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Home Science

Question 1Single Answer

When was the POSHAN abhiyaan launched ?

A
March 8, 2018
B
January 26, 2018
C
May 1, 2018
D
April 30, 2018

Question 2Single Answer

What are Sequestrates ?

A
They are added to keep the food stable
B
Form a complex ion with metals like copper, iron etc
C
Added for colour
D
They keep the food oxidized

Question 3Single Answer

Vitamin D₃ is also known as :

A
Retinol
B
Cholecalciferol
C
Tocopherol
D
Ergocalciferol

Question 4Single Answer

When the food is directly given in the veins, it is called ?

A
Parenteral nutrition
B
Enteral nutrition
C
Nasogastric nutrition
D
Saline nutrition

Question 5Single Answer

The time and temperature used for the pasteurisation of milk is :

A
72° C/15 min
B
72° C/15 sec
C
72° C/30 min
D
72° C/30 sec

Question 6Single Answer

In order to pursue the research, which of the following is pre - required ?

A
Developing a research design
B
Formulating a research question
C
Deciding about the data analysis procedure
D
Formulating a research hypothesis

Question 7Single Answer

Any two immiscible liquid when mixed together form an :

A
Aerosol
B
Emulsion
C
Gel
D
Sol

Question 8Single Answer

Symptoms of thiamine deficiency are :
(a) Peripheral neuropathy
(b) Photophobia
(c) Cardiomegaly
(d) Koilonychias
(e) Tachycardia
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b) and (d) only
B
(c), (d) and (e) only
C
(a), (c) and (e) only
D
(b), (d) and (e) only

Question 9Single Answer

Proteins present in milk are :
(a) Lactalbumins
(b) Lacto globulins
(c) Casein
(d) Ovalbumin
(e) Myosin
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b) and (c) only
B
(a), (c) and (e) only
C
(b), (c) and (d) only
D
(c), (d) and (e) only

Question 10Single Answer

Identify the names of essential fatty acids :
(a) Linoleic
(b) Butyric
(c) Linoleic
(d) Meristic
(e) Arachidonic
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (c) and (d) only
B
(c), (d) and (e) only
C
(a), (c) and (e) only
D
(b), (d) and (e) only

Question 11Single Answer

Major symptoms of diabetes are :
(a) Polyuria
(b) Glossitis
(c) Acidosis
(d) Techycardia
(e) Nocturia
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b) and (d) only
B
(a), (c) and (e) only
C
(a), (b) and (e) only
D
(a), (c) and (d) only

Question 12Single Answer

Match the food additives given in List - I with their functions in List - II .
List - 1 List - II
(Food additives) (Functions)
(a) Yeast (i) Emulsifier
(b) Soy lecithin (ii) Antioxidant
(c) Butyrate hydroxyl toluene (iii) Bleaching Agent
(d) Benzoyl peroxide (iv) Preservative
(e) Calcium sorbet (v) Leavening
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(ii) (iii) (i) (iv) (v)
B
(v) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
C
(v) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
D
(v) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)

Question 13Single Answer

Match biochemical tests in List - I with nutritional deficiency disease in List - II .
List - I List - II
(Biochemical test) (Nutritional deficiency disease)
(a) Serum albumin (i) Vitamin A deficiency
(b) Haemoglobin (ii) Goitre
(c) Urinary iodine (iii) Kwashiorkor
(d) Serum retinol (iv) Anaemia
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(iv) (i) (iii) (ii)
B
(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
C
(ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
D
(iii) (iv) (ii) (i)

Question 14Single Answer

Match vitamins given in List - I with their functions in List - II .
List - I List - II
(Vitamins) (Functions)
(a) Vitamin B12 (i) Protection of PUFA from oxidative damage
(b) Vitamin A (ii) Role in carbohydrate metabolism
(c) Vitamin E (iii) Role in formation of normal RBC
(d) Thiamine (iv) Integrity of epithelial tissues
Choose the correct given below: answer from the options

A
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
B
(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
C
(ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
D
(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)

Question 15Single Answer

Arrange the stages of new food product development :
(a) Idea generation
(b) Product development
(c) Screening
(d) Commercialization
(e) Concept development
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (c), (d), (b), (e)
B
(a), (c), (b), (d), (e)
C
(a), (c), (e), (b), (d)
D
(a), (b), (e), (c), (d)

Question 16Single Answer

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) .
Assertion (A) : Calcium requirements during lactation are higher than during pregnancy .
Reason (R) : As lactating women lose bone mass during breast feeding because less oestrogen hormone is produced .
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true, but (R) is false
D
(A) is false, but (R) is true

Question 17Single Answer

By mistake you have over blued your clothes. Which of the following reagents you would use to rectify the fault ?

