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Telangana Police SI Mains Exam 2022 Official Paper 4 (Previous Year Paper)

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1

Who among the following was awarded the Padma Vibhushan Award for the year 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Kumar Mangalam Birla

  2. ((b))

    Vani Jayaram

  3. ((c))

    Swami China Jeeyar

  4. ((d))

    Zakir Hussain

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Answer: ((a))

Kumar Mangalam Birla

2

Identify the mammal/mammals from the following.

  1. ((a))

    Cat only

  2. ((b))

    Bat only 

  3. ((c))

    Rat only

  4. ((d))

    All of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cat only

3

The author of the Book 'Panchasiddhantika' is ______

  1. ((a))

    Aryabhata 

  2. ((b))

    Varahamihira 

  3. ((c))

    Brahmagupta

  4. ((d))

    Bhaskara 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Aryabhata 

4

In February 2023, ISRO carried out the first successful launch using its new rocket.

  1. ((a))

    Small Satellite Launch Vehicle

  2. ((b))

    Geo Synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle

  3. ((c))

    Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle

  4. ((d))

    Scramjet Engine-TD

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Small Satellite Launch Vehicle

5

Which State has the largest irrigated area? 

  1. ((a))

    Haryana

  2. ((b))

    Punjab

  3. ((c))

    ​Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    West Bengal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Haryana

6

Indian Start-ups received a funding of around _______ in 2022, according to PWC.

  1. ((a))

    $12 billion

  2. ((b))

    $24 billion

  3. ((c))

    $36 billion

  4. ((d))

    $48 billion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

$12 billion

7

The income of the Life Sciences sector in Telangana was worth around _______ in 2022.

  1. ((a))

    $80 billion

  2. ((b))

    $50 billion

  3. ((c))

    $100 billion

  4. ((d))

    $120 billion

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

$80 billion

8

Who won the 2023 Border-Gavaskar trophy (Cricket)?  

  1. ((a))

    India

  2. ((b))

    Australia

  3. ((c))

    New Zealand

  4. ((d))

    South Africa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

India

9

India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payment system has been linked with ________ country's 'Pay Now' system in February, 2023.

  1. ((a))

    United States of America (USA)

  2. ((b))

    United Arab Emirates (UAE)

  3. ((c))

    Singapore

  4. ((d))

    Canada

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

United States of America (USA)

10

NABARD stands for ________

  1. ((a))

    National Bank for Agriculture and River Department 

  2. ((b))

    National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development

  3. ((c))

    National Block for Agriculture and Rural Development 

  4. ((d))

    National Block for Agriculture and Rural Department 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

National Bank for Agriculture and River Department 

11

Which of the following country's President was the Chief Guest at the Indian Republic Day Celebrations held in 2023?

  1. ((a))

    Egypt

  2. ((b))

    France

  3. ((c))

    Hungary

  4. ((d))

    Israel

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Egypt

12

Sunlight can be turned directly into electricity by using.

  1. ((a))

    Fuel cells 

  2. ((b))

    Galvanic cells

  3. ((c))

    Electrolytic cells

  4. ((d))

    Photovoltaic cells

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fuel cells 

13

Which of the following is a computer network that is confined to a single building? 

  1. ((a))

    Local Area Network (LAN) 

  2. ((b))

    Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

  3. ((c))

    Wide Area Network (WAN)

  4. ((d))

    Personal Area Network (PAN)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Local Area Network (LAN) 

14

The bacteria which causes typhoid fever in human beings is ________

  1. ((a))

    ​Salmonella typhi

  2. ((b))

    Typhoid Mary

  3. ((c))

    Haemophilus influenzae

  4. ((d))

    Streptococcus pneumonia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

​Salmonella typhi

15

Russia has withdrawn from its last nuclear arms control pact with the United States in February, 2023. What is the name of the pact ?

  1. ((a))

    New START

  2. ((b))

    SALT

  3. ((c))

    SALT-II

  4. ((d))

    START-II

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Answer: ((a))

New START

16

Which acid is released by the ant during the ant bite ?

  1. ((a))

    Formic acid

  2. ((b))

    Sulphuric acid

  3. ((c))

    Citric acid

  4. ((d))

    Oxalic acid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Formic acid

17

Which of the following is least reactive metal in its chemical properties?

  1. ((a))

    Silver (Ag)

  2. ((b))

    Magnesium (Mg) 

  3. ((c))

    Lead (Fb)

  4. ((d))

    Tron 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Silver (Ag)

18

ITC Ltd. Company opened a new unit January, 2023 to produce biscuits, chips and noodles at _______ in Telangana. 

  1. ((a))

    Katedan (Hyderabad)

  2. ((b))

    Manoharabad (Medak)

  3. ((c))

    Kamkol (Sanga Reddy)

  4. ((d))

    Nampally (Vemulawada)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Katedan (Hyderabad)

19

Tooth decay starts when the pH value of the mouth is,

  1. ((a))

    Lower than 5.5

  2. ((b))

    Greater than 5.5

  3. ((c))

    Between 5.5 to 7.5

  4. ((d))

    Greater than 7.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lower than 5.5

20

To mankind, the disease that results from vitamin C deficiency is.

  1. ((a))

    Beriberi

  2. ((b))

    Scurvy 

  3. ((c))

    Rickets

  4. ((d))

    Goiter

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Beriberi

21

Which of the following gases is not responsible for the greenhouse effect?

  1. ((a))

    Nitrous oxide

  2. ((b))

    Carbon dioxide

  3. ((c))

    Oxygen

  4. ((d))

    Methane

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nitrous oxide

22

Which village in Telangana has been selected as one of the best tourism village by the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for the year 2021?.

  1. ((a))

    Anantagiri

  2. ((b))

    Pochampally

  3. ((c))

    Nagarjunasagar

  4. ((d))

    Kawal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Anantagiri

23

Which state has the highest urban population in India ?

  1. ((a))

    West Bengal

  2. ((b))

    Telangana

  3. ((c))

    Tamil Nadu

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

West Bengal

24

The Chinese strategy of grabbing land inch-by-inch is described as ________

  1. ((a))

    Salami Slicing

  2. ((b))

    Guerilla Warfare

  3. ((c))

    Strategic Hold

  4. ((d))

    Disproportionate Force

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Salami Slicing

25

Saffron is obtained from which parts of the flower ?

  1. ((a))

    Stigma

  2. ((b))

    Petals

  3. ((c))

    Stem

  4. ((d))

    Leaves

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Stigma

26

Volodymyr Zelenskiy is the president of ______

  1. ((a))

    Ukraine 

  2. ((b))

    Georgia 

  3. ((c))

    Poland

  4. ((d))

    Slovenia

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ukraine 

27

What is the target inflation rate set by the Reserve Bank of India for the financial year 2022-23?

  1. ((a))

    3%

  2. ((b))

    4%

  3. ((c))

    5%

  4. ((d))

    6%

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

3%

28

Which of the following gases is not responsible for the greenhouse effect?

  1. ((a))

    Nitrous oxide

  2. ((b))

    Carbon dioxide

  3. ((c))

    Oxygen

  4. ((d))

    Methane

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Nitrous oxide

29

India won the first ICC Under-19 Women's world cup in Cricket by defeating ________

  1. ((a))

    Australia

  2. ((b))

    New Zealand

  3. ((c))

    Sri Lanka

  4. ((d))

    England

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Australia

30

China is reportedly building a new dam on Mabja Zangbo river in Tibet at the trijunction with India and Nepal, the other side of the state ________

  1. ((a))

    Ladakh

  2. ((b))

    Uttarakhand

  3. ((c))

    Sikkim

  4. ((d))

    Arunachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ladakh

31

Which of the following vitamin/mineral deficiency causes mental disorder in children?

