[1] Who is rightly called the "Father of Local Self Government" in India?
A.
Lord Mayo
B.
Lord Ripon
C.
Lord Curzon
D.
Lord Clive
Ans:
Lord Ripon
Explanation :
Lord Ripon is known as Father of Local Self Government in India. This was not enacted by any act, it was a resolution that was passed in 1882.
[2] The Directive Principles of State Policy was adopted from the -
A.
British Constitution
B.
Swiss Constitution
C.
U.S. Constitution
D.
Irish Constitution
Ans:
Irish Constitution
Explanation :
The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. The makers of the Constitution of India were influenced by the Irish nationalist movement. Hence, the Directive Principles of the Indian constitution have been greatly influenced by the Directive Principles of State Policy
[3] Which is the second nearest star to the Earth after the Sun?
A.
Vega
B.
Sirius
C.
Proxima Centauri
D.
Alpha Centauri
Ans:
Proxima Centauri
Explanation :
Proxima Centauri is a small, low-mass star located 4.244 light-years (1.301 pc) away from the Sun in the southern constellation of Centaurus. Its Latin name means the "nearest [star] of Centaurus". This object was discovered in 1915 by Robert Innes and is the nearest-known star to the Sun.
[4] The two forms of democracy are -
A.
Parliamentary and Presidential
B.
Direct d Indirect
C.
Monarchical and Republican
D.
Parliament and King
Ans:
Parliamentary and Presidential
Explanation :
The major difference between these two systems is that in a Presidential system, the President is directly voted upon by the people. He is answerable to the voters rather than the legislature. While in a parliamentary system, the legislature holds supreme power.
[5] Which is an extra-Constitutional body?
A.
Language Commission
B.
Planning Commission
C.
Election Commission
D.
Finance Commission
Ans:
Planning Commission
Explanation :
To make an assessment of the material, capital and human resources of the country, including technical personnel and to investigate the possibilities of augmenting such of those resources as are found to be deficient in relation to the nation's requirements.
[6] The propagation of sound waves in a gas involves:
A.
adiabatic compression and rarefaction
B.
isothermal compression and rarefaction
C.
isochoric compression and rarefaction
D.
isobaric compression and rarefaction
Ans:
adiabatic compression and rarefaction
Explanation :
The formation of compression and rarefaction is so rapid that there is not enough time to exchange heat between compression and rarefaction. In the adiabatic process, the heat of the system remains the same. Thus no heat is lost to the surroundings and no heat is gained from the surroundings.
[7] An atomic clock is based on transitions in:
A.
Sodium
B.
Caesium
C.
Magnesium
D.
Aluminium
Ans:
Caesium
Explanation :
An atomic clock is a clock device that uses an electronic transition frequency in the microwave, optical, or ultraviolet region of the electromagnetic spectrum of atoms as a frequency standard for its timekeeping element. Early atomic clocks were based on masers at room temperature.
[8] Plasma membrane in eukaryotic cells is made up of:
A.
Phospholipid
B.
Lipoprotein
C.
Phospholipo-protein
D.
Phospho-protein
Ans:
Phospholipid
Explanation :
Phospholipids are a class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes. They can form lipid bilayers because of their amphiphilic characteristic. The structure of the phospholipid molecule generally consists of two hydrophobic fatty acid "tails" and a hydrophilic "head" consisting of a phosphate group.
[9] Which one of the following is also called the 'power plants' of the cell?
A.
Golgi body
B.
Mitochondrion
C.
Ribosome
D.
Lysosome
Ans:
Mitochondrion
Explanation :
The mitochondrion is a semiautonomous, self-reproducing organelle that occurs in the cytoplasm of all cells of most, but not all, eukaryotes. Each mitochondrion is surrounded by a double limiting membrane. The inner membrane is highly invaginated, and its projections are called cristae.
[10] What is the chemical name of vinegar?
A.
Citric acid
B.
Acetic acid
C.
Pyruvic acid
D.
Malic acid
Ans:
Acetic acid
Explanation :
Vinegar consists of acetic acid (CH3COOH), water and trace amounts of other chemicals, which may include flavorings. The concentration of the acetic acid is variable. Distilled vinegar contains 5-8% acetic acid.
[11] Which of the following is not a property of heavy water?
A.
Boiling point of 'wavy water is lower than that or ordinary water
B.
Density of heavy water is higher than that of ordinary water
C.
Freezing point of heavy water is higher than that of ordinary water
D.
It produces corrosion
Ans:
Boiling point of 'heavy water is lower than that or ordinary water
Explanation :
Some important features of heavy water are listed below. radioactive in nature because the deuterium atom does not undergo radioactive decay.
[12] In which of the following processes is energy released?
A.
Respiration
B.
Photosynthesis
C.
Ingestion
D.
Absorption
Ans:
Respiration
Explanation :
The physiological definition of respiration differs from the biochemical definition, which refers to a metabolic process by which an organism obtains energy (in the form of ATP and NADPH) by oxidising nutrients and releasing waste products. Although physiologic respiration is necessary to sustain cellular respiration and thus life in animals, the processes are distinct: cellular respiration takes place in individual cells of the organism, while physiologic respiration concerns the diffusion and transport of metabolites between the organism and the external environment.
[13] Animals living in the three trunks are known as –
A.
Arboreal
B.
Volant
C.
Amphibious
D.
Aquatic
Ans:
Arboreal
Explanation :
Arboreal animals are creatures who spend the majority of their lives in trees. They eat, sleep and play in the tree canopy. There are thousands of species that live in trees, including monkeys, koalas, possums, sloths, various rodents, parrots, chameleons, geckos, tree snakes and a variety of insects.
[14] Arrange the following in chronological order - 1. Tughlaqs 2 A Lodis 3. Saiyids 4. Ilbari Turks 5. Khiljis
A.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
C.
2, 4, 5, 3, 1
D.
4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Ans:
4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Explanation :
0
[15] The book titled The Indian War of Independence' was written by -
A.
Krishna Velma
B.
Madame Cama
C.
B.G. Tilak
D.
V.D. Savarkar
Ans:
V.D. Savarkar
Explanation :
The Indian War of Independence is an Indian nationalist history of the 1857 revolt by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar that was first published in 1909.
[16] Who was the founder of the 'Servants of India Society'?
A.
G.K. Gokhale
B.
M.G. Ranakle
C.
B.G. Tilak
D.
Bipin Chandra Pal
Ans:
G.K. Gokhale
Explanation :
The Servants of India Society was formed in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who left the Deccan Education Society to form this association.
[17] The term 'Caste' was derived from -
A.
Portuguese
B.
Dutch
C.
German
D.
English
Ans:
Portuguese
Explanation :
The English word "caste" derives from the Spanish and Portuguese casta, which, according to the John Minsheu's Spanish dictionary (1569), means "race, lineage, tribe or breed". When the Spanish colonized the New World, they used the word to mean a "clan or lineage".
[18] A concave lens always forms an image which is –
A.
real and erect
B.
virtual and erect
C.
real and inverted
D.
virtual and inverted
Ans:
virtual and erect
Explanation :
Virtual image refers to the image which forms when the light rays appear to meet at definite point, after reflection from the mirror. An erect image is formed by the actual intersection of rays. It is an image in which directions are the same as those in the object.
[19] A vitamin requires cobalt for its activity. The vitamin is -
A.
Vitamin B12
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin B2
D.
Vitamin A
Ans:
Vitamin B12
Explanation :
Cobalt is also an essential trace element for humans, and is found at the centre of vitamin B12 and a range of other co-enzymes called cobalamins. Even though the body contains only 2–5 mg of vitamin B12, its involvement in the production of red blood cells means it is vital to life.
[20] One of the constituents of tear gas is -
A.
Ethane
B.
Ethanol
C.
Ether
D.
Chloropicrin
Ans:
Chloropicrin
Explanation :
Chloropicrin, also known as PS and nitrochloroform, is a chemical compound currently used as a broad- spectrum antimicrobial, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, and nematicide. Its chemical structural formula is CCl3CNO2
[21] The forest in Sunderban is called -
A.
Scrub jungle
B.
Mangrove
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Tundra
Ans:
Mangrove
Explanation :
Global mangrove distributions have fluctuated throughout human and geological history. The area covered by mangroves is influenced by a complex interaction between land position, rainfall hydrology, sea level, sedimentation, subsidence, storms and pest-predator relationships) ...
[22] Noise is measured in -
A.
Watt
B.
REM
C.
Centigrade
D.
Decibel
Ans:
Decibel
Explanation :
The decibel (symbol: dB) is a relative unit of measurement corresponding to one tenth of bel. It is used to express the ratio of one value of a power or field quantity to another, on a logarithmic scale, the logarithmic quantity being called the power level or field level, respectively.
[23] Who among the following captured his third consecutive National Billiards title in the year 2009?
A.
Pankaj Advani
B.
Devendra Joshi
C.
Geet Sethi
D.
Dhruv Sitawala
Ans:
Pankaj Advani
Explanation :
Pankaj Arjan Advani (born 24 July 1985) is an Indian billiards and snooker player. He is a 23-time World Champion and has achieved a hat-trick of hat-tricks in English billiards, holding the World, Asian, and Indian National Championship titles simultaneously, in five different years: 2005, 2008, 2012, 2017 and 2019
[24] The Messenger Satellite launched by NASA is to study -
A.
Mercury
B.
Venus
C.
Saturn
D.
Jupiter
Ans:
Mercury
Explanation :
MESSENGER was a NASA robotic spacecraft that orbited the planet Mercury between 2011 and 2015, studying Mercury's chemical composition, geology, and magnetic field. The name is a backronym for "Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging", and a reference to the messenger god Mercury from Roman mythology.
[25] What was the name of the ship that sank near the Paradip Port in September, 2009 causing an oil spill?
A.
Red Rose
B.
Black Rose
C.
ite Rose
D.
Green Rose
Ans:
Black Rose
Explanation :
In September 2009, a Mongolian ship called Black Rose carrying 4 tonnes of furnace oil as well as 24 tonnes of diesel sank off the Paradip waters. The accident triggered oil spill, endangering marine aquatic lives in the region.
[26] The modulus of rigidity is the ratio of:
A.
longitudinal stress to longitudinal strain
B.
Volume stress to volume strain
C.
shearing stress to shearing strain
D.
tensile stress to tensile strain
Ans:
Volume stress to volume strain
Explanation :
The modulus of rigidity, also known as shear modulus, is defined as the ratio of shear stress to shear strain of a structural member. This property depends on the material of the member: the more elastic the member, the higher the modulus of rigidity.
[27] The term "Greater India" denotes -
A.
Political unity
B.
Cultural unity
C.
Religious unity
D.
Social unity
Ans:
Cultural unity
Explanation :
The term Greater India is used to encompass the historical and geographic extent of all political entities of the Indian subcontinent, and the regions which are culturally linked to India or received significant Sanskritization and Indian cultural influence.
[28] Formalised system of trading agreements with groups of countries is known as -
A.
Trading blocks
B.
Trade ventures
C.
Trade partners
D.
Trade organizations
Ans:
Trading blocks
Explanation :
A trading bloc is a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organisation, where regional barriers to international trade, (tariffs and non-tariff barriers) are reduced or eliminated among the participating states, allowing them to trade with each other as easily as possible.
[29] Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writings of:
A.
Bernard Shaw
B.
Karl Marx
C.
Lenin
D.
Leo Tolstoy
Ans:
Leo Tolstoy
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writing of Leo Tolstoy natable works of Tolstoy that is war and peace, The kingdom of God.
[30] At present, India is following -
A.
Fixed exchange rate
B.
Floating exchange rate
C.
Pegged up exchange rate
D.
Pegged down exchange rate
Ans:
Floating exchange rate
Explanation :
A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies. This is in contrast to a fixed exchange rate, in which the government entirely or predominantly determines the rate.
[31] Who among the following won the 'ICC Cricketer of the Year award’ for the year 2009?
A.
M.S. Dhoni
B.
Gautam Gambhir
C.
Mitchell Johnson
D.
Tillkaratne Dilshan
Ans:
Mitchell Johnson
Explanation :
Mitchell Guy Johnson (born 2 November 1981) is a former Australian cricketer, who played all forms of the game until his retirement from international cricket in 2015. He is a left-arm fast bowler and left- handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in November 2007.
[32] The bats can fly in the dark because -
A.
they can see the object in darkness
B.
they have weak legs and are likely to be attacked by predators
C.
they generate flashes of light
D.
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Ans:
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Explanation :
Bats can fly in dark because they. Bat echolocation is very much similar to a SONAR and is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in complete darkness.
[33] What changes will happen to a bowl of ice and water kept at exactly zero degree Celsius?
A.
All ice will melt
B.
All water will become ice
C.
No change will happen
D.
Only some ice will melt
Ans:
No change will happen
Explanation :
Fresh water cooled to zero (0) degree Celsius and subjected to additional loss of heat energy normally will freeze. A mixture of fresh water and ice has an equilibrium temperature of zero (0) degree Celsius. Adding heat to the mixture causes ice to melt whereas removing heat causes water to freeze.
[34] National Income is the -
A.
Net National Product at market price
B.
Net National Product at factor cost
C.
Net Domestic Product at market price
D.
Net domestic Product at factor cost
Ans:
Net National Product at factor cost
Explanation :
National Income is total amount of goods and services produced within the nation during the given period say, 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit, received by factors of production i.e. labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship of a nation.
[35] Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as -
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Current
D.
Cyclone
Ans:
Tsunami
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
Lord Ripon is known as Father of Local Self Government in India. This was not enacted by any act, it was a resolution that was passed in 1882.
[2] The Directive Principles of State Policy was adopted from the -
A.
British Constitution
B.
Swiss Constitution
C.
U.S. Constitution
D.
Irish Constitution
Ans:
Irish Constitution
Explanation :
The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from the Irish Constitution. The makers of the Constitution of India were influenced by the Irish nationalist movement. Hence, the Directive Principles of the Indian constitution have been greatly influenced by the Directive Principles of State Policy
[3] Which is the second nearest star to the Earth after the Sun?
A.
Vega
B.
Sirius
C.
Proxima Centauri
D.
Alpha Centauri
Ans:
Proxima Centauri
Explanation :
Proxima Centauri is a small, low-mass star located 4.244 light-years (1.301 pc) away from the Sun in the southern constellation of Centaurus. Its Latin name means the "nearest [star] of Centaurus". This object was discovered in 1915 by Robert Innes and is the nearest-known star to the Sun.
[4] The two forms of democracy are -
A.
Parliamentary and Presidential
B.
Direct d Indirect
C.
Monarchical and Republican
D.
Parliament and King
Ans:
Parliamentary and Presidential
Explanation :
The major difference between these two systems is that in a Presidential system, the President is directly voted upon by the people. He is answerable to the voters rather than the legislature. While in a parliamentary system, the legislature holds supreme power.
[5] Which is an extra-Constitutional body?
A.
Language Commission
B.
Planning Commission
C.
Election Commission
D.
Finance Commission
Ans:
Planning Commission
Explanation :
To make an assessment of the material, capital and human resources of the country, including technical personnel and to investigate the possibilities of augmenting such of those resources as are found to be deficient in relation to the nation's requirements.
[6] The propagation of sound waves in a gas involves:
A.
adiabatic compression and rarefaction
B.
isothermal compression and rarefaction
C.
isochoric compression and rarefaction
D.
isobaric compression and rarefaction
Ans:
adiabatic compression and rarefaction
Explanation :
The formation of compression and rarefaction is so rapid that there is not enough time to exchange heat between compression and rarefaction. In the adiabatic process, the heat of the system remains the same. Thus no heat is lost to the surroundings and no heat is gained from the surroundings.
[7] An atomic clock is based on transitions in:
A.
Sodium
B.
Caesium
C.
Magnesium
D.
Aluminium
Ans:
Caesium
Explanation :
An atomic clock is a clock device that uses an electronic transition frequency in the microwave, optical, or ultraviolet region of the electromagnetic spectrum of atoms as a frequency standard for its timekeeping element. Early atomic clocks were based on masers at room temperature.
[8] Plasma membrane in eukaryotic cells is made up of:
A.
Phospholipid
B.
Lipoprotein
C.
Phospholipo-protein
D.
Phospho-protein
Ans:
Phospholipid
Explanation :
Phospholipids are a class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes. They can form lipid bilayers because of their amphiphilic characteristic. The structure of the phospholipid molecule generally consists of two hydrophobic fatty acid "tails" and a hydrophilic "head" consisting of a phosphate group.
[9] Which one of the following is also called the 'power plants' of the cell?
A.
Golgi body
B.
Mitochondrion
C.
Ribosome
D.
Lysosome
Ans:
Mitochondrion
Explanation :
The mitochondrion is a semiautonomous, self-reproducing organelle that occurs in the cytoplasm of all cells of most, but not all, eukaryotes. Each mitochondrion is surrounded by a double limiting membrane. The inner membrane is highly invaginated, and its projections are called cristae.
