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1. The launch of Agni-III, the missile with the lon gest range in India’s arsenal, from the Wheeler Island off Orissa on 7 Feb 2010 was a complete succ ess. This two-stage, surface-to-surface ballistic missile can carry nuclear warheads. Consi der the following statements :

1. The range of Agni III is 3,500 km- 5500 km. 2. The Unit cost of Agni III is Rs 250-350 million (INR). 3. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) are

manufacturing Agni III ballistic missile. Which among of the above statements are correct ? (a). Only 1 and 2 (b). Only 2 and 3 (c). Only 3 and 1 (d). 1 , 2 and 3

2. Consider the following statements : 1. 97th Indian Science Congress has been organised in Thiruvantahapuram , Kerala. 2. The focal theme of this congress was “ Science & Technology Challenges of 21st Century :

National Perspective. Which among of the above statements is/are correct ? (a). Only 1 (b). Only 2 (c). Both 1 and 2 (d). Neither 1 nor 2 3. Consider the following statements: 1. Indian’s Forest Cover accounts for 20.6% of the total Geographical area of the country. 2. The annual CO2 removals by India’s forest and tree cover is enough to neutralize 11.25% of India’s

total GHG emission ( CO2 equivalent ) at 1994 levels. Which among of the above statements is/are correct ? (a). Only 1 (b). Only 2 (c). Only 1 and 2 (d). Neither 1 nor 2 4. Consider the following statements : 1. The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is an arrangement under the Kyoto Protocol allowing

industrialised countries with a greenhouse gas reduction commitment to invest in ventures that reduce emissions in developing countries as an alternative to more expensive emission reductions in their own countries.

2. In January 2010 , there were a total of 482 CDM projects from India , registered with UNFCCC. 3. These projects are 23.71% of all project across the world. Which among of the above statements are correct ? (a). Only 1 and 2 (b). Only 2 and 3 (c). Only 3 and 1 (d). 1 , 2 and 3 5. What is the rank of India in 2010 Environment Pe rformance Index ( EPI ) ? ( EPI is developed

by a team of environmental experts at Yale Universi ties and Columbia University ? (a). 114 (b). 117 (c). 123 (d). 133


6. The University Grant Commission ( UGC ) has set up which among of the following expert committee to look into the possibility of banning d issection of animal for Zoological experiments in colleges and University ?

(a). Sri Krishna Committee (b). Tyagi Committee (c). Kamal Kumar Committee (d). H A Ranganath Committee 7. Consider the following statements :

1. Mullaperiyar Dam is constructed over the head waters of the Periyar River. 2. The Government of Tamil Nadu has proposed an increase in the storage level of dadam from the currently maintained 136 feet to 142.

3. The Kerala Government has opposed the move , citing safety concern for more than hundred year old bridge and especially for the thickly populated district downturn. Which among of the above statements are correct ? (a). Only 1 and 2 (b). Only 2 and 3 (c). Only 3 and 1 (d). 1 , 2 and 3

8. Consider the following statements : 1. The United National declared 2010 to be the International Year of Biodiversity. 2. The Convention on Biological Diversity ( CBT ) entered into force on 1993. 3. The fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties ( COP MOP 5 ) will be held in Nagoya, Japan.

Which among of the above statements are correct ? (a). Only 1 and 2 (b). Only 2 and 3 (c). Only 3 and 1 (d). 1 , 2 and 3

9. Consider the following statements :

1. The Solar eclipse of January 15 , 2010 was an annual eclipse of the Sun. 2. It was the longest annual solar eclipse of the millennium and the duration of the solar eclipse was 11 minutes and 7.8 seconds.

Which among of the above statements is/are correct ? (a). Only 1 (b). Only 2 (c). Both 1 and 2 (d). Neither 1 nor 2

10. Consider the following statements: 1. China won the man’s team title at the 19th Asian table tennis championship. 2. The Championship was held at Beijing.

Which among of the above statements is/are correct ? (a). Only 1 (b). Only 2 (c). Both 1 and 2 (d). Neither 1 nor 2

11. Consider the following statements: 1. Indian Quota in IMF is increased from 1.90 % to 2.44 during the G-20 Summit at Pittsburgh. 2. IMF quota of developing countries is increased from 43% to 48%. 3. India is the 11th major donation in IMF. Which among of the above statements are correct ? (a). Only 1 and 2 (b). Only 2 and 3 (c). Only 3 and 1 (d). 1 , 2 and 3


12. Which one of the following is considered normal blood pressure in man ?

(a). 120/80 mm water (b). 120/80 mm blood (c). 120/80 mm water (d). 120/80 mm air

13. Match List-I with List-II and select the correc t answer using codes given below the lists: List I (Agent of Transmission) List II ( Dis ease Transmitted ) A. Anopheles mosquito 1. Kala azar B. Culex mosquito 2. Dengue C. Aedes 3. Malaria D. Sandfly 4. Filaria Code: A B C D (a) 3 2 4 1 (b) 1 4 2 3 (c) 1 2 4 3 (d) 3 4 2 1 14. Consider the following statements in respect of pr otection of Copyright in India:

1. Copyright is a legal right given to creators of literacy, dramatic, musical and artistic works and produces of cinematograph film and sound recording.

