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AP Police Constable Preliminary Exam Official Paper (Held On: 01 Jun, 2025) (Previous Year Paper)

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1

Choose the grammatically correct sentence from the options given below. 

  1. ((a))

    I prefer coffee than tea.

  2. ((b))

    You can travel on bus to reach Hyderabad.

  3. ((c))

    I will meet you at the department.

  4. ((d))

    I recently learnt that my colleague is married with a celebrity chef.

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Answer: ((a))

I prefer coffee than tea.

2

Choose the meaning of the underlined phrase/idiom.

I can't talk to him, he is such a queer fish.

  1. ((a))

    Handsome man

  2. ((b))

    Sensitive man 

  3. ((c))

    Strange man

  4. ((d))

    Humble man

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Answer: ((a))

Handsome man

3

Choose the meaning of the underlined phrase/idiom.

What you have just said is beside the mark.

  1. ((a))

    Correct

  2. ((b))

    Exaggerated 

  3. ((c))

    Incorrect

  4. ((d))

    Irrelevant

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Answer: ((a))

Correct

4

Choose the correct one-word substitute.

A person who has just started learning.

  1. ((a))

    Apprentice 

  2. ((b))

    Foreman 

  3. ((c))

    Supervisor

  4. ((d))

    Accomplice

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Answer: ((a))

Apprentice 

5

Choose the meaning of the underlined phrase/idiom.

John was the only person to speak out against the decision of the college management.

  1. ((a))

    to state opinion frankly

  2. ((b))

    to state unconsciously 

  3. ((c))

    to remain silent

  4. ((d))

    to state something incoherently

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Answer: ((a))

to state opinion frankly

6

Choose the correct active form of the sentence.

Many accidents are caused by rash driving.

  1. ((a))

    Rash driving is caused many accidents. 

  2. ((b))

    Rash driving was caused many accidents. 

  3. ((c))

    Many accidents caused by rash driving. 

  4. ((d))

    Rash driving causes many accidents.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rash driving is caused many accidents. 

7

Choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Passive Voice..

'What amused her?'

  1. ((a))

    What she is made to amuse by?

  2. ((b))

    By what is she being amused? 

  3. ((c))

    By what was she amused?

  4. ((d))

    By what has she been amused?

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

What she is made to amuse by?

8

Rearrange the jumbled phrases into a meaningful sentence.

go to the lady (1) / herself with impeccable majesty and wisdom (2) / who has conducted (3) / the credit must (4)

  1. ((a))

    4, 1, 3, 2

  2. ((b))

    4, 2, 1, 3

  3. ((c))

    4, 1, 2, 3

  4. ((d))

    3, 4, 1, 2

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Answer: ((a))

4, 1, 3, 2

9

Choose the correct order of the jumbled phrases to make it a meaningful sentence.

but I declined (1) / in my company (2) / to become the deputy manager (3) / I got the opportunity

  1. ((a))

    4, 3, 2, 1

  2. ((b))

    3, 2, 1, 4 

  3. ((c))

    4, 2, 1, 3

  4. ((d))

    2, 1, 3, 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

4, 3, 2, 1

10

Choose the correct form of the verb.

We ______ in Sri Lanka last year this time.

  1. ((a))

    are

  2. ((b))

    had

  3. ((c))

    did

  4. ((d))

    were

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Answer: ((a))

are

11

Fill in the blanks with suitable article(s).

______ English is the language of ______ English.

  1. ((a))

    An, the

  2. ((b))

    The, no article 

  3. ((c))

    The, the

  4. ((d))

    No article, the

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

An, the

12

Choose the correct set of Prepositions.

It is very hot ______ the day but quite cold, _______ night.

  1. ((a))

    in, in

  2. ((b))

    at, in

  3. ((c))

    at, at

  4. ((d))

    in, at

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Answer: ((a))

in, in

13

Fill in the blank with an appropriate Verb Form.

When I went to meet him, he ________ in his garden.

  1. ((a))

    works

  2. ((b))

    is working

  3. ((c))

    was working

  4. ((d))

    has been working

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Answer: ((a))

works

14

Choose the correct passive form of the sentence.

'The workers are building a big shopping complex.'

  1. ((a))

    A big shopping complex is built by the workers.

  2. ((b))

    A big shopping complex was being built by the workers.

  3. ((c))

    A big shopping complex were built by the workers. 

  4. ((d))

    A big shopping complex is being built by the workers.

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Answer: ((a))

A big shopping complex is built by the workers.

15

Choose the grammatically correct sentence.

  1. ((a))

    He wanted to know that when would classes began. 

  2. ((b))

    He wanted to know when classes would begin. 

  3. ((c))

    He wanted to know when classes will begin.

  4. ((d))

    He wanted to knew when classes would began.

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Answer: ((a))

He wanted to know that when would classes began. 

16

Choose the appropriate phrasal verb.

The citizens must _______ their rights.

  1. ((a))

    stand against

  2. ((b))

    stand apart 

  3. ((c))

    stand back

  4. ((d))

    stand up for

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

stand against

Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow:

Books are by far, the most lasting product of human effort. Temples crumble into ruins, pictures and statues decay, but books survive. Time does not destroy the great thoughts contained in the books which are as fresh today as when they first passed through their author's mind. These thoughts speak to us through the printed page. The only effect of time has been to throw out of currency the bad products among books. Nothing in literature which is not good can live for long. Good books have always helped man in various spheres of life. No wonder that the world keeps its books with great care.

17

Time does not destroy books which contain ________.

  1. ((a))

    useful material

  2. ((b))

    subject matter for education

  3. ((c))

    great ideas

  4. ((d))

    bad products

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

useful material

18

'To throw out of currency' means to _________.

  1. ((a))

    Destroy

  2. ((b))

    Extinguish 

  3. ((c))

    Forget

  4. ((d))

    Put out of use

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Answer: ((a))

Destroy

19

The world keeps its books with care because ________.

  1. ((a))

    They replace technological gadgets.

  2. ((b))

    They do not bring great ideas to us. 

  3. ((c))

    They help us in various spheres of life. 

  4. ((d))

    They make us feel exhausted.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

They replace technological gadgets.

20

Of the products of human effort, books are the most ________.

  1. ((a))

    insignificant

  2. ((b))

    permanent

  3. ((c))

    temporary

  4. ((d))

    dangerous

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Answer: ((a))

insignificant

21

Choose a suitable title for the passage.

  1. ((a))

    Value of Temples

  2. ((b))

    Value of Statues 

  3. ((c))

    Distribution of Books

  4. ((d))

    Value of Books

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Answer: ((a))

Value of Temples

22

Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence.

The speech was intended to pacify the angry mob.

  1. ((a))

    soothe

  2. ((b))

    frighten

  3. ((c))

    incite

  4. ((d))

    terrorise

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

soothe

23

Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the underlined word.

She speaks good English without any affectation.

  1. ((a))

    Confidence

  2. ((b))

    Pretentiousness 

  3. ((c))

    Genuineness

  4. ((d))

    Simplicity

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Answer: ((a))

Confidence

24

Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/phrase.

The insurance company rejected the spurious claim made by the automobile firm.

  1. ((a))

    false 

  2. ((b))

    fabricated 

  3. ((c))

    over invoiced 

  4. ((d))

    genuine

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Answer: ((a))

false 

25

Choose the antonym of the underlined word from the given alternatives.

The Martians in "The War of Worlds" survived every military weapon known to man but succumbed to the common cold.

  1. ((a))

    Surrendered

  2. ((b))

    Given up

  3. ((c))

    Overcame

  4. ((d))

    Yielded

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Surrendered

26

Choose the correct spelling of the word.

  1. ((a))

    Abbreviation

  2. ((b))

    Abreviation

  3. ((c))

    Abbrevication

  4. ((d))

    Abbrevation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Abbreviation

27

Choose the correctly spelt word.

  1. ((a))

    Weired

  2. ((b))

    Pronounciation 

  3. ((c))

    Neccessary 

  4. ((d))

    Occasion

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Answer: ((a))

Weired

28

Choose an appropriate preposition from the options and fill in the blank in the following sentence.

