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General Studies

Question 1Single Answer

Yojna a weekly journal

A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission

Question 2Single Answer

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

Question 3Single Answer

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

Question 4Single Answer

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

Question 5Single Answer

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

Question 6Single Answer

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

Question 7Single Answer

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

Question 8Single Answer

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

Question 9Single Answer

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

Question 10Single Answer

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

Question 11Single Answer

Which of the following is not a green - house gas ?

A
Water vapour
B
Carbon monoxide
C
Methane
D
Oxygen

Question 12Single Answer

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%

Question 13Single Answer

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

Question 14Single Answer

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

Question 15Single Answer

The one which decreases with dilution is

A
molar conductance
B
conductance
C
specific conductance
D
equivalent conductance

Question 16Single Answer

When Uttar Pradesh got it officially as statehood ?

A
24 January, 1950
B
26 January, 1952
C
1 January, 1956
D
18 February, 1957

Question 17Single Answer

How many districts are there in Uttar Pradesh

A
60
B
57
C
75
D
87

Question 18Single Answer

What are the official languages of Uttar Pradesh ?

A
Hindi & Urdu
B
Only Hindi
C
Only Urdu
D
Kumaoni

Question 19Single Answer

How many members of Lok Sabha from Uttar Pradesh ?

A
56
B
78
C
80
D
51

Question 20Single Answer

How many members of Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh ?

A
45
B
51
C
31
D
77

Question 21Single Answer

What is the state flower of Uttar Pradesh ?

A
Lily
B
Rose
C
Palash
D
Sunflower

Question 22Single Answer

What is state sport of Uttar Pradesh ?

A
Field Hockey
B
Cricket
C
Football
D
Swimming

Question 23Single Answer

How many total cities / towns in Uttar Pradesh ?

A
567
B
450
C
689
D
510

Question 24Single Answer

What is state dance of Uttar Pradesh ?

A
Kathak
B
Rauf
C
Kathakali
D
Bharat Natyam

Question 25Single Answer

What is state tree of Uttar Pradesh ?

A
Neem
B
Peepal
C
Ashok
D
Mango

Question 26Single Answer

What major liquidity measure did the Reserve Bank of India announce in its December 2025 policy review to support the rupee's stability?

A
500 billion repo rate cut
B
Introduction of a new digital rupee
C
1 trillion open market operation (OMO) purchases
D
Reduction in CRR by 100 basis points

Question 27Single Answer

Which new semi-aquatic spider species was discovered in India's Western Ghats, marking the first confirmed record of its genus in the region?

A
Dolomedes indicus
B
Araneus diadematus
C
Latrodectus hesperus
D
Theridion mystaceum

Question 28Single Answer

What significant milestone did the Indian Institute of Astrophysics celebrate regarding AstroSat's UltraViolet Imaging Telescope?

A
5 years of operation
B
Discovery of a new galaxy
C
Launch of a new mission
D
10 years of successful operation

Question 29Single Answer

Under which scheme did DRDO hand over seven indigenous technologies to the Indian Armed Forces in December 2025?

A
Technology Development Fund (TDF)
B
Atmanirbhar Bharat
C
Make in India
D
Defence Innovation Organisation

Question 30Single Answer

Which joint military exercise between India and Malaysia commenced on December 5, 2025, at Mahajan Field Firing Range?

A
Garuda Shakti
B
Harimau Shakti
C
Mitra Shakti
D
Yudh Abhyas

Home Science

Question 31Single Answer

This is not the normal constituent of jelly:

A
Pectin
B
Acid
C
Sugar
D
Fruit pulp

Question 32Single Answer

RDA of Vitamin A for 10 year old boy as per ICMR, 2010 is ……. .

A
400 g retinol
B
350 g retinol
C
600 g retinol
D
950 g retinol

Question 33Single Answer

Protein urea is a major symptom in the following diseases:

A
Typhoid
B
Renal disease
C
Atherosclerosis
D
Ulcers

Question 34Single Answer

Following is not a method of diet survey:

A
Food frequency questionnaire
B
24 hrs recall method
C
Food weighment
D
BMI

Question 35Single Answer

An Adult heavy worker male requires.........calories per day ?

