MPPSC Prelims 2024

(b)Road/Passenger Safety (यात्री सुरक्षा)

The National Health Policy-2017 identified seven priority areas for dedicated action to improve health. Which of the following is NOT one of these seven priority areas?

(a)Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

(c)Niramaya Nari

(d)Antyodaya Yojana

Q. 31 markMedium

(a)Kesari dal (Lathyrus sativus)

Regular consumption of which pulse (legume) causes the disease called Lathyrism?

(b)Chana dal (Bengal gram)

(c)Moong dal (Green gram)

(d)None of the above

Q. 31 markMedium

(a)Kesari dal (Lathyrus sativus)

Regular consumption of which pulse can cause the disease called Lathyrism?

In 2017, through which ISRO satellite launch vehicle were as many as 104 satellites successfully launched in a single mission?

In 2017, which ISRO satellite launch vehicle successfully placed 104 satellites into orbit in a single attempt?

(c)Parts per million (ppm)

The thickness of the ozone layer is measured in ________.

(a)Ångström

(b)Dobson Unit

(d)Parts per billion (ppb)

Q. 51 markMedium

The thickness of the ozone layer is measured in ______.

In the human body, the number of pairs of cranial nerves is:

How many pairs of chromosomes are present in the human body?

In which year was India’s first inter-planetary mission to Mars successfully launched?

India’s first inter-planetary mission to Mars was successfully launched in which year?

When did the Government of India pass the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act?

When did the Government of India pass the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act?

(a)No poverty; Zero hunger; Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

According to SDG India Index 2018, SDG 1, SDG 2 and SDG 9 represent respectively:

(b)No poverty; Quality education; Life on land

(c)Clean water and sanitation; Climate action; Sustainable cities and communities

(d)Gender equality; Climate action; Zero hunger

Q. 91 markMedium

(a)No poverty; Zero hunger; Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

According to SDG India Index 2018, SDG-1, SDG-2 and SDG-9 represent respectively:

(b)No poverty; Quality education; Life on land

(c)Clean water and sanitation; Climate action; Sustainable cities and communities

(d)Gender equality; Climate action; Zero hunger

Q. 101 markMedium

(a)Autotrophic components

In the aquatic ecosystem of a pond, which of the following components is represented by fungi, bacteria and flagellates?

(b)Consumers

(c)Decomposers

(d)Abiotic components

Q. 101 markMedium

(a)Autotrophic components

In the aquatic ecosystem of a pond, which of the following components is represented by fungi, bacteria and flagellates?

(b)Consumers

(c)Decomposers

(d)Abiotic components

Q. 111 markMedium

(a)Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967)

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court of India declare the prevalence of Fundamental Rights over Directive Principles of the State Policy in case of conflict between the two?

(b)The State of Madras v. Champakam Dorairajan (1951)

(c)Kesavananda Bharati v. the State of Kerala (1973)

(d)Minerva Mills v. the Union of India (1980)

Q. 111 markMedium

(a)Golaknath v. State of Punjab (1967)

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court of India declare the prevalence of Fundamental Rights over Directive Principles of the State Policy in case of conflict between the two?

(b)The State of Madras v. Champakam Dorairajan (1951)

(c)Kesavananda Bharati v. the State of Kerala (1973)

(d)Minerva Mills v. the Union of India (1980)

Q. 121 markMedium

(a)In case of differences of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, the matter is decided by the Law Commission.

Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

(b)The Election Commissioners cannot be removed from their office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.

(c)The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers.

(d)The term of office of Election Commissioners is six years from the date they assume office or till the day they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Q. 121 markMedium

(a)In case of differences of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, the matter is decided by the Law Commission.

Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

(b)The Election Commissioners cannot be removed from their office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.

(c)The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers.

(d)The term of office of Election Commissioners is six years from the date they assume office or till the day they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Q. 131 markMedium

(a)If such amendment seeks to make changes in Article 53.

An amendment of the Constitution shall require to be ratified by the legislatures of not less than one-half of the states:

(b)If such amendment seeks to make changes in Article 239A.

(c)If such amendment seeks to make changes in Article 243A.

(d)If such amendment seeks to make changes in Article 279A.

Q. 131 markMedium

(a)If such amendment seeks to make changes in Article 53.

An amendment of the Constitution shall require to be ratified by the legislatures of not less than one-half of the states:

(b)If such amendment seeks to make changes in Article 239A.

(c)If such amendment seeks to make changes in Article 243A.

(d)If such amendment seeks to make changes in Article 279A.

Q. 141 markMedium

Which among the following Articles speaks about impeachment of the President of India?

Which among the following Article speaks about impeachment of the President of India?

(a)who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the High Court.

As per Article 76 of the Indian Constitution, the President shall appoint a person to be Attorney-General for India:

(b)who has been an advocate of the Supreme Court for at least seven years.

(c)who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court.

(d)who has been an advocate of the High Court for at least seven years.

Q. 151 markMedium

(a)who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the High Court.

As per Article 76 of the Indian Constitution, the President shall appoint a person to be Attorney General for India:

(b)who has been an advocate of the Supreme Court for at least seven years.

(c)who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court.

(d)who has been an advocate of the High Court for at least seven years.

Q. 161 markMedium

(a)Public Accounts Committee

K.M. Munshi was related to:

(b)Constitution Draft Committee

(c)Preamble Committee

(d)Hindu Code Bill Drafting Committee

Q. 161 markMedium

(a)Public Accounts Committee

K.M. Munshi was related to:

(b)Constitution Draft Committee

(c)Preamble Committee

(d)Hindu Code Bill Drafting Committee

Q. 171 markMedium

(a)Chief Ministers of all States

Under whose advice can the President of India declare Emergency under Article 352?

(b)Prime Minister

(c)Union Cabinet

(d)Council of Ministers

Q. 171 markMedium

(a)Chief Ministers of all States

Under whose advice can the President of India declare Emergency under Article 352?

(b)Prime Minister

(c)Union Cabinet

(d)Council of Ministers

Q. 181 markMedium

The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis is in:

The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis is in:

Consider the following statements: 1. It shall be the duty of the Advocate-General to give advice to the Government of the State upon legal matters. 2. The Advocate-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the Cabinet. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: 1. It shall be the duty of the Advocate General to give advice to the Government of the State upon legal matters. 2. The Advocate General shall hold office during the pleasure of the Cabinet. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The list of powers, authority and responsibilities which may be entrusted to the Panchayats is given in the:

The list of powers, authority and responsibilities which may be entrusted to the Panchayats is given in the:

People of the Nima tribe reside in which districts of Madhya Pradesh?

(a)Betul & Chhindwara

The people of the Bharia tribe of Madhya Pradesh mainly inhabit which of the following pairs of districts?

(a)Betul and Chhindwara

(b)Mandla and Dindori

(c)Rewa and Satna

(d)Sidhi and Shahdol

Q. 221 markMedium

The Mandavara folk-dance is performed by which tribe?

The festival "Mandala Lohar" is celebrated by which tribal community?

The great hero Tantya ‘Bhama’ belongs to which tribal community?

The great revolutionary 'Tantya Mama' belonged to which tribal community?

Freedom fighter Subhash Singh Mandloi is related to which tribe?

Freedom fighter Sukhram Singh Mandloi was associated with which tribe?

(a)Famous tribal social worker

Late Shri Badal Bhoi was a:

(b)Famous tribal musician

(c)Famous tribal freedom fighter

(d)Famous tribal writer

Q. 251 markMedium

(a)A famous tribal social worker

Late Shri Badaru Bhele was:

(b)A famous tribal musician

(c)A famous tribal freedom fighter

(d)A famous tribal litterateur

(a)Rashtriya Karmveer Samman

Which honour is given by the Government of Madhya Pradesh to women artistes engaged in tribal, folk and traditional arts?

(b)State-level Teacher Award

(c)Rashtriya Devi Ahilya Samman

(d)Rashtriya Tulsi Samman

(a)Rashtriya Kalakar Samman

Which award is conferred by the Government of Madhya Pradesh on women for excellence in tribal, folk and traditional arts?

(b)Rajya Stariya Shikshak Samman

(c)Rashtriya Devi Ahilya Samman

(d)Rashtriya Tulsi Samman

Q. 271 markMedium

‘Bihla Bil’ is a popular folk song of the women of which tribal community?

