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Usha Uthup of West Bengal won the Padma Shri for which field?
Literature
Social Work
Arts
Theatre
Correct answer
Literature
The first case of COVID-19 in India was confirmed in the State of
Karnataka
Maharashtra
Delhi
Kerala
Correct answer
Karnataka
Which state is the largest producer of Silver in the country?
Andhra Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
West Bengal
Rajasthan
Correct answer
Andhra Pradesh
The first opium war ended by the treaty of
Nanking
Tienntsin
Peking
Tianjin
Correct answer
Nanking
Which amendment act added the Fundamental duties in the constitution?
44th Constitutional Amendment Act
42nd Constitutional Amendment Act
51st Constitutional Amendment Act
38th Constitutional Amendment Act
Correct answer
44th Constitutional Amendment Act
When is the World Population Day observed?
8 July
9 July
10 July
11 July
Correct answer
8 July
'Nilgiri Hills' are known as the _______.
Tea Treasures
Roof of the World
King of hills
Blue Mountains
Correct answer
Tea Treasures
The resolution for removal of Vice President of India should be moved in:
Lok Sabha
Rajya Sabha
Either of the Houses
None of these
Correct answer
Lok Sabha
The Kosi river joins the river Ganga in _______ district of Bihar.
Bhojpur
Gaya
Katihar
Jamui
Correct answer
Bhojpur
The famous ‘Sonepur Cattle Fair’ of Bihar is organised at the confluence of which two rivers?
Ganges and Gandak
Ganges and Kosi
Mahananda and Gandak
Gandak and Kosi
Correct answer
Ganges and Gandak
Which of the following lake is an example of 'Crater Lake'?
Nainital
Lonar Lake
Tso Moriri Lake
Asthamudi Lake
Correct answer
Nainital
In which of the following states is Atal Setu bridge located that was inaugurated in 2024?
West Bengal
Goa
Maharashtra
Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer
West Bengal
Where is the Sambhar Lake situated?
Uttar Pradesh
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Madhya Pradesh
Correct answer
Uttar Pradesh
Vishnupada Mandir is situated on the bank of which of the following river?
Shipra
Koshi
Falgu
PunPun
Correct answer
Shipra
The largest irrigation canal in India is _______.
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Indira Gandhi Canal
Sirhind canal
Yamuna canal
Correct answer
Upper Bari Doab Canal
Jhoom agriculture is also known as _____.
Shifting
Pastoral livestock
Commercial Farming
Mixed Farming
Correct answer
Shifting
Industrial Revolution started in which of the following country?
America
England
France
Russia
Correct answer
America
The Spirit of the Laws was written by whom?
Blaise Pascal
Montesquieu
Denis Diderot
Voltaire
Correct answer
Blaise Pascal
As per census 2011 the percentage of urban population in India was __________.
31.16
41.8
25.8
21.8
Correct answer
31.16
73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India provides for:
Two tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the village and district levels
Two tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the village and block levels
Two tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the block and district levels
Three tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the village, block and district levels.
Correct answer
Two tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the village and district levels
Which of the following books has been written by Munshi Premchand?
Gitanjali
Gora
Chokher Bali
Nirmala
Correct answer
Gitanjali
Inflation is caused by-
Decrease in money supply
Decrease in demand
Increase in money supply
Tightens interest rates
Correct answer
Decrease in money supply
The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is built across which river?
Ganges River
Lohit River
Narmada River
Yamuna River
Correct answer
Ganges River
Who was the leader of Bolshevik Revolution in Russia?
Lenin
Stalin
Bulganin
Rousseau
Correct answer
Lenin
The ‘Vikramshila University’ in Bihar was founded by which of the following kings?
Gopala II
Devapala
Gopala I
Dharampala
Correct answer
Gopala II
The first attempt to calculate national income in India was made by:
Dadabhai Naoroji
VKRV Rao
PC Mahalanobis
SD Tendulkar
Correct answer
Dadabhai Naoroji
84th Amendment extended the ban on readjustment of seats in the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assemblies for another _____ years.