  1. ((a))

    Vitamin B12

  2. ((b))

    Vitamin A

  3. ((c))

    Vitamin C

  4. ((d))

    Iron

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Vitamin B12

32

Which of the following acids is present in spinach?

  1. ((a))

    ​Acetic acid

  2. ((b))

    Citric acid

  3. ((c))

    Lactic acid 

  4. ((d))

    Oxalic acid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

​Acetic acid

33

Which of the following is organically formed rock ?

  1. ((a))

    Lignite

  2. ((b))

    Gypsum

  3. ((c))

    Gravel

  4. ((d))

    Sand Stone

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lignite

34

The term diapause defines which of the following :

  1. ((a))

    Migration of animals and birds

  2. ((b))

    Changing body temperature based on climate temperature

  3. ((c))

    Suspending embryonic development temporarily

  4. ((d))

    Stopping food due to health issues

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Migration of animals and birds

35

The process of separating grains from the stalks is called _______

  1. ((a))

    Threshing

  2. ((b))

    Winnowing

  3. ((c))

    Hand picking

  4. ((d))

    Sieving

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Threshing

36

Smoking increases the following in the blood. 

  1. ((a))

    Oxygen

  2. ((b))

    Nitric oxide

  3. ((c))

    Carbon monoxide

  4. ((d))

    Carbon dioxide

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Oxygen

37

United States of America (USA) has banned export of advanced semiconductors to _________ country.

  1. ((a))

    China

  2. ((b))

    Russia 

  3. ((c))

    Japan

  4. ((d))

    South Korea

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

China

38

The temperature at which gold melts is.

  1. ((a))

    1064° C

  2. ((b))

    1063°C

  3. ((c))

    328°F

  4. ((d))

    None of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1064° C

39

Angkor Wat, a 12th century Hindu temple is in _________ 

  1. ((a))

    Indonesia

  2. ((b))

    Malaysia

  3. ((c))

    Cambodia

  4. ((d))

    Nepal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indonesia

40

A thin membrane through which light enters the human eye is called ______

  1. ((a))

    Retina

  2. ((b))

    Pupil

  3. ((c))

    Cornea

  4. ((d))

    Iris

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Retina

41

Identify the term which is not a type of pollination. 

  1. ((a))

    Autogamy

  2. ((b))

    Geitonogarmy

  3. ((c))

    Xenogamy

  4. ((d))

    None of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Autogamy

42

Which of the following activities does a human brain perform ?

  1. ((a))

    Thinking and communication only

  2. ((b))

    Balancing the body only

  3. ((c))

    Regulating heart beat only

  4. ((d))

    All of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Thinking and communication only

43

Who is the Union Environmental Secretary of India ?

  1. ((a))

    S. Jai Shankar

  2. ((b))

    Leena Nandan

  3. ((c))

    Govind Mohan

  4. ((d))

    Shailesh Kumar Singh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

S. Jai Shankar

44

In the e-mail address field, to send a message to multiple recipients, "BCC" is used, which stands for ________

  1. ((a))

    Before Carbon Copy

  2. ((b))

    Bi Communication Copy

  3. ((c))

    Blind Carbon Copy

  4. ((d))

    Best Communication Copies

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Before Carbon Copy

45

Sound cannot travel through ______

  1. ((a))

    Gases

  2. ((b))

    Vacuum

  3. ((c))

    Liquid

  4. ((d))

    Solids

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gases

46

In human beings excretory products are removed by the _______ in the kidneys.

  1. ((a))

    Pancreas

  2. ((b))

    Palate

  3. ((c))

    Nephrons

  4. ((d))

    Neurons

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pancreas

47

Which of the following River is also known as 'Iravati'?

  1. ((a))

    Jhelum

  2. ((b))

    Chenab

  3. ((c))

    Ravi

  4. ((d))

    Beas

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jhelum

48

Which of the following statements is TRUE related to Deforestation ?

  1. ((a))

    It converts agricultural areas to forest areas

  2. ((b))

    It causes loss of biodiversity

  3. ((c))

    It does not affect soil erosion

  4. ((d))

    None of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

It converts agricultural areas to forest areas

49

Which of the following element/elements is found in DNA ?

  1. ((a))

    Oxygen only 

  2. ((b))

    Nitrogen only 

  3. ((c))

    Carbon only 

  4. ((d))

    All of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Oxygen only 

50

In India, Name the present Chairperson of Rajya Sabha.

  1. ((a))

    Venkaiah Naidu

  2. ((b))

    Jagdeep Dhankar

  3. ((c))

    Draupadi Murmu

  4. ((d))

    Tamilisai Soundararajan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Venkaiah Naidu

51

Who was the last Nizam of Hyderabad, who passed away in January,2023 ?

  1. ((a))

    Mir Barket Ali Mukarram Jah 

  2. ((b))

    Mir Osman Ali Khan

  3. ((c))

    Mir Mahboob Ali Khan

  4. ((d))

    Mir Tahniyath Ali Khan 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mir Barket Ali Mukarram Jah 

52

EL-NINO is also called as .

  1. ((a))

    Hail

  2. ((b))

    Southern Oscillation

  3. ((c))

    Tornado

  4. ((d))

    Jet Stream

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Hail

53

Which one of the following statements is not correct about Rig-veda ?

  1. ((a))

    Rig-veda does not mention temples or the worship of images of deities.

  2. ((b))

    'Rudra' is most frequently invoked God in the Rig-veda.

  3. ((c))

    'Ushas', the goddess of the dawn, is mentioned 300 times.

  4. ((d))

    As for as funerary practices are concerned Rigveda refers to the both cremation and burial.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rig-veda does not mention temples or the worship of images of deities.

54

Sathavahana period marked with growth of Industrial and Agricultural development. In this context many professional groups emerged during this period. Arrange following professional groups with their work.

Group-I (Groups)Group-II (Professions)
a.Kolikasi.Potters
b.Kularikasii.Weavers
c.Vadhikasiii.Bamboo workers
d.Vasakarasiv.Carpenters
  1. ((a))

    a - iv, b - iii, c - ii, d - i

  2. ((b))

    a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii

  3. ((c))

    a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv

  4. ((d))

    a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - iv, b - iii, c - ii, d - i

55

Along which latitude the sub-tropical High-Pressure belts occur?

  1. ((a))

    45° North & South

  2. ((b))

    30° North & South 

  3. ((c))

    90° North & South

  4. ((d))

    5° North & South

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

45° North & South

56

Assertion(A): Hinayanists believed in individual salvation through self-discipline and meditation.

Reason (R): Mahayanists believed in the salvation of all with help and grace Buddha.

Choose the correct answer:

  1. ((a))

    Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

  2. ((b))

    Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

  3. ((c))

    (A) is true but (R) is false

  4. ((d))

    (A) is false but (R) is true

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

57

Which one of the following statements is not correct about Guptas ?

  1. ((a))

    Guptas used the symbol of 'Garuda' on their seals.

  2. ((b))

    Allahabad Prashasti was written in kharoshthi script.

  3. ((c))

    Kumara gupta I coins have representations of the god Kartikeya.

  4. ((d))

    Decentralization of administrative authority was an important feature of Gupta rule.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Guptas used the symbol of 'Garuda' on their seals.

