1.
”Taxes on lands and buildings” is listed in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
Correct Answer
B. State
Explanation
“Taxes on lands and building” is listed in the State list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
2.
There are total _________ parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha constituency) in Maharashtra.
Correct Answer
B. 19
Explanation
There are total 19 Parliamentary seats (Rajya Sabha constituency) in Maharashtra.
3.
”Forests” is listed in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
Correct Answer
D. Concurrent
Explanation
Forests are listed in the Concurrent list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.
4.
Which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution states that all persons shall be equally protected by the laws of the country?
Correct Answer
A. Right to Equality
Explanation
Equality before law is well defined under the Article 14 i.e. Right to equality of the Constitution. It ensures that every citizen shall be likewise protected by the laws of the country.
5.
The impact of Green Revolution was felt most in the case of
Correct Answer
A. Wheat
Explanation
Green Revolution impact is mostly felt on wheat.The Green Revolution in India refers to a period when agriculture in India improved due to the adoption of novel methods and technology in agriculture
6.
A broad, low embankment built up along the banks of a river channel during floods is called
Correct Answer
B. Levee
Explanation
It is an embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river. It is a ridge of sediment deposited naturally alongside a river by overflowing water.
7.
The tides in the sea are primarily due to
Correct Answer
D. The gravitational effect of the Moon on the Earth
Explanation
The tides in the sea are primarily due to the gravitational effect of the Moon on the Earth.
8.
Dyarchy was first introduced in India under—
Correct Answer
C. Mont – Ford Reforms
Explanation
Dyarchy was first introduced in India under Montagu-Chelmsford reforms also known as Mont-Ford Reforms in 1919.
9.
Who was the first editor of the Yugantar?
Correct Answer
A. Barindra Ghosh
Explanation
Jugantar Patrika was a Bengali revolutionary newspaper founded in 1906 in Calcutta by Barindra Kumar Ghosh, Abhinash Bhattacharya and Bhupendranath Dutt. A political weekly, it was founded in March 1906 and served as the propaganda organ for the nascent revolutionary organisation Anushilan Samiti that was taking shape in Bengal at the time.
10.
Purna Swaraj was declared as the goal of the Congress in the Congress session held at Lahore under the Presidentship of-
Correct Answer
A. Jawaharalal Nehru
Explanation
In the Lahore session of December 1929, Congress passed the Poorna Swaraj resolution. It was the same session in which Jawaharlal Nehru was elected as president of the Congress.
11.
In the 42nd Constitutional Amendment 1976, which word was added to the Preamble?
Correct Answer
C. Secular
Explanation
The 42nd Amendment amended the Preamble and changed the description of India from “sovereign democratic republic” to a “sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic”, and also changed the words “unity of the nation” to “unity and integrity of the nation”.
12.
The Comptroller and Auditor General is closely connected with which of the following Committees of Parliament?
Correct Answer
C. The Public Accounts Committee
Explanation
Chief function of Public Account Committee is to examine the audit report of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) after it is laid in the Parliament. CAG assists the committee during the course of investigation.
13.
The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the –
Correct Answer
C. Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation
The Speaker of Lok Sabha addresses his letter of resignation to the deputy speaker of Lok Sabha.
14.
Subordinate courts in state are supervised by___________.
Correct Answer
C. High Court
Explanation
As highest court in the State, a High Court supervises the subordinate courts in the State.
15.
Kharif crops are sown
Correct Answer
A. At the beginning of the South-West monsoon
Explanation
The kharif cropping season is from July –October during beginning of the south-west monsoon.
16.
Marble is the metamorphosed form of
Correct Answer
D. Limestone
Explanation
Marble is metamorphosed limestone, composed of fairly pure calcite (a crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3). It is extensively used for sculpture, as an building material, and in many other applications.
17.
What is the International Date Line?
Correct Answer
D. It is the 180° longitude
Explanation
The IDL is roughly based on the meridian of 180° longitude, roughly down the middle of the Pacific Ocean, and halfway around the world from the Greenwich meridian.
18.
Motilal Nehru presided over the Congress Session of 1919 held at-
Correct Answer
B. Amritsar
Explanation
Congress session of 1919 held at Amritsar which is presided by Motilal Nehru.
19.
The Indian Liberal Party was founded by
Correct Answer
A. S N Banerjee
Explanation
The Liberal Party of India was a political organization espousing liberalism in the politics of India under the British Raj. The Liberal party was formed in 1910 under leadership of S N Banerjee.
20.
Rowlatt after whom Rowlatt Act was named was a
Correct Answer
A. Judge
Explanation
Passed on the recommendations of the Rowlatt Committee and named after its president, British judge Sir Sidney Rowlatt, this act effectively authorized the government to imprison any person suspected of terrorism living in the Raj for up to two years without a trial.
21.
In a certain code language, ‘-‘ represents ‘+’, ‘+’ represents ‘x’, ‘x’ represents ‘÷’ and ‘÷’ represents ‘-‘. Find out the answer to the following question.
6 x 6 ÷ 10 – 8 + 2 = ?
Correct Answer
D. 7
Explanation
6 × 6 ÷ 10 – 8 + 2 = ?
= 6 ÷ 6 – 10 + 8 × 2
= 17 – 10 = 7
22.
6 people are sitting in a row. A is sitting towards immediate left of B and immediate right of C. C is sitting to immediate right of F. D is immediate right of E who is to the left of F, then which two people are sitting in the center?
Correct Answer
C. F and C
Explanation
E D F C A B
F and C are sitting in the center.
23.
