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Q1 to 25

1. Consider the following statements

Indian census is the largest such exercise in the world1. In India census began to be conducted by the British Indian government between 1867-722. Regular ten yearly or decennial censuses have been conducted since 18813. China does not conduct regular census4.

Which is/are CORRECT?

1 OnlyA. 2 & 3 OnlyB. 3 OnlyC. 1, 2, 3 & 4D.


Girl babies appear to have an advantage over boy babies in terms of resistance to disease ininfancy

1.

Women have tended to outlive men in most societies so that there are older women than men2. Nature seems to produce slightly more female babies than male babies.3.


1 OnlyA. 2 &3 OnlyB. 1 & 2 OnlyC. 1, 2 & 3D.


Between 1911 and 1921 there was a negative rate of growth of (-0.03%) population in India1. In India, since 1961 there has been decrease in the average annual growth rate and decadalgrowth rate in the Population

2.


1 OnlyA. 2 OnlyB. 1 & 2C. None of the aboveD.

4. Which are Matched?

Ayyankali Social Reformer from Kerala1. Jyotirao Govindrao Phule Founder of Satyashodhak Samaj2. Savitri Bai Phule Started a night school for agriculturists and labourers3.

Iyothee Thass a prominent Dalit and anti-caste activist4.

Answer choices

1 & 2 OnlyA. 2 & 3 OnlyB. 3 & 4 OnlyC. 1, 2, 3 & 4D.

5. The Census under the direction of Herbert Risley was particularly important as it sought tocollect information on the social hierarchy of caste. This census had taken place in the year of

1891A. 1901B. 1911C. 1921D.


About 85% of the tribal population lives in middle India, a wide band stretching from Gujaratand Rajasthan in the west to West Bengal and Orissa in the east

1.

The tribal ecological habitats include hills, forests, rural plains and urban industrial areas2. Adivasis had always been the oppressed groups as they are now in the country3.


1 OnlyA. 1 & 2 OnlyB. 2 &3 OnlyC. 1, 2 & 3D.

7. Caste Disabilities Removal Act

One of the earliest laws passed to end caste discrimination in 18501. Allowed entry of Dalits to government schools2. Disallowed the curtailment of rights of citizens due solely to change of religion or caste3.


1 OnlyA. 1 & 2 OnlyB. 2 &3 OnlyC. 1, 2 & 3D.

8. Match [Location of environmental conflicts State]

a. Koel-Karo 1 Karnatakab. Nagarhole 2 Keralac. Plachimada 3 Madhya Pradeshd. Singrauli 4 Jharkhand

Answer choices

code 1 2 3 4A. b c a dB. a b c dC. b c d aD. b a d c

9. The highest proportion of Buddhists is found in

Arunachal Pradesha. Sikkimb. Maharashtrac. Karnatakad.

10. Birhor

Tribal group of Jharkhand1.

They live a nomadic life2. They have socialization practices aimed at making children independent3.


1 Onlya. 1 & 2 Onlyb. 2 &3 Onlyc. 1, 2 & 3d.

11. In people who are highly stressed and severely depressed

Reduced levels of T cells1. Reduced levels of natural killer cells2. Reduced levels of B cells3.


1 Onlya. 2 Onlyb. 1 &3 Onlyc. 1, 2 & 3d.

12. Studies indicate that abnormal activity by certain neurotransmitters can lead to specificpsychological disorders

Anxiety low activity of the gamma aminobutyric acid [GABA]1. Schizophrenia low activity of dopamine2. Depression to low activity of serotonin3.

Which is/are NOT correct?

2 Onlya. 1 & 2 Onlyb. 2 & 3 Onlyc. 1, 2 & 3d.

13. Match the Commonly Abused Substances

1. Amphetamines a- Chocolate2. Caffeine b Diet pills3. Opioid c- Spray paints4. Inhalants d- Cough syrup

Answer choices

code 1 2 3 4A. b a c dB. c d a bC. c d b aD. b a d c

14. Consider the following statements aboutYoga

1.Yoga is an alternative treatment possibility to the conventional drug treatment or psychotherapy1. 2.It is an ancient Indian technique detailed in the Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjalis Yoga Sutras2. 3.Yoga is exclusively based on asanas or body posture3. 4.University of California, USA has found that Kundalini Yoga is effective in the treatment ofobsessive compulsive disorder

4.


