APSC Prelims 2022

Consider the following statements about tea in Assam : (i) The Singphos were already familiar with tea before it became more widely known. (ii) Bruce Brothers are considered to be the pioneers of Assam tea. (iii) Assam Company was founded in 1835. Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

Consider the following statements about Vedic literature : (i) Vedic literature is broadly divided into two parts : Shruti and Smriti. (ii) The language used in four Vedas is classical Sanskrit. (iii) The Ramayana and the Mahabharata are two major important components of Vedic literature. Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

Match the events in List-I with their respective years in List-II : List-I a. Treaty of Yandaboo b. First Assamese magazine Orunodoi published c. Establishment of Assam Medical College d. Annulment of the IMDT Act, 1983 by the Supreme Court List-II 1. 1846 2. 1826 3. 2005 4. 1947 Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Match the epigraphs in List-I with the rulers who issued them in List-II : List-I a. Barganga b. Nidhanpur c. Hayunthal d. Gachtal List-II 1. Bhaskaravarman 2. Bhutivarman 3. Gopalavarman 4. Harjaravarman Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following Puranas contain(s) references to ancient Assam? (i) Markandeya (ii) Skanda (iii) Naradiya (iv) Vishnu Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

The search and rescue operation initiated by the Government of India to aid Syria and Turkey after the devastating earthquake on 6 February, 2023 is named as

Which statements regarding Periplus of the Erythraean Sea are true? (i) The text was written in Greek for traders involved in mercantile activities. (ii) The text survives in the form of 10th century manuscript. (iii) The manuscript has errors and omission. (iv) It is a work of multiple authors. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

For which of the following items, Alauddin Khilji sought to fix the cost? (i) Sugarcane (ii) Diamond (iii) Grain (iv) Fish Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

The verses of which of the following Sufi saints are found in the Adi Granth of the Sikhs? (i) Nizamuddin Auliya (ii) Farid-ud-Din (iii) Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (iv) Bakhtiar Kaki Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which statements regarding the office of the Barbarua and Barphukan are correct? (i) The posts of Barbarua and Barphukan were created during 16th century to control the newly acquired territory of the Ahom kingdom. (ii) The posts aided in decentralization of power. (iii) They were as much agents of the central government as autonomous heads of the areas under their jurisdiction. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Assertion (A) : "I am a minister and hence I cannot become king", said Atan Burhagohain. Reason (R) : The primary or absolutely indispensable qualification of kingship was possession of blue blood. Select the correct answer from the following options.

Find the correct chronology of the following Governor Generals of India : (i) Sir John Macpherson (ii) The Earl Cornwallis (iii) Sir Alured Clarke (iv) The Earl of Mornington Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Match the associations (List-I) with the years of their establishments (List-II) : List-I a. East India Association, London b. Bombay Association c. Madras Mahajan Sabha d. Indian Association, Bengal List-II 1. 1852 2. 1866 3. 1876 4. 1884 Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Arrange the following social reforms by the British government in chronological order : (i) Regulations against infanticide (ii) Regulations declaring Sati illegal (iii) Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act (iv) Abolition of slavery Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Arrange the following anti-British uprisings in chronological order : (i) Patharughat Uprising (ii) Phulaguri Uprising (iii) Rangiya Uprising Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Arrange the following external invasions of Assam in chronological order : (i) Invasion of Bakhtiyar Khilji (ii) Invasion of Turbak (iii) Invasion of Mir Jumla (iv) Invasion of Sikandar Shah Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following qualifications are necessary for the office of the Vice President of India as per the Indian Constitution? (i) The person must be a citizen of India. (ii) The person must be a member of the Rajya Sabha. (iii) The person must be above 35 years of age. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following features are regarded as the core features of 'Rule of Law'? (i) Limitation of powers (ii) Equality before law (iii) Liberty and civil rights (iv) Supremacy of law Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Consider the following statements about the Rajya Sabha of the Indian Parliament : (i) The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill. (ii) The Rajya Sabha cannot vote the Demands of Grants. (iii) The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement. (iv) If any question arises regarding whether a Bill is Money Bill or not, the decision of the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha thereon shall not be final. Select the correct statements using the codes given below.

Choose the correct chronological sequence of the following events in the context of recognition of human rights : (i) Magna Carta (ii) French Revolution (iii) Universal Declaration of Human Rights (iv) Adoption of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Match the Indian Prime Ministers (List-I) with their initiatives/policies (List-II) : List-I a. P. V. Narasimha Rao b. Morarji Desai c. A. B. Vajpayee d. Rajiv Gandhi List-II 1. Six-Nation Disarmament Conference 2. Pokhran-II 3. Look East Policy 4. Genuine Non-Alignment Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following statements about membership of the Indian Parliament is/are false? (i) For qualifying to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, a person must be at least 25 years and 35 years of age respectively. (ii) A person belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes can contest elections from a general constituency too. (iii) If a member of the Parliament votes against the directions of his/her party, he/she can be deemed to be disqualified on the ground of defection. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Recently the Assam Cabinet approved the administrative merger of some newly formed districts with existing districts. In this context, which of the following is/are incorrect? (i) Merger of Biswanath district with Sonitpur (ii) Merger of Hojai district with Nagaon (iii) Merger of Bajali district with Bongaigaon (iv) Merger of Tamulpur district with Baksa Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Match the declarations (List-I) with their subjects (List-II) : List-I a. Rome Declaration, 1996 b. Stockholm Declaration, 1972 c. Doha Declaration, 2001 d. Beijing Declaration, 1995 List-II 1. Gender Justice 2. Food Security 3. Environment Protection 4. Public Health Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following Protocols/Conventions is for protecting biological diversity from the risks posed by genetically modified organism?

