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Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiomatic expression from the alternatives given below it.
Ananya has been trying to shake off some of her weight.
to culminate in
to get rid of
to concoct
to cause
Correct answer
to culminate in
Direction (Q. No. 2 to 5) : Every sentence given below is divided into three sections marked (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence carefully and mark the section that contains an error. If there is no error in the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.
Everyone says / that his folly has brought / his ruin. / No error.
Everyone says
that his folly has brought
his ruin
No error
Correct answer
Everyone says
Direction (Q. No. 2 to 5) : Every sentence given below is divided into three sections marked (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence carefully and mark the section that contains an error. If there is no error in the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.
I do not see a fun / in / practical joking. / No error.
I do not see a fun
in
practical joking
No error
Correct answer
I do not see a fun
Direction (Q. No. 2 to 5) : Every sentence given below is divided into three sections marked (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence carefully and mark the section that contains an error. If there is no error in the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.
When she parted with her parents, / there were tears / in her eyes. / No error.
When she parted with her parents
there were tears
in her eyes
No error
Correct answer
When she parted with her parents
Direction (Q. No. 2 to 5) : Every sentence given below is divided into three sections marked (a), (b) and (c). Read the sentence carefully and mark the section that contains an error. If there is no error in the sentence, mark (d) as your answer.
I must admit / that I do not feel quite in home / in your company. / No error.
I must admit
that I do not feel quite in home
in your company
No error
Correct answer
I must admit
Direction (Q. No. 6 and 7) : Fill in the blanks with the suitable words from the alternatives given below them.
You are trying to drag me ________ a controversy.
in
into
from
for
Correct answer
in
Direction (Q. No. 6 and 7) : Fill in the blanks with the suitable words from the alternatives given below them.
Can you ________ all these sums ?
solved
will solve
solve
have solved
Correct answer
solved
Direction (Q. No. 8 to 11) : Choose the synonym of the given words from the alternatives given below them.
Abundant
ample
shorten
hate
aiding
Correct answer
ample
Direction (Q. No. 8 to 11) : Choose the synonym of the given words from the alternatives given below them.
Brittle
fragile
animal
ignoble
frank
Correct answer
fragile
Direction (Q. No. 8 to 11) : Choose the synonym of the given words from the alternatives given below them.
Conceal
admit
hide
ramble
babble
Correct answer
admit
Direction (Q. No. 8 to 11) : Choose the synonym of the given words from the alternatives given below them.
Dastardly
analysis
fatal
cowardly
fly
Correct answer
analysis
Direction (Q. No. 12 to 14) : Choose the antonym of the given words from the alternatives given below them.
Cheerful
promote
reckless
cheerless
acquit
Correct answer
promote
Direction (Q. No. 12 to 14) : Choose the antonym of the given words from the alternatives given below them.
Blunt
convict
sharp
advanced
sweet
Correct answer
convict
Direction (Q. No. 12 to 14) : Choose the antonym of the given words from the alternatives given below them.
Conspicuous
inconspicuous
unconspicuous
non-conspicuous
detailed
Correct answer
inconspicuous
Direction (Q. No. 15 to 19) : Choose the correctly spelt word.
chronology
chronnology
chronologgy
kronology
Correct answer
chronology
Direction (Q. No. 15 to 19) : Choose the correctly spelt word.
defination
definason
definition
deffinition
Correct answer
defination
Direction (Q. No. 15 to 19) : Choose the correctly spelt word.
exillance
exellence
excellence
excellencce
Correct answer
exillance
Direction (Q. No. 15 to 19) : Choose the correctly spelt word.
heterogeneous
hetrogenous
heterogineous
heterogenious
Correct answer
heterogeneous
Direction (Q. No. 15 to 19) : Choose the correctly spelt word.
fammiliarity
familliarity
familiarrity
familiarity
Correct answer
fammiliarity
Direction: Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom.
