1.
The Vedas contain all the truth was interpreted by?
Correct Answer
B. Swami Dayananda
Explanation
Dayanand Saraswati was a Hindu religious leader and founder of the Arya Samaj, a Hindu reform movements of the Vedic tradition. He was also a renowned scholar of the Vedic lore and Sanskrit language.
2.
Uplift of the backward classes was the main programme of the—
Correct Answer
B. Satya Shodhak Samaj
Explanation
Satyashodhak Samaj is a social reform society founded by Jyotirao Phule in Pune, India, on 24 September 1873. Its purpose was to liberate the Shudra and Untouchable castes from exploitation and oppression.
3.
Which Indian state is the largest in terms of the total area covered?
Correct Answer
C. Rajasthan
Explanation
ajasthan is the largest state in India (in terms of area). It covers an area of 342, 239 square
kilometres. This represents 10.4% of the whole India.In terms of area, Rajasthan is followed by
Madhya Pradesh (308,245 square kilometres), Maharashtra (307,713 square kilometres), Uttar
Pradesh (240,928 square kilometres).
4.
Which one of the following party was founded by Subhash Chandra Bose?
Correct Answer
D. Forward Block
Explanation
The All India Forward Bloc (AIFB) or Forward Bloc is a left-wing nationalist political party in India. It emerged as a faction within the Indian National Congress in 1939, led by Subhash Chandra Bose.
5.
Which of the following was not advocated by Mahatma Gandhi?
Correct Answer
B. Heavy Industries
Explanation
Mahatma Gandhi hadn’t advocated Heavy industries, Gandhiji always propounded that agriculture should be supported by some subsidiary occupations like bee keeping, animal husbandry, khadi, paper making, mud utensils making etc.
6.
One of the following was not associated with the Ghadar party
Correct Answer
B. Baba Gurdit Singh
Explanation
Ghadar Party was founded by Sohan Singh Bhakna and Lala Hardayal, Mohammad Barkatullah was one of the founders of the Ghadar Party in 1913 at San Francisco.
7.
Which bill cannot originate in Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer
D. None of the above
Explanation
Money Bill can only originates in lok sabha and in money bill Rajya sabha has no control over it.
8.
Who can initiate the process of removal of the President before the expiry of his term?
Correct Answer
D. Member of parliament
Explanation
Lok Sabha can initate the process of removal of president before the expiry of his term.
9.
Bicameral Legislature means –
Correct Answer
B. Lower and Upper Chamber
Explanation
A bicameral legislature divides the legislators into two separate assemblies, chambers, or houses. In India it has Upper Chamber and Lower Chamber.
10.
A growing country is one with ___________ there.
Correct Answer
A. Rising GNP at constant prices
Explanation
A growing country is one with Rising GNP at constant prices.
11.
The First written constitution of any sovereign country in the world?
Correct Answer
C. USA
Explanation
USA is the first country to have the written constitution.
12.
The number of parliamentary seats (Lok Sabha) of Karnataka is –
Correct Answer
C. 28
Explanation
Karnataka has 28 seats in Lok Sabha.
13.
The form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a faction of persons or families is called –
Correct Answer
C. Oligarchy
Explanation
Oligarchy is a form of power structure in which power rests with a small number of people. These people might be distinguished by nobility, wealth, family ties, education or corporate, religious or military control.
14.
Which among the following neighbouring country of India is the largest producer of Opium in the World?
Correct Answer
B. Afghanistan
Explanation
Afghanistan has been the world’s greatest illicit opium producer, ahead of Burma (Myanmar), Thailand & Laos.
15.
With which country India exchanged its border maps?
Correct Answer
D. Bangladesh
Explanation
India and Bangladesh signed agreement for transfer of enclaves in May 2015. The prime ministers of India and Bangladesh signed the Land Boundary Agreement in 1974 to exchange enclaves and simplify their international border maps.
16.
Marble comes under which category of rocks?
Correct Answer
C. Metamorphic
Explanation
Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite. Marble may be foliated.
17.
In 1528, __________ defeated the Rajputs at Chanderi.
Correct Answer
D. Babur
Explanation
In January 1528, he Battle of Chanderi took place in the aftermath of the Battle of Khanwa in which the Mughal Emperor Babur had defeated a confederacy of Rajputs and Afghans which was headed by Rana Sanga of Mewar
18.