[10] What is the chemical name of vinegar?
A.
Citric acid
B.
Acetic acid
C.
Pyruvic acid
D.
Malic acid
Ans:
Acetic acid
Explanation :
Vinegar consists of acetic acid (CH3COOH), water and trace amounts of other chemicals, which may include flavorings. The concentration of the acetic acid is variable. Distilled vinegar contains 5-8% acetic acid.
[11] Which of the following is not a property of heavy water?
A.
Boiling point of 'wavy water is lower than that or ordinary water
B.
Density of heavy water is higher than that of ordinary water
C.
Freezing point of heavy water is higher than that of ordinary water
D.
It produces corrosion
Ans:
Boiling point of 'heavy water is lower than that or ordinary water
Explanation :
Some important features of heavy water are listed below. radioactive in nature because the deuterium atom does not undergo radioactive decay.
[12] In which of the following processes is energy released?
A.
Respiration
B.
Photosynthesis
C.
Ingestion
D.
Absorption
Ans:
Respiration
Explanation :
The physiological definition of respiration differs from the biochemical definition, which refers to a metabolic process by which an organism obtains energy (in the form of ATP and NADPH) by oxidising nutrients and releasing waste products. Although physiologic respiration is necessary to sustain cellular respiration and thus life in animals, the processes are distinct: cellular respiration takes place in individual cells of the organism, while physiologic respiration concerns the diffusion and transport of metabolites between the organism and the external environment.
[13] Animals living in the three trunks are known as –
A.
Arboreal
B.
Volant
C.
Amphibious
D.
Aquatic
Ans:
Arboreal
Explanation :
Arboreal animals are creatures who spend the majority of their lives in trees. They eat, sleep and play in the tree canopy. There are thousands of species that live in trees, including monkeys, koalas, possums, sloths, various rodents, parrots, chameleons, geckos, tree snakes and a variety of insects.
[14] Arrange the following in chronological order - 1. Tughlaqs 2 A Lodis 3. Saiyids 4. Ilbari Turks 5. Khiljis
A.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
C.
2, 4, 5, 3, 1
D.
4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Ans:
4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Explanation :
0
[15] The book titled The Indian War of Independence' was written by -
A.
Krishna Velma
B.
Madame Cama
C.
B.G. Tilak
D.
V.D. Savarkar
Ans:
V.D. Savarkar
Explanation :
The Indian War of Independence is an Indian nationalist history of the 1857 revolt by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar that was first published in 1909.
[16] Who was the founder of the 'Servants of India Society'?
A.
G.K. Gokhale
B.
M.G. Ranakle
C.
B.G. Tilak
D.
Bipin Chandra Pal
Ans:
G.K. Gokhale
Explanation :
The Servants of India Society was formed in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who left the Deccan Education Society to form this association.
[17] The term 'Caste' was derived from -
A.
Portuguese
B.
Dutch
C.
German
D.
English
Ans:
Portuguese
Explanation :
The English word "caste" derives from the Spanish and Portuguese casta, which, according to the John Minsheu's Spanish dictionary (1569), means "race, lineage, tribe or breed". When the Spanish colonized the New World, they used the word to mean a "clan or lineage".
[18] A concave lens always forms an image which is –
A.
real and erect
B.
virtual and erect
C.
real and inverted
D.
virtual and inverted
Ans:
virtual and erect
Explanation :
Virtual image refers to the image which forms when the light rays appear to meet at definite point, after reflection from the mirror. An erect image is formed by the actual intersection of rays. It is an image in which directions are the same as those in the object.
[19] A vitamin requires cobalt for its activity. The vitamin is -
A.
Vitamin B12
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin B2
D.
Vitamin A
Ans:
Vitamin B12
Explanation :
Cobalt is also an essential trace element for humans, and is found at the centre of vitamin B12 and a range of other co-enzymes called cobalamins. Even though the body contains only 2–5 mg of vitamin B12, its involvement in the production of red blood cells means it is vital to life.
[20] One of the constituents of tear gas is -
A.
Ethane
B.
Ethanol
C.
Ether
D.
Chloropicrin
Ans:
Chloropicrin
Explanation :
Chloropicrin, also known as PS and nitrochloroform, is a chemical compound currently used as a broad- spectrum antimicrobial, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, and nematicide. Its chemical structural formula is CCl3CNO2
[21] The forest in Sunderban is called -
A.
Scrub jungle
B.
Mangrove
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Tundra
Ans:
Mangrove
Explanation :
Global mangrove distributions have fluctuated throughout human and geological history. The area covered by mangroves is influenced by a complex interaction between land position, rainfall hydrology, sea level, sedimentation, subsidence, storms and pest-predator relationships) ...
[22] Noise is measured in -
A.
Watt
B.
REM
C.
Centigrade
D.
Decibel
Ans:
Decibel
Explanation :
The decibel (symbol: dB) is a relative unit of measurement corresponding to one tenth of bel. It is used to express the ratio of one value of a power or field quantity to another, on a logarithmic scale, the logarithmic quantity being called the power level or field level, respectively.
[23] Who among the following captured his third consecutive National Billiards title in the year 2009?
A.
Pankaj Advani
B.
Devendra Joshi
C.
Geet Sethi
D.
Dhruv Sitawala
Ans:
Pankaj Advani
Explanation :
Pankaj Arjan Advani (born 24 July 1985) is an Indian billiards and snooker player. He is a 23-time World Champion and has achieved a hat-trick of hat-tricks in English billiards, holding the World, Asian, and Indian National Championship titles simultaneously, in five different years: 2005, 2008, 2012, 2017 and 2019
[24] The Messenger Satellite launched by NASA is to study -
A.
Mercury
B.
Venus
C.
Saturn
D.
Jupiter
Ans:
Mercury
Explanation :
MESSENGER was a NASA robotic spacecraft that orbited the planet Mercury between 2011 and 2015, studying Mercury's chemical composition, geology, and magnetic field. The name is a backronym for "Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging", and a reference to the messenger god Mercury from Roman mythology.
[25] What was the name of the ship that sank near the Paradip Port in September, 2009 causing an oil spill?
A.
Red Rose
B.
Black Rose
C.
ite Rose
D.
Green Rose
Ans:
Black Rose
Explanation :
In September 2009, a Mongolian ship called Black Rose carrying 4 tonnes of furnace oil as well as 24 tonnes of diesel sank off the Paradip waters. The accident triggered oil spill, endangering marine aquatic lives in the region.
[26] The modulus of rigidity is the ratio of:
A.
longitudinal stress to longitudinal strain
B.
Volume stress to volume strain
C.
shearing stress to shearing strain
D.
tensile stress to tensile strain
Ans:
Volume stress to volume strain
Explanation :
The modulus of rigidity, also known as shear modulus, is defined as the ratio of shear stress to shear strain of a structural member. This property depends on the material of the member: the more elastic the member, the higher the modulus of rigidity.
[27] The term "Greater India" denotes -
A.
Political unity
B.
Cultural unity
C.
Religious unity
D.
Social unity
Ans:
Cultural unity
Explanation :
The term Greater India is used to encompass the historical and geographic extent of all political entities of the Indian subcontinent, and the regions which are culturally linked to India or received significant Sanskritization and Indian cultural influence.
[28] Formalised system of trading agreements with groups of countries is known as -
A.
Trading blocks
B.
Trade ventures
C.
Trade partners
D.
Trade organizations
Ans:
Trading blocks
Explanation :
A trading bloc is a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organisation, where regional barriers to international trade, (tariffs and non-tariff barriers) are reduced or eliminated among the participating states, allowing them to trade with each other as easily as possible.
[29] Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writings of:
A.
Bernard Shaw
B.
Karl Marx
C.
Lenin
D.
Leo Tolstoy
Ans:
Leo Tolstoy
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writing of Leo Tolstoy natable works of Tolstoy that is war and peace, The kingdom of God.
[30] At present, India is following -
A.
Fixed exchange rate
B.
Floating exchange rate
C.
Pegged up exchange rate
D.
Pegged down exchange rate
Ans:
Floating exchange rate
Explanation :
A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies. This is in contrast to a fixed exchange rate, in which the government entirely or predominantly determines the rate.
[31] Who among the following won the 'ICC Cricketer of the Year award’ for the year 2009?
A.
M.S. Dhoni
B.
Gautam Gambhir
C.
Mitchell Johnson
D.
Tillkaratne Dilshan
Ans:
Mitchell Johnson
Explanation :
Mitchell Guy Johnson (born 2 November 1981) is a former Australian cricketer, who played all forms of the game until his retirement from international cricket in 2015. He is a left-arm fast bowler and left- handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in November 2007.
[32] The bats can fly in the dark because -
A.
they can see the object in darkness
B.
they have weak legs and are likely to be attacked by predators
C.
they generate flashes of light
D.
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Ans:
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Explanation :
Bats can fly in dark because they. Bat echolocation is very much similar to a SONAR and is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in complete darkness.
[33] What changes will happen to a bowl of ice and water kept at exactly zero degree Celsius?
A.
All ice will melt
B.
All water will become ice
C.
No change will happen
D.
Only some ice will melt
Ans:
No change will happen
Explanation :
Fresh water cooled to zero (0) degree Celsius and subjected to additional loss of heat energy normally will freeze. A mixture of fresh water and ice has an equilibrium temperature of zero (0) degree Celsius. Adding heat to the mixture causes ice to melt whereas removing heat causes water to freeze.
[34] National Income is the -
A.
Net National Product at market price
B.
Net National Product at factor cost
C.
Net Domestic Product at market price
D.
Net domestic Product at factor cost
Ans:
Net National Product at factor cost
Explanation :
National Income is total amount of goods and services produced within the nation during the given period say, 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit, received by factors of production i.e. labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship of a nation.
[35] Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as -
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Current
D.
Cyclone
Ans:
Tsunami
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
Proxima Centauri is a small, low-mass star located 4.244 light-years (1.301 pc) away from the Sun in the southern constellation of Centaurus. Its Latin name means the "nearest [star] of Centaurus". This object was discovered in 1915 by Robert Innes and is the nearest-known star to the Sun.
[4] The two forms of democracy are -
A.
Parliamentary and Presidential
B.
Direct d Indirect
C.
Monarchical and Republican
D.
Parliament and King
Ans:
Parliamentary and Presidential
Explanation :
The major difference between these two systems is that in a Presidential system, the President is directly voted upon by the people. He is answerable to the voters rather than the legislature. While in a parliamentary system, the legislature holds supreme power.
[5] Which is an extra-Constitutional body?
A.
Language Commission
B.
Planning Commission
C.
Election Commission
D.
Finance Commission
Ans:
Planning Commission
Explanation :
To make an assessment of the material, capital and human resources of the country, including technical personnel and to investigate the possibilities of augmenting such of those resources as are found to be deficient in relation to the nation's requirements.
[6] The propagation of sound waves in a gas involves:
A.
adiabatic compression and rarefaction
B.
isothermal compression and rarefaction
C.
isochoric compression and rarefaction
D.
isobaric compression and rarefaction
Ans:
adiabatic compression and rarefaction
Explanation :
The formation of compression and rarefaction is so rapid that there is not enough time to exchange heat between compression and rarefaction. In the adiabatic process, the heat of the system remains the same. Thus no heat is lost to the surroundings and no heat is gained from the surroundings.
[7] An atomic clock is based on transitions in:
A.
Sodium
B.
Caesium
C.
Magnesium
D.
Aluminium
Ans:
Caesium
Explanation :
An atomic clock is a clock device that uses an electronic transition frequency in the microwave, optical, or ultraviolet region of the electromagnetic spectrum of atoms as a frequency standard for its timekeeping element. Early atomic clocks were based on masers at room temperature.
[8] Plasma membrane in eukaryotic cells is made up of:
A.
Phospholipid
B.
Lipoprotein
C.
Phospholipo-protein
D.
Phospho-protein
Ans:
Phospholipid
Explanation :
Phospholipids are a class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes. They can form lipid bilayers because of their amphiphilic characteristic. The structure of the phospholipid molecule generally consists of two hydrophobic fatty acid "tails" and a hydrophilic "head" consisting of a phosphate group.
[9] Which one of the following is also called the 'power plants' of the cell?
A.
Golgi body
B.
Mitochondrion
C.
Ribosome
D.
Lysosome
Ans:
Mitochondrion
Explanation :
The mitochondrion is a semiautonomous, self-reproducing organelle that occurs in the cytoplasm of all cells of most, but not all, eukaryotes. Each mitochondrion is surrounded by a double limiting membrane. The inner membrane is highly invaginated, and its projections are called cristae.
[10] What is the chemical name of vinegar?
A.
Citric acid
B.
Acetic acid
C.
Pyruvic acid
D.
Malic acid
Ans:
Acetic acid
Explanation :
Vinegar consists of acetic acid (CH3COOH), water and trace amounts of other chemicals, which may include flavorings. The concentration of the acetic acid is variable. Distilled vinegar contains 5-8% acetic acid.
[11] Which of the following is not a property of heavy water?
A.
Boiling point of 'wavy water is lower than that or ordinary water
B.
Density of heavy water is higher than that of ordinary water
C.
Freezing point of heavy water is higher than that of ordinary water
D.
It produces corrosion
Ans:
Boiling point of 'heavy water is lower than that or ordinary water
Explanation :
Some important features of heavy water are listed below. radioactive in nature because the deuterium atom does not undergo radioactive decay.
[12] In which of the following processes is energy released?
A.
Respiration
B.
Photosynthesis
C.
Ingestion
D.
Absorption
Ans:
Respiration
Explanation :
The physiological definition of respiration differs from the biochemical definition, which refers to a metabolic process by which an organism obtains energy (in the form of ATP and NADPH) by oxidising nutrients and releasing waste products. Although physiologic respiration is necessary to sustain cellular respiration and thus life in animals, the processes are distinct: cellular respiration takes place in individual cells of the organism, while physiologic respiration concerns the diffusion and transport of metabolites between the organism and the external environment.
[13] Animals living in the three trunks are known as –
A.
Arboreal
B.
Volant
C.
Amphibious
D.
Aquatic
Ans:
Arboreal
Explanation :
Arboreal animals are creatures who spend the majority of their lives in trees. They eat, sleep and play in the tree canopy. There are thousands of species that live in trees, including monkeys, koalas, possums, sloths, various rodents, parrots, chameleons, geckos, tree snakes and a variety of insects.
[14] Arrange the following in chronological order - 1. Tughlaqs 2 A Lodis 3. Saiyids 4. Ilbari Turks 5. Khiljis
A.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
C.
2, 4, 5, 3, 1
D.
4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Ans:
4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Explanation :
0
[15] The book titled The Indian War of Independence' was written by -
A.
Krishna Velma
B.
Madame Cama
C.
B.G. Tilak
D.
V.D. Savarkar
Ans:
V.D. Savarkar
Explanation :
The Indian War of Independence is an Indian nationalist history of the 1857 revolt by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar that was first published in 1909.
[16] Who was the founder of the 'Servants of India Society'?
A.
G.K. Gokhale
B.
M.G. Ranakle
C.
B.G. Tilak
D.
Bipin Chandra Pal
Ans:
G.K. Gokhale
Explanation :
The Servants of India Society was formed in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who left the Deccan Education Society to form this association.
[17] The term 'Caste' was derived from -
A.
Portuguese
B.
Dutch
C.
German
D.
English
Ans:
Portuguese
Explanation :
The English word "caste" derives from the Spanish and Portuguese casta, which, according to the John Minsheu's Spanish dictionary (1569), means "race, lineage, tribe or breed". When the Spanish colonized the New World, they used the word to mean a "clan or lineage".
[18] A concave lens always forms an image which is –
A.
real and erect
B.
virtual and erect
C.
real and inverted
D.
virtual and inverted
Ans:
virtual and erect
Explanation :
Virtual image refers to the image which forms when the light rays appear to meet at definite point, after reflection from the mirror. An erect image is formed by the actual intersection of rays. It is an image in which directions are the same as those in the object.
[19] A vitamin requires cobalt for its activity. The vitamin is -
A.
Vitamin B12
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin B2
D.
Vitamin A
Ans:
Vitamin B12
Explanation :
Cobalt is also an essential trace element for humans, and is found at the centre of vitamin B12 and a range of other co-enzymes called cobalamins. Even though the body contains only 2–5 mg of vitamin B12, its involvement in the production of red blood cells means it is vital to life.
[20] One of the constituents of tear gas is -
A.
Ethane
B.
Ethanol
C.
Ether
D.
Chloropicrin
Ans:
Chloropicrin
Explanation :
Chloropicrin, also known as PS and nitrochloroform, is a chemical compound currently used as a broad- spectrum antimicrobial, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, and nematicide. Its chemical structural formula is CCl3CNO2
[21] The forest in Sunderban is called -
A.
Scrub jungle
B.
Mangrove
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Tundra
Ans:
Mangrove
Explanation :
Global mangrove distributions have fluctuated throughout human and geological history. The area covered by mangroves is influenced by a complex interaction between land position, rainfall hydrology, sea level, sedimentation, subsidence, storms and pest-predator relationships) ...