58

Which one of the following statements is not true about Emperor Ashoka

  1. ((a))

    The epigraphs of Ashoka refers to southern peoples such as the Cholas, Pandyas, Satyaputras and Keralaputras.

  2. ((b))

    One of the Ashokan Inscriptions mention Antiochus theos of Syria, Ptolemy III Philadelphus of Egypt, Antigonus Gonatus of Macedonia, magas of Cyrene and Alexander of Epirus-all kings of the contemporary with whom exchanged missions.

  3. ((c))

    The king meghavarna of Ceylon was contemporary of Ashoka.

  4. ((d))

    Ashoka does not mention in his inscriptions the great event i.e, organization of third Buddhist council which was held at Pataliputra under the presidentship of Moggaliputtatissa.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The epigraphs of Ashoka refers to southern peoples such as the Cholas, Pandyas, Satyaputras and Keralaputras.

59

The Coriolis force is absent along the_________

  1. ((a))

    Equator

  2. ((b))

    Tropic of Cancer

  3. ((c))

    Tropic of Capricorn

  4. ((d))

    Poles

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Equator

60

The essential constituents of a state saptanga are discussed in the Arthashastra They are

  1. ((a))

    King, Capital, Treasury. Territory, Administration, Danda and Alies

  2. ((b))

    King, Ministers, Military, Capital, Treasury, Danda and Allies. 

  3. ((c))

    King, Purohita, Military, Capital, Treasury. Justice and Danda.

  4. ((d))

    King, Purohita, Capital, Territory, Administration, Danda and Justice

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

King, Capital, Treasury. Territory, Administration, Danda and Alies

61

Which one of the following statements is not correct about Kabir ?

  1. ((a))

    He strongly denounced idol worship.

  2. ((b))

    He condemned the caste system and believed all are equal.

  3. ((c))

    His teachings are mostly in Urdu language.

  4. ((d))

    His followers were called as Kabir Panthis.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

He strongly denounced idol worship.

62

India's best and largest coal deposits are found in _______

  1. ((a))

    Gondwana system

  2. ((b))

    Deccan Trap

  3. ((c))

    Vindhyan system

  4. ((d))

    Cuddapah system

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gondwana system

63

Which one of the following is not result of 1857 Sepoy Mutiny ?

  1. ((a))

    The control of Indian Administration was transferred from the East India company to the crown.

  2. ((b))

    The Taluqdars of Oudh who had joined in large numbers in the rebellion were reinstated and confirmed in their estates.

  3. ((c))

    Revolt of 1857 was the lack of contact between ruler and the ruled. Hence it paved for the introduction of 1861 Indian Councils Act.

  4. ((d))

    The entry of muslims into Indian Army banned temporarily.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

The control of Indian Administration was transferred from the East India company to the crown.

64

Typhoons occur mainly in regions between :

  1. ((a))

    6°&20° North & South of equator

  2. ((b))

    Along 30° North & South of equator 

  3. ((c))

    45° to 50° North & South of equator 

  4. ((d))

    At 60° North & South of equator

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

6°&20° North & South of equator

65

Match the following.

Group-I (Kings)Group-II (Dynasties)
a.Kanishkai.Parthians
b.Menandarii.Shakas
c.Gondophernesiii.Kushans
d.Maosiv.Indo-Greeks
  1. ((a))

    a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii

  2. ((b))

    a - iii, b - i, c - ii, d - iv

  3. ((c))

    a - iii, b - ii, c - iv, d - i

  4. ((d))

    a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii

66

Who won the Hyderabad E-Prix Formula-E car race in February 2023 ?

  1. ((a))

    Lucas di Grassi

  2. ((b))

    Mitch Evans

  3. ((c))

    Antonio Felix da Costal

  4. ((d))

    Jean-Eric-Vergne

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lucas di Grassi

67

During Swadeshi movement in Bengal, number of organizations established in favour of Swadeshi and Boycott. Match the following persons with organizations.

Group-I (Organization)Group-II (Persons)
a.Dawn Societyi.Krishna Kumar Mitra
b.Swadeshi Bandhav Samithiii.Pulin Das
c.Anti-Circular Societyiii.Aswin Kumar Dutt
d.(Dhaka) Decca Anushilan Samithiiv.Satish Chandra Mukerji
  1. ((a))

    a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv

  2. ((b))

    a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i

  3. ((c))

    a - iii, b - i, c - iv, d - ii

  4. ((d))

    a - iv, b - iii, c - i, d - ii

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv

68

Which state has the maximum Bauxite reserves in India?

  1. ((a))

    Jharkhand

  2. ((b))

    Maharashtra 

  3. ((c))

    Odisha​

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jharkhand

69

Assertion(A): Firoj Shah Tughlaq imposed Jiziya on Brahmans, the priest community of Hindus also.

Reason (R):  Firoj shah Tughlaq believed all human beings are equal and no body is superior to another.

Choose the correct answer:

  1. ((a))

    Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) 

  2. ((b))

    Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

  3. ((c))

    (A) is true but (R) is false

  4. ((d))

    (A) is false but (R) is true

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) 

70

Mahavira, the founder of Jainism died at pava in Bihar at the age of 72, traditionally in 527 B.C. This occasion was celebrated as a lamp festival by people of the two kingdoms of the region. According to Jaina tradition, the present day Dipavali. the Hindu festival is a continuation of this. Identify the two local kingdoms who celebrated this.

  1. ((a))

    Haryankas and Sakyas

  2. ((b))

    Chedi and Videhas

  3. ((c))

    Mallakis and Licchavis

  4. ((d))

    Ugaras and Bhogas

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Haryankas and Sakyas

71

Chronologically arrange the following important events at the time of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq.

(a) Introduction of Token (Copper) currency.

(b) Shifting of capital from Delhi to Daulatabad.

(c) Increase of Revenue in Ganga-Yamuna Doab.

(d) The Khurasan expedition.

  1. ((a))

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

  2. ((b))

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

  3. ((c))

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

  4. ((d))

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

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Answer: ((a))

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

72

According to tradition, people felt that the Bahamani ruler who had miracle powers and was supposed to have brought rains to the people of the Deccan. This earned him the title of wali(saint). Who was he ?

  1. ((a))

    Ala-ud Din Bahaman Shah 

  2. ((b))

    Mujahid Shah

  3. ((c))

    Ahmed Shah I

  4. ((d))

    Muhammad Shah I

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ala-ud Din Bahaman Shah 

73

The Mongolo-Dravidians are mostly found in:

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Telangana

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Odisha

74

Which State has the largest deposits of copper-ore ?

  1. ((a))

    Rajasthan

  2. ((b))

    Madhya Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Jharkhand

  4. ((d))

    West-Bengal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rajasthan

75

Which one of the following statements is not correct about Akbar ?

  1. ((a))

    Akbar believed in Divine worship of monarchs.

  2. ((b))

    He introduced 'Jharokha-i-darshan' early at sunrise to his subjects. 

  3. ((c))

    By 1580, Akbar introduced 'Ain-i- Dahsala', a new assessment of land revenue. 

  4. ((d))

    Akbar built three important forts at Lahore, Agra and Delhi.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Akbar believed in Divine worship of monarchs.

76

What was the capital of Sind at the time of Arab invasion ? 

  1. ((a))

    Deval

  2. ((b))

    Multan

  3. ((c))

    Bhatinda

  4. ((d))

    Alor

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Deval

77

Which state of India leads in sheep rearing ?

