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UPSC Prelims 2004

General Studies Paper I

150 questions, 2 hours. Open a question for its answer and why.

Sit it against the clock, marked with UPSC’s key
  1. Question 1 · Economy and Social Development

    With reference to Indian Public Finance, consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Disbursements from Public Accounts of India are subject to the Vote of Parliament.
    2. 2.The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund, a Public Account and a Contingency Fund for each State.
    3. 3.Appropriations and disbursements under the Railway Budget are subject to the same form of Parliamentary control as other appropriations and disbursements.

    Which of these statements given above are correct?

    a1 and 2
    b2 and 3
    c1 and 3
    d1, 2 and 3
  2. Question 2 · History and Culture

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Narasimha Saluva ended the Sangama dynasty and seized the throne for himself and started the Saluva dynasty.
    2. 2.Vira Narasimha deposed the last Saluva ruler and seized the throne for himself.
    3. 3.Vira Narasimha was succeeded by his younger brother, Krishnadeva Raya.
    4. 4.Krishnadeva Raya was succeeded by his half-brother, Achyuta Raya.

    Which of these statements given above are correct?

    a1, 2 and 3
    b2, 3 and 4
    c1 and 4
    d1, 2, 3 and 4
  3. Question 3 · History and Culture

    Consider the following statements: Some of the main features of the Government of India Act, 1935 were the

    1. 1.Abolition of diarchy in the Governor's provinces.
    2. 2.Power of the Governors to veto legislative action and to legislate on their own.
    3. 3.Abolition of the principle of communal representation.

    Which of these statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only
    b1 and 2
    c2 and 3
    d1, 2 and 3
  4. Question 4 · History and Culture

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.The First Session of the Indian National Congress was held in Calcutta.
    2. 2.The Second Session of the Indian National Congress was held under the presidentship of Dadabhai Naoroji.
    3. 3.Both Indian National Congress and Muslim League held their sessions at Lucknow in 1916 and concluded the Lucknow Pact.

    Which of these statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 and 2
    b2 only
    c2 and 3
    d3 only
  5. Question 5 · Polity and Governance

    Which one of the following statements is correct?

    aThe Constitution Assembly of India was elected by the Provincial Assemblies in the year 1946.
    bJawaharlal Nehru, M.A. Jinnah and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel were members of the Constituent Assembly of India.
    cThe First Session of the Constituent Assembly of India was held in January, 1947.
    dThe Constitution of India was adopted on 26th January, 1950.
  6. Question 6 · Polity and Governance

    The Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department/Ministry of

    aCulture
    bTourism
    cScience and Technology
    dHuman Resource Development
  7. Question 7 · Polity and Governance

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.The highest criminal court of the district is the Court of District and Sessions Judge.
    2. 2.District Judge are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Courts.
    3. 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 a member of a judicial service of the State.
    4. 4.When the Sessions Judge awards death sentence, it must be confirmed by the High Court before it is carried out.

    Which of these statements given above are correct?

    a1 and 2
    b2, 3 and 4
    c1 and 3
    d1, 2, 3 and 4
  8. Question 8 · Polity and Governance

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 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. 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. 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 these statements given above are correct?

    a1 and 2
    b2 and 3
    c1 and 3
    d1, 2 and 3
  9. Question 9 · Economy and Social Development

    Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

    aUnder the Targeted Public Distribution System, the families Below Poverty Line are provided 50 kg of food grains per month per family at subsidized price.
    bUnder 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 at BPL rates.
    cMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment has a 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.
    dMinistry 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.
  10. Question 10 · Science and Technology

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Non-function of lachrymal gland is an important symptom of deficiency of Vitamin A.
    2. 2.Deficiency of Vitamin B1 can lead to indigestion and heart enlargement.
    3. 3.Vitamin C deficiency can lead to pain in the muscles.
    4. 4.Deficiency of Vitamin D causes increased loss of Ca++ in urine.

    Which of these statements given above are correct?

    a1 and 2
    b2, 3 and 4
    c1, 3 and 4
    d1, 2, 3 and 4
  11. Question 11 · Science and Technology

    The hormone insulin is a

    aGlycolipid
    bFatty acid
    cPeptide
    dSterol
  12. Question 12 · Environment and Ecology

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Toothless mammals such as pangolins are not found in India.
    2. 2.Gibbon is the only ape found in India.

    Which of these statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only
    b2 only
    cBoth 1 and 2
    dNeither 1 nor 2
  13. Question 13 · Science and Technology

    In which organ of the human body are the lymphocyte cells formed?

    aLiver
    bLong bone
    cPancreas
    dSpleen
  14. Question 14 · Geography

    In which one of the following Union Territories, do the people of the Onge tribe live?

    aAndaman & Nicobar Islands
    bDadra & Nagar Haveli
    cDaman & Diu
    dLakshadweep
  15. Question 15 · Geography

    Consider the following crops:

    1. 1.Cotton
    2. 2.Groundnut
    3. 3.Maize
    4. 4.Mustard

    Which of the above are Kharif crops?

    a1 and 2
    b1, 2 and 3
    c3 and 4
    d1, 2, 3 and 4
  16. Question 16 · Polity and Governance

    Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

    aIn Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based
    bIn the case of a no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha, no conditions of admissibility have been laid down in the Rules
    cA motion of no-confidence once admitted, has to be taken up within ten days of the leave being granted
    dRajya Sabha is not empowered to entertain a motion of no-confidence
  17. Question 17 · Polity and Governance

    Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?

    aIt contains the scheme of the distribution of powers between the Union and the States
    bIt contains the languages listed in the Constitution
    cIt contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas
    dIt allocates seats in the Council of States
  18. Question 18 · History and Culture

    Who was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate?

    aFiroj Shah Tughlaq
    bGhiyas-ud-din Tughlaq Shah II
    cNasir-ud-din Mahmud
    dNasrat Shah
  19. Question 19 · Geography

    The great Asian river Mekong does not run through

    aChina
    bMalaysia
    cCambodia
    dLaos
  20. Question 20 · Economy and Social Development

    Which one of the following was the largest IT software and services exporter in India during the year 2002-03?

    aBirlasoft
    bInfosys Technologies
    cTata Consultancy Services
    dWipro Technologies
  21. Question 21 · Geography

    Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

    aThe largest Buddhist monastery in India is in Assam
    bThe language Konyak is spoken in Nagaland
    cThe largest river island in the world is in Assam
    dSikkim is the least-populated State of the Indian Union
  22. Question 22 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.The Oil Pool Account of Government of India was dismantled with effect from 1-4-2002.
    2. 2.Subsidies on PDS kerosene and domestic LPG are borne by Consolidated Fund of India.
    3. 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 these statements given above are correct?

    a1 and 2
    b2 and 3
    c1 and 3
    d1, 2 and 3
  23. Question 23 · Economy and Social Development

    In the last one decade, which one among the following sectors has attracted the highest Foreign Direct Investment inflows into India?

    aChemicals other than fertilizers
    bServices sector
    cFood processing
    dTelecommunication
  24. Question 24 · History and Culture

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.The Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hien attended the fourth Great Buddhist Council held by Kanishka.
    2. 2.The Chinese pilgrim Hiuen-Tsang met Harsha and found him to be antagonistic to Buddhism.

    Which of these statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only
    b2 only
    cBoth 1 and 2
    dNeither 1 nor 2
  25. Question 25 · History and Culture

    How did the dynasty of Nizam Shahis of Ahmadnagar come to an end?

    aAhmadnagar was annexed into Mughal empire and Husain Shah was consigned to life imprisonment
    bMughal troops destroyed Daulatabad fort and killed Nizam-ul-Mulk of Ahmadnagar
    cFateh Khan usurped the throne from Nizam-ul-Mulk
    dMalik Ambar was defeated in a battle with Mughals in 1631 and the entire royal family was killed by the Mughal troops
  26. Question 26 · History and Culture

    With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct?

    aJainism was spread in South India under the leadership of Sthalabahu
    bThe Jains who remained under the leadership of Bhadrabahu were called Svetambaras after the Council held at Pataliputra
    cJainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharavela in the first century BC
    dIn the initial stage of Jainism, the Jains worshipped images unlike Buddhists
  27. Question 27 · History and Culture

    Which one of the following four Vedas contains an account of magical charms and spells?

    aRig-veda
    bYajur-veda
    cAtharva-veda
    dSama-veda
  28. Question 28 · History and Culture

    The Montagu-Chelmsford Report formed the basis of

    aThe Indian Councils Act, 1909
    bThe Government of India Act, 1919
    cThe Government of India Act, 1935
    dThe Indian Independence Act, 1947
  29. Question 29 · History and Culture

    During the Indian Freedom Struggle, who among the following proposed that Swaraj should be defined as complete independence free from all foreign control?

    aMazharul Haque
    bMaulana Hasrat Mohani
    cHakim Ajmal Khan
    dAbul Kalam Azad
  30. Question 30 · History and Culture

    Which one of the following sequences indicates the correct chronological order?

    aShankaracharya - Ramanuja - Chaitanya
    bRamanuja - Shankaracharya - Chaitanya
    cRamanuja - Chaitanya - Shankaracharya
    dShankaracharya - Chaitanya - Ramanuja
  31. Question 31 · History and Culture

    Consider the following princely States of the British rule in India:

    1. 1.Jhansi
    2. 2.Sambalpur
    3. 3.Satara The correct chronological order in which they were annexed by the British is
    a1, 2, 3
    b1, 3, 2
    c3, 2, 1
    d3, 1, 2
  32. Question 32 · History and Culture

    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

    aTej Bahadur Sapru
    bAshutosh Mukherjee
    cRabindra Nath Tagore
    dSyed Ahmad Khan
  33. Question 33 · Polity and Governance

    The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in the

    aLok Sabha alone
    bEither House of Parliament
    cJoint Sitting of Parliament
    dRajya Sabha alone
  34. Question 34 · Polity and Governance

    With reference to the Constitution of India, which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

    aForests : Concurrent List
    bStock Exchanges : Concurrent List
    cPost Office Savings Bank : Union List
    dPublic Health : State List
  35. Question 35 · Polity and Governance

    Consider the following tasks:

    1. 1.Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections
    2. 2.Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-President
    3. 3.Giving recognition to political parties and individuals contesting the election
    4. 4.Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes

    Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?

    a1, 2 and 3
    b2, 3 and 4
    c1 and 3
    d1, 2 and 4
  36. Question 36 · Economy and Social Development

    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?

    aAbolition of Wealth Tax
    bIncrease in the exemption limit of personal income to Rs. 1.20 lakh for widows
    cElimination of standard deduction
    dExemption from tax on dividends and capital gains from the listed equity
  37. Question 37 · History and Culture

    Match List I (Books) with List II (Authors) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I A. My Presidential Years B. The Hindu View of Life C. Voice of Conscience D. Without Fear or Favour List II 1. S. Radhakrishnan 2. V. V. Giri 3. N. Sanjiva Reddy 4. R. Venkataraman

    aA-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
    bA-4 B-3 C-2 D-1
    cA-2 B-3 C-4 D-1
    dA-4 B-1 C-2 D-3
  38. Question 38 · Science and Technology

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Adam Osborne produced the first portable computer.
    2. 2.Ian Wilmut created the first cloned sheep.