A
Acetic acid
B
Borax
C
Sodium chloride
D
Oxalic acid

Question 18Single Answer

Which of the following apparel production systems is based on teamwork and shared responsibility for quantity and quality of output ?

A
Progressive bundle system
B
Unit production system
C
Modular production system
D
Customized production system

Question 19Single Answer

Which of the following is a knit fabric that uses fine worsted yarns ?

A
Inlay
B
Zephyr
C
Intarsia
D
Shaker

Question 20Single Answer

For making a dress with kasuti embroidery, which of the following motifs will you use ?

A
Gopuram
B
Tulsi Vrindavan
C
Nandi
D
Chokla

Question 21Single Answer

Reactive dyes form the following bonds with the fiber :

A
Ionic
B
Hydrogen
C
Van - der - Waals forces
D
Covalent

Question 22Single Answer

Which of the following is not an advantage of plasma technology ?

A
Increases abrasion resistance
B
Increases dyeing speed
C
Assists bio - scouring
D
Gives liquid repellency

Question 23Single Answer

Shifting of darts from one place to other changes the :
(a) Fit of the garment
(b) Amount of dart control
(c) Shape of the pattern
(d) Design of the garment
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a) and (b) only
B
(b) and (c) only
C
(c) and (d) only
D
(a) and (d) only

Question 24Single Answer

For making a dress for yourself in a plain - woven fabric, which of the following fabrics will you use ?
(a) Percale
(b) Flannel
(c) Burlap
(d) Chino
(e) Moleskin
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b), (c) only
B
(b), (c), (d) only
C
(c), (d), (e) only
D
(a), (b), (d) only

Question 25Single Answer

Which of the following factors favour fashion ?
(a) Advertising
(b) Transportation and communication
(c) Political Instability
(d) Sumptuary laws
(e) An economy of abundance
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b), (c) only
B
(b), (c), (d) only
C
(c), (d), (e) only
D
(a), (b), (e) only

Question 26Single Answer

Which of the following are examples of condensation polymer ?
(a) Acrylic
(b) Mod acrylic
(c) Polyester
(d) Nylon
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b) only
B
(b), (c) only
C
(c), (d) only
D
(a), (d) only

Question 27Single Answer

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) .
Assertion (A) : Overweight people look heavier in stiff fabrics .
Reason (R) : These fabrics stand away from the body creating an illusion of additional thickness .
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are incorrect
C
(A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
D
(A) is not correct, but (R) is correct

Question 28Single Answer

Match the hip types given in List - I with their description given in List - II .
List - I List - II
(Figure Types) (Description)
(a) Ideal Type (i) Curves diagonally outwards from waist to hip
(b) Square Shaped (ii) Curves outward abruptly from waist and rounds sharply inwards
(c) Heart Shaped (iii) Curves outward gradually from waist and round over hip bone
(d) Diamond Shaped (iv) Curves outward abruptly from waist and Falls straight to hips
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
B
(i) (iv) (ii) (iii)
C
(iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
D
(iv) (i) (iii) (ii)

Question 29Single Answer

Match the colour problems given in List - I with their description given in List - II .
List - I List - II
(Colour Problems) (Description)
(a) Frosting (i) Weak areas in a fabric resulting from chemical damage
(b) Tendering (ii) Horizontal off shade band across fabric
(c) Barre' (iii) Same colour appears different under different light sources
(d) Metamerism (iv) Change of colour due to localized abrasive wear
(v) Unintentional shade variation within a piece of fabric
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
B
(i) (v) (ii) (iii)
C
(iii) (ii) (i) (v)
D
(iv) (i) (iii) (ii)

