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Subject Code: 29 Series

2016

TEST BOOKLET

GENERAL STUDIES

Full Marks: 200

INSTRUCTIONS

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12. This Test booklet contains three pages for Rough Work at the end.

Who is the founder of the South-East Asia Ramayana Research Centre?

(a) Late Dr. Bhupen Hazarik
(b) Late Dr. Mamoni Raisom Goswami
(c) Dr. Dhrubajyoti Bora
(d) Dr. Malini

(c) Dr. Dhrubajyoti Bora Dr. Dhrubajyoti Bora is the founder of the South-East Asia Ramayana Research Centre.

2. Who is the recipient of Biswharatna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika International Solidarity Award in 2015?

(a) Shyam Bengal
(b) Amjad Ali
(c) Amol Palekar
(d) Adoor Gopalakrishnan

(d) Adoor Gopalakrishnan Adoor Gopalakrishnan is the recipient of the Biswharatna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika International Solidarity Award in 2015.

3.Who is the first Assamese woman to be awarded Sangeet Natak Akademi Award?

(a) Sudakshina Sharma
(b) Anupama Bhattacharya
(c) Pratima Pandey Barua
(d) Aideu Handique

(d) Aideu Handique Aideu Handique is the first Assamese woman to be awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.

4. In which Division of the British Indian Army. Mangal Pandey was inducted as a soldier?

(a) 34th Bengal Native Infantry
(b) 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles
(c) Madras Light Cavalry
(d) None of the above

(a) 34th Bengal Native Infantry Mangal Pandey was inducted as a soldier in the 34th Bengal Native Infantry.

5. India’s average annual growth rate of population during 2001-2011 was

(a) 1.64%
(b) 1.54%
(c) 1.97%
(d) 2.64%

(a) 1.64% India's average annual growth rate of population during 2001-2011 was 1.64%.

6. In which sector, maximum plan allocation and priorities were given in 12th Five-year Plan in Assam?

(a) Rural development
(b) Agriculture
(c) Social service
(d) Irrigation and flood control

(b) Agriculture In the 12th Five-Year Plan in Assam, maximum plan allocation and priorities were given to the agriculture sector.

7. The contribution of agriculture in India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is

(a) 14%
(b) 24%
(c) 34%
(d) None of the above

(a) 14% The contribution of agriculture in India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is approximately 14%.

8. The WTO was founded in 1995 as the successor organization to the

(a) UNCTAD
(b) IBRD
(c) World Bank
(d) GATT

(d) GATT The WTO (World Trade Organization) was founded in 1995 as the successor organization to GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade).

9. During the freedom struggle was a major woman organize activities in

(a) Civil Disobedience Move
(b) Swadeshi Movement
(c) Non-Cooperation Movenent
(d) Quit India Movement

(b) Swadeshi Movement During the freedom struggle, a major number of women organized activities in the Swadeshi Movement.

10. The slogan ‘Inquilab Zincraised by

(a) Lokamanya Bal Gangad
(b) Chandra Shekhar Azad
(c) Veer Savarkar
(d) Bhagat Singh

(d) Bhagat Singh The slogan Inquilab Zindabad was raised by Bhagat Singh.

11. After which incident, Maha called Non-Cooperation MHimalayan blunder?

(a) Kheda Satyagarha
(b) Chauri-Chaura
(c) Nagpur Satyagarha
(d) Rajkot Satyagarha

(b) Chauri-Chaura Mahatma Gandhi called the Chauri-Chaura incident a Himalayan blunder after the violent outbreak that occurred during the Non-Cooperation Movement.

12. Who among the following o on the Tanjore Coast to breaApril, 1930?

(a) V. O. Chidambaram
(b) K. Kamraj
(c) Annie Besant
(d) C. Rajagopalachari

(d) C. Rajagopalachari C. Rajagopalachari led the salt march on the Tanjore Coast to break the salt law in April 1930.

13. Who was called the ‘MothRevolution’?

(a) Kasturba Gandhi
(b) Kamala Nehru
(c) Saojini naidu
(d) Bhikaji Cama

(b) Kamala Nehru Kamala Nehru was called the 'Motherevolution' due to her significant contributions to the Indian independence movement and women's empowerment.

