General Studies
Civil Services (P) 2004
1.
Match
List �I (Institute) with List �II (Located At) and select the correct answer
using the codes given below the Lists:
������������������ (Institute)����������������������������������������������������
a..
Indian Institute of Geomagnetism�������������������������������
b.
International Advanced Research� Centre
for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials
c.
Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History
d.
Tropical Forestry Research Institute
���������
List
�II (Located At)
1. Coimbatore
2. Mumbai
3. Jabalpur
4. Hyderabad
Codes:
a.
A�2�� B-3��� C-1 ���D-4
b.
A-1���� B-4��� C-2��� D-3
c.
A-2���� B-4��� C-1��� D-3
d.
A-1���� B-3��� C-2��� D-4
2.
Consider
the following statements:
1.
Indira
Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research uses fast reactor technology.
2.
Atomic
Minerals Directorate for Research and Exploration is engaged in heavy water
production.
3.
Indian
Rare Earths Limited is engaged in the manufacture of Zircon for India�s Nuclear
Programme beside other rare earth products.
Which
of the statement s given above are correct?
a.
1,
2 and 3
b.
1
and 2
c.
1
and 3
d.
2
and 3
3.
Which
of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
a.
Reinhold Messner�������������������������� :
Computer Technology
b.
Harlow Shapley������������������� :
Astronomy
c.
Gregor Mendel��������������������� :
Hereditary Theory
d.
Godfrey Hounsfield����������������������� :
CT Scan
4.
Consider
the following international languages:
1.
Arabic
2.
French
3.
Spanish
The
correct sequence of the languages given above in the decreasing order of the
number of their speakers is
a.
3-1-2
b.
1-3-2
c.
3-2-1
d.
1-2-3
5.Who
among the following was never the Lok Sabha Speaker?
a.
K.V.K. Sundaram
b.
G.S. Dhillon
c.
Baliram Bhagat
e.
d.
Hukum Singh
6.Two
cars X and Y start from two places A and B respectively which are 700 km apart
at 9 a.m. Both the cars run at an average speed of 60 km/hr. Car X stops at
10a.m. and again starts at 11 a.m. while the other car Y continues to run
without stopping. When do the two cars cross each other?
a.2:40
p.m.
b.3:20
p.m.
c.4:10
p.m.
d.4:20
p.m.
7.In
a question of a test paper, there are five i9tems each under List-A and List-B.
The examinees are required to match each item under List-A with its
corresponding correct item under List-B. Further, it is given that
i.
no
examine has given the correct answer
ii.
answer
of no two examinees are identical
What
is the maximum number of examinees who took this test?
a.24
b.26
c.119
d.129
The
details given below relate to the FOUR items that follow:
Amit
wishes to buy a magazine. Four magazines-one each on politics, sports, science
and films are available to choose from. They are edited by Feroz, Gurbaksh,
Swami and Ila (not necessarily in that order). Further, it is given that
(i).Dev
Publishers have published the magazine edited by Feroz
(ii).the
magazine on politics is published by Aryan Publishers
(iii).the
magazine on films is edited by Swami and is not published by Charan Publishers
(iv).the
magazine on science is edited by Ila
For
the following four items, select the correct answer:
8.The
magazine on science is published by
a.
Aryan Publishers
b.
Bharat Publishers
c.
Charan Publishers
d.
Dev Publishers
9.The
magazine on sports is
a.
edited by Feroz
b.
edited by Gurbaksh
c.
published by Bharat Publishers
d.
published by Charan Publishers
10.The
magazine on films is
a.
published by Dev Publishers
b.
published by Bharat Publishers
c.
edited by Gurbaksh
d.
published by Charan Publishers
11.The
magazine on politics is
a.
edited by Ila
b.
edited by Gurbaksh
c.
published by Dev Publishers
d.
published by Charan Publishers
12.Match
List-I (Distinguished Ladies) with List-II (Area of work) and select the
correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:
��������� List-I
��� (Distinguished Ladies)
A.
Jhumpa Lahiri
B.
Sunita Narain
C.
Naina Lal Kidwai
D.
Ravina Raj Kohli
��������� List-II
���� (Area of work)
1.Science
and environment
2.Novel-writing
3.Film
industry
4.Banking
5.Television
media
��������� Codes:
a.
A-4���� B-5� ���C-3���� D-1
b.
A-2���� B-1���� C-4���� D-5
c.
A-4���� B-1���� C-3���� D-5
d.
A-2���� B-5���� C-4���� D-1
13.Which
one of the following does not border Panama?
a.
Costa Rica
b.
Pacific Ocean
c.
Colombia
d.
Venezuela
14.A
and B start from the same point and in the same direction at 7 a.m. to walk
around a rectangular field 400m *300m. A and B walk at the rate of 3 km/hr and
2.5 km/hr respectively. How many times shall they cross each other if they
continue to walk till 12:30 p.m.?
a.
Not even once
b.
Once
c.
Twice
d.
Thrice
15.Match
List-I (Beaches in India) with List-II (States) and select the correct answer
using the codes given below the Lists:
��������� List-I
���� (Beaches in India)
A.
Gopnath
Beach
B.
Lawsons
Bay Beach
C.
Devbagh
Beach
D.
Sinquerim
Beach
List-II
1.
Andhra
Pradesh
2.
Kerala
3.
Gujarat
4.
Goa
5.
Karnataka
Codes:
a.
A-5���� B-4���� C-2���� D-1
b.
A-3���� B-1���� C-5���� D-4
c.
A-5���� B-1���� C-2���� D-4
d.
A-3���� B-4���� C-5���� D-1
16.A
car is running on a road at a uniform speed of 60 km/hr. The net resultant force
on the car is
a.
driving force in the direction of car�s motion
b.
resistance force opposite to the direction of car�s motion
c.
an inclined force
d.
equal to zero
17.Match
List-I (Biosphere Reserves) with List-II (States) and select the correct answer
using the codes given below the Lists:
��������� List-I
�� (Biosphere Reserves)
A.
Similipal
B.
Dehong
Deband
C.
Nokrek
D.
Kanchenjunga
List-II
1.
Sikkim
2.
Uttaranchal
3.