The boss has been ill _______ flu this week.

  1. ((a))

    from

  2. ((b))

    with

  3. ((c))

    by

  4. ((d))

    of

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

from

29

Choose an appropriate set of prepositions.

I am acquainted ________ the latest developments _______ this situation.

  1. ((a))

    of, with

  2. ((b))

    off, above

  3. ((c))

    with, in

  4. ((d))

    about, off

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Answer: ((a))

of, with

30

Choose the grammatically correct sentence from the options given below. 

  1. ((a))

    He do not want to continue his studies.

  2. ((b))

    One of my friends have gone to Chennai yesterday.

  3. ((c))

    Neither of the participants was able to win a decisive victory.

  4. ((d))

    They does not listen to us.

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Answer: ((a))

He do not want to continue his studies.

31

If Rs. 40,000 amounts to Rs. 69,120 in a years at 20% rate of interest compounded annually, then n =

  1. ((a))

    5

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    3

  4. ((d))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

5

32

If the solution of the simultaneous linear equations 2x - 3y + 4 = 0 and 3x - 2y - 4 = 0 is x = a and y = b, then

  1. ((a))

    a = b

  2. ((b))

    a = 2b

  3. ((c))

    2a = b

  4. ((d))

    a + b = 0

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Answer: ((a))

a = b

33

If the simultaneous linear equations 3x + 2y - 50 and kx - 2y + 7 = 0 have no solution, then

  1. ((a))

    k ≠ -3

  2. ((b))

    k = 3

  3. ((c))

    k = -3

  4. ((d))

    k = -2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

k ≠ -3

34

A girl has only 5 rupee coins and 10 rupee coins in her kiddy bank. If there are 40 coins all together in the bank amounting to Rs. 260, then the number of 5 rupee coins in it is

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    14

  3. ((c))

    26

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

12

35

31 of 13+17−19×69÷29−6‾=31\ \text{of}\ 13 + 17 - 19 × 69 ÷ \overline{29 - 6} =

  1. ((a))

    363

  2. ((b))

    397

  3. ((c))

    1023

  4. ((d))

    693

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

363

36

In an arithmetic progression, if the third term is 13 and the fifth term is 23, then the sum of its first 35 terms is

  1. ((a))

    6160

  2. ((b))

    1540

  3. ((c))

    4610

  4. ((d))

    3080

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6160

37

In a geometric progression, if the first term is 5, common ratio is 3 and the sum of the first n terms is 1820, then n =

  1. ((a))

    6

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6

38

If two dice are thrown simultaneously, then the probability of getting a prime number on one die and a composite number on the other die is

  1. ((a))

    13\frac{1}{3}

  2. ((b))

    23\frac{2}{3}

  3. ((c))

    16\frac{1}{6}

  4. ((d))

    14\frac{1}{4}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13\frac{1}{3}

39

If a card is drawn at random from a pack of 52 playing cards, then the probability of getting a face card is

  1. ((a))

    113\frac{1}{13}

  2. ((b))

    313\frac{3}{13}

  3. ((c))

    213\frac{2}{13}

  4. ((d))

    413\frac{4}{13}

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

113\frac{1}{13}

40

There are 32 marbles in an urn, in which some are red and the rest are green. If a marble is drawn at random from the urn and the probability that it is red is 34\frac{3}{4}, then the number of green marbles in the urn is

  1. ((a))

    24

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    8

  4. ((d))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

24

41

The fourteenth term in the series 1, 4, 9, 4, 10, 18, 7, 16, 27, 10, 22, 36, 13, ... is

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    36

  4. ((d))

    28

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

42

The sixth term in the series 3, 4, 10, 33, 136, ... is

  1. ((a))

    685

  2. ((b))

    272

  3. ((c))

    408

  4. ((d))

    544

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

685

43

The term which is wrongly entered in the series 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11, 11, 15, 17, 19, 17, 23, 20, ... is

  1. ((a))

    11th term

  2. ((b))

    9th term

  3. ((c))

    7th term

  4. ((d))

    13th term

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

11th term

44

The seventh term of the series 2, 3, 6, 15, 42, ... is

  1. ((a))

    169

  2. ((b))

    166

  3. ((c))

    369

  4. ((d))

    366

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

169

45

The missing term in the series CAB, EFE, GKH, _______ KUN, MZQ is

  1. ((a))

    IPJ

  2. ((b))

    IQK

  3. ((c))

    JPK

  4. ((d))

    IPK

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IPJ

46

If the letter series AB - ABA - BABB - BAABA - BA with 4 blank spaces follows a certain pattern, then the correct option which contains all the missing letters to be placed in the 4 blank spaces in that order, to complete the pattern is

  1. ((a))

    BAAB

  2. ((b))

    AABB

  3. ((c))

    ABBA

  4. ((d))

    BBAA

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BAAB

47

If Z2C, W4F, T71, Q12L, _______ is the given series, then the correct option which fills the blank space to continue the series is 

  1. ((a))

    M18N

  2. ((b))

    N19O

  3. ((c))

    N20P

  4. ((d))

    M19P

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

M18N

48

In a certain code language, if the word 'VOLUME' is coded as 'WRQBVP', then in that code language, the word 'AREAS' is coded as

  1. ((a))

    BUJBH

  2. ((b))

    BTHEX

  3. ((c))

    BUJHB

  4. ((d))

    BTIGA 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BUJBH

49

In a certain code language, if the word 'BUILDING' is coded as 'UBLIIDGN', then in that language 'EMETARLI' is the code for

  1. ((a))

    METERIAL

  2. ((b))

    MATERIEL 

  3. ((c))

    MATERIAL

  4. ((d))

    METERAIL

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

METERIAL

50

In a certain code language, if the word 'WATER' is coded as '68' and the word "TEA' is coded as '55', then in the same language, the word 'LIQUID' is coded as

  1. ((a))

    90

  2. ((b))

    88 

  3. ((c))

    89 

  4. ((d))

    86

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

90

51

A man travels 2 km in the direction of North. Then he takes left turn and travels 2 km. After that he again turns left and travels 4 km. Later he takes again left turn and travels 4 km to reach his destination. Then the direction of the destination from his starting point is

  1. ((a))

    South-West

  2. ((b))

    South-East

  3. ((c))

    South

  4. ((d))

    North

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

South-West

52

A man is standing on a platform facing East. He turns 30° in the anti-clockwise direction first and then turns 120° in the clockwise direction. Later if he turns 315° in the anti- clockwise direction, then the direction he is facing now is

  1. ((a))

    South-East

  2. ((b))

    North-East

  3. ((c))

    South-West

  4. ((d))

    North-West

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

South-East

53

A boy moved 1 km towards West from his initial position. Then he took a right turn and moved 2 km. Later he turned left and moved 3 km. Further he took a left turn and moved 5 km to reach a point P. If there is a straight path from the point P to his starting point, then the distance (in km.) he has to still move on that straight path to reach the starting point is 

  1. ((a))

    13\sqrt{13}

  2. ((b))

    41\sqrt{41}

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

13\sqrt{13}

54

If A is the father of B, C is the mother of D and B is the brother of C, then A is related to D as

  1. ((a))

    Grandfather

  2. ((b))

    Uncle

  3. ((c))

    Father-in-law

  4. ((d))

    Brother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Grandfather

55

If A + B means A is the husband of B, A - B means A is the wife of B, A × B means A is the son of B and A ÷ B means A is the daughter of B, then in view of this notation, the expression P + Q ÷ R - S × T leads to the relation.