2. Copy right protect only the expression and not the ideas. There are no copyright in an Ideas. Which among of the above statements is/are correct? (a). Only 1 (b). Only 2 (c). Both 1 and 2 (d). Neither 1 nor 2

15. Which one of the following statements with resp ect to India Air Force is not correct ?

(a) Chetak is a single engine turbo shaft helicopter of Russian Origin. (b) SU -30 is a twin engine fighter of Russian origin. (c) Mirage 2000 is a multi role fighter of French origin. (d) Mig 29 is a twin engine aircraft of Russian Origin.

16.Which one of the following statements regarding Bharat Ratna is not correct ?

(a). The orginal specification for the award called for a circular gold medal , 35 mm in diameter , with the sun and the Hindi legend “ Bharat Ratna” above and a floral wreath below . The reverse was to carry the state emblem and motto. (b). The provision of Bharat Ratna was introduced in 1954. (c). Bharat Ratna is awarded to Indian Citizen Only. (d). The first ever Indian to receive this award was the famous scientist , Chandrasekhara Ventkata Raman.

17.Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using codes given below the lists: List I ( Military Acedemy in India ) Li st II ( Location) A. High Altitude Warfare School 1. Agra B. Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School 2. Gulmarg C. Paratrooper’s Training School 3. Vairengte D. Combat Army Aviation Training School 4. Nashik Road


Code: A B C D (a) 2 3 1 4 (b) 2 1 3 4 (c) 4 1 3 2 (d) 4 3 1 2 18. In a class of 35 students, Kiran is placed 7 th from the bottom whereas Mohan is placed 9 th from

the top. Sohan is placed exactly in between Kiran a nd Mohan. What is Kiran’s position from Sohan? (a) 13th (b) 11th (c) 10th (d) 9th

19. If the second, third, fifth, eight and ninth le tters of the word CONTEMPLATION are combined to

from a meaningful word, what will be the middle let ter of the word? If more than one such word can be formed, your answer is X and if no such word s can be formed your answer is Y (a) A (b) O (c) X (d) Y

20. Four friends were playing a game of cards sitti ng in a circle. Shankar was on the right of Ram

and Gopal was on the left of Arvind. Which of the f ollowing pairs were partners? (a) Ram and Shankar (b) Gopal and Shankar (c) Ram and Arvind (d) Gopal and Ram

21. Four girls (G1, G2, G3, G4) and three boys (B1, B2, B3) are to sit for a dinner such that no two

boys should sit together nor two girls. If they are successively sitting, what is the position of B2 and G3? (a) 5th and 6th (b) 4th and 5th (c) 3rd and 4th (d) 2nd and 3rd

22. There are 30 plants of Chiku, Guava, Sitafal an d Mango in a row. There is one pair of Mango

plants after Chiku and Guava and Mango plants are f ollowed by the Chiku and one Sitafal plant and so on. If the row begins with a plant of Chiku, then which of the following will be the last in the row? (a) Guava (b) Mango (c) Chiku (d) Sitafal

Directions (Qs 23 to 25): Read the information give n below to answer these questions.

(i) There is a group of five girls. (ii) Kamini is second in height but younger than Rupa. (iii) Pooja is taller than Monika but younger in age. (iv) Rupa and Monika are of the same age but Rupa is tallest among them. (v) Neelam is taller than Pooja and elder to Rupa.

23. If they are arranged in the ascending order of height, than who will be in the third position?

(a) Monika (b) Monika or Puja (c) Rupa (d) None of these

24. If they are arranged in the descending order of their ages, then who will be in the fourth position?

(a) Monika or Rupa (b) Monika (c) Kamini (d) None of these


25. To answer the question “who is the youngest per son in the group”, which of the given

statements is superfluous? (a) Only (i) (b) Only (v) (c) Only (ii) (d) Either (i) or (iv)

26. In a queue of children, Kashish if fifth from t he left and Mona is sixth from the right. When they

interchange their places among themselves, Kashish becomes thirteenth from the left. Then, what will be Mona’s position from the right? (a) 4th (b) 14th (c) 8th (d) 15th

27. What is the common first digit of the number of the super fast and Shatabdi trains regardless of zones presently running in Indi a ? (a). 0 (b). 1 (b). 2 (d). 3 28. Which among of the following statements : 1. The Committee on the status of women in India ( NSWI ) recommended the setting up of a National Commission for Women. 2.The first chair person of the National Commission for Women was Mrs. Jayanti Patnaik. 3. The main task of the Commission is to study and monitor all matters relating to the constitutional and legal safeguards provided for women.

Which among of the above statements are correct ? (a). Only 1 and 2 (b). Only 2 and 3 (c). Only 3 and 1 (d). 1 , 2 and 3

29. Consider the following statements about nationa l calendar of India : 1. The National Calendar based on the Saka era with Chaitra as its first months. 2. Dates of a national calendar have a permanent correspondence with dates of the Gregorian calander. Which among of the above statements is/are correct ?

