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150 MCQs · GS-I
Which one of the following is not correctly matched ?
Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List – I (Coal fields) A. Donetz B. Kuznatsk C. Lancashire D. Saar List – II (Countries) 1. Germany 2. U.K. 3. Russia 4. Ukraine Codes :
Which country has the highest percentage of its geographical area under forests ?
The place where China has started construction of a dam on River Brahmaputra in Nov. 2010 is
Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List – I (Industry) A. Aluminium B. Copper C. Zinc D. Jute List – II (Centre) 1. Malanjkhand 2. Tundoo 3. Jaykaynagar 4. Bhatpara Codes :
The Adam's Bridge begins from
Which of the following countries accounts for about two thirds of earning of its total export from rice trade ?
The country at the top in terms of percentage of total coffee production in the world is
Among the following Union Territories the female literacy is highest according to Census 2011 :
The mirror used by a dentist to examine the teeth of patients is
Wireless communication is reflected to earth's surface by
Arrange the following countries in the descending order of their number of nuclear power plants and select the correct answer from the codes given below : 1. France 2. Japan 3. Russia 4. U.S.A. Codes :
Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists : List – I (River) A. Colorado B. Damodar C. Nile D. Zambezi List – II (Dam) 1. Aswan 2. Cariba 3. Panchet Hill 4. Hoover Codes :
Sound above what level (in decibels) is considered hazardous noise pollution ?
What type of electromagnetic radiation is used in the remote control of a television ?
The radiation that is absorbed by ozone present in the atmosphere is
Which one of the following gases is used for the purification of drinking water ?
From where was the 100th Space Mission of ISRO launched in September 2012 ?
In the end of September 2012, India has successfully launched its heaviest communication satellite named
U.P. Science Congress was organised from 2nd to 4th March, 2013 at
The group of stars arranged in a definite pattern is called
Refrigeration helps in food preservation by
The 2012, Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded jointly to a French Scientist and an American Scientist for their research in
According to a recent news (March 2013) the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the United States Space Agency NASA, have agreed to form a working group for cooperation in which of the following endeavours ?
Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List – I A. Curiosity Rover B. Messenger C. Rustam-1 D. Akash-2 List – II 1. Tablet 2. Unmanned Aerial vehicle of DRDO 3. Mars probe space vehicle of U.S.A. 4. Mercury probe space vehicle of NASA Codes :
On March 29, 2013 a Russian Space Craft established a new record by reaching the International Space Station (ISS) in only 6 hours, while earlier the space crafts used to take two to three days to reach the ISS. Which is this space craft ?
In Uttar Pradesh, a 'Lion Safari' is being established in
Who was declared "Man of the Series" in India-Australia test series held in February-March 2013 ?
The winner of ICC 'Women's World Cup' held in February 2013, was
Who was declared the best actress at the 60th National Film Award function held on 18 March 2013 ?
Which of the versions of Brahmos Supersonic Cruise Missile was successfully test fired by India in March, 2013 ?
In which Conference in October 2012, did the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh announce the 'Hyderabad Pledge' to spend ₹ 5 crore dollars ?
Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the amino acid, tyrosine, present in protein rich foods ?
The new Pope, Francis I hails from
Who out of the following became the first lady President of South Korea in Feb. 2013 ?
The 2015 Cricket World Cup will be held in
In Uttar Pradesh, I.T. City is being established in
BRICS Summit was held in March 2013 in
Apart from the satellite "SARAL" ISRO launched six more satellites on 25-2-2013 from Sriharikota belonging to some other countries whose number is
Who among the following has been honoured with the "Life Time Achievement" award in the 58th Film Fare Festival held on 20-1-2013 ?
Who among the following International Cricket players was awarded the Yash Bharti Award of 2013 ?
Who among the following foreign dignitaries visited Jallianwala Bagh during his tour of India in Feb, 2013 ?
The Uttar Pradesh Government on 24th December 2012 decided to issue cards to Industrialists and Industrial associations for easy access to its offices. The name of this card is
In which of the following States, High Courts have been set up in March, 2013 ? 1. Arunachal Pradesh 2. Meghalaya 3. Mizoram 4. Tripura Select the correct answer from the codes given below : Codes :
The President of which of the following countries fled to Cameroon in March 2013 because of rebellion ?
