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GPSC Deputy Section Officer Prelims Exam - English

Duration: 120 · Questions: 100 · Max Marks: 100 · Language: 1

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General Studies

1
Which if the following is TRUE about the meaning of a bank?
  1. A.It is a financial establishment
  2. B.It acts like a financial intermediary
  3. C.It accepts deposits from the public 
  4. D.It provides safe locker facility
  5. E.All the above
2
Which of the following is NOT true about the functioning of a bank ?
  1. A.A bank should always add the word “bank” to its name.
  2. B.They include general utility services and agency services.
  3. C.A bank is a non-profit organization having service oriented approach.
  4. D.A bank acts as a connecting link between borrowers and lenders of money.
  5. E.A bank lends out money in the form of loans to those who require it for different purposes.
3
Which of the following is NOT a banking service?
  1. A.Issuance of debit and credit cards
  2. B.Providing safe custody of valuable items 
  3. C.ATM services
  4. D.Provision for higher interest rates to the accounts held by women
  5. E.Online transfer of funds across the globe
4
The definition of Banking is given in which of the following ACTs?
  1. A.Negotiable Instrument Act 1881
  2. B.Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Act 1934
  3. C.Banking Regulation Act 1949
  4. D.Company Act 1956
  5. E.None of the above
5
Banks in India are regulated by :
  1. A.The Reserve Bank of India Act,1934
  2. B.The Banking regulation Act,1949
  3. C.The Reserve Bank of India (Amendment and Misc. Provisions) Act, 1953
  4. D.The Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1980
  5. E.None of the above
6
Which of the following terms is used in Banking field ?
  1. A.Zero Hour
  2. B.Input devices
  3. C.Privilege motion
  4. D.Sedimentary
  5. E.Invest rate swap
7
A centralized database with online connectivity to branches, internet as well as ATM-network which has been adopted by almost all major banks of our country is known as?
  1. A.Investment Banking 
  2. B.Core Banking
  3. C.Mobile Banking 
  4. D.National Banking 
  5. E.Specialized Banking 
8
Which of the following is necessary while opening deposit account in banks ?         
  1. A.Will 
  2. B.Registration
  3. C.Nomination
  4. D.Indemnity
  5. E.Guarantee
9
Which of the following is not banking term?
  1. A.Letter of credit
  2. B.MIBOR
  3. C.Factoring services
  4. D.Entry load
  5. E.None of the above
10
Systematic investment plans relates to:
  1. A.Mutual Funds
  2. B.Life Insurance Companies
  3. C.Commercial Banks
  4. D.Post office saving schemes
  5. E.None of the above
11
Yojna a weekly journal
  1. A.Ministry of Finance        
  2. B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
  3. C.Ministry of Rural Development
  4. D.Planning Commission
12
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
  1. A.Ministry of Finance 
  2. B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
  3. C.Ministry of Rural Development
  4. D.Planning Commission
13
Gujrat is bordered by ______ state to the north.
 
  1. A.Madhya Pradesh
     
  2. B.Maharshtra
     
  3. C.Rajasthan
     
  4. D.Arabian Sea
14
Gujrat is bordered by _______ state to the south.
 
  1. A.Madhya Pradesh
     
  2. B.Maharshtra
     
  3. C.Rajasthan
     
  4. D.Arabian Sea
15
When Ramesh was at the age of 8 years, he hammered a nail into a large tree to mark his height. If the tree grows 2 cm/year, how much higher would the nail be after 6 years?
  1. A.5 cm higher
  2. B.0 cm higher
  3. C.10 cm higher
  4. D.8 cm higher
16
The molar fraction of hydrochloric acid extremely dilute aqueous solution is The pH of the resulting solution is-
  1. A.approximately doubled
  2. B.approximately halved
  3. C.increased
  4. D.reduced
17
Temperature can be expressed as derived quantity in terms of
  1. A.length and mass
  2. B.mass and time
  3. C.length, mass and time
  4. D.None of these
18
Electron volt is a unit of
  1. A.potential difference
  2. B.charge
  3. C.energy
  4. D.capacity
19
Which of the following is not a synthetic fibre:
  1. A.Anygora
  2. B.Rayon
  3. C.Nylon
  4. D.Polyster
20
Which one of the following is not contained in Portland cement ?
  1. A.Ca3Al2O6
  2. B.Ca3SiO5
  3. C.Ca2Si­O4
  4. D.Ca3(PO4)2
21
Which of the following contain enzymes for cellular respiration ?
  1. A.Dictyosomes
  2. B.Endoplasmic reticulum
  3. C.lysosomes
  4. D.Mitochondria
22
Which one among the following nutrients is a strctural
  1. A.Cell membrane
  2. B.Plasma membrane
  3. C.Cell wall
  4. D.Nucleus
23
The "National Biodiversity Authority" (NBA) in India is responsible for :
  1. A.Managing water resources
  2. B.Protecting wildlife habitats
  3. C.Regulating access to biological resources and ensuring equitable benefit sharing
  4. D.Monitoring air quality
24
Under the Indian legal framework, what is the primary purpose of the "Eco-Mark" certification ?
  1. A.To designate ecologically sensitive areas
  2. B.To identify environmentally friendly products and services
  3. C.To protect endangered species
  4. D.To regulate air pollution
25
Sattriya dance form is famous in which of these states ?
  1. A.Assam
  2. B.Himachal Pradesh
  3. C.Punjab
  4. D.Tamil Nadu
26

"Who said, 'India was a parrot unto itself'?

  1. A.Malik Muhammad Joyce
  2. B.Raskhan
  3. C.Rich Khusrow
  4. D.Rich Hasan
27
Which is the national game of Bhutan ?
  1. A.badminton
  2. B.basketball
  3. C.football
  4. D.archery
28
When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?
  1. A.1946
  2. B.1947
  3. C.1948
  4. D.1950
29
Whats the capital city of Gujarat?
  1. A.Ahmedabad
  2. B.Surat
  3. C.Gandhinagar
  4. D.Vadodara
30
Which national parkn Gujarats famous for Asiatic lions?
  1. A.Gir National Park
  2. B.Ranthambore National Park
  3. C.Kanha National Park
  4. D.Bandipur National Park
31
Which river flows through the city of Ahmedabad?
  1. A.Sabarmati
  2. B.Tapi
  3. C.Narmada
  4. D.Mahi
32
Whats the official language of Gujarat?
  1. A.Gujarati
  2. B.Hindi
  3. C.Marathi
  4. D.Konkani
33
Which dance forms native to Gujarat?
  1. A.Garba
  2. B.Bhangra
  3. C.Lavani
  4. D.Kathakali
34
Which festivals celebrated with great enthusiasmn Gujarat?
  1. A.Diwali
  2. B.Navratri
  3. C.Holi
  4. D.Pongal
35
The White Desert, also known as the Great Rann of Kutch,s locatedn which district of Gujarat?
  1. A.Kutch
  2. B.Surat
  3. C.Rajkot
  4. D.Vadodara
36
Whats the largest cityn Gujarat by population?
  1. A.Surat
  2. B.Ahmedabad
  3. C.Vadodara
  4. D.Rajkot
37
Which citys known as the "Diamond City" of Gujarat?
  1. A.Surat
  2. B.Rajkot
  3. C.Bhavnagar
  4. D.Jamnagar
38
Whats the main agricultural product of Gujarat?
  1. A.Rice
  2. B.Wheat
  3. C.Cotton
  4. D.Sugarcane
39
Which portn Gujarats one of the largestnndia?
  1. A.Kandla
  2. B.Mumbai
  3. C.Chennai
  4. D.Kolkata
40
Whats the highest peakn Gujarat?
  1. A.Girnar
  2. B.Saputara
  3. C.Rann of Kutch
  4. D.Vindhya
41
Which citys known as the "Cultural Capital" of Gujarat?
  1. A.Vadodara
  2. B.Surat
  3. C.Rajkot
  4. D.Bhavnagar
42
Whats the mainndustryn Gujarat?
  1. A.Textiles
  2. B.Pharmaceuticals
  3. C.Automobiles
  4. D.nformation Technology
43
Which citys known forts vibrant kite festival?
  1. A.Ahmedabad
  2. B.Surat
  3. C.Vadodara
  4. D.Rajkot
44
Whats the main mineral resource foundn Gujarat?
  1. A.Coal
  2. B.ron ore
  3. C.Bauxite
  4. D.Manganese
45
Which citys known as the "Silk City" of Gujarat?
  1. A.Surat
  2. B.Rajkot
  3. C.Bhavnagar
  4. D.Jamnagar
46
Whats the main crop grownn the Saurashtra region of Gujarat?
  1. A.Rice
  2. B.Wheat
  3. C.Cotton
  4. D.Sugarcane
47
Which citys known forts shipbuildingndustry?
  1. A.Bhavnagar
  2. B.Surat
  3. C.Rajkot
  4. D.Jamnagar
48
Whats the main tourist attractionn the Rann of Kutch?
  1. A.Rann Utsav
  2. B.Gir Forest
  3. C.Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary
  4. D.Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
49
Who is known as the "Missile Man of India"?
  1. A.Dr. Homi J. Bhabha
  2. B.Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
  3. C.Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
  4. D.Dr. Satish Dhawan
50
Which organization is responsible for India's space exploration programs?
  1. A.BARC
  2. B.ISRO
  3. C.DRDO
  4. D.HAL
51
In which year did India successfully launch its first satellite, Aryabhata?
  1. A.1975
  2. B.1965
  3. C.1980
  4. D.1990
52
What is the name of India's first indigenously developed satellite launched by ISRO?
  1. A.INSAT-1A
  2. B.Aryabhata
  3. C.Rohini
  4. D.Bhaskara
53
What is the name of India's first nuclear reactor?
  1. A.Dhruva
  2. B.Kamini
  3. C.Apsara
  4. D.Kalpakkam
54
Which Indian space mission successfully sent a probe to Mars in its first attempt?
  1. A.Chandrayaan-1
  2. B.Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission)
  3. C.Chandrayaan-2
  4. D.Gaganyaan
55
What was India’s first nuclear test code-named?
  1. A.Operation Shakti
  2. B.Pokhran-I
  3. C.Operation Smiling Buddha
  4. D.Operation Parakram
56
Who is considered the father of the Indian space program?
  1. A.APJ Abdul Kalam
  2. B.Homi Bhabha
  3. C.Vikram Sarabhai
  4. D.Satish Dhawan
57
What is the name of India's first supercomputer?
  1. A.Param 8000
  2. B.Vikram 2000
  3. C.Aditya
  4. D.Aryabhata
58
The first Indian satellite to be placed in geosynchronous orbit is:
  1. A.GSAT-1
  2. B.Rohini
  3. C.INSAT-1A
  4. D.Aryabhata
59
Which is the longest river in India?
  1. A.Yamuna
  2. B.Ganges
  3. C.Brahmaputra
  4. D.Godavari
60
The Western Ghats are also known as:
  1. A.Sahyadris
  2. B.Vindhyas
  3. C.Satpuras
  4. D.Aravallis
61
What is the term for the total value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders in a given period?
  1. A.GNP
  2. B.GDP
  3. C.NNP
  4. D.DPI
62
What is the primary function of a central bank?
  1. A.Lending to individuals
  2. B.Regulating the money supply
  3. C.Selling stocks
  4. D.Managing retail stores
63
What is fiscal policy?
  1. A.Policy related to interest rates
  2. B.Policy related to government spending and taxation
  3. C.Policy related to foreign exchange
  4. D.Policy related to stock markets
64
What is the term for a market structure with a single seller?
  1. A.Oligopoly
  2. B.Monopoly
  3. C.Perfect competition
  4. D.Monopolistic competition
65
What is the term for the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed?
  1. A.Inflation rate
  2. B.Unemployment rate
  3. C.Interest rate
  4. D.Exchange rate
66
What does CPI measure?
  1. A.Corporate profit index
  2. B.Consumer price index
  3. C.Capital productivity index
  4. D.Commercial performance index
67
What is the term for the total revenue minus total cost?
  1. A.Income
  2. B.Profit
  3. C.Expenditure
  4. D.Investment
68
What is the term for the study of how individuals and societies make decisions about scarce resources?
  1. A.Sociology
  2. B.Economics
  3. C.Political science
  4. D.Psychology
69
What is the term for goods used in the production of other goods?
  1. A.Consumer goods
  2. B.Capital goods
  3. C.Luxury goods
  4. D.Public goods
70
What is the term for the increase in the value of goods and services produced by an economy over time?
  1. A.Inflation
  2. B.Economic growth
  3. C.Deflation
  4. D.Recession
71
What is the term for the market where money is lent and borrowed?
  1. A.Stock market
  2. B.Bond market
  3. C.Money market
  4. D.Commodity market
72
What is the term for the total amount of money in circulation in an economy?
  1. A.GDP
  2. B.Money supply
  3. C.Inflation
  4. D.Interest rates
73
What is the term for a period of significant decline in economic activity?
  1. A.Inflation
  2. B.Recession
  3. C.Expansion
  4. D.Recovery
74
What is the term for the value of all final goods and services produced by a nation's citizens, regardless of where they are located?
  1. A.GDP
  2. B.GNP
  3. C.NNP
  4. D.DPI
75
What is the term for the direct exchange of goods or services without using money?
  1. A.Trade
  2. B.Barter
  3. C.Commerce
  4. D.Finance
76
What is the term for the ability of a good or service to satisfy a want?
  1. A.Demand
  2. B.Supply
  3. C.Utility
  4. D.Elasticity
77
What is the term for the quantity of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price?
  1. A.Supply
  2. B.Demand
  3. C.Equilibrium
  4. D.Elasticity
78
What is the term for the quantity of a good or service that producers are willing and able to offer for sale at a given price?  
  1. A.Demand
  2. B.Supply
  3. C.Equilibrium
  4. D.Elasticity
79
What is the term for the point where supply and demand are equal?
  1. A.Elasticity
  2. B.Demand
  3. C.Supply
  4. D.Equilibrium
80
What is the term for the responsiveness of quantity demanded or supplied to a change in price?
  1. A.Utility
  2. B.Elasticity
  3. C.Demand
  4. D.Supply
81
What major global sporting event is scheduled from 11 June to 19 July 2026?
  1. A.Winter Olympics
  2. B.FIFA World Cup 2026
  3. C.Asian Games
  4. D.Commonwealth Games
82
Ethanol blending-related amendments to Central Motor Vehicles Rules in 2026 include:
  1. A.Only E20
  2. B.E85, E100, and B100 biodiesel
  3. C.Electric vehicles only
  4. D.CNG mandates
83
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 related to?
  1. A.Defence procurement
  2. B.Urban development
  3. C.Performance assessment of over 2.5 lakh panchayats
  4. D.Export promotion
84
Rajya Sabha passed the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill in early April 2026 to:
  1. A.Merge forces
  2. B.Increase salaries
  3. C.Reduce recruitment age
  4. D.Create a unified legal framework for CAPF personnel
85
US President Donald Trump commented on considering exiting NATO, calling it a:
  1. A.Paper tiger
  2. B.Strong alliance
  3. C.Economic burden
  4. D.Peacekeeper
86
Which Indian state saw clashes between Aboriginal community and police in Alice Springs (international news context)?
  1. A.Canada
  2. B.New Zealand
  3. C.Australia
  4. D.South Africa
87
The Iran war and closure of the Strait of Hormuz led to:
  1. A.Oil prices hitting four-year high
  2. B.Record low oil prices
  3. C.Increased Indian exports
  4. D.Rupee appreciation
88
From 1 April 2026, RBI shifted processing of overseas investment references to:
  1. A.Only Mumbai office
  2. B.SEBI
  3. C.7 Regional Offices via PRAVAAH portal
  4. D.Ministry of Finance
89
What new framework did the RBI announce plans for regarding NBFCs in April 2026?
  1. A.Complete deregulation
  2. B.Classification into upper, middle, and lower layers
  3. C.Merger with banks
  4. D.Ban on new NBFCs
90
Vaishnath (Railway Minister) flagged off the first direct Vande Bharat Express between:
  1. A.Delhi and Mumbai
  2. B.Jammu and Srinagar
  3. C.Chennai and Bengaluru
  4. D.Kolkata and Guwahati
91
What major defence-related development was highlighted on 1 May 2026 involving India and Italy?
  1. A.Joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean
  2. B.Purchase of Rafale jets
  3. C.Rajnath Singh-Italy Defence Pact
  4. D.Signing of a nuclear agreement
92
Neeraj Chopra began his pre-season training for 2026 in which country?
  1. A.Germany
  2. B.South Africa (Potchefstroom)
  3. C.USA
  4. D.Australia
93
Which initiative or mission was linked to Tatya Tope’s letter discovery?
  1. A.Swachh Bharat
  2. B.Namami Gange
  3. C.Digital India
  4. D.Gyan Bharatam Mission
94
RBI's April 2026 Monetary Policy kept the repo rate unchanged at:
  1. A.6.5%
  2. B.6.0%
  3. C.4.75%
  4. D.5.25%
95
Indian airlines (Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet) informed the government about potential operational issues due to:
  1. A.Pilot shortage
  2. B.High fuel prices and Strait of Hormuz closure amid Iran war
  3. C.New DGCA regulations
  4. D.Airport congestion
96
A wall collapse at a hospital in which city killed seven people around early May 2026?
  1. A.Bengaluru, Karnataka
  2. B.Mumbai
  3. C.Hyderabad
  4. D.Chennai
97
A tragic road accident in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh on or around 1 May 2026 resulted in how many deaths?
  1. A.At least 16 (including 6 children and 7 women)
  2. B.8
  3. C.25
  4. D.12
98
UAE announced its exit from OPEC, with the decision taking effect from:
  1. A.1 May 2026
  2. B.1 January 2026
  3. C.1 July 2026
  4. D.31 December 2026
99
What is Prerna 2.0, launched/introduced in the news on 1 May 2026?
  1. A.A new defence missile system
  2. B.Green hydrogen mission
  3. C.AI Tutoring initiative
  4. D.Digital payment platform
100
Which satellite was launched by ISRO around early May 2026?
  1. A.GSAT-31
  2. B.Chandrayaan-4
  3. C.INSAT-4CR
  4. D.GSAT-32
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