    Which of these statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only
    b2 only
    cBoth 1 and 2
    dNeither 1 nor 2
  39. Question 39 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    What was the reason for 5 lakh people of Hong Kong to make a demonstration around the middle of 2003?

    aThey were demanding tax relief
    bThey were against the Hong Kong Government's plan to impose an internal security law
    cThey were the members of Falun Gong group who were demanding religious freedom
    dThey were demanding more direct elections in Hong Kong
  40. Question 40 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.National Thermal Power Corporation has diversified into hydropower sector.
    2. 2.Power Grid Corporation of India has diversified into telecom sector.

    Which of these statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only
    b2 only
    cBoth 1 and 2
    dNeither 1 nor 2
  41. Question 41 · Economy and Social Development

    The Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Shanta Sinha is known as

    aA campaigner for urban sanitation
    bAn anti-child labour activist
    cAn organizer of rain-water harvesting schemes
    dAn activist for the welfare of poor rural women
  42. Question 42 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Damodar Valley Corporation is the first multipurpose river valley project of independent India.
    2. 2.Damodar Valley Corporation includes thermal and gas power stations.

    Which of these statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only
    b2 only
    cBoth 1 and 2
    dNeither 1 nor 2
  43. Question 43 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Match List I (Persons) with List II (Positions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I (A) B. P. Mishra (B) Suresh Kalmadi (C) Praful Patel (D) V. S. Jain List II 1. Executive Director, IMF 2. Chairman, Steel Authority of India Ltd 3. President, Indian Olympic Association 4. Vice-President, South Asian Region, World Bank

    aA-4 B-2 C-1 D-3
    bA-1 B-3 C-4 D-2
    cA-4 B-3 C-1 D-2
    dA-1 B-2 C-4 D-3
  44. Question 44 · History and Culture

    Who among the following is well known as an exponent of flute?

    aDebu Choudhri
    bMadhup Mudgal
    cRonu Mazumdar
    dShafaat Ahmad
  45. Question 45 · Geography

    Consider the following statements among the Indian States:

    1. 1.Andhra Pradesh has the longest coastline.
    2. 2.Gujarat has the highest number of airports.

    Which of these statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only
    b2 only
    cBoth 1 and 2
    dNeither 1 nor 2
  46. Question 46 · Environment and Ecology

    Tarun Bharat Sangh, an organization based in a village near Alwar (Rajasthan) has become famous because of

    aCultivation of genetically modified cotton
    bRehabilitation of women victims of AIDS
    cLivelihood projects for destitute rural women
    dRain-water harvesting
  47. Question 47 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 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. 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?

    a1 only
    b2 only
    cBoth 1 and 2
    dNeither 1 nor 2
  48. Question 48 · Science and Technology

    Param Padam, which was in news recently, is

    aA new Civilian Award instituted by the Government of India
    bThe name of a supercomputer developed by India
    cThe name given to a proposed network of canals
    dA software programme to facilitate e-governance in Madhya Pradesh
  49. Question 49 · History and Culture

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Hema Malini is the Chairperson of the Children's Film Society, India.
    2. 2.Yash Chopra is the Chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification of India.
    3. 3.Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor and Dev Anand have all been recipients of the Dada Saheb Phalke Award.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 and 3
    b2 and 3
    c2 only
    d3 only
  50. Question 50 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Famous golf player Vijay Singh is from which one of the following countries?

    aFiji
    bMauritius
    cMalaysia
    dKenya
  51. Question 51 · Geography

    Latvia does not share its borders with which one of the following countries?

    aRussia
    bEstonia
    cLithuania
    dPoland
  52. Question 52 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.The highest deciding body for planning in India is the Planning Commission of India.
    2. 2.The Secretary of the Planning Commission of India is also the Secretary of the National Development Council.
    3. 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?

    a1 and 2
    b2 and 3
    c2 only
    d3 only
  53. Question 53 · Geography

    Match List I (Minerals) with List II (Location) and select the correct answer: List I (A) Coal (B) Copper (C) Manganese (D) Lignite List II 1. Giridih 2. Jayankondam 3. Alwar 4. Dharwar

    aA-1 B-4 C-3 D-2
    bA-2 B-3 C-4 D-1
    cA-1 B-3 C-4 D-2
    dA-2 B-4 C-3 D-1
  54. Question 54 · Geography

    Which among the following National Highway routes is the longest?

    aAgra – Mumbai
    bChennai – Thane
    cKolkata – Hajira
    dPune – Machilipatnam
  55. Question 55 · Polity and Governance

    Which of the following institutes have been recognized as the Institutes of National Importance (by an Act of Parliament)?

