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1. Who among the following is considered to be the last Independent Nawab of Bengal?
[A] Siraj ud Daula
[B] Mir Kasim
[C] Mir Jafar
[D] Shujaud daula
Correct Answer: A [Siraj ud Daula]
2. Which among the following Pala rulers is known to have founded the Vikramshila Vihara?
[A] Gopala
[B] Devpala
[C] Dharampala
[D] Mahendrapala
Correct Answer: C [Dharampala]
Notes:
Dharamapala, the second ruler of Pala dynasty was a pious Buddhist King and is best known for establishing the Vikramshila University.
Dharampala had also built a Vihara at Somapuri, another at Paharpur and yet another Vihara at Odantapuri. The five places viz. Nalanda, Vikramshila, Somapuri, Paharpur and Odantapuri are called Five Mahaviharas. Bakhtiyar Khilji destroyed the Vikramshila University in 1200 AD. Somapura Mahavihara is now located in Bangladesh. It is one of the best known Mahaviharas of Buddhism in Indian subcontinent and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3. Which among the following is the constitutional body appointed by the president, every five years to review centre state financial relationships?
[A] Finance Commission
[B] Inter State Commission
[C] Inter State Council
[D] Zonal Council
Correct Answer: A [Finance Commission]
Notes:
Finance Commission of India is established by President of India as per Article 280 of the constitution.
Article 280 reads: President should, within two years of commencement of the Constitution and thereafter on expiry of every 5th year, or at such intervals as he/ she thinks necessary, would constitute a Finance Commission.
4. In which five year plan Rourkela & Durgapur Steel plants were conceived?
[A] First
[B] Second
[C] Third
[D] Fourth
Correct Answer: B [Second]
Notes:
Second five year plan period: 1956 to 1961
The Rourkela Steel plant was set up in collaboration of German firm in 1961.
The Durgapur Steel Plant was launched with assistance of a consortium led by British Firms and it started in 1956.
The Bhilai Steel Plant was set up with the technical assistance of Soviet Union in September 1967.
During the fourth five year plan, new steel plants were started at Salem in Tamil Nadu, Vijayanagar in Karnataka and Vishakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.
5. A doctor, while using the Sphygmomanometer to measure the blood pressure of a patient, also uses the Stethoscope to listen a whooshing sound of blood, in which among the following arteries?
[A] Radial Artery
[B] Brachial Artery
[C] Auxiliary Artery
[D] Median Artery
Correct Answer: B [Brachial Artery]
6. Which among the following is the most common media of pollination in flowers without petals?
[A] Wind
[B] Water
[C] Insects
[D] All of above
Correct Answer: A [Wind]
7. Which among the following Vitamins helps in clotting of Blood?
[A] Vitamin C
[B] Vitamin D
[C] Vitamin E
[D] Vitamin K
Correct Answer: D [Vitamin K]
Notes:
Vitamin K is naturally produced by the bacteria in the intestines, and plays an essential role in normal blood clotting, promoting bone health, and helping to produce proteins for blood, bones, and kidneys.
8. In genetics, the Reverse transcriptase helps in which among the following transcriptions?
[A] Single stranded DNA into double stranded DNA
[B] Single stranded RNA into double stranded DNA
[C] Single Stranded RNA into double stranded RNA
[D] Double Stranded DNA into single stranded RNA
Correct Answer: B [Single stranded RNA into double stranded DNA]
9. Which among the following compound is most commonly used in the Photochromic lenses?
[A] Potassium Dichromate
[B] Silver Chloride
[C] Potassium ferrate
[D] Ferric Chloride
Correct Answer: B [Silver Chloride]
Notes:
Photochromatic or Photochromic glass acquires a darker shade when exposed to bright light and returns to its original lighter shade in dim light. This happens because silver halides (iodide or chloride) is added to this glass.
10. Which among the following types of cultivations is known as Ladang in Indonesia?
[A] Plantations
[B] Shifting Cultivation
[C] Mixed farming
[D] Gardening
Correct Answer: B [Shifting Cultivation]
Notes:
The ‘slash and burn’ agriculture or Shifting cultivation is known as ‘Milpa’ in Mexico and Central America, ‘Conuco’ in Venzuela, ‘Roca’ in Brazil, ‘Masole’ in Central Africa, ‘Ladang’ in Indonesia, ‘Ray’ in Vietnam.
