[1] Which of the following books has been written by Kishwar Desai?
A.
The Red Devil
B.
Witness the Night
C.
Tonight This Savage Rite
D.
Earth and Ashes
Ans:
Witness the Night
Explanation :
Witness the Night is set in a small town in Punjab, and tells the story of a social worker amateur detective who is trying to solve the mystery of whether why a 14 year old girl murdered her family.
[2] Which of the following folk/ tribal dances is associated with Karnataka?
A.
Yakshagana
B.
Veedhi
C.
Jatra
D.
Jhora
Ans:
Yakshagana
Explanation :
Yakshagana is a traditional Indian theatre form, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka and in Kasaragod district in Kerala that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up, and stage techniques with a unique style
[3] Who of the following received Sangeet Natak Akademi's Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2009 in Theatre?
A.
Omkar Shrikant Dadarkar
B.
Ragini Chander Sarkar
C.
Abanti Chakravorty & Sukracharya Rabha
D.
K. Nellai Manikandan
Ans:
Abanti Chakravorty & Sukracharya Rabha
Explanation :
The Sangeet Natak Akademi has announced the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskars for 2009. These are awarded to artistes “who have shown/demonstrated conspicuous talent in the fields of music, dance and drama.
[4] Rihand Dam Project provides irrigation to –
A.
Gujarat and Maharashtra
B.
Orissa and West Bengal
C.
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
D.
Kerala and Karnataka
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Explanation :
It is located on the Rihand River, a tributary of the Son River. The catchment area of this dam extends over Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh whereas it supplies irrigation water in Bihar located downstream of the river.
[5] The Headquarters of MCF (Master Control Facility) - the nerve centre of the entire space craft operations-in India is at -
A.
Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh
B.
Thumba - Kerala
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Hassan - Karnataka
Ans:
Hassan - Karnataka
Explanation :
The Master Control Facility (MCF) is a facility set up by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the city of Hassan in the Indian state of Karnataka. Established in 1982, this facility is responsible for monitoring and controlling geostationary and geosynchronous satellites launched by ISRO.
[6] Which is the longest irrigation canal in India?
A.
Sirhind Canal
B.
Yamuna Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
East Kosi Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The construction of Indira Gandhi Canal was started in 1958. The main objective behind building the canal is to convert the part of Thar desert from wasteland to agriculturally productive area.
[7] Which one of the following minerals is found in Monazite sand?
A.
Potassium
B.
Uranium
C.
Thorium
D.
Sodium
Ans:
Thorium
Explanation :
Thoruim is the mineral that is contained in the monazite sand. Therefore, the Correct Answer is "C". It is a vital ore for thorium, lanthanum, and cerium. It is found in India, Madagascar, and South Africa.
[8] In coriander, the useful parts are:
A.
roots & leaves
B.
leaves & flowers
C.
leaves & dried fruits
D.
flowers & dried fruits
Ans:
leaves & dried fruits
Explanation :
Coriander is related to parsley and carrots. All parts of the plant are edible. The fresh leaves (sometimes called cilantro to avoid confusion) and the dried seedpods are the parts most commonly used in cooking.
[9] Which amongst the following is the largest mammal?
A.
Elephant
B.
Whale
C.
Dinosaur
D.
Rhinoceros
Ans:
Whale
Explanation :
The largest whale (and largest mammal, as well as the largest animal known ever to have existed) is the blue whale, a baleen whale (Mysticeti). The longest confirmed specimen was 33.58 m (110.17 ft) in length and the heaviest was 190 tonnes.
[10] Which part becomes modified as the tusk of elephant?
A.
Canine
B.
Premolar
C.
Second incisor
D.
Molar
Ans:
Second incisor
Explanation :
The second incisors of the elephant are modified into the huge tusks of an elephant.
[11] Optical fibres are based on the phenomenon of –
A.
Interference
B.
Dispersion
C.
Diffraction
D.
Total Internal Reflection
Ans:
Total Internal Reflection
Explanation :
Optical fibre optics, a optical phenomenon known as total internal reflection is used to transmit light rays. In case of the simplest form of optical fiber, light entering one end of the fiber strikes the boundary of the fiber and is reflected inward
[12] Now-a-days yellow lamps are frequently used as street lights. Which of the following gases is used in these lamps?
A.
Sodium
B.
Neon
C.
Hydrogen
D.
Nitrogen
Ans:
Sodium
Explanation :
Low-pressure sodium (LPS) lamps have a borosilicate glass gas discharge tube (arc tube) containing solid sodium, a small amount of neon, and argon gas in a Penning mixture to start the gas discharge.
[13] 'Mirage' is an example of -
A.
refraction of light only
B.
total internal, reflection of light only
C.
refraction and total internal reflection of light
D.
dispersion of light only
Ans:
Scattering
Explanation :
Atoms or molecules which are exposed to light absorb light energy and re-emit light in different directions with different intensity. This phenomenon, called scattering, is a general physical process where some forms of radiation, such as light, sound, or moving particles, are forced to deviate from a straight trajectory by one or more paths due to localized non-uniformities in the medium through which they pass. In conventional use, this also includes deviation of reflected radiation from the angle predicted by the law of reflection. Reflections that undergo scattering are often called diffuse reflections and unscattered reflections are called specular (mirror-like) reflections.
[14] For the election of President of India, a citizen should have completed the age of:
A.
25 years
B.
30 years
C.
35 years
D.
18 years
Ans:
35 years
Explanation :
According to Article 58 of the Constitution, no person shall be eligible for election as President unless he is a citizen of India, has completed the age of thirty-five years and is qualified for election as a member of the House of the People.
[15] Who said, "A good citizen makes a good State and a bad citizen makes a bad State"?
A.
Plato
B.
Rousseau
C.
Aristotle
D.
Laski
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle maintained that a good citizen makes a good state and a bad citizen makes a bad state.
[16] A member of Parliament will lose his membership of Parliament if he is continuously absent from Sessions for -
A.
45 days
B.
60 days
C.
90 days
D.
365 days
Ans:
60 days
Explanation :
0
[17] In India, the Residuary Powers are vested with -
A.
Union Government
B.
State Government
C.
Both the Union Government and the State Government
D.
Local Government
Ans:
Union Government
Explanation :
The residuary powers of legislation are vested in Parliament. Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III.
[18] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarnath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained Enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree.
[19] The phenomenon of light associated with the appearance of blue colour of the sky is -
A.
Interference
B.
Reflection
C.
Refraction
D.
Scattering
Ans:
Scattering
Explanation :
Shorter wavelengths of light appear blue and longer wavelengths appear as an orange/red colour. This phenomenon is known as Rayleigh scattering. Therefore light of shorter wavelengths are scattered more strongly. Blue light has a short wavelength and is scattered most strongly, therefore the sky appears blue
[20] In which of the following areas, spreadsheet software is more useful?
A.
Psychology
B.
Publishing
C.
Statistics
D.
Message sending
Ans:
Statistics
Explanation :
Statistics is a form of mathematical analysis that uses quantified models, representations and synopses for a given set of experimental data or real-life studies. Statistics studies methodologies to gather, review, analyze and draw conclusions from data. Some statistical measures include the following: Mean.
[21] A Group Ware is a -
A.
Hardware
B.
Network
C.
Software
D.
Firmware
Ans:
Software
Explanation :
Groupware refers to programs that help people work together collectively while located remotely from each other. Sometimes called collaborative software, groupware is an integral component of a field of study known as Computer-Supported Cooperative Work or CSCW
[22] Lens is made up of:
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Ordinary glass
D.
Cobalt glass
Ans:
Flint glass
Explanation :
Lenses are made from materials such as glass or plastic, and are ground and polished or molded to a desired shape. A lens can focus light to form an image, unlike a prism, which refracts light without focusing.
[23] The element which is used for vulcanizing rubber:
A.
Sulphur
B.
Bromine
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Sulphur
Explanation :
The vulcanization of neoprene or polychloroprene rubber (CR rubber) is carried out using metal oxides (specifically MgO and ZnO, sometimes Pb3O4) rather than sulfur compounds which are presently used with many natural and synthetic rubbers.
[24] Which of the following is responsible for the extra strength of pyrex glass?
A.
Potassium Carbonate
B.
Lead Oxide
C.
Borax
D.
Ferric Oxide
Ans:
Borax
Explanation :
Borax (makes, borosilicate Pyrex) is responsible for extra strength of Pyrex glass.
[25] The noble gas used for the treatment of cancer is –
A.
Helium
B.
Argon
C.
Krypton
D.
Radon
Ans:
Radon
Explanation :
Radon due to its radioactive nature is used in treatment of cancer (Radiotherapy).
[26] Vasundhara Summit was held in -
A.
USA
B.
UK
C.
Brazil
D.
Australia
Ans:
USA
Explanation :
Vasundhara in Hindi stands for Earth In English, The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio Summit, or Earth Summit was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 June to 14 June, 1992.
[27] `Loktak' is a:
A.
Valley
B.
Lake
C.
River
D.
Mountain Range
Ans:
Lake
Explanation :
Loktak is the largest freshwater lake of North - East India. It is located near Moirang in Manipur. It is famous for the phumids floating over it. Due to this, it is also called a floating lake. This is the only floating lake in the world.
[28] Which city receives the highest cosmic radiation amongst the following?
A.
Chennai
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
The total annual external dose from sources in soil and cosmic rays in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Bengaluru is 0.484, 0.81, 0.79, 0.70 and 0.825 milligray respectively. Gray is a unit for absorbed dose; when the radiation energy imparted to a kg of material is one joule, it is called a gray. Since gray is very large, milligray (one thousandth of a gray), and microgray (one millionth of a gray)
[29] The common tree species in Nilgiri hills is -
A.
Sal
B.
Pine
C.
Eucalyptus
D.
Teak
Ans:
Eucalyptus
Explanation :
Eucalyptus is a genus of over seven hundred species of flowering trees, shrubs or mallees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Along with other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, they are commonly known as eucalypts.
[30] Which of the following statements on Railway Budget for 2011-12 is correct?
A.
There would be 10% increase in fares for long distance train travel both by air conditioned and non- air conditioned classes.
B.
There would be 15% increase in freight rates on all goods other than food grains.
C.
There would be 15% increase in passenger fares for all classes for long distance travel as wel l as in freights.
D.
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Ans:
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Explanation :
0
[31] Coronation of Shivaji took place in –
A.
1627 A.D.
B.
1674 A.D.
C.
1680 A.D.
D.
1670 A.D.
Ans:
1674 A.D.
Explanation :
Shivaji was crowned king of Maratha Swaraj in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. In the Hindu calendar it was on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596.
[32] The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India in –
A.
1909
B.
1935
C.
1919
D.
1945
Ans:
1919
Explanation :
Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
[33] The Edilor of 'Young India' and Harijan' was:
A.
Nehru
B.
Ambedkar
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Subash Chandra Bose
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many.
[34] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conference. GandhiJi attended seconnd round table Conference.
[35] Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A.
Emu
B.
Ostrich
C.
Albatross
D.
Siberian Crane
Ans:
Ostrich
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
Witness the Night is set in a small town in Punjab, and tells the story of a social worker amateur detective who is trying to solve the mystery of whether why a 14 year old girl murdered her family.
[2] Which of the following folk/ tribal dances is associated with Karnataka?
A.
Yakshagana
B.
Veedhi
C.
Jatra
D.
Jhora
Ans:
Yakshagana
Explanation :
Yakshagana is a traditional Indian theatre form, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka and in Kasaragod district in Kerala that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up, and stage techniques with a unique style
[3] Who of the following received Sangeet Natak Akademi's Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar for 2009 in Theatre?
A.
Omkar Shrikant Dadarkar
B.
Ragini Chander Sarkar
C.
Abanti Chakravorty & Sukracharya Rabha
D.
K. Nellai Manikandan
Ans:
Abanti Chakravorty & Sukracharya Rabha
Explanation :
The Sangeet Natak Akademi has announced the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskars for 2009. These are awarded to artistes “who have shown/demonstrated conspicuous talent in the fields of music, dance and drama.
[4] Rihand Dam Project provides irrigation to –
A.
Gujarat and Maharashtra
B.
Orissa and West Bengal
C.
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
D.
Kerala and Karnataka
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Explanation :
It is located on the Rihand River, a tributary of the Son River. The catchment area of this dam extends over Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh whereas it supplies irrigation water in Bihar located downstream of the river.
[5] The Headquarters of MCF (Master Control Facility) - the nerve centre of the entire space craft operations-in India is at -
A.
Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh
B.
Thumba - Kerala
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Hassan - Karnataka
Ans:
Hassan - Karnataka
Explanation :
The Master Control Facility (MCF) is a facility set up by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the city of Hassan in the Indian state of Karnataka. Established in 1982, this facility is responsible for monitoring and controlling geostationary and geosynchronous satellites launched by ISRO.
[6] Which is the longest irrigation canal in India?
A.
Sirhind Canal
B.
Yamuna Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
East Kosi Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The construction of Indira Gandhi Canal was started in 1958. The main objective behind building the canal is to convert the part of Thar desert from wasteland to agriculturally productive area.
[7] Which one of the following minerals is found in Monazite sand?
A.
Potassium
B.
Uranium
C.
Thorium
D.
