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This section includes 657 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Testing Subject knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Volcanic eruptions affect |
| A. | atmosphere and hydrosphere |
| B. | hydrosphere and biosphere |
| C. | lithosphere, biosphere and atmosphere |
| D. | lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
The constituents of photochemical smog responsible for eye irritation are |
| A. | SO2 and O3 |
| B. | SO2 and NO2 |
| C. | HCHO and PAN |
| D. | SO2 and SPM |
| Answer» D. SO2 and SPM | |
| 3. |
‘Chipko’ movement was first started by |
| A. | Arundhati Roy |
| B. | Medha Patkar |
| C. | Ila Bhatt |
| D. | Sunderlal Bahuguna |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
The binary equivalent of (–15)10 is (2’s complement system is used) |
| A. | 11110001 |
| B. | 11110000 |
| C. | 10001111 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. 11110000 | |
| 5. |
Mr. A, Miss B, Mr. C and Miss D are sitting around a table and discussing their trades.(i) Mr. A sits opposite to the cook.(ii) Miss B sits right to the barber(iii) The washerman sits right to the barber(iv) Miss D sits opposite to Mr. CWhat are the trades of A and B? |
| A. | Tailor and barber |
| B. | Barber and cook |
| C. | Tailor and cook |
| D. | Tailor and washerman |
| Answer» D. Tailor and washerman | |
| 6. |
What is the smallest number of ducks that could swim in this formation – two ducks in front of a duck, two ducks behind a duck and a duck between two ducks? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 7 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
If the statement ‘all students are intelligent’ is true, which of the following statements are false?(i) No students are intelligent.(ii) Some students are intelligent.(iii) Some students are not intelligent. |
| A. | (i) and (ii) |
| B. | (i) and (iii) |
| C. | (ii) and (iii) |
| D. | (i) only |
| Answer» C. (ii) and (iii) | |
| 8. |
A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universal statement is called |
| A. | Deductive Reasoning |
| B. | Inductive Reasoning |
| C. | Abnormal Reasoning |
| D. | Transcendental Reasoning |
| Answer» C. Abnormal Reasoning | |
| 9. |
Two statements I and II given below are followed by two conclusions (a) and (b). Supposing the statements are true, which of the following conclusions can logically follow ? Statements:I. Some flowers are red.II. Some flowers are blue.Conclusions:(a) Some flowers are neither red nor blue.(b) Some flowers are both red and blue. |
| A. | Only (a) follows. |
| B. | Only (b) follows. |
| C. | Both (a) and (b) follow. |
| D. | Neither (a) nor (b) follows. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
If 5472 = 9, 6342 = 6, 7584 = 6, what is 9236? |
| A. | 2 |
| B. | 3 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» B. 3 | |
| 11. |
The letters in the first set have certain relationship. On the basis of this relationship, make the right choice for the second set: AF : IK : : LQ : ? |
| A. | MO |
| B. | NP |
| C. | OR |
| D. | TV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Determine the relationship between the pair of words ALWAYS : NEVER and then select from the following pair of words which have a similar relationship : |
| A. | often : rarely |
| B. | frequently : occasionally |
| C. | constantly : frequently |
| D. | intermittently |
| Answer» B. frequently : occasionally | |
| 13. |
Find the wrong number in the sequence: 52, 51, 48, 43, 34, 27, 16 |
| A. | 27 |
| B. | 34 |
| C. | 43 |
| D. | 48 |
| Answer» C. 43 | |
| 14. |
A doctor studies the relative effectiveness of two drugs of dengue fever. His research would be classified as |
| A. | Descriptive Survey |
| B. | Experimental Research |
| C. | Case Study |
| D. | Ethnography |
| Answer» C. Case Study | |
| 15. |
Research is conducted to I. Generate new knowledge II. Not to develop a theory III. Obtain research degree IV. Reinterpret existing knowledge Which of the above are correct ? |
| A. | I, III u0026 II |
| B. | III, II u0026 IV |
| C. | II, I u0026 III |
| D. | I, III u0026 IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
The term ‘phenomenology’ is associated with the process of |
| A. | Qualitative Research |
| B. | Analysis of Variance |
| C. | Correlational Study |
| D. | Probability Sampling |
| Answer» B. Analysis of Variance | |
| 17. |
Who among the following holds office during the pleasure of the President of India ? |
| A. | Chief Election Commissioner |
| B. | Comptroller and Auditor General of India |