  1. ((a))

    Andhra Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Telangana

  3. ((c))

    Karnataka

  4. ((d))

    Maharashtra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Andhra Pradesh

78

In which Year Aurangzeb imposed Jijiya tax on Hindu subjects?

  1. ((a))

    1658 A.D

  2. ((b))

    1675 A.D

  3. ((c))

    1679 A.D

  4. ((d))

    1680 A.D

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

1658 A.D

79

The diesel engines locomotives are produced at. ________

  1. ((a))

    Varanasi 

  2. ((b))

    Chennai

  3. ((c))

    Hyderabad

  4. ((d))

    Mumbai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Varanasi 

80

"Gandhi's religious and moral views are admirable; but found it difficult to understand his practice of them in politics"- the Name of the Viceroy who commented on Gandhi's views.

  1. ((a))

    Lord Reading

  2. ((b))

    Lord Irwin

  3. ((c))

    Lord Willingdon

  4. ((d))

    Lord Chelmsford

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Lord Reading

81

Match the following.

Group-I (Temples)Group-II (Builders)
a.Raja Rajeshwara Temple-Tanjorei.Nandivarman
b.Sun Temple-Konarkii.Arumolivarman
c.Vijayanarayana Temple- Beluriii.Narsihmadeva I
d.Vaikuntha Perumal Temple- Kanchiiv.Bittideva and Vishnuvardhana
  1. ((a))

    a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv

  2. ((b))

    a - ii, b - iv, c - i, d - iii

  3. ((c))

    a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i

  4. ((d))

    a - iv, b - i, c - ii, d - iii

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv

82

The stupa represented many things in the Buddhist tradition. Most of the major stupa complexes were located on the outskirts of the great cities of the time. In this context which pair is not correct?

  1. ((a))

    Mrigdava stupa - Madura

  2. ((b))

    Dharmarajika stupa - Taxila 

  3. ((c))

    Sanchi stupa - Vidisha

  4. ((d))

    Amaravati stupa - Dharanikota

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mrigdava stupa - Madura

83

Which of the following planet is also known as earth's twin?

  1. ((a))

    Mercury

  2. ((b))

    Mars

  3. ((c))

    Venus

  4. ((d))

    Neptune

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mercury

84

The longitudinal valleys also called Duns/Doons are found in :

  1. ((a))

    Greater Himalayas

  2. ((b))

    Trans-Himalayas

  3. ((c))

    Middle - Himalayas

  4. ((d))

    Shiwalik Hills

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Greater Himalayas

85

Name the ruler of Gwalior who fought like a true Rajput on the side of Ibrahim Lodi in the First war of Panipat in 1526.

  1. ((a))

    Raja Vikramjit 

  2. ((b))

    Raja Indhrajit

  3. ((c))

    Raja Hemraj 

  4. ((d))

    Raja Medini Rai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Raja Vikramjit 

86

The state with lowest Human Development Index (HDI) in south India is ________

  1. ((a))

    Karnataka

  2. ((b))

    Kerala

  3. ((c))

    Telangana

  4. ((d))

    Andhra Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Karnataka

87

Name the current Solicitor General of India.

  1. ((a))

    Mukul Rohatgi

  2. ((b))

    Gopal Subramaniam

  3. ((c))

    Tushar Mehta

  4. ((d))

    K.K.Venugopal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mukul Rohatgi

88

Which of the following place is not a part of Karewa soil?

  1. ((a))

    Pulwama 

  2. ((b))

    Kulgam

  3. ((c))

    Gulmarg

  4. ((d))

    Palampur

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pulwama 

89

Khirganga National park is located in ______ State.

  1. ((a))

    Haryana

  2. ((b))

    West Bengal 

  3. ((c))

    Uttar Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Himachal Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Haryana

90

Speed of the wind is measured by :

  1. ((a))

    Anemometer 

  2. ((b))

    Hygrometer 

  3. ((c))

    Thermometer 

  4. ((d))

    Wind vane

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Anemometer 

91

Which of the following desert is the driest desert in the world?

  1. ((a))

    Peruvian desert

  2. ((b))

    Mexican desert

  3. ((c))

    Gobi desert

  4. ((d))

    Kalahari desert

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Peruvian desert

92

Which one of the following statements is not correct about Peshwas?

  1. ((a))

    Chattrapati Shahu appointed Balaji Vishwanath as a Peshwa in the Year 1713. 

  2. ((b))

    Baji Rao became Peshwa after the death of his father in 1720 and continued till his death in 1750.

  3. ((c))

    During the tenure of Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao, the Chattrapati Ram Raja delegated many powers and virtually with this the Peshwa became real ruler of Maratha state.

  4. ((d))

    Peshwa Baji Rao popularized the slogan 'Hindu-pad-padshahi' or Hindu empire. 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chattrapati Shahu appointed Balaji Vishwanath as a Peshwa in the Year 1713. 

93

Match the following.

Group-I (Social Reformers)Group-II (Papers and Magazines)
a.Raja Ram Mohan Royi.Tattvabodhini
b.Bal Shastri Jambekarii.Mukul
c.Shivanath Shastriiii.Sambad Kaumudi
d.Devendranath Tagoreiv.Darpan
  1. ((a))

    a - iii, b - ii, c - iv, d - i

  2. ((b))

    a - iii, b - iv, c - ii, d - i

  3. ((c))

    a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv

  4. ((d))

    a - iii, b - i, c - iv, d - ii

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - iii, b - ii, c - iv, d - i

94

Most of the following Indus Valley civilization sites are found on the river banks. Arrang the following sites related to the rivers.

Group-I (Sites)Group-II (Rivers)
a.Harappai.Sindh
b.Mohenjodaroii.Ravi
c.Kalibanganiii.Rangoi
d.Banwaliiv.Ghaggar
  1. ((a))

    a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv

  2. ((b))

    a - iii, b - iv, c - ii, d - i

  3. ((c))

    a - iv, b - iii, c - i, d - ii

  4. ((d))

    a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv

95

Ramgarh coal fields are found in the state of _______

  1. ((a))

    Odisha

  2. ((b))

    Karnataka

  3. ((c))

    Jharkhand

  4. ((d))

    West Bengal

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Odisha

96

The Royal priest occupied a conspicuous position during Vijayanagaras. In this context match the important Royal priests with Rulers.

Group-I (Royal priests)Group-II (Rulers)
a.Krishnashakti Acharyai.Devaraya II
b.Narasihmacharyaii.Harihara Raya II
c.Ranganatha Dikshitaiii.Rama Raya
d.Tatacharyaiv.Krishnadevaraya
  1. ((a))

    a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv

  2. ((b))

    a - ii, b - i, c - iv, d - iii

  3. ((c))

    a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii

  4. ((d))

    a - i, b - ii, c - iv, d - iii

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv

97

Monsoon forests falls in the zone of ______ 

  1. ((a))

    Dry

  2. ((b))

    Humid

  3. ((c))

    Very dry

  4. ((d))

    Semi-Humid

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Dry

98

Which one of the following statement is not correct about Gupta administration?

  1. ((a))

    Gupta administration was more decentralized.

  2. ((b))

    "Ayuktaka'  and 'Vishayapati' are the officers in-charge of the districts.

  3. ((c))

    Gupta kingdom was divided into Aharas (provinces) and Aharas were devided into Pradesha or Vishaya (Districts).

