APSC CCE GS 2020 Question Paper With Answers

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APSC CCE General Studies 2020 Question Paper With Solutions

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1. For the first time in India, a senior defense personal in a newly created position of Chief of Defense Staff was installed on 1st January, 2022, who will be above all the three Chiefs of the three wings,viz., Army, Navy and air Force. Who is the first incumbent in the position?


(A) General Bipin Rawat
(B)General Bikram Singh
(C)General Manoj Naravane
(D)Admiral Karambir Singh

The correct answer is: (A) General Bipin Rawa. The first incumbent in the position of Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) in India was General Bipin Rawat . He was appointed to this newly created position on January 1, 2020, and served until his tragic death in December 2021. So, t

2. During 1550 and 1557, king Naranarayana ruled over the undivided Koch Kingdom of Kamata, and subsequently subjugated the entire Brahmaputra Valley, including the Ahom, Kachari, Tripura and Manipur Kingdoms. What was the real name of the king Naranarayana?

(A)Nara Singh
(B)Sukladhvaj
(C)Malla Dev
(D)Parikshit

The correct answer is: (B) Sukladhvaj.The real name of King Naranarayana was Sukladhvaj. So the correct answer is: (B) Sukladhvaj.

3. The founder of the Ahom Kingdom, Chaolung Sukapha ruled Assam from 1228 to 1268. After his death, who succeeded him?

(A) Suteuphaa
(B) Subinphaa
(C) Sukhaanghaa
(D) Sutuphaa

The correct answer is (A) Suteuphaa.After the death of Chaolung Sukapha, he was succeeded by his son Suteuphaa.

4. As a great patro of Shakta Hinduism, an Ahom King built the Umananda Temple on peacock Island of Guwahati around 1694 AD. Who was he?

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

The correct answer is (B) Rudra SinghaThe Ahom king who built the Umananda Temple on Peacock Island in Guwahati around 1694 AD was Rudra Singha. .

5. King Siva Singha entrusted Krishnaram Bhattacharya, Shakta priest from Nawatwip in West Bengal, to manage the Kamakhya Temple. How do we know him more ?

(A) Kamrupiya Gossain
(B) Kamakhya Gosain
(C) Paratiya Ossain
(D) Nawadwipor Gosain

The correct answer is (B) Kamakhya Gosain. Krishnaram Bhattacharya is more commonly known as the Kamakhya Gosain.

6. Chao Suhungmung was the first Ahom King to adopt Hindu title, indicating a move towards an inclusive polity. Which Hindu name did he take?

(A) Swarganarayana
(B) Duralavanarayana
(C) Udayaditya Singha
(D) Jayadhwaj Singha

The correct answer is (A) Swarganarayana.Chao Suhungmung adopted the Hindu title Swarganarayana.

7. The best passing out cadet of the National Defence Academy,Khadakwasla (Pune) is conferred the

(A) Chatrapati Shiva Gold Medal
(B) Lachit Deephukan Doll Medul
(C) RaLashal Gold Medal
(D) Promen’s Cold Medal

The correct answer is (A) Chatrapati Shiva Gold Medal.The best passing out cadet of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, is conferred the Sword of Honour. However, if you are referring to the specific awards listed,

8. Who was the ruler of the Kashmir at the time of India’s Independence?

(A)Farooq Abdullah
(B)Sheikh Abdullah
(C)Karan Singh
(D)Hari Singh

The correct answer is (D) Hari Singh.The ruler of Kashmir at the time of India's Independence was Hari Singh.

9. The brave Assamese lady warrior Mula Gabharu died fighting against

(A) Mir Jumla
(B) Det Chung
(C) Turbak Khan
(D) Mirza Nathan

Mula Gabharu, the brave Assamese lady warrior, died fighting against Mir Jumla.

10. Who was the first Assamese to fight against the British?

(A) Kushal Kunwar
(B) Piyoli Phukan
(C) Maniram Dewan
(D) Gomdhar Konwar

The first Assamese to fight against the British was Maniram Dewan.

11. Bhogeswar Baruah was the first Arjuna Award winner from Assam in 1966. Who was the second Assamese to win this coveted award of Indian sports in 1987?