Which of the following is/are not part(s) of the Directive Principles of State Policy? (i) Uniform Civil Code for the citizens (ii) Promotion of international peace and security (iii) Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions (iv) Organization of agriculture and animal husbandry Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following preventive detention Acts is/are not in force in India? (i) NSA (ii) MISA (iii) UAPA (iv) FEMA Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following features of federalism is/are not found in the Indian Constitution? (i) Representation of the States (ii) Independent Judiciary (iii) Division of Power between the Union and the State Governments (iv) Federal Judiciary Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution enables the State to make provision for reservation in public employment in favour of backward classes?

A writ issued by a court to some inferior authority to transfer the matter to it for its proper consideration is called

According to the Indian Constitution, Judicial Review in India is based on (i) Rule of Law (ii) Procedure established by Law (iii) Precedents and Conventions Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following statements is/are not correct about the creation of new States by the Parliament under the Article 3 of the Indian Constitution? (i) The President of India is required to refer such a Bill to the affected State/States in order to know its/their view. (ii) The President is bound to accept the opinion/view of the affected State/States in making recommendations to the Parliament. (iii) The Parliament cannot introduce a Bill to this effect without the prior recommendations of the President. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

With respect to the location sequence of the given rivers/mountain passes/mountain peaks, which of the following sequences is/are correct? (i) Jhelum-Chenab-Ravi-Sutlej (ii) Zoji La-Lipulekh-Shipki La-Jelep La (iii) Mahendragiri-Mahabaleshwar-Doddabetta-Anamudi Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Read the following two statements : Statement 1 : Sex ratio of population in Kerala is higher than national average. Statement 2 : The life expectancy of female population in Kerala is higher than male population. Select the correct answer from the following options.

With reference to the tribes of North-East India, which of the following statements is/are correct? (i) The Ao tribe is mainly concentrated in Mokokchung district of Nagaland. (ii) The Sherdukpens are mainly concentrated in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. (iii) The Reangs are mainly concentrated in Mizoram. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the UNDP in 2015 contain certain number of goals to be achieved by 2030. What is the total number of goals to be achieved as per SDG?

With reference to the Forest Survey Report, 2021 of the Government of India, consider the following statements : (i) Madhya Pradesh has the largest area under forest cover. (ii) Mizoram has the highest percentage of area under forest cover. (iii) Per capita availability of forest-land is the highest in Sikkim. Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

Match the rivers (List-I) with the places on their banks (List-II) in Assam : List-I a. Barak b. Brahmaputra c. Dikhow d. Dhansiri List-II 1. Sivasagar 2. Golaghat 3. Silchar 4. Goalpara Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

With reference to locations of some countries, which of the following statements is/are correct? (i) The Equator passes through Colombia, Kenya and Philippines. (ii) The Tropic of Cancer passes through Mexico, Egypt and Taiwan. (iii) The Tropic of Capricorn passes through Paraguay, South Africa and Australia. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

With reference to National Highways of India, which of the following statements is/are correct? (i) Among the Indian States, Maharashtra occupies the top position in terms of the total length of National Highways. (ii) NH 42 between Srinagar and Kanyakumari is the longest National Highway of the country. (iii) NH 27 is the longest East-West National Highway connecting Porbandar and Silchar. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

With reference to railway networks in Assam, consider the following statements : (i) Railway line connecting Bhalukpong in Arunachal Pradesh starts from Balipara in Assam. (ii) There are two railway bridges across the river Brahmaputra in Assam. (iii) Railway line connecting Naharlagun in Arunachal Pradesh starts from Harmuti in Assam. Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

Which of the following Fundamental Rights are available only to the citizens of India? (i) Right to equal opportunity in the matter of public employment (ii) Equality before law (iii) Right to freedom of religion (iv) Right to freedom under Article 19 Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

With reference to the tributaries of the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers in Assam, which of the following is/are correct? (i) Subansiri, Jiabharali, Dikhow, Manas (North bank tributaries of the Brahmaputra) (ii) Burhi Dihing, Bhogdoi, Kopili, Krishnai (South bank tributaries of the Brahmaputra) (iii) Dhaleswari, Raidak, Longai, Jiri (Tributaries of the Barak) Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

With respect to different ethnic groups of Assam, which of the following statements is/are correct? (i) The Bodos are the largest tribe in Assam followed by the Dimasas. (ii) The traditional religion of the Mising tribe is Donyi-Poloism. (iii) The Tiwas are inhabitants of both the plains and the hills. (iv) Baikho is a traditional festival of the Karbis. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

With reference to geopolitical situation of selected districts of Assam, which of the following statements is/are correct? (i) All BTR districts share border with Bhutan. (ii) Cachar district shares border with the States of Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya. (iii) The districts of Dhubri, Cachar and Karimganj share border with Bangladesh. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

In which year, Assam Region was separated from the Bengal Presidency?

The Aspirational District Programme (ADP) was launched by which of the following organizations?

Which of the following is a necessary condition for the issue of a writ of quo warranto?

'Zoonosis' refers to any disease or infection that is naturally transmissible from (i) human to human (ii) animal to human (iii) animal to animal (iv) bird to animal Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Who among the following environmentalists/organizations has/have been awarded the 'Champion of Earth Award', top UN award for environment for 2022? (i) Aaranyak (ii) Cecile Bibiane Ndjebet (iii) Antonio Aucca (iv) Purnima Devi Barman Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following is not a correct option about the Governor's power to make Ordinance?

Match the medicinal plants found in Assam (List-I) with the use of these plants for treatment of various illnesses (List-II) : List-I a. Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) b. Lamiaceae (Tulsi) c. Vanda coerulea (Bhatou Phul) d. Rauvolfia serpentina (Sarpagandha) List-II 1. High blood pressure 2. Glaucoma 3. Bronchitis 4. Stress and anxiety Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Who among the following was the first Assamese to contest the Presidential Election in 1952 against Dr. Rajendra Prasad?