[22] Noise is measured in -
A.
Watt
B.
REM
C.
Centigrade
D.
Decibel
Ans:
Decibel
Explanation :
The decibel (symbol: dB) is a relative unit of measurement corresponding to one tenth of bel. It is used to express the ratio of one value of a power or field quantity to another, on a logarithmic scale, the logarithmic quantity being called the power level or field level, respectively.
[23] Who among the following captured his third consecutive National Billiards title in the year 2009?
A.
Pankaj Advani
B.
Devendra Joshi
C.
Geet Sethi
D.
Dhruv Sitawala
Ans:
Pankaj Advani
Explanation :
Pankaj Arjan Advani (born 24 July 1985) is an Indian billiards and snooker player. He is a 23-time World Champion and has achieved a hat-trick of hat-tricks in English billiards, holding the World, Asian, and Indian National Championship titles simultaneously, in five different years: 2005, 2008, 2012, 2017 and 2019
[24] The Messenger Satellite launched by NASA is to study -
A.
Mercury
B.
Venus
C.
Saturn
D.
Jupiter
Ans:
Mercury
Explanation :
MESSENGER was a NASA robotic spacecraft that orbited the planet Mercury between 2011 and 2015, studying Mercury's chemical composition, geology, and magnetic field. The name is a backronym for "Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging", and a reference to the messenger god Mercury from Roman mythology.
[25] What was the name of the ship that sank near the Paradip Port in September, 2009 causing an oil spill?
A.
Red Rose
B.
Black Rose
C.
ite Rose
D.
Green Rose
Ans:
Black Rose
Explanation :
In September 2009, a Mongolian ship called Black Rose carrying 4 tonnes of furnace oil as well as 24 tonnes of diesel sank off the Paradip waters. The accident triggered oil spill, endangering marine aquatic lives in the region.
[26] The modulus of rigidity is the ratio of:
A.
longitudinal stress to longitudinal strain
B.
Volume stress to volume strain
C.
shearing stress to shearing strain
D.
tensile stress to tensile strain
Ans:
Volume stress to volume strain
Explanation :
The modulus of rigidity, also known as shear modulus, is defined as the ratio of shear stress to shear strain of a structural member. This property depends on the material of the member: the more elastic the member, the higher the modulus of rigidity.
[27] The term "Greater India" denotes -
A.
Political unity
B.
Cultural unity
C.
Religious unity
D.
Social unity
Ans:
Cultural unity
Explanation :
The term Greater India is used to encompass the historical and geographic extent of all political entities of the Indian subcontinent, and the regions which are culturally linked to India or received significant Sanskritization and Indian cultural influence.
[28] Formalised system of trading agreements with groups of countries is known as -
A.
Trading blocks
B.
Trade ventures
C.
Trade partners
D.
Trade organizations
Ans:
Trading blocks
Explanation :
A trading bloc is a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organisation, where regional barriers to international trade, (tariffs and non-tariff barriers) are reduced or eliminated among the participating states, allowing them to trade with each other as easily as possible.
[29] Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writings of:
A.
Bernard Shaw
B.
Karl Marx
C.
Lenin
D.
Leo Tolstoy
Ans:
Leo Tolstoy
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writing of Leo Tolstoy natable works of Tolstoy that is war and peace, The kingdom of God.
[30] At present, India is following -
A.
Fixed exchange rate
B.
Floating exchange rate
C.
Pegged up exchange rate
D.
Pegged down exchange rate
Ans:
Floating exchange rate
Explanation :
A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies. This is in contrast to a fixed exchange rate, in which the government entirely or predominantly determines the rate.
[31] Who among the following won the 'ICC Cricketer of the Year award’ for the year 2009?
A.
M.S. Dhoni
B.
Gautam Gambhir
C.
Mitchell Johnson
D.
Tillkaratne Dilshan
Ans:
Mitchell Johnson
Explanation :
Mitchell Guy Johnson (born 2 November 1981) is a former Australian cricketer, who played all forms of the game until his retirement from international cricket in 2015. He is a left-arm fast bowler and left- handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in November 2007.
[32] The bats can fly in the dark because -
A.
they can see the object in darkness
B.
they have weak legs and are likely to be attacked by predators
C.
they generate flashes of light
D.
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Ans:
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Explanation :
Bats can fly in dark because they. Bat echolocation is very much similar to a SONAR and is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in complete darkness.
[33] What changes will happen to a bowl of ice and water kept at exactly zero degree Celsius?
A.
All ice will melt
B.
All water will become ice
C.
No change will happen
D.
Only some ice will melt
Ans:
No change will happen
Explanation :
Fresh water cooled to zero (0) degree Celsius and subjected to additional loss of heat energy normally will freeze. A mixture of fresh water and ice has an equilibrium temperature of zero (0) degree Celsius. Adding heat to the mixture causes ice to melt whereas removing heat causes water to freeze.
[34] National Income is the -
A.
Net National Product at market price
B.
Net National Product at factor cost
C.
Net Domestic Product at market price
D.
Net domestic Product at factor cost
Ans:
Net National Product at factor cost
Explanation :
National Income is total amount of goods and services produced within the nation during the given period say, 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit, received by factors of production i.e. labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship of a nation.
[35] Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as -
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Current
D.
Cyclone
Ans:
Tsunami
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
To make an assessment of the material, capital and human resources of the country, including technical personnel and to investigate the possibilities of augmenting such of those resources as are found to be deficient in relation to the nation's requirements.
[6] The propagation of sound waves in a gas involves:
A.
adiabatic compression and rarefaction
B.
isothermal compression and rarefaction
C.
isochoric compression and rarefaction
D.
isobaric compression and rarefaction
Ans:
adiabatic compression and rarefaction
Explanation :
The formation of compression and rarefaction is so rapid that there is not enough time to exchange heat between compression and rarefaction. In the adiabatic process, the heat of the system remains the same. Thus no heat is lost to the surroundings and no heat is gained from the surroundings.
[7] An atomic clock is based on transitions in:
A.
Sodium
B.
Caesium
C.
Magnesium
D.
Aluminium
Ans:
Caesium
Explanation :
An atomic clock is a clock device that uses an electronic transition frequency in the microwave, optical, or ultraviolet region of the electromagnetic spectrum of atoms as a frequency standard for its timekeeping element. Early atomic clocks were based on masers at room temperature.
[8] Plasma membrane in eukaryotic cells is made up of:
A.
Phospholipid
B.
Lipoprotein
C.
Phospholipo-protein
D.
Phospho-protein
Ans:
Phospholipid
Explanation :
Phospholipids are a class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes. They can form lipid bilayers because of their amphiphilic characteristic. The structure of the phospholipid molecule generally consists of two hydrophobic fatty acid "tails" and a hydrophilic "head" consisting of a phosphate group.
[9] Which one of the following is also called the 'power plants' of the cell?
A.
Golgi body
B.
Mitochondrion
C.
Ribosome
D.
Lysosome
Ans:
Mitochondrion
Explanation :
The mitochondrion is a semiautonomous, self-reproducing organelle that occurs in the cytoplasm of all cells of most, but not all, eukaryotes. Each mitochondrion is surrounded by a double limiting membrane. The inner membrane is highly invaginated, and its projections are called cristae.
[10] What is the chemical name of vinegar?
A.
Citric acid
B.
Acetic acid
C.
Pyruvic acid
D.
Malic acid
Ans:
Acetic acid
Explanation :
Vinegar consists of acetic acid (CH3COOH), water and trace amounts of other chemicals, which may include flavorings. The concentration of the acetic acid is variable. Distilled vinegar contains 5-8% acetic acid.
[11] Which of the following is not a property of heavy water?
A.
Boiling point of 'wavy water is lower than that or ordinary water
B.
Density of heavy water is higher than that of ordinary water
C.
Freezing point of heavy water is higher than that of ordinary water
D.
It produces corrosion
Ans:
Boiling point of 'heavy water is lower than that or ordinary water
Explanation :
Some important features of heavy water are listed below. radioactive in nature because the deuterium atom does not undergo radioactive decay.
[12] In which of the following processes is energy released?
A.
Respiration
B.
Photosynthesis
C.
Ingestion
D.
Absorption
Ans:
Respiration
Explanation :
The physiological definition of respiration differs from the biochemical definition, which refers to a metabolic process by which an organism obtains energy (in the form of ATP and NADPH) by oxidising nutrients and releasing waste products. Although physiologic respiration is necessary to sustain cellular respiration and thus life in animals, the processes are distinct: cellular respiration takes place in individual cells of the organism, while physiologic respiration concerns the diffusion and transport of metabolites between the organism and the external environment.
[13] Animals living in the three trunks are known as –
A.
Arboreal
B.
Volant
C.
Amphibious
D.
Aquatic
Ans:
Arboreal
Explanation :
Arboreal animals are creatures who spend the majority of their lives in trees. They eat, sleep and play in the tree canopy. There are thousands of species that live in trees, including monkeys, koalas, possums, sloths, various rodents, parrots, chameleons, geckos, tree snakes and a variety of insects.
[14] Arrange the following in chronological order - 1. Tughlaqs 2 A Lodis 3. Saiyids 4. Ilbari Turks 5. Khiljis
A.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
C.
2, 4, 5, 3, 1
D.
4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Ans:
4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Explanation :
0
[15] The book titled The Indian War of Independence' was written by -
A.
Krishna Velma
B.
Madame Cama
C.
B.G. Tilak
D.
V.D. Savarkar
Ans:
V.D. Savarkar
Explanation :
The Indian War of Independence is an Indian nationalist history of the 1857 revolt by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar that was first published in 1909.
[16] Who was the founder of the 'Servants of India Society'?
A.
G.K. Gokhale
B.
M.G. Ranakle
C.
B.G. Tilak
D.
Bipin Chandra Pal
Ans:
G.K. Gokhale
Explanation :
The Servants of India Society was formed in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who left the Deccan Education Society to form this association.
[17] The term 'Caste' was derived from -
A.
Portuguese
B.
Dutch
C.
German
D.
English
Ans:
Portuguese
Explanation :
The English word "caste" derives from the Spanish and Portuguese casta, which, according to the John Minsheu's Spanish dictionary (1569), means "race, lineage, tribe or breed". When the Spanish colonized the New World, they used the word to mean a "clan or lineage".
[18] A concave lens always forms an image which is –
A.
real and erect
B.
virtual and erect
C.
real and inverted
D.
virtual and inverted
Ans:
virtual and erect
Explanation :
Virtual image refers to the image which forms when the light rays appear to meet at definite point, after reflection from the mirror. An erect image is formed by the actual intersection of rays. It is an image in which directions are the same as those in the object.
[19] A vitamin requires cobalt for its activity. The vitamin is -
A.
Vitamin B12
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin B2
D.
Vitamin A
Ans:
Vitamin B12
Explanation :
Cobalt is also an essential trace element for humans, and is found at the centre of vitamin B12 and a range of other co-enzymes called cobalamins. Even though the body contains only 2–5 mg of vitamin B12, its involvement in the production of red blood cells means it is vital to life.
[20] One of the constituents of tear gas is -
A.
Ethane
B.
Ethanol
C.
Ether
D.
Chloropicrin
Ans:
Chloropicrin
Explanation :
Chloropicrin, also known as PS and nitrochloroform, is a chemical compound currently used as a broad- spectrum antimicrobial, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, and nematicide. Its chemical structural formula is CCl3CNO2
[21] The forest in Sunderban is called -
A.
Scrub jungle
B.
Mangrove
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Tundra
Ans:
Mangrove
Explanation :
Global mangrove distributions have fluctuated throughout human and geological history. The area covered by mangroves is influenced by a complex interaction between land position, rainfall hydrology, sea level, sedimentation, subsidence, storms and pest-predator relationships) ...
[22] Noise is measured in -
A.
Watt
B.
REM
C.
Centigrade
D.
Decibel
Ans:
Decibel
Explanation :
The decibel (symbol: dB) is a relative unit of measurement corresponding to one tenth of bel. It is used to express the ratio of one value of a power or field quantity to another, on a logarithmic scale, the logarithmic quantity being called the power level or field level, respectively.
[23] Who among the following captured his third consecutive National Billiards title in the year 2009?
A.
Pankaj Advani
B.
Devendra Joshi
C.
Geet Sethi
D.
Dhruv Sitawala
Ans:
Pankaj Advani
Explanation :
Pankaj Arjan Advani (born 24 July 1985) is an Indian billiards and snooker player. He is a 23-time World Champion and has achieved a hat-trick of hat-tricks in English billiards, holding the World, Asian, and Indian National Championship titles simultaneously, in five different years: 2005, 2008, 2012, 2017 and 2019
[24] The Messenger Satellite launched by NASA is to study -
A.
Mercury
B.
Venus
C.
Saturn
D.
Jupiter
Ans:
Mercury
Explanation :
MESSENGER was a NASA robotic spacecraft that orbited the planet Mercury between 2011 and 2015, studying Mercury's chemical composition, geology, and magnetic field. The name is a backronym for "Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging", and a reference to the messenger god Mercury from Roman mythology.
[25] What was the name of the ship that sank near the Paradip Port in September, 2009 causing an oil spill?
A.
Red Rose
B.
Black Rose
C.
ite Rose
D.
Green Rose
Ans:
Black Rose
Explanation :
In September 2009, a Mongolian ship called Black Rose carrying 4 tonnes of furnace oil as well as 24 tonnes of diesel sank off the Paradip waters. The accident triggered oil spill, endangering marine aquatic lives in the region.
[26] The modulus of rigidity is the ratio of:
A.
longitudinal stress to longitudinal strain
B.
Volume stress to volume strain
C.
shearing stress to shearing strain
D.
tensile stress to tensile strain
Ans:
Volume stress to volume strain
Explanation :
The modulus of rigidity, also known as shear modulus, is defined as the ratio of shear stress to shear strain of a structural member. This property depends on the material of the member: the more elastic the member, the higher the modulus of rigidity.
[27] The term "Greater India" denotes -
A.
Political unity
B.
Cultural unity
C.
Religious unity
D.
Social unity
Ans:
Cultural unity
Explanation :
The term Greater India is used to encompass the historical and geographic extent of all political entities of the Indian subcontinent, and the regions which are culturally linked to India or received significant Sanskritization and Indian cultural influence.
[28] Formalised system of trading agreements with groups of countries is known as -
A.
Trading blocks
B.
Trade ventures
C.
Trade partners
D.
Trade organizations
Ans:
Trading blocks
Explanation :
A trading bloc is a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organisation, where regional barriers to international trade, (tariffs and non-tariff barriers) are reduced or eliminated among the participating states, allowing them to trade with each other as easily as possible.
[29] Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writings of:
A.
Bernard Shaw
B.
Karl Marx
C.
Lenin
D.
Leo Tolstoy
Ans:
Leo Tolstoy
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writing of Leo Tolstoy natable works of Tolstoy that is war and peace, The kingdom of God.
[30] At present, India is following -
A.
Fixed exchange rate
B.
Floating exchange rate
C.
Pegged up exchange rate
D.
Pegged down exchange rate
Ans:
Floating exchange rate
Explanation :
A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies. This is in contrast to a fixed exchange rate, in which the government entirely or predominantly determines the rate.
[31] Who among the following won the 'ICC Cricketer of the Year award’ for the year 2009?
A.
M.S. Dhoni
B.
Gautam Gambhir
C.
Mitchell Johnson
D.
Tillkaratne Dilshan
Ans:
Mitchell Johnson
Explanation :
Mitchell Guy Johnson (born 2 November 1981) is a former Australian cricketer, who played all forms of the game until his retirement from international cricket in 2015. He is a left-arm fast bowler and left- handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in November 2007.
[32] The bats can fly in the dark because -
A.
they can see the object in darkness
B.
they have weak legs and are likely to be attacked by predators
C.
they generate flashes of light
D.
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Ans:
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Explanation :
Bats can fly in dark because they. Bat echolocation is very much similar to a SONAR and is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in complete darkness.
[33] What changes will happen to a bowl of ice and water kept at exactly zero degree Celsius?
A.
All ice will melt
B.
All water will become ice
C.
No change will happen
D.
Only some ice will melt
Ans:
No change will happen
Explanation :
Fresh water cooled to zero (0) degree Celsius and subjected to additional loss of heat energy normally will freeze. A mixture of fresh water and ice has an equilibrium temperature of zero (0) degree Celsius. Adding heat to the mixture causes ice to melt whereas removing heat causes water to freeze.
[34] National Income is the -
A.
Net National Product at market price
B.
Net National Product at factor cost
C.
Net Domestic Product at market price
D.
Net domestic Product at factor cost
Ans:
Net National Product at factor cost
Explanation :
National Income is total amount of goods and services produced within the nation during the given period say, 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit, received by factors of production i.e. labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship of a nation.
[35] Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as -
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Current
D.