14. In the ‘Individual Satyagarhawas chosen as the first Satyathe second?

(a) Dr. Rejendra Prasad
(b) C. Rajagopalachari
(c) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) Sardar Vallabbhai Patel

(b) C. Rajagopalachari In the 'Individual Satyagraha' movement, C. Rajagopalachari was chosen as the first Satyagrahi, while the second was Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

15. Who is considered the founEmpire?

(a) Chandragupta II
(b) Chandragupta I
(c) Samudragupta
(d) Sri Gupta

(b) Chandragupta I. Chandragupta I is considered the founder of the Gupta Empire.

16. The first Census was conducted at the time of

(a) Lord Dufferin
(b) Lord Lytton
(c) Lord Auckland
(d) Sir John Napier

(b) Lord Lytton. The first Census in India was conducted during the time of Lord Lytton in 1881.

17. There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India.One of these is the paintings of Ajanta Caves. Where is the other surviving example ofGupta paintings?

(a) Ellora Caves
(b) Bagh Caves
(c) Lomas Rishi Caves
(d) Nasik Caves

(b) Bagh Caves The other surviving example of Gupta paintings, besides the Ajanta Caves, is the Bagh Caves.

18. Which one of the following Gupta Kings had to face the first Huna invasion?

(a) Skandagupta
(b) Buddhagupta
(c) Purugupta
(d) Kumaragupta I

(a) Skandagupta. Skandagupta was the Gupta king who faced the first Huna invasion.

19. Who among the following anticipated Newton by declaring that all things gravitate to the earth?

(a) Aryabhatta
(b) Varahamihira
(c) Buddhagupta
(d) Brahmagupta

(a) one-tenth of the membership of the House. The quorum of the Parliament is fixed at one-tenth of the membership of the House.

20 . The quorum of the Parliament is fixed at

(a) one-tenth of the membership of the House
(b) two-thirds of the membership of the House
(c) one-third of the membership of the House
(d) one-eighth of the membership of the House

21. Which one of the following industries is known as ‘Sunrise Industry’?

(a) Iron and Steel
(b) Cotton and Textile
(c) Information Technology

(c) Information Technology. The Information Technology industry is commonly referred to as a Sunrise Industry due to its rapid growth and potential for future development.

22. How many satellites were launched by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to create history on February 15, 2017?

(a) 84
(b) 93
(c) 102
(d) 104

(D) 104 On February 15, 2017, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched a total of 104 satellites, setting a world record.

23. MS-Word is an example of

(a) complier
(b) application software
(c) system software
(d) operationg system

(b) application software MS-Word is an example of application software, specifically a word processing program.

24. During whose reign at Rangpur city, an amphitheatre known as ‘Rang Ghar’ for animal fight was buil?

(a) Rudra Singha
(b) Prmatta Singha
(c) Siba Singha
(d) Rajeswar Singha

(A) Rudra Singha The amphitheatre known as 'Rang Ghar' for animal fights was built during the reign of Rudra Singha at Rangpur city.

25. Which city has issued a red alert for air pollution for the first time ever on December, 2015 with a heavy cloud of dangerous smog blanketing the city?

(a) Hong Kong
(b) New Delhi
(c) Beijing
(d) None of the above

(C) Beijing Beijing issued a red alert for air pollution for the first time ever in December 2015, due to a heavy cloud of dangerous smog blanketing the city.

26.Goods and Service Tax (GST) would replace which of the following taxes levied at present?

(a) Income tax
(b) Corporate tax
(c) Capital gains tax
(d) Value-added tax (VAT)

(d) Value-added tax (VAT) Goods and Services Tax (GST) would replace the Value-added Tax (VAT) among other indirect taxes levied at present.

27. The High Altitude Warfare School of the Indian Army is located at

(a) Siachen
(b) Manali
(c) Gulmarg
(d) Leh

(d) Leh. The High Altitude Warfare School of the Indian Army is located at Leh.

28. Which among the following countries is the largest troop contributor to the United nations Peacekeeping Mission?

(a) China
(b) India
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Pakistan

(b) India. India is the largest troop contributor to the United Nations Peacekeeping Missions.

