th Lok Sabha Election (1996)
Explanation: The 11th Lok Sabha elections in 1996 led to a hung parliament where no single party had a clear majority, resulting in a coalition government.

  1. How many States are there in Indian Union?

(A) 25
(B) 26
(C) 28
(D) 29

Option(C) 28
Explanation: India currently has 28 states and 8 Union Territories.

  1. The Governor of a State is an integral part of the

(A) State Catinet
(B) Parlament
(C) State Legislature
(D) Stale Public Service Commission

Option(C) State Legislature
Explanation: The Governor, as the constitutional head of a state, is a part of the state legislature, which includes the legislative assembly and, in some states, the legislative council.

  1. Which of the following is a condition for a political party to be approved as a National Party according to the Election Commission al India’s regulations?

(A) It must have a minimum of 11 seats in tha Lok Sabha from at least three States
(B) It must have an office in every State capital
(C) It must have a minimum of 5 seats in the Lok Sabha froin at least two States
(D) It must be at least 10 years old

Option(C) It must have a minimum of 5 seats in the Lok Sabha from at least two States
Explanation: For a party to gain national status, it must have a minimum of 5 Lok Sabha seats from two or more states or fulfill other criteria related to vote share and recognition across states

  1. Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right in India?

(A) Right to property
(B) Right to Equality
(C) Right to Freedom
(D) Right to Constituticnal Remedies

Option(A) Right to Property
Explanation: The Right to Property was initially a fundamental right but was changed to a constitutional right under Article 300A by the 44th Amendment in 1978.

  1. Who is known as the Father of Local Self Government in India?

(A) Lord Amherst
(B) Lord Ripon
(C) Lord Lytton
(0) Lord Bentanc

Option (B) Lord Ripon
Explanation: Lord Ripon is called the Father of Local Self-Government in India due to his introduction of local governance reforms in 1882.

  1. When was the first National Emergency dedared in India?

(A) 1962
(B) 1965
(C) 1971
(D) 1975

Option (A) 1962
Explanation: The first National Emergency in India was declared in 1962 during the Indo-China war.

  1. The Mandal Commission to recommend the reservation for Other Backward Class of people was set up in the year

(A) 1977
(B) 1979
(C) 1980
(D) 1983

Option(B) 1979
Explanation: The Mandal Commission was established in 1979 to identify socially and educationally backward classes and recommend reservations in government jobs and educational institutions.

  1. By whom the Vice President of India is elected?

(A) The President of India
(B) Members of the Parliament
(C) Members of the Rajya Sabha
(D) Members of the Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assemblies of States

Option (B) Members of the Parliament
Explanation: The Vice President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members.

61. What is the maximum gap of time between two Sessions of the Parliament and also the State Legislative Assembly Houses?

(A) No such rule exists
(B) Six months
(C) One year
(D) None of the above

Option (B) Six months
Explanation: The Constitution mandates that the gap between two sessions of Parliament or state legislative assemblies must not exceed six months.

  1. Who administer the Oath of Office for the President of India and the Governor of a State respectively?

(A) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly
(B) The Solicitor General of india and the Advocate General of the State
(C) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India and the Chief Justice of High Court of the State
(D) None of them

Option(C) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India and the Chief Justice of High Court of the State
Explanation: The Chief Justice of India administers the oath to the President, while the Chief Justice of the respective High Court administers it to the Governor.

  1. Who is the Chairman of Planning Commission and National Integration Council of India?

(A) The President of India
(B) The Prime Minister of India
(C) The Vice President of India
(D) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Option(B) The Prime Minister of India
Explanation: The Prime Minister serves as the Chairman of both the Planning Commission (now replaced by NITI Aayog) and the National Integration Council.

  1. The Constitution of India has not provided for which of the following Legislative Offices?

(A) Home Minister
(B) Deputy Prime Minister
(C) Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
(D) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Option (B) Deputy Prime Minister
Explanation: The Deputy Prime Minister is not a constitutional office; it's a position created based on political requirements and is not mandatory.

  1. China acknowledged Sikkim as the integral part of India during the Prime Ministership of

(A) Indira Gandhi
(B) Rajiv Gandhi
(C) P.V. Narasimha Rao
(D) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Option(D) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Explanation: In 2003, during Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s tenure, China formally recognized Sikkim as a part of India.

  1. India’s ‘Look East Policy was started by the Prime Minister

(A) Rajiv Gandhi
(B) P.V. Narasimha Rao
(C) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
(D) Manmohan Singh

Option (B) P.V. Narasimha Rao
Explanation: The Look East Policy was initiated by P.V. Narasimha Rao in the early 1990s to enhance economic and strategic relations with Southeast Asian nations.

  1. Who presides over the Joint Session of both the Houses of the Parliament in India?

(A) The President of India
(B) The Prime Minister of India
(C) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(D) The Vice President of India

Option (C) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Explanation: According to the Constitution, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over joint sessions of both Houses of Parliament.