(A) Tayabun Nisha
(B)Monalisa Baruah Mehta
(C)Madalasa Hazarika
(D) Toshen Borah

The second Assamese to win the Arjuna Award in 1987 was Monalisa Baruah Mehta.

12. Which Assamese film won the first- ever National Film Award (the President’s Certificate of Merit) for regional language category in 1955?

(A) Piyoli Phukan
(B) Maniram Dewan
(C) Indramalati
(D) Ronga Police

The Assamese film that won the first-ever National Film Award (the President's Certificate of Merit) for the regional language category in 1955 was Piyoli Phukan.

13. Great footballer Dr. Talimeren Ao was born in undivided Assam (in Naga Hills district) and went on to study at Cotton College and R. G. Kar Medical College for his degree in medicine. He holds a unique status in Indian football history. What is that?

(A) He scored the first goal for India in international matches
(B) He was the first captain of Indian football team in 1948 London Olympics
(C) He was the flag-bearer of Indian contingent in 1948 London Olympics
(D) Both (B) and (C)

The correct answer is (D) Both (B) and (C). Dr. Talimeren Ao holds a unique status in Indian football history as both (B) the first captain of the Indian football team in the 1948 London Olympics and (C) the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent in the 1948 London Olympics.

14. Aximat Jar Heral Xeema is landmark in Assamese novel written by Kanchan Baruah and was first published in 1945. But Kanchan Baruah is the pen name. What is the author’s real name?

(A) Brajamohan Sarma
(B) Bhubanmohan Baruah
(C) Medini Choudhury
(D)None of them

The real name of the author who wrote Aximat Jar Heral Xeema under the pen name Kanchan Baruah is Bhubanmohan Baruah.

15. The Tale of Nomadic Soul is the English translation of a famous novel by Syed Abdul Malik. Which is that novel among the following?

(A) Parashmoni
(B) Adharshila
(C) Aghari Atmar Kahini
(D) Ruptirthar Yatri

The correct option is: (C) Aghari Atmar Kahini

16. The novel Abhijatri is based on the life and achievements of

(A) Nalini Bala Devi
(B) Aideu Handique
(C) Chandraprabha Saikiani
(D) Rajbala Handique

The novel Abhijatri is based on the life and achievements of Chandraprabha Saikiani.

17. The English Education Act’ made English language the medium of instruction in India as per decision of William Bentinck, and funds were allocated to the British East India Company to spend education and literature in India. When was this Act passed?

(A) 1835
(B)1838
(C) 1840
(D) 1842

The English Education Act was passed in 1835.

18. While Rabindranath Tagore conferred the title ‘Mahatma’ upon Gandhi, who conferred the title Half-Naked Fakir’ on Gandhi?

(A) Gopal Krishna Gokhale
(B) Sir Winston Churchill
(C) President Roosevelt
(D) Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

The title 'Half-Naked Fakir' was conferred on Gandhi by Sir Winston Churchill.

19. Who authored the famous book, Indica?

(A) Alexander Cunningham
(B) Faxian (Fa-Hien)
(C) Megasthenes
(D) Pliny

The famous book indica was authored by Megasthenes.

20. Aruna Asaf Ali was one of the prominent organizers of the underground activities during the

(A) Civil Disobedience Movement
(B) Quit India Movement
(C)Swadeshi Movement
(D)Temple Entry Movement

Aruna Asaf Ali was one of the prominent organizers of the underground activities during the Quit India Movement.

21. Identify the national leader and efficient administrator who played an extraordinary role in the integration of the Indian States.

(A) Chakravarti Rajagopalachari
(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
(C) Rajendra Prasad
(D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

The national leader and efficient administrator who played an extraordinary role in the integration of the Indian States was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

22. The largest landlocked country in the world is

(A) Republic of the Congo
(B) Mongolia
(C) Bolivia
(D) Kazakhstan

The largest landlocked country in the world is Kazakhstan.

23. Find out which of the following pairs is/are correct:

1. Khamti :Arunachal Pradesh
2. Ao : Nagaland.
3. Melacheri: Lakshadweep

Choose the correct answer.

