[1] Fabianism is closely related to:
A.
Fascism
B.
Scientific socialism
C.
Democratic socialism
D.
Liberalism
Ans:
Democratic socialism
Explanation :
It is best known for its initial ground-breaking work beginning late in the 19th century and continuing up to World War I. The society laid many of the foundations of the Labour Party and subsequently affected the policies of states emerging from the decolonization of the British Empire, especially India.
[2] A federal structure for India was first put forward by the:
A.
Act of 1909
B.
Act of 1919
C.
Act of 1935
D.
Act of 1947
Ans:
Act of 1935
Explanation :
The Government of India Act 1935 provided for the establishment of a “Federation of India”, to be made up of both British India and some or all of the “princely states”. The parts of the Act intended to establish the Federation of India never came into operation, due to opposition from rulers of the princely states.
[3] Which Writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing?
A.
Writ of Certiorari
B.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
C.
Writ of Mandamus
D.
Writ of Quo Warranto
Ans:
Writ of Mandamus
Explanation :
Mandamus is an order from the Supreme Court or High Court to a lower court or tribunal or public authority to perform a public or statutory duty. This writ of command is issued by the Supreme Court or High court when any government, court, corporation or any public authority has to do a public duty but fails to do so.
[4] Who amongst the following is renowned in the field of painting?
A.
Parveen Sultana
B.
Prof. T.N. Krishnan
C.
Ram Kinkar
D.
Raja Ravi Varma
Ans:
Raja Ravi Varma
Explanation :
Raja Ravi Varma was an Indian painter from the princely state of Travancore who achieved recognition for his depiction of scenes from the epics of the Mahabharata and Ramayana.
[5] Who amidst the following won the Nobel Prize in Science in two different disciplines?
A.
Russell Hulse
B.
David Lee
C.
Madam Curie
D.
Paul Boyer
Ans:
Madam Curie
Explanation :
Nobel prize is the highest recognition for a scientist, being awarded twice by the Swedish Academy of Sciences is an extraordinary fact of which, until now, only four people can boast: Frederick Sanger, Linus Pauling, John Bardeen and Marie Curie.
[6] Who is the author of "The Company of Women"?
A.
John Gray
B.
David Baldacci
C.
Dick Francis
D.
Khushwant Singh
Ans:
Khushwant Singh
Explanation :
Khushwant Singh was an Indian author, lawyer, diplomat, journalist and politician. His experience in the 1947 Partition of India inspired him to write Train to Pakistan in 1956, which became his most well- known novel
[7] In the 13th Lok Sabha elections in which of the following states did the ruling alliance won all the seats?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Orissa
C.
Haryana
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
0
[8] Who represented India in the Second Round Table Conference?
A.
Aruna Asaf Ali
B.
Sucheta Kripalani
C.
Sarojini Naidu
D.
Kalpana Joshi
Ans:
Sarojini Naidu
Explanation :
The Second Round Conference opened on September 7, 1931. Gandhi represented Indian National Congress and Sarojini Naidu represented Indian women. Madan Mohan Malaviya, Ghanshyam Das Birla, Muhammad Iqbal, Sir Mirza Ismail Diwan of Mysore, S K Dutta and Sir Syed Ali Imam were other people that attended the conference.
[9] The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Mauryas
C.
Guptas
D.
Cholas
Ans:
Satavahanas
Explanation :
The Satavahanas started the practice of granting tax-free villages to brahmanas and Buddhist monks. The cultivated fields and villages granted to them were declared free from intrusion by royal policemen, soldiers, and other royal officers.
[10] Why excessive heating and repeated use of cooking oil is most undesirable?
A.
The oil vapours can cause indoor pollution
B.
Carcinogenic substances like benzpyrene are produced
C.
Nutrient value of food is lost
D.
Loss and wastage of oil
Ans:
Carcinogenic substances like benzpyrene are produced
Explanation :
0
[11] The gas used for artificial fruit ripening of green fruit is –
A.
Ethylene
B.
Acetylene
C.
Ethane
D.
Methane
Ans:
Acetylene
Explanation :
Calcium carbide is also used in some countries for artificially ripening fruit. When calcium carbide comes in contact with moisture, it produces acetylene gas, which is quite similar in its effects to the natural ripening agent, ethylene. Acetylene acts like ethylene and accelerates the ripening process.
[12] On September 20, 1932 Mahatma Gandhi began a fast unto death in Yervada Jail against:
A.
British repression of the Satyagrahis.
B.
Violation of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
C.
Communal award of Ramsay MacDonald.
D.
Communal riots in Calcutta.
Ans:
Communal award of Ramsay MacDonald.
Explanation :
On Sep 20, 1932, M.K. Gandhi began a fast in Yerveda Jail (near Bombay) in protest of the British Government's decision of separete electorates. It ended by the Poona pact 26 Sep, 1932.
[13] In 1939, for the first time, Gandhiji tried out his specific techniques of controlled mass struggle in a native state. He allowed a close associate of his to lead a satyagraha. Who was he?
A.
K. T. Bhashyam in Mysore
B.
Jamnalal Bajaj in Jaipur
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel in Rajkot
D.
Nebakrushna Chaudhri in Dhenkanal
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel in Rajkot
Explanation :
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, has dramatically improved the quality of care in the nursing home over the last twenty years by setting forth federal standards of how care should be provided to residents.
[14] What is Obra known for?
A.
a new refinery
B.
a new aluminium plant
C.
a bird sanctuary
D.
a thermal power station
Ans:
a thermal power station
Explanation :
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, has dramatically improved the quality of care in the nursing home over the last twenty years by setting forth federal standards of how care should be provided to residents
[15] What is NABARD’s primary role?
A.
to provide term loans to state co-operative banks
B.
to assist state governments for share capital contribution
C.
to act as re-finance institution
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
NABARD, as a Development Bank, is mandated for providing and regulating credit and other facilities for the promotion and development of agriculture, small scale industries, cottage and village industries, handicrafts and other rural crafts and other allied economic activities in rural areas with a view to promoting
[16] Where is the National Institute of Excellence in the field of Information Technology and Allied Sciences proposed to be set up?
A.
Bangalore
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Pune
D.
Allahabad [R}
Ans:
Allahabad
Explanation :
National institute of excellence in the field of information technology to be set up in Allahabad.
[17] The Bandung Conference was a major milestone in the history of:
A.
The Non-aligned movement
B.
Indo-Chinese relationship
C.
U.S.-Vietnam War
D.
Creation of ASEAN
Ans:
The Non-aligned movement
Explanation :
The Afro-Asian Conference–popularly known as the Bandung Conference because it was held in Bandung, Indonesia–comes to a close on this day. The Bandung Conference grew out of an increasing sense of frustration and alienation among the so-called “non-aligned” nations of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
[18] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is:
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The most important text of vedic mathematics is. A. Satapatha Brahman. Atharva Veda. Sulva Sutras. Chhandogya Upanishad.
[19] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation-Austria?
A.
Kerala
B.
West Bengal
C.
Orissa
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
West Bengal
Explanation :
0
[20] Which of the following districts is on the international border of India?
A.
Sirsa
B.
Anantnag
C.
Karimganj
D.
Purulia
Ans:
Anantnag
Explanation :
Anantnag, also known locally as Islamabad, is the capital city of the Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Anantnag is located at a distance of 53 kilometres from the state's capital Srinagar.
[21] The deposits of the ancient Tethys Sea were folded to form the:
A.
Himalayas
B.
Rockies
C.
Andes
D.
Alps
Ans:
Himalayas
Explanation :
Around 200 million years ago (also known as the Middle Permian Period), an extensive sea stretched along the latitudinal area presently occupied by the Himalayas. This sea was named the Tethys. Around this period, the super continent Pangaea began to gradually split into different land masses and move apart in different directions.
[22] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the:
A.
Yamuna canal
B.
Sirhand canal
C.
Indira Gandhi canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the longest canal in India and the largest irrigation project in the world. Indira Gandhi Canal is 649 km long and consists of Rajasthan feeder canal and Rajasthan main canal and runs through 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and remaining 492 km in Rajasthan.
[23] Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to:
A.
rotation of earth
B.
revolution of earth
C.
gravitational pull
D.
uneven heating of earth
Ans:
gravitational pull
Explanation :
The atmospheric pressure at the surface of the Earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi. That means that the weight of a column of air which has a cross section of 1 square inch and which stretches from the surface of the Earth to space is 14.7 pounds.
[24] Pruning is an essential part in cultivation of:
A.
Rubber
B.
Tobacco
C.
Coffee
D.
Tea
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
Pruning is a vital operation for tea management to limit the top growth and to stimulate the growth of the bush. Pruning is a process to the tea bush at a certain height to control the vertical growth and allow it expanding horizontally for comfortable plucking with renewed and vigorous branching pattern
[25] Operating surplus arises in the -
A.
Government sector
B.
Production for self-consumption
C.
Subsistence farming
D.
Enterprise sector
Ans:
Enterprise sector
Explanation :
0
[26] The most important of the non-tariff trade barriers are:
A.
Quotas
B.
Health regulations
C.
Pollution standards
D.
Labelling and packaging regulations
Ans:
Health regulations
Explanation :
Non-tariff barriers to trade (NTBs) or sometimes called "Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs)" are trade. This explains the fact that most developing countries still rely on tariffs as a way to finance their spending. NTBs in the field of services have become as important as in the field of trade in goods.
[27] The maximum area under crops in India is used for the cultivation of:
A.
Wheat
B.
Rice
C.
Sugarcane
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Rice
Explanation :
Rice is one of the chief grains of India. Moreover, this country has the largest area under rice cultivation, as it is one of the principal food crops. It is, in fact, the dominant crop of the country. In India, the largest area under cultivation of rice is in Uttar Pradesh
[28] Investment is equal to:
A.
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
B.
gross total of all capital assets minus wear and tear
C.
stock of plants, machines and equipments
D.
None of the above
Ans:
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
Explanation :
This equation tells us that investment in the economy will be equal to the total amount produced (GDP = Y) minus consumption spending, and government purchases. This shows that the total amount of savings occurring in the economy is equal to the amount being invested.
[29] The Tarapore Committee recommended that before capital account was made convertible the rate of inflation should be brought down for three years to within:
A.
0.035
B.
0.003
C.
0.046
D.
0.057
Ans:
0.035
Explanation :
Inflation rate should remain between an average 3-5 per cent for the 3-year period 1997-2000. Gross NPAs of the public sector banking system needs to be brought down from the present 13.7% to 5% by 2000. At the same time, average effective CRR needs to be brought down from the current 3.5%.
[30] Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India?
A.
Governors of States
B.
Chief Justice and Judges of High Court
C.
Vice-President
D.
Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Ans:
Vice-President
Explanation :
The Vice President is elected indirectly by members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot conducted by election commission.
[31] Optic fibres are used in:
A.
CAT scans
B.
X-ray photos
C.
Ultrasound scans
D.
Endoscopy
Ans:
Endoscopy
Explanation :
Optical fiber is used as a medium for telecommunication and computer networking because it is flexible and can be bundled as cables. It is especially advantageous for long-distance communications, because infrared light propagates through the fiber with much lower attenuation compared to electrical cables.
[32] The three elements most needed in common fertilizers are -
A.
Sulphur, Phosphorous and Sodium
B.
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
C.
Phosphorous Sodium and Nitrogen
D.
Calcium, Phosphorous and Potassium
Ans:
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
Explanation :
In addition to nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- the three primary nutrients -- scientists recognize two other plant nutrient categories: secondary nutrients and micronutrients.
[33] A circular plate, a cube and a sphere, all made up of same material and having the same mass, are heated to 300°C and left in a room. Which of them will have the slowest rate of cooling?
A.
Circular plate
B.
Cube
C.
Sphere
D.
All will cool at the same rate
Ans:
Sphere
Explanation :
A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same material and having same masses are initially heated to 350°C. Which of these objects will cool fastest and which one slowest, when left in air at room temperature? The circular plate will cool fastest and the sphere will cool the slowest
[34] Where does the oxygen that keeps us alive come from?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Carbonates absorbed from soil
C.
Oxides of minerals
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Most of this oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – that live near the water's surface and drift with the currents. Like all plants, they photosynthesize – that is, they use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make food. A byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.
[35] Reserpine is used to:
A.
reduce high blood pressure
B.
increase blood pressure when it is low
C.
alleviate pain
D.
cure arthritis
Ans:
reduce high blood pressure
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
It is best known for its initial ground-breaking work beginning late in the 19th century and continuing up to World War I. The society laid many of the foundations of the Labour Party and subsequently affected the policies of states emerging from the decolonization of the British Empire, especially India.
[2] A federal structure for India was first put forward by the:
A.
Act of 1909
B.
Act of 1919
C.
Act of 1935
D.
Act of 1947
Ans:
Act of 1935
Explanation :
The Government of India Act 1935 provided for the establishment of a “Federation of India”, to be made up of both British India and some or all of the “princely states”. The parts of the Act intended to establish the Federation of India never came into operation, due to opposition from rulers of the princely states.
[3] Which Writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing?
A.
Writ of Certiorari
B.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
C.
Writ of Mandamus
D.
Writ of Quo Warranto
Ans:
Writ of Mandamus
Explanation :
Mandamus is an order from the Supreme Court or High Court to a lower court or tribunal or public authority to perform a public or statutory duty. This writ of command is issued by the Supreme Court or High court when any government, court, corporation or any public authority has to do a public duty but fails to do so.
[4] Who amongst the following is renowned in the field of painting?
A.
Parveen Sultana
B.
Prof. T.N. Krishnan
C.
Ram Kinkar
D.
Raja Ravi Varma
Ans:
Raja Ravi Varma
Explanation :
Raja Ravi Varma was an Indian painter from the princely state of Travancore who achieved recognition for his depiction of scenes from the epics of the Mahabharata and Ramayana.
[5] Who amidst the following won the Nobel Prize in Science in two different disciplines?
A.
Russell Hulse
B.
David Lee
C.
Madam Curie
D.
Paul Boyer
Ans:
Madam Curie
Explanation :
Nobel prize is the highest recognition for a scientist, being awarded twice by the Swedish Academy of Sciences is an extraordinary fact of which, until now, only four people can boast: Frederick Sanger, Linus Pauling, John Bardeen and Marie Curie.
[6] Who is the author of "The Company of Women"?
A.
John Gray
B.
David Baldacci
C.
Dick Francis
D.
Khushwant Singh
Ans:
Khushwant Singh
Explanation :
Khushwant Singh was an Indian author, lawyer, diplomat, journalist and politician. His experience in the 1947 Partition of India inspired him to write Train to Pakistan in 1956, which became his most well- known novel
[7] In the 13th Lok Sabha elections in which of the following states did the ruling alliance won all the seats?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Orissa
C.
Haryana
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
0
[8] Who represented India in the Second Round Table Conference?
A.
Aruna Asaf Ali
B.
Sucheta Kripalani
C.
Sarojini Naidu
D.
Kalpana Joshi
Ans:
Sarojini Naidu
Explanation :
The Second Round Conference opened on September 7, 1931. Gandhi represented Indian National Congress and Sarojini Naidu represented Indian women. Madan Mohan Malaviya, Ghanshyam Das Birla, Muhammad Iqbal, Sir Mirza Ismail Diwan of Mysore, S K Dutta and Sir Syed Ali Imam were other people that attended the conference.
[9] The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Mauryas
C.
Guptas
D.
Cholas
Ans:
Satavahanas
Explanation :
The Satavahanas started the practice of granting tax-free villages to brahmanas and Buddhist monks. The cultivated fields and villages granted to them were declared free from intrusion by royal policemen, soldiers, and other royal officers.
