♥ GS Qsns asked in Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Held on 24th August ) ♥ Q1. Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament? [A]The Committee on Public Accounts [B]The Committee on Estimates [C]The Committee on Public Undertakings [D]The Committee on Petitions Answer: The Committee on Estimates Q2. The national motto of India, Satyameva Jayate inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from: [A]Katha Upanishad [B]Chandogya Upanishad [C]Aitareya Upanishad [D]Mundaka Upanishad Answer:Mundaka Upanishad Q3: Which of the following organizations brings out the publication known as World Economic Outlook? [A]The International Monetary Fund [B]The United Nations Development Programme [C]The World Economic Forum [D]The World Bank Answer:The International Monetary Fund Q4. The sales tax you pay while purchasing toothpaste is a: [A]Tax imposed by the Central Government [B]Tax imposed by the Central Government but collected by the State Government [C]Tax imposed by the State Government but collected by the Central Government [D]Tax imposed and collected by the State Government Answer:Tax imposed and collected by the State Government Q5. Which one of the following pairs of islands is separated from each other by the Ten Degree Channel? [A]Andaman and Nicobar [B]Nicobar and Sumatra [C]Maldives and Lakshadweep [D]Sumatra and Java Answer: Andaman and Nicobar Q6. What does venture capital mean? [A]A short-term capital provided to industries [B]A long-term start-up capital provided to new [C]Funds provided to industries at times of incurring losses [D]Funds provided for replacement and renovation of industries Answer: A long-term start-up capital provided to new entrepreneurs Q7. In medieval India, the designations Mahattara and Pattakila were used for : [A]military officers [B]village headmen [C]specialists in Vedic rituals [D]chiefs of craft guilds Answer: village headmen Note: Mahattaras or Mahattam & Pattakila or Patel were the village headmen. Q8. If you travel through the Himalayas, you are likely to see which of the following plants naturally growing there? 1. Oak 2. Rhododendron 3. Sandalwood Select the correct answer using the code given below. [A]1 and 2 only [B]3 only [C]1 and 3 only [D]1, 2 and 3 Answer:1 and 2 only Q9. Which of the following are some important pollutants released by steel industry in India? 1. Oxides of sulphur 2. Oxides of nitrogen 3. Carbon monoxide 4. Carbon dioxide Select the correct answer using the code given below [A]1, 3 and 4 [B]2 and 3 only [C]1 and 4 only [D]1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4 Q10. What does venture capital mean? [A]A short-term capital provided to industries [B]A long-term start-up capital provided to new entrepreneurs [C]Funds provided to industries at times of incurring losses [D]Funds provided for replacement and renovation of industries Answer: A long-term start-up capital provided to new entrepreneurs Q11. Recently, a series of uprisings of people referred to as Arab Spring originally started from: [A]Egypt [B]Lebanon [C]Syria [D]Tunisia Answer: Tunisia Q12. The Partition of Bengal made by Lord Curzon in 1905 lasted until__: [A]the First World War when Indian troops were needed by the British and the partition was ended. [B]King George V abrogated Curzons Act at the Royal Darbar in Delhi in 1911 [C]Gandhiji launched his Civil Disobedience Movement [D] the Partition of India, in 1947 when East Bengal became East Pakistan Answer: King George V abrogated Curzons Act at the Royal Darbar in Delhi in 1911 Q13. The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the: [A]attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress [B]attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress [C]Non Cooperation Movement was launched [D]decision to participate in the Round Table Conference in London was laken Answer: attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress Q 14: Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of 365 days? [A]22 March (or 21st March) [B]15th May (or 16th May) [C]31st March (or 30th March) [D]21st April (or 20th April) Answer:22 March (or 21st March) Q 15: The Ghadr (Ghadar) was a? [A]revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco [B]nationalist organization operating from Singapore [C]militant organization with headquarters at Berlin [D]communist movement for Indias freedom with head-quarters at Tashkent Answer: revolutionary association of Indians with headquarters at San Francisco Q 16: With reference to Indias culture and tradition, what is Kalaripayattu? [A]It is an ancient Bhakti cult of Shaivism still prevalent in some parts of South India [B]It is an ancient style bronze and brasswork still found in southern