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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. |
What is the significance of a practical approach to sugarcane production, known as 'sustainable' sugarcane undertaking? The cost of seed in this is very less as compared to the traditional method of agriculture.2. In this, effective use of Chyawan (Drip) irrigation can be done. 3. There is absolutely no use of chemical / inorganic fertilizers. It has more scope for intercropping as compared to the traditional method of agriculture. Select the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| B. | 2,3 and 4 only |
| C. | 1,2 and 4 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» B. 2,3 and 4 only | |
| 2. |
Consider the following pairs: Hills Region 1 Cardamom Hills Coromandel Coast 2 Kaimur Hills Konkan Coast 3 Mahadev Hills Central India 4 Mikir Hills Northeast India Which of the above pairs is correctly matched? |
| A. | 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 4 | |
| 3. |
With reference to the balance of payments, which of the following constitutes a current account? 1. Balance of Trade 2. Foreign Assets 3. Balance of Invisibles 4 Special Drawing Rights Select the correct answer using the code given below 1 and 2 only 3 Only 1 and 3 1,2 and 3 |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 1,2 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | only 1 |
| Answer» B. 1,2 and 4 | |
| 4. |
what is meant by risk capital |
| A. | Funds provided to industries while incurring losses |
| B. | Funds provided for replacement and renewal of industries |
| C. | Long-term initial capital provided to the new entrepreneur |
| D. | short term capital provided to industries |
| Answer» C. Long-term initial capital provided to the new entrepreneur | |
| 5. |
Consider the following pairs with respect to Buddhist History, Tradition and Sanskrit in India: Famous Pilgrimage Location 1. Tabo Monastery and Temple Complex Spiti Valley 2. Lhotsav Lakhang Temple, Nakojanskar Valley 3. Alvi Temple Complex Ladakh Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched is/is? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 1,2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | only 1 |
| Answer» B. 1,2 and 3 | |
| 6. |
Soil weathering problem in India is/are related to which of the following? 1.Dika agriculture 2.Non-eradication 3.Tropical climateSelect the correct answer using the one given below: |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 1,2 and 3 |
| C. | only 2 |
| D. | 1 and 2 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
What facility/facilities are/are availed by the beneficiary through the services of Business Correspondents (Bank Saathis) in branchless areas? 1. It enables the beneficiaries to receive their social and social security benefits in their village. It enables beneficiaries in rural areas to deposit and withdraw funds. Select the correct answer using the code given below 1 and 2 only 3 only 1 and 3 1,2 and 3 |
| A. | both 1 and 2 |
| B. | neither 1 nor 2 |
| C. | only 2 |
| D. | only 1 |
| Answer» B. neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 8. |
Which of the following is/are the objective of 'Statutory Reserve Requirements' with reference to the Indian economy? To give the central bank the ability to control the advances that can be made by the banks.2. Keeping public deposits in banks safe and liquid.3. Preventing commercial banks from making excessive profits.4. Forcing banks to keep enough vault cash to meet their day-to-day requirements. Select the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | only 1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
With reference to the Union budget, which of the following comes/ comes under Non-Plan Expenditure 1. Defense Expenditure 2. Interest Payment 3. Salary and Pension 4. Gratuity Select the correct answer using the code given below : |
| A. | 1,2,3 and 4 |
| B. | None |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | only 1 |
| Answer» B. None | |
| 10. |
In the context of India's food and nutritional security, increasing the 'seed replacement rates' of various crops helps in achieving future food production targets. But what is the compulsion/compulsions in its relatively large/wide implementation? There is no national seed policy.2. There is no participation of private sector seed companies in the supply of quality seeds of planting materials and vegetables for horticulture crops. There is a demand-supply gap for quality seeds in the case of low value and high yielding crops. |
| A. | 2 and 3 |
| B. | None |
| C. | only 3 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 | |
| 11. |
Consider the following rivers: 1. Barak 2. Lohit 3. Subansiri which of the above flows through Arunachal Pradesh? |
| A. | 1 and 3 only |
| B. | 1,2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | only 1 |
| Answer» D. only 1 | |
| 12. |