25
15
20
30
Correct answer
25
Where was the headquarters of International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) set up in India in April 2020?
Bhopal
Bengaluru
Mumbai
Gandhinagar
Correct answer
Bhopal
World water day is observed on -
March 24
March 26
March 20
March 22
Correct answer
March 24
In which year the Central Information Commission was established?
2005
2006
2007
2008
Correct answer
2005
Arrange the following books in their chronological order of publication.
A. Hemchandra Raychaudhuri - Political History of Ancient India.
B. R. C. Majumdar - Ancient India.
C. A. S. Altekar - The Position of Women in Hindu Civilization
D. K. P. Jayaswal - Hindu Polity
E. P. T. S. Aiyangar - History of Tamils to 600 A. D.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A, B, C, E, D
A, C, E, D, B
A, D, E, C, B
B, C, D, E, A
Correct answer
A, B, C, E, D
Agriculture and fishing activities belong to which sector?
Organized sector
Tertiary sector
Primary sector
Secondary sector
Correct answer
Organized sector
Article 44 is concerned with
Right to freedom of movement
Powers of Supreme Court
Prohibition
Uniform Civil Code
Correct answer
Right to freedom of movement
__________ are foreign currency assets held by the central banks of countries.
Rate exchange
Foreign exchange Reserves
Credit control
Local exchange
Correct answer
Rate exchange
Who was the major leader of Darbhanga Peasant Movement in 1919-20?
Babu Krishna Singh
Sahajanand Saraswati
Swami Vidyanand
Babu Ramdayalu Singh
Correct answer
Babu Krishna Singh
Which of the following states has the highest poverty rate in India, according to the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2021?
Madhya Pradesh
Jharkhand
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Correct answer
Madhya Pradesh
Who among the following is considered as the founder of Islam?
Prophet Noah
Prophet Yusuf
Prophet Muhammad
Prophet Abraham
Correct answer
Prophet Noah
The ‘Prayag Prashasti’ also known as the Allahabad Pillar Inscription was composed by whom in Sanskrit?
Harishena
Chanakya
Panini
Banabhatta
Correct answer
Harishena
The oxygen evolved during photosynthesis comes from splitting of
water
carbon dioxide
oxygen
light
Correct answer
water
Which chemical is present in the cells of cork of tree which makes them impervious to gases and water?
Cellulose
Suberin
Pectin
Lignin
Correct answer
Cellulose
The escape velocity at the earth’s surface is
11.2 km/s
112 km/s
1.12 km/s
11.2 m/s
Correct answer
11.2 km/s
The pH of rain water, is approximately:
5.6
7.5
7.0
6.5
Correct answer
5.6
Which of the following animals is not an example of mammal?
Cow
Platypus
Penguin
Dolphin
Correct answer
Cow
The absolute refractive index of air is:
1.03
1.00003
1.003
1.0003
Correct answer
1.03
What will be the focal length of a concave lens of power of −4 dioptre (D)?
50 cm
-25 cm
-50 cm
25 cm
Correct answer
50 cm
What is the genetic makeup of normal human female?
XX Chromosome
XY Chromosome
XXY Chromosome
XO Chromosome
Correct answer
XX Chromosome
The full form of DNA is:
deoxyribeneutral acid
deltanucleic acid
deoxyribonucleic acid
dyoxyenucleic acid
Correct answer
deoxyribeneutral acid
Which of the following plant hormones inhibits growth?
Cytokinins
Abscisic acid
Gibberellins
auxins
Correct answer
Cytokinins
The movement of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane is called:
Diffusion
Osmosis
Contraction
None of these
Correct answer
Diffusion
Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure ?
Barometer
Hygrometer
Sphygmomanometer
Thermometer
Correct answer
Barometer
In 1820, who found that electric current causes a nearby magnetic needle to move and thus discovered electromagnetism?