(a). Only 1 (b). Only 2 (c). Both 1 and 2 (d). Neither 1 nor 2

30. Match List-I with List-II and select the correc t answer using codes given below the lists: List I (State) List II (Tiger reserve) A. Orissa 1. Sunabeda B. Maharashtra 2. Pilibhit C. Madhya Pradesh 3. Sahyadri D. Uttar Pradesh 4. Ratapani Codes: A B C D (a) 4 3 1 2 (b) 1 3 4 2 (c) 4 3 2 1 (d) 4 2 1 3


31. In which state Dhamara minor is located? (a) Andhra Pradesh (b) Kerala (c) Tamil Nadu (d) Orissa 32. Consider the following pairs: Passes Location 1. Jelepla : Chumbi Valley 2. Nathula : North-East of Darjeeling 3. Shipkila : North-East of Kalpa Which of the pairs given above are correct? (a) 1 & 2 (b) 2 & 3 (c) 1 & 3 (d) All of these 33. The term albedo implies: (a) Capacity to absorb heat (b) Capacity to modify the path of polar-beam (c) Proportion of light reflected by surface (d) Amount of heat transferred to air by the Earth’s surface. 34. The captain of a ship observed that it was loca l noon. He turned on the radio and listened to

7.00 am BBC news what was his longitude? (a) 75 o W (b) 75 o N (c) 82.5 o E (d) 75 o E 35. Which of the following is an example for lakes made by animals? (a) Haffs (b) Hoover dam (c) Beaver dam (d) Dam across rivers 36. Ladang, Milpa & Chena are: (a) Types of fruits (b) Types of fish (c) shifting cultivation of different regions. (d) Types of vegetation. 37. Consider the following statements: 1. All the eight planets of the solar system revolve around the sun in counter clockwise elliptical

paths. 2. Venus and Uranus only rotate in the opposite direction in which they revolve. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 38. In size and shape, the earth is almost identica l to: (a) Mars (b) Mercury (c) Saturn (d) Venus 39. Consider the following pairs: 1. Mt. Blanc : Highest peak of Alps 2. Mt. Elbrus : Highest peak of Europe Which of the pair given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2


40. Paris is located on the bank of: (a) River Saane (b) River Seine (c) River Loire (d) River Garonne 41. The inner core of earth is composed of (a) Iron and Nickel (b) Silica and Aluminium (c) Iron and Magnesium (d) Magnesium and Aluminium 42. The point on earth’s surface directly above the point of origin of earthquake is called (a) Focus (b) Shadow Zone (c) Epicentre (d) Center 43. Consider the following statements: 1. The Padama and the Brahmaputra join inside Bangladesh. 2. The Bhagirathi river rises in the Rajmahal Hills. Which of the pair given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 44. Which one of the following statements is not co rrect? (a) Cirrus is an high altitude cloud (b) Nimbus is a low altitude cloud (c) Cumulous is a vertically developed cloud (d) Thunder is more frequent in cirrostratus 45. The oceanic ridge comes into existence because of the: (a) Convergence of plates (b) Divergence of plates (c) Orogenic movement (d) Shearing of plates 46. Match List-I with List-II and select the correc t answer using codes given below the lists: List I List II A. Haridwar 1. Pharmaceuticals B. Rishikesh 2. Fertilizer C. Korba 3. Heavy electricals D. Bhatinda 4. Aluminium Codes: A B C D (a) 3 1 2 4 (b) 3 1 4 2 (c) 1 3 2 4 (d) 1 3 4 2 47. Near which lake Buryat tribes are habitated? (a) Lake Tangnika (b) Lake Eyre (c) Lake Titicaca (d) Lake Baikal


48. Tropic of Capricorn does not pass through (a) Paraguay (b) Bolivia (c) Argentina (d) Chile 49. Match List-I with List-II and select the correc t answer using codes given below the lists: List I (Country) List II (Capitals) A. Chile 1. Asuncion B. Uruguay 2. Montevideo C. Paraguay 3. Lapaz D. Bolivia 4. Santiago Codes: A B C D (a) 4 2 1 3 (b) 1 2 3 4 (c) 4 2 3 1 (d) 2 1 3 4 50. Chile is the largest producer of (a) Phosphate (b) Nitrates (c) Sulphate (d) Gypsum 51. Mestizos which is a new race of people (South A merica)? (a) Indian and European blood (b) European and black blood (c) Black and Indian blood (d) Black and Red blood 52. Consider the following pairs: Water disputes States 1. Karmanasa river : Uttar Pradesh & Bihar 2. Barak river : Manipur & Mizoram 3. Satluj-Yamuna link : Punjab, Haryana & Rajasthan Which of the pairs given above are correct? (a) 1 & 2 (b) 2 & 3 (c) 1 & 3 (d) All of these 53. Identify one the following which was one of the important political happening during 1935-1939?

(a). Rapid growth of socialist ideas within and outside the congress. (b). The spread of national movement to the Princely States. (c). The increasing interest of Congress in world affairs. (d). Co-operation between the congress and the Muslim League on all important issues.

54. One of the following false with regard to the ‘ August Offer’ : (a). The Setting up of a Provisional National Government, after the Second world war. (b). A war advising Council consisting of the representatives of British India and India States. (c). To enlarge the Viceroy’s Executive Council by nominating additional Indian members. (d). After the war , a new body was to be constituted to draft a new constitution for India.


55. The immediate cause of launching the “ Quit Ind ia” Resolution in 1942 was : (a). The failure of the Cripps Mission. (b). Arrest of national leaders upon departure of Sir Stafford Cripps. (c). The failure of the British Government to take effective steps to protect India from the imminent Japanese invasion. (d). Repressive measures adopted by the Government. 56. Name on of the following which was a fundamenta l point of difference between the Congress and Muslim League with regard to the Cabinet Mission :

(a). Creation of Pakistan (b). Framing of the Union Constitution by a constituent Assembly to be elected on a communal basis. (c). The plan for an interim government which would convene a convene a constituent assembly to frame the constitution. (d). The option to be given to the individual provinces to form regional unions to which they could surrender , by mutual agreements , some of their powers.