(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) 1 and 2
(D) All are correct

The correct answer is (C) 1 and 2.The correct pairs are: 1. Khamti: Arunachal Pradesh - Correct 2. Ao: Nagaland - Correct 3. Melacheri: Lakshadweep - Incorrect (Melacheri is in Kerala)

24. Which country is the largest archipelago country in the world?

(A) Philippines
(B) Indonesia
(C) Maldives
(D) Malaysia

The largest archipelago country in the world is Indonesia.

25. Which of the following rivers has the largest river basin in the Indian subcontinent?

(A) The Brahmaputra
(B) The Indus
(C) The Ganga
(D) The Krishna

The river with the largest river basin in the Indian subcontinent is The Ganga.

26. The boundary demarcation between India and Pakistan came into force on 17th August, 1947. Which divides these two countries?

(A) Durand Line
(B) Radcliffe Line
(C) McMahon Line
(D) Gilbert Line

The boundary demarcation between India and Pakistan is known as the Radcliffe Line.

27. The islands of Seychelles are located in the

(A) Arctic Ocean
(B) Atlantic Ocean
(C) Indian Ocean
(D) Pacific Ocean

The correct answer is: (C) Indian Ocean The Seychelles islands are located in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar and east of the African continent.

28. Which of the following Wildlife Parks Sanctuaries/National located in the Assam-Arunach Pradesh borders?

(A) Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
(B) Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary
(C) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
(D) Namdapha National Park

The wildlife park located on the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border is Namdapha National Park.

29. According to the most authentic geographical studies, when did 1 begin in the Earth?

(A) 4-2 million years ago
(B) 4-6 billion years ago
(C) 3-8 million years ago
(D) 3-8 billion years ago

The correct answer is (B) 4-6 billion years ago. According to the most authentic geographical studies, Earth began forming 4.6 billion years ago. So, the correct answer is (B) 4-6 billion years ago.

30. Which water resource project covers and extends the benefits to Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan?

(A) Hirakud Dam Project
(B) Sardar Sarovar Dam Project
(C) Bhakra-Nangal Dam Project
(D) Tehri Dam Project

The water resource project that extends benefits to Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan is the Sardar Sarovar Dam Project.

31. Which pair of extremely located Indian cities is connected by the East-West Corridor?

(A) Silchar-Porbandar
(B) Mumbai-Shillong
(C) Nagpur-Siliguri
(D) Mumbai-Kolkata

The pair of extremely located Indian cities connected by the East-West Corridor is Silchar-Porbandar.

32. As per the 2011 Census, how many Gaon Panchayats are there in Assam?

(A) 2005
(B) 2100
(C) 2202
(D) 2305

The correct answer is (C) 2202.As per the 2011 Census, there are 2,200 Gaon Panchayats in Assam.

33. Which among the following cities is known as the Tea City of India’?

(A) Darjeeling
(B) Dibrugarh
(C) Siliguri
(D) Nainital

The city known as the 'Tea City of India' is Dibrugarh.

34. The term ‘Black Revolution’ in the context associated with

(A) higher export-ability of crude oil
(B) self-dependence in the production of crude oil
(C) improvement in the quality of black soil
(D) self-dependence in milk production

The term 'Black Revolution' is associated with self-dependence in the production of crude oil.

35.Lieutenant Commander Ms. Karabi Gogoi is India’s first woman Navy Officer to be posted as a Defence Attaché in a foreign country (in her case Russia). What is her basic expertise?

(A) Submarine technology
(B) Rafale fighter jet operations
(C) Aeronautical training with reference to MIG-29
(D) Warship construction maintenance

Lieutenant Commander Ms. Karabi Gogoi's basic expertise is in Aeronautical training with reference to MIG-29.

36. On 23rd March, 2019, the first Lokpal of India was appointed. Identify the first Lokpal from the options given below

(A) Dr. Soumya Swaminathan
(B) Ms. Reema Saud
(C) Shri N. R. Modi
(D) Shri Pinaki Chandra Ghose

The first Lokpal of India, appointed on 23rd March 2019, is Shri Pinaki Chandra Ghose.

37. When was Assam detached from Bengal Presidency and was made a separate Chief Commissionership?

(A) 1870
(B) 1872
(C) 1874
(D) 1876

Assam was detached from the Bengal Presidency and made a separate Chief Commissionership in 1874.