To strike oil
to have found an oil well
to get a lucky break
to have a narrow escape
to be unsuccessful
Correct answer
to have found an oil well
Direction: Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Long in the tooth
distant journey
rather old
ailment
young
Correct answer
distant journey
Direction: Choose the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Swollen headed
to be suffering from illness
to be conceited
to be narrow-minded
to be dumb
Correct answer
to be suffering from illness
Direction: Give one word substitutes for the following from the alternatives given below them.
A substance that can stick or cause sticking.
adhesive
aphrodisiac
apiary
aesthete
Correct answer
adhesive
Direction: Give one word substitutes for the following from the alternatives given below them.
A short interesting or amusing story.
concert
chalet
anecdote
apiary
Correct answer
concert
Direction: Give one word substitutes for the following from the alternatives given below them.
Connected with the brain.
celestial
cerebral
cardiac
carnivore
Correct answer
celestial
Direction: Give one word substitutes for the following from the alternatives given below them.
Existing at or from one's birth.
coagulate
congenital
conductor
chalet
Correct answer
coagulate
Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, some words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate words.
Four people – Ram, Ratan, Raghu and Rana meet to carry 27 the last 28 of Raju, who has made an unusual 29 : he wants his ashes to be 30 into the sea at Margate. Why ? The four men 31 : several mundane reasons are considered and rejected. Through his painful and tedious illness, Raju has never discussed his peculiar wish.
27
on
away
out
over
Correct answer
on
Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, some words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate words.
Four people – Ram, Ratan, Raghu and Rana meet to carry 27 the last 28 of Raju, who has made an unusual 29 : he wants his ashes to be 30 into the sea at Margate. Why ? The four men 31 : several mundane reasons are considered and rejected. Through his painful and tedious illness, Raju has never discussed his peculiar wish.
28
wish
rites
plans
policies
Correct answer
wish
Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, some words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate words.
Four people – Ram, Ratan, Raghu and Rana meet to carry 27 the last 28 of Raju, who has made an unusual 29 : he wants his ashes to be 30 into the sea at Margate. Why ? The four men 31 : several mundane reasons are considered and rejected. Through his painful and tedious illness, Raju has never discussed his peculiar wish.
29
desire
request
gift
announcement
Correct answer
desire
Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, some words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate words.
Four people – Ram, Ratan, Raghu and Rana meet to carry 27 the last 28 of Raju, who has made an unusual 29 : he wants his ashes to be 30 into the sea at Margate. Why ? The four men 31 : several mundane reasons are considered and rejected. Through his painful and tedious illness, Raju has never discussed his peculiar wish.
30
sprayed
submerged
inundated
scattered
Correct answer
sprayed
Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, some words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate words.
Four people – Ram, Ratan, Raghu and Rana meet to carry 27 the last 28 of Raju, who has made an unusual 29 : he wants his ashes to be 30 into the sea at Margate. Why ? The four men 31 : several mundane reasons are considered and rejected. Through his painful and tedious illness, Raju has never discussed his peculiar wish.
31
wonder
reason
think
decide
Correct answer
wonder
Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is underlined and alternatives are given to the underlined part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case "no improvement" is needed, your answer is (d).
Reena gave me an old scissor.
an old scissors
a pair of old scissors
a pair of old scissor
No improvement
Correct answer
an old scissors
Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is underlined and alternatives are given to the underlined part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case "no improvement" is needed, your answer is (d).
The problems of traffic crowding will not disappear soon.
congestion
concentration
intensification
No improvement
Correct answer
congestion
Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is underlined and alternatives are given to the underlined part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case "no improvement" is needed, your answer is (d).
One must find out some means to balance his expenses.
to meet one's expenses
to meeting his expenses
to balance their expenses
No improvement
Correct answer
to meet one's expenses
Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is underlined and alternatives are given to the underlined part at (a), (b) and (c) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case "no improvement" is needed, your answer is (d).
What does it matter most is the quality of the goods that we require.