  4. ((d))

    Village was the last administrative unit under Guptas. During this period various categories of villages, i. e., grama, palli, gulma and khetaka are to be found.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gupta administration was more decentralized.

99

Identify the wrong pair. 

  1. ((a))

    Anumakonda Inscription - Ganapatideva

  2. ((b))

    Bayyaram Tank Inscription - Mailamba

  3. ((c))

    Chandupatla Inscription - Puvvula Mummidi

  4. ((d))

    Draksharama Inscription - Malyala Hemadri

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Anumakonda Inscription - Ganapatideva

100

Shersha had four ministers looking after various duties. Arrange following ministers with their duties.

Group-IGroup-II
a.Group-I Diwan-i-Arizi.Minister of Revenue and Finances
b.Diwan-i-Wizaratii.Drafting and Dispatching of Royal proclamations
c.Diwan-i-Risalatiii.Army minister
d.Diwan-i-Inshaiv.Foreign minister
  1. ((a))

    a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv

  2. ((b))

    a - iv, b - i, c - ii, d - iii

  3. ((c))

    a - ii, b - iv, c - iii, d - i

  4. ((d))

    a - iii, b - i, c - iv, d - ii

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv

101

Ethical behaviour is a matter of ______

  1. ((a))

    Juggling with business standards and reeds

  2. ((b))

    Conflicting the rules of the system

  3. ((c))

    Acting on a considered judgement 

  4. ((d))

    None of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Juggling with business standards and reeds

102

Amazon forests are also known as _______

  1. ((a))

    Selvas

  2. ((b))

    Prairies

  3. ((c))

    Steppes

  4. ((d))

    Velds

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Selvas

103

Gosainthan peak is situated in:

  1. ((a))

    Trans-Himalayas

  2. ((b))

    Greater-Himalayas

  3. ((c))

    Lesser-Himalayas I

  4. ((d))

    Shiwalik Hills

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Trans-Himalayas

104

In India, PMJDY is a central scheme, its expansion is ______

  1. ((a))

    Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

  2. ((b))

    Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Dhan Yojana

  3. ((c))

    Pradhan Mantri Jyoti Dhan Yojana

  4. ((d))

    Pradhan Mantri Jaagruthi Dhan Yojana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

105

Which of the following is a plateau desert ?

  1. ((a))

    Atacama Desert

  2. ((b))

    Gobi Desert

  3. ((c))

    Thar Desert

  4. ((d))

    Namib Desert

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Atacama Desert

106

Indian Council Act of 1909 is also called as : 

  1. ((a))

    Morley-Minto Reforms

  2. ((b))

    Montague - Chelmsford Reforms

  3. ((c))

    Charter Act

  4. ((d))

    Act of Good Government

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Morley-Minto Reforms

107

________ helps find solutions to the conflicts between men and women.

  1. ((a))

    Gender awareness

  2. ((b))

    Gender roles

  3. ((c))

    Gender prejudice

  4. ((d))

    Gender stereotyping

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gender awareness

108

______ is called when people of all genders have equal rights, responsibil

Popportunities.

  1. ((a))

    Gender disparity

  2. ((b))

    Gender sensitization

  3. ((c))

    Gender equality

  4. ((d))

    None of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Gender disparity

109

Monsoon forests lies in which climatic zone ?

  1. ((a))

    Equatorial zone

  2. ((b))

    Hot zone

  3. ((c))

    Warm temperate zone

  4. ((d))

    Cold zone

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Equatorial zone

110

Article 15 of Indian Constitution deals with

  1. ((a))

    Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth

  2. ((b))

    Equality before Law

  3. ((c))

    Equality of opportunity in matters of Public Employment

  4. ((d))

    Abolition of Untouchability

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth

111

Articles 25-28 of Constitution of India belong to which category of Fundamental Rights?

  1. ((a))

    Cultural and Educational Right

  2. ((b))

    Right to freedom of Religion

  3. ((c))

    Right against Exploitation

  4. ((d))

    Right to Freedom

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cultural and Educational Right

112

Which of the following organizations calculates the National Income of India ?

  1. ((a))

    Central Statistical Organisation

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Commerce and Industry

  3. ((c))

    Indian Statistical Institute 

  4. ((d))

    Reserve Bank of India

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Central Statistical Organisation

113

Reh and Kallar soils are part of:

  1. ((a))

    Black Soils

  2. ((b))

    Red Soils

  3. ((c))

    Alluvial Soils 

  4. ((d))

    Desert Soils

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Black Soils

114

From the following _______ are called as fixed capital.

  1. ((a))

    Buildings only

  2. ((b))

    Machines only

  3. ((c))

    Computers only

  4. ((d))

    All of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Buildings only

115

Identify the Indian Constitutional Body among the following.

  1. ((a))

    Central Council of Indian Medicine

  2. ((b))

    Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities 

  3. ((c))

    Central Council of Homeotherapy

  4. ((d))

    Transport Development Council 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Central Council of Indian Medicine

116

Magnolia tree belongs to :

  1. ((a))

    Eastern Himalayan Region

  2. ((b))

    ​Western Himalayan Region

  3. ((c))

    Nilgiri's Region 

  4. ((d))

    Northern Himalayan Region

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Eastern Himalayan Region

117

Willy-Willies occur along:

  1. ((a))

    Chine

  2. ((b))

    ​India

  3. ((c))

    Australia

  4. ((d))

    West Africa

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Chine

118

Which of the following is an example of dry winds?

  1. ((a))

    Fohn

  2. ((b))

    Monsoons

  3. ((c))

    Sirocco

  4. ((d))

    Bora

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Fohn

119

The practice of keeping more than one crop in a field is called

  1. ((a))

    Crop Rotation

  2. ((b))

    Mixed Farming

  3. ((c))

    Mixed Cropping

  4. ((d))

    Shifting Cultivation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Crop Rotation

120

In India, the conduct of election to Panchayats is vested under?

  1. ((a))

    State Election Commissioner

  2. ((b))

    District Election Commissioner

  3. ((c))

    Chief Election Commissioner

  4. ((d))

    Chief Minister of the State

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

State Election Commissioner

121

Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with State Legislature ?

  1. ((a))

    Part -VII

  2. ((b))

    Part - V

  3. ((c))

    Part - IV

  4. ((d))

    Part - VI

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Part -VII

122

Karewas of Kashmir are generally found along the lower slopes of :

  1. ((a))

    Pir Panjal

  2. ((b))

    Dhauladhar 

  3. ((c))

    Karol

  4. ((d))

    Kathmandu valley

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pir Panjal

123

In the context of Indian New Economic Policy, LPG stands for ________ 

  1. ((a))

    Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation

  2. ((b))

    Liberalisation, Performance and Globalisation

  3. ((c))

    Liberalisation, Privatisation and Growth

  4. ((d))

    Liberalisation, Performance and Growth

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation

124

The Constituent Assembly was formulated by ______

  1. ((a))

    Indian Independence Act, 1947 

  2. ((b))

    Government of India Act 1935

  3. ((c))

    Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946

  4. ((d))

    Government of India Act, 1919

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Indian Independence Act, 1947 

125

National Highway 48 connects _______

  1. ((a))

    Srinagar-Kanyakumari

  2. ((b))

    Delhi-Chennai

  3. ((c))

    Pannel-Kanyakumari

  4. ((d))

    Hisar-Hubli

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Srinagar-Kanyakumari

126

Sankalp se Siddhi, a Village and Digital Connect Drive is under which ministry ?

