1: Assertion (A):
West-flowing rivers of Peninsular India have no deltas.
Reason (R):
These rivers do not carry any alluvial sediments.
(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: Consider the geographical details given in the following figure :
The point marked by A in the figure indicates a country in
(a) North America
(b) South America
(c) Europe
(d) Asia
Correct Answer: C
3: Consider the following :
1. Bluetooth device
2. Cordless phone
3. Microwave oven
4. Wi-Fi device
Which of the above can operate between 2-4 and 2-5 GHz range of radio frequency band ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: D
4: The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east Why?
1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
3. The land slopes to the west from central India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) None
Correct Answer: A
5: 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
6: Suppose a rocketship is receding from the earth at a speed of 2/10th the velocity of light. A light in the rocketship appears blue to the passengers on the ship. What colour would it appear to an observer on the earth?
(a) Blue
(b) Orange
(c) Yellow
(d) Yellow-orange
Correct Answer: A
7: The complete conversion of glucose In the presence of oxygen into carbon dioxide and water with release of energy is called
(a) aerobic respiration
(b) anaerobic respiration
(c) glycolysis
(d) hydrolysis
Correct Answer: A
8: The medicines which are used to treat diseases caused by allergy are known as
(a) Analgesics
(b) Antihistamines
(c) Antipyretics
(d) Allergens
Correct Answer: B
9: Which of the following statements are true of the Congress Socialist Party?
(1) It was a forum for various kinds of Socialists in India
(2) It was a rival organisation of Indian National Congress
(3) It championed the cause of workers and peasants
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below :
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Correct Answer: C
10: In which one of the following periods were the rock-cut "Hindu" temples a characteristic feature of architecture?
(a) Sungas
(b) Satavahanas
(c) Pallavas
(d) Cholas
Correct Answer: C
11: What is "Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)", sometimes seen in the news?
(a) An Israeli radar system
(b) India's indigenous anti-missile programme
(c) An American anti missile system
(d) A defence collaboration between Japan and South Korea
Correct Answer: C
12: Which one of the following places was associated with Acharya Vinoba Bhave's Bhoodan Movement at the beginning of the movement ?
(a) Pochampalli
(b) Rapur
(c) Venkatagiri
(d) Udaygiri
Correct Answer: A
13: The Panda belongs to the same family as that of
(a) Cat
(b) Rabbit
(c) Bear
(d) Dog
Correct Answer: C
14: Consider the following statements :
1. In equatorial regions, the year is divided into four main seasons
2. In Mediterranean region, summer receives more rain
3. In China type climate, rainfall occurs throughout the year
4. Tropical highlands exhibit vertical zonation of different climates
Which of these statements are correct ?
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 3 and 4
Correct Answer: D
15: Match List-I (Distinguished Person) with List-II (Achievement/Known as) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List I
(A) Guenter Grass
(B) Trevor Huddleston
(C) Dicky Dolma
(D) Kim Campbell
List II
1. First woman Prime Minister of Canada
2. Nobel Prize Winner for literature
3. Leading campaigner against apartheid in South Africa
4. Youngest woman to climb the Mt. Everest
5. American violinist
(A) 2 3 4 1
(B) 2 4 1 3
(C) 5 3 4 2
(D) 5 3 2 1
Correct Answer: A
16: Every time a man hits the target he gets one rupee and every time he misses the target he has to pay the rupee. He is allowed to try 100 times and gets an amount of Rs. 30. How many times did he hit the target?
(a) 60
(b) 65
(c) 70
(d) 75
Correct Answer: B
17: The main objective of the 12th Five- Year Plan is
(a) inclusive growth and poverty reduction.
(b) inclusive and sustainable growth
(c) sustainable and inclusive growth to reduce unemployment
(d) faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth.
Correct Answer: D
18: Which one of the following is used for dating archaeological specimens in wood, bones and shells?
(a) Uranium-238
(b) Argon isotope
(c) Carbon-14
(d) Strontium-90
Correct Answer: C
19: By a regulation in 1793, the District Collector was deprived of his judicial powers and made the collecting agent only. What was the reason for such regulation?
(a) Lord Cornwallis felt that the District Collector's efficiency of revenue collection would enormously increase without the burden of other work
(b) Lord Cornwallis felt that Judicial power should compulsorily be in the hands of Europeans while Indians can be given the job of revenue collection in the districts
(c) Lord Cornwallis was alarmed at the extent of power concentrated in the District Collector and felt that such absolute power was undesirable in one person
(d) The judicial work demanded a deep knowledge of India and a good training in law and Lord Cornwallis felt that District Collector should be only a revenue collector
Correct Answer: C
20: In what way Indian cotton industry was inferior to that of England during the British rule in India:
(a) Indian textile industry had an ever increasing and large domestic market
(b) There was plenty of raw material available
(c) The industry was not managed by highly skilled technicians and managers
(d) India was the traditional home for cotton textiles
Correct Answer: C