Sodium
Ans:
Thorium
Explanation :
Thoruim is the mineral that is contained in the monazite sand. Therefore, the Correct Answer is "C". It is a vital ore for thorium, lanthanum, and cerium. It is found in India, Madagascar, and South Africa.
[8] In coriander, the useful parts are:
A.
roots & leaves
B.
leaves & flowers
C.
leaves & dried fruits
D.
flowers & dried fruits
Ans:
leaves & dried fruits
Explanation :
Coriander is related to parsley and carrots. All parts of the plant are edible. The fresh leaves (sometimes called cilantro to avoid confusion) and the dried seedpods are the parts most commonly used in cooking.
[9] Which amongst the following is the largest mammal?
A.
Elephant
B.
Whale
C.
Dinosaur
D.
Rhinoceros
Ans:
Whale
Explanation :
The largest whale (and largest mammal, as well as the largest animal known ever to have existed) is the blue whale, a baleen whale (Mysticeti). The longest confirmed specimen was 33.58 m (110.17 ft) in length and the heaviest was 190 tonnes.
[10] Which part becomes modified as the tusk of elephant?
A.
Canine
B.
Premolar
C.
Second incisor
D.
Molar
Ans:
Second incisor
Explanation :
The second incisors of the elephant are modified into the huge tusks of an elephant.
[11] Optical fibres are based on the phenomenon of –
A.
Interference
B.
Dispersion
C.
Diffraction
D.
Total Internal Reflection
Ans:
Total Internal Reflection
Explanation :
Optical fibre optics, a optical phenomenon known as total internal reflection is used to transmit light rays. In case of the simplest form of optical fiber, light entering one end of the fiber strikes the boundary of the fiber and is reflected inward
[12] Now-a-days yellow lamps are frequently used as street lights. Which of the following gases is used in these lamps?
A.
Sodium
B.
Neon
C.
Hydrogen
D.
Nitrogen
Ans:
Sodium
Explanation :
Low-pressure sodium (LPS) lamps have a borosilicate glass gas discharge tube (arc tube) containing solid sodium, a small amount of neon, and argon gas in a Penning mixture to start the gas discharge.
[13] 'Mirage' is an example of -
A.
refraction of light only
B.
total internal, reflection of light only
C.
refraction and total internal reflection of light
D.
dispersion of light only
Ans:
Scattering
Explanation :
Atoms or molecules which are exposed to light absorb light energy and re-emit light in different directions with different intensity. This phenomenon, called scattering, is a general physical process where some forms of radiation, such as light, sound, or moving particles, are forced to deviate from a straight trajectory by one or more paths due to localized non-uniformities in the medium through which they pass. In conventional use, this also includes deviation of reflected radiation from the angle predicted by the law of reflection. Reflections that undergo scattering are often called diffuse reflections and unscattered reflections are called specular (mirror-like) reflections.
[14] For the election of President of India, a citizen should have completed the age of:
A.
25 years
B.
30 years
C.
35 years
D.
18 years
Ans:
35 years
Explanation :
According to Article 58 of the Constitution, no person shall be eligible for election as President unless he is a citizen of India, has completed the age of thirty-five years and is qualified for election as a member of the House of the People.
[15] Who said, "A good citizen makes a good State and a bad citizen makes a bad State"?
A.
Plato
B.
Rousseau
C.
Aristotle
D.
Laski
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle maintained that a good citizen makes a good state and a bad citizen makes a bad state.
[16] A member of Parliament will lose his membership of Parliament if he is continuously absent from Sessions for -
A.
45 days
B.
60 days
C.
90 days
D.
365 days
Ans:
60 days
Explanation :
0
[17] In India, the Residuary Powers are vested with -
A.
Union Government
B.
State Government
C.
Both the Union Government and the State Government
D.
Local Government
Ans:
Union Government
Explanation :
The residuary powers of legislation are vested in Parliament. Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III.
[18] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarnath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained Enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree.
[19] The phenomenon of light associated with the appearance of blue colour of the sky is -
A.
Interference
B.
Reflection
C.
Refraction
D.
Scattering
Ans:
Scattering
Explanation :
Shorter wavelengths of light appear blue and longer wavelengths appear as an orange/red colour. This phenomenon is known as Rayleigh scattering. Therefore light of shorter wavelengths are scattered more strongly. Blue light has a short wavelength and is scattered most strongly, therefore the sky appears blue
[20] In which of the following areas, spreadsheet software is more useful?
A.
Psychology
B.
Publishing
C.
Statistics
D.
Message sending
Ans:
Statistics
Explanation :
Statistics is a form of mathematical analysis that uses quantified models, representations and synopses for a given set of experimental data or real-life studies. Statistics studies methodologies to gather, review, analyze and draw conclusions from data. Some statistical measures include the following: Mean.
[21] A Group Ware is a -
A.
Hardware
B.
Network
C.
Software
D.
Firmware
Ans:
Software
Explanation :
Groupware refers to programs that help people work together collectively while located remotely from each other. Sometimes called collaborative software, groupware is an integral component of a field of study known as Computer-Supported Cooperative Work or CSCW
[22] Lens is made up of:
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Ordinary glass
D.
Cobalt glass
Ans:
Flint glass
Explanation :
Lenses are made from materials such as glass or plastic, and are ground and polished or molded to a desired shape. A lens can focus light to form an image, unlike a prism, which refracts light without focusing.
[23] The element which is used for vulcanizing rubber:
A.
Sulphur
B.
Bromine
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Sulphur
Explanation :
The vulcanization of neoprene or polychloroprene rubber (CR rubber) is carried out using metal oxides (specifically MgO and ZnO, sometimes Pb3O4) rather than sulfur compounds which are presently used with many natural and synthetic rubbers.
[24] Which of the following is responsible for the extra strength of pyrex glass?
A.
Potassium Carbonate
B.
Lead Oxide
C.
Borax
D.
Ferric Oxide
Ans:
Borax
Explanation :
Borax (makes, borosilicate Pyrex) is responsible for extra strength of Pyrex glass.
[25] The noble gas used for the treatment of cancer is –
A.
Helium
B.
Argon
C.
Krypton
D.
Radon
Ans:
Radon
Explanation :
Radon due to its radioactive nature is used in treatment of cancer (Radiotherapy).
[26] Vasundhara Summit was held in -
A.
USA
B.
UK
C.
Brazil
D.
Australia
Ans:
USA
Explanation :
Vasundhara in Hindi stands for Earth In English, The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio Summit, or Earth Summit was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 June to 14 June, 1992.
[27] `Loktak' is a:
A.
Valley
B.
Lake
C.
River
D.
Mountain Range
Ans:
Lake
Explanation :
Loktak is the largest freshwater lake of North - East India. It is located near Moirang in Manipur. It is famous for the phumids floating over it. Due to this, it is also called a floating lake. This is the only floating lake in the world.
[28] Which city receives the highest cosmic radiation amongst the following?
A.
Chennai
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
The total annual external dose from sources in soil and cosmic rays in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Bengaluru is 0.484, 0.81, 0.79, 0.70 and 0.825 milligray respectively. Gray is a unit for absorbed dose; when the radiation energy imparted to a kg of material is one joule, it is called a gray. Since gray is very large, milligray (one thousandth of a gray), and microgray (one millionth of a gray)
[29] The common tree species in Nilgiri hills is -
A.
Sal
B.
Pine
C.
Eucalyptus
D.
Teak
Ans:
Eucalyptus
Explanation :
Eucalyptus is a genus of over seven hundred species of flowering trees, shrubs or mallees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Along with other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, they are commonly known as eucalypts.
[30] Which of the following statements on Railway Budget for 2011-12 is correct?
A.
There would be 10% increase in fares for long distance train travel both by air conditioned and non- air conditioned classes.
B.
There would be 15% increase in freight rates on all goods other than food grains.
C.
There would be 15% increase in passenger fares for all classes for long distance travel as wel l as in freights.
D.
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Ans:
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Explanation :
0
[31] Coronation of Shivaji took place in –
A.
1627 A.D.
B.
1674 A.D.
C.
1680 A.D.
D.
1670 A.D.
Ans:
1674 A.D.
Explanation :
Shivaji was crowned king of Maratha Swaraj in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. In the Hindu calendar it was on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596.
[32] The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India in –
A.
1909
B.
1935
C.
1919
D.
1945
Ans:
1919
Explanation :
Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
[33] The Edilor of 'Young India' and Harijan' was:
A.
Nehru
B.
Ambedkar
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Subash Chandra Bose
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many.
[34] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conference. GandhiJi attended seconnd round table Conference.
[35] Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A.
Emu
B.
Ostrich
C.
Albatross
D.
Siberian Crane
Ans:
Ostrich
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
The Sangeet Natak Akademi has announced the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskars for 2009. These are awarded to artistes “who have shown/demonstrated conspicuous talent in the fields of music, dance and drama.
[4] Rihand Dam Project provides irrigation to –
A.
Gujarat and Maharashtra
B.
Orissa and West Bengal
C.
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
D.
Kerala and Karnataka
Ans:
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Explanation :
It is located on the Rihand River, a tributary of the Son River. The catchment area of this dam extends over Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh whereas it supplies irrigation water in Bihar located downstream of the river.
[5] The Headquarters of MCF (Master Control Facility) - the nerve centre of the entire space craft operations-in India is at -
A.
Hyderabad - Andhra Pradesh
B.
Thumba - Kerala
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Hassan - Karnataka
Ans:
Hassan - Karnataka
Explanation :
The Master Control Facility (MCF) is a facility set up by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the city of Hassan in the Indian state of Karnataka. Established in 1982, this facility is responsible for monitoring and controlling geostationary and geosynchronous satellites launched by ISRO.
[6] Which is the longest irrigation canal in India?
A.
Sirhind Canal
B.
Yamuna Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
East Kosi Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The construction of Indira Gandhi Canal was started in 1958. The main objective behind building the canal is to convert the part of Thar desert from wasteland to agriculturally productive area.
[7] Which one of the following minerals is found in Monazite sand?
A.
Potassium
B.
Uranium
C.
Thorium
D.
Sodium
Ans:
Thorium
Explanation :
Thoruim is the mineral that is contained in the monazite sand. Therefore, the Correct Answer is "C". It is a vital ore for thorium, lanthanum, and cerium. It is found in India, Madagascar, and South Africa.
[8] In coriander, the useful parts are:
A.
roots & leaves
B.
leaves & flowers
C.
leaves & dried fruits
D.
flowers & dried fruits
Ans:
leaves & dried fruits
Explanation :
Coriander is related to parsley and carrots. All parts of the plant are edible. The fresh leaves (sometimes called cilantro to avoid confusion) and the dried seedpods are the parts most commonly used in cooking.
[9] Which amongst the following is the largest mammal?
A.
Elephant
B.
Whale
C.
Dinosaur
D.
Rhinoceros
Ans:
Whale
Explanation :
The largest whale (and largest mammal, as well as the largest animal known ever to have existed) is the blue whale, a baleen whale (Mysticeti). The longest confirmed specimen was 33.58 m (110.17 ft) in length and the heaviest was 190 tonnes.
[10] Which part becomes modified as the tusk of elephant?
A.
Canine
B.
Premolar
C.
Second incisor
D.
Molar
Ans:
Second incisor
Explanation :
The second incisors of the elephant are modified into the huge tusks of an elephant.
[11] Optical fibres are based on the phenomenon of –
A.
Interference
B.
Dispersion
C.
Diffraction
D.
Total Internal Reflection
Ans:
Total Internal Reflection
Explanation :
Optical fibre optics, a optical phenomenon known as total internal reflection is used to transmit light rays. In case of the simplest form of optical fiber, light entering one end of the fiber strikes the boundary of the fiber and is reflected inward
[12] Now-a-days yellow lamps are frequently used as street lights. Which of the following gases is used in these lamps?
A.
Sodium
B.
Neon
C.
Hydrogen
D.
Nitrogen
Ans:
Sodium
Explanation :
Low-pressure sodium (LPS) lamps have a borosilicate glass gas discharge tube (arc tube) containing solid sodium, a small amount of neon, and argon gas in a Penning mixture to start the gas discharge.
[13] 'Mirage' is an example of -
A.
refraction of light only
B.
total internal, reflection of light only
C.
refraction and total internal reflection of light
D.
dispersion of light only
Ans:
Scattering
Explanation :
Atoms or molecules which are exposed to light absorb light energy and re-emit light in different directions with different intensity. This phenomenon, called scattering, is a general physical process where some forms of radiation, such as light, sound, or moving particles, are forced to deviate from a straight trajectory by one or more paths due to localized non-uniformities in the medium through which they pass. In conventional use, this also includes deviation of reflected radiation from the angle predicted by the law of reflection. Reflections that undergo scattering are often called diffuse reflections and unscattered reflections are called specular (mirror-like) reflections.
[14] For the election of President of India, a citizen should have completed the age of:
A.
25 years
B.
30 years
C.
35 years
D.
18 years
Ans:
35 years
Explanation :
According to Article 58 of the Constitution, no person shall be eligible for election as President unless he is a citizen of India, has completed the age of thirty-five years and is qualified for election as a member of the House of the People.
[15] Who said, "A good citizen makes a good State and a bad citizen makes a bad State"?
A.
Plato
B.
Rousseau
C.
Aristotle
D.
