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| 17801. |
One among the following is not a Harry Potter story? |
| A. | Half blood prince |
| B. | Chamber of secrets |
| C. | The philosopher's stone |
| D. | Naked Truth |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17802. |
Who is the author ofAnandmath? |
| A. | Rabindranath Tagore |
| B. | Bankim chandra Chattopadhyaya |
| C. | Sarojini Nayadu |
| D. | Jyotiba Phule |
| Answer» C. Sarojini Nayadu | |
| 17803. |
In diesel engine, ignition is caused by: |
| A. | Spark |
| B. | Friction |
| C. | Compression |
| D. | Automatic starter |
| Answer» D. Automatic starter | |
| 17804. |
The 'Char Minar' is in ? |
| A. | Hyderabad |
| B. | Sikri |
| C. | Ahmedabad |
| D. | Delhi |
| Answer» B. Sikri | |
| 17805. |
Who authored the ‘Gitanjali’, an anthology of poems ? |
| A. | Sumitranandan Pant |
| B. | Makhanlal Chaturvedi |
| C. | Maithili Sharan Gupt |
| D. | Rabindranath Tagore |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17806. |
‘Man-The Maker of His Own Destiny’ book was written by? |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | Guenter Grass |
| C. | Swami Vivekananda |
| D. | V.S. Naipaul |
| Answer» D. V.S. Naipaul | |
| 17807. |
“The Vedas contain all the truth”, was interpreted by? |
| A. | Swami Vivekananda |
| B. | S. Radhakrishnan |
| C. | Swami Dayanand |
| D. | Swami Shraddhanand |
| Answer» D. Swami Shraddhanand | |
| 17808. |
The Indian Institute of Science is located at ? |
| A. | New Delhi |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Madras |
| D. | Bangalore |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17809. |
The headquarters of the National Power Training institute is located in ? |
| A. | Lucknow |
| B. | Pune |
| C. | Bhopal |
| D. | Faridabad |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17810. |
By which districts tribe is the ‘Shera Dance’ done in Uttar Pradesh? |
| A. | Allahabad |
| B. | Gorakhpur |
| C. | Lalitpur |
| D. | Varanasi |
| Answer» D. Varanasi | |
| 17811. |
The novel “White Tiger” which won the Man Booker Prize, 2008 is authored by? |
| A. | Arundhati Roy |
| B. | V.S. Naipaul |
| C. | Aravind Adiga |
| D. | Kiran Desai |
| Answer» D. Kiran Desai | |
| 17812. |
The horizontal distance from the material depot to the rail head is called: |
| A. | site distance |
| B. | lead |
| C. | lift |
| D. | rail-head |
| Answer» C. lift | |
| 17813. |
who is the flag bearer for India in London olympic 2012 in opening ceremony ? |
| A. | Sushil Kumar |
| B. | Vijendar Singh |
| C. | Sania Mirza |
| D. | Mahesh Bhupati |
| Answer» B. Vijendar Singh | |
| 17814. |
'Vijay Stambha' is situated in ? |
| A. | Agra |
| B. | Jaipur |
| C. | Chittor |
| D. | Delhi |
| Answer» D. Delhi | |
| 17815. |
The measure of stiffness of track required to produce a unit depression in the track is known as: |
| A. | Load capacity |
| B. | Track modulus |
| C. | Gauge |
| D. | Tractive force |
| Answer» C. Gauge | |
| 17816. |
Golden Temple is situated in ? |
| A. | Amritsar |
| B. | New Delhi |
| C. | Agra |
| D. | Mumbai |
| Answer» B. New Delhi | |
| 17817. |
Sandeep Pandey, the winner of Raman Magsaysay Award, is mainly an activist in? |
| A. | prevention of child marriages |
| B. | environmental protection |
| C. | promotion of communal harmony |
| D. | education and livelihood projectsfor Dalits |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17818. |
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela was held at ? |
| A. | Nasik |
| B. | Haridwar |
| C. | Prayag |
| D. | Ujjain |
| Answer» B. Haridwar | |
| 17819. |
Bharat Kala Bhawan Museum is situated in ? |
| A. | Lucknow |
| B. | Varanasi |
| C. | Agra |
| D. | Allahabad |
| Answer» C. Agra | |
| 17820. |