[10] Why excessive heating and repeated use of cooking oil is most undesirable?
A.
The oil vapours can cause indoor pollution
B.
Carcinogenic substances like benzpyrene are produced
C.
Nutrient value of food is lost
D.
Loss and wastage of oil
Ans:
Carcinogenic substances like benzpyrene are produced
Explanation :
0
[11] The gas used for artificial fruit ripening of green fruit is –
A.
Ethylene
B.
Acetylene
C.
Ethane
D.
Methane
Ans:
Acetylene
Explanation :
Calcium carbide is also used in some countries for artificially ripening fruit. When calcium carbide comes in contact with moisture, it produces acetylene gas, which is quite similar in its effects to the natural ripening agent, ethylene. Acetylene acts like ethylene and accelerates the ripening process.
[12] On September 20, 1932 Mahatma Gandhi began a fast unto death in Yervada Jail against:
A.
British repression of the Satyagrahis.
B.
Violation of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
C.
Communal award of Ramsay MacDonald.
D.
Communal riots in Calcutta.
Ans:
Communal award of Ramsay MacDonald.
Explanation :
On Sep 20, 1932, M.K. Gandhi began a fast in Yerveda Jail (near Bombay) in protest of the British Government's decision of separete electorates. It ended by the Poona pact 26 Sep, 1932.
[13] In 1939, for the first time, Gandhiji tried out his specific techniques of controlled mass struggle in a native state. He allowed a close associate of his to lead a satyagraha. Who was he?
A.
K. T. Bhashyam in Mysore
B.
Jamnalal Bajaj in Jaipur
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel in Rajkot
D.
Nebakrushna Chaudhri in Dhenkanal
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel in Rajkot
Explanation :
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, has dramatically improved the quality of care in the nursing home over the last twenty years by setting forth federal standards of how care should be provided to residents.
[14] What is Obra known for?
A.
a new refinery
B.
a new aluminium plant
C.
a bird sanctuary
D.
a thermal power station
Ans:
a thermal power station
Explanation :
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, has dramatically improved the quality of care in the nursing home over the last twenty years by setting forth federal standards of how care should be provided to residents
[15] What is NABARD’s primary role?
A.
to provide term loans to state co-operative banks
B.
to assist state governments for share capital contribution
C.
to act as re-finance institution
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
NABARD, as a Development Bank, is mandated for providing and regulating credit and other facilities for the promotion and development of agriculture, small scale industries, cottage and village industries, handicrafts and other rural crafts and other allied economic activities in rural areas with a view to promoting
[16] Where is the National Institute of Excellence in the field of Information Technology and Allied Sciences proposed to be set up?
A.
Bangalore
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Pune
D.
Allahabad [R}
Ans:
Allahabad
Explanation :
National institute of excellence in the field of information technology to be set up in Allahabad.
[17] The Bandung Conference was a major milestone in the history of:
A.
The Non-aligned movement
B.
Indo-Chinese relationship
C.
U.S.-Vietnam War
D.
Creation of ASEAN
Ans:
The Non-aligned movement
Explanation :
The Afro-Asian Conference–popularly known as the Bandung Conference because it was held in Bandung, Indonesia–comes to a close on this day. The Bandung Conference grew out of an increasing sense of frustration and alienation among the so-called “non-aligned” nations of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
[18] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is:
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The most important text of vedic mathematics is. A. Satapatha Brahman. Atharva Veda. Sulva Sutras. Chhandogya Upanishad.
[19] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation-Austria?
A.
Kerala
B.
West Bengal
C.
Orissa
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
West Bengal
Explanation :
0
[20] Which of the following districts is on the international border of India?
A.
Sirsa
B.
Anantnag
C.
Karimganj
D.
Purulia
Ans:
Anantnag
Explanation :
Anantnag, also known locally as Islamabad, is the capital city of the Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Anantnag is located at a distance of 53 kilometres from the state's capital Srinagar.
[21] The deposits of the ancient Tethys Sea were folded to form the:
A.
Himalayas
B.
Rockies
C.
Andes
D.
Alps
Ans:
Himalayas
Explanation :
Around 200 million years ago (also known as the Middle Permian Period), an extensive sea stretched along the latitudinal area presently occupied by the Himalayas. This sea was named the Tethys. Around this period, the super continent Pangaea began to gradually split into different land masses and move apart in different directions.
[22] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the:
A.
Yamuna canal
B.
Sirhand canal
C.
Indira Gandhi canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the longest canal in India and the largest irrigation project in the world. Indira Gandhi Canal is 649 km long and consists of Rajasthan feeder canal and Rajasthan main canal and runs through 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and remaining 492 km in Rajasthan.
[23] Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to:
A.
rotation of earth
B.
revolution of earth
C.
gravitational pull
D.
uneven heating of earth
Ans:
gravitational pull
Explanation :
The atmospheric pressure at the surface of the Earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi. That means that the weight of a column of air which has a cross section of 1 square inch and which stretches from the surface of the Earth to space is 14.7 pounds.
[24] Pruning is an essential part in cultivation of:
A.
Rubber
B.
Tobacco
C.
Coffee
D.
Tea
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
Pruning is a vital operation for tea management to limit the top growth and to stimulate the growth of the bush. Pruning is a process to the tea bush at a certain height to control the vertical growth and allow it expanding horizontally for comfortable plucking with renewed and vigorous branching pattern
[25] Operating surplus arises in the -
A.
Government sector
B.
Production for self-consumption
C.
Subsistence farming
D.
Enterprise sector
Ans:
Enterprise sector
Explanation :
0
[26] The most important of the non-tariff trade barriers are:
A.
Quotas
B.
Health regulations
C.
Pollution standards
D.
Labelling and packaging regulations
Ans:
Health regulations
Explanation :
Non-tariff barriers to trade (NTBs) or sometimes called "Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs)" are trade. This explains the fact that most developing countries still rely on tariffs as a way to finance their spending. NTBs in the field of services have become as important as in the field of trade in goods.
[27] The maximum area under crops in India is used for the cultivation of:
A.
Wheat
B.
Rice
C.
Sugarcane
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Rice
Explanation :
Rice is one of the chief grains of India. Moreover, this country has the largest area under rice cultivation, as it is one of the principal food crops. It is, in fact, the dominant crop of the country. In India, the largest area under cultivation of rice is in Uttar Pradesh
[28] Investment is equal to:
A.
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
B.
gross total of all capital assets minus wear and tear
C.
stock of plants, machines and equipments
D.
None of the above
Ans:
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
Explanation :
This equation tells us that investment in the economy will be equal to the total amount produced (GDP = Y) minus consumption spending, and government purchases. This shows that the total amount of savings occurring in the economy is equal to the amount being invested.
[29] The Tarapore Committee recommended that before capital account was made convertible the rate of inflation should be brought down for three years to within:
A.
0.035
B.
0.003
C.
0.046
D.
0.057
Ans:
0.035
Explanation :
Inflation rate should remain between an average 3-5 per cent for the 3-year period 1997-2000. Gross NPAs of the public sector banking system needs to be brought down from the present 13.7% to 5% by 2000. At the same time, average effective CRR needs to be brought down from the current 3.5%.
[30] Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India?
A.
Governors of States
B.
Chief Justice and Judges of High Court
C.
Vice-President
D.
Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Ans:
Vice-President
Explanation :
The Vice President is elected indirectly by members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot conducted by election commission.
[31] Optic fibres are used in:
A.
CAT scans
B.
X-ray photos
C.
Ultrasound scans
D.
Endoscopy
Ans:
Endoscopy
Explanation :
Optical fiber is used as a medium for telecommunication and computer networking because it is flexible and can be bundled as cables. It is especially advantageous for long-distance communications, because infrared light propagates through the fiber with much lower attenuation compared to electrical cables.
[32] The three elements most needed in common fertilizers are -
A.
Sulphur, Phosphorous and Sodium
B.
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
C.
Phosphorous Sodium and Nitrogen
D.
Calcium, Phosphorous and Potassium
Ans:
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
Explanation :
In addition to nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- the three primary nutrients -- scientists recognize two other plant nutrient categories: secondary nutrients and micronutrients.
[33] A circular plate, a cube and a sphere, all made up of same material and having the same mass, are heated to 300°C and left in a room. Which of them will have the slowest rate of cooling?
A.
Circular plate
B.
Cube
C.
Sphere
D.
All will cool at the same rate
Ans:
Sphere
Explanation :
A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same material and having same masses are initially heated to 350°C. Which of these objects will cool fastest and which one slowest, when left in air at room temperature? The circular plate will cool fastest and the sphere will cool the slowest
[34] Where does the oxygen that keeps us alive come from?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Carbonates absorbed from soil
C.
Oxides of minerals
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Most of this oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – that live near the water's surface and drift with the currents. Like all plants, they photosynthesize – that is, they use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make food. A byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.
[35] Reserpine is used to:
A.
reduce high blood pressure
B.
increase blood pressure when it is low
C.
alleviate pain
D.
cure arthritis
Ans:
reduce high blood pressure
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
Mandamus is an order from the Supreme Court or High Court to a lower court or tribunal or public authority to perform a public or statutory duty. This writ of command is issued by the Supreme Court or High court when any government, court, corporation or any public authority has to do a public duty but fails to do so.
[4] Who amongst the following is renowned in the field of painting?
A.
Parveen Sultana
B.
Prof. T.N. Krishnan
C.
Ram Kinkar
D.
Raja Ravi Varma
Ans:
Raja Ravi Varma
Explanation :
Raja Ravi Varma was an Indian painter from the princely state of Travancore who achieved recognition for his depiction of scenes from the epics of the Mahabharata and Ramayana.
[5] Who amidst the following won the Nobel Prize in Science in two different disciplines?
A.
Russell Hulse
B.
David Lee
C.
Madam Curie
D.
Paul Boyer
Ans:
Madam Curie
Explanation :
Nobel prize is the highest recognition for a scientist, being awarded twice by the Swedish Academy of Sciences is an extraordinary fact of which, until now, only four people can boast: Frederick Sanger, Linus Pauling, John Bardeen and Marie Curie.
[6] Who is the author of "The Company of Women"?
A.
John Gray
B.
David Baldacci
C.
Dick Francis
D.
Khushwant Singh
Ans:
Khushwant Singh
Explanation :
Khushwant Singh was an Indian author, lawyer, diplomat, journalist and politician. His experience in the 1947 Partition of India inspired him to write Train to Pakistan in 1956, which became his most well- known novel
[7] In the 13th Lok Sabha elections in which of the following states did the ruling alliance won all the seats?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Orissa
C.
Haryana
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
0
[8] Who represented India in the Second Round Table Conference?
A.
Aruna Asaf Ali
B.
Sucheta Kripalani
C.
Sarojini Naidu
D.
Kalpana Joshi
Ans:
Sarojini Naidu
Explanation :
The Second Round Conference opened on September 7, 1931. Gandhi represented Indian National Congress and Sarojini Naidu represented Indian women. Madan Mohan Malaviya, Ghanshyam Das Birla, Muhammad Iqbal, Sir Mirza Ismail Diwan of Mysore, S K Dutta and Sir Syed Ali Imam were other people that attended the conference.
[9] The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Mauryas
C.
Guptas
D.
Cholas
Ans:
Satavahanas
Explanation :
The Satavahanas started the practice of granting tax-free villages to brahmanas and Buddhist monks. The cultivated fields and villages granted to them were declared free from intrusion by royal policemen, soldiers, and other royal officers.
[10] Why excessive heating and repeated use of cooking oil is most undesirable?
A.
The oil vapours can cause indoor pollution
B.
Carcinogenic substances like benzpyrene are produced
C.
Nutrient value of food is lost
D.
Loss and wastage of oil
Ans:
Carcinogenic substances like benzpyrene are produced
Explanation :
0
[11] The gas used for artificial fruit ripening of green fruit is –
A.
Ethylene
B.
Acetylene
C.
Ethane
D.
Methane
Ans:
Acetylene
Explanation :
Calcium carbide is also used in some countries for artificially ripening fruit. When calcium carbide comes in contact with moisture, it produces acetylene gas, which is quite similar in its effects to the natural ripening agent, ethylene. Acetylene acts like ethylene and accelerates the ripening process.
[12] On September 20, 1932 Mahatma Gandhi began a fast unto death in Yervada Jail against:
A.
British repression of the Satyagrahis.
B.
Violation of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
C.
Communal award of Ramsay MacDonald.
D.
Communal riots in Calcutta.
Ans:
Communal award of Ramsay MacDonald.
Explanation :
On Sep 20, 1932, M.K. Gandhi began a fast in Yerveda Jail (near Bombay) in protest of the British Government's decision of separete electorates. It ended by the Poona pact 26 Sep, 1932.
[13] In 1939, for the first time, Gandhiji tried out his specific techniques of controlled mass struggle in a native state. He allowed a close associate of his to lead a satyagraha. Who was he?
A.
K. T. Bhashyam in Mysore
B.
Jamnalal Bajaj in Jaipur
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel in Rajkot
D.
Nebakrushna Chaudhri in Dhenkanal
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel in Rajkot
Explanation :
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, has dramatically improved the quality of care in the nursing home over the last twenty years by setting forth federal standards of how care should be provided to residents.
[14] What is Obra known for?
A.
a new refinery
B.
a new aluminium plant
C.
a bird sanctuary
D.
a thermal power station
Ans:
a thermal power station
Explanation :
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, has dramatically improved the quality of care in the nursing home over the last twenty years by setting forth federal standards of how care should be provided to residents
[15] What is NABARD’s primary role?
A.
to provide term loans to state co-operative banks
B.
to assist state governments for share capital contribution
C.
to act as re-finance institution
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
NABARD, as a Development Bank, is mandated for providing and regulating credit and other facilities for the promotion and development of agriculture, small scale industries, cottage and village industries, handicrafts and other rural crafts and other allied economic activities in rural areas with a view to promoting
[16] Where is the National Institute of Excellence in the field of Information Technology and Allied Sciences proposed to be set up?
A.
Bangalore
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Pune
D.
Allahabad [R}
Ans:
Allahabad
Explanation :
National institute of excellence in the field of information technology to be set up in Allahabad.
[17] The Bandung Conference was a major milestone in the history of:
A.
The Non-aligned movement
B.
Indo-Chinese relationship
C.
U.S.-Vietnam War
D.
Creation of ASEAN
Ans:
The Non-aligned movement
Explanation :
The Afro-Asian Conference–popularly known as the Bandung Conference because it was held in Bandung, Indonesia–comes to a close on this day. The Bandung Conference grew out of an increasing sense of frustration and alienation among the so-called “non-aligned” nations of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
[18] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is:
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The most important text of vedic mathematics is. A. Satapatha Brahman. Atharva Veda. Sulva Sutras. Chhandogya Upanishad.
[19] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation-Austria?
A.
Kerala
B.
West Bengal
C.
Orissa
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
West Bengal
Explanation :
0
[20] Which of the following districts is on the international border of India?
A.
Sirsa
B.
Anantnag
C.
Karimganj
D.
Purulia
Ans:
Anantnag
Explanation :
Anantnag, also known locally as Islamabad, is the capital city of the Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Anantnag is located at a distance of 53 kilometres from the state's capital Srinagar.
[21] The deposits of the ancient Tethys Sea were folded to form the:
A.
Himalayas
B.
Rockies
C.
Andes
D.
Alps
Ans:
Himalayas
Explanation :
Around 200 million years ago (also known as the Middle Permian Period), an extensive sea stretched along the latitudinal area presently occupied by the Himalayas. This sea was named the Tethys. Around this period, the super continent Pangaea began to gradually split into different land masses and move apart in different directions.
[22] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the:
A.