Laski
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle maintained that a good citizen makes a good state and a bad citizen makes a bad state.
[16] A member of Parliament will lose his membership of Parliament if he is continuously absent from Sessions for -
A.
45 days
B.
60 days
C.
90 days
D.
365 days
Ans:
60 days
Explanation :
0
[17] In India, the Residuary Powers are vested with -
A.
Union Government
B.
State Government
C.
Both the Union Government and the State Government
D.
Local Government
Ans:
Union Government
Explanation :
The residuary powers of legislation are vested in Parliament. Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III.
[18] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarnath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained Enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree.
[19] The phenomenon of light associated with the appearance of blue colour of the sky is -
A.
Interference
B.
Reflection
C.
Refraction
D.
Scattering
Ans:
Scattering
Explanation :
Shorter wavelengths of light appear blue and longer wavelengths appear as an orange/red colour. This phenomenon is known as Rayleigh scattering. Therefore light of shorter wavelengths are scattered more strongly. Blue light has a short wavelength and is scattered most strongly, therefore the sky appears blue
[20] In which of the following areas, spreadsheet software is more useful?
A.
Psychology
B.
Publishing
C.
Statistics
D.
Message sending
Ans:
Statistics
Explanation :
Statistics is a form of mathematical analysis that uses quantified models, representations and synopses for a given set of experimental data or real-life studies. Statistics studies methodologies to gather, review, analyze and draw conclusions from data. Some statistical measures include the following: Mean.
[21] A Group Ware is a -
A.
Hardware
B.
Network
C.
Software
D.
Firmware
Ans:
Software
Explanation :
Groupware refers to programs that help people work together collectively while located remotely from each other. Sometimes called collaborative software, groupware is an integral component of a field of study known as Computer-Supported Cooperative Work or CSCW
[22] Lens is made up of:
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Ordinary glass
D.
Cobalt glass
Ans:
Flint glass
Explanation :
Lenses are made from materials such as glass or plastic, and are ground and polished or molded to a desired shape. A lens can focus light to form an image, unlike a prism, which refracts light without focusing.
[23] The element which is used for vulcanizing rubber:
A.
Sulphur
B.
Bromine
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Sulphur
Explanation :
The vulcanization of neoprene or polychloroprene rubber (CR rubber) is carried out using metal oxides (specifically MgO and ZnO, sometimes Pb3O4) rather than sulfur compounds which are presently used with many natural and synthetic rubbers.
[24] Which of the following is responsible for the extra strength of pyrex glass?
A.
Potassium Carbonate
B.
Lead Oxide
C.
Borax
D.
Ferric Oxide
Ans:
Borax
Explanation :
Borax (makes, borosilicate Pyrex) is responsible for extra strength of Pyrex glass.
[25] The noble gas used for the treatment of cancer is –
A.
Helium
B.
Argon
C.
Krypton
D.
Radon
Ans:
Radon
Explanation :
Radon due to its radioactive nature is used in treatment of cancer (Radiotherapy).
[26] Vasundhara Summit was held in -
A.
USA
B.
UK
C.
Brazil
D.
Australia
Ans:
USA
Explanation :
Vasundhara in Hindi stands for Earth In English, The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio Summit, or Earth Summit was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 June to 14 June, 1992.
[27] `Loktak' is a:
A.
Valley
B.
Lake
C.
River
D.
Mountain Range
Ans:
Lake
Explanation :
Loktak is the largest freshwater lake of North - East India. It is located near Moirang in Manipur. It is famous for the phumids floating over it. Due to this, it is also called a floating lake. This is the only floating lake in the world.
[28] Which city receives the highest cosmic radiation amongst the following?
A.
Chennai
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
The total annual external dose from sources in soil and cosmic rays in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Bengaluru is 0.484, 0.81, 0.79, 0.70 and 0.825 milligray respectively. Gray is a unit for absorbed dose; when the radiation energy imparted to a kg of material is one joule, it is called a gray. Since gray is very large, milligray (one thousandth of a gray), and microgray (one millionth of a gray)
[29] The common tree species in Nilgiri hills is -
A.
Sal
B.
Pine
C.
Eucalyptus
D.
Teak
Ans:
Eucalyptus
Explanation :
Eucalyptus is a genus of over seven hundred species of flowering trees, shrubs or mallees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Along with other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, they are commonly known as eucalypts.
[30] Which of the following statements on Railway Budget for 2011-12 is correct?
A.
There would be 10% increase in fares for long distance train travel both by air conditioned and non- air conditioned classes.
B.
There would be 15% increase in freight rates on all goods other than food grains.
C.
There would be 15% increase in passenger fares for all classes for long distance travel as wel l as in freights.
D.
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Ans:
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Explanation :
0
[31] Coronation of Shivaji took place in –
A.
1627 A.D.
B.
1674 A.D.
C.
1680 A.D.
D.
1670 A.D.
Ans:
1674 A.D.
Explanation :
Shivaji was crowned king of Maratha Swaraj in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. In the Hindu calendar it was on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596.
[32] The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India in –
A.
1909
B.
1935
C.
1919
D.
1945
Ans:
1919
Explanation :
Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
[33] The Edilor of 'Young India' and Harijan' was:
A.
Nehru
B.
Ambedkar
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Subash Chandra Bose
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many.
[34] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conference. GandhiJi attended seconnd round table Conference.
[35] Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A.
Emu
B.
Ostrich
C.
Albatross
D.
Siberian Crane
Ans:
Ostrich
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
The Master Control Facility (MCF) is a facility set up by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in the city of Hassan in the Indian state of Karnataka. Established in 1982, this facility is responsible for monitoring and controlling geostationary and geosynchronous satellites launched by ISRO.
[6] Which is the longest irrigation canal in India?
A.
Sirhind Canal
B.
Yamuna Canal
C.
Indira Gandhi Canal
D.
East Kosi Canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi Canal
Explanation :
The construction of Indira Gandhi Canal was started in 1958. The main objective behind building the canal is to convert the part of Thar desert from wasteland to agriculturally productive area.
[7] Which one of the following minerals is found in Monazite sand?
A.
Potassium
B.
Uranium
C.
Thorium
D.
Sodium
Ans:
Thorium
Explanation :
Thoruim is the mineral that is contained in the monazite sand. Therefore, the Correct Answer is "C". It is a vital ore for thorium, lanthanum, and cerium. It is found in India, Madagascar, and South Africa.
[8] In coriander, the useful parts are:
A.
roots & leaves
B.
leaves & flowers
C.
leaves & dried fruits
D.
flowers & dried fruits
Ans:
leaves & dried fruits
Explanation :
Coriander is related to parsley and carrots. All parts of the plant are edible. The fresh leaves (sometimes called cilantro to avoid confusion) and the dried seedpods are the parts most commonly used in cooking.
[9] Which amongst the following is the largest mammal?
A.
Elephant
B.
Whale
C.
Dinosaur
D.
Rhinoceros
Ans:
Whale
Explanation :
The largest whale (and largest mammal, as well as the largest animal known ever to have existed) is the blue whale, a baleen whale (Mysticeti). The longest confirmed specimen was 33.58 m (110.17 ft) in length and the heaviest was 190 tonnes.
[10] Which part becomes modified as the tusk of elephant?
A.
Canine
B.
Premolar
C.
Second incisor
D.
Molar
Ans:
Second incisor
Explanation :
The second incisors of the elephant are modified into the huge tusks of an elephant.
[11] Optical fibres are based on the phenomenon of –
A.
Interference
B.
Dispersion
C.
Diffraction
D.
Total Internal Reflection
Ans:
Total Internal Reflection
Explanation :
Optical fibre optics, a optical phenomenon known as total internal reflection is used to transmit light rays. In case of the simplest form of optical fiber, light entering one end of the fiber strikes the boundary of the fiber and is reflected inward
[12] Now-a-days yellow lamps are frequently used as street lights. Which of the following gases is used in these lamps?
A.
Sodium
B.
Neon
C.
Hydrogen
D.
Nitrogen
Ans:
Sodium
Explanation :
Low-pressure sodium (LPS) lamps have a borosilicate glass gas discharge tube (arc tube) containing solid sodium, a small amount of neon, and argon gas in a Penning mixture to start the gas discharge.
[13] 'Mirage' is an example of -
A.
refraction of light only
B.
total internal, reflection of light only
C.
refraction and total internal reflection of light
D.
dispersion of light only
Ans:
Scattering
Explanation :
Atoms or molecules which are exposed to light absorb light energy and re-emit light in different directions with different intensity. This phenomenon, called scattering, is a general physical process where some forms of radiation, such as light, sound, or moving particles, are forced to deviate from a straight trajectory by one or more paths due to localized non-uniformities in the medium through which they pass. In conventional use, this also includes deviation of reflected radiation from the angle predicted by the law of reflection. Reflections that undergo scattering are often called diffuse reflections and unscattered reflections are called specular (mirror-like) reflections.
[14] For the election of President of India, a citizen should have completed the age of:
A.
25 years
B.
30 years
C.
35 years
D.
18 years
Ans:
35 years
Explanation :
According to Article 58 of the Constitution, no person shall be eligible for election as President unless he is a citizen of India, has completed the age of thirty-five years and is qualified for election as a member of the House of the People.
[15] Who said, "A good citizen makes a good State and a bad citizen makes a bad State"?
A.
Plato
B.
Rousseau
C.
Aristotle
D.
Laski
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle maintained that a good citizen makes a good state and a bad citizen makes a bad state.
[16] A member of Parliament will lose his membership of Parliament if he is continuously absent from Sessions for -
A.
45 days
B.
60 days
C.
90 days
D.
365 days
Ans:
60 days
Explanation :
0
[17] In India, the Residuary Powers are vested with -
A.
Union Government
B.
State Government
C.
Both the Union Government and the State Government
D.
Local Government
Ans:
Union Government
Explanation :
The residuary powers of legislation are vested in Parliament. Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III.
[18] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarnath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained Enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree.
[19] The phenomenon of light associated with the appearance of blue colour of the sky is -
A.
Interference
B.
Reflection
C.
Refraction
D.
Scattering
Ans:
Scattering
Explanation :
Shorter wavelengths of light appear blue and longer wavelengths appear as an orange/red colour. This phenomenon is known as Rayleigh scattering. Therefore light of shorter wavelengths are scattered more strongly. Blue light has a short wavelength and is scattered most strongly, therefore the sky appears blue
[20] In which of the following areas, spreadsheet software is more useful?
A.
Psychology
B.
Publishing
C.
Statistics
D.
Message sending
Ans:
Statistics
Explanation :
Statistics is a form of mathematical analysis that uses quantified models, representations and synopses for a given set of experimental data or real-life studies. Statistics studies methodologies to gather, review, analyze and draw conclusions from data. Some statistical measures include the following: Mean.
[21] A Group Ware is a -
A.
Hardware
B.
Network
C.
Software
D.
Firmware
Ans:
Software
Explanation :
Groupware refers to programs that help people work together collectively while located remotely from each other. Sometimes called collaborative software, groupware is an integral component of a field of study known as Computer-Supported Cooperative Work or CSCW
[22] Lens is made up of:
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Ordinary glass
D.
Cobalt glass
Ans:
Flint glass
Explanation :
Lenses are made from materials such as glass or plastic, and are ground and polished or molded to a desired shape. A lens can focus light to form an image, unlike a prism, which refracts light without focusing.
[23] The element which is used for vulcanizing rubber:
A.
Sulphur
B.
Bromine
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Sulphur
Explanation :
The vulcanization of neoprene or polychloroprene rubber (CR rubber) is carried out using metal oxides (specifically MgO and ZnO, sometimes Pb3O4) rather than sulfur compounds which are presently used with many natural and synthetic rubbers.
[24] Which of the following is responsible for the extra strength of pyrex glass?
A.
Potassium Carbonate
B.
Lead Oxide
C.
Borax
D.
Ferric Oxide
Ans:
Borax
Explanation :
Borax (makes, borosilicate Pyrex) is responsible for extra strength of Pyrex glass.
[25] The noble gas used for the treatment of cancer is –
A.
Helium
B.
Argon
C.
Krypton
D.
Radon
Ans:
Radon
Explanation :
Radon due to its radioactive nature is used in treatment of cancer (Radiotherapy).
[26] Vasundhara Summit was held in -
A.
USA
B.
UK
C.
Brazil
D.
Australia
Ans:
USA
Explanation :
Vasundhara in Hindi stands for Earth In English, The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio Summit, or Earth Summit was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 June to 14 June, 1992.
[27] `Loktak' is a:
A.
Valley
B.
Lake
C.
River
D.
Mountain Range
Ans:
Lake
Explanation :
Loktak is the largest freshwater lake of North - East India. It is located near Moirang in Manipur. It is famous for the phumids floating over it. Due to this, it is also called a floating lake. This is the only floating lake in the world.
[28] Which city receives the highest cosmic radiation amongst the following?
A.
Chennai
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
The total annual external dose from sources in soil and cosmic rays in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Bengaluru is 0.484, 0.81, 0.79, 0.70 and 0.825 milligray respectively. Gray is a unit for absorbed dose; when the radiation energy imparted to a kg of material is one joule, it is called a gray. Since gray is very large, milligray (one thousandth of a gray), and microgray (one millionth of a gray)
[29] The common tree species in Nilgiri hills is -
A.
