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178 MCQs · GS + GS-II
On November 21, 2024, the Assam Government officially renamed the Karimganj district as Sribhumi, along with its headquarters town Karimganj, which will now be called Sribhumi town. The new name was inspired by Rabindranath Tagore's description of the area over a century ago as 'Sribhumi'. As per Kabiguru Tagore's description, the word 'Sribhumi' is referred to as
The Assam Government's decision to officially recognize 'Bathouism' in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) primarily aims to
On February 24, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the largest Jhumur event in history, celebrating the 200th anniversary of Assam's tea industry. Consider the following statements : (i) The tea garden community migrated from Central India in the 19th century to work in the tea gardens of Assam. (ii) Jhumur dance originates from the Sadan ethnolinguistic group of the Chota Nagpur region. (iii) The songs sung during Jhumur performances often depict the struggles of tea plantation workers. They narrate stories of migration and exploitation, depicting the community's socio-economic challenges. (iv) Jhumur dance plays a vital role in tea garden festivals, particularly during Tushu Puja and Karam Puja, which celebrate the harvest time. Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
Which of the following statements about Kaziranga National Park is incorrect?
In February 2025, a significant conservation milestone was achieved in Assam concerning the Greater Adjutant Stork. Which of the following best describes this achievement?
In early 2025, a rare marbled cat was spotted in which National Park of Assam?
In early 2025, concerns arose regarding declining pungency of the Bhut Jolokia chili in Assam. What was identified as the primary cause of it?
The Soliga tribe inhabits the Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve in Karnataka. Their relationship with the tiger population is very important to conservation efforts. Consider the following statements in connection with Soliga tribe : (i) The name 'Soliga' means 'children of bamboo'. (ii) The Soligas worship tigers as sacred beings. They refer to the tiger as Dodda Nayi and maintain a temple dedicated to it. (iii) The Soligas were the first tribal community to have their forest rights recognized within a tiger reserve. (iv) The Soliga tribe is confined to the State of Karnataka alone. Which of the above statements is/are not correct?
India plans to issue Sovereign Green Bonds to raise money for green infrastructure projects. Consider the following statements about India's Sovereign Green Bonds : Statement 1 : The funds raised will be used to finance public projects that lower the economy's carbon intensity. Statement 2 : India issued its first Sovereign Green Bond in 2023. Statement 3 : Green Bonds are part of India's strategy to achieve net zero emission by 2070. Statement 4 : Only private investors can subscribe to Green Bonds. Which of the above statements are correct?
The National One Health Mission is a recently launched initiative in India aimed at strengthening the country's response to diseases and promoting a holistic approach to public health. Consider the following statements about India's One Health Mission : Statement 1 : The One Health Mission integrates human, animal and environmental health under a single framework. Statement 2 : The initiative is funded entirely by the Government of India without any international collaboration. Statement 3 : The Mission aims to track zoonotic diseases like Nipah and avian influenza. Statement 4 : India is the first country in Asia to adopt a One Health approach. Which of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding 'Eat Right Station' certification : Statement 1 : It is an initiative by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Statement 2 : As of February 2025, 150 railway stations and 6 metro stations have received the certification. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
The 'Viksit Bharat 2047' initiative is the Government of India's visionary road map to transform the nation into a developed country by 2047, making the centenary of its independence. Consider the following four key objectives of the initiative : Objective 1 : Elevate India to become the world's third largest economy within the next five years, aiming for a $100 trillion economy by 2047 Objective 2 : Empower youth, women, the underprivileged and farmers, recognizing them as pivotal contributors to national development Objective 3 : Implement strategies to address climate change and promote sustainable practices Objective 4 : Enhance administrative efficiency and transparency to ensure effective public service delivery Which of the above key objectives is/are not correct?
Which of the following statements describes tariff in the context of international trade?
Consider the following statements about Kumbh Mela of India : (i) It is the oldest recorded religious festival of the world. (ii) The earliest reference to Prayaga and bathing pilgrimage is found in the Rigveda Parishishta (supplement to the Rigveda). (iii) The frequency of one Purna Kumbh Mela every 12 years coincides with one revolution of Jupiter around the Sun (approx.). Which of the above statements are correct?
Which of the following ocean currents is/are warm current(s) in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans? (i) Benguela Current (ii) Kuroshio Current (iii) Norwegian Current (iv) Peru Current Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following pairs concerning canal irrigation of India is/are not correct? (i) Agra Canal—Yamuna River (ii) Upper Bari Doab Canal—Jhelum River (iii) Sirhind Canal—Ravi River (iv) Bikaner Canal—Satluj River Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following sequences or statements concerning tributaries of the Brahmaputra in Assam is/are not correct? (i) The North bank tributaries (from West to East) : Sankosh, Manas, Puthimari, Pagladiya (ii) The South bank tributaries (from East to West) : Buri Dihing, Bhogdoi, Dhansiri, Kopili (iii) The North bank tributaries (from East to West) : Jiadhal, Subansiri, Ranganadi, Jia Bharali (iv) The River Barnadi forms a natural boundary between Darrang and Kamrup districts. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following statements concerning Tinsukia district of Assam is/are correct? (i) It is the Easternmost district of Assam having surrounded by Arunachal Pradesh from three sides. (ii) It is an industrial district well-known for coal, oil and tea production. (iii) The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge, which is well-known as Bhupen Hazarika Setu, is constructed on the River Lohit located in this district. (iv) The Maguri Motapung Beel is located in this district. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Rising intensities of floods and damages in Assam are said to have prime explanation(s) : (i) The water flow has become sudden and high, induced by natural and anthropogenic factors as well (ii) People have established settlements in low-lying areas Select the correct answer from the options given below.