This South Indian curry is prepared mainly with the juices of tamarind or tomato along with a few spices? |
| A. | Rasam |
| B. | Raita |
| C. | Sambar |
| D. | Kadi |
| Answer» B. Raita | |
| 17821. |
The technical officer of the rank of sectional officer in the maintenance organisation of Indian Railways is called: |
| A. | Gangmate |
| B. | Assistant Permanent Way Inspector |
| C. | Permanent Way Inspector |
| D. | none |
| Answer» C. Permanent Way Inspector | |
| 17822. |
This sweet is made from deep-fried, thick sugar syrup and shaped into a large, pretzel-like shape, usually orange in color. |
| A. | Jalebi |
| B. | Gajar ka halwa |
| C. | Bhakarwadi |
| D. | Rasgulla |
| Answer» B. Gajar ka halwa | |
| 17823. |
This fast food commonly eaten in Maharashtra, resembles a burger? |
| A. | Vada Pav |
| B. | Frankie |
| C. | Kathi roll |
| D. | Samosa |
| Answer» B. Frankie | |
| 17824. |
The horse power to weight ratio steam engine is generally of the order of: |
| A. | 20-30 kg/HP |
| B. | 10-15 kg/HP |
| C. | 60-80 kg/HP |
| D. | 100-150 kg/HP |
| Answer» D. 100-150 kg/HP | |
| 17825. |
Which of these is a popular dish from the Udupi cuisine? |
| A. | Wada |
| B. | Poha |
| C. | Puri |
| D. | Dosa |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17826. |
What is the main ingredient of chapati? |
| A. | Rice flour |
| B. | Udat dal flour |
| C. | Moong dal flour |
| D. | Wheat flour |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17827. |
C.T.C. stands for: |
| A. | Critical Traffic Channeliser |
| B. | Centralised Traffic Control |
| C. | Critical Track Control |
| D. | none |
| Answer» C. Critical Track Control | |
| 17828. |
Generally the rail sections used in India is: |
| A. | bull headed |
| B. | double headed |
| C. | flat footed |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 17829. |
This dish is made of red kidney beans with assorted spices. It is a delicacy of North India. |
| A. | Kheer |
| B. | Chana dal |
| C. | Moong dal |
| D. | Rajma |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17830. |
The mechanical device which transfer chemical energy of fuel into mechanical energy in the form of motion iscalled: |
| A. | railway |
| B. | locomotive |
| C. | wagon |
| D. | rolling stock |
| Answer» C. wagon | |
| 17831. |
Which of these is an important ingredient of Kerala cooking? |
| A. | Curd |
| B. | Ghee |
| C. | Lassi |
| D. | Coconut Oil |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17832. |
Which of these is a popular Bengali sweet? |
| A. | Kulfi |
| B. | Payasam |
| C. | Kheer |
| D. | Rasagulla |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17833. |
What is a bhatura? |
| A. | A type of dal with mixed pulses |
| B. | A type of utensil used in NorthIndian cooking |
| C. | A type of egg soup |
| D. | A type of bread |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17834. |
One of the most popular Hindu festivals is also celebrated worldwide by people of other religions. Which of these is the festival of lights? |
| A. | Raksha Bandhan |
| B. | Diwali |
| C. | Dusshera |
| D. | Rathasapthami |
| Answer» C. Dusshera | |
| 17835. |
One of the popular festivals in September/October is celebrated for nine nights and ten days. By what name is this festival known in Mysore? |
| A. | Navarathri |
| B. | Dussehra |
| C. | Both of these |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 17836. |
The rails are welded by: |
| A. | Gas welding |
| B. | Arc welding |
| C. | Thermit welding |
| D. | MIG welding |
| Answer» D. MIG welding | |
| 17837. |
The rectangular pits in which wheels of the locomotives are taken out for repairs, are known as: |
| A. | Inspection pits |
| B. | Siding pits |
| C. | Drop pits |
| D. | Track pits |
| Answer» D. Track pits | |
| 17838. |
Janmashtami is a popular festival celebrated to mark the birth of a Hindu God. Which God is this? |