The popular folk dance 'Diwari' is performed by women of which tribal community?

(a)Kabir Vang National Award

Which award is given for writing on the cultural tradition and distinctiveness of tribal life in Indian literature?

(b)Veer Shankar Shah – Raghunath Shah National Award

(c)Rani Durgavati National Award

(d)Rashtriya Devi Ahilya Samman

Q. 281 markMedium

(a)Karmkar Banga National Award

Which of the following awards is given for literary works focusing on the cultural traditions and characteristics of tribal life?

(b)Veer Shankar Shah – Raghunath Shah National Award

(c)Rani Durgavati National Award

(d)Rashtriya Devi Ahilya Samman

Q. 291 markMedium

In Madhya Pradesh, the self-employment scheme for tribals is run in the name of:

In Madhya Pradesh, the self-employment scheme for tribals is run in the name of:

In which year was ‘Vanya’, the publication unit of the Department of Tribal Welfare, established?

The publication house 'Vanya' of the Tribal Affairs Department was established in the year:

What was the lower ceiling of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) which was amended in 2007 by the Government of India?

What was the lower ceiling of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) which was amended in 2007 by the Government of India?

What was the proportion of external debt in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at the end of September 2023?

What was the proportion of external debt in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at the end of September 2023?

What percentage of all factories in India were located in Madhya Pradesh in the year 2017-18?

What percentage of all factories in India were located in Madhya Pradesh in the year 2017-18?

(b)Washington D.C. (USA), 2008

Where and when was the first G20 Summit held?

(a)London, 2008

(c)Paris, 2010

(d)Seoul, 2010

Q. 341 markMedium

(b)Washington D.C. (USA), 2008

Where and when was the first G20 Summit held?

(a)London, 2008

(c)Paris, 2010

(d)Seoul, 2010

Q. 351 markMedium

(a)Providing financial assistance to farmers for purchasing smartphones

UNNATI (Agri-GIS) project of Madhya Pradesh Government is for:

(b)Leveraging technology like satellite imagery and drone data to facilitate informed decision-making in agriculture

(c)Promoting the cultivation of genetically modified crops

(d)Establishing a network of agricultural universities across the state

Q. 351 markMedium

(a)Providing financial assistance to farmers for purchasing smartphones

UNNATI (Agri-GIS) project of Madhya Pradesh Government is for:

(b)Leveraging technology like satellite imagery and drone data to facilitate informed decision-making in agriculture

(c)Promoting the cultivation of genetically modified crops

(d)Establishing a network of agricultural universities across the state

Q. 361 markMedium

(a)Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)

The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan has emerged from the amalgamation of which of the following schemes?

(b)Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Literacy Mission (PMGDL-M)

(c)Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE)

(d)Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Abhiyan and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

Q. 361 markMedium

(a)Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) and National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)

The Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan has emerged from the amalgamation of which of the following schemes?

(b)Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Literacy Mission (PMGDL-M)

(c)Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) and Teacher Education (TE)

(d)Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Abhiyan and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

Q. 371 markMedium

(a)Per capita income of Madhya Pradesh is higher than that of India

In the year 2022-23, on comparing the per capita income of Madhya Pradesh and that of India on the basis of advanced estimates at constant (2011-12) prices, we find that:

(b)Per capita income of Madhya Pradesh is lower than that of India

(c)Per capita income of Madhya Pradesh is equal to that of India

(d)Comparison is not possible

Q. 371 markMedium

(a)Per capita income of Madhya Pradesh is higher than that of India

In the year 2022-23, on comparing the per capita income of Madhya Pradesh and that of India on the basis of advanced estimates at constant (2011-12) prices, we find that:

(b)Per capita income of Madhya Pradesh is lower than that of India

(c)Per capita income of Madhya Pradesh is equal to that of India

(d)Comparison is not possible

Q. 381 markMedium

GI-tagged Chinnor rice is primarily produced in which district of Madhya Pradesh?

GI-tagged Chinnor rice is primarily produced in which district of Madhya Pradesh?

(a)(1) Ashoknagar – (i) Bananas, (2) Khargone – (ii) Maheshwari Sarees and Tiger Print, (3) Burhanpur – (iii) Chanderi Sarees, (4) Mandsaur – (iv) Garlic

Match the following districts of Madhya Pradesh with their unique product:

(b)(1) Ashoknagar – (iii) Chanderi Sarees, (2) Khargone – (ii) Maheshwari Sarees and Tiger Print, (3) Burhanpur – (i) Bananas, (4) Mandsaur – (iv) Garlic

(c)(1) Ashoknagar – (iv) Garlic, (2) Khargone – (iii) Chanderi Sarees, (3) Burhanpur – (ii) Maheshwari Sarees and Tiger Print, (4) Mandsaur – (i) Bananas

(d)(1) Ashoknagar – (ii) Maheshwari Sarees and Tiger Print, (2) Khargone – (iii) Chanderi Sarees, (3) Burhanpur – (iv) Garlic, (4) Mandsaur – (i) Bananas

Q. 391 markMedium

Match the following districts of Madhya Pradesh with their unique product and choose the correct option: (1) Ashoknagar – (i) Bananas (2) Khargone – (ii) Maheshwari Sarees and Tiger Print (3) Burhanpur – (iii) Chanderi Sarees (4) Mandsaur – (iv) Garlic

(b)(iii) (ii) (i) (iv)

(c)(iv) (iii) (ii) (i)

(d)(ii) (iii) (iv) (i)

Q. 401 markMedium

(a)Aspirant : 100, Performer : 65 – 99, Front-runner : 50 – 64, Achiever : 0 – 49

According to NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index 2020, how are the different categories of States’ performance in Sustainable Development Goals defined on the basis of index-score range?

(b)Aspirant : 0 – 49, Performer : 50 – 64, Front-runner : 65 – 99, Achiever : 100

(c)Aspirant : 50 – 64, Performer : 65 – 99, Front-runner : 0 – 49, Achiever : 100

(d)Aspirant : 65 – 99, Performer : 50 – 64, Front-runner : 0 – 49, Achiever : 100

Q. 401 markMedium

(a)Aspirant : 100, Performer : 65 – 99, Front-runner : 50 – 64, Achiever : 0 – 49

According to NITI Aayog's SDG India Index 2020, how are the different categories of States’ performance in Sustainable Development Goals defined on the basis of index score range?

(b)Aspirant : 0 – 49, Performer : 50 – 64, Front-runner : 65 – 99, Achiever : 100

(c)Aspirant : 50 – 64, Performer : 65 – 99, Front-runner : 0 – 49, Achiever : 100

(d)Aspirant : 65 – 99, Performer : 50 – 64, Front-runner : 0 – 49, Achiever : 100

Q. 411 markMedium

(c)Directories and Program

The central part of the UNIX Operating System is:

(a)Command Shell

(b)Kernel

(d)Files

Q. 411 markMedium

(c)Directories and Program

The central part of the UNIX Operating System is:

(a)Command Shell

(b)Kernel

(d)Files

Q. 421 markMedium

A _______ attack comes in the form of deceptive e-mails or text messages that may ask you to install software or divulge personal information.

A _______ attack comes in the form of deceptive emails or text messages that may ask you to install software or divulge personal information.

(b)Social Networking Site

Kurrently is a/an:

(a)Search Engine

(c)Blog

(d)Internet Forum

Q. 431 markMedium

(b)Social Networking Site

Kurrently is a/an:

(a)Search Engine

(c)Blog

(d)Internet Forum

Q. 441 markMedium

(a)ASAP (As Soon As Possible) test

"Imitation Game" was the original name of what?

(b)The Turing Test

(c)The Halting Problem

(d)Universal Machine Theory

Q. 441 markMedium

‘Imitation Game’ was the original name of which test/problem?

(a)ANSI/ESP (as printed)

(b)The Turing Test

(c)The Halting Problem

(d)Universal ESP

Q. 451 markMedium

The founder of Twitter is:

Who is the founder of Twitter?

(a)People, Process, Technology, Resources

Which of the following are the four pillars of e-Governance?