    1. 1.Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Chennai
    2. 2.National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali
    3. 3.Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
    4. 4.Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    a1, 2 and 3
    b3 and 4
    c1, 2 and 4
    d1, 2, 3 and 4
  56. Question 56 · Science and Technology

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Banking soda is used in fire extinguishers.
    2. 2.Quicklime is used in the manufacture of glass.
    3. 3.Gypsum is used in the manufacture of Plaster of Paris.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 and 2
    b2 and 3
    c1 only
    d1, 2 and 3
  57. Question 57 · Polity and Governance

    With reference to Indian Parliament, which one of the following is not correct?

    aThe Appropriation Bill must be passed by both the Houses of Parliament before it can be enacted into law
    bNo money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under the appropriation made by the Appropriation Act
    cFinance 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
    dNo Money Bill can be introduced except on the recommendation of the President
  58. Question 58 · Geography

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer: 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

    aA-1 B-4 C-2 D-3
    bA-2 B-3 C-1 D-4
    cA-1 B-3 C-2 D-4
    dA-2 B-4 C-1 D-3
  59. Question 59 · Polity and Governance

    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?

    aArticle 257
    bArticle 258
    cArticle 355
    dArticle 356
  60. Question 60 · History and Culture

    Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? List I (Period) : List II (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:

    a2 and 4
    b3 and 4
    c1 and 2
    d2 and 3
  61. Question 61 · Geography

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Mahadeo Hills
    2. 2.Sahyadri Parvat
    3. 3.Satpura Range What is the correct sequence of the above from the north to the south?
    a1, 2, 3
    b2, 1, 3
    c1, 3, 2
    d2, 3, 1
  62. Question 62 · Geography

    Lake Sambhar is nearest to which one of the following cities of Rajasthan?

    aBharatpur
    bJaipur
    cJodhpur
    dUdaipur
  63. Question 63 · Polity and Governance

    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 (A) Article 14 (B) Article 15 (C) Article 16 (D) Article 17 List II 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 B C D

    a2 4 1 3
    b3 1 4 2
    c2 1 4 3
    d3 4 1 2
  64. Question 64 · Geography

    Which one of the following statements is correct?

    aCirrus clouds are composed of ice crystals
    bCirrus clouds exhibit a flat base and have the appearance of rising domes
    cCumulus clouds are white and thin and form delicate patches and give a fibrous and feathery appearance
    dCumulus clouds are classified as high clouds
  65. Question 65 · Environment and Ecology

    Match List I (National Park/Sanctuary) with List II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I (A) Kanger Ghati National Park (B) Nagerhole National Park (C) Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary (D) Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary List II 1. Chhattisgarh 2. Haryana 3. Himachal Pradesh 4. Karnataka Codes: A B C D

    a3 2 1 4
    b1 4 3 2
    c3 4 1 2
    d1 2 3 4
  66. Question 66 · Geography

    Which one of the following statements is not correct?

    aGulfs with narrow fronts and wider rears experience high tides
    bTidal currents take place when a gulf is connected with the open sea by a narrow channel
    cTidal bore occurs when a tide enters the narrow and shallow estuary of a river
    dThe tidal nature of the mouth of the river Hooghly is of crucial importance to Kolkata as port
  67. Question 67 · Geography

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.The Islamic Calendar is twelve days shorter than the Gregorian Calendar
    2. 2.The Islamic Calendar began in AD 632
    3. 3.The Gregorian Calendar is a solar calendar

    Which of these statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only
    b1 and 2
    c1 and 3
    d3 only
  68. Question 68 · Geography

    Assertion (A): Bangalore receives much higher average annual rainfall than Mangalore. Reason (R): Bangalore has the benefit of receiving rainfall both from south-west and north-east monsoons.

    aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
    bBoth A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
    cA is true but R is false
    dA is false but R is true
  69. Question 69 · Economy and Social Development

    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.

    aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
    bBoth A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
    cA is true but R is false
    dA is false but R is true
  70. Question 70 · Geography

    Assertion (A): West-flowing rivers of Peninsular India have no deltas. Reason (R): These rivers do not carry any alluvial sediment.

    aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
    bBoth A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
    cA is true but R is false
    dA is false but R is true
  71. Question 71 · Geography

    Assertion (A): The thickness of the atmosphere is maximum over the Equator. Reason (R): High insolation and strong convection currents occur over the Equator.

    aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
    bBoth A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
    cA is true but R is false
    dA is false but R is true
  72. Question 72 · Science and Technology

    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.

    aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
    bBoth A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
    cA is true but R is false
    dA is false but R is true
  73. Question 73 · Science and Technology

    Assertion (A): Fatty acids should be a part of the balanced human diet. Reason (R): The cells of the human body cannot synthesize any fatty acids.

    aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
    bBoth A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
    cA is true but R is false
    dA is false but R is true
  74. Question 74 · Economy and Social Development

    Assertion (A): India does not export natural rubber. Reason (R): About 97 % of India's demand for natural rubber is met from domestic production.

    aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
    bBoth A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
    cA is true but R is false
    dA is false but R is true
  75. Question 75 · Economy and Social Development

    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.

    aBoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
    bBoth A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
    cA is true but R is false
    dA is false but R is true
  76. Question 76 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 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. 2.The Kisan Credit Card holders are provided personal accident insurance of Rs 50,000 for accidental death and Rs 25,000 for permanent disability.