  1. ((a))

    Ministry of Tribal Affairs

  2. ((b))

    Ministry of Home Affairs

  3. ((c))

    Ministry of Education 

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of Civil Aviation

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ministry of Tribal Affairs

127

Srinagar is situated on the bank of which river?

  1. ((a))

    Ravi 

  2. ((b))

    Jhelum

  3. ((c))

    Beas

  4. ((d))

    Satlej

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ravi 

128

In India, Rastriya Madhyamika Shiksha Abhiyan was launched with vision of.

  1. ((a))

    Malling secondary education of good quality available, accessible and affordable to all young persons in the age group of 15-16 years'.

  2. ((b))

    Raising the overall states of the girl-child and bringing about a positive change in the family and community attitudes'.

  3. ((c))

    To provide vocational training to non-literates as well as school drop-outs in rural regions by identifying skills that have a relevant market in the region'.

  4. ((d))

    An overarching program for the school education sector extending from pre- school to class 12 has been, therefore prepared with a broader goal of improving school education measured in terms of equal opportunities for schooling and equitable learning out comes.

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Malling secondary education of good quality available, accessible and affordable to all young persons in the age group of 15-16 years'.

129

Deletion of regular wear and tear capital from the value of gross investment is called _____

  1. ((a))

    Investment

  2. ((b))

    Depreciation

  3. ((c))

    Loss

  4. ((d))

    Profit

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Investment

130

Peninsular India has an isolyte of ______ cm along Konkan and Malabar coasts.

  1. ((a))

    100

  2. ((b))

    60

  3. ((c))

    150

  4. ((d))

    20

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

100

131

Part - IX has been added to the Constitution of India through.

  1. ((a))

    10th Constitutional Amendment Act

  2. ((b))

    86th Constitutional Amendment Act

  3. ((c))

    73 Constitutional Amendment Act

  4. ((d))

    74th Constitutional Amendment Act 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10th Constitutional Amendment Act

132

Which among the following is not an agro-based industry ?

  1. ((a))

    Cotton 

  2. ((b))

    Iron

  3. ((c))

    Jute

  4. ((d))

    Silk

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Cotton 

133

Mixed Economy refers to ______

  1. ((a))

    Coexistence of Small and Large Industries

  2. ((b))

    Coexistence of Agriculture and Industry

  3. ((c))

    Coexistence of Private and Public Sector

  4. ((d))

    Coexistence of Domestic and Foreign Enterprises 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Coexistence of Small and Large Industries

134

Which of the following planets is the outermost planet in the solar family?

  1. ((a))

    Uranus

  2. ((b))

    Saturn

  3. ((c))

    Neptune

  4. ((d))

    Mars

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Uranus

135

In Indian constitution, "There shall be a council of ministers with prime minister at the head to aid and advice the President' is mentioned in _____ article.

  1. ((a))

    73

  2. ((b))

    74

  3. ((c))

    75

  4. ((d))

    76

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

73

136

Allabet oilfield is located in ______

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Assam

  3. ((c))

    Gujarat

  4. ((d))

    Andhra Pradesh

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

137

_______ are not an informal credit sector in India.

  1. ((a))

    Banks

  2. ((b))

    Money Lenders

  3. ((c))

    Employees

  4. ((d))

    Relatives

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Banks

138

Which one of the following ogrammes is not a part of the poverty alleviation programmes in India? 

  1. ((a))

    Integrated Rural Development Programme 

  2. ((b))

    Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana

  3. ((c))

    Ayushman Bharat Yojana

  4. ((d))

    National Family Benefit Scheme

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Integrated Rural Development Programme 

139

In India, which Scheme is aimed at empowering the citizens in rural areas by training them to operate computers or digital access devices?

  1. ((a))

    Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

  2. ((b))

    Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushal Yojana

  3. ((c))

    Pradhan Mantri Grameen Digital Saksharata Abhiyanı

  4. ((d))

    National Rural Livelihood Mission

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana

140

Which organization is responsible for regulating the financial sector in India ?

  1. ((a))

    Reserve Bank of India

  2. ((b))

    Planning Commission of India

  3. ((c))

    Banking ombudsman

  4. ((d))

    Ministry of finance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Reserve Bank of India

141

Identify the Constitutional body of India among the following.

  1. ((a))

    Inter-State Council

  2. ((b))

    Planning Commission

  3. ((c))

    Central Vigilance Commission 

  4. ((d))

    Central Information Commission 

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Answer: ((a))

Inter-State Council

142

Murrah, Bhadwari and Rohtak are the breeds of

  1. ((a))

    Goats

  2. ((b))

    Sheep

  3. ((c))

    Buffalos

  4. ((d))

    Horses

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Answer: ((a))

Goats

143

In India who appoints the Governors for states ?

  1. ((a))

    Prime minister

  2. ((b))

    President of India

  3. ((c))

    Supreme Court Chief Justice

  4. ((d))

    Lok Sabha Speaker

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Answer: ((a))

Prime minister

144

The anti-deflection law is part of which schedule of Indian Constitution? 

  1. ((a))

    II Schedule

  2. ((b))

    VI Schedule 

  3. ((c))

    VII Schedule

  4. ((d))

    X Schedule 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

II Schedule

145

India's National income was first measured by:

  1. ((a))

    William Cary

  2. ((b))

    Dadabhai Navroji

  3. ((c))

    P.C. Mahalanobis

  4. ((d))

    V.K.R.V. Rao

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Answer: ((a))

William Cary

146

'State to secure a special order for the promotion of welfare of the people' is mentioned in:

  1. ((a))

    Fundamental Rights

  2. ((b))

    Fundamental Duties

  3. ((c))

    Directive Principles of State Policy

  4. ((d))

    Amendments

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Answer: ((a))

Fundamental Rights

147

Uralis of Tamil Nadu belong to :

  1. ((a))

    Mongoloids

  2. ((b))

    Negritoes

  3. ((c))

    Proto-Australoids

  4. ((d))

    Nordics

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Answer: ((a))

Mongoloids

148

Which among the following was headed by Justice Ajith Prakash Shah on electora reforms?

  1. ((a))

    Law Commission of India (1999)

  2. ((b))

    The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (2008)

  3. ((c))

    National Commission to Review the Working of Law Constitution (2001)

  4. ((d))

    Law Commission of India (2014)

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Answer: ((a))

Law Commission of India (1999)

149

The Indian sub-Schemes 'Shishu', 'Kishore' and 'Tarun' are under :

  1. ((a))

    Atal Pension Yojana

  2. ((b))

    Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana

  3. ((c))

    Standup India Scheme

  4. ((d))

    Pradhan Mantri Vinaya Vandana Yojana

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Answer: ((a))

Atal Pension Yojana

150

What is the primary objective of a Self Help Group (SHG) In India ?

  1. ((a))

    To Provide micro-finance to groups

  2. ((b))

    To improve technology of farming

  3. ((c))

    To provide high quality of seeds

  4. ((d))

    To provide education needs

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Answer: ((a))

To Provide micro-finance to groups

151

Identify the British VICEROY during the time of independence of India.

  1. ((a))

    Lord Mountbatten

  2. ((b))

    Lord Canning

  3. ((c))

    Lord Curzon

  4. ((d))

    Lord Harding II

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Answer: ((a))

Lord Mountbatten

152

Which is the first UNESCO world heritage site recognized in Telangana ?