57.The partition of India was for the first time ac cepted by the :

(a). Wavel Plan (b). Cripps Mission (c). Cabinet Mission (d). Mountbatten Plan

58.Name of the most controversial proposal of Lord Mountbatten : (a). Partition of the Punjab and Bengal (b). Acceptance of Governor –Generalship of the Independent Indian Dominion. (c). Advancing the date of transfer of power from June 1948 to August 15 , 1947. (d). Holding of a referendum in the North-West Frontier Province.

59.In which session did the Indian National Congres s pass a resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy stating that “ to end the expl oitation of the masses political freedom must include real economic freedom”?

(a). Karachi Session , 1931 (b). Lahore Session , 1929 (c). Haripura Session , 1938 (d). Nagpur Congress , 1929

60. Who among of the following first announced the word “ Pakistan” ? (a). Chaudhari Rahmat Ali (b). Sir Muhammad Iqbal (c). Sir Agha Khan (d). M. A. Jinnah

61. Consider the following:

1. Cripps Mission 2. Pakistan Resolution 3. Pearl Harbour Incident 4. Individual Civil Disobedience Movement 5. August Offer 6. Resignation of the Congress Ministries The chronological order for the above incident is : (a). 2 , 3 , 4 , 6 , 5 , 1 (b). 4 , 2 , 5 , 4 , 3 , 1 (c). 6 , 5 , 4 , 3 , 2 , 1 (d). 5 , 4 , 3 , 2 , 6 , 1


62. Consider the following statements about Nationa l Literacy Mission 2009 :

1. It is also called Saaksar Bharat Mission. 2. 70 Million people will be the target. 3. 60 million of them will be women who will be functionally literate by 2012. Which among of the above statements are correct ? (a). Only 1 and 2 (b). Only 2 and 3 (c). Only 3 and 1 (d). 1 , 2 and 3

63. Consider the following statements about Jawahar Nehru National Solar Mission : 1. Mission aim to add 20,000 MWe of power in India by the end of the 13th plan in 2022. 2. It is 3 states mission. 3. India’s first commercial solar plant is established in Awan , Amritsar. 4. It is one of the eight key missions of the national action plan on climate change. Which among of the above statements are correct ? (a). 1 and 4 (b). 2 and 3 (c). 1 , 3 , 4 (d). 1 , 2 , 3 , 4

64.Till date India has signed its Civil Nuclear dea l with the following 8 nations. Find out which one chronologically is correct?

(a). France , Russia , USA , Kazakhstan , Namibia , Mongolia , Argentina , UK (b). Russia , USA , France , Kazakhstan , Namibia , Magnolia , Argentina , UK (c). UK , Russia , France , USA , Kazakhstan , Namibia , Mongolia , Argentina (d). UK , USA , France , Russia , Kazakhstan , Namibia , Mangolia , Argentina

65. Consider the following statements: 1. Panchayati Raj was initiated by the 1st Prime Minister J. L. Naharu. 2. It was initiated from Nagpur in Rajasthan on 2nd Oct , 1959. 3. 2nd October , 1959 marked the 50th year of Panchayati Raj and the 140th birth anniversary of

Mahatma Gandhi. 4. NREGS was renamed as MNREGs. Which among of the above statements are correct? (a). 1 and 2 (b). 2 and 3 (c). 2 and 4 (d). 1 , 2 , 3 and 4

66. Consider the following statements about People Representation Act 2008 ?

1. Government banned exit polls and raised guarantee money. 2. For Lok Sabha election , now the guarantee money is Rs 25000 for general candidate and for

SC/ST it is Rs 12500. 3. For Vidhan Sabha elections it is Rs 10000 for General candidate and for SC/ST Rs 5000. Which among of the above statements are correct ? (a). Only 1 and 2 (b). Only 2 and 3 (c). Only 3 and 1 (d). 1 , 2 and 3


67. Consider the following statements about Law Com mission of India : 1. It is a non statuary body which works for 3 yrs. 2. 1st Law commission of India was constituted in 1955. 3. Recently the 19th Law commission is constituted . 4. 18th Law Commission recommended establishment of 4 regional branches in Chennai , Delhi ,

Kolkatta and Mumbai. Which among of the above statements are correct ? (a). 1 and 4 (b). 2 and 4 (c). 2 and 3 (d). 1 , 2 , 3 and 4

68.1st e Court of country was established in : (a). Ahmedabad (b). Kolkatta (c). Haryana (d). Delhi

69. Consider the following statements about Informa tion Technology ( Amendment ) Act 2008 : 1. It came into force on October 27 , 2009. 2. Amended act has spread its net to tackle more offences including cyber terrorism, child pornography and video voyeurism. 3. It also allowed the government to intercept information and snoof on its citizen. Which among of the above statements are correct ? (a). Only 1 and 2 (b). Only 2 and 3 (c). Only 3 and 1 (d). 1 , 2 and 3

70. Consider the following statements about Women’s Reservation Bill 2008?

1. Recently Cabinet approved the bill that seeks to reserve 33% seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.

2. It is the 108th constitutional Amendment Bill , which was tabled in Rajya Sabha in 2008. First time It was introduced in Lok Sabha in 1996.