Arunachal
Pradesh
4.
Orissa
5.
Meghalaya
Codes:
a.
A-1���� B-3���� C-5����� D-4
a.
A-4���� B-5���� C-2����� D-1
a.
A-1���� B-5���� C-2����� D-4
a.
A-4���� B-3���� C-5����� D-1
�
18.Amongest
the following Indian States which one has the minimum total forest cover?
a.
Sikkim
b.
Goa
c.
Haryana
d.
Kerala
19.How
many three-digit even numbers are there such that 9 comes as a succeeding digit
in any number only when 7 is the preceding digit and 7 is the succeeding digit?
a.120
b.210
c.365
d.405
20.Match
List-I (Sports-person) with List-II (Sport/Game) and select the correct answer
using the codes given below the Lists:
��������� List-I
���� (Sports-person)
A.
Shikha
Tandon
B.
Ignace
Tirkey
C.
Pankaj
Advani
D.
Rohan
Bopanna
List-II
���� (Sport/Game)��
1.
Badminton
2.
Swimming
3.
Lawn
Tennis
4.
Snooker
5.
Hockey
Codes:
a.
A-3���� B-5���� C-4���� D-2
b.
A-2���� B-4���� C-1���� D-3
c.
A-3���� B-4���� C-1���� D-2
d.
A-2���� B-5���� C-4���� D-3
21.The
record for the highest score in an innings in Test Cricket is now being held by
M. Hayden. Immediately prior to him, the three record holders were
a.
Don Bradman, Sunil Gavaskar and Colin Cowdrey
b.
Len Hutton, Peter May and Vivian Richards
c.
Hanif Mohammed, Garfield Sobers and Brian Lara
d.
Bob Cowper, Bill Lawry and Brian Lara
22.In
how many different ways can six players be arranged in a line such that two of
them, Ajit and Mukherjee, are never together?
a.120
b.240
c.360
d.480
23.Match
List-I (State/ Province/ Overseas Territory) with List-II (Country) and select
the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
������������������ List-I
�� (State/ Province/ Overseas Territory )
A.
British
Colombia
B.
Bavaria
C.
Gibraltar
D.
Rhode
Island
List-II
�������������������� (Country)
1.
USA
2.
UK
3.
Canada
4.
Germany
5.
Denmark
Codes::
a.� A-1���
B-2��� C-5��� D-3
b.� A-3���
B-4��� C-2��� D-1
c.� A-1���
B-4��� C-2��� D-3
d.� A-3���
B-2��� C-5��� D-1
24.Consider
the following statements:
1.
Femur
is the longest bone in the human body.
2.
Cholera
is a disease caused by bacteria.
3.
�Athlete�s
foot� is a disease caused by virus.
Which
of the statements given above are correct?
a.1
and 2
b.2
and 3
c.1
and 3
d.1,
2 and 3
25.50
men or 80 women can finish a job in 50 days. A contractor deploys 40 men and 48
women for this work, but after every duration of 10 days, 5 men and 8 women are
removed till the work is completed. The work is completed in
a.45
days
b.50
days
c.54
days
d.62
days
26.Which
one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
��������� Unit of Indian Railway����������������������� Location
a.
Railway Staff College������������������������������ Vadodra
b.
Central Organisation for
�� Railway Electrification������������������������������ Varanasi
c.
Wheel and Axle Plant������������������������������ Bangalore
d.
Rail-coach Factory���������������������������������� Kapurthala
27.Consider
the following statements:
1.
Smart
Card is a plastic card with an embedded microchip.
2.
Digital
technology is primarily used with new physical communication medium such as
satellite and fibre optics transmission.
3.
A
digital library is a collection of documents in an organized electronic form
available on the Internet only.
Which
of the statement given above is/ are correct?
a.3
only
b.1
and 2
c.2
and 3
d.1,
2 and 3
Match
List-I (New Names of the Countries) with List-II (Old Names of the Countries)
and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:
������������������ List-I
����� (New Names of the Countries)
A.
Benin
B.
Belize
C.
Botswana
D.
Malawi
List-II
������ (Old Name of the Countries)
1.
Nyasaland
2.
Basutoland
3.
Bechuanaland
4.
British
honduras
5.
Dahomey
Codes:
a.
A-3��� B-1��� C-2��� D-4
b.
A-5��� B-4��� C-3��� D-1
c.
A-3��� B-4��� C-2��� D-1
d.
A-5��� B-1��� C-3��� D-4
29.Which
one of the following is the correct sequence in the descending order of� precedence in the warrant of precedence?
a.
Attorney General of India- Judges of the Supreme Court- Members of Parliament-
Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
b.
Judges of the Supreme Court- Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.-Attorney General
of India- Members of Parliament.
c.
Attorney General of India- Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.- Judges of the
Supreme Court- Members of Parliament
d.
Judges of the Supreme Court-Attorney General of India- Deputy Chairman of Rajya
Sabha.- Members of Parliament.
30.Three
students are picked at random, from a school having a total of 1000 students.
The probability that these three students will have identical date and month of
their birth is
a.3/1000
b.3/365
c.1/(365)2
d.1/(365)3
31.Consider
the following statements:
1.
Montenegro
and Serbia �agreed to a new structure for the Yugoslav Federation.
2.
Croatia remained under the Hungarian Administration until the end
of First World War.
3.
Claims to Macedonia Territory have long been a source of contention
between Belgium and Greece.
4.
In 1991, Slovenia declared in�
independence from Czecho-slovakia.
Which� of the statement given
above are correct?
a.1 and 2
b.1, 2 and 3
c.2, 3 and 4
d.1, 3 and 4
32.Shirin Ebadi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003, is from
a. Iraq
b. Nigeria
c. Iran
d. Libya
33.A person stands at the middle point of a wooden ladder which
starts slipping between a vertical wall and the floor of a room, while
continuing to remain in a vertical plane. The path traced by a person standing
at the middle point of the slipping ladder is
a. a straight line
b. an elliptical path
c. a circular path
d. a parabolic path
34.The
research work of Paul Lauterbur and Peter Mansfield, the Noble Prize winners
for Medicine in 2003, relates to
a.
the control of AIDS
b.
magnetic resonance imaging
c.
respiratory diseases
d.
genetic engineering
35.In
2003, Alison Richard took over as the first ever woman Vice-Chancellor of
a.