What it matters more
What does it matter more
What matters most
No improvement
Correct answer
What it matters more
Direction: In each of the following questions a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in passive/active voice.
Greeshma has painted this wall.
This wall has been painted by Greeshma.
This wall have been painted by Greeshma.
This wall was painted by Greeshma.
This wall is painted by Greeshma.
Correct answer
This wall has been painted by Greeshma.
Direction: In each of the following questions a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in passive/active voice.
Mala was driving a car.
A car is being driven by Mala.
A car was being driven by Mala.
A car has been driven by Mala.
A car had been driven by Mala.
Correct answer
A car is being driven by Mala.
Direction: In each of the following questions a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in passive/active voice.
They are going to watch a drama tomorrow.
A drama is going to be watched by them tomorrow.
A drama will be watched by them tomorrow.
A drama was going to be watched by them tomorrow.
Tomorrow the drama is going to be watched by them.
Correct answer
A drama is going to be watched by them tomorrow.
Direction: In each of the following questions a sentence has been given in active/passive voice. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in passive/active voice.
Let Suma help him.
Let them be helped by Suma.
Let him be helped by Suma.
Let him helped by Suma.
He should help by Suma.
Correct answer
Let them be helped by Suma.
Direction (Q. No. 40 to 43) : Choose the alternative which best expresses the given sentences in indirect/direct speech.
The captain said to his men, "Fire."
The captain requested his men to fire.
The captain told his men to fire.
The captain commanded his men to fire.
The captain said to his men to fire.
Correct answer
The captain requested his men to fire.
Direction (Q. No. 40 to 43) : Choose the alternative which best expresses the given sentences in indirect/direct speech.
Ankush said to Suresh, "Payal is playing in the garden."
Ankush told Suresh that Payal was playing in the garden.
Ankush told Suresh that Payal played in the garden.
Ankush told Suresh that Payal plays in the garden.
Ankush told Suresh that Payal play in the garden.
Correct answer
Ankush told Suresh that Payal was playing in the garden.
Direction (Q. No. 40 to 43) : Choose the alternative which best expresses the given sentences in indirect/direct speech.
"I know her well" said Manvitha.
Manvitha said that she knew her well.
Manvitha said if she knows her well.
Manvitha said that she knows her.
Manvitha says that she knew her well.
Correct answer
Manvitha said that she knew her well.
Direction (Q. No. 40 to 43) : Choose the alternative which best expresses the given sentences in indirect/direct speech.
Reena said, "I have cleared the clutter."
Reena told that she cleared the clutter.
Reena says that she cleared the clutter.
Reena said that she had cleared the clutter.
The clutter was cleared by Reena.
Correct answer
Reena told that she cleared the clutter.
Direction (Q. No. 44 to 47) : Each of the following sentences has been split into four parts and the parts have been presented in a jumbled form. Choose the correct sequence from the alternatives to form a meaningful sentence.
four degrees below normal
icy winds lashed Srinagar
with minimum temperature registering
which was already in the grip of gruelling cold wave conditions
2, 4, 3, 1
2, 1, 3, 4
3, 2, 4, 1
4, 2, 3, 1
Correct answer
2, 4, 3, 1
Direction (Q. No. 44 to 47) : Each of the following sentences has been split into four parts and the parts have been presented in a jumbled form. Choose the correct sequence from the alternatives to form a meaningful sentence.
a sinking ship
that the rats
it is generally believed
are the first to leave
2, 4, 1, 3
1, 4, 3, 2
3, 2, 4, 1
2, 4, 3, 1
Correct answer
2, 4, 1, 3
Direction (Q. No. 44 to 47) : Each of the following sentences has been split into four parts and the parts have been presented in a jumbled form. Choose the correct sequence from the alternatives to form a meaningful sentence.
rather by the manner
I was impressed
than by his matter
of the speaker
4, 2, 3, 1
3, 2, 1, 4
2, 1, 4, 3
1, 2, 3, 4
Correct answer
4, 2, 3, 1
Direction (Q. No. 44 to 47) : Each of the following sentences has been split into four parts and the parts have been presented in a jumbled form. Choose the correct sequence from the alternatives to form a meaningful sentence.
than probabilities and in every assertion
no further
keeps a doubt in reserve
philosophy goes
4, 2, 1, 3
4, 1, 2, 3
2, 1, 3, 4
2, 3, 4, 1
Correct answer
4, 2, 1, 3
Direction (Q. No. 48 to 50) : Choose the correct alternative which would be the correct logical sequence of the sentences in the passage.
A. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
B. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord.
C. One night a man had a dream.
D. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand : one belonging to him and the other to the Lord.
BCAD
CDBA
DCBA
CBAD
Correct answer
BCAD
Direction (Q. No. 48 to 50) : Choose the correct alternative which would be the correct logical sequence of the sentences in the passage.
A. Participation involves more than the formal sharing of decisions.
B. Through anticipation, individuals or organisations consider trends and make plans, shielding institutions from trauma of learning by shock.
C. Innovative learning involves both anticipation and participation.
D. It is an attitude characterised by co-operation, dialogue and empathy.
CBAD
DACB
CDAB
BDAC
Correct answer
CBAD
Direction (Q. No. 48 to 50) : Choose the correct alternative which would be the correct logical sequence of the sentences in the passage.
A. I wish I had more time so that I could visit the odd nooks and corners of India.
B. And yet I have not seen many parts of the country we love so much and seek to serve.
C. Our own country is a little world by itself with an infinitive variety and places for us to discover.
D. I have travelled a great deal in this country and I have grown in years.
CDBA
DABC
DACB
ACBD
Correct answer
CDBA
Convert the fraction \(\frac{2}{5}\) in percentage form.
20%
42%
40%
22%
Correct answer
20%
If \(p - q = 14\), \(p + q = 20\), then \(p \times q =\)
48
51
54
52
Correct answer
48
Which among the following statements is incorrect ?
1 is the smallest whole number.
0 is the smallest whole number.
Every natural number is a whole number.
Sum of 2 whole numbers is a whole number.
Correct answer
1 is the smallest whole number.
The value of \(\frac{(0.1)^2 - (0.01)^2}{(0.1) - (0.01)}\) is
0.09
0.01
0.101
0.11
Correct answer
0.09
Which among the following is the smallest fraction ?
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
\(\frac{1}{3}\)
\(\frac{2}{3}\)
\(\frac{1}{5}\)
Correct answer
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
The square root of 169 is
17
15
13
11
Correct answer
17
If the selling price of 8 mangoes is equal to the cost price of 12 mangoes, then the profit percentage is
45%
75%
50%
37.5%
Correct answer
45%
If Mr. Soorya buys a shirt at a discount of 15% on ₹ 1,000, then he buys ₹ 1,000 shirt at
₹ 950
₹ 850
₹ 900
₹ 1,150
Correct answer
₹ 950
If P, Q, R hired Taxi for ₹ 680 and used it for 3, 5, 9 hours respectively, then the hire charges paid by Q is
₹ 100
₹ 200
₹ 300
₹ 350
Correct answer
₹ 100
If Ms. Sheela takes 10 days to complete a job, then in 5 days she completes what part of the job ?
\( \frac{3}{4} \)
\( \frac{1}{4} \)
\( \frac{2}{3} \)
\( \frac{1}{2} \)
Correct answer
\( \frac{3}{4} \)
The value of \( \sin^2 80^\circ + \cos^2 80^\circ \) is
1
0
2
\( \frac{3}{4} \)
Correct answer
1
\( \cot 63^\circ \) is same as
sin 63°
cos 27°
tan 27°
None of these
Correct answer
sin 63°
From the top of light house, 120 feet above the sea level, the angle of depression of the boat is \( 60^\circ \). How far is the boat from the light house ?