Which of the following is/are the functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? Preparation of agenda for cabinet meetings. 2. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees. 3. Allocation of Financial Resources to Ministries. Select the correct answer using the code given below : |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1,2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | only 1 |
| Answer» B. 1,2 and 3 | |
| 13. |
Consider the following: 1. Bat 2. Bear 3. In which of the above types of animals can the phenomenon of hibernation be observed? |
| A. | Refrigeration cannot be observed in any of the above. |
| B. | 1,2 and 3 |
| C. | only 2 |
| D. | 1 and 2 only |
| Answer» C. only 2 | |
| 14. |
What were the designations 'Mahattar' and 'Patkil' used for in medieval India? |
| A. | Vedic ritual specialist |
| B. | chief of craftsmen |
| C. | village head |
| D. | military officer |
| Answer» D. military officer | |
| 15. |
How long did the partition of Bengal done by Lord Curzon in 1905 last? |
| A. | Till Mahatma Gandhi started his Civil Disobedience Movement |
| B. | Until the Partition of India in 1947, when East Bengal became East Pakistan |
| C. | Until the repeal of Curzon's Act by Emperor George V at the royal court in Delhi in 1911. |
| D. | Till the First World War, in which the British needed Indian soldiers and the partition was ended. |
| Answer» D. Till the First World War, in which the British needed Indian soldiers and the partition was ended. | |
| 16. |
The 1929 session of the Indian National Congress is important in the history of the freedom movement because in this session – |
| A. | The non-cooperation movement began |
| B. | It was decided to participate in the Round Table Conference in London |
| C. | Purna Swaraj was accepted as the goal of the Congress. |
| D. | Self-government was declared as the objective of the Congress |
| Answer» D. Self-government was declared as the objective of the Congress | |
| 17. |
Consider the following international agreements: 1. International Treaty on Food and Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources. 2. United Nations convention on combating desertification. 3. World Heritage Convention. Which of the above is/are related to biodiversity? |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | only 3 |
| D. | 1 and 2 only |
| Answer» B. 1 and 3 only | |
| 18. |
If the rate of interest is reduced in an economy, it will- |
| A. | will increase the total savings in the economy |
| B. | Will increase investment expenditure in the economy |
| C. | Will increase the tax collection of the government |
| D. | Will reduce consumption expenditure in the economy |
| Answer» C. Will increase the tax collection of the government | |
| 19. |
If a wetland of international importance is brought under the 'Montreaux record', what does it mean? |
| A. | It has been accorded the status of 'World Heritage Site'. |
| B. | The survival of a wetland depends on the cultural practices and traditions of certain communities living around it, and therefore the cultural diversity within it should not be destroyed. |
| C. | The country in which the wetland is located should enact a law prohibiting human activity within a radius of five kilometers from the core of the wetland |
| D. | The ecological nature of wetlands has changed, is happening or is likely to happen as a result of human intervention |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
Which of the following are some of the important pollutants released by the steel industry in India? Oxides of Sulfur 2. Oxides of Nitrogen 3. carbon monoxide 4. carbon dioxide Select the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | केवल 1 और 24 |
| B. | 1,2,3 और 4 |
| C. | केवल 2 और 3 |
| D. | केवल 1,3 और 4 |
| Answer» C. केवल 2 और 3 | |
| 21. |
Where is the national motto of India : Satyamev Jayate engraved under the emblem of India taken from? |
| A. | Aitareya Upanishad |
| B. | Mundaka Upanishad |
| C. | Chandogya Upanishad |
| D. | Katha Upanishad |
| Answer» C. Chandogya Upanishad | |
| 22. |
Recently a series of mass uprisings, called 'Arab Spring', originally started from which country? |
| A. | Tunisia |
| B. | Syria |
| C. | lebanon |
| D. | Egypt (Egypt) |
| Answer» B. Syria | |
| 23. |
Consider the following techniques/phenomena - 1.Bulking and planting in fruit plants. 2. Cytoplasmic male sterility 3. Gene silence Which of the above is/are used in making transgenic crops? |
| A. | 1,2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 only |
| D. | only 1 |
| Answer» D. only 1 | |
| 24. |
Which one of the following schedules of the Constitution of India has a provision for anti-defection? |
| A. | Eighth Schedule |
| B. | tenth schedule |
| C. | fifth schedule |
| D. | second schedule |
| Answer» C. fifth schedule | |
| 25. |
Which of the following is a discretionary power given to the Governor of a state? 1. To send report to the President of India for imposition of President's rule. 2. To appoint ministers. To reserve certain bills passed by the State Legislative Assembly for the consideration of the President of India. 4. To make rules for the conduct of business of the State Government. Select the correct answer using the code given below- |