Sal
B.
Pine
C.
Eucalyptus
D.
Teak
Ans:
Eucalyptus
Explanation :
Eucalyptus is a genus of over seven hundred species of flowering trees, shrubs or mallees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Along with other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, they are commonly known as eucalypts.
[30] Which of the following statements on Railway Budget for 2011-12 is correct?
A.
There would be 10% increase in fares for long distance train travel both by air conditioned and non- air conditioned classes.
B.
There would be 15% increase in freight rates on all goods other than food grains.
C.
There would be 15% increase in passenger fares for all classes for long distance travel as wel l as in freights.
D.
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Ans:
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Explanation :
0
[31] Coronation of Shivaji took place in –
A.
1627 A.D.
B.
1674 A.D.
C.
1680 A.D.
D.
1670 A.D.
Ans:
1674 A.D.
Explanation :
Shivaji was crowned king of Maratha Swaraj in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. In the Hindu calendar it was on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596.
[32] The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India in –
A.
1909
B.
1935
C.
1919
D.
1945
Ans:
1919
Explanation :
Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
[33] The Edilor of 'Young India' and Harijan' was:
A.
Nehru
B.
Ambedkar
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Subash Chandra Bose
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many.
[34] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conference. GandhiJi attended seconnd round table Conference.
[35] Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A.
Emu
B.
Ostrich
C.
Albatross
D.
Siberian Crane
Ans:
Ostrich
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
Thoruim is the mineral that is contained in the monazite sand. Therefore, the Correct Answer is "C". It is a vital ore for thorium, lanthanum, and cerium. It is found in India, Madagascar, and South Africa.
[8] In coriander, the useful parts are:
A.
roots & leaves
B.
leaves & flowers
C.
leaves & dried fruits
D.
flowers & dried fruits
Ans:
leaves & dried fruits
Explanation :
Coriander is related to parsley and carrots. All parts of the plant are edible. The fresh leaves (sometimes called cilantro to avoid confusion) and the dried seedpods are the parts most commonly used in cooking.
[9] Which amongst the following is the largest mammal?
A.
Elephant
B.
Whale
C.
Dinosaur
D.
Rhinoceros
Ans:
Whale
Explanation :
The largest whale (and largest mammal, as well as the largest animal known ever to have existed) is the blue whale, a baleen whale (Mysticeti). The longest confirmed specimen was 33.58 m (110.17 ft) in length and the heaviest was 190 tonnes.
[10] Which part becomes modified as the tusk of elephant?
A.
Canine
B.
Premolar
C.
Second incisor
D.
Molar
Ans:
Second incisor
Explanation :
The second incisors of the elephant are modified into the huge tusks of an elephant.
[11] Optical fibres are based on the phenomenon of –
A.
Interference
B.
Dispersion
C.
Diffraction
D.
Total Internal Reflection
Ans:
Total Internal Reflection
Explanation :
Optical fibre optics, a optical phenomenon known as total internal reflection is used to transmit light rays. In case of the simplest form of optical fiber, light entering one end of the fiber strikes the boundary of the fiber and is reflected inward
[12] Now-a-days yellow lamps are frequently used as street lights. Which of the following gases is used in these lamps?
A.
Sodium
B.
Neon
C.
Hydrogen
D.
Nitrogen
Ans:
Sodium
Explanation :
Low-pressure sodium (LPS) lamps have a borosilicate glass gas discharge tube (arc tube) containing solid sodium, a small amount of neon, and argon gas in a Penning mixture to start the gas discharge.
[13] 'Mirage' is an example of -
A.
refraction of light only
B.
total internal, reflection of light only
C.
refraction and total internal reflection of light
D.
dispersion of light only
Ans:
Scattering
Explanation :
Atoms or molecules which are exposed to light absorb light energy and re-emit light in different directions with different intensity. This phenomenon, called scattering, is a general physical process where some forms of radiation, such as light, sound, or moving particles, are forced to deviate from a straight trajectory by one or more paths due to localized non-uniformities in the medium through which they pass. In conventional use, this also includes deviation of reflected radiation from the angle predicted by the law of reflection. Reflections that undergo scattering are often called diffuse reflections and unscattered reflections are called specular (mirror-like) reflections.
[14] For the election of President of India, a citizen should have completed the age of:
A.
25 years
B.
30 years
C.
35 years
D.
18 years
Ans:
35 years
Explanation :
According to Article 58 of the Constitution, no person shall be eligible for election as President unless he is a citizen of India, has completed the age of thirty-five years and is qualified for election as a member of the House of the People.
[15] Who said, "A good citizen makes a good State and a bad citizen makes a bad State"?
A.
Plato
B.
Rousseau
C.
Aristotle
D.
Laski
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle maintained that a good citizen makes a good state and a bad citizen makes a bad state.
[16] A member of Parliament will lose his membership of Parliament if he is continuously absent from Sessions for -
A.
45 days
B.
60 days
C.
90 days
D.
365 days
Ans:
60 days
Explanation :
0
[17] In India, the Residuary Powers are vested with -
A.
Union Government
B.
State Government
C.
Both the Union Government and the State Government
D.
Local Government
Ans:
Union Government
Explanation :
The residuary powers of legislation are vested in Parliament. Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III.
[18] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarnath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained Enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree.
[19] The phenomenon of light associated with the appearance of blue colour of the sky is -
A.
Interference
B.
Reflection
C.
Refraction
D.
Scattering
Ans:
Scattering
Explanation :
Shorter wavelengths of light appear blue and longer wavelengths appear as an orange/red colour. This phenomenon is known as Rayleigh scattering. Therefore light of shorter wavelengths are scattered more strongly. Blue light has a short wavelength and is scattered most strongly, therefore the sky appears blue
[20] In which of the following areas, spreadsheet software is more useful?
A.
Psychology
B.
Publishing
C.
Statistics
D.
Message sending
Ans:
Statistics
Explanation :
Statistics is a form of mathematical analysis that uses quantified models, representations and synopses for a given set of experimental data or real-life studies. Statistics studies methodologies to gather, review, analyze and draw conclusions from data. Some statistical measures include the following: Mean.
[21] A Group Ware is a -
A.
Hardware
B.
Network
C.
Software
D.
Firmware
Ans:
Software
Explanation :
Groupware refers to programs that help people work together collectively while located remotely from each other. Sometimes called collaborative software, groupware is an integral component of a field of study known as Computer-Supported Cooperative Work or CSCW
[22] Lens is made up of:
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Ordinary glass
D.
Cobalt glass
Ans:
Flint glass
Explanation :
Lenses are made from materials such as glass or plastic, and are ground and polished or molded to a desired shape. A lens can focus light to form an image, unlike a prism, which refracts light without focusing.
[23] The element which is used for vulcanizing rubber:
A.
Sulphur
B.
Bromine
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Sulphur
Explanation :
The vulcanization of neoprene or polychloroprene rubber (CR rubber) is carried out using metal oxides (specifically MgO and ZnO, sometimes Pb3O4) rather than sulfur compounds which are presently used with many natural and synthetic rubbers.
[24] Which of the following is responsible for the extra strength of pyrex glass?
A.
Potassium Carbonate
B.
Lead Oxide
C.
Borax
D.
Ferric Oxide
Ans:
Borax
Explanation :
Borax (makes, borosilicate Pyrex) is responsible for extra strength of Pyrex glass.
[25] The noble gas used for the treatment of cancer is –
A.
Helium
B.
Argon
C.
Krypton
D.
Radon
Ans:
Radon
Explanation :
Radon due to its radioactive nature is used in treatment of cancer (Radiotherapy).
[26] Vasundhara Summit was held in -
A.
USA
B.
UK
C.
Brazil
D.
Australia
Ans:
USA
Explanation :
Vasundhara in Hindi stands for Earth In English, The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio Summit, or Earth Summit was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 June to 14 June, 1992.
[27] `Loktak' is a:
A.
Valley
B.
Lake
C.
River
D.
Mountain Range
Ans:
Lake
Explanation :
Loktak is the largest freshwater lake of North - East India. It is located near Moirang in Manipur. It is famous for the phumids floating over it. Due to this, it is also called a floating lake. This is the only floating lake in the world.
[28] Which city receives the highest cosmic radiation amongst the following?
A.
Chennai
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
The total annual external dose from sources in soil and cosmic rays in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Bengaluru is 0.484, 0.81, 0.79, 0.70 and 0.825 milligray respectively. Gray is a unit for absorbed dose; when the radiation energy imparted to a kg of material is one joule, it is called a gray. Since gray is very large, milligray (one thousandth of a gray), and microgray (one millionth of a gray)
[29] The common tree species in Nilgiri hills is -
A.
Sal
B.
Pine
C.
Eucalyptus
D.
Teak
Ans:
Eucalyptus
Explanation :
Eucalyptus is a genus of over seven hundred species of flowering trees, shrubs or mallees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Along with other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, they are commonly known as eucalypts.
[30] Which of the following statements on Railway Budget for 2011-12 is correct?
A.
There would be 10% increase in fares for long distance train travel both by air conditioned and non- air conditioned classes.
B.
There would be 15% increase in freight rates on all goods other than food grains.
C.
There would be 15% increase in passenger fares for all classes for long distance travel as wel l as in freights.
D.
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Ans:
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Explanation :
0
[31] Coronation of Shivaji took place in –
A.
1627 A.D.
B.
1674 A.D.
C.
1680 A.D.
D.
1670 A.D.
Ans:
1674 A.D.
Explanation :
Shivaji was crowned king of Maratha Swaraj in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. In the Hindu calendar it was on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596.
[32] The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India in –
A.
1909
B.
1935
C.
1919
D.
1945
Ans:
1919
Explanation :
Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
[33] The Edilor of 'Young India' and Harijan' was:
A.
Nehru
B.
Ambedkar
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Subash Chandra Bose
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many.
[34] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conference. GandhiJi attended seconnd round table Conference.
[35] Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A.
Emu
B.
Ostrich
C.
Albatross
D.
Siberian Crane
Ans:
Ostrich
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
The largest whale (and largest mammal, as well as the largest animal known ever to have existed) is the blue whale, a baleen whale (Mysticeti). The longest confirmed specimen was 33.58 m (110.17 ft) in length and the heaviest was 190 tonnes.
[10] Which part becomes modified as the tusk of elephant?
A.
Canine
B.
Premolar
C.
Second incisor
D.
Molar
Ans:
Second incisor
Explanation :
The second incisors of the elephant are modified into the huge tusks of an elephant.
[11] Optical fibres are based on the phenomenon of –
A.
Interference
B.
Dispersion
C.
Diffraction
D.
Total Internal Reflection
Ans:
Total Internal Reflection
Explanation :
Optical fibre optics, a optical phenomenon known as total internal reflection is used to transmit light rays. In case of the simplest form of optical fiber, light entering one end of the fiber strikes the boundary of the fiber and is reflected inward
[12] Now-a-days yellow lamps are frequently used as street lights. Which of the following gases is used in these lamps?
A.
Sodium
B.
Neon
C.
Hydrogen
D.
Nitrogen
Ans:
Sodium
Explanation :
Low-pressure sodium (LPS) lamps have a borosilicate glass gas discharge tube (arc tube) containing solid sodium, a small amount of neon, and argon gas in a Penning mixture to start the gas discharge.
[13] 'Mirage' is an example of -
A.
refraction of light only
B.
total internal, reflection of light only
C.
refraction and total internal reflection of light
D.
dispersion of light only
Ans:
Scattering
Explanation :
Atoms or molecules which are exposed to light absorb light energy and re-emit light in different directions with different intensity. This phenomenon, called scattering, is a general physical process where some forms of radiation, such as light, sound, or moving particles, are forced to deviate from a straight trajectory by one or more paths due to localized non-uniformities in the medium through which they pass. In conventional use, this also includes deviation of reflected radiation from the angle predicted by the law of reflection. Reflections that undergo scattering are often called diffuse reflections and unscattered reflections are called specular (mirror-like) reflections.
[14] For the election of President of India, a citizen should have completed the age of:
A.
25 years
B.
30 years
C.
35 years
D.
18 years
Ans:
35 years
Explanation :
According to Article 58 of the Constitution, no person shall be eligible for election as President unless he is a citizen of India, has completed the age of thirty-five years and is qualified for election as a member of the House of the People.
[15] Who said, "A good citizen makes a good State and a bad citizen makes a bad State"?
A.
Plato
B.
Rousseau
C.
Aristotle
D.
Laski
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle maintained that a good citizen makes a good state and a bad citizen makes a bad state.
[16] A member of Parliament will lose his membership of Parliament if he is continuously absent from Sessions for -
A.
45 days
B.
60 days
C.
90 days
D.
365 days
Ans:
60 days
Explanation :
0
[17] In India, the Residuary Powers are vested with -
A.
Union Government
B.
State Government
C.
Both the Union Government and the State Government
D.
Local Government
Ans:
Union Government
Explanation :
The residuary powers of legislation are vested in Parliament. Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III.
[18] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarnath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained Enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree.
[19] The phenomenon of light associated with the appearance of blue colour of the sky is -
A.
Interference
B.
Reflection
C.
Refraction
D.