11. Which among the following diseases is characterized by “complete loss of memory”?
[A] Amnesia
[B] Schizophrenia
[C] Alzheimer’s disease
[D] Parkinson’s disease
Correct Answer: A [Amnesia ]
Notes:
Amnesia refers to a loss of memory due to illness, injury, drug abuse or other causes.
12. Which among the following is the women’s equivalent of the Davis Cup?
[A] Hopman Cup
[B] Fed Cup
[C] BMW Open
[D] Millrose Cup
Correct Answer: B [Fed Cup]
Notes:
The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men’s tennis organised by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The women’s equivalent of the Davis Cup is the Fed Cup.
13. The terms Volley, Smash, Service are related to which among the following sports?
[A] Volleyball
[B] Lawn Tennis
[C] Table Tennis
[D] Badminton
Correct Answer: B [Lawn Tennis]
14. In which year first five year plan was launched?
[A] 1950
[B] 1951
[C] 1952
[D] 1953
Correct Answer: B [1951]
15. What is the minimum age for a candidate to be elected as President of India?
[A] 20 years
[B] 25 years
[C] 30 years
[D] 35 years
Correct Answer: D [35 years]
Notes:
Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as President of India- 35 years
Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as Vice President of India- 35 years
Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as MLA- 25 years
Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as member of Lok Sabha-25 years
Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as member of Rajya Sabha-30 years
Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as MLC- 30 years.
16. Who among the following has written the novel “City of Joy”?
[A] Dominique Lapierre
[B] Roland Joffé.
[C] Larry Collins
[D] Javier Moro
Correct Answer: A [Dominique Lapierre]
17. In which among the following states, India’s first Defence University has been set up?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Haryana
[D] Gujarat
Correct Answer: C [Haryana]
Notes:
Indian National Defence University set up in Gurgaon in Haryana.
18. Sandy storm” is the autobiography of which among the following veteran cricketers?
[A] Dilip Vengsarkar
[B] Mohinder Amarnath
[C] Sandeep Patil
[D] Roger Binny
Correct Answer: C [Sandeep Patil]
19. The “Amos” series of satellites belongs to which among the following countries?
[A] India
[B] USA
[C] Israel
[D] China
Correct Answer: C [Israel]
20. Where is located the headquarters of Tobacco Board?
[A] Secunderabad
[B] Guntur
[C] Belgaum
[D] Gadag
Correct Answer: B [Guntur]
21. Which among the following is the correct ratio of length and breadth of National Flag of India?
[A] 3:2
[B] 2:3
[C] 4:3
[D] 3:4
Correct Answer: A [3:2]
Notes:
The Flag is rectangular in shape with the ratio of the length to the height (width) being 3:2.
National Flag is a tricolour panel made up of three rectangular panels or sub-panels of equal widths. The colour of the top panel is India saffron (Kesaria) and that of the bottom is India green. The middle panel is white, bearing at its centre the design of the Ashoka.
22. The 1896 session of Indian National Congress is best known for which among the following?
[A] India’s national song was sung for the first time
[B] India’s national anthem was sung for the first time
[C] India’s tricolor flag was hoisted for the first time
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: A [India’s national song was sung for the first time]
Notes:
The song Vande Mataram, composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterji, was incorporated in his famous novel Ananda Math (1882). It has an equal status with the National Anthem.
Later the song was set to tune by Rabindranath Tagore and sung for the first time before the gathering at the 12th annual session of the Indian National Congress held in 1896 in Calcutta. It was declared as the National Song in 1937 through a resolution. The English translation of the stanza was rendered by Sri Aurobindo.
23. Which among the following was the correct title of National Anthem of India, when it was originally penned by Rabindranath Tagore?