| A. | केवल 2,3 और 4 |
| B. | 1,2,3 और 4 |
| C. | केवल 1 और 3 |
| D. | केवल 1 और 2 |
| Answer» C. केवल 1 और 3 | |
| 26. |
What is the main objective of the twelfth five year plan? |
| A. | Sustainable and inclusive growth to reduce unemployment |
| B. | Faster, sustainable and more inclusive development |
| C. | inclusive and sustainable development |
| D. | Inclusive Growth and Poverty Reduction |
| Answer» C. inclusive and sustainable development | |
| 27. |
Apart from fingerprint scanning, which of the following can be/are used for biometric identification of an individual? 1. Iris scanning 2. Retina scanning 3. Speech recognition Select the correct answer using the code given below : |
| A. | 1,2 और 3 |
| B. | केवल 1 और 3 |
| C. | केवल 2 और 3 |
| D. | केवल 1 |
| Answer» B. केवल 1 और 3 | |
| 28. |
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants? 1. Vegetative propagation produces clonal population. 2. Vegetative propagation is helpful in neutralizing viruses.3. Vegetative propagation can go on for most part of the year. Select the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | 1,2 और 3 |
| B. | केवल 1 और 3 |
| C. | केवल 2 और 3 |
| D. | केवल 1 |
| Answer» C. केवल 2 और 3 | |
| 29. |
Consider the following pairs: Confluence of wetland rivers 1. Confluence of Harik wetland Beas and Sutlej 2. Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the confluence of Banas and Chambal. Kolleru Lake Confluence of Musi and Krishna Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | केवल 1 और 3 |
| B. | 1,2 और 3 |
| C. | केवल 2 और 3 |
| D. | केवल 1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
The community of people known as Manganiyars- |
| A. | Known for its classical vocal music in South India |
| B. | The mosaic tradition in central India is famous for |
| C. | Known for its musical tradition in northwestern India |
| D. | Northeast India is famous for its martial arts |
| Answer» D. Northeast India is famous for its martial arts | |
| 31. |
What is the possible reason for the decline in the population of the Ganges river dolphin other than hunting- theft? 1. Dam on rivers and construction of barges 2. Increase in population of crocodiles in rivers. 3. Accidentally getting caught in fishing nets.4. Use of synthetic fertilizers and other agrochemicals in crop-fields adjacent to rivers Select the correct answer using the code given below : |
| A. | 1,2,3और 4 |
| B. | 1,3 और 4 |
| C. | केवल 2 और 3 |
| D. | केवल 1 और 2 |
| Answer» C. केवल 2 और 3 | |
| 32. |
With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements: 1. Neem oil can be used as an insecticide to control the proliferation of certain species of insects and pests. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of bio-fuels and hospital detergents. Neem oil is used in pharmaceutical industry. |
| A. | 1,2 और 3 |
| B. | केवल 1 और 3 |
| C. | केवल 3 |
| D. | केवल 1 और 2 |
| Answer» B. केवल 1 और 3 | |
| 33. |
If you travel through the Himalayas, which of the following plants/plants are you likely to see naturally growing there? 1. Oak 2. Burunsh 3. sandalwood Select the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | केवल 1 और 3 |
| B. | 1,2 और 3 |
| C. | केवल 3 |
| D. | केवल 1 और 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
What was the purpose of Queen Victoria's Proclamation (1858)? Abandoning any idea of annexing the Indian states to the British Empire. 2. Keeping the Indian administration under the British Crown 3. Regulating the East India Company's trade with India. Select the correct answer using the code given below- |
| A. | केवल 1 और 3 |
| B. | 1,2 और 3 |
| C. | केवल 2 |
| D. | केवल 1 और 2 |
| Answer» D. केवल 1 और 2 | |
| 35. |
Consider the following cities of India : 1. Bhadrachalam 2. Chanderi 3. Kanchipuram 4. Karnal is famous for which of the above mentioned traditional sarees/textiles production? |
| A. | 1,3 और 4 |
| B. | 1,2 और 3 |
| C. | केवल 2 और 3 |
| D. | केवल 1 और 2 |
| Answer» D. केवल 1 और 2 | |
| 36. |
In India, guar (cluster bean) is traditionally used as vegetable or animal feed, but recently its cultivation has gained a place of importance. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context? |
| A. | It is a source of high quality biodiesel |
| B. | The extract of the leaves of this plant has antihistamine properties. |
| C. | The gum prepared from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas. |
| D. | The oil extracted from the seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable compounds. |
| Answer» D. The oil extracted from the seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable compounds. | |
| 37. |
Consider the following statements: A constitutional government is one that: 1. It imposes effective restrictions on the liberty of the individual in the interest of the authority of the state. 2. Which imposes effective restrictions on the authority of the state in the interest of freedom of the individual. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 और 2 दोनो |
| B. | न तो 1 और न ही 2 |
| C. | केवल 2 |