Cyclone
Ans:
Tsunami
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
An atomic clock is a clock device that uses an electronic transition frequency in the microwave, optical, or ultraviolet region of the electromagnetic spectrum of atoms as a frequency standard for its timekeeping element. Early atomic clocks were based on masers at room temperature.
[8] Plasma membrane in eukaryotic cells is made up of:
A.
Phospholipid
B.
Lipoprotein
C.
Phospholipo-protein
D.
Phospho-protein
Ans:
Phospholipid
Explanation :
Phospholipids are a class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes. They can form lipid bilayers because of their amphiphilic characteristic. The structure of the phospholipid molecule generally consists of two hydrophobic fatty acid "tails" and a hydrophilic "head" consisting of a phosphate group.
[9] Which one of the following is also called the 'power plants' of the cell?
A.
Golgi body
B.
Mitochondrion
C.
Ribosome
D.
Lysosome
Ans:
Mitochondrion
Explanation :
The mitochondrion is a semiautonomous, self-reproducing organelle that occurs in the cytoplasm of all cells of most, but not all, eukaryotes. Each mitochondrion is surrounded by a double limiting membrane. The inner membrane is highly invaginated, and its projections are called cristae.
[10] What is the chemical name of vinegar?
A.
Citric acid
B.
Acetic acid
C.
Pyruvic acid
D.
Malic acid
Ans:
Acetic acid
Explanation :
Vinegar consists of acetic acid (CH3COOH), water and trace amounts of other chemicals, which may include flavorings. The concentration of the acetic acid is variable. Distilled vinegar contains 5-8% acetic acid.
[11] Which of the following is not a property of heavy water?
A.
Boiling point of 'wavy water is lower than that or ordinary water
B.
Density of heavy water is higher than that of ordinary water
C.
Freezing point of heavy water is higher than that of ordinary water
D.
It produces corrosion
Ans:
Boiling point of 'heavy water is lower than that or ordinary water
Explanation :
Some important features of heavy water are listed below. radioactive in nature because the deuterium atom does not undergo radioactive decay.
[12] In which of the following processes is energy released?
A.
Respiration
B.
Photosynthesis
C.
Ingestion
D.
Absorption
Ans:
Respiration
Explanation :
The physiological definition of respiration differs from the biochemical definition, which refers to a metabolic process by which an organism obtains energy (in the form of ATP and NADPH) by oxidising nutrients and releasing waste products. Although physiologic respiration is necessary to sustain cellular respiration and thus life in animals, the processes are distinct: cellular respiration takes place in individual cells of the organism, while physiologic respiration concerns the diffusion and transport of metabolites between the organism and the external environment.
[13] Animals living in the three trunks are known as –
A.
Arboreal
B.
Volant
C.
Amphibious
D.
Aquatic
Ans:
Arboreal
Explanation :
Arboreal animals are creatures who spend the majority of their lives in trees. They eat, sleep and play in the tree canopy. There are thousands of species that live in trees, including monkeys, koalas, possums, sloths, various rodents, parrots, chameleons, geckos, tree snakes and a variety of insects.
[14] Arrange the following in chronological order - 1. Tughlaqs 2 A Lodis 3. Saiyids 4. Ilbari Turks 5. Khiljis
A.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
C.
2, 4, 5, 3, 1
D.
4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Ans:
4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Explanation :
0
[15] The book titled The Indian War of Independence' was written by -
A.
Krishna Velma
B.
Madame Cama
C.
B.G. Tilak
D.
V.D. Savarkar
Ans:
V.D. Savarkar
Explanation :
The Indian War of Independence is an Indian nationalist history of the 1857 revolt by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar that was first published in 1909.
[16] Who was the founder of the 'Servants of India Society'?
A.
G.K. Gokhale
B.
M.G. Ranakle
C.
B.G. Tilak
D.
Bipin Chandra Pal
Ans:
G.K. Gokhale
Explanation :
The Servants of India Society was formed in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who left the Deccan Education Society to form this association.
[17] The term 'Caste' was derived from -
A.
Portuguese
B.
Dutch
C.
German
D.
English
Ans:
Portuguese
Explanation :
The English word "caste" derives from the Spanish and Portuguese casta, which, according to the John Minsheu's Spanish dictionary (1569), means "race, lineage, tribe or breed". When the Spanish colonized the New World, they used the word to mean a "clan or lineage".
[18] A concave lens always forms an image which is –
A.
real and erect
B.
virtual and erect
C.
real and inverted
D.
virtual and inverted
Ans:
virtual and erect
Explanation :
Virtual image refers to the image which forms when the light rays appear to meet at definite point, after reflection from the mirror. An erect image is formed by the actual intersection of rays. It is an image in which directions are the same as those in the object.
[19] A vitamin requires cobalt for its activity. The vitamin is -
A.
Vitamin B12
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin B2
D.
Vitamin A
Ans:
Vitamin B12
Explanation :
Cobalt is also an essential trace element for humans, and is found at the centre of vitamin B12 and a range of other co-enzymes called cobalamins. Even though the body contains only 2–5 mg of vitamin B12, its involvement in the production of red blood cells means it is vital to life.
[20] One of the constituents of tear gas is -
A.
Ethane
B.
Ethanol
C.
Ether
D.
Chloropicrin
Ans:
Chloropicrin
Explanation :
Chloropicrin, also known as PS and nitrochloroform, is a chemical compound currently used as a broad- spectrum antimicrobial, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, and nematicide. Its chemical structural formula is CCl3CNO2
[21] The forest in Sunderban is called -
A.
Scrub jungle
B.
Mangrove
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Tundra
Ans:
Mangrove
Explanation :
Global mangrove distributions have fluctuated throughout human and geological history. The area covered by mangroves is influenced by a complex interaction between land position, rainfall hydrology, sea level, sedimentation, subsidence, storms and pest-predator relationships) ...
[22] Noise is measured in -
A.
Watt
B.
REM
C.
Centigrade
D.
Decibel
Ans:
Decibel
Explanation :
The decibel (symbol: dB) is a relative unit of measurement corresponding to one tenth of bel. It is used to express the ratio of one value of a power or field quantity to another, on a logarithmic scale, the logarithmic quantity being called the power level or field level, respectively.
[23] Who among the following captured his third consecutive National Billiards title in the year 2009?
A.
Pankaj Advani
B.
Devendra Joshi
C.
Geet Sethi
D.
Dhruv Sitawala
Ans:
Pankaj Advani
Explanation :
Pankaj Arjan Advani (born 24 July 1985) is an Indian billiards and snooker player. He is a 23-time World Champion and has achieved a hat-trick of hat-tricks in English billiards, holding the World, Asian, and Indian National Championship titles simultaneously, in five different years: 2005, 2008, 2012, 2017 and 2019
[24] The Messenger Satellite launched by NASA is to study -
A.
Mercury
B.
Venus
C.
Saturn
D.
Jupiter
Ans:
Mercury
Explanation :
MESSENGER was a NASA robotic spacecraft that orbited the planet Mercury between 2011 and 2015, studying Mercury's chemical composition, geology, and magnetic field. The name is a backronym for "Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging", and a reference to the messenger god Mercury from Roman mythology.
[25] What was the name of the ship that sank near the Paradip Port in September, 2009 causing an oil spill?
A.
Red Rose
B.
Black Rose
C.
ite Rose
D.
Green Rose
Ans:
Black Rose
Explanation :
In September 2009, a Mongolian ship called Black Rose carrying 4 tonnes of furnace oil as well as 24 tonnes of diesel sank off the Paradip waters. The accident triggered oil spill, endangering marine aquatic lives in the region.
[26] The modulus of rigidity is the ratio of:
A.
longitudinal stress to longitudinal strain
B.
Volume stress to volume strain
C.
shearing stress to shearing strain
D.
tensile stress to tensile strain
Ans:
Volume stress to volume strain
Explanation :
The modulus of rigidity, also known as shear modulus, is defined as the ratio of shear stress to shear strain of a structural member. This property depends on the material of the member: the more elastic the member, the higher the modulus of rigidity.
[27] The term "Greater India" denotes -
A.
Political unity
B.
Cultural unity
C.
Religious unity
D.
Social unity
Ans:
Cultural unity
Explanation :
The term Greater India is used to encompass the historical and geographic extent of all political entities of the Indian subcontinent, and the regions which are culturally linked to India or received significant Sanskritization and Indian cultural influence.
[28] Formalised system of trading agreements with groups of countries is known as -
A.
Trading blocks
B.
Trade ventures
C.
Trade partners
D.
Trade organizations
Ans:
Trading blocks
Explanation :
A trading bloc is a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organisation, where regional barriers to international trade, (tariffs and non-tariff barriers) are reduced or eliminated among the participating states, allowing them to trade with each other as easily as possible.
[29] Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writings of:
A.
Bernard Shaw
B.
Karl Marx
C.
Lenin
D.
Leo Tolstoy
Ans:
Leo Tolstoy
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writing of Leo Tolstoy natable works of Tolstoy that is war and peace, The kingdom of God.
[30] At present, India is following -
A.
Fixed exchange rate
B.
Floating exchange rate
C.
Pegged up exchange rate
D.
Pegged down exchange rate
Ans:
Floating exchange rate
Explanation :
A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies. This is in contrast to a fixed exchange rate, in which the government entirely or predominantly determines the rate.
[31] Who among the following won the 'ICC Cricketer of the Year award’ for the year 2009?
A.
M.S. Dhoni
B.
Gautam Gambhir
C.
Mitchell Johnson
D.
Tillkaratne Dilshan
Ans:
Mitchell Johnson
Explanation :
Mitchell Guy Johnson (born 2 November 1981) is a former Australian cricketer, who played all forms of the game until his retirement from international cricket in 2015. He is a left-arm fast bowler and left- handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in November 2007.
[32] The bats can fly in the dark because -
A.
they can see the object in darkness
B.
they have weak legs and are likely to be attacked by predators
C.
they generate flashes of light
D.
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Ans:
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Explanation :
Bats can fly in dark because they. Bat echolocation is very much similar to a SONAR and is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in complete darkness.
[33] What changes will happen to a bowl of ice and water kept at exactly zero degree Celsius?
A.
All ice will melt
B.
All water will become ice
C.
No change will happen
D.
Only some ice will melt
Ans:
No change will happen
Explanation :
Fresh water cooled to zero (0) degree Celsius and subjected to additional loss of heat energy normally will freeze. A mixture of fresh water and ice has an equilibrium temperature of zero (0) degree Celsius. Adding heat to the mixture causes ice to melt whereas removing heat causes water to freeze.
[34] National Income is the -
A.
Net National Product at market price
B.
Net National Product at factor cost
C.
Net Domestic Product at market price
D.
Net domestic Product at factor cost
Ans:
Net National Product at factor cost
Explanation :
National Income is total amount of goods and services produced within the nation during the given period say, 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit, received by factors of production i.e. labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship of a nation.
[35] Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as -
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Current
D.
Cyclone
Ans:
Tsunami
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
The mitochondrion is a semiautonomous, self-reproducing organelle that occurs in the cytoplasm of all cells of most, but not all, eukaryotes. Each mitochondrion is surrounded by a double limiting membrane. The inner membrane is highly invaginated, and its projections are called cristae.
[10] What is the chemical name of vinegar?
A.
Citric acid
B.
Acetic acid
C.
Pyruvic acid
D.
Malic acid
Ans:
Acetic acid
Explanation :
Vinegar consists of acetic acid (CH3COOH), water and trace amounts of other chemicals, which may include flavorings. The concentration of the acetic acid is variable. Distilled vinegar contains 5-8% acetic acid.
[11] Which of the following is not a property of heavy water?
A.
Boiling point of 'wavy water is lower than that or ordinary water
B.
Density of heavy water is higher than that of ordinary water
C.
Freezing point of heavy water is higher than that of ordinary water
D.
It produces corrosion
Ans:
Boiling point of 'heavy water is lower than that or ordinary water
Explanation :
Some important features of heavy water are listed below. radioactive in nature because the deuterium atom does not undergo radioactive decay.
[12] In which of the following processes is energy released?
A.
Respiration
B.
Photosynthesis
C.
Ingestion
D.
Absorption
Ans:
Respiration
Explanation :
The physiological definition of respiration differs from the biochemical definition, which refers to a metabolic process by which an organism obtains energy (in the form of ATP and NADPH) by oxidising nutrients and releasing waste products. Although physiologic respiration is necessary to sustain cellular respiration and thus life in animals, the processes are distinct: cellular respiration takes place in individual cells of the organism, while physiologic respiration concerns the diffusion and transport of metabolites between the organism and the external environment.
[13] Animals living in the three trunks are known as –
A.
Arboreal
B.
Volant
C.
Amphibious
D.
Aquatic
Ans:
Arboreal
Explanation :
Arboreal animals are creatures who spend the majority of their lives in trees. They eat, sleep and play in the tree canopy. There are thousands of species that live in trees, including monkeys, koalas, possums, sloths, various rodents, parrots, chameleons, geckos, tree snakes and a variety of insects.
[14] Arrange the following in chronological order - 1. Tughlaqs 2 A Lodis 3. Saiyids 4. Ilbari Turks 5. Khiljis
A.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
C.
2, 4, 5, 3, 1
D.
4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Ans:
4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Explanation :
0
[15] The book titled The Indian War of Independence' was written by -
A.
Krishna Velma
B.
Madame Cama
C.
B.G. Tilak
D.
V.D. Savarkar
Ans:
V.D. Savarkar
Explanation :
The Indian War of Independence is an Indian nationalist history of the 1857 revolt by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar that was first published in 1909.
[16] Who was the founder of the 'Servants of India Society'?
A.
G.K. Gokhale
B.
M.G. Ranakle
C.
B.G. Tilak
D.
Bipin Chandra Pal
Ans:
G.K. Gokhale
Explanation :
The Servants of India Society was formed in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who left the Deccan Education Society to form this association.
[17] The term 'Caste' was derived from -
A.
Portuguese
B.
Dutch
C.
German
D.
English
Ans:
Portuguese
Explanation :
The English word "caste" derives from the Spanish and Portuguese casta, which, according to the John Minsheu's Spanish dictionary (1569), means "race, lineage, tribe or breed". When the Spanish colonized the New World, they used the word to mean a "clan or lineage".
[18] A concave lens always forms an image which is –
A.
real and erect
B.
virtual and erect
C.
real and inverted
D.
virtual and inverted
Ans:
virtual and erect
Explanation :
Virtual image refers to the image which forms when the light rays appear to meet at definite point, after reflection from the mirror. An erect image is formed by the actual intersection of rays. It is an image in which directions are the same as those in the object.
[19] A vitamin requires cobalt for its activity. The vitamin is -
A.
Vitamin B12
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin B2
D.
Vitamin A
Ans:
Vitamin B12
Explanation :
Cobalt is also an essential trace element for humans, and is found at the centre of vitamin B12 and a range of other co-enzymes called cobalamins. Even though the body contains only 2–5 mg of vitamin B12, its involvement in the production of red blood cells means it is vital to life.
[20] One of the constituents of tear gas is -
A.
Ethane
B.
Ethanol
C.
Ether
D.
Chloropicrin
Ans:
Chloropicrin
Explanation :
Chloropicrin, also known as PS and nitrochloroform, is a chemical compound currently used as a broad- spectrum antimicrobial, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, and nematicide. Its chemical structural formula is CCl3CNO2
[21] The forest in Sunderban is called -
A.
Scrub jungle
B.
Mangrove
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Tundra
Ans:
Mangrove
Explanation :
Global mangrove distributions have fluctuated throughout human and geological history. The area covered by mangroves is influenced by a complex interaction between land position, rainfall hydrology, sea level, sedimentation, subsidence, storms and pest-predator relationships) ...
[22] Noise is measured in -
A.
Watt
B.
REM
C.
Centigrade
D.
Decibel
Ans:
Decibel
Explanation :
The decibel (symbol: dB) is a relative unit of measurement corresponding to one tenth of bel. It is used to express the ratio of one value of a power or field quantity to another, on a logarithmic scale, the logarithmic quantity being called the power level or field level, respectively.
[23] Who among the following captured his third consecutive National Billiards title in the year 2009?
A.
Pankaj Advani
B.
Devendra Joshi
C.
Geet Sethi
D.
Dhruv Sitawala
Ans:
Pankaj Advani
Explanation :
Pankaj Arjan Advani (born 24 July 1985) is an Indian billiards and snooker player. He is a 23-time World Champion and has achieved a hat-trick of hat-tricks in English billiards, holding the World, Asian, and Indian National Championship titles simultaneously, in five different years: 2005, 2008, 2012, 2017 and 2019
[24] The Messenger Satellite launched by NASA is to study -
A.
Mercury
B.
Venus
C.
Saturn
D.
Jupiter
Ans:
Mercury
Explanation :
MESSENGER was a NASA robotic spacecraft that orbited the planet Mercury between 2011 and 2015, studying Mercury's chemical composition, geology, and magnetic field. The name is a backronym for "Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging", and a reference to the messenger god Mercury from Roman mythology.