Yamuna canal
B.
Sirhand canal
C.
Indira Gandhi canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the longest canal in India and the largest irrigation project in the world. Indira Gandhi Canal is 649 km long and consists of Rajasthan feeder canal and Rajasthan main canal and runs through 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and remaining 492 km in Rajasthan.
[23] Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to:
A.
rotation of earth
B.
revolution of earth
C.
gravitational pull
D.
uneven heating of earth
Ans:
gravitational pull
Explanation :
The atmospheric pressure at the surface of the Earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi. That means that the weight of a column of air which has a cross section of 1 square inch and which stretches from the surface of the Earth to space is 14.7 pounds.
[24] Pruning is an essential part in cultivation of:
A.
Rubber
B.
Tobacco
C.
Coffee
D.
Tea
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
Pruning is a vital operation for tea management to limit the top growth and to stimulate the growth of the bush. Pruning is a process to the tea bush at a certain height to control the vertical growth and allow it expanding horizontally for comfortable plucking with renewed and vigorous branching pattern
[25] Operating surplus arises in the -
A.
Government sector
B.
Production for self-consumption
C.
Subsistence farming
D.
Enterprise sector
Ans:
Enterprise sector
Explanation :
0
[26] The most important of the non-tariff trade barriers are:
A.
Quotas
B.
Health regulations
C.
Pollution standards
D.
Labelling and packaging regulations
Ans:
Health regulations
Explanation :
Non-tariff barriers to trade (NTBs) or sometimes called "Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs)" are trade. This explains the fact that most developing countries still rely on tariffs as a way to finance their spending. NTBs in the field of services have become as important as in the field of trade in goods.
[27] The maximum area under crops in India is used for the cultivation of:
A.
Wheat
B.
Rice
C.
Sugarcane
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Rice
Explanation :
Rice is one of the chief grains of India. Moreover, this country has the largest area under rice cultivation, as it is one of the principal food crops. It is, in fact, the dominant crop of the country. In India, the largest area under cultivation of rice is in Uttar Pradesh
[28] Investment is equal to:
A.
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
B.
gross total of all capital assets minus wear and tear
C.
stock of plants, machines and equipments
D.
None of the above
Ans:
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
Explanation :
This equation tells us that investment in the economy will be equal to the total amount produced (GDP = Y) minus consumption spending, and government purchases. This shows that the total amount of savings occurring in the economy is equal to the amount being invested.
[29] The Tarapore Committee recommended that before capital account was made convertible the rate of inflation should be brought down for three years to within:
A.
0.035
B.
0.003
C.
0.046
D.
0.057
Ans:
0.035
Explanation :
Inflation rate should remain between an average 3-5 per cent for the 3-year period 1997-2000. Gross NPAs of the public sector banking system needs to be brought down from the present 13.7% to 5% by 2000. At the same time, average effective CRR needs to be brought down from the current 3.5%.
[30] Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India?
A.
Governors of States
B.
Chief Justice and Judges of High Court
C.
Vice-President
D.
Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Ans:
Vice-President
Explanation :
The Vice President is elected indirectly by members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot conducted by election commission.
[31] Optic fibres are used in:
A.
CAT scans
B.
X-ray photos
C.
Ultrasound scans
D.
Endoscopy
Ans:
Endoscopy
Explanation :
Optical fiber is used as a medium for telecommunication and computer networking because it is flexible and can be bundled as cables. It is especially advantageous for long-distance communications, because infrared light propagates through the fiber with much lower attenuation compared to electrical cables.
[32] The three elements most needed in common fertilizers are -
A.
Sulphur, Phosphorous and Sodium
B.
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
C.
Phosphorous Sodium and Nitrogen
D.
Calcium, Phosphorous and Potassium
Ans:
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
Explanation :
In addition to nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- the three primary nutrients -- scientists recognize two other plant nutrient categories: secondary nutrients and micronutrients.
[33] A circular plate, a cube and a sphere, all made up of same material and having the same mass, are heated to 300°C and left in a room. Which of them will have the slowest rate of cooling?
A.
Circular plate
B.
Cube
C.
Sphere
D.
All will cool at the same rate
Ans:
Sphere
Explanation :
A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same material and having same masses are initially heated to 350°C. Which of these objects will cool fastest and which one slowest, when left in air at room temperature? The circular plate will cool fastest and the sphere will cool the slowest
[34] Where does the oxygen that keeps us alive come from?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Carbonates absorbed from soil
C.
Oxides of minerals
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Most of this oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – that live near the water's surface and drift with the currents. Like all plants, they photosynthesize – that is, they use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make food. A byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.
[35] Reserpine is used to:
A.
reduce high blood pressure
B.
increase blood pressure when it is low
C.
alleviate pain
D.
cure arthritis
Ans:
reduce high blood pressure
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
Nobel prize is the highest recognition for a scientist, being awarded twice by the Swedish Academy of Sciences is an extraordinary fact of which, until now, only four people can boast: Frederick Sanger, Linus Pauling, John Bardeen and Marie Curie.
[6] Who is the author of "The Company of Women"?
A.
John Gray
B.
David Baldacci
C.
Dick Francis
D.
Khushwant Singh
Ans:
Khushwant Singh
Explanation :
Khushwant Singh was an Indian author, lawyer, diplomat, journalist and politician. His experience in the 1947 Partition of India inspired him to write Train to Pakistan in 1956, which became his most well- known novel
[7] In the 13th Lok Sabha elections in which of the following states did the ruling alliance won all the seats?
A.
Andhra Pradesh
B.
Orissa
C.
Haryana
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Haryana
Explanation :
0
[8] Who represented India in the Second Round Table Conference?
A.
Aruna Asaf Ali
B.
Sucheta Kripalani
C.
Sarojini Naidu
D.
Kalpana Joshi
Ans:
Sarojini Naidu
Explanation :
The Second Round Conference opened on September 7, 1931. Gandhi represented Indian National Congress and Sarojini Naidu represented Indian women. Madan Mohan Malaviya, Ghanshyam Das Birla, Muhammad Iqbal, Sir Mirza Ismail Diwan of Mysore, S K Dutta and Sir Syed Ali Imam were other people that attended the conference.
[9] The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Mauryas
C.
Guptas
D.
Cholas
Ans:
Satavahanas
Explanation :
The Satavahanas started the practice of granting tax-free villages to brahmanas and Buddhist monks. The cultivated fields and villages granted to them were declared free from intrusion by royal policemen, soldiers, and other royal officers.
[10] Why excessive heating and repeated use of cooking oil is most undesirable?
A.
The oil vapours can cause indoor pollution
B.
Carcinogenic substances like benzpyrene are produced
C.
Nutrient value of food is lost
D.
Loss and wastage of oil
Ans:
Carcinogenic substances like benzpyrene are produced
Explanation :
0
[11] The gas used for artificial fruit ripening of green fruit is –
A.
Ethylene
B.
Acetylene
C.
Ethane
D.
Methane
Ans:
Acetylene
Explanation :
Calcium carbide is also used in some countries for artificially ripening fruit. When calcium carbide comes in contact with moisture, it produces acetylene gas, which is quite similar in its effects to the natural ripening agent, ethylene. Acetylene acts like ethylene and accelerates the ripening process.
[12] On September 20, 1932 Mahatma Gandhi began a fast unto death in Yervada Jail against:
A.
British repression of the Satyagrahis.
B.
Violation of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
C.
Communal award of Ramsay MacDonald.
D.
Communal riots in Calcutta.
Ans:
Communal award of Ramsay MacDonald.
Explanation :
On Sep 20, 1932, M.K. Gandhi began a fast in Yerveda Jail (near Bombay) in protest of the British Government's decision of separete electorates. It ended by the Poona pact 26 Sep, 1932.
[13] In 1939, for the first time, Gandhiji tried out his specific techniques of controlled mass struggle in a native state. He allowed a close associate of his to lead a satyagraha. Who was he?
A.
K. T. Bhashyam in Mysore
B.
Jamnalal Bajaj in Jaipur
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel in Rajkot
D.
Nebakrushna Chaudhri in Dhenkanal
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel in Rajkot
Explanation :
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, has dramatically improved the quality of care in the nursing home over the last twenty years by setting forth federal standards of how care should be provided to residents.
[14] What is Obra known for?
A.
a new refinery
B.
a new aluminium plant
C.
a bird sanctuary
D.
a thermal power station
Ans:
a thermal power station
Explanation :
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, has dramatically improved the quality of care in the nursing home over the last twenty years by setting forth federal standards of how care should be provided to residents
[15] What is NABARD’s primary role?
A.
to provide term loans to state co-operative banks
B.
to assist state governments for share capital contribution
C.
to act as re-finance institution
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
NABARD, as a Development Bank, is mandated for providing and regulating credit and other facilities for the promotion and development of agriculture, small scale industries, cottage and village industries, handicrafts and other rural crafts and other allied economic activities in rural areas with a view to promoting
[16] Where is the National Institute of Excellence in the field of Information Technology and Allied Sciences proposed to be set up?
A.
Bangalore
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Pune
D.
Allahabad [R}
Ans:
Allahabad
Explanation :
National institute of excellence in the field of information technology to be set up in Allahabad.
[17] The Bandung Conference was a major milestone in the history of:
A.
The Non-aligned movement
B.
Indo-Chinese relationship
C.
U.S.-Vietnam War
D.
Creation of ASEAN
Ans:
The Non-aligned movement
Explanation :
The Afro-Asian Conference–popularly known as the Bandung Conference because it was held in Bandung, Indonesia–comes to a close on this day. The Bandung Conference grew out of an increasing sense of frustration and alienation among the so-called “non-aligned” nations of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
[18] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is:
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The most important text of vedic mathematics is. A. Satapatha Brahman. Atharva Veda. Sulva Sutras. Chhandogya Upanishad.
[19] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation-Austria?
A.
Kerala
B.
West Bengal
C.
Orissa
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
West Bengal
Explanation :
0
[20] Which of the following districts is on the international border of India?
A.
Sirsa
B.
Anantnag
C.
Karimganj
D.
Purulia
Ans:
Anantnag
Explanation :
Anantnag, also known locally as Islamabad, is the capital city of the Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Anantnag is located at a distance of 53 kilometres from the state's capital Srinagar.
[21] The deposits of the ancient Tethys Sea were folded to form the:
A.
Himalayas
B.
Rockies
C.
Andes
D.
Alps
Ans:
Himalayas
Explanation :
Around 200 million years ago (also known as the Middle Permian Period), an extensive sea stretched along the latitudinal area presently occupied by the Himalayas. This sea was named the Tethys. Around this period, the super continent Pangaea began to gradually split into different land masses and move apart in different directions.
[22] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the:
A.
Yamuna canal
B.
Sirhand canal
C.
Indira Gandhi canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the longest canal in India and the largest irrigation project in the world. Indira Gandhi Canal is 649 km long and consists of Rajasthan feeder canal and Rajasthan main canal and runs through 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and remaining 492 km in Rajasthan.
[23] Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to:
A.
rotation of earth
B.
revolution of earth
C.
gravitational pull
D.
uneven heating of earth
Ans:
gravitational pull
Explanation :
The atmospheric pressure at the surface of the Earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi. That means that the weight of a column of air which has a cross section of 1 square inch and which stretches from the surface of the Earth to space is 14.7 pounds.
[24] Pruning is an essential part in cultivation of:
A.
Rubber
B.
Tobacco
C.
Coffee
D.
Tea
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
Pruning is a vital operation for tea management to limit the top growth and to stimulate the growth of the bush. Pruning is a process to the tea bush at a certain height to control the vertical growth and allow it expanding horizontally for comfortable plucking with renewed and vigorous branching pattern
[25] Operating surplus arises in the -
A.
Government sector
B.
Production for self-consumption
C.
Subsistence farming
D.
Enterprise sector
Ans:
Enterprise sector
Explanation :
0
[26] The most important of the non-tariff trade barriers are:
A.
Quotas
B.
Health regulations
C.
Pollution standards
D.
Labelling and packaging regulations
Ans:
Health regulations
Explanation :
Non-tariff barriers to trade (NTBs) or sometimes called "Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs)" are trade. This explains the fact that most developing countries still rely on tariffs as a way to finance their spending. NTBs in the field of services have become as important as in the field of trade in goods.
[27] The maximum area under crops in India is used for the cultivation of:
A.
Wheat
B.
Rice
C.
Sugarcane
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Rice
Explanation :
Rice is one of the chief grains of India. Moreover, this country has the largest area under rice cultivation, as it is one of the principal food crops. It is, in fact, the dominant crop of the country. In India, the largest area under cultivation of rice is in Uttar Pradesh
[28] Investment is equal to:
A.
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
B.
gross total of all capital assets minus wear and tear
C.
stock of plants, machines and equipments
D.
None of the above
Ans:
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
Explanation :
This equation tells us that investment in the economy will be equal to the total amount produced (GDP = Y) minus consumption spending, and government purchases. This shows that the total amount of savings occurring in the economy is equal to the amount being invested.
[29] The Tarapore Committee recommended that before capital account was made convertible the rate of inflation should be brought down for three years to within:
A.
0.035
B.
0.003
C.
0.046
D.
0.057
Ans:
0.035
Explanation :
Inflation rate should remain between an average 3-5 per cent for the 3-year period 1997-2000. Gross NPAs of the public sector banking system needs to be brought down from the present 13.7% to 5% by 2000. At the same time, average effective CRR needs to be brought down from the current 3.5%.
[30] Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India?
A.
Governors of States
B.
Chief Justice and Judges of High Court
C.
Vice-President
D.
Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Ans:
Vice-President
Explanation :
The Vice President is elected indirectly by members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot conducted by election commission.
[31] Optic fibres are used in:
A.
CAT scans
B.
X-ray photos
C.
Ultrasound scans
D.
Endoscopy
Ans:
Endoscopy
Explanation :
Optical fiber is used as a medium for telecommunication and computer networking because it is flexible and can be bundled as cables. It is especially advantageous for long-distance communications, because infrared light propagates through the fiber with much lower attenuation compared to electrical cables.
[32] The three elements most needed in common fertilizers are -
A.
Sulphur, Phosphorous and Sodium
B.
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
C.
Phosphorous Sodium and Nitrogen
D.
Calcium, Phosphorous and Potassium
Ans:
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
Explanation :
In addition to nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- the three primary nutrients -- scientists recognize two other plant nutrient categories: secondary nutrients and micronutrients.
[33] A circular plate, a cube and a sphere, all made up of same material and having the same mass, are heated to 300°C and left in a room. Which of them will have the slowest rate of cooling?
A.
Circular plate
B.
Cube
C.
Sphere
D.
All will cool at the same rate
Ans:
Sphere
Explanation :
A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same material and having same masses are initially heated to 350°C. Which of these objects will cool fastest and which one slowest, when left in air at room temperature? The circular plate will cool fastest and the sphere will cool the slowest
[34] Where does the oxygen that keeps us alive come from?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Carbonates absorbed from soil
C.
Oxides of minerals
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Most of this oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – that live near the water's surface and drift with the currents. Like all plants, they photosynthesize – that is, they use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make food. A byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.
[35] Reserpine is used to:
A.
reduce high blood pressure
B.
increase blood pressure when it is low
C.
alleviate pain
D.
cure arthritis
Ans:
reduce high blood pressure
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
0
[8] Who represented India in the Second Round Table Conference?
A.
Aruna Asaf Ali
B.
Sucheta Kripalani
C.
Sarojini Naidu
D.
Kalpana Joshi
Ans:
Sarojini Naidu
Explanation :
The Second Round Conference opened on September 7, 1931. Gandhi represented Indian National Congress and Sarojini Naidu represented Indian women. Madan Mohan Malaviya, Ghanshyam Das Birla, Muhammad Iqbal, Sir Mirza Ismail Diwan of Mysore, S K Dutta and Sir Syed Ali Imam were other people that attended the conference.
