1: Mach Number is a term associated with the speed of:
(a) Ships
(b) Cars
(c) Aeroplanes
(d) Light
Correct Answer: C
2: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List I-------------List II
(Timber) --------- (Country)
I. Cedar ---------- (A) Myanmar
II. Douglas Fir ----- (B) Canada
III. Mahogany ----- (C) Mexico
IV. Teak ---------- (D) Honduras
Codes:
(a) I-C, II-B, III-A, IV-D
(b) I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A
(c) I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A
(d) I-B, II-C, III-A, IV-D
Correct Answer: B
3: Consider the following statements :
1. The Chairman of the Committee on public Accounts is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
2. The Committee on public Accounts comprises Members of Lok Sabha, Members of Rajya Sabha and a few eminent persons of industry and trade.
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: A
4: Which of the following is not included in the assets of a commercial bank in India?
(a) Advances
(b) Deposits
(c) Investments
(d) Money at call and short notice
Correct Answer: B
5: Consider the following statements:
1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30 degree to 35 degree N and S Latitudes is known as Horse Latitude.
2. Horse latitudes are low pressure belts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Both 1 and 2
Correct Answer: A
6: The lowering of Bank Rate by the Reserve Bank of India leads to
(a) More liquidity in the market.
(b) Less liquidity in the market.
(c) No change in the liquidity in the market.
(d) Mobilization of more deposits by commercial banks.
Correct Answer: A
7: Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?
1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice
3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry
4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: C
8: Given below are colours of the visible spectrum. Identify the correct sequence in order of Increasing wavelengths.
(a) Red, Yellow, Blue, Violet
(b) Violet, Yellow, Blue, Red
(c) Blue, Yellow, Red, Violet
(d) Violet, Blue, Yellow, Red
Correct Answer: D
9: According to Gandhiji non-violence is:
(a) A way to attain truth
(b) A way to win political freedom
(c) The only way to realise God
(d) An end in itself
Correct Answer: A
10: From the point of view of evolution of living organisms, which one of the following is the correct sequence of evolution ?
(a) Shark - Tortoise - Otter
(b) Tortoise - Shark - Otter
(c) Shark - Otter - Tortoise
(d) Otter -Tortoise - Shark
Correct Answer: A
11: In the FIFA World Cup Football event in the year 2002, the number of goals scored by Ronaldo of Brazil was
(a) 6
(b) 7
(c) 8
(d) 9
Correct Answer: C
12: Which of the following is not an alloy?
(a) Brass
(b) Bronze
(c) Steel
(d) Zinc
Correct Answer: D
13: In summer, man with excess perspiration feels weak, because of the:
(a) Loss of more water through evaporation
(b) Loss of salts through evaporation
(c) Loss of carbohydrates through evaporation
(d) All factors mentioned above
Correct Answer: A
14: Directive Principles of State Policy are included in which part of the Indian Constitution?
(a) Part IV
(b) Part III
(c) Part II
(d) Part I
Correct Answer: A
15: As the GNP (Gross National Product) of a nation increases, the share of the tertiary sector in the total GNP
(a) Decreases
(b) Increases
(c) Remains same
(d) None of the above
Correct Answer: B
16: Consider the following climatic conditions (northern hemisphere) :
Temperature degree C - Rainfall Cm.
J 3.9 4.7
F 4.4 5.7
M 8.3 8.2
A 14.4 9.2
M 20.0 9.2
J 23.3 17.7
J 27.8 14.5
A 27.8 14.0
S 22.3 12.7
O 18.3 7.0
N 12.2 5.0
D 6.7 3.5
These are most likely to be found in the natural regions of
(a) China type
(b) Equatorial type
(c) Hot desert type
(d) Monsoon type
Correct Answer: A
17: The Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana which came into operation from Dec. 1, 1997 aims to provide gainful employment to the urban unemployed or underemployed poor but does not include
(a) Nehru Rozgar Yojana
(b) Urban Basic Services Programme
(c) Prime Minister's Integrated Urban Poverty Eradication Programme
(d) Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana
Correct Answer: A
18: Chanakya, was also known as
(a) Bhattasvamin
(b) Rajasekhara
(c) Vishnugupta
(d) Visakhadatta
Correct Answer: C
19: Which one of the following crops enriches the nitrogen content in soil ?
(a) Potato
(b) Sorghum
(c) Sunflower
(d) Pea
Correct Answer: D
20: Civil Disobedience Movement was started in India in 1930 for:
(a) Home rule
(b) Purna Swaraj
(c) Non-cooperation with British government
(d) Hindu-Muslim unity
Correct Answer: C