[25] What was the name of the ship that sank near the Paradip Port in September, 2009 causing an oil spill?
A.
Red Rose
B.
Black Rose
C.
ite Rose
D.
Green Rose
Ans:
Black Rose
Explanation :
In September 2009, a Mongolian ship called Black Rose carrying 4 tonnes of furnace oil as well as 24 tonnes of diesel sank off the Paradip waters. The accident triggered oil spill, endangering marine aquatic lives in the region.
[26] The modulus of rigidity is the ratio of:
A.
longitudinal stress to longitudinal strain
B.
Volume stress to volume strain
C.
shearing stress to shearing strain
D.
tensile stress to tensile strain
Ans:
Volume stress to volume strain
Explanation :
The modulus of rigidity, also known as shear modulus, is defined as the ratio of shear stress to shear strain of a structural member. This property depends on the material of the member: the more elastic the member, the higher the modulus of rigidity.
[27] The term "Greater India" denotes -
A.
Political unity
B.
Cultural unity
C.
Religious unity
D.
Social unity
Ans:
Cultural unity
Explanation :
The term Greater India is used to encompass the historical and geographic extent of all political entities of the Indian subcontinent, and the regions which are culturally linked to India or received significant Sanskritization and Indian cultural influence.
[28] Formalised system of trading agreements with groups of countries is known as -
A.
Trading blocks
B.
Trade ventures
C.
Trade partners
D.
Trade organizations
Ans:
Trading blocks
Explanation :
A trading bloc is a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organisation, where regional barriers to international trade, (tariffs and non-tariff barriers) are reduced or eliminated among the participating states, allowing them to trade with each other as easily as possible.
[29] Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writings of:
A.
Bernard Shaw
B.
Karl Marx
C.
Lenin
D.
Leo Tolstoy
Ans:
Leo Tolstoy
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writing of Leo Tolstoy natable works of Tolstoy that is war and peace, The kingdom of God.
[30] At present, India is following -
A.
Fixed exchange rate
B.
Floating exchange rate
C.
Pegged up exchange rate
D.
Pegged down exchange rate
Ans:
Floating exchange rate
Explanation :
A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies. This is in contrast to a fixed exchange rate, in which the government entirely or predominantly determines the rate.
[31] Who among the following won the 'ICC Cricketer of the Year award’ for the year 2009?
A.
M.S. Dhoni
B.
Gautam Gambhir
C.
Mitchell Johnson
D.
Tillkaratne Dilshan
Ans:
Mitchell Johnson
Explanation :
Mitchell Guy Johnson (born 2 November 1981) is a former Australian cricketer, who played all forms of the game until his retirement from international cricket in 2015. He is a left-arm fast bowler and left- handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in November 2007.
[32] The bats can fly in the dark because -
A.
they can see the object in darkness
B.
they have weak legs and are likely to be attacked by predators
C.
they generate flashes of light
D.
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Ans:
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Explanation :
Bats can fly in dark because they. Bat echolocation is very much similar to a SONAR and is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in complete darkness.
[33] What changes will happen to a bowl of ice and water kept at exactly zero degree Celsius?
A.
All ice will melt
B.
All water will become ice
C.
No change will happen
D.
Only some ice will melt
Ans:
No change will happen
Explanation :
Fresh water cooled to zero (0) degree Celsius and subjected to additional loss of heat energy normally will freeze. A mixture of fresh water and ice has an equilibrium temperature of zero (0) degree Celsius. Adding heat to the mixture causes ice to melt whereas removing heat causes water to freeze.
[34] National Income is the -
A.
Net National Product at market price
B.
Net National Product at factor cost
C.
Net Domestic Product at market price
D.
Net domestic Product at factor cost
Ans:
Net National Product at factor cost
Explanation :
National Income is total amount of goods and services produced within the nation during the given period say, 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit, received by factors of production i.e. labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship of a nation.
[35] Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as -
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Current
D.
Cyclone
Ans:
Tsunami
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
Some important features of heavy water are listed below. radioactive in nature because the deuterium atom does not undergo radioactive decay.
[12] In which of the following processes is energy released?
A.
Respiration
B.
Photosynthesis
C.
Ingestion
D.
Absorption
Ans:
Respiration
Explanation :
The physiological definition of respiration differs from the biochemical definition, which refers to a metabolic process by which an organism obtains energy (in the form of ATP and NADPH) by oxidising nutrients and releasing waste products. Although physiologic respiration is necessary to sustain cellular respiration and thus life in animals, the processes are distinct: cellular respiration takes place in individual cells of the organism, while physiologic respiration concerns the diffusion and transport of metabolites between the organism and the external environment.
[13] Animals living in the three trunks are known as –
A.
Arboreal
B.
Volant
C.
Amphibious
D.
Aquatic
Ans:
Arboreal
Explanation :
Arboreal animals are creatures who spend the majority of their lives in trees. They eat, sleep and play in the tree canopy. There are thousands of species that live in trees, including monkeys, koalas, possums, sloths, various rodents, parrots, chameleons, geckos, tree snakes and a variety of insects.
[14] Arrange the following in chronological order - 1. Tughlaqs 2 A Lodis 3. Saiyids 4. Ilbari Turks 5. Khiljis
A.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
C.
2, 4, 5, 3, 1
D.
4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Ans:
4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Explanation :
0
[15] The book titled The Indian War of Independence' was written by -
A.
Krishna Velma
B.
Madame Cama
C.
B.G. Tilak
D.
V.D. Savarkar
Ans:
V.D. Savarkar
Explanation :
The Indian War of Independence is an Indian nationalist history of the 1857 revolt by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar that was first published in 1909.
[16] Who was the founder of the 'Servants of India Society'?
A.
G.K. Gokhale
B.
M.G. Ranakle
C.
B.G. Tilak
D.
Bipin Chandra Pal
Ans:
G.K. Gokhale
Explanation :
The Servants of India Society was formed in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who left the Deccan Education Society to form this association.
[17] The term 'Caste' was derived from -
A.
Portuguese
B.
Dutch
C.
German
D.
English
Ans:
Portuguese
Explanation :
The English word "caste" derives from the Spanish and Portuguese casta, which, according to the John Minsheu's Spanish dictionary (1569), means "race, lineage, tribe or breed". When the Spanish colonized the New World, they used the word to mean a "clan or lineage".
[18] A concave lens always forms an image which is –
A.
real and erect
B.
virtual and erect
C.
real and inverted
D.
virtual and inverted
Ans:
virtual and erect
Explanation :
Virtual image refers to the image which forms when the light rays appear to meet at definite point, after reflection from the mirror. An erect image is formed by the actual intersection of rays. It is an image in which directions are the same as those in the object.
[19] A vitamin requires cobalt for its activity. The vitamin is -
A.
Vitamin B12
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin B2
D.
Vitamin A
Ans:
Vitamin B12
Explanation :
Cobalt is also an essential trace element for humans, and is found at the centre of vitamin B12 and a range of other co-enzymes called cobalamins. Even though the body contains only 2–5 mg of vitamin B12, its involvement in the production of red blood cells means it is vital to life.
[20] One of the constituents of tear gas is -
A.
Ethane
B.
Ethanol
C.
Ether
D.
Chloropicrin
Ans:
Chloropicrin
Explanation :
Chloropicrin, also known as PS and nitrochloroform, is a chemical compound currently used as a broad- spectrum antimicrobial, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, and nematicide. Its chemical structural formula is CCl3CNO2
[21] The forest in Sunderban is called -
A.
Scrub jungle
B.
Mangrove
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Tundra
Ans:
Mangrove
Explanation :
Global mangrove distributions have fluctuated throughout human and geological history. The area covered by mangroves is influenced by a complex interaction between land position, rainfall hydrology, sea level, sedimentation, subsidence, storms and pest-predator relationships) ...
[22] Noise is measured in -
A.
Watt
B.
REM
C.
Centigrade
D.
Decibel
Ans:
Decibel
Explanation :
The decibel (symbol: dB) is a relative unit of measurement corresponding to one tenth of bel. It is used to express the ratio of one value of a power or field quantity to another, on a logarithmic scale, the logarithmic quantity being called the power level or field level, respectively.
[23] Who among the following captured his third consecutive National Billiards title in the year 2009?
A.
Pankaj Advani
B.
Devendra Joshi
C.
Geet Sethi
D.
Dhruv Sitawala
Ans:
Pankaj Advani
Explanation :
Pankaj Arjan Advani (born 24 July 1985) is an Indian billiards and snooker player. He is a 23-time World Champion and has achieved a hat-trick of hat-tricks in English billiards, holding the World, Asian, and Indian National Championship titles simultaneously, in five different years: 2005, 2008, 2012, 2017 and 2019
[24] The Messenger Satellite launched by NASA is to study -
A.
Mercury
B.
Venus
C.
Saturn
D.
Jupiter
Ans:
Mercury
Explanation :
MESSENGER was a NASA robotic spacecraft that orbited the planet Mercury between 2011 and 2015, studying Mercury's chemical composition, geology, and magnetic field. The name is a backronym for "Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging", and a reference to the messenger god Mercury from Roman mythology.
[25] What was the name of the ship that sank near the Paradip Port in September, 2009 causing an oil spill?
A.
Red Rose
B.
Black Rose
C.
ite Rose
D.
Green Rose
Ans:
Black Rose
Explanation :
In September 2009, a Mongolian ship called Black Rose carrying 4 tonnes of furnace oil as well as 24 tonnes of diesel sank off the Paradip waters. The accident triggered oil spill, endangering marine aquatic lives in the region.
[26] The modulus of rigidity is the ratio of:
A.
longitudinal stress to longitudinal strain
B.
Volume stress to volume strain
C.
shearing stress to shearing strain
D.
tensile stress to tensile strain
Ans:
Volume stress to volume strain
Explanation :
The modulus of rigidity, also known as shear modulus, is defined as the ratio of shear stress to shear strain of a structural member. This property depends on the material of the member: the more elastic the member, the higher the modulus of rigidity.
[27] The term "Greater India" denotes -
A.
Political unity
B.
Cultural unity
C.
Religious unity
D.
Social unity
Ans:
Cultural unity
Explanation :
The term Greater India is used to encompass the historical and geographic extent of all political entities of the Indian subcontinent, and the regions which are culturally linked to India or received significant Sanskritization and Indian cultural influence.
[28] Formalised system of trading agreements with groups of countries is known as -
A.
Trading blocks
B.
Trade ventures
C.
Trade partners
D.
Trade organizations
Ans:
Trading blocks
Explanation :
A trading bloc is a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organisation, where regional barriers to international trade, (tariffs and non-tariff barriers) are reduced or eliminated among the participating states, allowing them to trade with each other as easily as possible.
[29] Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writings of:
A.
Bernard Shaw
B.
Karl Marx
C.
Lenin
D.
Leo Tolstoy
Ans:
Leo Tolstoy
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writing of Leo Tolstoy natable works of Tolstoy that is war and peace, The kingdom of God.
[30] At present, India is following -
A.
Fixed exchange rate
B.
Floating exchange rate
C.
Pegged up exchange rate
D.
Pegged down exchange rate
Ans:
Floating exchange rate
Explanation :
A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies. This is in contrast to a fixed exchange rate, in which the government entirely or predominantly determines the rate.
[31] Who among the following won the 'ICC Cricketer of the Year award’ for the year 2009?
A.
M.S. Dhoni
B.
Gautam Gambhir
C.
Mitchell Johnson
D.
Tillkaratne Dilshan
Ans:
Mitchell Johnson
Explanation :
Mitchell Guy Johnson (born 2 November 1981) is a former Australian cricketer, who played all forms of the game until his retirement from international cricket in 2015. He is a left-arm fast bowler and left- handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in November 2007.
[32] The bats can fly in the dark because -
A.
they can see the object in darkness
B.
they have weak legs and are likely to be attacked by predators
C.
they generate flashes of light
D.
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Ans:
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Explanation :
Bats can fly in dark because they. Bat echolocation is very much similar to a SONAR and is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in complete darkness.
[33] What changes will happen to a bowl of ice and water kept at exactly zero degree Celsius?
A.
All ice will melt
B.
All water will become ice
C.
No change will happen
D.
Only some ice will melt
Ans:
No change will happen
Explanation :
Fresh water cooled to zero (0) degree Celsius and subjected to additional loss of heat energy normally will freeze. A mixture of fresh water and ice has an equilibrium temperature of zero (0) degree Celsius. Adding heat to the mixture causes ice to melt whereas removing heat causes water to freeze.
[34] National Income is the -
A.
Net National Product at market price
B.
Net National Product at factor cost
C.
Net Domestic Product at market price
D.
Net domestic Product at factor cost
Ans:
Net National Product at factor cost
Explanation :
National Income is total amount of goods and services produced within the nation during the given period say, 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit, received by factors of production i.e. labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship of a nation.
[35] Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as -
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Current
D.
Cyclone
Ans:
Tsunami
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
Arboreal animals are creatures who spend the majority of their lives in trees. They eat, sleep and play in the tree canopy. There are thousands of species that live in trees, including monkeys, koalas, possums, sloths, various rodents, parrots, chameleons, geckos, tree snakes and a variety of insects.
[14] Arrange the following in chronological order - 1. Tughlaqs 2 A Lodis 3. Saiyids 4. Ilbari Turks 5. Khiljis
A.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
C.
2, 4, 5, 3, 1
D.
4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Ans:
4, 5, 1, 3, 2
Explanation :
0
[15] The book titled The Indian War of Independence' was written by -
A.
Krishna Velma
B.
Madame Cama
C.
B.G. Tilak
D.
V.D. Savarkar
Ans:
V.D. Savarkar
Explanation :
The Indian War of Independence is an Indian nationalist history of the 1857 revolt by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar that was first published in 1909.
[16] Who was the founder of the 'Servants of India Society'?
A.
G.K. Gokhale
B.
M.G. Ranakle
C.
B.G. Tilak
D.
Bipin Chandra Pal
Ans:
G.K. Gokhale
Explanation :
The Servants of India Society was formed in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who left the Deccan Education Society to form this association.
[17] The term 'Caste' was derived from -
A.
Portuguese
B.
Dutch
C.
German
D.
English
Ans:
Portuguese
Explanation :
The English word "caste" derives from the Spanish and Portuguese casta, which, according to the John Minsheu's Spanish dictionary (1569), means "race, lineage, tribe or breed". When the Spanish colonized the New World, they used the word to mean a "clan or lineage".
[18] A concave lens always forms an image which is –
A.
real and erect
B.
virtual and erect
C.
real and inverted
D.
virtual and inverted
Ans:
virtual and erect
Explanation :
Virtual image refers to the image which forms when the light rays appear to meet at definite point, after reflection from the mirror. An erect image is formed by the actual intersection of rays. It is an image in which directions are the same as those in the object.
[19] A vitamin requires cobalt for its activity. The vitamin is -
A.
Vitamin B12
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin B2
D.
Vitamin A
Ans:
Vitamin B12
Explanation :
Cobalt is also an essential trace element for humans, and is found at the centre of vitamin B12 and a range of other co-enzymes called cobalamins. Even though the body contains only 2–5 mg of vitamin B12, its involvement in the production of red blood cells means it is vital to life.
[20] One of the constituents of tear gas is -
A.
Ethane
B.
Ethanol
C.
Ether
D.
Chloropicrin
Ans:
Chloropicrin
Explanation :
Chloropicrin, also known as PS and nitrochloroform, is a chemical compound currently used as a broad- spectrum antimicrobial, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, and nematicide. Its chemical structural formula is CCl3CNO2
[21] The forest in Sunderban is called -
A.
Scrub jungle
B.
Mangrove
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Tundra
Ans:
Mangrove
Explanation :
Global mangrove distributions have fluctuated throughout human and geological history. The area covered by mangroves is influenced by a complex interaction between land position, rainfall hydrology, sea level, sedimentation, subsidence, storms and pest-predator relationships) ...
[22] Noise is measured in -
A.
Watt
B.
REM
C.
Centigrade
D.
Decibel
Ans:
Decibel
Explanation :
The decibel (symbol: dB) is a relative unit of measurement corresponding to one tenth of bel. It is used to express the ratio of one value of a power or field quantity to another, on a logarithmic scale, the logarithmic quantity being called the power level or field level, respectively.
[23] Who among the following captured his third consecutive National Billiards title in the year 2009?
A.
Pankaj Advani
B.
Devendra Joshi
C.
Geet Sethi
D.
Dhruv Sitawala
Ans:
Pankaj Advani
Explanation :
Pankaj Arjan Advani (born 24 July 1985) is an Indian billiards and snooker player. He is a 23-time World Champion and has achieved a hat-trick of hat-tricks in English billiards, holding the World, Asian, and Indian National Championship titles simultaneously, in five different years: 2005, 2008, 2012, 2017 and 2019
[24] The Messenger Satellite launched by NASA is to study -
A.
Mercury
B.