[9] The rulers of which dynasty started the practice of granting tax-free villages to Brahmanas and Buddhist Monks?
A.
Satavahanas
B.
Mauryas
C.
Guptas
D.
Cholas
Ans:
Satavahanas
Explanation :
The Satavahanas started the practice of granting tax-free villages to brahmanas and Buddhist monks. The cultivated fields and villages granted to them were declared free from intrusion by royal policemen, soldiers, and other royal officers.
[10] Why excessive heating and repeated use of cooking oil is most undesirable?
A.
The oil vapours can cause indoor pollution
B.
Carcinogenic substances like benzpyrene are produced
C.
Nutrient value of food is lost
D.
Loss and wastage of oil
Ans:
Carcinogenic substances like benzpyrene are produced
Explanation :
0
[11] The gas used for artificial fruit ripening of green fruit is –
A.
Ethylene
B.
Acetylene
C.
Ethane
D.
Methane
Ans:
Acetylene
Explanation :
Calcium carbide is also used in some countries for artificially ripening fruit. When calcium carbide comes in contact with moisture, it produces acetylene gas, which is quite similar in its effects to the natural ripening agent, ethylene. Acetylene acts like ethylene and accelerates the ripening process.
[12] On September 20, 1932 Mahatma Gandhi began a fast unto death in Yervada Jail against:
A.
British repression of the Satyagrahis.
B.
Violation of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
C.
Communal award of Ramsay MacDonald.
D.
Communal riots in Calcutta.
Ans:
Communal award of Ramsay MacDonald.
Explanation :
On Sep 20, 1932, M.K. Gandhi began a fast in Yerveda Jail (near Bombay) in protest of the British Government's decision of separete electorates. It ended by the Poona pact 26 Sep, 1932.
[13] In 1939, for the first time, Gandhiji tried out his specific techniques of controlled mass struggle in a native state. He allowed a close associate of his to lead a satyagraha. Who was he?
A.
K. T. Bhashyam in Mysore
B.
Jamnalal Bajaj in Jaipur
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel in Rajkot
D.
Nebakrushna Chaudhri in Dhenkanal
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel in Rajkot
Explanation :
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, has dramatically improved the quality of care in the nursing home over the last twenty years by setting forth federal standards of how care should be provided to residents.
[14] What is Obra known for?
A.
a new refinery
B.
a new aluminium plant
C.
a bird sanctuary
D.
a thermal power station
Ans:
a thermal power station
Explanation :
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, has dramatically improved the quality of care in the nursing home over the last twenty years by setting forth federal standards of how care should be provided to residents
[15] What is NABARD’s primary role?
A.
to provide term loans to state co-operative banks
B.
to assist state governments for share capital contribution
C.
to act as re-finance institution
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
NABARD, as a Development Bank, is mandated for providing and regulating credit and other facilities for the promotion and development of agriculture, small scale industries, cottage and village industries, handicrafts and other rural crafts and other allied economic activities in rural areas with a view to promoting
[16] Where is the National Institute of Excellence in the field of Information Technology and Allied Sciences proposed to be set up?
A.
Bangalore
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Pune
D.
Allahabad [R}
Ans:
Allahabad
Explanation :
National institute of excellence in the field of information technology to be set up in Allahabad.
[17] The Bandung Conference was a major milestone in the history of:
A.
The Non-aligned movement
B.
Indo-Chinese relationship
C.
U.S.-Vietnam War
D.
Creation of ASEAN
Ans:
The Non-aligned movement
Explanation :
The Afro-Asian Conference–popularly known as the Bandung Conference because it was held in Bandung, Indonesia–comes to a close on this day. The Bandung Conference grew out of an increasing sense of frustration and alienation among the so-called “non-aligned” nations of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
[18] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is:
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The most important text of vedic mathematics is. A. Satapatha Brahman. Atharva Veda. Sulva Sutras. Chhandogya Upanishad.
[19] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation-Austria?
A.
Kerala
B.
West Bengal
C.
Orissa
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
West Bengal
Explanation :
0
[20] Which of the following districts is on the international border of India?
A.
Sirsa
B.
Anantnag
C.
Karimganj
D.
Purulia
Ans:
Anantnag
Explanation :
Anantnag, also known locally as Islamabad, is the capital city of the Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Anantnag is located at a distance of 53 kilometres from the state's capital Srinagar.
[21] The deposits of the ancient Tethys Sea were folded to form the:
A.
Himalayas
B.
Rockies
C.
Andes
D.
Alps
Ans:
Himalayas
Explanation :
Around 200 million years ago (also known as the Middle Permian Period), an extensive sea stretched along the latitudinal area presently occupied by the Himalayas. This sea was named the Tethys. Around this period, the super continent Pangaea began to gradually split into different land masses and move apart in different directions.
[22] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the:
A.
Yamuna canal
B.
Sirhand canal
C.
Indira Gandhi canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the longest canal in India and the largest irrigation project in the world. Indira Gandhi Canal is 649 km long and consists of Rajasthan feeder canal and Rajasthan main canal and runs through 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and remaining 492 km in Rajasthan.
[23] Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to:
A.
rotation of earth
B.
revolution of earth
C.
gravitational pull
D.
uneven heating of earth
Ans:
gravitational pull
Explanation :
The atmospheric pressure at the surface of the Earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi. That means that the weight of a column of air which has a cross section of 1 square inch and which stretches from the surface of the Earth to space is 14.7 pounds.
[24] Pruning is an essential part in cultivation of:
A.
Rubber
B.
Tobacco
C.
Coffee
D.
Tea
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
Pruning is a vital operation for tea management to limit the top growth and to stimulate the growth of the bush. Pruning is a process to the tea bush at a certain height to control the vertical growth and allow it expanding horizontally for comfortable plucking with renewed and vigorous branching pattern
[25] Operating surplus arises in the -
A.
Government sector
B.
Production for self-consumption
C.
Subsistence farming
D.
Enterprise sector
Ans:
Enterprise sector
Explanation :
0
[26] The most important of the non-tariff trade barriers are:
A.
Quotas
B.
Health regulations
C.
Pollution standards
D.
Labelling and packaging regulations
Ans:
Health regulations
Explanation :
Non-tariff barriers to trade (NTBs) or sometimes called "Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs)" are trade. This explains the fact that most developing countries still rely on tariffs as a way to finance their spending. NTBs in the field of services have become as important as in the field of trade in goods.
[27] The maximum area under crops in India is used for the cultivation of:
A.
Wheat
B.
Rice
C.
Sugarcane
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Rice
Explanation :
Rice is one of the chief grains of India. Moreover, this country has the largest area under rice cultivation, as it is one of the principal food crops. It is, in fact, the dominant crop of the country. In India, the largest area under cultivation of rice is in Uttar Pradesh
[28] Investment is equal to:
A.
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
B.
gross total of all capital assets minus wear and tear
C.
stock of plants, machines and equipments
D.
None of the above
Ans:
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
Explanation :
This equation tells us that investment in the economy will be equal to the total amount produced (GDP = Y) minus consumption spending, and government purchases. This shows that the total amount of savings occurring in the economy is equal to the amount being invested.
[29] The Tarapore Committee recommended that before capital account was made convertible the rate of inflation should be brought down for three years to within:
A.
0.035
B.
0.003
C.
0.046
D.
0.057
Ans:
0.035
Explanation :
Inflation rate should remain between an average 3-5 per cent for the 3-year period 1997-2000. Gross NPAs of the public sector banking system needs to be brought down from the present 13.7% to 5% by 2000. At the same time, average effective CRR needs to be brought down from the current 3.5%.
[30] Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India?
A.
Governors of States
B.
Chief Justice and Judges of High Court
C.
Vice-President
D.
Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Ans:
Vice-President
Explanation :
The Vice President is elected indirectly by members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot conducted by election commission.
[31] Optic fibres are used in:
A.
CAT scans
B.
X-ray photos
C.
Ultrasound scans
D.
Endoscopy
Ans:
Endoscopy
Explanation :
Optical fiber is used as a medium for telecommunication and computer networking because it is flexible and can be bundled as cables. It is especially advantageous for long-distance communications, because infrared light propagates through the fiber with much lower attenuation compared to electrical cables.
[32] The three elements most needed in common fertilizers are -
A.
Sulphur, Phosphorous and Sodium
B.
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
C.
Phosphorous Sodium and Nitrogen
D.
Calcium, Phosphorous and Potassium
Ans:
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
Explanation :
In addition to nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- the three primary nutrients -- scientists recognize two other plant nutrient categories: secondary nutrients and micronutrients.
[33] A circular plate, a cube and a sphere, all made up of same material and having the same mass, are heated to 300°C and left in a room. Which of them will have the slowest rate of cooling?
A.
Circular plate
B.
Cube
C.
Sphere
D.
All will cool at the same rate
Ans:
Sphere
Explanation :
A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same material and having same masses are initially heated to 350°C. Which of these objects will cool fastest and which one slowest, when left in air at room temperature? The circular plate will cool fastest and the sphere will cool the slowest
[34] Where does the oxygen that keeps us alive come from?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Carbonates absorbed from soil
C.
Oxides of minerals
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Most of this oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – that live near the water's surface and drift with the currents. Like all plants, they photosynthesize – that is, they use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make food. A byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.
[35] Reserpine is used to:
A.
reduce high blood pressure
B.
increase blood pressure when it is low
C.
alleviate pain
D.
cure arthritis
Ans:
reduce high blood pressure
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
The Satavahanas started the practice of granting tax-free villages to brahmanas and Buddhist monks. The cultivated fields and villages granted to them were declared free from intrusion by royal policemen, soldiers, and other royal officers.
[10] Why excessive heating and repeated use of cooking oil is most undesirable?
A.
The oil vapours can cause indoor pollution
B.
Carcinogenic substances like benzpyrene are produced
C.
Nutrient value of food is lost
D.
Loss and wastage of oil
Ans:
Carcinogenic substances like benzpyrene are produced
Explanation :
0
[11] The gas used for artificial fruit ripening of green fruit is –
A.
Ethylene
B.
Acetylene
C.
Ethane
D.
Methane
Ans:
Acetylene
Explanation :
Calcium carbide is also used in some countries for artificially ripening fruit. When calcium carbide comes in contact with moisture, it produces acetylene gas, which is quite similar in its effects to the natural ripening agent, ethylene. Acetylene acts like ethylene and accelerates the ripening process.
[12] On September 20, 1932 Mahatma Gandhi began a fast unto death in Yervada Jail against:
A.
British repression of the Satyagrahis.
B.
Violation of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
C.
Communal award of Ramsay MacDonald.
D.
Communal riots in Calcutta.
Ans:
Communal award of Ramsay MacDonald.
Explanation :
On Sep 20, 1932, M.K. Gandhi began a fast in Yerveda Jail (near Bombay) in protest of the British Government's decision of separete electorates. It ended by the Poona pact 26 Sep, 1932.
[13] In 1939, for the first time, Gandhiji tried out his specific techniques of controlled mass struggle in a native state. He allowed a close associate of his to lead a satyagraha. Who was he?
A.
K. T. Bhashyam in Mysore
B.
Jamnalal Bajaj in Jaipur
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel in Rajkot
D.
Nebakrushna Chaudhri in Dhenkanal
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel in Rajkot
Explanation :
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, has dramatically improved the quality of care in the nursing home over the last twenty years by setting forth federal standards of how care should be provided to residents.
[14] What is Obra known for?
A.
a new refinery
B.
a new aluminium plant
C.
a bird sanctuary
D.
a thermal power station
Ans:
a thermal power station
Explanation :
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, has dramatically improved the quality of care in the nursing home over the last twenty years by setting forth federal standards of how care should be provided to residents
[15] What is NABARD’s primary role?
A.
to provide term loans to state co-operative banks
B.
to assist state governments for share capital contribution
C.
to act as re-finance institution
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
NABARD, as a Development Bank, is mandated for providing and regulating credit and other facilities for the promotion and development of agriculture, small scale industries, cottage and village industries, handicrafts and other rural crafts and other allied economic activities in rural areas with a view to promoting
[16] Where is the National Institute of Excellence in the field of Information Technology and Allied Sciences proposed to be set up?
A.
Bangalore
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Pune
D.
Allahabad [R}
Ans:
Allahabad
Explanation :
National institute of excellence in the field of information technology to be set up in Allahabad.
[17] The Bandung Conference was a major milestone in the history of:
A.
The Non-aligned movement
B.
Indo-Chinese relationship
C.
U.S.-Vietnam War
D.
Creation of ASEAN
Ans:
The Non-aligned movement
Explanation :
The Afro-Asian Conference–popularly known as the Bandung Conference because it was held in Bandung, Indonesia–comes to a close on this day. The Bandung Conference grew out of an increasing sense of frustration and alienation among the so-called “non-aligned” nations of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
[18] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is:
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The most important text of vedic mathematics is. A. Satapatha Brahman. Atharva Veda. Sulva Sutras. Chhandogya Upanishad.
[19] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation-Austria?
A.
Kerala
B.
West Bengal
C.
Orissa
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
West Bengal
Explanation :
0
[20] Which of the following districts is on the international border of India?
A.
Sirsa
B.
Anantnag
C.
Karimganj
D.
Purulia
Ans:
Anantnag
Explanation :
Anantnag, also known locally as Islamabad, is the capital city of the Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Anantnag is located at a distance of 53 kilometres from the state's capital Srinagar.
[21] The deposits of the ancient Tethys Sea were folded to form the:
A.
Himalayas
B.
Rockies
C.
Andes
D.
Alps
Ans:
Himalayas
Explanation :
Around 200 million years ago (also known as the Middle Permian Period), an extensive sea stretched along the latitudinal area presently occupied by the Himalayas. This sea was named the Tethys. Around this period, the super continent Pangaea began to gradually split into different land masses and move apart in different directions.
[22] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the:
A.
Yamuna canal
B.
Sirhand canal
C.
Indira Gandhi canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the longest canal in India and the largest irrigation project in the world. Indira Gandhi Canal is 649 km long and consists of Rajasthan feeder canal and Rajasthan main canal and runs through 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and remaining 492 km in Rajasthan.
[23] Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to:
A.
rotation of earth
B.
revolution of earth
C.
gravitational pull
D.
uneven heating of earth
Ans:
gravitational pull
Explanation :
The atmospheric pressure at the surface of the Earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi. That means that the weight of a column of air which has a cross section of 1 square inch and which stretches from the surface of the Earth to space is 14.7 pounds.
[24] Pruning is an essential part in cultivation of:
A.
Rubber
B.
Tobacco
C.
Coffee
D.
Tea
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
Pruning is a vital operation for tea management to limit the top growth and to stimulate the growth of the bush. Pruning is a process to the tea bush at a certain height to control the vertical growth and allow it expanding horizontally for comfortable plucking with renewed and vigorous branching pattern
[25] Operating surplus arises in the -
A.
Government sector
B.
Production for self-consumption
C.
Subsistence farming
D.
Enterprise sector
Ans:
Enterprise sector
Explanation :
0
[26] The most important of the non-tariff trade barriers are:
A.
Quotas
B.
Health regulations
C.
Pollution standards
D.
Labelling and packaging regulations
Ans:
Health regulations
Explanation :
Non-tariff barriers to trade (NTBs) or sometimes called "Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs)" are trade. This explains the fact that most developing countries still rely on tariffs as a way to finance their spending. NTBs in the field of services have become as important as in the field of trade in goods.
[27] The maximum area under crops in India is used for the cultivation of:
A.