Benjamin Franklin
James Clerk Maxwell
Hans Christian Oersted
Andre-Marie Ampere
Correct answer
Benjamin Franklin
Each trait in the child can be influenced by ______ DNA.
only paternal
only maternal
both paternal and maternal
neither paternal nor maternal
Correct answer
only paternal
What is the process by which autotrophs take in substances from the outside and convert them into stored form of energy?
Respiration
Photosynthesis
Ingestion
Transpiration
Correct answer
Respiration
The unique ability of carbon to form bonds with other atoms of carbon is called as ________.
Ionization
Catenation
Acidification
No option is correct
Correct answer
Ionization
A plant that does NOT grow through vegetative propagation is ________.
Rose
Papaya
Banana
Orange
Correct answer
Rose
Gaseous exchange takes place in leaves through tiny pores for the purpose of photosynthesis. What are these pores?
Chloroplast
Stomata
Chlorophyll
Vacuole
Correct answer
Chloroplast
Which of the following gets activated upon illumination and generates electrical signal?
Light sensitive cell
Optic nerve
Ciliary muscles
Vitreous humour
Correct answer
Light sensitive cell
Mendel worked on:
Edible pea
Wild pea
Garden pea
Pigeon Pea
Correct answer
Edible pea
A current of 0.5 A is drawn by a filament of an electric bulb for 20 minutes, find the amount of electric charge that flows through the circuit.
300 Coulomb
600 Coulomb
2400 Coulomb
20 Coulomb
Correct answer
300 Coulomb
What percentage of carbon does the Earth's crust have in the form of minerals?
8%
15%
2%
0.02%
Correct answer
8%
________ is the main thinking part of the brain-
Medulla
Forebrain
Spinal cord
Middle brain
Correct answer
Medulla
The centre of curvature of a concave mirror lies ________.
below the mirror
behind the mirror
above the mirror
in front of the mirror
Correct answer
below the mirror
The metals can be beaten into thin sheets, the property is called _______.
Sonority
Malleability
Ductility
Lustre
Correct answer
Sonority
In how many parts is the human brain divided?
2
3
4
5
Correct answer
2
In pea, a pure tall plant (TT) is crossed with a short plant (tt). What will be the ratio of pure tall plants to short plants in the F2 generation ?
1 : 1
1 : 3
3 : 1
2 : 1
Correct answer
1 : 1
Why does silver chloride turn white in sunlight?
Due to rusting of silver in the presence of oxygen
Due to redox reaction
Due to decomposition of silver chloride into silver and chlorine by light.
Due to displacement of silver chloride into silver oxide
Correct answer
Due to rusting of silver in the presence of oxygen
The disease Kala-Azar is caused by
Escherichia coli
Leishmania
Amoeba
Clostridium
Correct answer
Escherichia coli
Covalent bonds are formed by the sharing of electrons between two atoms so that both can achieve a completely filled _______ shell.
outermost
innermost
centre
proper
Correct answer
outermost
Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.
Radha always plays the sitar.
The sitar is always played by Radha.
The sitar was always played by Radha.
The sitar is always play by Radha.
The sitar is always being played by Radha.
Correct answer
The sitar is always played by Radha.
Choose the correct article for the sentence below
"Many ______ flower is born to blush unseen."
an
the
a
No article
Correct answer
an
(a) The voice said, "I am a Yaksha".
(b) He says, 'Laws die, books never'.
(c) Shakespeare says : Do wrong to none.
Identify the sentence/s punctuated correctly.
Only (a) and (b)
Only (b) and (c)
Only (a) and (c)
Only (b)
Correct answer
Only (a) and (b)
The sentence given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For the sentence, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.
There is an ocean of difference between _________ childhood of our parents and ours.
a
the
an
of
Correct answer
a
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition.
The boy looked uncomfortable and out ____ place among the adults.
off
in
from
of
Correct answer
off
Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
They were completely taking unawares by the shocking remarks of Mr. Sharma about the security of the colony.
of the colony
by the shocking remarks
about the security
were completely taking unawares
Correct answer
of the colony
Complete the sentence with the correct option:
"My brother goes for a walk daily. He walks very ________.