Venus
C.
Saturn
D.
Jupiter
Ans:
Mercury
Explanation :
MESSENGER was a NASA robotic spacecraft that orbited the planet Mercury between 2011 and 2015, studying Mercury's chemical composition, geology, and magnetic field. The name is a backronym for "Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging", and a reference to the messenger god Mercury from Roman mythology.
[25] What was the name of the ship that sank near the Paradip Port in September, 2009 causing an oil spill?
A.
Red Rose
B.
Black Rose
C.
ite Rose
D.
Green Rose
Ans:
Black Rose
Explanation :
In September 2009, a Mongolian ship called Black Rose carrying 4 tonnes of furnace oil as well as 24 tonnes of diesel sank off the Paradip waters. The accident triggered oil spill, endangering marine aquatic lives in the region.
[26] The modulus of rigidity is the ratio of:
A.
longitudinal stress to longitudinal strain
B.
Volume stress to volume strain
C.
shearing stress to shearing strain
D.
tensile stress to tensile strain
Ans:
Volume stress to volume strain
Explanation :
The modulus of rigidity, also known as shear modulus, is defined as the ratio of shear stress to shear strain of a structural member. This property depends on the material of the member: the more elastic the member, the higher the modulus of rigidity.
[27] The term "Greater India" denotes -
A.
Political unity
B.
Cultural unity
C.
Religious unity
D.
Social unity
Ans:
Cultural unity
Explanation :
The term Greater India is used to encompass the historical and geographic extent of all political entities of the Indian subcontinent, and the regions which are culturally linked to India or received significant Sanskritization and Indian cultural influence.
[28] Formalised system of trading agreements with groups of countries is known as -
A.
Trading blocks
B.
Trade ventures
C.
Trade partners
D.
Trade organizations
Ans:
Trading blocks
Explanation :
A trading bloc is a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organisation, where regional barriers to international trade, (tariffs and non-tariff barriers) are reduced or eliminated among the participating states, allowing them to trade with each other as easily as possible.
[29] Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writings of:
A.
Bernard Shaw
B.
Karl Marx
C.
Lenin
D.
Leo Tolstoy
Ans:
Leo Tolstoy
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writing of Leo Tolstoy natable works of Tolstoy that is war and peace, The kingdom of God.
[30] At present, India is following -
A.
Fixed exchange rate
B.
Floating exchange rate
C.
Pegged up exchange rate
D.
Pegged down exchange rate
Ans:
Floating exchange rate
Explanation :
A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies. This is in contrast to a fixed exchange rate, in which the government entirely or predominantly determines the rate.
[31] Who among the following won the 'ICC Cricketer of the Year award’ for the year 2009?
A.
M.S. Dhoni
B.
Gautam Gambhir
C.
Mitchell Johnson
D.
Tillkaratne Dilshan
Ans:
Mitchell Johnson
Explanation :
Mitchell Guy Johnson (born 2 November 1981) is a former Australian cricketer, who played all forms of the game until his retirement from international cricket in 2015. He is a left-arm fast bowler and left- handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in November 2007.
[32] The bats can fly in the dark because -
A.
they can see the object in darkness
B.
they have weak legs and are likely to be attacked by predators
C.
they generate flashes of light
D.
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Ans:
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Explanation :
Bats can fly in dark because they. Bat echolocation is very much similar to a SONAR and is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in complete darkness.
[33] What changes will happen to a bowl of ice and water kept at exactly zero degree Celsius?
A.
All ice will melt
B.
All water will become ice
C.
No change will happen
D.
Only some ice will melt
Ans:
No change will happen
Explanation :
Fresh water cooled to zero (0) degree Celsius and subjected to additional loss of heat energy normally will freeze. A mixture of fresh water and ice has an equilibrium temperature of zero (0) degree Celsius. Adding heat to the mixture causes ice to melt whereas removing heat causes water to freeze.
[34] National Income is the -
A.
Net National Product at market price
B.
Net National Product at factor cost
C.
Net Domestic Product at market price
D.
Net domestic Product at factor cost
Ans:
Net National Product at factor cost
Explanation :
National Income is total amount of goods and services produced within the nation during the given period say, 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit, received by factors of production i.e. labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship of a nation.
[35] Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as -
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Current
D.
Cyclone
Ans:
Tsunami
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
The Indian War of Independence is an Indian nationalist history of the 1857 revolt by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar that was first published in 1909.
[16] Who was the founder of the 'Servants of India Society'?
A.
G.K. Gokhale
B.
M.G. Ranakle
C.
B.G. Tilak
D.
Bipin Chandra Pal
Ans:
G.K. Gokhale
Explanation :
The Servants of India Society was formed in Pune, Maharashtra, on June 12, 1905 by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, who left the Deccan Education Society to form this association.
[17] The term 'Caste' was derived from -
A.
Portuguese
B.
Dutch
C.
German
D.
English
Ans:
Portuguese
Explanation :
The English word "caste" derives from the Spanish and Portuguese casta, which, according to the John Minsheu's Spanish dictionary (1569), means "race, lineage, tribe or breed". When the Spanish colonized the New World, they used the word to mean a "clan or lineage".
[18] A concave lens always forms an image which is –
A.
real and erect
B.
virtual and erect
C.
real and inverted
D.
virtual and inverted
Ans:
virtual and erect
Explanation :
Virtual image refers to the image which forms when the light rays appear to meet at definite point, after reflection from the mirror. An erect image is formed by the actual intersection of rays. It is an image in which directions are the same as those in the object.
[19] A vitamin requires cobalt for its activity. The vitamin is -
A.
Vitamin B12
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin B2
D.
Vitamin A
Ans:
Vitamin B12
Explanation :
Cobalt is also an essential trace element for humans, and is found at the centre of vitamin B12 and a range of other co-enzymes called cobalamins. Even though the body contains only 2–5 mg of vitamin B12, its involvement in the production of red blood cells means it is vital to life.
[20] One of the constituents of tear gas is -
A.
Ethane
B.
Ethanol
C.
Ether
D.
Chloropicrin
Ans:
Chloropicrin
Explanation :
Chloropicrin, also known as PS and nitrochloroform, is a chemical compound currently used as a broad- spectrum antimicrobial, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, and nematicide. Its chemical structural formula is CCl3CNO2
[21] The forest in Sunderban is called -
A.
Scrub jungle
B.
Mangrove
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Tundra
Ans:
Mangrove
Explanation :
Global mangrove distributions have fluctuated throughout human and geological history. The area covered by mangroves is influenced by a complex interaction between land position, rainfall hydrology, sea level, sedimentation, subsidence, storms and pest-predator relationships) ...
[22] Noise is measured in -
A.
Watt
B.
REM
C.
Centigrade
D.
Decibel
Ans:
Decibel
Explanation :
The decibel (symbol: dB) is a relative unit of measurement corresponding to one tenth of bel. It is used to express the ratio of one value of a power or field quantity to another, on a logarithmic scale, the logarithmic quantity being called the power level or field level, respectively.
[23] Who among the following captured his third consecutive National Billiards title in the year 2009?
A.
Pankaj Advani
B.
Devendra Joshi
C.
Geet Sethi
D.
Dhruv Sitawala
Ans:
Pankaj Advani
Explanation :
Pankaj Arjan Advani (born 24 July 1985) is an Indian billiards and snooker player. He is a 23-time World Champion and has achieved a hat-trick of hat-tricks in English billiards, holding the World, Asian, and Indian National Championship titles simultaneously, in five different years: 2005, 2008, 2012, 2017 and 2019
[24] The Messenger Satellite launched by NASA is to study -
A.
Mercury
B.
Venus
C.
Saturn
D.
Jupiter
Ans:
Mercury
Explanation :
MESSENGER was a NASA robotic spacecraft that orbited the planet Mercury between 2011 and 2015, studying Mercury's chemical composition, geology, and magnetic field. The name is a backronym for "Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging", and a reference to the messenger god Mercury from Roman mythology.
[25] What was the name of the ship that sank near the Paradip Port in September, 2009 causing an oil spill?
A.
Red Rose
B.
Black Rose
C.
ite Rose
D.
Green Rose
Ans:
Black Rose
Explanation :
In September 2009, a Mongolian ship called Black Rose carrying 4 tonnes of furnace oil as well as 24 tonnes of diesel sank off the Paradip waters. The accident triggered oil spill, endangering marine aquatic lives in the region.
[26] The modulus of rigidity is the ratio of:
A.
longitudinal stress to longitudinal strain
B.
Volume stress to volume strain
C.
shearing stress to shearing strain
D.
tensile stress to tensile strain
Ans:
Volume stress to volume strain
Explanation :
The modulus of rigidity, also known as shear modulus, is defined as the ratio of shear stress to shear strain of a structural member. This property depends on the material of the member: the more elastic the member, the higher the modulus of rigidity.
[27] The term "Greater India" denotes -
A.
Political unity
B.
Cultural unity
C.
Religious unity
D.
Social unity
Ans:
Cultural unity
Explanation :
The term Greater India is used to encompass the historical and geographic extent of all political entities of the Indian subcontinent, and the regions which are culturally linked to India or received significant Sanskritization and Indian cultural influence.
[28] Formalised system of trading agreements with groups of countries is known as -
A.
Trading blocks
B.
Trade ventures
C.
Trade partners
D.
Trade organizations
Ans:
Trading blocks
Explanation :
A trading bloc is a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organisation, where regional barriers to international trade, (tariffs and non-tariff barriers) are reduced or eliminated among the participating states, allowing them to trade with each other as easily as possible.
[29] Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writings of:
A.
Bernard Shaw
B.
Karl Marx
C.
Lenin
D.
Leo Tolstoy
Ans:
Leo Tolstoy
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writing of Leo Tolstoy natable works of Tolstoy that is war and peace, The kingdom of God.
[30] At present, India is following -
A.
Fixed exchange rate
B.
Floating exchange rate
C.
Pegged up exchange rate
D.
Pegged down exchange rate
Ans:
Floating exchange rate
Explanation :
A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies. This is in contrast to a fixed exchange rate, in which the government entirely or predominantly determines the rate.
[31] Who among the following won the 'ICC Cricketer of the Year award’ for the year 2009?
A.
M.S. Dhoni
B.
Gautam Gambhir
C.
Mitchell Johnson
D.
Tillkaratne Dilshan
Ans:
Mitchell Johnson
Explanation :
Mitchell Guy Johnson (born 2 November 1981) is a former Australian cricketer, who played all forms of the game until his retirement from international cricket in 2015. He is a left-arm fast bowler and left- handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in November 2007.
[32] The bats can fly in the dark because -
A.
they can see the object in darkness
B.
they have weak legs and are likely to be attacked by predators
C.
they generate flashes of light
D.
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Ans:
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Explanation :
Bats can fly in dark because they. Bat echolocation is very much similar to a SONAR and is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in complete darkness.
[33] What changes will happen to a bowl of ice and water kept at exactly zero degree Celsius?
A.
All ice will melt
B.
All water will become ice
C.
No change will happen
D.
Only some ice will melt
Ans:
No change will happen
Explanation :
Fresh water cooled to zero (0) degree Celsius and subjected to additional loss of heat energy normally will freeze. A mixture of fresh water and ice has an equilibrium temperature of zero (0) degree Celsius. Adding heat to the mixture causes ice to melt whereas removing heat causes water to freeze.
[34] National Income is the -
A.
Net National Product at market price
B.
Net National Product at factor cost
C.
Net Domestic Product at market price
D.
Net domestic Product at factor cost
Ans:
Net National Product at factor cost
Explanation :
National Income is total amount of goods and services produced within the nation during the given period say, 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit, received by factors of production i.e. labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship of a nation.
[35] Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as -
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Current
D.
Cyclone
Ans:
Tsunami
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
The English word "caste" derives from the Spanish and Portuguese casta, which, according to the John Minsheu's Spanish dictionary (1569), means "race, lineage, tribe or breed". When the Spanish colonized the New World, they used the word to mean a "clan or lineage".
[18] A concave lens always forms an image which is –
A.
real and erect
B.
virtual and erect
C.
real and inverted
D.
virtual and inverted
Ans:
virtual and erect
Explanation :
Virtual image refers to the image which forms when the light rays appear to meet at definite point, after reflection from the mirror. An erect image is formed by the actual intersection of rays. It is an image in which directions are the same as those in the object.
[19] A vitamin requires cobalt for its activity. The vitamin is -
A.
Vitamin B12
B.
Vitamin D
C.
Vitamin B2
D.
Vitamin A
Ans:
Vitamin B12
Explanation :
Cobalt is also an essential trace element for humans, and is found at the centre of vitamin B12 and a range of other co-enzymes called cobalamins. Even though the body contains only 2–5 mg of vitamin B12, its involvement in the production of red blood cells means it is vital to life.
[20] One of the constituents of tear gas is -
A.
Ethane
B.
Ethanol
C.
Ether
D.
Chloropicrin
Ans:
Chloropicrin
Explanation :
Chloropicrin, also known as PS and nitrochloroform, is a chemical compound currently used as a broad- spectrum antimicrobial, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, and nematicide. Its chemical structural formula is CCl3CNO2
[21] The forest in Sunderban is called -
A.
Scrub jungle
B.
Mangrove
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Tundra
Ans:
Mangrove
Explanation :
Global mangrove distributions have fluctuated throughout human and geological history. The area covered by mangroves is influenced by a complex interaction between land position, rainfall hydrology, sea level, sedimentation, subsidence, storms and pest-predator relationships) ...
[22] Noise is measured in -
A.
Watt
B.
REM
C.
Centigrade
D.
Decibel
Ans:
Decibel
Explanation :
The decibel (symbol: dB) is a relative unit of measurement corresponding to one tenth of bel. It is used to express the ratio of one value of a power or field quantity to another, on a logarithmic scale, the logarithmic quantity being called the power level or field level, respectively.
[23] Who among the following captured his third consecutive National Billiards title in the year 2009?
A.
Pankaj Advani
B.
Devendra Joshi
C.
Geet Sethi
D.
Dhruv Sitawala
Ans:
Pankaj Advani
Explanation :
Pankaj Arjan Advani (born 24 July 1985) is an Indian billiards and snooker player. He is a 23-time World Champion and has achieved a hat-trick of hat-tricks in English billiards, holding the World, Asian, and Indian National Championship titles simultaneously, in five different years: 2005, 2008, 2012, 2017 and 2019
[24] The Messenger Satellite launched by NASA is to study -
A.
Mercury
B.
Venus
C.
Saturn
D.
Jupiter
Ans:
Mercury
Explanation :
MESSENGER was a NASA robotic spacecraft that orbited the planet Mercury between 2011 and 2015, studying Mercury's chemical composition, geology, and magnetic field. The name is a backronym for "Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging", and a reference to the messenger god Mercury from Roman mythology.
[25] What was the name of the ship that sank near the Paradip Port in September, 2009 causing an oil spill?
A.
Red Rose
B.
Black Rose
C.
ite Rose
D.
Green Rose
Ans:
Black Rose
Explanation :
In September 2009, a Mongolian ship called Black Rose carrying 4 tonnes of furnace oil as well as 24 tonnes of diesel sank off the Paradip waters. The accident triggered oil spill, endangering marine aquatic lives in the region.
[26] The modulus of rigidity is the ratio of:
A.
longitudinal stress to longitudinal strain
B.
Volume stress to volume strain
C.
shearing stress to shearing strain
D.
tensile stress to tensile strain
Ans:
Volume stress to volume strain
Explanation :
The modulus of rigidity, also known as shear modulus, is defined as the ratio of shear stress to shear strain of a structural member. This property depends on the material of the member: the more elastic the member, the higher the modulus of rigidity.
[27] The term "Greater India" denotes -
A.
Political unity
B.
Cultural unity
C.
Religious unity
D.
Social unity
Ans:
Cultural unity
Explanation :
The term Greater India is used to encompass the historical and geographic extent of all political entities of the Indian subcontinent, and the regions which are culturally linked to India or received significant Sanskritization and Indian cultural influence.
[28] Formalised system of trading agreements with groups of countries is known as -
A.
Trading blocks
B.
Trade ventures
C.
Trade partners
D.
Trade organizations
Ans:
Trading blocks
Explanation :
A trading bloc is a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organisation, where regional barriers to international trade, (tariffs and non-tariff barriers) are reduced or eliminated among the participating states, allowing them to trade with each other as easily as possible.
[29] Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writings of:
A.
Bernard Shaw
B.
Karl Marx
C.
Lenin
D.
Leo Tolstoy
Ans:
Leo Tolstoy
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writing of Leo Tolstoy natable works of Tolstoy that is war and peace, The kingdom of God.
[30] At present, India is following -
A.
Fixed exchange rate
B.
Floating exchange rate
C.
Pegged up exchange rate
D.
Pegged down exchange rate
Ans:
Floating exchange rate
Explanation :
A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies. This is in contrast to a fixed exchange rate, in which the government entirely or predominantly determines the rate.