Wheat
B.
Rice
C.
Sugarcane
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Rice
Explanation :
Rice is one of the chief grains of India. Moreover, this country has the largest area under rice cultivation, as it is one of the principal food crops. It is, in fact, the dominant crop of the country. In India, the largest area under cultivation of rice is in Uttar Pradesh
[28] Investment is equal to:
A.
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
B.
gross total of all capital assets minus wear and tear
C.
stock of plants, machines and equipments
D.
None of the above
Ans:
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
Explanation :
This equation tells us that investment in the economy will be equal to the total amount produced (GDP = Y) minus consumption spending, and government purchases. This shows that the total amount of savings occurring in the economy is equal to the amount being invested.
[29] The Tarapore Committee recommended that before capital account was made convertible the rate of inflation should be brought down for three years to within:
A.
0.035
B.
0.003
C.
0.046
D.
0.057
Ans:
0.035
Explanation :
Inflation rate should remain between an average 3-5 per cent for the 3-year period 1997-2000. Gross NPAs of the public sector banking system needs to be brought down from the present 13.7% to 5% by 2000. At the same time, average effective CRR needs to be brought down from the current 3.5%.
[30] Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India?
A.
Governors of States
B.
Chief Justice and Judges of High Court
C.
Vice-President
D.
Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Ans:
Vice-President
Explanation :
The Vice President is elected indirectly by members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot conducted by election commission.
[31] Optic fibres are used in:
A.
CAT scans
B.
X-ray photos
C.
Ultrasound scans
D.
Endoscopy
Ans:
Endoscopy
Explanation :
Optical fiber is used as a medium for telecommunication and computer networking because it is flexible and can be bundled as cables. It is especially advantageous for long-distance communications, because infrared light propagates through the fiber with much lower attenuation compared to electrical cables.
[32] The three elements most needed in common fertilizers are -
A.
Sulphur, Phosphorous and Sodium
B.
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
C.
Phosphorous Sodium and Nitrogen
D.
Calcium, Phosphorous and Potassium
Ans:
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
Explanation :
In addition to nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- the three primary nutrients -- scientists recognize two other plant nutrient categories: secondary nutrients and micronutrients.
[33] A circular plate, a cube and a sphere, all made up of same material and having the same mass, are heated to 300°C and left in a room. Which of them will have the slowest rate of cooling?
A.
Circular plate
B.
Cube
C.
Sphere
D.
All will cool at the same rate
Ans:
Sphere
Explanation :
A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same material and having same masses are initially heated to 350°C. Which of these objects will cool fastest and which one slowest, when left in air at room temperature? The circular plate will cool fastest and the sphere will cool the slowest
[34] Where does the oxygen that keeps us alive come from?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Carbonates absorbed from soil
C.
Oxides of minerals
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Most of this oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – that live near the water's surface and drift with the currents. Like all plants, they photosynthesize – that is, they use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make food. A byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.
[35] Reserpine is used to:
A.
reduce high blood pressure
B.
increase blood pressure when it is low
C.
alleviate pain
D.
cure arthritis
Ans:
reduce high blood pressure
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
Calcium carbide is also used in some countries for artificially ripening fruit. When calcium carbide comes in contact with moisture, it produces acetylene gas, which is quite similar in its effects to the natural ripening agent, ethylene. Acetylene acts like ethylene and accelerates the ripening process.
[12] On September 20, 1932 Mahatma Gandhi began a fast unto death in Yervada Jail against:
A.
British repression of the Satyagrahis.
B.
Violation of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact.
C.
Communal award of Ramsay MacDonald.
D.
Communal riots in Calcutta.
Ans:
Communal award of Ramsay MacDonald.
Explanation :
On Sep 20, 1932, M.K. Gandhi began a fast in Yerveda Jail (near Bombay) in protest of the British Government's decision of separete electorates. It ended by the Poona pact 26 Sep, 1932.
[13] In 1939, for the first time, Gandhiji tried out his specific techniques of controlled mass struggle in a native state. He allowed a close associate of his to lead a satyagraha. Who was he?
A.
K. T. Bhashyam in Mysore
B.
Jamnalal Bajaj in Jaipur
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel in Rajkot
D.
Nebakrushna Chaudhri in Dhenkanal
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel in Rajkot
Explanation :
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, has dramatically improved the quality of care in the nursing home over the last twenty years by setting forth federal standards of how care should be provided to residents.
[14] What is Obra known for?
A.
a new refinery
B.
a new aluminium plant
C.
a bird sanctuary
D.
a thermal power station
Ans:
a thermal power station
Explanation :
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, has dramatically improved the quality of care in the nursing home over the last twenty years by setting forth federal standards of how care should be provided to residents
[15] What is NABARD’s primary role?
A.
to provide term loans to state co-operative banks
B.
to assist state governments for share capital contribution
C.
to act as re-finance institution
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
NABARD, as a Development Bank, is mandated for providing and regulating credit and other facilities for the promotion and development of agriculture, small scale industries, cottage and village industries, handicrafts and other rural crafts and other allied economic activities in rural areas with a view to promoting
[16] Where is the National Institute of Excellence in the field of Information Technology and Allied Sciences proposed to be set up?
A.
Bangalore
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Pune
D.
Allahabad [R}
Ans:
Allahabad
Explanation :
National institute of excellence in the field of information technology to be set up in Allahabad.
[17] The Bandung Conference was a major milestone in the history of:
A.
The Non-aligned movement
B.
Indo-Chinese relationship
C.
U.S.-Vietnam War
D.
Creation of ASEAN
Ans:
The Non-aligned movement
Explanation :
The Afro-Asian Conference–popularly known as the Bandung Conference because it was held in Bandung, Indonesia–comes to a close on this day. The Bandung Conference grew out of an increasing sense of frustration and alienation among the so-called “non-aligned” nations of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
[18] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is:
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The most important text of vedic mathematics is. A. Satapatha Brahman. Atharva Veda. Sulva Sutras. Chhandogya Upanishad.
[19] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation-Austria?
A.
Kerala
B.
West Bengal
C.
Orissa
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
West Bengal
Explanation :
0
[20] Which of the following districts is on the international border of India?
A.
Sirsa
B.
Anantnag
C.
Karimganj
D.
Purulia
Ans:
Anantnag
Explanation :
Anantnag, also known locally as Islamabad, is the capital city of the Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Anantnag is located at a distance of 53 kilometres from the state's capital Srinagar.
[21] The deposits of the ancient Tethys Sea were folded to form the:
A.
Himalayas
B.
Rockies
C.
Andes
D.
Alps
Ans:
Himalayas
Explanation :
Around 200 million years ago (also known as the Middle Permian Period), an extensive sea stretched along the latitudinal area presently occupied by the Himalayas. This sea was named the Tethys. Around this period, the super continent Pangaea began to gradually split into different land masses and move apart in different directions.
[22] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the:
A.
Yamuna canal
B.
Sirhand canal
C.
Indira Gandhi canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the longest canal in India and the largest irrigation project in the world. Indira Gandhi Canal is 649 km long and consists of Rajasthan feeder canal and Rajasthan main canal and runs through 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and remaining 492 km in Rajasthan.
[23] Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to:
A.
rotation of earth
B.
revolution of earth
C.
gravitational pull
D.
uneven heating of earth
Ans:
gravitational pull
Explanation :
The atmospheric pressure at the surface of the Earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi. That means that the weight of a column of air which has a cross section of 1 square inch and which stretches from the surface of the Earth to space is 14.7 pounds.
[24] Pruning is an essential part in cultivation of:
A.
Rubber
B.
Tobacco
C.
Coffee
D.
Tea
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
Pruning is a vital operation for tea management to limit the top growth and to stimulate the growth of the bush. Pruning is a process to the tea bush at a certain height to control the vertical growth and allow it expanding horizontally for comfortable plucking with renewed and vigorous branching pattern
[25] Operating surplus arises in the -
A.
Government sector
B.
Production for self-consumption
C.
Subsistence farming
D.
Enterprise sector
Ans:
Enterprise sector
Explanation :
0
[26] The most important of the non-tariff trade barriers are:
A.
Quotas
B.
Health regulations
C.
Pollution standards
D.
Labelling and packaging regulations
Ans:
Health regulations
Explanation :
Non-tariff barriers to trade (NTBs) or sometimes called "Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs)" are trade. This explains the fact that most developing countries still rely on tariffs as a way to finance their spending. NTBs in the field of services have become as important as in the field of trade in goods.
[27] The maximum area under crops in India is used for the cultivation of:
A.
Wheat
B.
Rice
C.
Sugarcane
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Rice
Explanation :
Rice is one of the chief grains of India. Moreover, this country has the largest area under rice cultivation, as it is one of the principal food crops. It is, in fact, the dominant crop of the country. In India, the largest area under cultivation of rice is in Uttar Pradesh
[28] Investment is equal to:
A.
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
B.
gross total of all capital assets minus wear and tear
C.
stock of plants, machines and equipments
D.
None of the above
Ans:
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
Explanation :
This equation tells us that investment in the economy will be equal to the total amount produced (GDP = Y) minus consumption spending, and government purchases. This shows that the total amount of savings occurring in the economy is equal to the amount being invested.
[29] The Tarapore Committee recommended that before capital account was made convertible the rate of inflation should be brought down for three years to within:
A.
0.035
B.
0.003
C.
0.046
D.
0.057
Ans:
0.035
Explanation :
Inflation rate should remain between an average 3-5 per cent for the 3-year period 1997-2000. Gross NPAs of the public sector banking system needs to be brought down from the present 13.7% to 5% by 2000. At the same time, average effective CRR needs to be brought down from the current 3.5%.
[30] Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India?
A.
Governors of States
B.
Chief Justice and Judges of High Court
C.
Vice-President
D.
Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Ans:
Vice-President
Explanation :
The Vice President is elected indirectly by members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot conducted by election commission.
[31] Optic fibres are used in:
A.
CAT scans
B.
X-ray photos
C.
Ultrasound scans
D.
Endoscopy
Ans:
Endoscopy
Explanation :
Optical fiber is used as a medium for telecommunication and computer networking because it is flexible and can be bundled as cables. It is especially advantageous for long-distance communications, because infrared light propagates through the fiber with much lower attenuation compared to electrical cables.
[32] The three elements most needed in common fertilizers are -
A.
Sulphur, Phosphorous and Sodium
B.
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
C.
Phosphorous Sodium and Nitrogen
D.
Calcium, Phosphorous and Potassium
Ans:
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
Explanation :
In addition to nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- the three primary nutrients -- scientists recognize two other plant nutrient categories: secondary nutrients and micronutrients.
[33] A circular plate, a cube and a sphere, all made up of same material and having the same mass, are heated to 300°C and left in a room. Which of them will have the slowest rate of cooling?
A.
Circular plate
B.
Cube
C.
Sphere
D.
All will cool at the same rate
Ans:
Sphere
Explanation :
A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same material and having same masses are initially heated to 350°C. Which of these objects will cool fastest and which one slowest, when left in air at room temperature? The circular plate will cool fastest and the sphere will cool the slowest
[34] Where does the oxygen that keeps us alive come from?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Carbonates absorbed from soil
C.
Oxides of minerals
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Most of this oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – that live near the water's surface and drift with the currents. Like all plants, they photosynthesize – that is, they use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make food. A byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.
[35] Reserpine is used to:
A.
reduce high blood pressure
B.
increase blood pressure when it is low
C.
alleviate pain
D.
cure arthritis
Ans:
reduce high blood pressure
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, has dramatically improved the quality of care in the nursing home over the last twenty years by setting forth federal standards of how care should be provided to residents.
[14] What is Obra known for?
A.
a new refinery
B.
a new aluminium plant
C.
a bird sanctuary
D.
a thermal power station
Ans:
a thermal power station
Explanation :
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA), also known as the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, has dramatically improved the quality of care in the nursing home over the last twenty years by setting forth federal standards of how care should be provided to residents
[15] What is NABARD’s primary role?
A.
to provide term loans to state co-operative banks
B.
to assist state governments for share capital contribution
C.
to act as re-finance institution
D.
All of the above
Ans:
All of the above
Explanation :
NABARD, as a Development Bank, is mandated for providing and regulating credit and other facilities for the promotion and development of agriculture, small scale industries, cottage and village industries, handicrafts and other rural crafts and other allied economic activities in rural areas with a view to promoting
[16] Where is the National Institute of Excellence in the field of Information Technology and Allied Sciences proposed to be set up?
A.
Bangalore
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Pune
D.
Allahabad [R}
Ans:
Allahabad
Explanation :
National institute of excellence in the field of information technology to be set up in Allahabad.
[17] The Bandung Conference was a major milestone in the history of:
A.
The Non-aligned movement
B.
Indo-Chinese relationship
C.
U.S.-Vietnam War
D.
Creation of ASEAN
Ans:
The Non-aligned movement
Explanation :
The Afro-Asian Conference–popularly known as the Bandung Conference because it was held in Bandung, Indonesia–comes to a close on this day. The Bandung Conference grew out of an increasing sense of frustration and alienation among the so-called “non-aligned” nations of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
[18] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is:
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The most important text of vedic mathematics is. A. Satapatha Brahman. Atharva Veda. Sulva Sutras. Chhandogya Upanishad.
[19] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation-Austria?
A.
Kerala
B.
West Bengal
C.
Orissa
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
West Bengal
Explanation :
0
[20] Which of the following districts is on the international border of India?
A.
Sirsa
B.
Anantnag
C.
Karimganj
D.
Purulia
Ans:
Anantnag
Explanation :
Anantnag, also known locally as Islamabad, is the capital city of the Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Anantnag is located at a distance of 53 kilometres from the state's capital Srinagar.
[21] The deposits of the ancient Tethys Sea were folded to form the:
A.
Himalayas
B.
Rockies
C.
Andes
D.
Alps
Ans:
Himalayas
Explanation :
Around 200 million years ago (also known as the Middle Permian Period), an extensive sea stretched along the latitudinal area presently occupied by the Himalayas. This sea was named the Tethys. Around this period, the super continent Pangaea began to gradually split into different land masses and move apart in different directions.
[22] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the:
A.
Yamuna canal
B.
Sirhand canal
C.
Indira Gandhi canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the longest canal in India and the largest irrigation project in the world. Indira Gandhi Canal is 649 km long and consists of Rajasthan feeder canal and Rajasthan main canal and runs through 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and remaining 492 km in Rajasthan.
[23] Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to:
A.
rotation of earth
B.
revolution of earth
C.
gravitational pull
D.
uneven heating of earth
Ans:
gravitational pull
Explanation :
The atmospheric pressure at the surface of the Earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi. That means that the weight of a column of air which has a cross section of 1 square inch and which stretches from the surface of the Earth to space is 14.7 pounds.
[24] Pruning is an essential part in cultivation of:
A.
Rubber
B.
Tobacco
C.
Coffee
D.
Tea
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
Pruning is a vital operation for tea management to limit the top growth and to stimulate the growth of the bush. Pruning is a process to the tea bush at a certain height to control the vertical growth and allow it expanding horizontally for comfortable plucking with renewed and vigorous branching pattern
[25] Operating surplus arises in the -
A.
Government sector
B.
Production for self-consumption
C.
Subsistence farming
D.
Enterprise sector
Ans:
Enterprise sector
Explanation :
0
[26] The most important of the non-tariff trade barriers are:
A.
Quotas
B.
Health regulations
C.
Pollution standards
D.
Labelling and packaging regulations
Ans:
Health regulations
Explanation :
Non-tariff barriers to trade (NTBs) or sometimes called "Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs)" are trade. This explains the fact that most developing countries still rely on tariffs as a way to finance their spending. NTBs in the field of services have become as important as in the field of trade in goods.