The impact of cyclones and tsunamis in India could be reduced by (i) preserving mangrove forests (ii) preserving montane forests (iii) preserving tropical thorny and scrub forests (iv) preserving tropical deciduous forests Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Authors Arup Kumar Dutta, Arupjyoti Saikia and Samrat Choudhury have common theme(s) in their writing : (i) They are acclaimed writers on the Brahmaputra (ii) They have written on Assam's social history (iii) They have written on tea and tea plantation history (iv) They have written on Assam's geography Which of the above is/are correct?
In India during 2001 to 2011, the number of census towns showed rapid growth (increased by a total of 2500 in number) compared to statutory towns (increased by about 250 in number). The rapid growth of census towns was because of (i) formation of municipal board/committee and notified town area committee, etc. (ii) rapid growth of population leading to cross the minimum requirement of 5000 inhabitants to qualify as a town (iii) the town area becoming densely populated with more than 400 persons per square kilometre (iv) three-fourths of the male workforce found full-time jobs beyond agriculture activities Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Rangsapara village, Goalpara district and Zion village, Dima Hasao district of Assam occupied the limelight in the last decade because (i) the villages were evaluated as the cleanest villages of the State (ii) Rangsapara was evaluated as the cleanest, whereas all 25+ age group population of Zion had attained education level graduate and above (iii) Rangsapara village faced catastrophe caused by flash flood and Zion was devastated by landslides Select the correct answer from the options given below.
Consider the following statements about oil in Assam : (i) Assam is home to India's first oil refinery, established at Digboi in 1901. (ii) The major oil-producing districts in Assam include Jorhat, Dibrugarh, but not Tinsukia. (iii) The Assam oil fields contribute over 50% of India's total crude oil production. (iv) Oil India Limited (OIL) has its headquarters in Duliajan, Assam. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Based on the 2011 Census data, here is a list of major towns in Assam arranged in descending order of their urban population. Select the correct sequence.
Match the following deserts (List-I) with their respective continents (List-II) : List-I a. Kalahari Desert b. Atacama Desert c. Gobi Desert d. Great Basin Desert List-II 1. North America 2. Asia 3. South America 4. Africa Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Match the following grasslands (List-I) with their respective locations (List-II) : List-I a. Pampas b. Steppes c. Prairies d. Velds List-II 1. North America 2. Eurasia 3. Argentina 4. South Africa Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following statements about Paralympic Games is not correct?
What is the recent India-US 'TRUST' initiative related to?
Who among the following is not a Bharat Ratna awardee of the year 2024?
In which of the following areas, the first pig schools of India are to be started to enhance technical know-how and biosecurity about pig farming in partnership with Denmark?
Match the following Prime Ministers (List-I) with the biographies/autobiographies on them (List-II) : List-I a. Narasimha Rao b. I. K. Gujral c. Manmohan Singh d. Narendra Modi List-II 1. The Accidental Prime Minister 2. Matters of Discretion 3. The Man Who Remade India 4. The Paradoxical Prime Minister Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Consider the following statements on Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 : (i) It introduces new crimes like organized crime. (ii) It introduces community service as a punishment. (iii) It introduces new provisions to eliminate offence on sedition. (iv) It includes mob lynching as an offence. Select the correct answer from the options given below.
The demarcation of any region as Defence Industrial Corridor (DIC) is to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Two DICs exist in India and the third one has been negotiated by a State with the Central Government in recent years. Choose the correct combination of the States/Union Territories on the basis of the above statements.
The 100th Constitutional Amendment of India enabled the implementation of a controversial international agreement. Which of the following is referred to here?
The Supreme Court of India has placed the Right to Privacy under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?
Consider the following statements : (i) The first Assam Assembly was inaugurated on 7th April, 1937. (ii) After the 1937 provincial elections in Assam, the Indian National Congress Party secured the most mandate. (iii) The Legislative Council of Eastern Bengal and Assam was initiated in 1905. (iv) Baithalangso, Haflong, Bokajan, Howraghat and Diphu Assembly Constituencies fall under the Autonomous District Lok Sabha Constituency. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which of the following are constituted by the President of India? (i) The Finance Commission of India (ii) The NITI Aayog (iii) The Commission on Official Languages (iv) The Union Public Service Commission Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following is/are common feature(s) of both the Indian and American Federalism? (i) Single citizenship (ii) Three lists of division of powers in the Constitution (iii) Dual Judiciary (iv) The Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following comes under the Directive Principles of State Policy?
In which of the following States, there is a constitutional requirement to have a minister in charge of the tribal welfare?
Which of the following States was the last one to get the status of full statehood?
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, a special provision is made for the State of Assam?
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India grants the Supreme Court of India the power to review its own judgements and orders?
Match the following Chief Ministers of Assam (List-I) with their corresponding periods of service (List-II) : List-I a. Bishnuram Medhi b. Mahendra Mohan Choudhury c. Bimala Prasad Chaliha d. Gopinath Bordoloi List-II 1. 28th Dec, 1957–6th Nov, 1970 2. 26th Jan, 1950–5th Aug, 1950 3. 9th Aug, 1950–27th Dec, 1957 4. 11th Nov, 1970–30th Jan, 1972 Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following best explains why courts appoint an amicus curiae in criminal matters?