Which sects of Sufis adopted Yoga?
Correct Answer
C. Chishtiya
Explanation
The Chishtī Order is a Sunni Sufi order within the mystic Sufi tradition of Islam. It began in Chisht, a small town near Herat, Afghanistan about 930 CE. The Chishti Order is known for its emphasis on love, tolerance, and openness. They adopted yoga.
19.
The second Battle of Tarain was fought between __________.
Correct Answer
D. Mohammed Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan
Explanation
The Battles of Tarain, were fought in 1191 and 1192 near the town of Tarain (Taraori), near Thanesar in present-day Haryana between a Ghurid force led by Mu’izz-Ud-Din Mohammed Ghori and a Chauhan Rajput army led by Prithviraj Chauhan.
20.
Contraction of heart is also known as
Correct Answer
A. Systole
Explanation
Diastole is that part of the cardiac cycle during which the heart refills with blood after the emptying done during systole which is also known as contraction.
21.
Azadirachta indica is the botanical name of which of the following?
Correct Answer
C. Neem
Explanation
Azadirachta indica is botanical name of neem. It is a multipurpose tree that is highly popular in India, where it provides food and insecticide, and is used for its great number of ethnomedicinal properties.
22.
Which of the following is the main end product of carbohydrate digestion?
Correct Answer
C. Glucose
Explanation
End products of digestion of carbohydrates are Glucose, fructose and galactose.
23.
Which of the following glands is a source of the enzyme Ptyalin?
Correct Answer
D. Salivary Glands
Explanation
Salivary gland is a source of enzyme Ptyalin. The enzyme ptyalin ,or salivary amylase acts on starches and converts them to maltose. It helps in the predigestion of starches.
24.
Which of the following is not true about Pteridophyta?
Correct Answer
C. Seeds are present
Explanation
Pteridophyte are vascular plants i.e., plants with xylem and phloem, that reproduce and disperse via spores. They are seedless, vascular cryptogams.
25.
The largest dolphin species is the orca, also called as ________.
Correct Answer
C. Killer whale
Explanation
Orcas dolphin is also known as killer whales are the largest member of the dolphin family
26.
The fat digesting enzyme Lipase is secreted by which of the following
Correct Answer
B. Pancreas
Explanation
Lipase is an enzyme in the body uses to break down fats in food so they can be absorbed in the intestines. Lipase is produced in the pancreas, mouth, and stomach.
27.
The arrangement of leaves on an axis or stem is called
Correct Answer
A. Phyllotaxy
Explanation
The pattern of arrangement of leaves on the stem is called Phyllotaxy. As a stem grows at its apex, new leaf buds form along the stem by a highly controlled developmental process.
28.
The study of Cells is also known as
Correct Answer
A. Cytology
Explanation
Cell biology or Cytology is the branch of biology that studies the different structures and functions of the cell.
29.
Which compound is used in Anti-malarial drug?
Correct Answer
C. Chloroquin
Explanation
Antimalarial medications, also known as antimalarials, are designed to prevent or cure malaria. Chloroquin is used in Anti-malarial drug.
30.
Which of these is not a macronutrient for Plants?
Correct Answer
D. Chlorine
Explanation
Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sulfur are the macronutrients in plants.
31.
Name the respiratory organs of insects
Correct Answer
D. Tracheae
Explanation
Insects have a system of tubes, called tracheae, instead of lungs.
32.
What does Trypsin do?
Correct Answer
D. Breaks down proteins
Explanation
Trypsin is one of the three principal digestive proteinases. Trypsin acts with the other proteinases to break down dietary protein molecules to their component peptides and amino acids.
33.
Name the source from which Aspirin is produced?
Correct Answer
A. Willow bark
Explanation
The ancient Egyptians used Willow bark to produce aspirin as a remedy for aches and pains.
34.
Cannis Familiaris is the scientific name of –
Correct Answer
B. Dog
Explanation
Cannis Familiaris is the scientific name of Dog.
35.
Who won the Best Director award at the 66th National Film Awards?
Correct Answer
A. Aditya Dhar
Explanation
Uri Director Aditya Dhar won the Best Director award and Ayushmann Khurrana and Vicky Kaushal shared the Best Actor national film award.
36.
West bengal Governor releases Bengali version of __________.
