1: Of the following centres which is the one where the original monasteries established by Adi Shankaracharya is not found?
(a) Puri
(b) Kari
(c) Shringeri
(d) Dwarka
Correct Answer: B
2: Bijak was written by:
(a) Tulsidas
(b) Ramdas
(c) Guru Nanak
(d) Kabirdas
Correct Answer: D
3: The identity platform `Aadhaar' provides open "Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)". What does it imply?
1. It can be integrated into any electronic device.
2. Online authentication using iris is possible.
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: C
4: Which one of the following diseases is caused due to defective genes?
(a) Ulcer
(b) Haemophilia
(c) Diabetes
(d) Cancer
Correct Answer: B
5: Among the following Presidents of India, who was also the Secretary General of Non Aligned Movement for some period?
(a) Dr. Shanker Dayal Sharma
(b) Giani Zail Singh
(c) Dr. S Radhakrishnan
(d) Varahagiri Venkatagiri
Correct Answer: B
6: Lichens is an association of two types of organisms. They are:
(a) Algae and fungi
(b) Algae and virus
(c) Fungi and virus
(d) Virus and bacteria
Correct Answer: A
7: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the code given below the lists :
List I
I. Gupta
II. Chandella
III. Chalukya
IV. Pallava
List II
(A) Badami
(B) Panamalai
(C) Khajuraho
(D) Deogarh
Codes:
(a) I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B
(b) I-D, II-B, III-C, IV-A
(c) I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A
(d) I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
Correct Answer: A
8: Consider the following statements :
An amendment of the Constitution of India can be initiated by the
I. Lok Sabha.
II. Rajya Sabha.
III. State Legislatures.
IV. President.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) I alone
(b) I, II and III
(c) II, III and IV
(d) I and II
Correct Answer: D
9: Consider the series given below :
4/12/95, 1/1/96, 29/1/96, 26/2/96,...
The next term of the series is
(a) 24/3/96
(b) 25/3/96
(c) 26/3/96
(d) 27/3/96
Correct Answer: B
10: At present, scientists can determine the arrangement or relative positions of genes or DNA sequences on a chromosome. How does this knowledge benefit us?
1. It is possible to know the pedigree of livestock.
2. It is possible to understand the causes of all human diseases.
3. It is possible to develop disease-resistant animal breeds,
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 Only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: C
11: With reference to Bitcoins, sometimes seen in the news, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Bitcoins are tracked by the Central Banks of the countries.
2. Anyone with a Bitcoin address can send and receive Bitcoins from anyone else with a Bitcoin address.
3. Online payments can be sent without either side knowing the identity of the other.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: B
12: Which among the following ports was called Babul Makka (Gate of Makka) during the Mughal Period ?
(a) Calicut
(b) Broach
(c) Cambay
(d) Surat
Correct Answer: C
13: Fuel used in a nuclear reactor is:
(a) Uranium
(b) Heavy water
(c) Barium
(d) Cadmium
Correct Answer: A
14: Which one of the following scholars suggests the earth's origin from gases and dust particles ?
(a) James Jeans
(b) H. Alfven
(c) F. Hoyle
(d) O. Schmidt
Correct Answer: D
15: Consider the following statements :
1. The Ikshvaku rulers of southern India were antagonistic towards Buddhism.
2. The Pala rulers of Eastern India were patrons of Buddhism.
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: B
16: Who among the following introduced the famous Persian Festival of NAUROJ in India?
(a) Balban
(b) Iltutmish
(c) Firuz Tughlaq
(d) Ala-ud-din Khilji
Correct Answer: A
17: A radioactive substance has a half-life of four months. Three-fourth of the substance would decay in
(a) 3 months
(b) 4 months
(c) 8 months
(d) 12 months
Correct Answer: C
18: Which of the following industries was affected most due to partition?
(a) Cotton and jute
(b) Small scale industries
(c) Steel industries
(d) Tea and cotton
Correct Answer: A
19: Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following?
1. Gravitational force of the Sun
2. Gravitational force of the Moon
3. Centrifugal force of the Earth
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D
20: Which one of the following countries is not a member of the Commonwealth of Independence States (CIS) ?
(a) Estonia
(b) Armenia
(c) Georgia
(d) Belarus
Correct Answer: A