Out of the following Indian dignitaries who was the special guest at the 45th Independence Day function of Mauritius on March 12, 2013 ?
The Island Nation situated in the South Pacific Ocean which suffered huge loss due to earthquake generated Tsunami on February 6, 2013 is
Who is the author of the book "Tendulkar the Cricketer of the Century" released on 20-3-2013 at Delhi ?
Which eminent Indian journalist has been appointed as the editor of Time International in March 2013 ?
Which one of the following days was not a Shahi Snan (Royal Bath) day during the Kumbh held in Allahabad in 2013 ?
At the 85th Academy Awards function held in February 2013, the Oscar for the best film was won by
Among the following who was conferred Padma Vibhushan in 2013 ?
Who won the 2013 Pritzker Architecture Prize which is considered to be the Nobel Prize in architecture, announced in March 2013 in Los Angeles ?
Which one of the following projects got a ruling in India's favour in February 2013 by the Hague's Permanent Court of Arbitration ?
Who is the author of the Shiva Trilogy the third book of which "The Oath of the Vayuputras" was launched in February 2013 ?
The recently released film "Kai Po Che" is based on the novel
Who among the following was at the centre of controversy at the Jaipur Literature Festival (January 2013) ?
The recent pact for investment in the infrastructure sector in India signed by Sheikha Lubna Bin Khalid Al Qasimi with India's Industry Minister Anand Sharma signifies pact with
Who among the following has been nominated to probe the stampede at the Allahabad Railway Station on February 10, 2013 during the Kumbh ?
Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List – I (Biosphere Reserve) A. Nokrek B. Manas C. Dehang Debang D. Agasthyamalai List – II (Location) 1. Kerala 2. Assam 3. Meghalaya 4. Arunachal Pradesh Codes :
Former CBI Director Ashwini Kumar has been recently appointed Governor of
The Ambassador of which country was in news recently for giving an affidavit in the Supreme Court of India and not honouring it ?
Which one of the following is important strategy for the conservation of biodiversity ?
Among the biotic components of the ecosystem, the producer system is
Assertion (A) : Deserts can be potential source for generating sustainable energy. Reason (R) : Deserts receive more energy from the Sun in six hours than mankind consumes in a year. Select the correct answer from the codes given below : Codes :
Which of the following group of gases contribute to the "Green House Effect" ?
Which of the following is the most stable ecosystem ?
Endangered species are listed in
The 'Eco Mark' Scheme was launched in 1991 to encourage consumers to buy products of less harmful environmental impact. Which one of the following consumer products is not notified under this Scheme ?
To meet Euro-II emission standards, what should be the sulphur content in the ultra low sulphur diesel ?
Which one of the following diseases is not transmitted by tiger mosquitoes ?
Climate change is caused by
Which one among the following substances does not contribute to global warming ?
Which one of the following is the correct definition of "Agenda 21" ?
Which one of the following air pollutants can affect blood stream leading to death ?
Which one of the following is a bio indicator of air pollution ?
Acid rain is due to air pollution by
The disease caused by deficiency of protein in children is
Photosynthesis using the invisible part of the sunlight is done by some
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?
Euro emission norms are emission standards and these represent a package setting limits for emission from a vehicle. Which of the following gases is covered under this ?
The Chinese writers mention India by the name of
Who among the following was not an Alvar Saint ?
Who among the following was the last to be initiated in his religion by Gautama Buddha ?
'Sita' in Maurya age means
What was 'Dar-ul-Shafa' established by Feroz Tughlaq ?
Who was the medieval king responsible for introducing the silver coin called 'tanka' in North India ?
Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched ?
The earliest occurrence of the mantra famous as Gayatri Mantra is found in the following text :
The 'Dakshinamurti' idol of Shiva depicts him in which form ?
Who among the following was the envoy of the British King James I at Jahangir's Court ?
With which of the following movements is Aruna Asaf Ali associated ?
Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List – I A. Lady Catherine Mayo B. Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre C. Ram Manohar Lohia D. Jawaharlal Nehru List – II 1. Freedom at Midnight 2. Mother India 3. Discovery of India 4. Guilty Men of India's Partition Codes :
Who translated Ramayana into Persian in accordance with the wishes of Akbar ?