3. Reservation of seats for women will be in rotation and will cease after 15 years after the commencement of the act.

4. The Parliamentary Committee that studied the version of the current bill is headed by Jayanti Natarajan.

Which among of the above statements are correct ? (a). 1 and 2 (b). 2 and 3 (c). 3 and 1 (d). 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 71. Consider the following statements :

1. Highest Women MPs in the World are in the legislative of Rwanda. 2. In 15th LokSabha 59th MPs are women. 3. India ranked 99th in women participation from data on parliaments across the world by Inter

Parliamentary Union. 4. India has only 10.8% representation ( 59 seats ) in Lok Sabha and 9% ( 21 seats ) in Rajya

Sabha. Which among of the above statements are correct ? (a). 1 and 2 (b). 1 and 4 (c). 2 and 3 (d). 1 , 2 , 3 and 4


72. A monthly return railway ticket costs 25 percen t more than a single ticket. A week’s extension can be had for the former by paying 5 percent of th e monthly ticket’s cost. If the money paid for the monthly ticket (with extension) is Rs 84, the p rice of the single ticket is: (a) Rs 64 (b) Rs 80 (c) Rs 48 (d) Rs 72

73. The average monthly salary of employees, consis ting of officers and workers of an

organization is Rs 3000. The average salary of an o fficer is Rs 10,000 while that of a worker is Rs 2,000 per month. If there are total 400 employee s in the organization, find the number of officers and workers separately. (a) 50, 350 (b) 350, 450 (c) 50, 275 (d) 325, 350

74. When a group photograph is taken, all the seven teachers should be in the first row and all the twenty students should be in the second row. If the two corners of the second row are reserved for the two corners of the second row are reserved for the two tallest students, interchangeable only between them, and if the middle seat of the front r ow is reserved for the principal, then the number of such possible arrangements is:

(a) 720 × 18 ! (b) 1440 × 18 ! (c) 1370 × 18 ! (d) None of these

75. In a certain city, all telephone numbers have s ix digits, the first two digits always being 41 or 42 or 46 or 62 or 64. The number of telephone numbers having all the six digits district is:

(a) 8400 (b) 9200 (c) 7200 (d) None of these

76. At a college entrance examination each candidat e is admitted or rejected according to whether he has passed or railed the tests. Of the candidate s who are really capable, 80% pass the tests and of the incapable, 25% pass the tests. Given that 40 % of the candidates are really capable, then the proportion of capable college students is about:

(a) 73% (b) 70% (c) 68% (d) 75%

77. The amount of water (in ml) that should be adde d to reduce 9 ml lotion, containing 50 % alcohol, to a lotion containing 30% alcohol, is:

(a) 5 ml (b) 4 ml (c) 3 ml (d) 6 ml

78. A and B enter into a partnership with Rs. 50,00 0 and Rs. 60,000 respectively. C joins them after x mongths, contributing Rs. 70,000 and B leaves x m onths before the end of the year. If they share the profits in the ratio of 20 : 18 : 21, then find the value of x.

(a) 6 (b) 3 (c) 9 (d) 8

79. Rahul started a business with a capital of Rs. 8,000. After six months, Sanjay joined him with an investment of some capital. If at the end of the ye ar each of them gets equal amount as profit, how much did Sanjay invest in the business?

(a) Rs. 16,000 (b) Rs. 17,500 (c) Rs. 18,000 (d) Rs. 16,500


80. The average monthly expenditure of a family was Rs 2200 during the first 3 months; Rs 2250 during the next 4 months and Rs 3120 during the la st 5 months of a year. If the total savings during the year were Rs 1260, then the average mon thly income was:

(a) Rs 2605 (b) Rs 2805 (c) Rs 2705 (d) Rs 2905

81. A number of friends decided to go on a picnic a nd planned to spend Rs. 96 on eatables. Four of them, did not turn up. As a consequence, the remai ning ones had to contribute Rs. 4 each extra. The number of those who attended the p icnic was?

(a) 8 (b) 16 (c) 12 (d) 24

82. Which among of the following states established Climate change department ( first such department in Asia and sixth in the world , has re ceived its first budgetary allocation of Rs 100 crore for 2010-11)?

(a). Andhra Pradesh (b). Tamil Nadu (c). Gujarat (d). Maharastra

83. Consider the following statements :

1. One carbon credit is equal to one ton of carbon dioxide, or in some markets, carbon dioxide equivalent gases.

2. Gujarat accounts for nearly 29% of the total carbon credit income in India. Which among of the above statements is/are correct ? (a). Only 1 (b). Only 2 (c). Both 1 and 2 (d). Neither 1 nor 2

84. Consider the following statements : 1. Green Hunt is the name of the nation wide Anti Naxal operation launched by the Central

paramilitary forces in tandem with the state police. 2. The operation begun in November 2009 along five states in the "Red Corridor. 3. Muppala Lakshmana Rao is the General Secretary of Communist Party of India (Maoist). Which among of the above statements are correct ? (a). Only 1 and 2 (b). Only 2 and 3 (c). Only 3 and 1 (d). 1 , 2 and 3

85.Who among of the following persons authored “ My Name is Red Snow , Istanbul and now : ‘ The Museum of Innocence’ ?

