1: Assertion (A): Amoeba reproduces by fission.
Reason (R): All unicellular organisms reproduce by asexual methods.
(a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer: C
2: In which state is the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development located ?
(a) Himachal Pradesh
(b) Uttranchal
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Karnataka
Correct Answer: C
3: With which one of the following rivers is the Omkareshwar Project associated?
(a) Tapi
(b) Bhima
(c) Narmada
(d) Chambal
Correct Answer: C
4: What is the importance of developing Chabahar Port by India?
(a) Indias trade with African countries will enormously increase.
(b) Indias relations with oil-producing Arab countries will be strengthened.
(c) India will not depend on Pakistan for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.
(d) Pakistan will facilitate and protect the installation of a gas pipeline between Iraq and India.
Correct Answer: C
5: Which among the following has the world's largest reserves of Uranium?
(a) Australia
(b) Russian Federation
(c) USA
(d) Canada
Correct Answer: A
6: Shahgarh area in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan was in news in the year 2006 because of which one of the following?
(a) Finding high quality gas reserves
(b) Finding uranium deposits
(c) Finding zinc deposits
(d) Installation of wind power units
Correct Answer: A
7: In Indian history, who was Abdul Hamid Lahori?
(a) An important military commander during Akbar's reign
(b) An official historian of the reign of ShahJahan
(c) An important noble and confidant of Aurangzeb
(d) A chronicler and poet during the reign of Muhammad Shah
Correct Answer: B
8: Consider the following taxes :
I. Corporation tax
II. Customs duty
III. Wealth tax
IV. Excise duty
Which of these is/are indirect taxes ?
(a) I only
(b) II and IV
(c) I and III
(d) II and III
Correct Answer: B
9: Which one among the following commissions was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India ?
(a) University Grants Commission
(b) National Human Rights Commission
(c) Election Commission
(d) Central Vigilance Commission
Correct Answer: C
10: A person X has four notes of Rupee 1, 2, 5 and 10 denomination. The number of different sums of money she can form from them is
(A) 15
(B) 16
(C) 12
(D) 8
Correct Answer: A
11: Consider the following statements:
1. The National Housing Bank, the apex institution of housing finance in India, was set up as a wholly- owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India.
2. The Small Industries Development Bank of India was established as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Industrial Development Bank of India.
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
12: In the context of genetic disorders, consider the following:
A woman suffers from colour blindness while her husband does not suffer from it. They have a son and a daughter. In this context, which one of the following statements is most probably correct?
(a) Both children suffer from colour blindness.
(b) Daughter suffers from colour blindness while son does not suffer from it.
(c) Both children do not suffer from colour blindness.
(d) Son suffers from colour blindness while daughter does not suffer from it.
Correct Answer: D
13: In the context of wearable technology, which of the following tasks is/are accomplished by wearable devices?
1. Location identification of a person
2. Sleep monitoring of a person
3. Assisting the hearing impaired person
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: D
14: Consider the following statemtns:
1. Total land area of Earth is approximately 1475 lakh square kilometers.
2. Ratio of land area to water area of Earth is approximately 1 : 4.
3. Maximum percentage of Earth's water is in the Pacific Ocean.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3
Correct Answer: D
15: How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government.
2. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country.
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: One of the major towns in the Satavahana kingdom was
(a) Arikkamedu
(b) Pratishthana
(c) Korkkai
(d) Maski
Correct Answer: B
17: The rich source of iron is:
(a) Eggs
(b) Green vegetables
(c) Pulses
(d) Milk
Correct Answer: B
18: Which one of the following is also known as Top Slip ?
(a) Simlipal National Park
(b) Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary
(d) Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
Correct Answer: D
19: Which among the following pairs has been correctly matched?
(a) Nehru Trophy : Table Tennis
(b) Holkar Trophy : Bridge
(c) B. C. Roy Trophy : Lawn Tennis
(d) Ruia Trophy : Kabaddi
Correct Answer: B
20: In the given figure, the triangle represents girls, the square represents sports persons and the circle represents coaches. The portion in the figure which represents girls who are sports persons but not coaches is the one labelled
(a) A
(b) B
(c) D
(d) E
Correct Answer: B