Oxford University
b.
Cambridge University
c.
Harvard University
d.
Purdue University
36.Nine
different letters are to be dropped in three different letter boxes. In how
many different ways can this be done?
a.27
b.39
c.93
d.39
�3
37.George
W.Bush, the president of America, comes from which of the following American
States?
a.
California
b.
Texas
c.
Virginia
d.
Indiana
38.Which
of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Department
�������������������������������������� Ministry
of the Government of India
1.Department
of Women and����������������������� Ministry
of Health and Family welfare
Child� Development
2.Department
of Official Language��������������� Ministry
of Human Resource
������������������������������������������������������������������ Development
3.Department
of Drinking Water ����������������� Ministry
of Water Resources
Supply
Select
the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
a.1
b.2
c.3
d.None
39.Match
List-I (Agency) with List-II (Headquarters) and select the correct answer using
the codes given below the Lists:
������������������ List-I
�������������������� (Agency)
A.
United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
B.
United
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
C.
United
Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO)
D.
Universal
Postal Union (UPU)
Codes:
a.
A-2��� B-3��� C-4��� D-1
b.
A-4��� B-1��� C-2��� D-3
c.
A-2��� B-1��� C-4��� D-3
d.
A-4��� B-3��� C-2��� D-1
40.Which
of the following authors won the Booker Prize twice?
a.
Margaret Atwood
b.
J. M. Coetzee
c.
Graham Swift
d.
Ian McEwan
41.In
the well-known Lawn Tennis doubles team, Max Mirnyi � the partner of Mahesh
Bhupati, comes from which of the following countries?
a.
Italy
b.
Sweden
c.
Belarus
d.
Croatia
42.Which
of the following cricketers holds the record for the highest score in a Cricket
Test Match innings by an Indian?
a.
Sunil Gavaskar
b.
Vinod Mankad
c.
Sachin Tendulkar
d.
V.V.S. Laxman
43.INS
Trishul acquired by the Indian Navy in 2003 has been built by
a.
Israel
b.
USA
c.
Russia
d.
France
44.INSAT-3E,
India�s communication satellite was launched in 2003 from
a.
French Guiana
b.
Seychelles
c.
Mauritius
d.
Mauritania
45.Match
List-I (Person) with List-II (Position) and select the correct answer using the
codes given below the Lists:
������������������ List-I
��������������������� (Person)
A.
Anil
Kakodar
B.
Raman
Puri
C.
M.
Jagannatha Rao
D.
G.
Madhavan Nair
List-II
�������������������� (Position)
1.
Chief
of the Integrated Defence Staff
2.
Chairman,
17th Law Commission
3.
Chairman,
ISRO
4.
Chairman,
Atomic Energy Commission
Codes:
a.� A-3���
B-1��� C-2��� D-4
a.� A-4���
B-2��� C-1��� D-3
a.� A-3���
B-2��� C-1��� D-4
a.� A-4���
B-1��� C-2��� D-3
46.Consider
the following statements about Sikh Gurus:
1.
Banda
Bahadur was appointed as the military leader of the Sikhs by Guru Tegh Bahadur.
2.
Guru
Arjan Dev became the Sikh Guru Ram Das.
3.
Guru
Arjan Dev gave to Sikhs their own script-Gurumukhi.
Which
of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a.1
only
b.2
and 3
c.1
and 3
d.1
and 2
47.Consider
the following Viceroys of India during the British rule:
1.
Lord
Curzon
2.
Lord
Chelmsford
3.
Lord
Hardinge
4.
Lord
Irwin
Which
one of the following is the correct chronological order of their tenure?
a.1-3-2-4
b.2-4-1-3
c.1-4-2-3
d.2-3-1-4
48.Consider
the following events during India�s freedom struggle:
1.
Chauri-Chaura
Outrage
2.
Minto-Morley
Reforms
3.
Dandi
March
4.
Montagu-Chelmsford
Reforms
Which
one of the following is the correct chronological order of the events given
above?
a.1-3-2-4
b.2-4-1-3
c.1-4-2-3
d.2-3-1-4
49.Consider
the following events:
1.
Fourth
general elections in India
2.
Formation
of Haryana State
3.
Mysore
named as Karnataka State
4.
Meghalaya
and Tripura become full States
Which
on eof the following is the correct chronological order of the above
a.2-1-4-3
b.4-3-2-1
c.2-3-4-1
d.4-1-2-3
50.Match
List-I (Fuel Gases) with List-II (Major Constituents) and select the correct
answer using the codes given below the Lists:
������������������ List-I
������������ �����(Fuel Gases)
A.
CNG
B.
Coal
gas
C.
LPG
D.
Water
gas
List-II
�������������� (Major Constituents)
1.
Carbon
monoxide, Hydrogen
2.
Butane,
Propane
3.
Mathane,
Ethane
4.
Hydrogen,
Methane, Carbon monoxide
Codes:
a.
A-2��� B-1��� C-3��� D-4
a.
A-3��� B-4��� C-2��� D-1
a.
A-2��� B-4��� C-3��� D-1
a.
A-3��� B-1��� C-2��� D-4
51.A
spherical body moves with a uniform angular velocity around a circular path of
radius r. Which one of the following statement is correct?
a.
The body has no acceleration
b.
The body has a radial acceleration��
directed towards the centre of the path
c.
The body has a radial acceleration 2/5����
directed away from the centre of the path
d.
The body has an acceleration������
tangential to its path
52.Which
one of the following statements is correct?
����� �Deccan Odyssey� is
a.
A book on Chatrapati Shivaji
b.
A warship recently acquired by the Indian Navy
c.
A recently started air service between Mumbai and Colombo
d.
A luxury train which travels through Maharashtra and includes Goa in its
journey.
53.Standard
18-carat gold sold in the market contains
a.82
parts gold and 18 parts other metals
b.18
parts gold and 82 parts other metals
c.18
parts gold and 6 parts other metals
d.9
parts gold and 15 parts other metals
54.A
weightless rubber balloon is filled with 200 cc of water. Its weight in water
is equal to
a.9.8/5
N
b.9.8/10
N
c.9.8/2
N
d.zero
55.Salts
of which of the following elements provide colours to fireworks?
a.