(a). Albert A. Michelson (b). Wilhelm Wien (c). Lenard, Philipp (d). Orhan Pamuk

86. Consider the following statements about GSLV-D3 which will be launched on April 15 2010 : 1. GSLV-D3 will bring the communication satellite GSAT- 4. 2. India is using own cryogenic engine for first time in this process. 3. G. Ravindranath is the project director of this mission. Which among of the above statements are correct? (a). Only 1 and 2 (b). Only 2 and 3 (c). Only 3 and 1 (d). 1 , 2 and 3


87. Consider the following statements : 1. U.S., Russia, Europe, Japan, China and India have a capability to launch space vehicle with

support of Cryogenic technology. 2. ISRO Scientist, Mohammed Muslim is the project director of Cryogenic Upper Stage Project

(CUSP). Which among of the above statements is/are correct ? (a). Only 1 (b). Only 2 (c). Both 1 and 2 (d). Neither 1 nor 2

88. Two ballistic flight tests of Astra , Beyond Vi shal Range Air to Air Missile were successfully Carried out from the Integrated Test Range at Bala sore , Orissa on 11 Jan 2010. what is the approximate range of Astra Missile ? (a). 20 Km (b). 40 Km (c). 80 Km (d). 160 Km

89. Consider the following pairs:

Conferences Places 1. 13 National e Governance Jaipur 2. Bharat Rang Mahotsava Mumbai Which among of the above pairs is/are correct ? (a). Only 1 (b). Only 2 (c). Both 1 and 2 (d). Neither 1 nor 2

90. Consider the following Pairs : Conferences Places 1. Mobile World Congress 2010 Barcelona 2. World Social Forum 2010 Porto Alegre Which among of the above pairs is/are correct? (a). Only 1 (b). Only 2 (c). Both 1 and 2 (d). Neither 1 nor 2

91. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct an swer using codes given below the lists: List I (Personality in News) L ist II ( related to ) A. Billy Arjan Singh 1. Wildlife Conservationist B. Erich Segel 2. Writer and Classical Scholar C. Howard Zinn 3. Historian & Playwright Code: A B C (a) 1 2 3 (b) 2 1 3 (c) 1 3 2 (d) 3 2 1


92. Consider the following statements : 1. BSE Sensex is a value weighted index compose of 30 stocks. 2. Madhu Kanna is the managing director of BSE. Which among of the above pairs is/are correct? (a). Only 1 (b). Only 2 (c). Both 1 and 2 (d). Neither 1 nor 2

93. Consider the following statements: 1. IOC is the 18th largest company in the world. The corporation is celebrating the year 2009 as its

golden jublee year. 2. Sarthak Behuria is the current chairman of IOC. Which among of the above statements is/are correct? (a). Only 1 (b). Only 2 (c). Both 1 and 2 (d). Neither 1 nor 2

94. Which one of the following is not correct? (a) Ten degree channel separates the great Andman to Nicobar (b) The Great Nicobar is the most southern part of India (c) Saddle peak in North Andman is the highest peak (d) The Barren is extinct volcanic Island 95. Match List-I with List-II and select the correc t answer using codes given below the lists: List I (Tributary) List II (River) A. Ib 1. Cauvery B. Amravati 2. Mahanadi C. Muneru 3. Krishna D. Pranhinta 4. Godavari Codes: A B C D (a) 4 3 1 2 (b) 2 1 4 3 (c) 2 1 3 4 (d) 4 3 2 1 96. Consider the following statements: 1. More than 94% of the total Population in Mizoram and Lakshadweep belongs to Scheduled

tribes. 2. Madhya Pradesh has the largest population of Scheduled tribes. Which of the pair given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 97. The Bhils, Kols, Mundas are belong to: (a) The Negritos (b) The Mongoloid (c) The Proto Australoids (d) The Mediterranean 98. In Which state Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoologic al park is located (a) Assam (b) Uttarakhand (c) West Bengal (d) Sikkim


99. Which one of the following is not correctly mat ched? (a) Ukai Dam : Tapi (b) Panchet Hill Dam : Damodar (c) Matatila Dam : Betwa (d) Gobind B.Pant Dam : Son 100. Which is the correct sequence of Mountains/Ran ge (North to South)? (a) Karakoram, Ladakh Range, Pir Panjal Range, Zaskarmountains (b) Karakoram, Ladakh Range, Zaskarmountains, Pir Panjal Range (c) Ladakh Range, Karakoram, Pir Panjal Range, Zaskarmountains (d) Zaskarmountains, Karakoram, Ladakh Range, Pir Panjal Range 101. Russia’s Novaya Zemlya Island is between (a) Barents Sea & Kara Sea (b) Laptev Sea & East Siberian Sea (c) White Sea & Barents (d) Kara Sea & White Sea 102. Consider the following statements: 1. Richter scale is a logarithmic scale that runs from 1 to 10. 2. Each integer reading of the Richter scale has energy 100 times that of the previous integer

reading. Which of the pair given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 103. Which of the following National Highways is no t correct? (a) Delhi-Fazilka : NH-10 (b) Agra-Jaipur-Bikaner : NH-11 (c) Beawa-Sirohi-Radhanpur : NH-12 (d) Sholapuram-Mangalore : NH-13 104. The trade winds blow between the: (a) Sub-tropical Highs and Sub-tropical Lows (b) Polar Highs and Subtropical Highs (c) Sub-tropical Highs and Equatorial Lows (d) Sub-polar Lows and Sub-tropical Highs 105. Ferrel’s law states that in : (a) The northern hemisphere winds are deflected to left (b) The southern hemisphere winds are deflected to right (c) The equator to the winds are deflected either right or left. (d) The northern hemisphere they are deflected to right. 106. Consider the following pairs: 1. Punjab : Highest of SC population percentage 2. Nagaland : Highest of ST population percentage 3. Lakshadweep : Highest of ST population percentage Which of the pairs given above are correct? (a) 1 & 2 (b) 2 & 3 (c) 1 & 3 (d) All of these