  1. The first non-Congress Prime Minister of India was

(A) Morarji Desai
(B) Choudhury Charan Singh
(C) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
(D) V. P. Singh

Option(A) Morarji Desai
Explanation: Morarji Desai became the first non-Congress Prime Minister of India in 1977 as the leader of the Janata Party.

  1. Identify the correct chronological order in which the following States of India were created:

(1) Punjab
(11) Andhra Pradesh
(III) Mizoram
(IV) Meghalaya

(A) II, III, IV, 1
(B) II, I, IV, III
(C) II, I, III, IV
(D) I, II, IV, III

Option(B) II, I, IV, III
Explanation: The correct order is Andhra Pradesh (1953), Punjab (1966), Meghalaya (1972), Mizoram (1987).

  1. Love in the time of Cholera is a novel by the Nobel Laureate

(A) V. S. Naipaul
(B) Orhan Pamuk
(C) Gunter Grass
(D) Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Option(D) Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Explanation: Love in the Time of Cholera was written by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the Colombian Nobel laureate known for his magical realism.

  1. In the history of Indian Navy, one serving Chief of Staff was removed from the office, while one had resigned. Their names in this order are

(A) Admiral R. K. Dhowan and Admiral Sureesh Mehta
(B) Admiral V S. Shekhawat and Admiral N K. Verma
(C) Admiral Vishnu Bhagawat and Admiral D.K. Joshi
(D) None of them

Option (C) Admiral Vishnu Bhagwat and Admiral D.K. Joshi
Explanation: Admiral Vishnu Bhagwat was removed, and Admiral D.K. Joshi resigned from the position of Chief of Naval Staff.

  1. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, which country is the largest importer of “arms’ in the world?

(A) USA
(B) Russia
(C) Pakistan
(D) India

Option (D) India
Explanation: India has consistently ranked as one of the largest arms importers due to its defense needs and limited domestic production capabilities.

  1. Christine Legarde, who recently headed G-20 meeting of Finance Ministers and Governors of Central Banks, is the Finance Minister of which country?

(A) Australia
(B) Germany
(C) France
(D) Italy

Option (C) France
Explanation: Christine Lagarde was the Finance Minister of France before her tenure as Managing Director of the IMF.

  1. The number of teams contested in the Foot- ball World Cup, 2014 was

(A) 16
(B) 24
(C) 32
(D) 12

Option(C) 32
Explanation: The 2014 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil had 32 participating teams.

  1. Which country has the distinction of hosting two major global sports events in 2014 and 2016 respectively?

(A) Canada, FIFA World Cup, 2014 and Olympics, 2016
(B) Germany, FIFA World Cup, 2014 and Olympics, 2016
(C) Brazil, FIFA World Cup, 2014 and Olympics, 2016
(D) None of the above

Option (C) Brazil, FIFA World Cup, 2014 and Olympics, 2016
Explanation: Brazil hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016.

  1. Kuno Palpur Wildlif Sanctuary, which is being proposed as a new home for some relocated Gir lions from Gujarat, is located in

(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Odisha

Option(A) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh has been proposed as a habitat for the Asiatic lions from Gujarat.

  1. RUSA has been recently formulated to lock after

(A) funding for higher education
(B) regulating standards in higher education
(C) funding for State universities and affiliated colleges
(D) None of the above

Option (C) funding for State universities and affiliated colleges
Explanation: Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) aims to improve higher education by funding state universities and colleges.

  1. In India, National Science Dai is observed on

(A) 5th June
(B) 5th September
(C) 28th February
(D) 2nd October

Option(C) 28th February
Explanation: National Science Day commemorates the discovery of the Raman Effect by C.V. Raman on February 28, 1928.

  1. Lake Tsongo, Rumtek Monastery and Nathula are located in

(A) Himachal Pradesh
(B) Uttarakhand
(C) Sikkim
(D) Arunachal Pradesh

Option (C) Sikkim
Explanation: These landmarks are located in the state of Sikkim.

  1. What major success our country has achieved in the field of health in March this year as declared by the World Health Organization?

(A) Zero level female mortality at childbirth
(B) Total stop to open defecation
(C) We are declared a ‘polio-free country
(D) None of the above

Option(C) We are declared a 'polio-free country'
Explanation: In March 2014, WHO declared India polio-free.

  1. India changed over to the decimal system of coinage in the year

(A) 1959
(B) 1940
(C) 1957
(D) 1952

Option (C) 1957
Explanation: India adopted the decimal coinage system in 1957.

  1. Which documets is conventionally placed before the Indian Parliament on the last working day of the month of February?

(A) The Five-Year Plan Document
(B) The Union Budget
(C) The Economic Survey
(D) The Railway Budget

Option (B) The Union Budget
Explanation: The Union Budget is traditionally presented on the last working day of February.