Question 30Single Answer

Give the correct sequence of cotton spinning system .
(a) Drawing
(b) Carding
(c) Blending
(d) Roving
(e) Spinning
(f) Picking
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b), (d), (e), (c), (f)
B
(c), (a), (d), (b), (f), (e)
C
(c), (f), (b), (a), (d), (e)
D
(c), (a), (b), (d), (f), (e)

Question 31Single Answer

Give the correct sequence of converting the waist dart of the bodice into two French darts .
(a) Trace the front bodice
(b) Locate the position and draw the lines for the number of French darts required
(c) Cut on the French dart lines
(d) Close the waist dart
(e) Shorten the darts and connect the end of the dart lines to the apex
(f) Draw the line for the French dart
(g) Distribute the dart control equally
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b), (d), (e), (g), (c), (f)
B
(c), (a), (d), (b), (f), (g), (e)
C
(b), (a), (d), (e), (f), (g), (c)
D
(a), (f), (b), (e), (c), (d), (g)

Question 32Single Answer

A comorbid means :

A
a disorder or condition that may co-occur with another disorder or condition
B
absence of diseases or medical conditions
C
a cognitive impairment can shorten lifespan
D
a condition can appear independently and have a detrimental effect on performance

Question 33Single Answer

A fifth - grade student with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) attends a general education class full time with support from a special education teacher. Which of the following would be the most effective way for the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to integrate social skills training into the general academic curriculum for this student ?

A
Incorporate individual counselling services into the student's IEP
B
Establish clear expectations for appropriate classroom behaviour
C
Assign the student a one - on - one aide to model appropriate behaviour
D
Include peer - to - peer supports in the general education class as part of the student's IEP.

Question 34Single Answer

Ethological theory of attachment was proposed by :

A
Jean Piaget
B
Pavlov
C
Erik Erikson
D
Bowl by

Question 35Single Answer

Special education teacher is participating in a three - year re - evaluation of a high school student with an intellectual disability. As part of an assessment, the teacher accompanies the student to a store and asks the student to locate and purchase an item. This is an example of which of the following types of assessments ?

A
Ecological
B
Portfolio
C
Authentic
D
Interview

Question 36Single Answer

One of the reasons for using drugs by the Adolescents is :

A
Pleasurable feelings
B
Thrill of doing something illegal
C
Parental Pressure
D
Escape from everyday life

Question 37Single Answer

Compared to younger adults, middle aged adults who lose their jobs :

A
Tend to stay unemployed longer and have fewer opportunities for gratifying work as they age
B
Tend to find jobs quickly because of their skills but find it difficult to stay employed
C
Find it difficult to get new jobs, but once employed have a stable work history
D
Are less likely to become depressed, which makes it easier for them to obtain employment

Question 38Single Answer

What is the focus of younger pre - schoolers and older pre - schoolers respectively when they indulge in play ?

A
Shared activities; trust and shared interest
B
Trust and shared interest; Shared activities
C
Parallel play, Solitary play
D
Communicative play, nonverbal play

Question 39Single Answer

One of the reading readiness skills is the development of comprehension that includes
(a) Ability to arrange a picture story with events in the correct sequence
(b) Ability to tell some personal experience
(c) Ability to write his or her name
(d) Ability to answer questions about a story which has been read and tell it in simple words
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b), (c) and (d) only
B
(b), (c) and (d) only
C
(a), (b) and (d) only
D
(b), (c) and (a) only

Question 40Single Answer

Egocentric thoughts can involve .
(a) The lack of awareness that others see things from a different physical perspective
(b) The inability to present their own perspectives to others
(c) Failure to realize that others may hold thoughts, feelings, and points of view that differ from theirs
(d) Being intentionally selfish and inconsiderate
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a) and (b) only
B
(a) and (c) only
C
(b) and (c) only
D
(b) and (d) only

Question 41Single Answer

The major principles that govern growth are
(a) Cephalocaudal Principle
(b) Proximodistal Principle
(c) Principle of Hierarchical Integration
(d) Principle of the independence of systems
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b), (c) and (d) only
B
(a), (b) and (c) only
C
(a) and (b) only
D
(c) and (d) only