4 Onlya. 3 Onlyb. 1, 2 & 3 Onlyc. 1 & 2 onlyd.

15. The company cannot collect more than the amount of capital as specified in theMemorandum of Association. It is called

Paid-up Capitala. Subscribed Capitalb. Authorised Capitalc. Issued Capitald.

16. Objectives of Financial Statements of companies

To provide information about economic resources and obligations of a business1. To provide information about the earning capacity of the business2. Disclosing accounting policies3. Information about activities of business affecting the society4.

Answer choices

1, 2 & 3 Onlya. 2, 3 & 4 Onlyb. 3 Onlyc. 1, 2, 3 & 4d.

17. Founders of NAM Who is an odd one?

Josip Broz Titoa. Gamal Abdel Nasserb. Sukarnoc. Kenneth Kaundad.

18. First Secretary- General of United Nations

Trygve Liea. Dag Hammarskjldb. U Thantc. Kurt Waldheimd.

19. Which is/are CORRECT?

In the disarmament process, Chemical Weapons Convention was signed before the BiologicalWeapons Convention

1.

The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) of 1968 was an arms control treaty that abolishesnuclear weapons

2.

Answer choices

1 Onlya. 2 Onlyb. 1 & 2c. None of the aboved.

20. Which is/are CORRECT about Antarctica?

It has a limited terrestrial life and a limited productive marine ecosystem1. Krill, which is central to marine food chain and upon which other animals are dependent2. Deep ice cores provide an important source of information about greenhouse gas concentrations3. Since 1959, activities in the area have been limited to scientific research, fishing and tourism4.

Answer choices

1 Onlya. 1, 2 & 3 Onlyb. 2, 3 & 4 Onlyc. 1, 2 & 4d.


1.Generally, Union Territories of India have very high density of population1. 2.Share of population to the total population is very small from Himalayan states inspite of thesestates having fairly large geographical area

2.

3.A continuous belt of states from west to east in the north-west, north, and north central partsof the country has relatively high growth rate of population than the southern states

3.


1 & 3 Onlya. 2 &3 Onlyb. 1, 2 & 3c. None of the aboved.

22. Some states attract migrants from other states in India Which are Correct?

Maharashtra1. Gujarat2. Haryana3. Uttar Pradesh4. Bihar5.

Answer choices

All the abovea. 1, 2 & 3 onlyb. 4 & 5 onlyc. 1 & 2 onlyd.


1.In India, Semi-Clustered Settlements is a rather universal feature and particularly in thenorthern plains

1.

2.Dominant community and lower strata of society is clearly visible in Semi-ClusteredSettlements

2.



24. India has undergone major changes and this has influenced the land-use pattern in thecountry

Decline in the demarcated area under forest1. Culturable wastelands have witnessed decline over time2. Decline in land under pastures and grazing lands3.


1 Onlya. 2 &3 Onlyb. 1 & 2 Onlyc. 1, 2 & 3d.

25. Which is/are NOT correct?

In the world, Indias share of water resources is higher than its surface area1. On the availability of surface water and replenishable groundwater only less than 50 per cent canbe put to beneficial uses in India

2.

Answer choices


Q26 to 50

26. Identify River Basin R

Godavaria. Krishnab. Kaveric. Mahanadid.

27. Irrigation is needed because of spatio-temporal variability in rainfall in the country. Thelarge tracts of the country are deficient. Which are they?

North-western India1. Deccan plateau2. West Bengal and Bihar3.

Answer choices


28. Over 97 per cent of coal reserves occur in the valleys of

Damodar & Sonea. Mahanadi & Godavarib. Both A & Bc. Damodar, Mahanadi & Godavari onlyd.

29. Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Works Ltd. (VISL)

Located in coal abundant region1. Bhadravati river supplies water to the plant2. Iron ore for the plant is obtained from Noamundi and Badam Pahar3.


1 Onlya. 2 &3 Onlyb. 2 Onlyc. 1 & 3 onlyd.

30. Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the largest canal systems in India

Conceived by Kanwar Sain in 1948 and the canal project was launched in 19581. The canal originates at Harike barrage in Punjab and runs parallel to Pakistan border2. All the lift canals of this system originate at the left bank of main canal while all the canals on theright bank of main canal are flow channels

3.

Which is/are correct?


31. Which is NOT Indian Railways zonal Headquarters

Jabalpur1. Bilaspur2. Raipur3. Jaipur4.