29. Who said, ‘India is the bright spot on the cloudy global horizon’?

(a) UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
(b) Former US President Barack Obama
(c) Indian President Pranab Mukherjee
(d) IMF Chef Christine Lagarde

(d) IMF Chief Christine Lagarde. Christine Lagarde, the IMF Chief, said, India is the bright spot on the cloudy global horizon.

30. The Supreme Court was set up under the

(a) Regulating Act, 1773
(b) Pitt’s India Act, 1784
(c) Indian Councils Act, 1861
(d) Indian Councils Act, 1892

**( Regulating Act, 1773 The Supreme Court was set up under the Regulating Act of 1773.

31. Under which of the following Articles, additional and acting judges can be appointed in the High Courts?

(a) Article 220
(b) Article 229
(c) Article 224
(d) Article 231

(c) Article 224. Additional and acting judges can be appointed in the High Courts under Article 224.

32. The first Lok Adalat was held in the year

(a) 1985
(b) 1986
(c) 1987
(d) 1988

(b) 1986 The first Lok Adalat was held in the year 1986.

33. Who/Which among the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?

(a) The President of India
(b) The Prime Minster of India
(c) The Lok Sabha Secretariat
(d) The Supreme Court of India

(d) The Supreme Court of India The Supreme Court of India is the custodian of the Constitution of India.

34. Which on of the following jurisdictions of the Indian judiciary covers Public Interest Litigation?

(a) Appellate jurisdiction
(b) Original jurisdiction
(c) Advisory jurisdiction
(d) Epistolary jurisdiction

(b) Original jurisdiction Public Interest Litigation (PIL) falls under the original jurisdiction of the Indian judiciary.

35. The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and state falls under its

(a) writ jurisdiction
(b) advisory jurisdiction
(c) original jurisdiction
(d) appellate jurisdiction

(c) original jurisdiction The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and states falls under its original jurisdiction.

36. The maximum permissible period between two sessions of a State Legislative Assembly is

(a) one year
(b) six months
(c) three months
(d) indefinite

(b) six months The maximum permissible period between two sessions of a State Legislative Assembly is six months.

37. The Governor of which State has been vested with special powers regarding the Scheduled Tribal Areas?

a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Assam
(c) Maharashtra
(d) West Bengal

(a) Arunachal Pradesh. The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh has been vested with special powers regarding the Scheduled Tribal Areas.

38. The State of Jammu and kashmir was accorded special status under

(a) Article 356 of the Constitution
(b) Article 370 of the Constitution
(c) Artice 356 and 370 of the Constitution
(d) None of the above

(b) Article 370 of the Constitution The State of Jammu and Kashmir was accorded special status under Article 370 of the Constitution.

39. Under which Article, the Supreme Court has the power to review its own judgement or order?

(a) Article 137
(b) Article 254
(c) Article 256
(d) Article 142

(a) Article 137. The Supreme Court has the power to review its own judgment or order under Article 137.

40. Who has written 3524 songs in 650 films over 33 years and due to this, he was eligible for a Guinness Book of World Records entry after extensive documentation and verification of each and every track?

(a) Gulzar
(b) Javed Akhtar
(c) Faaiz Anwar
(d) Sameer

(d) Sameer .Sameer has written 3,524 songs in 650 films over 33 years, making him eligible for a Guinness Book of World Records entry.

41. The paintings on the walls and ceilings in the Ajanta Caves depict mainly

(a) incidents relating to the Ramayana and Mahabharata
( b) legends relating to Vikramaditya
(c) incidents relating to the life of Gautama Buddha
(d) incidents relating to the life of Mahavira

(c) incidents relating to the life of Gautama Buddha. The paintings on the walls and ceilings in the Ajanta Caves mainly depict incidents relating to the life of Gautama Buddha.

42. Which of the following Mughal buildings is said to possess the unique feature of bein gexactly equal in length and breadth?

(a) Agra Fort
(b) Red Fort
(c) Buland Darwaza
(d) Taz Mahal

(d) Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is said to possess the unique feature of being exactly equal in length and breadth.

43. When was the ‘National Anthem’ adopted bythe Government?

(a) 15th August, 1947
(b) 26th January, 1947
(c) 24th January, 1950
(d) 14th August, 1947

(c) 24th January, 1950. The National Anthem was adopted by the Government on 24th January, 1950.

