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#1. Who was the leader of revolutionaries in Bihar during the Revolt of 1857?
Answer: B
Solution: During the independence struggle of 1857, Babu Kunar Singh led the battle of Aara at the age of 80.
#2. Birsa was captured, while asleep, on:
Answer: E
Solution: Birsa Munda was arrested on 3 March 1900 while asleeping from Chakradharpur.
#3. “The Muslims, if contented and satisfied, would become the greatest bulwark of British power in India”. Who wrote it?
Answer: C
Solution: W.W.Hunter was the official and historian of the Indian Civil Services. They wrote books in the name of Indian Muslim.
#4. “In my belief, Congress is to tottering to its fall and one of my great ambitions while in India is to assist it to a peaceful demise.” Who wrote it?
Answer: C
Solution: In 1900, Lord Curzon wrote the above words to the British Foreign Minister in his letter
#5. Who drew Mahatma Gandhi's attention towards the exploitation of the peasants by the European Indigo planters?
Answer: B
Solution: Raja Shukla met the Mahatma Gandhi on the plight of the farmers and urged Gandhi to come to Champaran.
#6. Who was elected the first President of All India Kisan Sabha at Lucknow in 1936?
Answer: C
Solution: The all india Kisan Sabha was a labor movement, which was started by Swami Sahajanand Saraswati from Bihar.
#7. Sir Michael O’Dwyer was shot dead on 13th March 1940 in London by:
Answer: D
Solution: Udham Singh (26 December 1899 – 31 July 1940) completed the revenge of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre by killing General Dyer.
#8. Who was the Prime Minister of England when the Montague-Chelmsford Act was passed in 1919?
Answer: A
Solution: When the Montague-Chems g Ford Act was passed in 1919, then Prime Minister of England Lloyd George. The Prime Minister of India, Lord Montagu, announced in the British Parliament on August 20, 1917 that the purpose of the British Government was to establish a responsible government in India.
#9. Who left Patna College with just 20 days remaining for his examination during the Non-Cooperation Movement?
Answer: C
Solution: Jai Prakash Narayan is famous as the Loknayak He was honored with the Bharat Ratna in the year 1999.
#10. Who became champion of socialism and wanted to overthrow of British rule, Princely states, Landlordism and Capitalism in 1933?
Answer: B
Solution: In 1933, Jawaharlal Nehru wrote a series of articles under the title ‘Bharat kahan’. In which he wrote that why he believes in socialism.
#11. Who joined Subhas Chandra Bose to found All India Forward Bloc and actively associated with the INA movement?
Answer: C
Solution: Sheel Bhadra Yajee in association with Subhash Chandra Bose in 1939 established All India Forward Block.
#12. Who is regarded as “The Mother of Indian Revolution”?
Answer: D
Solution: Madam Cama had created India’s first flagship . There were green, saffron and red colored straps.
#13. Which journal was not associated with the revolutionary activities?
Answer: E
Solution: None of the above/More than one of the above
#14. First Indian elected to the British House of Commons was Dadabhai Naoroji who contested on the ticket of ;
Answer: A
Solution: First Indian elected to the British House of Commons was Dadabhai Naoroji who contested on the ticket of Liberal Party. He struggled for the good of India and Indians during his British stay, he was the first Asian MP of the House of the Commons in 1892.
#15. Swaraj Party was formed following the failure of:
Answer: A
Solution: After Chauri Chaura incident in 1922 and Gandhiji withdrew the Non-Cooperation Movement. Opposing this Leaders like CR Das and Motilal Nehru organised Swaraj party.
#16. The Chittagong Armoury Raid had been planned by:
Answer: A
Solution: On April 18, 1930, Surya Sen and his colleagues in Chittagong, had to take arms from the police.
#17. The Cabinet Mission came to India in:
Answer: E
Solution: The Cabinet Mission came to India in 1946.
#18. A leader of Bihar who left his lucrative practice during Non- Cooperation Movement was:
Answer: B
Solution: Rajendra Prasad a pleader of Bihar who left his lucrative practice during Non-Cooperation Movement.
#19. The precursor of Indian National Congress was:
Answer: B
Solution: The precursor of Indian National Congress was Indian Association.
