Defence Research and Development Organisation has recently developed ‘Muntra’. Which refers to which of the following? A. An anti-missile tank B. A radar C. A surveillance system D. An unmanned tank. Explanation : Muntra is the unmanned tank, has three variants – surveillance, mine detection and reconnaissance in areas with nuclear and bio threats. It is likely to be used
Read moreConsider the following statements: 1. Decomposition of dead material and formation of complex organic matter is called humification. 2. Break down of organic matter and subsequent release of nutrients into the soil is called mineralization. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. None of these Explanation :
Read moreWhat is the aim of the programme ‘PMGDISHA’? (a) A programme for empowerment of rural destitute women by providing them source of livelihood. (b) To make 6 Crore rural households digitally literate by March 2019. (c) It aims to provide Digital education to the rural children in the age group of 7 14 years through select government schools and Anagnwadi.
Read moreConsider the following statements with respect to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY): 1. It intends to recognize the knowledge acquired and skills equipped by the participants through certification. 2. Persons from both organized and unorganized sectors can join the scheme. 3. It is being implemented by National Skill Development Corporation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)
Read moreConsider the following statements 1. Biofortification is the process by which the nutritional quality of food crops is improved through agronomic practices, conventional plant breeding, or modern biotechnology. 2. Conventional fortification differs from Biofortification in that conventional fortification aims to increase nutrient levels in crops during plant growth rather than through manual means during processing of the crops. Which of
Read more1. These are the “histories”, written in Persian language. 2. The authors of Tawarikh were learned men who were secretaries, administrators, poets and courtiers. 3. These authors advised rulers on the need to preserve an “ideal” social order based on birth right and gender distinctions. Select the correct answer using the code given below: A. 1 and 2 only B.
Read more1. He prorogues the House in the absence of quorum. 2. He presides over a joint sitting of the Houses, addressed by the President. 3. He decides whether a bill is a Money bill or not and his decision in this regard is final. 4. He never votes in the House, to maintain his impartiality. Which of the statements given
Read moreQ30. Consider the following statements: 1. The image formed by a plane mirror is always virtual and erect. 2. An image formed by a convex mirror is always virtual, erect and diminished. 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 Answer: C Exp: The
Read moreQ32. Consider the following statements regarding the Speaker of the Lok Sabha: 1. He prorogues the House in the absence of quorum. 2. He presides over a joint sitting of the Houses, addressed by the President. 3. He decides whether a bill is a Money bill or not and his decision in this regard is final. 4. He never votes
Read moreQ31. With reference to the features of a perfectly competitive market, consider the following statements: 1. All firms in the market produce certain heterogeneous goods/services. 2. In such a market buyers must accept the prevailing prices but the sellers have the freedom to influence the prices. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only
Read moreQ26. Which of the following statements regarding Mughal Architecture is/are correct? 1. The Chahar Bagh system in the Mughal Architecture was first introduced by Babur in India. 2. The Pishtaq or Central Towering Dome became one of the most important aspects of Mughal Architecture. 3. Humayun’s Tomb was built in the tradition known as ‘HashtBihisht’. Select the correct answer using
Read moreQ21. Which of the following embellishments have been used for the interior and exterior surfaces of Taj Mahal? 1. Stone carvings in high and low relief on the walls. 2. Delicate carving of marble into jalis and graceful volute 3. Creation of arabesques with pietra dura 4. Art of calligraphy with the inlay of jasper to write Quranic verses. Select
Read moreQ22. Which of the following are the features of Parliamentary Form of Government? 1. Presence of nominal and real executives 2. Membership of Ministers in the Legislature 3. Leadership of the Prime Minister or the Chief Minister 4. Fixed tenure of the Legislature Select the correct answer using the code given below: A. 1, 2 and 3 only B. 1,
Read moreQ23. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Enzymes Produced In A. Trypsin – Pancreas B. Pesin – Stomach C. Salivary Amylase – Saliva D. Lipase – Liver Answer: D Exp: The stomach is a large organ which expands when food enters it. The muscular walls of the stomach help in mixing the food thoroughly with more digestive
Read moreParagraph: DIRECTIONS for Question No. 24: The following question consists of two statements, one labelled ‘Assertion’ (A) and the other labelled ‘Reason’ (R). Examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion and the Reason are individually true and if so, whether the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. Select your answer using the code given below:
Read moreQ4. Which of the following is the most appropriate description of Species? A. The assemblage of the population of plants, animals, bacteria and fungi that live in an area and interact with each other. B. A community of animals and plants inhabiting a particular area. C. Similar organisms having the potential for interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. D. Group of
Read moreQ5. The Indian Constitution provides certain fundamental rights only to citizens whereas certain fundamental rights are provided to citizens as well as foreigners. In this regard, which of the following fundamental rights are available to both citizens and foreigners? 1. Article 20 2. Article 21A 3. Article 19 4. Article 22 5. Article 25 Select the correct answer using the
Read moreQ10. With reference to Mitochondria, consider the following statements: 1. They have their own DNA and ribosomes. 2. They are storage sacs of solid and liquid content. 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 Answer: A Exp: Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses
Read moreQ11. Which of the following is not one of the reason for the existence of informal sector in a developing country? A. Tertiary economies in the formal sector are not developed well enough to absorb all the economies of the informal sector. B. The quality of products and the quality of work in the informal sector are low. C. Informal-sector
Read moreQ13. Which of the following were the main causes responsible for the Battle of Buxar? 1. Illegitimate utilization of dastak for unaccounted profits. 2. Fortification of factories at Calcutta by East India Company. 3. Abolition of all duties on internal trade by Nawab Mir Qasim. Select the correct answer using the code given below: A. 1 and 2 only B.