| C. | Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission |
| D. | Governor of a State |
| Answer» E. | |
| 18. |
Consider the following statements : Identify the statement which implies natural justice. |
| A. | The principle of natural justice is followed by the Courts. |
| B. | Justice delayed is justice denied. |
| C. | Natural justice is an inalienable right of a citizen |
| D. | A reasonable opportunity of being heard must be given. |
| Answer» D. A reasonable opportunity of being heard must be given. | |
| 19. |
In mega cities of India, the dominant source of air pollution is |
| A. | transport sector |
| B. | thermal power |
| C. | municipal waste |
| D. | commercial sector |
| Answer» D. commercial sector | |
| 20. |
Flash floods are caused when |
| A. | the atmosphere is convectively unstable and there is considerable vertical wind shear |
| B. | the atmosphere is stable |
| C. | the atmosphere is convectively unstable with no vertical windshear |
| D. | winds are catabatic |
| Answer» B. the atmosphere is stable | |
| 21. |
The main precursors of winter smog are |
| A. | N2O and hydrocarbons |
| B. | NOxand hydrocarbons |
| C. | SO2and hydrocarbons |
| D. | SO2 and ozone |
| Answer» C. SO2and hydrocarbons | |
| 22. |
Identify the correct sequence of energy sources in order of their share in the power sector in India : |
| A. | Thermal u003e nuclear u003e hydro u003e wind |
| B. | Thermal u003e hydro u003e nuclear u003e wind |
| C. | Hydro u003e nuclear u003e thermal u003e wind |
| D. | Nuclear u003e hydro u003e wind u003e thermal |
| Answer» C. Hydro u003e nuclear u003e thermal u003e wind | |
| 23. |
Chromium as a contaminant in drinking water in excess of permissible levels, causes |
| A. | Skeletal damage |
| B. | Gastrointestinal problem |
| C. | Dermal and nervous problems |
| D. | Liver/Kidney problems |
| Answer» D. Liver/Kidney problems | |
| 24. |
The Ganga Action Plan was initiated during the year |
| A. | 1986 |
| B. | 1988 |
| C. | 1990 |
| D. | 1992 |
| Answer» B. 1988 | |
| 25. |
If the statement ‘some men are cruel’ is false, which of the following statements/statement are/is true ? (i) All men are cruel. (ii) No men are cruel. (iii) Some men are not cruel. |
| A. | (i) and (iii) |
| B. | (i) and (ii) |
| C. | (ii) and (iii) |
| D. | (iii) only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 26. |
If A = 5, B = 6, C = 7, D = 8 and so on, what do the following numbers stand for? 17, 19, 20, 9, 8 |
| A. | Plane |
| B. | Moped |
| C. | Motor |
| D. | Tonga |
| Answer» C. Motor | |
| 27. |
The letters in the first set have certain relationship. On the basis of this relationship, make the right choice for the second set: K/T : 11/20 :: J/R : ? |
| A. | 10/8 |
| B. | 10/18 |
| C. | 11/19 |
| D. | 10/19 |
| Answer» C. 11/19 | |
| 28. |
How many 8’s are there in the following sequence which are preceded by 5 but not immediately followed by 3 ? 5 8 3 7 5 8 6 3 8 5 4 5 8 4 7 6 5 5 8 3 5 8 7 5 8 2 8 5 |
| A. | 4 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 3 |
| Answer» B. 5 | |
| 29. |
Find the wrong number in the sequence 125, 127, 130, 135, 142, 153, 165 |
| A. | 130 |
| B. | 142 |
| C. | 153 |
| D. | 165 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
If HOBBY is coded as IOBY and LOBBY is coded as MOBY; then BOBBY is coded as |
| A. | BOBY |
| B. | COBY |
| C. | DOBY |
| D. | OOBY |
| Answer» C. DOBY | |
| 31. |
Which of the following qualities is most essential for a teacher? |
| A. | He should be a learned person. |
| B. | He should be a well dressed person. |
| C. | He should have patience. |
| D. | He should be an expert in his subject. |
| Answer» D. He should be an expert in his subject. | |
| 32. |
Which of the following belongs to a projected aid? |
| A. | Blackboard |
| B. | Diorama |
| C. | Epidiascope |
| D. | Globe |
| Answer» D. Globe | |
| 33. |
When some students are deliberately attempting to disturb the discipline of the class by making mischief, what will be your role as a teacher? |
| A. | Expelling those students. |
| B. | Isolate those students. |
| C. | Reform the group with your authority. |
| D. | Giving them an opportunity for introspection and improve their behaviour. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
Suppose a student wants to share his problems with his teacher and he visits the teacher’s house for the purpose, the teacher should |
| A. | contact the student’s parents and solve his problem. |
| B. | suggest him that he should never visit his house. |
