1: Each person's performance compared with all other persons is to be done to rank them subjectively. How many comparisons are needed in total, if there are 11 persons ?
(A) 55
(B) 66
(C) 54
(D) 45
Correct Answer: A
2: With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:
1. It is a song and dance performance.
2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.
3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
Correct Answer: B
3: The Narasimhan Committee for Financial sector Reforms has suggested reduction in
(a) SLR and CRR
(b) SLR ,CRR and priority Sector Financing
(c) SLR and Financing to capital goods sector
(d) CRR Priotity Sector Financing and financing to capital goods sector
Correct Answer: B
4: Which of the following crops has the highest photosynthetic activity?
(a) Cotton
(b) Sugarcane
(c) Rice
(d) Wheat
Correct Answer: B
5: Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ? Spacecraft Purpose
1. Cassini -Huygens Orbiting the: Venus and transmitting data to the Earth
2. Messenger: Mapping and investigating the Mercury
3. Voyager 1 and 2: Exploring the outer solar system
Select the correct answer using thecode given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: B
6: Assertion (A):
Minimum wages in India are fixed in accordance with the levels of living and the labour participation ratios.
Reason (R) :
All workers covered by the Minimum Wages Acts are above the poverty line.
Of these statements
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct while R is wrong
(d) A is wrong while R is correct
Correct Answer: C
7: The FAO accords the status of 'Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)' to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity
2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapers, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities
3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: B
8: Consider the following statements:
1. Great Britain comprises England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
2. England covers less than 60% of the total area of the United Kingdom.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: B
9: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List I--------------------List II
(Volcanic Mountain)-----(Country)
I. Mt. Rainier------------(A) Italy
II. Etna-----------------(B) Mexico
III. Paricutin-------------(C) Philippines
IV. Taal------------------(D) USA
Codes:
(a) I-D, II-B, III-A, IV-C
(b) I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-C
(c) I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
(d) I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-A
Correct Answer: B
10: New Moore Island is an issue of conflict between:
(a) India and China
(b) India and Pakistan
(c) India and Bangladesh
(d) India and Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: C
11: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acts as a bankers' bank. This would imply which of the following?
1. Other banks retain their deposits with the RBI.
2. The RBI lends funds to the commercial banks in times of need.
3. The RBI advises the commercial banks on monetary matters.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D
12: With reference to Union government, consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India provides that all Cabinet Ministers shall be compulsorily the sitting members of Lok Sabha only.
2. The Union Cabinet Secretariat operates under the direction of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: D
13: An equilateral triangular plate is to be cut into n number of identical small equilateral triangular plates. Which one of the following can be possible value of n?
(A) 296
(B) 216
(C) 256
(D) 196
Correct Answer: C
14: With reference to the international meeting held in the year 2006, which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched ?
1. NAM Summit : Havana
2. APEC Meeting : Bangkok
3. EU-India Summit : Helsinki
4. Un Climate Change Conference : Geneva
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 1, 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 2,3 and 4
Correct Answer: C
15: A London branch of the All-India Muslim League was established in 1908 under the presidency of
(a) Agha Khan
(b) Ameer Ali
(c) Liaquat Ali Khan
(d) M.A. Jinnah
Correct Answer: B
16: Consider the following kinds of organisms :
1. Bat
2. Bee
3. Bird
Which of the above is/are pollinating agent/agents?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D
17: India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are the members of SAARC. The other members of SAARC are:
(a) Burma, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives
(b) Sri Lanka, Bhutan, China, Afghanistan
(c) Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives
(d) Mauritius, Afghanistan, Burma, China
Correct Answer: C
18: A car is running on a road at a uniform speed of 60 km/hr. The net resultant force on the car is:
(a) Driving force in the direction of car's motion
(b) Resistance force opposite to the direction of car's motion
(c) An inclined force
(d) Equal to zero
Correct Answer: D
19: Assertion (A)
Lal, Bal and Pal formed extremist group in the Indian National Congress
Reason (R)
They were revolutionary leaders
(a) A and R both are incorrect
(b) A is correct but R is incorrect
(c) A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
(d) A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A
Correct Answer: C
20: Mandal Commission report pertains to:
(a) Backward Classes
(b) Minorities
(c) Scheduled Castes
(d) Scheduled Tribes
Correct Answer: A