The international convention on the control of transboundary movement of hazardous waste and their disposal in order to protect human health and the environment against the adverse effects of hazardous waste is called

The head of the government and leader of the House in Legislative Assembly of Assam Province in British India was known as the

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will start a project Network for Space Object Tracking and Analysis (NETRA) in Assam near Guwahati. Where will the proposed radar facility be established?

With respect to India's nuclear programme, consider the following statements : (i) ADITYA is the name of India's indigenously developed tokamak. (ii) ADITYA is a breeder reactor. (iii) ADITYA is a fusion reactor. (iv) ADITYA is a fission reactor. Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

Arrange the following places in ascending order of local acceleration due to gravity : (i) Polar region of the earth's surface at the sea level (ii) Surface of the moon (iii) Centre of the earth (iv) Equatorial region on the earth's surface at the sea level Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which of the following is not one of the priorities termed 'Saptarishi', adopted in the Union Budget for FY 2023-24 to guide the country towards 'Amrit Kaal', thus providing a blueprint for an empowered and inclusive economy?

Consider the following statements : (i) Optical fibre communication is based on the principle of refraction of light. (ii) Optical fibre communication is based on the principle of total internal reflection of light. (iii) In optical fibre communication, light is the carrier wave. (iv) Optical fibre permits communication over short distances only. Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

'Bhaskarabda', which has been added to the official calendar of the Government of Assam, is counted from

23rd January, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birthday, is celebrated in India as

Find the Dada Saheb Phalke awardees from the following : (i) Dr. Bhupen Hazarika (ii) Asha Parekh (iii) Rajinikanth (iv) Amitabh Bachchan Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Which State was awarded the Most Improved State under PMAY (U) North-Eastern region in the special awards category for the year 2021 by the Government of India?

The tallest statue in the world is located in

When drenched clouds are not able to cause rain because of the rising movement of extremely hot current of air, it leads to

Match the following : List-I a. Monetary Policy Committee b. GST Council c. NITI Aayog d. Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs List-II 1. Union Home Minister 2. Union Finance Minister 3. RBI Governor 4. Prime Minister of India Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Match the following : List-I a. Bhattadev University b. Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University c. Rabindranath Tagore University d. Assam Science and Technology University List-II 1. Nalbari 2. Hojai 3. Pathsala 4. Guwahati Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Consider the following statements about the famous Assamese poet Nilmoni Phookan who passed away on 19th January, 2023 : (i) He was honoured with the Jnanpith Award in 2021. (ii) His first anthology is Surya Henu Nami Ahe Ei Nodiyedi. (iii) He was awarded Sahitya Akademi Award for his anthology Kavita. (iv) He was the President of Assam Sahitya Sabha in 2015. Select the correct statements using the codes given below.

The autobiography of former Chief Justice of India, Sri Ranjan Gogoi, is titled

Pick the Indian film from the options given below which was not nominated for Academy Awards (Oscars).

From the following statements pertaining to the World Economic Forum (WEF), find the correct statement(s) : (i) The WEF is a platform under the International Monetary Fund (IMF). (ii) The WEF is an independent department of the World Bank. (iii) The WEF is an International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. (iv) The WEF was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit foundation and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Who among the following has not been awarded Padma Shri in 2023 from Assam?

Which of the following clusters are correct representations of the G-20 member countries? (i) Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia (ii) Senegal, Mexico, Italy (iii) United States, Turkey, Argentina (iv) Peru, Congo, South Africa Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

In which of the following climatic conditions, the problem of salinization in farmland due to irrigation is the most prominent?

Consider the following statements with regard to the international peace research organization SIPRI : (i) Its full form is Sweden International Peace Research Initiative. (ii) SIPRI is located at Gothenburg. (iii) Its full form is Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. (iv) The headquarters of SIPRI is at Solna. Select the correct statements using the codes given below.

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Orunodoi Scheme of the Government of Assam? (i) It envisages poverty alleviation. (ii) It envisages socio-economic inclusion of financially vulnerable families. (iii) It aims to generate employment through intermittent financial assistance. (iv) It provides minimum cash flow to underprivileged families. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Consider the following statements regarding the Golden Globe Award-winning song 'Naatu Naatu' : (i) It is composed by M. M. Keeravani. (ii) It is the first time that an Indian song has won a Golden Globe. (iii) The song is choreographed by Prabhu Deva. Select the correct statements using the codes given below.

Consider the following statements : (i) 2023 has been declared as the 'International Year of Millets' by the United Nations. (ii) India is the largest producer of millets in the world. (iii) India sponsored the proposal for the International Year of Millets which was accepted by the United Nations General Assembly. Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

Which of the following is/are not in the objectives of the NEP 2020? (i) To increase public investment on education up to 10% of GDP by 2030 (ii) To increase Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education to 50% (iii) To create provision of Academic Bank of Credit Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Arrange the following States in descending order in terms of their sex ratio as per the 2011 Census : (i) Arunachal Pradesh (ii) Mizoram (iii) Assam (iv) Nagaland Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Assam shares her borders with (i) Manipur (ii) Tripura (iii) Sikkim (iv) West Bengal Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Consider the following statements about Mauna Loa : (i) It is associated with volcanic eruption. (ii) It is located in Hawaii. (iii) It is associated with forest fire. (iv) It is located in Australia. Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

'One Earth, One Family, One Future' is/was the motto of the

Consider the following statements regarding World Cup Football, 2022 : (i) The Golden Boot Award of the tournament was given to Lionel Messi. (ii) The Golden Boot Award of the tournament was given to Kylian Mbappe. (iii) The Golden Ball Award of the tournament was given to Lionel Messi. (iv) The Golden Ball Award of the tournament was given to Kylian Mbappe. Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

Consider the following statements about 'Yogyakarta Principles' : (i) These are related to international principles pertaining to human rights in the areas of sexual orientation and gender equality. (ii) The principles seek to apply the standards of international human rights law to address the abuse of human rights of LGBTI community. (iii) These principles were accepted in Thailand in 2006. Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