[A] Jana Gana Mana
[B] Bharat Bhagya
[C] Bharat Bhagya Vidhata
[D] Bharat Vidhata
Correct Answer: D [Bharat Vidhata]
Notes:
The song Jana-gana-mana, composed originally in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore, was adopted in its Hindi version by the Constituent Assembly as the national anthem of India on Tuesday, 24 January 1950.
National Anthem Jana Gana Mana was first sung in Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress on 27 December 1911.
24. In which year and at which place, India’s national anthem was sung for the first time?
[A] 1911, Kolkata
[B] 1912, Lucknow
[C] 1913, Delhi
[D] 1914, Bombay
Correct Answer: A [1911, Kolkata]
25. Which among the following building built by Shah Jahan at Agra is similar in pattern of the Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow?
[A] Taj Mahal
[B] Agra fort
[C] Pearl Mosque
[D] Shah Jahani Mahal
Correct Answer: C [Pearl Mosque]
Notes:
Pearl Mosque also known as Moti Masjid.
26. Plassey, which is famous for the Battle of Plassey, is located in which among the following current states of India?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Bihar
[C] Chhattisgarh
[D] Jharkhand
Correct Answer: A [West Bengal]
27. The infamous Third Battle of Panipat was fought between which among the following belligerents?
[A] British and Marathas
[B] Mughals and Marathas
[C] Afghans and British
[D] Marathas and Afghans
Correct Answer: D [Marathas and Afghans]
Notes:
Third Battle of Panipat was fought in 1761. This was the largest war of the 18th century. The Marathas were led by Sadashivrao Bhau. The battle followed a two months seige and skirmishes. The Marathas were badly defeated in the war suffering a life of around 60-70 thousand warriors. They lost their ablest commanders. Balaji Baji Rao could not absorb this shock and died soon afterwards.
28. The year 1576, is famous for which among the following battles?
[A] Battle of Talikota
[B] Battle of Haldighati
[C] Battle of Gagron
[D] Battle of Khargaon
Correct Answer: B [Battle of Haldighati]
Notes:
Battle of Haldighati took place in 1576 between Rana of Mewar Maharana Pratap and Akbar forces led by Man Singh.
It was a decisive victory for Akbar’s chieftain Man Singh.
Abul Fazal called this war as “Battle of Khamnaur”
29. Hieun Tsang, had visited the court of which among the following rulers?
[A] Harshavardhana
[B] Chandragupta Maurya
[C] Asoka
[D] Pulkesin II
Correct Answer: A [Harshavardhana]
Notes:
Hieun Tsang, the Chinese pilgrim, visited India during the reign of Harshavardhana with an aim of securing authentic Buddhist scripts. The Kannauj assembly (643 AD) was held in the honour of Hieun Tsang and to popularise Mahayana sect of Buddhism.
He stayed in India for about fifteen years and recorded his experience in his book ,’ Si-Yu-Ki’. The book throws lights on the religion, customs, traditions, etc. of the country.
30. The famous Vidyasagar Setu is located in which among the following cities?
[A] Patna
[B] Kolkata
[C] Lucknow
[D] Chennai
Correct Answer: B [Kolkata]
Notes:
Vidyasagar Setu is also known as Second Hooghly Brdige. It is named after Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar.
31. Establishment of which of the following was a result of negotiation carried out in “Uruguay Round”?
[A] NATO
[B] OECD
[C] WTO
[D] IMF
Correct Answer: C [WTO]
Notes:
The WTO is an inter-governmental organization for governments to negotiate global trade agreements and progressively liberalizing trade. Currently, WTO has 164 members. The WTO operates a system of trade rules that apply to all its members.
It is located in Geneva, Switzerland. It was established on 1 January 1995 and its official languages are English, French and Spanish.
32. On which of the following rates Reserve Bank of India provides loan to scheduled commercial banks?
[A] Repo Rate
[B] Reverse Repo rate
[C] Credit Rate
[D] Bank rate
Correct Answer: D [Bank rate]
Notes:
Bank Rate is defined as the rate at which Central Bank gives loans to other domestic banks like commercial banks, cooperative banks, development banks etc. The loans are generally given on a short-term basis. It is the way the Central Bank manages the economic activity in the country.