  1. ((a))

    Ramappa Temple

  2. ((b))

    Yadadri Temple 

  3. ((c))

    Vemulawada Temple

  4. ((d))

    Dharmapuri Temple

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ramappa Temple

153

Who was the first Home Minister of Telangana State ?

  1. ((a))

    Mahamood Ali

  2. ((b))

    T. Harish Rao

  3. ((c))

    Nayini Narasimha Reddy

  4. ((d))

    P. Sabitha Indra Reddy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mahamood Ali

154

During the Final phase of separate Telangana agitation 'Rail Rokho' was held on :

  1. ((a))

    October 16, 2011.

  2. ((b))

    October 11, 2011

  3. ((c))

    October 15, 2011

  4. ((d))

    None of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

October 16, 2011.

155

Identify the village where famous 'Herman Durf the eminent Anthropologist resided, after his appointment as advisor to VII Nizam Mir-Osman Ali-Khan to study the condition of Gonds in the Adilabad region.

  1. ((a))

    Jodeghat

  2. ((b))

    Utnoor

  3. ((c))

    Marlavayi 

  4. ((d))

    Asifabad 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jodeghat

156

Which City in India earned a Unique place for having three National parks ?

  1. ((a))

    Warangal 

  2. ((b))

    Hyderabad 

  3. ((c))

    Hanmakonda

  4. ((d))

    Vijayawada 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Warangal 

157

Which of the following are skills of Emotional intelligence?

  1. ((a))

    Recognizing emotions only

  2. ((b))

    Understanding and Labeling emotions only

  3. ((c))

    Expressing and Regulating emotions only

  4. ((d))

    All of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Recognizing emotions only

158

Identify the association founded by Kondalaxman Bapuji after submitting his resignation to his Ministership.

  1. ((a))

    Telangana People's Samithi

  2. ((b))

    Telangana Congress Samithi

  3. ((c))

    Telangana Convention

  4. ((d))

    People's party of Telangana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Telangana People's Samithi

159

Who was the founder of 'Hyderabad- Hitarakshana samithi' ?

  1. ((a))

    Ramachari  

  2. ((b))

    Kishnam Raju

  3. ((c))

    C. H. Wagray

  4. ((d))

    Kuppaunaidu 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ramachari  

160

Arrange the following events connected with Telangana movement in chronological order from First to last.

(A) Ravindranath started indefinite strike at Palvancha

(B) Indira Gandhi Announced 8 points Formula

(C) M. Chenna Reddy's announcement of the postponement of jai Telangana movement

(D) Announcement of six points formula by Central Govt. in September, 1973.

  1. ((a))

    (B), (D), (A), (C)

  2. ((b))

    (D), (A), (B), (C)​

  3. ((c))

    (A), (B), (C), (D)

  4. ((d))

    (B), (C), (A), (D)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(B), (D), (A), (C)

161

Who presided over the 'Bhongir Sabha' held from 8th to 9th March, 1997 ?

  1. ((a))

    Mallaiah Mudiraj

  2. ((b))

    Srisailam Yadav

  3. ((c))

    Jaini Mallaiah Gupta

  4. ((d))

    Jayashankar

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mallaiah Mudiraj

162

Arrange the following events connected with Telangana movement in chronological order as per their occurance.

(A) 1997 Suryapet declaration.

(B) 1998 Telangana Jana sabha meeting at Hyderabad.

(C) Formation of Telangana 'Aikhya Vedika' in 1997.

(D) Warangal Sabha 1997.

  1. ((a))

    (A), (B), (C), (D)

  2. ((b))

    (A), (C), (B), (D) 

  3. ((c))

    (B), (C). (A), (D) 

  4. ((d))

    (A), (C), (D), (B)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(A), (B), (C), (D)

163

The Indian Government on 17th September, 1948 conducted which military operation to bring Hyderabad state into the Indian Union?

  1. ((a))

    Operation Logo

  2. ((b))

    Operation Code

  3. ((c))

    Operation Polo

  4. ((d))

    Operation Vijay

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Operation Logo

164

Identify the communist party leader who extended and announced his party's support to 'Separate Telangana' movement in January, 2010.

  1. ((a))

    Brinda Karat

  2. ((b))

    Gurudass Gupta

  3. ((c))

    Sitaram Yechuri

  4. ((d))

    P.R. Natarajan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Brinda Karat

165

Who was the founder President of Telangana Praja Samithi founded in 1969 ?

  1. ((a))

    Ananthula Madan Mohan 

  2. ((b))

    K. Jayashankar

  3. ((c))

    Konda Laxman Bapuji

  4. ((d))

    M. Chenna Reddy

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ananthula Madan Mohan 

166

Which of the following is the Coal-town in Telangana State ? 

  1. ((a))

    Kothagudem

  2. ((b))

    ​Karimnagar

  3. ((c))

    Warangal 

  4. ((d))

    Godavarikhani 

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Kothagudem

167

Who served for the longest period as the Prime Minister of India?

  1. ((a))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. ((b))

    Indira Gandhi

  3. ((c))

    Dr. Manmohan Singh

  4. ((d))

    Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jawaharlal Nehru

168

Which of the following is true ?

(A) Changes in the REPO rate affect the flow of money in the markets

(B) Inflation refers to changes overtime in the overall level prices of goods and services throughout the economy

(C) The financial crisis is when financial instruments and assets decrease significantly in value

  1. ((a))

    (A) & (B) only

  2. ((b))

    (B) & (C) only

  3. ((c))

    (A) & (C) only

  4. ((d))

    (A), (B) & (C)

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

(A) & (B) only

169

Match the following organisations according to the year of their foundation.

A.Centre for Telangana studiesi.August, 1997
B.Telangana Prajasamithiii.Nov, 1996
C.Telangana Students Forumiii.1989
D.Telangana Forumiv.1991
  1. ((a))

    A - iv, B - iii, C - i, D - ii

  2. ((b))

    A - iii, B - i, C - iv, D - ii

  3. ((c))

    A - iv, B - i, C - iii, D - ii

  4. ((d))

    A - i, B - ii, C - iii, D - iv

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

A - iv, B - iii, C - i, D - ii

170

Identify the date of the appointment of Justice Srikrishna Committee to study the separate Telangana issue.

  1. ((a))

    February 2, 2010

  2. ((b))

    February 4, 2010

  3. ((c))

    February 3, 2010

  4. ((d))

    None of the Above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

February 2, 2010

171

The Press Council of India has chosen _______ for the Raja Rammohan Roy award for Excellence in Journalism in 2023.

  1. ((a))

    C.H. Ramoji Rao

  2. ((b))

    Allam Narayana

  3. ((c))

    Anne Bhavani Koteswara Prasad

  4. ((d))

    None of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C.H. Ramoji Rao

172

In which city does the state level Telangana Mahila Joint Action Samithi meeting was conducted in January, 2010?

  1. ((a))

    Warangal

  2. ((b))

    Karimnagar

  3. ((c))

    Adilabad

  4. ((d))

    Hyderabad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Warangal

173

Which of the following International Organisations has the widest geographical spread?

  1. ((a))

    BRICS

  2. ((b))

    SAARC

  3. ((c))

    ASEAN

  4. ((d))

    UNO

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

BRICS

174

Name the Karnataka village where all the residents speak Sanskrit for day to day communication.

  1. ((a))

    Mattur 

  2. ((b))

    Keradi

  3. ((c))

    Tumkur

  4. ((d))

    Kundapura

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mattur 

175

Who is the first visually challenged (blind) IAS Officer in India ?