  1. ((a))

    P is the son of R

  2. ((b))

    Q is the grand daughter of T

  3. ((c))

    R is the daughter of T

  4. ((d))

    S is the father of P

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P is the son of R

56

A family consists of 6 members A, B, C, D, E and F. There are two married couples in them. D is the son of A; B is the grand daughter of E; C is the father of D; D is the brother of B and F is the brother-in-law of D. Then B is related to A as

  1. ((a))

    Sister 

  2. ((b))

    Niece 

  3. ((c))

    Daughter

  4. ((d))

    Daughter-in-law

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sister 

57

In a group of 10 people, if every person shakes hand with every other person in the group exactly once, then the total number of hand shakes that take place is

  1. ((a))

    90 

  2. ((b))

    20

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    45

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

90 

58

A sentence which is either true or false always but not both is called a mathematically acceptable statement. Then among the following, the statement that is mathematically acceptable is

  1. ((a))

    Mathematics is an interesting subject

  2. ((b))

    The sum of two prime numbers is even

  3. ((c))

    It rains tomorrow

  4. ((d))

    The capital of India is Mumbai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mathematics is an interesting subject

59

If 'a' means '÷'; 'b' means '×'; 'c' means '-' and 'd' means '+', then the value of 13 d 35 b 7 c 91 a 13 is

  1. ((a))

    48

  2. ((b))

    329 

  3. ((c))

    142

  4. ((d))

    251

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

48

60

At a particular instant, a person A observes his friend B, who is moving at a speed of 60 m/min away from A, at a distance of 120 m from him. If A starts chasing B immediately with a speed of 90 m/min, then the distance (in mts) to be covered by A to meet B is 

  1. ((a))

    360

  2. ((b))

    240 

  3. ((c))

    480

  4. ((d))

    180

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

360

61

The distance between two cities A and B is 270 km. Car M starts from A at the speed of 80 kmph and car H starts from B at the speed of 100 kmph at the same time. If they are moving towards each other, then the time (in hrs) required for these cars to meet each other is 

  1. ((a))

    1

  2. ((b))

    1.5

  3. ((c))

    2

  4. ((d))

    0.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1

62

A person A travelled a certain distance in 5 hr and 30 min. He travelled two-thirds of this distance by a train at a speed of 60 kmph and the remaining distance by a bus at a speed of 45 kmph. Then the total distance (in km) travelled by A is

  1. ((a))

    396

  2. ((b))

    216

  3. ((c))

    297

  4. ((d))

    307

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

396

63

Directions for question : In each of the following question a statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the conclusion(s) follow(s) from the given statement.

Statement : Teaching is the profession that shapes all professionals.

Conclusions :

I) Without a teacher, there will be no Doctor, no Engineer, no Lawyer and even no Teacher.

II) Now a days some teachers are not doing justice to their profession.

  1. ((a))

    if only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    if only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    if neither conclusion I nor II follows

  4. ((d))

    if both conclusions I and II follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

if only conclusion I follows

64

Directions for question : In each of the following question a statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the conclusion(s) follow(s) from the given statement.

Statement : India's economy is dependent mainly on forests.

Conclusions:

I) Maintenance of forests alone improves Indian economy.

II) Forests should be preserved to improve the Indian economy.

  1. ((a))

    if only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    if only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    if neither conclusion I nor II follows

  4. ((d))

    if both conclusions I and II follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

if only conclusion I follows

65

Directions for question : In each of the following question a statement is given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the conclusion(s) follow(s) from the given statement.

Statement : Use of cosmetics is hazardous

Conclusions:

I) Cosmetics cause side effects.

II) Cosmetics are inexpensive.

  1. ((a))

    if only conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    if only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    if neither conclusion I nor II follows

  4. ((d))

    if both conclusions I and II follow.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

if only conclusion I follows

66

A right circular cone is exactly surmounted on the top of a cylindrical pillar with its vertex pointed upwards to construct a pylon. If the heights of the cone and cylinder are 3 m and 6 m respectively and the total volume of that hollow pylon is 22 m3, then the radius of the cone (in mts) is

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    27\frac{2}{7}

  3. ((c))

    187\frac{18}{7}

  4. ((d))

    1

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2

67

A closed right circular cylinder circumscribes a glass vessel which is in the form of a right circular cone exactly surmounted on its circumference by a hemisphere. If the heights of the cylinder and the cone are 10 cm and 6 cm respectively, then the volume of the cylinder (in cubic cm) that is not covered by the glass vessel is

  1. ((a))

    256 π 

  2. ((b))

    224 π

  3. ((c))

    2563\frac{256}{3} π

  4. ((d))

    2243\frac{224}{3} π

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

256 π 

68

From a cylindrical wooden block of height 30 cm, a right circular cone of the same height and same base is carved out. If the semi-vertical angle of the cone is 45°, then the sum of the areas of internal and external surfaces of the remaining wooden block is (in sq. cms)

  1. ((a))

    900 π 

  2. ((b))

    900π (3 + √2)

  3. ((c))

    900π (9 + √2)

  4. ((d))

    1800 π

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Answer: ((a))

900 π 

69

If three solid metallic cubes with edges 9 cm, 12 cm and 15 cm respectively are melted and a single cube is casted with the entire metal, then the length (in cms) of its edge is 

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    19

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    18

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Answer: ((a))

20

70

A solid right circular metallic cone of height 21 cm and radius 3 cm is melted to form a solid cylinder of height 7 cm. Then the lateral surface area of the cylinder (in sq. cms) is

  1. ((a))

    132

  2. ((b))

    144

  3. ((c))

    112

  4. ((d))

    154

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Answer: ((a))

132

71

A fruit seller purchases 12 apples for Rs. 240. Out of them, if he sells 10 apples for Rs. x in order to gain 20% and the remaining 2 apples for Rs. yin order to gain 25%, then x + y =  

  1. ((a))

    320

  2. ((b))

    290

  3. ((c))

    360

  4. ((d))

    240

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Answer: ((a))

320

72

The marked price of all the groceries in a shop is fixed at a price 19% more than their cost price. If the weighing machine in that shop shows 850 gms weight as I kg, then the profit percent of that shop keeper is

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    30

  3. ((c))

    40

  4. ((d))

    28

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Answer: ((a))

20

73

A man sold his table at a loss of 11%. Had he sold it for a profit of 11%, he would have got Rs. 121 more than its earlier selling price. Then the cost price (in rupees) of that table is 

  1. ((a))

    1,500

  2. ((b))

    1,300

  3. ((c))

    1,100

  4. ((d))

    550

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Answer: ((a))

1,500

74

A certain sum is lent out for simple interest at the rate of 121212\frac{1}{2}% per year. Then the time period (in years) required to get the total amount equal to twice that of the principal is

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    6

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Answer: ((a))

8

75

If a certain sum amounts to Rs. 13,310 in 3 years and Rs. 14,641 in 4 years at the rate of interest r% compounded annually, then r = 

  1. ((a))

    8

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    15

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Answer: ((a))

8

76

Nutrition in Cuscuta reflexa is 

  1. ((a))

    Autotrophic nutrition

  2. ((b))

    Holozoic nutrition

  3. ((c))

    Saprozoic nutrition

  4. ((d))

    Parasitic nutrition

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Answer: ((a))

Autotrophic nutrition

77

Mendel's monohybrid phenotypic ratio of garden pea plants in F2 generation is

  1. ((a))

    1 ∶ 2 ∶ 1

  2. ((b))

    3 ∶ 1

  3. ((c))

    1 ∶ 1

  4. ((d))

    9 ∶ 3 ∶ 3 ∶ 1

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Answer: ((a))

1 ∶ 2 ∶ 1

78

Sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea is caused by

  1. ((a))

    Neisseria

  2. ((b))

    Treponema 

  3. ((c))

    Trichomonas 

  4. ((d))

    Chlamydia

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Answer: ((a))

Neisseria

79

Match the following.

List - I (Scientific Name (Genus))List-II (Common Name)
a)Najai)Rat Snake
b)Bungarusii)Cobra
c)Ptyasiii)Viper
d)Tropidonotusiv)Krait
v)Pond Snake

 

The correct answer is:

  1. ((a))

    a - v, b - i, c - iv, d - ii

  2. ((b))

    a - ii, b - iv, c - i, d - v

  3. ((c))

    a - iii, b - i, c - iv, d - ii

  4. ((d))

    a - ii, b - iv, c - iii, d - i

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Answer: ((a))

a - v, b - i, c - iv, d - ii

80

Malaria can be cured by quinine, which is an alkaloid extracted from the bark of

  1. ((a))

    Azadiracta

  2. ((b))

    Vinca

  3. ((c))

    Pongamia

  4. ((d))

    Cinchona

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Answer: ((a))

Azadiracta

81

Match the following.