  1. Which among the following is the oldest Public Sector Bank of India?

(A) Punjab National Bank
(B) Industrial Development Bank of India
(C) Allahabad Bank
(D) Central Bank of India

Option (C) Allahabad Bank
Explanation: Allahabad Bank, established in 1865, is one of India’s oldest public sector banks.

  1. Which of the following is not subsidised in India?

(A) LPG
(B) Kerosene
(C) Diesel
(D) Petrol

Option (D) Petrol
Explanation: Petrol prices are not subsidized, unlike LPG, kerosene, and diesel.

  1. Which of the following Mahatma Gandhi series of currency notes issued by the RBI has a drawing of the ‘Parliament House’ depicted on it?

(A) INR 500
(B) INR 1000
(C) INR 50
(D) INR 100

Option (B) INR 1000
Explanation: The INR 1000 note in the Mahatma Gandhi series featured the Parliament House.

  1. The largest source of power supply in India is

(A) hydroelectric power
(B) thermal power
(C) renewable source
(D) nuclear power

Option (B) thermal power
Explanation: Thermal power, mainly from coal, constitutes the largest share of India’s power supply.

  1. The Monetary Policy of India is formulated by

(A) the Reserve Bank of India
(B) the National Development Council
(C) the Planning Commission of India
(D) the Ministry of Finance

Option (A) the Reserve Bank of India
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India is responsible for formulating and implementing the country’s monetary policy.

  1. The Cooperative Credit Societies have a

(A) one-tier structure
(B) two-tier structure
(C) three-tier structure
(D) four-tier structure

Option (C) three-tier structure
Explanation: Cooperative credit societies in India operate under a three-tier system involving state, district, and primary levels.

  1. The Government of India earns maximum revenue from

(A) Income Tax
(B) Corporate Tax
(C) Sales Tax
(D) Goods and Services Tax

Option (D) Goods and Services Tax
Explanation: GST has become a significant source of revenue for the Indian government.

  1. 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) Telecommunication
(C) Food processing
(D) Services sector

Option (D) Services sector
Explanation: The services sector has received the highest FDI due to its rapid growth and economic potential.

  1. The Eleventh Five-Year Plan aimed at achieving 10% rural teledensity in India from the existing 1-9% by the year

(A) 2009
(B) 2011
(C) 2010
(D) 2012

Option (D) 2012
Explanation: The target for rural teledensity in the Eleventh Five-Year Plan was set for 2012.

  1. Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis’s name is associated with the

(A) First Five-Year Plan
(B) Second Five-Year Plan
(C) Third Five-Year Plan
(D) Fourth Five-Year Plan

Option (B) Second Five-Year Plan
Explanation: Prof. Mahalanobis was instrumental in formulating the Second Five-Year Plan, which focused on industrialization.

  1. Recommendations of which of the following Committees are followed for estimating Poverty Line in India?

(A) Lakdawala Committee
(B) Chakravarty Committee
(C) Chaturvedi Committee
(D) Chelliah Committee

Option (A) Lakdawala Committee
Explanation: The Lakdawala Committee's recommendations were used to estimate the poverty line in India.

  1. National Horticultural Mission has been implemented in

(A) 9th Plan
(B) 10th Plan
(C) 11th Plan
(D) 12th Plan

Option (B) 10th Plan
Explanation: The National Horticultural Mission was introduced in the 10th Five-Year Plan.

  1. In the Eleventh Five-Year Plan of India, the largest allocation was for

(A) energy
(B) social service
(C) agriculture
(D) industry

Option (B) social service
Explanation: The Eleventh Plan allocated the most funds to social services, emphasizing health, education, and social welfare.

  1. The air temperature rises with height in

(A) stratosphere
(B) troposphere
(C) mesosphere
(D) tropopause

Option(A) stratosphere
Explanation: The stratosphere is characterized by an increase in temperature with altitude due to ozone absorption of UV radiation.

  1. Identify the continent of the world having the highest percentage of area under plain.

(A) Asia
(B) North America
(C) Europe
(D) Oceania

Option (C) Europe
Explanation: Europe has extensive plains, making it the continent with the highest percentage of plain area.

  1. The largest fish-exporting region of the world is

(A) North-East Pacific Region
(B) North-East Atlantic Region
(C) North-West Pacific Region
(D) South-East Asian Region

Option (D) South-East Asian Region
Explanation: Southeast Asia is the largest fish-exporting region due to its abundant marine resources and high fish production.

  1. Sofia is the capital of

(A) Bulgaria
(B) Austria
(C) Hungary
(D) Albania

Option (A) Bulgaria
Explanation: Sofia is the capital city of Bulgaria.

  1. The Eastern Ghats and the Western Ghats meet at

(A) Nilgiri Hills
(B) Cardamom Hills
(C) Annamalai Hills
(D) Palani Hills

Option(A) Nilgiri Hills
Explanation: The Nilgiri Hills in southern India mark the convergence of the Eastern and Western Ghats.

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