Answer choices

4 Onlya. 1, 2 & 3 Onlyb. 3 Onlyc. 1, 2 & 4 Onlyd.

32. Match the following

1. Port confronted with the problem of silt accumulation a Chennai2. Land-locked harbor b- Marmagao3. Port in Zuari estuary c Kolkata4. Artificial harbour built in 1859 d- Visakhapatnam

Answer choices

code 1 2 3 4A. c d b aB. a b c dC. c d a bD. a b d c

33. The chances of survival of young ones is greater in

A.viviparous organismsA. oviparous organismsB. C.Both A & BC. Sometimes in viviparous and Sometimes in oviparousD.

34. The reproductive events in humans include Gametogenesis, Insemination, Fertilization,Implantation, Gestation and Parturition. In this, formation and development of blastocyst onwhich phase

Inseminationa. Fertilizationb. Implantationc. Gestationd.

35. The human pregnancy lasts 9 months. Following is the embryonic development at variousmonths of pregnancy. Heart =>limbs and digits =>external genital organs => first movementsof the foetus and appearance of hair on the head =>eye-lids separate, and eyelashes areformed. In which months heart and first movements in this development

By the end of the second month of pregnancy and during the fifth montha. After one month of pregnancy and during the fifth monthb. After one month of pregnancy and by the end of 12 weeksc. By the end of the second month of pregnancy and by the end of 12 weeksd.


The genetic material in most of the organisms is DNA and RNA1. The chemical structure of a nucleotide of DNA or RNA has two components a nitrogenousbase and phosphate group

2.

Which is/are correct?


37. Genetic engineering techniques include

Isolate any piece of DNAa. Isolate and clone any piece of DNAb. Determining DNA sequencesc. Both B & Cd.

38. Which is/are NOT correct?

DNA fingerprinting involves identifying similarities in some specific regions in DNA sequence1. DNA from every tissue from an individual show the same degree of polymorphism2. Satellite DNA show high degree of polymorphism and form the basis of DNA fingerprinting3.

Answer choices


39. Which of the following share similarities in the pattern of bones of forelimbs

Whales1. Bats2. Cheetah3. Human4.

Answer choices

1 & 2 Onlya. 2 & 3 Onlyb. 3 & 4 Onlyc. 1, 2, 3 & 4d.

40. Innate immunity is accomplished by providing different types of barriers to the entry ofthe foreign agents into our body. The examples of innate immunity

Tears from eyes prevent microbial growth1. Mucus coating of the epithelium lining in the respiratory tract helps in trapping microbes2. Bacteria-infected cells secrete proteins called interferons which protect non-infected cells fromfurther infection

3.


1 Onlya. 3 Onlyb. 1 & 2 Onlyc. 1, 2 & 3d.

41. Techniques those are very useful to detect cancers of the internal organs

Radiography1. CT (computed Tomography)2. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)3.

Answer choices

1 Onlya. 3 Onlyb. 1 & 2 Onlyc. 1, 2 & 3d.

42. Bio-fortification

It is undertaken with the objectives of improving higher levels of vitamins and minerals, or higherprotein and healthier fats in food crops

1.

Bio-fortified rice variety, Atlas 66, having high protein content2.



43. Consider the following statements about Single Cell Protein (SCP)

Microbes are being grown on an industrial scale as source of good protein1. Microbes processing plants reduces environmental pollution2.

Slow rate of biomass production in microbes prevents as one of the alternate sources of proteinsfor animal and human nutrition

3.


1 & 3 Onlya. 2 &3 Onlyb. 1 & 2 Onlyc. 1, 2 & 3d.

44. To introduce alien DNA (recombinant DNA) into host cells it is bombarded with highvelocity micro-particles of gold or tungsten known as biolistics or gene gun. This is mostsuitable for

Animal cella. Plant cellb. Both A & Bc. Not suitable for any celld.

45. Genetically Modified Organisms

1.Prevents early exhaustion of fertility of soil1. 2.Intolerant to abiotic stresses2. 3.Pest-resistant and enhanced nutritional value3. 4.Help to reduce post harvest losses4.


1, 3 & 4 Onlya. 1, 2 & 3 Onlyb. 3 & 4 Onlyc. All the aboved.

46. We should begin to work in that spirit and in course of time all these angularities of themajority and minority communities, the Hindu community and the Muslim community willvanish You may belong to any religion or caste or creed that has nothing to do with thebusiness of the State

Ambedkara. Maula Abul Kalam Azadb. Mohammad Ali Jinnahc. Jawaharlal Nehrud.