107. The highest variability of rainfall is recorde d in: (a) Rajasthan & Haryana (b) Rajasthan & Punjab (c) Kutch and Rajasthan (d) Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh 108. Which one of the following soils has the large st area in India? (a) Alluvial (b) Lateritic (c) Red (d) Black 109. Where is the Head quarter of National Geograph ic Research Institute? (a) Mumbai (b) Hyderabad (c) Chennai (d) Kolkatta 110. Consider the following pairs: River Waterfalls 1. Mandovi : Dudhsagar 2. Malprabha : Gokak 3. Sharavathi : Jog Which of the pairs given above are correct? (a) 1 & 2 (b) 2 & 3 (c) 1 & 3 (d) All of these 111. Which one of the following is not correctly ma tched? (a) Arabian desert : Hot desert (b) Tibetan desert : Cold desert (c) Gobi desert : Hot desert (d) Petagonia desert : Cold desert 112. Which is the correct sequence (west to east) o f the given rivers? (a) Karnali, Rapti, Gandak, Bagmati (b) Rapti, Karnali, Gandak, Bagmati (c) Gandak, Karnali, Bagmati, Rapti (d) Bagmati, Rapti, Gandak, Karnali 113. The Duncan passage separates: (a) Little Andaman and car Nicobar (b) South Andaman and Little Andaman (c) South Andaman and Little Andaman (d) Middle Andaman and Little Andaman 114. Tamil Nadu coast receives most of its rainfall during: (a) South-West monsoon (b) North-East monsoon (c) Western disturbance (d) All the above 115. Consider the following statements :

1. WPI is a method to measure inflation rate in India and in other developing countries. 2. from this year India has replaced its base year for WPI as 2004-05 instead of 1993-94. 3. CPI is a method to measure inflation rate in developed countries. 4. Manufactured product has weightage 63.75 in WPI.

Which among of the above statements are correct ? (a). 1 and 2 (b). 1 and 4 (c). 2 and 3 (d). 1 , 2 , 3 and 4


116. Consider the following statements : 1. Indian Islamic Index is an index in which total 644 such companies are listed that does not follow

the Shariyat Laws. 2. The Indus Entrepreneurs is a network of Indian Origin American Professionals. 3. Invest India Programme is a programme launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for

making FDI easy. 4. FERA was replaced by FEMA in 2002.

Which among of the above statements are correct ? (a). 1 and 2 (b). 1 and 4 (c). 2 and 3 (d). 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 117.Consider the following statements about Maharat na Status :

1. The applicant company should be an existing Nav Ratna Company. 2. It must have an annual average turnover of Rs 25000 crore for the last three years. 3. It must have an average annual net profit ( after tax ) of over Rs 5000 cr. 4. It must have a significant presence in the International Market. Which among of the above statements are correct ? (a). 1 and 2 (b). 2 and 3 (c). 1 , 2 and 3 (d). 1 , 2 , 3 and 4

118.Consider the following statements : 1. Planning Commission was established on the recommendation of Economic Programme

Committee on 15 March 1950. 2. Planning Commission is an extra Constitutional Body. 3. Planning commission prepare the plan. 4. NDC finalize the plan. Which among of the above statements are correct? (a). 2 and 4 (b). 3 and 1 (c). 2 and 3 (d). 1 , 2 , 3 , 4

119. Consider the following statements: 1. NDC was established on 6 August 1952. 2. It is an extra constitutional body. 3. NDC does the appraisal or mid term appraisal of the plan. 4. NDC is the only forum where the policies of national interest can be discussed. Which among of the above statements are correct? (a). 2 and 4 (b). 3 and 1 (c). 2 and 3 (d). 1 , 2 , 3 , 4

120. Consider the following pairs:

Persons Head of the Organization 1. Richard D Parsons Walmart 2. Mike Duke Citi Group Which among of the above pairs is/are correct? (a). Only 1 (b). Only 2 (c). Both 1 and 2 (d). Neither 1 nor 2


121. Consider the following pairs :

Persons Head of the Organization 1. Ronal Nobel Interpol 2. Robert B Zoillick World Bank 3. Ben Bernatake World Economic Forum

Which among of the above pairs are correct ? (a). Only 1 and 2 (b). Only 2 and 3 (c). Only 3 and 1 (d). 1 , 2 and 3

122. Consider the following statements : 1. Turkey is the only NATO country bordering Caucasus mountain. 2. The Currency paper to Pakistan is supplied by EU. 3. Abu Gharib and Guantanao prisons are located in Iron and Cube respectively. 4. Elysea Place is the residence of French President. Which among of the above statements are correct? (a). 1, 2 and 4 (b). 3 and 1 (c). 2 and 3 (d). 1 , 2 , 3 , 4

123.“ Zero problems with neighbour’s is a foreign p olicy concept of which country ? (a). Turkey (b). India (c). Sri Lanka (d). Pakistan

124. Last country after Poland which signed the Eur opean Union related Lisbon Treaty is : (a). Germany (b). United Kingdom (c). Czeck Republic (d). Russia

125. Due to impact of Climate change which pairs co untries shifted their land frontiers : (a). Germany – Italy (b). Czech Republic – Germany (c). Italy – Switzerland (d). Switzerland – Czech Republic

126. Arrange the following Ancient Indian Astronome rs mathematician in the Chronological order :

1. Varahmihira 2. Bhaskara 2. Aryabhatta 4. Brahamagupta Select the correct answer from the codes given below : (a). 1 , 3 , 4 and 2 (b). 3 , 1 , 4 and 2 (c). 2 , 4 , 1 and 3 (d). 4 , 2 , 3 and 1

127. Which of the following was the early capital o f Harshvardhna ?

(a). Mathura (b). Prayag (c). Kannauj (d). Thaneswar

128. Ratnavali was written by :

(a). Chandragupta – I (b). Harsh (c). Kumargupta (d). None of the above


129. Which one of the following work on the Ajanta caves began in the reign ?

(a). Maurya King (b). Gupta Kings (c). Satvahan (d). Chola Kings

130. The most important industry during the Mughal period was : (a). Silk (b). Sculpture (c). Cotton (d). Handicrafts

131. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the social life of the people in the time of the Mughal Times?