Indian Association was established in 1876 by Surendri Nath Banerjee and Ananda Mohan Bose.
#20. Who organised the “Khudai Khidmatgar” in 1929?
Answer: A
Solution: In 1929, Khuddai Khidmatgar was organized by Abdul Gaffar Khan. Abdul Gaffar Khan is famous as Seemant Gandhi.
#21. A, B, C, Invested 20 lac rupees in a business in the ratio 7 : 2 : 1. The total profit is 20%. A has to pay 30% tax and B hast to pay 20% tax. A's net profit is what percent of B's net profit.
Answer: C
#22. If SURGICAL –STRIKE is coded as 13979313-129925, then METRO- TRAIN is coded as
Ans: (B)
#23. x is a consecutive whole number and the first four values of expression x3 + 3y -3 are 7, 20, 45, 88, then the fifth value is
Answer: B
#24. In the series of numbers and alphabets A26H, C24F, G20B, the next term is
Ans: (E)
#25. The dearness-allowance of a person with basic salary Rs.7700 is increased to 132% from 125% and the tax deduction on both is increased to 22% from 20%. He got salary increased by
Ans: (A)
#26. Inspect the following figure and find the region which represents the government employee who live in own house and compulsorily graduate.
Ans: (E)
#27. If sign +, represents multiplication, x addition, – division, ÷ difference > equal and = represents greater than, then which of the following relation is true?
Answer: B
#28. How many times the digit 9 occurs in the numbers from 100 to 999.
Answer: A
#29. In the following pie-chart, the various expenditures of an industry are presented. Total expenditure on raw material is Rs.30 lac. If labour expenditure is increased by 5%. How much expenditure on other expenses be reduced to maintain the profit?
Ans: (C)
#30. In the bottom of a water tank, there are two drains A and B. If only A is open, it takes 30 minutes to empty a full tank and if only B is open, it takes 20 minutes. If for 10 minutes both drains are open, then B is closed, how much time it takes to empty a full tank?
Ans: (B)
#31. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Answer: E
Solution: Orange are good source of vitamin C and B1.
Cod-liver oil has high levels of the omega-3 fatty acids,eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Cod liver oil also contains vitamin A and vitamin D.
Wheat germ oil is one of the most concentrated natural sources of vitamin E
Alfalfa contains is good source of Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Vitamin K, which is necessary for blood clotting.
#32. Teflon is a polymer of which of the following monomers?
Answer: A
Solution: Teflon is a polymer of Tetrafluoroethylene.
#33. Which of the following is responsible for controlling hereditary characters of the living cells?
Answer: D
Solution: D. N. A. Is responsible for controlling hereditary characters of the living cells.
#34. Which of the following vitamins is known as ergocalciferol?
Answer: A
Solution: Vitamin D2 is called Ergocalciferol. Argecalciferol is fat-soluble vitamin that prevents Rickets disease.
#35. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Answer: E
Solution: Retinol, also known as Vitamin A1, Xerophthalmia is a medical condition in which the eye fails to produce tears. It may be caused by vitamin A .
Beriberi occurs due to vitamin B1 dificiency. Tocopherols are a family of vitamin E so this is wrong pair.
Cyanocobalamin is Vitamin B12 whereas Anaemia occurs due to heamoglobin(Iron) or RBc deficiency so this is also not correctly matched.
#36. Bakelite is formed by the condensation of
Answer: B
Solution: Bakelite is formed by the condensation of Phenol and formaldehyde.
#37. Which one of the following is an antibiotic drug?
Answer: A
Solution: Quinine is a bactericidal drug, it is used to treat malaria.
#38. Match List-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
| List-I (Application) | List-II (Substance) |
|---|---|
| a. Aspartame | 1. Synthetic rubber |
| b. Freon | 2. Anti-histamine |
| c. Neoprene | 3. Artificial Sweetener |
| d. Benadryl | 4. Refrigerant |
Answer: C
Solution: Aspartame , an artificial Sweetener discovered in 1965.
Freon – used as refrigerant
Neoprene – is an artificial rubber
Benadril – A histamine inhibitor. It is used to make medicines.
#39. Insulin is
Answer: E
Solution: Insulin is an hormone.