[27] The maximum area under crops in India is used for the cultivation of:
A.
Wheat
B.
Rice
C.
Sugarcane
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Rice
Explanation :
Rice is one of the chief grains of India. Moreover, this country has the largest area under rice cultivation, as it is one of the principal food crops. It is, in fact, the dominant crop of the country. In India, the largest area under cultivation of rice is in Uttar Pradesh
[28] Investment is equal to:
A.
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
B.
gross total of all capital assets minus wear and tear
C.
stock of plants, machines and equipments
D.
None of the above
Ans:
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
Explanation :
This equation tells us that investment in the economy will be equal to the total amount produced (GDP = Y) minus consumption spending, and government purchases. This shows that the total amount of savings occurring in the economy is equal to the amount being invested.
[29] The Tarapore Committee recommended that before capital account was made convertible the rate of inflation should be brought down for three years to within:
A.
0.035
B.
0.003
C.
0.046
D.
0.057
Ans:
0.035
Explanation :
Inflation rate should remain between an average 3-5 per cent for the 3-year period 1997-2000. Gross NPAs of the public sector banking system needs to be brought down from the present 13.7% to 5% by 2000. At the same time, average effective CRR needs to be brought down from the current 3.5%.
[30] Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India?
A.
Governors of States
B.
Chief Justice and Judges of High Court
C.
Vice-President
D.
Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Ans:
Vice-President
Explanation :
The Vice President is elected indirectly by members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot conducted by election commission.
[31] Optic fibres are used in:
A.
CAT scans
B.
X-ray photos
C.
Ultrasound scans
D.
Endoscopy
Ans:
Endoscopy
Explanation :
Optical fiber is used as a medium for telecommunication and computer networking because it is flexible and can be bundled as cables. It is especially advantageous for long-distance communications, because infrared light propagates through the fiber with much lower attenuation compared to electrical cables.
[32] The three elements most needed in common fertilizers are -
A.
Sulphur, Phosphorous and Sodium
B.
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
C.
Phosphorous Sodium and Nitrogen
D.
Calcium, Phosphorous and Potassium
Ans:
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
Explanation :
In addition to nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- the three primary nutrients -- scientists recognize two other plant nutrient categories: secondary nutrients and micronutrients.
[33] A circular plate, a cube and a sphere, all made up of same material and having the same mass, are heated to 300°C and left in a room. Which of them will have the slowest rate of cooling?
A.
Circular plate
B.
Cube
C.
Sphere
D.
All will cool at the same rate
Ans:
Sphere
Explanation :
A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same material and having same masses are initially heated to 350°C. Which of these objects will cool fastest and which one slowest, when left in air at room temperature? The circular plate will cool fastest and the sphere will cool the slowest
[34] Where does the oxygen that keeps us alive come from?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Carbonates absorbed from soil
C.
Oxides of minerals
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Most of this oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – that live near the water's surface and drift with the currents. Like all plants, they photosynthesize – that is, they use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make food. A byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.
[35] Reserpine is used to:
A.
reduce high blood pressure
B.
increase blood pressure when it is low
C.
alleviate pain
D.
cure arthritis
Ans:
reduce high blood pressure
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
NABARD, as a Development Bank, is mandated for providing and regulating credit and other facilities for the promotion and development of agriculture, small scale industries, cottage and village industries, handicrafts and other rural crafts and other allied economic activities in rural areas with a view to promoting
[16] Where is the National Institute of Excellence in the field of Information Technology and Allied Sciences proposed to be set up?
A.
Bangalore
B.
Hyderabad
C.
Pune
D.
Allahabad [R}
Ans:
Allahabad
Explanation :
National institute of excellence in the field of information technology to be set up in Allahabad.
[17] The Bandung Conference was a major milestone in the history of:
A.
The Non-aligned movement
B.
Indo-Chinese relationship
C.
U.S.-Vietnam War
D.
Creation of ASEAN
Ans:
The Non-aligned movement
Explanation :
The Afro-Asian Conference–popularly known as the Bandung Conference because it was held in Bandung, Indonesia–comes to a close on this day. The Bandung Conference grew out of an increasing sense of frustration and alienation among the so-called “non-aligned” nations of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
[18] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is:
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The most important text of vedic mathematics is. A. Satapatha Brahman. Atharva Veda. Sulva Sutras. Chhandogya Upanishad.
[19] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation-Austria?
A.
Kerala
B.
West Bengal
C.
Orissa
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
West Bengal
Explanation :
0
[20] Which of the following districts is on the international border of India?
A.
Sirsa
B.
Anantnag
C.
Karimganj
D.
Purulia
Ans:
Anantnag
Explanation :
Anantnag, also known locally as Islamabad, is the capital city of the Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Anantnag is located at a distance of 53 kilometres from the state's capital Srinagar.
[21] The deposits of the ancient Tethys Sea were folded to form the:
A.
Himalayas
B.
Rockies
C.
Andes
D.
Alps
Ans:
Himalayas
Explanation :
Around 200 million years ago (also known as the Middle Permian Period), an extensive sea stretched along the latitudinal area presently occupied by the Himalayas. This sea was named the Tethys. Around this period, the super continent Pangaea began to gradually split into different land masses and move apart in different directions.
[22] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the:
A.
Yamuna canal
B.
Sirhand canal
C.
Indira Gandhi canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the longest canal in India and the largest irrigation project in the world. Indira Gandhi Canal is 649 km long and consists of Rajasthan feeder canal and Rajasthan main canal and runs through 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and remaining 492 km in Rajasthan.
[23] Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to:
A.
rotation of earth
B.
revolution of earth
C.
gravitational pull
D.
uneven heating of earth
Ans:
gravitational pull
Explanation :
The atmospheric pressure at the surface of the Earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi. That means that the weight of a column of air which has a cross section of 1 square inch and which stretches from the surface of the Earth to space is 14.7 pounds.
[24] Pruning is an essential part in cultivation of:
A.
Rubber
B.
Tobacco
C.
Coffee
D.
Tea
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
Pruning is a vital operation for tea management to limit the top growth and to stimulate the growth of the bush. Pruning is a process to the tea bush at a certain height to control the vertical growth and allow it expanding horizontally for comfortable plucking with renewed and vigorous branching pattern
[25] Operating surplus arises in the -
A.
Government sector
B.
Production for self-consumption
C.
Subsistence farming
D.
Enterprise sector
Ans:
Enterprise sector
Explanation :
0
[26] The most important of the non-tariff trade barriers are:
A.
Quotas
B.
Health regulations
C.
Pollution standards
D.
Labelling and packaging regulations
Ans:
Health regulations
Explanation :
Non-tariff barriers to trade (NTBs) or sometimes called "Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs)" are trade. This explains the fact that most developing countries still rely on tariffs as a way to finance their spending. NTBs in the field of services have become as important as in the field of trade in goods.
[27] The maximum area under crops in India is used for the cultivation of:
A.
Wheat
B.
Rice
C.
Sugarcane
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Rice
Explanation :
Rice is one of the chief grains of India. Moreover, this country has the largest area under rice cultivation, as it is one of the principal food crops. It is, in fact, the dominant crop of the country. In India, the largest area under cultivation of rice is in Uttar Pradesh
[28] Investment is equal to:
A.
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
B.
gross total of all capital assets minus wear and tear
C.
stock of plants, machines and equipments
D.
None of the above
Ans:
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
Explanation :
This equation tells us that investment in the economy will be equal to the total amount produced (GDP = Y) minus consumption spending, and government purchases. This shows that the total amount of savings occurring in the economy is equal to the amount being invested.
[29] The Tarapore Committee recommended that before capital account was made convertible the rate of inflation should be brought down for three years to within:
A.
0.035
B.
0.003
C.
0.046
D.
0.057
Ans:
0.035
Explanation :
Inflation rate should remain between an average 3-5 per cent for the 3-year period 1997-2000. Gross NPAs of the public sector banking system needs to be brought down from the present 13.7% to 5% by 2000. At the same time, average effective CRR needs to be brought down from the current 3.5%.
[30] Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India?
A.
Governors of States
B.
Chief Justice and Judges of High Court
C.
Vice-President
D.
Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Ans:
Vice-President
Explanation :
The Vice President is elected indirectly by members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot conducted by election commission.
[31] Optic fibres are used in:
A.
CAT scans
B.
X-ray photos
C.
Ultrasound scans
D.
Endoscopy
Ans:
Endoscopy
Explanation :
Optical fiber is used as a medium for telecommunication and computer networking because it is flexible and can be bundled as cables. It is especially advantageous for long-distance communications, because infrared light propagates through the fiber with much lower attenuation compared to electrical cables.
[32] The three elements most needed in common fertilizers are -
A.
Sulphur, Phosphorous and Sodium
B.
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
C.
Phosphorous Sodium and Nitrogen
D.
Calcium, Phosphorous and Potassium
Ans:
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
Explanation :
In addition to nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- the three primary nutrients -- scientists recognize two other plant nutrient categories: secondary nutrients and micronutrients.
[33] A circular plate, a cube and a sphere, all made up of same material and having the same mass, are heated to 300°C and left in a room. Which of them will have the slowest rate of cooling?
A.
Circular plate
B.
Cube
C.
Sphere
D.
All will cool at the same rate
Ans:
Sphere
Explanation :
A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same material and having same masses are initially heated to 350°C. Which of these objects will cool fastest and which one slowest, when left in air at room temperature? The circular plate will cool fastest and the sphere will cool the slowest
[34] Where does the oxygen that keeps us alive come from?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Carbonates absorbed from soil
C.
Oxides of minerals
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Most of this oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – that live near the water's surface and drift with the currents. Like all plants, they photosynthesize – that is, they use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make food. A byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.
[35] Reserpine is used to:
A.
reduce high blood pressure
B.
increase blood pressure when it is low
C.
alleviate pain
D.
cure arthritis
Ans:
reduce high blood pressure
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
The Afro-Asian Conference–popularly known as the Bandung Conference because it was held in Bandung, Indonesia–comes to a close on this day. The Bandung Conference grew out of an increasing sense of frustration and alienation among the so-called “non-aligned” nations of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
[18] The most important text of Vedic mathematics is:
A.
Satapatha Brahman
B.
Atharva Veda
C.
Sulva Sutras
D.
Chhandogya Upanishad
Ans:
Sulva Sutras
Explanation :
The most important text of vedic mathematics is. A. Satapatha Brahman. Atharva Veda. Sulva Sutras. Chhandogya Upanishad.
[19] Which of the following Indian States is broadly as large as the European nation-Austria?
A.
Kerala
B.
West Bengal
C.
Orissa
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
West Bengal
Explanation :
0
[20] Which of the following districts is on the international border of India?
A.
Sirsa
B.
Anantnag
C.
Karimganj
D.
Purulia
Ans:
Anantnag
Explanation :
Anantnag, also known locally as Islamabad, is the capital city of the Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Anantnag is located at a distance of 53 kilometres from the state's capital Srinagar.
[21] The deposits of the ancient Tethys Sea were folded to form the:
A.
Himalayas
B.
Rockies
C.
Andes
D.
Alps
Ans:
Himalayas
Explanation :
Around 200 million years ago (also known as the Middle Permian Period), an extensive sea stretched along the latitudinal area presently occupied by the Himalayas. This sea was named the Tethys. Around this period, the super continent Pangaea began to gradually split into different land masses and move apart in different directions.
[22] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the:
A.
Yamuna canal
B.
Sirhand canal
C.
Indira Gandhi canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the longest canal in India and the largest irrigation project in the world. Indira Gandhi Canal is 649 km long and consists of Rajasthan feeder canal and Rajasthan main canal and runs through 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and remaining 492 km in Rajasthan.
[23] Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to:
A.
rotation of earth
B.
revolution of earth
C.
gravitational pull
D.
uneven heating of earth
Ans:
gravitational pull
Explanation :
The atmospheric pressure at the surface of the Earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi. That means that the weight of a column of air which has a cross section of 1 square inch and which stretches from the surface of the Earth to space is 14.7 pounds.
[24] Pruning is an essential part in cultivation of:
A.
Rubber
B.
Tobacco
C.
Coffee
D.
Tea
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
Pruning is a vital operation for tea management to limit the top growth and to stimulate the growth of the bush. Pruning is a process to the tea bush at a certain height to control the vertical growth and allow it expanding horizontally for comfortable plucking with renewed and vigorous branching pattern
[25] Operating surplus arises in the -
A.
Government sector
B.
Production for self-consumption
C.
Subsistence farming
D.
Enterprise sector
Ans:
Enterprise sector
Explanation :
0
[26] The most important of the non-tariff trade barriers are:
A.
Quotas
B.
Health regulations
C.
Pollution standards
D.
Labelling and packaging regulations
Ans:
Health regulations
Explanation :
Non-tariff barriers to trade (NTBs) or sometimes called "Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs)" are trade. This explains the fact that most developing countries still rely on tariffs as a way to finance their spending. NTBs in the field of services have become as important as in the field of trade in goods.
[27] The maximum area under crops in India is used for the cultivation of:
A.
Wheat
B.
Rice
C.
Sugarcane
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Rice
Explanation :
Rice is one of the chief grains of India. Moreover, this country has the largest area under rice cultivation, as it is one of the principal food crops. It is, in fact, the dominant crop of the country. In India, the largest area under cultivation of rice is in Uttar Pradesh
[28] Investment is equal to:
A.
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
B.
gross total of all capital assets minus wear and tear
C.
stock of plants, machines and equipments
D.
None of the above
Ans:
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
Explanation :
This equation tells us that investment in the economy will be equal to the total amount produced (GDP = Y) minus consumption spending, and government purchases. This shows that the total amount of savings occurring in the economy is equal to the amount being invested.
[29] The Tarapore Committee recommended that before capital account was made convertible the rate of inflation should be brought down for three years to within:
A.
0.035
B.
0.003
C.
0.046
D.
0.057
Ans:
0.035
Explanation :
Inflation rate should remain between an average 3-5 per cent for the 3-year period 1997-2000. Gross NPAs of the public sector banking system needs to be brought down from the present 13.7% to 5% by 2000. At the same time, average effective CRR needs to be brought down from the current 3.5%.
[30] Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India?
A.
Governors of States
B.
Chief Justice and Judges of High Court
C.
Vice-President
D.
Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Ans:
Vice-President
Explanation :
The Vice President is elected indirectly by members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot conducted by election commission.
[31] Optic fibres are used in:
A.
CAT scans
B.
X-ray photos
C.
Ultrasound scans
D.
Endoscopy
Ans:
Endoscopy
Explanation :
Optical fiber is used as a medium for telecommunication and computer networking because it is flexible and can be bundled as cables. It is especially advantageous for long-distance communications, because infrared light propagates through the fiber with much lower attenuation compared to electrical cables.
[32] The three elements most needed in common fertilizers are -
A.
Sulphur, Phosphorous and Sodium
B.
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
C.
Phosphorous Sodium and Nitrogen
D.
Calcium, Phosphorous and Potassium
Ans:
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
Explanation :
In addition to nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- the three primary nutrients -- scientists recognize two other plant nutrient categories: secondary nutrients and micronutrients.
[33] A circular plate, a cube and a sphere, all made up of same material and having the same mass, are heated to 300°C and left in a room. Which of them will have the slowest rate of cooling?
A.
Circular plate
B.
Cube
C.
Sphere
D.
All will cool at the same rate
Ans:
Sphere
Explanation :
A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same material and having same masses are initially heated to 350°C. Which of these objects will cool fastest and which one slowest, when left in air at room temperature? The circular plate will cool fastest and the sphere will cool the slowest
[34] Where does the oxygen that keeps us alive come from?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Carbonates absorbed from soil
C.