List - IList - II
a)Papaveri)Scopolamine
b)Azadirachtaii)Morphine
c)Daturaiii)Reserpine
d)Rauwolfiaiv)Nimbin
v)Nicotine

 

The correct answer is:

  1. ((a))

    a - ii, b - iv, c - v, d - i

  2. ((b))

    a - ii, b - iv, c - i, d - iii

  3. ((c))

    a - iii, b - i, c - iv, d - ii

  4. ((d))

    a - v, b - i, c - iv, d - iii

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Answer: ((a))

a - ii, b - iv, c - v, d - i

82

Spirogyra is included in 

  1. ((a))

    Algae 

  2. ((b))

    Pteridophyta 

  3. ((c))

    Bryophyta 

  4. ((d))

    Mosses

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Answer: ((a))

Algae 

83

Saheli is

  1. ((a))

    Condom that is used as a barrier 

  2. ((b))

    Intra uterine device 

  3. ((c))

    Contraceptive injection

  4. ((d))

    Oral contraceptive

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Answer: ((a))

Condom that is used as a barrier 

84

From the following, identify the correct statement.

  1. ((a))

    In photosynthesis, one of the by products is Oxygen.

  2. ((b))

    The system of interconnected protoplasts of neighbouring cells is known as apoplast system.

  3. ((c))

    The transport of materials through xylem is bidirectional.

  4. ((d))

    Most of the minerals enter the root by simple diffusion.

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Answer: ((a))

In photosynthesis, one of the by products is Oxygen.

85

Scrubbers are used to control this pollutant

  1. ((a))

    Sulphur dioxide

  2. ((b))

    Carbon monoxide

  3. ((c))

    Carbon dioxide

  4. ((d))

    Nitrogen peroxide

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Answer: ((a))

Sulphur dioxide

86

This plant is vegetatively propagated by leaf buds

  1. ((a))

    Bryophyllum

  2. ((b))

    Chrysanthemum

  3. ((c))

    Agave

  4. ((d))

    Asparagus

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Answer: ((a))

Bryophyllum

87

Which one of the following is not the correct cause for the Revolt of 1857?

  1. ((a))

    Suspission about the religious conversion activities of Christian missionaries 

  2. ((b))

    Doctrine of Lapse

  3. ((c))

    Non-payment of Royalties and pensions to certain Royal families

  4. ((d))

    Peasants were given concurrions during droughts

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Answer: ((a))

Suspission about the religious conversion activities of Christian missionaries 

88

Choose the incorrect sentence regarding the Amoghavarsha of the Rashtrakuta. He 

  1. ((a))

    Established Matrimonial alliances with Vengi rulers

  2. ((b))

    Wrote “Kavirajamarga"

  3. ((c))

    Built Kailasanatha temple at Ellora

  4. ((d))

    Built a new capital city, Manyakheta

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Answer: ((a))

Established Matrimonial alliances with Vengi rulers

89

Identify the wrong pair.

  1. ((a))

    Indian National Congress - 1885

  2. ((b))

    Dinabandhu Saarvajanik Sabha - 1882

  3. ((c))

    Poona Pact - 1932

  4. ((d))

    Aligarh Muslim University - 1870

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Answer: ((a))

Indian National Congress - 1885

90

Which of the following was not the title of Mahendravarman - I?

  1. ((a))

    Mattavilasa

  2. ((b))

    Vichitrachitta

  3. ((c))

    Dakshinapathapathi

  4. ((d))

    Chitrakarapuli

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Answer: ((a))

Mattavilasa

91

Who founded "The East India Association" at London?

  1. ((a))

    Dadabhai Naoroji

  2. ((b))

    Motilal Nehru

  3. ((c))

    Bala Gangadhar Tilak

  4. ((d))

    Rabindranath Tagore

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Answer: ((a))

Dadabhai Naoroji

92

Land donated to Jain institutions is referred to as

  1. ((a))

    Vellanvagai

  2. ((b))

    Shalabhoga

  3. ((c))

    Devadana

  4. ((d))

    Pallichchandam

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Answer: ((a))

Vellanvagai

93

Which one of the following was not a demand of the moderates? 

  1. ((a))

    Expansion of Legislative Councils

  2. ((b))

    Larger share of Indians in Public services

  3. ((c))

    Reduction in heavy land revenue 

  4. ((d))

    Demand for complete independence

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Answer: ((a))

Expansion of Legislative Councils

94

Who was the first woman that turned as the Bhikkhuni in Buddhist sangha?

  1. ((a))

    Yasodhara

  2. ((b))

    Mahaprajapati Gautami

  3. ((c))

    Priyadarshini

  4. ((d))

    Amrapali

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Answer: ((a))

Yasodhara

95

Who popularised revolutionary ideas outside India?

  1. ((a))

    Aruna Asaf Ali

  2. ((b))

    Kadambini Ganguly

  3. ((c))

    Madam Cama

  4. ((d))

    Prithi Latha

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Answer: ((a))

Aruna Asaf Ali

96

Where did British build Fort St. George?

  1. ((a))

    Calcutta

  2. ((b))

    Madras

  3. ((c))

    Bombay

  4. ((d))

    Machilipatnam

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Answer: ((a))

Calcutta

97

Which one of the following is not the concept of Mahayana Buddhism? 

  1. ((a))

    Buddha was regarded as one of the incarnations of Vishnu. 

  2. ((b))

    Buddha could ensure salvation.

  3. ((c))

    The worship of images of Buddha.

  4. ((d))

    The concept of Bodhisatta (Bodhisatva). 

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Answer: ((a))

Buddha was regarded as one of the incarnations of Vishnu. 

98

Which of the following work vividly described the rural life of the Satavahana period?

  1. ((a))

    Brihatkatha

  2. ((b))

    Leelavathi

  3. ((c))

    Gadha Saptasati

  4. ((d))

    Suhrulekha

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Answer: ((a))

Brihatkatha

99

The earliest coins that bear the names and images of rulers were issued by

  1. ((a))

    The Mauryans

  2. ((b))

    The Indo-Greeks 

  3. ((c))

    The Guptas

  4. ((d))

    The Huns

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Answer: ((a))

The Mauryans

100

In which year the Muslim League was found?

  1. ((a))

    1905 A.D.

  2. ((b))

    1906 A.D.

  3. ((c))

    1907 A.D.

  4. ((d))

    1908 A.D.

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Answer: ((a))

1905 A.D.

101

Who among the following was the last Mughal Emperor?

  1. ((a))

    Ahpad Shah

  2. ((b))

    Alamgir II

  3. ((c))

    Sha Alam II

  4. ((d))

    Farrukh Siyar

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Answer: ((a))

Ahpad Shah

102

Identify the correct pair of the following leaders of the Swadesi Movement with the places where they propagated.

  1. ((a))

    Haider Raza - Awadh

  2. ((b))

    Bala Gangadhar Tilak - Bengal

  3. ((c))

    Ajit Singh-Nagpur

  4. ((d))

    C. V. Raja Gopalachari - Madras

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Answer: ((a))

Haider Raza - Awadh

103

Which of the following statement related to Shajahan is not correct? 

  1. ((a))

    His original name was Khurram.

  2. ((b))

    Abdul Hamid Lahari was one of his Court poets.

  3. ((c))

    He failed to recover Kandahar which was lost by his father.

  4. ((d))

    He ordered to hang Sikh Guru Arjun.

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Answer: ((a))

His original name was Khurram.

104

Who represented the Indian National Congress in the Second Round Table Conference in London?

  1. ((a))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. ((b))

    Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan

  3. ((c))

    Subhash Chandra Bose

  4. ((d))

    Mahatma Gandhi

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Answer: ((a))

Jawaharlal Nehru

105

Choose the incorrect sentence regarding the agriculture of the Indus Valley civilisation. 

  1. ((a))

    Terracotta models of plough found at Banwali.