| C. | suggest him to meet the principal and solve the problem. |
| D. | extend reasonable help and boost his morale. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
Constitutionally the registration and recognition of political parties is the function performed by |
| A. | The State Election Commission of respective States |
| B. | The Law Ministry of Government of India |
| C. | The Election Commission of India |
| D. | Election Department of the State Governments |
| Answer» D. Election Department of the State Governments | |
| 36. |
Match the List – I with the List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:List – I(Commissions and Committees)(a) First Administrative Reforms Commission(b) Paul H. Appleby Committee I(c) K. Santhanam Committee(d) Second Administrative Reforms CommissionList – II(Year)(i) 2005(ii) 1962(iii) 1966(iv) 1953(a) (b) (c) (d) |
| A. | (i)(iii)(ii)(iv) |
| B. | (iii)(iv)(ii)(i) |
| C. | (iv)(ii)(iii)(i) |
| D. | (ii)(i)(iv)(iii) |
| Answer» C. (iv)(ii)(iii)(i) | |
| 37. |
One-rupee currency note in India bears the signature of |
| A. | The President of India |
| B. | Finance Minister of India |
| C. | Governor, Reserve Bank of India |
| D. | Finance Secretary of Government of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 38. |
Which of the following sources of energy has the maximum potential in India? |
| A. | Solar energy |
| B. | Wind energy |
| C. | Ocean thermal energy |
| D. | Tidal energy |
| Answer» B. Wind energy | |
| 39. |
Ecological footprint represents |
| A. | area of productive land and water to meet the resources requirement |
| B. | energy consumption |
| C. | CO2 emissions per person |
| D. | forest cover |
| Answer» B. energy consumption | |
| 40. |
Which of the following is not a natural hazard? |
| A. | Earthquake |
| B. | Tsunami |
| C. | Flash floods |
| D. | Nuclear accident |
| Answer» E. | |
| 41. |
Which of the following is not a source of pollution in soil? |
| A. | Transport sector |
| B. | Agriculture sector |
| C. | Thermal power plants |
| D. | Hydropower plants |
| Answer» C. Thermal power plants | |
| 42. |
Which of the following pollutants affects the respiratory tract in humans? |
| A. | Carbon monoxide |
| B. | Nitric oxide |
| C. | Sulphur di-oxide |
| D. | Aerosols |
| Answer» D. Aerosols | |
| 43. |
Which of the following pollutants is not emitted from the transport sector? |
| A. | Oxides of nitrogen |
| B. | Chlorofluorocarbons |
| C. | Carbon monoxide |
| D. | Poly aromatic hydrocarbons |
| Answer» C. Carbon monoxide | |
| 44. |
What is the absolute CO2 emission for combined thermal power and transport sectors? |
| A. | 3.25 mmt |
| B. | 1.5 mmt |
| C. | 2.5 mmt |
| D. | 4 mmt |
| Answer» B. 1.5 mmt | |
| 45. |
Which of the following statements are true? Choose from the codes given below.1. Some arguments, while not completely valid, are almost valid.2. A sound argument may be invalid.3. A cogent argument may have a probably false conclusion.4. A statement may be true or false.Codes: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 4 alone |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
Inductive logic studies the way in which a premise may |
| A. | support and entail a conclusion |
| B. | not support but entail a conclusion |
| C. | neither support nor entail a conclusion |
| D. | support a conclusion without entailing it |
| Answer» E. | |
| 47. |
Which one of the following is not an argument? |
| A. | If today is Tuesday, tomorrow will be Wednesday. |
| B. | Since today is Tuesday, tomorrow will be Wednesday. |
| C. | Ram insulted me so I punched him in the nose. |
| D. | Ram is not at home, so he must have gone to town. |
| Answer» B. Since today is Tuesday, tomorrow will be Wednesday. | |
| 48. |
Determine the nature of the following definition: ‘Poor’ means having an annual income of Rs. 10,000. |
| A. | persuasive |
| B. | precising |
| C. | lexical |
| D. | stipulative |
| Answer» C. lexical | |
| 49. |
If the proposition “Vegetarians are not meat eaters” is false, then which of the following inferences is correct? Choose from the codes given below:1. “Some vegetarians are meat eaters” is true.2. “All vegetarians are meat eaters” is doubtful.3. “Some vegetarians are not meat eaters” is true.4. “Some vegetarians are not meat eaters” is doubtful.Codes: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 50. |
The basis of the following classification is ‘animal’, ‘man’, ‘house’, ‘book’, and ‘student’: |
| A. | Definite descriptions |
| B. | Proper names |
| C. | Descriptive phrases |
| D. | Common names |
| Answer» E. | |