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Oct 11, 2015

[QandA] General Studies (200 Questions) - Part 2


(01)
What is HR 8832 which was recently discovered?
(a) Planetary System                                                          (b) Planet
(c) Star                                                                                   (d) Orbit

(02)
Temporary hardness can be removed by:
1. Boiling                              2. Clark's Method
3. Calogon's Method         4. Ion-exchange Method
(a) 1 and 2 only                                                                    (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only                                                                    (d) 1 and 4 only

(03)
Sant Kabir Award is an Indian Government award conferred to ______
(a) weavers                                                                           (b) carpenters
(c) missionaries which works for eradicating Polio
(d) missionaries which works for child education

(04)
On August 2015, Legislative Assembly of ____ passed a resolution against death penalty
(a) Sikkim                                                                             (b) Tripura
(c) Asom                                                                               (d) Meghalaya

(05)
Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
1. April 07: World Health Day
2. April 11: National Motherhood Day
3. April 23: World Book & Copyright Day
(a) 1 and 2 only                                                                    (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only                                                                    (d) 1, 2 and 3

(06)
Who of the following is anti-tobacco campaigner?
(a) Sunita Tomar                                                                  (b) Aruna Shanbaung
(c) Suchitra Bhattacharya                                                 (d) Janaki Patnaik


(07)
_____ launched Subodham project, to help people in the state to overcome addiction to liquor
(a) Rajasthan                                                                        (b) Kerala
(c) Gujarat                                                                            (d) Punjab

(08)
Global Earth Hour Capital 2015 is
(a) Seoul                                                                                (b) Sydney
(c) Hamilton                                                                         (d) Mexico City

(09)
Which of the following city is included in both HRIDAY and PRASAD project?
(a) Badami                                                                            (b) Warangal
(c) Kamakhya                                                                      (d) Kanchipuram

(10)
Which of the following scheme is/are correctly matched with the respective ministries?
1. Roshini - Ministry of Rural Development
2. Nai Roshini - Ministry of Minority Affairs
(a) 1 only                                                                               (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2                                                                   (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(11)
Match:
List – I (Newspapers)
List – II (Countries)
A
The Age
1
United Kingdom
B
Financial Times
2
Australia
C
Daily News
3
USA
D
Liberty Times
4
Taiwan
            A         B         C         D
(a)       2          1          3          4
(b)       2          1          4          3
(c)       1          2          4          3
(d)       1          2          3          4

(12)
Match:
List – I (India’s Population)
List – II
(Distinct Features)
A
1901-1921
1
Period of stagnant population
B
1921-1951
2
Period of steady growth
C
1951-1981
3
Period of Rapid High growth
D
1981-2001
4
Period of High growth with definite signs of slowing down
            A         B         C         D
(a)       2          1          3          4
(b)       2          1          4          3
(c)       1          2          4          3
(d)       1          2          3          4

(13)
Match:
List – I (Tributaries)
List – II (Rivers)
A
Ong
1
Mahanadi
B
Sabari
2
Godavari
C
Munneru
3
Cauvery
D
Srimsha
4
Krishna
            A         B         C         D
(a)       2          1          3          4
(b)       2          1          4          3
(c)       1          2          4          3
(d)       1          2          3          4

(14)
In which of the following cities, do ACWs (Area Cyclone Warning Centres) is not located?
(a) New Delhi                                                                                  (b) Mumbai
(c)Chennai                                                                                        (d) Kolkata

(15)
The hurtling down a mountain slope of mass of snow, compounded with ice and rock is called as
(a) landslide                                                                                      (b) avalanche
(c) hailstorm                                                                                     (d) cloudburst

(16)
With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were
(a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces
(b) nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
(c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies
(d) selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters

(17)
‘Economic Justice’ the objectives of Constitution has been as one of the Indian provided in
1. Preamble              2. Fundamental Rights      3. Directive Principles of State Policy
(a) 1 and 2 only                                                                    (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only                                                                    (d) 1, 2 and 3

(18)
According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Fundamental Duties
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties

(19)
Consider the following statements
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only                                                                               (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2                                                                   (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(20)
Consider the following statements:
1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for Legislation.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 1 only                                                                               (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only                                                                    (d) 1, 2 and 3

(21)
Which one of the following statements is correct?
(a) In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time
(b) The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President
(c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post
(d) In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support

(22)
The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties
(a) with the consent of all the States
(b) with the consent of the majority of States
(c) with the consent of the States concerned
(d) without the consent of any State

(23)
What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
(a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
(b) The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further
(c) The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration
(d) The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill

(24)
Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution?
1. National Development Council          2. Planning Commission   3. Zonal Councils
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only                                                                    (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only                                                                    (d) 1, 2 and 3

(25)
A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of
1. Ordinary Legislation     2. Money Bill                       3. Constitution Amendment Bill
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a)1 only                                                                                (b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only                                                                     (d)1, 2 and 3

(26)
The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment
(a) need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the” Houses within six months
(b) need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months
(c) must be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament
(d) must be a member of the Lok Sabha

(27)
With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements:
1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.
2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only                                                                               (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2                                                                   (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(28)
Which of the following is not among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?
(a) To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
(b) To protect the weaker sections from social injustice
(c) To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry
(d) To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity

(29)
Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?
(a) To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State
(b) To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services
(c) To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement
(d) To determine the functions of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election Commissioners