Which of the following books is/are not written jointly by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre? (i) Is Paris Burning? (ii) Freedom at Midnight (iii) O Jerusalem! (iv) City of Joy Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Consider the following statements about the recently held Voice of Global South Summit : (i) The Summit aimed at achieving 'Unity of Voice, Unity of Purpose'. (ii) The Summit envisaged bringing together countries of the Global South and sharing their perspectives and priorities on a common platform. (iii) The Summit was held in Bangkok in January 2023. Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

Which of the statements given below is/are correct? (i) GNP is always higher than GDP. (ii) If GDP is greater than GNP, then net factor income earned abroad is negative. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Assertion (A) : The development programmes undertaken in India are oriented towards economic growth along with social justice. Reason (R) : Indian economy is afflicted with poverty, unemployment and inequalities. Select the correct answer from the following options.

Consider the following statements : (i) Russia recently pulled out of the Black Sea Grain Deal, which was launched to mitigate food inflation caused by the conflict in Ukraine. (ii) The Black Sea Grain Deal was an agreement between Russia and Ukraine with Turkey and the United Nations. (iii) The Black Sea Grain Deal facilitated the safe navigation of export of grain, foodstuff and fertilizers from Ukraine. Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

Which of the following is the theme of the World Rhino Day, 2022?

What is the unique feature of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM)' design coins, recently launched by the Prime Minister?

Which one of the following capital cities of the North-Eastern region is proposed to be connected with Bangladesh via rail route as part of the Act East Policy?

The initiative taken by the Ministry of Education, Government of India with the aim to strengthen schools through community and private sector involvement in schools across the country is named as

Which of the following sectors are identified as focus areas by the NITI Forum for North-East?

Which of the following combinations of the Ramsar Sites and the States of North-East India, where they are located, are correct? (i) Rudrasagar Lake—Assam (ii) Loktak Lake—Manipur (iii) Deepor Beel—Assam (iv) Pala Wetlands—Meghalaya Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Consider the following statements about the Varman dynasty : (i) Mahendravarman was the founder of the dynasty. (ii) Pushyavarman performed two horse sacrifice rituals. (iii) Chinese pilgrim Hieun Tsang visited Kamarupa during the reign of Bhaskaravarman. Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

Match the places in Assam (List-I) with the districts where they are located (List-II) : List-I a. Murkongselek b. Katlicherra c. Tukeswari d. Bokolia List-II 1. Goalpara 2. Karbi Anglong 3. Hailakandi 4. Dhemaji Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Consider the following events about the year 1926 in the context of Assam : (i) Birth of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika (ii) Annual Session of the INC at Pandu (iii) Formation of Assam Pradeshik Mahila Samiti Select the correct event(s) using the codes given below.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : The chief gateways to the world of international trade are the ports and harbours. Cargoes and travellers pass from one part of the world to another through these ports. The ports provide facilities for docking, loading, unloading and storage facilities for cargo. In order to provide these facilities, the port authorities make arrangements for maintaining navigable channels, arranging tugs and barges, and providing labour and managerial services. The importance of a port is judged by the type of cargo and the number of ships handled. The quantity of cargo handled by a port is an indicator of the level of development of its hinterland. Generally ports are classified according to the types of traffic and the cargo which they handle, like industrial, commercial and comprehensive ports. Most of the world's great ports are classified as comprehensive ports. Ports are classified on the basis of their location as inland ports and out ports. They are also classified on the basis of specialized functions like oil ports, ports of call, packet stations or ferry ports, entre ports and naval ports. The importance of a port is judged by

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : The chief gateways to the world of international trade are the ports and harbours. Cargoes and travellers pass from one part of the world to another through these ports. The ports provide facilities for docking, loading, unloading and storage facilities for cargo. In order to provide these facilities, the port authorities make arrangements for maintaining navigable channels, arranging tugs and barges, and providing labour and managerial services. The importance of a port is judged by the type of cargo and the number of ships handled. The quantity of cargo handled by a port is an indicator of the level of development of its hinterland. Generally ports are classified according to the types of traffic and the cargo which they handle, like industrial, commercial and comprehensive ports. Most of the world's great ports are classified as comprehensive ports. Ports are classified on the basis of their location as inland ports and out ports. They are also classified on the basis of specialized functions like oil ports, ports of call, packet stations or ferry ports, entre ports and naval ports. Most of the world's great ports are classified as