Question 42Single Answer

Which type of speech is used in the example : Like other 2 - year - olds, Arjun can say, "Ma bye, bye" and "ball broken" :
Which type of speech is used in the example : When 9 - month - old Radha's mother talks to her, she uses short, simple sentences, repetitive words, and higher pitches .
(a) Holophrastic
(b) Telegraphic
(c) Interpretive
(d) Infant-directed
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a) and (d) only
B
(a) and (c) only
C
(b) and (c) only
D
(b) and (d) only

Question 43Single Answer

Match List - I with List - II
List - I and List - II contain Basic Virtue and Erikson's psychosocial stages respectively .
List - I List - II
(Basic Virtue) (Erikson's Psychosocial Stages)
(a) Hope (i) Autonomy vs. Shame
(b) Will (ii) Initiative vs. Guilt
(c) Purpose (iii) Trust vs. Mistrust
(d) Competency (iv) Identity vs. Role Confusion
(e) Fidelity (v) Industry vs. Inferiority
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(iii) (i) (ii) (v) (iv)
B
(i) (iii) (ii) (v) (iv)
C
(ii) (i) (iii) (iv) (v)
D
(iii) (ii) (i) (iv) (v)

Question 44Single Answer

Match List - I with List - II .
List - I and List - II contain the description of prenatal development and their labels respectively .
List - I List - II
(Description of prenatal development) (Labels)
(a) This stage lasts from 8 weeks until birth (i) Embryonic and involves the differentiation of major organs
(b) From 2 to 8 weeks following fertilization, when the (ii) Germinal major organs and basic anatomy begin developing
(c) The first and shortest stage, where the zygote begins (iii) Fetal to divide and grow in complexity during the first 2 weeks following conception
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a) (b) (c)
(i) (iii) (ii)
B
(iii) (i) (ii)
C
(ii) (i) (iii)
D
(iii) (ii) (i)

Question 45Single Answer

Arrange the four phases of Adult Development as given by Cohen in sequence
(a) Encore
(b) Liberation
(c) Midlife Re - evaluation
(d) Summing Up
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b), (c), (d)
B
(b), (d), (a), (c)
C
(a), (b), (d), (c)
D
(c), (b), (d), (a)

Question 46Single Answer

According to Lawrence Kohlberg's theory, the development of moral reasoning takes place in six stages. Arrange these stages in sequence :
(a) Universal Ethical principles
(b) Authority and maintaining social order
(c) Interpersonal Accord and Conformity
(d) Social Contract
(e) Self - interest
(f) Obedience and Punishment
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f)
B
(b), (d), (a), (f), (e), (c)
C
(f), (e), (c), (b), (d), (a)
D
(c), (b), (d), (e), (f), (a)

Question 47Single Answer

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) .
Assertion (A) : Communication serves to construct as well as reflect family relationships .
Reason (R) : Family member spend so much time with each other, they use and understand communication shortcuts and idiosyncrasies that may elude an outsider .
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true, but (R) is false
D
(A) is false, but (R) is true

Question 48Single Answer

Muster rolls are prepared under the programme :

A
SGSY
B
MDM
C
NHM
D
MGNREGA

Question 49Single Answer

Which one of the following is not a component of the services offered under ICDS ?

A
Immunization
B
Referral Services
C
Formal Education
D
Supplementary Nutrition

Question 50Single Answer

Licence to operate Community Radio stations is granted by :

A
State Governments
B
Ministry of information and Broadcasting
C
Parser Bharti Corporation
D
Department of Telecommunications

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Home Science

Question 51Single Answer

International Literacy day is celebrated on :

A
8th March
B
8th May
C
8th September
D
8th November

Question 52Single Answer

PCPNDT Act was enacted to prevent :

A
Child Labour
B
Sex Selective Abortions
C
Domestic Violence
D
Dowry

Question 53Single Answer

The process of assessing the progress of a project based on pre - determined indicators of the programme is called :

A
Feedback
B
Feed Forward
C
Monitoring
D
Planning

Question 54Single Answer

Which of the following features can be studied through 'Mapping' while conducting PLA_S?