40 feet
\( 40\sqrt{3} \) feet
\( 30\sqrt{3} \) feet
None of these
Correct answer
40 feet
If a pyramid has a slant height of 8 cm and square base of side 4 cm, then its lateral surface area is
48 cm²
54 cm²
60 cm²
64 cm²
Correct answer
48 cm²
In what ratio is wheat costing ₹ 72 per kg to be mixed with wheat costing ₹ 57 per kg to produce a wheat mixture costing ₹ 63 per kg ?
1 : 3
2 : 3
3 : 4
1 : 1
Correct answer
1 : 3
How many solutions do \( 5x + 3y = 14 \) and \( 15x + 9y = 42 \) have ?
zero
unique
infinite
two
Correct answer
zero
If total price of 10 kgs of banana is ₹ 475, then the average price per kg of banana is
4.75
47.5
45.7
None of these
Correct answer
4.75
A car can cover 90 km in 3 hours. If its speed is increased by 15 kmph, then the time taken by it to cover the same distance is
2 hrs 30 mins
3 hrs
2 hrs 10 mins
2 hrs
Correct answer
2 hrs 30 mins
If \( x^2 + y^2 = 13 \) and \( x + y = 5 \), then \( xy = \)
5
8
6
None of these
Correct answer
5
The quotient obtained when \( a^3 - b^3 \) is divided by \( a - b \) is
\( a^2 - b^2 \)
0
\( a^2 + b^2 \)
\( a^2 + ab + b^2 \)
Correct answer
\( a^2 - b^2 \)
Simplified form of \( \frac{3\sqrt{15} \times 2\sqrt{5}}{5\sqrt{3}} \) is
6
\( \sqrt{15} \)
\( \sqrt{105} \)
None of these
Correct answer
6
If \( 7x + 5(2 - x) + 10 = 4x - 6 \), then the value of x is
-13
13
10
5
Correct answer
-13
The equation of the line shown in the graph is
x = 2
xy = 2
y = 0
y = 2
Correct answer
x = 2
The graph of the line \( x + y = 2 \) is
None of these
Correct answer
The point of intersection of 3 medians of a triangle is known as
Orthocentre
Circumcentre
Incentre
Centroid
Correct answer
Orthocentre
If the side length of an equilateral triangle is 12 cm, then the area of the triangle is
\( 18\sqrt{3} \) cm²
36 cm²
\( 36\sqrt{3} \) cm²
18 cm²
Correct answer
\( 18\sqrt{3} \) cm²
In similar triangles, the ratio of the corresponding sides are
Unequal
Equal
Always less than 1
Always more than 1
Correct answer
Unequal
In triangles ABC and PQR, \( \angle A = \angle Q, \angle B = \angle R \). Which side of \( \Delta PQR \) should be equal to side AB of \( \Delta ABC \) so that the two triangles are congruent ?
PR
PQ
QR
All of these
Correct answer
PR
In the following fig., OP is perpendicular to the chord AB. If AB = 8 cm, O is the centre of circle and OP = 3 cm, find the radius of the circle.
4 cm
11 cm
5.5 cm
5 cm
Correct answer
4 cm
If BD is tangent to the circle centred at 'C', then \( \angle CAD = \)
60°
90°
120°
45°
Correct answer
60°
The number of common tangents to 2 intersecting circles is
1
2
3
4
Correct answer
1
The degree measure of \( \frac{\pi^c}{5} \) is
18°
12°
36°
72°
Correct answer
18°
The exterior angle of a regular polygon with 6 sides is
40°
50°
60°
55°
Correct answer
40°
Find the area of a quadrant of a circle whose circumference is 22 cm.