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : The Wodehouses, like others, were in constant contact with the British Vice-Consul in Boulogne and expected to be alerted by him if it became no longer safe to remain in residence. The warning was never given. As with the others who had continued to live in the area, it seemed that the Wodehouses did not really appreciate the extent of the danger they were in by staying on. On 21st May, the Wodehouses set out in a car chock full of possessions from their house in Le Touquet. After covering only a short distance, the car broke down, having been repaired poorly after a crash some weeks ago. They had not noticed problems with the car as they had been using their other car since then. They set out again, this time in a convoy with their neighbours, who were travelling in a van and a car. The van broke down. By the time it was repaired it was evening and the party decided to return to Le Touquet. That night the Germans captured the town. Wodehouse was required to report to the German authorities at the town of Paris Plage each day while his wife was required to report once a week. The Germans commandeered the Wodehouse bathroom. This fact and Wodehouse's comments on it were to spawn various stories proving his support and sympathies for the Germans. The Germans were unwelcome not only for dropping into his house for a bath but also for raiding his larder, taking away their car, bicycles, radio and tobacco. Select the correct statement.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : The Wodehouses, like others, were in constant contact with the British Vice-Consul in Boulogne and expected to be alerted by him if it became no longer safe to remain in residence. The warning was never given. As with the others who had continued to live in the area, it seemed that the Wodehouses did not really appreciate the extent of the danger they were in by staying on. On 21st May, the Wodehouses set out in a car chock full of possessions from their house in Le Touquet. After covering only a short distance, the car broke down, having been repaired poorly after a crash some weeks ago. They had not noticed problems with the car as they had been using their other car since then. They set out again, this time in a convoy with their neighbours, who were travelling in a van and a car. The van broke down. By the time it was repaired it was evening and the party decided to return to Le Touquet. That night the Germans captured the town. Wodehouse was required to report to the German authorities at the town of Paris Plage each day while his wife was required to report once a week. The Germans commandeered the Wodehouse bathroom. This fact and Wodehouse's comments on it were to spawn various stories proving his support and sympathies for the Germans. The Germans were unwelcome not only for dropping into his house for a bath but also for raiding his larder, taking away their car, bicycles, radio and tobacco. Which of the following is correct about the Germans?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : Hobbies help us grow as a person. The best way to have a hobby is to try something new. All of us are unique and this is the reason why our hobbies and interests are different. Once we find an activity we are passionate about we can explore that activity. When you get hooked, you will realize that your hobby has become an integral part of your life. Having a hobby that we enjoy brings us joy and refreshes us. Hobbies help us to manage our leisure and unplanned time more productively. It also affords you the opportunity to learn new skills in your work. The journey of experiencing your hobby is rewarding in itself. With the exposure to different types of activities these days, it does not matter which activity you choose—pursuing a craft, sports, puzzles or skill development—your hobby should be your diversion and passion. On the basis of your reading of the above passage, the option that is clearly the synonym of 'hooked' is

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : Hobbies help us grow as a person. The best way to have a hobby is to try something new. All of us are unique and this is the reason why our hobbies and interests are different. Once we find an activity we are passionate about we can explore that activity. When you get hooked, you will realize that your hobby has become an integral part of your life. Having a hobby that we enjoy brings us joy and refreshes us. Hobbies help us to manage our leisure and unplanned time more productively. It also affords you the opportunity to learn new skills in your work. The journey of experiencing your hobby is rewarding in itself. With the exposure to different types of activities these days, it does not matter which activity you choose—pursuing a craft, sports, puzzles or skill development—your hobby should be your diversion and passion. No matter what activity you are pursuing your hobby should be

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : Mountains have always been held in great awe by mankind. They have been a challenge to humans. Those brave among us have always wanted to conquer them. You see, the more incredible the mountains, the greater the thrill—a challenge to the bravery of the human race. Climbing mountains is an experience that is hard to put into words. Mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most popular adventure sports, along with being challenging and risky for the climber. Without any perceived risk there cannot be a feeling that any significant challenge has been surmounted. The enthusiasts must develop in themselves the spirit of adventure, willingness to undertake hardships and risks, extraordinary power of perseverance, endurance and keenness of purpose before climbing a mountain. Up there where the intention is to embrace nature's wonder, one realizes that it cannot be done without facing its formidable glory. A true mountaineer may challenge the mountain, yet is always respectful to the powerful forces of nature. Why does the writer say that mountains inspire awe in humans?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : Mountains have always been held in great awe by mankind. They have been a challenge to humans. Those brave among us have always wanted to conquer them. You see, the more incredible the mountains, the greater the thrill—a challenge to the bravery of the human race. Climbing mountains is an experience that is hard to put into words. Mountain climbing is undoubtedly one of the most popular adventure sports, along with being challenging and risky for the climber. Without any perceived risk there cannot be a feeling that any significant challenge has been surmounted. The enthusiasts must develop in themselves the spirit of adventure, willingness to undertake hardships and risks, extraordinary power of perseverance, endurance and keenness of purpose before climbing a mountain. Up there where the intention is to embrace nature's wonder, one realizes that it cannot be done without facing its formidable glory. A true mountaineer may challenge the mountain, yet is always respectful to the powerful forces of nature. Select the reason the mountaineer is respectful to the forces of nature when up in the mountains.

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : Evolution has designed the vultures to be the ultimate scavengers. Enormous wingspans allow them to circle in the air for hours. Their beaks, while rather horrifying, are weak by bird standards, made to scoop and eat flesh. However unappealing they may seem, vultures serve an important role in the ecological cycle, processing the dead bodies of animals. Only 20 years ago, India had plenty of vultures—flocks so enormous they darkened the skies. But by 1999, their numbers had dropped due to a mysterious kidney ailment. By 2008, 99.9% of India's vultures were gone. It was finally discovered that they had been killed by a drug called Diclofenac. Indians revere their cows and when a cow shows signs of pain, they treat it with the pain reliever Diclofenac. After the animal died, the vultures would eat the carcass, though the vultures boast of one of the world's most efficient digestive systems they cannot digest Diclofenac. Sometimes vultures feed on carcasses laced with poison intended to kill jackals and other predatory carnivores. India banned the use of Diclofenac for veterinary use in 2006, but it is still widely used. The near extinction of vultures has caused diseases in the country as rats and dogs moved in to take their place—spreading pathogens that would have otherwise been destroyed by the vultures. What does the phrase 'moved in to take their place' mean?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : Evolution has designed the vultures to be the ultimate scavengers. Enormous wingspans allow them to circle in the air for hours. Their beaks, while rather horrifying, are weak by bird standards, made to scoop and eat flesh. However unappealing they may seem, vultures serve an important role in the ecological cycle, processing the dead bodies of animals. Only 20 years ago, India had plenty of vultures—flocks so enormous they darkened the skies. But by 1999, their numbers had dropped due to a mysterious kidney ailment. By 2008, 99.9% of India's vultures were gone. It was finally discovered that they had been killed by a drug called Diclofenac. Indians revere their cows and when a cow shows signs of pain, they treat it with the pain reliever Diclofenac. After the animal died, the vultures would eat the carcass, though the vultures boast of one of the world's most efficient digestive systems they cannot digest Diclofenac. Sometimes vultures feed on carcasses laced with poison intended to kill jackals and other predatory carnivores. India banned the use of Diclofenac for veterinary use in 2006, but it is still widely used. The near extinction of vultures has caused diseases in the country as rats and dogs moved in to take their place—spreading pathogens that would have otherwise been destroyed by the vultures. On the basis of the above passage, which of the following can be inferred as the major cause of the death of vultures?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : The movement for the right to information is one of the few recent examples of a movement that did succeed in getting the state to accept its major demands. The movement started in 1990 when a mass-based organization called Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan in Rajasthan took the initiative in demanding records of famine relief work and accounts of labourers. In 2004, the RTI Bill was tabled and received presidential assent in June 2005. The demand was raised in Bhim Tehsil, a very remote and backward region. The villagers asserted their right by asking for copies of bills and vouchers and names of persons on muster rolls who had been paid wages. In 1996, the MKSS formed the National Council for People's Right to Information. Prior to that, the Consumer Education and Research Centre, the Press Council of India and the Shourie Committee had proposed a draft RTI law. In 2002, a weak Freedom of Information Act was legislated but never came into force. RTI means