A
Natural Resources
B
Priority Patterns
C
Conflict Resolutions
D
Problem Solving

Question 55Single Answer

Common elements between BCC and Advocacy are :
(a) Both rely on persuasion techniques
(b) Both seek to bring in behaviour change
(c) Both need strategic planning
(d) Both use only intrapersonal communication
(e) Both can work only with people at the grassroots
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(b), (c) and (e) only
B
(a), (b) and (c) only
C
(c), (d) and (e) only
D
(a), (c) and (e) only

Question 56Single Answer

Which of the following can be used for outdoor publicity ?
(a) Flash Cards
(b) Bill Boards
(c) Kiosks
(d) Banners
(e) Flip Charts
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b) and (c) only
B
(b), (c) and (d) only
C
(c), (d) and (e) only
D
(a), (c) and (e) only

Question 57Single Answer

The communication process is always :
(a) Systematic
(b) Transactional
(c) Universal
(d) Functional
(e) Interactional
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b) and (c) only
B
(a), (c) and (d) only
C
(b), (c) and (d) only
D
(a), (c) and (e) only

Question 58Single Answer

The major functions of KVKs in Extension are :
(a) Organizing vocational training for rural youth
(b) Organizing training for farmers
(c) Providing loans to farmers
(d) Providing labour for farming activities
(e) Conducting research for new farming technologies
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b) and (c) only
B
(a), (b) and (d) only
C
(a), (b) and (e) only
D
(b), (c) and (d) only

Question 59Single Answer

Match List - I with List - II :
List - I List - II
(Theories of Mass Communication) (Characteristic features of theories)
(a) Authoritarian Theory (i) Media assist in the growth of society
(b) Libertarian Theory (ii) Media are responsible
(c) Social Response - ability Theory (iii) Media are free
(d) Development Media Theory (iv) Media are controlled
(v) Media are agents of government

A
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
B
(iii) (ii) (iv) (v)
C
(iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
D
(v) (iii) (ii) (i)

Question 60Single Answer

Match List - I with List - II :
List - I List – II
(Adopter categories) (Estimated distribution in population)
(a) Innovators (i) 13.5%
(b) Early Adopters (ii) 2.5%
(c) Early Majority (iii) 16%
(d) Laggards (iv) 34%
(v) 44%
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(ii) (iv) (v) (i)
B
(ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
C
(iii) (i) (ii) (v)
D
(iii) (iv) (ii) (v)

Question 61Single Answer

Arrange the following terms in the increasing order of complexity as per the Bloom's Taxonomy of Objectives :
(a) Creating
(b) Applying
(c) Understanding
(d) Evaluating
(e) Analysing
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (c), (d), (e), (b)
B
(b), (d), (e), (a), (c)
C
(c), (b), (e), (d), (a)
D
(d), (e), (b), (c), (a)

Question 62Single Answer

Arrange the steps of Programme planning in a sequential order :
(a) Identify the Problem
(b) Analyse Situation
(c) Collection of facts
(d) Develop a plan of work
(e) Decide on the objectives
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b), (c), (d), (e)
B
(b), (c), (d), (e), (a)
C
(c), (b), (a), (e), (d)
D
(d), (b), (c), (a), (e)

Question 63Single Answer

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) .
Assertion (A) : Strategy for behaviour change must include providing communication that might trigger individuals to make decisions .
Reason (R) : Internal and external factors may serve as cues to action .
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

A
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
D
(A) is not correct, but (R) is correct

Question 64Single Answer

Which one of the following is NOT the characteristic of scientific research ?

A
Precision
B
Objectivity
C
Systematisation
D
Speculation

Question 65Single Answer

Identify the pure research problem from the following .

A
Vocational interests of adolescent girls
B
Role of ICT's in empowering rural women
C
Estimating time and energy consumption in use of solar cooker
D
Entrepreneurial activities of rural woman

Question 66Single Answer

The crucial weakness encountered in laboratory experiment is :

A
Control
B
Manipulation
C
Accuracy
D
Time

Question 67Single Answer

The parametric tests are used when :

A
Variables are qualitative
B
Distribution is normal
C
Data is skewed
D
Observations are independent

Question 68Single Answer

Which data collection tool is appropriate for the study of job satisfaction of KVK professionals ?