(30)
Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:
1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code
2. Organizing village Panchayats
3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas
4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities
Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?
(a)1, 2 and 4 only                                                                (b)2 and 3 only

(c)1, 3 and 4 only                                                                (d)1, 2, 3 and 4

(31)
Consider the following statements:
1.Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha.
2.It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate the election disputes.
3.According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only                                                                               (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only                                                                    (d) None

(32)
Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements:
1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election.
3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only                                                                                (b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3                                                                                    (d) None

(33)
Which of the following rights is/are available to foreigners in India?
1. Right to Education                     2. Right to Information
(a) 1 only                                                                                           (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2                                                                               (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(34)
Which of the following writs can be issued against administrative authorities?
1. Prohibition          2. Certiorari                         3. Mandamus
(a) 1, 2 and 3                                                                                    (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only                                                                                (d) 1 and 2 only

(35)
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. The directive principles are meant to establish Political Democracy.
2. The directive principles are meant to establish Social Democracy.
3. The directive principles are meant to establish Economic Democracy.
(a) 1 only                                                                                           (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only                                                                                (d) 1, 2 and 3

(36)
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about Centre – State relations?
1. During the proclamation of emergency (Article 352) the center can give direction to a state on any matter.
2. During the proclamation of emergency (Article 352) President can modify the constitutional distribution of revenues between the Centre & the states.
(a) 1 only                                                                                           (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2                                                                               (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(37)
When the offices of both Speaker and Deputy Speaker falls vacant –
(a) The members of Lok Sabha immediately elect a Speaker.
(b) The senior most willing member of Lok Sabha becomes the speaker.
(c) The President appoints any member of Lok Sabha as speaker.
(d) The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha presides over till the next speaker is elected.

(38)
With Regard to Constitutional Amendment Bill –
(a) The President can reject the bill but cannot return the bill.
(b) The President cannot reject the bill but can return the bill.
(c) The President can neither reject the bill nor return the bill.
(d) The President can either reject the bill or return the bill.

(39)
As of now, the number of High Courts in India is
(a) 23                                                                                                  (b) 24
(c) 25                                                                                                  (d) 26

(40)
The Vice President can be removed from office before completion of his term in which of the following manner?
(a) He/She can be impeached in similar manner as President.
(b) A Resolution of Rajya Sabha passed by special majority and agreed to by the Lok Sabha.
(c) A Resolution of Rajya Sabha passed by simple majority and agreed to by the Lok Sabha.
(d) A Resolution of Rajya Sabha passed by an absolute majority and agreed to by the Lok Sabha.

(41)
Madras High Court was established in the year of
(a) 1860                                                                                             (b) 1861
(c) 1862                                                                                             (d) 1863

(42)
Who of the following person is not the ‘national icons’ for Election Commission of India?
(a)  M. S. Dhoni                                                                              (b) Aamir Khan
(c)  Sania Mirza                                                                               (d) Mary Kom

(43)
Which of the following state/UT registered the maximum voting percentage in the recently concluded 2014 General Elections?
(a) Lakshadweep Is                                                             (b) Tripura
(c) Nagaland                                                                                     (d) Goa

(44)
Who is Bharathi Kannama?
(a) India’s first transgender to participate in SI (Sub Inspector of Police) examination
(b) India’s first transgender to become a TV anchor
(c) India’s first transgender to contest in a general election
(d) India’s first transgender to become principal of a college

(45)
Which of the following is not included in India’s Antarctic expeditions?
(a) Dakshin Gangotri                                                                     (b) Maitri
(c) Himadri                                                                                       (d) Bharati

(46)
First Asian Youth Athletics Championships was held at
(a) Beijing                                                                                         (b) Singapore
(c) Doha                                                                                            (d) Seoul

(47)
Match:
List – I (Index)
List – II (India’s Rank)
A
Social Progress Index – 2015
1
102nd
B
Human Capital Index – 2015
2
143rd
C
Global Peace Index – 2015
3
100th
D
Environmental Democracy Index – 2015
4
24th
            A         B         C         D
(a)       4          3          2          1
(b)       4          2          3          1
(c)       1          3          2          4
(d)       1          2          3          4

(48)
India’s Sharath Kamal is associated with the sport of
(a) Tennis                                                                                          (b) Badminton
(c) Table Tennis                                                                               (d) Hockey

(49)
Match:
List – I (Books)
List – II (Authors)
A
Umbrella Man
1
Siddartha Gigoo
B
The Lives of Others
2
Neel Mukherjee
C
How to be both
3
Uma Lele
D
Food for All
4
Ali Smith
            A         B         C         D
(a)       2          1          3          4
(b)       2          1          4          3
(c)       1          2          4          3
(d)       1          2          3          4

(50)
The enclaves of which group of Indian States comes under the ambit of 100th Constitution Amendment Bill
1. Assam       2. Meghalaya           3. Nagaland              4. Tripura
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only; not 4
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only; not 2
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only; not 3

(d) 2 and 4 only; not 1 and 3

(51)
Which Lok Sabha Constituency in Tamil Nadu registered a low voting percentage in 2014 General Election?
(a) South Chennai                                                                           (b) Central Chennai
(c) Thenkasi                                                                                     (d) Nagapattinam