#40. The gas used in the manufacture of Vanaspati Ghee from Vanaspati Oil is
Answer: A
Solution: On the action of hydrogen in the presence of NI by Vanaspati Oil ,the Vanaspati Ghee is manufactured.
#41. LPG used as domestic fuel chiefly contains
Answer: E
Solution: Liquefied natural gas chiefly contains butane and propane.
#42. Soap removes grease by
Answer: C
Solution: Soap removes grease by Emulsification. In emulsification, two or more immissible liquids together form a mixture.
#43. Which of the following hormones play a role in release of milk from mammary glands?
Answer: D
Solution: The two main actions of oxytocin in the body are contraction of the womb (uterus) during childbirth and lactation
#44. Match List-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| a. Skin Cancer | 1. Chlorofluorocarbons |
| b. Noise Pollution | 2. Ultraviolet light |
| c. Global Warming | 3. Decibel |
| d. Ozone Hole | 4. Carbon dioxide |
Ans: (B)
Solution: Ultraviolet light causes skin cancer.
Sound Pressure is measured in Decibel (dB).
Carbon dioxide causes global warming.
#45. In human body, Vitamin A is stored in
Answer: A
Solution: Vitamin A is fat-soluble vitamin. Fat-soluble vitamins; Collected in the liver.
#46. Which of the following vitamins is used as an antidote to anticoagulant poisons?
Answer: D
Solution: Vitamin K is anticoagulant (anti-antitoxic) drug.
#47. Iodised salt contains
Answer: E
Solution: Iodized salt contains Free iodine and potassium iodide.
#48. Which of the following is present in maximum in acid rain?
Answer: C
Solution: In acid rain HNO3 and H2SO4 present in maximum amount.
#49. ‘God Particle’ is
Answer: B
Solution: Higgs boson is called ‘God Particle’. There is a field in every empty place in the universe which is called the Higgs field. And in this field small particles are present, which are called higgs boson or god particle.
#50. Which of the following radio isotopes is used in the treatment of blood cancer [leukemia]?
Answer: D
Solution: Cobalt -60 is used in the treatment of blood cancer.
#51. The elected US President Donald Trump was the Presidential Nominee of the
Answer: B
Solution: President Donald Trump, elected to the United States, was presidential candidate of the Republican Party.
#52. The Iran-Pakistan Gas pipeline is also called as
Answer: C
Solution: The Iran-Pakistan Gas pipeline is also called as Peace pipeline.
#53. What is the India’s rank in the 2016 Sustainable Development Goal Index?
Answer: A
Solution: India’s rank in the 2016 Sustainable Development Goal Index
is 110th.
#54. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change deals with
Answer: D
Solution: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change deals with Greenhouse gases emissions mitigation.
#55. The 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature was won by
Answer: C
Solution: The Nobel Prize for Literature 2016 goes to Bob Dylan. Bob Dylan is a singer, songwriter, writer and painter.
#56. Which country has the largest reserves of oil?
Answer: D
Solution: Venezuela has the largest reserves of oil.
#57. Who is the new Secretary General of the United Nations?
Answer: C
Solution: Antonio Guterres is Portuguese politician and diplomat. He was the Prime Minister of Portugal from 1995 to the year 2000. Antonio Guterres is the new general secretary of the United Nations.
#58. Which of the following countries has recently joined the Hague Code of Conduct [HCOC] , a global initiative to prevent ballistic missile proliferation?
Answer: C
Solution: India has recently joined the Hague Code of Conduct [HCOC], a global initiative to prevent ballistic missile proliferation.
#59. Which State has been declared India’s first ‘Open Defecation Free State’?
Answer: D
Solution: Sikkim State has been declared India’s first ‘Open Defecation Free State. The campaign to free India from open defecation by 2019 is in progress.
#60. Which of the following is the newest member of the Eurozone?
Answer: A
Solution: Newest member of the Eurozone is Lithuania. Lithuania is situated at the edge of the Baltic Sea, in Europe .its capital is Vilnius.
#61. The head of state of the United Kingdom is
Answer: B
Solution: The Queen Elizabeth II is head of the nation of the United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II is the Constitutional Queen of the Sovereign States of Sanctuary.