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : The movement for the right to information is one of the few recent examples of a movement that did succeed in getting the state to accept its major demands. The movement started in 1990 when a mass-based organization called Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan in Rajasthan took the initiative in demanding records of famine relief work and accounts of labourers. In 2004, the RTI Bill was tabled and received presidential assent in June 2005. The demand was raised in Bhim Tehsil, a very remote and backward region. The villagers asserted their right by asking for copies of bills and vouchers and names of persons on muster rolls who had been paid wages. In 1996, the MKSS formed the National Council for People's Right to Information. Prior to that, the Consumer Education and Research Centre, the Press Council of India and the Shourie Committee had proposed a draft RTI law. In 2002, a weak Freedom of Information Act was legislated but never came into force. The RTI Bill was tabled in

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : The Antarctica continental region extends over 14 million square kilometres and comprises 26% of the world's wilderness area, representing 90% of all the territorial ice and 70% of planetary freshwater. The Antarctica also extends to a further 36 million square kilometres of ocean. It has limited terrestrial life and a highly productive marine ecosystem, comprising of a few plants, marine mammals, fish and hordes of birds as well as krill which is central to marine food chain and upon which other animals are dependent. The Antarctica plays an important role in maintaining climatic equilibrium and deep ice cores provide an important source of information about greenhouse gas concentration and atmospheric temperatures of hundreds and thousands of years ago. Who owns this coldest, farthest and windiest continent on the globe? There are two claims about it. Some countries like UK, Argentina, Chile, Norway, France and New Zealand have made legal claims to sovereign rights over it. Most other states have taken the opposite view that it is part of the global commons and not subject to the executive jurisdiction of any state. The Arctic and Antarctic polar regions are subjected to special regional rules of environment protection. The above passage tells us that the highly productive marine ecosystem comprises of

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : The Antarctica continental region extends over 14 million square kilometres and comprises 26% of the world's wilderness area, representing 90% of all the territorial ice and 70% of planetary freshwater. The Antarctica also extends to a further 36 million square kilometres of ocean. It has limited terrestrial life and a highly productive marine ecosystem, comprising of a few plants, marine mammals, fish and hordes of birds as well as krill which is central to marine food chain and upon which other animals are dependent. The Antarctica plays an important role in maintaining climatic equilibrium and deep ice cores provide an important source of information about greenhouse gas concentration and atmospheric temperatures of hundreds and thousands of years ago. Who owns this coldest, farthest and windiest continent on the globe? There are two claims about it. Some countries like UK, Argentina, Chile, Norway, France and New Zealand have made legal claims to sovereign rights over it. Most other states have taken the opposite view that it is part of the global commons and not subject to the executive jurisdiction of any state. The Arctic and Antarctic polar regions are subjected to special regional rules of environment protection. The Arctic polar region is owned by

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : Janardhan works in a call centre. He leaves late in the evening for work, becomes John when he enters the office, acquires a new accent and speaks a different language to communicate with his clients, who are living thousands of miles away. He works all night which is actually daytime for his overseas customers. Janardhan is rendering service to somebody, who in all probability, he is never likely to meet physically. Ramdhari has gone shopping to buy a birthday gift for his nine-year-old daughter. He has promised her a small cycle and decided to search the market for something he can afford as well as of reasonable quality. He finally buys a cycle, which is actually manufactured in China but is being marketed in India. It meets his requirements of quality and affordability. Last year he had, on his daughter's insistence, bought her a Barbie doll, which was originally manufactured in the US and was being sold in India. Sarika is a first generation learner who has done remarkably well throughout her school and college life by working very hard. She now has an opportunity to take up a job and begin an independent career which the women in her family had never dreamt of earlier. While some of her relatives are opposed to her decision, she goes ahead because of the new opportunities that have been made available to her generation. The examples in the passage illustrate

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : Janardhan works in a call centre. He leaves late in the evening for work, becomes John when he enters the office, acquires a new accent and speaks a different language to communicate with his clients, who are living thousands of miles away. He works all night which is actually daytime for his overseas customers. Janardhan is rendering service to somebody, who in all probability, he is never likely to meet physically. Ramdhari has gone shopping to buy a birthday gift for his nine-year-old daughter. He has promised her a small cycle and decided to search the market for something he can afford as well as of reasonable quality. He finally buys a cycle, which is actually manufactured in China but is being marketed in India. It meets his requirements of quality and affordability. Last year he had, on his daughter's insistence, bought her a Barbie doll, which was originally manufactured in the US and was being sold in India. Sarika is a first generation learner who has done remarkably well throughout her school and college life by working very hard. She now has an opportunity to take up a job and begin an independent career which the women in her family had never dreamt of earlier. While some of her relatives are opposed to her decision, she goes ahead because of the new opportunities that have been made available to her generation. Sarika's decision reflects a conflict of values originating from