77 cm²
\( \frac{22}{4} \) cm²
\( \frac{1}{8} \) cm²
\( \frac{77}{8} \) cm²
Correct answer
77 cm²
The volume of the triangular prism with base 5 cm, height 10 cm and length 15 cm, is
250 cm³
225 cm³
216 cm³
375 cm³
Correct answer
250 cm³
If height of a right circular cone is 21 cm and slant height is 28 cm, then base radius is
\( 7\sqrt{7} \) cm
\( 2\sqrt{7} \) cm
\( 3\sqrt{7} \) cm
\( 9\sqrt{7} \) cm
Correct answer
\( 7\sqrt{7} \) cm
If the circumference of the base of a cylindrical vessel is 132 cm and its height is 25 cm, then how many litres of water it can hold? (Use \( \pi = \frac{22}{7} \), \( 1 l = 1000 cm^3 \)).
50
30
34
34.65
Correct answer
50
The total surface area of a sphere of radius 7 cm is (Use \( \pi = \frac{22}{7} \))
661 cm²
616 cm²
216 cm²
None of these
Correct answer
661 cm²
The total surface area of a hemisphere of radius 10 cm is (Use \( \pi = 3.14 \))
900 cm²
492 cm²
942 cm²
400 cm²
Correct answer
900 cm²
If a cuboid has its length, breadth and height as 5 cm, 3 cm and 2 cm respectively, then its volume is
33 cm³
36 cm³
27 cm³
30 cm³
Correct answer
33 cm³
If \( \sin \theta = \frac{3}{5} \), \( \theta \) lies in I quadrant, then \( \cot \theta = \)
\( \frac{3}{4} \)
\( \frac{4}{3} \)
\( \frac{5}{4} \)
\( \frac{4}{5} \)
Correct answer
\( \frac{3}{4} \)
The value of \( \sin 25^\circ \cos 65^\circ + \cos 25^\circ \sin 65^\circ \) is
0
-1
2
1
Correct answer
0
If \( \tan \theta + \cot \theta = 2 \), then the value of \( \tan^2 \theta + \cot^2 \theta = \)
4
6
2
None of these
Correct answer
4
Angle covered by a minute hand of a clock in 30 minutes is (in radians)
\( 2\pi^c \)
\( \frac{\pi^c}{3} \)
\( \frac{\pi^c}{2} \)
\( \pi^c \)
Correct answer
\( 2\pi^c \)
The Histogram given below shows the number of students of a class and their marks. Study the given Histogram and answer the following question.
The number of students whose marks is \( \ge 70% \) is
24
32
10
0
Correct answer
24
The pie chart given below shows the spending of a school (in ₹) on various sports. Study the given pie chart and answer the following questions.
What is the average spending on all sports except golf?
₹ 4,750
₹ 5,000
₹ 5,750
None of these
Correct answer
₹ 4,750
The pie chart given below shows the spending of a school (in ₹) on various sports. Study the given pie chart and answer the following questions.
Percentage of amount spent on Hockey is
\( 15\frac{1}{4}% \)
\( 14\frac{2}{7}% \)
15%
14%
Correct answer
\( 15\frac{1}{4}% \)
The frequency polygons are used when
Data is continuous
Data is very large
For comparing two different sets of data of the same nature
All of these
Correct answer
Data is continuous
In how many years does a sum of Rs. 12,500 yield a simple interest of Rs. 9,000 at the rate of 18% per annum?
3 years
4 years
5 years
None of these
Correct answer
3 years
Who among the following won the 2023 Men's US Open Tennis Singles Championship ?
Daniil Medvedev
Casper Ruud
Carlos Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic
Correct answer
Daniil Medvedev
The Scientist who discovered the bacterium which causes anthrax disease was
Robert Koch
Alexander Fleming
Sir Ronald Ross
None of the above
Correct answer
Robert Koch
The Raman Research Institute is located at
Delhi
Ahmadabad
Bangalore
Mumbai
Correct answer
Delhi
The X-rays were discovered by
Benjamin Franklin
William Harvey
W. C. Roentgen
Alfred B. Nobel
Correct answer
Benjamin Franklin
India launched its first regional train service called
RapidR
RapidT
RapidI
RapidX
Correct answer
RapidR
In which of the following State of India, 'The Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve' is located ?