(b)People, Process, Technology, Government

(c)Elections, People, Technology, Resources

(d)Elections, People, Technology, Government

Q. 461 markMedium

(a)People, Process, Technology, Resources

What are the four pillars of e-Governance?

(b)People, Process, Technology, Government

(c)Information, People, Technology, Resources

(d)Information, People, Technology, Government

Q. 471 markMedium

Which social-networking site is meant for professionals and business people who want to connect with other professionals?

Which social networking site is meant for professionals and business people who wish to connect with other professionals?

(c)Full-Stack Development

________ is the process of automatic data extraction.

(a)Web Design

(b)Cyber Forensics

(d)Machine Learning

Q. 481 markMedium

(c)Full-stack Development

________ is a branch of Artificial Intelligence.

(a)Network Design

(b)Cyber Forensics

(d)Machine Learning

(a)Moving Picture Experts Guide

The full form of MPEG is:

(b)Moving Picture Experts Group

(c)Moving Picture Effect Group

(d)Moving Picture Effect Guide

(a)Moving Picture Experts Guide

MPEG stands for:

(b)Moving Picture Experts Group

(c)Moving Picture Effect Group

(d)Moving Picture Effect Guide

Q. 501 markMedium

(a)World Wide Web Content

In the field of Internet, W3C stands for:

(b)World Wide Web Commission

(c)World Wide Web Center

(d)World Wide Web Consortium

Q. 501 markMedium

(a)World Wide Web Content

In the field of Internet, W3C stands for:

(b)World Wide Web Commission

(c)World Wide Web Center

(d)World Wide Web Consortium

Q. 511 markMedium

According to 2021-22, the area and production of wheat occupies which place among cereals in Madhya Pradesh?

According to 2021–22, the area and production of wheat occupies which place among cereals in Madhya Pradesh?

In which district of Madhya Pradesh was the production of soyabean initially started?

In which district of Madhya Pradesh was the production of soyabean initially started?

In which of the following industry is rock phosphate used?

(a)Textile industry

(b)Fertilizer industry

(c)Sugar industry

(d)Paper industry

Q. 531 markMedium

In which of the following industry is rock phosphate used?

(a)Textile industry

(b)Fertilizer industry

(c)Sugar industry

(d)Paper industry

Q. 541 markMedium

(a)Arabian Sea branch of monsoon

The south-eastern part of Madhya Pradesh receives maximum rainfall from:

(b)Bay of Bengal branch of monsoon

(c)Retreating monsoon

(d)Cyclones

Q. 541 markMedium

(a)Arabian Sea branch of monsoon

The south-eastern part of Madhya Pradesh receives maximum rainfall from:

(b)Bay of Bengal branch of monsoon

(c)Retreating monsoon

(d)Cyclones

Q. 551 markMedium

Black soil in Madhya Pradesh is formed by which rock?

Black soil in Madhya Pradesh is formed by which rock?

When was bamboo nationalized in Madhya Pradesh?

When was bamboo nationalized in Madhya Pradesh?

The southern part of the Vindhyan Scarpland is called:

(a)Amarkantak plateau

The southern part of the Vindhyan Scarpland is called:

(a)Amarkantak plateau

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Bhopal was established with the support of a company of which country?

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Bhopal was established with the support of a company of which country?

According to the 2011 Census, which district had the highest percentage of urban population?

According to the 2011 Census, which district had the highest percentage of urban population?

(d)Sardar Sarovar Project

In which of the following irrigation projects do four states have partnership?

(a)Bansagar Project

(b)Bhander Project

(c)Rajghat Project

Q. 601 markMedium

(d)Sardar Sarovar Project

In which of the following irrigation projects do four states have partnership?

(a)Bansagar Project

(b)Bhander Project

(c)Rajghat Project

Q. 611 markMedium

(b)Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

What is the name of the author of the historical novel ‘Durgesh Nandini’ written in Bengali language?

(a)Devendra Nath

(c)Rabindranath Tagore

(d)Hemchandra Bandopadhyay

Q. 611 markMedium

(b)Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

What is the name of the author of the historical novel ‘Durgesh Nandini’ written in Bengali language?

(a)Devendra Nath

(c)Rabindranath Tagore

(d)Hemchandra Bandopadhyay

Q. 621 markMedium

Who appointed Keshav Chandra Sen as the Chief Acharya of the Brahmo Samaj?

(a)Raja Ram Mohan Roy

(b)N. G. Chandavarkar

(c)Devendranath Thakur

(d)Mahadev Govind Ranade

Q. 621 markMedium

Who appointed Keshav Chandra Sen as the Chief Acharya of Brahmo Samaj?

(a)Raja Ram Mohan Roy

(b)N. G. Chandavarkar

(c)Devendranath Thakur

(d)Mahadev Govind Ranade

(b)Non-Cooperation Movement

During which movement did Gandhiji call for the boycott of the Prince of Wales?

(a)Khilafat Movement

(c)Civil Disobedience Movement

(d)Quit India Movement

(b)Non-Cooperation Movement

During which movement did Gandhiji call for boycott of the Prince of Wales?

(a)Khilafat Movement

(c)Civil Disobedience Movement

(d)Quit India Movement

In the administrative system of the Mauryan period, Pradeshata was related to which department?

(a)Revenue Department

(b)Justice Department

(c)Military Department

(d)Economic Department

In the administrative system of the Mauryan period, Pradeshtha was related to which department?

(a)Revenue Department

(b)Justice Department

(c)Military Department

(d)Economic Department

Q. 651 markMedium

For whom did K. M. Panikkar say that “He was the first diplomat of modern India”?

(a)Dadabhai Naoroji

(b)Lala Lajpat Rai

(c)Gopal Krishna Gokhale

(d)Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Q. 651 markMedium

For whom did K. M. Panikkar say that “He was the first diplomat of modern India”?

(a)Dadabhai Naoroji

(b)Lala Lajpat Rai

(c)Gopal Krishna Gokhale

(d)Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Q. 661 markMedium

In which Veda are ‘Sabha’ and ‘Samiti’ declared as twin institutions?

In which Veda have the Sabha and Samiti been declared as twin institutions?

During the Upanayana (initiation) ceremony of the Kshatriya varna, which mantra was prescribed to be chanted?

During the Upanayana (sacred-thread) ceremony of the Kshatriya class, recitation of which mantra was prescribed?

(a)Yajyia Mantra

(b)Gayatri Mantra

(c)Swastivachan Mantra

(d)Trisupta Mantra

Q. 681 markMedium

(a)In the caves of Ajanta

Among cave temples, where is the famous Kailasa temple situated?

(b)In the caves of Ellora

(c)In the caves of Elephanta

(d)In the caves of Kanheri

Q. 681 markMedium

(a)In the caves of Ajanta

Where is the famous Gupta-period Baitalya (Betal) Temple located?

(b)In the caves of Ellora

(c)In the caves of Elephanta

(d)In the caves of Kanheri

Q. 691 markMedium

Which one of the following Vedas is considered the most ancient?

Which of the following Vedas is the most ancient?

Under Ashtanga Yoga, which limb is referred to as ‘Antaranga Sadhana’ (internal practice)?

In Ashtanga Yoga, which practice is called ‘Antaranga Sadhana’ (inner or internal practice)?

Match the following rivers with their places of origin and choose the correct code: Rivers ‑--- Places of Origin (1) Kanji (i) Satpura Range (2) Masmarn (ii) Prabalgiri Hills (3) Shali (Gani) (iii) Maikal Hills (4) Lametar (iv) Chota Nagpur Plateau Codes: (1) (2) (3) (4)

(b)(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)

(c)(ii) (iii) (i) (iv)

(d)(iv) (ii) (iii) (i)

Q. 711 markMedium

Match the following rivers with their source regions and identify the correct code: Rivers Source Region (1) Koel (i) Satpura Range (2) Sonabhadra (ii) Brahmagiri Hills (3) Tapti (Tapi) (iii) Maikal Hills (4) Damodar (iv) Chotanagpur Plateau

(b)(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)

(c)(ii) (iii) (i) (iv)

(d)(iv) (ii) (iii) (i)

Q. 721 markMedium

Which of the following pairs of Indian states together account for more than 50 percent of the country's total coal reserves? (i) Jharkhand (ii) Madhya Pradesh (iii) Odisha (iv) Chhattisgarh

From which two of the following states does more than 50 percent of India’s total coal export come? (i) Jharkhand (ii) Madhya Pradesh (iii) Odisha (iv) Chhattisgarh

During the year 2021-22, which state ranked first in the production of pulses in India?