#62. India’s first and Asia’s longest cycle highway has been opened in which State of India?
Answer: A
Solution: India’s longest highway is National Highway 7 which connects Varanasi city of Uttar Pradesh to Kanyakumari in southern India, Tamilnadu. Its length is 2369 km.
#63. India’s first textile university will be set up in which of the following states ?
Answer: C
Solution: India’s first textile university will be set up in Gujarat state.
#64. What is the fiscal deficit target of India for the financial year 2016-17?
Answer: B
Solution: the fiscal deficit target of India for the financial year 2016-17 is 3.5% of GDP.
#65. The 2016 joint military exercise “Maitree” has been conducted between India and which of the following countries?
Answer: B
Solution: The 2016 joint military exercise “Maitree” has been conducted between India and Thailand . This warfare happened at a place called Krabi in Thailand.
#66. The nation-wise breastfeeding programme “MAA” has been launched by which Union Ministry?
Answer: B
Solution: The nation-wise breastfeeding programme “MAA” has been launched by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
#67. Which of the following is a bond through which Indian entities can raise money from foreign markets in rupees, and not in foreign currency?
Answer: B
Solution: Masala Bond is a bond through which Indian entities can raise money from foreign markets in rupees, and not in foreign currency. Masala Bond was first released by world Bank in November 2014.
#68. Which train safety system has recently been launched by the Indian Railways to avoid train accidents?
Answer: B
Solution: The Terrain Imaging for Diesel Drivers- Infrared Enhanced Optical and Radar Assisted (Tri-NETRA) system will be launched by the Indian Railways to avoid train accidents.
#69. Which committee has been constituted by the Government of India to boost cashless transaction?
Answer: D
Solution: Neeraj Kumar Gupta Committee has been constituted by the Government of India to boost cashless transaction.
#70. Which country has won the 2016 Davis Cup Tennis Tournament?
Answer: A
Solution: The Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men’s tennis.. The Davis Cup tennis tournament of 2016 won by Argentina.
#71. India’s first Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) laboratory will be set up in which State?
Answer: B
Solution: Laser Interferrometer gravitational, Web Observatory (LIGO) Lab is located at the Hingoli of Maharashtra.
#72. In Rio Olympics 2016 which country finished at the top of the table with gold medals?
Answer: A
Solution: In the Rio Olympics, United States of America got the first place in the medal table by winning 46 gold 37 silver medals.
#73. The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be held in
Answer: C
Solution: The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be held in Qatar.
#74. As per Census 2011, what is the rank of Bihar State in terms of population in the country?
Answer: C
Solution: According to the 2011 census, Bihar is in the third place after Uttarpradesh and Maharashtra.
#75. Which country has won the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup?
Answer: C
Solution: India has won the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup.
#76. Which country’s women Badminton team has won the 2016 Uber Cup Tournament?
Answer: D
Solution: China’s women Badminton team has won the 2016 Uber Cup Tournament.
#77. Who has been conferred with the 2015 gyanpith Award?
Answer: C
Solution: Gyanpeeth Award for the year 2015 has been given to Raghuveer Chaudhary. Raghuveer Chaudhary is the writer and poet of Gujarati language.
#78. The book ‘Six Machine: I Don’t Like Cricket …. I Love It “ is the autobiography of which cricketer?
Answer: B
Solution: The book ‘Six Machine: I Don’t Like Cricket …. I Love It “ is the autobiography of cricketer Chris Gayle.
#79. Who is the first Indian to win two Paralympic Gold Medals?
Answer: A
Solution: Devendra Jhanjhariya won two Paralympic Gold Medals in javelin throw in 2004 in Athens and in 2016 in Rheo.
#80. What was the theme of the 2016 Rio Olympics ?
Answer: B
Solution: World peace and Environment was the theme of the 2016 Rio Olympics.
#81. Which among the following Harappan site terracotta of ‘plough’ was found?
Answer: B
Solution: Banawali Harappan site terracotta of ‘plough’ was found.
#82. Kalinga’s King Kharvel was associated with:
Answer: B
Solution: Kalinga’s King Kharvel was associated with Chedi dynasty.