Zinc and sulphur
b.
Potassium and mercury
c.
Strontium and barium
d.
Chromium and nickel
56.Consider
the following statements:
1.
Reserve
Bank of India was nationalized on 26 January, 1950.
2.
The
borrowing programme of the Government of India is handled by the Department of
Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.
Which
of the following statements given above is/ are correct?
a.1
only
b.2
only
c.
Both 1 and 2
d.
Neither 1 nor 2
57.Which
one of the following is the correct decreasing sequence in terms of the value
(in rupees) of the minerals produced in India in the year 2002-03?
a.
Metallic minerals-Fuel minerals-Non-metallic minerals
b.
Fuel minerals-Metallic minerals-Non-metallic minerals
c.
Metallic minerals-Non-metallic minerals-Fuel minerals
d.
Fuel minerals-Non-metallic minerals-Metallic minerals
58.which
one of the following cities (they were in the news in recent times) is not
correctly matched with its country?
a.
Salamanca�������� :�������� Spain
b.
Cannes������������� :�������� Italy
c.
Cancun������������� :�������� Mexico
d.
Bruges������������� :�������� Belgium
59.Consider
the following statements:
����� As per 2001 Census
1.
the
two States with the lowest sex ratio are Haryana and Punjab
2.
the
two States with the lowest population per sq km of area are Meghalaya and
Mizoram
3.
Kerala
has both the highest literacy rate and sex ratio
Which
of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a.3
only
b.2
and 3
c.1
and 2
d.1
and 3
60.consider
the following statements:
1.
In
the Third Battle of Panipat, Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated Ibrahim Lodi.
2.
Tipu
Sultan was killed in the Third Anglo-Mysore War.
3.
Mir
Jafar entered in a conspiracy with the English for the defeat of Nawab
Siraj-ud-daulah in the Battle of Plassey.
Which
of the statements given above is /are correct?
a.1,
2 and 3
b.3
only
c.2
and 3
d.
None
61.Which
of the following is not a recommendation of the task force on direct taxes
under the chairmanship of Dr Vijay L. Kelkar in the year 2002?
a.
Abolition of Wealth Tax
b.
Increase in the exemption limit of personal income to Rs 1.20 lakh for widows
c.
Elimination of standard deduction
d.
Exemption from tax on dividends and capital gains from the listed equity
62.Match
List-I (Books) with List-II (Authors) and select the correct answer using the
codes given below the Lists:
������������������ List-I
��������������������� (Books)
A.
My
Presidential Years
B.
The
Hindu View of Life
C.
Voice
of Conscience
D.
Without
Fear or Favour
List-II
�������������������� (Authors)
1.
S.Radhakrishnan
2.
V.
V. Giri
3.
N.
Sanjiva Reddy
4.
R.
Venkataraman
Codes:
a.
A-2��� B-1��� C-4��� D-3
b. A-4��� B-3��� C-2��� D-1
c.
A-2��� B-3��� C-4��� D-1
d.
A-4��� B-1��� C-2��� D-3
63.Consider
the following statements:
1.
Adam
Osborne produced the first portable computer.
2.
Ian
Wilmut created the first cloned sheep.
Which
of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a.1
only
b.2
only
c.
Both 1 and 2
d.
Neither 1 nor 2
64.What
was the reason for 5 lakh people of Hong Kong to make a demonstration around
the middle of 2003?
a.
They were demanding tax relief
b.
They were against the Hong Kong Government�s plan to impose an internal
security law
c.
They were the members of Falun Gong group who were demanding religious freedom
d.
They were demanding more direct elections in Hong Kong.
65.
Consider the following statements:
1.
National
Thermal Power Corporation has diversified into hydropower sector.
2.
Power
Grid Corporation of India has diversified into telecom sector.
Which
of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a.1
only
b.2
only
c.
Both 1 and 2
d.
Neither 1 nor 2
66.The
Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Shanta Sinha is known as
a.
A campaigner for urban sanitation
b.
An anti-child labour activist
c.
An organizer of rain water harvesting schemes
d.
An activist for the welfare of poor rural women
67.
Consider the following statements:
1.
Damodar
Valley Corporation is the first multipurpose river valley project of
independent India
2.
Damodar
Valley Corporation includes thermal and gas power stations.
Which
of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a.1
only
b.2
only
c.Both
1 and 2
d.Neither
1 nor 2
68.
Match List-I (Persons) with List-II (Positions) and select the correct answer
using the codes given below the Lists:
������������������ List-I
��������������������� (Persons)
A.
B.P.Mishra
B.
Suresh
Kalamadi
C.
Praful
Patel
D.
V.
S. Jain
List-II
�������������������� (Positions)
1.
Executive
Director, IMF
2.
Chairman,
Steel Authority of India Ltd
3.
President,
Indian Olympic Association
4.
Vice
President, South Asian Region, World Bank
Codes:
a.
A-4��� B-2��� C-1��� D-3
b. A-1��� B-3��� C-4��� D-2
c.
A-4��� B-3��� C-1��� D-2
d.
A-1��� B-2��� C-4��� D-3
69.Who
among the following is the well known as an exponent of flute?
a.
Debu Choudhuri
b.
Madhup Mudgal
c.
Ronu Mazumdar
d.
Shafaat Ahmad
70.
Consider the following statements
������ Among the Indian States
1.
Andhra
Pradesh has the longest coastline
2.
Gujarat
has the highest number of airports
Which
of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a.1
only
b.2
only
c.
Both 1 and 2
d.
Neither 1 nor 2
71.Tarun
Bharat Sangh, an organisation based in a village near Alwar (Rajasthan), has
become famous because of
a.
cultivation of genetically modified cotton
b.
rehabilitation of women victims of AIDS
c.
livelihood projects for destitute rural women
d.
rain-water harvesting
72.Consider
the following statements:
1.
The
National Housing Bank, the apex institution of housing finance in India, was
set up as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India
2.
The
Small Industries Development Bank of India was established as a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Industrial Development Bank of India.