Of the following who had rebelled against the Mughal Emperor Jahangir ? 1. Asaf Khan 2. Khurram 3. Mahabat Khan 4. Khusrau
The Mountbatten Plan became the basis for
By whom the 'Quit India' resolution was moved in the Bombay Session of the Congress in the year 1942 ?
Lahore Session of Muslim League (1940) was presided over by
"Tinkathia System" in Champaran meant
In which of the following Sessions of Indian National Congress, Mahatma Gandhi said, "Gandhi may die but Gandhism will remain forever" ?
Who said ? "Tilak is the father of Indian unrest."
Who of the following had pleaded from the side of Indian National Army Officers in their Red Fort trial ?
After the formation of ministries in the provinces in 1937, Congress rule lasted for
Under which one of the following articles of Indian Constitution, provision of creation or abolition of Legislative Councils in States are made ?
Provision for appointment of National Commission for SC's and ST's has been made in the Constitution under article
The total number of members of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council is
Provision for the representation of Anglo-Indian Community in the Lok Sabha has been made in the Constitution under the article
Which one of the following is not correctly matched ?
Who was associated with the formation of the Deccan Educational Society ?
When were High Courts established in Bombay, Madras and Calcutta ?
The "Secretariat Building" of which State is known as "Writer's Building" ?
Who among the following had resigned from the Viceroy's Executive Council protesting Jallianwala Bagh Massacre ?
Who was the Chairman of the Committee which proposed Democratic Decentralisation and Panchayati Raj ?
The members of the Panchayat Samiti are
Which one of the following is not a tax/duty levied by the Government of India ?
Which one of the following is not a Constitutional body ?
The Right to Information Act of Parliament received the assent of the President of India on
The Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950 is included in the
The system of proportional representation as an electoral mechanism ensures
The policy of liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation was announced as New Economic Policy by Prime Minister
Which part of our Constitution envisages a three tier system of Panchayats ?
Who amongst the following had demanded first the dominion status for India ?
Who amongst the following is responsible for revenue sharing between the State Government and the Local Government ?
The Gandhiyan economy is based on the principle of
Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
Which one among the following is not a programme under RIDF ?
Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List – I (Place) A. Churk B. Firozabad C. Aligarh D. Meerut List – II (Industry) 1. Lock 2. Sport's goods 3. Cement 4. Bangles Codes :
Which one of the following statements about the Supreme Court of India is correct ?
Which among the following States did record the formation of maximum Coalition Governments in between 1967 to 1971 ?
"Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana" aims at
The most appropriate measure of a country's economic growth is its
In South Asia, the country with the largest percentage of aged population is
Which group refers to dependent population in the population pyramid ?
Which one of the following States of India has the highest urban density ?
The promoter of National Stock Exchange of India is
'Swadhar' is the scheme for
FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management Act) was finally implemented in the year
Which among the following products is not usually exported from India ?
According to NSS 61st round data, unemployment at current daily status in rural as well as urban areas is nearly
The North-South and East-West corridors of the National Highway Development Project meet at
Which of the following longitudes is known as "Standard Meridian" in India ?
Which one of the following is not correctly matched ?
Which of the following are the natural ports of India ? 1. Chennai 2. Kochi 3. Tuticorin 4. Vishakhapatnam Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Arrange in descending order the following States in terms of their population as per the provisional data of Census 2011 : 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Bihar 3. Maharashtra 4. Uttar Pradesh Select the correct answer from the codes given below :
The National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped is situated at
Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List – I A. Ukai B. Patratu C. Pench D. Dabhol List – II 1. Jharkhand 2. Gujarat 3. Maharashtra 4. Madhya Pradesh Codes :
Which one of the following rivers does not originate in India ?
Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List – I (Industry) A. Paper B. Cement C. Iron & Steel D. Mineral Oil Refinery List – II (Place) 1. Ambalamukul 2. Bhilai 3. Titagarh 4. Lakeri Codes :
Assertion (A) : Black soils are suitable for cotton cultivation. Reason (R) : They are rich in humus. Select the correct answer from the codes given below : Codes :
Which of the following wet lands are designated as Ramsar sites ? 1. Chilka Lake 2. Loktak 3. Keoladeo 4. Wuller Lake Select the correct answer from the code given below :