#83. Chinese traveler ‘Sungyun’ was came to India in:
Answer: A
Solution: Chinese traveler ‘Sungyun’ was a Buddhist monk, who had traveled to India from 515 AD to 520 AD.
#84. Which type of land was called ‘Aprahat’?
Answer: A
Solution: Without cultivated forest land was called ‘Aprahat’.
#85. Which among the following state ‘Odantipur’ Education Centre was situated?
Answer: B
Solution: ‘Odantipur’ Education Centre was situated in bihar .
#86. ‘Diwan-E-Arj’ department was associated with :
Answer: C
Solution: ‘Diwan-E-Arj’ department was associated with defence.
#87. Who was the founder of Bahamani Kingdom?
Answer: A
Solution: The founder of the Bahamani state was Alauddin Hasan. The ruler of the Bahamani dynasty ruled over the southern large part in the medieval period.
#88. Which among the following King’s reign Persian traveller ‘Abdurrajjak’ came to India?
Answer: C
Solution: ‘Abdurrajjak’ was a Persian historian. It came during the reign of King Dev rai II.
#89. ‘Jaswant and Dasawan’ famous painters were courtier of Mughal emperor:
Answer: A
Solution: Famous painters ‘Jaswant and Dasavan’ were Mughal emperor Akbar’s courtier.
#90. Akhil Bhartiya Kisan Congress was founded in :
Answer: A
Solution:The All India Kisan Sabha was established by Swami sehajanand in the year 1936 AD.
#91. Which among the following year ‘Santhal revolt’ was occurred?
Answer: D
Solution: ‘Santhal revolt’ was occurred in 1855-56 AD. The leader of the ‘Santhal revolt’ was sindhu and Kod Murya.
#92. Which among the following year Surendra Nath Banerjee was eliminated from Indian Civil Services?
Answer: A
Solution: In the year 1874, Surendra Nath Banerjee was eliminated for a small mistake.
#93. Who is known as father of Dyarchy?
Answer: D
Solution: Dyarchy, system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act (1919) for the provinces of British India. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India. Sir Leonil Cartis is known as father of Dyarchy.
#94. Which among the following viceroy period the title of ‘Rai Bahadur’ and ‘Khan Bahadur’ were began to conferred to Indian?
Answer: B
Solution: From the viceroy period of Lord Lytton the title of ‘Rai Bahadur’ and ‘Khan Bahadur’ were began to conferred to Indian. Lordlton was Viceroy of India between 1876 and 1880.
#95. Who was the founder of Karnata dynasty?
Answer: A
Solution: Nanyadev was the founder of Karnata dynasty.
#96. Who was the first Muslim Conqueror of Bihar?
Answer: C
Solution: Bakhtiyar Khalji was the first Muslim Conqueror of Bihar.
#97. Who was the last King of Karnata dynasty?
Answer: A
Solution: Harisimha was the last King of Karnata dynasty.
#98. The author of ‘Rajaniti Ratnakara’ is
Answer: A
Solution: The author of ‘Rajaniti Ratnakara’ is Chandesvara.
#99. The author of ‘Udwant Prakash’ is
Answer: A
Solution: The author of ‘Udwant Prakash’ is Mauli Kavi.
#100. Nalanda Vihar was destroyed by :
Answer: A
Solution: Nalanda was very likely ransacked and destroyed by an army of the Mamluk Dynasty of the Muslim Delhi Sultanate under Bakhtiyar Khilji in c. 1200 CE
#101. The Great Victorian Desert is located at
Answer: A
Solution: The Great Victorian desert lies in the middle of Western and Southern Australia.
#102. Which of the following activities is performed at Coolgardi?
Answer: C
Solution: Coolgardie is a small town in Western Australia. At this time, Coolgardie is known to mining of alluvial gold .
#103. What is Particulate matter ?
Answer: B
Solution: Air pollutant is Particulate matter.
#104. What is the name of mid latitude grass land in South America?
Answer: B
Solution: In South America This meadow is spread over 750,000 km in South America.