(52)
Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
1. “City of Temples” – Kanchipuram
2. “Temple City” – Madurai
(a) 1 only                                                                                           (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2                                                                               (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(53)
Who was called as “Company Akbar”?
(a) Lord Canning                                                                             (b) Lord Wellesley
(c) Lord Linlithgow                                                                         (d) Lord Cornwallis

(54)
Tipu Sultan died fighting the English forced under
(a) Lord Cornwallis                                                                       (b) Lord Dalhousie
(c) Lord Wellesley                                                                          (d) Lord Hastings

(55)
Who among the following was the first President of the Indian Trade Union Congress in 1920?
(a) Bipin Chandra Pal                                                                     (b) Chittaranjan Das
(c) Lala Lajpat Rai                                                                          (d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

(56)
Swaraj as a national demand was first made by
(a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak                                                                (b) Dadabhai Naorroji
(c) Chittranjan Das                                                                         (d) Jawaharlala Nehre

(57)
Who was the viceroy of India at the time of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
(a) Lord Curzon                                                                               (b) Lord Hardinge
(c) Lord Chelmsford                                                                       (d) Lord Irwin

(58)
The first movement launched against the British in India was
(a) Swaraj Movement                                                                     (b) Khilafat Movement
(c) Non Cooperation Movement                                                 (d) Quit India Movement

(59)
Who among the following attended all the three Round Table Conferences?
(a) Madan Mohan Malviya                                                           (b) Annie Besant
(c) Mahatma Gandhi                                                                     (d) B R Ambedkar

(60)
Burma was separated from India in
(a) 1945                                                                                             (b) 1941
(c) 1942                                                                                             (d) 1967

(61)
The first fort which the British constructed in India was
(a) Hooghly Fort                                                                             (b) St. George Fort
(c) St. David Fort                                                                            (d) Agra Fort

(62)
“Vande Matram” was first published in
(a) Gitanjali                                                                                      (b) Harijan
(c) Kesari                                                                                           (d) Anand Math

(63)
Sir Charles Wood dispatch of 1854 dealt primarily with
(a) Administrative reform                                                             (b) Social reform
(c) Economic reform                                                                       (d) Educational reform

(64)
The term “Interpolers” was used by the
(a) Danish                                                                                         (b) French
(c) English                                                                                        (d) Dutch

(65)
Where were the Ghadar revolutionaries, who became active during the outbreak of the World War I based?
(a) Central America                                                                        (b) North America
(c) West America                                                                            (d) South America

(66)
In October 1920, who of the following headed a group of Indians gathered at Tashkent to set up a communist party of India?
(a) H K Sarkar                                                                                  (b) P C Joshi
(c) M C Chagla                                                                               (d) M N Roy

(67)
What was ‘Komagata Maru’?
(a) A political party based in Taiwan                                         
(b) Peasant communist leader of China
(c) A naval ship on voyage to Canada
(d) A Chinese village where Mao Tse began his long march

(68)
Who among the following repealed the Vernacular Press Act?
(a) Lord Dufferin                                                                             (b) Lord Ripon
(c) Lord Curzon                                                                               (d) Lord Hardinge

(69)
Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
1. Prathana Samaj – Reforming Hindu religious thought an practice in the light of modern knowledge
2. Dharma Sabha – Founded to counter Brahmo Samaj movement
3. Madras Hindu Association – Movement concerned with the plight of widows combating Devadasi system
(a) 1 and 2 only                                                                                (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only                                                                                (d) 1, 2 and 3

(70)
Who was the President of Indian National Congress when the Constitution for the Congress was ratified in Madras Session in 1908?
(a) Ras Behari Ghosh                                                                     (b) Badruddin Tayabji

(c) Madan Mohan Malaviya                                                         (d) Bhupendranath Basu

(71)
The suspension of the Non – Cooperation Movement led to a split within Congress in the ________ of the Congress in December 1922
(a) Lahore Session                                                                           (b) Gaya Session
(c) Karachi Session                                                                         (d) Amritsar Session

(72)
“Rakhal” is the folkdance associated with the State of
(a) Karnataka                                                                                   (b) Odisha
(c) Mizoram                                                                                      (d) Punjab

(73)
Irom Sharmila belongs to the State of
(a) Mizoram                                                                                     (b) Manipur
(c) Asom                                                                                           (d) Meghalaya

(74)
The place “Thiruvalangadu” where Karaikal Ammaiyar attained moksha is situated in the district of
(a) Kanchipuram                                                                             (b) Thiruvallur
(c) Pudukottai                                                                                  (d) Thanjavur

(75)
Which metal does not form amalgam?
(a) Cu                                                                                                 (b) Fe
(c) Zn                                                                                                 (d) Ag

(76)
The substance to be coated on plastic tape-recorder tapes is
(a) Iron thiosulphate                                                                       (b) Iron oxide
(c) Iron sulphate                                                                              (d) Iron chloride

(77)
The main constituents of pearls are
(a) Calcium Oxide and Ammonium Chloride
(b) Calcium Carbonate and Magnesium Carbonate
(c) Aragonite and Sodium Carbonate
(d) Ammonium Sulphate and Sodium Carbonate

(78)
Salts of which of the following elements provides colours to fireworks?
(a) Zinc and Sulphur                                                                      
(b) Strontium and Barium
(c) Potassium and Mercury
(d) Chromium and Nickel