Scattering
Ans:
Scattering
Explanation :
Shorter wavelengths of light appear blue and longer wavelengths appear as an orange/red colour. This phenomenon is known as Rayleigh scattering. Therefore light of shorter wavelengths are scattered more strongly. Blue light has a short wavelength and is scattered most strongly, therefore the sky appears blue
[20] In which of the following areas, spreadsheet software is more useful?
A.
Psychology
B.
Publishing
C.
Statistics
D.
Message sending
Ans:
Statistics
Explanation :
Statistics is a form of mathematical analysis that uses quantified models, representations and synopses for a given set of experimental data or real-life studies. Statistics studies methodologies to gather, review, analyze and draw conclusions from data. Some statistical measures include the following: Mean.
[21] A Group Ware is a -
A.
Hardware
B.
Network
C.
Software
D.
Firmware
Ans:
Software
Explanation :
Groupware refers to programs that help people work together collectively while located remotely from each other. Sometimes called collaborative software, groupware is an integral component of a field of study known as Computer-Supported Cooperative Work or CSCW
[22] Lens is made up of:
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Ordinary glass
D.
Cobalt glass
Ans:
Flint glass
Explanation :
Lenses are made from materials such as glass or plastic, and are ground and polished or molded to a desired shape. A lens can focus light to form an image, unlike a prism, which refracts light without focusing.
[23] The element which is used for vulcanizing rubber:
A.
Sulphur
B.
Bromine
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Sulphur
Explanation :
The vulcanization of neoprene or polychloroprene rubber (CR rubber) is carried out using metal oxides (specifically MgO and ZnO, sometimes Pb3O4) rather than sulfur compounds which are presently used with many natural and synthetic rubbers.
[24] Which of the following is responsible for the extra strength of pyrex glass?
A.
Potassium Carbonate
B.
Lead Oxide
C.
Borax
D.
Ferric Oxide
Ans:
Borax
Explanation :
Borax (makes, borosilicate Pyrex) is responsible for extra strength of Pyrex glass.
[25] The noble gas used for the treatment of cancer is –
A.
Helium
B.
Argon
C.
Krypton
D.
Radon
Ans:
Radon
Explanation :
Radon due to its radioactive nature is used in treatment of cancer (Radiotherapy).
[26] Vasundhara Summit was held in -
A.
USA
B.
UK
C.
Brazil
D.
Australia
Ans:
USA
Explanation :
Vasundhara in Hindi stands for Earth In English, The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio Summit, or Earth Summit was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 June to 14 June, 1992.
[27] `Loktak' is a:
A.
Valley
B.
Lake
C.
River
D.
Mountain Range
Ans:
Lake
Explanation :
Loktak is the largest freshwater lake of North - East India. It is located near Moirang in Manipur. It is famous for the phumids floating over it. Due to this, it is also called a floating lake. This is the only floating lake in the world.
[28] Which city receives the highest cosmic radiation amongst the following?
A.
Chennai
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
The total annual external dose from sources in soil and cosmic rays in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Bengaluru is 0.484, 0.81, 0.79, 0.70 and 0.825 milligray respectively. Gray is a unit for absorbed dose; when the radiation energy imparted to a kg of material is one joule, it is called a gray. Since gray is very large, milligray (one thousandth of a gray), and microgray (one millionth of a gray)
[29] The common tree species in Nilgiri hills is -
A.
Sal
B.
Pine
C.
Eucalyptus
D.
Teak
Ans:
Eucalyptus
Explanation :
Eucalyptus is a genus of over seven hundred species of flowering trees, shrubs or mallees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Along with other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, they are commonly known as eucalypts.
[30] Which of the following statements on Railway Budget for 2011-12 is correct?
A.
There would be 10% increase in fares for long distance train travel both by air conditioned and non- air conditioned classes.
B.
There would be 15% increase in freight rates on all goods other than food grains.
C.
There would be 15% increase in passenger fares for all classes for long distance travel as wel l as in freights.
D.
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Ans:
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Explanation :
0
[31] Coronation of Shivaji took place in –
A.
1627 A.D.
B.
1674 A.D.
C.
1680 A.D.
D.
1670 A.D.
Ans:
1674 A.D.
Explanation :
Shivaji was crowned king of Maratha Swaraj in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. In the Hindu calendar it was on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596.
[32] The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India in –
A.
1909
B.
1935
C.
1919
D.
1945
Ans:
1919
Explanation :
Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
[33] The Edilor of 'Young India' and Harijan' was:
A.
Nehru
B.
Ambedkar
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Subash Chandra Bose
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many.
[34] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conference. GandhiJi attended seconnd round table Conference.
[35] Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A.
Emu
B.
Ostrich
C.
Albatross
D.
Siberian Crane
Ans:
Ostrich
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
Optical fibre optics, a optical phenomenon known as total internal reflection is used to transmit light rays. In case of the simplest form of optical fiber, light entering one end of the fiber strikes the boundary of the fiber and is reflected inward
[12] Now-a-days yellow lamps are frequently used as street lights. Which of the following gases is used in these lamps?
A.
Sodium
B.
Neon
C.
Hydrogen
D.
Nitrogen
Ans:
Sodium
Explanation :
Low-pressure sodium (LPS) lamps have a borosilicate glass gas discharge tube (arc tube) containing solid sodium, a small amount of neon, and argon gas in a Penning mixture to start the gas discharge.
[13] 'Mirage' is an example of -
A.
refraction of light only
B.
total internal, reflection of light only
C.
refraction and total internal reflection of light
D.
dispersion of light only
Ans:
Scattering
Explanation :
Atoms or molecules which are exposed to light absorb light energy and re-emit light in different directions with different intensity. This phenomenon, called scattering, is a general physical process where some forms of radiation, such as light, sound, or moving particles, are forced to deviate from a straight trajectory by one or more paths due to localized non-uniformities in the medium through which they pass. In conventional use, this also includes deviation of reflected radiation from the angle predicted by the law of reflection. Reflections that undergo scattering are often called diffuse reflections and unscattered reflections are called specular (mirror-like) reflections.
[14] For the election of President of India, a citizen should have completed the age of:
A.
25 years
B.
30 years
C.
35 years
D.
18 years
Ans:
35 years
Explanation :
According to Article 58 of the Constitution, no person shall be eligible for election as President unless he is a citizen of India, has completed the age of thirty-five years and is qualified for election as a member of the House of the People.
[15] Who said, "A good citizen makes a good State and a bad citizen makes a bad State"?
A.
Plato
B.
Rousseau
C.
Aristotle
D.
Laski
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle maintained that a good citizen makes a good state and a bad citizen makes a bad state.
[16] A member of Parliament will lose his membership of Parliament if he is continuously absent from Sessions for -
A.
45 days
B.
60 days
C.
90 days
D.
365 days
Ans:
60 days
Explanation :
0
[17] In India, the Residuary Powers are vested with -
A.
Union Government
B.
State Government
C.
Both the Union Government and the State Government
D.
Local Government
Ans:
Union Government
Explanation :
The residuary powers of legislation are vested in Parliament. Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III.
[18] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarnath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained Enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree.
[19] The phenomenon of light associated with the appearance of blue colour of the sky is -
A.
Interference
B.
Reflection
C.
Refraction
D.
Scattering
Ans:
Scattering
Explanation :
Shorter wavelengths of light appear blue and longer wavelengths appear as an orange/red colour. This phenomenon is known as Rayleigh scattering. Therefore light of shorter wavelengths are scattered more strongly. Blue light has a short wavelength and is scattered most strongly, therefore the sky appears blue
[20] In which of the following areas, spreadsheet software is more useful?
A.
Psychology
B.
Publishing
C.
Statistics
D.
Message sending
Ans:
Statistics
Explanation :
Statistics is a form of mathematical analysis that uses quantified models, representations and synopses for a given set of experimental data or real-life studies. Statistics studies methodologies to gather, review, analyze and draw conclusions from data. Some statistical measures include the following: Mean.
[21] A Group Ware is a -
A.
Hardware
B.
Network
C.
Software
D.
Firmware
Ans:
Software
Explanation :
Groupware refers to programs that help people work together collectively while located remotely from each other. Sometimes called collaborative software, groupware is an integral component of a field of study known as Computer-Supported Cooperative Work or CSCW
[22] Lens is made up of:
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Ordinary glass
D.
Cobalt glass
Ans:
Flint glass
Explanation :
Lenses are made from materials such as glass or plastic, and are ground and polished or molded to a desired shape. A lens can focus light to form an image, unlike a prism, which refracts light without focusing.
[23] The element which is used for vulcanizing rubber:
A.
Sulphur
B.
Bromine
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Sulphur
Explanation :
The vulcanization of neoprene or polychloroprene rubber (CR rubber) is carried out using metal oxides (specifically MgO and ZnO, sometimes Pb3O4) rather than sulfur compounds which are presently used with many natural and synthetic rubbers.
[24] Which of the following is responsible for the extra strength of pyrex glass?
A.
Potassium Carbonate
B.
Lead Oxide
C.
Borax
D.
Ferric Oxide
Ans:
Borax
Explanation :
Borax (makes, borosilicate Pyrex) is responsible for extra strength of Pyrex glass.
[25] The noble gas used for the treatment of cancer is –
A.
Helium
B.
Argon
C.
Krypton
D.
Radon
Ans:
Radon
Explanation :
Radon due to its radioactive nature is used in treatment of cancer (Radiotherapy).
[26] Vasundhara Summit was held in -
A.
USA
B.
UK
C.
Brazil
D.
Australia
Ans:
USA
Explanation :
Vasundhara in Hindi stands for Earth In English, The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio Summit, or Earth Summit was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 June to 14 June, 1992.
[27] `Loktak' is a:
A.
Valley
B.
Lake
C.
River
D.
Mountain Range
Ans:
Lake
Explanation :
Loktak is the largest freshwater lake of North - East India. It is located near Moirang in Manipur. It is famous for the phumids floating over it. Due to this, it is also called a floating lake. This is the only floating lake in the world.
[28] Which city receives the highest cosmic radiation amongst the following?
A.
Chennai
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
The total annual external dose from sources in soil and cosmic rays in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Bengaluru is 0.484, 0.81, 0.79, 0.70 and 0.825 milligray respectively. Gray is a unit for absorbed dose; when the radiation energy imparted to a kg of material is one joule, it is called a gray. Since gray is very large, milligray (one thousandth of a gray), and microgray (one millionth of a gray)
[29] The common tree species in Nilgiri hills is -
A.
Sal
B.
Pine
C.
Eucalyptus
D.
Teak
Ans:
Eucalyptus
Explanation :
Eucalyptus is a genus of over seven hundred species of flowering trees, shrubs or mallees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Along with other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, they are commonly known as eucalypts.
[30] Which of the following statements on Railway Budget for 2011-12 is correct?
A.
There would be 10% increase in fares for long distance train travel both by air conditioned and non- air conditioned classes.
B.
There would be 15% increase in freight rates on all goods other than food grains.
C.
There would be 15% increase in passenger fares for all classes for long distance travel as wel l as in freights.
D.
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Ans:
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Explanation :
0
[31] Coronation of Shivaji took place in –
A.
1627 A.D.
B.
1674 A.D.
C.
1680 A.D.
D.
1670 A.D.
Ans:
1674 A.D.
Explanation :
Shivaji was crowned king of Maratha Swaraj in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. In the Hindu calendar it was on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596.
[32] The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India in –
A.
1909
B.
1935
C.
1919
D.
1945
Ans:
1919
Explanation :
Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
[33] The Edilor of 'Young India' and Harijan' was:
A.
Nehru
B.
Ambedkar
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Subash Chandra Bose
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many.
[34] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conference. GandhiJi attended seconnd round table Conference.
[35] Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A.
Emu
B.
Ostrich
C.
Albatross
D.
Siberian Crane
Ans:
Ostrich
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
Atoms or molecules which are exposed to light absorb light energy and re-emit light in different directions with different intensity. This phenomenon, called scattering, is a general physical process where some forms of radiation, such as light, sound, or moving particles, are forced to deviate from a straight trajectory by one or more paths due to localized non-uniformities in the medium through which they pass. In conventional use, this also includes deviation of reflected radiation from the angle predicted by the law of reflection. Reflections that undergo scattering are often called diffuse reflections and unscattered reflections are called specular (mirror-like) reflections.
[14] For the election of President of India, a citizen should have completed the age of:
A.
25 years
B.
30 years
C.
35 years
D.
18 years
Ans:
35 years
Explanation :
According to Article 58 of the Constitution, no person shall be eligible for election as President unless he is a citizen of India, has completed the age of thirty-five years and is qualified for election as a member of the House of the People.
[15] Who said, "A good citizen makes a good State and a bad citizen makes a bad State"?
A.
Plato
B.
Rousseau
C.
Aristotle
D.
Laski
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
Aristotle maintained that a good citizen makes a good state and a bad citizen makes a bad state.
[16] A member of Parliament will lose his membership of Parliament if he is continuously absent from Sessions for -
A.
45 days
B.
60 days
C.
90 days
D.
365 days
Ans:
60 days
Explanation :
0
[17] In India, the Residuary Powers are vested with -
A.
Union Government
B.
State Government
C.
Both the Union Government and the State Government
D.
Local Government
Ans:
Union Government
Explanation :
The residuary powers of legislation are vested in Parliament. Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III.