  2. ((b))

    Evidence of ploughed field found at Kalibangan.

  3. ((c))

    Traces of canals have been found in Punjab.

  4. ((d))

    Water reservoirs found in Dholavira.

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Answer: ((a))

Terracotta models of plough found at Banwali.

106

Separate Electorates for Muslims was introduced for the first time in which of the following Act?

  1. ((a))

    Montague Chelmsford reforms, 1919

  2. ((b))

    Government of India Act, 1935 

  3. ((c))

    Indian Councils Act, 1892

  4. ((d))

    Minto-Morley reforms, 1909

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Answer: ((a))

Montague Chelmsford reforms, 1919

107

During the Chola period “Variams” means

  1. ((a))

    Village committees

  2. ((b))

    Village wards

  3. ((c))

    Donations

  4. ((d))

    Taxes

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Answer: ((a))

Village committees

108

In 1946, Which body is aimed to devise a plan for India's Independence?

  1. ((a))

    Cripps Mission

  2. ((b))

    Mountbatten Plan

  3. ((c))

    Cabinet Mission

  4. ((d))

    Wavel Plan

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Answer: ((a))

Cripps Mission

109

Which is the last dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate?

  1. ((a))

    Tughlaq dynasty

  2. ((b))

    Khilji dynasty

  3. ((c))

    Slave dynasty

  4. ((d))

    Lodi dynasty

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Answer: ((a))

Tughlaq dynasty

110

Match the following. 

List - IList - II
a)Lahore Conspiracy casei)Suryasen
b)Hindustan Republic Armyii)Shyamji Krishnavarma
c)India Houseiii)Ram Prasad Bismil
d)Kakori Conspiracy caseiv)Bhagath singh

 

The correct answer is:

  1. ((a))

    a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv

  2. ((b))

    a - iv, b - i, c - ii, d - iii

  3. ((c))

    a - iv, b - ii, c - i, d - iii

  4. ((d))

    a - ii, b - i, c - iii, d - iv

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Answer: ((a))

a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv

111

Identify the correct pair among the following that belonged to Mughal Administration.

  1. ((a))

    Mir Bakshi - War Minister

  2. ((b))

    Chief Qazi - Minister incharge of Charities

  3. ((c))

    Vazir - Prime Minister  

  4. ((d))

    Vakil - Finance Minister

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Answer: ((a))

Mir Bakshi - War Minister

112

The Saka King Nahapana was defeated by which of the following Satavahana king?

  1. ((a))

    Srimukha

  2. ((b))

    Satakarni I

  3. ((c))

    Gautamiputra Satakarni

  4. ((d))

    Yagnasri Satakarni

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Answer: ((a))

Srimukha

113

The credit of shifting the European trade from spices to Indian cloths for the first time goes to?

  1. ((a))

    The English

  2. ((b))

    The Dutch

  3. ((c))

    The Danes

  4. ((d))

    The French

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Answer: ((a))

The English

114

Which foreign traveller gave detailed account about Motupalli Port during the Kakatiya period?

  1. ((a))

    Abdur Razak

  2. ((b))

    Nicola de Canti

  3. ((c))

    Marcopolo

  4. ((d))

    Barbosa

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Answer: ((a))

Abdur Razak

115

Identify the temple which did not belong to the period of Guptas?

  1. ((a))

    Dasavatar temple at Devagarh

  2. ((b))

    Siva temple at Bhumra

  3. ((c))

    Kailasanatha temple at Ellora

  4. ((d))

    Vishnu temple at Tigawa

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Answer: ((a))

Dasavatar temple at Devagarh

116

Match the following.

List-IList-II
a)Chandupatla inscriptioni)Victory of the Kakatiyas
b)Vilasa copper plate inscriptionii)Oppressive rule of Muslims in South India
c)Kaluvacheru inscriptioniii)Death of Rudramadevi
d)Draksharama inscription of Malyala Hemadriiv)Pathetic condition of the Hindus in Andhra desa
<br>

The correct answer is:

  1. ((a))

    a - i, b - iii, c - iv, d - ii

  2. ((b))

    a - iii, b - ii, c - iv, d - i

  3. ((c))

    a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i

  4. ((d))

    a - iv, b - i, c - ii, d - iii

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Answer: ((a))

a - i, b - iii, c - iv, d - ii

117

What are the Dharmasthiya and Kantakshodhan of the Mouryan period?

  1. ((a))

    Municipal councils

  2. ((b))

    Courts 

  3. ((c))

    Military units

  4. ((d))

    Village Panchayats

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Answer: ((a))

Municipal councils

118

Match the following leader with the places where they revolted in 1857.

List-IList-II
a)Nana Sahebi)Oudh
b)Begum Hazrat Mahalii)Kanpur
c)Laxmi Baiiii)Barrakpur
d)Mangal Pandeyiv)Jhansi

 

The correct answer is:

  1. ((a))

    a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv

  2. ((b))

    a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii

  3. ((c))

    a - ii, b - iii, c - i, d - iv

  4. ((d))

    a - i, b - iv, c - iii, d - ii

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Answer: ((a))

a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv

119

Arrange the following Gupta rulers Chronologically.

a) Chandragupta II 

b) Vishnugupta

c) Skandagupta

d) Kumaragupta

  1. ((a))

    (a), (b), (c), (d)

  2. ((b))

    (a), (d), (c), (b)

  3. ((c))

    (d), (a), (b), (c)

  4. ((d))

    (c), (d), (b), (a)

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Answer: ((a))

(a), (b), (c), (d)

120

Arrange the following political associations in chronological order basing on their year of formation.

a) Madras Mahajana Sabha

b) Madras Native Association

c) Indian Association

d) Poona Sarvajanik Sabha

  1. ((a))

    (b) - (c) - (d) - (a)

  2. ((b))

    (b) - (d) - (c) - (a)

  3. ((c))

    (a) - (b) - (c) - (d)

  4. ((d))

    (a) - (d) - (b) - (c)

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Answer: ((a))

(b) - (c) - (d) - (a)

121

In which of the present districts of Andhra Pradesh, the Guntupalli Buddhist monuments are located?

  1. ((a))

    Eluru district

  2. ((b))

    Anakapalli district

  3. ((c))

    East Godavari district

  4. ((d))

    NTR district

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Answer: ((a))

Eluru district

122

An object is dropped freely from a height of 125 m. The time taken by the object to reach the ground is

(Take acceleration due to gravity = 10 ms-2)

  1. ((a))

    2 s

  2. ((b))

    5 s

  3. ((c))

    10 s

  4. ((d))

    20 s

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Answer: ((a))

2 s

123

The time taken by sound wave to travel a distance of 1050 m in air is (Speed of sound in air is 350 ms-1)

  1. ((a))

    6 s

  2. ((b))

    3 s

  3. ((c))

    2 s

  4. ((d))

    1 s

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Answer: ((a))

6 s

124

If 'v' is the linear speed of a particle moving in a circular path of radius 'R', then the angular speed of the particle is

  1. ((a))

    vR2\rm \frac{v}{R^2}

  2. ((b))

    vR2

  3. ((c))

    vR\rm \frac{v}{R}

  4. ((d))

    vR

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Answer: ((a))

vR2\rm \frac{v}{R^2}

125

A man walks 10 m horizontally by holding a box of mass 10 kg on his head. Work done by gravitational force on the box in joule is

(Acceleration due to gravity = 10 ms-2)

  1. ((a))

    100

  2. ((b))

    1000

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    0

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Answer: ((a))

100

126

If the speed of light in a medium is 1.25 × 108 ms-1 and the speed of light in air is 3 × 108 ms-1, then the refractive index of the medium is

  1. ((a))

    2.4

  2. ((b))

    2.9

  3. ((c))

    1.4

  4. ((d))

    3.6

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Answer: ((a))

2.4

127

Current through 5 resistor in the given circuit is

  1. ((a))

    0 A

  2. ((b))

    4 A

  3. ((c))

    43\frac{4}{3} A

  4. ((d))

    34\frac{3}{4} A

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0 A

128

Heat is supplied to two substances A and B of same mass at the same constant rate. If the ratio of the specific heat capacities of the substances A and B is 1 ∶ 2, then the ratio of the rates at which the temperatures of the substances A and B rise is

  1. ((a))

    1 ∶ 2

  2. ((b))

    2 ∶ 1

  3. ((c))

    1 ∶ 1

  4. ((d))

    1 ∶ 4

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1 ∶ 2

129

A solution of X is used for white washing walls. X on reaction with CO2 of air slowly and forms a thin layer of compound Y on the walls. What are X and Y?