(79)
Which of the following is called “Stranger Gas”?
(a) Argon                                                                                           (b) Xenon
(c) Neon                                                                                            (d) Nitrous Oxide

(80)
Which district has the maximum number of village panchayats in Tamil Nadu?
(a) Thiruvallur                                                                                 (b) Villupuram
(c) Kancheepuram                                                                           (d) Tiruvanamalai

(81)
Incirlik air base was in news recently,. It is in the country of
(a) Turkey                                                                                         (b) Syria
(c) Iran                                                                                               (d) Iraq

(82)
Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
1. Anna Baghya Scheme – Karnataka
2. Kudambasree Scheme – West Bengal
(a) 1 only                                                                                           (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2                                                                               (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(83)
Which of the following is/are correctly launched?
1. Umbrella Revolution – Hong Kong
2. Operation Lehar – India
3. Operation Octopus – Liberia
(a) 1 and 2 only                                                                                (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only                                                                                (d) 1, 2 and 3

(84)
India’s 48th Tiger Reserve is in
(a) Maharashtra                                                                               (b) Uttarakhand
(c) Karnataka                                                                                   (d) Tamil Nadu

(85)
Operation Olivia is associated with the State of
(a) Western Coast of India                                                            (b) Eastern Coast of India
(c) Gangetic Plains                                                                         (d) Himalayan Glaciers

(86)
There are six villages A, B, C, D, E and F.
F is 1 km to the West of D; B is 1 km to the east of E; A is 2 km to the North of E; C is 1 km to the East of A; D is 1 km to the South of A
Which three villages are in a line?
(a) A, C, B                                                                                        (b) A, D, E
(c) C, B, F                                                                                        (d) E, B, D

(87)
A man sold two houses for Rs. 6, 75, 958 each.  On one house he gains 16% while on other he loses 16%. How much does he gain/loss in the whole?
(a) 2.56% loss                                                                                  (b) 2.56% gain
(c) 3.56% gain                                                                                  (d) 3.56% loss

(88)
There are seven persons up on a ladder, A, B, C, D, E, F and G (not in that order). A is further up that E but is lower than C. B is in the middle. G is between A and B. E is between B and F. If F is between E and D, the person on the bottom step of the ladder will be
(a) B                                                                                                   (b) F
(c) D                                                                                                   (d) E

(89)
The letters L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S and T in their order are substituted by nine integers from 1 to 9 but not in that order. 4 is assigned to P. The difference between P and T is 5. The difference between N and T is 3. What is the integer assigned to N?
(a) 7                                                                                                    (b) 5
(c) 4                                                                                                    (d) 6

(90)
Examine the following statements:
1. Gokul scored more than Dhanesh
2. Dhanesh scored less than Sudharshan
3. Sudharshan scored more than Gokul
4. Rajesh scored more than Gokul but less than Sudharshan
Who scored the highest?
(a) Gokul                                                                                          (b) Rajesh
(c) Dhanesh                                                                                      (d) Sudharshan

(91)
In a code language, FIFTY is written as CACTY. CAR as POL, TAR as TOL. How can TARIFF be written in that language?
(a) TOLACC                                                                                               (b) TOEFEL
(c) TOLADD                                                                                               (d) TOEFDD

(92)
With the help of histogram, we can draw
(I) Frequency Polygon       (II) Frequency Curve          (III) Frequency Distribution
(a) I and II only                                                                                (b) II and III only
(c) I and III only                                                                               (d) I, II and III

(93)
The Geometric Progression of (1/16) and (4/25) is
(a) 1/10                                                                                             (b) 1/100
(c) 10                                                                                                  (d) 100

(94)
“Statistics may be called the science of country” is the definition given by
(a) Croxton                                                                                       (b) A.L. Bowley
(c) Boddington                                                                                 (d) Webster

(95)
Logu can do a piece of work in 15 days, Shiva can do it in 12 days. Logu, Shiva and Madan can together do it in 4 days. In how many days can Madan alone do this work?
(a) 12                                                                                                  (b) 15
(c) 10                                                                                                  (d) 8

(96)
A village has 2000 people out of which 1100 are male and the rest are female. The overall literacy rate is 95%, while only 3% males are not literate. What percentage of female population is literate?
(a) 92.55%                                                                                        (b) 93.65%
(c) 94%                                                                                              (d) None of these

(97)
Cost of 68 pens and 96 pencils is Rs. 788. What is the cost of 17 pens and 4 pencils?
(a) Rs. 193                                                                                        (b) Rs. 189
(c) Rs. 197                                                                                        (d) Rs. 183

(98)
The average of four consecutive odd numbers P, Q, R and S respectively (in increasing order) is 104. What is the sum of P and S?
(a) 204                                                                                               (b) 208
(c) 206                                                                                               (d) 212

(99)
The difference between 20% of a number and 7/15th of the same number is 124. What is 40% of that number?
(a) 186                                                                                               (b) 200
(c) 196                                                                                               (d) 465

(100)
What will be the difference between the Compound Interest and Simple Interest at the rate of 5% per annum on an amount of Rs. 400 at the end of 2 years?
(a) Rs. 10                                                                                          (b) Rs. 20
(c) Rs. 25                                                                                          (d) Can’t be find

(101)
Who is the chairman of the 14th Finance Commission?
(a) Dr. M. Govinda Rao                                                                (b) Dr. Vijay Kelkar
(c) Dr. Y. V. Reddy                                                                         (d) Dr. Nachiket Nor