The concept of 'Rule of Law' has several elements, some of which are as follows : (i) Absence of arbitrary power (ii) Equality before law (iii) Primacy of the rights of the individual (iv) Cannot be destroyed by an amendment Which of the above are applicable to the Indian system?
W. W. Rostow's model of economic development proposes that all countries progress through five stages. What is the correct sequence of the five stages?
Biofuels offer a viable alternative towards environmentally friendly energy landscape. Which of the following statements regarding use of biofuels to meet energy demands are correct? (i) Aggressive use and production of first-generation biofuels may threaten food security. (ii) Production of first-generation biofuels is not environment-friendly. (iii) A concern regarding biofuels is that extensive cultivation of plants for extracting biofuels may increase deforestation and habitat destruction. (iv) Biofuel production will lead to large amount of toxic metallic waste which may adversely affect human health. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
List-I gives the names of satellites launched by ISRO and List-II gives the names of the types of satellites. Match List-I with List-II : List-I (Names of satellites) a. RISAT-2BR2 b. Megha-Tropiques c. AstroSat d. Aditya-L1 List-II (Types of satellites) 1. Meteorological 2. Earth observation 3. Solar coronal observation 4. Study high-energy processes in binary star system Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Nanomaterials are usually considered to be materials with at least one external dimension that measures 100 nanometres or less. Consider the following statements regarding nanomaterials : (i) They are toxic and carcinogenic. (ii) Graphene is a well-known nanomaterial. (iii) Nanoscale titanium dioxide can be used in sunscreen lotion. (iv) Paints made from nano gold do not fade with time. Which of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements : (i) Initially, ITER was called Indian Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor. (ii) ITER is a nuclear fusion research and engineering megaproject. (iii) ITER is a nuclear fission research and engineering megaproject. (iv) ITER means 'the way' or 'the path' in Latin. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements : (i) Particular messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules, which are smaller than their average size, are called microRNA (miRNA). (ii) miRNA are small, single-stranded, non-coding RNA molecules. (iii) miRNA molecules play a crucial role in gene regulation. (iv) People knew about miRNA since the early 1980s. Which of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements : (i) Indian scientist Satyendra Nath Bose developed the foundation of a quantum statistics called Bose-Einstein statistics. (ii) A class of elementary sub-atomic particles called boson was named after Satyendra Nath Bose by P. A. M. Dirac. (iii) Einstein used Satyendra Nath Bose's radical ideas to develop the theory of a phenomenon called Bose-Einstein condensate. (iv) Satyendra Nath Bose was awarded India's second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan. Which of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements : (i) Dark oxygen was discovered in 2013 by Andrew Sweetman while conducting ship-based fieldwork in the Pacific Ocean. (ii) Dark oxygen was discovered in 2013 by Andrew Sweetman while conducting research on dusty plasma in cometary tails. (iii) Dark oxygen refers to molecular oxygen that is produced in the total darkness of the very deep ocean. (iv) Dark oxygen refers to the medical oxygen cylinders, which are sold in the black market. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
If an object undergoes a uniform circular motion, then its
The tendency of a liquid drop to contract and occupy minimum area is due to
Match the following books (List-I) with the names of the authors (List-II) : List-I a. India Against Itself : Assam and the Politics of Nationality b. Burden of History : Assam and the Partition—Unresolved Issues c. Writing on the Wall : Reflections on the North-East d. Confronting the State : ULFA's Quest for Sovereignty List-II 1. Udayon Misra 2. Sanjib Baruah 3. Nani Gopal Mahanta 4. Sanjoy Hazarika Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following statements are true about Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? (i) SDGs, also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015. (ii) It was a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. (iii) The 17 SDGs are integrated—they recognize that action in one area will affect outcomes in others and development must balance social, economic and environmental sustainability. (iv) The SDGs are designed to end poverty, hunger, AIDS and discrimination against women and girls. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Match the following authors (List-I) with the books (List-II) : List-I a. Amartya Sen b. Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo c. Jeffrey D. Sachs d. Thomas Friedman List-II 1. The End of Poverty : Economic Possibilities for Our Time 2. The World is Flat 3. Poor Economics 4. Development as Freedom Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following is not published by the UNDP?
The Government of Assam has introduced various schemes to help the poor, livelihood and self-employment. Match the following schemes (List-I) with their provisions (List-II) : List-I a. Orunodoi Scheme b. Assam Arogya Nidhi Scheme c. Swahid Kushal Konwar Sarbajanin Briddha Pension Achoni d. Kanaklata Mahila Sabalikaran Yojana List-II 1. Pension scheme for senior citizens covering all eligible individuals in the State 2. A flagship scheme under Assam State Rural Livelihood Mission aiming to generate sustainable livelihood for women in rural areas by forming Self-Help Groups (SHGs) 3. A major poverty alleviation programme that provides monthly financial assistance to poor households through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) 4. Provides financial assistance for the treatment of serious diseases and injuries including those caused by natural or manmade disasters, for families with an annual income of less than ₹ 5 lakhs Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following statements regarding post-development theory are true? (i) Arturo Escobar is one of the leading post-development scholars. (ii) Post-development is an argument for alternatives to development. (iii) Developing countries should be able to make decisions for themselves based on their own choices, on their own discourses. (iv) Post-development theory argues that there is no universal mode of development to be followed. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
The criteria for identifying Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are (i) pre-agricultural level of technology (ii) low level of literacy (iii) economic backwardness (iv) a declining or stagnant population Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
The Social Development Index (SDI) is a composite index which considers important dimensions of social development such as (i) demographic parameters (ii) health indicators and educational attainment (iii) basic amenities and economic deprivation (iv) social deprivation parameters Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following is a graphical representation of income distribution used to calculate the Gini coefficient?
Which of the following is not a fiscal instrument?
Which of the following conducts the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI)?
An increase in the tax to GDP ratio of a country indicates which of the following? (i) Larger fiscal ability (ii) Equitable distribution of income Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Arrange the following accidents/episodes in ascending (yearwise) order : (i) Bhopal Gas Tragedy (ii) Chernobyl Disaster (iii) Fukushima Daiichi Disaster (iv) Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Consider the following National Parks of Assam and arrange them in ascending order with respect to the year of declaration as National Park : (i) Raimona National Park (ii) Manas National Park (iii) Dibru-Saikhowa National Park (iv) Nameri National Park Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Match List-I with List-II : List-I a. Mulch b. Niche c. Beta diversity d. Upwelling List-II 1. Variation in species composition across different habitats 2. Movement of nutrient-rich bottom water to ocean's surface 3. A protective cover on the ground, may be of dried leaves 4. The functional role and position of a species in an ecosystem Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
According to the Assam State Action Plan on Climate Change (2015–2020), which of the following temperature and rainfall changes has occurred in Assam during the period 1951–2010?
The global warming potential of a gas is decided on the basis of
Which of the following soil horizons is present in the soil of forests but absent in the cultivated fields?
The 'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report' are related to (i) Ganga Action Plan (ii) inter-linking of Indian rivers (iii) protection of Western Ghats (iv) planning of ecozones of India Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which organization/department is the custodian of foreign exchange reserves in India?
As per the NITI Aayog's multi-dimensional poverty index (as per the latest statistics for 2022–23), the percentage of population in Assam classified as poor is
What are the main objectives of the 'Assam Millets Mission'? (i) Raise nutrition quotient (ii) Increase farmer's income (iii) Contribute to crop diversification (iv) Employment generation Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following is not a dimension of Social Progress Index?
In which year were the Assam Plantations Labour Rules established?
Which one of the following is the purpose of 'UDAY'?
Economists Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson won the Nobel Prize in 2024 in Economics. They were honoured for their work on
Who among the following won the 'Golden Bat' in the ICC Champions Trophy, 2025?
What is the time period of 16th Finance Commission of India which is chaired by Dr. Arvind Panagariya?
Which of the following is/are active Indian Research Station(s) in Antarctica continent? (i) Dakshin Gangotri (ii) Maitri (iii) Bharati (iv) Tushar Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Jyoti Prasad Agarwala said in a speech in 1931, “Assamese youths would follow Bhagat Singh”. Where did he say this?
Who delivered the welcome address in the Hindu Mahasabha Conference, which was held in 1926?
Maitri Ashram, later renamed as Kasturba Ashram, was established at Sarania Hills, Guwahati by
Who among the following martyrs died in police firing at Dhekiajuli police station on 20th September, 1942, who stood at the front, heading the 'Death Squad'?
Assertion (A) : Purnananda Burhagohain created a standing army. Reason (R) : The king was plotting to kill the Burhagohain. Select the correct answer from the options given below.
Which of the following statements regarding Ahom-Mughal conflict during 1616–1639 is/are false? (i) Ahom king came to be regarded as the Raja of Assam. (ii) The defeat of the Mughals had been dramatically described in the Baharistan-i-Ghaibi. (iii) A Barphukan was appointed with headquarters at Kajali. (iv) The main grounds for the conflict were in boundary disputes and commercial relations. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following statements regarding first Assamese film Joymoti is/are false? (i) The film was produced by Chitralekha Movietone. (ii) The film was based on a drama by Padmanath Gohain Baruah. (iii) The artists were drawn from respectable families. (iv) The film was the first Indian film to delve into 'realism'. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Match the following Buranjis (List-I) with the period they deal with (List-II) : List-I a. Satsari Assam Buranji b. Kali Bharat Buranji c. Tungkhungia Buranji d. Weissali Buranji List-II 1. Kamaleswar Singha to Purandar Singha 2. 1679–1858 3. 1681–1810 4. Burmese invasion of Assam Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Match the following personalities (List-I) with the associations/organizations they were engaged with during 1920s (List-II) : List-I a. Rohinikanta Hati Baruah b. Krishna Nath Sarmah c. Tarun Ram Phukan d. Ambikagiri Raichoudhury List-II 1. Assam Branch of All India Spinners' Association 2. APCC (General Secretary) 3. Assam Branch of Swarajya Party 4. Assam Jatiya Mahasabha Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Which of the following statements regarding Buddhism in Assam are true? (i) Buddhism existed in Assam before the visit of Hiuen Tsang. (ii) Dhitika became responsible for the spread of Buddhism in Assam. (iii) Asvabhava preached Mahayana cult in Assam. (iv) According to a tradition, the older shrine at Hajo was a great Chaitya. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Arrange the following works chronologically according to their year of publication : (i) Grammatical Notices of the Assamese Language (ii) A Grammar of the Assamese Language (iii) A Dictionary in Assamese and English Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : Up to the age of 12 all the knowledge I gained was through Gujarati, my mother tongue. I knew then something of Arithmetic, History and Geography. Then I entered a High School. For the first three years the mother tongue was still the medium. But the schoolmaster's business was to drive English into the pupil's head. Therefore more than half of our time was given to learning English and mastering its arbitrary spelling and pronunciation. It was a painful discovery to have to learn a language that was not pronounced as it was written. It was a strange experience to have to learn the spelling by heart. For the first three years it was comparatively plain sailing. The pillory began with the fourth year of my school. Geometry, Algebra, Chemistry, Astronomy, History and Geography—all were to be learnt in English. The tyranny of English was so great that even Sanskrit or Persian had to be learnt through English, not through the mother tongue. It did not matter to the teacher if a boy spoke bad English which he could neither pronounce correctly nor understand fully. Why should the teacher worry? His own English was by no means without blemish. The result was chaos. I know now why I took four years to learn of Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, Chemistry and Astronomy. If I had not to learn them through English but Gujarati, my grasp of the subjects would have been easier and clearer. My Gujarati vocabulary would have been richer. I would have made use of such knowledge in my own home. This English medium created an impassable barrier between me and the members of my family, who had not gone through English schools. I was fast becoming a stranger in my own home. “His own English was by no means without blemish.” This means
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : Up to the age of 12 all the knowledge I gained was through Gujarati, my mother tongue. I knew then something of Arithmetic, History and Geography. Then I entered a High School. For the first three years the mother tongue was still the medium. But the schoolmaster's business was to drive English into the pupil's head. Therefore more than half of our time was given to learning English and mastering its arbitrary spelling and pronunciation. It was a painful discovery to have to learn a language that was not pronounced as it was written. It was a strange experience to have to learn the spelling by heart. For the first three years it was comparatively plain sailing. The pillory began with the fourth year of my school. Geometry, Algebra, Chemistry, Astronomy, History and Geography—all were to be learnt in English. The tyranny of English was so great that even Sanskrit or Persian had to be learnt through English, not through the mother tongue. It did not matter to the teacher if a boy spoke bad English which he could neither pronounce correctly nor understand fully. Why should the teacher worry? His own English was by no means without blemish. The result was chaos. I know now why I took four years to learn of Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, Chemistry and Astronomy. If I had not to learn them through English but Gujarati, my grasp of the subjects would have been easier and clearer. My Gujarati vocabulary would have been richer. I would have made use of such knowledge in my own home. This English medium created an impassable barrier between me and the members of my family, who had not gone through English schools. I was fast becoming a stranger in my own home. The author says that if the medium of education was Gujarati instead of English, many things would happen. Which of the following claims is the author not making?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : Up to the age of 12 all the knowledge I gained was through Gujarati, my mother tongue. I knew then something of Arithmetic, History and Geography. Then I entered a High School. For the first three years the mother tongue was still the medium. But the schoolmaster's business was to drive English into the pupil's head. Therefore more than half of our time was given to learning English and mastering its arbitrary spelling and pronunciation. It was a painful discovery to have to learn a language that was not pronounced as it was written. It was a strange experience to have to learn the spelling by heart. For the first three years it was comparatively plain sailing. The pillory began with the fourth year of my school. Geometry, Algebra, Chemistry, Astronomy, History and Geography—all were to be learnt in English. The tyranny of English was so great that even Sanskrit or Persian had to be learnt through English, not through the mother tongue. It did not matter to the teacher if a boy spoke bad English which he could neither pronounce correctly nor understand fully. Why should the teacher worry? His own English was by no means without blemish. The result was chaos. I know now why I took four years to learn of Arithmetic, Geometry, Algebra, Chemistry and Astronomy. If I had not to learn them through English but Gujarati, my grasp of the subjects would have been easier and clearer. My Gujarati vocabulary would have been richer. I would have made use of such knowledge in my own home. This English medium created an impassable barrier between me and the members of my family, who had not gone through English schools. I was fast becoming a stranger in my own home. Why was everything plain sailing during the first three years?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : When vegetation sprouts in the desert, it is a good sign but when the ice in the Arctic and the Antarctic begins to turn green, there is something terribly wrong. Reports say that an iceberg, approximately the size of New York City, has broken off from the icy continent. An Argentine team discovered huge cracks in the polar ice caps. These developments can have serious implications. If polar ice fields melt, our coastal cities might be submerged and sea levels across the world could rise between 3.65 and 6.09 metres in different parts of the Earth. This is probably due to global warming. What do you think is the intention of the author?
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : When vegetation sprouts in the desert, it is a good sign but when the ice in the Arctic and the Antarctic begins to turn green, there is something terribly wrong. Reports say that an iceberg, approximately the size of New York City, has broken off from the icy continent. An Argentine team discovered huge cracks in the polar ice caps. These developments can have serious implications. If polar ice fields melt, our coastal cities might be submerged and sea levels across the world could rise between 3.65 and 6.09 metres in different parts of the Earth. This is probably due to global warming. Polar ice caps develop huge cracks because
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : When vegetation sprouts in the desert, it is a good sign but when the ice in the Arctic and the Antarctic begins to turn green, there is something terribly wrong. Reports say that an iceberg, approximately the size of New York City, has broken off from the icy continent. An Argentine team discovered huge cracks in the polar ice caps. These developments can have serious implications. If polar ice fields melt, our coastal cities might be submerged and sea levels across the world could rise between 3.65 and 6.09 metres in different parts of the Earth. This is probably due to global warming. When ice turns green in the Arctic and the Antarctic
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : Opera is a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through lyrics. By contrast, in musical theatre, an actor's dramatic performance is primary and the music plays a lesser role. The drama is presented in opera using the primary elements of theatre such as scenery, costumes and acting. However, the words of the opera or libretto are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra. It is a 400-year old genre. Artists are engaged in it all over the world. Composers, singers and directors have used this art form to tell stories. Italy is the birthplace of the opera. In the 16th century, the Florentine poets, musicians and writers cultivated this form of dramatic singing. In India, we have an equivalent of the opera. It is known as Natya Sangeet. Opera is an art form that
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : Opera is a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through lyrics. By contrast, in musical theatre, an actor's dramatic performance is primary and the music plays a lesser role. The drama is presented in opera using the primary elements of theatre such as scenery, costumes and acting. However, the words of the opera or libretto are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra. It is a 400-year old genre. Artists are engaged in it all over the world. Composers, singers and directors have used this art form to tell stories. Italy is the birthplace of the opera. In the 16th century, the Florentine poets, musicians and writers cultivated this form of dramatic singing. In India, we have an equivalent of the opera. It is known as Natya Sangeet. Natya Sangeet means
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : Opera is a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through lyrics. By contrast, in musical theatre, an actor's dramatic performance is primary and the music plays a lesser role. The drama is presented in opera using the primary elements of theatre such as scenery, costumes and acting. However, the words of the opera or libretto are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra. It is a 400-year old genre. Artists are engaged in it all over the world. Composers, singers and directors have used this art form to tell stories. Italy is the birthplace of the opera. In the 16th century, the Florentine poets, musicians and writers cultivated this form of dramatic singing. In India, we have an equivalent of the opera. It is known as Natya Sangeet. Musical theatre is different from opera because
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : These days we are all getting accustomed to getting home services. Particularly the cities have seen the growth of home services. Home services provide us with health care, child care, grooming, servicing of appliances, and preparation of meals and so many other tasks of daily life. We have gradually adapted to taking convenience service for most of our needs. The days of keeping a house by the family themselves are slowly evaporating in the cities. A plethora of services is on offer and many families are opting for the convenience. The industry has grown by leaps and bounds in India. Gone are the days of browsing through phone books or relying on neighbours to find someone to fix your leaking tap or install your AC after a move. Today on-demand services are transforming how we maintain our homes, making the process faster, simpler and more conveniently reliable. The home services have become easy and transparent too. We can now download a variety of applications and book services at any hour and for any task. Online platforms have built up a variety of services at competitive prices; removing hidden costs and haggling. A feature that makes these services outstanding is the transparency. Customer reviews and ratings have become a part of building trust and attracting repeat consumers. It remains to be seen how far these service providers can execute their promise of professionalism and trusted service. Families are choosing home service because
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : These days we are all getting accustomed to getting home services. Particularly the cities have seen the growth of home services. Home services provide us with health care, child care, grooming, servicing of appliances, and preparation of meals and so many other tasks of daily life. We have gradually adapted to taking convenience service for most of our needs. The days of keeping a house by the family themselves are slowly evaporating in the cities. A plethora of services is on offer and many families are opting for the convenience. The industry has grown by leaps and bounds in India. Gone are the days of browsing through phone books or relying on neighbours to find someone to fix your leaking tap or install your AC after a move. Today on-demand services are transforming how we maintain our homes, making the process faster, simpler and more conveniently reliable. The home services have become easy and transparent too. We can now download a variety of applications and book services at any hour and for any task. Online platforms have built up a variety of services at competitive prices; removing hidden costs and haggling. A feature that makes these services outstanding is the transparency. Customer reviews and ratings have become a part of building trust and attracting repeat consumers. It remains to be seen how far these service providers can execute their promise of professionalism and trusted service. One of the ways to keep growing the business of home services
Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : These days we are all getting accustomed to getting home services. Particularly the cities have seen the growth of home services. Home services provide us with health care, child care, grooming, servicing of appliances, and preparation of meals and so many other tasks of daily life. We have gradually adapted to taking convenience service for most of our needs. The days of keeping a house by the family themselves are slowly evaporating in the cities. A plethora of services is on offer and many families are opting for the convenience. The industry has grown by leaps and bounds in India. Gone are the days of browsing through phone books or relying on neighbours to find someone to fix your leaking tap or install your AC after a move. Today on-demand services are transforming how we maintain our homes, making the process faster, simpler and more conveniently reliable. The home services have become easy and transparent too. We can now download a variety of applications and book services at any hour and for any task. Online platforms have built up a variety of services at competitive prices; removing hidden costs and haggling. A feature that makes these services outstanding is the transparency. Customer reviews and ratings have become a part of building trust and attracting repeat consumers. It remains to be seen how far these service providers can execute their promise of professionalism and trusted service. 'A plethora of services' means
A teenager will speak to his grandmother and to his friend
The willingness to listen and learn helps us to
While admitting a serious lapse, you should not
In a multicultural environment, a strong regional accent may
The universal gesture that conveys the same meaning in all societies is
The concept of space and territoriality is influenced by
Sometimes the fear of not being perfect may stem from
Find the remainder when 10³³⁵ − 4 is divided by 3.
A number is increased by 30% and then decreased by 30%. Find the net increase/decrease in percentage.
What is the value of (5√7 + 2√7)(6√7 + 3√7)?
Tim was calculating the area of a square. He made a mistake in measuring the side of the square, the error being 10% in excess. Find the resultant percentage error in the area of the square.
The sides of a rectangular garden are 36 m × 64 m. Find the perimeter of a square garden which has the same area as that of the rectangular garden.
An 80 m long ladder is leaning against a wall making an angle of 45° with the ground. Find the distance of the foot of the ladder from the wall.
The table below shows the daily income of 50 persons in rupees : Income (in ₹): Less than 200 — Number of persons: 12 Income (in ₹): Less than 250 — Number of persons: 26 Income (in ₹): Less than 300 — Number of persons: 34 Income (in ₹): Less than 350 — Number of persons: 40 Income (in ₹): Less than 400 — Number of persons: 50 How many persons earn ₹ 250 or more but less than ₹ 350?
The expenditures of a company per annum (in lakh rupees) over a given period are given in the following table. Study the table and answer the question based on it : Year 1998 — Salary 288, Fuel & transport 98, Bonus 3.00, Interest on loans 23.4, Taxes 83 Year 1999 — Salary 342, Fuel & transport 112, Bonus 2.52, Interest on loans 32.5, Taxes 103 Year 2000 — Salary 324, Fuel & transport 101, Bonus 3.84, Interest on loans 41.6, Taxes 74 Year 2001 — Salary 336, Fuel & transport 133, Bonus 3.68, Interest on loans 36.4, Taxes 88 Year 2002 — Salary 410, Fuel & transport 142, Bonus 3.96, Interest on loans 49.4, Taxes 98 The total amount of bonus paid by the company during the given period is what percent of the total amount of salary paid during the same period?
The seats for Mathematics, Physics and Biology in a school are in the ratio 5 : 7 : 8. There is a proposal to increase the seats by 40%, 50% and 75% respectively for Mathematics, Physics and Biology. What will be the new ratio of the seats in Mathematics, Physics and Biology when the proposal is implemented?
The HCF of two numbers is 8. Which of the following can never be their LCM?
In an examination, a candidate scores 4 marks for every correct answer and loses 1 mark for every incorrect answer. If he attempts all 75 questions and scores 125 marks, then the number of questions he answered correctly is
The vertices of a quadrilateral ABCD are respectively A(0, 0), B(4, 4), C(4, 8) and D(0, 4). Then ABCD is a
If x + 1/x = 1, then the value of (x² + 3x + 1)/(x² + 7x + 1) is
Study the given pie charts and answer the question : [Pie chart 1 'Sources of Funds for the School': Government 12%, Internal Sources 15%, Donations 35%, NGOs 38%. Pie chart 2 'Use of Funds by the School': Reserved 33%, School Maintenance 30%, Scholarship 26%, Payment 11%] If the scholarship has to be paid out of the donations fund, then what is the percentage of donations fund used for this purpose? The entire funds that the school gets from different sources is ₹ 10 lakhs.
Looking up towards the sky, David realized that the vast majority of swans flying above are blue in colour. Which of the following can David logically conclude?
Rohit has a few cricket trophies that he placed in three different display boxes—Left, Centre and Right. Each box has space for two trophies. The Ranji is kept in the Right box. Nayudu and Premier are in the next one near the box with World. The Vizzy is kept in the Left box. The World is in the same box as Vizzy. In which box should he place the Champions?
“Doramian students were right in 1995 to stage protests demanding that the university education should be made free.” Which of the following assumptions is not required for acceptance of the above situation?
In a sale, the following lots are to be placed : Lot 1 — Brand: Maximus, Product: Filter, Price: INR 10,000 Lot 2 — Brand: Desdem, Product: Fryer, Price: INR 7,000 Lot 3 — Brand: Romulus, Product: Filter, Price: INR 6,000 Lot 4 — Brand: Ignis, Product: Heater, Price: INR 4,500 Lot 5 — Brand: Florice, Product: Fryer, Price: INR 17,500 If the lots are placed by product, then by brand, in alphabetical order, then what would be the price of buying one item from the lot placed at the fourth position and one item from the lot placed at the second position?
Based on the question, “In a developing nation like ours, should the Government be engaging more in space exploration research?”, identify which of the following is a weak argument.
While visiting another planet, our forefathers learnt that 1. Jhummaliya means manpower 2. Plutojhumma means superman 3. Jhummahusa means mankind In that planet, which of the following words could possibly mean 'kindhearted'?
Identify the best suitable choice of words to complete the following sentence : “A _____ cannot exist without _____.”
Four entities—rhino (Kaziranga), tea (Jorhat), silk (Sualkuchi) and tiger (Manas) are linked to four persons—Priya, Raju, Sumi and Tora. Priya avoids animals, Raju loves fabrics, Sumi studies plants, and Tora tracks wildlife. Who is linked to silk?
If all Zinks are Winks and no Winks are Pinks, then which of the following statements must be true?
In a certain village, every person is either a knight or a knave. Knights always speak the truth and knaves always lie. Two villagers, A and B, make the following statements : • A says, “B is a knave.” • B says, “A and I are both knaves.” What are A and B?
In a certain village, two-thirds of the villagers own bicycles, one-fourth of the villagers grow vegetables, one-fifth of the villagers are employed and three-fourths of the villagers are above 30 years of age. Which one of the following statements must certainly be true?
In a group of 100 people, 60 like milk tea, 50 like green tea and 20 like neither. How many people like both milk tea and green tea?
As an administrator of a city, you received a complaint from a lady that a stranger has rented a house in her neighbourhood and he looks very suspicious. She has never seen him around earlier. He has a strange behaviour and goes out during night at odd hours. People who come to meet him also appear to be of the same type. She is apprehensive that this man might be engaged in some terrorist activities. In such a situation, what would you do?
You are in charge of a time-bound infrastructure project in a remote place. During the project review meeting, you find that the project is likely to be delayed on account of lack of cooperation from the team members. In such a situation, you would
Your city is facing severe air pollution on account of vehicular emissions. You have to decide on the most effective policy measure on a short-term basis. What would you do?