33. What can be the maximum number of members in a legislative assembly of a state in India?
[A] 400
[B] 500
[C] 450
[D] 550
Correct Answer: B [500]
Notes:
The Legislative assembly of each state cannot have number of members more than 500 and less than 60. However, there are three exceptions to this viz. Sikkim (32), Goa (40) and Mizoram (40).
34. Which among the following is not present in pure sugar ?
[A] Carbon
[B] Hydrogen
[C] Nitrogen
[D] Oxygen
Correct Answer: C [Nitrogen]
Notes:
Pure Sugar is sucrose C12H22O11.
35. Which of the following bacteria forms an endosymbiotic nitrogen fixing association with roots of legumes that helps in Nitrogen Fixation?
[A] Clostridium
[B] Rhizobium
[C] Salmonella
[D] Staphylococcus
Correct Answer: B [Rhizobium]
Notes:
Rhizobium Found in roots of legumes, like Peas, grams, Pulses etc, where it fixes atmospheric nitrogen as ammonia, which is then converted into useful amino acid.
36. In which of the following light produces image focus in front of the retina?
[A] Presbyopia
[B] Myopia
[C] Hyperopia
[D] Hypertropia
Correct Answer: B [Myopia]
Notes:
The inability to see the distant objects clearly and distinctly is called short sightedness or Myopia. This defect arises when the image is formed infront of the retina. A short sighted person can see near objects clearly. This may arise due to either excessive curvature of the cornea or elongation of the eyeball. This defect is corrected by wearing glasses with a concave lens.
The inability to see near objects clearly and distinctly is called long sightedness or Hypermetropia. This defect arises when the image is formed behind the retina. This defect may arise due to shortening of eye ball. A long sighted person can see the distant objects clearly. This defect is corrected by wearing spectacles with convex lens (converging) of appropriate focal length. A converging lens will correct this defect by converging the incoming rays so that the image is formed on the retina.
37. Which among the following is not correctly matched?
[A] Electromagnetism – Faraday
[B] Principles of Inheritance- Darwin
[C] Laws of inertia – Newton
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: B [Principles of Inheritance- Darwin]
Notes:
Principles of inheritance- Mendel
Theory of Natural selection – Darwin.
38. The term “white coal” sometimes referred to which of the following?
[A] Geothermal Electricity
[B] Wind Energy
[C] Hydroelectricity
[D] Biomass Energy
Correct Answer: C [Hydroelectricity]
39. Sun accounts for approximately what fraction of total mass of Solar System ?
[A] 70%
[B] 90%
[C] 95%
[D] 99.86%
Correct Answer: D [99.86%]
40. Phobos and Deimos are the natural satellites of which of the following planets?
[A] Mars
[B] Saturn
[C] Jupiter
[D] Earth
Correct Answer: A [Mars]
Notes:
Mars is known as the red planet because it looks red from Earth. The reddish color comes from high concentration of iron oxide compounds that is rust—in the rocks of the Martian surface.
Phobos and Deimos are the natural satellites of Mars.
41. National Cadet Corps Day is celebrated on which among the following dates?
[A] October 21
[B] November 23
[C] December 25
[D] January 21
Correct Answer: B [November 23]
Notes:
23rd November is traditionally celebrated as the ‘NCC Day’ to mark the function of raising the first NCC Unit at Delhi.
42. Who among the following was first defense minister of India after independence?
[A] Sardar Patel
[B] Krishna Menon
[C] Sardar Baldev Singh
[D] Deep Narayan Singh
Correct Answer: C [Sardar Baldev Singh]
43. In which among the following diseases, Seed Therapy is used now a days for treatment?
[A] AIDS
[B] Tuberculosis
[C] Cancer
[D] Asthama
Correct Answer: C [Cancer]
44. The name of S Vijayalakshmi is famous in which among the following games / sports?
[A] Badminton
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Chess
[D] Hockey
Correct Answer: C [Chess]
Notes:
She is First India woman Grandmaster in Chess.