Fast
Quick
Slow
Fastly
Correct answer
Fast
Read the following information carefully and answer the given questions.
Research published in the journal Hindawi in 2018 stated that 11 percent of the total Indian population (that accounts for around 42 million people) is suffering from hypothyroidism. It’s an alarming situation as that means that more than one in every 10 Indians is suffering from a dysfunctioning thyroid.
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the front of the neck, right below Adam’s apple. It helps regulate many body functions by constantly releasing a steady amount of thyroid hormones into the bloodstream.
Thyroid dysfunction can present itself either as hyperthyroidism or as hypothyroidism. Hyperthyroidism occurs when your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine which accelerates the body’s metabolism and may lead to various changes in the body including weight loss. Hypothyroidism is marked with decreased production of thyroxine leading to slowing down of the metabolism, thus, causing weight gain and cold insensitivity.
Scientists believe that thyroid dysfunction may alter carbohydrate metabolism by influencing insulin in such a way that it results in the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus and vice versa. They also believe that for individuals who have prediabetes and low thyroid function, diabetes treatment or lifestyle adjustments (like proper diet and exercise) could be prompted in an earlier stage.
They further stated that thyroid treatment should be started for people with both subclinical hypothyroidism and prediabetes to prevent the chances of getting type 2 diabetes.
Which of the following statement is NOT true about hypothyroidism as per the given passage?
Hypothyroidism accelerates the metabolism of the body.
It also increases the cold insensitivity.
It causes weight gain in the person.
It is marked with decreased production of thyroxine.
Correct answer
Hypothyroidism accelerates the metabolism of the body.
What is the central idea of the passage?
To understand the complexity of the thyroid gland in our body.
To give a brief idea about thyroid dysfunction and its types
To inform about various consequences of thyroid dysfunction on our body.
To analyze various researches conducted for thyroid dysfunction.
Correct answer
To understand the complexity of the thyroid gland in our body.
What can be concluded from the given passage?
Thyroid dysfunction should be taken seriously.
Hypothyroidism needs more attention than hyperthyroidism.
Proper diet is mandatory in thyroid dysfunction.
Type 2 diabetes is harmful for health.
Correct answer
Thyroid dysfunction should be taken seriously.
निम्नलिखित में से निश्चयवाचक सर्वनाम है :
यह
कौन
क्या
कुछ
Correct answer
यह
'अन्वेषण' शब्द का सही संधि-विच्छेद है-
अनु + एषण
अनू + एषण
अन + एषण
अन + ऐषण
Correct answer
अनु + एषण
'मितभाषी' शब्द किस वाक्यांश के लिए उपयुक्त है?
जो मीठा बोलता हो।
जो बिना विचारे बोलता हो।
जो कम बोलता हो।
जो धीरे-धीरे बोलता हो।
Correct answer
जो मीठा बोलता हो।
निम्नलिखित शब्दों में गुणवाचक विशेषण शब्द है :
ताज़ा
सब
बहुत
चार
Correct answer
ताज़ा
बहुवचन है:
प्राण
पृथ्वी
ईश्वर
प्रजा
Correct answer
प्राण
‘नवरत्न’ शब्द में निम्न में से कौन सा समास है?
तत्पुरुष समास
द्विगु समास
कर्मधारय समास
बहुव्रीहि समास
Correct answer
तत्पुरुष समास
'कर्मभूमि' पुस्तक के लेखक कौन है?