Tamil Nadu
Madhya Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Karnataka
Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
The SCORES is the complaints redressing system of
SEBI
RBI
SBI
None of the above
Correct answer
SEBI
The Nobel Peace Prize 2023 was awarded to
Nadia Murad
Narges Mohammadi
Ales Bialiatski
Maria Ressa
Correct answer
Nadia Murad
The 2024 G20 Summit will be held in
Brazil
South Africa
Indonesia
Canada
Correct answer
Brazil
India's first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine called COVAXIN was developed by
World Health Organization
Bharat Biotech
Indian Council of Medical Research
Serum Institute of India Private Limited
Correct answer
World Health Organization
Consider the following statements about Doctrine of Lapse :
I. Lord Dalhousie devised this policy.
II. If an Indian ruler died without male heir, his kingdom would lapse.
III. Dalhousie annexed Satara, Jhansi, Sambalpur and Udaipur under this policy.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
I and II only
II and III only
I and III only
All of the above
Correct answer
I and II only
Who has been called as 'The Grand Old Man of India' ?
Dadabhai Naoroji
G. K. Gokhale
Motilal Nehru
S. N. Banerji
Correct answer
Dadabhai Naoroji
Consider the following statements about 'Delhi Durbar' :
I. It was held to mark the accession of King George V.
II. It was held on 12th December 1915.
III. It announced the annulment of Partition of Bengal.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
I and II only
II and III only
I and III only
All of the above
Correct answer
I and II only
The system of proportional representation is used in the election of the
President of India
Members of Rajya Sabha
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Both (a) and (b)
Correct answer
President of India
Consider the following statements about Vice President of India :
I. He is elected by electoral college consisting of members of both the houses of Parliament.
II. He is elected for the term of five years.
III. He acts as a ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
I and II only
II and III only
I and III only
All of the above
Correct answer
I and II only
If a person is arrested and detained in police custody, he has to be produced before nearest magistrate
within 24 hours of his arrest
within 12 hours of his arrest
within 48 hours of his arrest
within 36 hours of his arrest
Correct answer
within 24 hours of his arrest
Which Constitutional Amendment restricted the strength of Council of Ministers not to exceed 15 percent of total strength of the Lok Sabha ?
44th
58th
91st
61st
Correct answer
44th
Consider the following statements about the Jurisdiction of Supreme Court of India :
I. It settles disputes between Union and States.
II. It settles disputes between States.
III. It issues writs to protect the Fundamental Rights of an Individual.
IV. It advises the President on the matters of constitutional importance and law.
Which of the above statements are correct ?
I, II and IV only
II, III and IV only
I and III only
All of the above
Correct answer
I, II and IV only
This writ is issued when the court finds that a particular office holder is not doing legal duty.
Certiorari
Quo-Warranto
Prohibition
Mandamus
Correct answer
Certiorari
Which country has won the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup Football Championship ?
England
Netherland
Spain
Sweden
Correct answer
England
The total number of Gold medals won by India in the 2023 Asian Games held at Hangzhou is
38
41
16
28
Correct answer
38
The Birth place of Olympic Games is
England
Germany
Austria
Greece
Correct answer
England
Which one of the following heritage site is declared as 42nd UNESCO World Heritage Site in India recently ?
Hampi
Shantiniketan
Pattadkal
Hoysala temples of Belur, Halebidu and Somanathpur
Correct answer
Hampi
The book 'A Passage of India' was written by
E. M. Forster
V. S. Naipal
Ashok Gupta
Richard Nixon
Correct answer
E. M. Forster
The National Gallery of Modern Art is located at
Surat
Kolkata
Pune
New Delhi
Correct answer
Surat
The highest peak in Peninsular plateau is
Anaimudi
Dodabetta
Mullyyanagiri
None of the above
Correct answer
Anaimudi
Where does Sutluj river originate from ?