  1. ((a))

    CaO, Ca(OH)2

  2. ((b))

    CaCO3, Ca(OH)2

  3. ((c))

    Ca(OH)2, CaCO3.

  4. ((d))

    CaCO3, CaCO3

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Answer: ((a))

CaO, Ca(OH)2

130

Identify the correct statements from the following.

I) The gaseous products formed in chlor-alkali process are Cl2, H2.

II) At 25°C pH of a neutral solution is more than 7.

III) Graphite is an allotrope of sulphur.

IV) Potassium metal can be cut with a knife.

  1. ((a))

    I, IV only

  2. ((b))

    II, IV only

  3. ((c))

    III, IV only

  4. ((d))

    II, III only

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Answer: ((a))

I, IV only

131

The metal 'X' liberates hydrogen gas with dilute hydrochloric acid, while the metal 'Y' does not liberate hydrogen gas with the same acid. X and Y are respectively

  1. ((a))

    Mg, Al

  2. ((b))

    Zn, Al

  3. ((c))

    Zn, Cu

  4. ((d))

    Cu, Zn

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Answer: ((a))

Mg, Al

132

Identify the pair of oxides which show both acidic as well as basic behaviour. 

  1. ((a))

    Na2O,K2O

  2. ((b))

    CuO, FeO

  3. ((c))

    Al2O3, Na2O

  4. ((d))

    ZnO, Al2O3

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Answer: ((a))

Na2O,K2O

133

Match the following

List-I (Ore formula)List - II (Name of the ore)
a)Al2O3, 2H2Oi)Magnetite
b)MnO2ii)Cinnabar
c)Fe3O4iii)Carnallite
d)HgSiv)Pyrolusite
v)Bauxite

 

The correct answer is:

  1. ((a))

    a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - v

  2. ((b))

    a - v, b - iv, c - i, d - ii

  3. ((c))

    a - v, b - iv, c - ii, d - iii

  4. ((d))

    a - iii, b - i, c - ii, d - iv

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - v

134

An element 'X' reacts with Oxygen and forms a compound with high melting point. This compound also reacts with water. What is 'X'?

  1. ((a))

    C

  2. ((b))

    Fe

  3. ((c))

    Ca

  4. ((d))

    Si

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C

135

Electrolysis of brine liberates a gas 'X' at cathode and gas 'Y' at anode. What are X and Y? 

  1. ((a))

    O2, H2

  2. ((b))

    H2, Cl2

  3. ((c))

    H2, F2

  4. ((d))

    CO2, H2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

O2, H2

136

Which type of ores are converted into oxides by heating strongly in the presence of excess air?

  1. ((a))

    Sulphide

  2. ((b))

    Nitrate

  3. ((c))

    Carbonate 

  4. ((d))

    Halide

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sulphide

137

Global Warming is due to

  1. ((a))

    Ozone depletion 

  2. ((b))

    Green house effect 

  3. ((c))

    UV radiation

  4. ((d))

    Haldane effect

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ozone depletion 

138

Statement I : In plants, the glucose for glycolysis is derived from sucrose.

Statement II : During glycolysis, glucose and fructose are phosphorylated to give rise to glucose-6-phosphate by hexokinase.

  1. ((a))

    Both statements I and Il are true.

  2. ((b))

    Both statements I and Il are false.

  3. ((c))

    Statement I is correct, but statement Il is false.

  4. ((d))

    Statement l is false, but statement Il is true.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both statements I and Il are true.

139

Identify the incorrect one:

  1. ((a))

    Platyhelminthes - Flame cells

  2. ((b))

    Nematoda - Renette cells

  3. ((c))

    Annelids - Nephridia

  4. ((d))

    Molluscs - Green glands

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Platyhelminthes - Flame cells

140

Assertion (A) : In a lake ecosystem, fishes are described as nekton.

Reason (R) : They are capable to swim in water.

  1. ((a))

    Both (A) and (R) are correct; (R) is correct explanation for (A).

  2. ((b))

    Both (A) and (R) are correct; (R) is not correct explanation for (A). 

  3. ((c))

    (A) is correct and (R) is not correct.

  4. ((d))

    (A) is not correct and (R) is correct.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both (A) and (R) are correct; (R) is correct explanation for (A).

141

The number of fundamental subjects listed in the eleventh schedule of the Indian Constitution 

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    29

  4. ((d))

    19

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

142

The tenure of member countries in the Social and Economic Council of UNO

  1. ((a))

    2 years 

  2. ((b))

    3 years

  3. ((c))

    4 years

  4. ((d))

    5 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 years 

143

Which Constitutional Amendment Act has reduced voting Age from 21 to 18 years in India? 

  1. ((a))

    60th Constitutional Amendment Act

  2. ((b))

    61st Constitutional Amendment Act 

  3. ((c))

    62nd Constitutional Amendment Act.

  4. ((d))

    63rd Constitutional Amendment Act

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

60th Constitutional Amendment Act

144

Under which article of Indian Constitution, Inter-State Council was established?

  1. ((a))

    Article 253

  2. ((b))

    Article 263

  3. ((c))

    Article 275

  4. ((d))

    Article 285

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 253

145

In this part of the Indian Constitution, provisions relating to municipal bodies are incorporated.

  1. ((a))

    Part IX A

  2. ((b))

    Part X A

  3. ((c))

    Part IX B

  4. ((d))

    Part XI B

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Part IX A

146

Identify the number of languages included in 8th Schedule of Indian Constitution at present. (2024)

  1. ((a))

    22

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    24

  4. ((d))

    26

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

22

147

The tenure of non permanent member countries in the Security Council of United Nations is

  1. ((a))

    2 years

  2. ((b))

    4 years

  3. ((c))

    5 years

  4. ((d))

    6 years

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

2 years

148

The founder of Bahujan Samaj Party

  1. ((a))

    Mayawati 

  2. ((b))

    Kanshi Ram

  3. ((c))

    Mulayam Singh Yadav 

  4. ((d))

    Prakash Ambedkar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mayawati 

149

The Estimates Committee in Parliament consists of

  1. ((a))

    30 Members from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

  2. ((b))

    30 Members from only Lok Sabha

  3. ((c))

    30 Members from only Rajya Sabha

  4. ((d))

    Some Members from Rajya Sabha and the other Members are nominated from outside 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30 Members from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

150

Which one of the following is not a characteristic feature of developing countries like India? 

  1. ((a))

    Income inequalities

  2. ((b))

    Predominance of non-agricultural sector

  3. ((c))

    High incidence of poverty

  4. ((d))

    Scarcity of capital

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Income inequalities

151

Which one of the following organisations furnish the National Income estimates of India?

  1. ((a))

    C.S.O.

  2. ((b))

    CAG

  3. ((c))

    R.B.I.

  4. ((d))

    I.S.I.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C.S.O.

152

As per 2011 census, the number of people depend on agriculture sector in India is

  1. ((a))

    263 million

  2. ((b))

    273 million

  3. ((c))

    268 million

  4. ((d))

    275 million

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

263 million

153

Which among the following programmes is not aimed at creating supplementary employment to the poor?

  1. ((a))

    DPEP

  2. ((b))

    TRYSEM

  3. ((c))

    NREP

  4. ((d))

    SEPUP

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

DPEP

154

As per Industrial Policy Resolution 1948, in which schedule the Coal, Iron and Steel industries were included?