In the year 2021–22, which state ranked first in rice production in India?

Out of these, which State has the largest deposits of Bauxite?

Out of these, which State has the largest deposits of Bauxite?

(a)El Nino is an ocean current, which appears off the Peru coast.

Which of the following statements is not correct?

(b)El Nino weakens the Indian Monsoon.

(c)El Nino occurs every year.

(d)La Nina strengthens the Indian Monsoon.

Q. 751 markMedium

(a)El Nino is an ocean current, which appears off the Peru coast.

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

(b)El Nino weakens the Indian Monsoon.

(c)El Nino occurs every year.

(d)La Nina strengthens the Indian Monsoon.

Q. 761 markMedium

From the following States of India, which was the largest producer of Rice in the year 2021–22?

From the following States of India, which was the largest producer of Rice in the year 2021 – 22?

Which of the following is the longest river?

Which of the following is the longest river?

From the following, which cyclone struck the western coast of India in the year 2021?

From the following, which cyclone struck the western coast of India in the year 2021?

(a)(iii), (i), (ii), (iv)

Arrange the following mountain peaks, in ascending order, according to their height: (i) Guru Shikhar (ii) Mahendragiri (iii) Anaimudi (iv) Panchmarhi

(b)(i), (iii), (iv), (ii)

(c)(ii), (i), (iii), (iv)

(d)(iv), (ii), (i), (iii)

Q. 791 markMedium

(a)(iii), (i), (ii), (iv)

Arrange the following mountain peaks, in ascending order, according to their height: (i) Guru Shikhar (ii) Mahendragiri (iii) Anaimudi (iv) Panchmarhi

(b)(i), (iii), (iv), (ii)

(c)(ii), (i), (iii), (iv)

(d)(iv), (ii), (i), (iii)

Q. 801 markMedium

According to the Census year of 2011, which of the following States of India had the lowest density of population?

According to the Census year 2011, which of the following States of India had the lowest density of population?

(a)Only 1 and 2 are correct

Which of the following statements are correct about Rani Durgavati Shri Anna Protsahan Yojana? 1. It promotes millets in Madhya Pradesh. 2. It covers the whole of Madhya Pradesh. 3. This scheme is for the period of 2023 – 24 to 2025 – 26.

(b)Only 1 and 3 are correct

(c)Only 2 and 3 are correct

(d)1, 2 and 3 are correct

Q. 811 markMedium

(a)Only 1 and 2 are correct

Which of the following statements are correct about Rani Durgavati Shri Anna Protsahan Yojana? 1. It promotes millets (Shri Anna) in Madhya Pradesh. 2. It covers the whole of Madhya Pradesh. 3. The scheme is for the period 2023–24 to 2025–26.

(b)Only 1 and 3 are correct

(c)Only 2 and 3 are correct

(d)1, 2 and 3 are correct

Q. 821 markMedium

Who among the following was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India as the 12th member in the year 2024?

(a)Ghulam Ali

(b)Ilaiyaraaja

(c)Sudha Murty

(d)Satnam Singh Sandhu

Q. 821 markMedium

Who among the following was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India as the 12th member in the year 2024?

(a)Ghulam Ali

(b)Ilaiyaraaja

(c)Sudha Murty

(d)Satnam Singh Sandhu

Q. 831 markMedium

(a)Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar

Who is the para-canoe athlete from Madhya Pradesh who was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2023?

(b)Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu

(c)Prachi Yadav

(d)Shivendra Singh

Q. 831 markMedium

(a)Aishwarya Pratap Singh Tomar

Who is the para-canoe athlete from Madhya Pradesh who was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2023?

(b)Pukhrambam Sushila Chanu

(c)Prachi Yadav

(d)Shivendra Singh

Q. 841 markMedium

(c)Bhagwatilal Rajpurohit

Who among the following is associated with the traditional Maach singing style?

(a)Kaluram Bamniya

(b)Satyendra Singh Lohia

(d)Om Prakash Sharma

Q. 841 markMedium

(c)Bhagwatilal Rajpurohit

Who among the following is associated with the traditional Maach singing style?

(a)Kaluram Bamniya

(b)Satyendra Singh Lohia

(d)Om Prakash Sharma

Q. 851 markMedium

(c)Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao

Who is the recipient of the 2023 International Prize in Statistics, regarded as the Nobel Prize in Mathematics?

(a)David R. Cox

(b)Bradley Efron

(d)Nan Laird

Q. 851 markMedium

(c)Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao

Who is the recipient of the 2023 International Prize in Statistics, considered equivalent to the Nobel Prize in Mathematics?

(a)David R. Cox

(b)Bradley Efron

(d)Nan Laird

Q. 861 markMedium

Who, in the year 2024, became the youngest player ever to win the FIDE Candidates Tournament?

Who, in the year 2024, became the youngest player ever to win the FIDE Candidates Tournament?

In which district is Lamheta village located, where the Geo-Park is set to be established?

In which district is Lamheta village located, where the Geo-Park is set to be established?

(b)Justice Lingappa Narayana Swamy

Who among the following has been appointed as the Chairperson of India’s Lokpal in the year 2024?

(a)Justice Sanjay Yadav

(c)Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose

(d)Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar

Q. 881 markMedium

(b)Justice Lingappa Narayana Swamy

Who among the following was appointed the Chairperson of the Lokpal of India in 2024?

(a)Justice Sanjay Yadav

(c)Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose

(d)Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar

Q. 891 markMedium

Where has the world’s first “Vedic Clock” been installed?

Where is the world’s first “Beacon Chhadi” installed?

The winner of the five-Test cricket series between India and England, held from January to March 2024, was:

Between January and March 2024, the result of the five-Test cricket series played between India and England was:

Match the following freedom fighters with their respective regions of revolutionary activity and choose the correct code: Freedom Fighter – Region 1. Raja Nardan Singh (i) Nimar 2. Raja Leelat Singh (ii) Bhanpura 3. Raja Badan Singh (iii) Shahabad 4. Murat Ali (iv) Mhow Code: (1) (2) (3) (4)

(b)(i) (iii) (ii) (iv)

(c)(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)

(d)(iv) (iii) (ii) (i)

Q. 911 markMedium

(a)(1)-(i), (2)-(ii), (3)-(iii), (4)-(iv)

Match the following freedom fighters with their respective areas of revolutionary activity and choose the correct code: List-I (Freedom fighter) 1. Raja Mardan Singh 2. Raja Lalat Singh 3. Raja Badalvati 4. Murad Ali List-II (Area) (i) Nemawar (ii) Banpur (iii) Shahdol (iv) Mhow

(b)(1)-(i), (2)-(iii), (3)-(ii), (4)-(iv)

(c)(1)-(iii), (2)-(iv), (3)-(i), (4)-(ii)

(d)(1)-(iv), (2)-(iii), (3)-(i), (4)-(ii)

Q. 921 markMedium

Where is the literary importance of the Narmada River regarded as being at its highest?

(a)Shatapatha Brahmana

Where is the earliest literary reference to the river Narmada found?

(a)Shatapatha Brahmana

(b)Manusmriti

(c)Varahamihira Samhita

(d)Agni Purana

Q. 931 markMedium

Which archaeological site is also considered to be the birthplace of Varāhamihira?

Which archaeological site, noted for thermoluminescence finds, is also considered the birthplace of Varahamihira?

Which of the following pairs is false? Sanctuary — District

(a)Bori — Hoshangabad

(b)Gangau — Panna

(c)Karera — Shivpuri

(d)Ghatigaon — Indore

Q. 941 markMedium

Which of the following pairs is false? Sanctuary — District

(a)Bori — Hoshangabad

(b)Gangau — Panna

(c)Karera — Shivpuri

(d)Ghati Gaon — Indore

Q. 951 markMedium

(a)Sitar instrumental (playing)

With which genre is Shankar Rao Pandit associated?