part of Coromandel area [C]It is an ancient form of dance-drama and a living tradition in the northern part of Malabar [D]It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India. Answer:It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India Q 17: Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was: [A]the mosque for the use of Royal Family [B]Akbars private chamber prayer [C]the hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions [D]the room in which the nobles belonging to different religions gathered to discuss religious affairs Answer: The hall in which Akbar held discussions with scholars of various religions Q18: Consider the following pairs: Vitamin ------------------Deficiency disease 1. Vitamin C------------Scurvy 2. Vitamin D-------------Rickets 3. Vitamin E--------------Night blindness Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? [A]1 and 2 only [B]3 only [C]1, 2 and 3 [D]None Answer:1 and 2 only Q19. With reference to Union Budget, which of the following, is/are covered under Non-Plan Expenditure? 1. Defence -expenditure 2. Interest payments 3. Salaries and pensions 4. Subsidies Select the correct answer using the code given below. [A]1 only [B]2 nd 3 only [C]1, 2, 3 and 4 [D]None Answer:1, 2, 3 and 4 Q20. Which of the following have coral reefs? 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2. Gulf of Kachchh 3. Gulf of Mannar 4. Sunderbans Select the correct answer using the code given below: [A]1, 2 and 3 only [B]2 and 4 only [C]1 and 3 only [D]1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer:1, 2 and 3 only Q 21. With reference to the cultural history of India, the term Panchayatan refers to: [A]an assembly of village elders [B]a religious sect [C]a style of temple construction [D]an administrative functionary Answer:a style of temple construction Q 22. Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy? [A]Mimamsa and Vedanta [B]Nyaya and Vaisheshika [C]Lokayata and Kapalika [D]Sankhya and Yoga Answer:Lokayata and Kapalika Q 23. Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection? [A]Second Schedule [B]Fifth Schedule [C]Eighth Schedule [D]Tenth Schedule Answer:Tenth Schedule Q24. The most important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity together with traditional human life is the establishment of? [A]biosphere reserves [B]botanical gardens [C]national parks [D]wildlife sanctuaries Answer: Biosphere reserves Q25. Turkey is located between: [A]Black Sea and Caspian Sea [B]Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea [C]Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean Sea [D]Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea Answer: Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea Q26. In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the__: [A]Preamble to the Constitution [B]Directive Principles of State Policy [C]Fundamental Duties [D]Ninth Schedule Answer: Directive Principles of State Policy Q 27. Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis? [A]Potential energy is released to form free energy [B]Free energy is converted into potential energy and stored [C]Food is oxidized to release carbon dioxide and water [D]Oxygen is taken, and carbon dioxide and water vapour are given out Answer:Free energy is converted into potential energy and stored Q 28. In addition to fingerprint scanning, which of the following can be used in the biometric identification of a person? 1. Iris scanning 2. Retinal scanning 3. Voice recognition Select the correct answer using the code given below. [A]1 only [B]2 and 3 only [C]1 and 3 only [D]1, 2 and 3 Answer:1, 2 and 3 Q 29. The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its: [A]Advisory jurisdiction [B]Appellate jurisdiction [C]Original jurisdiction [D]Writ jurisdiction Answer: Original jurisdiction Q30. The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in: [A]President of India [B]Parliament [C]Chief Justice of India [D]Law Commission Answer: Parliament Q31. Consider the following pairs : National Highway -----------Cities connected 1. NH 4 ----------- :Chennai and Hyderabad 2. NH 6 ----------- :Mumbai and Kolkata 3. NH 15 ----------- :Ahmadabad and Jodhpur Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? [A]1 and 2 only [B]3 only [C]1, 2 and 3 [D]None Answer:None Q 32. The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to: [A]solve the problem of minorities in India [B]give effect to the Independence Bill [C]delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan [D]enquire into the riots in East Bengal Answer: delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan ( Plz LIKE,Comment& Share to help us to Reach More Aspirants)
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