#105. Match the following places with industries and select the correct Ans using the code given below : :
| Place | Industry |
|---|---|
| a. Bengaluru | 1. Iron & Steel |
| b. Korba | 2. Copper |
| c. Jamhedpur | 3. Aircraft |
| d. Malajkhand | 4. Aluminium |
Answer: D
Solution:
- Bengaluru: Aircraft (HAL is located there)
- Korba: Aluminium
- Jamhedpur: TISCO Plant is located there, centre of Iron & Steel Production
- Malajkhand: Copper Mines in Madhya Pradesh
#106. Which of the following seas has the highest average salinity?
Answer: D
Solution: The average salinity in the Dead Sea is highest. It is in the west of Jordan and east of Israel and Palestinian.
#107. The Dravadian races are mainly confined at which of the following parts of India?
Answer: A
Solution: The Dravadian races are mainly confined in South India.
#108. At which of the following hills the Eastern Ghats join the Western Ghats ?
Answer: C
Solution: The Eastern Ghats join the Western Ghats at Nilgiri Hills.
#109. At which of the following places the Copper Industry is located?
Answer: D
Solution: The copper industry is established in Khetri. Khetri is located in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan.
#110. What is the Golden Quadrilateral ?
Answer: C
Solution: Golden Quadrilateral is the National Highway Project.
#111. Which of the following Iron ores is mined at Bailadila?
Answer: A
Solution: Iron ore haematite is mined in Bailadila.
#112. The only state which produces saffron in India is
Answer: C
Solution: The only state in India which produces saffron are J & K.
#113. At which of the following towns the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi combines to form River Ganga?
Answer: D
Solution: At Devprayag town the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi combines to form River Ganga.
#114. Which of the landforms occupy the North-Western parts of Bihar State?
Answer: A
Solution: Someshwar Hilly Range occupy the North-Western parts of Bihar State.
#115. River Tel is a tributary of which of the following rivers ?
Answer: E
Solution: River Tel is a tributary of mahanadhi.
#116. Which of the following canal systems irrigate areas of Bihar?
Answer: B
Solution: There is irrigation in the area of Bihar from Triveni canal. This canal is derived from Gandak river.
#117. Which of the following is a silk textile producing centre in Bihar?
Answer: C
Solution: Bhagalpur is a silk textile producing centre in Bihar.
#118. At which of the following places Bharat Wagon and Engineering Co.Ltd. is situated?
Answer: D
Solution: Bharat Wagon and Engineering Co.Ltd. is situated in Mokama.
#119. Which of the following National Highways connect Chhapara and Gopalganj?
Answer: C
Solution: National Highway No.85 connect Chhapara and Gopalganj.
#120. Which of the following districts record highest growth of population during 2001-11?
Answer: C
Solution: Madhepura districts record highest growth of population during 2001-11.
#121. Which of the following is/are listed among the Directive Principles in Part-IV of the Constitution of India?
I. Equal Pay for Equal Work
II. Uniform Civil Code
III. Small family norm
IV. Education through mother tongue at primary level
Answer: B
Solution: I and II are listed among the Directive principles given in Part IV of the Indian Constitution.
#122. Vote on Account is meant for
Answer: C
Solution: Vote on Account is meant for Appropriating funds pending passing of budget.
#123. Constitution Day of India is celebrated on
Answer: B
Solution: On 26th November 1949, India’s Constitution was completed. It was implemented on January 26, 1950.
#124. Which officer of the Government of India has the right to take part in the proceedings of Parliament of India even though he is not a member?
Answer: B
Solution: Attorney General of India has the right to take part in the proceedings of Parliament of India even though he is not a member.
#125. The Supreme Court has held that hoisting the National Flag a top the private buildings is a fundamental right o every citizen under :
Answer: B
Solution: The Supreme Court has held that hoisting the National Flag a top the private buildings is a fundamental right o every citizen under Article 19 (1) (A) of the Constitution.
#126. Choose the fundamental rights available to Indian Citizen but not to aliens : I. Freedom of Speech and Expression II. Equality Before the Law III. Eight of Minorities IV. Protection of Life and Liberty
Answer: A
Solution: Fundamental Rights which are available to only citizens – 15, 16, 19, 29 and 30.
- Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth (Article 15).
- Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (Article 16).
- Protection of six rights regarding freedom (Article 19).