Razakars, a para-military force of princely state of Junagarh prevented its accession to India1. Manipur was the first part of India to hold an election based on universal adult franchise2. Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was appointed as Prime Minister of J&K immediately after itsaccession with India in 1947

3.



48. Which is/are CORRECT on the following?

1.Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal in the country where there are movementsdemanding new boundaries

1.

2.Boundaries demarcation between Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on administrative andpolitical grounds

2.

3.Boundaries demarcation between Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh by geographical zones3. 4.Boundaries demarcation between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on the basis of a separateregional culture

4.

Answer choices

All the abovea. 2 & 3 Onlyb. 3 & 4 Onlyc. 1, 2 & 3 Onlyd.

49. Statement 1: Santhals did revolt against the colonial state in 1855-56

Statement 2: British failed to subdue the Santhals and transform them into settledagriculturists

Statement 3: British persuaded Paharias to settle in the foothills of Rajmahal

Statements 1, 2 & 3 are correct and 2 and 3 are explanation to 1a. Statement 1 is correct and 2 and 3 are NOT correctb. Statements 1, 2 & 3 are NOT correctc. Statements 1& 3 are correct and Statement 2 NOT correctd.

50. Consider the following statements about Mahatma Gandhi

First major public appearance was at the opening of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in19161. In 1918 he intervened in a labour dispute in Kheda demanding better working conditions for thetextile mill workers

2.

From 1924 to 1928 he focused on his social reform work3. He as a representative of Congress, a party which represented all of India, attended first RoundTable Conference in the latter part of 1931

4.


All the abovea. 1 & 3 Onlyb. 3 & 4 Onlyc. 1 & 4 Onlyd.

Q51 to 75

51. It was in these years that the Muslim League began to make a mark in the Punjab andSind provinces where it had previously had scarcely any presence. This was the period of

Non-cooperationa. Civil disobedienceb. Quit Indiac. Cabinet Mission to Constituent Assemblyd.

52. Consider the following statements about Mughals

Mughal emperors translated Sanskrit texts the Mahabharata and the Ramayana into Turkish1. The nobility under the Mughals was a composite one comprising Iranis, Turanis, Afghans,Rajputs and Deccanis

2.

The capital cities of the Mughals frequently shifted during the sixteenth and seventeenthcenturies

3.

The keeping of exact and detailed records was a major concern of the Mughal administration4.


All the abovea. 1 & 3 Onlyb. 2, 3 & 4 Onlyc. 1 & 4 Onlyd.

53. The rulers of Vijayanagara are called

Gajapatia. Ashvapatib. Narapatic. All of the aboved.


Groups of highly mobile, peasant pastoralists (kunbis) provided the backbone of the Khalsa1.

Under a number of able leaders in the eighteenth century, the Marathas organized themselvesinto a number of bands called jathas, and later on misls

2.

Answer choices


55. The Dandi Salt March was notable for

It was this event that first brought Mahatma Gandhi to world attention1. It was the first nationalist activity in which women participated in large numbers2. It forced upon the British the realisation that their Raj would not last forever, and that they wouldhave to devolve some power to the Indians

3.

Answer choices


56. The Lucknow Pact

In 1916 there was an understanding between the Congress and the Muslim League1. The pact provided a joint political platform for the Moderates, Extremists and the Muslim League2.



57. Statement 1: Congress and Muslim League had won equal number of seats in the UnitedProvinces province in 1937

Statement 2: In the United Provinces the Muslim League wanted to form a joint governmentwith the Congress in 1937

Statement 3: Congress rejection convinced the League that if India remained united thenMuslims would find it difficult to gain political power

Statements 1, 2 & 3 are correct and 1 and 2 are explanation to 3a. Statement 1 is NOT correct and Statements 2 and 3 are correctb. Statements 1, 2 & 3 are NOT correctc. Statements 1& 2 are correct and Statement 3 NOT correctd.


Muslim League was formed as a reaction to Hindu Mahasabha1. Arya Samaj, a hindu reform organisation of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centurysdegraded modern education in the sciences and promoted Vedic learning

2.

Answer choices


59. Chief Draughtsman of the Constitution

K.M. Munshia. S. N. Mukherjeeb. B. N. Rauc. A. K. Aiyard.