38. Which of the following Articles empowers the Governor to appoint the Chairman and other members of a State police service Commission?

(A) Article 314
(B) Article 315
(C) Article 316
(D) Article 317

The Article that empowers the Governor to appoint the Chairman and other members of a State Police Service Commission is Article 315.

39. Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha of the Indian parliament ?

(A) Hukum Singh
(B) K. S. Hegde
(C) M. A. ayyangar
(D) G. V. Mavalankar

The first Speaker of the Lok Sabha of the Indian Parliament was G. V. Mavalankar.

40. Who was India’s Prime Minister when the government introduced the modern Panchayat Raj by the 73rd constitutional Amendment act and gave it a constitutional status ?

(A) P. V. Narshima Rao
(B)Vishwanath Pratab Singh
(C)Atal Bihari Vajpayee
(D) Chandra Shekhar

The correct answer is (A) P. V. Narasimha Rao. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, which provided constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj system in India, was enacted in 1992 during his tenure as Prime Minister.

41. Which among the Schedules of following the Indian Constitution is related with the distribution of powers between the Union and States?

(A) Schedule VIII
(B) Schedule VII
(C) Schedule XI
(D) Schedule XIV

The correct answer is (B) Schedule VII. Schedule VII of the Indian Constitution details the distribution of powers and responsibilities between the Union and State governments through the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.

42. The concepts of ‘Integral Humanism’ and ‘Antyodaya’ were associated with which of the following visionary thinkers of India?

(A) Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
(B) Mahatma Gandhi
(C) Deendayal Upadhyaya
(D) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

The correct answer is (C) Deendayal Upadhyaya. He is known for developing the concepts of Integral Humanism and Antyodaya, which focus on a holistic approach to human development and the upliftment of the marginalized.

43. When did the first amendment of the Indian Constitution take place?

(A) June 18, 1951
(B) June 18, 1952
(C) July 18, 1953
(D) July 18, 1954

The correct answer is (A) June 18, 1951. The first amendment to the Indian Constitution was enacted on this date.

44.Which freedom fighter earned the sobriquet ‘the Nightingale of India?

(A) Annie Besant
(B) Pushpalata Devi
(C) Sarojini Naidu
(D) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit

The correct answer is (C) Sarojini Naidu. She was affectionately called the Nightingale of India for her contributions to poetry and her role in the Indian independence movement.

45. Under Article 368, the Parliament has no power to repeal the Fundamental Rights because they are

(A) integral part of basic structure of the Constitution
(B) integral part of human rights
(C) enshrined under Part III
(D) All of the above

The correct answer is (A) integral part of the basic structure of the Constitution. The Supreme Court of India has held that the fundamental rights are essential to maintaining the basic structure of the Constitution, which cannot be altered or destroyed by amendments.

46. The concept of Dual Citizenship in the Union of India to the Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)’ belonging to some specified countries was recommended by the

(A) Ashok Mehta Committee
(B) L. M. Singhvi Committee
(C) Rajamannar Committee
(D) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee

The correct answer is (B) L. M. Singhvi Committee. The committee recommended the concept of dual citizenship for Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) from certain specified countries.

47. Equal opportunity in matters of public employment is guaranteed under Article

(A) 14
(B) 15
(C) 16
(D) 17

The correct answer is (C) 16. Article 16 of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.

48. Which of the following Fundamental Rights are available only to the citizens of India?

(A) Right to equality of opportunity of public in matters employment
(B) Equality before law
(C) Right to freedom of religion
(D) Right to freedom under Article 19

Choose the correct answer.

(A) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(B)1 and 4
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D)2 and 4

The correct answer is (B) 1 and 4. The Right to equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (Article 16) and the Right to freedom under Article 19 are available only to the citizens of India.

49.In the Indian Constitution, the method of election of the President of India is taken from which country?

(A) Ireland
(B)England
(C)USA
(D)Australia

The correct answer is (A) Ireland. The method of election of the President of India is modeled after the procedure used in Ireland, involving an electoral college.

50.As per the Tripartite Assam Accord signed among the Government of India, the Government of Assam and the Leaders of the Assam Agitation (AASU and All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad) on 15th August, 1985, what was set up as the cut-off date for detection and deportation of illegal migrants to Assam?

(A) 1st January, 1951
(B) 15th August, 1967
(C) 26th January, 1970
(D) 24th March, 1971

The correct answer is (D) 24th March, 1971. This date was set as the cut-off for the detection and deportation of illegal migrants to Assam in the Tripartite Assam Accord.

51. The four districts under the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) are

(A) Kokrajhar, Barpeta, Chirang and Baksa
(B) Kokrajhar, Baksa, Chirang and Udalguri
(C) Kokrajhar, Baksa, Sonitpur and Udalguri
(D) Baksa, Chirang,Udalguri and Nalbari

The correct answer is (B) Kokrajhar, Baksa, Chirang, and Udalguri. These are the four districts under the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) in Assam.

52. Which statement among the following is not true about the GST council ?

(A) It is statoary body
(B) It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India
(C) It decides the rate of taxes on goods and services except some items
(D) It was constitued by the President of India

The statement that is not true about the GST Council is (B) It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India. The GST Council is actually chaired by the Union Finance Minister of India.

53. The National Bamboo Mission strives to

(A) Increase the area under bamboo bamboo plantation in non forest areas
(B) Rejuvenate the under developed the bamboo industry in India
(C) Take over the silk paper mills in India
(D) Explore the export market for bamboo

The correct answer is (A) Increase the area under bamboo plantation in non-forest areas. The National Bamboo Mission aims to promote bamboo cultivation and enhance the productivity and marketing of bamboo in India.

54. Which one the following correctly describes the ‘Angel Tax’?

(A) A tax imposed super-rich people
(B) A tax relief given for doing social work
(C)A type of capital gains tax imposed when start-ups receive funding, which is higher than their fair market value of the shares sold
(D) A tax relief given to start-ups for doing innovative work

The correct answer is (C) A type of capital gains tax imposed when start-ups receive funding, which is higher than their fair market value of the shares sold. Angel Tax refers to the tax levied on the excess amount received by start-ups from investors over the fair market value of their shares.

55. Name the Indian citizen, who is also a Nobel Laureate in Economics.

(A) Abhijit Banerjeej
(B) Amartya Sen
(C) Jagdish Bhagwati
(D) Har Gobind Khorana

The correct answers are (A) Abhijit Banerjee and (B) Amartya Sen. Both are Indian citizens who have won the Nobel Prize in Economics.

56. Under which scheme given below, a programme has been launched by the Government of India to train youths on GST and related matters?

(A) Digital India Programme
(B) INSPIRE Programme
(C) National Social Assistance Scheme
(D) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

The correct answer is (D) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). This scheme includes programs to train youths on GST and related matters among other vocational skills.

57. The 7-member Committee for revitalization of Assam economy in the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic was headed by

(A) Shri M. P. Bezbaruah, IAS (Retd.)
(B) Shri Subhash Chandra Das, IAS (Retd.)
(C) Late (Dr.) Jayanta Madhab
(D) Shri Bhaskar Baruah, IAS (Retd.)

The correct answer is (A) Shri M. P. Bezbaruah, IAS (Retd.). He headed the 7-member Committee for the revitalization of the Assam economy in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

58. We often hear the term ‘CTC’ in the context of Assam Tea. What does CTC stand for?

(A) Crush, tear, curl
(B) Curl, tear, crush
(C) Check, thrash, curl
(D) Check, tear, curi

The correct answer is (A) Crush, Tear, Curl. CTC refers to the method of processing tea leaves to produce a specific type of tea commonly known as CTC tea.

59. The Department of Act East Policy Affairs (AEPA) under the Govern- ment of Assam was set up in

(A) 2012
(B) 2015
(C) 2017
(D) 2020

The correct answer is (B) 2015. The Department of Act East Policy Affairs (AEPA) under the Government of Assam was established in 2015.

60. Which Ministry of India is carrying out special scientific schemes like KIRAN-IPR and Vigyan Jyoti for women scientists of India?

(A) The Ministry of Women and Child Development
(B) The Ministry of Science and Technology
(C) The Ministry of Human Resource Development
(D) The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

The correct answer is (B) The Ministry of Science and Technology. This ministry is responsible for implementing schemes like KIRAN-IPR and Vigyan Jyoti to support women scientists in India.

61. Which of the following became the first State/UT in India to present an e-budget and stream it live on social media as well?

A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Kerala
(C) Assam
(D) Delhi

The correct answer is (B) Kerala. Kerala became the first state in India to present an e-budget and stream it live on social media.

62. The maximum number of individuals that can be supported by a given environment is called

(A) carrying capacity
(B) population size
(C) biotic potential
(D) environmental resistance

The correct answer is (A) carrying capacity. Carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of individuals that an environment can sustainably support.

63. Plants growing under direct sunlight are known as heliophytes. What do we call the plants growing under shades?

(A) Psammophytes
(B) Sciophytes
(C) Monocots
(D) Dicots

The correct answer is (B) Sciophytes. Plants that grow under shaded conditions are referred to as sciophytes.

64.Which among the following Protocols/Conventions is dedicated for protecting biodiversity from the potential risks caused by Living Modified Organisms (LMO) from modern technology?

(A) Cartagena Protocol
(B) Nagoya Protocol
(C) Bonn Convention
(D) Vienna Convention

The correct answer is (A) Cartagena Protocol. The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is specifically aimed at protecting biodiversity from the risks posed by living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology.

65. Which among the following types is a non-material pollution?

(A) Air pollution
(B) Water pollution
(C) Thermal pollution
(D) Soil pollution

The correct answer is (A) Air pollution. Air pollution can be considered a form of non-material pollution because it involves the contamination of the atmosphere with harmful substances, rather than a physical alteration of material substances like water or soil.

66. The two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Assam are

(A) Nameri National Park and Dibru-Saikhowa National Park
(B) Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park
(C) Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park and Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary
(D) Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary and Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

The correct answer is (B) Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Assam.

67. Match the following persons and their activities in the field of environmental conservation and development:

List-I List-II
a. Medha Patkar. 1. Centre for Science and Environment
b. M. S. Swaminath. 2. Narmada Bachao Andolan
c. Anil Agarwa. 3. Ornithology and Conservation
d. Salim Alj. 4. Rice Research and Biodiversity Conservation.

(A) a. b. c. d
2. 4. 1. 3
(B) a. b. c. d
2. 1. 3. 4
(C) a. b. c. d
2. 4. 3. 1
(D) a. b. c. d
3. 1. 4. 2

The correct matching is: (B) a. Medha Patkar - 2. Narmada Bachao Andolan b. M. S. Swaminathan - 4. Rice Research and Biodiversity Conservation c. Anil Agarwal - 1. Centre for Science and Environment d. Salim Ali - 3. Ornithology and Conservation

68. All species of Lemur are endemic to

(A) New Caledonia
(B) Seychelles Islands
(C) Galapagos Islands
(D) Madagascar

The correct answer is (D) Madagascar. All species of lemur are endemic to Madagascar.

69. Which among the following is the State Tree of Assam?

A) Titachapa
(B) Nahor
(C) Hollong
(D) Segun

The correct answer is (C) Hollong. The Hollong tree (Dipterocarpus macrocarpus) is the state tree of Assam.

70. Among the marine ecosystems, the most species-rich ecosystem is

(A) mangrove
(B) coral reefs.
(C) open water
(D) None of the above

The correct answer is (B) coral reefs. Coral reefs are known to be the most species-rich marine ecosystems.

71. Biodiversity hot spots are among the richest and most important ecosystems in the world. How many such hot spots are presently there in the world?

(A) 25
(B) 34
(C) 36
(D) 42

The correct answer is (C) 36. There are currently 36 recognized biodiversity hot spots in the world

72. Wooden doors often swell up and get stuck during rainy season. This is due to the phenomenon of

(A) endosmosis
(B) imbibition
(C) endocytosis
(D) capillarity

The correct answer is (B) imbibition. Wooden doors swell and get stuck due to the absorption of moisture from the environment, a process known as imbibition.

73.Who won the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of the law of photoelectric effect?

(A) Wilhelm Roentgen
(B) Albert Einstein
(C) Isaac Newton
(D) Ernest Rutherford

The correct answer is (B) Albert Einstein. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect.

74. The filament string of an electric bulb is made of

(A) copper
(B) silver
(C) platinum
(D) tungsten

The correct answer is (D) tungsten. The filament string of an electric bulb is made of tungsten due to its high melting point and excellent conductivity.