A
Interview
B
Aptitude Test
C
Questionnaire
D
Interest inventories

Question 69Single Answer

The advantages of using probability sampling are :
(a) Perfect control on extraneous variables
(b) Convenient when sample is very small
(c) Absense of sampling biasness
(d) Lesser degree of judgement
(e) Faster and cost effective
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (c) and (d) only
B
(b), (d) and (e) only
C
(a), (d) and (e) only
D
(c), (d) and (e) only

Question 70Single Answer

The sequential steps of constructing Turnstone Equal Appearing Interval attitude scale are :
(a) Collection and Editing of items
(b) Calculating Scale and Q values
(c) Finalization of items
(d) Sorting items on different continuum
(e) Administration
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (c), (d), (e)
B
(a), (d), (b), (c)
C
(c), (a), (d), (b)
D
(d), (b), (c), (e)

Question 71Single Answer

What is the correct sequence of statistical analysis of data ?
(a) Gathering
(b) Analysing
(c) Organizing
(d) Interpreting
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(b), (a), (c), (d)
B
(a), (c), (b), (d)
C
(a), (b), (d), (c)
D
(c), (a), (b), (d)

Question 72Single Answer

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) .
Assertion (A) : Statistics is the servant (not master) of logic rather than an end of research .
Reason (R) : Careful collection and logical analysis of data contributes more to the search of truth than statistics .
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true, but (R) is false
D
(A) is false, but (R) is true

Question 73Single Answer

Per minute calorie consumption for moderate activities is :

A
1.4 − 2.0 calories
B
1.5 − 2.5 calories
C
2.0 − 3.5 calories
D
3.0 − 4.5 calories

Question 74Single Answer

What type of adaptation it is where humans exhibit the capacity of being moulded ?

A
Genetic
B
Plasticity
C
Acclimatization
D
Behavioural adaptation

Question 75Single Answer

Quaternary Purple is :

A
3B + 3Y + 2R
B
2R+ 2B + 2Y
C
3Y+ 3R + 2B
D
3R + 3B + 2Y

Question 76Single Answer

The general guidelines of work height for the task where there is frequent use of eyes and infrequent use of hands are :

A
2 - 8 cms below eye level
B
3 - 10 cms below eye level
C
5 - 10 cms below eye level
D
8 - 12 cms below eye level

Question 77Single Answer

The group of commodities listed in the essential commodities act is :

A
Iron, steel, petroleum, aluminium
B
Coal, steel, cotton, brass, plastic
C
Paper, drugs, brass, steel
D
Coal, cotton textile, iron, petroleum products

Question 78Single Answer

Which colour combinations are used in achromatic colour schemes ?

A
Value variation of neutral colours
B
Secondary colours
C
Primary colours
D
Opposite colours

Question 79Single Answer

Project size is decided by :

A
Government
B
Financial institutions
C
Project formulation team
D
Project engineer

Question 80Single Answer

Identify from the list the values of working environment :
(a) Punctuality
(b) Creativity
(c) Variety in work
(d) Economic reward
(e) Flexibility
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b), (c) only
B
(b), (d), (e) only
C
(b), (c), (d) only
D
(a), (c), (e) only

Question 81Single Answer

The expected standards of a consumer education material are :
(a) Accuracy
(b) Completeness
(c) Commercial
(d) Objectivity
(e) Discriminatory
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (c), (d) only
B
(a), (b), (d) only
C
(a), (d), (e) only
D
(b), (d), (e) only

Question 82Single Answer

From the list given below which are the indicators of static work ?
(a) Increased muscle blood flow
(b) Sustained muscle contraction
(c) Increased muscle oxygen consumption
(d) Oxygen independent energy production
(e) Glycogen and blood sugar is used to produce energy
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b) and (c) only
B
(b), (c) and (e) only
C
(b), (d) and (e) only
D
(a), (b) and (d) only

Question 83Single Answer

From the styles given below which of the following styles are part of Late Georgian Style ?
(a) Adam
(b) William and Marry
(c) Happle White
(d) Chippendale
(e) Sheraton
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(b), (c), (d), (e) only
B
(a), (c), (d), (e) only
C
(a), (b), (d), (e) only
D
(a), (b), (c), (d) only