44. The Union Government has decided to impose 0.5% cess on which services to fund the ‘Swcachh Bharat Programme’?

(a) All non-taxable services
(b) All charitable services
(c) Non-refundable services
(d) All taxable services

(d) All taxable services. The Union Government has decided to impose a 0.5% cess on all taxable services to fund the 'Swachh Bharat Programme'.

45. The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to

(a) solve the problem of minorities in India
(b) give effect to the Independence Bill
(c) delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan
(d) enquire into the riots in East Bengal

(c) delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan. The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan.

46. Who was the Viceroy of India at the time of Jallianwala bagh massacre?

(a) Lord Irwin
(b) Lord Chelmsford
(c) Lord Hardinge
(d) Lord Curzon

The correct answer is: (b) Lord Chelmsford Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy of India at the time of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which occurred on April 13, 1919.

47. Against whom of the following was the Lahore Conspiracy Case registered during the Indian freedom struggle?

(a) Lala Har Dayal
(b) Lala Lajpt Rai
(c) Vinayak damodar Savarkar
(d) Vishnu Ganesh Pingle

(c) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The Lahore Conspiracy Case was registered against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar during the Indian freedom struggle.

48. A woman revolutionary who while receibing her degree at the convocation at the University of Calcutta from the Governer of Bengal shot him was

(a) Kalpana Dutta
(b) Bina Das
(c) Pritilata Waddedar
(d) Leela Nag

(b) Bina Das. Bina Das was the woman revolutionary who shot the Governor of Bengal while receiving her degree at the convocation at the University of Calcutta.

49. The Viceory, upon whom a bomb was thrown but he did not change his attitude towards the Indians was

(a) Lord hardinge
(b) Warren Hastings
(c) Lord Curzon
(d) Lord Chelmsforde

(a) Lord Hardinge. The Viceroy upon whom a bomb was thrown but who did not change his attitude towards the Indians was Lord Hardinge.

50. In 1930, Mahatma Gandhi started Civil Disobedience Movement from

(a) Sevagram
(b) Dandi
(c) Wardha
(d) Sabarmati

(b) Dandi. In 1930, Mahatma Gandhi started the Civil Disobedience Movement from Dandi with the famous Salt March.

51. Who among the following founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association?

(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) J.B. Kripalani
(c) N.M. Joshi
(d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

(a) Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi founded the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association to advocate for the rights and welfare of textile workers in the city.

52.Which one of the following aroused a wave of popular indignation that led to the massacre by the British at Jallianwala Bagh?

(a) The Arms Act
(b) The Public Safety Act
(c) The Vernacular Press
(d) The Rowlatt Act

(d) The Rowlatt Act. The Rowlatt Act, enacted in 1919, allowed the British government to arrest and detain individuals without trial, leading to widespread unrest and protests. The resulting protests culminated in the tragic massacre at Jallianwala Bagh.

53. The Central Institute of Buddhist Studies is located in which city?

(a) Shimla
(b) Srinagar
(c) Dharamsala
(d) Leh

The Central Institute of Buddhist Studies is located in: (d) Leh.

54. Who is known as the ‘most qualified person in India’ according to Limca Book of Records?

(a) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
(b) Sumitra Devi
(c) Shrikanta Jichker
(d) Kushal Chatterjee

According to the Limca Book of Records, the 'most qualified person in India' is: (c) Shrikanta Jichker.

55. “Every pearl in the Royal Crown is but the crystallized drops of blood falleb from the tearful eyes of the poor peasants….” Who made this statement?

(a) Ibn batuta
(b) Al-Beruni
(c) Amir Khusru
(d) Badauni

The statement Every pearl in the Royal Crown is but the crystallized drops of blood fallen from the tearful eyes of the poor peasants... was made by: (c) Amir Khusru.

56. Which one of the following pairs is the third generation (3G) mobile telecommunication?

(a) WiMAX and UMTS
(b) GPRS and EDGE
(c) WiMAX and EDGE
(d) UMTS and GPRS

The pair that represents third generation (3G) mobile telecommunications is: (a) WiMAX and UMTS.