75. Which among the following is the chief constituent of biogas?

(A) Carbon dioxide
(B) Hydrogen
(C) Enthane
(D) Methane

The correct answer is (D) Methane. Methane is the chief constituent of biogas, typically making up about 50-75% of its composition.

76. Which of the following is an egg-laying mammal?

(A) Platypus
(B) Bat
(C) Whale
(D) Seal

The egg-laying mammal among the options is (A) Platypus.

77. Which of the following diseases is not caused by virus?

(A) Influenza
(B) Anthrax
(C) AIDS
(D) Dengue fever

The disease that is not caused by a virus is (B) Anthrax. Anthrax is caused by the bacterium *Bacillus anthracis*. The other options—influenza, AIDS, and dengue fever—are all caused by viruses.

78. A washing machine works on the principle of

(A) gravitation
(B) acceleration
(C) centrifugation
(D) linear motion

A washing machine works on the principle of (C) centrifugation. It uses centrifugal force to separate water from the clothes by spinning them at high speeds.

79. Raindrops are spherical in shape because of the phenomenon called

(A) viscosity
(B) velocity
(C) residual pressure
(D) surface tension

The correct option is (D) surface tension.Raindrops are spherical in shape because of the phenomenon called Surface tension causes the liquid to minimize its surface area, resulting in a spherical shape.

80. Name the clinical procedure in which blood is transfused from recovered COVID-19 patients to a COVID-19 affected patient in critical condition.

(A) Dialysis therapy
(B) Plasma therapy
(C) Solidarity technique
(D) Hydroxychloroquine

The correct option is (B) Plasma therapy. The clinical procedure in which blood is transfused from recovered COVID-19 patients to a critically affected patient is called (B) Plasma therapy. This involves using convalescent plasma, which contains antibodies that may help the patient fight the virus.

81. A mari suddenly encounters a tiger in the jungle, and his heartbeat goes up, blood pressure increases and gets nervous. Which hormone is released more at this point in his body?

(A) Thyroxine
(B) Insulin
(C) Adrenaline
(D) Aldosterone

In this situation, the hormone that is released more in his body is (C) Adrenaline. Adrenaline (or epinephrine) is released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or danger, preparing the body for a fight or flight response, which includes increased heart rate and blood pressure.

82.The Prime Minister of India kick- started the largest vaccination drive in Indian history against the COVID-19 virus on

(A) 14th January, 2021
(B) 16th January, 2021
(C) 18th January, 2021
(D) 20th January, 2021

The Prime Minister of India kick-started the largest vaccination drive against the COVID-19 virus on (B) 16th January, 2021.

83. The biggest vaccine manufacturer, by volume, in the world is

(A) Codagenix
(B) SpyBiotech
(C) Serum Institute of India
(D) Novavax

The biggest vaccine manufacturer, by volume, in the world is (C) Serum Institute of India.

84. Which city has been conferred the Swachh Survekshan, 2020 Award as the cleanest city in the North-East Region and the State under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan?

(A) Sivasagar
(B) Jorhat
(C) Tezpur
(D) Lakhimpur

The city that was conferred the Swachh Survekshan, 2020 Award as the cleanest city in the North-East Region and the State under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is (B) Jorhat.

85. Which country on 19th July, 2020 launched its first mission to the Mars?

(A) India
(B) Malaysia
(C) United Arab Emirates
(D) Iran

The country that launched its first mission to Mars on 19th July, 2020, is (C) United Arab Emirates. The mission is called the Hope Probe.

86. The much discussed Line of Actual Control (LAC)’ is a disputed borderline between

(A) India and China
(B) China and Pakistan
(C) India and Pakistan
(D) China and Nepal

The Line of Actual Control (LAC) is a disputed borderline between (A) India and China.

87. The Paris Agreement of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is to limit global warming well below (benchmark of pre- industrial level)

A) 1-0 °C
(B) 2-0 °C
(C) 2-5 °C
(D) 3-0 °C

The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming well below (B) 2.0 °C above pre-industrial levels, with efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 °C.

88. Against 232 Electoral Votes won by Donald Trump, how many Electoral Votes were bagged by Joe Biden in the November 2020 US Elections?