(102)
The Chairperson of the Seventh Pay Commission is
(a) Justice B N Sri Krishna                                                                        (b) Justice D K Jain
(c) Justice A P Shah                                                                                   (d) Justice A K Mathur

(103)
Match:
List – I
List – II
A
Visakhadatta
1
Surgery
B
Varahamihia
2
Drama
C
Sushruta
3
Astronomy
D
Brahmagupta
4
Mathematics
Codes:
            A         B         C         D
[A]      1          3          4          2
[B]      2          1          3          4
[C]      2          3          1          4
[D]      3          4          1          2

(104)
The “Yudh Abhyas” is a counter terrorism joint military exercise between India and
(a) France                                                                                          (b) USA
(c) Japan                                                                                            (d) China

(105)
India’s biggest hydro-electric project in the private sector, Vishnu Prayag Hydro Power Project is located in
(a) Chhattisgarh                                                                              (b) Karnataka
(c) Assam                                                                                          (d) Uttarakhand

(106)
A narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water is known as a/an
(a) Oasis                                                                                            (b) Strait
(c) Isthmus                                                                                       (d) Bay

(107)
Which part of India receives rain when the summer monsoon recedes?
(a) Odisha Coast                                                                             (b) Malabar Coast
(c) North East India                                                                        (d) Tamil Nadu Coast

(108)
Fog, which reduces visibility, usually occurs when
(a) moist air mingles with warm water
(b) cool air blows over the surface of warm water
(c) moist air touches cold surface of Earth
(d) warm air blows over cold surface of Earth

(109)
Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) is located in ____
(a) Sikkim                                                                                         (b) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) Uttarakhand                                                                               (d) Himachal Pradesh

(110)
The abacus of Lion Capital of Asoka is engraved with four animals viz:
(a) Lion, Elephant, Deer, Bull
(b) Lion, Bull, Horse, Deer
(c) Lion, Elephant, Horse, Bull
(d) Lion, Elephant, Tiger, Horse

(111)
_____ have the same dimensional formula
(a) Force and Momentum                                                              (b) Stress and Strain
(c) Density and Linear Momentum                                            
(d) Work and Potential Energy

(112)
A stone is dropped from the window of a train moving along a horizontal straight track, the path of the stone as observed on ground is
(a) Straight line                                                                                (b) Parabola
(c) Circular                                                                                       (d) Hyperbola

(113)
Inertia of  a body has direct dependence on
(a) velocity                                                                                       (b) mass
(c) area                                                                                               (d) volume

(114)
Consider the following statement(s):
1. Newton’s first law of motion gives the concept of Inertia
2. The working of a rocket is based on Newton’s third law of motion
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 1 only                                                                                           (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2                                                                               (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(115)
The rate of change of angular momentum is equal to
(a) Force                                                                                            (b) Angular Momentum
(c) Torque                                                                                         (d) Moment of Inertia

(116)
If the earth stops rotating, the value of ‘g’ at the equator will
(a) increase                                                                                       (b) decrease
(c) remain same                                                                               (d) become zero

(117)
Consider the following statement(s):
1. When a man jumps from a boat to the shore, the boat moves away from him: Newton’s Third Law of Motion
2. A person falling on a cemented floor gets injured more whereas a person falling on a sand floor does not get hurt: Newton’s Second Law of Motion
3. An athlete running in a race will continue to run even after reaching the finishing point: Newton’s First Law of Motion
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only                                                                                (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only                                                                                (d) 1, 2 and 3

(118)
Who said “Man is a social animal”?
(a) Aristotle                                                                                      (b) Cicero
(c) Machiavelli                                                                                (d) Wallas Graham

(119)
Who said “Liberty means the absence of restraints”?
(a) Bodin                                                                                           (b) Burke
(c) Green                                                                                           (d) Seely
  
(120)
Who first used the term “State”?
(a) Aristotle                                                                                      (b) Nicolo Machiavelli
(c) Woodrow Wilson                                                                     (d) Sidgwick

(121)
If “a” is an even integer, then which of the following is an odd integer?
(a) 3a + 2                                                                                           (b) 7a
(c) 8a + 5                                                                                           (d) a2

(122)
What is the next term in the following series?
25, 34, 52, 79, 115, ?
(a) 160                                                                                               (b) 140
(c) 153                                                                                               (d) 190

(123)
In 100m race, A covers the distance in 36 seconds and B in 45 seconds. In this race A beats B by:
(a) 20m                                                                                              (b) 25m
(c) 22.5m                                                                                          (d) 9m

(124)
The sum of two numbers is 40 and their product is 375. What will be the sum of their reciprocals?
(a) 1/40                                                                                             (b) 8/75
(c) 75/4                                                                                             (d) 75/8

(125)
Find the average of all numbers between 6 and 34 which are divisible by 5
(a) 18                                                                                                  (b) 20
(c) 24                                                                                                  (d) 30

(126)
Which of the following is/are correctly matched? {Schemes and associated Ministries}
1. Mid Day Meal Scheme – Ministry of Rural Development
2. Wheat Based Nutrition Programme – Ministry of Women and Child Development
(a) 1 only                                                                                           (b) II only
(c) Both I and II                                                                               (d) Neither I nor II