57. Which one of the following is an air-to-air missile?

(a) Astra
(b) Akash
(c) Becquerel
(d) Prithvi

The air-to-air missile among the options is: (a) Astra.

58. Where do you find the clock and calendar in/ on your computer?

(a) Taskbar
(b) Menu bar
(c) Desktop
(d) Startmenu

You can find the clock and calendar on your computer in the: (a) Taskbar.

59. Which of the following groups has only the output devices?

(a) Scanner, keyboard, printer
(b) Mouse, printer, monitor
(c) Keyboard, monitor, printer
(d) Plotter, printer, monitor

The group that contains only output devices is: (d) Plotter, printer, monitor These devices are used to display or produce output, while the others include input devices like scanners and keyboards.

60. Who was the President of the ‘Swaraj Party’ in Assam during freedom movement?

(a) Bishnuram Medhi
(b) Maniram Dewan
(c) Gopinath Bordoloi
(d) Tarun Ram Phukan

The President of the 'Swaraj Party' in Assam during the freedom movement was: (c) Gopinath Bordoloi.

61. Who among the following was the leader of the 1857 Revolt in Assam?

(a) Piyali Barua
(b) Kushal Konwar
(c) Purandar Singh
(d) Maniram Dewan

The leader of the 1857 Revolt in Assam was: (d) Maniram Dewan.

62.Which of the following tribes practices nomadic herding for subsistence?

(a) Bedouin
(b) Bakarwal
(c) Kirghiz
(d) All of the above

The correct answer is: (d) All of the above. All these tribes—Bedouin, Bakarwal, and Kirghiz—practice nomadic herding for subsistence.

63. Which of the following devices is used to record humidity?

(a) Hygrometer
(b) Psychrometer
(c) Thermo-hygrograph
(d) All of the above

The correct answer is: (d) All of the above. All these devices—hygrometer, psychrometer, and thermo-hygrograph—are used to record humidity.

64. What does the term ‘Dolby B and Dolby C’ printed on the tape recorders and other sound systems refer to?

(a) Frequency modulation system
(b) Amplitude modulated system
(c) Noise reduction circuit
(d) Both d.c. and a.c. power can be used

The term 'Dolby B and Dolby C' printed on tape recorders and other sound systems refers to: (c) Noise reduction circuit. These are types of noise reduction systems designed to improve the quality of audio recordings.

65. A packet of information that travels between a Browser and the Web server is konown as

(a) Malware
(b)Adware
(c) Spyware
(d) Cookie

A packet of information that travels between a browser and the web server is known as: (d) Cookie. Cookies are small pieces of data that are sent from a server to the browser and are used to remember information about the user.

66. The WTO basically promotes

(a) financial support
(b) global peace
(c) unilateral trade
(d) multilateral trade

The WTO basically promotes: (d) multilateral trade. The World Trade Organization aims to facilitate and regulate international trade between nations to ensure smooth and fair trading practices.

67. Which of the following is the National Intelligence Agency of Israel?

(a) GRU
(b) NSIS
(c) Mossad
(d) CISEN

The National Intelligence Agency of Israel is: (c) Mossad.

68. The sum total of incomes received for the services of labour, land or capital in a country is called

(a) gross domestic product
(b) national income.
(c) gross domestic income
(d) gross national income

The sum total of incomes received for the services of labour, land, or capital in a country is called: (b) national income.

69. The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another Member speak. This is known as

(a) decorum
(b) crossing the floor
(c) interpretation
(d) yielding the floor

The speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another Member speak. This is known as: (d) yielding the floor.

70. The State which has the largest number of seats reserved for the Scheduled Tribes inthe Lok Sabha is

(a) Bihar
(b) Gujrat
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Madhya Pradesh

The State which has the largest number of seats reserved for the Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha is: (d) Madhya Pradesh.

71. If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, whose decision shall be the final?

(a) The Supreme Court of India
(b) The President of India
(c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(d) The Joint Parliamentary Committee

If any question arises whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not, the final decision shall be made by: (c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

72. Which of the following can input images,pictures, etc., to a computer?

(a) Plotter
(b) Mouse
(c) Printer
(d) Scanner

The device that can input images, pictures, etc., to a computer is: (d) Scanner.

