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Exam Year: 2004

  • Assertion (A): The thickness of the atmosphere is maximum over the Equator.
    Reason (R): High insolation and strong convection currents occur over the Equator.

    (a)

    Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

    (b)

    Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

    (c)

    A is true, but R is false.

    (d)

    A is false, but R is true.

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

  • Assertion (A): West-flowing rivers of Peninsular India have no deltas.
    Reason (R): These Rivers do not carry any alluvial sediment.

    (a)

    Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

    (b)

    Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

    (c)

    A is true, but R is false.

    (d)

    A is false, but R is true.

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

  • Assertion (A): The Central Rural Sanitation Programme was launched in 1986 to improve the quality of life of rural people in India.
    Reason (R): Rural sanitation is a subject in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India.

    (a)

    Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

    (b)

    Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

    (c)

    A is true, but R is false.

    (d)

    A is false, but R is true.

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

  • Assertion (A): Banglore receives much higher average annual rainfall than Mangalore.
    Reason (R): Bangalore has the benefit of receiving rainfall both from south-west and north-east monsoons.

    (a)

    Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

    (b)

    Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

    (c)

    A is true, but R is false.

    (d)

    A is false, but R is true.

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

  • ,

    Match List I (National Park/Sanctuary) with List II (State) and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
    (National Park Sanctuary) (State)
    A. Kanger Ghati National Park 1. Chhattisgarh
    B. Nagerhole National Park 2. Haryana
    C. Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary 3. Himachal Pradesh
    D. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary 4. Karnataka

    (a)

    3 2 1 4

    (b)

    1 4 3 2

    (c)

    3 4 1 2

    (d)

    1 2 3 4

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

  • Match List I (Articles of the Constitution of Indiwith List II (Provision) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.
    List I
    (A) Article 14
    (B) Article 15
    (C) Article 16
    (D) Article 17

    List II
    1. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them
    2. The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India
    3. ‘Untouchability’ is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden
    4. There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State

    (a)

    2 4 1 3

    (b)

    3 1 4 2

    (c)

    2 1 4 3

    (d)

    3 4 1 2

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

  • Lake Sambhar is nearest to which one of the following cities of Rajasthan?

    (a)

    Bharatpur

    (b)

    Jaipur

    (c)

    Jodhpur

    (d)

    Udaipur

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

  • Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the execution power of the Union?

    (a)

    Article 257

    (b)

    Article 258

    (c)

    Article 355

    (d)

    Article 356

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

  • With reference to Indian Parliament, which one of the following is not correct?

    (a)

    Appropriation Bill must be passed by both Houses before enactment

    (b)

    No money withdrawn from Consolidated Fund without Appropriation Act

    (c)

    Finance Bill proposes new taxes but no need for separate Act for changes

    (d)

    Money Bill introduced only on President’s recommendation

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

  • Match List I (Sewith List II (Country) and select the correct answer.
    List I (Sea)
    (A) Black Sea
    (B) Red Sea
    (C) Yellow Sea
    (D) Caspian Sea

    List II (Country)
    1. Bulgaria
    2. China
    3. Eritrea
    4. Kazakhstan

    (a)

    1 4 2 3

    (b)

    2 3 1 4

    (c)

    1 3 2 4

    (d)

    2 4 1 3

    Correct Answer:

    (c)