A
2000
B
2875
C
3800
D
1900

Question 36Single Answer

BARS is a tool used for:

A
Checking quality of food
B
Designing layout plan
C
Performance Appraisal
D
Feedback requirement communication

Question 37Single Answer

Full form of FSSAI is:

A
Food Security and Standards Association of India
B
Food Security and Safety Authority of India
C
Food Safety and Standards Association of India
D
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

Question 38Single Answer

The Emulsifier used in mayonnaise is:

A
Myoglobin
B
ellulose
C
Soya protein
D
Lecithin

Question 39Single Answer

Anaemia caused by Vitamin B-12 deficiency is:

A
Megaloblastic
B
Pernicious
C
Sickle cell
D
All the above

Question 40Single Answer

Normal BMI for adult Asians as suggested by WHO is

A
18-23 kg/m²
B
19-24 kg/m²
C
20-25 kg/m²
D
21-26 kg/m

Question 41Single Answer

The S.N.F. of standard milk should be as follows:

A
8.5%
B
7.2%
C
6.5%
D
5.2%

Question 42Single Answer

Haemoglobin level below which a pregnant woman is considered anaemic:

A
12 g/dl of blood
B
11 g/dl of blood
C
11.5 g/dl of blood
D
10 g/dl of blood

Question 43Single Answer

The pigment in beetroot is:

A
Lycopene
B
Carotene
C
Betalin
D
Anthocyanins

Question 44Single Answer

An inhibitor found in pulse is:

A
Trypsin
B
Pepsin
C
Biotin
D
Avadin

Question 45Single Answer

Absorption of carotene requires the following nutrients in the diet.

A
Fat
B
Protein
C
Carbohydrate
D
Vitamin D

Question 46Single Answer

The following is not used as an emulsifier:

A
Methyl Cellulose
B
Butylated Hydroxy Toluene
C
Calcium Steamyl Lactate
D
Hydroxy Propyl Cellulose

Question 47Single Answer

The protective covering on the egg shell is called:

A
Pericarp
B
Rennin
C
Cuticle
D
Epimyosin

Question 48Single Answer

When was the POSHAN abhiyaan launched ?

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

Question 49Single 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 50Single Answer

Vitamin D₃ is also known as :

A
Retinol
B
Cholecalciferol
C
Tocopherol
D
Ergocalciferol

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Home Science

Question 51Single 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 52Single 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 53Single 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 54Single Answer

Any two immiscible liquid when mixed together form an :

A
Aerosol
B
Emulsion
C
Gel
D
Sol

Question 55Single 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 56Single 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 57Single 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 58Single 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 59Single 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 60Single 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 61Single 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 62Single 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 63Single 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 64Single 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 65Single 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 66Single Answer

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

A
Inlay
B
Zephyr
C
Intarsia
D
Shaker

Question 67Single 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 68Single Answer

Reactive dyes form the following bonds with the fiber :

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

Question 69Single 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 70Single 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 71Single 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 72Single 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 73Single 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 74Single 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 75Single 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 76Single 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 77Single 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 78Single 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 79Single 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 80Single 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 81Single Answer

Ethological theory of attachment was proposed by :

A
Jean Piaget
B
Pavlov
C
Erik Erikson
D
Bowl by

Question 82Single 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 83Single 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 84Single 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 85Single 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 86Single 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 87Single 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 88Single 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 89Single 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 90Single 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 91Single 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 92Single 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 93Single 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 94Single 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 95Single Answer

Muster rolls are prepared under the programme :

A
SGSY
B
MDM
C
NHM
D
MGNREGA

Question 96Single 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 97Single 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

Question 98Single Answer

International Literacy day is celebrated on :

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

Question 99Single Answer

PCPNDT Act was enacted to prevent :

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

Question 100Single 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 101Single 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 102Single 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 103Single 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 104Single 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 105Single 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 106Single 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 107Single 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 108Single 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 109Single 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 110Single 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 111Single Answer

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

A
Precision
B
Objectivity
C
Systematisation
D
Speculation

Question 112Single 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 113Single Answer

The crucial weakness encountered in laboratory experiment is :

A
Control
B
Manipulation
C
Accuracy
D
Time

Question 114Single Answer

The parametric tests are used when :

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

Question 115Single 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 116Single 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 117Single 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 118Single 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 119Single 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

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