73. Which of the following is not an official language of the United Nations

(a) Arabic
(b) Chinese
(c) Portuguese
(d) Spanish

The language that is not an official language of the United Nations is: (c) Portuguese. The official languages of the UN are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

74. The permanent Headquarters of SAARC Secretariat is located at

(a) Kathmandu
(b) Dhaka
(c) New Delhi
(d) Islamabad

The permanent headquarters of the SAARC Secretariat is located at: (a) Kathmandu.

75. Where was the first Non-Aligned Movement(NAM) Summit held?

(a) Belgrade
(b) Cairo
(c) New Delhi
(d) Havana

The first Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit was held in: (a) Belgrade.

76. The World Trade Organization formally approved which country’s membership in December, 20157(WTO)

(a) Kyrgystan
(b) Pakistan
(c) Kazakhstan
(d) Afganistan

The World Trade Organization formally approved which country's membership in December 2015: (c) Kazakhstan.

77. which of the following is a warm current?

(a) South Pacific Current
(b) Kuroshio Current
(c) Labrador Current
(d) Rip Current

The warm current among the options is: (b) Kuroshio Current.

78.The tropical cyclone of Philippines is termed as

(a) Typhoon
(b) Willy-willy
(c) Hurricaneabe
(d) Baguio

The tropical cyclone of the Philippines is termed as: (a) Typhoon.

79. Which one of the following commercially important groups of trees belongs to the cool temperate hardwood species?

(a) Maple, mahogany and oak
(b) Mahogany, ebony and maple
(c) Oak, poplar and maple
d) Ebony, oak and poplar

The commercially important group of trees that belongs to the cool temperate hardwood species is: (c) Oak, poplar and maple.

80. Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in which of the following ways?

(a) Soil formation
(b) Prevention of soil erosion
(c) Recycling of waste
(d) Pollination of crops

Biodiversity forms the basis for human existence in all the following ways, but the most direct and significant for human existence is: (d) Pollination of crops. However, it's worth noting that all the options listed play important roles in supporting ecosystems and human life.

81. Which one of the following covers the highest percentage of forest area in the world?

(a) Temperate coniferous forest
(b) Temperate decidous forest.
(c) Tropical monsoon forest
(d) Tropical Rain Forest

The type of forest that covers the highest percentage of forest area in the world is: (a) Temperate coniferous forest.

82. Which one of the following besins experiences the conventional rainfall?

(a) Amazon
(b) Ganga
(c) Hwang Ho
(d) Mississippi

The basin that experiences conventional rainfall is the: (a) Amazon.

83. How many kilometres are represented by 1 of latitude?

(a) 321 km
(b) 211 km
(c) 111 km

One degree of latitude is represented by: (c) 111 km.

84. Which one of the following was the first fort constructed by the British in India?

(a) Fort William
(b) Fort St. George
(c) Fort St. David
(d) Fort St. Angelo

The first fort constructed by the British in India was: (b) Fort St. George.

85. Which one of the following Europeans were the last to pre independent India as traders?

(a) Dutch
(b) English
(c) French
(d) Portuguese

The Europeans who were the last to pre-independent India as traders were the: (a) Dutch.

86. Jadav invested Rs. 15,000 @ 10% per annum for 1 year. If the interest is compound half yearly, then the amount received by Jadhavat the end of the year will be

(a) Rs. 16000.00
(b) Rs. 16,500.00
(c) Rs. 16,537.50
(d) Rs. 16,507.00

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87.P is Q’s sister, R is Q’s mother, S is R’s father, T is S’s mother. How is P related to S?

(a) Grandson
(b) Granddaughter
(c) Son
(d) Daughter

To determine how P is related to S, let's break down the relationships: - P is Q's sister. - R is Q's mother, so R is also P's mother. - S is R's father, making S Q's grandfather and P's grandfather. - T is S's mother, which makes T P's great-grandmother. Since P is a granddaughter of S, the correct answer is: (b) Granddaughter.