[31] Who among the following won the 'ICC Cricketer of the Year award’ for the year 2009?
A.
M.S. Dhoni
B.
Gautam Gambhir
C.
Mitchell Johnson
D.
Tillkaratne Dilshan
Ans:
Mitchell Johnson
Explanation :
Mitchell Guy Johnson (born 2 November 1981) is a former Australian cricketer, who played all forms of the game until his retirement from international cricket in 2015. He is a left-arm fast bowler and left- handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in November 2007.
[32] The bats can fly in the dark because -
A.
they can see the object in darkness
B.
they have weak legs and are likely to be attacked by predators
C.
they generate flashes of light
D.
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Ans:
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Explanation :
Bats can fly in dark because they. Bat echolocation is very much similar to a SONAR and is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in complete darkness.
[33] What changes will happen to a bowl of ice and water kept at exactly zero degree Celsius?
A.
All ice will melt
B.
All water will become ice
C.
No change will happen
D.
Only some ice will melt
Ans:
No change will happen
Explanation :
Fresh water cooled to zero (0) degree Celsius and subjected to additional loss of heat energy normally will freeze. A mixture of fresh water and ice has an equilibrium temperature of zero (0) degree Celsius. Adding heat to the mixture causes ice to melt whereas removing heat causes water to freeze.
[34] National Income is the -
A.
Net National Product at market price
B.
Net National Product at factor cost
C.
Net Domestic Product at market price
D.
Net domestic Product at factor cost
Ans:
Net National Product at factor cost
Explanation :
National Income is total amount of goods and services produced within the nation during the given period say, 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit, received by factors of production i.e. labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship of a nation.
[35] Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as -
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Current
D.
Cyclone
Ans:
Tsunami
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
Cobalt is also an essential trace element for humans, and is found at the centre of vitamin B12 and a range of other co-enzymes called cobalamins. Even though the body contains only 2–5 mg of vitamin B12, its involvement in the production of red blood cells means it is vital to life.
[20] One of the constituents of tear gas is -
A.
Ethane
B.
Ethanol
C.
Ether
D.
Chloropicrin
Ans:
Chloropicrin
Explanation :
Chloropicrin, also known as PS and nitrochloroform, is a chemical compound currently used as a broad- spectrum antimicrobial, fungicide, herbicide, insecticide, and nematicide. Its chemical structural formula is CCl3CNO2
[21] The forest in Sunderban is called -
A.
Scrub jungle
B.
Mangrove
C.
Deciduous forest
D.
Tundra
Ans:
Mangrove
Explanation :
Global mangrove distributions have fluctuated throughout human and geological history. The area covered by mangroves is influenced by a complex interaction between land position, rainfall hydrology, sea level, sedimentation, subsidence, storms and pest-predator relationships) ...
[22] Noise is measured in -
A.
Watt
B.
REM
C.
Centigrade
D.
Decibel
Ans:
Decibel
Explanation :
The decibel (symbol: dB) is a relative unit of measurement corresponding to one tenth of bel. It is used to express the ratio of one value of a power or field quantity to another, on a logarithmic scale, the logarithmic quantity being called the power level or field level, respectively.
[23] Who among the following captured his third consecutive National Billiards title in the year 2009?
A.
Pankaj Advani
B.
Devendra Joshi
C.
Geet Sethi
D.
Dhruv Sitawala
Ans:
Pankaj Advani
Explanation :
Pankaj Arjan Advani (born 24 July 1985) is an Indian billiards and snooker player. He is a 23-time World Champion and has achieved a hat-trick of hat-tricks in English billiards, holding the World, Asian, and Indian National Championship titles simultaneously, in five different years: 2005, 2008, 2012, 2017 and 2019
[24] The Messenger Satellite launched by NASA is to study -
A.
Mercury
B.
Venus
C.
Saturn
D.
Jupiter
Ans:
Mercury
Explanation :
MESSENGER was a NASA robotic spacecraft that orbited the planet Mercury between 2011 and 2015, studying Mercury's chemical composition, geology, and magnetic field. The name is a backronym for "Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging", and a reference to the messenger god Mercury from Roman mythology.
[25] What was the name of the ship that sank near the Paradip Port in September, 2009 causing an oil spill?
A.
Red Rose
B.
Black Rose
C.
ite Rose
D.
Green Rose
Ans:
Black Rose
Explanation :
In September 2009, a Mongolian ship called Black Rose carrying 4 tonnes of furnace oil as well as 24 tonnes of diesel sank off the Paradip waters. The accident triggered oil spill, endangering marine aquatic lives in the region.
[26] The modulus of rigidity is the ratio of:
A.
longitudinal stress to longitudinal strain
B.
Volume stress to volume strain
C.
shearing stress to shearing strain
D.
tensile stress to tensile strain
Ans:
Volume stress to volume strain
Explanation :
The modulus of rigidity, also known as shear modulus, is defined as the ratio of shear stress to shear strain of a structural member. This property depends on the material of the member: the more elastic the member, the higher the modulus of rigidity.
[27] The term "Greater India" denotes -
A.
Political unity
B.
Cultural unity
C.
Religious unity
D.
Social unity
Ans:
Cultural unity
Explanation :
The term Greater India is used to encompass the historical and geographic extent of all political entities of the Indian subcontinent, and the regions which are culturally linked to India or received significant Sanskritization and Indian cultural influence.
[28] Formalised system of trading agreements with groups of countries is known as -
A.
Trading blocks
B.
Trade ventures
C.
Trade partners
D.
Trade organizations
Ans:
Trading blocks
Explanation :
A trading bloc is a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organisation, where regional barriers to international trade, (tariffs and non-tariff barriers) are reduced or eliminated among the participating states, allowing them to trade with each other as easily as possible.
[29] Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writings of:
A.
Bernard Shaw
B.
Karl Marx
C.
Lenin
D.
Leo Tolstoy
Ans:
Leo Tolstoy
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writing of Leo Tolstoy natable works of Tolstoy that is war and peace, The kingdom of God.
[30] At present, India is following -
A.
Fixed exchange rate
B.
Floating exchange rate
C.
Pegged up exchange rate
D.
Pegged down exchange rate
Ans:
Floating exchange rate
Explanation :
A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies. This is in contrast to a fixed exchange rate, in which the government entirely or predominantly determines the rate.
[31] Who among the following won the 'ICC Cricketer of the Year award’ for the year 2009?
A.
M.S. Dhoni
B.
Gautam Gambhir
C.
Mitchell Johnson
D.
Tillkaratne Dilshan
Ans:
Mitchell Johnson
Explanation :
Mitchell Guy Johnson (born 2 November 1981) is a former Australian cricketer, who played all forms of the game until his retirement from international cricket in 2015. He is a left-arm fast bowler and left- handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in November 2007.
[32] The bats can fly in the dark because -
A.
they can see the object in darkness
B.
they have weak legs and are likely to be attacked by predators
C.
they generate flashes of light
D.
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Ans:
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Explanation :
Bats can fly in dark because they. Bat echolocation is very much similar to a SONAR and is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in complete darkness.
[33] What changes will happen to a bowl of ice and water kept at exactly zero degree Celsius?
A.
All ice will melt
B.
All water will become ice
C.
No change will happen
D.
Only some ice will melt
Ans:
No change will happen
Explanation :
Fresh water cooled to zero (0) degree Celsius and subjected to additional loss of heat energy normally will freeze. A mixture of fresh water and ice has an equilibrium temperature of zero (0) degree Celsius. Adding heat to the mixture causes ice to melt whereas removing heat causes water to freeze.
[34] National Income is the -
A.
Net National Product at market price
B.
Net National Product at factor cost
C.
Net Domestic Product at market price
D.
Net domestic Product at factor cost
Ans:
Net National Product at factor cost
Explanation :
National Income is total amount of goods and services produced within the nation during the given period say, 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit, received by factors of production i.e. labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship of a nation.
[35] Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as -
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Current
D.
Cyclone
Ans:
Tsunami
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
Global mangrove distributions have fluctuated throughout human and geological history. The area covered by mangroves is influenced by a complex interaction between land position, rainfall hydrology, sea level, sedimentation, subsidence, storms and pest-predator relationships) ...
[22] Noise is measured in -
A.
Watt
B.
REM
C.
Centigrade
D.
Decibel
Ans:
Decibel
Explanation :
The decibel (symbol: dB) is a relative unit of measurement corresponding to one tenth of bel. It is used to express the ratio of one value of a power or field quantity to another, on a logarithmic scale, the logarithmic quantity being called the power level or field level, respectively.
[23] Who among the following captured his third consecutive National Billiards title in the year 2009?
A.
Pankaj Advani
B.
Devendra Joshi
C.
Geet Sethi
D.
Dhruv Sitawala
Ans:
Pankaj Advani
Explanation :
Pankaj Arjan Advani (born 24 July 1985) is an Indian billiards and snooker player. He is a 23-time World Champion and has achieved a hat-trick of hat-tricks in English billiards, holding the World, Asian, and Indian National Championship titles simultaneously, in five different years: 2005, 2008, 2012, 2017 and 2019
[24] The Messenger Satellite launched by NASA is to study -
A.
Mercury
B.
Venus
C.
Saturn
D.
Jupiter
Ans:
Mercury
Explanation :
MESSENGER was a NASA robotic spacecraft that orbited the planet Mercury between 2011 and 2015, studying Mercury's chemical composition, geology, and magnetic field. The name is a backronym for "Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging", and a reference to the messenger god Mercury from Roman mythology.
[25] What was the name of the ship that sank near the Paradip Port in September, 2009 causing an oil spill?
A.
Red Rose
B.
Black Rose
C.
ite Rose
D.
Green Rose
Ans:
Black Rose
Explanation :
In September 2009, a Mongolian ship called Black Rose carrying 4 tonnes of furnace oil as well as 24 tonnes of diesel sank off the Paradip waters. The accident triggered oil spill, endangering marine aquatic lives in the region.
[26] The modulus of rigidity is the ratio of:
A.
longitudinal stress to longitudinal strain
B.
Volume stress to volume strain
C.
shearing stress to shearing strain
D.
tensile stress to tensile strain
Ans:
Volume stress to volume strain
Explanation :
The modulus of rigidity, also known as shear modulus, is defined as the ratio of shear stress to shear strain of a structural member. This property depends on the material of the member: the more elastic the member, the higher the modulus of rigidity.
[27] The term "Greater India" denotes -
A.
Political unity
B.
Cultural unity
C.
Religious unity
D.
Social unity
Ans:
Cultural unity
Explanation :
The term Greater India is used to encompass the historical and geographic extent of all political entities of the Indian subcontinent, and the regions which are culturally linked to India or received significant Sanskritization and Indian cultural influence.
[28] Formalised system of trading agreements with groups of countries is known as -
A.
Trading blocks
B.
Trade ventures
C.
Trade partners
D.
Trade organizations
Ans:
Trading blocks
Explanation :
A trading bloc is a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organisation, where regional barriers to international trade, (tariffs and non-tariff barriers) are reduced or eliminated among the participating states, allowing them to trade with each other as easily as possible.
[29] Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writings of:
A.
Bernard Shaw
B.
Karl Marx
C.
Lenin
D.
Leo Tolstoy
Ans:
Leo Tolstoy
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writing of Leo Tolstoy natable works of Tolstoy that is war and peace, The kingdom of God.
[30] At present, India is following -
A.
Fixed exchange rate
B.
Floating exchange rate
C.
Pegged up exchange rate
D.
Pegged down exchange rate
Ans:
Floating exchange rate
Explanation :
A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies. This is in contrast to a fixed exchange rate, in which the government entirely or predominantly determines the rate.
[31] Who among the following won the 'ICC Cricketer of the Year award’ for the year 2009?
A.
M.S. Dhoni
B.
Gautam Gambhir
C.
Mitchell Johnson
D.
Tillkaratne Dilshan
Ans:
Mitchell Johnson
Explanation :
Mitchell Guy Johnson (born 2 November 1981) is a former Australian cricketer, who played all forms of the game until his retirement from international cricket in 2015. He is a left-arm fast bowler and left- handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in November 2007.
[32] The bats can fly in the dark because -
A.
they can see the object in darkness
B.
they have weak legs and are likely to be attacked by predators
C.
they generate flashes of light
D.
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Ans:
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Explanation :
Bats can fly in dark because they. Bat echolocation is very much similar to a SONAR and is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in complete darkness.
[33] What changes will happen to a bowl of ice and water kept at exactly zero degree Celsius?
A.
All ice will melt
B.
All water will become ice
C.
No change will happen
D.
Only some ice will melt
Ans:
No change will happen
Explanation :
Fresh water cooled to zero (0) degree Celsius and subjected to additional loss of heat energy normally will freeze. A mixture of fresh water and ice has an equilibrium temperature of zero (0) degree Celsius. Adding heat to the mixture causes ice to melt whereas removing heat causes water to freeze.
[34] National Income is the -
A.
Net National Product at market price
B.
Net National Product at factor cost
C.
Net Domestic Product at market price
D.
Net domestic Product at factor cost
Ans:
Net National Product at factor cost
Explanation :
National Income is total amount of goods and services produced within the nation during the given period say, 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit, received by factors of production i.e. labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship of a nation.
[35] Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as -
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Current
D.
Cyclone
Ans:
Tsunami
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
Pankaj Arjan Advani (born 24 July 1985) is an Indian billiards and snooker player. He is a 23-time World Champion and has achieved a hat-trick of hat-tricks in English billiards, holding the World, Asian, and Indian National Championship titles simultaneously, in five different years: 2005, 2008, 2012, 2017 and 2019
[24] The Messenger Satellite launched by NASA is to study -
A.
Mercury
B.
Venus
C.
Saturn
D.
Jupiter
Ans:
Mercury
Explanation :
MESSENGER was a NASA robotic spacecraft that orbited the planet Mercury between 2011 and 2015, studying Mercury's chemical composition, geology, and magnetic field. The name is a backronym for "Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging", and a reference to the messenger god Mercury from Roman mythology.
[25] What was the name of the ship that sank near the Paradip Port in September, 2009 causing an oil spill?
A.
Red Rose
B.
Black Rose
C.
ite Rose
D.
Green Rose
Ans:
Black Rose
Explanation :
In September 2009, a Mongolian ship called Black Rose carrying 4 tonnes of furnace oil as well as 24 tonnes of diesel sank off the Paradip waters. The accident triggered oil spill, endangering marine aquatic lives in the region.
[26] The modulus of rigidity is the ratio of:
A.
longitudinal stress to longitudinal strain
B.
Volume stress to volume strain
C.
shearing stress to shearing strain
D.
tensile stress to tensile strain
Ans:
Volume stress to volume strain
Explanation :
The modulus of rigidity, also known as shear modulus, is defined as the ratio of shear stress to shear strain of a structural member. This property depends on the material of the member: the more elastic the member, the higher the modulus of rigidity.
[27] The term "Greater India" denotes -
A.
Political unity
B.
Cultural unity
C.
Religious unity
D.
Social unity
Ans:
Cultural unity
Explanation :
The term Greater India is used to encompass the historical and geographic extent of all political entities of the Indian subcontinent, and the regions which are culturally linked to India or received significant Sanskritization and Indian cultural influence.
[28] Formalised system of trading agreements with groups of countries is known as -
A.
Trading blocks
B.
Trade ventures
C.
Trade partners
D.
Trade organizations
Ans:
Trading blocks
Explanation :
A trading bloc is a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organisation, where regional barriers to international trade, (tariffs and non-tariff barriers) are reduced or eliminated among the participating states, allowing them to trade with each other as easily as possible.
[29] Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writings of:
A.
Bernard Shaw
B.
Karl Marx
C.
Lenin
D.
Leo Tolstoy
Ans:
Leo Tolstoy
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writing of Leo Tolstoy natable works of Tolstoy that is war and peace, The kingdom of God.
[30] At present, India is following -
A.
Fixed exchange rate
B.
Floating exchange rate
C.
Pegged up exchange rate
D.
Pegged down exchange rate
Ans:
Floating exchange rate
Explanation :
A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies. This is in contrast to a fixed exchange rate, in which the government entirely or predominantly determines the rate.
[31] Who among the following won the 'ICC Cricketer of the Year award’ for the year 2009?
A.
M.S. Dhoni
B.
Gautam Gambhir
C.
Mitchell Johnson
D.
Tillkaratne Dilshan
Ans:
Mitchell Johnson
Explanation :
Mitchell Guy Johnson (born 2 November 1981) is a former Australian cricketer, who played all forms of the game until his retirement from international cricket in 2015. He is a left-arm fast bowler and left- handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in November 2007.
[32] The bats can fly in the dark because -
A.
they can see the object in darkness
B.
they have weak legs and are likely to be attacked by predators
C.
they generate flashes of light
D.
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Ans:
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Explanation :
Bats can fly in dark because they. Bat echolocation is very much similar to a SONAR and is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in complete darkness.
[33] What changes will happen to a bowl of ice and water kept at exactly zero degree Celsius?