By selling an article at ₹270, a man loses 10%. If he would sell it at ₹360, his gain percentage will be

Consider the following sequence of combinations of three alphabets : LPP, MOO, NNN, OMM The combination of three alphabets that will come after OMM is

A family consists of six members A, B, C, D, E and F. There are two married couples in the family. Now, consider the following statements in respect of the family : 1. F is the daughter of E, who is a policewoman by profession. 2. B is the wife of A. 3. D is the daughter of A. Then which of the following statements is/are correct? (i) C is the husband of E. (ii) C is the son of A. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

If Angkor Wat pairs with Cambodia, then Kamakhya will pair with

If Red pairs with Yellow, then Green will pair with

If 'tiger' is coded as '5regit', then 'deer' will be coded as

If Rangia is coded as Sbohjb, then Tihu will be coded as

From the given set of numbers below, identify the one which is different from the rest : 7, 13, 17, 19, 106

A school offers Science and Arts courses. 75% of the final year students are in the Science stream. In the final examination, 25% of the Science students and 24.9% of the Arts students of the school obtained first class. The above data have been represented in the figures. In the figures, the upper row is for Science while the lower row is for Arts. The shaded portion represents the % of students securing first class while the bigger rectangle represents the % of Science or Arts students as the case may be : [Figures (i)-(iv) are graphical bar-diagrams shown as images in the original booklet, not reproducible as plain text; see source PDF page 11] Choose the correct one from the following alternatives.

The histogram below shows the production per year in thousand units from 2010 to 2020 for a certain company : [Bar chart, x-axis Year 2010-2020, y-axis Production in '000 units, values: 2010=174, 2011=175, 2012=188, 2013=200, 2014=215, 2015=230, 2016=269, 2017=298, 2018=315, 2019=298, 2020=326] A person studied the histogram and concluded the following : (i) The company achieved the highest growth in production per year in 2016 for the decade 2011-2020. (ii) The production per year shows a negative growth in the year 2019 for the decade 2011-2020. Now, choose the correct one from the following alternatives.

The pie diagram below shows the average monthly expenditure of a family. The monthly income of the family is ₹50,000 : [Pie chart 'Monthly expenditure of a family' with sectors: House Rent 12%, Food 35%, Children's Education 20%, Misc. 23%, and Conveyance (unlabelled sector, the remaining 10% of the total)] Consider the following statements : (i) The average monthly expenditure of the family for conveyance is about ₹ 10,000. (ii) The average monthly expenditure of the family for food is about ₹ 17,500. Now, choose the correct one from the following alternatives.

The graphs below show the production and sales figures of a company for the decade 2011-2020. The company could sell ≥80% of its products every year during the decade : [Line graph 'Production and Sales', x-axis Year 2011-2020, y-axis Production/Sales. Production in '000 kg (solid line, circle markers): 2011=233, 2012=300, 2013=325, 2014=400, 2015=410, 2016=420, 2017=375, 2018=300, 2019=450, 2020=510. Sales in '000 INR (dashed line): 2011=525, 2012=710, 2013=725, 2014=975, 2015=800, 2016=804, 2017=680, 2018=580, 2019=840, 2020=900] One may conclude the following : (i) The company effected a price drop in the year 2015. (ii) Sales-wise, the worst performing year for the company was 2020. Now, choose the correct one from the following alternatives.

Study the passage below : The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a very significant step in the field of indirect tax reforms in India. By amalgamating a large number of Central and State taxes into a single tax, GST will mitigate ill effects of cascading or double taxation in a major way and pave the way for a common national market. From the consumers point of view, the biggest advantage would be in terms of reduction in the overall tax burden on goods, which is currently estimated to be around 25%-30%. It would also imply that the actual burden of indirect taxes on goods and services would be much more transparent to the consumer. Introduction of GST would also make Indian products competitive in the domestic and international markets owing to the full neutralization of input taxes across the value chain of production and distribution. Studies show that this would have a boosting impact on economic growth. Last but not the least, this tax, because of its transparent and self-policing character, would be easier to administer. It would also encourage a shift from the informal to formal economy. On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made : (i) Introduction of GST is a paradigm shift from the earlier tax regime. (ii) GST subsumed all indirect taxes in India. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

Study the passage below : The new education policy must provide to all students, irrespective of their place of residence, a quality education system, with particular focus on historically marginalized, disadvantaged, and underrepresented groups. Education is a great leveler and is the best tool for achieving economic and social mobility, inclusion, and equality. Initiatives must be in place to ensure that all students from such groups, despite inherent obstacles, are provided various targeted opportunities to enter and excel in the educational system. On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made : (i) One of the cornerstones of the new education policy is inclusion. (ii) The new education policy advocates quality education. Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

Study the following information : (i) A, B, C, D, E and F are six graduate students studying in B. Barua College, Guwahati. They have offered major in six different subjects, viz., Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Geology and Political Science. (ii) Two of them belong to Nagaon, two belong to Dibrugarh and the remaining two are local. (iii) A and F belong to Nagaon, B belongs to Dibrugarh and C is local. (iv) D is local and has major in Zoology. (v) A has major in Chemistry while E's major subject is Geology. (vi) One student belonging to Nagaon is an Arts student. (vii) Students hailing from Dibrugarh have not offered major in Physics. Now, answer the following question : Which of the following combinations of students and major subjects is not correct?

With reference to the Question No. 32 above, what are the major subjects of the two local students?