| D. | केवल 1 |
| Answer» C. केवल 2 | |
| 38. |
There is some concern about nanoparticles of certain chemical elements used by industry in the manufacture of various products. NS? 1 They can accumulate in the environment and contaminate water and soil 2. They can enter food chains.3. They can release the production of free radicals. Select the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | केवल 1 और 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 और 3 |
| C. | केवल 3 |
| D. | केवल 1 और 2 |
| Answer» C. केवल 3 | |
| 39. |
Consider the following languages: 1. Gujarati 2. Kannada 3. Which of the above mentioned Telugu language(s) has been declared as 'Classical Language/Languages' by the Government? |
| A. | 1,2 और 3 |
| B. | केवल 2 और 3 |
| C. | केवल 3 |
| D. | केवल 1 और 2 |
| Answer» C. केवल 3 | |
| 40. |
If you pass through the rural area, you can see that many types of birds follow the grazing animals/buffaloes and catch the insects disturbed by their walking in the grass. Which of the following is/are such bird(s)? 1. Painted Ball 2. Ordinary Myna 3. Black necked Crane Select the correct answer using the code given below : |
| A. | केवल 3 |
| B. | 2 और 3 |
| C. | केवल 2 |
| D. | 1 और 2 |
| Answer» D. 1 और 2 | |
| 41. |
Which of the following pair(s) is/are correctly matched? Spacecraft Purpose 1 Cassini-Huygens Orbiting Venus and transmitting data to Earth 2 Messenger Mercury Map and Exploration 3 Voyager 1 and 2 Exploration of the Outer Solar System |
| A. | 1,2 और 3 |
| B. | केवल 1 और 3 |
| C. | केवल 2 और 3 |
| D. | केवल 1 |
| Answer» D. केवल 1 | |
| 42. |
What is the correct position of the following cities in South-East Asia from South to North? 1. Bangkok 2. Hanoi 3. Jakarta 4. Singapore Select the correct answer using the code given below- |
| A. | 3,4,1,2 |
| B. | 1,3,2,1 |
| C. | 3,2,4,1 |
| D. | 4,2,1,3 |
| Answer» D. 4,2,1,3 | |
| 43. |
Flame retardants containing bromine are used in many household products, such as mattresses and upholstery. Why is their use a matter of some concern? 1. They have high resistance to degradation in the environment. 2. They can be stored in humans and animals. Select the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | न तो 1 और न ही 2 |
| B. | 1 और 2 दोनो |
| C. | केवल 2 |
| D. | केवल 1 |
| Answer» C. केवल 2 | |
| 44. |
Consider the following pairs: The region is known for the production of 1 Kinnaur Supari 2 Mewat Mango 3 Coromandel Soyabean Which of the above pair(s) is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | None |
| B. | 1,2 और 3 |
| C. | केवल 3 |
| D. | केवल 1 और 2 |
| Answer» B. 1,2 और 3 | |
| 45. |
What are the benefits of implementing 'Integrated Watershed Development Programme'? 1. Prevention of soil run-off. 2. Connecting the perennial rivers of the country with the seasonal rivers. 3. Rain-water harvesting and ground-water recharge. 4. Regeneration of natural plants. Select the correct answer using the code given below : |
| A. | केवल 1,3 और 4 |
| B. | 1,2,3 और 4 |
| C. | केवल 2,3 और 4 |
| D. | केवल 1 और 2 |
| Answer» B. 1,2,3 और 4 | |
| 46. |
Every year, certain specific communities/tribes plant saplings of fruit trees during an ecologically important, month-long campaign/festival. Which of the following is such a community/tribe? |
| A. | Irula and Toda |
| B. | Sahariya and Agaria |
| C. | Gond and Korku |
| D. | Bhutia and Lepcha |
| Answer» D. Bhutia and Lepcha | |
| 47. |
With reference to two non-conventional energy sources namely 'coal-bed methane' and 'shale gas', consider the following statements: 1. Coal-bed methane is pure methane gas extracted from coal seams, whereas shale gas is simply a mixture of propane and butane that can be extracted from microparticle sedimentary rocks.2. Coal-bed methane sources are in abundance in India, but so far no shale gas sources have been found. Which of the above pair(s) is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | न तो 1 और न ही 2 |
| B. | 1 और 2 दोनो |
| C. | केवल 2 |
| D. | केवल 1 |
| Answer» D. केवल 1 | |
| 48. |
With reference to food chains in ecosystems, consider the following statements- 1. A food chain represents the sequence in which a series of organisms feed on each other. Food chain is found within the population of a species. 3. Food chain represents the number of each organism that is eaten by others. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | 1और 2 |
| B. | None |
| C. | 1,2और 3 |
| D. | केवल 1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
Consider the following pairs- River flowing through National Park Park1 Corbett National Park Ganga2Kaziranga National Park Manas3Silent Valley National Park CauveryWhich of the above pairs is/are correctly matched? |
| A. | केवल 3 |
| B. | None |
| C. | 1 और 3 |
| D. | 1और 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 50. |
Consider the following pairs- Tribal State1Limbu Sikki2Karbi Himachal Pradesh3Dongria Kondhaodisha4Bonda Tamil NaduWhich of the above pairs is correctly matched? |
| A. | केवल 2 और 4 |
| B. | 1,2,3 और 4 |
| C. | केवल 1, 3 और 4 |
| D. | केवल 1 और 3 |
| Answer» E. | |