45. World Meteorological day is celebrated on:
[A] March 23rd
[B] March 24th
[C] April 23rd
[D] April 24th
Correct Answer: A [March 23rd]
Notes:
The World Meteorological Day (WMD) is observed every year on 23rd March to mark establishment of World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on this day in 1950.
46. In which year, Environment (Protection) Act was enacted?
[A] 1985
[B] 1986
[C] 1995
[D] 1996
Correct Answer: B [1986]
Notes:
The Environment (Protection) Act of India was enacted in 1986 with the objective of providing for the protection and improvement of the environment. The act was enacted by Parliament of India under Article 253 of the Indian Constitution. The act empowers the Central Government to establish authorities with the mandate of preventing environmental pollution in all its forms.
Article 253 deals with Legislation for giving effect to international agreements.
47. Which among the following organizations confers “Vachaspati Award”?
[A] Ministry of Culture
[B] Sahitya Kala Academi
[C] Birla Foundation
[D] Azim Premji Foundation
Correct Answer: C [Birla Foundation]
48. The controversial Babli project is a barrage being built by Maharashtra Government across which among the following rivers?
[A] Bhima River
[B] Krishna River
[C] Godavari River
[D] Painganga River
Correct Answer: C [Godavari River]
49. In Mammalian embryo, which among the following is the outermost membrane that serves as exchange between embryo and environment?
[A] Amnion
[B] Allantois
[C] Chorion
[D] Yolk sac
Correct Answer: C [Chorion]
50. In Context with the computer terminology, how many bits are there in a nibble?
[A] 2
[B] 4
[C] 8
[D] 16
Correct Answer: B [4]
51. What is the position of the Dalai Lama meant for?
[A] Political leader of the Tibetan people
[B] Religious head of the Tibetan people
[C] Spiritual leader of the Tibetan people
[D] None of the above
Correct Answer: C [Spiritual leader of the Tibetan people]
52. On which among the following dates, we celebrate “Human Rights Day”?
[A] 10th December
[B] 11th December
[C] 12th December
[D] 13th December
Correct Answer: A [10th December]
Notes:
The Human Rights Day (HRD) is observed every year on December 10 to commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The declaration was adopted and proclaimed by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1948 as the shared standard benchmark to protect human rights across the world.
53. Tun, Tun Pehin Sri and Tun Datuk Seri are some of the federal titles conferred to special personalities by which among the following governments?
[A] Singapore
[B] Malaysia
[C] Indonesia
[D] Thailand
Correct Answer: B [Malaysia]
54. FIFA confers the Puskás Award for which among the following every year?
[A] Footballer of the Year
[B] Coach of the Year
[C] Goal of the Year
[D] Club of the Year
Correct Answer: C [Goal of the Year]
55. On which of the following dates, International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed?
[A] January 25
[B] January 26
[C] January 27
[D] January 28
Correct Answer: C [January 27]
Notes:
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed on 27 January every year. It commemorates the genocide that resulted in the death of an estimated 6 million Jews and others by the Nazi regime.
56. Which among the following is the least corrupt country as per the latest Corruption Perceptions Index 2016 released by Transparency International?
[A] New Zealand
[B] Australia
[C] India
[D] USA
Correct Answer: A [New Zealand]
57. Which year was fixed to achieve most of the Sustainable Development Goals?
[A] 2020
[B] 2025
[C] 2030
[D] 2035
Correct Answer: C [2030]
Notes:
On 25 September 2015, the United Nations has adopted the resolution on “Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development“, which has 169 targets in 17 goals called Sustainable Development Goals. These goals are legally non-binding and have succeeded the eight MDGs, which were adopted in 2000 for fifteen years in Rio 20+ summit.
58. “Omega Mission Hills World Cup” is related to which game?
[A] Tennis
[B] Golf
[C] Hockey
[D] Polo
Correct Answer: B [Golf]
59. Which were the two times Indian football team won the gold at Asian Games?
[A] 1951, 1968
[B] 1956, 1962
[C] 1970, 1972
[D] 1951, 1962
Correct Answer: D [1951, 1962]
60. “Tranvancore Cup” is associated with which sports?
[A] Lawn Tennis
[B] Table Tennis
[C] Badminton
[D] Football
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