Question 84Single Answer

Match List - I with List - II .
List - I List - II
(Project appraisal dimensions) (Activity)
(a) Economic appraisal (i) Suitability is examined
(b) Technical appraisal (ii) Determines financial viability
(c) Organizational appraisal (iii) Scale of project and the process adopted
(d) Managerial appraisal (iv) Adequacy and competencies are scrutinized
(e) Operational appraisal (v) Indicates priority use
(f) Financial appraisal (vi) Capability of project is judged
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
(i) (ii) (vi) (v) (iv) (iii)
B
(v) (iii) (i) (iv) (vi) (ii)
C
(iii) (vi) (iv) (ii) (v) (i)
D
(iii) (i) (v) (ii) (vi) (iv)

Question 85Single Answer

Match List - I with List - II .
List - I List - II
(a) El Nino (i) An interaction where one organism beneficially affects second organism
(b) Greenhouse effect (ii) A practice/process that tends to 'long term change' in land to non - forest uses
(c) Desertification (iii) The progressive warming of the earth's atmospheric temperature due to insulating effect of CO₂ and other similar gases
(d) Deforestation (iv) A periodic rise in temperature of the Eastern Pacific
(e) Commensalism (v) Degrading a once fertile land
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
(i) (ii) (iii) (v) (iv)
B
(iii) (i) (iv) (ii) (v)
C
(iii) (i) (v) (ii) (iv)
D
(iv) (iii) (v) (ii) (i)

Question 86Single Answer

Arrange the steps of organization process in sequence :
(a) Delegating the work
(b) Grouping activities
(c) Delegation of authority
(d) Identifying and classifying the activities
(e) Coordination
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(d), (b), (c), (a), (e)
B
(a), (b), (c), (d), (e)
C
(b), (a), (d), (c), (e)
D
(d), (c), (a), (b), (e)

Question 87Single Answer

Arrange the steps of buying process in sequence :
(a) Evaluate the product
(b) Exchange product with money
(c) Find the product
(d) Recognise the need
(e) Develop interest in the product
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(b), (a), (c), (d), (e)
B
(d), (c), (e), (a), (b)
C
(d), (e), (c), (a), (b)
D
(a), (d), (c), (b), (e)

Question 88Single Answer

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) .
Assertion (A) : The colour of ripe watermelon is higher in strength as compared to colour of strawberry ice cream .
Reason (R) : The colours at normal value as in watermelon are always in their pure form and thus are full intensity colours .
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

A
Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
D
(A) is not correct, but (R) is correct

Question 89Single Answer

The emulsifying property of mayonnaise is attributed to :

A
Bromolein
B
Lecithin
C
Pepsin
D
Ova globulin

Question 90Single Answer

The preservative used in yellow coloured fruit squash is :

A
Sodium benzoate
B
Potassium peroxide
C
Potassium met bisulphite
D
Sodium mono glutamate

General Awareness

Question 91Single Answer

In ancient times Haryana was known as ........

A
Brahmawata
B
Gujarat
C
Kurukshetra
D
Delhi

Question 92Single Answer

By what name was the state of Haryana known in ancient times ?

A
Brahmavrata Pradesh
B
Brahmashri Pradesh
C
Brahma Ki Uttawedi
D
All of the above

Question 93Single Answer

The ancient and sacred river of Haryana is…………… .

A
Saraswati
B
Drishadvati
C
Ganga
D
Both (a) and (b)

Question 94Single Answer

Agroha (Hisar) is mentioned in which texts?

A
Divyavdan
B
Kathakosh
C
Bhadrabahu Charita
D
All of these

Question 95Single Answer

Which of the following texts has mention about Agroha (Hisar) ?

A
Rajatarangini
B
Abhigyan Shakuntalam
C
Maltimadhav
D
Divyavdana

Question 96Single Answer

Which of the following Jaina texts provides information from the social, religious cultural life of Haryana from first century to the third century?

A
Parishishtaparvan
B
Bhadrabahu Charitra
C
Kathakosh
D
All of the above

Question 97Single Answer

Which organization developed the "Bharatpol" portal?

A
Intelligence Bureau
B
Central Bureau of Investigation
C
National Investigation Agency
D
Enforcement Directorate

General Mental ability & Reasoning

Question 98Single Answer

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

Question 99Single Answer

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

Question 100Single Answer

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.

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