Oxides of minerals
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Most of this oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – that live near the water's surface and drift with the currents. Like all plants, they photosynthesize – that is, they use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make food. A byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.
[35] Reserpine is used to:
A.
reduce high blood pressure
B.
increase blood pressure when it is low
C.
alleviate pain
D.
cure arthritis
Ans:
reduce high blood pressure
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
0
[20] Which of the following districts is on the international border of India?
A.
Sirsa
B.
Anantnag
C.
Karimganj
D.
Purulia
Ans:
Anantnag
Explanation :
Anantnag, also known locally as Islamabad, is the capital city of the Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Anantnag is located at a distance of 53 kilometres from the state's capital Srinagar.
[21] The deposits of the ancient Tethys Sea were folded to form the:
A.
Himalayas
B.
Rockies
C.
Andes
D.
Alps
Ans:
Himalayas
Explanation :
Around 200 million years ago (also known as the Middle Permian Period), an extensive sea stretched along the latitudinal area presently occupied by the Himalayas. This sea was named the Tethys. Around this period, the super continent Pangaea began to gradually split into different land masses and move apart in different directions.
[22] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the:
A.
Yamuna canal
B.
Sirhand canal
C.
Indira Gandhi canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the longest canal in India and the largest irrigation project in the world. Indira Gandhi Canal is 649 km long and consists of Rajasthan feeder canal and Rajasthan main canal and runs through 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and remaining 492 km in Rajasthan.
[23] Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to:
A.
rotation of earth
B.
revolution of earth
C.
gravitational pull
D.
uneven heating of earth
Ans:
gravitational pull
Explanation :
The atmospheric pressure at the surface of the Earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi. That means that the weight of a column of air which has a cross section of 1 square inch and which stretches from the surface of the Earth to space is 14.7 pounds.
[24] Pruning is an essential part in cultivation of:
A.
Rubber
B.
Tobacco
C.
Coffee
D.
Tea
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
Pruning is a vital operation for tea management to limit the top growth and to stimulate the growth of the bush. Pruning is a process to the tea bush at a certain height to control the vertical growth and allow it expanding horizontally for comfortable plucking with renewed and vigorous branching pattern
[25] Operating surplus arises in the -
A.
Government sector
B.
Production for self-consumption
C.
Subsistence farming
D.
Enterprise sector
Ans:
Enterprise sector
Explanation :
0
[26] The most important of the non-tariff trade barriers are:
A.
Quotas
B.
Health regulations
C.
Pollution standards
D.
Labelling and packaging regulations
Ans:
Health regulations
Explanation :
Non-tariff barriers to trade (NTBs) or sometimes called "Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs)" are trade. This explains the fact that most developing countries still rely on tariffs as a way to finance their spending. NTBs in the field of services have become as important as in the field of trade in goods.
[27] The maximum area under crops in India is used for the cultivation of:
A.
Wheat
B.
Rice
C.
Sugarcane
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Rice
Explanation :
Rice is one of the chief grains of India. Moreover, this country has the largest area under rice cultivation, as it is one of the principal food crops. It is, in fact, the dominant crop of the country. In India, the largest area under cultivation of rice is in Uttar Pradesh
[28] Investment is equal to:
A.
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
B.
gross total of all capital assets minus wear and tear
C.
stock of plants, machines and equipments
D.
None of the above
Ans:
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
Explanation :
This equation tells us that investment in the economy will be equal to the total amount produced (GDP = Y) minus consumption spending, and government purchases. This shows that the total amount of savings occurring in the economy is equal to the amount being invested.
[29] The Tarapore Committee recommended that before capital account was made convertible the rate of inflation should be brought down for three years to within:
A.
0.035
B.
0.003
C.
0.046
D.
0.057
Ans:
0.035
Explanation :
Inflation rate should remain between an average 3-5 per cent for the 3-year period 1997-2000. Gross NPAs of the public sector banking system needs to be brought down from the present 13.7% to 5% by 2000. At the same time, average effective CRR needs to be brought down from the current 3.5%.
[30] Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India?
A.
Governors of States
B.
Chief Justice and Judges of High Court
C.
Vice-President
D.
Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Ans:
Vice-President
Explanation :
The Vice President is elected indirectly by members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot conducted by election commission.
[31] Optic fibres are used in:
A.
CAT scans
B.
X-ray photos
C.
Ultrasound scans
D.
Endoscopy
Ans:
Endoscopy
Explanation :
Optical fiber is used as a medium for telecommunication and computer networking because it is flexible and can be bundled as cables. It is especially advantageous for long-distance communications, because infrared light propagates through the fiber with much lower attenuation compared to electrical cables.
[32] The three elements most needed in common fertilizers are -
A.
Sulphur, Phosphorous and Sodium
B.
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
C.
Phosphorous Sodium and Nitrogen
D.
Calcium, Phosphorous and Potassium
Ans:
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
Explanation :
In addition to nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- the three primary nutrients -- scientists recognize two other plant nutrient categories: secondary nutrients and micronutrients.
[33] A circular plate, a cube and a sphere, all made up of same material and having the same mass, are heated to 300°C and left in a room. Which of them will have the slowest rate of cooling?
A.
Circular plate
B.
Cube
C.
Sphere
D.
All will cool at the same rate
Ans:
Sphere
Explanation :
A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same material and having same masses are initially heated to 350°C. Which of these objects will cool fastest and which one slowest, when left in air at room temperature? The circular plate will cool fastest and the sphere will cool the slowest
[34] Where does the oxygen that keeps us alive come from?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Carbonates absorbed from soil
C.
Oxides of minerals
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Most of this oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – that live near the water's surface and drift with the currents. Like all plants, they photosynthesize – that is, they use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make food. A byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.
[35] Reserpine is used to:
A.
reduce high blood pressure
B.
increase blood pressure when it is low
C.
alleviate pain
D.
cure arthritis
Ans:
reduce high blood pressure
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
Around 200 million years ago (also known as the Middle Permian Period), an extensive sea stretched along the latitudinal area presently occupied by the Himalayas. This sea was named the Tethys. Around this period, the super continent Pangaea began to gradually split into different land masses and move apart in different directions.
[22] The largest irrigation canal in India is called the:
A.
Yamuna canal
B.
Sirhand canal
C.
Indira Gandhi canal
D.
Upper Bari Doab canal
Ans:
Indira Gandhi canal
Explanation :
The Indira Gandhi Canal is the longest canal in India and the largest irrigation project in the world. Indira Gandhi Canal is 649 km long and consists of Rajasthan feeder canal and Rajasthan main canal and runs through 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and remaining 492 km in Rajasthan.
[23] Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to:
A.
rotation of earth
B.
revolution of earth
C.
gravitational pull
D.
uneven heating of earth
Ans:
gravitational pull
Explanation :
The atmospheric pressure at the surface of the Earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi. That means that the weight of a column of air which has a cross section of 1 square inch and which stretches from the surface of the Earth to space is 14.7 pounds.
[24] Pruning is an essential part in cultivation of:
A.
Rubber
B.
Tobacco
C.
Coffee
D.
Tea
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
Pruning is a vital operation for tea management to limit the top growth and to stimulate the growth of the bush. Pruning is a process to the tea bush at a certain height to control the vertical growth and allow it expanding horizontally for comfortable plucking with renewed and vigorous branching pattern
[25] Operating surplus arises in the -
A.
Government sector
B.
Production for self-consumption
C.
Subsistence farming
D.
Enterprise sector
Ans:
Enterprise sector
Explanation :
0
[26] The most important of the non-tariff trade barriers are:
A.
Quotas
B.
Health regulations
C.
Pollution standards
D.
Labelling and packaging regulations
Ans:
Health regulations
Explanation :
Non-tariff barriers to trade (NTBs) or sometimes called "Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs)" are trade. This explains the fact that most developing countries still rely on tariffs as a way to finance their spending. NTBs in the field of services have become as important as in the field of trade in goods.
[27] The maximum area under crops in India is used for the cultivation of:
A.
Wheat
B.
Rice
C.
Sugarcane
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Rice
Explanation :
Rice is one of the chief grains of India. Moreover, this country has the largest area under rice cultivation, as it is one of the principal food crops. It is, in fact, the dominant crop of the country. In India, the largest area under cultivation of rice is in Uttar Pradesh
[28] Investment is equal to:
A.
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
B.
gross total of all capital assets minus wear and tear
C.
stock of plants, machines and equipments
D.
None of the above
Ans:
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
Explanation :
This equation tells us that investment in the economy will be equal to the total amount produced (GDP = Y) minus consumption spending, and government purchases. This shows that the total amount of savings occurring in the economy is equal to the amount being invested.
[29] The Tarapore Committee recommended that before capital account was made convertible the rate of inflation should be brought down for three years to within:
A.
0.035
B.
0.003
C.
0.046
D.
0.057
Ans:
0.035
Explanation :
Inflation rate should remain between an average 3-5 per cent for the 3-year period 1997-2000. Gross NPAs of the public sector banking system needs to be brought down from the present 13.7% to 5% by 2000. At the same time, average effective CRR needs to be brought down from the current 3.5%.
[30] Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India?
A.
Governors of States
B.
Chief Justice and Judges of High Court
C.
Vice-President
D.
Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Ans:
Vice-President
Explanation :
The Vice President is elected indirectly by members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot conducted by election commission.
[31] Optic fibres are used in:
A.
CAT scans
B.
X-ray photos
C.
Ultrasound scans
D.
Endoscopy
Ans:
Endoscopy
Explanation :
Optical fiber is used as a medium for telecommunication and computer networking because it is flexible and can be bundled as cables. It is especially advantageous for long-distance communications, because infrared light propagates through the fiber with much lower attenuation compared to electrical cables.
[32] The three elements most needed in common fertilizers are -
A.
Sulphur, Phosphorous and Sodium
B.
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
C.
Phosphorous Sodium and Nitrogen
D.
Calcium, Phosphorous and Potassium
Ans:
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
Explanation :
In addition to nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- the three primary nutrients -- scientists recognize two other plant nutrient categories: secondary nutrients and micronutrients.
[33] A circular plate, a cube and a sphere, all made up of same material and having the same mass, are heated to 300°C and left in a room. Which of them will have the slowest rate of cooling?
A.
Circular plate
B.
Cube
C.
Sphere
D.
All will cool at the same rate
Ans:
Sphere
Explanation :
A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same material and having same masses are initially heated to 350°C. Which of these objects will cool fastest and which one slowest, when left in air at room temperature? The circular plate will cool fastest and the sphere will cool the slowest
[34] Where does the oxygen that keeps us alive come from?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Carbonates absorbed from soil
C.
Oxides of minerals
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Most of this oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – that live near the water's surface and drift with the currents. Like all plants, they photosynthesize – that is, they use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make food. A byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.
[35] Reserpine is used to:
A.
reduce high blood pressure
B.
increase blood pressure when it is low
C.
alleviate pain
D.
cure arthritis
Ans:
reduce high blood pressure
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
The atmospheric pressure at the surface of the Earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi. That means that the weight of a column of air which has a cross section of 1 square inch and which stretches from the surface of the Earth to space is 14.7 pounds.
[24] Pruning is an essential part in cultivation of:
A.
Rubber
B.
Tobacco
C.
Coffee
D.
Tea
Ans:
Tea
Explanation :
Pruning is a vital operation for tea management to limit the top growth and to stimulate the growth of the bush. Pruning is a process to the tea bush at a certain height to control the vertical growth and allow it expanding horizontally for comfortable plucking with renewed and vigorous branching pattern
[25] Operating surplus arises in the -
A.
Government sector
B.
Production for self-consumption
C.
Subsistence farming
D.
Enterprise sector
Ans:
Enterprise sector
Explanation :
0
[26] The most important of the non-tariff trade barriers are:
A.
Quotas
B.
Health regulations
C.
Pollution standards
D.
Labelling and packaging regulations
Ans:
Health regulations
Explanation :
Non-tariff barriers to trade (NTBs) or sometimes called "Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs)" are trade. This explains the fact that most developing countries still rely on tariffs as a way to finance their spending. NTBs in the field of services have become as important as in the field of trade in goods.
[27] The maximum area under crops in India is used for the cultivation of:
A.
Wheat
B.
Rice
C.
Sugarcane
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Rice
Explanation :
Rice is one of the chief grains of India. Moreover, this country has the largest area under rice cultivation, as it is one of the principal food crops. It is, in fact, the dominant crop of the country. In India, the largest area under cultivation of rice is in Uttar Pradesh
[28] Investment is equal to:
A.
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
B.
gross total of all capital assets minus wear and tear
C.
stock of plants, machines and equipments
D.
None of the above
Ans:
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
Explanation :
This equation tells us that investment in the economy will be equal to the total amount produced (GDP = Y) minus consumption spending, and government purchases. This shows that the total amount of savings occurring in the economy is equal to the amount being invested.
[29] The Tarapore Committee recommended that before capital account was made convertible the rate of inflation should be brought down for three years to within:
A.
0.035
B.
0.003
C.
0.046
D.
0.057
Ans:
0.035
Explanation :
Inflation rate should remain between an average 3-5 per cent for the 3-year period 1997-2000. Gross NPAs of the public sector banking system needs to be brought down from the present 13.7% to 5% by 2000. At the same time, average effective CRR needs to be brought down from the current 3.5%.
[30] Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India?
A.
Governors of States
B.
Chief Justice and Judges of High Court
C.
Vice-President
D.
Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Ans:
Vice-President
Explanation :
The Vice President is elected indirectly by members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot conducted by election commission.
[31] Optic fibres are used in:
A.
CAT scans
B.
X-ray photos
C.
Ultrasound scans
D.
Endoscopy
Ans:
Endoscopy
Explanation :
Optical fiber is used as a medium for telecommunication and computer networking because it is flexible and can be bundled as cables. It is especially advantageous for long-distance communications, because infrared light propagates through the fiber with much lower attenuation compared to electrical cables.
[32] The three elements most needed in common fertilizers are -
A.
Sulphur, Phosphorous and Sodium
B.
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
C.
Phosphorous Sodium and Nitrogen
D.
Calcium, Phosphorous and Potassium
Ans:
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
Explanation :
In addition to nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- the three primary nutrients -- scientists recognize two other plant nutrient categories: secondary nutrients and micronutrients.
[33] A circular plate, a cube and a sphere, all made up of same material and having the same mass, are heated to 300°C and left in a room. Which of them will have the slowest rate of cooling?
A.
Circular plate
B.
Cube
C.
Sphere
D.
All will cool at the same rate
Ans:
Sphere
Explanation :
A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same material and having same masses are initially heated to 350°C. Which of these objects will cool fastest and which one slowest, when left in air at room temperature? The circular plate will cool fastest and the sphere will cool the slowest
[34] Where does the oxygen that keeps us alive come from?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Carbonates absorbed from soil
C.
Oxides of minerals
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Most of this oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – that live near the water's surface and drift with the currents. Like all plants, they photosynthesize – that is, they use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make food. A byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.
[35] Reserpine is used to:
A.
reduce high blood pressure
B.
increase blood pressure when it is low
C.
alleviate pain
D.
cure arthritis
Ans:
reduce high blood pressure
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
0
[26] The most important of the non-tariff trade barriers are:
A.
Quotas
B.
Health regulations
C.
Pollution standards
D.
Labelling and packaging regulations
Ans:
Health regulations
Explanation :
Non-tariff barriers to trade (NTBs) or sometimes called "Non-Tariff Measures (NTMs)" are trade. This explains the fact that most developing countries still rely on tariffs as a way to finance their spending. NTBs in the field of services have become as important as in the field of trade in goods.
[27] The maximum area under crops in India is used for the cultivation of:
A.