  1. ((a))

    Pranjal Patil

  2. ((b))

    Susmita Patil 

  3. ((c))

    Raagini sen

  4. ((d))

    None of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Pranjal Patil

176

Who received the first Bharat Ratna Award ?

  1. ((a))

    C. Rajagopalachari only

  2. ((b))

    Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan only 

  3. ((c))

    Dr.C.V. Raman only

  4. ((d))

    All of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

C. Rajagopalachari only

177

When was the Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal headed by Justice Bachawat constituted by the central Government of India?

  1. ((a))

    April, 1969

  2. ((b))

    October, 1969

  3. ((c))

    June, 1969

  4. ((d))

    December, 1969

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

April, 1969

178

Who was the first recipient of Param Vir Chakra in Indian Army ?

  1. ((a))

    Rifleman Sanjay Kumar

  2. ((b))

    Major Ramaswamy Parameshwaran 

  3. ((c))

    Lance Naik Albert Ekka

  4. ((d))

    Major Somnath Sharma

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rifleman Sanjay Kumar

179

Name the former international athlete and coach who chaired the proceedings in Rajya Sabha in 2023.

  1. ((a))

    P.T. Usha

  2. ((b))

    Ashwini Nachappa

  3. ((c))

    Sania Mirza

  4. ((d))

    None of the Above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

P.T. Usha

180

Identify the largest district in Telangana State from its area point of view.

  1. ((a))

    Adilabad

  2. ((b))

    Mancheriyal

  3. ((c))

    Hyderabad

  4. ((d))

    Bhadradhri Kothagudem

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Adilabad

181

Match the following Companies with the Chief Executive Officer (CEOs).

(Comapanies)(CEOs)
a.Microsofti.Sunder Pichal
b.Googleii.Shantanu Narayen
c.IBMiii.Sathya Nadella
d.Adobe Inc.iv.Arvind Krishna
  1. ((a))

    a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii

  2. ((b))

    a - iii, b - i, c - iv, d - ii

  3. ((c))

    a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv

  4. ((d))

    a - ii, b - iv, c - iii, d - i

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - iii, b - iv, c - i, d - ii

182

The 23rd Mobile Biodiversity Festival focused on cultivation and consumption of millets was held in ______ 

  1. ((a))

    Machnoor

  2. ((b))

    Pochampally

  3. ((c))

    Pyararam

  4. ((d))

    None of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Machnoor

183

What does 'Epigraphy mean? 

  1. ((a))

    Study of inscriptions

  2. ((b))

    Study of coins

  3. ((c))

    Sea-Ports construction related study

  4. ((d))

    Study of disease resistance in Horses

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Answer: ((a))

Study of inscriptions

184

Name the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company who has been appointed as President of next UN Climate Summit's COP-28.

  1. ((a))

    Sultan al-Jaber

  2. ((b))

    Sameh Showkry

  3. ((c))

    Alok Sharma

  4. ((d))

    Carolina Schmidt

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Sultan al-Jaber

185

Match the following Books with the corresponding Authors. 

(Books)(Authors)
a.The 7 Habits of Highly Effective peoplei.Robin Sharma
b.The 5 AM clubii.Shiv Khera
c.You can winiii.Dr. Joseph Murphy
d.Believe in Yourselfiv.Stephen R Covey
  1. ((a))

    a - iii, b - ii, c - i, d - iv

  2. ((b))

    a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i

  3. ((c))

    a - iv, b - i, c - ii, d - iii

  4. ((d))

    a - iv, b - ii, c - iii, d - i

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

a - iii, b - ii, c - i, d - iv

186

The Telangana Joint Action Committee was formed with an objective of:

  1. ((a))

    Extending support to TRS party

  2. ((b))

    Spreading Telangana movement in the rural areas

  3. ((c))

    To unite all the organisations, associations founded to achieve separate

    Telangana

  4. ((d))

    To spread Anti-Andhra feeling

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Extending support to TRS party

187

Who was the Chief Secretary of Telangana Safe-guards Agitation Association' ?

  1. ((a))

    T. Purushottam Rao

  2. ((b))

    S. Ravinarayan

  3. ((c))

    K. S. Shankar

  4. ((d))

    M. Narayana

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

T. Purushottam Rao

188

Which association was formed in the year 1997 to speed up the separate Telangana movement in the second phase?

  1. ((a))

    Telangana students forum

  2. ((b))

    Telangana Aikya vedika

  3. ((c))

    Telangana Intellectuals forum

  4. ((d))

    Telangana journalist guild

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Telangana students forum

189

______ helps students understand peers' perspective and incorporate those

perspectives into decision making.

  1. ((a))

    Empathy

  2. ((b))

    Cooperative Learning 

  3. ((c))

    Classroom participation

  4. ((d))

    Leadership

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Empathy

190

Social awareness requires understanding in areas such as _____ and empathy.

  1. ((a))

    Emotional intelligence

  2. ((b))

    Sympathy

  3. ((c))

    Equality

  4. ((d))

    Intolerance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Emotional intelligence

191

Identify the Economic/Financial capital of India.

  1. ((a))

    Mumbai

  2. ((b))

    Delhi

  3. ((c))

    Kolkata

  4. ((d))

    Hyderabad

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Mumbai

192

Who is the Father of the Indian Army ?

  1. ((a))

    Major Stringer Lawrence

  2. ((b))

    Ranjit Singh

  3. ((c))

    Zorawar Singh

  4. ((d))

    None of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Major Stringer Lawrence

193

For the Financial Year 2023-24, Budget of Telangana State is ______.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 1.5 lakh crore

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2.9 lakh crore

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 3.9 lakh crore

  4. ((d))

    None of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 1.5 lakh crore

194

Name the Mughal ruler who boar the title Ghazi.

  1. ((a))

    Babur

  2. ((b))

    Humayun

  3. ((c))

    Jahangir

  4. ((d))

    Shajahan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Babur

195

The value of Information Technology and ITeS exports from Telangana for the Financial Year 2022-2023 is about, _______ 

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 80,000 Crores

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2.5 Lakh Crores

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 1.82 Lakh Crores

  4. ((d))

    None of the above

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Rs. 80,000 Crores

196

Identify the women leader who presided over the Nizam Andhra Mahila Sabha session held at Khammam in the year 1934.

  1. ((a))

    Padmaja Naidu

  2. ((b))

    Yellapragada Sita Kumari

  3. ((c))

    Vimlabai

  4. ((d))

    Sangam Laxmibai

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Padmaja Naidu

197

Who presided over the 'Officers Committee' in 1986 ?

  1. ((a))

    Jayabharat Reddy

  2. ((b))

    Sridhar Naik

  3. ((c))

    J.K. Dubey

  4. ((d))

    S.K. Mishra

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Jayabharat Reddy

198

Demonstrating empathy and _____ are key abilities of social awareness.

  1. ((a))

    Unconscientiousness

  2. ((b))

    Selfishness

  3. ((c))

    Compassion

  4. ((d))

    Perseverance

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Unconscientiousness

199

Telangana Convention' was started by _______ 

  1. ((a))

    M. Chenna Reddy

  2. ((b))

    Manzoor Alam

  3. ((c))

    Jaffery

  4. ((d))

    Madan Mohan

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

M. Chenna Reddy

200

Emotionally intelligent people are foul be skilled in _______ 

  1. ((a))

    roblem solving only

  2. ((b))

    Conflict transformation only

  3. ((c))

    Both (1) and (2)

  4. ((d))

    None

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

roblem solving only

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