(b)Mrudang instrumental (playing)

(c)Khayal singing

(d)Kathak dance

Q. 951 markMedium

(a)Sitar instrumental (playing)

With which genre is Shankar Rao Pandit associated?

(b)Mrudang instrumental (playing)

(c)Khayal singing

(d)Kathak dance

Q. 961 markMedium

What is the Sutradhar of Gammat folk theatre called?

What is the Sutradhar of Gammat folk theatre called?

In which district is the Mohankheda Jain Tirth located?

In which district is the Mohankheda Jain Tirth located?

(a)In this inscription, there is mention of the construction of Surya temple by a group of silk weavers.

Which statement is false regarding the Dashpur inscription of Kumaragupta and Bandhuvarman?

(b)This is the oldest example of advertisement tradition in Bharat.

(c)In this inscription, Dashpur has been called Paschimpur also.

(d)This inscription was composed by Bhavabhuti.

Q. 981 markMedium

(a)In this inscription, there is mention of the construction of Surya temple by a group of silk weavers.

Which statement is false regarding the Dashpur inscription of Kumaragupta and Bandhuvarman?

(b)This is the oldest example of advertisement tradition in Bharat.

(c)In this inscription, Dashpur has been called Paschimpur also.

(d)This inscription was composed by Bhavabhuti.

Q. 991 markMedium

(a)Marriage ritualistic wall painting

What is Kohbar?

(a)Marriage ritualistic wall painting

What is Kohbar?

Who is the author of Yashodharman’s Sondani inscription?

Who is the author of Yashodharman’s Sondani inscription?

Paper-II(200 questions)

Q. 11 markMedium

In a row of girls, Rama is 10th to the left of Ratna and Ratna is 17th from the right end. Sheela is 5th to the right of Reema. If Sheela is 10th from the left end, then how many girls are there in the row?

In a row of girls, Sita is 10th to the left of Raga and Raga is 17th from the right end. Sheelta is 4th to the right of Raga. If Sheelta is 10th from the right end, how many girls are there in the row?

Of three numbers, the second number is twice the first number and the third number is three times the second number. If the average of the three numbers is 44, the largest number is:

Of three numbers, the second number is twice the first number and thrice the third number. If the average of the three numbers is 44, what is the greatest number?

In a flower bed, there are 23 rose plants in the first row, 21 in the second row, 19 in the third row and 5 in the last row. How many rows are there in the flower bed?

In a flower bed, the first row has 23 rose plants, the second row has 21, the third row has 19 and the last row has 5 rose plants. How many rows are there in the flower bed?

In the following number series, find the wrong number: 2, 9, 18, 29, 43, 57, 74

In the following number series, identify the wrong number: 2, 9, 18, 29, 43, 57, 74

One morning at sunrise, Ravi was standing in front of a pole. His shadow was falling exactly behind him, towards the pole. In which direction was Ravi facing?

One morning at sunrise, Ravi was standing facing a pole. His shadow was falling towards his left side. In which direction was Ravi facing?

The line RP acts as a mirror. Which of the following answer figures shows the correct mirror image of the given question figure when the mirror is placed on RP?

Which of the answer figures shows the correct mirror image of the question figure when the mirror is placed along the line RP?

Which of the following words cannot be formed using the letters of the word 'TRAINING'?

Which of the following words cannot be formed using the letters of the word 'TRAINING'?

Find the missing number in the following figure: (Left circle: quadrants 10, 11, 6, 9 with 56 at centre) (Right circle: quadrants 12, 10, 7, 8 with ? at centre)

Find the missing number (refer to the given diagram).

If in a code language, MANAGER = 34, DIRECTOR = 35 and ASSISTANT = 36, then STAFF will be written in the same code language as:

If in a code language, MANAGER = 34, DIRECTOR = 35 and ASSISTANT = 36, then STAFF will be written in the same code language as:

In a code language, 'ROAM' is written as 'URDP'. How will 'SHAN' be written in the same code language?

In a code language, 'ROAM' is written as 'URDP'. How will 'SHAN' be written in the same code language?

A person has to touch the top of a tower of 60 feet height. In every second, he climbs 5 feet, but slips down 4 feet. In how many seconds would he touch the top?

A person has to touch the top of a tower of 60 feet height. In every second, he climbs 5 feet, but slips down 4 feet. In how many seconds would he touch the top?

In a month of 30 days, the last day is Saturday. What will be the date on the fourth Tuesday of that month?

In a month of 30 days, the last day is Saturday. What will be the date on the fourth Tuesday of that month?

If in a certain code language 'bir le nac' means 'green and tasty' and 'pic nac hor' means 'tomato is green', then which of the following is definitely true?

(a)'bir' means 'green'

(b)'nac' means 'tomato'

(c)'le' means 'tasty'

(d)'nac' means 'green'

Q. 131 markMedium

If in a certain code language 'bir le nac' means 'green and tasty'; 'pic nac hor' means 'tomato is green', then which of the following is definitely true?

(a)'bir' means 'green'

(b)'nac' means 'tomato'

(c)'le' means 'tasty'

(d)'nac' means 'green'

Q. 141 markMedium

(a)All cricket players are hockey players.

Some cricket players are tennis players. All tennis players are hockey players. Which of the following is definitely true?

(b)Some cricket players are not hockey players.

(c)Some tennis players are not hockey players.

(d)Some cricket players are hockey players.

Q. 141 markMedium

(a)All cricket players are hockey players.

Some cricket players are tennis players. All tennis players are hockey players. Which of the following is definitely true?

(b)Some cricket players are not hockey players.

(c)Some tennis players are not hockey players.

(d)Some cricket players are hockey players.

Q. 151 markMedium

In the figure given below, triangle represents doctors, circle represents players and square represents artists. What is the number of artists who are players only?

In the figure given below, triangle represents doctors, circle represents players and square represents artists. What is the number of artists who are players only?

(a)A small circle completely inside a bigger circle, and another separate circle

Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Rose, Flower and Mango?

(b)Two partially-overlapping circles and a third separate circle

(c)Three separate, non-overlapping circles of equal size

(d)Two partially-overlapping circles with a small circle completely inside their overlap

Q. 161 markMedium

Which of the following diagram indicates the best relation between Rose, Flower and Mango?

If × stands for –, ÷ stands for +, + stands for ÷ and – stands for ×, then arrange the following in increasing order: 1. 15 – 5 ÷ 5 × 20 + 10 2. 8 ÷ 10 – 3 + 5 × 6 3. 6 × 2 ÷ 3 + 12 – 3 4. 3 ÷ 7 – 5 × 10 + 3 Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

If × stands for −, ÷ stands for +, + stands for ÷ and − stands for ×, then arrange the following in increasing order: 1. 15 − 5 ÷ 5 × 20 + 10 2. 8 ÷ 10 − 3 + 5 × 6 3. 6 × 2 + 3 ÷ 12 − 3 4. 3 ÷ 7 − 5 × 10 + 3 Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

In a cricket match, five batsmen A, B, C, D and E scored an average of 41 runs. D scored 5 more than E; E scored 8 fewer than A; B scored 5 fewer than D and E combined; B and C together scored 117. How many runs did C score?

In a cricket match, five batsmen A, B, C, D and E scored an average of 41 runs. D scored 5 more than E; E scored 8 fewer than A; B scored 5 fewer than the sum of D and E; B and C together scored 117 runs. How many runs did C score?

A printer numbers the pages of a book starting with 1A. If 4S is the last page of the book, then how many pages are there in the book?

A printer numbers the pages of a book starting with 1A. If 4S is the last page of the book, how many pages are there in the book?

In a group of 18 people, 10 read French and 11 read English, while 6 read none of these two. How many of them read both French and English?

In a group of 18 people, 10 read French, 11 read English, while 6 read none of these two. How many of them read both French and English?

(d)Objective / Intent (मन्तव्य)

A state of an individual or group that is desirable but whose members regard it as unnecessary is called:

(a)Rule (नियम)

(b)Problem (समस्या)

(c)Law (कानून)

Q. 211 markMedium

(d)Purpose/Need (मक़सद/आवश्यकता)

Such a condition of a person or group which exists, but the members of the group consider it unnecessary, is called:

(a)Rule (नियम)

(b)Problem (समस्या)

(c)Law (कानून)

Q. 221 markMedium

(a)Problem solution (समस्या समाधान)

What is the final step of the five-step problem-solving model?

(b)Selection of an alternative (एक विकल्प का चयन)

(c)Evaluation of the situation (स्थिति का मूल्यांकन)

(d)Taking a decision (निर्णय लेना)

Q. 221 markMedium

(a)Problem solving (समस्या समाधान)

What is the last step of the five-step problem-solving model?

(b)Selecting one alternative (एक विकल्प का चयन)

(c)Evaluation of the situation (स्थिति का मूल्यांकन)

(d)Taking a decision (निर्णय लेना)

Q. 231 markMedium

(a)Problem solving (समस्या समाधान)

The identification and selection of two or more planned actions related to solving a problem is called _______.

(b)Inquiry / questioning (सार्थक पूछताछ)

(c)Decision making (निर्णय निर्धारण)

(d)Logical understanding of the problem (समस्या की तार्किकता से समझना)

Q. 231 markMedium

(a)Problem solving (समस्या समाधान)

The identification and selection of two or more courses of action related to solving a problem is called ________.

(b)Systematic search (सृजनशील खोज)

(c)Decision making (निर्णय निर्धारण)

(d)Logical understanding of the problem (समस्या को तार्किकता से समझना)

Q. 241 markMedium

(a)Developing a work plan (एक कार्य योजना विकसित करने)

Implementation of a solution starts with _______.

(b)Setting the levels / standards (स्तर निर्धारित करने)

(c)Making a plan (एक योजना बनाने)

(d)Identifying resources (संसाधनों की पहचान करने)

Q. 241 markMedium

(a)Developing a work programme (एक कार्य योजना विकसित करने से)

Diagnosis of a problem begins with ________.

(b)Collecting facts (तथ्यों का संकलन करने से)

(c)Preparing a plan (एक योजना बनाने से)

(d)Identifying the problems (समस्याओं की पहचान करने से)

Q. 251 markMedium

(b)Brain-storming (बुद्धिशीलता)

An environment in which participants have the freedom to "think openly" is called:

(a)Analysis (विश्लेषण)

(c)Discussion (चर्चा)

(d)Debate (बहस)

Q. 251 markMedium

(b)Brain-storming (बुद्धिचरता/ब्रेनस्टॉर्मिंग)

An environment in which participants have the freedom to 'think openly' is called:

(a)Analysis (विश्लेषण)

(c)Discussion (चर्चा)

(d)Debate (बहस)

(a)Who is involved? (कौन सम्मिलित है ?)

Which of the following is NOT included in the formulation (matrix) of a problem?

(b)Who is affected? (कौन प्रभावित है ?)

(c)What is happening? (क्या हो रहा है ?)

(d)What is punitive? (क्या दण्ड स्वरूप है ?)

(a)Who is affected? (कौन प्रभावित है?)

Which of the following is NOT included in the problem-framing matrix?

(b)Who is not affected? (कौन प्रभावित नहीं है?)

(c)What is happening? (क्या हो रहा है?)

(d)What are the facts? (क्या तथ्य हैं?)

Q. 271 markMedium

(a)Ad-hoc / occasional (आकस्मिक)

Routine decisions are ______ in nature.

(b)Permanent (स्थायी)

(c)Non-routine / exceptional (असांगिक)

(d)Repetitive (पुनरावृत्ति)

Q. 271 markMedium

(b)Stable/Permanent (स्थायी)

Routine decisions are of ______ nature.

(a)Internal (आंतरिक)

(c)Non-strategic/Administrative (अप्राकृतिक / असांगिक)

(d)Repetitive (पुनरावृत्ति)

Q. 281 markMedium

A decision taken by an individual in the organisation is known as ______.

(a)Individual decision

(b)Group decision

(c)Collective decision

(d)Separate decision

Q. 281 markMedium

A decision taken by an individual in the organisation is known as ______.

(a)Individual decision

(b)Group decision

(c)Collective decision

(d)Separate decision

Q. 291 markMedium

Attributes of an effective decision maker include:

Attributes of an effective decision maker include

The outcomes of mechanistic decisions are _____.

The outcomes of mechanistic decisions are ______.

Number 198 is divided into three parts such that 1⁄2 of the first part, 1⁄3 of the second part and 1⁄4 of the third part are all equal. Then the value of the largest part will be:

Number 198 is divided into three parts such that 1/2 of the first part, 1/3 of the second part and 1/4 of the third part are all equal. Then the value of the largest part will be:

Which of the following numbers is in the list of numbers 5, 11, 17, 23, … ?

Which of the following number is in the list of numbers 5, 11, 17, 23, … ?

The number of all three-digit numbers that are divisible by 7 is:

The number of all three-digit numbers that are divisible by 7 is:

How many 3-digit even numbers can be formed, using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, if repetition of the digits is allowed?

How many 3-digit even numbers can be formed, using the digits 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, if repetition of the digits is allowed?

The median of the following data is : 17, 8, 9, 5, 26, 19, 13, 26, 29

The median of the following data is : 17, 8, 9, 5, 26, 19, 13, 26, 29

The following pie-chart shows the monthly expenses and savings of a family. If the expenditure on the house-rent is ₹ 18,000 per month, then the sum of the expenditure on food and transport is –

The following pie-chart shows the monthly expenses and savings of a family. If the expenditure on house-rent is ₹ 18,000 per month, then the sum of the expenditure on food and transport is:

The average of four consecutive odd numbers is 18. Then the product of the largest and the smallest numbers among them is –

The average of four consecutive odd numbers is 18. Then the product of the largest and the smallest numbers among them is:

One card is drawn randomly from a well-shuffled pack of 52 cards. The probability of the drawn card being a face card is –

One card is drawn randomly from a well-shuffled pack of 52 cards. The probability of the drawn card being a face card is:

A man has ₹ 9,000 to invest. He invests ₹ 3,500 at 6 % per annum simple interest and ₹ 3,000 at 5 % per annum simple interest. In order to have a yearly income of ₹ 450, at what rate must he invest the remaining amount?

If a number 5a108 is completely divisible by 11, then the value of ‘a’ will be –

If the number 5a108 is completely divisible by 11, then the value of ‘a’ will be:

(b)Satellite image providers

Which one of the following is not involved in the potential conflict of interests?

(a)Environmentalists

(c)Lighting industry

(d)Government agencies

Q. 411 markMedium

(b)Satellite image providers

Which one of the following is NOT involved in the potential conflict of interests?

(a)Environmentalists

(c)Lighting industry

(d)Government agencies

Q. 421 markMedium

(a)Because light pollution damages our perception of the dark.

Why is light pollution called a wasted energy?

(b)Most pollutions are wasteful.

(c)Because upward directed light which causes light pollution does not provide the intended illumination.

(d)Because light pollution is wasting our power of visibility.

Q. 421 markMedium

(a)Because light pollution damages our perception of the dark.

Why is light pollution called a wasted energy?

(b)Most pollutions are wasteful.

(c)Because upward-directed light which causes light pollution does not provide the intended illumination.

(d)Because light pollution is wasting our power of visibility.

Q. 431 markMedium

(a)Effect of light pollution on the night sky

Which of the following information are the maps showing sky brightness additionally furnishing?

(b)Scattering of light by air molecules

(c)Growth of light pollution in developed urban areas and densely populated areas

(d)Light beamed upward from the Earth's surface

Q. 431 markMedium

(a)Effect of light pollution on the night sky

Which of the following information are the maps showing sky brightness additionally furnishing?

(b)Scattering of light by air molecules

(c)Growth of light pollution in developed urban areas and densely populated areas

(d)Light beamed upward from the Earth's surface

Q. 441 markMedium

What according to the passage is rapidly threatening our environment?

What, according to the passage, is rapidly threatening our environment?

(a)Increasing darkness of the sky

What is damaging our view of the starry sky?

(b)Increasing brightness of the night sky

(c)Increasing water pollution

(d)Increasing mental inertia

Q. 451 markMedium

(a)Increasing darkness of the sky

What is damaging our view of the starry sky?

(b)Increasing brightness of the night sky

(c)Increasing water pollution

(d)Increasing mental inertia

Q. 461 markMedium

What kind of attitude should one have towards an evil subject?