(127)
The latitude extension of Tamil Nadu is
(a) 8°4’N – 13°34’N                                                                                   (b) 8°5’N – 13°35’N
(c) 8°6’N – 13°36’N                                                                                   (d) 8°7’N – 13°37’N

(128)
India has accorded “in principle” approval for five green field nuclear sites. Which of the following is a inland site (not a coastal site)
(a) Bargi                                                                                            (b) Mithi Virdi
(c) Kovvada                                                                                      (d) Haripur

(129)
Stagflation refers to a situation which is characterized by
(a) inflation and rising employment
(b) inflation and rising unemployment
(c) stagnant employment and deflation
(d) deflation and rising unemployment

(130)
Which of the two constituents are collectively called as World Bank, as they share the same leadership and staff?
1. IBRD         2. IDA          3. IFC                        4. MIGA
(a)I and II only                                                                                 (b) II and III only

(c) III and IV only                                                                            (d) I and IV only

(131)
The number of Indian states that shares an international border (land) are
(a) 15                                                                                                  (b) 16
(c) 17                                                                                                  (d) 18

(132)
The place located at the confluence of Alakananda and Pindar rivers is
(a) Rudraprayag                                                                               (b) Karnaprayag
(c) Devaprayag                                                                                (d) Vishnuprayag

(133)
Which one among the following States shares common boundaries with maximum number of other States?
(a) Madhya Pradesh                                                                       (b) West Bengal
(c) Chhattisgarh                                                                              (d) Andhra Pradesh

(134)
Consider the following statement(s):-
Assertion (A): In India, fishing is more developed along the western coast than the eastern coast
Reason (R): Continental shelf in western coast is wider than the eastern coast
(a) Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is correct but R is not correct
(d) A is not correct but R is correct

(135)
India's first white label ATM is
(a) Prizm Payments                                                                        (b) Indicash
(c) Srei Infra                                                                                     (d) Muthoot Finance

(136)
Which one among the following was the first to legalise euthanasia?
(a) Austria                                                                                         (b) Switzerland
(c) Netherlands                                                                                (d) Canada

(137)
A close bottle containing water at room temperature was taken to the moon and then the lid is opened. The water will
(a) freeze                                                                                           (b) boil
(c) decompose into oxygen and hydrogen                                  (d) not change at all

(138)
Match the following
List – I
List – II
A Vodka
1 Apples
B Brandy
2 Potatoes
C Cidar
3 Barley
D Whisky
4 Grapes
Codes:-
            A         B         C         D
[A]      2          4          1          3
[B]      1          3          4          2
[C]      2          1          4          3
[D]      1          4          3          2

(139)
The urine sample of a diabetic patient contains
1. Sucrose                 2. Fructose               3. Glucose
(a) 1 and 2 only                                                                                (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only                                                                                (d) 1, 2 and 3

(140)
Dog bite can cause rabies. Which among the following other animals can also cause rabies?
(a) Donkey                                                                                        (b) Bat
(c) Horse                                                                                           (d) Crocodile

(141)
Five newly – born babies were weighed by the doctor. In her report, she stated that child A is lighter than child B. Child C is lighter than child D. Child B is lighter than child D, but heavier than child E. Which child is the heaviest?
(a) E                                                                                                   (b) D
(c) C                                                                                                   (d) A

(142)
Vijay, Ganesh and Tamilarasan play cricket. Vijay’s runs are to Ganesh’s and Ganesh’s runs are to Tamilarasan’s as 3:2. They get altogether 342 runs. How many runs did Vijay make?
(a) 162                                                                                               (b) 108
(c) 72                                                                                                  (d) Data Inadequate

(143)
The “Abyei Region” is a disputed area between which of the following countries?
(a) Pakistan and Afghanistan                                                       (b) China and Japan
(c) Sudan and South Sudan                                                            (d) Switzerland and Germany

(144)
Who among the following has been the Union Finance Minister of India?
1. V P Singh                         2. R Venkataraman             3. Y B Chavan         4. Pranab Mukherjee
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only                                                                           (b) 1, 3 and 4 only  
(c) 2 and 4 only                                                                                (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(145)
By introducing NOTA (None of the Above Options) in EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines), India is _________ country to introduce negative voting
(a) 12th                                                                                              (b) 13th
(c) 14th                                                                                              (d) 15th
(146)
If Q1, Q2 and Q3 represent the first, second and third quartiles of a data, then co-efficient of quartile deviation is
(a)(Q3 – Q1)/2                                                                                 
(b) (Q3 + Q1 – 2Q2)/ (Q3– Q1)
(c) (Q3– Q1)/ (Q3+ Q1)
(d) (Q3 + Q1)/2

(147)
If the radius of a circle is decreased by 50%, then its area is reduced by
(a) 25%                                                                                              (b) 50%
(c) 75%                                                                                              (d) 100%

(148)
Endocrine Glands are:
1. Ductless glands                           2. Secrete hormones
(a) I only                                                                                            (b) II only
(c) Both I and II                                                                               (d) Neither I nor II

(149)
_____ represents the investor who is frequently seen as greedy having forgotten his or her original investment strategy to focus on securing unrealistic future gains
(a) pig                                                                                                (b) bull
(c) bear                                                                                              (d) elephant

(150)
Which of the following product(s) from Tamil Nadu is/are have the recognition of “Geographical Indication”?
1. Coimbatore Wet Grinder         2. Chettinad Kolam                        3. Salem Venpattu
(a) 1 and 2 only                                                                                (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only                                                                                (d) 1, 2 and 3