Correct Answer
B. Great Minds on India
Explanation
The Bengali translation of "Great Minds on India" authored by Salil Gewali was launched by the Governor of West Bengal, Keshari Nath Tripathi, at the Raj Bhavan, Kolkata, on July 7 2019.
37.
Who is the first woman cricketer to hit a double century in ODI?
Correct Answer
C. Belinda Clark
Explanation
The first woman cricketer to score a double century in ODI was Australia's Belinda Clark who scored 229-runs in 155 balls on December 16th, 1997.
38.
The book 'Straight from the Heart' has been written by?
Correct Answer
C. Kapil Dev
Explanation
Kapil Dev has written three autobiographical works. By God's Decree came out in 1985 and Cricket my style in 1987. He released his most recent autobiography, titled Straight from the Heart in 2004 .
39.
A factory buys 8 machines. 3 MachineA, 4 MachineB and rest MachineC. Prices of the machines are Rs 45000, Rs 25000 and Rs 35000 respectively. Calculate the average cost (in Rs) of these machines?
Correct Answer
A. 33750
Explanation
Average cost
=(3×45000+4×25000+35000)/8
=(135000+100000+35000)/8
=270000/8
= Rs. 33750
40.
The ratio of present ages of Rangitha and Shaheen is 6:5. After 12 years the ratio of their ages will be 7:6. What is Rangitha’s present age?
Correct Answer
C. 72
Explanation
x : y → 6 : 5
After 12 years
x : y → 7 : 6
(7 – 6) or (6 – 5)r → 12 years
1r → 12 years
Rangitha’s Present age
= 6 × 12
= 72 years
41.
2 × [–0.3(1.3 + 3.7)] of 0.8 = ?
Correct Answer
D. –2.4
Explanation
2 × [–0.3 × 5] × 0.8
⇒ –2 × 1.5 × 0.8
⇒ –2.4
42.
9 hrs after a goods train passed a station, another train travelling at a speed of 72 km/hr following that goods train passed through that station. If after passing the station the train overtakes the goods train in 3 hours. What is the speed of the goods train?
Correct Answer
C. 18 km/hr
Explanation
Let the speed of goods train be x km/hr
Distance covered by goods train = 9 × x km/hr
= 9x km
Relative speed = 72 – x
Time=Distance/(Relative Speeds)
3=9x/(72-x)
216 – 3x = 9x
12x = 216
x = 18 km/hr
43.
A shopkeeper, sold cocoa seeds at the rate Rs 1,230 a kg and bears a loss of 5%. Now if he decides to sell it at Rs 1,353 per kg, what will be the result?
Correct Answer
A. 4.5 percent gain
Explanation
C.P = 1230 × 100/95
= 24600/19 Rs.
= 1294.73
S.P = 1350
Profit = 1350 – 1294.73
= 55.26
Profit % = 55.26/1294.73×100
≅ 4.5% (Approx.)
44.
A can do a work in 15 days and B in 20 days. If they work on it together for 6 days, then what fraction of work is left?
Correct Answer
D. 3/10
45.
Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.
Correct Answer
C. VN
Explanation
Difference of 6 except VN (difference of 8)
46.
2 : 10 : : 3 : ?
Correct Answer
A. 30
Explanation
2³ + 2 = 10
3³ + 3 = 30
47.
Mohan, Ritika, Janvi, Priya and Riya are friends. Janvi runs faster than Ritika but slower than Priya. Mohan is the slowest runner and Riya runs faster than Priya. Who runs the fastest among the five?
Correct Answer
B. Riya
Explanation
Riya > Priya > Janvi > Ritika > Mohan
Riya runs the fastest among the five.
48.
Select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.
TRADITIONAL
Correct Answer
C. NATIONAL
Explanation
‘NATIONAL’; There is no double ‘N’ in the given word.
49.
In a certain code language, “pink” is written as “green”, “green” is written as “yellow”, “yellow” is written as “red”, “red” is written as “white” and”white” is written as “indigo”, then in the same code language what is the colour of blood?
Correct Answer
A. White
Explanation
Colour of blood is red and Red in written as white, so, white is the answer.
50.
In the following question, which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it ?
M_Q_C_M_Q_CM
Correct Answer
B. CQMCQ
Explanation
M C Q / Q C M/ M C Q/ Q C M