60. In the Constituent Assembly

1. Jaipal Singh Representative of the Tribals2. N.G. Ranga A Socialist3. Somnath Lahiri A Communist member4. Pocker Bahadur Representative of Minority Community

Which is/are MATCHED?

All the abovea. 1 & 3 Onlyb. 2 & 4 Onlyc. None of the aboved.

61. Consider the following statements about Babasaheb Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar

Founding President of the Congress Socialist Party1. Minister in Nehrus first cabinet after Independence2. Resigned in 1951 due to differences over the Hindu Code Bill3. Adopted Buddhism in 1956, with thousands of followers4.


All the abovea. 1, 2 & 3 Onlyb. 2, 3 & 4 Onlyc. None of the aboved.

62. A section of the big industrialists got together in 1944 and drafted a joint proposal forsetting up a planned economy in the country. This Plan was called as

Birla Plana. Bombay Planb. Plan of Corporate Housesc. Kamaraj Pland.

63. According to Article 51 of the Indian Constitution State shall endeavour to

1.Promote international peace and security1. 2.Maintain just and honourable relations between nations2. 3.Foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealings of organized peoplewith one another

3.

4.Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration4.

Answer choices

1 Onlya. 1, 2 & 3 Onlyb. 1 & 3 Onlyc. 1, 2, 3 & 4d.

64. Tashkent Agreement was signed between

Indias Indira Gandhi and Pakistans General Ayub Khana. Indias Lal Bahadur Shastri and Pakistans General Ayub Khanb. Indias Lal Bahadur Shastri and Pakistans Zulfikar Ali Bhuttoc. Indias Indira Gandhi and Pakistans Zulfikar Ali Bhuttod.

65. Assertion: India signed a 20-year Treaty of Peace and Friendship with the Soviet Union in1971

Reason: Henry Kissinger, the adviser to the US President Richard Nixon, made a secret visit toChina via Pakistan in 1971 and US-Pakistan-China axis was developed

A & R are correct; R is correct explanation for Aa. A & R are correct; But, R is not-correct explanation for Ab. A is Correct; But not Rc. R is Correct; But not Ad.

66. Which is NOT matched?

Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan Leader of Bhoodan Movementa. Charu Majumdar Leader of the Naxalbari uprisingb. Chaudhary Charan Singh First Prime Minister belonging to a non-Congress partyc. None of the Aboved.

67. Consider the following statements about background to emergency (1975)

The economic condition in the country did not improve much after 1971-72 and a high level ofinflation

1.

The split in the Congress had sharpened the divisions between Indira Gandhi and her opponents2. There was a railway strike in19743. Allahabad High Court passed a judgment declaring Indira Gandhis election to the Lok Sabhainvalid

4.


2 & 4 Onlya. 1, 2, 3 & 4b. 4 Onlyc. 1, 2 & 4 Onlyd.

68. In 1986 a peace agreement was signed between Rajiv Gandhi and Laldenga. This accordproved a turning point in the history of

Nagalanda. Mizoramb. Manipurc. Tripurad.

69. Which Schedule of the Constitution allows different tribes complete autonomy ofpreserving their practices and customary laws?

Third Schedulea. Sixth Scheduleb. Ninth Schedulec. Twelfth Scheduled.

70. Consider the following statements about Mandal Commission

This commission was officially known as the Second Backward Classes Commission1. This Commission differentiated backward classes and backward castes2. In 1990, the National Front government decided to implement one of the recommendationspertaining to reservations for OBCs in jobs in the central government and its undertakings

3.

The decision for reservations to OBCs challenged in the Supreme Court in the case of St.Stephens College Vs University of Delhi

4.


1, 3 & 4 Onlya. 2 & 3 Onlyb. 1 & 3 Onlyc. All the aboved.

71. The human eye (retina) with the sensitivity to detect electromagnetic waves within a smallrange of the electromagnetic spectrum. Radiation belonging to this region of the spectrum is

Between Ultraviolet and Infrareda. Between Ultraviolet and X-raysb. Between Infrared and Micro-wavesc. Between X-rays and Gamma raysd.

72. With respect to Sun, an atmospheric refraction creates

Advance sunrisea. Delayed sunsetb. Both A & Bc. It will not create any differenced.

73. In Doppler Effect red shift means

Increase in wavelength1. Source moves away from the observer2. Decrease in wavelength3. Source moving towards the observer4.