| A. | Krishna |
| B. | Surya |
| C. | Rama |
| D. | Buddha |
| Answer» B. Surya | |
| 17839. |
The bottom width of foot in a flat footed rail is: |
| A. | 66.7 mm |
| B. | 70 mm |
| C. | 136.5 mm |
| D. | 78.6 mm |
| Answer» D. 78.6 mm | |
| 17840. |
Onam is an important festival celebrated mostly in one state of India. Which state is this? |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Bihar |
| Answer» C. Andhra Pradesh | |
| 17841. |
Ramanavami is an important Hindu festival dedicated to the God Rama. Why is this festival celebrated? |
| A. | To mark the victory of Lord Ramaover Ravana |
| B. | To mark the marriage of Lord Rama to Sita |
| C. | To mark the coronation of Lord Ramaas King |
| D. | To mark the birth of Lord Rama |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17842. |
While 1st January is New Year's Day according to the Gregorian Calendar, in the Hindu calendar the beginning of new year usually falls in the month of April. By what name is it celebrated? |
| A. | Chhath |
| B. | Buddha Poornima |
| C. | Vasant Panchami |
| D. | Yugadi |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17843. |
The beginning of the year in January marks the celebration of the Sankranti or Pongal festival. What does this festival celebrate? |
| A. | It celebrates the end of autumn |
| B. | It celebrates the New Year |
| C. | It is a harvest festival |
| D. | It celebrates the beginning ofspring |
| Answer» D. It celebrates the beginning ofspring | |
| 17844. |
Where was Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad, freedom fighter and India’s first education minister born? |
| A. | Aligarh, India |
| B. | Lahore, Pakistan |
| C. | Mecca, Saudi Arabia |
| D. | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Answer» D. Dhaka, Bangladesh | |
| 17845. |
Which king of Indian descent built the Angkor Wat in Cambodia? |
| A. | King Suryavarman II. |
| B. | Mughal Emperor, Akbar the Great |
| C. | King Arulmozhi Varman III |
| D. | Emperor Ashoka after he became aBuddhist |
| Answer» B. Mughal Emperor, Akbar the Great | |
| 17846. |
Holi is one of the important hindu festivals. What is the specialty of Holi festival? |
| A. | It is the festival of colours |
| B. | It is to celebrate thecreation of the Universe |
| C. | It is to pray to prevent the end ofthe world |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. It is to celebrate thecreation of the Universe | |
| 17847. |
One of the Hindu festivals is celebrated by fasting throughout the day and staying awake at night in prayer. Which is this festival? |
| A. | Mahashivarathri |
| B. | Gurupoornima |
| C. | Ananthapadmanabha Vratha |
| D. | Mahalakshmi Pooja |
| Answer» B. Gurupoornima | |
| 17848. |
Where and when was the first dargah in India established? |
| A. | Delhi, 1128 AD |
| B. | Trivandrum, Kerala, 958 AD |
| C. | Tiruchirappallli, Tamilnadu, 1026 AD |
| D. | Mumbai, Maharashtra, 700 AD |
| Answer» D. Mumbai, Maharashtra, 700 AD | |
| 17849. |
The martial art “kung fu” is primarily considered a Chinese martial art form though it was invented by an Indian. Who is the Indian who is the founder of kung fu and also is considered the father of Zen Buddhism. |
| A. | Bogar, a South Indian martial artspecialist also known as Bo Yang in China |
| B. | Bodhidharman, a prince from SouthIndia |
| C. | Buddha who is also known as Sakayamuniin China |
| D. | Sage Kush after whom Kung fuand theHindu Kush mountains are named. |
| Answer» C. Buddha who is also known as Sakayamuniin China | |
| 17850. |
Which are the three different schools of Islam that exist in India? |
| A. | Shia, Hindvi and Sufi |
| B. | Shia, Sunni and Sufi |
| C. | Sufi, Sunni and Mughalai |
| D. | Farsi, Hindawi and Sunni |
| Answer» C. Sufi, Sunni and Mughalai | |