If the code for CAT is 05-03-22, then the code for DOG will be

Pick up the most appropriate word to fill in the blank from the given alternatives : float, hook, line, bait, net, ____

Pick up the most appropriate word to fill in the blank from the given alternatives : Bengal, Indo-Chinese, South China, Amur, ____

In the given list below, identify the word which is different from the rest : inflexible, stubborn, obstinate, acquiescent, rigid, dogged

If Cycle pairs with Velodrome, then Boxing will pair with

A man drives a car from A to B with an average speed of 40 kmph and then returns to A by the same route with an average speed of 60 kmph. The average speed of the car for the entire up and down journey in kmph is

A man walks 6 km to North, then turns right through 90° and walks 8 km. Then he turns South and walks 3 km. Again, he turns right through 90° and walks 4 km and stops. How far is he now from his starting point?

Nowadays, most of the offices have gone paperless to the extent possible because (i) a paperless office is environment friendly (ii) paper is very costly nowadays Choose the correct alternative.

The government is encouraging the use of electric vehicles because (i) fossil fuel will not last forever (ii) electric vehicles do not cause pollution Choose the correct alternative.

Dengue is spreading alarmingly in certain pockets of the city. Therefore (i) fumigation should be carried out in war footing in the affected areas (ii) residents should be advised to avoid non-vegetarian foods Choose the correct alternative.

Arrange the following rulers in a meaningful order : 1. Queen Victoria 2. Swargadeo Rudra Singha 3. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj 4. Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar 5. Czar Nicholas II Choose the correct answer.

You are riding your bike in an isolated stretch of the highway, about 100 m behind a scooterist. Suddenly a car overtakes you, knocks down the scooterist (unfortunately) and tries to flee from the scene. What will you do?

You ordered food for ₹1,000 on a food delivery app and paid online. The delivery boy, after delivering the food packet, suggested that from the next time onward you should order food on cash on delivery mode. Then he would deliver the food at half the actual price. You understand that this is a scam but a win-win arrangement for you and the delivery boy at the expense of the food delivery app. You will

You experienced racial abuse while visiting a foreign country. What will you do?

Assam is plagued by recurrent and devastating floods and erosion every year. The large number of rivers and their tributaries carry a huge volume of water, silt and other debris including carcasses of dead animals. Apart from the misery caused by loss of hearth and homes, water-borne diseases play havoc with their lives. Successive governments have succeeded to a certain extent in solving the problem by building embankments, spurs and other innovative ideas, etc. Many people have put forward a variety of solutions including dredging of the rivers, doing away with all embankments and allowing the river waters to flow freely, raising the height of the homes, shifting people from riverine areas and settling them elsewhere. You would

You and your friend have gone shopping and have purchased jewellery amounting to rupees five lakh from a shop. You request the store manager to give you a rebate considering the fact that you have purchased high value goods at a considerable cost. The store manager offers a discount of one percent, but your friend is outraged by the offer and threatens to leave without buying anything. The store manager is worried and asks her how much rebate she expects and she demands a rebate of at least 10%. The manager says he has to consult his boss. The manager comes back in a few minutes and says he can give the rebate of 10% as desired but in that case would not provide an invoice to the customer. If you were the customer, what would you do?

How many triangles can be formed within a regular octagon, where vertices of the octagon are vertices of the triangles, and each triangle can have only one side common with that of the octagon, but none of the sides passes through the centre of the octagon?

If the square represents traders, circle represents football lovers and triangle represents women who love football, then which slice represents women who love football, but are not traders? [Venn diagram of three overlapping shapes — a circle, a square and a triangle — with the following labelled regions: A (circle only), B (circle ∩ square, outside the triangle), C (circle ∩ square ∩ triangle, the central triple-overlap), D (square ∩ triangle, outside the circle), E (triangle only), F (square only). Reproduced from an image in the original booklet; see source PDF page 22.]

If Bus is related to Car, then in the same way, River would be related to

Consider the following sequence of pairs of alphabets : AK, BL, DN, GQ The pair of alphabets that will come after GQ is

In a gift bag, a birthday girl found toffees and lollipops, where toffees were three times in number as compared to lollipops. Which of the following cannot be a total count of goodies in her gift bag?

The special edition paperback version of Roget's Thesaurus has 656 printed pages, and all are numbered except the covers. What would be the total number of digits used for page numbering this book?

The town clock of Pradoga takes 6 seconds to strike six at 6 o'clock. How much time would it take to strike eleven at 11 o'clock?

Feynman made sure that the radiation exposure of the inner chamber is within tolerance limits. Opening the heavy door to the scrubbing chamber, he walked in and donned a sterile gown after the door closed behind him. Feynman sat on the scrubbing bench in the sealed chamber while the air would be cleaned by the scrubber unit. After six minutes, an inner door opened. As he walked into the inner chamber and touched the object, Feynman felt a wave of excitement washing over him. On the workbench lies the object which has the capacity of replicating and unleashing power comparable to that of the sun, albeit on a much smaller scale. Based on the paragraph above, identify which of the following statements is best acceptable.

According to Oxford Dictionary, 'restitution' means 'the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner; recompense for injury or loss'. Which of the following situations would be the nearest example of restitution?

In the following two arithmetic operations, the numbers are correct, but the operators are all mixed up, except the '=' sign : (i) 9 + 5 = 20 × 25 (ii) 76 ÷ 60 = 64 - 4 Under this new usage of operators, which of the following operations is valid?

If x + 2y = 2x + y, then x²/y² is equal to

A and B start walking in opposite directions. A covers 3 km and B covers 4 km. Then A turns right and walks 4 km while B turns left and walks 3 km. How far is each from the starting point?

In a row of 40 students, Saurav is 24th from the left end and Sachin is 26th from the right end. How many students are there between Saurav and Sachin?

A garden is 24 m long and 14 m wide. There is a path of 1 m wide outside the garden along its sides. If the path is to be constructed with square marble tiles 10 cm × 10 cm, then find the number of tiles required to cover the path.