[18] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarnath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained Enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree.
[19] The phenomenon of light associated with the appearance of blue colour of the sky is -
A.
Interference
B.
Reflection
C.
Refraction
D.
Scattering
Ans:
Scattering
Explanation :
Shorter wavelengths of light appear blue and longer wavelengths appear as an orange/red colour. This phenomenon is known as Rayleigh scattering. Therefore light of shorter wavelengths are scattered more strongly. Blue light has a short wavelength and is scattered most strongly, therefore the sky appears blue
[20] In which of the following areas, spreadsheet software is more useful?
A.
Psychology
B.
Publishing
C.
Statistics
D.
Message sending
Ans:
Statistics
Explanation :
Statistics is a form of mathematical analysis that uses quantified models, representations and synopses for a given set of experimental data or real-life studies. Statistics studies methodologies to gather, review, analyze and draw conclusions from data. Some statistical measures include the following: Mean.
[21] A Group Ware is a -
A.
Hardware
B.
Network
C.
Software
D.
Firmware
Ans:
Software
Explanation :
Groupware refers to programs that help people work together collectively while located remotely from each other. Sometimes called collaborative software, groupware is an integral component of a field of study known as Computer-Supported Cooperative Work or CSCW
[22] Lens is made up of:
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Ordinary glass
D.
Cobalt glass
Ans:
Flint glass
Explanation :
Lenses are made from materials such as glass or plastic, and are ground and polished or molded to a desired shape. A lens can focus light to form an image, unlike a prism, which refracts light without focusing.
[23] The element which is used for vulcanizing rubber:
A.
Sulphur
B.
Bromine
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Sulphur
Explanation :
The vulcanization of neoprene or polychloroprene rubber (CR rubber) is carried out using metal oxides (specifically MgO and ZnO, sometimes Pb3O4) rather than sulfur compounds which are presently used with many natural and synthetic rubbers.
[24] Which of the following is responsible for the extra strength of pyrex glass?
A.
Potassium Carbonate
B.
Lead Oxide
C.
Borax
D.
Ferric Oxide
Ans:
Borax
Explanation :
Borax (makes, borosilicate Pyrex) is responsible for extra strength of Pyrex glass.
[25] The noble gas used for the treatment of cancer is –
A.
Helium
B.
Argon
C.
Krypton
D.
Radon
Ans:
Radon
Explanation :
Radon due to its radioactive nature is used in treatment of cancer (Radiotherapy).
[26] Vasundhara Summit was held in -
A.
USA
B.
UK
C.
Brazil
D.
Australia
Ans:
USA
Explanation :
Vasundhara in Hindi stands for Earth In English, The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio Summit, or Earth Summit was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 June to 14 June, 1992.
[27] `Loktak' is a:
A.
Valley
B.
Lake
C.
River
D.
Mountain Range
Ans:
Lake
Explanation :
Loktak is the largest freshwater lake of North - East India. It is located near Moirang in Manipur. It is famous for the phumids floating over it. Due to this, it is also called a floating lake. This is the only floating lake in the world.
[28] Which city receives the highest cosmic radiation amongst the following?
A.
Chennai
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
The total annual external dose from sources in soil and cosmic rays in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Bengaluru is 0.484, 0.81, 0.79, 0.70 and 0.825 milligray respectively. Gray is a unit for absorbed dose; when the radiation energy imparted to a kg of material is one joule, it is called a gray. Since gray is very large, milligray (one thousandth of a gray), and microgray (one millionth of a gray)
[29] The common tree species in Nilgiri hills is -
A.
Sal
B.
Pine
C.
Eucalyptus
D.
Teak
Ans:
Eucalyptus
Explanation :
Eucalyptus is a genus of over seven hundred species of flowering trees, shrubs or mallees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Along with other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, they are commonly known as eucalypts.
[30] Which of the following statements on Railway Budget for 2011-12 is correct?
A.
There would be 10% increase in fares for long distance train travel both by air conditioned and non- air conditioned classes.
B.
There would be 15% increase in freight rates on all goods other than food grains.
C.
There would be 15% increase in passenger fares for all classes for long distance travel as wel l as in freights.
D.
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Ans:
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Explanation :
0
[31] Coronation of Shivaji took place in –
A.
1627 A.D.
B.
1674 A.D.
C.
1680 A.D.
D.
1670 A.D.
Ans:
1674 A.D.
Explanation :
Shivaji was crowned king of Maratha Swaraj in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. In the Hindu calendar it was on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596.
[32] The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India in –
A.
1909
B.
1935
C.
1919
D.
1945
Ans:
1919
Explanation :
Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
[33] The Edilor of 'Young India' and Harijan' was:
A.
Nehru
B.
Ambedkar
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Subash Chandra Bose
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many.
[34] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conference. GandhiJi attended seconnd round table Conference.
[35] Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A.
Emu
B.
Ostrich
C.
Albatross
D.
Siberian Crane
Ans:
Ostrich
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
Aristotle maintained that a good citizen makes a good state and a bad citizen makes a bad state.
[16] A member of Parliament will lose his membership of Parliament if he is continuously absent from Sessions for -
A.
45 days
B.
60 days
C.
90 days
D.
365 days
Ans:
60 days
Explanation :
0
[17] In India, the Residuary Powers are vested with -
A.
Union Government
B.
State Government
C.
Both the Union Government and the State Government
D.
Local Government
Ans:
Union Government
Explanation :
The residuary powers of legislation are vested in Parliament. Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III.
[18] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarnath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained Enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree.
[19] The phenomenon of light associated with the appearance of blue colour of the sky is -
A.
Interference
B.
Reflection
C.
Refraction
D.
Scattering
Ans:
Scattering
Explanation :
Shorter wavelengths of light appear blue and longer wavelengths appear as an orange/red colour. This phenomenon is known as Rayleigh scattering. Therefore light of shorter wavelengths are scattered more strongly. Blue light has a short wavelength and is scattered most strongly, therefore the sky appears blue
[20] In which of the following areas, spreadsheet software is more useful?
A.
Psychology
B.
Publishing
C.
Statistics
D.
Message sending
Ans:
Statistics
Explanation :
Statistics is a form of mathematical analysis that uses quantified models, representations and synopses for a given set of experimental data or real-life studies. Statistics studies methodologies to gather, review, analyze and draw conclusions from data. Some statistical measures include the following: Mean.
[21] A Group Ware is a -
A.
Hardware
B.
Network
C.
Software
D.
Firmware
Ans:
Software
Explanation :
Groupware refers to programs that help people work together collectively while located remotely from each other. Sometimes called collaborative software, groupware is an integral component of a field of study known as Computer-Supported Cooperative Work or CSCW
[22] Lens is made up of:
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Ordinary glass
D.
Cobalt glass
Ans:
Flint glass
Explanation :
Lenses are made from materials such as glass or plastic, and are ground and polished or molded to a desired shape. A lens can focus light to form an image, unlike a prism, which refracts light without focusing.
[23] The element which is used for vulcanizing rubber:
A.
Sulphur
B.
Bromine
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Sulphur
Explanation :
The vulcanization of neoprene or polychloroprene rubber (CR rubber) is carried out using metal oxides (specifically MgO and ZnO, sometimes Pb3O4) rather than sulfur compounds which are presently used with many natural and synthetic rubbers.
[24] Which of the following is responsible for the extra strength of pyrex glass?
A.
Potassium Carbonate
B.
Lead Oxide
C.
Borax
D.
Ferric Oxide
Ans:
Borax
Explanation :
Borax (makes, borosilicate Pyrex) is responsible for extra strength of Pyrex glass.
[25] The noble gas used for the treatment of cancer is –
A.
Helium
B.
Argon
C.
Krypton
D.
Radon
Ans:
Radon
Explanation :
Radon due to its radioactive nature is used in treatment of cancer (Radiotherapy).
[26] Vasundhara Summit was held in -
A.
USA
B.
UK
C.
Brazil
D.
Australia
Ans:
USA
Explanation :
Vasundhara in Hindi stands for Earth In English, The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio Summit, or Earth Summit was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 June to 14 June, 1992.
[27] `Loktak' is a:
A.
Valley
B.
Lake
C.
River
D.
Mountain Range
Ans:
Lake
Explanation :
Loktak is the largest freshwater lake of North - East India. It is located near Moirang in Manipur. It is famous for the phumids floating over it. Due to this, it is also called a floating lake. This is the only floating lake in the world.
[28] Which city receives the highest cosmic radiation amongst the following?
A.
Chennai
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
The total annual external dose from sources in soil and cosmic rays in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Bengaluru is 0.484, 0.81, 0.79, 0.70 and 0.825 milligray respectively. Gray is a unit for absorbed dose; when the radiation energy imparted to a kg of material is one joule, it is called a gray. Since gray is very large, milligray (one thousandth of a gray), and microgray (one millionth of a gray)
[29] The common tree species in Nilgiri hills is -
A.
Sal
B.
Pine
C.
Eucalyptus
D.
Teak
Ans:
Eucalyptus
Explanation :
Eucalyptus is a genus of over seven hundred species of flowering trees, shrubs or mallees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Along with other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, they are commonly known as eucalypts.
[30] Which of the following statements on Railway Budget for 2011-12 is correct?
A.
There would be 10% increase in fares for long distance train travel both by air conditioned and non- air conditioned classes.
B.
There would be 15% increase in freight rates on all goods other than food grains.
C.
There would be 15% increase in passenger fares for all classes for long distance travel as wel l as in freights.
D.
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Ans:
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Explanation :
0
[31] Coronation of Shivaji took place in –
A.
1627 A.D.
B.
1674 A.D.
C.
1680 A.D.
D.
1670 A.D.
Ans:
1674 A.D.
Explanation :
Shivaji was crowned king of Maratha Swaraj in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. In the Hindu calendar it was on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596.
[32] The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India in –
A.
1909
B.
1935
C.
1919
D.
1945
Ans:
1919
Explanation :
Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
[33] The Edilor of 'Young India' and Harijan' was:
A.
Nehru
B.
Ambedkar
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Subash Chandra Bose
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many.
[34] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conference. GandhiJi attended seconnd round table Conference.
[35] Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A.
Emu
B.
Ostrich
C.
Albatross
D.
Siberian Crane
Ans:
Ostrich
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
The residuary powers of legislation are vested in Parliament. Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III.
[18] Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightenment.
A.
Sarnath
B.
Bodh Gaya
C.
Kapilavastu
D.
Rajgriha
Ans:
Bodh Gaya
Explanation :
Bodh Gaya is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained Enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree.
[19] The phenomenon of light associated with the appearance of blue colour of the sky is -
A.
Interference
B.
Reflection
C.
Refraction
D.
Scattering
Ans:
Scattering
Explanation :
Shorter wavelengths of light appear blue and longer wavelengths appear as an orange/red colour. This phenomenon is known as Rayleigh scattering. Therefore light of shorter wavelengths are scattered more strongly. Blue light has a short wavelength and is scattered most strongly, therefore the sky appears blue
[20] In which of the following areas, spreadsheet software is more useful?
A.
Psychology
B.
Publishing
C.
Statistics
D.
Message sending
Ans:
Statistics
Explanation :
Statistics is a form of mathematical analysis that uses quantified models, representations and synopses for a given set of experimental data or real-life studies. Statistics studies methodologies to gather, review, analyze and draw conclusions from data. Some statistical measures include the following: Mean.
[21] A Group Ware is a -
A.
Hardware
B.
Network
C.
Software
D.
Firmware
Ans:
Software
Explanation :
Groupware refers to programs that help people work together collectively while located remotely from each other. Sometimes called collaborative software, groupware is an integral component of a field of study known as Computer-Supported Cooperative Work or CSCW
[22] Lens is made up of:
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Ordinary glass
D.
Cobalt glass
Ans:
Flint glass
Explanation :
Lenses are made from materials such as glass or plastic, and are ground and polished or molded to a desired shape. A lens can focus light to form an image, unlike a prism, which refracts light without focusing.
[23] The element which is used for vulcanizing rubber:
A.
Sulphur
B.
Bromine
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Sulphur
Explanation :
The vulcanization of neoprene or polychloroprene rubber (CR rubber) is carried out using metal oxides (specifically MgO and ZnO, sometimes Pb3O4) rather than sulfur compounds which are presently used with many natural and synthetic rubbers.
[24] Which of the following is responsible for the extra strength of pyrex glass?
A.
Potassium Carbonate
B.
Lead Oxide
C.
Borax
D.
Ferric Oxide
Ans:
Borax
Explanation :
Borax (makes, borosilicate Pyrex) is responsible for extra strength of Pyrex glass.
[25] The noble gas used for the treatment of cancer is –
A.
Helium
B.
Argon
C.
Krypton
D.
Radon
Ans:
Radon
Explanation :
Radon due to its radioactive nature is used in treatment of cancer (Radiotherapy).
[26] Vasundhara Summit was held in -
A.
USA
B.
UK
C.
Brazil
D.
Australia
Ans:
USA
Explanation :
Vasundhara in Hindi stands for Earth In English, The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio Summit, or Earth Summit was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 June to 14 June, 1992.
[27] `Loktak' is a:
A.
Valley
B.
Lake
C.
River
D.