(a). Both Hindus and Muslim belived in Astrology. (b). Sati System , Child Marriage and dowery system was in practice. (c). Widow remarriage were prevalent. (d). The Mughal government banned child marriage and Sati System.

132. Consider the following:

1. Dandi March 2. Nehru Report 3. Simon Commission 4. Poona Act 5. Hanging of Bhagat Singh 5. Gandhi Irwin Pact The chronological order for the above incident is : (a). 3 , 2 , 6 , 5 , 1 , 4 (b). 3 , 2 , 1 , 4 , 5 , 6 (c). 3 , 2 , 1 , 6 , 5 , 4 (d). 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6

133. Consider the following: 1. Chelmsford 2. Wellingdon 3. Wavel 4. Irwin 5. Linlithgow 6. Reading In which order did the above Viceroy head the government in British India ? (a). 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 (b). 1 , 3 , 2 , 4 , 5 , 6 (c). 1, 6, 4 , 2 , 5 , 3 (d). 1 , 6 , 4 , 2 , 3 , 5

134. Which one of the following is used as a mordan t in dying and tanning industry ? (a). Magnesium Oxide (b). Magnesium Carbonate (c). magnesium Chloride (d). Magnesium Suphate 135. Which one of the following characteristics is common among parrot , platypus and Kangaroo? (a). Oviparity (b). Tooth less Jaws (c). Homothermy (d). Functional Postanal tail 136. Which one of the following petroleum refinery products has the lowest boiling point ? (a). Kerosene (b). Diesel (c). Gasoline (d). Lubricating Oil


137. What is the correct chronological order of con ferring Bharat Ratna to the following ?

1. M S Subbalaksmi 2. Amartya Sen

3. A P J Kalam 4. Lata Mangeskar

Codes:

(a). 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 (b). 3 – 1 – 2 – 4

(c). 2 -1 – 4 – 3 (d). 4 – 3 – 1 – 2

138. Which one of the following is an example of ve stigial organ in man ?

(a). Jaw apparatus (b). Ear Muscles

(c). Canine teeth (d). Humerus

139. Which one of the following is associated with the formation of brown air in traffic congested cities? (a). Sulphur dioxide (b). Nitrogen Oxide

(c). Carbon dioxide (d). Carbon monoxide

140. Which one of the following is the permissible level of noise in a silent zone at daytime ? (a). 50 dB (b). 60 dB

(c). 65 dB (d). 75 dB

141. Bryophytes are photosynthetic but do not have vascular tissue and true roots . This feature enables them to resemble with which of the followin g ? (a). Fungi (b). Algae

(c). Pteridophytes (d). Angiosperms

142. Which one of the following is categorized as m illet ?

(a). Wheat (b). Rice

(c). Sorghum (d). Maize

143. The Plant dye Henna imparts orange red colour to skin and hairs due to its reaction with which of the following ? (a). Porteins and amino acids (b). Lipids

(c). Carbohydrates (d). Nucleic acids

144. The ‘ Red Data Book’ containing information on all wild plants and animals in danger of extinction has been published by which one of the f ollowing ? (a). International Union for conservation of Nature and Natural Resource ( IUCN )

(b). World Wildlife Fund ( WWF )

(c). World Conservation Union ( WCU)

(d). United Nations Environment Programme ( UNEP)


145. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct an swer using codes given below the Lists: List I (Medicinal Products) List II (Source ) A. Quinine 1. Puppy Plant B. Morphine 2. Bacterium C. Penicillin 3. Cinchona bark D. Tetracycline 4. Fungus Codes: A B C D (a) 3 4 1 2 (b) 2 3 1 4 (c) 3 1 4 2 (d) 2 1 3 4 146.Assertion (A) : Despite low evaporation and stable stratification of the atmosphere , salinity is high

In polar region. Reasons ( R ) : Sea water freezes leaving the remaining water saline than before.

147. Assertion (A) : Water is an open pond remains cool even on a hot summer day. Reasons (R) : Water on heating evaporates and heat energy gets converted into latent heat.

148. If a small raindrop falls through air :

(a). Its velocity goes on increasing (b). Its velocity goes on decreasing (c). Its velocity goes on increasing for some time and then becomes constant (d). It fall with constant speed for same time and then its velocity increases

149. Television signal can not received generally b eyond a particular distance due to :

(a). curvature of the earth (b). weakness of antenna (c). weakness of signal (d). absorption of signal in air

150. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct a nswer using codes given below the Lists: List I (Vitamins) List II (Chemical Compound) A. Vitamin A 1. Thiamin B. Vitamin B1 2. Retinol C. Vitamin C 3. Ascorbic acid D. Vitamin E 4. Tocopherol Codes: A B C D (a) 4 1 3 2 (b) 2 3 1 4 (c) 4 3 1 2 (d) 2 1 3 4


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