    Which of these statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only
    b2 only
    cBoth 1 and 2
    dNeither 1 nor 2
  77. Question 77 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Regarding the procurement of food grains, Government of India follows a procurement target rather than an open-ended procurement policy.
    2. 2.Government of India announces minimum support prices only for cereals.
    3. 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 these statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 and 2
    b2 only
    c1 and 3
    d3 only
  78. Question 78 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements: India continues to be dependent on imports to meet the requirement of oilseeds in the country because

    1. 1.Farmers prefer to grow food grains with highly remunerative support prices.
    2. 2.Most of the cultivation of oil-seed crops continues to be dependent on rainfall.
    3. 3.Oils from the seeds of tree origin and rice bran have remained unexploited.
    4. 4.It is far cheaper to import oil seeds than to cultivate the oil-seed crops.

    Which of these statements is/are correct?

    a1 and 2
    b1, 2 and 3
    c3 and 4
    d1, 2, 3 and 4
  79. Question 79 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    World's longest-ruling head of Government is from

    aSwitzerland
    bCuba
    cZimbabwe
    dNew Zealand
  80. Question 80 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Liberia was in the international news in the recent times for

    aHarbouring terrorists associated with religious fundamentalism
    bSupplying raw uranium to North Korea
    cIts long-running civil war killing or displacing thousands of people
    dCultivation of drug-yielding crops and smuggling of drugs
  81. Question 81 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    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 these statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only
    b2 only
    cBoth 1 and 2
    dNeither 1 nor 2
  82. Question 82 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    The reason for Chechnya to be in the news recently is

    aDiscovery of huge reserves of oil
    bSeparatist rebellious activities by the local people
    cContinuous conflict between the Government troops and the narcotic mafia resulting in a great loss of human life
    dIntense cold wave killing hundreds of people
  83. Question 83 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    The Prime Minister of which one of the following countries was assassinated in the year 2003?

    aCzech Republic
    bRomania
    cSerbia
    dSlovenia
  84. Question 84 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Voltas
    2. 2.Titan Industries
    3. 3.Rallis India
    4. 4.Indian Hotels

    Which of the above companies are in the Tata Group of Industries?

    a1 and 2
    b2, 3 and 4
    c1, 3 and 4
    d1, 2, 3 and 4
  85. Question 85 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    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?

    aDemocratic Republic of Congo
    bIndonesia
    cNigeria
    dZambia
  86. Question 86 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    More than 40 Heads of States/Government were invited by Vladimir Putin in May 2003 to

    aDiscuss the issues related to the rehabilitation of Iraq
    bCelebrate the tricentenary of the city of St Petersburg
    cConvene a meeting of European and CIS countries to discuss the issue of missile shield for European and CIS countries
    dDevelop the strategies for containing global terrorism
  87. Question 87 · Geography

    Consider the following geological phenomena:

    1. 1.Development of a fault
    2. 2.Movement along a fault
    3. 3.Impact produced by a volcanic eruption
    4. 4.Folding of rocks

    Which of the above cause earthquakes?

    a1, 2 and 3
    b2 and 4
    c1, 3 and 4
    d1, 2, 3 and 4
  88. Question 88 · Polity and Governance

    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”?

    aArticle 24
    bArticle 45
    cArticle 330
    dArticle 368
  89. Question 89 · Polity and Governance

    According to the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman?

    aAny serving Judge of the Supreme Court
    bAny serving Judge of the High Court
    cOnly a retired Chief Justice of India
    dOnly a retired Chief Justice of a High Court
  90. Question 90 · History and Culture

    Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

    aPitt's India Act — Warren Hastings
    bDoctrine of Lapse — Dalhousie
    cVernacular Press Act — Curzon
    dIlbert Bill — Ripon
  91. Question 91 · Science and Technology

    Match List I (Institute) with List II (Located At) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I (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 Institutes List II 1. Coimbatore 2. Mumbai 3. Jabalpur 4. Hyderabad Codes: A B C D

    a2 3 1 4
    b1 4 2 3
    c2 4 1 3
    d1 3 2 4
  92. Question 92 · Science and Technology

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research uses fast reactor technology.
    2. 2.Atomic Minerals Directorate for Research and Exploration is engaged in heavy water production.
    3. 3.Indian Rare Earths Limited is engaged in the manufacture of Zircon for India's nuclear programme beside other rare earth products.

    Which of these statements given above are correct?

    a1, 2 and 3
    b1 and 2
    c1 and 3
    d2 and 3
  93. Question 93 · Science and Technology

    Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?

    aReinhold Messner — Computer Technology
    bHarlow Shapley — Astronomy
    cGregor Mendel — Hereditary Theory
    dGodfrey Housfield — CT Scan
  94. Question 94 · Geography

    Consider the following international language

    1. 1.Arabic
    2. 2.French
    3. 3.Spanish The correct sequence of the language given above in the decreasing order of the number of their speakers is
    a3-1-2
    b1-3-2
    c3-2-1
    d1-2-3
  95. Question 95 · Polity and Governance

    Who among the following was never the Lok Sabha Speaker?

    aK. V. K. Sundaram
    bG. S. Dhillon
    cBaliram Bhagat
    dHukum Singh
  96. Question 96 · Basic Numeracy

    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 10 a.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?

    a2:40 p.m.
    b3:20 p.m.
    c4:10 p.m.
    d4:20 p.m.
  97. Question 97 · Basic Numeracy

    In a question of a test paper, there are five items 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

