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Browse complete papersWhich of the following services was NOT present in India for the common man at the time of Independence?
Call centres
Postal services
Telegraph services
Railways
Correct answer
Call centres
Match List- with List-II and choose your answer from the code given below.
| List – I (Governors) | List - II (States) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Shri Arif Mohammad Khan | 1. | Rajasthan |
| b. | Shri La Ganesan | 2. | Nagaland |
| c. | Shri Jagdish Mukhi | 3. | Bihar |
| d. | Shri Kalraj Mishra | 4. | Assam |
a - 1, b - 3, c - 4, d - 2
a - 2, b - 1, c - 4, d - 3
a - 3, b - 2, c - 4, d - 1
a - 1, b - 2, c - 3, d - 4
Correct answer
a - 1, b - 3, c - 4, d - 2
The 'State of the Climate 2024' report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the current global climate situation, is published by:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Correct answer
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
In hard water, soap reacts with the______(which is relatively high in hard water) to form "soap scum"
Aluminium
Zinc
Hydrogen
Calcium
Correct answer
Aluminium
The term 'Mahatalavara' used in Ikshvaku inscriptions refers to:
Religious functionary
Local tribal chief
High military commander
Tax collector
Correct answer
Religious functionary
Match the Following
| Type of Combustion | Example | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rapid combustion | A. | Burning of magnesium ribbon |
| 2. | Spontaneous combustion | B. | Forest fires in dry weather |
| 3. | Explosion | C. | Fireworks |
| 4. | Incomplete combustion | D. | Burning of coal in a confined space |
1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C
1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C
Correct answer
1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
Match the objects or practices with their descriptions:
| Objects/Practices | Descriptions |
|---|---|
| (a) Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW) | (i) Metallic pottery with a glossy black surface |
| (b) Arikamedu | (ii) Coastal city known for Roman artifacts and trade |
| (c) Punch-marked coins | (iii) Early currency stamped with symbols, not inscriptions |
| (d) Arthashastra’s textile regulations | (iv) Rules about spinning and weaving for specific workers |
(a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
(a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
(a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
(a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
Correct answer
(a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
Which of the following are the components of Information Technology?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1, 2 and 3
2 and 4
1 and 3
All of the above
Correct answer
1, 2 and 3
As per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), 2019-2021, what proportion of households in Bihar live in a pucca house?
Two-thirds
One-third
One-half
One-fourth
Correct answer
Two-thirds
The term ‘monsoon’ is derived from a/an:
Italian word
Latin word
Greek word
Arabic word
Correct answer
Italian word