(151)
Assertion (A): Bitcoins are the crypto-currency
Reason (R): They can be traced digitally
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true abut R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

(152)
Duralumin contains
1. Copper                 2. Manganese           3. Magnesium          4. Zinc
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only                                                               (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only                                                               (d) 1, 3 and 4 only

(153)
A woman’s voice is shriller than a man’s voice due to
(a) higher frequency                                                           (b) higher amplitude
(c) lower frequency                                                 (d) weak vocal chords

(154)
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1. Vitamin K deficiency leads to haemorrhage
2. Folic acid deficiency leads to Anaemia
(a) 1 alone is correct                                                           (b) 2 alone is correct
(c) Both 1 and 2 are correct                                               (d) Neither 1 nor 2 are correct

(155)
Glycolysis is the conversion of
(a) glucose – glycogen                                                        (b) glucose – pyruicacid
(c) glycogen – glucose                                                        (d) glucose – citric acid

(156)
Rusting of an iron is ____ process
1. Reduction             2. Oxidation
(a) 2 only                                                                               (b) 1 only
(c) Neither 1 nor 2                                                              (d) Both 1 and 2

(157)
Consider the following pairs:
1. Cannes is at France                   
2. Davos is at Denmark
3. Roland Garros is at The Netherlands
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only                                                                               (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only                                                                    (d) 1, 2 and 3

(158)
Acute lead poisoning is also known as:
(a) Itai –Itai                                                                          (b) Plumbism
(c) Neuralgia                                                                        (d) Byssinosis
(159)
Which of the following is correct?
(a) Hardness of steel increase with increase in carbon content
(b) Hardness of steel increase with decrease in carbon content
(c) Hardness of steel decrease with increase in carbon content
(d) Hardness of steel decrease with decrease in carbon content

(160)
On March 12, 1930, Gandhi began his famous March to Dandi with his chosen _____ followers to break the salt laws.
(a) 78                                                                                      (b) 79
(c) 80                                                                                      (d) 81

(161)
____ became the first country in the world to allow mercy killing for children
(a) The Netherlands                                                           (b) Belgium
(c) Germany                                                                         (d) Norway

(162)
Consider the Legislative Assembly Seats in Tamil Nadu
The numbers in X and Y respectively are:
(a) 42, 4                                                                                 (b) 43, 3
(c) 44, 2                                                                                 (d) 45, 1

(163)
2014 General Elections was held in ____ phases
(a) six                                                                                     (b) seven
(c) eight                                                                                 (d) nine

(164)
Find the next series:
A/2, B/4, C/6, D/8, ?, ?
(a) E/16, F/32                                                                     (b) F/32, I/14
(c) F/12, E/16                                                                     (d) E/10, F/12

(165)
The first committee to recommend for the establishment of an Ombudsman type of institution in India was
(a) Gorwala Committee                                                    (b) Santhanam Committee
(c) Kripalani Committee                                                  
(d) Administrative Reforms Commission

Read the following passage and answer the 2 questions (166 and 167) that follow:
In a survey regarding a proposed measure to be introduced, 2878 persons took part of which 1652 were males. 1226 persons voted against the proposal of which 796 were males. 1425 persons voted for the proposal. 196 females were undecided.

(166) 
How may females voted for the proposal?
(a) 430                                                                                   (b) 600
(c) 624                                                                                   (d) 640

(167) 
How many males were undecided?
(a) 31                                                                                      (b) 227
(c) 426                                                                                   (d) 581

(168)
When the Reserve Bank of India announces an increase in CRR (Cash Reserve Ratio), what does it mean?
(a) The commercial banks will have less money to lend
(b) The Reserve Bank will have less money to lend
(c) The commercial banks will have more money to lend
(d) The Reserve Bank will have more money to lend

(169)
In the context of independent India’s economy, which one of the following was the earliest event to take place?
(a) Nationalisation of Insurance Companies
(b) Nationalisation of State Bank of India
(c) Enactment of banking Regulation Act
(d) Introduction of First Five Year Plan

(170)
Who among the following discovered Heavy Water?
(a) Heinrich Hertz                                                              (b) H C Urey
(c) Goerge Mendel                                                             (d) Joseph Priestley

(171)
Which two countries follow China and India in the decreasing order of their population?
(a) Brazil and USA                                                              (b) USA and Indonesia
(c) Canada and Malaysia                                                   (d) Russia and Nigeria

(172)
Manavalankurichi in Kanyakumari is known for
(a) Sillimanite                                                                      (b) Kynite
(c) Kaolin                                                                              (d) Ilmenite

(173)
Benghazi is located in
(a) Libya                                                                                (b) Sudan
(c) Egypt                                                                               (d) Algeria

(174)
Who of the following founded the “East India Association”?
(a) C. R. Das                                                                                    (b) Devendra Nath Tagore
(c) Dadabhai  Naoroji                                                        (d) V. D. Savarkar

(175)
From which of the following regions, the most dramatic indications about global warming, have come?
(a) Temperate                                                                       (b) Tropical
(c) Equatorial                                                                       (d) Polar