  1. ((a))

    Schedule A

  2. ((b))

    Schedule B

  3. ((c))

    Schedule C

  4. ((d))

    Schedule D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Schedule A

155

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was nationalised on

  1. ((a))

    April 1, 1935

  2. ((b))

    January 1, 1945

  3. ((c))

    January 1, 1949

  4. ((d))

    March 1, 1949

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

April 1, 1935

156

Which one of the following basic dimensions is not considered in the calculation of Human Development Index (HDI)?

  1. ((a))

    Infant mortality

  2. ((b))

    Longevity of life

  3. ((c))

    Knowledge

  4. ((d))

    Standard of living

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Infant mortality

157

As per 2011 census, which one of the following districts in Andhra Pradesh (after 2014 bifurcation) has the lowest literacy rate?

  1. ((a))

    West Godavari

  2. ((b))

    Anantapur

  3. ((c))

    Vizianagaram

  4. ((d))

    Y.S.R.Kadapa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

West Godavari

158

Who argued that the foreign trade has strong 'Backwash Effects'?

  1. ((a))

    Arthur Dunkel

  2. ((b))

    Gunnar Myrdal

  3. ((c))

    Arthur Lewis

  4. ((d))

    Prebisch

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Arthur Dunkel

159

Which organization's functions were taken over by the WTO?

  1. ((a))

    IMF

  2. ((b))

    IBRD

  3. ((c))

    GATT

  4. ((d))

    IFC

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IMF

160

Match the following books with authors.

List - IList - II
a)Mountain Mammals of the Worldi)Manoj Mukund Naravane
b)Knife : Meditations After an Attempted Murderii)M.K.Ranjitsinh
c)Four Stars of Destiny : An Autobiographyiii)Shashi Tharoor
d)A Wonderland of Words: Around the Word in 101 Essaysiv)Salman Rushdie

 

The correct answer is:

  1. ((a))

    a - ii, b - iv, c - iii, d - i

  2. ((b))

    a - ii, b - iv, c - i, d - iii

  3. ((c))

    a - iii, b - iv, c - ii, d - i

  4. ((d))

    a - iv, b - i, c - ii, d - iii

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - ii, b - iv, c - iii, d - i

161

In October 2024 the Union Cabinet has approved setting up of Rs. 1000 crore Venture Capital fund dedicated to space sector. In connection to this which of the following sentence is incorrect?

  1. ((a))

    The proposed fund for the financial year 2025-26 is estimated at Rs. 150 crore.

  2. ((b))

    This Venture Capital is developed under the aegis of IN-SPACE.

  3. ((c))

    Approximately 150 startups will be supported:

  4. ((d))

    Indicative range of investment proposed during late growth stage is Rs. 30 crore to Rs. 60 crore.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The proposed fund for the financial year 2025-26 is estimated at Rs. 150 crore.

162

Theme of Vigilance Awareness Week - 2024 is

  1. ((a))

    Say no to Corruption : Commit to Nation 

  2. ((b))

    Culture of Integrity for Nation's Prosperity 

  3. ((c))

    Corruption Free India for Developed Nation 

  4. ((d))

    Corruption is Hurdle to Development

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Say no to Corruption : Commit to Nation 

163

On 27th October, 2024 the highest offices of the Government and key monuments in Delhi, including Rastrapathi Bhavan, Parliament House have been illuminated in Red colour. This is a part of awareness campaign of the following.

  1. ((a))

    Carcinoma

  2. ((b))

    Act4Dyslexia

  3. ((c))

    High Blood pressure

  4. ((d))

    Diabetes

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Carcinoma

164

In November 2024 South Asia's largest maritime thought leadership forum was conducted in Delhi. The title of the forum is

  1. ((a))

    Sagaryojana 

  2. ((b))

    Samudramanthan 

  3. ((c))

    Sagarmanthan 

  4. ((d))

    Sagarmela 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sagaryojana 

165

Expand GRAl - 2023 launched on 18th November 2024 by the Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.

  1. ((a))

    Green Regional Assessment Index - 2023

  2. ((b))

    Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index-2023

  3. ((c))

    Generative Re-applicable Artificial Intelligence - 2023

  4. ((d))

    Grievance Reporting and Action Implementation - 2023

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Green Regional Assessment Index - 2023

166

On 4th September 2024, to end the 35 year long conflict in the State of Tripura, A Memorandum of Settlement was signed between the Government of India, Government of Tripura and the following organisations.

  1. ((a))

    NLFT & ATTF

  2. ((b))

    PLA & NDFB 

  3. ((c))

    GNLF & UNLF

  4. ((d))

    KCP & JKLF

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

NLFT & ATTF

167

Choose the incorrect sentence regarding the Republic Day celebrations 2025. 

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of Tribal Welfare wins best Tableaux award.

  2. ((b))

    Andhra Pradesh Tableaux was Etikoppaka Bommalu : Eco-Friendly Wooden Toys. 

  3. ((c))

    The theme is ' Vikasit Bharat ki Ore Sadaiv Agrasar'.

  4. ((d))

    The Chief Guest was the President of Indonasia.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ministry of Tribal Welfare wins best Tableaux award.

168

In connection with 97th Academy Award winners, match the following.

List-IList-II
a)Best Actor in leading rolei)Sean Baker
b)Best Actor in supporting roleii)Adrien Brody
c)Best Actress in leading roleiii)Mikey Madison
d)Best Directoriv)Kieran Culkin
<br>

The correct answer is:

  1. ((a))

    a - ii, b - iv, c - iii, d - i

  2. ((b))

    a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i

  3. ((c))

    a - iv, b - ii, c - i, d - iii

  4. ((d))

    a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - ii, b - iv, c - iii, d - i

169

Match the following appointments with the persons as on March 2025.

List-IList-II
a)Defence Secretary of Indiai)K. Sanjay Murthy
b)Comptroller and Auditor General of Indiaii)Arvinder Singh Sahney
c)Indian Oil Corporation Chairmaniii)Harsha Vardhan Agarwal
d)FICCI Presidentiv)Rajesh Kumar Singh
<br>

The correct answer is:

  1. ((a))

    a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i

  2. ((b))

    a - iii, b - ii, c - i, d - iv

  3. ((c))

    a - iv, b - i, c - ii, d - iii

  4. ((d))

    a - iv, b - i, c - iii, d - ii

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i

170

Who among the following was not a member of Space X Crew-9 mission, that returned from International Space Station to earth on 19th March 2025.

  1. ((a))

    Butch Wilmore

  2. ((b))

    Nick Hague

  3. ((c))

    Suni Williams

  4. ((d))

    John Glenn

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Butch Wilmore

171

The first Indian astronaut selected to go to International Space Station is

  1. ((a))

    Kalpana Chawla

  2. ((b))

    Rakesh Sharma

  3. ((c))

    Shubhanshu Shukla

  4. ((d))

    Suni Williams

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kalpana Chawla

172

In QS World University Rankings: Asia (2025) the following Institutions of India placed within the top 50 ranks.

  1. ((a))

    IIT Madras& IIT Kharagpur

  2. ((b))

    IIT Delhi & IIT Bombay

  3. ((c))

    The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies & IISc.

  4. ((d))

    IIT Roorkee & IIT Kanpur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

IIT Madras& IIT Kharagpur

173

Match the following indexes with the respective ranks of India.

List - IList - II
a)Global Hunger Index 2024i)118
b)Global Innovation Index 2024ii)159
c)World Press Freedom Index 2024iii)105
d)World Happiness Report 2025iv)39
<br>

The correct answer is:

  1. ((a))

    a - iv, b - iii, c - i, d - ii

  2. ((b))

    a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i

  3. ((c))

    a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii

  4. ((d))

    a - iii, b - iv, c - ii, d - i

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - iv, b - iii, c - i, d - ii

174

Which of the following was not among the four engines of development proposed in Union Budget 2025-26? 

  1. ((a))

    Agriculture

  2. ((b))

    MSMEs

  3. ((c))

    Exports

  4. ((d))

    Imports

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Agriculture

175

Identify the incorrect sentence regarding the announcement of Ramsar sites by the Central Government in February, 2025.

  1. ((a))

    Announced four new Ramsar sites.