    1. 1.No examinee has given the correct answer
    2. 2.Answers of no two examinees are identical What is the maximum number of examinees who took this test?
    a24
    b26
    c19
    d129
  98. Question 98 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    The magazine on science is published by

    aAryan Publishers
    bBharat Publishers
    cCharan Publishers
    dDev Publishers
  99. Question 99 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    The magazine on sports is

    aEdited by Feroz
    bEdited by Gurbakhsh
    cPublished by Bharat Publishers
    dPublished by Charan Publishers
  100. Question 100 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    The magazine on films is

    aPublished by Dev Publishers
    bPublished by Bharat Publishers
    cEdited by Gurbakhsh
    dPublished by Charan Publishers
  101. Question 101 · Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability

    The magazine on politics is

    aEdited by Ila
    bEdited by Gurbakhsh
    cPublished by Dev Publishers
    dPublished by Charan Publishers
  102. Question 102 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Match List I (Distinguished Ladies) with List II (Area of work) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I (A) Jhumpa Lahiri (B) Sunita Narain (C) Naina Lal Kidwai (D) Ravina Raj Kohli List II 1. Science and environment 2. Novel-writing 3. Film industry 4. Banking 5. Television media Codes:

    aA 4 B 5 C 3 D 1
    bA 2 B 1 C 4 D 5
    cA 4 B 1 C 3 D 5
    dA 2 B 5 C 4 D 1
  103. Question 103 · Geography

    Which one of the following does not border Panama?

    aCosta Rica
    bPacific Ocean
    cColombia
    dVenezuela
  104. Question 104 · Basic Numeracy

    A and B start from the same point and in the same direction at 7 a.m. to walk around a rectangular field 400 m × 300 m. 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 1 and 2.30 p.m.?

    aNot even once
    bOnce
    cTwice
    dThrice
  105. Question 105 · Geography

    Match List I (Beaches in India) with List II (States) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I (A) Gopnath Beach (B) Lawsons Bay Beach (C) Devbagh Beach (D) Sinquerium Beach List II 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Kerala 3. Gujarat 4. Goa 5. Karnataka Codes:

    aA 5 B 4 C 2 D 1
    bA 3 B 1 C 5 D 4
    cA 5 B 1 C 2 D 4
    dA 3 B 4 C 5 D 1
  106. Question 106 · Science and Technology

    A car is running on a road at a uniform speed of 60 km/hr. The net resultant force on the car is

    aDriving force in the direction of car’s motion
    bResistance force opposite to the direction of car’s motion
    cAn inclined force
    dEqual to zero
  107. Question 107 · Environment and Ecology

    Match List I (Biosphere Reserve) with List II (States) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I (A) Simlipal (B) Dehong Deband (C) Nokrek (D) Kanchenjunga List II 1. Sikkim 2. Uttaranchal 3. Arunachal Pradesh 4. Orissa 5. Meghalaya Codes:

    aA 1 B 3 C 5 D 4
    bA 4 B 5 C 2 D 1
    cA 1 B 5 C 2 D 4
    dA 4 B 3 C 5 D 1
  108. Question 108 · Science and Technology

    The research work of Paul Lauterbur and Peter Mansfield, the Nobel Prize winners for Medicine in 2003, relates to

    aThe control of AIDS
    bMagnetic resonance imaging
    cRespiratory diseases
    dGenetic engineering
  109. Question 109 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    In 2003, Alison Richard took over as the first ever woman Vice-Chancellor of

    aOxford University
    bCambridge University
    cHarvard University
    dPurdue University
  110. Question 110 · Basic Numeracy

    Nine different letters are to be dropped in three different letter boxes. In how many different ways can this be done?

    a27
    b3^9
    c9^3
    d3^9 − 3
  111. Question 111 · Geography

    George W. Bush, the President of America, comes from which of the following American States?

    aCalifornia
    bTexas
    cVirginia
    dIndiana
  112. Question 112 · Polity and Governance

    Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? Departments : Ministry of the Government of India

    1. 1.Department of Women and Child Development : Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
    2. 2.Department of Official Languages : Ministry of Human Resource Development
    3. 3.Department of Drinking Water Supply : Ministry of Water Resources

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    a1
    b2
    c3
    dNone
  113. Question 113 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I (Agency) (A) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) (B) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) (C) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) (D) Universal Postal Union (UPU) List II (Headquarters) 1. Nairobi 2. Vienna 3. Berne 4. New York Codes:

    aA 2 B 3 C 4 D 1
    bA 4 B 1 C 2 D 3
    cA 2 B 1 C 4 D 3
    dA 4 B 3 C 2 D 1
  114. Question 114 · History and Culture

    Which of the following authors won the Booker Prize twice?

    aMargaret Atwood
    bJ. M. Coetzee
    cGraham Swift
    dIan McEwan
  115. Question 115 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    In the well-known Tennis doubles team, Max Mirnyi — the partner of Mahesh Bhupathi, comes from which of the following countries?

    aItaly
    bSweden
    cBelarus
    dCroatia
  116. Question 116 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Which of the following cricketers holds the record for the highest score in a Cricket Test Match innings by an Indian?

    aSunil Gavaskar
    bVinoo Mankad
    cSachin Tendulkar
    dV. V. S. Laxman
  117. Question 117 · Science and Technology

    INS Trishul acquired by the Indian Navy in 2003 has been built by

    aIsrael
    bUSA
    cRussia
    dFrance
  118. Question 118 · Science and Technology