Mountain Range
Ans:
Lake
Explanation :
Loktak is the largest freshwater lake of North - East India. It is located near Moirang in Manipur. It is famous for the phumids floating over it. Due to this, it is also called a floating lake. This is the only floating lake in the world.
[28] Which city receives the highest cosmic radiation amongst the following?
A.
Chennai
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
The total annual external dose from sources in soil and cosmic rays in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Bengaluru is 0.484, 0.81, 0.79, 0.70 and 0.825 milligray respectively. Gray is a unit for absorbed dose; when the radiation energy imparted to a kg of material is one joule, it is called a gray. Since gray is very large, milligray (one thousandth of a gray), and microgray (one millionth of a gray)
[29] The common tree species in Nilgiri hills is -
A.
Sal
B.
Pine
C.
Eucalyptus
D.
Teak
Ans:
Eucalyptus
Explanation :
Eucalyptus is a genus of over seven hundred species of flowering trees, shrubs or mallees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Along with other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, they are commonly known as eucalypts.
[30] Which of the following statements on Railway Budget for 2011-12 is correct?
A.
There would be 10% increase in fares for long distance train travel both by air conditioned and non- air conditioned classes.
B.
There would be 15% increase in freight rates on all goods other than food grains.
C.
There would be 15% increase in passenger fares for all classes for long distance travel as wel l as in freights.
D.
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Ans:
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Explanation :
0
[31] Coronation of Shivaji took place in –
A.
1627 A.D.
B.
1674 A.D.
C.
1680 A.D.
D.
1670 A.D.
Ans:
1674 A.D.
Explanation :
Shivaji was crowned king of Maratha Swaraj in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. In the Hindu calendar it was on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596.
[32] The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India in –
A.
1909
B.
1935
C.
1919
D.
1945
Ans:
1919
Explanation :
Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
[33] The Edilor of 'Young India' and Harijan' was:
A.
Nehru
B.
Ambedkar
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Subash Chandra Bose
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many.
[34] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conference. GandhiJi attended seconnd round table Conference.
[35] Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A.
Emu
B.
Ostrich
C.
Albatross
D.
Siberian Crane
Ans:
Ostrich
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
Shorter wavelengths of light appear blue and longer wavelengths appear as an orange/red colour. This phenomenon is known as Rayleigh scattering. Therefore light of shorter wavelengths are scattered more strongly. Blue light has a short wavelength and is scattered most strongly, therefore the sky appears blue
[20] In which of the following areas, spreadsheet software is more useful?
A.
Psychology
B.
Publishing
C.
Statistics
D.
Message sending
Ans:
Statistics
Explanation :
Statistics is a form of mathematical analysis that uses quantified models, representations and synopses for a given set of experimental data or real-life studies. Statistics studies methodologies to gather, review, analyze and draw conclusions from data. Some statistical measures include the following: Mean.
[21] A Group Ware is a -
A.
Hardware
B.
Network
C.
Software
D.
Firmware
Ans:
Software
Explanation :
Groupware refers to programs that help people work together collectively while located remotely from each other. Sometimes called collaborative software, groupware is an integral component of a field of study known as Computer-Supported Cooperative Work or CSCW
[22] Lens is made up of:
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Ordinary glass
D.
Cobalt glass
Ans:
Flint glass
Explanation :
Lenses are made from materials such as glass or plastic, and are ground and polished or molded to a desired shape. A lens can focus light to form an image, unlike a prism, which refracts light without focusing.
[23] The element which is used for vulcanizing rubber:
A.
Sulphur
B.
Bromine
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Sulphur
Explanation :
The vulcanization of neoprene or polychloroprene rubber (CR rubber) is carried out using metal oxides (specifically MgO and ZnO, sometimes Pb3O4) rather than sulfur compounds which are presently used with many natural and synthetic rubbers.
[24] Which of the following is responsible for the extra strength of pyrex glass?
A.
Potassium Carbonate
B.
Lead Oxide
C.
Borax
D.
Ferric Oxide
Ans:
Borax
Explanation :
Borax (makes, borosilicate Pyrex) is responsible for extra strength of Pyrex glass.
[25] The noble gas used for the treatment of cancer is –
A.
Helium
B.
Argon
C.
Krypton
D.
Radon
Ans:
Radon
Explanation :
Radon due to its radioactive nature is used in treatment of cancer (Radiotherapy).
[26] Vasundhara Summit was held in -
A.
USA
B.
UK
C.
Brazil
D.
Australia
Ans:
USA
Explanation :
Vasundhara in Hindi stands for Earth In English, The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio Summit, or Earth Summit was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 June to 14 June, 1992.
[27] `Loktak' is a:
A.
Valley
B.
Lake
C.
River
D.
Mountain Range
Ans:
Lake
Explanation :
Loktak is the largest freshwater lake of North - East India. It is located near Moirang in Manipur. It is famous for the phumids floating over it. Due to this, it is also called a floating lake. This is the only floating lake in the world.
[28] Which city receives the highest cosmic radiation amongst the following?
A.
Chennai
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
The total annual external dose from sources in soil and cosmic rays in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Bengaluru is 0.484, 0.81, 0.79, 0.70 and 0.825 milligray respectively. Gray is a unit for absorbed dose; when the radiation energy imparted to a kg of material is one joule, it is called a gray. Since gray is very large, milligray (one thousandth of a gray), and microgray (one millionth of a gray)
[29] The common tree species in Nilgiri hills is -
A.
Sal
B.
Pine
C.
Eucalyptus
D.
Teak
Ans:
Eucalyptus
Explanation :
Eucalyptus is a genus of over seven hundred species of flowering trees, shrubs or mallees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Along with other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, they are commonly known as eucalypts.
[30] Which of the following statements on Railway Budget for 2011-12 is correct?
A.
There would be 10% increase in fares for long distance train travel both by air conditioned and non- air conditioned classes.
B.
There would be 15% increase in freight rates on all goods other than food grains.
C.
There would be 15% increase in passenger fares for all classes for long distance travel as wel l as in freights.
D.
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Ans:
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Explanation :
0
[31] Coronation of Shivaji took place in –
A.
1627 A.D.
B.
1674 A.D.
C.
1680 A.D.
D.
1670 A.D.
Ans:
1674 A.D.
Explanation :
Shivaji was crowned king of Maratha Swaraj in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. In the Hindu calendar it was on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596.
[32] The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India in –
A.
1909
B.
1935
C.
1919
D.
1945
Ans:
1919
Explanation :
Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
[33] The Edilor of 'Young India' and Harijan' was:
A.
Nehru
B.
Ambedkar
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Subash Chandra Bose
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many.
[34] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conference. GandhiJi attended seconnd round table Conference.
[35] Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A.
Emu
B.
Ostrich
C.
Albatross
D.
Siberian Crane
Ans:
Ostrich
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
Groupware refers to programs that help people work together collectively while located remotely from each other. Sometimes called collaborative software, groupware is an integral component of a field of study known as Computer-Supported Cooperative Work or CSCW
[22] Lens is made up of:
A.
Pyrex glass
B.
Flint glass
C.
Ordinary glass
D.
Cobalt glass
Ans:
Flint glass
Explanation :
Lenses are made from materials such as glass or plastic, and are ground and polished or molded to a desired shape. A lens can focus light to form an image, unlike a prism, which refracts light without focusing.
[23] The element which is used for vulcanizing rubber:
A.
Sulphur
B.
Bromine
C.
Silicon
D.
Phosphorus
Ans:
Sulphur
Explanation :
The vulcanization of neoprene or polychloroprene rubber (CR rubber) is carried out using metal oxides (specifically MgO and ZnO, sometimes Pb3O4) rather than sulfur compounds which are presently used with many natural and synthetic rubbers.
[24] Which of the following is responsible for the extra strength of pyrex glass?
A.
Potassium Carbonate
B.
Lead Oxide
C.
Borax
D.
Ferric Oxide
Ans:
Borax
Explanation :
Borax (makes, borosilicate Pyrex) is responsible for extra strength of Pyrex glass.
[25] The noble gas used for the treatment of cancer is –
A.
Helium
B.
Argon
C.
Krypton
D.
Radon
Ans:
Radon
Explanation :
Radon due to its radioactive nature is used in treatment of cancer (Radiotherapy).
[26] Vasundhara Summit was held in -
A.
USA
B.
UK
C.
Brazil
D.
Australia
Ans:
USA
Explanation :
Vasundhara in Hindi stands for Earth In English, The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio Summit, or Earth Summit was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 June to 14 June, 1992.
[27] `Loktak' is a:
A.
Valley
B.
Lake
C.
River
D.
Mountain Range
Ans:
Lake
Explanation :
Loktak is the largest freshwater lake of North - East India. It is located near Moirang in Manipur. It is famous for the phumids floating over it. Due to this, it is also called a floating lake. This is the only floating lake in the world.
[28] Which city receives the highest cosmic radiation amongst the following?
A.
Chennai
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
The total annual external dose from sources in soil and cosmic rays in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Bengaluru is 0.484, 0.81, 0.79, 0.70 and 0.825 milligray respectively. Gray is a unit for absorbed dose; when the radiation energy imparted to a kg of material is one joule, it is called a gray. Since gray is very large, milligray (one thousandth of a gray), and microgray (one millionth of a gray)
[29] The common tree species in Nilgiri hills is -
A.
Sal
B.
Pine
C.
Eucalyptus
D.
Teak
Ans:
Eucalyptus
Explanation :
Eucalyptus is a genus of over seven hundred species of flowering trees, shrubs or mallees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Along with other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, they are commonly known as eucalypts.
[30] Which of the following statements on Railway Budget for 2011-12 is correct?
A.
There would be 10% increase in fares for long distance train travel both by air conditioned and non- air conditioned classes.
B.
There would be 15% increase in freight rates on all goods other than food grains.
C.
There would be 15% increase in passenger fares for all classes for long distance travel as wel l as in freights.
D.
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Ans:
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Explanation :
0
[31] Coronation of Shivaji took place in –
A.
1627 A.D.
B.
1674 A.D.
C.
1680 A.D.
D.
1670 A.D.
Ans:
1674 A.D.
Explanation :
Shivaji was crowned king of Maratha Swaraj in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. In the Hindu calendar it was on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596.
[32] The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India in –
A.
1909
B.
1935
C.
1919
D.
1945
Ans:
1919
Explanation :
Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
[33] The Edilor of 'Young India' and Harijan' was:
A.
Nehru
B.
Ambedkar
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Subash Chandra Bose
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many.
[34] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conference. GandhiJi attended seconnd round table Conference.
[35] Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A.
Emu
B.
Ostrich
C.
Albatross
D.
Siberian Crane
Ans:
Ostrich
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
The vulcanization of neoprene or polychloroprene rubber (CR rubber) is carried out using metal oxides (specifically MgO and ZnO, sometimes Pb3O4) rather than sulfur compounds which are presently used with many natural and synthetic rubbers.
[24] Which of the following is responsible for the extra strength of pyrex glass?
A.
Potassium Carbonate
B.
Lead Oxide
C.
Borax
D.
Ferric Oxide
Ans:
Borax
Explanation :
Borax (makes, borosilicate Pyrex) is responsible for extra strength of Pyrex glass.
[25] The noble gas used for the treatment of cancer is –
A.
Helium
B.
Argon
C.
Krypton
D.
Radon
Ans:
Radon
Explanation :
Radon due to its radioactive nature is used in treatment of cancer (Radiotherapy).
[26] Vasundhara Summit was held in -
A.
USA
B.
UK
C.
Brazil
D.
Australia
Ans:
USA
Explanation :
Vasundhara in Hindi stands for Earth In English, The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio Summit, or Earth Summit was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 June to 14 June, 1992.
[27] `Loktak' is a:
A.
Valley
B.
Lake
C.
River
D.
Mountain Range
Ans:
Lake
Explanation :
Loktak is the largest freshwater lake of North - East India. It is located near Moirang in Manipur. It is famous for the phumids floating over it. Due to this, it is also called a floating lake. This is the only floating lake in the world.
[28] Which city receives the highest cosmic radiation amongst the following?
A.
Chennai
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
The total annual external dose from sources in soil and cosmic rays in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Bengaluru is 0.484, 0.81, 0.79, 0.70 and 0.825 milligray respectively. Gray is a unit for absorbed dose; when the radiation energy imparted to a kg of material is one joule, it is called a gray. Since gray is very large, milligray (one thousandth of a gray), and microgray (one millionth of a gray)
[29] The common tree species in Nilgiri hills is -
A.
Sal
B.
Pine
C.
Eucalyptus
D.
Teak
Ans:
Eucalyptus
Explanation :
Eucalyptus is a genus of over seven hundred species of flowering trees, shrubs or mallees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Along with other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, they are commonly known as eucalypts.
[30] Which of the following statements on Railway Budget for 2011-12 is correct?
A.
There would be 10% increase in fares for long distance train travel both by air conditioned and non- air conditioned classes.
B.
There would be 15% increase in freight rates on all goods other than food grains.
C.
There would be 15% increase in passenger fares for all classes for long distance travel as wel l as in freights.
D.
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Ans:
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Explanation :
0
[31] Coronation of Shivaji took place in –
A.
1627 A.D.
B.
1674 A.D.
C.
1680 A.D.
D.
1670 A.D.
Ans:
1674 A.D.
Explanation :
Shivaji was crowned king of Maratha Swaraj in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. In the Hindu calendar it was on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596.