  2. ((b))

    The total number of Ramsar sites increased to 89.

  3. ((c))

    Assam and Bihar secured their first ever Ramsar sites.

  4. ((d))

    The newly designated sites include two from Tamil Nadu.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Announced four new Ramsar sites.

176

Which of the following village from India was selected by UNWTO as the best tourism village under upgrading program for 2024 ?

  1. ((a))

    Dhudmaras

  2. ((b))

    Chitrakote

  3. ((c))

    Dhordo

  4. ((d))

    Pochampally

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dhudmaras

177

First Asian Buddhist Summit was held at

  1. ((a))

    Khatmandu

  2. ((b))

    Gangtak

  3. ((c))

    New Delhi

  4. ((d))

    Thimpu

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Khatmandu

178

Confederation of Parties - 29 conference held 

  1. ((a))

    Baku, Azerbaijan 11-22 Nov. 2024

  2. ((b))

    Baku, Azerbaijan 11-22 Oct. 2024 

  3. ((c))

    Paris, France 11-22 Nov. 2024

  4. ((d))

    Kyoto, Japan 11-22 Oct. 2024 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Baku, Azerbaijan 11-22 Nov. 2024

179

Choose the incorrect pair regarding Maha Kumbh, 2025.

  1. ((a))

    Green Maha Kumbh : A National Level Environmental Discussion.

  2. ((b))

    Netra Kumbh : A massive eye care initiative to combat vision impairment. 

  3. ((c))

    Bhashini : Akashvani's initiative to broadcast news bulletins.

  4. ((d))

    Kumbh Sah 'Al' yak : Al powered multilingual and voice enabled chatbot. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Green Maha Kumbh : A National Level Environmental Discussion.

180

Choose the incorrect pair regarding 70th National Film Awards.

  1. ((a))

    Best Non-feature Film - AYENA

  2. ((b))

    Best Debut Film of a Director - MADHYANTARA 

  3. ((c))

    Best Documentary - RANGAVAIBHOGA

  4. ((d))

    Best Animation Film - A COCONUT TREE

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Best Non-feature Film - AYENA

181

Match the following Padma Vibhushan awardees 2025 with their related fields.

List-IList-II
a)M.T. Vasudevan Nairi)Art
b)D. Nageshwar Reddyii)Medicine
c)Sharada Sinhaiii)Public affairs
d)Jagadish Singh Khehariv)Literature and Education

 

The correct answer is:

  1. ((a))

    a - iv, b - ii, c - iii, d - i

  2. ((b))

    a - iv, b - ii, c - i, d - iii

  3. ((c))

    a - i, b - ii, c - iv, d - iii

  4. ((d))

    a - i, b - iii, c - ii, d - iv

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - iv, b - ii, c - iii, d - i

182

Who among the following was not a winner of Sveriges Riksbank Prize 2024 in Economic Sciences?

  1. ((a))

    Daron Acemoglu

  2. ((b))

    Simon Johnson

  3. ((c))

    James A. Robinson

  4. ((d))

    Victor Ambrose

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Daron Acemoglu

183

The World Boxing Federation's Super Feather weight World title held on 5th Nov. 2024. The Winner is

  1. ((a))

    Mandeep Jangra

  2. ((b))

    Conor Mcintosh

  3. ((c))

    Roy Jones

  4. ((d))

    Vijendra Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mandeep Jangra

184

Match the following countries with the total number of medals they got in Paris Olympics 2024.

List - IList - II
a)Japani)53
b)Chinaii)126
c)USAiii)91
d)Australiaiv)45
<br>

The correct answer is:

  1. ((a))

    a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii

  2. ((b))

    a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i

  3. ((c))

    a - iv, b - iii, c - ii, d - i

  4. ((d))

    a - iv, b - i, c - ii, d - iii

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii

185

Which of the following planet doesn't have satellite?

  1. ((a))

    Mercury

  2. ((b))

    Saturn

  3. ((c))

    Jupiter

  4. ((d))

    Earth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mercury

186

The outer most range of Himalayas are known as

  1. ((a))

    Pir Panjal

  2. ((b))

    Shiwaliks

  3. ((c))

    The greater Himalayas

  4. ((d))

    Purvanchal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pir Panjal

187

Which of the following States has the largest wind farm cluster?

  1. ((a))

    Punjab 

  2. ((b))

    Tamil Nadu

  3. ((c))

    Haryana

  4. ((d))

    Odisha

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Punjab 

188

Match the following.

List - IList - II
a)The Narmada riveri)Hirakud Dam
b)The Mahanadi riverii)West flowing river
c)The Godavari riveriii)Brahmagiri Hills
d)The Kaveri riveriv)Nasik

 

The correct answer is:

  1. ((a))

    a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i

  2. ((b))

    a - iii, b - iv, c - ii, d - i

  3. ((c))

    a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii

  4. ((d))

    a - i, b - ii, c - iv, d - iii

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i

189

Which of the following river flows through a rift valley?

  1. ((a))

    Krishna

  2. ((b))

    Mahanadi

  3. ((c))

    Tungabhadra

  4. ((d))

    Tapi (Tapati)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Krishna

190

Which of the following port is also called as Deendayal port?

  1. ((a))

    Kandla port

  2. ((b))

    Mumbai port

  3. ((c))

    Chennai port

  4. ((d))

    Kolkata port

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kandla port

191

From the following, choose the correct pair.

  1. ((a))

    Yarada Hills - YSR Kadapa District 

  2. ((b))

    Nallamala Hills - Srikakulam District 

  3. ((c))

    Mogalrajapuram Hills - NTR District

  4. ((d))

    Erramala Hills - East Godavari District

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Yarada Hills - YSR Kadapa District 

192

The difference between the birth rate and death rate of a country is called

  1. ((a))

    Artificial growth rate

  2. ((b))

    Natural growth rate

  3. ((c))

    Negative growth rate

  4. ((d))

    Seasonal growth rate

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Artificial growth rate

193

Identify the pair which is not correctly matched. 

  1. ((a))

    Flora - Plants of a particular region

  2. ((b))

    Soil Erosion - Gradual Removal of top layers of the earth

  3. ((c))

    Coniferous trees - Shrubs having needle shaped leaves

  4. ((d))

    Urbanization - Population shift from Urban to rural areas 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Flora - Plants of a particular region

194

Which layer of the Atmosphere is ideal for flying aeroplanes?

  1. ((a))

    Troposphere

  2. ((b))

    Stratosphere

  3. ((c))

    Mesosphere

  4. ((d))

    Exosphere

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Troposphere

195

The Right to Property is now found in this Article of Indian Constitution.

  1. ((a))

    Article 19

  2. ((b))

    Article 31

  3. ((c))

    Article 243

  4. ((d))

    Article 300(A)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Article 19

196

The following fundamental right is granted to Indian citizens alone.

  1. ((a))

    Right to Public Employment

  2. ((b))

    Right to Equality Before Law 

  3. ((c))

    Right to Protection of Life

  4. ((d))

    Right to Freedom of Religion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Right to Public Employment

197

Who is the successor of G.V. Mavalankar as speaker during first Lok Sabha?

  1. ((a))

    G.S. Dhillon

  2. ((b))

    M.A. Ayyanger

  3. ((c))

    S.H. Singh

  4. ((d))

    Rabi Ray

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Answer: ((a))

G.S. Dhillon

198

The District of Rajasthan where Panchayat Raj System was introduced for the first time in India on 2nd October, 1959.

  1. ((a))

    Bharatpur

  2. ((b))

    Banswara

  3. ((c))

    Nagaur

  4. ((d))

    Hanumangarh

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Answer: ((a))

Bharatpur

199

The number of seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha is 

  1. ((a))

    47

  2. ((b))

    43

  3. ((c))

    49

  4. ((d))

    41

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Answer: ((a))

47

200

Which article of the Indian Constitution promotes the establishment of cottage industries in rural areas?

  1. ((a))

    Article - 40

  2. ((b))

    Article - 46

  3. ((c))

    Article - 48

  4. ((d))

    Article - 43

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Answer: ((a))

Article - 40

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