What kind of attitude should one have towards an evil subject?

(a)We must be merciful towards people in misery.

Identify which one of the following ideas does the author not want us to have.

(b)We must have friendship for all.

(c)We ought to be happy towards unhappy people.

(d)We must be indifferent to the wicked.

Q. 471 markMedium

(a)We must be merciful towards people in misery.

Identify which one of the following ideas the author does NOT want us to have.

(b)We must have friendship for all.

(c)We ought to be happy towards unhappy people.

(d)We must be indifferent to the wicked.

Q. 481 markMedium

(a)It comes out in waves towards the object.

What follows when we suppress hatred or a feeling of anger?

(b)We lose our power.

(c)Good energy is stored up in our favour.

(d)None of the above

Q. 481 markMedium

(a)It comes out in waves towards the object.

What follows when we suppress hatred or a feeling of anger?

(b)We lose our power.

(c)Good energy is stored up in our favour.

(d)None of the above

(a)Each time we suppress hatred, we see so much good energy stored up in our favour.

Which of the following statements is not true with reference to this passage?

(b)We must be merciful towards the miserable ones.

(c)Every reaction as hatred or evil leads to loss of mind.

(d)If a man does evil to us we should react in the form of hatred.

(a)Each time we suppress hatred, we see so much good energy stored up in our favour.

Which of the following statements is NOT true with reference to this passage?

(b)We must be merciful towards the miserable ones.

(c)Every reaction as hatred or evil leads to loss of mind.

(d)If a man does evil to us we should react in the form of hatred.

Q. 501 markMedium

How should we treat a miserable subject?

How should we treat a miserable subject?

Which of the following organisational communication is not defined by the organisation's structural hierarchy? 1. Formal communication 2. Informal communication Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

Which of the following organisational communication is not defined by the organisation's structural hierarchy? 1. Formal communication 2. Informal communication

Which of the following is an example of the non-verbal component of communication? 1. What you say? 2. How you say? Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

Which of the following is an example of the non-verbal component of communication? 1. What you say? 2. How you say?

With reference to effective persuasion skill, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It starts with stating the importance of following a course of action and the likely benefits. 2. It starts with stating the pros and cons of following a course of action. Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

Which of the following is not a communication skill? 1. Persuasion skill 2. Speaking skill 3. Writing skill 4. Conceptual skill Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

Which of the following is not a communication skill? 1. Persuasion skill 2. Speaking skill 3. Writing skill 4. Conceptual skill

With reference to persuasion skill, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It enables a person to influence others to change their minds. 2. It enables a person to influence others to change their behaviour. Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

Consider the following stages in the communication process and arrange them in chronological order: 1. Message 2. Sender 3. Encoding 4. Channel 5. Decoding 6. Receiver 7. Feedback Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

(a)1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

(b)2, 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 6

(d)1, 2, 4, 3, 5, 6, 7

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Consider the following steps in the communication process and arrange them in chronological order: 1. Message 2. Sender 3. Encoding 4. Channel 5. Decoding 6. Receiver 7. Feedback

(a)1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

(b)2, 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 6

(d)1, 2, 4, 3, 5, 6, 7

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(a)Controlling employees’ behaviour

Functions of communication include:

(b)Motivating employees

(c)Fulfilling social needs

(d)All of the above

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(a)Controlling the behaviour of employees

The functions of communication include:

(b)Motivating the employees

(c)Fulfilling social needs

(d)All of the above

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With reference to organising your content in communication, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It has an interesting opening that holds the audience’s attention. 2. It involves using data or other information to help the audience understand the problem at hand. Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

In the context of organising your material in communication, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. It contains an ordered sequencing that keeps the audience engaged. 2. It includes the use of statistics or other information to help the audience understand the existing problem.

Consider the following steps related to practising a skill and arrange them in chronological order: 1. Know your audience. 2. Organise your subject-matter. 3. Develop a compelling vision. 4. Modulate your voice. 5. Focus on your presentation. Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

Consider the following steps related to skill practice and arrange them in chronological order: 1. Know your audience. 2. Organise your subject matter. 3. Prepare compelling visuals. 4. Train/Modulate your voice. 5. Focus on your presentation.

With reference to practising communication skills, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Understanding your audience and their needs can help you craft your message. 2. Understanding your audience and their needs can help you adapt your topic. Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

With reference to communication skill practice, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Understanding your audience and their needs can help you prepare your message. 2. Understanding your audience and their needs can help you customise your topic.

Babu-ji used to recite which text?

Which text did Babu Ji recite?

(b)Fed them to the labourers

What did Babu-ji do with the sweets as soon as he arrived?

(a)Ate them himself

(c)Offered them to God

(d)Gave them to Bhopalraj

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(d)Gave them to Bholanath

What did Babu Ji do with the flour pellets?

(a)Ate them himself

(b)Fed them to the fish

(c)Offered them to God

Tasakeswarao was whose name?

(a)Bhopalraj

(b)Father of Bhopalraj

(c)Brother of Bhopalraj

(d)Friend of Bhopalraj

Tarkeshwarnath was the name of whom?

(a)Bholanath

(b)Bholanath’s father

(c)Bholanath’s brother

(d)Bholanath’s friend

(d)One thousand one hundred

How many times did Babu-ji write the name ‘Ram’ there in the Ramayana?

(a)One hundred

(b)Five hundred

(c)One thousand

(d)One thousand one hundred (1,100)

How many times did Babu Ji write the name ‘Ram’ in the Ramayana there?

(a)One hundred (100)

(b)Five hundred (500)

(c)One thousand (1,000)

Q. 651 markMedium

Bhopalraj’s house was near which river?

Bholanath’s house was located near which river?

What kind of person is one who propagates any ideology?

What kind of person propagates any ideology?

(a)They give birth to revolutions in society.

What do talented individuals do?

(b)They fight for their rights in society.

(c)They give rise to special concepts or systems of society.

(d)They propel society forward.

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(a)Bring about revolution in society

What do talented individuals do?

(b)Fight for their own rights in society

(c)Give rise to special concepts or systems in society

(d)Make society stagnant

Q. 681 markMedium

Man is a ______ creature.

Man is a __________ being.

Into whose hands does man hand over the control of his personal desires?

To whom does man hand over the control of his personal desires?

(a)Idea-propagating being

Man is a social being and at the same time he is also a/an:

(b)Intellect-propagating being

(c)Speech-propagating being

(d)Strength-propagating being

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(a)Thought-disseminating being

Man is a social animal because he is also a __________ being.

(b)Intellect-disseminating being

(c)Speech-disseminating being

(d)Power-disseminating being

Q. 711 markMedium

Which of the following is NOT a Janapadiya (regional) dialect?

Which of the following is NOT a regional (janapadiya) dialect?

(a)Medieval Hindi literature

Who adopted the literary tradition of Sufi, Tulsidas and Kabir?

(b)Veer-Gatha-Kaal (Heroic Ballad period) Hindi literature

(c)Modern Hindi literature

(d)Rīti-Kāl (Classical ornate period) Hindi literature

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(a)Medieval Hindi literature

Who adopted the literary tradition of Sūrdās, Tulsīdās and Kabīr?

(b)Vīr-gāthā period Hindi literature

(c)Modern Hindi literature

(d)Rīti-kāl Hindi literature

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(a)Progress of Hindi as a refined language

What is the reason for the progress of Hindi from the Bhartendu era till now?

(b)Separation from Urdu

(c)Connection of regional dialects again with Hindi literature

(d)Association with the English language

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(a)Its development as a refined language

What is the main reason for the progress of Hindi from the Bhārteṇḍu era till today?

(b)Separation from Urdu

(c)Connection with regional dialects and old Hindi literature

(d)Contact with the English language

Q. 741 markMedium

In Bhartendu Ji’s prose, admixture of which language is found?

Sweetness of which language is felt in Bhārteṇḍu’s prose?

(c)Standard language (Chālit Bhāṣā)

What is the term for a language that develops as the refined language of various regions?

(a)Janapadiya language

(b)Regional dialects

(d)None of these

Q. 751 markMedium

A language that develops as the standard (refined) form of various regional dialects is called what?

(a)Steadfastness (Dheeratā)

During the dialogue with Parashurama, which emotion is seen in Lakshmana?