88. If in a certain code, MAITRE is written asNCLXWK, then KARTIK will be written as

(a) LCUXNQ
(b) LCVXNQ
c) LCVXMQ
(d) LCUXMQ

To decode how MAITRE is written as NCLXWK, let's analyze the letter transformations: 1. M → N (shift +1) 2. A → C (shift +2) 3. I → L (shift +3) 4. T → X (shift +4) 5. R → W (shift +5) 6. E → K (shift +6) It seems the pattern is that each letter is shifted forward in the alphabet by an increasing amount. Now, applying the same pattern to KARTIK: 1. K → L (shift +1) 2. A → C (shift +2) 3. R → V (shift +3) 4. T → X (shift +4) 5. I → M (shift +5) 6. K → Q (shift +6) So KARTIK becomes LCVXMQ. The correct answer is: (c) LCVXMQ.

89.The decided middle class in India

a) opposed the Revolt of 1857
(b) supported the Revolt of 1857
(c) fought against native rulers
(d) remained neural to the Revolt of 1857

The decided middle class in India: (a) opposed the Revolt of 1857. The middle class largely viewed the Revolt as a threat to stability and were concerned about the potential for chaos and disruption.

90. Which one of the following was the first English newspaper in India in the year 1780?

(a) The Calcutta Gazette
(b) The Bengal Gazette
(c) The Bengal Journal
(d) The Bombay Herald

The first English newspaper in India, published in 1780, was: (b) The Bengal Gazette.

91.Who suceeded Robert Clive to lead the East India Company?

(a) Lord Bentinck
(b) Lord Cornwallis
(c) Lord Hastings
(d) Lord Wellesley

Robert Clive was succeeded by: (b) Lord Cornwallis.

92. Job Charnock founded Calcutta at the site of

(a) Sutanuti
b) Kalikata
(c) Govindapur
(d) All of the above

Job Charnock founded Calcutta at the site of: (d) All of the above. Calcutta was established at the confluence of three villages: Sutanuti, Kalikata, and Govindapur.

93. The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of

(a) Equatorial
(b) Mediterranean climate
(c) Monsoon Climate
(d) All of the above

The seasonal reversal of winds is the typical characteristic of: (c) Monsoon Climate.

94. For which of the following items, Tirupur is well known as a huge exporter to many parts of the world?

(a) Gems and jewellery
(b) Leather Goods
(c) Handicrafts
(d) Knitted Garments

Tirupur is well known as a huge exporter of: (d) Knitted Garments.

95.Eight fold Path of the Buddha is known as the ‘Middle Path’ because it

(a) Does not attach too much importance to knowledege and conduct
(b) attaches equal impotance to knowldege and conduct
(c) avoids self-indulgence as well as self-immolation
(d) is open to the clergy and the laity

The Eightfold Path of the Buddha is known as the 'Middle Path' because it: (c) avoids self-indulgence as well as self-immolation.

96.Which party was founded by Subhash Chandra Bose in the year 1939 after he broke away from the Congress?

(a) Azad Hind Frauz
(b) Indian Freedom Party
(c) Revolution Party
(d) Forward Block

The party founded by Subhash Chandra Bose in 1939 after he broke away from the Congress was: (d) Forward Bloc.

97. The doctines of ‘non violence’ and ‘civil disobedience’ associated with Mahatma Gandhi were influenced by

(a) Churcill, Irwin, Tolstoy
(b) Ruskin, Tolstoy, Thoreau
(c) Thoreau, Truman, Bernard Shaw
(d) Cripps, Tolstoy, Howes

The doctrines of 'non-violence' and 'civil disobedience' associated with Mahatma Gandhi were influenced by: (b) Ruskin, Tolstoy, Thoreau.

98. Chief Ministers of all the States are the ex official members of the

(a) Finance Commission
(b) Planning Commission
(c) Interstate Council
(d) National Development Council

Chief Ministers of all the States are the ex officio members of the: (d) National Development Council.

99 . Areawise, which one of the following is the largest Lok Sabha Constituency?

(a) Kutch
(b) Kangra
(c) Patna Sahib
(d) Ladakh

Areawise, the largest Lok Sabha constituency is: (a) Kutch.

100. Which one of the following Committees of the Parliament of India has no Members of the Rajya Sabha?

(a) The Public Accounts Committee
(b) The Estimates Committee
(c) The Public Undertakings Committee
(d) Departmentally Related Standing Committee on Finance

The Committee of the Parliament of India that has no members of the Rajya Sabha is: (b) The Estimates Committee.

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