[32] The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India in –
A.
1909
B.
1935
C.
1919
D.
1945
Ans:
1919
Explanation :
Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
[33] The Edilor of 'Young India' and Harijan' was:
A.
Nehru
B.
Ambedkar
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Subash Chandra Bose
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many.
[34] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conference. GandhiJi attended seconnd round table Conference.
[35] Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A.
Emu
B.
Ostrich
C.
Albatross
D.
Siberian Crane
Ans:
Ostrich
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
Radon due to its radioactive nature is used in treatment of cancer (Radiotherapy).
[26] Vasundhara Summit was held in -
A.
USA
B.
UK
C.
Brazil
D.
Australia
Ans:
USA
Explanation :
Vasundhara in Hindi stands for Earth In English, The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the Rio Summit, or Earth Summit was a major United Nations conference held in Rio de Janeiro from 3 June to 14 June, 1992.
[27] `Loktak' is a:
A.
Valley
B.
Lake
C.
River
D.
Mountain Range
Ans:
Lake
Explanation :
Loktak is the largest freshwater lake of North - East India. It is located near Moirang in Manipur. It is famous for the phumids floating over it. Due to this, it is also called a floating lake. This is the only floating lake in the world.
[28] Which city receives the highest cosmic radiation amongst the following?
A.
Chennai
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
The total annual external dose from sources in soil and cosmic rays in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Bengaluru is 0.484, 0.81, 0.79, 0.70 and 0.825 milligray respectively. Gray is a unit for absorbed dose; when the radiation energy imparted to a kg of material is one joule, it is called a gray. Since gray is very large, milligray (one thousandth of a gray), and microgray (one millionth of a gray)
[29] The common tree species in Nilgiri hills is -
A.
Sal
B.
Pine
C.
Eucalyptus
D.
Teak
Ans:
Eucalyptus
Explanation :
Eucalyptus is a genus of over seven hundred species of flowering trees, shrubs or mallees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Along with other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, they are commonly known as eucalypts.
[30] Which of the following statements on Railway Budget for 2011-12 is correct?
A.
There would be 10% increase in fares for long distance train travel both by air conditioned and non- air conditioned classes.
B.
There would be 15% increase in freight rates on all goods other than food grains.
C.
There would be 15% increase in passenger fares for all classes for long distance travel as wel l as in freights.
D.
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Ans:
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Explanation :
0
[31] Coronation of Shivaji took place in –
A.
1627 A.D.
B.
1674 A.D.
C.
1680 A.D.
D.
1670 A.D.
Ans:
1674 A.D.
Explanation :
Shivaji was crowned king of Maratha Swaraj in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. In the Hindu calendar it was on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596.
[32] The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India in –
A.
1909
B.
1935
C.
1919
D.
1945
Ans:
1919
Explanation :
Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
[33] The Edilor of 'Young India' and Harijan' was:
A.
Nehru
B.
Ambedkar
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Subash Chandra Bose
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many.
[34] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conference. GandhiJi attended seconnd round table Conference.
[35] Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A.
Emu
B.
Ostrich
C.
Albatross
D.
Siberian Crane
Ans:
Ostrich
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
Loktak is the largest freshwater lake of North - East India. It is located near Moirang in Manipur. It is famous for the phumids floating over it. Due to this, it is also called a floating lake. This is the only floating lake in the world.
[28] Which city receives the highest cosmic radiation amongst the following?
A.
Chennai
B.
Mumbai
C.
Kolkata
D.
Delhi
Ans:
Chennai
Explanation :
The total annual external dose from sources in soil and cosmic rays in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi and Bengaluru is 0.484, 0.81, 0.79, 0.70 and 0.825 milligray respectively. Gray is a unit for absorbed dose; when the radiation energy imparted to a kg of material is one joule, it is called a gray. Since gray is very large, milligray (one thousandth of a gray), and microgray (one millionth of a gray)
[29] The common tree species in Nilgiri hills is -
A.
Sal
B.
Pine
C.
Eucalyptus
D.
Teak
Ans:
Eucalyptus
Explanation :
Eucalyptus is a genus of over seven hundred species of flowering trees, shrubs or mallees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Along with other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, they are commonly known as eucalypts.
[30] Which of the following statements on Railway Budget for 2011-12 is correct?
A.
There would be 10% increase in fares for long distance train travel both by air conditioned and non- air conditioned classes.
B.
There would be 15% increase in freight rates on all goods other than food grains.
C.
There would be 15% increase in passenger fares for all classes for long distance travel as wel l as in freights.
D.
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Ans:
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Explanation :
0
[31] Coronation of Shivaji took place in –
A.
1627 A.D.
B.
1674 A.D.
C.
1680 A.D.
D.
1670 A.D.
Ans:
1674 A.D.
Explanation :
Shivaji was crowned king of Maratha Swaraj in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. In the Hindu calendar it was on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596.
[32] The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India in –
A.
1909
B.
1935
C.
1919
D.
1945
Ans:
1919
Explanation :
Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
[33] The Edilor of 'Young India' and Harijan' was:
A.
Nehru
B.
Ambedkar
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Subash Chandra Bose
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many.
[34] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conference. GandhiJi attended seconnd round table Conference.
[35] Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A.
Emu
B.
Ostrich
C.
Albatross
D.
Siberian Crane
Ans:
Ostrich
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
Eucalyptus is a genus of over seven hundred species of flowering trees, shrubs or mallees in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Along with other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, they are commonly known as eucalypts.
[30] Which of the following statements on Railway Budget for 2011-12 is correct?
A.
There would be 10% increase in fares for long distance train travel both by air conditioned and non- air conditioned classes.
B.
There would be 15% increase in freight rates on all goods other than food grains.
C.
There would be 15% increase in passenger fares for all classes for long distance travel as wel l as in freights.
D.
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Ans:
There would be no increase in fares for both suburban and long distance train travel.
Explanation :
0
[31] Coronation of Shivaji took place in –
A.
1627 A.D.
B.
1674 A.D.
C.
1680 A.D.
D.
1670 A.D.
Ans:
1674 A.D.
Explanation :
Shivaji was crowned king of Maratha Swaraj in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. In the Hindu calendar it was on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596.
[32] The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India in –
A.
1909
B.
1935
C.
1919
D.
1945
Ans:
1919
Explanation :
Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
[33] The Edilor of 'Young India' and Harijan' was:
A.
Nehru
B.
Ambedkar
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Subash Chandra Bose
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many.
[34] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conference. GandhiJi attended seconnd round table Conference.
[35] Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A.
Emu
B.
Ostrich
C.
Albatross
D.
Siberian Crane
Ans:
Ostrich
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
Shivaji was crowned king of Maratha Swaraj in a lavish ceremony on 6 June 1674 at Raigad fort. In the Hindu calendar it was on the 13th day (trayodashi) of the first fortnight of the month of Jyeshtha in the year 1596.
[32] The System of Dyarchy was introduced in India in –
A.
1909
B.
1935
C.
1919
D.
1945
Ans:
1919
Explanation :
Dyarchy, also spelled diarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
[33] The Edilor of 'Young India' and Harijan' was:
A.
Nehru
B.
Ambedkar
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
Subash Chandra Bose
Ans:
Mahatma Gandhi
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many.
[34] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conference. GandhiJi attended seconnd round table Conference.
[35] Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A.
Emu
B.
Ostrich
C.
Albatross
D.
Siberian Crane
Ans:
Ostrich
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
Young India was a weekly paper or journal in English published by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi from 1919 to 1931. Gandhi wrote various quotations in this journal that inspired many.
[34] Who of the following attended all the Three Round Table Conferences?
A.
B.R. Ambedkar
B.
M.M.Malavia
C.
Vallabhbhai Patel
D.
Gandhiji
Ans:
B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation :
B.R Ambedkar attended all three Round table conference. GandhiJi attended seconnd round table Conference.
[35] Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
A.
Emu
B.
Ostrich
C.
Albatross
D.
Siberian Crane
Ans:
Ostrich
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
Ostrich is the largest living bird in the world. An adult ostrich weighs up to 150 kilograms and has a maximum height of 6 feet. They also held the record for the fastest speed of any bird in the land and largest egg of any living birds.
[36] Which plant is called 'Herbal Indian Doctor'?
A.
Amla
B.
Mango
C.
Neem
D.
Tulsi
Ans:
Amla
Explanation :
Amla is used to cure many ailments naturally as well. That is why it may be called Herbal Indian Doctor
[37] The pH of human blood is -
A.
7.2
B.
7.8
C.
6.6
D.
7.4
Ans:
7.4
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
Blood has a normal pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. This means that blood is naturally slightly alkaline or basic.
[38] Which amongst the following is largest endocrine gland in the body?
A.
Thyroid
B.
(3) Adrenal
C.
(2) Parathyroid
D.
Pituitary
Ans:
Thyroid
Explanation :
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of the human body. It is a bilobed gland connected by an isthmus. It is located at the front of the neck, below Adam's apple.
[39] The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to a strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage were at -
A.
Fukushima
B.
Kyoto
C.
Tokyo
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Fukushima
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
The nuclear reactors which were damaged heavily due to strong Earthquake-cum-Tsunami that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 causing radiation leakage at: Fukushima.
[40] The maximum limit on poll expenditure for Assembly Constituencies has been raised in February, 2011 to -
A.
16 lakhs
B.
18 lakhs
C.
20 lakhs
D.
25 lakhs
Ans:
16 lakhs
Explanation :
[41] First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been -
A.
Rajiv Gandhi
B.
Inder Kumar Gujaral
C.
Man Mohan Sing
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Man Mohan Sing
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
On 12 June 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem. In 2007, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.
[42] Which of the following countries did not win any of the "FIFA World Cup" in 2002, 2006 & 2010?
A.
Brazil
B.
Argentina
C.
Spain
D.
South Africa
Ans:
South Africa
Explanation :
0
[43] Who invented vaccination for 'Small Pox?
A.
Sir Fredrick Grant Banting
B.
Sir Alexander Fleming
C.
Edward Jenner
D.
Louis Pasteur
Ans:
Edward Jenner
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
Smallpox vaccine, the first successful vaccine to be developed, was introduced by Edward Jenner in 1796. He followed up his observation that milkmaids who had previously caught cowpox did not later catch smallpox by showing that inoculated cowpox protected against inoculated smallpox.
[44] Who was the first Indian to become member of British Parliament?
A.
Bankim Chander Chatterjee
B.
W.C. Banerjee
C.
Dadabhai Naoroji
D.
None of the above
Ans:
Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation :
Naoroji moved to Britain once again and continued his political involvement. Elected for the Liberal Party in Finsbury Central at the 1892 general election, he was the first British Indian MP.
[45] The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called –
A.
Foreign Direct Investment
B.
Portfolio Investment
C.
NRI Investment
D.
Foreign Indirect Investment
Ans:
Foreign Indirect Investment
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
Foreign indirect investments involve corporations, financial institutions and private investors buying stakes or positions in foreign companies that trade on a foreign stock exchange. Indirect investments include not only equity instruments such as stocks, but also debt instruments such as bonds.
[46] BT seed is associated with –
A.
Rice
B.
Wheat
C.
Cotton
D.
Oil seeds
Ans:
Cotton
Explanation :
Traditional hybrid seeds are a result of cross-pollination of two different but related plants, but GM hybrid seeds involve the artificial insertion of a gene from a different species. For instance, BG-II contains two genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (hence Bt cotton) and BG-I contains only one gene.
[47] The Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in –
A.
Geneva
B.
Paris
C.
Vienna
D.
Washington
Ans:
Vienna
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
The IAEA has its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA has two "Regional Safeguards Offices" which are located in Toronto, Canada, and in Tokyo, Japan. The IAEA also has two liaison offices which are located in New York City, United States, and in Geneva, Switzerland.
[48] In the Budget Estimates for 2011-12, an allocation of Rs 400 crore has been made to bring in a green revolution in the East in the rice-based cropping system of:
A.
Assam & West Bengal only
B.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa & Bihar only
C.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar &Jharkhand only
D.
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Ans:
Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Chhatrisgharh
Explanation :
Union Budget 2011-12 has allocated additional Rs. 400 crores under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana for extending green revolution to the Eastern Region of the country comprising of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern UP, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal, in continuation to the allocation made during 2010- 11
[49] In the Budget for 2011-12 presented by the Finance Minister on 28-2-2011, the income-tax exemption limit for senior citizens (60 years to less than 80 years) has been increased to –
A.
2.50 lakh
B.
2.60 lakh
C.
2.80 lakh
D.
3.00 lakh
Ans:
2.50 lakh
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).
Explanation :
Tax exemption limit raised to Rs 1.8 lakh, from Rs 1.60 lakh for individual tax papers. *For senior citizens, the qualifying age reduced to 60 years and exemption limit raised to Rs 2.50 lakh. *Citizens over 80 years to have exemption limit of Rs 5 lakh. *Surcharge for companies cut to 5 per cent, from 7.5 per cent.
[50] If the Anglo-Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by the –
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Speaker
D.
President in consultation with the Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is now 552 (530 members to represent States, 20 to represent Union Territories, and not more than two members of the Anglo- Indian community to be nominated by the President, if, in his opinion, that community is not adequately represented in the House).