(b)Seriousness (Gambheeratā)

(c)Humility (Vinamratā)

(d)Vivacity / Quickness (Chapalata)

Q. 761 markMedium

During the humorous dialogue with Paraśurāma, which emotion is seen in Lakṣmaṇa?

(a)Valour

(b)Seriousness

(c)Humility

(d)Agility / Playfulness

Q. 771 markMedium

In response to whose humorous words does Lakshmana show anger?

While describing whose introduction does enthusiasm appear in Lakṣmaṇa?

From which sage did Rama and Lakshmana receive the knowledge of celestial weapons in Valmiki’s Ramayana?

In the Bālakāṇḍa, from which sage did Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa obtain the knowledge of weapons (astra-vidyā)?

The responsible courage with which Rama and Lakshmana first tested their strength against the demons can be called:

(a)Compassion (Karunā)

(b)Anger (Krodha)

(c)Pride (Garva)

(d)Enthusiasm (Utsāha)

Q. 791 markMedium

The zealous spirit with which Rāma and Lakṣmaṇa first tested their strength on the demons can be termed as:

(d)Vishvamitra’s character

Among whose character is the tradition visible that determines how heroic life develops amid challenging circumstances?

(a)Lakshmana’s character

(b)Rama’s character

(c)Vashistha’s character

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(d)Viśvāmitra’s character

The tradition of the conditions in which a heroic life develops is depicted in whose character?

(a)Lakṣmaṇa’s character

(b)Rāma’s character

(c)Vaśiṣṭha’s character

Q. 811 markMedium

Which of the following is a synonym of the word ‘Sūrya’ (Sun)?

Which of the following is a synonym for ‘sūrya’ (the Sun)?

What is the antonym of the word ‘Anugr̥hīta’ (Obliged)?

(a)Āśrit

(b)Tiraskr̥t (Insulted)

(c)Mukti (Liberation)

(d)Prema (Love)

Q. 821 markMedium

What is the antonym of ‘anukṛt’ (imitated)?

Select the mismatched word-pair from the following:

From the following, identify the correctly matched pair of words.

Choose the correct pair of antonyms:

Select the pair that shows an antonymic relationship.

(c)Desire to know something

The term ‘Pijjīvika’ refers to:

(a)Desire for salvation

(b)Desire to live

(d)Ability to forgive

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(a)Desire for mokṣa (salvation)

‘Pijjīvishā’ refers to:

(b)Desire to live

(c)Desire to know something

(d)Ability to forgive

Q. 861 markMedium

A person who acknowledges the favour done to him is called:

(a)Upakārī (Benefactor)

(b)Kr̥tajña (Grateful)

(c)Ābhārhīn (Ungrateful)

(d)Kr̥taghna (Ingrate)

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(c)Ādarṇīya (Respectable)

A person who acknowledges the favour done to him is called:

(a)Upkārī (Benefactor)

(b)Kṛtajña (Grateful)

(d)Kṛtaghna (Ungrateful)

Q. 871 markMedium

Which of the following is a synonym for “भूमि” (land)?

Which of the following is a synonym of the word “भूमि” (Earth)?

Which of the following is the antonym (opposite word) of “अपाघात”?

(a)असता (Asata)

(b)अधिक (Adhik)

(c)दिया (Diya)

(d)अभियाला (Abhiyala)

Q. 881 markMedium

Which of the following is the antonym of “अभागा” (Unfortunate)?

(d)मन्दबुद्धि (Mand-buddhi)

Which of the following is the antonym of “अस्पष्ट” (unclear)?

(a)वाचाल (Vachaal)

(b)क्रोधी (Krodhi)

(c)बहु (Bahu)

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(d)मन्दबुद्धि (Mand-buddhi)

Which of the following is the antonym of “असत्य” (False)?

(a)वांगाल (Vāṅgāl)

(b)क्रोधी (Krodhī)

(c)बहु (Bahu)

Q. 901 markMedium

Which of the following is NOT a synonym of “द्रुत” (fast/quick)?

(b)वाञ्छा (Vāñchhā – Desire)

Which of the following is NOT a synonym of “दुःख” (Sorrow/Pain)?

(a)ईह (Īh)

(c)ईर्ष्या (Īrṣyā – Jealousy)

(d)उत्साह (Utsāh – Enthusiasm)

Q. 911 markMedium

(a)नष्ट कर देना (to destroy completely)

In the idiom “ईंट से ईंट बजाना”, what is the meaning?

(b)तैयारी पाना (to get ready)

(c)नियम के विरुद्ध कार्य करना (to act against the rules)

(d)घर तोड़ देना (to demolish a house)

Q. 911 markMedium

(a)नष्ट कर देना (To destroy completely)

What is the meaning of the idiom “ईंट से ईंट बजाना”?

(b)तैयारी पाना (To get prepared)

(c)नियम के विरुद्ध कार्य करना (To act against rules)

(d)घर तोड़ देना (To demolish a house)

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(a)कर्मधारय समास (Karmadhāraya)

Which kind of compound (समास) is found in the word “प्रतिफल”?

(b)अव्ययीभाव समास (Avyayībhāva)

(c)तत्पुरुष समास (Tatpuruṣa)

(d)बहुब्रीहि समास (Bahuvrīhi)

Q. 921 markMedium

(a)कर्मधारय समास (Karmadhāraya)

Which kind of samāsa (compound) is present in the word “प्रतिपक्ष”?

(b)अव्ययीभाव समास (Avyayībhāva)

(c)तत्पुरुष समास (Tatpuruṣa)

(d)बहुव्रीहि समास (Bahuvrīhi)

Q. 931 markMedium

Choose the correctly spelt word from the following:

Choose the correctly spelt word:

(a)वाल्मिकी (Vālmikī)

(b)वाल्मीकि (Vālmīki)

(c)वाल्मिक (Vālmik)

(d)वाल्मीक (Vālmīk)

Q. 941 markMedium

Choose the correctly spelt form of the word meaning ‘blessing’:

Select the word with correct spelling:

(a)आशीर्वाद (Āśīrvād)

(b)आशीवार्द (Āśīwārd)

(c)अशीर्वाद (Aśīrvād)

(d)आशीर्वान (Āśīrvān)

Q. 951 markMedium

Which of the following is NOT a polysemous (multiple-meaning) word for “भय” (fear)?

Which of the following is NOT a polysemous (multi-meaning) word for “भय” (Fear)?

(c)अपरिहार्य (Aparihārya)

Which word means “without which work cannot proceed” (indispensable)?

(a)आवश्यक (Aavashyak)

(b)अनमोल (Anmol)

(d)अविनवनीय (Avinavneey)

Q. 961 markMedium

(a)आवश्यक (Āvaśyak – Necessary)

The word that means “without which work cannot be done” is:

(b)अनमोल (Anmol – Priceless)

(c)अपरिहार्य (Aparihārya – Indispensable)

(d)अभिनवनीय (Abhinavanīya – Innovative)

Q. 971 markMedium

(a)ईश्वर के अनेकानेक रूप है ।

Choose the grammatically correct sentence from the following:

(b)मैं उससे सात वर्ष रहता था ।

(c)बाजार में भारी-भरकम भीड़ जमा थी ।

(d)मुझे गुरुदेव यथें स्वीकार हैं ।

Q. 971 markMedium

(a)ईश्वर के अनेकानेक रूप हैं। (God has innumerable forms.)

Choose the grammatically correct sentence:

(b)मैं अगले साल यहाँ पढ़ता था। (I used to study here next year.)

(c)बाज़ार में भारी-भरकम भीड़ जमा थी। (There was a huge crowd in the market.)

(d)मुझे उचितवत बातें स्वीकार हैं। (I accept the appropriate matters.)

Q. 981 markMedium

Which of the following is a synonym for “वामांगी”?

(b)पृथ्वी (Pṛthvī – Earth)

“भागीरथी” is a synonym for:

(a)पत्नी (Patnī – Wife)

(c)मनुष्य (Manuṣya – Human)

(d)नदी (Nadī – River)

Q. 991 markMedium

Feeling sad over some mistake is called:

The feeling of being sad about a mistake is called:

Which of the following is a synonym for “अमिय” (nectar)?