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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. |
In the context of Rajya Sabha which one of the following statements is true ? |
| A. | Council of Ministers is responsible to Rajya Sabha |
| B. | Confidence vote can be introduced in Rajya Sabha also. |
| C. | Parliament can enact laws for the State List subject if Rajya Sabha with two third majority approves that a subject pertaining to State List has gained national importance. |
| D. | Money will can be introduced in Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» D. Money will can be introduced in Rajya Sabha | |
| 2. |
The colour of stars depends upon their- |
| A. | Temperature |
| B. | Pressure |
| C. | Age |
| D. | Distance from Solar System |
| Answer» B. Pressure | |
| 3. |
The focusing in the eye is done by: |
| A. | Change in the convexity of the lens. |
| B. | to and fro movement of the lens |
| C. | to and fro movement of the retina |
| D. | change in the refractive index of the eye fluid. |
| Answer» B. to and fro movement of the lens | |
| 4. |
Dr.Norman E.Borlaug belonged to: |
| A. | Spain |
| B. | Mexico |
| C. | America |
| D. | Austria |
| Answer» D. Austria | |
| 5. |
The pupils of human eye are dilated with a very dilute solution of an alkaloid which is: |
| A. | Ephedrine |
| B. | Equanil |
| C. | Atropine |
| D. | Adrenaline |
| Answer» D. Adrenaline | |
| 6. |
Among the breeds of cows mentioned below which one is not indigenous ? |
| A. | Holstein-Friesian |
| B. | Gir |
| C. | Red-Sindhi |
| D. | Tharparkar |
| Answer» B. Gir | |
| 7. |
Human eye is most sensitive to visible light of the wavelength: |
| A. | 6050 A |
| B. | 5500 A |
| C. | 4500 A |
| D. | 7500 A |
| Answer» C. 4500 A | |
| 8. |
Light appears to travel in a straight line because: |
| A. | It consists of small particles. |
| B. | th velocity of light is very large. |
| C. | the wavelength of light is very small. |
| D. | light is reflected by the surroundings. |
| Answer» D. light is reflected by the surroundings. | |
| 9. |
Iodine test is used to detect: |
| A. | Cholesterol |
| B. | Fat |
| C. | Protein |
| D. | Carbohydrate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
Viticulture is known for the production of: |
| A. | Orange |
| B. | Grapes |
| C. | apple |
| D. | saffron |
| Answer» C. apple | |
| 11. |
When sky is seen from an aeroplane at high altitute, it appears: |
| A. | Blue |
| B. | Black |
| C. | White |
| D. | Red |
| Answer» C. White | |
| 12. |
Organic food is supposed to be better for us because it: |
| A. | relies on Chemicals to improve the flavour |
| B. | is more expensive to buy |
| C. | is all grown in glasshouses keeping it clean of environmental pollutants. |
| D. | is grown without the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
For preservation of fruit juice which of the following is used ? |
| A. | Ascetic acid |
| B. | Formic acid |
| C. | Sulphuric acid |
| D. | Sodium Benzoate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Which of the following has the maximum efficiency to convert solar energy into chemical energy ? |
| A. | Chlorella |
| B. | Tiger |
| C. | Earthworm |
| D. | Cuscutta |
| Answer» B. Tiger | |
| 15. |
Velocity of light is maximum in : |
| A. | Diamond |
| B. | Water |
| C. | Vacuum |
| D. | Hydrogen |
| Answer» D. Hydrogen | |
| 16. |
Which of the following fossil fuels is the cleanest fuel ? |
| A. | Coal |
| B. | Petrol |
| C. | Natural gas |
| D. | Diesel |
| Answer» D. Diesel | |
| 17. |
Hair is composed of protein called: |
| A. | Globulin |
| B. | Mucin |
| C. | Keratin |
| D. | Casein |
| Answer» D. Casein | |
| 18. |
The IC chip used in computers is made of: |
