Prepare for MPSC State Services Examination (Rajyaseva) General Studies Paper 1 with official previous year questions, in-depth analytical solutions, and Maharashtra-specific references across History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, and General Science.
Marking pattern: +2.00 positive, -0.50 negative (Official MPSC Rajyaseva 1/4th Negative Scheme).
A particle thrown up has zero velocity but how much will be the acceleration ?
Which one of the following is not an application of Bernoulli equation?
At room temperature (300k), what is the significant contribution wavelength for the thermal radiation emitted by a body ?
Which of the following sentence is wrong?
(I) Atomic nucleus is made up of protons and neutrons.
(II) Proton has a positive charge.
(III) Electron has a negative charge.
(IV) Neutron has a positive charge.
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Say whether following sentences are true or false:
(I) For propagation of sound medium is necessary.
(II) Unit of frequency of sound is Hertz.
(III) Loudness of sound is expressed in decibel unit.
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Which of the following wavelengths are used to study the crystal structure of material?
Leaf Blight of wheat is caused by infection of which of the following fungus?
Which division of Plantae is called amphibians of plant kingdom?
With respect to structure of DNA, following four statements are made. Choose the two relevant statements.
(a) DNA is made of two long chains of nucleotides coiled in a helix around a central axis.
(b) DNA is made of two long chains of nucleoside coiled around a central axis.
(c) The two chains are complimentary to each other so that Adenine is always paired with Thymine and cytosine with Guanine.
(d) The two chains are not complimentary to each other where Adenine is paired with uracil and cytosine with Guanine.
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Which of the following statements are correct about the cell theory of Schleiden and Schwann?
(a) All living things are composed of one or more cells.
(b) New cells are formed from the pre-existing cells.
(c) There are basic similarities in chemical composition and metabolic functions of cells.
(d) The activity of an organism is collective activities and interactions of its cellular structures.
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Which of the following animals belong to same class ?
Which plants extract/latex is used to prepare a narcotics called Heroin ?
Match the following to express general resemblance between bones and girdle fore limbs and hind limbs.
| List no.1 | List no. - 2 |
|---|---|
| (a) Shoulder joint | (i) Tibio-fibula |
| (b) Humerus | (ii) Knee |
| (c) Elbow | (iii) Femur |
| (d) Radio-ulna | (iv) Hip joint |
Which of the following statements is true?
(a) The adult human skeleton consists of 208 bones.
(b) Vertebrae and facial bones are irregular type of bones.
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Consider the following statements:
Rate of a chemical reaction is
(a) proportional to the concentration of reactants.
(b) decreases on increasing the concentration of reactants.
(c) increases on increasing the temperature.
(d) decreases on increasing the temperature.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
Which chemical compound is used to neutralize the acidity of soil increased due to excessive use of Chemical Fertilizers ?
(a) Potash
(b) Lime water
(c) Milk of magnesia
(d) Ammonium hydroxide
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Which of the following pair/pairs of metal/metals can be extracted from their ores by using cyanide complex solutions?
(A) Cu and Au
(B) Co and Ag
(C) Au and Ag
(D) Na and Hg
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Identify the type of following chemical reaction.
2KClOβ(s) → 2KCl(s) + 3Oβ↑
(a) Exothermic reaction
(b) Displacement reaction
(c) Decomposition reaction
(d) Photochemical reaction
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From the following which isotope is called as heavy hydrogen?
(a) Protium
(b) Deuterium
(c) Tritium
(d) None of the above
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_____ is used to estimate the presence of unsaturation in oils and fats.
Who among the following are members of a Committee that recommends the appointment of the Chief Information Commissioner ?
(A) Prime Minister
(B) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
(C) Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha
(D) Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.
(E) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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Which Article in the Constitution of India provides for the Post of Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) ?
Consider the following statements regarding 'Kesavanand Bharati' Case:
(A) This case was heard by the Constitution Bench of 13 judges headed by Chief Justice of India A.N. Ray.
(B) In Seven Six majority, the bench outlined the basic structure doctrine.
(C) This case changed the decision of Golaknath case.
(D) This case seems to be the instance of judicial activism.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Contingency Fund of India has been placed at the disposal of which authority among the following?
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the 'Bommai Case' in reference to the Emergency in the State ?
(A) The 'Bommai Case' Judgement was delivered by the Supreme Court in 1994.
(B) States can appeal to the Supreme Court when President's rule is introduced in the States.
(C) If President's Rule is imposed without valid reason/s the Supreme Court can quash the decision of the Central Government.
(D) An order to dissolve a State Assembly requires the approval of the Parliament.
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