Sunil’s position from the left in a row of boys is 20th and Deepak’s position from the right is 36th. After interchanging their position, Sunil becomes 28thfrom the left. How many boys are there in the row?
Correct Answer
B. 63
24.
Vikram started from point R and walked straight 7 km west, then turned left and walked 2 km and again turned left and walked straight 4 km. In which direction is he from R
Correct Answer
B. South-West
Explanation
He is in south-west from R.
25.
The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation?
18 ÷ 2 – 25 x 9 + 6 = 38
Correct Answer
A. + and x
Explanation
18 ÷ 2 -25 × 9 + 6 = 38
Replacing, +by ×
18 ÷ 2 -25 + 9 × 6 = 38
= 9 – 25 + 9 × 6 = 38
= 38 = 38
26.
If 18α12 = 3, 2α14 = -6 and 4α4 = 0, then find the value of 2α16 = ?
Correct Answer
A. -7
27.
In a certain code language, “SATURN” is written as “JVQXWW” and “URANUS” is written as “OYJENY”. How is “JUITER” written in that code language?
Correct Answer
A. NIPMQN
28.
In a certain code language, “CAGES” is written as “NADYB” and “SILVER” is written as “LZRIGR”. How is “WATER” written in that code language?
Correct Answer
A. MAQYV
29.
If “B” denotes “multiplied by”, “C” denotes “subtracted from”, “A” denotes “added to” and “D” denotes “divided by”, then which of the following equations true?
Correct Answer
A. 24 D 12 B 3 A 12 = 18
Explanation
24 D 12 B 3 A 12 = 18
24 ÷ 12 × 3 + 12 = 18
2 × 3 + 12 = 18
6 + 12 = 18
18 = 18
30.
Which of the following terms follows the trend of the given list?
PQPPPPPQ, PPQPPPPQ, PPPQPPPQ, PPPPQPPQ, PPPPPQPQ, _______________.
Correct Answer
D. PPPPPPQQ
Explanation
Position of first ‘Q’ changes from left to right in each next step.
31.
Subhas Chandra Bose: Orissa:: Mahatma Gandhi: ?
Correct Answer
C. Gujarat
Explanation
Orissa is the birth place of Subhas Chandra Bose
Gujarat is the birth place of Mahatma Gandhi.
32.
VERMIN :: ORDERS : ERSORD : ?
Correct Answer
D. MINVER
33.
MANTLE : SFTYRJ :: PARROT : ?
Correct Answer
A. VFXWUY
34.
545 : 196 :: 173 : ?
Correct Answer
B. 121
Explanation
5 + 4 + 5 = 14 = 14² = 196
1 + 7 + 3 = 11 = 11² = 121
35.
Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.
Correct Answer
D. Pongal
Explanation
Pongal is a festival, and rest are different forms of dance.
36.
A man purchased 7 bags of rice at the rate of Rs. 800 each, 8 bags of rice at Rs. 1000 each and 5 bags of rice at the rate of Rs. 1200 each. What is the average cost of one bag of rice?
Correct Answer
B. Rs. 980
37.
A train runs from Howrah to Bandel at an average speed 20 km/hr and returns at an average speed of 30 km/hr. The average speed (in km/hr) of the train in the whole journey is
Correct Answer
C. 24
38.
Salim has to sell vegetables worth Rs. 5750 for Rs. 4500 due to heavy rain full. What is the loss percentage that he has incurred?
Correct Answer
A. 21.74%
39.
If selling price of an article is 11/3 of its cost price, find gain %.
Correct Answer
B. 100/3 %
40.
A class has two sections, which contain 20 and 30 students. The pass percentage of these sections are 80% and 60% respectively. The pass percentage of whole class is
Correct Answer
B. 68
41.
A truck travels 90 km/hr for the first 1(1/2) hours. After that it travels 70 km/hr. Find the time taken by the truck to travel 310 kilometres
Correct Answer
D. 4 hrs
42.
The amount Rs. 2100 became Rs. 2352 in 2 years all simple interest. If the interest rate is decreased by 1%, what is the new interest?
Correct Answer
A. Rs. 210
43.
A number is first decreased by 20%. The decreased number is then increased by 20%. The resulting number is less than the original number by 20. Then the original number is
Correct Answer
C. 500
44.
If a + b = 12, ab = 22, then (a² + b²) is equal to
Correct Answer
D. 100
45.
How many men need to be employed to complete a job in 5 days, if 15 men can complete 1/3 of the job in 7 days?
Correct Answer
D. 63
46.
A T.V was sold at a profit of 5%. If it had been sold at a profit of 10% the profit would have been Rs. 1000 more. What is its cost price?
Correct Answer
A. Rs. 20000
Explanation
Sol. +10% – 5% → 1000 Rs.
5% → 1000 Rs.
1% → 200 Rs.
100% → 20,000 Rs.
47.
A man sells two chairs at Rs. 120 each and by doing so he gains 25% on one chair and loses 25% on the other. His loss on the whole in Rs. Is
Correct Answer
B. 16
48.
A man wanted to sell an article with 20% profit: but he acutually sold at 20% loss for Rs. 480, At what price he wanted to sell it to earn the profit?
Correct Answer
A. Rs. 720
49.
If an article is sold at 5% gain instead of 5% loss, the man gains Rs. 5 more. Find the cost price of that article
Correct Answer
C. Rs. 50
Explanation
+5% – (–5%) ⇒ Rs. 5
10% = Rs. 5
1% = 1/2
100% = Rs. 50
50.
On selling an article for Rs. 105 a trader loses 9%. To gain 30% he should sell the article at
Correct Answer
C. Rs. 150