| A. | Chromium |
| B. | Iron oxide |
| C. | Silica |
| D. | Silicon |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
The author of Gaudvaho was: |
| A. | Harisena |
| B. | Aryabhatta |
| C. | Vakpati |
| D. | banabhatta |
| Answer» D. banabhatta | |
| 20. |
Which of the following Kings was a Patron of Jainism ? |
| A. | Asoka |
| B. | Harsha |
| C. | Pulkeshin-II |
| D. | Kharvela |
| Answer» E. | |
| 21. |
The social status assigned to the foreigners in Indian society by Manu was of the: |
| A. | Kshatriyas |
| B. | Fallen Kshatriyas |
| C. | Vaishyas |
| D. | Sudras |
| Answer» C. Vaishyas | |
| 22. |
Minamata disease was caused by toxic quantities of the following metal: |
| A. | Boron |
| B. | Nickel |
| C. | Arsenic |
| D. | Mercury |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
The saccharide present in milk is: |
| A. | Sucrose |
| B. | Lactose |
| C. | Maltose |
| D. | Cellopiose |
| Answer» C. Maltose | |
| 24. |
Which instrument is used for the measurement of humidity in air ? |
| A. | Hygrometer |
| B. | Hydrometer |
| C. | Manometer |
| D. | Odometer |
| Answer» B. Hydrometer | |
| 25. |
The Panchasiddhantika Varahmihira is based upon- |
| A. | Persian astronomy |
| B. | Greek Astronomy |
| C. | Iranian Astronomy |
| D. | Mesopotanian Astronomy |
| Answer» C. Iranian Astronomy | |
| 26. |
Amphora Jar is a : |
| A. | Perforated Jar |
| B. | tall double handle Jar |
| C. | painted grey jar |
| D. | black and red ware Jar |
| Answer» C. painted grey jar | |
| 27. |
Asokan inscriptions were first deciphered by: |
| A. | James Princep |
| B. | George Buhler |
| C. | Vincent Smith |
| D. | Ahmad Hasan Dani |
| Answer» B. George Buhler | |
| 28. |
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan for Universalisation of elementary education was launched by Government of India in the year: |
| A. | 1996 |
| B. | 2001 |
| C. | 2006 |
| D. | 2011 |
| Answer» C. 2006 | |
| 29. |
Which one of the following ports handled the North Indian trade during the Gupta Period? |
| A. | Broach |
| B. | Kalyan |
| C. | Cambay |
| D. | Tamralipti |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
Match items of List-I with those of List-II and select your correct answer from the codes given below the list: List-I: A. Tirrukkural B. Tolkapiyam C. Silppadikarm D. Manimekalaya List-II 1.Love Story 2. Philosophy 3. Merchant Story 4.Grammar |
| A. | A1B2C4D3 |
| B. | A2B3C4D1 |
| C. | A4B2C3D1 |
| D. | A2B4C1D3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
Which one of the following Indian Mathematician invented decimal place value ? |
| A. | Bhaskar |
| B. | Varahmihira |
| C. | Brahmagupta |
| D. | Aryabhatta |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
Which one of the following Indo-Greek rulers issued lead coins? |
| A. | Strato II |
| B. | Strato I |
| C. | Demetrius |
| D. | Menander |
| Answer» B. Strato I | |
| 33. |
atyameva Jayteengraved on the Indian emplem is taen from the: |
| A. | Rig Veda |
| B. | Bhagavad Gita |
| C. | Mundakopanishad |
| D. | Matsyapurana |
| Answer» D. Matsyapurana | |
| 34. |
At the time of Shivaji the post of Sarnobat was related with- |
| A. | Financial Administration |
| B. | Judicial Administration |
| C. | Local Administration |
| D. | Military Administration |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
Which of the following is not related with Suffism ? |
| A. | Ullama |
| B. | Khanquah |
| C. | Sekh |
| D. | Sama |
| Answer» B. Khanquah | |
| 36. |
By which Constitutional amendment Delhi was given the status of National Capital Region ? |
| A. | 67th |
| B. | 69th |
| C. | 68th |
| D. | 70th |
| Answer» C. 68th | |
| 37. |
Who was the founder of Chistia Branch of Sufism ? |
