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Exam Year: 2014

  • ,

    The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to

    (a)

    solve the problem of minorities in India

    (b)

    given effect to the Independence Bill

    (c)

    delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan

    (d)

    enquire into the riots in East Bengal

    Correct Answer:

    (c)

  • ,

    There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical elements that are used by the industry in the manufacture of various products. Why?
    1. They can accumulate in the environment and contaminate water and soil.
    2. They can enter the food chains.
    3. They can trigger the production of free radicals.
    Select the correct answer using the code given belowBrominated

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

  • ,

    In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the?

    (a)

    Preamble to the constitution.

    (b)

    Directive Principles of State Policy.

    (c)

    Fundamental Duties.

    (d)

    Ninth Schedule.

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

  • ,

    Turkey is located between

    (a)

    Black Sea and Caspian Sea

    (b)

    Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea

    (c)

    Gulf of Suez and Mediterranean Sea

    (d)

    Gulf of Aqaba and Dead Sea

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

  • ,

    With reference to Agni-IV Missile, which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. It is surface-to surface missile.
    2. It is fuelled by liquid propellant only.
    3. It can deliver one-tonne nuclear warheads about 7500km away.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 and 3 only

    (c)

    1 and 3 only

    (d)

    1, 2 and 3 only

    Correct Answer:

    (a)

  • ,

    Consider the following diseases:
    1. Diphtheria
    2. Chickenpox
    3. Smallpox
    Which of the above diseases has/have been eradicated in India?

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    3 only

    (c)

    1, 2 and 3 only

    (d)

    None of the above

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    With reference to ‘Eco-Sensitive Zones’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
    1. Eco-Sensitive Zones are the areas that are declared under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
    2. The purpose of the declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zones is to prohibit all kinds of human activities in those zones except agriculture.
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    (a)

    1 only

    (b)

    2 only

    (c)

    Both 1 and 2

    (d)

    Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

  • ,

    The sales tax you pay while purchasing a toothpaste is a

    (a)

    Tax imposed by the Central Government.

    (b)

    Tax imposed by the central Government but collected by the State Government.

    (c)

    Tax imposed by the State Government but collected by the Central Government.

    (d)

    Tax imposed and collected by the State Government.

    Correct Answer:

    (d)

  • ,

    Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?

    (a)

    The committee on Public Accounts.

    (b)

    The committee on Estimates

    (c)

    The Committee on Public Undertakings

    (d)

    The committee on Petition

    Correct Answer:

    (b)

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    Which of the following is/are the example/examples of chemical change?
    1. Crystallization of sodium chloride
    2. Melting of ice
    3. Souring of milk
    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    (a)

    1 and 2 only

    (b)

    3 only

    (c)

    1, 2 and 3 only

    (d)

    None of the above

    Correct Answer:

    (b)