    INSAT-3E, India’s communication satellite, was launched in 2003 from

    aFrench Guiana
    bSeychelles
    cMauritius
    dMauritania
  119. Question 119 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Match List I (Person) with List II (Position) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I (A) Anil Kakodkar (B) Raman Puri (C) M. Jagannatha Rao (D) G. Madhavan Nair List II 1. Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff 2. Chairman, 17th Law Commission 3. Chairman, ISRO 4. Chairman Atomic Energy Commission Codes:

    aA 3 B 1 C 2 D 4
    bA 4 B 2 C 1 D 3
    cA 3 B 2 C 1 D 4
    dA 4 B 1 C 2 D 3
  120. Question 120 · History and Culture

    Consider the following statements about Sikh Gurus:

    1. 1.Banda Bahadur was appointed as the military leader of the Sikhs by Guru Tegh Bahadur.
    2. 2.Guru Arjun Dev became the Sikh Guru after Guru Ram Das.
    3. 3.Guru Arjun Dev gave to Sikhs their own script – Guru mukhi.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only
    b2 and 3
    c1 and 3
    d1 and 2
  121. Question 121 · History and Culture

    Consider the following Viceroys of India during the British rule:

    1. 1.Lord Curzon
    2. 2.Lord Chelmsford
    3. 3.Lord Hardinge
    4. 4.Lord Irwin

    Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of their tenure?

    a1 ‑ 3 ‑ 2 ‑ 4
    b2 ‑ 4 ‑ 1 ‑ 3
    c1 ‑ 4 ‑ 2 ‑ 3
    d2 ‑ 3 ‑ 1 ‑ 4
  122. Question 122 · History and Culture

    Consider the following events during India’s freedom struggle:

    1. 1.Chauri-Chaura Outrage
    2. 2.Minto-Morley Reforms
    3. 3.Dandi March
    4. 4.Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms

    Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the events above?

    a1 ‑ 3 ‑ 2 ‑ 4
    b2 ‑ 4 ‑ 1 ‑ 3
    c1 ‑ 4 ‑ 2 ‑ 3
    d2 ‑ 3 ‑ 1 ‑ 4
  123. Question 123 · Polity and Governance

    Consider the following events:

    1. 1.Fourth general elections in India
    2. 2.Formation of Haryana State
    3. 3.Mysore named as Karnataka State
    4. 4.Meghalaya and Tripura become full States

    Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above?

    a2 ‑ 1 ‑ 4 ‑ 3
    b4 ‑ 3 ‑ 2 ‑ 1
    c2 ‑ 3 ‑ 4 ‑ 1
    d4 ‑ 1 ‑ 2 ‑ 3
  124. Question 124 · Science and Technology

    Match List I (Fuel Gases) with List II (Major Constituents) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I (A) CNG (B) Coal gas (C) LPG (D) Water gas List II 1. Carbon monoxide, Hydrogen 2. Butane, Propane 3. Methane, Ethane 4. Hydrogen, Methane, Carbon monoxide Codes:

    aA 2 B 1 C 3 D 4
    bA 3 B 4 C 2 D 1
    cA 2 B 4 C 3 D 1
    dA 3 B 1 C 2 D 4
  125. Question 125 · Science and Technology

    A spherical body moves with a uniform angular velocity ω around a circular path of radius r. Which one of the following statements is correct?

    aThe body has no acceleration
    bThe body has a radial acceleration ω²r directed towards the centre of the path
    cThe body has a radial acceleration 2/5 ω²r directed away from the centre of the path
    dThe body has an acceleration ω²r tangential to its path
  126. Question 126 · Geography

    Which one of the following statements is correct? ‘Deccan Odyssey’ is

    aa book on Chhatrapati Shivaji
    ba warship recently acquired by the Indian Navy
    ca recently started air service between Mumbai and Colombo
    da luxury train which travels through Maharashtra and includes Goa in its journey
  127. Question 127 · Science and Technology

    Standard 18-carat gold sold in the market contains

    a82 parts gold and 18 parts other metals
    b15 parts gold and 82 parts other metals
    c18 parts gold and 6 parts other metals
    d9 parts gold and 15 parts other metals
  128. Question 128 · Science and Technology

    A weightless rubber balloon is filled with 200 cc of water. Its weight in water is equal to

    a9.85 N
    b9.8/10 N
    c9.8/2 N
    dzero
  129. Question 129 · Science and Technology

    Salts of which of the following elements provide colours to fireworks?

    aZinc and sulphur
    bPotassium and mercury
    cStrontium and barium
    dChromium and nickel
  130. Question 130 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Reserve Bank of India was nationalized on 26 January 1950.
    2. 2.The borrowing programme of the Government of India is handled by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.

    Which of these statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 only
    b2 only
    cBoth 1 and 2
    dNeither 1 nor 2
  131. Question 131 · Geography

    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?

    aMetallic minerals - Fuel minerals - Non-metallic minerals
    bFuel minerals - Metallic minerals - Non-metallic minerals
    cMetallic minerals - Non-metallic minerals - Fuel minerals
    dFuel minerals - Non-metallic minerals - Metallic minerals
  132. Question 132 · Geography

    Which one of the following cities (they were in the news in recent times) is NOT correctly matched with its country?

    aSalamanca — Spain
    bCannes — Italy
    cCancun — Mexico
    dBruges — Belgium
  133. Question 133 · Economy and Social Development

    Consider the following statements: As per 2001 Census

    1. 1.The two States with the lowest sex ratio are Haryana and Punjab.
    2. 2.The two States with the lowest population per sq km of area are Meghalaya and Mizoram.
    3. 3.Kerala has both the highest literacy rate and sex ratio.

    Which of these statements given above is/are correct?

    a3 only
    b2 and 3
    c1 and 2
    d1 and 3
  134. Question 134 · History and Culture

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.In the Third Battle of Panipat, Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated Ibrahim Lodi.
    2. 2.Tipu Sultan was killed in the Third Anglo-Mysore War.
    3. 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 these statements given above is/are correct?

    a1, 2 and 3
    b3 only
    c2 and 3
    dNone
  135. Question 135 · Environment and Ecology

    Amongst the following Indian States which one has the minimum total forest cover?

    aSikkim
    bGoa
    cHaryana
    dKerala
  136. Question 136 · Basic Numeracy

    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 preceding digit only when 9 is the succeeding digit?

    a120
    b210
    c365
    d405
  137. Question 137 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Match List I (Sports-person) with List II (Sport/Game) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I (A) Shikha Tandon (B) Ignace Tirkey (C) Pankaj Advani (D) Rohan Bopanna List II 1. Badminton 2. Swimming 3. Lawn Tennis 4. Snooker 5. Hockey Codes:

    aA 3 B 5 C 4 D 2
    bA 2 B 4 C 1 D 3
    cA 3 B 4 C 1 D 2
    dA 2 B 5 C 4 D 3
  138. Question 138 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    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

    aDon Bradman, Sunil Gavaskar and Colin Cowdrey
    bLen Hutton, Peter May and Vivian Richards
    cHanif Mohammed, Garfield Sobers and Brian Lara
    dBob Cowper, Bill Lawry and Brian Lara
  139. Question 139 · Basic Numeracy

    In how many different ways can six players be arranged in a line such that two of them, Ajit and Mukherjee, are never together?

    a120
    b240
    c360
    d480
  140. Question 140 · Geography

    Match List I (State/Province/Overseas Territory) with List II (Country) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List I (A) British Columbia (B) Bavaria (C) Gibraltar (D) Rhode Island List II 1. USA 2. UK 3. Canada 4. Germany 5. Denmark Codes:

    aA 1 B 2 C 5 D 3
    bA 3 B 4 C 2 D 1
    cA 1 B 4 C 2 D 3
    dA 3 B 2 C 5 D 1
  141. Question 141 · Science and Technology

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Femur is the longest bone in the human body.
    2. 2.Cholera is a disease caused by bacteria.
    3. 3.‘Athlete’s foot’ is a disease caused by virus.

    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    a1 and 2
    b2 and 3
    c1 and 3
    d1, 2 and 3
  142. Question 142 · Basic Numeracy

    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

    a45 days
    b50 days
    c54 days
    d62 days
  143. Question 143 · Economy and Social Development

    Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? Unit of Indian Railway — Location

    aRailway Staff College — Vadodra
    bCentral Organization for Railway Electrification — Varanasi
    cWheel and Axle Plant — Bangalore
    dRail-coach Factory — Kapurthala
  144. Question 144 · Science and Technology

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Smart Card is a plastic card with an embedded microchip.
    2. 2.Digital Technology is primarily used with new physical communication medium such as satellite and fibre optics transmission.
    3. 3.A digital library is a collection of documents in an organized electronic form available on the Internet only.

    Which of these statements given above is/are correct?

    a3 only
    b1 and 2
    c2 and 3
    d1, 2 and 3
  145. Question 145 · Geography

    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: List I (A) Benin (B) Belize (C) Botswana (D) Malawi List II 1. Nyasaland 2. Basutoland 3. Bechuanaland 4. British Honduras 5. Dohomey Codes:

    aA 3 B 1 C 2 D 4
    bA 5 B 4 C 3 D 1
    cA 3 B 4 C 2 D 1
    dA 5 B 1 C 3 D 4
  146. Question 146 · Polity and Governance

    Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence?

    aAttorney General of India - Judges of the Supreme Court - Members of Parliament - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
    bJudges of the Supreme Court - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha - Attorney General of India - Members of Parliament
    cAttorney General of India - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha - Judges of the Supreme Court - Members of Parliament
    dJudges of the Supreme Court - Attorney General of India - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha - Members of Parliament
  147. Question 147 · Basic Numeracy

    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

    a3/1000
    b3/365
    c1/(365)²
    d1/(365)³
  148. Question 148 · Geography

    Consider the following statements:

    1. 1.Montenegro and Serbia agreed to a new structure for the Yugoslav Federation.
    2. 2.Croatia remained under the Hungarian Administration until the end of First World War.
    3. 3.Claims to Macedonian Territory have long been a source of contention between Belgium and Greece.
    4. 4.In 1991, Slovenia declared independence from Czechoslovakia.

    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    a1 and 2
    b1, 2 and 3
    c2, 3 and 4
    d1, 3 and 4
  149. Question 149 · International Relations and Current Affairs

    Shirin Ebadi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003, is from

    aIraq
    bNigeria
    cIran
    dLibya
  150. Question 150 · Basic Numeracy

    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 plane. The path traced by a person standing at the middle point of the slipping ladder is

    aA straight line
    bAn elliptical path
    cA circular path
    dA parabolic path

Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2004, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.