Answer choices

1 Onlya. 1 & 2 Onlyb. 2 Onlyc. 2 & 3 Onlyd.


Interference and diffraction effects exist for longitudinal waves and transverse waves1. Polarization phenomena are special to transverse waves like light waves2.



75. Photoelectric effect (A photocell) is used in the

Electronic ignition circuits1. Automatic door opener2. Detection of traffic law defaulters3. Reproduction of sound in motion pictures4. In the television camera for scanning and telecasting scenes5.

Answer choices

1, 2 & 3 Onlya. 4 & 5 Onlyb. 1, 2, 3 & 5 Onlyc. All of the aboved.

Q76 to 100

76. Consider the following statements about Neutrinos

These particles are emitted from the nucleus along with the -decay during the radioactive decayprocess

1.

These are neutral particles with very little or no mass2.




Neutrinos detection is extremely simple and their presence was observed long back1. Neutrinos interact only very weakly with matter and can even penetrate the earth without beingabsorbed

2.



78. Moderator in nuclear reactors

Heavy nuclei for slowing down fast neutrons1. Commonly used are water, heavy water (D2O) and graphite2. Indian reactors mostly use graphite as moderator3.


1 & 2 Onlya. 2 & 3 Onlyb. 2 Onlyc. 1, 2 & 3d.

79. The fusion reaction in the sun is a multi-step process in which

Hydrogen being the fuel and helium the ashesa. Helium being the fuel and Hydrogen being the ashesb. Sometimes Hydrogen as fuel and Sometimes Helium as fuelc. Oxygen as fuel and Ozone as ashesd.

80. Photoelectric effect

The phenomenon of emission of protons by metals when illuminated by light of suitablefrequency

1.

Involves conversion of light energy into electrical energy and follows the law of conservation ofenergy

2.

It is an instantaneous process3. It is the unique feature of ultraviolet light rays4.


1 & 4 Onlya. 2 & 3 Onlyb. 2, 3 & 4 Onlyc. All the aboved.

81. Consider the following statements about Gross Domestic Product

Expenditure method, Product method, Income method are the three ways to calculate GDP1. Nominal GDP is GDP evaluated at a set of constant market prices2.




Base Rate is the minimum rate for all loans, banks are not permitted to resort to any lendingbelow the Base Rate

1.

The rate at which banks park their short-term excess liquidity with the RBI is called Repo(Repurchase) rate

2.

In the marginal standing facility, banks can borrow funds up to certain percentage of their netdemand and time liabilities and this can be within the statutory liquidity ratio

3.

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Banks lend out their reserves to investors is called as borrowing rate1. The rate of interest offered by the bank to deposit holders is called lending rate2.

Answer choices

1 Onlya.

2 Onlyb. 1 & 2c. None of the aboved.

84. High Powered Money consists of

Notes and coins in circulation with the public1. Vault cash of commercial banks2. Deposits held by the Government of India with RBI3. Deposits held by the Commercial Banks with RBI4.

Answer choices

All the abovea. 1, 2 & 3 Onlyb. 2, 3 & 4 Onlyc. 1, 2 & 4 Onlyd.

85. Fiscal Deficit

Introduced in 1986 on the recommendation of Sukhmoy Chakravarty committee1. Fiscal deficit is the difference between the governments total expenditure and its total receiptsexcluding borrowing

2.

A large share of revenue deficit in fiscal deficit indicates that consumption expenditure is morethan investment expenditure

3.



86. Transfer payments

Remittances1. Gifts2. Grants3.




When income increases there is a depreciation of the domestic currency1. A rise in the interest rates at home often leads to depreciation of the domestic currency2. A country whose aggregate demand grows faster than the rest of the worlds normally finds itscurrency depreciating

3.

Answer choices


88. Avoidance of restrictions on current payments discussed in the

Article V of the Articles of Agreement of the IMFa. Article VI of the Articles of Agreement of the IMFb. Article VII of the Articles of Agreement of the IMFc. Article VIII of the Articles of Agreement of the IMFd.

89. Money with no intrinsic value is called

Cheap Moneya.

Dear Moneyb. Fiat Moneyc. Hot Moneyd.


Revaluation Decrease in the exchange rate1. National Income Net National Product at market price2. Statutory Liquidity Ratio Fraction required by RBI3. Sterilisation Intervention by the monetary authority4.

Answer choices

1 & 3 Onlya. 2 & 4 Onlyb. All the abovec. None of the aboved.