A.
All ice will melt
B.
All water will become ice
C.
No change will happen
D.
Only some ice will melt
Ans:
No change will happen
Explanation :
Fresh water cooled to zero (0) degree Celsius and subjected to additional loss of heat energy normally will freeze. A mixture of fresh water and ice has an equilibrium temperature of zero (0) degree Celsius. Adding heat to the mixture causes ice to melt whereas removing heat causes water to freeze.
[34] National Income is the -
A.
Net National Product at market price
B.
Net National Product at factor cost
C.
Net Domestic Product at market price
D.
Net domestic Product at factor cost
Ans:
Net National Product at factor cost
Explanation :
National Income is total amount of goods and services produced within the nation during the given period say, 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit, received by factors of production i.e. labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship of a nation.
[35] Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as -
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Current
D.
Cyclone
Ans:
Tsunami
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
In September 2009, a Mongolian ship called Black Rose carrying 4 tonnes of furnace oil as well as 24 tonnes of diesel sank off the Paradip waters. The accident triggered oil spill, endangering marine aquatic lives in the region.
[26] The modulus of rigidity is the ratio of:
A.
longitudinal stress to longitudinal strain
B.
Volume stress to volume strain
C.
shearing stress to shearing strain
D.
tensile stress to tensile strain
Ans:
Volume stress to volume strain
Explanation :
The modulus of rigidity, also known as shear modulus, is defined as the ratio of shear stress to shear strain of a structural member. This property depends on the material of the member: the more elastic the member, the higher the modulus of rigidity.
[27] The term "Greater India" denotes -
A.
Political unity
B.
Cultural unity
C.
Religious unity
D.
Social unity
Ans:
Cultural unity
Explanation :
The term Greater India is used to encompass the historical and geographic extent of all political entities of the Indian subcontinent, and the regions which are culturally linked to India or received significant Sanskritization and Indian cultural influence.
[28] Formalised system of trading agreements with groups of countries is known as -
A.
Trading blocks
B.
Trade ventures
C.
Trade partners
D.
Trade organizations
Ans:
Trading blocks
Explanation :
A trading bloc is a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organisation, where regional barriers to international trade, (tariffs and non-tariff barriers) are reduced or eliminated among the participating states, allowing them to trade with each other as easily as possible.
[29] Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writings of:
A.
Bernard Shaw
B.
Karl Marx
C.
Lenin
D.
Leo Tolstoy
Ans:
Leo Tolstoy
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writing of Leo Tolstoy natable works of Tolstoy that is war and peace, The kingdom of God.
[30] At present, India is following -
A.
Fixed exchange rate
B.
Floating exchange rate
C.
Pegged up exchange rate
D.
Pegged down exchange rate
Ans:
Floating exchange rate
Explanation :
A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies. This is in contrast to a fixed exchange rate, in which the government entirely or predominantly determines the rate.
[31] Who among the following won the 'ICC Cricketer of the Year award’ for the year 2009?
A.
M.S. Dhoni
B.
Gautam Gambhir
C.
Mitchell Johnson
D.
Tillkaratne Dilshan
Ans:
Mitchell Johnson
Explanation :
Mitchell Guy Johnson (born 2 November 1981) is a former Australian cricketer, who played all forms of the game until his retirement from international cricket in 2015. He is a left-arm fast bowler and left- handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in November 2007.
[32] The bats can fly in the dark because -
A.
they can see the object in darkness
B.
they have weak legs and are likely to be attacked by predators
C.
they generate flashes of light
D.
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Ans:
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Explanation :
Bats can fly in dark because they. Bat echolocation is very much similar to a SONAR and is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in complete darkness.
[33] What changes will happen to a bowl of ice and water kept at exactly zero degree Celsius?
A.
All ice will melt
B.
All water will become ice
C.
No change will happen
D.
Only some ice will melt
Ans:
No change will happen
Explanation :
Fresh water cooled to zero (0) degree Celsius and subjected to additional loss of heat energy normally will freeze. A mixture of fresh water and ice has an equilibrium temperature of zero (0) degree Celsius. Adding heat to the mixture causes ice to melt whereas removing heat causes water to freeze.
[34] National Income is the -
A.
Net National Product at market price
B.
Net National Product at factor cost
C.
Net Domestic Product at market price
D.
Net domestic Product at factor cost
Ans:
Net National Product at factor cost
Explanation :
National Income is total amount of goods and services produced within the nation during the given period say, 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit, received by factors of production i.e. labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship of a nation.
[35] Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as -
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Current
D.
Cyclone
Ans:
Tsunami
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
The term Greater India is used to encompass the historical and geographic extent of all political entities of the Indian subcontinent, and the regions which are culturally linked to India or received significant Sanskritization and Indian cultural influence.
[28] Formalised system of trading agreements with groups of countries is known as -
A.
Trading blocks
B.
Trade ventures
C.
Trade partners
D.
Trade organizations
Ans:
Trading blocks
Explanation :
A trading bloc is a type of intergovernmental agreement, often part of a regional intergovernmental organisation, where regional barriers to international trade, (tariffs and non-tariff barriers) are reduced or eliminated among the participating states, allowing them to trade with each other as easily as possible.
[29] Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writings of:
A.
Bernard Shaw
B.
Karl Marx
C.
Lenin
D.
Leo Tolstoy
Ans:
Leo Tolstoy
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writing of Leo Tolstoy natable works of Tolstoy that is war and peace, The kingdom of God.
[30] At present, India is following -
A.
Fixed exchange rate
B.
Floating exchange rate
C.
Pegged up exchange rate
D.
Pegged down exchange rate
Ans:
Floating exchange rate
Explanation :
A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies. This is in contrast to a fixed exchange rate, in which the government entirely or predominantly determines the rate.
[31] Who among the following won the 'ICC Cricketer of the Year award’ for the year 2009?
A.
M.S. Dhoni
B.
Gautam Gambhir
C.
Mitchell Johnson
D.
Tillkaratne Dilshan
Ans:
Mitchell Johnson
Explanation :
Mitchell Guy Johnson (born 2 November 1981) is a former Australian cricketer, who played all forms of the game until his retirement from international cricket in 2015. He is a left-arm fast bowler and left- handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in November 2007.
[32] The bats can fly in the dark because -
A.
they can see the object in darkness
B.
they have weak legs and are likely to be attacked by predators
C.
they generate flashes of light
D.
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Ans:
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Explanation :
Bats can fly in dark because they. Bat echolocation is very much similar to a SONAR and is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in complete darkness.
[33] What changes will happen to a bowl of ice and water kept at exactly zero degree Celsius?
A.
All ice will melt
B.
All water will become ice
C.
No change will happen
D.
Only some ice will melt
Ans:
No change will happen
Explanation :
Fresh water cooled to zero (0) degree Celsius and subjected to additional loss of heat energy normally will freeze. A mixture of fresh water and ice has an equilibrium temperature of zero (0) degree Celsius. Adding heat to the mixture causes ice to melt whereas removing heat causes water to freeze.
[34] National Income is the -
A.
Net National Product at market price
B.
Net National Product at factor cost
C.
Net Domestic Product at market price
D.
Net domestic Product at factor cost
Ans:
Net National Product at factor cost
Explanation :
National Income is total amount of goods and services produced within the nation during the given period say, 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit, received by factors of production i.e. labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship of a nation.
[35] Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as -
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Current
D.
Cyclone
Ans:
Tsunami
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
Mahatma Gandhi was profoundly influenced by the writing of Leo Tolstoy natable works of Tolstoy that is war and peace, The kingdom of God.
[30] At present, India is following -
A.
Fixed exchange rate
B.
Floating exchange rate
C.
Pegged up exchange rate
D.
Pegged down exchange rate
Ans:
Floating exchange rate
Explanation :
A floating exchange rate is a regime where the currency price of a nation is set by the forex market based on supply and demand relative to other currencies. This is in contrast to a fixed exchange rate, in which the government entirely or predominantly determines the rate.
[31] Who among the following won the 'ICC Cricketer of the Year award’ for the year 2009?
A.
M.S. Dhoni
B.
Gautam Gambhir
C.
Mitchell Johnson
D.
Tillkaratne Dilshan
Ans:
Mitchell Johnson
Explanation :
Mitchell Guy Johnson (born 2 November 1981) is a former Australian cricketer, who played all forms of the game until his retirement from international cricket in 2015. He is a left-arm fast bowler and left- handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in November 2007.
[32] The bats can fly in the dark because -
A.
they can see the object in darkness
B.
they have weak legs and are likely to be attacked by predators
C.
they generate flashes of light
D.
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Ans:
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Explanation :
Bats can fly in dark because they. Bat echolocation is very much similar to a SONAR and is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in complete darkness.
[33] What changes will happen to a bowl of ice and water kept at exactly zero degree Celsius?
A.
All ice will melt
B.
All water will become ice
C.
No change will happen
D.
Only some ice will melt
Ans:
No change will happen
Explanation :
Fresh water cooled to zero (0) degree Celsius and subjected to additional loss of heat energy normally will freeze. A mixture of fresh water and ice has an equilibrium temperature of zero (0) degree Celsius. Adding heat to the mixture causes ice to melt whereas removing heat causes water to freeze.
[34] National Income is the -
A.
Net National Product at market price
B.
Net National Product at factor cost
C.
Net Domestic Product at market price
D.
Net domestic Product at factor cost
Ans:
Net National Product at factor cost
Explanation :
National Income is total amount of goods and services produced within the nation during the given period say, 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit, received by factors of production i.e. labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship of a nation.
[35] Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as -
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Current
D.
Cyclone
Ans:
Tsunami
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
Mitchell Guy Johnson (born 2 November 1981) is a former Australian cricketer, who played all forms of the game until his retirement from international cricket in 2015. He is a left-arm fast bowler and left- handed batsman. He made his Test debut for Australia in November 2007.
[32] The bats can fly in the dark because -
A.
they can see the object in darkness
B.
they have weak legs and are likely to be attacked by predators
C.
they generate flashes of light
D.
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Ans:
they generate ultrasonic sound waves
Explanation :
Bats can fly in dark because they. Bat echolocation is very much similar to a SONAR and is a perceptual system where ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes. This allows bats to detect, localize and even classify their prey in complete darkness.
[33] What changes will happen to a bowl of ice and water kept at exactly zero degree Celsius?
A.
All ice will melt
B.
All water will become ice
C.
No change will happen
D.
Only some ice will melt
Ans:
No change will happen
Explanation :
Fresh water cooled to zero (0) degree Celsius and subjected to additional loss of heat energy normally will freeze. A mixture of fresh water and ice has an equilibrium temperature of zero (0) degree Celsius. Adding heat to the mixture causes ice to melt whereas removing heat causes water to freeze.
[34] National Income is the -
A.
Net National Product at market price
B.
Net National Product at factor cost
C.
Net Domestic Product at market price
D.
Net domestic Product at factor cost
Ans:
Net National Product at factor cost
Explanation :
National Income is total amount of goods and services produced within the nation during the given period say, 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit, received by factors of production i.e. labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship of a nation.
[35] Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as -
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Current
D.
Cyclone
Ans:
Tsunami
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
Fresh water cooled to zero (0) degree Celsius and subjected to additional loss of heat energy normally will freeze. A mixture of fresh water and ice has an equilibrium temperature of zero (0) degree Celsius. Adding heat to the mixture causes ice to melt whereas removing heat causes water to freeze.
[34] National Income is the -
A.
Net National Product at market price
B.
Net National Product at factor cost
C.
Net Domestic Product at market price
D.
Net domestic Product at factor cost
Ans:
Net National Product at factor cost
Explanation :
National Income is total amount of goods and services produced within the nation during the given period say, 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit, received by factors of production i.e. labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship of a nation.
[35] Seismic sea waves which approach the coasts at greater force are known as -
A.
Tides
B.
Tsunami
C.
Current
D.
Cyclone
Ans:
Tsunami
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruptions. But as the waves travel inland, they build up to higher and higher heights as the depth of the ocean decreases. The speed of tsunami waves depends on ocean depth rather than the distance from the source of the wave.
[36] Depression formed due to deflating action of winds are called -
A.
Playas
B.
Yardang
C.
Ventifacts
D.
Sand dunes
Ans:
Yardang
Explanation :
A yardang is a streamlined protuberance carved from bedrock or any consolidated or semiconsolidated material by the dual action of wind abrasion by dust and sand, and deflation which is the removal of loose material by wind turbulence.
[37] The land of maximum biodiversity is:
A.
Tropical
B.
Temperate
C.
Monsoonal
D.
Equatorial
Ans:
Tropical
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
The tropics are the region of the Earth near to the equator and between the Tropic of Cancer in the northern hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern hemisphere. This region is also referred to as the tropical zone and the torrid zone. The word Tropical specifically means places near the equator.
[38] If input frequency of a full wave rectifier be n, then output frequency would be -
A.
n/2
B.
n
C.
3n/2
D.
2n
Ans:
2n
Explanation :
Considering a full-wave rectifier circuit: If we consider this, the output frequency is certainly twice than that of input frequency. So, if the input frequency is 50 Hz, output frequency will be 100 Hz.
[39] Heat transfer horizontally within the atmosphere is called -
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Absorption
D.
Advection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
Convection is the heat transfer due to the bulk movement of molecules within fluids such as gases and liquids, including molten rock
[40] Indian Standard time relates to -
A.
75.5° E longitude
B.
82.5° E longitude
C.
90.5° E longitude
D.
0° longitude
Ans:
82.5° E longitude
Explanation :
In military and aviation time, IST is designated E* = Echo*. Indian Standard Time is calculated on the basis of 82.5 °E longitude which is just west of the town of Mirzapur, near Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
[41] The e Minister of India is:
A.
Elected
B.
Appointed
C.
Nominated
D.
Selected
Ans:
Appointed
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
[42] Which is not an All India Service?
A.
Indian Administration Service
B.
Indian Police Service
C.
Indian Foreign Service
D.
Indian Forest Service
Ans:
Indian Foreign Service
Explanation :
Indian foreign Service is not an All India Service. All India Service in India are Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) and Indian Administrative Services (IAS).
[43] Who among the following has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2007?
A.
Yash Chopra
B.
Ustsad Arnjad All Khan
C.
Manna Dey
D.
A. Nageshwara Rao
Ans:
Manna Dey
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
Prabodh Chandra Dey (1 May 1919 − 24 October 2013), known by his stage name Manna Dey, was an internationally acclaimed Indian playback singer, music director, musician and Indian classical vocalist. He is considered one of the most versatile and celebrated vocalists of the Hindi film industry.
[44] An Intelligent terminal -
A.
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
B.
can process small data processing jobs, with the large CPU
C.
interacts with the user English
D.
cannot take data from the user
Ans:
has a microprocessor, but can-not be programmed by the user
Explanation :
0
[45] Which one of the following is not a method of estimating National Income?
A.
Expenditure method
B.
Product method
C.
Matrix method
D.
Income method
Ans:
Matrix method
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
The matrix method is a structural analysis method used as a fundamental principle in many applications in civil engineering. The method is carried out, using either a stiffness matrix or a flexibility matrix. "The flexibility method is not conducive to computer programming" - Weaver, Gere.
[46] The monetary policy is India is formulated by -
A.
Central Government
B.
Industrial Financial Corporation of India
C.
Reserve Bank of India
D.
Industrial Development of India
Ans:
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation :
Monetary Policy of India is formulated and executed by Reserve Bank of India to achieve specific objectives. It refers to that policy by which central bank of the country controls(i) the supply of money, and (ii) cost of money or the rate of interest, with a view to achieve particular objectives.
[47] A short-term government security paper is called -
A.
Share
B.
Debenture
C.
Mutual fund
D.
Treasury Bill
Ans:
Treasury Bill
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
Treasury bills are instrument of short-term borrowing by the Government of India, issued as promissory notes under discount. The interest received on them is the discount, which is the difference between the price at which they are issued and their redemption value
[48] WTO basically promotes -
A.
Financial support
B.
Global peace
C.
Unilateral trade
D.
Multilateral trade
Ans:
Multilateral trade
Explanation :
Multilateral trade agreements are commerce treaties among three or more nations. The agreements reduce tariffs and make it easier for businesses to import and export. Since they are among many countries, they are difficult to negotiate.
[49] Under which market condition do firms have excess capacity?
A.
Perfect competition
B.
Monopolistic competition
C.
Duopoly
D.
Oligopoly
Ans:
Monopolistic competition
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.
Explanation :
Monopolistic competition is a type of imperfect competition such that many producers sell products that are differentiated from one another (e.g. by branding or quality) and hence are not perfect substitutes.
[50] Price theory is also known -
A.
Macro Economics
B.
Development Economic,
C.
Public Economics
D.
Micro Economics
Ans:
Micro Economics
Explanation :
Microeconomics (from Greek prefix mikro- meaning "small" + economics) is a branch of economics that studies the behaviour of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of scarce resources and the interactions among these individuals and firms.