- Protection of language, script and culture of minorities (Article 29).
- The right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions (Article 30).
#127. A Panchayat Samiti at the block level in India is only a/an
Answer: C
Solution: A Panchayat Samiti at the block level in India is only a Co- ordinating and Supervisory Authority.
#128. A seat of M.P. can be declared vacant if he absents himself from the house for a continuous period of
Answer: B
Solution: A seat of M.P. can be declared vacant if he absents himself from the house, without permission, for a continuous period of Two months.
#129. List I List II (I) Union List (a) 97 entries (II) State list (b) 47 entries (III) Concurrent list (c) 66 entries
Answer: B
Solution:
- Union List – 97 entries
- State list – 66 entries
- Concurrent list – 47 entries
#130. Creation of a new state requires a majority for Constitutional Amendment.
Answer: A
Solution: Creation of a new state requires a Simple majority for Constitutional Amendment.
#131. The expression „Socialist” was introduced in the Preamble of Indian Constitution by which amendment ?
Answer: A
Solution: In the preamble of Indian Constitution the word ‘socialist’ was added in the 42nd Constitution Amendment. This constitution amendment was done in the year 1976.
#132. President of India exercises his powers
Answer: E
Solution: President excercises his powers on the aid and advice of Council of ministers headed by Prime Minister.
#133. The “Ease of Doing Business Index” is prepared and published by
Answer: B
Solution: The “Ease of Doing Business Index” is prepared and published by World Bank Group.
#134. Which one of the following measures is not likely to aid in improving India`s Balance of Payment position ?
Answer: D
Solution: Levying of higher duties on exports is not likely to aid in improving India`s Balance of Payment position.
#135. Service tax was introduced in India on the recommendation of :
Answer: B
Solution: King J. Challiah Committee service tax started on 1 July 1944.
#136. As per Census 2011, which state has the lowest sex-ratio ?
Answer: B
Solution: According to the 2011 census in Haryana, there are 879 females for 1000 males.
#137. The economist who for the first time scientifically determined National Income in India :
Answer: B
Solution: The economist V.K.R.V. Rao for the first time scientifically determined National Income in India
#138. The percentage of decadal growth of population during 2001-2011 as per Census 2011 is :
Answer: B
Solution: The percentage of decadal growth of population during 2001- 2011 as per Census 2011 is17.64.
#139. Which of the following is not a cash crop ?
Answer: C
Solution: Jowar is not a cash crop.
#140. First Five Year Plan of India was based on the
Answer: A
Solution: Heraldo Domar was the basis of the first five year plan in India. The first Five Year Plan was started in the year 1951.
#141. Black revolution is related to the
Answer: C
Solution: Black Revolution is related to the Crude oil production.
#142. Which Indian state has the largest number of Cotton Textiles Mills ?
Answer: B
Solution: Maharashtra. state has the largest number of Cotton Textiles Mills.
#143. Which district in Bihar is poorest according to per capita income criteria ?
Answer: D
Solution: Sheohar district in Bihar is poorest according to per capita income criteria.
#144. Which of the following Tax is levied by Union and collected and appropriated by States ?
Answer: A
Solution: Stamp duties is levied by Union and collected and appropriated by States.
#145. Bank rate means
Answer: D
Solution: Bank rate is the rate charged by the central bank for lending funds to commercial banks.
#146. In Bihar, which sector recorded highest growth during 2005-06 to 2014-15 ?
Answer: C
Solution: During the period 2005-06 to 2014-15, the sectors which recorded highest growth rates are- registered manufacturing (19.31 per cent)
#147. “SUPUR” project in Bihar relates to :
Answer: E
Solution: None of the above/More than one of the above
#148. Total length of National Highways in Bihar is :
Answer: C
Solution: Total length of National Highways in Bihar is 4595 kms.
#149. Per capita energy consumption in the state of Bihar is :
Answer: E
Solution: Per capita energy consumption in the state of Bihar is More than one of the above.
#150. “JEEVIKA” is an initiative of Bihar Govt for :
Answer: C
Solution: The objective of the ‘Jeevika’ Project for India is to enhance social and economic empowerment of the rural poor in Bihar.