(176)
What is "Gramsat Scheme"?
(a) Government to develop all the Gram panchyats with basic needs of electricity and drinking water
(b) ISRO’s contribution is to provide the necessary satellite bandwidth to respective State Governments
(c) NDB's plan to make 100 villages in India to be dairy surplus
(d) Government to develop all the Gram panchyats into a model cluster village

(177)
India's Rajat Chauhan is associated with the sport of
(a) Shooting                                                                                      (b) Archery
(c) Wrestling                                                                                    (d) Athletics

(178)
________ became the first Indian city to be a member of Beijing headquartered World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF)
(a) Mysuru                                                                                        (b) Tiruchi
(c) Kochi                                                                                           (d) Panaji

(179)
Which of the following award is not given on Independence Day?
(a) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award
(b) Thiruvalluvar Award
(c) Kalpana Chawla Award
(d) Chief Minister’s Best Practices Award

(180)
Which of the following is/are correctly matched?
1. Australian Open 2015: won by Sanislas Wawrinka
2. Wimbledon 2015: won by Novak Djokovic
(a) 1 only                                                                                           (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2                                                                               (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(181)
Iravatham Mahadevan is a renowned
(a) ornithologist                                                                              (b) epigraphist
(c) literturer                                                                                      (d) Gandhian activist

(182)
Which of the following is oldest Political Party?
(a) Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
(b) Indian Union Muslim League
(c) All India Forward Bloc
(d) All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen

(183)
In which of the following states ISRO commissioned Titanium Sponge Plant?
(a) Karnataka                                                                                   (b) Kerala
(c) Andhra Pradesh                                                             (d) Tamil Nadu

(184)
All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) will come up in the city of
(a) Munnar                                                                                        (b) New Delhi
(c) Bengaluru                                                                                    (d) Nainital

(185)
August 8, 2015 marked the ___________anniversary of Quit India Movement
(a) 72nd                                                                                             (b) 73rd
(c) 74th                                                                                              (d) 75th

(186)
The annual Global Risks Report is published by
(a) WTO                                                                                           (b) IMF
(c) WEF                                                                                            (d) WB

(187)
Arrange the following states of India in terms of decreasing area:
1. Bihar         2. Jharkhand                        3. Chhattisgarh       4. Assam
(a) 1 – 2 – 3 – 4                                                                                (b) 3 – 1 – 2 – 4
(c) 1 – 4 – 2 – 3                                                                                (d) 3 – 4 – 1 – 2

(188)
Recently in 2014 General Elections, Election Commission of India introduced the Election Queue Management System, a first of its kind initiative was introduced in the State of ____________ [This system help the voter in receiving information about the crowd in the queue by sending an SMS with the Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) number. The information was also available on the website.]
(a) Gujarat                                                                                        (b) Goa
(c) West Bengal                                                                               (d) Sikkim

(189)
Excess of nitrate in drinking water can cause disease such as methemoglobinemia, which is also called
(a) Green baby syndrome                                                              (b) Blue baby syndrome
(c) Pink baby syndrome                                                                 (d) White baby syndrome

(190)
If the ratio of the areas of two squares is 1 : 4, then the ratio of their perimeter is
(a) 1 : 6                                                                                              (b) 1 : 8

(c) 1 : 2                                                                                              (d) 1 : 4

(191)
Statement:
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Conclusions:
I. All are friends in good times.
II. Enemies in bad times are not friends.
(a) Only conclusion II follows
(b) Both conclusions I and II follow
(c) Neither conclusion I nor II follows
(d) Only conclusion I follow

(192)
For a certain month, the dates of thee of the Sundays are even numbers. Then, the 15th of that month falls on a
(a) Saturday                                                                                                  (b) Sunday
(c) Thursday                                                                                                 (d) Friday

(193)
            2          4          ?
            4          4          15
            6          1          10
            -----------------------------
            3          1          2
(a) 2                                                                                                                (b) 4
(c) 5                                                                                                                (d) 3

(194)
            2          2          256
            -------------------------------
            3          2          ?
            -------------------------------
            4          2          46656
(a) 8796                                                                                                         (b) 3008
(c) 2765                                                                                                         (d) 3125

(195)
2 + 2 = 5
3 + 3 = 7
3 + 6 = 11
5 + 25 = ?
(a) 35                                                                                                              (b) 40
(c) 32                                                                                                              (d) 34
(196)
Tickets numbered 1 to 20 are mixed up and then a ticket is drawn at random. What is the probability that the ticket drawn has a number which is a multiple of 3 or 5?
(a) 1/2                                                                                                           (b) 2/5
(c) 8/15                                                                                                         (d) 9/20

(197)
The sum of ages of 5 children born at the intervals of 3 years each is 50 years. What is the age of the youngest child?
(a) 4 years                                                                                                     (b) 8 years
(c) 10 years                                                                                                   (d) None of these

(198)

Which one will replace the question mark?
(a) L10                                                                                                       (b) K15
(c) I15                                                                                                         (d) K8

(199)
The earliest name of Chennai is Chennaipattinam, which referred to the town around the Fort St George in 1639-40. The place was acquired by the British from ___?
(a) Damarla Venkatadri Nayakudu                                                         
(b) Peda Venkata Rayalu                          
(c) Padma Velama Nayak
(d) Chennappa Nayakudu

(200)
Chennai is also known as "Detroit of Asia". In which among the following states, Detroit is located in United States?
(a) Michigan                                                                                                (b) California

(c) Minnesota                                                                                               (d) Texas



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