91. Among the following which are bactericidal [killing effect] antibiotics?

Erythromycin1. Tetracycline2. Penicillin3. Chloramphenicol4.

Answer choices

1 Onlya. 2 & 3 Onlyb. 3 Onlyc. 1 & 4 Onlyd.

92. Which is/are in dilute aqueous solution is weak antiseptic for eyes

Iodoform1. Iodine2. Boric acid3.

Answer choices

2 Onlya. 3 Onlyb. 1 & 2 Onlyc. 2 & 3 Onlyd.

93. Birth control pills

Synthetic estrogen derivatives onlya. Synthetic progesterone derivatives onlyb. A mixture of synthetic estrogen and progesterone derivativesc. B & Cd.

94. Which of the following are Disinfectants?

0.2 per cent solution of phenol1. One percent solution of phenol2. Chlorine3. Sulphur dioxide4.

Answer choices

1, 3 & 4 Onlya. 3 & 4 Onlyb. 1 & 2 Onlyc. 2, 3 & 4 Onlyd.

95. Consider the following statements about antiseptics

Antiseptics are the chemicals which either kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms1. Antiseptics are applied to the living tissues2.

Antiseptics are applied like antibiotics3. Same substances can act as an antiseptic as well as disinfectant by varying the concentration4.


1, 2 & 4 Onlya. 3 & 4 Onlyb. 1 & 2 Onlyc. 2, 3 & 4 Onlyd.

96. Which is/are Natural polymers?

Rayon1. Nylon2. Cellulose3.

Answer choices

1 Onlya. 3 Onlyb. 1 & 2 Onlyc. 2 & 3 Onlyd.


1. Neoprene a- Manufacture of rain coats2. PHBV b- orthopaedic devices & biodegradable polymers3. PVC c- conveyor belts & gaskets4. Urea-formaldehyle Resin d- making unbreakable cups

Answer choices

code 1 2 3 4A. b a c dB. c b a dC. b c d aD. c b d a

98. Consider the following statements about Vitamins

1.They are certain inorganic compounds which required in small amounts in our diet1. 2.Most of the vitamins cannot be synthesised in our body2. 3.Plants can synthesise almost all of them3. 4.Excess of vitamins is important for healthy life4.


1, 3 & 4 Onlya. 2 & 3 Onlyb. 1 & 3 Onlyc. 1, 2 & 4d.


1.Formaldehyde a- known for their odours and flavours2.Acetaldehyde b- polymers and drugs3.Benzaldehyde c- perfumery and in dye industries4.Aldehydes and ketones d- to preserve biological specimens and to prepare Bakelite

Answer choices

code 1 2 3 4A. c d b aB. d b c aC. d c a bD. b d a c

100. Match: Chemical Use Harmful Effect

1. Dichloromethane a. Freon production I. Direct contact can burn the cornea

2. Chloroform b. Paint remover II. Damage to the liver (phosgeneformation)

3. Iodoform c. Refrigerants andpropellants III. objectionable smell

4. Carbontetrachloride d. Antiseptic IV. make the heart beat irregularly

Answer choices

A. 1-b-II, 2-a- I, 3-d-III,4-c-IV

B. 1-b-I, 2-a- II, 3-d-III,4-c-IV

C. 1-a-I, 2-b- II, 3-c-III,4-d-IV

D. 1-d-I, 2-c- II, 3-b-III,4-a-IV

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3. 19716. NOT; Gond kingdoms were in Central India12. 2.Schizophrenia Excess activity of dopamine14. includes breathing practices or pranayama15. 1. Clustered Settlements25. 1. India accounts for about 2.45 per cent of worlds surface area, 4 per cent of the worldswater resources 60%33. Embryonal protection and care are better36. 1. DNA; 2. Three components pentose sugar also

40. 3. Virus46. Mohammad Ali Jinnah, Presidential Address to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan atKarachi, 11 August 194750. Ahmedabad; Second52. Persian;54. Maratha Army; Sikhs57. Congress had won an absolute majority in the province, so it rejected the offer58. Muslim League 1906 Hindu Mahasabha 191576. Electron or positron-Beta decay; Alpha decay-a helium nucleus; -decay in which highenergy photons are emitted78. Light Nuclei; Heavy Water80. Emission of electrons by metals; even in the visible light88. No member shall, without the approval of the Fund, impose restrictions on the making ofpayments and transfers for current international transactions.95. Antiseptics are not ingested like antibiotics

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