�
Which
of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a.1
only
b.2
only
c.
Both 1 and 2
d.
Neither 1 nor 2
73.Param
Padma, which was in news recently, is
a.
A new Civilian Award instituted by the Government of India
b.
The name of a supercomputer developed by India
c.
The name given to a proposed network of canals linking northern and southern
rivers of India
d.
A software programme to facilitate e-governance in Madhya Pradesh
74.Consider
the following statements:
1.
The
loans disbursed to farmers under Kisan Credit Card Scheme are covered under
Rashtriya Krishi Beema Yojna of Life Insurance Corporation of India.
2.
The
Kisan Credit Card holders are provided personal accident insurance of Rs 50,000
for accidental death and 25,000 for permanent disability.
Which
of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a.1
only
b.2
only
c.
Both 1 and 2
d..
Neither 1 nor 2
75.Consider
the following statements:
1.
Regarding
the procurement of food grains, Government of India follows procurement target
rather than an open-ended procurement policy.
2.
Government
of India announces minimum support prices only for cereals.
3.
For
distribution under Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), wheat and rice
are issued by the Government of India at uniform central issue prices to the
States/ Union Territories.
Which
of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a.1
and 2
b.2
only
c.1
and 3
d.3
only
76.Consider
the following statements:
India
continues to be dependent on imports to meet the requirement of oilseeds in the
country because
1.
farmers
prefer to grow food grains with highly remunerative support prices
2.
most
of the cultivation of oilseed crops continues to be dependent on rainfall
3.
oils
from the seeds of tree origin and rice bran have remained unexploited
4.
it
is far cheaper to import oilseeds than to cultivate the oilseed crops
Which
of the statements given above are correct?
a.1
and 2
b.1,
2 and 3
c.3
and 4
d.1,
2, 3 and 4
77.World�s
longest ruling head of government is from
a.
Switzerland
b.
Cuba
c.
Zimbabwe
d.
New Zealand
78.Liberia
was in the international news in the recent times for
a.
harbouring terrorism associated with religious fundamentalism
b.
supplying raw uranium to North Korea
c.
its long-running civil war killing or displacing thousands of people
d.
cultivation of drug-yielding crops and smuggling of drugs.
79.Consider
the following statements:
1.
P.V.
Narasimha Rao�s government established diplomatic relations between India and
Israel.
2.
Ariel
Sharon is the second Prime Minister of Israel to have visited India.
Which
of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a.1
only
b.2
only
c.
Both 1 and 2
d..
Neither 1 nor 2
80.The
reason for Chechnya to be in the news recently is
a.
discovery of huge reserves of oil
b.
separatist rebellious activities by the local people
c.
continuous conflict between the government troops and ht enarcotic mafia
resulting in a great loss of human life
d.
intense cold wave killing hundreds of people
81.The
Prime Minister of which one of the following countries was assassinated in the
year 2003/
a.
Czech Republic
b.
Romania
c.
Serbia
d.
Slovenia
82.Consider
the following companies:
1.
Voltas
2.
Titan
Industries
3.
Rallis
India
4.
Indian
Hotels
Which
of the above companies are in the Tata Group of industries?
a.1
and 2
b.2,
3 and 4
c.1,
3 and 4
d.1,
2, 3 and 4
83.In
which one of the following countries, did an ethnic violence between the
communities of Hema and Lendu result in the death of hundreds of people?
a.
Democratic Republic of Congo
b.
Indonesia
c.
Nigeria
d.
Zambia
84.More
than 40 Heads of States/ Governments were invited Vladimir Putin in May, 2003
to
a.
discuss the issues related to the rehabilitation of Iraq
b.
celebrate the tricententenary of the city of St. Petersburg
c.
convene a meeting of European and CIS countries to discuss the issue of missile
shield for European and CIS countries.
d.
develop the strategies for containing global terrorism
85.Consider
the following geological phenomena :
1.
Development
of a fault
2.
Movement
along a fault
3.
Impact
produced by a volcanic eruption
4.
Folding
of rocks
Which
of the above cause earthquakes?
a.1,
2 and 3
b.2
and 4
c.1,
3 and 4
d.1,
2, 3 and 4
86.Which
Article of the Constitution of India says, �No child below the age of fourteen
years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other
hazardous employment�?
a.
Article 24
b.
Article 45
c.
Article 330
d.
Article 368
87.According
to the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following
can be its Chairman?
a.
Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court
b.
Any serving Judge of the High Court
c.
Only a retired Chief Justice of India
d.
Only a retired Chief Justice of a High Court
88.Which
one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
a.
Pitt�s India Act��������������������� :
Warren Hastings
b.
Doctrine of Lapse���������������� :
Dalhousie
c.
Vernacular Press Act������������ : Curzon
d.
Ilbert Bill�������������������� :�������� Ripon
89.Who
was the last ruler of the Tughluq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate?
a.
Firuz Shah Tughluq
b.
Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq Shah II
c.
Nasir-ud-din Mahmud
d.
Nasrat Shah
90.The
great Asian river Mekong does not run through
a.
China
b.
Malaysia
c.
Cambodia
d.
Laos
91.Which
one of the following was the largest IT software and services exporter in India
during the year 2002-03?
a.Birlasoft
b.Infosys
Technologies
c.Tata
Consultancy Services
d.Wipro
Technologies
92.Which
on of the following statements is not correct?
a.
The largest Buddhist monastery in India is in Assam
b.
The language Konyak is spoken in Nagaland
c.
The largest river island in the world is in Assam
d.
Sikkim is the least-populated State of the Indian Union
93.Consider
the following statements :
1.
The
Oil Pool Account of Government of India was dismantled with effect from
1-4-2002.
2.
Subsidies
on PDS kerosene and domestic LPG are borne by Consolidated Fund of India
3.
An
expert committee headed by Dr R.A. Mashelkar to formulate a national auto fuel
policy recommended that Bharat Stage-II�
Emission Norms should be applied throughout the country by 1 April,
2004.
Which
of the statements given above are correct?
a.1
and 2
b.2
and 3
c.1
and 3
d.1,
2 and 3
94.In
the last one decade, which one among the following sectors has attracted the
highest Foreign Direct Investment inflows into India?
a.
Chemicals other than fertilizers
b.
Service sector
c.
Food processing
d.
Telecommunication
95.Consider
the following statements :
1.
The
Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hien attended the fourth Great Buddhist Council held by
Kanishka.
2.
The
Chinese pilgrim Hiuen-Tsang met Harsha and found him to be antagonistic to
Buddhism.
Which
of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a.1
only
b.2
only
c.
Both 1 and 2
d.
Neither 1 nor 2
96.How
did the dynasty of Nizam Shahis of Ahmadnagar come to an end?
a.
Ahmadnagar was annexed into Mughal empire and Husain Shah was consigned to life
imprisonment
b.
Mughal troops destroyed Daulatabad fort and killed Nizam-ul Mulk of Ahmadnagar
c.
Fateh Khan usurped the throne from Nizam-ul- Mulk
d.
Malik Ambar was defeated in a battle with Mughals in 1631 and the entire royal
family was killed by the Mughal troops
97.With
reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct?
a.
Jainism was spread in South India under the leadership of Sthalabahu
b.
The Jainas who remained under the leadership of Bhadrabahu were called
Shvetambaras after the Council held at Pataliputra
c.
Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharavela in the first
century BC
d.
In the initial stage of Jainism, the Jainas worshipped images unlike Buddhists
98.Which
one of the following four Vedas contains an account of magical charms and
spells?
a.
Rig-veda
b.
Yajur-veda
c.
Atharva-veda
d.
Sama-veda
99.The� Monagu-Chelmsford Report formed the basis of
a.
the Indian Council Act, 1909
b.
the Government of India Act,1919
c.
the government of India Act, 1935
d
.the Indian Independence Act, 1947
100.During
the Indian Freedom Struggles, who among the following proposed that Swaraj
should be defined as complete independence free from all foreign control?
a.
Mazharul Haque
b.
Maulana Hasrat Mohani
c.
Hakim Ajmal Khan
d.
Abul Kalam Azad
101.Which
one of the following sequences indicates the correct chronological order?
a.
Shankaracharya-Ramanuja-Chaitanya
b.
Ramanuja-Shankaracharya-Chaitanya
c.
Ramanuja-Chaitanya-Shankaracharya
d.
Shankaracharya-Chaitanya-Ramanuja
102.Consider
the following Princely States of the British rule in India :
1.
Jhansi
2.
Sambalpur
3.
Satara
The
correct chronological order in which they were annexed by the British is
a.1-2-3
b.1-3-2
c.3-2-1
d.3-1-2
103.The
name of the famous person of India who returned the Knighthood conferred on him
by the British Government as a token of protest against the atrocities in
Punjab in 1919 was
a.
Tej Bahadur Sapru
b.
Ashutosh Mukherjee
c.
Rabindra Nath Tagore
d.
Syed Ahmad Khan
104.The
resolution for removing the vice-President of India can be moved in the
a.
Lok Sabha alone
b.
Either House of Parliament
c.
Joint Sitting of Parliament
d.
Rajya Sabha alone
105.With
reference to the Constitution of India, which on e of the following pairs is
not correctly matched?
a.
Forests�������������������������������� :
Concurrent List
b.
Stock Exchanges����������������� :
Concurrent List
c.
Post Office Saving Bank������ : Union List
d.
Public Health ���������������������� :
State List
106.consider
the following tasks :
1.
Superintendence,
direction and conduct of free and fair elections
2.
Preparation
of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures and
the Office of the President and the Vice-President
3.
Giving
recognition to political parties and allotting election symbols to political
parties and individuals contesting the election
4.
Proclamation
of final verdict in the case o9f election disputes
Which
of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?
a.1,
2 and 3
b.2,
3 and 4
c.1
and 3
d.1,
2 and 4
107.With
reference to Indian Public Finance, consider the following statements:
1.
Disbursements
from Public Accounts of India are subject to the Vote of Parliament.
2.
The
Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund, a
Public Account and a contingency Fund for each State.
3.
Appropriations
and disbursements under the railway Budget are subject to the same form of
Parliamentary control as other appropriations and disbursements.
Which
of the statements given above are correct?
a.1
and 2
b.2
and 3
c.1
and 3
d.1,2
and 3
108.Consider
the following statements:
1.
Narasimha
Saluva ended the Sangama dynasty and seized the throne for himself and started
the Saluva dynasty
2.
Vira
Narasimha deposed the last Saluva ruler and seized the throne for himself.
3.
Vira
Narasimha was succeeded by his younger brother Krishnadeva Raya..
4.
Krishnadeva
Raya was succeeded by his half-brother, Achyuta Raya.
Which
of the statements given above are correct?
a.1,
2 and 3
b.2,
3 and 4
c.1
and 4
d.1,
2, 3 and 4
109.Consider
the following statements:
Some
of the main features of the Government of India Act, 1935 were the
1.
abolition
of diarchy in the Governor�s provinces
2.
power
of the Governors to veto legislative action and to legislate on their own
3.
abolition
of the principle of communal representation
Which
of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a.1
only
b.1
and 2
c.2
and 3
d.1,
2 and 3
110.Consider
the following statements:
1.
The
First Session of the Indian National Congress was held in Calcutta.
2.
The
Second Session of the Indian National Congress was held under the president
ship of Dadabhai Naoroji.
3.
Both
Indian National Congress and Muslim League held their sessions at Lucknow in
1916 and concluded the Lucknow Pact.
Which
of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a.1
and 2
b.2
only
c.2
and 3
d.3
only
111.Which
one of the following statements is correct?
a.
The Constituent Assembly of India was elected by the Provincial Assemblies in
the year 1946
b.
Jawaharlal Nehru, M. A. Jinnah and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel weremembers of the
Constituent Assembly of India.
c.
The First Session of the Constituent Assembly of India was held in January,
1947
d.
The Constitution of India was adopted on 26th January, 1950
112.The
Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department /
Ministry of
a.
Culture
b.
Tourism
c.
Science and Technology
d.
Human Resource Development
113.Consider
the following statements:
1.
The
highest criminal court of the district is the Court of District and Session
Judge.
2.
The
District Judges are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High
Courts�
3.
A
person to be eligible for appointment as a District Judge should be an advocate
or a pleader of seven years� standing or more, or an officer in judicial
service of the Union or the State.
4.
When
the Sessions Judge awards death sentence, it must be confirmed by the High
Court before it is carried out.
Which
of the statements given above are correct?
a.1
and 2
b.2,
3 and 4
c.3
and 4
d.1,
2, 3 and 4
114.Cosider
the following statements:
1.
The
Speaker of Lok Sabha has the power to adjourn the House sine die but, on
prorogation, it is only the President who can summon the House.
2.
Unless
sooner dissolved or there is an extension of the term, there is an automatic
dissolution of the Lok Sabha by efflux of time, at the end of the period of
five years, even if no formal order of dissolution is issued by the President.
3.
The
Speaker of Lok Sabha continues in office even after the dissolution of the
House and until 'immediately before the first meeting of the House�.
Which
of the statements given above are correct?
a.1
and 2
b.2
and 3
c.1
and 3
d.1,
2 and 3
115.Which
one of the following statements is not correct?
a.
Under the Targeted Public Distribution System, the families Below Poverty Line
are provided 50 kg of food grains per month per family at subsidised price
b.
Under Annapurna Scheme, indigent senior citizens of 65 years of age or above
eligible for National Old Age Pension but not getting pension can get 10 kg of
food grains per person per month free of cost.
c.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has scheme in which indigent people
living in welfare institutions like orphanages are given 15 kg of food grains
per person per month at BPL rates.
d.
Ministry of Human Resource Development gives financial support to Mid-day Meal
Scheme for the benefit of class I to V students in Government or
Government-aided Schools
116.Consider
the following statements:
1.
Non-function
of lachrymal gland is an important symptom of deficiency of Vitamin A.
2.
Deficiency
of Vitamin B1 can lead to indigestion and heart enlargement.
3.
Vitamin
C deficiency can lead to pain in the muscles
4.
Deficiency
of Vitamin D causes increased loss of Ca++ in urine.
Which
of the statements given above are correct?
a.1
and 2
b.2,
3 and 4
c.1,
3 and 4
d.1,
2, 3 and 4
117.The
hormone insulin is a
a.
Glycolipid
b.
Fatty acid
c.
Peptide
d.
Sterol
118.Consider
the following statements:
1.
Toothless
mammals such as pangolins are not found in India.
2.
Gibbon
is the only ape found in India.
Which
of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a.1
only
b.2
only
c.
Both 1 and 2
d.
Neither 1 nor 2
119.
In which organ of the human body are the lymphocyte cells formed?
a.
Liver
b.
Long bone
c.
Pancreas
d.
Spleen
120.In
which one of the following Union Territories do the people of the Onge tribe
live?
a.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
b.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
c.
Daman and Diu
d.
Lakshadweep
121.Consider
the following crops:
1.
Cotton
2.
Groundnut
3.
Maize
4.
Mustard
Which
of the above are Kharif crops?
a.1
and 2
b.1,
2 and 3
c.3
and 4
d.1,
2, 3 and 4
122.Which
one of the following statements is not correct?
a.
In Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is
based
b.
In the case of a no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha, no conditions of
admissibility have been laid down in the Rules
c.
A motion of no-confidence, once admitted, has to be taken up within ten days of
the leave being granted
d.
Rajya Sabha is not empowered to entertain a motion of no-confidence
123.Which
one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the
Constitution of India?
a.
It contains the scheme of the distribution of power between the Union and the
States
b.
It contains the languages listed in the Constitution
c.
It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas
d.
It allocates seats in the Council of States
124.Consider
the following statements:
1.
Hema
Malini is the Chairperson of the Childern�s Film Society, India.
2.
Yash
Chopra is the Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification of India.
3.
Dilip
Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand have all been recipients of Dada Saheb Phalke
Award.
Which
of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a.1
and 3
b.2
and 3
c.2
only
d.3
only
125.Famous
Golf players Vijay Singh is from which one of the following countries?
a.Fiji
b.Mauritius
c.Malaysia
d.Kenya
126.Latvia
does not share its borders with which one of the following countries?
a.
Russia
b.
Estonia
c.
Lithuania
d.
Poland
127.Consider
the following statements:
1.
The
highest deciding body for planning in India is the Planning Commission of
India.
2.
The
Secretary of the Planning Commission of India is also the Secretary of National
Development Council.
3.
The
Constitution includes economic and social planning in the Concurrent List in
the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.
Which
of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a.1
and 2
b.2
and 3
c.2
only
d.3
only
128.Match
List-I (Minerals) with List-II (Location) and select the correct answer using
the codes given below the Lists:
������������������ List-I
�������������� ����(Minerals)
A.
Coal
B.
Copper
C.
Manganese
D.
Lignite
List-II
�������������������� (Location)
1.
Giridih
2.
Jayamkondam
3.
Alwar
4.
Dharwar
Codes:
a.
A-1��� B-4��� C-3��� D-2
b.
A-2��� B-3��� C-4��� D-1
c.
A-1��� B-3��� C-4��� D-2
d.
A-2��� B-4��� C-3��� D-1
129.Which
among the following National Highway routes is the longest?
a.
Agra-Mumbai
b.
Chennai-Thane
c.
Kolkata-Hajira
d.
Pune-Machilipatnam
130.Which
of the following institutes have been recognized as the Institutes of National
Importance (by an Act of Parliament)?
1.
Dakshina
Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Chennai
2.
National
Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and research, Mohali
3.
Sree
Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Services and Technology,
Thiruvananthapuram
4.
Lakshmibai
National Institute of Physical Education Gwalior
Select
the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
a.1,
2 and 3
b.3
and 4
c.1,
2 and 4
d.1,
2, 3 and 4
131.Consider
the following statements:
1.
Baking
soda is used in fire extinguishers.
2.
Quicklime
is used in the manufacture of glass.
3.
Gypsum
is used in the manufacture of� Plaster
of Paris.
Which
of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a.1
and 2
b.2
and 3
c.1
only
d.1,
2 and 3
132.With
reference to Indian Parliament, which on eof the following is not correct?
a.