You are a receptionist at the front desk of a hospital. An emergency hit and run accident case has been brought in by some people. What would you do?
You are teaching in a class. A student gets up and asks a question, whose answer you are not aware of. What will you do?
You have received an e-mail from an unknown source asking you to share your bank account login id and password, and also to update your bank KYC. What will you do?
You took your vehicle to an approved pollution testing centre. The executive at the centre fed the required data to his computer, came out of the kiosk and took front and back photographs of your vehicle. He then went back to his computer and surprisingly, handed over the PUCC to you without actually testing the emission. Needless to say, all data shown in the PUCC were within permissible limits. What will you do?
You are carrying about 3 kg in excess of the luggage allowance for your upcoming flight to your ancestral place. You have packed your bag with presents for relatives and friends. You plan to plead with the check-in executive in the airport to overlook the excess luggage and waive the charge for it. In the check-in counter, the executive behind the desk seems to ignore your plea and hands over a paper note which mentions the amount to be paid. You got annoyed and wanted to argue your case further. Then you noticed that the executive is wearing a tag which says that he can neither hear nor speak. What will you do?
You are leading a group of professionals to prepare a digital twin of an industrial township. The project involves extensive fieldwork as well as AI assisted computing. Also, the project should be completed within a given timeline. What will you do? (i) The team will be in constant touch with one another through social media (ii) The entire team will assemble in the company conference room every morning to take stock of the situation till the project is over (iii) Some of the team members will be allowed to work from home, if justified by the nature of the job (iv) No team member will be allowed to work from home Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
You are the head of the civil administration of a subdivisional town. Without much of a warning, the town and its neighbouring locations were ravaged by a cloudburst. You and your team is working tirelessly in the field as well as in the control room. While you were busy in the control room, a few people from the media approached you to enquire about the loss of life and property and the administration's response to it. What will you do?
You are the leader of a team working on a certain project. On a certain issue pertaining to the project, opinion is divided among the team members on the steps to be taken. What will you do?
Generic medicines are many times cheaper than the branded varieties and they are effective alternatives to the branded ones. As a civil servant, you wish to popularize the generic medicines, especially among the economically challenged section of the population in the town where you are currently posted. What will you do?
You have planned a vacation and you have decided to fly to the destination. But, despite having a confirmed air ticket, you were denied boarding by the airline staff on the pretext that the flight is overbooked; however, you were offered boarding in the next available flight same day. What will you do?
Consider the following statements and conclusions : Statements : 1. All engineers are mathematicians. 2. Some mathematicians are logicians. 3. No logician is a poet. Conclusions : (i) Some mathematicians are not poets. (ii) Some engineers are not poets. (iii) No engineer is a poet. Which conclusion (conclusions) follows (follow) from the statements?
The following Venn diagram shows, out of 200 people, how many own smartphones, laptops and tablets. What is the number of people who own both smartphones and laptops? [Venn diagram of three overlapping circles — Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops. Smartphones-only: 60; Smartphones∩Tablets-only: 10; Tablets-only: 30; Smartphones∩Laptops∩Tablets (all three): 20; Smartphones∩Laptops-only: 30; Laptops∩Tablets-only: 20; Laptops-only: 20]
Pointing to a boy, Dipankar says, “His mother is the daughter-in-law of my mother's mother.” How is Dipankar related to the boy?
A cube is painted on all its faces and then cut into 27 smaller cubes. How many smaller cubes will have exactly 3 faces painted?
In a room full of 100 people, 99% are right-handed. How many right-handed people have to leave the room to make that percentage 98%?
What combination of alphanumeric characters should occupy the vacant space of the given table? Row 1: 1Y | 4Z | 7X Row 2: 10Z | (blank) | 50Y Row 3: 3Z | 2Y | 1X
Which letter of the English alphabet should occupy the blank space in the given horizontal table? W S Q M ___
In this sequence, what number would logically come next? 2, 4, 8, 4, 6, 5, 9, 4, ____
From the given set of 5 numbers, identify the odd number out : 5712, 9211, 4307, 2309, 7512
Consider the statement and the conclusions given below : Statement : As compared to the earlier times, the weather forecasts issued by the meteorological department are fairly accurate. Conclusions : (i) In recent times, the meteorological department has hired some highly qualified individuals. (ii) The science of meteorology has made great advances in recent years. Choose the correct option.
Consider the following statements in respect of the two distance travelled vs. time graphs for one-dimensional motion of objects : [Line graph 'Distance travelled vs. Time graphs': x-axis Time (in second) 0-10, y-axis Distance travelled (in metre) 0-120. Graph 1: a nearly straight line rising steadily from 0 to about 38 m at t=10s (roughly constant slope, ~4 m/s). Graph 2: starts near Graph 1 but curves upward increasingly steeply, reaching about 105 m at t=10s (accelerating / non-uniform motion).] (i) Graph 1 describes a uniform motion. (ii) Graph 2 describes a uniform circular motion. (iii) Graph 1 describes a motion with a constant speed of 4 m/s. (iv) Graph 2 describes a motion with a variable speed. Select the correct statement (statements) using the codes given below.
Consider the statement and the conclusions given below : Statement : All members of the Chowdhury family of Junagarh are honest. Deepika is an honest girl. Conclusions : (i) Deepika lives in Junagarh. (ii) All honest persons are girls. Choose the correct option.