Verinag
Rohtang
Rakshastal
Siwaha range
Correct answer
Verinag
The Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindive islands are named as Lakshadweep in
1982
1983
1973
1972
Correct answer
1982
As on October 2023, the RBI kept the Repo rate at
3.5%
3.35%
6.5%
6.75%
Correct answer
3.5%
Which was the first product that got a GI (Geographical Indications) Tag in India ?
Kashmir Saffron
Darjeeling Tea
Aranmula Kannadi
Madhubani Paintings
Correct answer
Kashmir Saffron
Which of the following book is written by Prof. Amartya Sen ?
Development as Freedom
The Idea of Justice
The Argumentative Indian
All of the above
Correct answer
Development as Freedom
The chemical name of Vitamin B1 is
Retinol
Ascorbic acid
Thiamine
Niacin
Correct answer
Retinol
Which one of the following disease is not caused by Virus ?
Polio
Chicken Pox
Measles
Tuberculosis
Correct answer
Polio
The range of audible frequencies of sound for human ear is
20 to 20,000 Hz
10 to 6,000 Hz
50 to 40,000 Hz
15 to 25,000 Hz
Correct answer
20 to 20,000 Hz
Who has been the 2023 recipient of Norman E. Borlaug award for Field Research and Application ?
Rajendra Singh Paroda
Dr. Swati Nayak
Kajal Chakraborthy
Anil Agarwal
Correct answer
Rajendra Singh Paroda
India's first Artificial Intelligence School called as Santhigiri Vidyabhavan is located in
Tamil Nadu
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
Correct answer
Tamil Nadu
What is the name of the India's first Permanent Antarctic research base ?
Manasa Gangotri
Dakshin Gangotri
Eastern Gangotri
None of the above
Correct answer
Manasa Gangotri
Which one of the following country is not a permanent member of United Nations Security Council ?
China
Russia
Britain
Japan
Correct answer
China
The Headquarter of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is located at
Geneva
Paris
New York
Washington
Correct answer
Geneva
The 49th G7 (Group of Seven) Countries Summit was held in the city of
Hiroshima
New York
Tokyo
London
Correct answer
Hiroshima
In 1972, the then Prime Minister ________ inaugurated Arunachal Pradesh as Union Territory.
Rajiv Gandhi
Morarji Desai
Indira Gandhi
A. B. Vajpeyee
Correct answer
Rajiv Gandhi
Which among the following is the highest peak in Arunachal Pradesh ?
Mount Kane
Mount Dibang
Mount Tawang
Mount Kangto
Correct answer
Mount Kane
This former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh had also served as the Lt. Governor of Puducherry.
Mukut Mithi
Gegong Apang
Nabam Tuki
None of these
Correct answer
Mukut Mithi
Echo of Arunachal newspaper of Arunachal Pradesh was started in
1985
1986
1987
1988
Correct answer
1985
The famous song of Bhupen Hazarika, "Hamara Arunachal" was from the movie
Mera Dharam Meri Bhoomi
Mera Dharam Meri Ma
Mera Dharti Mera Ma
Mera Log Mera Pyar
Correct answer
Mera Dharam Meri Bhoomi
Who among the following women became the first married woman from Arunachal to win the Mrs. India 2017 and Mrs. Planet world finalist from State ?
Duyu Meena Mudang
Taka Tamut
Koj Baya Yeshi
Dondup Pema
Correct answer
Duyu Meena Mudang
Who among the following was the last Lt. Governor of Arunachal Pradesh ?
K. A. A. Raja
Shiva Swarup
H. S. Dubey
R. N. Haldipur
Correct answer
K. A. A. Raja
In Arunachal Pradesh, first Parliament election through adult franchise was held in
1950
1951
1977
1981
Correct answer
1950
Arunachal Macaque is a type of ________ discovered in Tawang by Wild Life Conservation Society.
Buffalo
Mithun
Monkey
Bird
Correct answer
Buffalo
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