मुंशी प्रेमचंद
हज़ारीप्रसाद द्विवेदी
रामचन्द्र शुक्ल
चतुरसेन शास्त्री
Correct answer
मुंशी प्रेमचंद
निर्देश : निम्नलिखित अवतरण को ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़िए और पूछे गए प्रश्नों के सही विकल्प चुनकर उत्तर पत्रक में चिह्नित कीजिए।
संस्कृति और सभ्यता की समानता और असमानता को इस प्रकार समझा जा सकता है कि मानवीय मेधा और प्राणशक्ति का विकास दो ही स्तरों पर घटित होता है। 1. भौतिक स्तर पर और 2. मानसिक स्तर पर। मानसिक स्तर पर यहाँ अभिप्राय मन, बुद्धि और आत्मा - इन तीनों की सम्मिलित सत्ता से है। सभ्यता मनुष्य के भौतिक स्तर का विकास है तो संस्कृति मनुष्य के मानसिक विकास का। जहाँ एक ओर सभ्यता का अर्थ मनुष्य के दैनिक जीवन की आवश्यकताओं तथा सुख-सुविधा की अतृप्त लालसा की पूर्ति के लिए निर्मित विराट तंत्र संस्थान (Techniques) से है तो दूसरी ओर सभ्यता का कार्य है एक ऐसी सामाजिक व्यवस्था को जन्म देना जो नीतियों और नियमों पर आधारित हो । प्रत्येक राष्ट्र की निजी संस्कृति होती है जो उसको एक सूत्र में पिरोये रखती है- रीति-रिवाज, साहित्य, शिक्षा, कला, रहन-सहन, जीवन- दर्शन एवं मान्यताओं सभी का समाहार संस्कृति के अंतर्गत हो जाता है। संस्कृति मानव के जीवन-वृक्ष का पुष्प है। उसकी सुगंध में राष्ट्र की अस्मिता अंतर्निहित होती है।
उपर्युक्त अवतरण का उपयुक्त शीर्षक है-
संस्कृति और सभ्यता
संस्कृति और साहित्य
संस्कृति और आत्मा
संस्कृति और कला
Correct answer
संस्कृति और सभ्यता
आत्मा किस आधार पर खड़ी है ?
चारों ओर का वातावरण
भौतिक सुख
बाह्य जीवन
आंतरिक आधार
Correct answer
चारों ओर का वातावरण
सामाजिक नियम का आधार है -
भावना
बुद्धि
लालसा
नीति
Correct answer
भावना
The value of 5 + (12 - 3 × 4) - 6 ÷ 2 is :
6
-2
2
-6
Correct answer
6
A train travelling at 72 km/h crosses a post in 12 seconds. What is the length of the train?
240 m
200 m
180 m
225 m
Correct answer
240 m
Sumit's salary was reduced by 40% and thereafter it was increased by 40%. Find the final loss% in his salary.
A. 16%
B. 45%
C. 44%
D. 66%
A
D
B
C
Correct answer
A
The curved surface area of a cylinder is 1848 cm2 and its base radius is 19.6 cm. The height of the cylinder is :
13 cm
15 cm
14 cm
17 cm
Correct answer
13 cm
What is the product of LCM and HCF of 18 and 42?
736
746
756
766
Correct answer
736
A trader gives two successive discounts of 18% and 20%. If the marked price is ₹11,000, then the selling price is:
₹6,926
₹6,716
₹7,926
₹7,216
Correct answer
₹6,926
What is the simple interest of the sum of 1200 at 6% per annum for 5 years?
360
460
560
660
Correct answer
360
If Rs. 87 was divided between James and Radha in the ratio 1 : 2, how much money did Radha get?
Rs. 29
Rs. 57
Rs. 59
Rs. 58
Correct answer
Rs. 29
Find the sum of 6 + 8 + 10 + 12 + 14 + ............. + 40.
424
400
1600
414
Correct answer
424
The average marks scored by a student in 4 subjects is 75. But when the marks of English are added to it, the overall average became 70. How much did he score in English?
50
60
55
65
Correct answer
50
During Quit India Movement, who among the following escaped from the Hazaribagh Jail?
Sachchidananda Sinha
Jayaprakash Narayan
Jagjivan Ram
Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
Correct answer
Sachchidananda Sinha
The 'split system' in the Indian administration relates to
Audit/Accounts
Union/States
Policy/Implementation
All India Services/Central Services
Correct answer
Audit/Accounts
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