(A) 300
(B) 306
(C) 310
(D) 315

In the November 2020 US Elections, Joe Biden bagged (B) 306 Electoral Votes.

89.The Nobel Prize in Literature for the year 2020 was won by

(A) Louise Glück
(B) Peter Handke
(C) Alice Munro
(D) Kazuo Ishiguro

The Nobel Prize in Literature for the year 2020 was won by (A) Louise Glück.

90. Sittwe Port in Myanmar, which is being financed by India, is a part of which project?

(A) Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project
(B) Sagarmala Project
(C) Prayagraj-Haldia Inland Waterway Project
(D) Talcher-Dhamra Inland Waterway Project

Sittwe Port in Myanmar, which is being financed by India, is a part of (A) Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project.

91. On 26th January, 2020, we lost an all-time great basketball player who used to play for Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association for two decades. Who was he?

(A) Michael Jordan
(B) Kevin Durant
(C) Shaquille O’Neal
(D) Kobe Bryant

On 26th January, 2020, we lost the all-time great basketball player (D) Kobe Bryant, who played for the Los Angeles Lakers for two decades.

92. The FIFA World Cup Football, 2022 will be hosted by

(A) Argentina
(B) Russia
(C) Qatar
(D) Germany

The FIFA World Cup Football 2022 will be hosted by (C) Qatar.

93. Which among the following removed the pro-democracy books from its public libraries recently?

(A) China
(B) Hong Kong
(C) Malaysia
(D) Russia

The entity that recently removed pro-democracy books from its public libraries is (B) Hong Kong.

94. On 25th May, 2020, few Officers of Minneapolis Police mercilessly killed a black man, who was charged of using a counterfeit $20 note after buying cigarettes from a convenience store. The name of this man, whose death rocked the US political and social systems for a long time, is

(A) Mike Freeman
(B) Thomas Lane
(C) Derek Chauvin
(D) George Floyd

The name of the man whose death on 25th May 2020 rocked the US political and social systems is (D) George Floyd.

95. The National Education Policy, 2020 was approved by the Union Cabinet on 29th July, 2020. This visionary policy that aims to touch upon every aspect of education from elementary to higher education will replace the

(A) National Curriculum Frame- work, 2005
(B) National Policy on Education,1968
(C) National Policy on Education, 1986
(D) None of the above

The National Education Policy, 2020 will replace the (C) National Policy on Education, 1986.

96.On 9th November, 2019, the Supreme Court of India gave the historic verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case, popularly called the Ayodhya Verdict. Which High Court in India referred this case to the Supreme Court after 2010?

(A) Lucknow High Court
(B) Allahabad High Court
(C) Delhi High Court
(D) Patna High Court

The High Court that referred the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case to the Supreme Court after 2010 is (B) Allahabad High Court.

97. Three Agriculture Bills were signed by the President of India, after both Houses of the Parliament had passed earlier, on 27th September, 2020. Which of the following is not a part of this package?

(A) The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act
(B) The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act
(C) The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act
(D) The Farmers Subsidy and Insurance Act

The option that is not a part of the package of Agriculture Bills signed by the President of India is (D) The Farmers Subsidy and Insurance Act.

98. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) partnered with which company to launch a curriculum on Digital Safety and Augmented Reality for students and educators?

(A) Facebook
(B) Google
(C) Microsoft
(D) Apple

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) partnered with (C) Microsoft to launch a curriculum on Digital Safety and Augmented Reality for students and educators.

99. Which tribe of Assam organized the Judima Festival in the middle of December 2020 to promote its art and culture, performing arts and ethnic practices?

(A) The Bodo tribe
(B) The Dimasa tribe
(C) The Karbi tribe
(D) The Mising tribe

The tribe of Assam that organized the Judima Festival in December 2020 to promote its art and culture is (B) The Dimasa tribe.

100. During 27th September, 2020 and 10th November, 2020, a fierce battle was fought between two countries for the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. Which are the two countries?

(A) Armenia-Iran
(B) Armenia-Azerbaijan
(C) Turkey-Iran
(D) Azerbaijan-Russia

The fierce battle for the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh was fought between (B) Armenia and Azerbaijan.

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