Wheat
B.
Rice
C.
Sugarcane
D.
Cotton
Ans:
Rice
Explanation :
Rice is one of the chief grains of India. Moreover, this country has the largest area under rice cultivation, as it is one of the principal food crops. It is, in fact, the dominant crop of the country. In India, the largest area under cultivation of rice is in Uttar Pradesh
[28] Investment is equal to:
A.
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
B.
gross total of all capital assets minus wear and tear
C.
stock of plants, machines and equipments
D.
None of the above
Ans:
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
Explanation :
This equation tells us that investment in the economy will be equal to the total amount produced (GDP = Y) minus consumption spending, and government purchases. This shows that the total amount of savings occurring in the economy is equal to the amount being invested.
[29] The Tarapore Committee recommended that before capital account was made convertible the rate of inflation should be brought down for three years to within:
A.
0.035
B.
0.003
C.
0.046
D.
0.057
Ans:
0.035
Explanation :
Inflation rate should remain between an average 3-5 per cent for the 3-year period 1997-2000. Gross NPAs of the public sector banking system needs to be brought down from the present 13.7% to 5% by 2000. At the same time, average effective CRR needs to be brought down from the current 3.5%.
[30] Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India?
A.
Governors of States
B.
Chief Justice and Judges of High Court
C.
Vice-President
D.
Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Ans:
Vice-President
Explanation :
The Vice President is elected indirectly by members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot conducted by election commission.
[31] Optic fibres are used in:
A.
CAT scans
B.
X-ray photos
C.
Ultrasound scans
D.
Endoscopy
Ans:
Endoscopy
Explanation :
Optical fiber is used as a medium for telecommunication and computer networking because it is flexible and can be bundled as cables. It is especially advantageous for long-distance communications, because infrared light propagates through the fiber with much lower attenuation compared to electrical cables.
[32] The three elements most needed in common fertilizers are -
A.
Sulphur, Phosphorous and Sodium
B.
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
C.
Phosphorous Sodium and Nitrogen
D.
Calcium, Phosphorous and Potassium
Ans:
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
Explanation :
In addition to nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- the three primary nutrients -- scientists recognize two other plant nutrient categories: secondary nutrients and micronutrients.
[33] A circular plate, a cube and a sphere, all made up of same material and having the same mass, are heated to 300°C and left in a room. Which of them will have the slowest rate of cooling?
A.
Circular plate
B.
Cube
C.
Sphere
D.
All will cool at the same rate
Ans:
Sphere
Explanation :
A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same material and having same masses are initially heated to 350°C. Which of these objects will cool fastest and which one slowest, when left in air at room temperature? The circular plate will cool fastest and the sphere will cool the slowest
[34] Where does the oxygen that keeps us alive come from?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Carbonates absorbed from soil
C.
Oxides of minerals
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Most of this oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – that live near the water's surface and drift with the currents. Like all plants, they photosynthesize – that is, they use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make food. A byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.
[35] Reserpine is used to:
A.
reduce high blood pressure
B.
increase blood pressure when it is low
C.
alleviate pain
D.
cure arthritis
Ans:
reduce high blood pressure
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
Rice is one of the chief grains of India. Moreover, this country has the largest area under rice cultivation, as it is one of the principal food crops. It is, in fact, the dominant crop of the country. In India, the largest area under cultivation of rice is in Uttar Pradesh
[28] Investment is equal to:
A.
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
B.
gross total of all capital assets minus wear and tear
C.
stock of plants, machines and equipments
D.
None of the above
Ans:
gross total of all types of physical capital assets
Explanation :
This equation tells us that investment in the economy will be equal to the total amount produced (GDP = Y) minus consumption spending, and government purchases. This shows that the total amount of savings occurring in the economy is equal to the amount being invested.
[29] The Tarapore Committee recommended that before capital account was made convertible the rate of inflation should be brought down for three years to within:
A.
0.035
B.
0.003
C.
0.046
D.
0.057
Ans:
0.035
Explanation :
Inflation rate should remain between an average 3-5 per cent for the 3-year period 1997-2000. Gross NPAs of the public sector banking system needs to be brought down from the present 13.7% to 5% by 2000. At the same time, average effective CRR needs to be brought down from the current 3.5%.
[30] Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India?
A.
Governors of States
B.
Chief Justice and Judges of High Court
C.
Vice-President
D.
Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Ans:
Vice-President
Explanation :
The Vice President is elected indirectly by members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot conducted by election commission.
[31] Optic fibres are used in:
A.
CAT scans
B.
X-ray photos
C.
Ultrasound scans
D.
Endoscopy
Ans:
Endoscopy
Explanation :
Optical fiber is used as a medium for telecommunication and computer networking because it is flexible and can be bundled as cables. It is especially advantageous for long-distance communications, because infrared light propagates through the fiber with much lower attenuation compared to electrical cables.
[32] The three elements most needed in common fertilizers are -
A.
Sulphur, Phosphorous and Sodium
B.
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
C.
Phosphorous Sodium and Nitrogen
D.
Calcium, Phosphorous and Potassium
Ans:
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
Explanation :
In addition to nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- the three primary nutrients -- scientists recognize two other plant nutrient categories: secondary nutrients and micronutrients.
[33] A circular plate, a cube and a sphere, all made up of same material and having the same mass, are heated to 300°C and left in a room. Which of them will have the slowest rate of cooling?
A.
Circular plate
B.
Cube
C.
Sphere
D.
All will cool at the same rate
Ans:
Sphere
Explanation :
A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same material and having same masses are initially heated to 350°C. Which of these objects will cool fastest and which one slowest, when left in air at room temperature? The circular plate will cool fastest and the sphere will cool the slowest
[34] Where does the oxygen that keeps us alive come from?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Carbonates absorbed from soil
C.
Oxides of minerals
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Most of this oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – that live near the water's surface and drift with the currents. Like all plants, they photosynthesize – that is, they use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make food. A byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.
[35] Reserpine is used to:
A.
reduce high blood pressure
B.
increase blood pressure when it is low
C.
alleviate pain
D.
cure arthritis
Ans:
reduce high blood pressure
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
Inflation rate should remain between an average 3-5 per cent for the 3-year period 1997-2000. Gross NPAs of the public sector banking system needs to be brought down from the present 13.7% to 5% by 2000. At the same time, average effective CRR needs to be brought down from the current 3.5%.
[30] Who among the following are not appointed by the President of India?
A.
Governors of States
B.
Chief Justice and Judges of High Court
C.
Vice-President
D.
Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court
Ans:
Vice-President
Explanation :
The Vice President is elected indirectly by members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of Proportional Representation by means of the Single transferable vote and the voting is by secret ballot conducted by election commission.
[31] Optic fibres are used in:
A.
CAT scans
B.
X-ray photos
C.
Ultrasound scans
D.
Endoscopy
Ans:
Endoscopy
Explanation :
Optical fiber is used as a medium for telecommunication and computer networking because it is flexible and can be bundled as cables. It is especially advantageous for long-distance communications, because infrared light propagates through the fiber with much lower attenuation compared to electrical cables.
[32] The three elements most needed in common fertilizers are -
A.
Sulphur, Phosphorous and Sodium
B.
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
C.
Phosphorous Sodium and Nitrogen
D.
Calcium, Phosphorous and Potassium
Ans:
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
Explanation :
In addition to nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- the three primary nutrients -- scientists recognize two other plant nutrient categories: secondary nutrients and micronutrients.
[33] A circular plate, a cube and a sphere, all made up of same material and having the same mass, are heated to 300°C and left in a room. Which of them will have the slowest rate of cooling?
A.
Circular plate
B.
Cube
C.
Sphere
D.
All will cool at the same rate
Ans:
Sphere
Explanation :
A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same material and having same masses are initially heated to 350°C. Which of these objects will cool fastest and which one slowest, when left in air at room temperature? The circular plate will cool fastest and the sphere will cool the slowest
[34] Where does the oxygen that keeps us alive come from?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Carbonates absorbed from soil
C.
Oxides of minerals
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Most of this oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – that live near the water's surface and drift with the currents. Like all plants, they photosynthesize – that is, they use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make food. A byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.
[35] Reserpine is used to:
A.
reduce high blood pressure
B.
increase blood pressure when it is low
C.
alleviate pain
D.
cure arthritis
Ans:
reduce high blood pressure
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
Optical fiber is used as a medium for telecommunication and computer networking because it is flexible and can be bundled as cables. It is especially advantageous for long-distance communications, because infrared light propagates through the fiber with much lower attenuation compared to electrical cables.
[32] The three elements most needed in common fertilizers are -
A.
Sulphur, Phosphorous and Sodium
B.
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
C.
Phosphorous Sodium and Nitrogen
D.
Calcium, Phosphorous and Potassium
Ans:
Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorous
Explanation :
In addition to nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium -- the three primary nutrients -- scientists recognize two other plant nutrient categories: secondary nutrients and micronutrients.
[33] A circular plate, a cube and a sphere, all made up of same material and having the same mass, are heated to 300°C and left in a room. Which of them will have the slowest rate of cooling?
A.
Circular plate
B.
Cube
C.
Sphere
D.
All will cool at the same rate
Ans:
Sphere
Explanation :
A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same material and having same masses are initially heated to 350°C. Which of these objects will cool fastest and which one slowest, when left in air at room temperature? The circular plate will cool fastest and the sphere will cool the slowest
[34] Where does the oxygen that keeps us alive come from?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Carbonates absorbed from soil
C.
Oxides of minerals
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Most of this oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – that live near the water's surface and drift with the currents. Like all plants, they photosynthesize – that is, they use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make food. A byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.
[35] Reserpine is used to:
A.
reduce high blood pressure
B.
increase blood pressure when it is low
C.
alleviate pain
D.
cure arthritis
Ans:
reduce high blood pressure
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
A sphere, a cube and a thin circular plate, all made of the same material and having same masses are initially heated to 350°C. Which of these objects will cool fastest and which one slowest, when left in air at room temperature? The circular plate will cool fastest and the sphere will cool the slowest
[34] Where does the oxygen that keeps us alive come from?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Carbonates absorbed from soil
C.
Oxides of minerals
D.
Water
Ans:
Water
Explanation :
Most of this oxygen comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – that live near the water's surface and drift with the currents. Like all plants, they photosynthesize – that is, they use sunlight and carbon dioxide to make food. A byproduct of photosynthesis is oxygen.
[35] Reserpine is used to:
A.
reduce high blood pressure
B.
increase blood pressure when it is low
C.
alleviate pain
D.
cure arthritis
Ans:
reduce high blood pressure
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
Reserpine is a drug that is used for the treatment of high blood pressure, usually in combination with a thiazide diuretic or vasodilator. Reserpine has also been used for relief of psychotic symptoms.
[36] ‘ELISA' test is employed to diagnose -
A.
Polio virus
B.
AIDS antibodies
C.
Tuberculosis bacterium
D.
Cancer
Ans:
AIDS antibodies
Explanation :
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, also called ELISA or EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens. An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.
[37] What was the ultimate goal of Mahatma Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha?
A.
repeal of Salt Satyagraha
B.
curtailment of the Government's power
C.
economic relief to the common people
D.
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Ans:
'Purna Swaraj’ for India
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
Gandhi's plan was to begin civil disobedience with a satyagraha aimed at the British salt tax. The 1882 Salt Act gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax.
[38] Who persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Jawaharlal Nehru and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C.
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
D.
Morarji Desai and J.B. Kripalani
Ans:
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah
Explanation :
Vallabh Bhai Patel and M.A. Jinnah persuaded the ratings of the RIN (Royal India Navy) to surrender on the 23rd February 1946.
[39] What is the period within which a proclamation of national emergency made by the President is to be placed before each house of the Parliament for approval?
A.
within one month
B.
within two months
C.
within four months
D.
within six months
Ans:
within one month
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and other judges of SC and HCs, CAG, Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, The Attorney General, etc. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is elected by the members of the House for a period of five years.
[40] What was the exact constitutional position of the Indian Republic when the Constitution was brought into force with effect from 26th January, 1950?
A.
A Democratic Republic
B.
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
C.
A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
D.
A Sovereign Secular Socialist Democratic Republic
Ans:
A Sovereign Democratic Republic
Explanation :
0
[41] In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill:
A.
the bill will lapse
B.
the President may sign it into a law
C.
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
D.
the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.
Ans:
the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
0
[42] Commercial nitric, acid is coloured because it contains dissolved:
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrous oxide
C.
Nitrogen dioxide
D.
Coloured impurities
Ans:
Nitrous oxide
Explanation :
Commercial nitric acid has a brown colour due to dissolved NO2. The procedure of bubbling dry air through warm commercial nitric acid, is to drive away the dissolved nitrogen dioxide so that the acid becomes colourless.
[43] The Landmines Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of:
A.
Norway
B.
Burkina Faso
C.
Thailand
D.
Ethiopia
Ans:
Burkina Faso
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
Treaty became a global law in September 1998 with the approval of: Norway. Burkina Faso.
[44] Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won two doubles Grand Slams in 1999. Which were they?
A.
Australian Open and French Open
B.
French Open and Wimbledon
C.
Wimbledon and Australian Open
D.
U.S. Open and French Open
Ans:
French Open and Wimbledon
Explanation :
In 1999, Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes, including the French Open and Wimbledon. He and Paes became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams, the first time such a feat has been achieved in the open era and the first time since 1952.
[45] Who created a world record for the maximum number of dismissals in Test Cricket as a Wicket Keeper?
A.
Alan Knott
B.
Rodney Marsh
C.
Ian Healy
D.
Moin Khan
Ans:
Ian Healy
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
Ian Andrew Healy AO is an Australian former international cricketer who played for Queensland domestically. A specialist wicketkeeper and useful right-hand middle-order batsman, he made an unheralded entry to international cricket in 1988, after only six first-class games.
[46] Who invented optical fibre?
A.
Samuel Cohen
B.
Narinder Kapany
C.
Percy L.Spencer
D.
T.H. Maimah
Ans:
Narinder Kapany
Explanation :
In 1952, UK based physicist Narinder Singh Kapany invented the first actual fiber optical cable based on John Tyndall's experiments three decades earlier.
[47] Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is:
A.
Urea
B.
Ammonium sulphate
C.
Ammonium nitrate
D.
Calcium citrate
Ans:
Ammonium nitrate
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
Ammonium nitrate fertilizer is a simple compound to make. It is created when ammonia gas is reacted with nitric acid. The chemical reaction produces a concentrated form of ammonium nitrate, which produces prodigious amounts of heat.
[48] Quantity of fresh air required for a man is
A.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 minutes
B.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
C.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 minutes
D.
1000 cubic feet of air for every 10 seconds
Ans:
1000 cubic feet of air for every 20 seconds
Explanation :
Pure fresh air contains from 0.03 to 0.04 per cent of carbonic acid gas, or at the most, . 4 volumes per thousand volumes of air.
[49] A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type:
A.
Magnetic
B.
Optical
C.
Electrical
D.
Electromechanical
Ans:
Optical
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension
Explanation :
A compact disc (CD) is a data storage system of the type is optical. A compact disc is a portable storage medium used to record, store and playback audio, video in digital form. An optical disc uses laser light to read and write data include CD, DVD, and Blue-ray discs.
[50] Surface tension in a liquid is due to:
A.
Adhesive force between molecules
B.
Cohesive force between molecules
C.
Gravitational force between molecules
D.
Electrical force between molecules.
Ans:
Cohesive force between molecules
Explanation :
Molecules inside the liquid experience zero net force, since they have neighbors on all sides. Cohesive forces between molecules cause the surface of a liquid to contract to the smallest possible surface area. This general effect is called surface tension