Read moreQ6. When a constitutional amendment aims to modify an article related to the distribution of powers between the States and the Union government, then which of the following type of majority is required to amend the Constitution? A. Simple majority in the Parliament with ratification by not less than half of the States. B. Special majority in the Parliament with
Read moreQ9. Consider the following statements regarding biodiversity hotspot: 1. A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region that is both threatened with destruction and is a significant reservoir of biodiversity. 2. The German biologist Ernst Haeckel coined the term “biodiversity hotspot”. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D.
Read moreQ7. Which of the following situations give rise to inflation? 1. When general level of prices of goods and services rises. 2. When general level of prices of goods and services falls. 3. When purchasing power of the currency decreases. 4. When purchasing power of the currency increases. Select the correct answer using the code given below: A. 1 and
Read moreQ8. Consider the following statements about a cave at Badami: 1. The cave is popularly known as Indra cave. 2. Paintings in the cave represent an extension of tradition from Ajanta caves. 3. Paintings in this cave depict palace scenes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3
Read moreQ2. Consider the following diseases: 1. Malaria 2. Hepatitis B 3. Dysentery Which of the above disease(s) is/are caused by protozoans? A. 3 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: C Exp: Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease affecting humans and other animals caused by parasitic protozoans (a group of
Read moreQ1. Consider the following statements regarding Harappan civilization: 1. All of the cities were divided into two or more parts. 2. In the divided cities usually, the part to the west was larger but at a lower elevation and called as the lower town. 3. In the divided cities usually, the part to the east was smaller but at a
Read moreQ20. Which of the following is/are part of the foreign exchange reserves of India? 1. Foreign Currency Assets (FCAs) 2. Gold 3. Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) Select the correct answer using the code given below: A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 Answer: D Exp: Foreign exchange reserve is
Read moreQ19. Consider the following pairs: Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? Ocean Current Coast Affected 1. Humboldt – Brazil 2. Aghulas -Africa 3. Irminger -USA A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 2 only D. 1 and 3 only Answer: C Exp: Ocean currents are large masses of surface water that circulate in
Read moreQ18. Consider the following statements regarding the literary work Akbar Nama: 1. Ain-i-Akbari was written by Abul Fazl as part of Akbar Nama. 2. The first and third parts of Akbar Nama provide a historical narrative like birth of Akbar, the history of Timur’s family and the reigns of Babur and Humayun and the Suri Sultans of Delhi. 3. Ain-i
Read moreQ17. Consider the following statements: 1. Highest peak in the Western Ghats is Anamudi. 2. The Aravalli range is an example of block mountain. 3. Guru Shikhar is the highest peak in the Abu hills. Which of the statements given above are correct? A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. None
Read moreQ16. Epidermis on the aerial parts of the plant often secretes a waxy layer to protect against: A. Loss of water B. Mechanical injury C. Invasion by parasitic fungi D. All of the above Answer: D Exp: The outermost layer of cells is known as epidermis. The epidermis is usually made of a single layer of cells. In some plants
Read moreQ15. The summation of the value of final goods and services produced in each sector of an economy during a particular year is: A. Net Domestic Product B. Gross National Product C. National Income D. Gross Domestic Product Answer: D Exp: The value of final goods and services produced in each sector during a particular year provides the total production
Read moreQuiz- Q14. In the Stupas of Mauryan period many inscriptional evidences are found. Which of the following was/were inscribed in those Stupas? 1. Name and profession of donors 2. Donations by the guilds 3. Name of the artisans Select the correct answer using the code given below: A. 1 only B. 1 and 2 only C. 3 only D. 1,
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