| A. | Shekh Muhiud-Din |
| B. | Shekh Jiauddin Abuljiva |
| C. | Khwaja Abu Abdal |
| D. | Khwaja Bahaud-Din |
| Answer» D. Khwaja Bahaud-Din | |
| 38. |
In British System Raiyatvari land revenue collection was prevalent in : |
| A. | North India |
| B. | East India |
| C. | West India |
| D. | South India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 39. |
Which one of the following statements about Alberuni is not correct ? |
| A. | He was a secular author. |
| B. | His writing was influenced by living India of his age |
| C. | He was a Sanskrit Scholar |
| D. | He Was an expert of Trigonometry |
| Answer» B. His writing was influenced by living India of his age | |
| 40. |
Which of the following Acts set up Dyarchy System at the Central level ? |
| A. | Government of India Act, 1935 |
| B. | Government of India Act, 1919 |
| C. | Indian Councils Act, 1909 |
| D. | Indian Councils Act, 1892 |
| Answer» B. Government of India Act, 1919 | |
| 41. |
In which of the following cases the Supreme Court regarded Preamble as a part of the basic structure of Indian Constitution ? |
| A. | Beru Bari Case |
| B. | A.K.Gopalan Case |
| C. | Privy Purse Case |
| D. | Keshwanand Bharti Case |
| Answer» E. | |
| 42. |
How many women members were there in the Indian Constituent Assembly? |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 13 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 10 |
| Answer» B. 13 | |
| 43. |
Which of the following is not true about the Comptroller and Auditor General of India ? |
| A. | He is appointed by the President |
| B. | His salary is equal to that of a Judge of Supreme Court. |
| C. | He is disqualified for any further Government office after the retirement. |
| D. | He can be removed by the President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 44. |
When was the third reading of the Indian Constitution started in the Constituent Assembly ? |
| A. | 14th November, 1949 |
| B. | 14th November, 1948 |
| C. | 25th November, 1948 |
| D. | 25th November, 1949 |
| Answer» B. 14th November, 1948 | |
| 45. |
Who among the following was the architect of community development in India ? |
| A. | S.K.Dey |
| B. | J.L.Nehru |
| C. | B.R.Mehta |
| D. | Jay Prakash Narayan |
| Answer» B. J.L.Nehru | |
| 46. |
At the time of the establishment of Asiatic Society in Calcutta who was the Governor General of Bengal ? |
| A. | Lord Cornwallis |
| B. | Lord Warren Hastings |
| C. | Lord Wellesley |
| D. | Lord Bentinck |
| Answer» C. Lord Wellesley | |
| 47. |
Which of the following has recommended that appointment of judges to higher courts should be through the participation of the executive, legislature and Chief Justice ? |
| A. | National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution. |
| B. | National Judicial Commission |
| C. | Second Administrative Reforms Commission |
| D. | Report of Law Commission |
| Answer» D. Report of Law Commission | |
| 48. |
Mr.M.V.Kamath, who passed away at the age of 93 was associated with which of the following areas ? |
| A. | Journalism |
| B. | Music |
| C. | Games |
| D. | Business |
| Answer» B. Music | |
| 49. |
The monetary policy framework agreement, which aims to change the monetary policy formulation and will also focus on inflation targeting is proposed to be signed by which date as announced by the Union Ministry of Finance ? |
| A. | February 5, 2015 |
| B. | February 1,2015 |
| C. | March 1, 2015 |
| D. | March 5, 2015 |
| Answer» C. March 1, 2015 | |
| 50. |
Who won the 2014 Nobel Prize for literature as announced by the Swedish Academy ? |
| A. | Alice Munro |
| B. | Herta Muller |
| C. | Mo Yan |
| D. | Patric Modiano |
| Answer» E. | |