The Appropriation Bill must be passed by both the Houses of Parliament before
it can be enacted into law
b.
No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under
the appropriation made by the Appropriation Act.
c.
Finance Bill is required for proposing new taxes but no another Bill/Act is
required for making changes in the rates of taxes which are already under
operation
d.
No Money Bill can be introduced except on the recommendation of the President.
133.Match
List-I (Sea) with List-II (Country) and select the correct answer using the
codes given below the Lists:
������������������ List-I
����������������������� (Sea)
A.
Black
Sea
B.
Red
Sea
C.
Yellow
Sea
D.
Caspian
Sea
List-II
�������������������� (Country)
1.
Bulgaria
2.
China
3.
Eritrea
4.
Kazakhstan
Codes:
a.
A-1�� B-4��� C-2�� D-3
b.
A-2�� B-3��� C-1�� D-4
c.
A-1�� B-3��� C-2�� D-4
d.
A-2�� B-4��� C-1�� D-3
134.Which
one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the
executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or
prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union?
a.
Article 257
b.
Article 258
c.
Article 355
d.
Article 356
135.Which
of the following pairs are correctly matched?
������������������ List-I����������������������������� List-II
��������������������� (Period)�������������������������������� (Wars)
1.
AD
1767-69������������������������ :�������� First Anglo-Maratha War
2.
AD
1790-92�������������� ��������� :�������� Third
Mysore War
3.
AD
1824-26������������������������ :�������� First Anglo-Burmese War
4.
AD
1845-46������������������������ :�������� Second Sikh War
Select
the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
a.2
and 4
b.3
and 4
c.1
and 2
d.2
and 3
136.Consider
the following:
1.
Mahadeo
Hills
2.
Sahyadri
Parvat
3.
Satpura
Range
What
is the correct sequence of the above from the north to the south?
a.1-2-3
b.2-1-3
c.1-3-2
d.2-3-1
137.Lake
Sambhar is nearest to which one of the following cities of Rajasthan?
a.
Bharatpur
b.
Jaipur
c.
Jodhpur
d.
Udaipur
138.Match
List-I (Articles of the Constitution of India) with List-II (Provision) and
select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:
������������������ List-I
�� (Articles of the Constitution of India)
A.
Article
14
B.
Article
15
C.
Article
16
D.
Article
17
List-II
��������������� ����(Provision)
1.
The
State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion,
race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them
2.
The
State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal
protection of laws within the territory of India
3.
�Untouchability�
is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden
4.
There
shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to
employment or appointment to any office under the State
Codes:
a.
A-2��� B-4��� C-1��� D-3
b.
A-3��� B-1��� C-4��� D-2
c.
A-2��� B-1��� C-4��� D-3
d.
A-3��� B-4��� C-1��� D-2
139.Which
one of the following statements is correct?
a.
Cirrus clouds are composed of ice crystals
b.
Cirrus clouds exhibit a flat base and have the appearance of rising domes
c.
Cumulus clouds are white and thin, and form delicate patches and give afibrous
and feathery appearance
d.
Cumulus clouds are classified as high clouds
140.Match
List-I (National Park/ Sanctuary) with List-II (State) and select ht ecorrect
answer using the codes given below the Lists:
������������������ List-I
������� (National Park/ Sanctuary)
A.
Kanger
Ghati National Park
B.
Nagerhole
National Park
C.
Kugti
Wildlife Sanctuary
D.
Sultan
Bird Sactuary
List-II
���������������������� (State)
1.
Chhattisgarh
2.
Haryana
3.
Himachal
Pradesh
4.
Karnataka
Codes:
a.
A-3��� B-2��� C-1��� D-4
b.
A-1��� B-4��� C-3��� D-2
c.
A-3��� B-4��� C-1��� D-2
d.
A-1��� B-2��� C-3��� D-4
141.Which
one of the following statements is not correct?
a.
Gulfs with narrow fronts and wider rears experience high tides
b.
Tidal currents take place when a gulf is connected with the open sea by a
narrow channel
c.
Tidal bore occurs when a tide enters the narrow and shallow estuary of river
d.
The tidal nature of the mouth of the river Hooghly is of crucial importance to
Kolkata as port
142.Consider
the following statements:
1.
The
Islamic Calendar is twelve days shorter than the Gregorian Calendar.
2.
The
Islamic Calendar began in AD 632.
3.
The
Gregorian Calendar is a solar calendar.
Which
of the statements given above is/ are correct?
a.1
only
b.1
and 2
c.1
and 3
d.3
only
Directions:
The
following 8 (eight) items consist of two statements; one labelled as the
�Assertion (A)� and the other as �Reason (R)�. You are to examine these two
statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes
given below:
Codes:
a.
Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
b.
Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
c.
A is true but R is false
d.
A is false but R is true
143.Assertion
(A):
Bangalore
receives much higher average annual rainfall than that of Mangalore.
������ Reason (R):
Bangalore
has the benefit of receiving rainfall both from south-west and north-east
monsoons.
144.Assertion
(A):
The
Central Rural Sanitation Programme was launched in 1986 to improve the quality
of life of rural people in India.
������ Reason (R):
Rural
sanitation is a subject in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India
145.Assertion
(A):
West
�flowing rivers of Peninsular India have no deltas.
������ Reason (R:)
These
rivers do not carry any alluvial sediments.
146.Assertion
(A)
The
thickness of the atmosphere is maximum over the equator.
������ Reason (R):
High
insolation and strong convection currents occur over the Equator.
147.Assertion
(A):
In
our houses the current in AC electricity line changes direction 60 times per
second.
������ Reason (R):
The
frequency of alternating voltage supplied is 60 hertz.
148.Assertion
(A):
Fatty
acids should be apart of the balanced human diet.
������ Reason (R)
The
cells of the human body cannot synthesize any fatty acids.
149.Assertion
(A):
India
does not export natural rubber.
������ Reason (R):
About
97% of India�s demand for natural rubber is met from domestic production.
150.Assertion
(A)
For
the first time, India had no trade deficit in the year 2002-03.
����� Reason (R):
For
the first time, India�s exports crossed worth $ 50 billion in the year 2002-03.