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Exam Year: 2000

  • Match List I (Books) with List II (Authors) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists

    (a)

    I-C, II-B, III-D, IV-A

    (b)

    I-D, II-B, III-C, IV-A

    (c)

    I-D, II-A, III-C, IV-B

    (d)

    I-C, II-A, III-D, IV-B

    Correct Answer:

  • Who among the following streamlined the Maratha administration after Sambhaji ?

    (a)

    Raja Ram

    (b)

    Balaji Viswanath

    (c)

    Ganga Bai

    (d)

    Nanaji Deshmukh

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

  • Consider the following statements : The Indian rupee is fully convertible I. in respect of Current Account of Balance of Payment. II. in respect of Capital Account of Balance of Payment. III. into gold. Which of these statements is/are correct ?

    (a)

    I alone

    (b)

    III alone

    (c)

    I and II

    (d)

    I, II and III

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

  • The Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana which came into operation from Dec. 1, 1997 aims to provide gainful employment to the urban unemployed or underemployed poor but does not include

    (a)

    Nehru Rozgar Yojana

    (b)

    Urban Basic Services Programme

    (c)

    Prime Minister’s Integrated Urban Poverty Eradication Programme

    (d)

    Prime Minister’s Rozgar Yojana

    Correct Answer:

  • To reach the final of first Grand Slam of the year 2000, Martina Hingis defeated

    (a)

    Lindsay Davenport

    (b)

    Jennifer Capriati

    (c)

    Sarena Williams

    (d)

    Conchita Martinez

    Correct Answer:

  • Consider the following statements regarding the Chakiarkoothu form of dance: I. It is performed by Chakiar caste. II. It cannot be traditionally witnessed by the higher caste Hindus. III. Mizhavu is the accompanying instrument. IV. Its theatre form is called koothambalam. Which of these statements are correct ?

    (a)

    I, III and IV

    (b)

    I, II and III

    (c)

    II, III and IV

    (d)

    I, II and IV

    Correct Answer:

  • Match the international events listed below with their respective places labelled as 1,2, 3, 4 and 5 in the given map and select the correct answer using the codes given below the list International Events : A. Venue of Commonwealth Conference held in 1999. B. Venue of World Trade Organisation meeting held in 1999. C. Place of Israel-Syria Peace talks held in January 2000. D. Place of military action by Russian troops in January 2000.

    (a)

    A-2, B-1, C-5, D-3

    (b)

    A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

    (c)

    A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

    (d)

    A-4, B-3, C-5, D-2

    Correct Answer:

  • Which one of the following dynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander’s invasion ?

    (a)

    Nanda

    (b)

    Maurya

    (c)

    Sunga

    (d)

    Kanva

    Correct Answer:

  • The Raga which is sung early in the morning is

    (a)

    Todi

    (b)

    Darbari

    (c)

    Bhopali

    (d)

    Bhimpalasi

    Correct Answer:

  • Match the drainage basins labelled as A, B, C and D with the names listed below and select the correct answer using the codes given below the names of the drainage basins. Names of drainage basins : 1. Ganga-Brahmaputra 2. Indus 3. Parana 4. Zambezi

    (a)

    A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

    (b)

    A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

    (c)

    A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

    (d)

    A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

    Correct Answer: