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General Studies
Q 1 :
Yojna a weekly journal
A.Ministry of Finance
B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C.Ministry of Rural Development
D.Planning Commission
Q 2 :
Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by
A.Ministry of Finance
B.Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C.Ministry of Rural Development
D.Planning Commission
Q 3 :
Devaluation of a currency means
A.Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
B.Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
C.Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
D.Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market
Q 4 :
In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry
A.1 and 3
B.2 and 3
C.1 and 2
D.1,2 and 3
Q 5 :
Which of the following programmes aims at the promotion of savings among rural women
A.Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
B.Indira Mahila Yojna
C.Jawahar Rozgar Yojna
D.Mahila Samridhi Yojna
Q 6 :
What is Net National Product
A.the money value of final goods and services produced annually in the economy
B.the money value of annual service generation in the economy
C.the money value of tangible goods produced annually in the economy
D.The money value of tangible goods available in the economy
Q 7 :
National income is the
A.net national product at market price
B.net national product at factor cost
C.net domestic product at market price
D.net domestic product at factor cost
Q 8 :
Chelliah Committee of 1992 deals with the overhauling of our
A.financial system
B.tax system
C.patents and copyrights
D.Public sector undertakings
Q 9 :
During which Five Year Plan was the annual growth rate of National Income the lowest
A.2nd plan
B.3rd plan
C.5th plan
D.6th plan
Q 10 :
Which of the following taxes is a progressive tax
A.sales tax
B.custom tax
C.excise tax
D.income tax
Q 11 :
Which of the following estimates the National Income in India
A.National Income Committee
B.Planning Commission
C.Reserve Bank Of India
D.Central Statistical Organisation
Q 12 :
India changed over to the decimal system, coinage in
A.April 1951
B.April 1955
C.April 1957
D.April 1978
Q 13 :
11th Five Year Plan aim at achieving 10% rural tele density in India from the present 1.9% by the year
A.2008
B.2009
C.2010
D.2012
Q 14 :
Which one of the following statements Monitorable Socio Economic Target of the 11th Five Year Plan under the head Environment is not correct
A.treat urban waste water by 2011-12
B.Increase energy efficiency by 20% points by 2016-17
C.attain WHO standards of air quality in all major cities by 2011-12
D.increase forest and tree cover by 15% points
Q 15 :
Who is the ex-officio chairman of Planning commission and National Development Council
A.President
B.Prime Minister
C.Finance Minister
D.Commerce Minister
Q 16 :
Persons below the poverty line in Indian are classified as such based on wheather
A.they belong to agriculture labourer household and the scheduled caste/trive social group
B.they get work for a prescribed minimum number of days in a year
C.they are entitled to a minimum prescribed food basket
D.their daily waged fall below the prescribed minimum wages
Q 17 :
Which of the following Committee’s recommendations are being followed for estimating proverty line in India
A.Dutt committee
B.Lakdawala committee
C.Cheliah Committee
D.Chakravorty Committee
Q 18 :
In which year India adopeted liberal and free market principles
A.1975
B.1981
C.1991
D.2000
Q 19 :
Consider the following statements
1. There is persistent investment over time only in select locals
2. some areas are agro climatically less conductive to development
3. some areas continue to face little or no agrarian transformation and the consequent lack of social and
4. some areas have faced continous political instability
Which of the above statements are correct
A.1,2 and 3
B.1,2 and 4
C.1,3 and 4
D.2,3 and 4
Q 20 :
When was first human development report of India issued
A.April 2001
B.March 2000
C.June 2002
D.April 2002
Q 21 :
In ruby laser, the stimulated emission is due to transition from
A.metastable state to any lower state
B.any higher state of lower state
C.metastable state to ground state
D.any higher state to ground state
Q 22 :
A direct current I flows along the length of an infinitely long straight thin walled pipe, then the magnetic field is
A.uniform throughout the pipe not zero
B.zero only along the axis of the pipe
C.zero at any point inside the pipe
D.maximum at the centre and minimum at the edge
Q 23 :
convex lens made of glass has focal length 0.15m in air. If the refractive index of glass is 3/2, and that of water is 4/3 the focal length of lens when immersed in water is
A.0.45 m
B.0.15 m
C.0.30 m
D.0.6 m
Q 24 :
Two sources are said to be coherent if they produce waves
A.having a constant phase difference
B.of equal wavelength
C.of equal speed
D.having same shape of wavefront
Q 25 :
Three resistors 1 Ω, 2 Ω, 3Ω resistor a 3 V battery is connected. The current through 3 Ω resistor is -
A.0.75 A
B.1 A
C.2 A
D.1.5 A
Q 26 :
In a common emitter amplifier the input signal is applied across
A.anywhere
B.emitter-collector
C.collector-base
D.base-emitter
Q 27 :
Adding detergents to water helps in removing dirty greasy stains. This is because
1. It increases greasy stains. This is because
2. It decreases the oil-water surface tension
3. It increases the viscosity of the solution
4. Dirt is held suspended surrounded by detergent molecules
A.2 and 4
B.1 only
C.3 and 4
D.4 only
Q 28 :
Choose the correct statement (a) for a cricket ball that is spinning clockwise through air
S1 : Statemlines of air are symmetric around the ball.
S2 : The velocity of air above the ball relative to it is larger than that below the ball.
S3 : The velocity of air above the ball relative to it is smaller than that below the ball.
S4 : There is a net upward force on the ball.
A.S1,S2 and S4
B.S2 and S4
C.S4 only
D.S3 only
Q 29 :
10-6 M NaOH is diluted 100 times. The pH of the diluted base is
A.between 7 and 8
B.between 5 and 6
C.between 6 and 7
D.between 10 and 11
Q 30 :
In the electrolysis of acidulated water, it is desired to obtain 1.12 cc of hydrogen per second under STP condition. The current to be passed is
A.1.93 A
B.9.65 A
C.19.3 A
D.0.965 A
Q 31 :
The one which decreases with dilution is
A.molar conductance
B.conductance
C.specific conductance
D.equivalent conductance
Q 32 :
Vapour pressure of pure ‘A’ is 70 mm of Hg at 25oC. It forms an ideal solution with ‘B’ in which mole fraction of A is 0.8. if the vapour pressure of the solution is 84 mm of Hg at 25oC, the vapour pressure of pure ‘B’ at 25oC is
A.28 mm
B.56 mm
C.70 mm
D.140 mm
Q 33 :
A 6% solution of urea is isotonic with
A.1 M solution of glucose
B.0.05 M solution of glucose
C.6% solution of glucose
D.25% solution of glucose
Q 34 :
In countries nearer to polar region, the roads are sprinkled with CaCl2. This is
A.to minimise the wear and tear of the roads
B.to minimise the snow fall
C.to minimise pollution
D.to minimise the accumulation of dust on the road
Q 35 :
The respiratory quotient during cellular respiration would depend on
A.the nature of enzymes involved
B.the nature of the substrate
C.the amount of carbon dioxide released
D.the amount of oxygen utilised
Q 36 :
Which of the following is not a green - house gas ?
A.Water vapour
B.Carbon monoxide
C.Methane
D.Oxygen
Q 37 :
Both husband and wife have normal vision though their fathers were colorblind and mothers did not have any gene for colorblindness. The probability of their daughters becoming colorblind is
A.50%
B.75%
C.0%
D.25%
Q 38 :
An animal, which has both exoskeleton and endoskeleton structures is a
A.fresh-water mussel
B.tortoise
C.frog
D.jelly fish
Q 39 :
Identify the group, which includes animals all of which give birth to young ones directly?
A.Dolphin, kangaroo, bat, cat
B.Platypus, penguin, bat, hippopotamus
C.shrew, bat, kiwi, car
D.Lion, whale, ostrich, bat
Q 40 :
Compare the statement A and B. Statement A Blood sugar level falls rapidly after hepatectomy. Statement B The glycogen of the liver is the principal source of blood sugar.
Select the correct description.
A.Both the statements A and B are correct and B is the reason for A
B.Statement A is correct and B is wrong
C.Statement A is wrong and B is correct
D.Both the statements A and B are correct and B is not the reason for A
Q 41 :
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?
A.Two
B.Three
C.Five
D.Four
E.None of these
Q 42 :
Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is
A.True
B.False
C.Uncertain
D.None
Q 43 :
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the second, the third, the sixth and the eight letters of the word FRAGMENT using each only once, which of the following will be the third letter of that word ? If no such word can be formed, give ‘X’ as the answer and if more than one such word can be formed, give ‘Y’ as the answer.
A.A
B.E
C.T
D.X
E.Y
Q 44 :
How many such letters are there in the word ORIENTAL each of which is as far away from the beginning of the word as when they are arranged alphabetically?
A.None
B.One
C.Two
D.Three
E.More than three
Q 45 :
How many such pairs of letters in the word CREDIT each of which has as many letters between them in the word as in the English alphabet?
A.None
B.One
C.Two
D.Three
E.More than three
Q 46 :
How many meaningful words can be made from the letters ‘LMEA’ using each letter only once in each word?
A.None
B.One
C.Two
D.Three
E.More than three
Q 47 :
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the seventh and the eighth letters of the word TEMPORAL, which of the following will be the first letter of that word? If more than one such word can be made, give ‘Y’ as the answer and if no such word can be made, give ‘X’ as the answer.
A.T
B.L
C.E
D.Y
E.X
Q 48 :
If the letters of the word HANDOVER are arranged alphabetically from left to right how many letters will remain at the same position?
A.None
B.One
C.Two
D.Three
E.More than three
Q 49 :
How many such pairs of letters are there in the word EXCURSION, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet?
A.None
B.One
C.Two
D.Three
E.More than three
Q 50 :
If it is possible to make only one meaningful word with the first, the second, the third, the sixth and the eighth letters of the word DEVIATION first letter of that word is your answer? If more than one such word can be made formed your answer is ‘A’ and if no such word can be formed your answer is ‘B’.
A.V
B.T
C.E
D.A
E.B
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General Studies
Q 51 :
The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs. 3. The ratio of the two selling prices is:__________ ?
A.51:52
B.52:53
C.51:53
D.52:55
Q 52 :
Which of the following numbers is irrational ?
A.√49
B.0.125
C.√2
D.22/7
Q 53 :
356 x 936 – 356 x 836 = ?
A.35600
B.34500
C.9630
D.93600
Q 54 :
Arrange in descending order: 5/8, 7/10, 3/4
A.3/4 > 7/10 > 5/8
B.7/10 > 3/4 > 5/8
C.3/4 > 5/8 > 7/10
D.5/8 > 7/10 > 3/4
Q 55 :
What is (3^{4} times 9^{2}) ?
A.36
B.38
C.310
D.96
Q 56 :
If 34X-2 = 729, then find the value of X.
A.4
B.3
C.2
D.5
Q 57 :
Convert 0.6 into fraction ?
A.3/5
B.2/3
C.4/5
Q 58 :
The no. plate of a bus had peculiarity. The bus number was a perfect square. It was also a perfect square when the plate numbers were reversed. The bus company had only five hundred buses numbered from 1 to 500. What was the number ?
A.169
B.36
C.196
D.Can not say
Q 59 :
If a and b are positive integers, such that ab = 125, then (a-b)a+b-4 = ?
A.16
B.25
C.28
D.30
Q 60 :
If x*y = x2 + y2 – xy, then value of 9*11 is
A.93
B.103
C.60.5
D.121
Q 61 :
Which Act gave separate electorate rights to Muslims in India ?
A.The Indian Councils Act, 1909
B.The Government of India Act, 1915
C.The Government of India Act, 1919
D.The Government of India Act, 1935
Q 62 :
Which one of the following made the Indian Legislature bicameral ?
A.The Indian Councils Act, 1909
B.Government of India Act, 1919
C.Government of India Act, 1935
D.Indian Independence Act, 1947
Q 63 :
'Diarchy' was established in India by which of the following ?
A.The Indian Councils Act, 1909
B.The Government of India Act, 1935
C.The Government of India Act, 1919
D.None of the above
Q 64 :
Which one of the following aimed at providing a federal structure for India ?
A.Indian Councils Act, 1909
B.Government of India Act, 1919
C.Government of India Act, 1935
D.Indian Independence Act, 1947
Q 65 :
As a guardian of the government of India Act, 1935 a Court was constituted which was called.
A.Privy Council
B.Supreme Court
C.High Court
D.Federal Court
Q 66 :
Under the Government of India Act 1935, the Federal court had -
A.Original jurisdiction only
B.Appellate jurisdiction only
C.Advisory jurisdiction only
D.Original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction
Q 67 :
Under the Government of India's Act 1935, how many Governors and Chief Commissioners provinces constituted in British India ?
A.14 and 7
B.11 and 7
C.15 and 9
D.None of the above
Q 68 :
The Mountbaten plan led to the enactment of :
A.Government of India Act, 1919
B.Government of India Act, 1935
C.The Indian Independence Act, 1947
D.None of the above
Q 69 :
The plan of Lord Mountbatten was excepted by the congress and the muslim league. The British Parliament enacted the Indian Independence act, 1947 which got Royal assistant on -
A.3 June, 1947
B.4 July, 1947
C.15 July, 1947
D.18 July, 1947
Q 70 :
Which one of the following relates to transfer of power to the Indians and partition of the country ?
A.Simon Commission
B.Cripps Mission
C.Cabinet Mission Plan
D.The Mountbatten plan
Q 71 :
In which year Mayor's Courts were introduced in three Presidency Towns in India ?
A.1726
B.1772
C.1774
D.1781
Q 72 :
On whose recommendation amongst the following the Constituent Assembly was constituted ?
A.Cripps Mission
B.Webel Mission
C.Lord Mountbatten
D.Cabinet Mission Plan
Q 73 :
Who was the Constitutional Advisor to the Constitutent Assembly ?
A.Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B.Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru
C.Sr. B.N. Rau
D.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Q 74 :
The first Constituent Assembly Meeting held on 9.12.46 was presided over by -
A.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B.Shri S.N. Sinha
C.Shri Jawahar Lal Nehru
D.None of the above
Q 75 :
Who among the following was the President of Constituent Assembly ?
A.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B.Sardar Patel
C.Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar
D.Pt. J. Nehru
Q 76 :
Who was the first Prsident of Constituent Assembly of India ?
A.Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B.Dr. K. N. Katju
C.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D.C. Rajagopalachari
Q 77 :
The number of the members of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution were
A.7
B.8
C.1
D.5
Q 78 :
Who among the following was the Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee ?
`
A.Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
B.Motilal Nehru
C.M.K. Gandhi
D.Sardar Patel
Q 79 :
The members of the Constituent Assembly were -
A.Elected directly by the people
B.Nominated by the Indian National Congress
C.Delegate of Indian princes
D.Mainly elected by the provincial Asemblies
Q 80 :
When was the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly held ?
A.8th December
B.9th December
C.10th December
D.12th December
Q 81 :
Whats the capital city of Gujarat?
A.Ahmedabad
B.Surat
C.Gandhinagar
D.Vadodara
Q 82 :
Which national parkn Gujarats famous for Asiatic lions?
A.Gir National Park
B.Ranthambore National Park
C.Kanha National Park
D.Bandipur National Park
Q 83 :
Which river flows through the city of Ahmedabad?
A.Sabarmati
B.Tapi
C.Narmada
D.Mahi
Q 84 :
Whats the official language of Gujarat?
A.Gujarati
B.Hindi
C.Marathi
D.Konkani
Q 85 :
Which dance forms native to Gujarat?
A.Garba
B.Bhangra
C.Lavani
D.Kathakali
Q 86 :
Which festivals celebrated with great enthusiasmn Gujarat?
A.Diwali
B.Navratri
C.Holi
D.Pongal
Q 87 :
The White Desert, also known as the Great Rann of Kutch,s locatedn which district of Gujarat?
A.Kutch
B.Surat
C.Rajkot
D.Vadodara
Q 88 :
Whats the largest cityn Gujarat by population?
A.Surat
B.Ahmedabad
C.Vadodara
D.Rajkot
Q 89 :
Which citys known as the "Diamond City" of Gujarat?
A.Surat
B.Rajkot
C.Bhavnagar
D.Jamnagar
Q 90 :
Whats the main agricultural product of Gujarat?
A.Rice
B.Wheat
C.Cotton
D.Sugarcane
Q 91 :
Which portn Gujarats one of the largestnndia?
A.Kandla
B.Mumbai
C.Chennai
D.Kolkata
Q 92 :
Whats the highest peakn Gujarat?
A.Girnar
B.Saputara
C.Rann of Kutch
D.Vindhya
Q 93 :
Which citys known as the "Cultural Capital" of Gujarat?
A.Vadodara
B.Surat
C.Rajkot
D.Bhavnagar
Q 94 :
Whats the mainndustryn Gujarat?
A.Textiles
B.Pharmaceuticals
C.Automobiles
D.nformation Technology
Q 95 :
Which citys known forts vibrant kite festival?
A.Ahmedabad
B.Surat
C.Vadodara
D.Rajkot
Q 96 :
Whats the main mineral resource foundn Gujarat?
A.Coal
B.ron ore
C.Bauxite
D.Manganese
Q 97 :
Which citys known as the "Silk City" of Gujarat?
A.Surat
B.Rajkot
C.Bhavnagar
D.Jamnagar
Q 98 :
Whats the main crop grownn the Saurashtra region of Gujarat?
A.Rice
B.Wheat
C.Cotton
D.Sugarcane
Q 99 :
Which citys known forts shipbuildingndustry?
A.Bhavnagar
B.Surat
C.Rajkot
D.Jamnagar
Q 100 :
Whats the main tourist attractionn the Rann of Kutch?
A.Rann Utsav
B.Gir Forest
C.Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary
D.Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
Q 101 :
Which citys known forts vibrant textilendustry?
A.Surat
B.Rajkot
C.Bhavnagar
D.Jamnagar
Q 102 :
Whats the main crop grownn the North Gujarat region?
A.Rice
B.Wheat
C.Cotton
D.Sugarcane
Q 103 :
Which citys known forts diamond cutting and polishingndustry?
A.Surat
B.Rajkot
C.Bhavnagar
D.Jamnagar
Q 104 :
Whats the main crop grownn the South Gujarat region?
A.Rice
B.Wheat
C.Cotton
D.Sugarcane
Q 105 :
Whats the mainndustryn the Kutch region?
A.Textiles
B.Pharmaceuticals
C.Automobiles
D.nformation Technology
Q 106 :
Whats the primary economic activityn the Rann of Kutch?
A.Agriculture
B.Tourism
C.Salt production
D.Fishing
Q 107 :
Which rivers known as the lifeline of Gujarat?
A.Sabarmati
B.Tapi
C.Narmada
D.Mahi
Q 108 :
Which citys famous forts brassndustryn Gujarat?
A.Morbi
B.Jamnagar
C.Bhavnagar
D.Rajkot
Q 109 :
Whats the geographical significance of Palitanan Gujarat?
A.Pilgrimage site for Jains
B.Major port
C.ndustrial hub
D.Wildlife sanctuary
Q 110 :
Which citys known as the "Milk City" of Gujarat?
A.Anand
B.Surat
C.Rajkot
D.Vadodara
Q 111 :
Whats the main feature of the Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary?
A.Migratory birds
B.Lions
C.Tigers
D.Elephants
Q 112 :
Which arean Gujarats famous forts stepwells?
A.Patan
B.Bhuj
C.Surat
D.Jamnagar
Q 113 :
What type of climates predominantn Gujarat?
A.Tropical
B.Arid and semi-arid
C.Temperate
D.Subtropical
Q 114 :
Who was the first Chief Minister of Gujarat?
A.Babubhai J. Patel
B.Chimanbhai Patel
C.Balwantrai Mehta
D.Jivraj Narayan Mehta
Q 115 :
n which year did the capital of Gujarat shift from Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar?
A.1965
B.1968
C.1970
D.1982
Q 116 :
Who established the Sultanate of Gujarat?
A.Muzaffar Shah
B.Bahadur Shah
C.Ahmad Shah
D.Mahmud Begada
Q 117 :
Who was the last Hindu ruler of Gujarat?
A.Mularaja
B.Karandev
C.Visaladeva
D.Tribhuvanapala
Q 118 :
Which title was conferred upon Pulakesi after driving out Arabnvaders from Gujarat?
A.Avanijanasraya
B.Maharajadhiraja
C.Parameshvara
D.Vikramaditya
Q 119 :
Who was the founder of the city of Ahmedabad?
A.Ahmed Shah
B.Mahmud Begada
C.Muzaffar Shah
D.Bahadur Shah
Q 120 :
Which dynasty ruled Gujarat from the 10th to the 13th century?
A.Mughal
B.Solanki
C.Vaghela
D.Chalukya
Q 121 :
Who is known as the "Missile Man of India"?
A.Dr. Homi J. Bhabha
B.Dr. Vikram Sarabhai
C.Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
D.Dr. Satish Dhawan
Q 122 :
Which organization is responsible for India's space exploration programs?
A.BARC
B.ISRO
C.DRDO
D.HAL
Q 123 :
In which year did India successfully launch its first satellite, Aryabhata?
A.1975
B.1965
C.1980
D.1990
Q 124 :
What is the name of India's first indigenously developed satellite launched by ISRO?
A.INSAT-1A
B.Aryabhata
C.Rohini
D.Bhaskara
Q 125 :
What is the name of India's first nuclear reactor?
A.Dhruva
B.Kamini
C.Apsara
D.Kalpakkam
Q 126 :
Which Indian space mission successfully sent a probe to Mars in its first attempt?
A.Chandrayaan-1
B.Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission)
C.Chandrayaan-2
D.Gaganyaan
Q 127 :
What was India’s first nuclear test code-named?
A.Operation Shakti
B.Pokhran-I
C.Operation Smiling Buddha
D.Operation Parakram
Q 128 :
Who is considered the father of the Indian space program?
A.APJ Abdul Kalam
B.Homi Bhabha
C.Vikram Sarabhai
D.Satish Dhawan
Q 129 :
What is the name of India's first supercomputer?
A.Param 8000
B.Vikram 2000
C.Aditya
D.Aryabhata
Q 130 :
The first Indian satellite to be placed in geosynchronous orbit is:
A.GSAT-1
B.Rohini
C.INSAT-1A
D.Aryabhata
Q 131 :
Which Five-Year Plan primarily focused on "Faster, Sustainable and More Inclusive Growth"?
A.9th Five-Year Plan
B.10th Five-Year Plan
C.11th Five-Year Plan
D.12th Five-Year Plan
Q 132 :
During whose Prime Ministership was the concept of the "rolling plan" introduced?
A.Indira Gandhi
B.Rajiv Gandhi
C.Morarji Desai
D.Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Q 133 :
Who chairs the National Development Council (NDC)?
A.The President of India
B.The Prime Minister of India
C.The Finance Minister of India
D.The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India
Q 134 :
Which Five-Year Plan was primarily aimed at "Rapid Industrialization"?
A.First Five-Year Plan
B.Second Five-Year Plan
C.Third Five-Year Plan
D.Fourth Five-Year Plan
Q 135 :
What replaced the Planning Commission of India?
A.Finance Commission
B.NITI Aayog
C.Reserve Bank of India
D.SEBI
Q 136 :
Which model was the First Five-Year Plan based?
A.Mahalanobis model
B.Harrod-Domar model
C.Gadgil model
D.Nehru model
Q 137 :
Which sector contributes the largest share to India's GDP?
A.Agriculture
B.Industry
C.Services
D.Manufacturing
Q 138 :
According to the provided context, what was India's GDP growth rate in 2023?
A.65%
B.70%
C.758%
D.80%
Q 139 :
Which of the following is a key driver of India's recent economic growth?
A.Declining exports
B.Weak domestic demand
C.Government capital expenditure
D.Stagnant services sector
Q 140 :
What was the main objective of the First Five-Year Plan?
A.Industrialization
B.Agricultural development
C.Poverty eradication
D.Infrastructure development
Q 141 :
The concept of 'Rule of Law' is a feature of which constitution?
A.American Constitution
B.British Constitution
C.French Constitution
D.Canadian Constitution
Q 142 :
The idea of 'Fundamental Duties' was incorporated in the Indian Constitution from which country?
A.USA
B.UK
C.USSR (now Russia)
D.Ireland
Q 143 :
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the 'Fundamental Rights'?
A.Part II
B.Part III
C.Part IV
D.Part IVA
Q 144 :
The 'Directive Principles of State Policy' are mentioned in which part of the Indian Constitution?
A.Part II
B.Part III
C.Part IV
D.Part IVA
Q 145 :
The 'Basic Structure' doctrine of the Indian Constitution was propounded in which case?
A.Golak Nath Case
B.Minerva Mills Case
C.Kesavananda Bharati Case
D.A.K. Gopalan Case
Q 146 :
Which amendment to the Indian Constitution added the 'Fundamental Duties'?
A.42nd Amendment
B.44th Amendment
C.73rd Amendment
D.86th Amendment
Q 147 :
The 'Concurrent List' in the Indian Constitution is derived from which country?
A.Canada
B.Australia
C.Ireland
D.USA
Q 148 :
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the 'President's Rule'?
A.Article 352
B.Article 356
C.Article 360
D.Article 368
Q 149 :
The 'Emergency Provisions' in the Indian Constitution are taken from which country?
A.Germany (Weimar Constitution)
B.Canada
C.Australia
D.Ireland
Q 150 :
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with 'Amendment of the Constitution'?
A.Article 352
B.Article 356
C.Article 360
D.Article 368
Q 151 :
The 'Preamble' of the Indian Constitution is based on which resolution?
A.Government of India Act, 1935
B.Cripps Mission
C.Objectives Resolution
D.Cabinet Mission Plan
Q 152 :
Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with 'Languages'?
A.7th Schedule
B.8th Schedule
C.9th Schedule
D.10th Schedule
Q 153 :
The 'Right to Education' was added to the Fundamental Rights through which amendment?
A.42nd Amendment
B.44th Amendment
C.73rd Amendment
D.86th Amendment
Q 154 :
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with 'Equality before Law'?
A.Article 14
B.Article 19
C.Article 21
D.Article 32
Q 155 :
The 'Federal Structure' of India is based on which model?
A.American Model
B.British Model
C.Canadian Model
D.Swiss Model
Q 156 :
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with 'Protection of life and personal liberty'?
A.Article 14
B.Article 19
C.Article 21
D.Article 32
Q 157 :
The 'Rajya Sabha' is a?
A.Temporary House
B.Permanent House
C.People's House
D.None of the above
Q 158 :
The 'Lok Sabha' is a?
A.Permanent House
B.Temporary House
C.House of Elders
D.None of the above
Q 159 :
Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with 'Panchayats'?
A.9th Schedule
B.10th Schedule
C.11th Schedule
D.12th Schedule
Q 160 :
Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with 'Municipalities'?
A.9th Schedule
B.10th Schedule
C.11th Schedule
D.12th Schedule
Q 161 :
Which global event is India participating in with Sweden as a partner?
A.Venus Orbiter Mission 'Shukrayaan'
B.Chandrayaan-4
C.Gaganyaan crewed mission
D.Mars Orbiter Mission-2
Q 162 :
On what date did India celebrate the 9th anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation?
A.July 1, 2026
B.June 30, 2026
C.July 2, 2026
D.June 29, 2026
Q 163 :
What reform was implemented in GST 2.0 (effective from September 2025)?
A.Removal of all cesses
B.Single 12% slab
C.Primarily two tax slabs of 5% and 18%
D.Only state-level taxation
Q 164 :
Which health initiative's operational guidelines were unveiled by the Union Health Ministry around July 1, 2026?
A.Universal Health Coverage
B.Ayushman Bharat expansion only
C.TB-free India 2030
D.National Ambulance Services 2026
Q 165 :
Where was the GCC Conclave on Innovation 2026 held?
A.Bengaluru
B.New Delhi
C.Mumbai
D.Hyderabad
Q 166 :
What was the rainfall deficit in India for June 2026, described as the driest in over a century?
A.20% below average
B.39.8% below average
C.15% above average
D.Normal rainfall
Q 167 :
What significant political change occurred in South Korea on July 1, 2026?
A.New Prime Minister Han Seong-sook took office
B.Presidential elections were held
C.Parliament was dissolved
D.King was crowned
Q 168 :
Which initiative was launched at the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan 2026 for rural women SHGs?
A.Lakhpati Didi App
B.Digital India Rural Scheme
C.PM Kisan Drone Yojana
D.SARAS Shakti Collection and Coffee Table Book
Q 169 :
What major merger was approved by the boards of PFC and REC Limited on June 30, 2026?
A.Merger with SBI
B.Merger into a single power financing entity
C.Merger with NTPC
D.Merger with IREDA
Q 170 :
Who became India's 97th Chess Grandmaster in late June 2026?
A.Gukesh D
B.Praggnanandhaa R
C.Harshavardhan G.B.
D.Arjun Erigaisi
Q 171 :
What is a computer virus designed to do?
A.Enhance system performance
B.Spread malicious code and disrupt systems
C.Back up data automatically
D.Encrypt files for security
Q 172 :
Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software to gain system access?
A.Worm
B.Trojan Horse
C.Spyware
D.Adware
Q 173 :
What is phishing primarily used for?
A.Encrypting sensitive data
B.Tricking users into revealing personal information
C.Scanning networks for vulnerabilities
D.Installing antivirus software
Q 174 :
What distinguishes a worm from a virus?
A.A worm requires user interaction to spread
B.A worm self-replicates without attaching to a program
C.A worm encrypts data for ransom
D.A worm only affects web servers
Q 175 :
What is the main goal of a ransomware attack?
A.To steal user credentials
B.To encrypt data and demand payment for access
C.To monitor network traffic
D.To install legitimate software
Q 176 :
Which technique involves sending fraudulent emails to a large number of recipients?
A.Spear phishing
B.Whaling
C.Phishing
D.Vishing
Q 177 :
What is a key characteristic of a DDoS attack?
A.It encrypts sensitive files
B.It steals user data silently
C.It overwhelms a server with excessive traffic
D.It installs backdoors for future access
Q 178 :
What does a botnet typically consist of?
A.A network of infected computers controlled by an attacker
B.A secure communication protocol
C.A firewall configuration
D.A type of antivirus software
Q 179 :
What is the primary purpose of spyware?
A.To collect sensitive information without user consent
B.To display advertisements
C.To encrypt network traffic
D.To protect against viruses
Q 180 :
Which type of attack targets high-profile individuals like executives?
A.Phishing
B.Vishing
C.Whaling
D.Smishing
Q 181 :
CBDT functions under which ministry?
A.Ministry of Commerce
B.Ministry of Corporate Affairs
C.Ministry of Finance
D.Ministry of Home Affairs
Q 182 :
Who was reappointed as the Chairman of the CBDT for another six months?
A.Tuhin Kanta Pandey
B.Ravi Agrawal
C.Sanjay Malhotra
D.Rajiv Kumar
Q 183 :
The FCRA 2.0 Portal primarily deals with:
A.GST collection
B.Foreign Contributions Regulation
C.Income Tax Returns
D.Passport Services
Q 184 :
Which ministry launched the FCRA 2.
0 Portal and the e-OCI ecosystem?
A.Ministry of Home Affairs
B.Ministry of Finance
C.Ministry of External Affairs
D.Ministry of Electronics & IT
Q 185 :
Aarogya Setu 2.0 is associated with which sector?
A.Agriculture
B.Education
C.Defence
D.Healthcare
Q 186 :
Which Union Minister launched Aarogya Setu 2.0 along with several new digital health initiatives?
A.J.P. Nadda
B.Amit Shah
C.Ashwini Vaishnaw
D.Nitin Gadkari
Q 187 :
What is the target number of Lakhpati Didis under DAY-NRLM by 2029?
A.6 crore
B.1 crore
C.10 crore
D.2 crore
Q 188 :
What major merger aims to create a government NBFC with a massive loan book?
A.PFC and REC Limited
B.SBI and PNB
C.ONGC and IOC
D.BHEL and BEL
Q 189 :
What upcoming election was scheduled for July 2, 2026?
A.French Presidential
B.Algeria People’s National Assembly
C.UK General
D.US Midterms
Q 190 :
In the context of South Korea politics (July 1, 2026), who succeeded as Prime Minister?
A.Yoon Suk-yeol
B.Lee Jae-myung (as PM)
C.Han Seong-sook
D.Kim Min-seok (retaine
Q 191 :
Which ongoing regional crisis involves the Strait of Hormuz?
A.Red Sea shipping attacks
B.South China Sea dispute
C.Fuel and shipping disruptions linked to Iran-related tensions
D.Panama Canal blockage
Q 192 :
What does e-Sushrut@Clinic HMIS target?
A.Pharmaceutical supply chain
B.Large corporate hospitals only
C.Veterinary services
D.Small clinics and healthcare facilities
Q 193 :
What chatbot was launched for PM-JAY services?
A.Jan Aushadhi Bot
B.Arogya Mitra App
C.Health Connect Portal
D.Ayushman Sarathi WhatsApp chatbot
Q 194 :
What is Project BRAHMANK associated with?
A.A new missile project
B.Border Roads Organisation (BRO) raising day in Arunachal Pradesh
C.A river-linking initiative
D.A space mission
Q 195 :
What major disaster struck northwestern Venezuela in June 2026?
A.Volcanic eruption
B.Category 5 hurricane
C.Pair of powerful earthquakes
D.Massive tsunami
Q 196 :
When and where did the FIFA World Cup 2026 begin?
A.July 1, 2026, in Europe
B.June 11, 2026, in North America
C.May 2026, in South America
D.August 2026, in Asia
Q 197 :
What notable achievement did India record in the UN SDG Index around mid-2026?
A.Dropped out of top 50
B.Lowest rank in Asia
C.No change in ranking
D.Highest-ever rank
Q 198 :
What is the primary purpose of the JANANI Digital Platform?
A.E-commerce for SHGs
B.Agricultural loan distribution
C.Digital education for rural areas
D.Maternal and Child Health tracking
Q 199 :
In which state was a new natural gas reserve discovered, as highlighted in July 2026 current affairs compilations?
A.Gujarat
B.Maharashtra
C.Rajasthan
D.Andhra Pradesh
Q 200 :
What was launched by MoSPI on Statistics Day (July 1, 2026)?
